REVISION FOR MID-TERM TEST

SECOND TERM - ENGLISH 8

A. Topics: Unit 7-8-9
POLLUTION ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES NATURAL
DISASTERS
B. Language input focus:
I/ Phonetics
- Pronunciation of words in Units 7,8,9
- Stress words: - ion & -ian -ic & -al -ee & -ese -logy & -graphy
II/ Use of language
1. Vocabulary
- Pollution - English Speaking Countries - Natural disasters
2. Grammar
- Conditional Sentences Type 1 & 2 - Present simple for future.
- Present tenses - Past continuous.
- Passive voice - Clauses and phrases of cause and effect

REFERENCE EXERCISES
Mark 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.
1. A. loch B. Chinese C. French D. chick
2. A. polluted B. affected C. died D. divided
3. A. contaminant B. waste C. illustrate D. radiation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has different
stress word from the others in each of the following questions.
4. A. aquatic B. tradition C. pollution D. logical
5. A. domestic B. possible C. physical D. musical
6. A. adoptee B. Vietnamese C. photography D. sociology
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
7. Light pollution has a wide range of negative effects________ human health.
A. on B. of C. to D. with
8. The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have risen_____ the burning of fossil fuels.
A. therefore B. because C. in spite of D. due to
9. If rubbish is non-biodegradable, it________ forever.
A. exists B. will exist C. won’t exist D. doesn’t exist
10. ________are chemicals that are used to kill unwanted plants, such as weeds.
A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Pollutants
11. If the factory continues dumping poisons into the lake, all the fish and other _________
animals will die.
A. aquatics B. aquatic C. aquatical D. aquatically
12. If we recycle more, we _______________ the Earth.
A. help B. would help C. helping D. will help
13. You’d better go to bed early tonight. The plane __________ at 6 o’clock tomorrow
morning so we’ll have to be up by 4.30!
A. will leave B. leaves C. is leaving D. leave
14. I wouldn’t throw litter on the ground if I ________ you.
A. are B. were C. will be D. am
15. Many flights were cancelled _________ the smoke from forest fires.
A. so B. because C. result in D. because of
16. Many people around the world ________ to the Big Ben in London for many recent years.
A. travel B. have travelled C. are travelling D. travelled
17. Don’t drink that water! It’s __________.
A. contaminated B. contamination C. contaminant D. contaminating
18. The local people had to move to public shelters after the volcano ____________.
A. erosion B. break C. eruption D. damage
19. By the time I started primary school, I____________ how to ride a bike.
A. had learnt B. learn C. was learnt D. learning
20. The English people are __________ for their incompetence with languages.
A. legend B. legendary C. legends D. legendize
21. The trains to the dinosaur museum _________ at 9.00 a.m on July 15th.
A. leaves B. leave C. have left D. are being leave

Mark 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.
22. Several new botanical species were killed last year because of water and soil pollution.
A. mammals B. insects C. flowers D. plants
23. After the earthquake, his building was used exclusively for the accommodation of the
victims.
A. workplace B. houses C. markets D. office
Mark 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.
24. Solar energy doesn't cause pollution and it is cheap.
A. effective B. expensive C. commercial D. possible
25. We cannot prevent natural disasters, but we can prepare for them.
A. avoid B. stop C. allow D. predict

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.
26. A: “Only a few minor injuries were reported. Most people had moved to safe areas when
the storm broke.”
B: “________”
A. Exactly. B. That’s horrible! C. That’s a relief. D. So do I.
27. A: “You can borrow my book.”
B: - “__________”
A. There’s nothing to it! B. You can do such that again!
C. No way! D. Thanks so much.
Mark 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.
28. I think I would knock on their door and explained that it was polluting the area.
A. would B. on C. explained D. polluting
29. Could you meet us at the airport tomorrow afternoon? Our flight will land at 4 o’clock.
A. Could B. at the airport C. will land D. 4 o’clock
30. Although Japan has the most advanced warning system, there had been no early warning for
this one and people were not preparing.
A. has B. had been C. early D. preparing

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A tsunami is a chain of fast moving waves in the ocean caused by powerful earthquakes or
volcanic eruptions. Tsunami has a very long wave. It can be hundreds of kilometres
(31)_________.Usually, tsunami starts suddenly. The waves travel (32) _________a great
speed across an ocean with little energy loss. They can remove sand from beaches, destroy
trees, damage houses and even destroy whole towns.
The water will draw back from the coast half of the wave period prior to wave getting to the
coast. If the slope of the coast is not deep, the water may (33) _________for hundreds of
metres. People who do not know of the danger will often remain at the shore. Tsunami cannot
(34) _________. However, there are ways to help stop people from dying from a tsunami. Some
(35) _________with lots of tsunamis may use warning systems which may warn the population
before the big waves reach the land. Because an earthquake that caused the tsunami can be felt
before the wave gets to the shore, people can be warned to go somewhere safe.
31. A. long B. far C. wide D. large
32. A. from B. of C. at D. in
33. A. rise B. raise C. arise D. raising
34. A. prevent B. preventing C. prevention D. be prevented
35. A. countries B. regions C. states D. districts
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
People all over the world today are beginning to hear and learn more and more about the
problem of pollution. Pollution is caused either by man’s release of new and often artificial
substances into the environment, or by releasing increased amounts of a natural substance, such
as oil from oil tankers into the sea.
Whatever its underlying reasons, there is no doubt that much of the pollution caused could be
controlled if only governments, companies, and individuals would make more efforts. In the
home, there is an obvious need to control litter and waste. Foods wrapped up three or four times
in packages all have to be disposed of; drinks are increasingly sold in bottles or tins which
cannot be reused. This not only cause a litter problem, but also a great waste of resources, in
terms of glass, metal and paper. Advertising has helped this process by persuading many of us
not only to buy things we don’t need, but also to throw away much of what we have bought.
Pollution and waste combine to be a problem everyone can help to solve by cutting out
unnecessary buying, excess use and careless disposal of the products we use in our daily lives.
36. The main cause of pollution mentioned in the passage is _________.
A. the release of artificial or natural substances into the environment
B. increasing population and their needs to buy more products
C. increased amounts of a natural substance
D. the production of new industrial goods
37. Much of the pollution could be controlled if only_________.
A. use less people would pay more attention to their waste
B. governments would take effective measures
C. all sides concerned would make more efforts
D. farmers would natural resources
38. Food packages, bottles and tins for drinks can cause_________.
A. to more and more air and water pollution
B. both a litter problem and a waste of resources
C. the price of the products rise greatly
D. the advertising industry to make more profit
39. What does the phrase “disposal of” in the last sentence probably mean?
A. using up B. cutting out C. finding a solution to D. getting rid of
40. Which of the following cannot help solving the problem of pollution?
A. Cutting out unnecessary buying C. Reducing excess use
B. Eating and drinking less D. Controlling litter and waste
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/
phrases given.
41. They/not/want/ to/ buy/ new/ car/ now/ because/ they/not/ have/ enough/ money/ yet/.
A. They don’t want to buy a new car now because they haven’t had enough money yet.
B. They haven’t wanted to buy a new car now because they haven’t had enough money yet.
C. They didn’t want to buy a new car now because they haven’t had enough money yet.
D. They don’t want to buy a new car now because they didn’t have enough money yet.
42. You/ever/ speak/ to/ foreigner/ before?
A. Did you ever spoken to a foreigner before?
B. Have you ever spoken to a foreigner before?
C. Have you ever spoke to a foreigner before?
D. Did you ever speak to a foreigner before?
43. I/ not/ know/ when/ the/ train/ leave/.
A. I don’t know when the train leaves.
B. I didn’t know when the train leaves.
C. I don’t know when the train left.
D. I don’t know when does the train leave.
44. Rose/ often/ walk/ school/ but/ today/ she/ ride/ new/ bike/ at/ present/.
A. Rose often walk to school but today she is riding a new bike at present.
B. Rose often walks to school but today she rides a new bike at present.
C. Rose often walks to school but today she riding a new bike at present.
D. Rose often walks to school but today she is riding a new bike at present.
45. How much/ time/ you/ often/ spend/ self-studying?
A.How much time do you often spend on self-studying?
B.How much time do you often spend in self-studying?
C.How much time do you often spend for self-studying?
D.How much time do you often spend of self-studying?
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
46. I don’t live with my mother, so I can’t take care of her.
A. I can’t take care of my mother because of I don’t live with her.
B. Since I don’t live with my mother, I can’t take care of her.
C. Because not living with my mother so I can’t take care of her.
D. Because not live with my mother, 1 can’t take care of her
47. Water these plants or they will die.
A. If you did not water these plants, they will die.
B. If you water these plants, they will die.
C. If you don’t water these plants, they will die.
D. If you are watering these plants, they will die.
48. I don't have enough money, so I don’t buy seafood.
A. If I have enough money, I will buy seafood.
B. If I had enough money, I would buy seafood.
C. If I didn’t have enough money, I didn’t buy seafood.
D. If I didn’t have enough money, I would buy seafood.
49. Is she making a big cake for the party?
A. Is a big cake being made for the party?
B. Is a big cake make for the party?
C. Is a big cake being make for the party?
D. Is a big cake be made for the party?
50. Both French and English are official languages in Canada.
A. In Canada, while French is an official language, English is spoken by more people.
B. In Canada, the official language is not only French but also English.
C. In Canada, either French or English is the official language.
D. In Canada, neither French nor English is the official language.
Listen to two friends talking in a supermarket. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will
listen TWICE.
51. What is Jack doing when Emma sees him?
A. He is having a picnic. B. He is making a shopping list. C. He is shopping.
52. Where does Emma’s family usually buy their groceries?
A. At the supermarket. B. At convenience stores. C. At the local market.
53. Why is Emma buying a flashlight and batteries?
A. There is a power outage at 7 a.m.
B. There is a warning of an upcoming storm.
C. Her family wants to be prepared for potential natural disasters.
54. Why does Emma advise Jack to buy emergency supplies in advance?
A. Because natural disasters can come all of a sudden.
 B. Because you may not watch the news.
C. Because predictions are often wrong.
55. When will Jack shop for natural disaster supplies?
A. After he comes back from his picnic.
B. After he finishes shopping for his picnic.
C. As soon as the conversation ends.
II. (1.25 points) Listen to some information about the fashion industry. Complete the
summary. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS in each blank. You will listen TWICE.
Student’s note

 Fast fashion is the mass production of cheap and (56) _______

quality clothes.
 Making clothes needs a lot of resources such as (57) ___________
and energy.
 Toxic (58) _________________ from clothes production cause
water pollution.
 People buy more (59) ___________ and throw them away more
often.
 Experts (60) ___________ against supporting fast fashion brands.

B. LANGUAGE (2.5 points)

I. (0.5 points) Find the word that differs from other three from position of primary stress.
61. A. aquatic B. atomic C. historical D. economic
62. A. biology B. activity C. sociology D. astrology
II. (2 points) Choose the best answer A, B, C or D
63. While Tom ________for his exam last night, his friends surprised him with a big birthday
cake.
A. studied B. was studying C. study D. is studying
64. If people travel to work by bus, there ______________fewer car fumes.
A. is B. are C. will be D. won’t be
65. Pollution greatly affects the life of ………………animals.
A. wine B. wild C. whilst D. while
66. The train __________ the railway station at 8:00 a.m. every morning.
A. leave B. leaving C. will leave D. leaves
67. They ______ play football together because they don't get along well with each other.
A. often B. rarely C. usually D. always
68. Kate is busy; ______, she is looking forward to seeing his new film.
A. so B. however C. therefore D. so that
69. Anna: The storm has already ended now.
Susan: ______
A. Poor you! B. I’m fine, thank you.
C. You’re welcome. D. Well, that’s a relief.
70. Chi: What does it mean by “extinction”, Mrs Lan? Can you explain it for me?
Mrs. Lan: ______
A. It means ‘completely disappear’. B. You are welcome.
C. That’s a relief. D. It is great to see you
C. READING. (2.5 points)
I. (1.25 points) Choose A, B, or C to fill the gaps in the passage.
Over the weekend, a tropical storm called Nalgae hit the Philippines. The storm caused at
least 98 deaths, with over half of these occurring in the southern Bangsamoro region (71)
______ landslides. Sadly, there were also many missing and (72) ______ people. The damage
to buildings and other things was worth about 13 million. Also, the damage to agriculture was
worth more than $7 million. This is a significant loss for the country, as the Philippines already
suffers (73) ______ poverty, and the economy is still recovering from the effects of the
pandemic. On Monday, the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the
flooded areas to see what had happened. He expressed his shock over the (74) ______ of deaths,
particularly in Maguindanao province in Bangsamoro. The Philippines has many typhoons
every year. The government has been working hard to improve disaster preparedness and
response, but there is still much to do to (75) ______ citizens from the effects of these natural
disasters.
76. A. in case B. due to C. according to D. in spite of
77. A. injured B. injuring C. injury D. injurious
78. A. of B. in C. from D. over
79. A. sum B. number C. size D. amount
80. A. protect B. stop C. discourage D. move

II. (1.25 points) Read the following passage and decide whether the following statements are
true (T) or false (F).
The day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the shopping season. People call it
Black Friday. Since 2005, it has been considered the best shopping day of the year. Every store
offers great discounts or promotions on Black Friday. They start working early in the morning
and display great deals at the entrance to attract shoppers. Some kinds of electronic devices are
much cheaper than during the rest of the year. Stores even sell them at prices lower than their
true cost. Black Friday is a wonderful time to get good prices. However, the number of low-
priced items is usually not enough for everyone to buy. Shoppers may see only a few in each
store. Those are in high demand. Such great deals make people stand in long lines or even come
hours before a store opens. They really want to get a low price on a mobile phone, TV or laptop,
but some of them have to leave with disappointment
81. Black Friday has been regarded as the best shopping day of the year.
A. True B. False
82. You can find great discounts or promotions in all stores on Black Friday.
A. True B. False
83. Electronic devices on Black Friday are sold at higher prices than the rest of the year.
A. True B. False
84. People go to the shop earlier than the opening time in the hope of getting discounts on the
items.
A. True B. False
85. People can always buy things they need with low prices on Black Friday if they desperately
want to get them.
A. True B. False
D. WRITING. (2.5 points)
I. (0.5 points) There is a mistake in each of the following sentence find and correct it.
86. Hundreds of houses destroyed after a tornado hit the small town of Texas.
A B C D
87. The earthquake occurred at midday when many people had had lunch.
A B C D
II. (0.5 points) Rearrange the words in the sentences to make meaningful sentences.
88. when/ vacation /were/ erupted/ spending/ on /The/ island./ they/ volcano/ their/ the/
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
89. left/ not/ father/ Ha Long/ since/ I/ for/ your/ met/ he/ have.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………..
III. (0.5 points) Rewrite the sentence using the given words.
90. Aquatic life suffers or dies because there is thermal pollution. (because of)
 …………………………………………………………………………………….
91. You use compact light bulbs. You will save a lot of energy. (If)
 …………………………………………………………………………………….
IV. (1 point) Write a short paragraph (approximately 100 words) about what you can do every
day as a student to protect your local environment.
You should include:
1- Introduction: Introduce the topic.
2- Body: List out 2-3 things you can do as a student to protect your local environment.
3- Conclusion: Close the topic.
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