KIEM TRA HOC KY II

PART B: USE OF LANGUAGE

Question I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. wanted B. flooded C. destroyed D. erupted
2. A. invent B. debris C. helpless D. news
Question II. Circle the word which has different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. competitive B. opportunity C. repetitive D. unhealthy
2. A. destroy B. erupt C. earthquake D. disaster
Question III. Choose the best answer A, B , C or D.
1.Air__________, together with littering, is causing many problems in our cities today.
A. pollute B. pollution C. polluting D. polluted
2. The road in front of my office is always __________ when it rains heavily.
A. to flood B. flooding C. flood D. flooded
3. Singapore is famous for its __________ and green trees.
A. cleanliness B. cleanly C. cleaning D. clean
4. The roof of the building _____________ in a storm a few days ago.
A. damaged B. was damaged C. has damaged D. has been damaged
5. A severe tropical___________ is called a typhoon.
A. drought B. rain C. flood D. storm
6. If you were the president, what _________ you do to help the environment?
A. will B. did C. would D. do
7. A person who __________ the bagpipes is called a piper.
A. plays B. performs C. entertains D. does
8. Don’t drink that water. It’s __________.
A. damaged B. dumped C. contaminated D. clear
9. The team’s success was largely __________ to her efforts.
A. because B. due C. since D. however
10. All our English teachers are __________ speakers.
A. native B. original C. foreign D. official
Question III. Give the correct form of the following words
1. Factories (not dump) ________ waste into rivers if the government fines them heavily.
2.I (watch) ________________ a science fiction film on TV at 9 .00 tonight.
3. Many houses (destroy) ________________in the hurricane last night in Nghe An.
4. By the time the police came , the thief (leave) _______________.
5. Don’t forget ( turn) _______________ off the lights before going to bed.
V. Give the correct form of the word .
1. Thomas Edison was one of the greatest______________of the world. ( invent) )
2. There are a lot of______________ differences . (culture )
3. _____________pollution has risen day by day. ( environment )
4. There have been major new ______________ in space reseach. ( develop )
5.My friend said he really enjoyed doing____________ experiments and finding out how things worked.
(science)
Question I. Read the text and choose one word/ phrase from the list to fill each gap.
that activity get information informs says
the field enormous addictive
It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1)
_____________ or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost ten percent of Internet users are
using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (2) ____________ that these people may find it difficult
to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to
stop doing (3) ____________. According to a psychologist in (4)_____________, thirty percent of Internet users claim
that they use the Internet to escape from their problems. The study also shows that having a chat, or discussion, with
strangers on the Internet is one of the most (5)_____________ activities.
Question III. Read the text and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F)
A mobile phone, also known as a cell phone, is one that we can use to make telephone calls to anyone from a great
distance via a radio link. Apart from telephony, modern smart mobile phones also support a number of other services
including text messaging, internet access, gaming, photography, and many business applications.
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 The first cell phone weighed about 2 kilograms and was demonstrated in 1973 by Dr.Martin Cooper and John F.Mitchell
of Motorola. Ten years later, in 1983, the first model of cell phone went on sale to the public. By 2011, over six billion
people, 87% of the world’s population, used mobile networks.

In spite of the many advantages a cell phone has, it also brings about several problems that
users should be aware of. Mobile phone radiation is believed to be harmful to human health.
Some recent studies have found an association between cell phone use and certain kinds of
brain disease. Another serious problem can be privacy and tracking. Once users have the
phone on, they can be interrupted in many ways, and they can also be tracked by location data.
Statements T F
1. A cell phone is like a cordless phone that is used within a short range of a base station.
2. A cell phone can’t operate without a radio link.
3. The sound of a mobile phone may cause brain diseases.
4. A telephone user’s location may be tracked easily.
5. The main idea of the passage is to persuade people not to use cell phones.

Question II.Read the passage and answer the questions.

Visual pollution has a greater effect on people than you may think. I remember when I went to a big city, I was really
scared because so much graffiti on the buildings' wall. Then I looked up, and I saw a lot of power lines over my head.
Although they were not dangerous, I still felt unsafe since I thought they might fall down. These things prevented me
from enjoying the beautiful sights of the city.
I also remember the time when I was a student at a university. Once I was so busy with my assignments that I did not
tidy my room for two weeks. Looking at the messy room caused me so much stress that I did not want to study. Then I
decided to clean the room and put my thing in their proper places. I also bought a small plants and placed it in a corner
of the room. These simple actions increased my motivation and helped me to focus on my learning.
Questions.
1.How did the author feel when she saw the power lines?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2.Why did she have that feeling?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. What was she busy with?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. What happened when she looked the messy room?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. What did she do for her room?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
PART D: WRITING
Question I. Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means the same as the first one.
1. “ I will go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” : She said
She said ...............................................................................................................................
2. Scientists have invented new devices to help people live a longer life.
 New devices ………………………………………..…………….………………………
3.I don’t have enough time , so I can’t go on holiday this summer.
 If ……………………………………….……….…………………………………………
4. The rescue workers evacuated the villagers in the raged flood to the safe place last night.
 The villagers in the raged flood……………………………………………………..
5. The storm destroyed many houses in this village last week.
 Many houses………………………………………………………………...………..
6. There was a loud noise next to my door last night, so I couldn’t sleep.
→ Because ………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Tornadoes can move objects as big as a car.
→ Objects………………………………………………………………………………….……..
8. Your parents are happy because you behave yourself well.
→ If ……………………………………………………………………………………….……..
9. The man had a broken leg. He tried to save his wife.
In spie of……………………………………

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 10. “They are doing an experiment”
à He said that………………………………….…………………………………………
2. “ You have to sign the paper again”
à She told me…………………………………………………….……………………
4.They built this house yesterday
àThis house ......................................................................................................................
5. “Do you go for a walk every day ? ” :He asked me
à He asked .........................................................................................................................
6. People speak English as the second language in Singapore.
English______________________________________________________
7. We don’t waste paper. We save many trees.
If we_________________________________________________________
8.“ We are having a wonderful time in Da Lat now.”
Hoa told Tom that___________________________________________.

KIEM TRA HOC KY II- 2 CLASS 8 (2022-2023)

PART B: USE OF LANGUAGE
Question I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined.
1.A. collapsed B. erupted C. scattered D. moved
2. A. mind B. bike C. tradition D. tidy
3. A. pollution B. question C. action D. education
Question II. Find the word which has different stress pattern from the others.
1.A.collapse B. destroy C. disaster D. happen
2.A. earthquake B. eruption C. tornado D. tsunami
Question III. Choose the best answer A, B , C or D.
1. Three hundred people __________ homeless by the earthquake.
A. left B. were leaving C. were left D. had left
2. Many people die__________ food poison today.
A. at B. of C. in D. on
3. The acid rain has caused__________ to the trees in this area.
A. carefulness B. damage C. attraction D. difficulty
4. The __________ buried the whole village while people were still sleeping in their houses.
A. drought B. flood C. mudslide D. tornado
5. If people didn’t throw rubbish in the street, it __________ attractive.
A. will look B. would look C. look D. to look
6. There are about 750 million English speakers in the world, and this number ________ fast.
A. is increasing B. to increase C. are increasing D. increase
7. In the future, natural disasters . __________ accurately with the help of technology.
A. to predict B. predict C. will be predicted D. will predict
8. Water _______ in the lake has made the fish die.
A. pollution B. pollute C. polluted D. polluting
9. _____ workers were sent to the area immediately, but no villager was survived when the
landslide happened.
A. help B. rescue C. volunteer D. assistance
10. People from other planets may use __ to communicate, which is not possible for human
beings.
A. landlines B. letters C. chat rooms D. telepathy
Question IV. Find the words that need correcting.
1. Hundreds of houses destroyed after a tornado hit the small town of Texas.
A B C D
2. The earthquake occurred at midday when many people had had lunch.
A B C D
3. Water pollute in the lake has made the fish die.
A B C D.
4. Factories won’t dump waste into rivers if the government will fine them heavily.
A B C D
Question V. Give the correct form of the following words

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 1.I don’t mind ( talk ) _______________ with you in my free time.
2.Mr.Cuong decided ( not go ) _______________ to Ha Noi.
3. After I(finish) ______________the lesson, Lan went out.
4. This house ( build) _______________in 2015.
5.Most people (leave) _____________before the volcano erupted.
Question VI. Give the correct form of the word .
1.Every day we hear about new__________ in science and technology. (DEVELOP)
2.Einstein was one of the greatest____________ in the world. (SCIENCE)
3.The USA is a world leader in space______________ (EXPLORE) .
4.Advances in ______ science will help people live longer in the future. (MEDICINE)
5.There is a link between _________ development and the environment. (ECONOMY)
PART C . READING
Question I. Read the passage and choose the best answer in the table to fill in each blank.
distances invention might built number useless

An American, Charles D.Seeberger, produced the first commercial moving staircase to transport people in the 1890s. he
called this (1)…………….………an ‘escalator’ , talking the name from the Latin word ‘ scala’ which means ‘ ladder’ .
Escalators move people up and down short (2)………………..Lift do the same, but only move a small (3)
…………………….of people. Escalators have capacity to move a lot of people at the same time, and they can be placed
in the same space as one (4)……………..install a staircase. A non – functioning escalator can be used as a normal
staircase , whereas many other conveyances become (5)……………when they break down.
Toward the end of nineteenth century, cities were becoming more crowded and the first escalators were ( 6)
……………………at railway stations and in big department stores so that people could move about more quickly. Today
we see escalators everywhere
Question II. Complete the passage with the given words in the box.
step people numbers food damage clothing become disasters
Natural (1)……………............. can be destructive; they can wreak havoc across large areas and cause loss of
life or (2)……………............. to property. We cannot prevent natural disasters, but we can prepare for them. The first
(3)……………............. is to learn about the risks in your area and read the information about natural disasters on local
government sites. Next, find out what the rescue and emergency workers advise. These (4)………............have been
trained to deal with disasters, have been through lots of them and know how to help. Make sure you have all the
emergency contact (5)……………........... entered in your mobile phone. It is also important that you put together an
emergency supply kit. Your emergency supply kit should include (6)……………........... , water, medications, personal
hygiene items, copies of personal documents and some money. You may also need some extra (7)………….............if
you live in a cold climate. Natural disasters can force people to leave their homes so you should also (8)
……………............. familiar with the guidelines for evacuation. Plan safe places to meet your family and get to know
the evacuation routes and shelters.
Read the passage and answer the questions (1pts)
California is home to the most iconic theme park in the world – Disneyland. Over 670 million people have visited it since
it opened in 1955, and the number is increasing fast. Different kinds of entertainment are provided throughout the park.
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, the most popular event celebrates music from famous Disney films. In the parade, well-
known Disney characters march along the street, either on floats or on foot. They dance along with the music, greet
visitors, talk with children and pose for photos. Everybody is welcome to join in the fun.
1. Is Disneyland a park?
…………………………………………………………………………………
2. When did Disneyland open?
…………………………………………………………………………………
3. What is the most popular event which celebrates music from famous Disney films?
…………………………………………………………………………………
4. What do the Disney characters do in the parade?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
PART D.WRITING Question II. Rewrite the following sentences , using the words in brackets.
1. The noise from the music club is loud, so the residents of the street cannot sleep.(because of )
→ ....................................................................................................................................................
2. Vy had a stomachache because she ate a big dinner. (since)
→ ....................................................................................................................................................
3. Because it rained heavily, the road in front of my house was flooded. (due to)
→ ......................................................................................................................................................
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4. His room is untidy, so his mother is unhappy. (because)
→ .......................................................................................................................................................
5. Global warming happens when there is too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.(causes)