đề thi học kì II năm học 12-13 E8

ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ II LỚP 8 NĂM HỌC 12-13
ĐỀ BÀI
Chose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling the letter A, B, C or D: (1 point)
1. A. gallery B. valley C. separate D. statue
2. A. invite B. prize C. design D. visit
3. A. challenging B. character C. christmas D. chemical
4. A. fixed B. reinforced C. faced D. removed
II. Chose the best answer to complete these sentences by circling the letter A, B, C, or D:
(2 points)
1. We must be there……………………..7.30 and 9.30.
A. at B. after C. before D. between
2. Lan is …………….than her sister.
A. As beautiful B. most beautiful C. more beautiful D. beautiful
3. What time …………………………? - About an hour ago.
A. he phones B. he phoned C. did he phone D. has he phoned
4. My Dad …………………….for this company since 2001.
A. work B. works C. worked D. has worked
5. Do you mind…………………….out your cigarette ? - No, of course not.
A. put B. putting C. to put D. is putting
6. A test in which participants have to fetch water is called…………………….
A. water – fetch contest B. fetching – water contest
C. fetch – watering contest D. water – fetching contest
7. The Statue of Liberty was ………………………..to the United States by France in 1876.
A. Presented B. constructed C. invinted D. repaired
8. Have you had lunch…………………., Ba? - Yes, I’ve already had lunch, Mom.
A. yet B. for C. since D. already
III. Chose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that has a mistake by circling the letter A, B, C or D and correct it: (1 point)
James should be tell the news as soon as possible ……………………
A B C D
2. She asked me if I felt better here. ……………………
A B C D
3. It was late, so we decided taking a taxi home. ……………………
A B C D
4. It is danger for people to do their shopping in the city center. ……………………
A B C D
IV: Read the passages and answer the questions: (3 points)
Sydney Opera House, a major art center, was built on the harbor of Sydney, Australia. It was designed by the Danish architect, John Utzon. The building was completed in 1973. Although called an opera house, it contains a concert hall, one theater for opera and ballet, and a smaller theater for plays, a recording hall and rehearsals rooms and cinemas. It is the home of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Ballet and Australian Opera.
*Questions:
1. Where was Sydney Opera built?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Who designed Sydney Opera House?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
When was it completed?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Are there many theaters for opera and ballet?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
How many theaters and halls are there in the Opera House?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Is Sydney Opera House the home of the American Ballet?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
V. Rewrite the following sentences, begin with the words given: (3 points)
1. “ Send me a postcard when you arrive Paris !”
I told Lan ……………………………………………………………
2. Mai bought a new shirt yesterday.
A new shirt ……………………………………………………………
3. This factory produces thousands of cars each year.
Thousands of cars……………………………………………………………
4. “ My sister likes cooking”, Nam said
Nam said that ……………………………………………………………
5. Is Ha Long Bay in the Northern of Viet Nam, Phuong?”. Asked Mary .
Mary asked Phuong ……………………………………………………………
6.Would you mind if I sat here?
Do you ……………………………………………………………


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