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KEYYY - ĐỀ CƯƠNG HK 1 ANH 8 (2023-2024)
KEYYY - 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.
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.
37. Sarah and Luke weren’t surfing the Internet at that time.
38. What was Jack doing while you were cooking dinner?
39. This time last week my family was/ were visiting my grandmother.
40. Were you sleeping when I phoned you last night?
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