TEST FOR GRADE 8 SEMESTER 2

TEST FOR GRADE 8 SEMESTER 2

I. Fill in each gap with one word or phrase given in brackets to complete each sentence (2.5 p)
1. A: Would you mind if I _______ on the television?
B: I`ll rather you didn`t, (will turn, turned, turn, was turning)
2. We_______ in Le Nin Park when it rained. (walked, have walked, were walking, would walk)
3. Finally, we decided _______ to the concert, (to go, going, go, to be going)
4. The boy _____ next to Hoa is a newcomer, (sit, sits, to sit, sitting)
5. Most of the NOKIA mobile phones _______ in this shop are imported from China, (selling, are sold, were sold, sold)
6. The first hamburgers _______ by Louis Lassen in 1985. (to make, were made, were making, will be made)
7. The 23rd SEA GAMES._______ in the Philippines. (will hold, will be held, would be held, is held)
8. She asked me if I _______ Pop music, (like, to like, will like, liked)
9. "I _______ the film Gone with the Wind ". (was seeing, saw, have seen, will see)
10. "I _______ it 5 years ago", (have seen, saw, was seeing, am seeing)
II. Fill in each of the gaps in the passage below with one suitable word from the box. (3 p)
Well- fairs- have- lucky- family- first - festival- wishes- cooked- brightly- crowded- love
Tet is a national and family (1) _________ It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to (2) _________ a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring (3) _________ are organized; streets and public buildings are (4) ________ decorated and almost all shops are (5)._______. with people shopping for Tet. At home, everything is tidied; special food is (6)_________ offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the (7)_______altar with burning joss-sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the (8)_________ visitor comes, and children are (9) ________ to be given money wrapped in a red tiny envelop. Tet is also a time for peace and (10)_________ During Tet, children often behave (11)_______; and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other their best (12)_______ for the new year.
III. Write a complete postcard from the following sets of words and phrases. You can make all the necessary changes and additions (2.5 p)
Dear Mom and Dad,
1. I/ have/ wonderful time/ Sydney.
2. weather/ be/ lovely,/ so/ go/ beach/ most of the time.
3. people/ this city/ be/ friendly/ helpful.
4. Yesterday/ I/ visit/ my History teacher`s house;/ and she/ have/ big farm/ lots of sheep.
5. Next Sunday/1/ buy/ some souvenirs/ you and my sister.
See you both soon.
Love,
David.
IV. Listen. You are going to listen to the recording about Simon`s exercise for health. Listen carefully and check (P) the correct answers. (2 p)
Example: What was the matter with Simon?
A. He was getting bigger and bigger. v
B. He was seriously ill.
1. What did he do recently?
A. He didn`t take the doctor`s advice. B. He went on a walking holiday in the Himalayas.
2. How long did the people have to walk each day? A. For 4 to 6 hours. B. For 6 hours.
3. What did they have to do on the trip?
A. They carried all the luggage, equipment, prepared the meals. B. They carried their own luggage, equipment, cooked their food and put up the tents.
4. How was Simon after the trip?
A. He became a fitter and healthier man. B. He was very tired.