ENGLISH 8- KT HK II (2009-2010)

Binh Tan Junior High School
Name:…………………….
Class: 8
THE SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
School year: 2009-2010
Subject: English 8 (A)
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:…./05/2010
Marks
Remarks






I. Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. (3m)
She (come) ………………to France two years ago.
They (visit) …………………..the Silicon Valley since 1999.
Mrs Thoa (cook) …………………..when Tuan arrived home.
Would you mind if I (take) …………………..a photo?
She told me how (make) …………………the cake.
Would you like (come) …………………to dinner on Friday?
II. Complete the letter with the suitable words from the box (2m)
water – sunny – weather – hotel – will – boat – best - limestone


Dear Sandra,
We are having a lovely time here in Ha Long City, Vietnam. The (1)……………… is very nice. It’s warm and (2)……………... . We’re staying in a comfortable (3)………….. near the beach. We have a spectacular view of the Bay from our bedroom. One of the attractions of Ha Long is the Bay’s calm water with (4)………….. mountains. The Bay’s (5)………….. is clear during the spring and early summer. Upon arriving in Ha Long City, you can go along Chay Beach and see wonderful caves and grottoes in Ha Long Bay. Today we are going on a (6)…………… trip to Cat Ba Island. We (7)…………….call you next week.
(8)…………wishes,
Tim

III. Read the passage, then answer the questions ( 2.5m )
Australia is an island continent in the South Pacific. The capital is Canberra, but the city with the biggest population is Sydney, which has nearly four million. English is the first language of most people, but there are also many immigrants who speak other languages.
Canada is the second largest country in land side. It stretches 3,223 miles from east to west and from the North Pole to the U.S border. Both English and French are official languages. Many French-speaking people live in the province of Quebec, where Montreal is the biggest city. Canada has a cold winter and many Canadian enjoy winter sports, such as skiing and ice skating.
Questions:
Where is Australia ?
………………………………………………………………………………….
What is the population of Sydney ?
………………………………………………………………………………….
Is English the only language spoken in Australia ?
………………………………………………………………………………….
Which languages are spoken in Canada ?
………………………………………………………………………………….
What’s the weather like in the winter in Canada ?
………………………………………………………………………………….
IV. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (2.5m)
“I’m a student.” Tom said
( Tom said that................................................................................................
“Is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Tim?” Hoa asked.
( Hoa asked Tim..............................................................................................
They built the house over 50 years ago.
( The house......................................................................................................
Hoa is studying very hard because she wants to pass the exam.
( Hoa is studying very hard in order................................................................
Will you post the letters for me ?
( Would you mind...........................................................................................










ĐÁP ÁN
ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ II – MÔN TIẾNG ANH 8
Đề A
Tổng số 3 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm.
1.came 2.have visited 3.was cooking 4.took 5.to make 6.to come

Tổng số 2 điểm. Mỗi từ đúng 0,25 điểm.
(1) weather (2) sunny (3) hotel (4) limestone
(5) water (6) boat (7) will (8) Best
Tổng số 2,5 điểm. Mỗi câu trả lời đúng 0,5 điểm.
1. Australia is in the South Pacific.
2. The population of Sydney is nearly four million.
3. No, it isn’t.
4. Both English and French are spoken in Canada.
5. It’s cold in the winter.
Tổng số 2,5 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm.
Tom said that he was a student.
Hoa asked Tim if the Golden Gate Bridge was in San Francisco.
The house was built over 50 yers ago.
Thanh and Nga are going to Australia in order to learn English.
Would you mind posting the letters for me?




Binh Tan Junior High School
Name:…………………….
Class: 8
THE SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
School year: 2009-2010
Subject: English 8 (B)
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:…./05/2010
Marks
Remarks







I. Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. (3m)
Would