Thi hk I anh 8

PHÒNG GD&ĐT ĐAKRÔNG KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
TRƯỜNG THCS BA LÒNG Môn: Tiếng Anh. Lớp 8
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 (Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
Họ và tên: .............................. Lớp: ......... SBD: ...........



ĐỀ CHẴN
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from that of the other words. (0.75m)
1. a. mention b. plentiful c. relative d. water
2. a. speak b. deaf c. please d. reach
3. a. match b. pan c. transmit d. safety
II. Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the rest of the words. (0.75m)
1. a. generous b. orphanage c. volunteer d. sociable
2. a. appear b. escape c. enroll d. highlight
3. a. typhoon b. comfort c. product d. migrant
III. Choose the best answer then circle it. (1.5ms)
1. You …………………………………………..be eighteen to drive a motorbike.
a. must b. have to c. ought to d. can
2. …………………………………………………I have another sandwich, please?
a. Must b. Ought c. Should d. Could
3. I can’t go out ………………Saturday because I have a family dinner.
a. in b. on c. at d. between
4. Be careful, Mary. You’ll hurt ……………………………………………………..
a. yourselves b. yourself c. himself d. ourselves
5. Hoa is a good singer. She sings ……………………………………………………
a. bad b. badly c. good d. well
6. He has worked in this factory ………………………………six years.
a. since b. at c. for d. with
IV. Give correct forms of the verbs in the brackets. (1.5ms)
1. I …………………………………………………(not write) to Lan since 2008.
2. Last week they ……………………………………………(go) to see a movie.
3. They …………………………………….(be going to) attend a meeting next week.
4. The Earth …………………………………………..(move) around the sun.
5. Tom dislikes ……………………………………………........(read) newspapers.
V. Use the given words to write the second sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (2ms)
1. “Please turn down the radio for me,” said my mother.
→ My mother asked..........................................................................................................
2. Nam doesn’t study as hard as he used to.
→ Nam used to .................................................................................................................
3. The red shirt is 50,000 dong and the blue shirt is 60,000 dong. (cheap)
→ The red shirt..................................................................................................................
4. He learned English three years ago.
→ He has…........................................................................................................................
5. This girl is very intelligent. She can do all these exercises. (enough)
→ .......................................................................................................................................
VI. Rearrange the following sentences to make a complete conversation: (1.5ms)
A. Yeah, that’s him. Thank you.
B. What does she look like?
C. I think I see him over there.
D. Hi, Nam. Are you looking for somebody?
E. Yes. I am looking for my brother.
F. He’s pretty tall with black hair. His hair is a bit curly.
* Answer: 1. …… 2. …… 3. …… 4. …… 5. …… 6. ……
VII. Read the text then answer if the statements are true or false. (2ms)
CITY OR COUNTRY?
Nowadays, there is an increasing number of arguments on whether you should choose the city or the country to live in. People are trying to prove themselves right through a lot of reasons. In fact, each place has its own advantages and disavantages that always meet people’s concerns.
Some people say that they do not like the noise and the streets in the city. Moreover, a place full of people like the city is always dangerous for their life. In the country, life is quiet, peaceful and relaxing, and especially very safe. They do not have to face the traffic jams, the pressure of work, or all the tricks that can come to them at any time. In addition, the city surroundings are so dirty with polluted air and water. Life is healthier in the country with clean, fresh air and lots of open space for children.
On the contrary, people who prefer big cities have