Đề kiểm tra học kì I môn Tiếng Anh Khối 8 - Năm học 2019-2020 (Có đáp án)

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1. The 1st Semester Test-Grade 8 (2) Full name: Academic Year: 2019-2020 Class: Time: 60 minutes I. LISTENING 1. Listen to the tooth fairy customs in Spain and in Viet Nam. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE. 1. According to Vietnamese people, a lost tooth will be replaced by a gift. T F 2. Vietnamese children make a wish related to the mouse when they toss their teeth. T F 3. The lost tooth will be thrown onto the roof in Spain. T F 4. The lost tooth can be found under the pillow according to the Vietnamese custom.T F 5. A mouse is involved in the custom of both countries. T F 2. Listen to the story of Hans Christian Andersen's life and complete the notes. Fill each of the gaps with no more than THREE words and/or a number. You will listen TWICE. A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN - 1805: Born in Odense, (1) ___ - 1819: Travelled to Copenhagen and worked as (2) ___ - (3) ___: Started writing fairy tales - 1845: (4) ___ of his stories became known to foreign audiences - 1875: Died because of (5) ___ II. READING 1. Read the passage and answer the questions. "Li xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. However, "li xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the kids. Besides the money, the tiny red envelope also has its own meaning. It represents the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison as adults want children to regard the money as the gift of New Year, instead of being jealous of receiving less than other kids. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s beliefs. In the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children and parents will visit grandparents’ home, wishing for a happy new year and great health, showing respect and gratitude, and giving gifts. After that, it is grandparents and adults’ turn to give children lucky money to welcome their new age. 1. By whom is the custom loved most? ___ 2. For how long can the custom be applied? ___ 3. Why is a red envelope used?
2. ___ 4. What does the red color signify? ___ 5. Why do adults give "li xi" to children? ___ 2. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete each sentence. The meaning of Mid-Autumn Day is rather different to that in China, though the Vietnamese also celebrate it by eating mooncakes. In Viet Nam the Mid-Autumn Festival is the happiest day for children, during which parents buy their children various kinds of lanterns and snacks. There are also various activities held to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Viet Nam. The main activities include worshipping the God of Earth, and carrying carp-shaped lanterns. Usually a worshipping platform is set up in the yard during Mid-Autumn night, on which mooncakes, fruits, and snacks are laid. Later family members sit to gether to eat the food while appreciating the moon. It's also a tradition for the Vietnamese to light lanterns during the Mid-Autumn night. It is thought that if people walk at night with a carp lantern in hand, they will be safe from the carp spirit. Now, children hold various kinds of paper lanterns and play in the moonlight, while eating mooncakes during the evening of Mid-Autumn Day. 1. What is Vietnamese Mid-Autumn festival different from that of China in? A. time B. food C. meaning 2. Parents buy children all of these things EXCEPT ___. A. mooncakes B. carps C. lanterns 3. What are the main activities in Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival? A. worshipping the God of Earth B. carrying carp-shaped lanterns C. Both A and B 4. Why do children carry a carp lantern? A. To scare the carp spirit. B. Because it is very beautiful. C. To enjoy the moonlight better. 5. The word "hold" can be replaced by ___. A. buy B. carry C. light III. WRITING 1. Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) about the differences between the countryside and the city. You should write about: - Environment - Education - Traffic
3. - Whether you want to live in the countryside or not ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You must not change the word. Write no more than THREE words. Here is an example. 0. The bookshop is opposite the library. ___ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE) Answer: 0. There is 1. Herding buffaloes is more difficult than loading the rice. Loading the rice is ___ herding buffaloes. (EASY) 2. Life in a mountainous village is more boring than life in a big city. Life in a big city is ___ life in a mountainous village. (INTERESTING) 3. People in the countryside are often more optimistic than those in the city. People in the countryside often ___ than those in the city. (OPTIMISTIC) 4. Living in a modern town is noisier than living in a small village. Living in a small village is ___ living in a modern town. (PEACEFUL) 5. Houses in this village have less furniture than those in the nearby city. Houses in this city are ___ those in the nearby village. (BETTER) IV. SPEAKING 1. Now I’m going to ask you FOUR questions about festivals in Viet Nam. Are you ready? 1. Can you name some famous festivals in Viet Nam? 2. What festival do you like most? Why? 3. Who do you want to go to the festival with? Your family or your friends? 4. What festivals in Viet Nam do you want to introduce to foreign visitors? Why? 2. Each of you will now receive a card. On the card there is a picture and clues for five questions. You should use the words to make questions and ask your friend. Your friend will answer the questions based on the picture he/she has. CARD A
4. Use the words given below to make questions. Ask your friend about his/her picture and listen to the answers. 1. What/see/picture? 2. Where/they? 3. What/they/do? 4. What/festival? 5. Do/you/like? Why/Why/not? Now, your friend will ask you questions about your picture. Answer his/her questions. CARD B Use the words given below to make questions. Ask your friend about his/her picture and listen to the answers. 1. What/see/picture? 2. Where/they? 3. What/they/do? 4. What/festival? 5. Do/you/like? Why/Why not? Now, your friend will ask you questions about your picture. Answer his/her questions. The end manual page break
5. Đáp án I. LISTENING 1. Listen to the tooth fairy customs in Spain and in Viet Nam. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE. 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T Hello. This is Tieng Anh 8. Unit 4. Listening Test.// Task 1. Listen to Amy talking about the custom of drinking tea around the world. // Match the country with its information.// You will listen TWICE.// Now listen and match.// India produces and consumes more tea than any other country in the world. Chai is the national drink in India. In Japan tea is an important part of the food culture. The ceremony of tea is known as matcha - serving green tea to a small group of people in popular teahouses. It’s almost impossible to spend 24 hours in a Moroccan city and to not be served hot tea. Moroccan mint tea is literally the heart of their culture. New Zealand imported considerable amounts of tea in 19th century, with the arrival of the British missionaries. Today people experiment with other types of tea like the Japanese green tea, or Chinese tea. In 2014, tea was one of the most popular non- alcoholic drinks in the United States. Today we can say that coffee is still preferred for the morning ritual, ice tea is often consumed with lunch and all types of tea are drunk in the evenings. (Dừng) Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe) (Dừng) 2. Listen to the story of Hans Christian Andersen's life and complete the notes. Fill each of the gaps with no more than THREE words and/or a number. You will listen TWICE. 1. Denmark 2. (an) actor 3. 1835 4. English translations 5. (liver) cancer TASK 2: Listen to the story of Hans Christian Andersen’s life and complete the notes. // Fill each of the gaps with NO MORE THAN THREE words and/ or a number. // You will listen TWICE.// Now listen and fill the gaps. // Hans Christian Andersen achieved worldwide fame for writing innovative fairy tales. Many of his stories, including "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Princess and the Pea", remain classics. Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark, on April 2, 1805. While the Andersen family was not wealthy, young Hans Christian was educated in expensive boarding schools with the help of patrons. In 1819, Andersen travelled to Copenhagen to work as an actor. He returned to school after a short time, and began writing during this period. He didn’t start writing fairy tales until 1835. In 1845, English translations of Andersen's folktales and stories began to gain the attention of foreign audiences. His stories have been adapted for stage and screen, including a popular animated version of "The Little Mermaid". Around 1872, he started to show signs of the liver cancer that would take his life. Andersen died on August 4, 1875, in Copenhagen. (Dừng) Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe) (Dừng) II. READING
6. 1. Read the passage and answer the questions. 1. By children. 2. For 10 days. 3. To avoid comparison. 4. Prosperity and great luck. 5. To welcome their new age. 2. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete each sentence. 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B III. WRITING 1. Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) about the differences between the countryside and the city. There are a number of differences between the countryside and the city. In the first place, the air in the countryside is often fresher because there are not many factories and vehicles. However, in the city, there are more schools and universities so urban people have more educational choices. Also, because there are more people in big cities, during rush hours, there are lots of traffic jams. As for me, I prefer living in the city when I am young because I have a better chance to get a good job with a high salary. 2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You must not change the word. Write no more than THREE words. 1. easier than 2. more interesting than 3. feel more optimistic 4. more peaceful than 5. better furnished than IV. SPEAKING