TRƯỜNG THCS &THPT BÀI KIỂM TRA HỆ SỐ 1

LƯƠNG THẾ VINH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 V0

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. trains B. stars C. tickets D. weekends
Question 2. A. community B. custom C. costume D. museum

Question 3. A. leisure B. pleasure C. television D. pressure

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from other three in the position of primary stress
in each of the following questions.
Question 4. A. magician 2 B. vegetarian 3 C. historian 2 D. civilian 2
Question 5. A. physical 1 B. horrific 2 C. beautiful 1 D. different 1
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6. My sister is keen ________ studying English and French.
A. in B. at C. on D. about
Question 7. I finally finished _______ at 7:00 p.m. and served dinner.
A. cooking B. being cooked C. to cook D. to be cooked
Question 8. I don’t mind _________ as long as I don’t have to do the shopping
A. cook B. cooking C. to cook D. been looking
Question 9. How much time do you spend ________ websites a day?
A. surf B. to surf C. surfing D. to have surfed
Question 10. What _______ if there _________ only one language in the world?
A. will happen - is B.happens - is
C. would happen - were D. would have happened - was
Question 11. While Tom ______ tennis, Ann ______ a shower.
A. played - took B. was playing - was taking C. playing - taking D. was play - was take
Question 12. Santiago is ________ city in _______ Dominican Republic.
A. second the large - the B. the second large - 
C. the second largest - the D. the largest second - 
Question 13. I think life today is _______ comfortable than it was in the past.
A. about as B. a lot more C. more and more D. the more
Question 14. He will be late for the meeting if he ________ hurry.
A. isn’t B. won’t C. doesn’t D. don’t
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Question 15. The case of asthma and lung cancer ________ if the air quality ________
A. will be increased / is not controlled B. will increase / be not controlled
C. will increase / is not controlled D. will increase / not controlled
Question 16. _______ of the fact that my house is near the swimming pool, I rarely go swimming.
A. Despite B. In spite C. Although D. In case
Question 17. Mr. Hammond is a _______ professor. He has broad knowledge and he always gives excellent
lectures.
A. humorous B. generous C. gentle D. distinguished
Question 18. Ghe Ngo Race is a religious ritual of the Khmer to __________ the Snake God Nagar.
A. commemorate B. preserve C. command D. process
Question 19. My family __________ the tradition of cooking sticky rice on the first day of a lunar month.
A. breaks with B. advises C. follows D. discovers
Question 20. In Viet Nam you shouldn’t use only the first name to________ people older than you.
A. speak B. talk C. comment D. address
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 21. Peter tried his best however he was not happy with the result.
A. his B. however C. was D. with
Question 22. I suggest that we must take a shower instead of a bath to save water.
A. that B. must C. instead of D. to save
S1 + suggest + that + S2 + V / should V.
Question 23. If your son were old enough, he could be able to take the competition next week.
A. were B. enough C. could D. to take
2nd Cond: would / could / might
1st Cond: will / can / may
Question 24. When I came into the room, Mary just went on with what she doing and didn’t look up.
A. came into B. just C. doing D. look up
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.

Question 25. “Shall we eat out tonight?” – “___________”

A. That’s a good idea. B. That’s a question.

C. It’s very kind of you to invite me. D. You’re welcome.

Question 26. “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” – “__________”

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A. Wouldn’t you? Why? B. Would you? Really?

C. I’d rather you didn’t. D. It’s out of the question.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 27. Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effects on the environment.

A.beneficial B. harmful C. valuable D. natural

Question 28. In my family lighting accounts for 30 percent of the electricity bill.
A.looks B. takes C. makes up D. gets
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 29. Snow White’s evil stepmother wanted to be more beautiful in the land and was jealous of Snow
White’s beauty.
A. birthmother B. grandmother C. mother-in-law D. great-grandmother
Question 30. Use water sparingly and keep water clean.
A. dusty B. stained C. wicked D. halfway

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Bike Capital of the World
Copenhagen has over 390 kilometers of bike lanes and is widely regarded (31) ________ the bike
capital of the world. (32) ________ Danes are well-known for their love of cycling, and Copenhagen’s network
of bike lanes is studied by other cities.
Cyclists in Copenhagen are saving the city 90,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. Every day, about
789,000 miles (33) _________ in Copenhagen. Thirty-six percent of the city’s residents bike to school or work.
The city is looking to increase that number to 50% by building more bike lanes, (34) _______ existing lanes,
creating biking-only bridges over the city’s waterways, providing more space for parking bikes, and improving
safety along existing bike routes.
The city of Copenhagen clearly understands the value of biking-friendly cities. They are healthier, more
(35) _________ , and allow for better quality of life.
Question 31. A. as B. in C. by D. for
Question 32. A. Some B. A lot C. The D. Ø
Question 33. A. cycle B. are cycling C. cycled D. are cycled
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Question 34. A. reducing B. widening C. narrowing D. closing
Question 35. A. environmental B. environmentalist C. environment D. environmentally-friendly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Air pollution occurs when wastes dirty the air. People reduce most of the wastes that cause air pollution.
Such wastes can be in the form of gases or particles of solid or liquid matter. These substances result chiefly
from burning fuel to power motor vehicles and to heat buildings. Industrial processes and the burning of
garbage also contribute to air pollution. Besides, there are other pollution substances that exist naturally in the
air. They include dust, pollen, soil particles, and naturally occurring gases.
The rapid growth of population and industry and the increasing use of automobiles and airplanes have
made air pollution a serious problem. The air we breathe has become so filled with pollutants that it can cause
health problems. It also harms plants, animals, building materials, and fabrics.
Question 36. When does air pollution happen?
A. when wastes are in the form of gases B. when people produce wastes
C. when people reduce wastes D. when wastes dirty the air
Question 37. What does NOT contribute to air pollution?
A. Industrial processes B. The burning of garbage
C. The natural existence of oxygen in the air D. Motor vehicles
Question 38. What are natural pollutants?
A. pollen B. vehicles C. garbage D. industrial processes
Question 39. What has made air pollution a serious problem?
A. the rapid growth of population B. the increasing use of automobiles
C. the rapid growth of industry D. All are correct
Question 40. What does the word “It” in the last sentence refer to?
A. the polluted air B. the burning material C. the health problem D. the plant and animal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 41. They have a great interest in artificial intelligence.
A. They are great interested in artificial intelligence.
B. They are greatly interested in artificial intelligence.
C. They aren’t great interested in artificial intelligence.
D. They aren’t greatly interested in artificial intelligence.

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Question 42. Jenny took a taxi, but she still arrived late for the interview.
A. In spite of Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.
B. Although taking a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview.
C. Although Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.
D. In spite of took a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview
Question 43. If I had been more confident, I would have passed the driving test.
A. I failed my driving test because of my lack of confidence.
B. I had failed my driving test because of my lack of confidence.
C. I passed the driving test in spite of my lack of confidence.
D. I passed the driving test with confidence.
Question 44. The storm prevented the climbers from continuing their adventure.
A. It stopped storming and the climbers continued their adventure.
B. Although it stormed, they continued their adventure.
C. Because of the storm, the climbers could not continue their adventure.
D. Because the prevention of the storm, the climbers could not continue their adventure.
Question 45. If you don’t follow the guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-
19.
A. Unless you don’t follow guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-19.
B. Unless you followed guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-19.
C. Unless you follow guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may not be affected by Covid-19.
D. Unless you follow guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-19.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 46. You drink too much coffee. That’s why you can't sleep.
A. You drink much coffee and you can sleep.
B. You would sleep well if you didn't drink any coffee.
C. You can sleep better without coffee.
D. If you drank less coffee, you would be able to sleep.
Question 47. They did not let me in. I was not a member of the club.
A. They invited me although I was not a member of the club.
B. They did not allow me to enter because I was not a member of the club.
C. They invited me to the clubs as if I had been a member.
D. They asked me to get out of the club because I was not a member.

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Question 48. I am the youngest son in the family. I don’t have to do much housework.
A. As I am the youngest son in the family, I don’t have to do much housework.
B. If I was the youngest son in the family, I wouldn’t have to do much housework.
C. Although I am the youngest son in the family, I don’t have to do much housework.
D. Despite the fact that I am the youngest son in the family, I have to do much housework.
Question 49. Mile goes jogging two miles every morning. Then he gets ready for work.
A. Mile goes jogging two miles every morning after he gets ready for work.
B. Mile goes jogging two miles every morning before he gets ready for work.
C. Mile goes jogging two miles every morning as soon as he gets ready for work.
D. Mile goes jogging two miles every morning when he gets ready for work.
Question 50. Ticket prices might be more expensive. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going
to a concert.
A. Ticket prices might be more expensive then going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a
concert.
B. Ticket prices might be more expensive that going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert.
C. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert since ticket prices might be more
expensive.
D. Going to the movies is still much cheaper than going to a concert although ticket prices might be more
expensive.
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