TRƯỜNG LC THCS-TIỂU HỌC PHIẾU ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ II

VIETSCHOOL PANDORA NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

Môn: Tiếng Anh 8
Họ và tên: ______________________________ Lớp: _________________________

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. We had a __________ about tornadoes at 10 a.m. yesterday.
A. discussed B. discussion C. discussing D. discuss
2. Buying things at a shopping centre is __________. It has almost everything you want there.
A. convenient B. cheap C. difficult D. time-consuming
3. Citizens should learn some practical ways that help to __________ pollution.
A. save B. cure C. shorten D. reduce
4. A strong storm caused a lot of __________ to eastern Cambodia last week.
A. damage B. damages C. damaging D. damaged
5. Many people talk __________ hours on the Internet because it is free.
A. in B. by C. at D. for
6. They cleaned up everything in the room __________ they left.
A. until B. as soon as C. before D. while
7. You shouldn’t bargain at the supermarket because every product has its fixed price __________
its price tag.
A. in B.at C. on D. from
8. __________ he heard the warning of the tornado, he went searching for his children.
A. During B. As soon as C. While D. When
9. The train schedule says that there __________ a train to Aeon at 9:15.
A. is B. will be C. was D. are
10. When I __________ to school, I saw an old friend.
A. go B. was going C. is going D. went
11. Sarah and Peter saw many beautiful flowers while they __________ in the lake.
A. fished B. would fish C. were fishing D. are fishing
12. If the temperature __________ rising, the polar ice cap will melt
A. kept B. keeps C. has kept D. will keep
13. Hai: "I’ve passed my driving test." - Huy: “____________”
A. Thanks a lot.
B. Do you like driving test?
C. Really!
D. Congratulation!
14. A: Would you like to ride a bike with me?
B: _________________________________
A. I'm afraid I'm busy now.
B. I don't like.
C. The English lesson starts in 10 minutes.
D. I want some apples.

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15. Find the mistake in this sentence:
When I was going home, I was seeing an old friend.
A. was going B. was seeing C. an D. friend
16. Find the mistake in this sentence:
Most families in the Viet Nam prepare offerings for the Kitchen Gods.
A. Most B. the C. prepare D. for
17. If he __________ trash around his garden, the garden would look very nice now.
A. will throw B. doesn’t throw C. didn’t throw D. don’t throw
18. Typhoon Haiyan caused damage, and __________ of life became great in the Philippines.
A. lose B. loss C. losing D. loses
19. It is __________ easier to prevent harm to the environment than to repair it.
A. always B. never C. sometimes D. rarely
20. Mr. Buong is __________ old customer and __________ honest man.
A. an – the B. the – an C. an – an D. the – the

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Tornadoes
A tornado is a kind of storm which looks (21) __________ a huge funnel. Tornados are the strongest
winds on earth. They can (22) __________ 480 km per hour. With such great strength, a tornado
causes a lot of damage. It can uproot trees, flatten buildings, and throw heavy things such as cars
hundreds of metres. It is especially dangerous for people in cars or mobile homes.
Tornadoes (23) __________ in their duration and the distance they travel. Most (24) __________
less than ten minutes and travel five to ten kilometres. Some special tornadoes can last several hours
and travel up to more than 150 km!
Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere (25) __________ earth, but most of them happen in the United
States, especially in the Great Plains region. This area may (26) __________ more than 200 tornadoes
in each year.
21. A. as B. like C. such D. for
22. A. arrive B. go to C. speed D. reach
23. A. change B. similar C. different D. differ
24. A. last B. keep up C. happen D. go
25. A. in B. on C. for D. up
26. A. be B. provide C. experience D. cause

III. Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang
Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many
ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and
buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts.
The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to
trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools
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and then spend the rest of the time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also
help their parents as much as they can. Then lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so
wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able
to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.

True False

27. Ha Long Bay has above 1,600 islands and islets.

28. The passage is mainly about the life of people in Cua Van ancient village.

29. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to the houses.

30. Because of floating life, children in the village don’t go to school.

31. The villagers’ lifestyle may seem strange to many people.

32. The villagers not only fish but also look after the sea life.

IV. Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Nothing on earth is more majestic than a tall, spreading tree. Trees are our friends in our fight for a
healthier planet. This is how they help us. First, trees are the Earth's lungs. They remove pollutants
from the air and significantly improve air quality. Research shows that with billions of trees, we could
remove two-thirds of all the carbon dioxide created by human activities. Second, trees reduce the
runoff of rainwater, so they can reduce flooding. Moreover, if you enjoy sitting in the shade of a tree
in the summer, you know that trees can also lower air temperatures too. Trees growing beside a home
can cool the roof and the air around the house. Therefore, it reduces air conditioning costs. And don't
forget that trees create habitats for many species of plants and animals. If you want to plant trees to
help save the planet, there are simple ways to get started. Plant trees around your house. If enough
people did that, it would make a big difference.

True False

33. Trees help remove pollutants from water.

34. Trees help remove carbon dioxide from the air.

35. There is less flooding thanks to trees.

36. You pay less for air conditioning if you plant trees.

37. Trees create habitats for many species of plants and animals.

38. If everybody plants trees around their homes, it will destroy the planet.

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V. Rearrange the following words to make meaningful sentences.
39. didn't / She / was / a walk / because / it / snowing / go for/ .
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40. you / do / What / to / should / protect / our / environment / ?
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41. the / houses and buildings / destroyed / by / were / Many / storm / .
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42. often / go / Do / they / at / the / shopping / corner shop/ ?
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43. New Zealand / How / is / in / holiday / your / ?
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44. We’re / looking for/ our / birthday / a / for / present / dad / .
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45. the most / natural disaster / Which / your / is / common / country / in / ?
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46. traveled across/ then / We /Japan / on to / India / and / flew / .
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VI. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.
Use the word in brackets.
47. The rich man doesn’t often check price tags when buying brand-name bags. (RARELY)
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48. I read my favourite book. Then I went to bed. (AFTER)
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49. We will pick you up right after you get off the train. (AS SOON AS)
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50. She entered the room. She knew there was something wrong. (AS SOON AS)
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51. My brother makes a mess. My mom makes him weed the garden. (WHENEVER)
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52. My mother taught me how to use the laptop. Then she bought one for me. (BEFORE)
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53. Many Vietnamese students wear uniform. They go to school. (WHEN)
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54. Tom gets a lot of money. He works hard. (BECAUSE)
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___THE END___

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