Đề kiểm tra học kì II môn Tiếng Anh Khối 8 (Thí điểm) (Có đáp án)

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1. Full name: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST Class: Time: 45 minutes I. LISTENING 1. Listen to an extract from a talk about the Apollo Program and then match the statements A – F with the spaceships. There is one statement you will NOT need to use. More than one statement can be matched to a spaceship. A. It brought back some materials from the moon. B. Its crew members died because of an accident. C. Its crew members acted in a film about themselves. D. Its accident led to major improvements of later spacecraft. E. Its crew members survived an accident. F. It was the first to land on the moon. Apollo 1: ___ Apollo 11: ___ Apollo 13: ___ 2. Listen to the instructions on what to do in an earthquake. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. 1. If you are indoors, stay away from windows. T F 2. If you are indoors, try to run away as far as possible. T F 3. If you are driving, get out of the car immediately. T F 4. If you are trapped, keep shouting loudly until helpers come. T F 5. If you are trapped, you should make sound on a pipe or wall so helpers can find you. T F II. READING 1. Read the passage and answer the questions. Circle A, B, or C. Most of us think that great ideas were the result of genius thinking. However, many of the greatest discoveries and inventions in history began with very simple beginnings. In the 18th century, James Watt was boiling water at home. As the water began to boil, he suddenly noticed that the steam was pushing the lid of the kettle. From this, he created the steam engine. In ancient Greece time, Archimedes stepped into a bath tub and felt that water was being pushed out when he stepped in. This is how he came up with the idea of how to find the purity of gold. In the 17th century, Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell and hit him on the head. This is when he realized the pulling force of the earth - the gravity. There are many other examples of how great ideas began with simple beginnings. What one needs to become an inventor are careful observation and a lot of hard work. 1. James Watt lived in ___. A. the 17th century B. the 18th century C. the ancient Greece time 2. Archimedes came up with the idea of how to find purity gold when ___. A. he was boiling water B. he was hit by an apple C. he was stepping into the bath tub 3. Many great ideas began with ___. A. genius thinking B. simple beginnings C. long time working in laboratories 4. Which of the following is NOT true of inventors? A. They have simple thinkings. B. They have very careful observations. C. They work extremely hard. 5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
2. A. James Watt, Archimedes and Isaac Newton. B. Steam Engines, Gold and Gravity C. Great Ideas with Simple Beginnings 2. Read the passage and fill the blanks with the given words. prediction anger deforestation processes decades Natural disasters result from natural 1.___ of the earth. However, in the last five decades, human activities have contributed to increasing the number of natural disasters. More landslides have occurred as a result of 2.___. Because there are fewer trees in the forest, the soil becomes loosened and more easily to be flushed down. Industrialization and urbanization contribute to global warming, leading to more intense disasters of all kinds, including hurricanes and tsunami. It is more difficult to have exact 3. ___ of climate patterns such as El Niđo and La Niđa. According to the Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance, the total natural disasters reported each year have been steadily increasing in recent 4. ___. In 1980, there were only about 100 hydro-meteorological disasters reported per year but that number has risen to over 300 a year since 2000. If humans do not take action, natural disasters will become more tragic and we won’t be able to cope with the 5.___ of Mother Nature. III. WRITING 1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You may need to change the word. Here is an example. 0. The bookshop is opposite the library. ___ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE) Answer: There is 1. The English speaking countries exhibition finishes at 8p.m. (END) ___ 2. How long is the presentation? (LAST) ___ 3. The photo session takes place in the library. (HOST) ___ 4. What time does the HN302 leave? (DEPARTURE) ___ 5. A kilt is the traditional garment for Scottish men.(TRADITIONALLY) ___ 2. Write an email (90-110 words) to your pen friend telling him about a natural disaster that you have experienced, seen or been told about. Use the following questions as cues: - What is the disaster? - When did it occur? - Where did it occur? - What were its consequences? - How did you feel about it? Dear Mary,
3. Love, IV. SPEAKING 1. Now I’m going to ask you FOUR questions about science and technology. Are you ready? 1. Which invention do you like best? 2. When was it invented? 3. By whom was it invented? 4. What do you use that invention for? 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 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. Who/invented? 3. When/invented? 4. How often/you use? 5. How important/to you? 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. Have/use it? 3. How often/use it? 4. What/use/for? 5. What/disadvantages?
4. Now, your friend will ask you questions about your picture. Answer his/her questions. The end manual page break Đáp án I. LISTENING 1. Listen to an extract from a talk about the Apollo Program and then match the statements A – F with the spaceships. There is one statement you will NOT need to use. More than one statement can be matched to a spaceship. Apollo 1: B, D Apollo 11: A, F Apollo 13: E Hello. This is Tieng Anh 8. Unit 12. Listening Test.// Task 1. Listen to an extract from a talk about the Apollo Program and then match the statements from A to F with the spaceships. There is one statement, you will NOT need to use. // More than one statement can be matched to a spaceship.// You will listen TWICE.// Now listen and match.// Audio script: The NASA program Apollo included 11 spaceflights in total. Apollo 1 was supposed to be the first manned flight to be launched on January 27, 1967. However, as the spacecraft was ready for a pre-launch test, a fire broke out, killing all three of the crew members. Investigations into the accident led to major design and engineering changes, making Apollo spacecraft safer for the coming journeys. Apollo 11 was the first to land humans on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on July 20, 1969. They spent more than two hours outside the spacecraft, and collected 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) of lunar material. Apollo 13 may be the most well-known next to Apollo 11, since its mission was made into a Hollywood movie. Apollo 13 was the third spacecraft intended to land on the Moon. However, it couldn’t because an oxygen tank exploded. Despite great hardship, the crew returned safely to Earth on April 17. Dừng) Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe) (Dừng)
5. 2. Listen to the instructions on what to do in an earthquake. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. T TASK 2. Listen to the instructions on what to do in an earthquake. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE. Audio script: There are a number of things you can do to stay safe during an earthquake. If you are indoors, you must stay away from windows, glass or anything that could fall such as lightings. Then, take cover by getting under a stable table or something hard and wait until the quake stops. Don’t attempt to run outside during the quake because you may get badly injured. If you are outdoors during an earthquake, stay there, move away from buildings, streetlights because they may fall upon you at anytime. And if you are in a moving vehicle during an earthquake, stop as quickly as possible and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near trees, buildings and utility wires. Lastly, if you are trapped under debris, try to cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Don’t keep shouting. Don’t light a match or move around for you may kick up dust. You should tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. (Dừng) Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe) (Dừng) II. READING 1. Read the passage and answer the questions. Circle A, B, or C. 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C 2. Read the passage and fill the blanks with the given words. 1. processes 2. deforestation 3. prediction 4. decades 5. anger III. WRITING 1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You may need to change the word. 1. The English speaking countries exhibition ends at 8p.m. 2. How long does the presentation last? 3. The library hosts the photo session. 4. What is the departure time of the HN302? 5. Traditionally, Scottish men wear kilts. 2. Write an email (90-110 words) to your pen friend telling him about a natural disaster that you have experienced, seen or been told about. Dear Mary, How are you? I must write to tell you about the natural disaster I saw on TV this morning. It was a huge tsunami in Japan two days ago. At first, there was a very strong earthquake, and then the tsunami swept through the coastal areas of northern Japan. It was so devastating. What used to be busy and lively cities now has become a vast area of debris. Houses were totally destroyed, and pieces of furniture and means of transport were scattered everywhere. Luckily, thanks to early warning, there was no human loss. I felt terrible. I intend to donate some of my pocket money to help the Japanese people. Would you like to join me? Love
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