LUONG THE VINH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEST NO.

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Name: …………………………….... GRADE 8 (2020 - 2021)
Class: ……. TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES
I.PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to find one word that has different stress pattern
Question 1: A. ancestor B. gather C. animal D. manner
Question 2: A. incense B. ceremony C. procession D. ethnic
Question 3: A. carnival B. ritual C. minority D. religion
Question 4: A. lantern B. preserve C. fancy D. reason
Question 5: A. commemorate B. significant C. Mongolia D. generation
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the wrong underlined part in each of the following questions and
then make the necessary correction.
Question 6: Please put the paper cups in the bin. We must leave the room in a mess. ________
A B C D
Question 7: The city people are most worried about crime than the country ones. ________
A B C D
Question 8: Waterwheels play a important role in many minority ethnic groups’ lives. ________
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 9: I went to Le Mat festival last year, _______ I didn’t taste any snake there.
A. otherwise B. because C. so D. but
Question 10: After the procession, a _______ ceremony will take place.
A. religion B. religious C. various D. variety
Question 11: Is this the first time she _____ alone?
A. traveled B. is traveling C. travels D. has traveled
Question 12: My neighbor ________ karaoke at night. It’s annoying.
A. always sings B. always sang C. will always sing D. is always singing
Question 13: He learnt to play _____ violin when he was 5.
A. a B. an C. the D. f
Question 14: She’s ________ watching firework display on New Year’s Eve.
A. keen of B. detest C. interested in D. love
Question 15: ______ you tell me about your problem, I can’t help you.
A. If B. Unless C. However; D. Despite
Question 16: Mid-Autumn festival is one of the most important ____ in Vietnam.
A. festivals B. customs C. specialities D. table manners
Question 17: It’s _______ to know that women didn’t use to go out and work in the past.
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 A. surprise B. surprising B. surprised D. more surprised
Question 18: It’s dangerous for children ________ the street themselves.
A. cross B. crossing C. crossed D. to cross
Question 19: _______ do they cook the five-colored sticky rice? – Every year.
A. When B. How often C. Why D. Where
Question 20: People nowadays live ______ than they used to.
A. simpler B. simple C. simply D. more simply
Question 21: A: “Guest who reaches on time is considered rude in Venezuela”.
B: “ ________________”
A. You’re joking! C. Thank you very much.
B. Oh, I’m so envious. D. Sure. That’s a great idea.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the
following question.
Question 22: There is a great cultural diversity in Vietnam.
A. community B. prosperity C. opportunity D. variety
Question 23: In Japan, you shouldn’t point at people or things because it is considered rude.
A. generous B. impolite C. funny D. respectful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the
following question.
Question 24: The majority of people in Vietnam prefer living in a big mansion.
A. importance B. minority C. anniversary D. ceremony
Question 25: These days, farmers have modern methods of farming.
A. complex B. significant C. simple D. ancient
III. READING
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions:
One day five years (26) _____, I saw some dancing shows on TV and (27) _____ it quite interesting,
(28)_____ I loved it immidiately. I thought I would see if there was a club (29) _____ association in my area.
I looked everywhere, but, unfortunately, the nearest club was 80 kilometers away. I didn’t know anything
about it, yet I decided (30) ____ my own club. It was very hard at the beginning (31) ____ I didn’t have any
previous experience. I had to convince a few teenagers that it was an (32) _____ way to amuse themselves
and to keep fit. (33) ___ I organized a small competition, which was a lot of fun, (34) _____ things started
to grow from there. Now we’ve got a full-time trainer and our opponents come from all over the country.
(35) ____ we are nonprofessionals, one of our members is a bronze medalist in national championship!

Question 26: A. since B. already C. before D. ago

Question 27: A. find B. found C. think D. thought

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Question 28: A. so B. therefore C. but D. yet
Question 29: A. and B. with C. or D. of
Question 30: A. form B. to form C. forming D. formed
Question 31: A. so B. because C. but D. though
Question 32: A. enjoy B. enjoyed C. enjoyable D. enjoying
Question 33: A. then B. than C. which D. however
Question 34: A. but B. and C. when D. before
Question 35: A. although B. yet C. even D. in spite
Read the following passage and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
Traditions of New Year’s Day around the world

How do you plan on celebrating New Year's Eve this year? Will you run around the neighborhood,
throwing old dishes against people’s front doors? If you live in Denmark, you might do just that. Or perhaps
you'll give red panties, as gifts for good luck and the promise of a fruitful new year if you are Turkish.
Traditions to welcome the New Year vary widely around the world, and the differences make the life so
colorful.

In Philippines, the start of the New Year is all about the money. The Philippian believe that the round
things will bring them money or fortune. Therefore, they eat round food, wear clothes with polka dots and
keep coins in their pockets.

In Naples, Italy, people toss everything even fridges off their balconies. For them, getting rid of old
furniture in their house symbolizes a fresh start in the New Year. To prevent serious injuries, most locals
stick to small and soft objects for their throwing tradition, though it’s still a good idea to watch your head if
you travel to Naples at that time.

In many rural areas of Belgium, there is a custom for farmers to wish their cattle a happy New Year. It
is said that this tradition will bring luck for the upcoming year. Meanwhile, children of Belgium write letters
and cards to their loved ones, which are read out on New Year’s Day.

Question 36: Traditions to welcome the New Year are the same around the world. ______
Question 37: Round things are believed to bring good fortune in the Philippines. ______
Question 38: You should throw old furniture away in the New Year in Naples. ______
Question 39: You don’t have to be careful when you travel to Napels. ______
Question 40: Farmers wish their cattle a happy New Year all over Belgium. ______

IV. WRITING:
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
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Question 41: You should put these books on the other shelf.
These books_______________________________________________________________________
Question 42: Although he lost the game, he felt proud of himself.
Despite ___________________________________________________________________________
Question 43: People in Vietnam have the custom of worshipping their ancestor at Tet.
It’s the custom for __________________________________________________________________
Question 44: Jane has worn this jacket for 2 years.
She started ________________________________________________________________________
Question 45: Why don’t we go to my uncle’s farm this weekend?
How about ________________________________________________________________________
Arrange the following words to make meaningful sentences
Question 46: considered/ an/ family gathering. / is/ for/ Vu Lan Festival/ occasion
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Question 47: year/ spent/ of/ He/ sleeping./ the first morning/ the
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Question 48: must/ to sit/ you/ the eldest person/ sit down./ In Vietnam,/ wait for/ you/ before
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Question 49: ceremony?/ so/ you/ about/ are/ the/ Why/ serious
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Question 50: Vietnam./ Northwest/ located/ of/ in/ are/ The Ha Nhi/ the
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