Bài tập bổ trợ Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 Global Success - Unit 2: Life in the countryside (Kèm đáp án)

 goats pets ships pigs mice
 truck ducks cats robbers flu
1. unload ___________________________________________________________________________
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2. plough ___________________________________________________________________________
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3. milk _____________________________________________________________________________
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4. feed _____________________________________________________________________________
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5. catch ____________________________________________________________________________
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II. Match each word with the definition, write the answer in each blank.
 1. cattle ________ A. food made from milk, such as butter, cheese, etc.
 2. a combine harvester ________ B. tasks such as cleaning, washing, ironing... that have to be 
 done regularly at home
 3. pasture ________ C. a field planted with rice growing in water
 4. home-made ________ D. an area with mountains or hills
 5. a paddy field ________ E. a large farm machine that both cuts a crop and also 
 separate the grains from the rest of the plant
 6. household chores ________ F. male and female cows on a farm
 7. countryside ________ G. the way that you live
 8. lifestyle ________ H. made at home
 9. dairy products ________ I. a field or land covered with grass, where cattle can feed
 10. highland ________ J. land which is away from towns and cities
III. Fill in each blank with the correct word below.
 fide grassland cattle loaded kites
 bamboo dance vast harvest convenient buffalo
1. Several people were flying ______________ on the field. 
2. Russia is a ______________ country with a lot of natural resources. 10. We went for a walk ________ the river.
C. Grammar
• Comparative forms of adverbs
I. Complete the sentences with the comparative forms of the adverbs in brackets.
1. Jane cooks _____________ than Sue. (well) 
2. Daisy walks _____________ than Alice. (fast) 
3. Rob dances _____________ than Peter. (energetically) 
4. Alice works _____________ than Carole. (hard) 
5. Paul speaks _____________ than David. (clearly) 
6. My aunt drives _____________ than my mum. (carefully)
II. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. Add than where 
necessary.
1. I think I work _____________ Jack does. (hard) 
2. We finished the job a lot _____________ we’d expected. (quickly) 
3. She always arrives at work much _____________ anyone else. (early) 
4. The children are behaving _____________ they usually do. (badly) 
5. Of all the animals in the world, the tortoise lives _____________ humans. (long) 
6. Our new system works _____________ our old one did. (efficiently) 
7. He speaks English _____________ his sister. (fluently) 
8. They usually play football much _____________ they did last night. (well) 
9. Mai is studying a lot _____________ usual now that her exams are getting closer. (hard) 
10. The car went _____________ and _____________ down the hill. (fast)
III. Complete the sentences with suitable forms of the adverbs given in the brackets.
1. I am a faster worker than Tom is. (fast) 
 I work.
2. Mai’s singing is more beautiful than Mi’s. (beautifully) 
 Mai sings.
3. We were earlier at the party than the Smiths last night. (early) 
 We arrived.
4. Phong’s voice is louder than Nick’s. (loudly) 
 Phong speaks. A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No
3. Living in the country is safer for young children because _____________. 
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops 
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? 
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city. 
B. It's hard to find entertainment in the country. 
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country. 
D. The country is only suitable for retired people.
5. I laving few friends is _____________. 
A. one of drawbacks to life in the country 
B. the only disadvantage to living in the country 
C. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city 
D. one of certain advantages to life outside the city
III. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.
The country is 1 _____________ beautiful than a town and pleasant to live in. Many people think so, 
and go to the country 2 _____________ the summer holiday although they can't live 3 _____________ 
all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village 4 that they can go there whenever they 5 find 
the time.
English villages are not all alike, but 6 _____________ some ways they are not very different from 7 
_____________ other. Almost every village 8 _____________ a church, the round or square tower of 
which can 9 _____________ seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church yard, 
10 _____________ people are buried.
IV. Read the text and choose the correct answer.
 My First Visit to the City by Phil Jenkins
I’ve just returned from spending a week in the city with my cousin, Jed. I live with my parents and sister 
in a small country village, so it was interesting to go and find out about city life.
The first thing I noticed was the cost of everything. Cities are really expensive, and we spent loads when 
we ate out in a café. Every day, we went into the city centre, but because Jed lives a 30- minute train 
ride out of town, it was easier to stay in the city than go back to eat. Luckily, Jed knew some cheaper 
takeaway places that did stuff like salads and vegetable soups. They’re not things I’d usually choose - B. annoyed by all the traffic noise
C. embarrassed about his sense of style
D. bothered by the crowds
4. How does Phil feel about the city? 
A. surprised by the range of things there was to do there 
B. excited about going back to visit as soon as he can 
C. unsure about whether he wants to live there 
D. disappointed that he didn’t get to see anything
5. What email would Phil send to his cousin Jed? 
A. I really enjoyed staying with you, but I definitely prefer being in the countryside. 
B. You never know, one day I might come and live in the city - maybe we could share anapartment! 
C. I haven’t made up my mind whether I prefer the city or the country, but I had a brilliant time with 
you! 
D. I found the city a bit scary, so I’m really glad I had you to show me around!
E. Speaking
• Everyday English
I. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.
 1. A: I think life in the countryside is boring. B: a/I don’t think so. You can play games and 
 enjoy the community activities.
 b/ Right. Life is so peaceful and relaxing
 2. A: I don’t want to live in an earthen house. B: a/ People used to live in it. 
 b/ It’s very cool in summer. You know?
 3. A: Why do some people lead a nomadic life? B: a/ They can ride their horses every day. 
 b/ They have to raise their animals.
 4. A: How about watching a paddy field? B: a/ Good. It makes us feel relaxed. 
 b/ There’s a full moon tonight.
 5. A: Is the water buffalo useful to fanners? B: a/ People only use tractors now. 
 b/ It can be used to plough the fields.
 6. A: Do you think the nomadic life is good for B: a/ No, it’s not good for their schooling. 
 children? b/ Of course not. They can learn to ride a horse. 100 years; a great cultural value for walls and a pantile roof; a traditional 
 the typical architecture of Hue festival - held annually from the 9th to 
 the 10th day of the 1st lunar month at 
 the communal house to pray for 
 peace and prosperity throughout the 
 year; folk games and traditional 
 competitions such as ‘bai choi’, tug of 
 war, catching eels, and interesting 
 boat races
Student A
I would like to talk about the ancient village of Phuoc Tich, in Thua Thien-Hue
It’s on ______________________________________________________________________________
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Student B
I would like to introduce to you Tuy Loan ancient village in Da Nang.
It is located _________________________________________________________________________
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III. Talk about Long Tuyen ancient village in Can Tho, using the cues below.
Long Tuyen Ancient Village in Can Tho 5. Diana: “I didn’t know you could play the guitar so well. Your tune was lovely! - Peter: “___________” 
A. You’re welcome. 
B. I bought it near my house. 
C. You must be kidding. I thought it was terrible. 
D. You told a kid. I was playing better than that.
6. Ann: How well you are playing, Peter! - Peter: “_________________”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words. B. Thank you too much. 
C. I think so. I’m proud of myself. D. Many thanks. That’s a nice compliment.
7. “How lovely your pets are!” - “_________________” 
A. Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Really? They are always very nice. 
C. Can you say that again? D. I love them, too.
8. Daisy: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - Mary: “_________________” 
A. Thank you very much. I’m afraid. B. You’re telling a lie. 
C. Thank you for your compliment! D. I don’t like your sayings.
9. Ann: “How well you are playing, Peter!” - Peter: “_________________” 
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words. B. Thank you too much.
C. Many thanks, that’s a nice compliment. D. I think so. I’m too proud of myself.
10. A: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." - B: “_________________”
A. Sorry to hear that. B. I am glad you like it. 
C. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging. D. Of course.
11. Diana: “The reference book you lent me last week is so helpful for my science report, Ann.” - Ann: 
“_________________” 
A. Keep your nose out of my business. B. Well, mind your words. 
C. I’m happy to hear that. D. You can’t believe it.
12. Ms. Hoa: “You did a really good job on your mid-term test. Keep going.” - Nick: “_____________” 
A. I knew it. Thank you, my teacher. B. Thank you for your compliment. 
C. Yes, it was sure for me to do so. D. Thanks a lot. I owe you one.
F. Writing
I. Read the following statements, tick () the benefits and cross ( ) the drawbacks of life in the 
countryside. Lower stress 
5. it / because of living near nature / there / less noise, cheaper cost of living, and cleaner air
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III. Write about the disadvantages of living in a village, using the words or phrases below.
 Disadvantages of Living in a Village
1. big cities / all kinds of entertainment / but / the countryside / you / not find / all of these activities 
there
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2. a village / not have good schools, colleges or universities / therefore / students / move / a city / 
further education
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3. difficult / young people / have opportunities to develop their careers / or / work I big companies
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4. lack / health facilities / one of the major issue / When I have serious health problems / you / go to 
the city / get medical treatment
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5. it / a lot of time / travel from one place to another / and sometimes / you / leave hours earlier / get 
/ a place on time
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