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Test yourself (Unit 1: Leisure Activities)
Bài tập môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8
PART 1: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
A. VOCABULARY
B. GRAMMAR REVIEW
COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS (So sánh hơn của tính từ và trạng từ)
Ta sử dụng So sánh hơn để so sánh giữa người (hoặc vật) này với người (hoặc vật) khác.
1. Comparative adjectives (So sánh hơn của tính từ)
Cấu trúc:
– Short Adj: S + be + adj + er + than + Noun/ Pronoun
– Long Adj: S + be + more + adj + than + Noun/ Pronoun
Ex: China is bigger than India. (Trung Hoa to lớn hơn Ấn Độ.)
Gold is more valuable than silver. (Vàng có giá trị hơn bạc.)
2.Comparative adverbs (So sánh hơn với trạng từ):
Cấu trúc:
– Short Adv: S + V + adv + er + than + Noun/ Pronoun
– Long Adv: S + V + more / less + adv + than + Noun/ Pronoun
Ex: – They work harder thanI do. = They work harder than me. (Họ làm việc chăm chỉ hơn tôi.)
– My friend did the test more carefully than I did. = My friend did the test more carefully thanme. (Bạn tôi làm bài kiểm tra cẩn thận hơn tôi.)
*Một số tính từ/ trạng từ bất qui tắc: good/well – better, bad/badly – worse, little – less, many/ much – more, far – farther/ further, late – later, old – older/ elder
Ex: I believe you will be better next time.
| PART 2: EXERCISE |
A.PHONETICS
I.Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
II. Choose the words that have the different stress from the others.
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Write the comparison of these adjectives and adverbs.
Tính từ/ Trạng từ So sánh hơn
1.beautifully ……………………………………………..
2.hot ……………………………………………..
3.crazy ……………………………………………..
4. slowly ……………………………………………..
5. much ……………………………………………..
6. little .. …………………………….
7.badly ……………………………………………..
8. well ……………………………..
9.attractively ……………………………………………..
10.big ……………………………………………..
II.N Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. Iceland is considered the most……………….country in the world. (peace)
2. A ………………. lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (nomad)
3. My brother has been a stamp………………. for several years.(collect)
4. It is a/ an ………………. place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road. (convenience)
5. Drinking water in some areas may be ………………. . (safe)
6. During my stay in the village, I was with several local farmers.(friend)
7. Encouraging children to eat and drink………………. is very important. (health)
8. Local people in the village often wear their costumer during the festivals. (tradition)
9. Please give………………. to that charity to help the homeless after the flood. (generous)
10. The baby slept very………………. because the bed was really comfortable. (sound)
III. Complete the sentences. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
1. It is ………………….. in the city than it is in the country.
A. noisily
B.more noisier
C. noisier
D. noisy
2. The English test was ………………….. than I thought it would be.
A. the easier
B. more easy
C. easiest
D. easier
3. English is thought to be ………………….. than Math.
A.harder
B.the more hard
C. hardest
D. the hardest
4. My house is ………………….. hers.
A. cheap than
B. cheaper
C. more cheap than
D. cheaper than
5. Her office is ………………….. away than mine.
A. father
B. more far
C. farther
D. farer
6. Tom is ………………….. than David.
A. handsome
B. the more handsome
C.more handsome
D. the most handsome
7. He did the test ………………….. I did.
A.as bad as
B. badder than
C.more badly than
D. worse than
8. A boat is ………………….. than a plane.
A.slower
B. slowest
C. more slow
D. more slower
9. My new sofa is ………………….. than the old one.
A.more comfortable
B. comfortably
C. more comfortabler
D. comfortable
10. My sister dances ………………….. than me.
A.gooder
B. weller
C. better
D. more good
11. This road is ………………….. than that road.
A.narrower
B. narrow
C. the most narrow
D. more narrower
12. He drives ………………….. his brother.
A.more careful than
B. more carefully
C. more carefully than
D. as careful as
13. It was ………………….. day of the year.
A.the colder
B. the coldest
C. coldest
D. colder
14. She is ………………….. student in my class.
A.most hard-working
B. more hard-working
C. the most hard-working
D. as hard-working
15. Jupiter is ………………….. planet in the solar system.
A.the biggest
B. the bigger
C. bigger
D. biggest
IV. Complete the sentences. Write one word of comparison in each space.
1. This book is better ………………….. the other one.
2. Jim is not ………………….. tall as his sister.
3. I like running. It’s ………………….. interesting than swimming.
4. This film is funnier ………………….. the last one we saw.
5. Do this exercise first. It’s ………………….. important than that one.
6. These books are cheaper ………………….. the other ones.
7. Don’t worry! It’s not ………………….. bad as you think.
8. This road is longer ………………….. I thought.
V.Choose the best answers of these sentences.
1. Of the four dresses, I like the red one (better/ best).
2. Bill is the (happier/ happiest) person we know.
3. Pat’s cat is (faster/ fastest) than Peter’s.
4. This poster is (colourfuler/ more colourful) than the one in the hall.
5. Does Fred feel (weller/ better) today than he did yesterday?
6. This vegetable soup tastes very(good/ best).
7. Jane is the (less/ least) athletic of all the women.
8. My cat is the (prettier/ prettiest) of the two.
9. This summary is (the better/ the best) of the pair.
10. The colder the weather gets,(sicker/ the sicker) I feel.
C. READING
I.Read the information about France and Spain. Complete the sentences about the countries, using a comparative form of the words in bracket.
1. France ……………………………. Spain.(big)
2. Spain ……………………………. France.(smaller)
3. Spain’s population ……………………………. France’s population. (large)
4. France’s population ……………….. not ………………… Spain’s population.(small)
5. Spain ……………………………. France in summer. (hot)
6. Spain ……………….. not ………………. France in winter.(cold)
7. Spain ……………….. not ……………….. France. (rainy)
8. France ……………………………. Spain.(rainy)
II.Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. South Pacific
B. Sydney Harbor
C. Britain
D. Sydney
2. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A.Sydney’s Opera House
B. The history of Sydney
C.Sydneys beaches and harbors
D. An introduction of Sydney
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
A.Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
B.Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C.Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
D.Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific.
4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?
A.11 beaches
B. over 20 beaches
C.nearly 20 beaches
D. 770 beaches
5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?
A.1788 B. 1973 C. 1932 D. 1625
III.Read the text and fill in the blanks with the words in the box, using comparative or superlative of the adjectives.
| the best warmer drier the most beautiful the worst richer
the biggest the largest the most important the most famous |
California is (1) state in the USA. It isn’t (2) state; that’s Alaska. But it’s got (3) population and it’s certainly (4) state for the US economy (it’s (5) than most countries in the world). The coast had one of (6) climates in the USA; it’s (7) and (8) than most places. Some people would also say it’s (9) state! But California has some problems; Los Angeles has one of (10) crime rates of nay US city.
IV. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question aboutthe passage.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages of living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.
1. According to the passage, living in the country has………………. .
A.both good and bad points
B. only bad points
C. only good points
D. no disadvantages
2. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A.Two B. Four C. Three D.No
3. Living in the country is safer for young children because .
A.there are few shops
B.there is less traffic
C. there are fewerpeople
D.there arefew services
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The country is only suitable for retired people.
B.It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C.There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D.People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
5.Having few friends is………………. .
A.one of drawbacks to life in the country
B.the only disadvantage of living in the country
C.one of certain advantages to life outside the city
D.one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city
D. WRITING
I.Complete the sentences with the correct comparison.
Name: Nam
Home: a farm/ the country/ Vinh Phuc/ Vietnam
Likes: summer – climb/ mountains; winter – go fishing
Reason: relaxing/ quiet
Dislikes: city life/ not safe enough/ walk around alone/ too dangerous/ cycle/ street/ heavy traffic
1. Nam lives ______________________________________________________
2. In summer, he ___________________________________________________
3. In winter, he ____________________________________________________
4. He really likes it because __________________________________________
6. He thinks city life is not ___________________________________________
6. He also thinks it is too ____________________________________________
II. Rewrite each sentence so it has the same meaning. Use a comparative formof the adjective in brackets.
1. Tim is older than Sarah. (young)
Sarah……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Our house is large than yours. (small)
Your house is …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Bill is not as tall as David. (short)
Bill is …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Jack’s marks are worse than mine. (good)
My marks ………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. This book is the same price at that one. (expensive)
That book is …………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Your bike is slower than mine. (fast)
My bike …………………………………………………………………………………………………
III.Rewrite the sentences of comparison.
1. Her old house is bigger than her new one.
−˃ Her new house………………………………………………………………………
2. No one in my class is taller than Peter.
−˃Peter………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
−˃The white dress……………………………………………………
4. According to me, English is easier than Maths.
−˃According to me, Maths………………………………………………..
5. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
−˃Mary………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. No river in the world is longer than the Nile.
−˃The Nile……………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
−˃No mountain………………………………………………….
8. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl,
−˃She is…………………………………………………………………………………………………
9.He works much. He feels tired.
−˃The more…………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. This computer works better than that one.
−˃That computer………………………………………………………….
11. The apartment is big. The rent is high.
−˃The bigger…………………………………………………………………………………………..
12. We set off soon. We will arrive soon.
−˃The sooner………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. The joke is good. The laughter is loud.
−˃The better…………………………………………………………………………………………..
14. She gets fat. She feels tired.
−˃The fatter……………………………………………………………………………………………
15. As he gets older, he wants to travel less.
−˃The older……………………………………………………………………………………………
16. The children are excited with the difficult games.
−˃The more…………………………………………………………………………………………….
17. People dive fast. Many accidents happen.
−˃The faster……………………………………………………………………………………………
- I meet him much. I hate him much.
−˃The more…………………………………………………………………………………………….
- My boss works better when he is pressed for time.
−˃The less………………………………………………………………………………………………
- As he has much money, he wants to spend much.
−˃The more …………………………………………………………………………………………
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