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Choose the best answer
1. A. who B. what C. when D. where
2. A. crystal B. papyrus C. pyramid D. royal
3. A. giant B. empire C. tribal D. situate
4. A. happened B. pleased C. helped D. tried
5. A. promise B. household C. buffalo D. volcano
6. That test is …… tomorrow.
A. going done B. go done C. going to be done D. going to be doing
7. An …… contest will be hold at Le Hong Phong School next Saturday.
A. English – speaking B. English – spoken
C. speaking – English D. speak – English
8. He …… was an engineer.
A. said B. told C. spoke D. talked
9. They showed me where ……… tickets.
A. get B. got C. to get D. getting
10. The microwave is a very useful ………
A. development B. invention C. preparation D. description
11. ……. is a piece of land that is surrounded by water.
A. Sea level B. Cave C. Bay D. Island
12. Have you ………… how much the tickets cost?
A. found out B. showed around C. turned out D. brought out
13. My manager was out when she called.
A. busy B. not in somebody’s place of work
C. going abroad D. having a business meeting
14. How long did the journey …………?
A. be B. have C. take D. spend
15. Do you mind ………. a little slowly? I didn’t catch what you said.
A. speaking B. speak C. speaks D. to speak
16. It is …… to answer that question; no one can.

This book ……………………………………………………………
36. She last wrote a letter to her family in August.
She hasn’t ……………………………………………………
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I. LISTENING: (2.5 points)
Listen to the passage and write T (for True) or F (for False)
1. ……………… Lan and her parents went toVung Tau last year.
2. ……………… They sunbathed every afternoon on the beach.
3. ……………… They stayed there for two weeks.
4. ……………… They think a holiday at the beach is healthy and pleasant.
5. ……………… They came back home on Saturday.
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (2.5 points)
1. Have you ever been to Phong Nha ………………… in Viet Nam?
A. Place B. Cave C. Reef D. Bay
2. She asked if many tourists ………………… to visit My Son in summer.
A. want B. will want C. wanted D. were wanting
3. In Tokyo, it’s going to be ………………… all day with one or two sunny periods.
A. cloudy B. cloud C. clouds D. cloudily
4. Thanks for inviting me to the rice-cooking …………………
A. meeting B. race C. crowd D. festival
5. I asked her …………………… she was enjoying her dinner.
A. weather B. in case C. if D. unless
6. I’m bored. Let’s play ………………… of chess.
A. a quiz B. a show C. a game D. a questionnaire
7. On Christmas Eve, people often …………………… a tree.
A. decorate B. are decorated C. were decorated D. decorates
8. It’s easy. I’ll give you ……………………to guess.
A. a key B. a clue C. an answer D. a reply
9. Would you show me how ………………… the lift?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 5
4. Who does she often play tennis with?
A. Her brothers B. Her parents C. Her sisters D. Her friends
5. What time does she go to bed?
A. At 9 o’clock B. At 10 o’clock C. At 11 o’clock D. At 12 o’clock
IV. WRITING: (2.5 points)
A. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same:
1. The sister said to Tom, “Are you hungry?”
> The sister asked Tom ………………………………………………………………………….
2. Walking home late in the evening is dangerous.
> It is dangerous ………………………………………………………………………………
B. Write the passage using the sets of words and phrases. You can make all the necessary changes and
additions.
1. Last month, Mrs. Quyen / go / the USA.
2. Her friend, Mrs. Smith / invite her to stay / her home.
3. Mrs. Quyen / refuse because her accommodation was included in the price ticket.
4. Then Mrs. Smith invited Mrs. Quyen / have dinner / her family.
5. Mrs. Quyen accepted the invitation.
Last month, Mrs. Quyen went to the USA.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Mrs. Quyen accepted the invitation.
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KIỂM TRA HK II ANH 8
ĐỀ SỐ 43
I. Choose the best words by circling the letter a, b, c or d: (2ms)
1. Would you mind If I__________a photo?
a. take b. took. c. will take d. have taken

2. It was late, so we decided (take) a taxi home.
3. Yesterday morning my father was reading the newspapers, while my mother (eat) breakfast.
4. A new supermarket (build) in my town next year.
IV. Rewrite the following sentences as directed in the brackets. (2ms)
1. People speak English all over the world. (Turn into passive voice)
→
2. Peter said, "I'm living in Vietnam now". (Turn into reported speech)
→
3. We have learned English since 2002. (Turn into passive voice)

4. I asked Lan, "Are you free tonight?". (Turn into reported speech).
→
V. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions below: (2ms)
The festival was held in the communal house yard about one kilometer away from the river.
There were three competitions: water-fetching, fire-making and rice-cooking. In the water-fetching
contest, one person from each team had to run to the river to get the water. In the fire-making contest,
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two team members had to make a fire in the traditional way. Six people from each team took part in the
rice-cooking contest. They had to separate the rice from the husk and then cook the rice.
1) Where was the rice-cooking festival held?

2) How many competitions were there in the festival?

3) How was the fire made?

4) How many persons from each team took part in the water-fetching contest?

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I, Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (2.5)

2. What is one of the attractions of Ha Long ?
____________________________________________________.
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3.What is the Bay’s water like ?
______________________________________________________.
4.What can visitor do when they arrive in Ha Long city?
5.Which is one of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long ?
_______________________________________________________.
6.Where did General Tran Hung Dao hide wooden stakes to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang River in
1288 ?
__________________________________________________________.
III,Listen. You are going to listen to Lily talking about herself. You are going to listen twice. Check T
or F on the following sentences (2.0)
1.Lily comes from China.
2.English is important to her as she will need it for her future job.
3.She started learning English when she was eighteen.
4.She has a problem with listening
IV,Rewrite the following sentences: (2.5)
1.My father bought me some colored pencils.
Some____________________________________________________.
2.’’Do you read this information, Lan ?’’. Ba asked
Ba asked _________________________________________________.
3. The students learn how to recycle waste paper. They are very excited.
The students are ____________________________________________.
4. she (practice) her piano lesson at 7 o’clock last night.
_________________________________________________________.
5.This dress was made by a famous tailor.
A famous tailor___________________________________________.
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KIỂM TRA HK II ANH 8

Why do all these people learn English? It’s not difficult to answer this question. Many boys and
girls learn English at school because it is one of their objects. Many adults learn English because it’s
useful for their work
11. What do people in many countries learn every year?
A. History B. Math
C. English D. Literature
12. Where do many boys and girls learn English?
A. on television B. at school
C. in films D. in the office
13. Do most people learn English by working hard on the lessons?
A. Yes, they do B. No, they don’t
C. Yes, they are D. B. No, they aren’t
14. Why do adults learn English?
A. Because it is one of their subjects B. Because it is one of their hobbies
C. Because it is useful for their work D. Because it is not useful for their work
IV. Choose the best sentence(A,B,C or D) for the mixing words. (1m)
15. the/ yesterday/ see/ did/ contest/ you/ fire-making?
A. Did the fire-making contest see you yesterday ?
B. Did you see the contest fire-making yesterday ?
C. Did you see the fire-making contest yesterday ?
D. Did you see fire-making the contest yesterday ?
16. going /Thanh /to /to /always /the light/ bed/ forgetting/ off/ before/ is/ turn.
A.Thanh is always turn off to forgetting the light before going to bed.
B. Thanh is always forgetting to turn off the light before going to bed.
C. Thanh is always going to bed before forgetting to turn off the light.
D. Thanh always is forgetting to turn off the light before going to bed.
V. Choose the sentence (A,B,C or D) that is written most correctly. (1m)
17. My mother/ show/ where/ buy/ groceries.
A. My mother showed me where buy groceries.
B. My mother showed me where buying groceries.

4. Nobody know who was the ( design) ………………… of the first Christmas card.
III. Put the verbs in correct tenses.( 2points)
1. Would you mind if I ( decorate ) …………….the Christmas tree ?
2. Mother wanted me ( buy ) ………………………something for Tet.
3. In China many things for the Olympic games( prepare) ……… at the moment.
4. This song (often / hear) ………….at Christmas.
5. While I ( walk) ………home it (start ) …………raining.
6. I’d rather you (not go) ………………. to the movies with that boy.
7. He ( phone ) …………… … his girl friend when I came
IV. Choose the right word from the box to complete the passage.
Holiday preparations relatives put although bought top.
Christmas is the biggest (1)………………… of the year in most of Britain Celebrations start on 24
th

December, Christmas Eve, (2)………………… there have been several weeks of (3)
……………………before hand. The Christmas trees, presents, food, drinks and decorations have been
(4) ………………… Christmas cards have already been sent to friends and (5)…………………About a
week before Christmas, people usually (6)…………… up their decorations and an angle on the (7)
……………………… of the Christmas tree. Family presents (8) ……………. usually put under the
tree.
V. Rewrite the sentences.
1. “ How long will the festival last” Liz asked?
 Liz asked………………………………………………………………( reported)
2. They send Christmas greetings to friends.
 Christmas greetings …………………………………………………( passive)
3. It’s interesting to know about festivals.
 To know………………………………………………………………………
4. The team won the prize . The team had the most points .
 The team……………………………………………………………… (Ving)
5. Can you tell me something about Christmas history.

3. It is a rice-cooking………………….
4. The statue of Liberty was ………… to the USA by the French.
5. Angkor Wat was built around the year 1.100 to ………… Hindu God.
II. Give the right forms of the verds in the brackets.
1. I showed Nam where ………………( go) on holiday.
2. While Hoa ……………… ( cook) dinner, the phone rang.
3. Hung………… always…………( go ) to school late.
4. They will………………( visit) their parents next week.
5. He …………………… ( not eat ) dinner yet.
III. Read the passage. Complete the sentences with information from the passage.
One of the inventions made in the world of science and technology is the telephone. This
instrument has become an important part in our daily life. The " telephone" comes from two Greek
words "tele" and "phone". These words mean "far" and "sound". The telephone uses electricity to carry
sound over a distance. So you see, the two Greek words tell us exactly what the instrument does.
Since its invention by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, the design of the telephone set has changed
greatly. However, the way the telephone works is still the same.
1. The telephone has become an……………………………………………………………….
2. The word " telephone" comes from…………………………………………………………
3. Two Greek words "tele" and " phone" mean ………………………………………………
4. Alexander Graham bell invented telephone in……………………………………………….
5. The design of the telephone set……………………………………………………………….
IV. Finish the second sentence so that It has the same meaning as the first.
1. To drive a car is difficult.
It is …………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Would you mind if I turned on the TV.
Do you mind if I ?
3. " Are you a doctor ?". Nam asked me .
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Nam asked me If ……………………………………………………………………?
4. "Where are you going now ?" I asked Hoa

a/ going b/ to go c/ goes d/ go
13/ A bike is __________ by Lan.
a/ bought b/ buy c/ to buy d/ buying
14/ Could you give me a bandage, please ? - ____________
a/ sure b/ I hope so c/ yes, please d/ thanks
15/ we can ___________ glass, plastic.
a/reuse b/ resource c/repair d/ rewrite
II/ Read the passage:
A girl was riding a bike when she had an accident. She fell off her bike and hit her head on the
road. Her head was hurt and it was badly bleeding. However, she was still conscious. People called an
ambulance in order to take her to the hospital. While waiting for an ambulance, some people try to stop
the bleeding by using a handkerchief to cover the wound and help it tight. They tried to talk to her so as
to keep her awake. After about 10 minutes, the ambulance arrived and the victim was taken to the
hospital.
1/ Decide the statements are true or fall. (1,5ms)
a/ A girl had an accident when she was walking. ______
b/ She was fainting. ________
c/ The victim was taken to hospital by an ambulance. _________
2/ Answer the questions : (1,0m)
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a/ What did people do to stop the bleeding for her ?
________________________________________________________________________
b/Did the ambulance arrive after an hour ?
____________________________________________________________________
III/ Use the adverbs in the box to make the instruction on how to cook a mushroom omelet . the
following prompts may help you . (2,5)
Then after that next first finally
slice / mushroom
beat / eggs / bowl
add/ salt and pepper / egg mixture

10. He is going to read books and write a diary in English._________
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I/ Read the passage:
Tet is a national and traditional festival in Viet Nam. It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be
reunited to think about their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and decorated with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns.
Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life.
On the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to receive money put in small red
envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents.
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1. Write True (T) or False (F) for each sentence:
1. Tet is occasion for every Vietnamese to think about the past activities and hope for good luck.
2. __ After Tet all house are white washed.
3. __ On the New Year’s Eve, children are hoping to receive a candy put in red box.
2. Answer the questions:
1/ Is Tet a national and traditional festival in Viet Nam?

2/ How are all houses decorated before Tet?

II/ Choose the correct word to fill in each of the following sentences:
1. The festival was __________in the communal house yard.
A. designed B. met C. organized D. started
2. He said he _________fix the faucet
A.can B.may C.must D.could
3. It started _________.
A. rain B. rains C. rained D.to rain
4. Angkor Wat was _________built for Hindus.
A. immediately B. gradually C. traditionally D. originally
5. He is _________forgetting his homework.

A. reads B. to read C. reading D. read
III. Rewrite each of the sentences without changing the meanings
1. I study English because I want to read books in English.
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 I study English so as to_________________________________________
2. Let’s play volleyball tomorrow
 Would you like______________________________________________?
3. “I am a student”
 Tim said____________________________________________________
4. “Do you like milk ?”
 John asked Lan _______________________________________________
5. Lan makes the cake.
 The cake ___________________________________________ ________
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I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. bag b. sandal c. waste d. matter
2. a. mix b. pipe c. deposit d. refill
3. a. forget b. present c. overheat d. emergency
4. a. cane b. cave c. garden d. vacation
II. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below or substitutes
for the underlined word or phrase.
1. Please tell me _____to get to the bus station
a. what b. which c. why d. how
2. The —— festival is a festival in which people have their bulls fight against each other.
a. whale watching b. bull-fighting
c. mountain-climbing d. ice skating
3. Tom will be ____ to the picnic.
a. invite b. invites c. inviting d. invited
4. ____ you mind finishing the work yourself?

18. Tree leaves ____to wrap things.
a. should used b. should be used
c. should been used d. should be use
19. Glass is broken up, melted and made into new______.
a. silverware b. hardware
c. ironware d. glassware
20. James likes climbing mountain. He has just joined a ____ club.
a. climb-mountain b. climbing-mountain
c. mountain-climbing d. mountain-climb
25. He _____me when to come.
a. told b. said c. spoke d. promised
III. Read the following passages and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F). (2.5 pts)
Machu Picchu is an ancient city in Peru. The construction of the city started in 1450. The city
covers about 13 square kilometers. For centuries, the city was buried in the jungle and was not
discovered until 1911. Today, Machu Picchu is one of the most famous tourist attractions in all parts
of South America. The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure ever built. Much of
what exists of the wall today was built during the Ming dynasty in the late 1400s, although parts of the
wall are much older and go back to around 200 B.C. The wall is about 11 meters high. The main part of
the wall stretches for about 3,400 kilometers.
1. Machu Picchu is a modern city in Peru.
2. People began to build the city in 1450.
3. The city was built on the area of thirty square kilometers.
4. People found the city buried in the jungle in 1911.
5. The city is attractive to many tourists from South America.
6. The Great Wall of China was constructed by man.
7. The wall was built during the Ming dynasty in 1400.
8. Many parts of the wall were built around 200 B.C.
9. The wall is about 11 meters high.
10. The main part of the wall is about 3,400 kilometers long.
IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS