Trường THCS Đống Đa KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ 1 TIẾNG ANH 8

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NĂM HỌC 2022-2023 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (40 câu)

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SECTION A: LISTENING
*Listen and circle the correct answer. You can listen TWICE.

1. The Giong to Festival is held in …………. District, Ha Noi.

A. Dong Anh B. Soc Son C. Dong Da

2. Saint Giong is considered a ………… hero.

A. magical B. mythical C. mystical

3. Saint Giong is worshipped for defending the country from foreign…….

A. invaders B. soldiers C. army

4. People prepare traditional clothing for the ……….. and for various performances.

A. ceremony B. anniversary C. procession

5. When night falls, a ………. is performed.

A. Tuong play B. Cai Luong C. Cheo play

*Listen again and decide the statement is True (T) or False (F)

6. Saint Giong grew into a giant overnight when he was 3 years old. A. TRUE B. FALSE

7. The Giong festival lasts 6 days. A. TRUE B. FALSE

8. This festival is held on the 6th to the 12th in April. A. TRUE B. FALSE

9. The procession starts at Thuong Temple first and goes to Mother Temple. A. TRUE B. FALSE

10. The last festivity is ended by a thanksgiving procession on the 12th. A. TRUE B. FALSE

SECTION B: PHONETIC
*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation.

11. A. practiced B. passed C. visited D. talked

12. A. cutlery B. respect C. accept D. next

* Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress.

13. A. procession B. companion C. production D. celebration

14. A. custom B. accept C. family D. hostess

SECTION C: USE OF LANGUAGE
*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

15. Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the ____ of the Laha.

A. economic B. economy C. economical D. economize

16. According to the ____ in England, we have to use a knife and fork at dinner.

A. table ways B. table manners C. behaviours D. differences

17. Their_____ to the God include incense, fruit and cake.

A. ceremony B. ritual C. offerings D. worship

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
conservations.

18. Trang: “ We don’t sweep the floor on the first day of Tet ”-Jessy: “_______.Why?”

A. What a bad day! B. You are kidding! C. You are right. D. Spot on!

19. ___sit here, or do you want me to sit somewhere else?

A. Could you B. Shall I C. Why don’t we D. How about

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).

20. At the weekend the city is always packed with people.

A. crowded B. busy C. noisy D. polluted

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

21. Vy broke with the family tradition and chose to a singer instead of being a teacher.

A. united B. followed C. connected D. joined

*Mark the underlined word or phrase, A,B,C or D to indicate the underlined part of that needs correction.

22. Some people think (A) young people should (B) to follow (C) the traditional of (D) the society.

23. In the past (A), Vietnamese women hadn’t (B) to stay at (C) home doing (D) housework.

24. Country children (A) play free (B) on streets than (C) city children (D).

SECTION D: READING

*Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase.

Vu Lan Festival takes (25) ______ on 15th of the seven lunar month. It is one of the largest festivals of Viet
nam. Vietnamese people consider that it is an occasion for family gatherings as (26)____ as expressing love and
gratitude to ancestors and parents. Vu Lan festival is known as Mother’s Day in Viet Nam. First, in the morning of
that day, a lavish tray with various (27)_____ dishes is set on the altar, and the householder will burn incense and
invite ancestor to come back home and celebrate with family. Then, at night the Vietnamese hold a ceremony of
releasing lighted lanterns on the river, they believe by doing that their wishes for parents will come true. They also
go to the pagoda, wearing either a red rose if their mothers are (28)______ or white rose if their mothers have
passed away.
25. A. away B. place C. much D. care

26. A. good B. bad C. soon D. well

27. A. terrible B. delicious C. tasty D. B & C are correct

28. A. dead B. lived C. alive D. old

*Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer.

“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.

Beside 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 to 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.

29. For how long can the custom be applied?

A. For three days B. For five days C. For nine days D. For eleven days

30. Why is a red envelope used?

A. Because it represents the secrecy and privacy. B. both A & C are correct

C. It prevents kids from of being jealous of receiving less than other kids. D. both A & C are incorrect

31. What does the red color signify?

A. It signifies the happiness. B. It signifies the fortune.

C. It signifies the prosperity and great luck. D. It signifies the love.

32. Why do grandparents and adults give “Li xi” to children?

A. to welcome their new age. B. to give them some money to buy new clothes.

C. to welcome their new school year. D. to show their love.

SECTION E: WRITING
*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence.

33. As a tradition, we visit our grandparents at Lunar New Year.

A. We have a traditional of visit our grandparents on Lunar New Year.

B. We have a traditional of visiting our grandparents on Lunar New Year.

C. We have a tradition by visiting our grandparents on Lunar New Year.

D. We have a tradition to visit our grandparents on Lunar New Year.

34. If I were you, I’d ask them about their customs.

A. You shouldn’t ask them about their customs. B. You should ask them about their customs.

C. You should ask them about their customs. D. You should to ask them about their customs.

35. Photography is not allowed at some sacred places.

A. You don’t have to take photographs at some sacred places.

B. You have to take photographs at some sacred places.

C. You mustn’t takes photographs at some sacred places.

D. You mustn’t take photographs at some sacred places.

36. Despite his hunger, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.

A. Although he was hungry, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.

B. Although he is hungry, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.

C. Even though his hunger, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.

D. In spite of he was hungry, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.

37. Nam and Tom arrived late; therefore, they missed the most important part of the festival.

A. Because Nam and Tom arrived late, so they missed the most important part of the festival.

B. Nam and Tom missed the most important part of the festival because they arrived late.

C. They missed the most important part of the festival because Nam and Tom arrived late.

D. Nam and Tom arrived late; so, they missed the most important part of the festival.

*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the sentence that is completed with the cues given.

38. My family/ have/ custom/ visit/ pagodas/ the first day/ lunar New Year.

A. My family have the custom of visiting pagodas on the first day of the lunar New Year.

B. My family have custom of visiting pagodas on the first day of the lunar New Year.

C. My family have the custom by visiting pagodas on the first day of the lunar New Year.

D. My family have custom to visit pagodas on the first day of the lunar New Year.

39. Lim Festival/ take place/ every year/ 13th day/ first lunar month.

A. The Lim Festival takes place every year at the 13th day of the first lunar month.

B. The Lim Festival take place every year on the 13th day of the first lunar month.

C. The Lim Festival takes place every year on the 13th day of the first lunar month.

40. While/ elephants/ race/ people/ cheer/ encourage/ them.

A. While the elephants are racing, people cheer to encourage them.

B. While the elephants are racing, people cheer encouraging them.

C. While the elephants race, people are cheering to encourage them.

D. While the elephants race, people cheer encouraging them.

GOOD LUCK!