10 Đề thi kiểm tra cuối HK1 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8 - Global Success - Đề 2

You will hear Jack talking to his friend Martin about music. For each question, choose the correct answer.

What is the name of Martin's music teacher?

You will hear Jack talking to his friend Martin about music. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Martin has music lessons on __________

You will hear Jack talking to his friend Martin about music. For each question, choose the correct answer.

How long does Martin practise at the weekend?

You will hear Jack talking to his friend Martin about music. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Martin likes the music festival because __________

You will hear Jack talking to his friend Martin about music. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Martin's band plays at __________

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

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During the festival, we can enjoy __________ of traditional songs and dances from different cultures

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The people on the island __________ different gods

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I have __________ stickers to decorate my notebook

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Many people believe that making wishes while looking at __________ moon brings good luck

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__________ do the villagers begin planting their crops? - In early spring

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Unless he __________ his chores, he won't be able to join us for the movie

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During Halloween, children love to dress up in fun and spooky __________

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One of the unique __________ of the Ede people is their communal longhouses where several families live together

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__________ is responsible for cleaning up after the party? – Tom and Sarah

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She decided to __________ with tradition and wear a colourful dress instead of the traditional white gown

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They practiced hard for the competition; __________, they didn't win any awards

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The tradition of baking special cookies during the holiday has been passed __________ in our family for many years

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Before the exam, many students __________ for good grades and success

Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the following question.

We are fortunate to live in a safe and peaceful neighborhood

Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the following question.

It's customary to celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks and parties

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following exchanges.

Alex: In this country, people always take off their shoes before entering someone's home to keep it clean.

Suzy: __________

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following exchanges.

Minh: Hi, Riley. How was your trip to Italy?

Riley: __________

Choose the answer that indicates the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.

If there won't be enough volunteers, the event will need to be rescheduled

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How long do your children practice musical instruments? – Twice a week

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Spending quality times with family is important for building strong relationships

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Wearing the proper clothes is important because people might judge you by what you wear

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Rice terraces in Vietnam are amazing landscapes that look like giant steps going up the mountains. They are created by farmers who have been working on them for generations. One famous place with rice terraces is Sapa in northern Vietnam. (31) __________ terraces there are so beautiful that they are sometimes called "the stairway to heaven." People from all over the world visit to (32) __________ them.

Farmers in Vietnam grow rice on these terraces (33) __________ the land is steep, and this helps them save water. They also use the terraces to grow other crops like corn and vegetables. During different times of the year, the terraces change colours. In the spring, they are bright green as the rice plants start to grow. In the summer, they turn golden when the rice is ready to be (34) __________.

Rice terraces are not only important for farming but also for the beauty they bring to Vietnam's landscapes. They are a (35) __________ of hard work and the connection between people and the land.

-> Choose the answer for number (31)

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.

Rice terraces in Vietnam are amazing landscapes that look like giant steps going up the mountains. They are created by farmers who have been working on them for generations. One famous place with rice terraces is Sapa in northern Vietnam. (31) __________ terraces there are so beautiful that they are sometimes called "the stairway to heaven." People from all over the world visit to (32) __________ them.

Farmers in Vietnam grow rice on these terraces (33) __________ the land is steep, and this helps them save water. They also use the terraces to grow other crops like corn and vegetables. During different times of the year, the terraces change colours. In the spring, they are bright green as the rice plants start to grow. In the summer, they turn golden when the rice is ready to be (34) __________.

Rice terraces are not only important for farming but also for the beauty they bring to Vietnam's landscapes. They are a (35) __________ of hard work and the connection between people and the land.

-> Choose the answer for number (32)

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.

Rice terraces in Vietnam are amazing landscapes that look like giant steps going up the mountains. They are created by farmers who have been working on them for generations. One famous place with rice terraces is Sapa in northern Vietnam. (31) __________ terraces there are so beautiful that they are sometimes called "the stairway to heaven." People from all over the world visit to (32) __________ them.

Farmers in Vietnam grow rice on these terraces (33) __________ the land is steep, and this helps them save water. They also use the terraces to grow other crops like corn and vegetables. During different times of the year, the terraces change colours. In the spring, they are bright green as the rice plants start to grow. In the summer, they turn golden when the rice is ready to be (34) __________.

Rice terraces are not only important for farming but also for the beauty they bring to Vietnam's landscapes. They are a (35) __________ of hard work and the connection between people and the land.

-> Choose the answer for number (33)

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.

Rice terraces in Vietnam are amazing landscapes that look like giant steps going up the mountains. They are created by farmers who have been working on them for generations. One famous place with rice terraces is Sapa in northern Vietnam. (31) __________ terraces there are so beautiful that they are sometimes called "the stairway to heaven." People from all over the world visit to (32) __________ them.

Farmers in Vietnam grow rice on these terraces (33) __________ the land is steep, and this helps them save water. They also use the terraces to grow other crops like corn and vegetables. During different times of the year, the terraces change colours. In the spring, they are bright green as the rice plants start to grow. In the summer, they turn golden when the rice is ready to be (34) __________.

Rice terraces are not only important for farming but also for the beauty they bring to Vietnam's landscapes. They are a (35) __________ of hard work and the connection between people and the land.

-> Choose the answer for number (34)

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.

Rice terraces in Vietnam are amazing landscapes that look like giant steps going up the mountains. They are created by farmers who have been working on them for generations. One famous place with rice terraces is Sapa in northern Vietnam. (31) __________ terraces there are so beautiful that they are sometimes called "the stairway to heaven." People from all over the world visit to (32) __________ them.

Farmers in Vietnam grow rice on these terraces (33) __________ the land is steep, and this helps them save water. They also use the terraces to grow other crops like corn and vegetables. During different times of the year, the terraces change colours. In the spring, they are bright green as the rice plants start to grow. In the summer, they turn golden when the rice is ready to be (34) __________.

Rice terraces are not only important for farming but also for the beauty they bring to Vietnam's landscapes. They are a (35) __________ of hard work and the connection between people and the land.

-> Choose the answer for number (35)

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. Can you imagine your life with no mobile phones or TV? With no cars or supermarkets? Can you imagine life in a tree house?

2. In her book, A Life in the Trees, journalist Rebecca Moore travels 15,000 km from London to the remote jungles of Papua, Indonesia. Here she meets the Kombai people. She tells the story of their traditional lifestyle.

3. Moore lived with the Kombai women and children for three months. The Kombai people have a unique way of life that is quite different from ours. They live in treehouses high up in the treetops. These treehouses are built on tall trees and can be as high as 30 metres off the ground! Their diet mainly consists of what they can find in the jungle. The Kombai people are skilled hunters and gatherers. They use blowpipes to hunt for birds and small animals, and they are known for their impressive hunting skills.

4. The Kombai people live in small groups with their families, and they help each other with everything, from hunting to building treehouses. They often gather together for communal activities, such as storytelling, singing, and dancing, to strengthen their bonds.

-> What can be the best title for the text?

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. Can you imagine your life with no mobile phones or TV? With no cars or supermarkets? Can you imagine life in a tree house?

2. In her book, A Life in the Trees, journalist Rebecca Moore travels 15,000 km from London to the remote jungles of Papua, Indonesia. Here she meets the Kombai people. She tells the story of their traditional lifestyle.

3. Moore lived with the Kombai women and children for three months. The Kombai people have a unique way of life that is quite different from ours. They live in treehouses high up in the treetops. These treehouses are built on tall trees and can be as high as 30 metres off the ground! Their diet mainly consists of what they can find in the jungle. The Kombai people are skilled hunters and gatherers. They use blowpipes to hunt for birds and small animals, and they are known for their impressive hunting skills.

4. The Kombai people live in small groups with their families, and they help each other with everything, from hunting to building treehouses. They often gather together for communal activities, such as storytelling, singing, and dancing, to strengthen their bonds.

-> Which of the following is true about Rebecca Moore?

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. Can you imagine your life with no mobile phones or TV? With no cars or supermarkets? Can you imagine life in a tree house?

2. In her book, A Life in the Trees, journalist Rebecca Moore travels 15,000 km from London to the remote jungles of Papua, Indonesia. Here she meets the Kombai people. She tells the story of their traditional lifestyle.

3. Moore lived with the Kombai women and children for three months. The Kombai people have a unique way of life that is quite different from ours. They live in treehouses high up in the treetops. These treehouses are built on tall trees and can be as high as 30 metres off the ground! Their diet mainly consists of what they can find in the jungle. The Kombai people are skilled hunters and gatherers. They use blowpipes to hunt for birds and small animals, and they are known for their impressive hunting skills.

4. The Kombai people live in small groups with their families, and they help each other with everything, from hunting to building treehouses. They often gather together for communal activities, such as storytelling, singing, and dancing, to strengthen their bonds.

-> What is one unique feature of the Kombai people's homes?

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. Can you imagine your life with no mobile phones or TV? With no cars or supermarkets? Can you imagine life in a tree house?

2. In her book, A Life in the Trees, journalist Rebecca Moore travels 15,000 km from London to the remote jungles of Papua, Indonesia. Here she meets the Kombai people. She tells the story of their traditional lifestyle.

3. Moore lived with the Kombai women and children for three months. The Kombai people have a unique way of life that is quite different from ours. They live in treehouses high up in the treetops. These treehouses are built on tall trees and can be as high as 30 metres off the ground! Their diet mainly consists of what they can find in the jungle. The Kombai people are skilled hunters and gatherers. They use blowpipes to hunt for birds and small animals, and they are known for their impressive hunting skills.

4. The Kombai people live in small groups with their families, and they help each other with everything, from hunting to building treehouses. They often gather together for communal activities, such as storytelling, singing, and dancing, to strengthen their bonds.

-> The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to __________

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. Can you imagine your life with no mobile phones or TV? With no cars or supermarkets? Can you imagine life in a tree house?

2. In her book, A Life in the Trees, journalist Rebecca Moore travels 15,000 km from London to the remote jungles of Papua, Indonesia. Here she meets the Kombai people. She tells the story of their traditional lifestyle.

3. Moore lived with the Kombai women and children for three months. The Kombai people have a unique way of life that is quite different from ours. They live in treehouses high up in the treetops. These treehouses are built on tall trees and can be as high as 30 metres off the ground! Their diet mainly consists of what they can find in the jungle. The Kombai people are skilled hunters and gatherers. They use blowpipes to hunt for birds and small animals, and they are known for their impressive hunting skills.

4. The Kombai people live in small groups with their families, and they help each other with everything, from hunting to building treehouses. They often gather together for communal activities, such as storytelling, singing, and dancing, to strengthen their bonds.

-> What can be inferred from the passage about the Kombai people?

Choose the best sentence that is written from the given words and phrases.

Stilt houses / come / different / sizes / styles

Choose the best sentence that is written from the given words and phrases.

Americans / decorate / houses / spooky decorations / Halloween

Choose the best sentence that is written from the given words and phrases.

My family / have / custom / exchange / gifts / first day / Tet

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the given one. Write no more than THREE words in the blank.

If you don't arrive early, all the best items will be sold out.

➝ Unless ___, all the best items will be sold out

Complete the question for the underlined part. Write no more than SIX words in the blank.

They have attended three concerts this year.

-> ___ this year?