REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST - GRADE 8

SCHOOL YEAR: 2021 – 2022

A. PHONETICS

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet whose underlined part differs from
the others in pronunciation in each of the following questions:
1. A. addicted B. complicated C. hooked D. needed
2. A. cattle B. speciality C. craft D. custom
3. A. power B. grow C. radioactive D. telephone
4. A. language B. accent C. natural D. nature
5. A. power B. grow C. radioactive D. telephone
6. A. language B. accent C. natural D. nature
7. A. looked B. wanted C. needed D. planted
8. A. clasp B. anniversary C. archway D. carnival
9. A. unit B. use C. university D. unhappy
10. A. naked B. wanted C. scared D. needed
II. Mark 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:
1. A. u’nique B. ‘slowly C. ‘cloudy D. ‘harmful
2. A. mi’norities B. ac’tivity C. ex’perience D. ‘populated
3. A. worship B. perform C. begin D. compare
4. A. procession B. companion C. production D. commemoration
5. A. employee B. Taiwanese C. interviewee D. guarantee
6. A. tech’nology B. soci’ology C. bibli’ography D. clima’tology
7. A. custom B. de’cide C. greeting D. manner
8. A. information B. tradition C. celebration D. invitation
9. A teacher B. doctor C. expect D. father
10. A enjoy B. listen C. adore D. detest
11. A. malnu’trition B. prohi’bition C. recommen’dation D. super’stitious
12. A. exhaustion B. maintenance C. opinion D. pollution
13. A. worship B. belong C. enjoy D. behave
14. A. alternate B. entertain C. symbolize D. cultivate
15. A. heritage B. museum C. decorate D. blackberry
16. A. president B. determine C. difficult D. company
17. A. application B. congratulation C. recreation D. education
18. A. harmful B. slowly C. cloudy D. unique
 B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence

1. While I ............the performance, I met one of my old friends.
A. watched B. was watching C. watch D. am watching
2. You should buy a blue sweater. It suits you ...........than the red one.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
3. The ............ of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.
A. preservation C. song B. procession D. performance
4. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile, or walk ......... he was three years old.
A. even though B. because C. while D. if
5. It's a rule, so everyone ...............strictly follow it.
A. doesn't have to B. shouldn't C. has to D. should
6. The 54 ethnic peoples of Vietnam are............, but they live peacefully.
A. similar B. unlike C. diverse D. like
7. I detest................so early in the morning.
A. get up B. getting up C. gets up D. to get up
8. Both my brother and I help ........... our family's goats. We feed them on the pastures by
the edge of the village.
A. herds B. to herd C. herding D. to herding
9. Lang Lieu couldn't buy any special food...........he was very poor.
A. although B. when C. while D. because
10. The girl was crying when a fairy...........................
A. appears B. was appearing C. appeared D. is appearing
11. My dad doesn't mind............... my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up
12. Using computers too much may have harmful effects ....... . your minds and bodies.
A. on B. to C. with D. onto
13. I love the people in my village. They are so..................... and hospitable.
A. friendly B. vast C. slow D. inconvenient
14. Among the .................., the Tay people have the largest population.
A. groups B. majorities C. ethnic minorities D. ethnic cultures
15. People in the countryside live .................. than those in the city.
A. happy B. more happily C. happily D. less happy
16. Viet Nam is ............. multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. a B. an C. the D. A and C
17. We help load the rice .............carts on the first day of our trip to the countryside
A. in B. onto C. by D. at
 18. The children used to ...................a long way to school.
A. going B. goes C. go D. gone
19. This room is...................decorated but it is very nice and cozy.
A. simple B. simply C. complicated D. badly
20. The nomads move two or three times a year to look for new .................for their cattle.
A. pasture B. land C. houses D. products
II. 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:
1. I think we have solved this problem once and for all
A. in the end B. forever C. temporarily D. for everybody
2. Tony was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the oven
A. busy B. interested C. obliged D. distracted
3. Students mustn’t run there.
A. Running isn’t allowed there. B. They can run if they want to.
B. Students don’t have to run. D. Running is necessary there.
4. Don’t worry, you can count on me.
A. look after B. live on C. rely on D. stand for
5. You wouldn’t destroy your health and the air we breathe if you stopped smoking.
A. take up B. keep on C. go on D. give up
6. Contaminated water will cause aquatic animals die.
A. fauna B. flora C. wild D. plants
7. I’m sorry. I won’t be able to join your farewell party on Sunday.
A. take part in B. visit C. have D. be interested in
8. I detest watching Korean films with my sister.
A. fancy B. adore C. hate D. enjoy
9. The trees cannot grow well because there is soil pollution here.
A. oil B. land C. visual D. light
10. It’s interesting for us to go to Nui Coc lake.
A. fantastic B. reasonable C. acceptable D. optional
III. 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:
1. They detest getting up so early in the morning.
A. enjoy B. dislike C. hate D. prefers
2. Susan lost her head when she suddenly woke up and saw the house on five.
A. lost control B. became panic C. get confused D. kept calm
3. Practice is more important than talent.
A. necessary B. insignificant C. easy D. impossible
4. English is an optional subject in this school.
A. compulsory B. unique C. temporary D. important
8. They can enjoy unique Scottish activities.
A. single B. rare C. common D. distinctive
9. It is also essential that you put together an emergency supply kit.
A. unnecessary B. vital C. important D. need
10. He promised to be here at 4 o’clock but appeared at 6.
A. vanished B. showed up C. turned up D. showed face
11. Before coming into Japanese’s house, you should take off your shoes.
A. put on B. turn on C. get on D. go on
12. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. far B. near C. permanent D. attractive
13. He drives the most quickly in the race.
A. fast B. slowly C. rapidly D. carefully
IV. 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:
1. - Hoa: How much was your new shirt?
- Mai: __________________.
A. It’s a redshirt B. It’s very cheap C. It was in a shop D. I love it much
2. A: Can you speak English?  B: “___________”.
A. No, I’m not B. A little C. Yes, too much D. What a pity!
3. Look at the terraced fields!
A. Do you mean the terrible garbage? B. I can’t see it.
C.Is the read over there? D. How spectacular!
4. - _____________________ .
- They’re speaking their ethnic language.
A. Is Vietnamese their mother tongue? B. Which language can they speak?
C. I don’t understand what they are saying. D. What are they talking about?
5. Nam: Do you mind if I open the window? - Peter: ……………………………….
A. Yes, I do. B. Please go ahead.
C. Never mind. D. If it is hot.
6. - Daisy: “Would you like a cup of tea?”. - Susan: ………..
A. It’s nice. B. Don’t worry. C. I hope so. D. Yes, please.
7. Tom: “………….”
Ann: “Thank you for your compliment.”
A. How well you speak English! B. You’ve done your work
C. This is a present for you. D. I’m glad you’re well again.
8. Nick: “How about cleaning up the rubbish in the street every weekend?”
Jane:”…………….”
A. Oh no! B. That’s a good idea.
C. Yes, I do D. You are welcome
9. Peter: Some ethnic groups have their own ways of life and customs. Daisy: ………..
A. How interesting!B. I don’t like it. C. I see D. Exactly.
10. Paul: Will you able to join the party with us tonight?? John: ………..
A. Alright. B. I’m afraid I cannot.
C. Of course, you will. D. Yes, I do.
V. 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:
1. She adores to hang out with her friends at the weekends. hanging
A B C D
2. You can buy a traditional custom in the market. costume
A B C D
3. He learns much more well than anyone else in my class. better
A B C D
4. My father always agrees to my mother all the time. with
A B C D
5. In Viet Nam, we haven’t to go to school on Sundays. don’t have
A B C D
6. According to tradition, we have firework on New Year’s Eve. fireworks
A B C D
7. In my opinion, country people are more friendlier than city people. friendlier
A B C D
8. I was play football when she called me yesterday afternoon. Was playing
A B C D
9. In spite of he is thin, he is really strong. Although
A B C D
10. If I will have to make a difficult decision, I will discuss it with my friends. Bỏ will
A B C D
11. I was listening to the radio last night when the doorbell rings. rang
A B C D
12. The children are very boring with the film and want to go home. Bored
A B C D
13. She did volunteer work after she left school. Was leaving
A. did B. work C. after D. left
14. If there weren’t so many billboards in our city, people couldn’t enjoy the view. could
A. weren’t B. billboards C. couldn’t D. the
15. They provided homeless people to temporary accommodation. with
A. provided B. homeless C. to D. accommodation
VI. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Vegetarians (not eat) ………don’t eat………. meat.
 2. Bees (make) ……make….honey.
3. Rice (not grow) ……doesn’t grow….in cold climates.
4. Where Martin (come) …comes……….from? He (be) …is…Scottish.
5. Bad driving (cause) …caused……………….many accidents.
6. Sue can (speak) ……speak……….Vietnamese very well.
7. We usually (go).go.to the library three times a week, but last week we (go) went..twice.
8. Yesterday, I (be)…was….busy, so I (not have) …didn’t have……time to phone you.
9. Would you like (come) ……to come……….to dinner tomorrow?
10. Mary usually (wash) …washes…………….her hands before meals.
11. How …do…. you (get) …get……………….there yesterday?
12. She (learn) ……… learned……….Spanish since she was ten.
13. The Greens (go) …went ….. round the museum when it rained yesterday.
14. Please ask them (turn) …to turn……………….off the lights.
15. I enjoyed (read) …reading…………….the books.
VII. Fill each blank with an article (a/ an / the/ x) to complete the sentences.
1. How far is it from here to _the_______ airport?
2. “What’s ___the_______ capital of Spain?” – “It’s Madrid”.
3. My father works in ___an_____ office ____x____ city center.
4. ___The_____ earth is ___a_____ planet of ___the_____ solar system.
5. She was born in __a______ village in ___the_____ north of England.
6. ___The_____ village where she was born has ___a_____ beautiful river.
7. Who is ___the_____ best singer in ___the_____ United Kingdom?
8. The ship was crossing ___the___ Atlantic Ocean when it hit __a___ huge iceberg
9. Mount Everest is __the_____ hightest mountain in ___the____ world.
10. ___The___ Mississippi River flows through several states of ___the United States.
11. This morning I had _a___ sandwich and __a__ cup of coffee for breakfast. __The__
sandwich was OK, but _____the__ coffee was terrible.
12. Miss Lin speaks __x____ Chinese.
13. Eli likes to play ____x__ volleyball.
14. My daughter is learning to play ____the________ guitar at her school.
15. Can anyone give me _____a______ hand, please because I have just fallen over?
16. Please meet me at the train station in ____an________ hour from now.
VIII. Make questions for the underlined words in the following answers.
1. Ethnic groups in Central Highlands have the custom of making funeral houses and
statues for the dead.
............What is the custom of ethnic groups in Central Highlands?.....
 2. People in the Central Highlands believe that man after death will move to another
world.
..............What do people in the Central Highlands believe..................................?
3. If the dead were not buried in beautiful graves, they would return and harass the living.
……...What would they do if the dead were not buried in beautiful graves............?
4. People in the Central Highlands use three tools to make statues.
...........How many tools do people in the Central Highlands use to make statues...........?
5. They live in the provinces of Lai Chau and Lao Cai.
............Where do they live........................................?
6. The Ha Nhi mainly worship their ancestors.
............Who do the Ha Nhi mainly worship?.........................................?
7. They live on rice cultivation of burnt-over land or terraced fields.
..................What do they live on..................?
8. They use ploughs and harrows pulled by oxen and buffaloes to work in the fields.
.............What do they use to work in the fields...............................?
9. He repaired everything carefully.
..............How did he repair everything.................................................?
10. The crops weren’t very good because there was very little rain.
.............Why did the crops aren’t very good...........................................?

C. READING
I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank in the following
passage.
I live in a small village called Northville. There are about 2000 people here. I love the
village (1)…………. it is very quiet and life is slow and easy. The village is always clean;
people look (2)…………. it with great care. The air is always clean, too. People are much
more friendly here than in a city because everyone (3)………… the others, and if someone
has a problem, there are always people who can help.
There are only a few things that I don’t like about Northville. One thing is that we have
not got many things to do in the evening; we haven’t got (4)………… cinemas or theaters.
The other thing is that people always talk about (5)…………, and everyone knows what
everyone is doing. But I still prefer village life to life in a big city.
1. A. so B. although C. because D. but
2. A. for B. at C. up D. after
3. A. knows B. know C. is knowing D. knew
4. A. little B. some C. any D. few
5. A. others B. other C. another D. one another
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
In a small village in the north, there is a stilt house. In the house, (1)______ Tay family
are living together: the grandparents called Dinh and Pu, the parents called Lai and Pha, and
three children called Vang, Pao, and Phong. Every day the grandparents stay at home to
(2)____________ the house. Mr. Lai and Mrs. Pha work in the (3)___________. They grow
rice and other plants. Mrs. Pha goes to the market twice a week to buy food for the family.
Mr. Lai sometimes goes (4)_______ or cutting wood in the forests. Pao and Phong go to the
primary school in the village, but Vang studies at the boarding school in the town about 15
kilometers away. He goes home at the weekend.
1. A. a B. an C. the D. ø
2 A. look at B. look for C. look up D. look after
3 A. factory B. highlands C. pasture D. field
4 A. fishing B. swimming C. hunting D. window shopping
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
Once upon a time, there was a king and a queen who lived in a (1) ………. with their
beautiful daughter. One night an ugly ogre captured the princess and put her in his tall, dark
tower. The king and the queen were very sad. They promised to give (2) ………. to the
knight that rescued the princess. Many knights wanted to rescue her. But they all ran away
when they reached the tower and saw the ogre roaring with (3) ……….. . One day a dragon
was flying over the tower when he heard the princess cry for help. The dragon flew down to
the tower, took a big fiery (4) ………. and blew the ogre far away. The dragon rescued the
princess from the tower and gently put her on his strong (5) ………. . They flew back to the
castle. The king and the queen were so happy. The dragon turned into a handsome prince and
married the princess. They all lived happily ever after.
Question 1: A. house B. castle C. farm D. villa
Question 2: A. gold B. houses C. princess D. freedom
Question 3: A. happiness B. sadness C. anger D. fear
Question 4: A. mouth B. breathe C. sound D. sneeze
Question 5: A. tail B. back C. head D. arm
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Nowadays, we can make out effort (1)………….. the environment by a lot of practical
measures. Firstly, we don’t throw our rubbish away (2)……….. thinking which things can be
recycled. For example, we (3)……….. put plastic bottles in bins. Secondly, (4)………….
driving our car wherever we go, we ought to leave it at home whenever possible, and walk or
use public transport. And finally, when going to the market, we should bring our own bags
(5)………. we needn’t use the supermarket’s plastic bags, which will be safe not only for our
health but also for the environment.
1. A. make B. making C. to make D. made
2. A. with B. without C. within D. in
3. A. must B. should C. would like D. have to
4. A. instead of B. by C. despite D. because of
5. A. because B. and C. although D. so
V. 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.
The thing I liked most when I was small was the change of seasons. Spring, summer, autumn,
and winter - I could see them all come and go and each one was completely different. Now in
the city, you can buy summer flowers in winter and eat the same vegetables all the year-
round. Whereas, in the country, I could only eat things at certain times of the year, for
example, strawberries in June and turnips in winter. I lived my childhood with the seasons.
We also made most of our food and would never eat frozen or tinned food. Everything was
fresh, so it must be better than the type of food I am taking now in the city. City people may
think people in the country miss a lot of things about modern life. In fact, in my opinion, they
miss a lot more than people in the country, they miss real life.
Question 1. What did the writer like most about living in the country?
A. Flowers in spring B. Leaves in autumn
C. The wild animals and plants. D. The change of seasons.
Question 2. What does the word “them” in line 2 refer to?
A. Four seasons B. Winter and autumn
C. Countryside people D. Plants
Question 3. In the countryside which season can we buy strawberries?
A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter
Question 4. Why did the writer never eat tinned food when living in the country?
A. Because it was frozen. B. Because it was contaminated.
C. Because it was very fat. D. Because it wasn’t very fresh.
Question 5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. People in the city can grow vegetables all year round.
B. In the countryside turnips are grown in winter.
C. The writer often eats frozen and tinned food now.
D. Many city people think they live better than those in the country.
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes.
They are very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.
 Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are lost. Most people
who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the
storm passes. Floods are caused along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that
is considerably above normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rains
associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage.
Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they carry
tremendous power with driving rain and wind.
Tornadoes are violent low-pressure storms. These storms occur most often during the
summer months and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black
as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the
ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such
as homes and railway cars.
Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and
property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot
be stopped or ignored.
1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes. B. Typhoons and thunderstorms.
C. Hurricanes and tornadoes D. Hurricanes and typhoons.
2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
A. July and August only B. Between July and October
C. From the seventh to the ninth month D. All the year-round
3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?
A. They cover only a small area B. They have either wind or speed
C. They are not accompanied by rain D. They can cause great damage
4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?
A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy
B. They are easier to control today than in the past
C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes
D. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy
5. According to the passage, what does the word “they” in line 1 of the third paragraph refer
to?
A. Floods B. Hurricanes C. Driving rain and wind D. Tornadoes

D. WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning
each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 1. Children are often interested in playing computer games.
-> Children often fancy …playing computer games……………….……..

Question 2. Unless we learn hard, we will not pass the final exam.
-> If …..we don’t learn hard, we will not pass the final exam……………....……..

Question 3. The train stopped because of the snow.

-> Since there ….is snow, the train stopped.

Question 4. Is it necessary for me to hand in the paper?

-> Do I have …to hand in the paper?………………………………..…………….…..

Question 5. The water pollution will happen, the factories will dump industrial waste
-> If……the water pollution happens, the factories will dump industrial waste.…

Question 6. People throw litter on the ground. Many animals eat it and become sick.
-> Since…people throw litter on the ground, many animals eat it and become sick…

Question 7. The storm destroyed many houses in this village last week.
-> Many houses...........in this village were destroyed by the storm last week......................

Question 8. By the time we arrived at the canyon, it had stopped snowing.

-> After we arrived at the canyon, it had stopped snowing….

Question 9. Did you see him in the club with his friends last night?
-> You saw.....him in the club with his friends last night, didn’t you………?

Question 10. I turned on the air conditioner because the room was so hot
-> Because of …the heat in the room, I turned on the air conditioner...

Question 11. Mary is the most intelligent girl in my group.

-> Nobody in.......my group is more intelligent than Mary……………………….……………

Question 12. The sun was warm. The wind was a bit too cool.
-> The…sun was warm, yet the wind was a bit too cold…………………………...…
Question 13. “Do you need an umbrella to go out?” Mai’s mother asked.
-> Mai’s mother asked …me if I need an umbrella to go out? …………..
Question 14. Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.
-> Because of ……the sickness, Peter didn’t go to school yesterday…………………..

Question 15. Scientists have invented new devices to help people live a longer life.
-> New devices ……have been invented by scientists to help people live a longer life…

Question 16. Although the weather was bad, the football match was not canceled.
-> Despite …the bad weather, the football match was not canceled..…

II. Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the
given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 1. Tet is the most important festival in Viet Nam. Most Vietnamese return home for
Tet. (therefore)
->Tet is the most important festival in Viet Nam; therefore, most Vietnamese return home for
Tet.

Question 2. Ba is the tallest boy in his class. (No)

-> ……No one in this class is taller than Ba………………………..…………

Question 3. Lam is not very tall. He can’t reach the top of the bookshelf. (enough)
-> ……Lam isn’t tall enough to reach the top of the bookshelf…………

Question 4. It is not necessary for you to lock that drawer. (have)

-> ………You don’t have to lock that drawer.…………

Question 5. Oil spills from ships in oceans and rivers make many aquatic animals and plants
die. (cause)
-> Oil spills from ships in oceans and rivers caused the death of many aquatic animals and
plants

Question 6. Households dump waste into the river. It is polluted. (because)

-> ………Households dump waste into the river because it is polluted..…………

Question 7. Scientists have invented new devices to help people live a longer life. (been)
-> New devices have been invented by scientists to help people live a longer life.

Question 8. David went home then we arrived. (Before)

-> ……David went home before we arrived……………………………………..…………
Question 9: She is interested in listening to music in her free time. (fancy)
-> ………She fancy listening to music in her free time………………………..…………

Question 10: This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl. (the)
-> ……She is the prettiest girl I have ever met…..…………

Question 11: Why do people release flying lights and floating lights in this festival? (What)
-> …What is the reason for the release of flying lights and floating lights in this festival?...

Question 12: The government should do something to help the homeless people. (had better)
->…The government had better do something to help the homeless people..…………

Question 13 Plastic bags are a major source of waste. We should not throw plastic bags
everywhere. (So)
-> Plastic bags are a major source of waste, so we should not throw plastic bags everywhere.

Question 14. I don’t have her number, so I don’t ring her up. (If)
-> If I had her number, I would ring her up.

Question 15. He uses all his free time to look after his garden. (spends)
-> He spends all his free time looking after his garden…….

Question 16. A sports car goes faster than an ordinary car. (slowly)
-> ……An ordinary car goes more slowly than a sports car……..…………

Question 17: Could I borrow some change for the telephone? (lend)
Could.......you lend me some change for the telephone...........................

Question 18: It’s ages since my sister and I had an argument. (for)
My sister and I.....haven’t had an argument for ages.........................

Question 19: You won’t get in to see the show if you don’t have reserved seats. (unless)
You.........won’t get in to see the show unless you have reserved seats..............

Question 20: If you don’t start early, you will get stuck in the traffic. (otherwise)
You....should start early; otherwise, you will get stuck in the traffic...................