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ĐỀ CƯƠNG HK 1 ANH 8 (2023-2024)
ĐỀ CƯƠNG HK 1 ANH 8 (2023-2024)
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.
5. You are under no _________ to buy any stuff here.
A. oblige B. obliged C. obligatory D. obligation
6. Taking care of the family is _________ considered women’s duty in many Eastern countries.
A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditionalism
7. In Maori culture, it’s the _________ for people to press their noses when it comes to greeting.
A. custom B. customary C. customer D. customize
8. At the end of the semester, students are required to write a _________ on what they have learned
and what can be improved.
A. reflect B. reflection C. reflective D. reflector
9. Linda fell in love with Peter without knowing about his real ________status.
A. social B. sociable C. society D. sociability
10. You __________ be selfish like that. Don’t just think of your own benefits.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. haven’t to D. don’t have to
11. My car broke down yesterday, so I __________ go to work by bus.
A. had to B. must C. should D. could
12. Linh _________ hurry because the meeting was 15 minutes late.
A. hasn’t to B. hadn’t to C. doesn’t have to D. didn’t have to
13. What a _________ man he is! There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for us.
A. mean B. generous C. gruel D. greedy
14. The Vietnamese are influenced by Buddhist theology and Confucian philosophy, they
believe in fate in marriage..
A. and B. but C. so D. yet
Choose the word or phrase is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following sentences.
15. My grandparents always try their best to find ways to preserve our family unity.
A. consistency B. stickage C. union D. bond
16. I always get into trouble with table manners every time I am invited to a party. All the cutlery
etiquettes are so complicated!
A. utensil B. spoon C. fork D. chopstick
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following sentences.
17. He is the offspring of a chemist and a nurse. His intelligence is inherited from them.
A. partner B. friend C. ancestor D. neighbor
18. Vy broke with the family tradition and chose to be a singer instead of being a teacher.
A. united B. followed C. connected D. joined
Choose the underlined part that need correcting in each sentence below.
19. In Japan, you should always to remove your shoes when entering a private house.
A B C D
20. It is considered impolite to not take off your shoes before entering a house in Japan.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following
exchanges.
21. Linh: “We don’t sweep the floor on the first day of Tet.”
Peter: “_________ ! Why?”
A. What a bad day! B. You must be kidding! C. You’re right. D. Spot on!
22. Duong: “Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.
Nick: ’ ‘_______’
A. It’s right up my street! B. That’s an awesome!
C. Exactly what I want. D. How interesting!
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Although the city seems to have a lot of great things, the country can offer as (23)_________
satisfaction as well. The country is a marvelous place to live in. It offers a very relaxing feeling, and
it is filled with magnificent views and scenery. Rural towns offer more open space than cities and
aren’t overcrowded. The country can also maybe help you become a more independent and
(24)_________ person. You can buy a small piece of land, plough it and put some seeds in order to
grow your own vegetables. This way you (25)_________ your own crops, and eat and live in a very
healthy way. (26)_________, being in the countryside makes you more of an outdoor person often
enjoying the voices and wild places of nature. Not everyone is 27)_________ to the city life and not
everyone has the desire to live permanently in the countryside. It is a matter of perspective and
personal point of view.
23. A. most B. more C. much D. many
24. A. active B. idle C. passive D. quiet
25. A. collect B. damage C. complete D. rotate
26. A. By contrast B. However C. Therefore D. In addition
27. A. interested B. bored C. suited D. excited
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the
questions below.
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
Although there various wedding styles in America, most weddings still follow certain tradit
ions. One of those is an old saying that dates back to 19 th century England about what a bride sh
ould wear or carry: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
A bride wears something old to remind her of her family and the past. Some brides wear th
eir mother’s wedding dress or a piece of her jewelry. Something new means good luck and hop
e for a happy future with her new husband. Again, this item may be the dress, but often it is a p
air of new shoes. Something borrowed such as a friend’s handkerchief a married friend’s brida
l veil means the bride has friends and family who are willing to help her. Something blue is a s
ymbol of trust and faith between the couple. These days, some brides are creative with this item
by painting their fingernails a light blue color or wearing a garter on the their leg. Another tradit
ion says that the groom should take the garter after the ceremony and throw it to the single men.
The man who catches it will be the next one to get married.
28. Which of the following is a good title for the text?
A. Various types of weddings. B. A wedding tradition and its meaning.
C. What should be worn on your wedding day. D. How to plan a traditional wedding.
29. To remind her of the past, the bridge might
A. wear a pair of new shoes. B carry a friend’s handkerchief.
C. wear her mother’s wedding dress D. paint her finger mails a light blue color.
30. For good luck and hope for a good future with her partner, the bride might wear
A. a piece of new jewelry or a new dress B. a bridal veil and a new dress
C. a new dress and a pair of new shoes D. a pair of new shoes or a new dress
31. The word “it” refers to
A. a pair of shoes B. luck C. item D. future
32. Why do some brides wear a blue garter on their leg?
A. Because too many brides paint their finger mails a light blur color.
B. Because it is a symbol of trust and faith between the bride and the groom.
C. To show how the couple can be lucky in their marriage.
D. To show how popular something blur is in a wedding.
Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes.
37. I/ play/ computer games/ all day yesterday
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38. your friends/ wait/ for you/ all that time?
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39. Sid/ not clean/ his room/ at 8p.m last night
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40. We/ have/ dinner/ when Tim arrived
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Worksheet 2
Choose the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the test.
1. A. looked B. stopped C. screamed D. missed
2. A. character B. church C. choose D. cheerful
Choose the word or phrase is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following sentences.
15. John asked Kim to marry him and he jumped with join when she accepted.
A. agreed B. argued C. appealed D. attached
16. Language preservation is the effort to prevent languages from bring unknown.
A. storage B. protection C. safeguard D. safety
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. He is the offspring of a chemist and a nurse. His intelligence is inherited from them.
A. partner B. friend C. ancestor D. neighbor
18. Keeping animals in these poor conditions is unbelievable cruel.
A. friendly B. legendary C. bad D. kind-hearted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
19. The park keeper told us not walk on the grass or we would be fined.
A B C D
20. He decided doing the job himself as the cost of repairs to his car was so high.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
21. Mike: “The film was very exciting, but the ending was unexpected.”
Anna: “_______ I didn’t like its ending.’
A. It’s great! B. Spot on! C. Sounds bad! D. Hold on!
22. "Why don't we visit the Happy Mind Charity Centre this weekend?" - “__________”
A. Because it is so useful. B. That's a good idea.
C. I'll tell you about this centre. D. Until next time.
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS IN VIETNAM
Gift giving is important in Vietnam because of the significance of interpersonal relationships in
Vietnamese culture.
First and foremost, do not encourage corruption. There is a clear cut between gift-giving and
bribery. Nevertheless, it is common in Vietnam for exchanging small gifts on certain occasions such
as anniversary, Tet holiday... to express your respect, love, appreciation or gratitude.
Gift-giving customs depend on the context. If it is a private gift for one Vietnamese partner you
should give the gift at a private occasion. If you have a gift for the whole office or company, you
should give it after the business meeting with the whole office’s employees.
Do not wrap a gift in the black paper because this colour is unlucky and associated with funerals
in Vietnam. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be
avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship.
Vietnamese may or may not open these gifts when they receive; leave the option to them. You
will also receive gifts and should defer to your host as to whether you should open it when receiving
or not. Regardless of when it is opened or what it is, profuse thanks are always appropriate.
28. According to the passage, why is gift giving important in Vietnam?
A.Because it helps to establish a friendship.
B.Because it’s common in Vietnamese culture.
C.Because it’s the best way to build up a stable relationship.
D.Because personal relationships play a vital role in Vietnamese culture.
29. Which of the followings should not be a reason for gift giving?
A. To show appreciation B. To bribe somebody
C. To express gratitude D. To show affection
30. When giving a gift, you should ______________.
A. wrap it in black or white paper
B. give it in the business meeting
C. never give sharp objects, such as knives or scissors
D. avoid giving it at a private occasion
31. When receiving a gift, you should ______________.
A. always say “thank you” B. try to find what is it
C. open it in front of the giver D. ask your host to open it
32. Which of the following is NOT true about gift giving customs in Vietnam?
A.Gift giving is a good way of strengthening relationships.
B.Gifts for your partners should be given at private occasions.
C.You should avoid giving anything sharp.
D. It is considered rude not to open the gift in front of the giver.
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
33. It took me two hours to walk to her village.
I spent________________________________________________________________
34. Millions of tourists visit the Museum of Ethnology every year.
The Museum of Ethnology________________________________________________
35. Jane makes crafts better than her sister.
Jane’s sister doesn’t______________________________________________________
36. If I were you, I’d ask them about their customs.
Jane’s sister doesn’t _______________________________________________________
Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes.
37. Sarah and Luke / not surf/ the Internet/ at that time
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38. What/ Jack/ do/ while/ you/ cook/ dinner?
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39. This time last week/ my family/ visit/ my grandmother
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40. You/ sleep/ when I phoned you last night?
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