ĐỀ THI HOC KỲ I ANH VAN 8 2011-2012

THE TEST FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER
Subject: English 8
Time: 45 minutes









Multiple choice: Choose the best answer. (2pts)

I am lucky ............. to study abroard.
a. that b. so c. as d. enough
He used to ............. football when he was a kid.
a. plays b. playing c. played d. play
My younger sister likes ............. TV.
a. watch b. watching c. watches d. watched
Susan has worked for that company ............ 4 years.
a. since b. during c. for d. in
5. They’ll arrive ________ Monday, 14 July .
a. in b. at c. during d. on
6. His parents are always proud _______ him.
a. about b. of c.on d. with
7. He does morning exercises regularly________ improve to his heath .
a. in oder for b. so as to c. so that d. b and c are correct
8. Nam hates _________ to the market.
a. to go b. goes c. go d. going
Match a line in A with a line in B.(2pts)

A
B

Could you help me to carry this suitcase ?
Children musn’t play in the kitchen.
She failed in the exam.
I used to cry so much every night.

She is lazy.

Certainly, I’ll help you.

When I was a baby.

Because it is dangerous.



Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
(2pts)

He always (go) __________ to school at 6:30.
The boys (play) _________ in the school-yard now.
They (live) ________ in Washington from 1950 to 1995.
He (buy) _________ this car for two years.
Read the passage and answer the questions. (2pts).

Sports and games make our body strong, prevent us from getting too fat and keep us healthy. These are not their only uses. They give us valuable practice in making eyes, brain and muscles work together. Sports and games are also useful for character-training, boys and girls may learn about such virtues as courage, discipline and love of their country.
Virtues (n): đức tính tốt, thói quen tốt
Discipline (n): sự rèn luyện về tinh thần và tính cách, tự chủ
Brain (n): não
Muscle (n): cơ bắp
Questions:
What are the uses of sports and games to our body ?
_____________________________________________________

Do sports and games make eyes, brain and muscles work together ?
_____________________________________________________
Are sports and games useful for character-training ?
_____________________________________________________
What Virtues may boys and girls learn about ?
_____________________________________________________


Change the following sentences from direct to reported speech.(2pts)
1. Nam said to me: “please wait five minutes for me”.
______________________________________________.
2. The teacher said to us : “ Don’t make so much noise ”.
_____________________ _________________________.