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KỲ ANH LỚP 8 THCS NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

PART 1: PRONUNCIATION
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
rest.
1. A. both B. cloth C. only D. alone
2. A. answer B. always C. wrong D. write
3. A. measure B. treasure C. creature D. pleasure
4.A. warm B. wardrobe C. water D.carve
5. A. heritage B. giant C. garden D. village
* Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5

PART 2: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best option from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. It's an excellent _____ holiday.
A. package B. party C. group D. team
2. Nobody likes to pay _____ prices.
A. high B. tall C. big D. expensive
3. How are you feeling today? _____ better, thank you.
A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many
4. She bought ______ jacket when she was in Paris last year.
A. a brown leather expensive B. a leather brown expensive
C. an expensive brown leather D. an expensive leather brown
5. He hates ________ to do something by others.
A. to ask B. asking C. to be asked D. being asked
6. - Mother: “Could you do me a favor?” - Kate: “______.”
A. No, thanks. I’m fine B. Yes, that’s kind of you
C. Yes, sure D. Yes, thank you
7.The new restaurant is _____ at the corner of a busy street.
A. put B. located C. stood D. placed
8.There is no _____ in going to school if you're not willing to learn.
A. reason B. aim C. point D. purpose
9. He said he was afraid this article was .................. date.
A. over B. on C. behind D. out of
10. That was a ……… ceremony.
A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

II. There are 10 mistakes in each line in the following passage. Find and correct.

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 Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the hottest young film star around at the moment. His face
has been on the covers of all the top movies and young magazines over the last few months
and he has been the subject of countless articles, rumours or showbiz gossip.
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles on 11 November, 1974. His mother is
Germany and his father is Italian-American. His parents separated before he was born, so his
mother moved to the poor neighborhood of Hollywood there Leonardo grew up. At school he
was very good at imitating people, especially Michael Jackson. This made him very popularly.
His childhood hero was Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. After appearance in TV
commercials and episodes of Roseanne, he played the cast of Roseanne, the TV sitcom
starring Kirk Cameron. Leonard played the part of Luke, a homeless boy. Lately, he played
the part of Jim Carroll in The Basketball Diaries. But he has really become famous as he acted
in the film Titanic.
Write your answers here:
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10

III. Read the text below. Use the word given in capital letters at the end of each line to
form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Number (0) has been done for you.
Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.
Moving home can be a (0) __stressful__ time, but 0. STRESS
you can rely on us for (1)______ and advice on 1. ASSIST
all the (2)_______ problems you will have to deal 2. FINANCE
with. Becoming the (3)_______ of a new house means 3. OWN
that you need a (4)_______ mortgage company who know 4. RELY
what they are talking about. All our (5)________ are fully 5. ADVISE
trained to find the best (6)_______ for your money and 6. SOLVE
your property. We offer a (7)_______ mortgage and life 7. COMBINE
insurance policy that will eliminate your (8)_______ about the 8. SECURE
future. This policy has become (9)_______ popular recently. For 9. INCREASE
any further (10)_______, phone us or call in at any of our offices. 10. ENQUIRE

Write your answers here:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART 3. READING
I. Use the words in the box to complete this text about environment. Write one word in each
space. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.

breathe destroying dusty fuels inhabitants minerals

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 poverty prevent rescue rubbish spoil urgent

STOP DAMAGING THE EARTH!

We have spent the last one hundred years (1).............. our environment. In cities, factories and
cars polutte the air we (2).................., and everything we touch is (3)................. and dirty. We
(4).................. the countryside by throwing away our (5)............. there, and ruin areas of natural
beauty by digging up (6).......... such as iron and gold, and (7).......such as coal and oil. While
some people get rich, others suffer from (8)............., hunger and disease. we must (9)........... this
situation from getting worse. Finding a way to (10)............ our planet is extremely
(11)...............problem for all the (12)............... of the world.
Write your answers here:
1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

II. Read the passage, then choose the one best answer A, B, C or D. Write it in ‘Your answers’
part.
THE GORILLA
The gorilla is a shy creature and seldom violent. In (1)……….., it is quite different from
the dangerous animal we sometimes see in films and comic books. It only stands on two legs
and beats its chest if it wants to (2)……….. an enemy away.
Gorillas are the largest and the (3)…………. powerful of all apes. Adult males reach an average
height of 150-170 cm and (4)…………. from 135 to 230 kg. Females are much smaller. (5)………
males and females are extremely strong and can tear down big branches and pull up small
trees. They (6)………..their days looking for food or resting in the warm sun. They pass time
quietly in a leisurely (7)…………for food or resting in the warm sun.
But there are only a few of these animals (8) ………. in the wild. This is because people
are cutting down the forests in (9)… …… gorillas live. If we want to save gorillas, we (10)
…………. take action right now.
1. A. fact B. case C. place D. turn
2. A. throw B. go C. frighten D. run
3. A. very B. much C. more D. most
4. A. count B. weigh C. add D. measure
5. A. Every B. Either C. Each D. Both
6. A. spend B. use C. do D. make
7. A. Inquiry B. search C. study D. examination
8. A. remained B. stay C. left D. continuted
9. A. what B. which C. that D. where
10. A. must B. ought C. may D. have
Write your answers here:

III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE

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 word in each space.
People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know this will (1)
............... happen, we still want to live as long as possible. Naturally, there are advantages and
disadvantages to a long (2) ....................
In the first place, people (3) .............. live longer can spend more time with their family
and friends. Secondly, people who have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing
time when they can do the things they have never had time for.
(4) ..................... the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many
people become ill and consequently have to (5) ................ time in hospital or become (6) ................
on their children and friends. Many of them (7) ...................... this dependence annoying or
embarrassing. In addition to this, the (8) ...................... people get, the fewer friends they seem to
have because old friends die or become ill and it's often (9) ................... to make new friends.
To sum up, it seems that living to a very old age is worthwhile for people who stay
healthy (10) ...................... to remain independent and enjoy life.
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

IV.Read the text about Christmas then fits each gap (1-5) with the most suitable
sentence
( A-G) in the box. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.

A. but live where it is warm

B. This is what is meant by a “White Christmas”
C. Hundreds of singers and musicians have recorded it
D. Another tradition is snow
E. Colorful lights shine brightly in windows
F. We wish the happiest holiday
G. Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish

Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. (0)…E………. The stores are crowed
with people buying lats- minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions. (1)………… Christmas
in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many
places, a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. (2)……………. Of
course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that
time of the year. People who like snow- (3)………………-dream of having a white Christmas.
American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song ”White Christmas”.
“White Christmas” is one of the most popular songs of all times. (4)………………….. Perhaps the
most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. (5)………………… He did not celebrate
Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a message of peace and
happiness which all people can joy.
So from all of us-to all of you-we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday.
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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 PART 4. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. I don’t go to church every Sunday any longer.
-> I used to …………………………………………………
2. I last saw him when I was a student.
-> I haven’t …………………………………………………
3. Somebody repaired her car yesterday
->She ....................................................................................
4. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday
->I apologized........................................................................
5.“Do you know where Tony is?” I asked my brother.
->I asked ....................................................................................
6. She will have to finish the project by Monday.
-> The project will ……………………………………………..
7. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.
->I do not feel ………………………………………………….
8. It was difficult for her to connect the new printer.
->She found ………………………………………………………….
9. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out. 
->No matter ………………………………………………………….
10. Customs officers are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
-> An increased …………………………………………………………

II. Using the words in brackets or given, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given.

1. English people like tea more than coffee. (would prefer)

-> English………………………………………………………
2. The road finishes here. (end of)
->This is…………………………………………………………
3. It was foolish of you to ride your bike so fast. (should)
->You ……………………………………………..
4. The climbers continued to go up the mountain even though it was snowing. (carried)
->The climber ………………………………...
5. I’ve decided that in the future I’m not going to eat chocolate. (give)
->I’ve decided that I’m not going to …………………………..
6. I wanted to finish my homework, so I stayed up late last night. (as)
-> I stayed ………………………………………………………..
7. Carole is the only person I know who enjoys homework (apart)
->I don’t know..............................................
8.Could you take me to Ha Long Bay to see magnificent caves? (mind)
-> Do you………………………………………………………………………
III. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of
students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answers (about 200-220 words)
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Làm đúng mỗi câu, cho 0,2 điểm. Bài luận cho tối đa 2 điểm.I.
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.D
5.C
1.A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. C
II. There are 10 mistakes in each line in the following passage. Find and correct.

Line
Mistake
Correction
Line
Mistake

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star
stars
6
there
where

2
young
youth
7
popularly
popular

3
or
and
8
appearance
appearing

4
Germany
German
9
Lately
Later

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the
a
10
as
since

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1. assistance
2. financial
3. owner
4. reliable
5. advisors
6. solution(s)
7. combination/
combined
8. insecurity/
insecurities
9. increasingly
10. enquiries
1. destroying 7. fuels
2. breathe 8. poverty
3. dusty 9. prevent
4. spoil 10. rescue
5. rubbish 11. urgent
6. minerals 12. inhabitants
II. Read the passage, then choose the one best answer A, B, C or D.
1.A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. D
6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A

III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
1. not/ never 2. life 3. who/that 4. On 5. spend
6. dependent 7. find 8. older 9. hard/difficult 10. enough
1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.G

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. I used to go to church every Sunday.
2. I haven’t seen him since I was a student.
3. She had her car repaired yesterday.
4. I apologizedfor being/ having been rude to you yesterday.
for my rudeness to you yesterday
5. I asked my brother if/ whether he knew where Toni was.
6. The project will have to be finished (by her) by Monday.
7. I do not feel like going out this afternoon.
8. She found it difficult to connect the new printer/ connecting the new printer difficult.
9. No matter how long you use it, it won't wear out
10. An increased number of travelers are being stopped by customs officialsthis week.
II. Using the words in brackets or given, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar
1. English would prefer to drink tea rather than drink coffee
2. This is the end of the road.
3 .You should not have ridden your bike so fast.
4. The climber carried on going up the mountain even though it was snowing.
5. I’ve decided that I’m not going to give up eating chocolate
6. I stayed up late last night so as to finish my homework.

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7. I don’t know anyone/ anybody apart from Carole who enjoys homework
8. Do you mind taking me to Ha Long Bay to see magnificent caves?
III. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of
students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answers (about 200-220 words)
- Nội dung, ý tưởng (0,5 điểm): Nêu đượ c ý tưở ng, lý do mộ t cá ch rõ rà ng, có sứ c thuyết phụ c.
- Ngữ pháp (0,5 điểm): Sử dụ ng đú ng cấ u trú c, có sử dụ ng cấ u trú c nâ ng cao, câ u phứ c.
- Từ vựng (0,5 điểm): Khô ng sai lỗ i chính tả , sử dụ ng đú ng ngữ cả nh, sử dụ ng từ nâ ng cao.
- Tính mạch lạc, liên kết (0,5 điểm): Bố cụ c rõ rà ng, hà nh vă n mạ ch lạ c, có câ u chủ đề, câ u giả i
thích, sử dụ ng từ nố i, từ chuyển.