Bài tập củng cố Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 Global Success - Unit 12: Life on other planets (Có file nghe và đáp án)

 35. soldier (n) /'sǝuldʒǝ(r)/ người lớnh
 36. alien (n) /'eilion/ người ngoài hành tinh
 37. surface (n) /'sɜ:fis/ bề mặt 
 38. support (v) /sǝ'po:t/ hỗ trợ
 39. meet (v) /mi:t/ đỏp ứng
 40. condition (n) /kǝn'diʃn/ điều kiện
 41. atmosphere (n) /'atmǝsfiǝ(r)/ khớ quyển
 42. climate (n) /'klaimǝt/ khớ hậu
 43. habitable (adj) /'hổbitǝbl/ cú thể ở được
 44. promising (adj) /'promisin/ đầy hứa hẹn
 45. unsuitable (adj) /ʌn'su:tǝbl/ khụng phự hợp
 46. wonder (v) /'wʌndǝ(r)/ tự hỏi, thắc mắc
 Word form
 Verb Noun Adjective Adverb
 adventure
 adventurous adventurously
 adventurer
 weight
 weigh weightless
 weightlessness
 controllable
 control uncontrollably
 uncontrollable
 connected
 connection
 connective
 ambition ambitious
 B. GRAMMAR
I. REPORTED SPEECH (XEM LẠI UNIT 11)
CẤU TRÚC CÂU GIÁN TIẾP (QUESTIONS)
 asked O
 S + wanted to know + if/ whether + S + V(lựi thỡ)
1. Yes/ No question
 wondered
 E.g: “Does your brother live in London, Nam?”, she 
  She asked Nam if his brother lived in London.
 asked O
 2. Wh- question S + wanted to know + wh-question + S + V(lựi thỡ)
 wondered
 E.g: The boy asked me, “What time is it?”
  The boy asked me what time it was.
 Bài tập Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) 2 B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR 
Exercise 1: Match the words or phrases on the left with their meaning on the right.
 A B
 1. telescope A. A spaceship that has the shape of a tube
 2. atmosphere B. A living thing that can move around
 3. gravity C. 3. A system of stars and planets in outer space
 4. possibility D. A person who travels and works in a spaceship
 E. A piece of equipment that you look through to make objects that are far away 
 5. astronaut
 appear larger and nearer
 6. crater F. A large hole in the ground caused by something large
 7. solar system G. something that may happen but is not certain
 8. galaxy H. the sun and the group of planets that move around it
 9. rocket I. the force that makes things fall to the ground 
 10. creature J. the mixture of gases around the earth
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentences or 
best answers the question.
1. The _________ is the whole of space and everything in it including the earth, the planetsand the stars.
A. airB. atmosphere C. skyD. universe
2. Surveyor I was the first U.S. _________ to land on the moon on June 2,1966.
A. flying saucer B. transportC. spaceshipD. aeroplane
3. My neighbour said that he sometimes saw _________ flying in the sky.
A. UFOsB. cratersC. starsD. planets
4. Astronauts float around their spaceship because there is no _________ in space.
A. airB. forceC. gravityD. pressure
5. Besides Earth, Mars is the most _________ planet in our solar system.
A. naturalB. habitableC. appropriateD. friendly
6. The alien in her picture is an exotic _________ with long red hair and brilliant green eyes.
A. thingB. livingC. creatureD. species
7. He said that he saw a ________ landing on the field next to his house last night.
A. rocketB. planetC. UFOD. ground
8. The Milky Way is just one of the ________ in space.
A. galaxiesB. planetsC. moonsD. creatures
9. Scientists are trying to find ________ planets like the Earth.
A. freezingB. unsuitableC. strangeD. habitable
10. The young scientist was over the ________ when he saw that modern telescope.
A. MarsB. sunC. JupiterD. moon
11. The moon has weaker ________ than the Earth, so you can jump higher on the moon than on the Earth.
A. push B. gravity C. oxygenD. atmosphere
12. With a good telescope, you can see ________ on the moon.
A. craters B. tidal waves C. villagesD. buildings
13. ________ are creatures from a planet other than Earth.
A. Humans B. Commanders C. CitizensD. Aliens
14. The Earth moves around the __________.
 Bài tập Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) 4 D. to know - the telescope would cost
34. I wish I could travel ________ outer space.
A. away B. intoC. fromD. out of
35. Saturn is called a ________ giant. It is made primarily of hydrogen and helium.
A. soilB. gasC. waterD. air
36. We peered over the lip of the _________ into the volcano.
A. UFOB. rocketC. telescopeD. craters
37. The Earth takes a year to ________ the sun.
A. orbitB. touchC. moveD. cycle
38. Ngoc wanted to know what time _________.
A. does the film beginC. the film began
B. did the film begin D. the film begins
39. He asked the children why they _________ too much noise.
A. not to makeB. were makingC. are makingD. making
40. “Do you like to travel in space?”
 Mai asked me __________ I liked to travel in space.
A. ifB. whenC. whoD. where
41. “Are you doing some science experiments?”
 I asked her __________ she was doing some science experiments.
A. whyB. whatC. whichD. whether
42. “What kind of book are you reading?”
 She asked her brother __________ kind of book he was reading.
A. whatB. whetherC. ifD. which
43. “Who invented the first telephone?”
 Lan wanted to know __________ had invented the first telephone.
A. whetherB. whoC. howD. if
44. “What time does the train to Ha Noi leave?”
 He wanted to know what time the train to Ha Noi __________.
A. leaveB. leftC. will leaveD. have left
45. “Where may people be living in fifty years’ time?”
 She asked Tom where people __________ be living in fifty years’ time.
A. mayB. mightC. canD. could
46. “Did you ring me last night?”
 Lisa asked Mike if __________ had rung her the night before.
A.IB. heC. sheD. you
47. “Have you seen the thief?”
 The policeman asked me whether I __________ the thief.
A. seeB. sawC. will seeD. had seen
48. “Can Mai translate French documents into Vietnamese?”
 Jack wondered if Mai __________ translate French documents into Vietnamese.
A. canB. wouldC. couldD. might
49. “How did you go to the laboratory yesterday?”
 He asked his daughter how she had gone to the laboratory the __________ day.
A. previousB. beforeC. nextD. after
 Bài tập Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) 6 25. He made friends with some aliens / UFOs who came from another planet.
26. He is a promise/promising young scientist.
27. Saturn/ Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
28. Scientists are working to find. habit / habitable planets.
29. The story has attracted my attention because it is thrilling/unsuitable.
30. Water is one of the conditions/ possibilities that we need to be able to live on a planet.
Exercise 5: Write the correct form of the words in brackets in the blanks to complete the sentences. 
1. The film was about five strange _________________ invading the Earth. (CREATE)
2. Is there any _________________ of life on other planets? (POSSIBLE)
3. This type of behaviour is no longer _________________ acceptable. (SOCIAL)
4. Mars is too cold, so it is _________________ for human life. (SUIT)
5. In the story, the strange creature _________________ that it will kill Tom. (THREAT) 
6. The _________________ skills he acquired during his wilderness training were 
 (SURVIVE)
useful when he got lost in the forest. 
7. Astronauts experience _________________ in the environment of space, allowing 
 (WEIGHT)
them to float inside the spacecraft. 
8. Scientist are curious about the _________________ of alien life beyond Earth. (EXIST)
9. The unions are in _________________ to the government over the issue of 
 (OPPOSE)
increasing the minimum wage. 
10. Her school report described her as a very _________________ student. (PROMISE) 
11. Only planets within the liquid-water _________________ zone can support life on 
 (HABITA)
their surfaces. 
12. Within our own galaxy there are probably tens of thousands of _________________ 
 (PLANET)
systems. 
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. The shuttle’s three main engines continue burning to carry the spaceship into orbit. 
A. spacecraftB. boatC. ferryD. tanker
2. Anna said that she wanted to have a telescope to observe the distant stars at night.
A. stareB. seeC. lookD. watch
3. Soldiers have to obey their commander’s orders.
A. hearB. comply with C. flowD. listen
4. Is there a possibility that Earth might be attacked by aliens?
A. savedB. helpedC. invadedD. protected
5. Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and spaceman who became the first human to journey 
into outer space.
A. astronaut B. driverC. guiderD. weatherman
Exercise 7: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. Some people oppose sending spaceships to explore other planets. 
A. agreeB. refuse C. supportD. object
2. Jupiter is rich in hydrogen and helium. 
A. shortageB. emptyC. full ofD. lacks
3. Mars is one of the most promising planets for life in our solar system. 
 Bài tập Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) 8 20. "What time does their flight take off?", I asked.
 I wanted to know __________________________________________________________________________
21. He asked Nam, "When will you come to America?"
 He asked Nam ____________________________________________________________________________
22. "Are UFOs from another planet?", my students asked me.
 My students asked me _____________________________________________________________________
23. "Can the scientists find any living creatures on the Moon?", he asked. 
 He asked _________________________________________________________________________________
24. He asked his daughter, "Where did you go yesterday?"
 He asked his daughter _____________________________________________________________________
25. "Do you like swimming?", Lisa asked her mother.
 Lisa asked her mother _____________________________________________________________________
 A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen and choose the best answer.
1. What does the universe contain?
A. Planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects C. Only planets and stars
B. Only galaxies and other celestial objects D. Only planets
2. How old is the universe estimated to be?
A. Around 13.8 billion years old C. Around 13.8 thousand years old
B. Around 13.8 million years old D. Around 13.8 hundred years old
3. What is the study of the universe known as?
A. Astronomy B. Biology C. GeologyD. Chemistry
4. What does astronomy involve?
A. The use of telescopes, satellites, and other technologies to observe and analyze objects and phenomena 
within the universe
B. The use of microscopes, test tubes, and other technologies to observe and analyze objects and 
phenomena within the universe
C. The use of hammers, chisels, and other technologies to observe and analyze objects and phenomena 
within the universe
D. The use of beakers, flasks, and other technologies to observe and analyze objects and phenomena within 
the universe
5. What have scientists found within our own galaxy?
A. No planets that could potentially support life
B. Many planets that could potentially support life
C. Only one planet that could potentially support life
D. Only two planets that could potentially support life
Exercise 2. Listen to the passage and decide if the statements are true or false. 
 Statements True False
 1. Galaxies are home to untold number of planets.
 2. Our galaxy is a small member of a group of galaxies.
 Bài tập Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) 10 - Father: ________
A. The party was great. C. I’ve never watched Netflix.
B. I doubt it. It’s a bit cloudy. D. The night life here is exciting.
9. - Tom: ________
 - Kien: Liquid water, oxygen and sunlight.
A. What are essential requirements for life on Earth?
B. What do you want to buy?
C. Can the sun support life forms?
D. Which conditions are necessary for life?
10. - Minh: ________
 - Elana: I’m not sure. Maybe you should ask the librarian.
A. How many moons does Jupiter have?
B. Which do you prefer to read about, the ocean or the mountain?
C. Why did NASA launch the two rovers on Mars?
D. Where can I find the list of books on Space topic?
Exercise 2. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate sentences (A - H).
 A. Astronomy is so interesting!
 B. It is a doughnut-shaped ring of icy objects around the sun.
 C. Easy. Our solar system has eight planets.
 D. Because its size did not meet the IAU criteria to be a planet.
 E. Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune.
 F. It's a dwarf planet that lies in the Kuiper Belt.
 G. There are many mysteries about the universe.
 H. Yes. It is Pluto, but it is not counted as a planet any more.
 Mark: Hoa! Do you know how many planets there are in the solar system?
 Hoa: (1) ___________________
 Mark: What are they?
 Hoa: (2) ___________________
 Mark: I read from an article that the solar system has nine planets. Have youever heard about the ninth 
 one?
 Hoa: (3) ___________________
 Mark: Why is Pluto no longer a planet?
 Hoa: (4) ___________________
 Mark: So what is Pluto?
 Hoa: (5) ___________________
 Mark: I haven't heard about the Kuiper Belt. Can you tell me about it?
 Hoa: (6) ___________________
 Mark: (7) ___________________. I think I'll have to learn more about it.
 Hoa: Well, you should read astronomy books. (8) ___________________.
 C. READING
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