PHÒNG GDĐT ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2020-2021

THÀNH PHỐ CAO LÃNH Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8

Thời gian: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Đề chính thức (Đề kiểm tra này có 02 trang) Mã đề 812
Họ, tên thí sinh:..................................................................... Số báo danh: .............................
Section A (6,0 points)
Listen to a description of the Whale Festival (or Cau Ngu Festival) and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: The Whale Festival is held in province.
A. Quang Binh B. Soc Trang C. An Giang D. Quang Nam-Da Nang
Question 2: This is a festival to worship the Whale God and pray for the of the village.
A. prosperity B. luck C. happiness D. success
Question 3: A is performed at the official ceremony by midnight.
A. traditional song B. folk song C. classical opera D. modern opera
Question 4: People can enjoy at Cau Ngu Festival. .
A. whale dances B. football matches C. boat races D. singing competitions
Listen to a woman talking about changes in her village and decide whether the following sentences are True
or False. Write the letter A or B on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: It’s not easy to see earthen houses in the village today. A. True B. False
Question 6: Villagers were very unhappy to share a black-and-white TV. A. True B. False
Question 7: In the past, villagers used to collect water in the mountain. A. True B. False
Question 8: Motorbikes now are the most popular means of transport. A. True B. False
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 9: A. talked B. stopped C. watched D. wicked
Question 10: A. fable B. gather C. relax D. cattle
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 11: A. ancestor B. companion C. carnival D. heritage
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 12: _______Cham ethnic group has _______ population of about 100,000.
A. The / the B. The / a C. A / the D. A / a
Question 13: Buddhist _______ include fruit, flowers, incense and candles.
A. offerings B. festivals C. pilgrims D. offsprings
Question 14: The _______ houses of many ethnic groups are used to worship the ancestors.
A. commune B. community C. communal D. communicate
Question 15: The Titanic _______ the Atlantic when it hit an iceberg.
A. crossed B. crossing C. is crossing D. was crossing
Question 16: Lan: Tomorrow we will go to Coc Ly market. You can buy lots of handmade items there.
Hoa: _______.
A. How interesting! B. No problem C. Exactly. D. What a pity!
Question 17: The navigation of the boat, called ghe ngo, requires great skills _______ it can easily be flipped.
A. although B. so C. but D. because
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 18: The nomads move two or three times a year to look for new pastures for their cattle.
A. blackberries B. meadows C. costumes D. waterwheels
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: The witch was so cruel that the two kids felt afraid.
A. mean B. evil C. kind D. fierce
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Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 20: My brother is addicted to playing beach games and hang out with his friends at weekends.
A. playing B. hang C. at D. addicted
Question 21: People must follow the tradition by taking things from adults with both hands.
A. by B. from C. both D. must
Question 22: We like Tet because it is a long holiday; however, we can also receive lucky money.
A. because B. a C. however D. receive
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks.
The British generally pay a lot of attention to good table manners. Even young children are expected
to eat properly (23)_______ knife and fork. We eat most of our food with (24)_______. The foods we do not
eat with a knife, fork or spoon (25)_______ sandwiches, crisps, corn on the cob, and fruit. If you are a guest, it
is polite to wait until your host starts eating. It shows consideration. Always chew and swallow all the food in
your mouth (26)_______ taking more or taking a drink. Always say thank you when served something. It
shows appreciation.
Question 23: A. with B. on C. by D. at
Question 24: A. manner B. chopstick C. cutlery D. finger
Question 25: A. includes B. include C. including D. included
Question 26: A. after B. till C. until D. before
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good
climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the
street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the
Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings
the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public
dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colourful mix of cultures!
Question 27: The _______ of Nha Trang is showed in the opening ceremony.
A. history B. scenery C. music D. anniversary
Question 28: After the opening ceremony, _______ is done.
A. an art gallery B. a book fair C. a firework display D. a modern dance
Question 29: The street carnival is held_______.
A. the next morning B. the next afternoon C. the next week D. the next month
Question 30: We can _______ when the night falls.
A. get around B. come home C. have picnics D. take part in dancing

Section B (2,0 points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
Question 1: City children seem to live less comfortably than children in the countryside.
→ Children in the countryside ______________________________________________.
Question 2: Although the weather was terrible, we had a good time at the festival.
→ Despite ______________________________________________________________.
II. Writing a paragraph (1,5 points)
Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) about “The benefits of having a good leisure activity”.
The following suggested ideas may be helpful to you:
- relax after working hard (listening to music, reading books, watching television, travelling…)
- improve your physical health (playing sports, doing yoga, jogging, running,…)
- develop your soft skills (painting, making crafts, carving things, doing DIYs,…) THE END./.

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 PHÒNG GDĐT ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
THÀNH PHỐ CAO LÃNH Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Thời gian: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Đề chính thức (Đề kiểm tra này có 02 trang) Mã đề 829

Họ, tên thí sinh:..................................................................... Số báo danh: .............................

Section A (6,0 points)
Listen to a description of the Whale Festival (or Cau Ngu Festival) and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: The Whale Festival is held in province.
A. Quang Binh B. Soc Trang C. An Giang D. Quang Nam-Da Nang
Question 2: This is a festival to worship the Whale God and pray for the of the village.
A. luck B. prosperity C. happiness D. success
Question 3: A is performed at the official ceremony by midnight.
A. modern opera B. folk song C. classical opera D. traditional song
Question 4: People can enjoy at Cau Ngu Festival. .
A. whale dances B. boat races C. football matches D. singing competitions
Listen to a woman talking about changes in her village and decide whether the following sentences are True
or False. Write the letter A or B on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: It’s not easy to see earthen houses in the village today. A. True B. False
Question 6: Villagers were very unhappy to share a black-and-white TV. A. True B. False
Question 7: In the past, villagers used to collect water in the mountain. A. True B. False
Question 8: Motorbikes now are the most popular means of transport. A. True B. False
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 9: The witch was so cruel that the two kids felt afraid.
A. fierce B. mean C. kind D. evil
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 10: A. heritage B. carnival C. ancestor D. companion
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good
climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the
street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the
Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings
the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public
dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colourful mix of cultures!
Question 11: The _______ of Nha Trang is showed in the opening ceremony.
A. history B. anniversary C. music D. scenery
Question 12: After the opening ceremony, _______ is done.
A. an art gallery B. a modern dance C. a book fair D. a firework display
Question 13: The street carnival is held_______.
A. the next afternoon B. the next week C. the next morning D. the next month
Question 14: We can _______ when the night falls.
A. take part in dancing B. get around C. have picnics D. come home
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 15: The nomads move two or three times a year to look for new pastures for their cattle.
A. waterwheels B. meadows C. costumes D. blackberries
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
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Question 16: A. relax B. gather C. fable D. cattle
Question 17: A. watched B. stopped C. talked D. wicked
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks.
The British generally pay a lot of attention to good table manners. Even young children are expected
to eat properly (18)_______ knife and fork. We eat most of our food with (19)_______. The foods we do not
eat with a knife, fork or spoon (20)_______ sandwiches, crisps, corn on the cob, and fruit. If you are a guest, it
is polite to wait until your host starts eating. It shows consideration. Always chew and swallow all the food in
your mouth (21)_______ taking more or taking a drink. Always say thank you when served something. It
shows appreciation.
Question 18: A. on B. by C. with D. at
Question 19: A. manner B. finger C. cutlery D. chopstick
Question 20: A. includes B. included C. including D. include
Question 21: A. before B. until C. after D. till
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 22: The Titanic _______ the Atlantic when it hit an iceberg.
A. crossing B. crossed C. was crossing D. is crossing
Question 23: The _______ houses of many ethnic groups are used to worship the ancestors.
A. commune B. communal C. community D. communicate
Question 24: Lan: Tomorrow we will go to Coc Ly market. You can buy lots of handmade items there.
Hoa: _______.
A. Exactly. B. How interesting! C. No problem D. What a pity!
Question 25: _______Cham ethnic group has _______ population of about 100,000.
A. The / a B. A / a C. A / the D. The / the
Question 26: The navigation of the boat, called ghe ngo, requires great skills _______ it can easily be flipped.
A. because B. but C. so D. although
Question 27: Buddhist _______ include fruit, flowers, incense and candles.
A. offsprings B. offerings C. festivals D. pilgrims
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 28: My brother is addicted to playing beach games and hang out with his friends at weekends.
A. hang B. playing C. addicted D. at
Question 29: We like Tet because it is a long holiday; however, we can also receive lucky money.
A. a B. however C. receive D. because
Question 30: People must follow the tradition by taking things from adults with both hands.
A. both B. from C. must D. by
Section B (2,0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
Question 1: City children seem to live less comfortably than children in the countryside.
→ Children in the countryside ______________________________________________.
Question 2: Although the weather was terrible, we had a good time at the festival.
→ Despite ______________________________________________________________.
II. Writing a paragraph (1,5 points)
Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) about “The benefits of having a good leisure activity”.
The following suggested ideas may be helpful to you:
- relax after working hard (listening to music, reading books, watching television, travelling…)
- improve your physical health (playing sports, doing yoga, jogging, running,…)
- develop your soft skills (painting, making crafts, carving things, doing DIYs,…) THE END./.

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 PHÒNG GDĐT HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I
THÀNH PHỐ CAO LÃNH NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Đề chính thức (Hướng dẫn chấm này có 03 trang)

SECTION A (6,0 points) ( Mỗi câu đúng 0,2 điểm) 30 câu x 0,2 = 6,0 điểm

MÃ ĐỀ 812:

Câu Câu Câu Câu

Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời
hỏi hỏi hỏi hỏi
1 D 9 D 17 D 25 B

2 A 10 A 18 B 26 D

3 C 11 B 19 C 27 A

4 B 12 B 20 B 28 C

5 A (T) 13 A 21 A 29 A

6 B (F) 14 C 22 C 30 D

7 B (F) 15 D 23 A

8 A (T) 16 A 24 C

MÃ ĐỀ 829:

Câu Câu Câu Câu

Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời
hỏi hỏi hỏi hỏi
1 D 9 C 17 D 25 A

2 B 10 D 18 C 26 A

3 C 11 A 19 C 27 B

4 C 12 D 20 D 28 A

5 A (T) 13 C 21 A 29 B

6 B (F) 14 A 22 C 30 D

7 B (F) 15 B 23 B

8 A (T) 16 C 24 B

SECTION B (2,0 points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
(Mỗi câu đúng 0,25 điểm)

Question 1: Children in the countryside seem to live more comfortably than city children.
Question 2: Despite the terrible weather, we had a good time at the festival.

II. Writing a paragraph (1,5 points)

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 Criteria Marks
Topic 0,125
Topic sentence
Controlling idea 0,125
Supporting sentence 1 0,125
Example/Explanation 1 0,125
Supporting sentence 2 0,125
Example/Explanation 2 0,125
Supporting sentence 3 0,125
Example/Explanation 3 0,125
Concluding sentence 0,125
Connectors and Punctuations (using at least 03 connectors) 0,125
Grammar and Structures (under 03 grammar mistakes) 0,125
Spelling and Vocabulary (under 03 spelling mistakes) 0,125
Total 1,5

Những chú ý khi chấm:

- Từ 03 lỗi ngữ pháp trở lên trừ 0,125 điểm.
- Viết không đủ số lượng từ trừ 0,125.
- Từ 03 lỗi chính tả trở lên trừ 0,125 điểm.
- Nếu dưới 03 từ nối trừ 0,125 điểm và sai cách dùng dấu câu từ 03 lỗi trở lên trừ 0,125.
- Viết lại đề không cho điểm cả bài.
- Nếu viết câu chủ đề không đúng chỉ trừ điểm một trong hai phần của câu chủ đề.
- Viết lạc đề không chấm cả bài viết.
- Viết không đúng Format của một đoạn văn trừ 0,5 điểm.

Transcripts
Questions 1-4
The Whale Festival has been, for centuries, the biggest water festival of the fishermen in Quang
Nam, Da Nang province. This festival last for two days in the middle of the 3rd lunar month. On this
occasion, the whale temple, as well as all the houses and boats, are beautifully decorated. The
ceremony is held to respect the Whale God and to pray for the safety and prosperity of the village.
There will be a procession of boats on the sea. By midnight, the official ceremony is
conducted as school children offer incense and the orchestra plays a classical opera. Each village has
its own way of organizing Cau Ngu festival. However, Cau Ngu festival in Viet Nam includes the
traditional games like swimming competitions, football matches etc. All the fishing boats and
villagers, no matter where they are, will return to take part in the Whale Festival.

Questions 5-8
I’ve lived in this village for my whole life and I’ve seen so many changes in the rural way of
life here as well. It’s hard to find earthen houses in the village nowadays; most local people live in
brick ones. Also, there are many different electrical appliances in each household now. About 30 years
ago, there was only one black-and-white TV in the area. After dinner, villagers often gathered to watch
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TV together. It was so much fun in those days.
And here comes the change I like best - clean running water is always available. Children
today can’t imagine how hard it was for their parents or grandparents to walk a long way to collect
water from the village well or the river.
Most of the villagers travel by motorbikes instead of riding bicycles or walking. Luckily, all the
dirt roads through the village have become wide concrete ones.

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