BÀI TẬP ANH 8 (HKII)

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others .
1. A. generous B. reserve C. festival D. message
2. A. escape B. equipment C. excited D. emigrate
3. A. appear B. annoy C. agree D. after
4. A. hoped B. raised C. died D. appeared
5. A. graze B. magical C. grandmother D. rag
6. A. match B. catch C. watch D. math
7. A. rug B. cushion C. cupboard D. rule
8. A. knife B. wife C. nice D. children
9. A. happy B. try C. candy D. electricity
10. A. character B. architect C. chair D. chemical
11. A. promised B. hoped C. booked D. burned
12. A. though B. ought C. thought D. bought
13. A. try B. why C. heavy D. dry
14. A. seat B. great C. seaside D. beach
15. A. sights B. flights C. villages D. tribes
16. A. heritage B. cottage C. luggage D. cage
17. A. stamps B. trains C. hotels D. caves
18. A. attitude B. gas C. garage D. plastic
19. A. dealt B. dreamt C. heal D. threaten
20. A. late B. hate C. ate D. hat
21. A. gesture B. guest C. god D. green
22. A. discount B. voucher C. ground D. cough
23. A. poor B. door C. more D. saw
24. A. they B. that C. their D. threaten
25. A. grow B. open C. officer D. moment
26. A. pens B. books C. chairs D. toys
27. A. float B. noun C. ground D. about
28. A. friend B. men C. complete D. ten

II. Exercises on vocabulary (Use of language):

1) Word form
1. She was ____________________ for days after the accident. (conscious)
2. The ____________________ of water caused the dam to burst. (press)
3. I want an ____________________ reply. (immediately)
4. The nurse is giving Lan some first-aid ____________________ (instruct)
5. Linda is one of the ____________________ From Friends of the Earth. (represent)
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 6. The country’s ___________________ resources include forests, coal and oil. (nature)
7. Waste paper can be ____________________ after being recycling. (use)
8. It’s ____________________ to cross the avenue. (danger)
9. Every week, there are two ____________________ from Hanoi to Nha Trang. (fly)
10. ____________________, dark clouds soon appeared and it began to rain. (fortunate)
11. This book has a lot of information. It’s very ____________________. (use)
12. You’ll meet the tour guide on your ___________________ at the hotel. (arrive)
13. Our post is delivered _______________________ except for Saturday. (day)
14. Ha Long Bay was ___________by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. (recognition)
15. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more ________________ . (comfort)
16. The male birds are more _________________ than the females. (color)
17. Every pupil was very ______________ about the holiday. (excite)
18. I don’t know how to______________ your birthday. (celebration)
19. His parents are very __________________ of him. (pride)
20. Each of my friends has a _________________ character. (differ)
21. It is a contest in which ____________________ have to read 2 poems in English.
(participate)
22. It’s difficult to find ___________________at busy times in this town. (accommodate)
23. The lecturer is giving us first-aid ____________________. (instruct)
24. Nam likes acting and outdoor ____________________. (act)
25. The Boy Scouts of America is a youth____________________. (organize)
26. My aunt lives in a ____________________area of the country. (mountain)
27. People in the country are very open and ____________________. (friend)
28. She is beautiful with a ____________________smile. (love)
29. There are many cultural ___________________between his country and mine. (differ)
30. He is one of the most ____________________writers in the world. (fame)

2) Verb form
1. Would you mind if I ________________(take ) a photo?
2. It is very dangerous _______________ (drive ) fast in a crowded area.
3. I go to the library so as ___________________ (read) books.
4. Do you mind _________________(buy) me some vegetables for dinner?
5. Mary usually ________________(wash) her hands before meals.
6. Mr Long _________________(repair ) your bike tomorrow.
7. It’s easy _______________(learn) English.
8. Would you mind if I _______________(stay) with you for a week?
9. My father _________________(work) very hard every day.
10.You should practice English every day in order _____________(improve ) it rapidly.
11. Anna and Susan (make) dinner when Martin (arrive) home.

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 12. The light (go) ____________ out while we (have) ____________ dinner. But it (come)
____________ again after about ten minutes.
13. It was late, so we decided (take) __________________ a taxi.
14. We were in a hungry, so I suggested (have) ____________ dinner early.
15. When I’m tired, I enjoy (watch) ____________ television.
16. Would you like (come) ____________ to dinner on Friday?
17. Her letter was (write)____________ in English.
18. Would you mind (close) ____________ the door?
19. He stopped (talk) ____________because the teacher came to class.
20. Don’t forget (turn off) ____________ the lights before (go) ____________ out.

III. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition:

1. English people are fond _______ football.
2. Are you interested _______ picture-books?
3. She often stays ______ home ______ Sundays.
4. Don’t tell your sister _________ that news.
5. The pupils often go _____ school _____ bicycles.
6. The first May Day meeting was held _______ 1890.
7. Are you afraid _______ swimming in the sea?
8. My brother is good ______ English.
9. My uncle lives _______ Ho Chi Minh City.
10. The boy was born ________ a very rich family
11. Instead ………………... going to the theater, we’ll go to the concert.
12. There is nothing to prevent the children ………..…….. playing there.
13. They will be here……………..….. a few minutes.
14. Most children often participate……….….outdoor activities in their free time.
15. You are very different…………….…. your brother.
16. Hoa is good …………….……. learning English.
17. It’s very kind …………….…. you to help me with the housework.
18. Da Lat is famous………………. many kinds of flowers.
19. Could I help you ................................. your bag?
20. Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go..................................

IV. Sentence transformation:

1. Mai went to bed early because she didn’t want to be late for the test the next morning.
Mai went to bed early so....................................................................................
2. Nam has just finished his homework.
His homework …………………………………………………………………
3. The man is my English teacher. He is talking to the headmaster.

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 The man …………………………………………………
4. That was the old house. It was built by my father.
That was ………………………………………………………..
5. Where is the nearest post office?
Could you ………………………………………………………….?
6. Hanh is studying very hard because she doesn’t want to fail in the exam.
Hanh is studying very hard in order ……………………………………
7. Many people speak English in the world.
English…………………………………………………………………..
8. We find it difficult to understand this question.
This question ……………………………………………………………
9. Working in those conditions is impossible.
It’s ……………………………………………………………
10. “Don’t throw things away” Miss Linda said to the students.
Miss Linda ……………………………………………………………
11. Do you mind opening the windows
Would you…………………………………………………………….
12. "Is the Great Wall in China" She asked me.
She asked…………………………………………………………..
13. All of you must do this test carefully.
This test………………………………………………………………
14. She asked him if he would stay with his friends the next day.
She asked him "…………………………………………………….."
15. The Chinese invented paper in the century A.D.
Paper ____________________________________________
16. This factory produces 10,000 cars each year.
10,000 cars________________________________________
17. "My sister likes cooking.", said Nam.
Nam said that……………………………………………………………………..
18. " Is Ha Long Bay in the Northern Viet Nam, Phuong " asked Mary.
Mary asked Phuong………………………………………………………………
19. The question is very difficult. I can't understand it.
The question is too...........................................................................................
20. Using a computer is very simple.
It is ……………………………………………………………………….
21. "Send me a postcard when you arrive in Paris!"
I told Lan …………………………………………………………………..
22. He did his homework
His homework………………………………………………………….

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23. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
Do you mind………………………………………………………………….
24. I get to work in half an hour.
It takes me…………………………………………………………………..
25. “Is Ha Noi the capital of Viet Nam?”
Peter asked Mary………………………………………………………………..
26. My grandfather bought this clock 30 years ago.
This clock......................................................................................................
27. He said to us, “You are my best friends.”
He said that……………………………………………………………………
28. Clement Clarke Moore wrote the poem in 1823.
The poem .............................................................................……………..
29. Christmas cards should be sent a week before Christmas Day.
You .....................................................................................……………..
30. She said to me, “Turn off all the lights when you go out.”
She asked me…………………………………………………………………
31. The last time I played tennis was in 1990.
I haven’t .............................................................................……………..
32. Roses can’t possibly grow in such poor ground.
It is impossible ...................................................................……………..
33. She asked the tourists, “Do you know the way to the station?”
She asked the tourists if……………………………………………………..
34. Shall I sit here?
Do you mind if ………………………………………………………….

V. Rewrite the sentences:

1. Sydney Opera House /completed/1973/was.
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2. a machine/is/ this/ used to/ wash/ clothes/which/is.
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3. the / held/ festival/was/where?
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4. an important/ Christmas/festival/ in many countries/is.
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5. people/took/ part/ how/ in/each/ activity/ many?
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6. Hue / Mr Nam / tonight / arriving / in /
is. .........................................................................................................................................
7. live / in / months / going / England / they / two / are / to.

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8. It / not / difficult / is / this sentence / to / translate / into / English.
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10/ Do/ mind/ if/ you/ close/ I/ the/ window?
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11. delighted / passed / I / that / you / English / am/ exams / your / have.
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12. storm / destroyed / the / are / houses/ now/ the / by / rebuilt/ being.
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13. He/ his/ him/ birthday/ happy/ is/ parents/ give/ a/ that/ will/ present/ very.
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VI. Complete the sentences:

1. I / live / far / city / so / life / quite / peaceful

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2. Every day / get / early / 4.30
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3. I / clean / teeth / wash / face / have quick breakfast / walk / school
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4. It / take / 2 hours / get there
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5. I / usually / have / lessons / morning / so / often / home late / 11.20
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6. I / study hard / school / because / not / have time / study / home
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7. I / help / parents / work / farm / afternoon
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8. Summer/ parents / often / take me / Vung Tau
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9. It / be / great time / because / I / spend / all time / there / go / swim
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10. Although / life / country / still hard / I / love / very much
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