Bài tập bổ trợ và nâng cao Tiếng Anh lớp 8
First – Term Test 1
Time allotted: 60 min.
I. Underline the words having clusters /sk/, /sp/, /st/, /br/, /pr/, /bl/, /cl/, /spr/, /str/, then read the sentences aloud. (1 p)
1. It is the president’s habit to make short and concise speeches.
2. Luckily I was no stranger to the custom and traditions there.
3. Allow plenty of space for this blue flower as its roots spread widely.
4. The streets have been cleared of snow.
5. My school is built of red bricks.
II. Use the correct tense of the verbs to complete the sentences. (1 p)
1. We postponed the picnic because it (rain)____ heavily
2. I didn’t interrupt Phuong because he (speak)_____________________ to the teacher.
3. Thirty years ago, we (not have)__________mobile phones.
4. I already (read)___ that book about volcanoes. It’s amazing to know how they are formed.
5. John still (live)______ in the village when you met him?
III. Choose the correct option for each gap to complete the sentences. (2 p)
1. – Nam: “Mum, let me go out tonight; my class is holding a party at Trang’s house.”
– Mum: “Ok, but you be home by 11 p.m.”
A. must
B. may
C. need
D. will
2. The English people are said to love ,
A. custom
B. tradition
C. habit
D. practice
3. -“___ finish the work today? – “Yes, you must.”
A. May we
B. Do we have to
C. Ought we to
D. Can we
4. “Do you think that I ____ apologize to him?”
A. may
B. should
C. could
D. need
5. _________ which are the movements in the Earth’s crust, often occur in Japan.
A. Volcanoes
B. Hurricanes
C. Tsunamis
D. Earthquakes
6. _____ nice the weather is today!
A. What
B. That
C. Which
D. How
7. Most of mỵ friends prefer detective stories________cartoon.
A. than
B. from
C. to
D. as
8. The whole family with tradition by spending the New Year’s Eve abroad.
A. broke
B. went
C. followed
D. kept
9. He said he busy then but he would get to the party by night.
A. is
B. will be
C. would be
D. was
10. The charity organisation helped to provide food and clean water for the victims of the earthquake. ______ it trained health workers and supplied medicines.
A. Moreover
B. However
C. Nevertheless
D. Otherwise
IV. Fill each blank with a modal verb to complete the sentences. (1 p)
have to can can’t could should
My brother Tam has always wanted to become a pop singer. The problem is that he (1)_____ sing at all! But this doesn’t stop him, though. He’s always singing. He starts singing as soon as he wakes up, and doesn’t stop until he goes to bed at night. I usually get along very well with him, but he (2)___ be a bit annoying when he starts singing. I often (3) ____ use earplugs. The other day, I told him he (4)_____ be on the TV. For a second he fell for it, until I told him that if he was on the radio, we (5)_ turn it off!
V. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (1 p)
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning. People say “Good morning” even if it is a miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well.
Closings, like greetings, are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in different cultural areas of the world, so that we can practise them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.
1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a purpose of greetings?
A. To create contact with the person being greeted.
B. To show that you recognize his or her present.
C. To show that you are ready to admire him or her.
D. To show that you are willing to be his or her friend.
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of the formulas for greeting?
A. Literal
B. Specific
C. Usual
D. Common
3. In what way are closings similar to greeting?
A. They are common.
B. They are exchanges.
C. They are familiar.
D. They have no literal meaning.
4. According to the passage, what should you do when you are in an unfamiliar situation?
A. Observe what other people do.
B. Use formulas you know.
C. Wonder what you should do.
D. Ask your friends for help.
5. Which of the following is a benefit of learning about the standards of courtesy in a different cultural area?
A. You can act comfortably when you have a chance to visit the community.
B. You can have a chance to visit a community of unfamiliar social customs.
C. You can practice meeting with people from different cultural areas.
D. You can avoid meeting with a community of unfamiliar social customs
VI. Choose the word or phrase that needs correcting in each sentence. (1 p)
1. The Muong ethnic people (A) in Cuc Phuong Ịịve (B)mainly in (C)farming and bee keeping (D)
2. Kim speaks (A) English more (B) fluently in (C) the science class
3. When (A) Kate visited Alaska, she lived(B) in a igloo in the winter months as (D) well as in the spring.
4. The study of the (A) sculptures of the Cham are (B)truly fascinating, and some (C) books have been written (D) about them.
5. Our (A)grandmother used to be telling (B) us fairy tales (C) when we (D) were small.
VII. Fill each blank with a suitable word ỉn the box to complete the passage. (1 p)
gods magic charmed legend spitting
Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province is a famous World Heritage Site, but not many people know the legend of its formation. Ha Long in Vietnamese means “descending dragons”. (1)___ has it that the islands of Ha Long Bay were created by a family of dragons.
The story goes that when Viet Nam had just been formed, it had to fight against invaders. To assist the Vietnamese in def ending their country, the (2)______________________________ sent a family of dragons as protectors. This family of dragons began (3) ________________out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islands dotting the bay, together forming a great wall against the invaders. By (4)________________ , numerous rock mountains abruptly appeared on the sea before the invaders, and their ships struck the rocks and crashed into each other. After winning the battle, the dragons were (5) ________________ by the peaceful and magnificent sights of the Earth, and decided to stay and live in this bay. The place where the mother dragon descended was named Ha Long.
VIII. Choose the correct option for each gap to complete the passage. (1 p)
Monkey Buffet Festival
The Monkey Buffet Festival is one of the strangest festivals in the world. Set up in 1989 by a local businessman, it is now held annually in order to boost (1)_______________________ in the Lopburi province, Thailand. It is held for the benefit of monkeys. Thousands of kilograms of fruits, vegetables, cakes, candies is (2)________________ on tables, or just on a simple mat for the delight of about 3000 monkeys living in the area. Thought to be the descendants of a monkey warrior, the locals believe the macaque monkeys bring good fortune, (3) they are allowed to roam freely among the people. And the Monkey Buffet Festival is (4) ________________ a buffet for monkeys.
The Monkey Buffet Festival also host plenty of activities in relation with monkeys: music and dances with young people (5) ________________ like monkeys, display of monkey costumes and monkey masks… Monkey sculptures are also found around the area.
| 1. A. tours | B. touring | C. tourists | D. tourism |
| 2. A. placed | B. located | C. installed | D. held |
| 3. A. therefore | B. so | C. although | D. whether |
| 4. A. actually | B. especially | C. essentially | D. principally |
| 5. A. worn | B. outtitted | C. dressed | D. covered |
IX. Combine each pair of sentences, using the words given. (1 p)
whereas even though otherwise yet because
1. The water is highly polluted. We cannot swim in this part of the river.
2. The fable is long. It is interesting and easy to read.
3. The boys prefer competitive sports and Computer. The girls seem to enjoy more cooperative activities, such as shopping with friends.
4. I have many things to do. I’ll go to the carnival.
5. You should start early. You will be stuck in the traffic jam.
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