Đề cương ôn tập cuối học kì 1 Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 Global Success (Có đáp án)

 A. them B. his C. her D. their
5. They _____ playing video games and watching movies.
A. loves B. adores C. like D. fond
6. _____ teenagers listen to music to relax.
A. Any B. Many C. Much D. A
7. They often struggle with _____ school work and social life.
A. balancing B. balance C. balanced D. to balance
8. John sings _____ than anyone in the choir.
A. beautiful B. more beautiful C. beautifully D. more beautifully 
9. Jane writes _____ than her classmates.
A. more careful B. more carefully C. careful D. carefully 
10. He is _____ in reading books.
A. interested B. fond C. into D. crazy 
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. (Cook) _________ and trying out new recipes is a creative way to spend free 
time.
2. Some teenagers (get) _________ part-time jobs to earn extra money.
3. I like to go on hikes and (explore) _________ nature during my leisure time.
4. She dances more (graceful) _________ than the other dancers.
5. Teenagers (love) _________ to go shopping with their friends.
6. The sun is shining (bright) _________ than yesterday.
7. What do you (do) _________ in your free time?
8. I usually (hang) _________ out with my friends.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs 
correction in each of the following questions.
1. You love spending free time with other people, do not you?
 A B C D
 2 A. I'd love to. B. No, I don’t.
C. I’d like to play badminton. C. No, she is.
A. Minh: “Do you want to try my home-made pizza?”
 Linh: “____________”
A. That's great. Thanks. B. Thank you.
C. You are welcome. D. No, you don’t.
C. READING
I. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in the box.
spending fresh air sometimes because occasions
 Some teenagers enjoy (1) ______________ free time with their friends. 
Others prefer doing leisure activities with their family members. I love spending 
time with my family (2) ______________ it’s a great way to connect with them.
 At the weekend, we usually go for a bike ride. We cycle to some nearby 
villages to enjoy the (3) ______________. We take photos and look at them later. 
My big brother and I are also into cooking. My brother looks for easy recipes. After 
that, we prepare the ingredients and cook. Sometimes the food is good, but (4) 
______________ it isn’t; nevertheless, we love whatever we cook. The leisure 
activity I like the most is doing DIY projects with my mum. She teaches me to make 
my own dresses and doll clothes. On special (5) ______________, we make 
special dresses together. Once I won the first prize in a costume contest at my 
school.
II. Read the following passage. Match the paragraphs with the headings.
 TEENS’ SOURCES OF STRESS
 1. In adolescence, teens experience so many physical and psychological 
changes that they may not know how to deal with. Many boys feel obsessed with 
their voice or appearance. Girls feel annoyed with unwanted spots on their faces. 
 4 II. Reorder words / phrases to make sentences.
1. On / I / weekdays, / hang / out / my friends / with / after / school. / usually
______________________________________________________________
2. She / goes / new / to / to / see / exhibits / learn / and / about / past. / often / 
museums / the
______________________________________________________________
3. Do / fancy / you / going / the / this / to / weekend? / cinema
______________________________________________________________
4. We / the / helped / farmers / cattle. / herd
______________________________________________________________
 6 A. after B. at C. in D. before
7. I’m fond _____ taking photos.
A. of B. at C. about D. in 
8. I want to live in the countryside because there are many things I can't _____ 
do in the city.
A. easy B. easily C. to easy D. easier
9. Every morning, Nick gets up ten minutes _____ than his sister.
A. early B. more early C. earlier D. more earlier
10. We _____ some school club activities last week.
A. joined B. enjoined C. joining D. to join
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. Despite the challenges, (be) ___________ a teenager can be an exciting time 
of self-discovery and growth.
2. They may ( experience) ___________ with drugs and alcohol.
3. Some teenagers struggle with mental health issues such as (depress) 
___________ or anxiety.
4. They may face dating and (relation) ___________ challenges.
5. Besides sightseeing, visitors can also (take) ___________ part in sports in 
Hollum, like flying kites, surfing, etc.
6. Would you like to go to the (cook) ___________lub with me this Sunday?
7. The leisure activity I like the most is (do) ___________ DIY projects with my 
mum. 
8. People in the country seem to have a (healthy) ___________ life than in the 
city.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs 
correction in each of the following questions.
 8 Mai: “_____________”
A. It’s a kite. B. Thank you, John.
C. Thank you, Tom. D. I’d love to.
2. Hannah:”Can you tell me more about the music club, please?”
 Mary: “______________”.
A. Certainly. Go past this block, then turn left. It’s on your right-hand side there.
B. OK, thank you.
C. Yes, you can.
D. Go straight ahead.
C. READING
I. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in the box.
decades attracts Therefore similar introduction
In the past few (1) ______________, the countryside has experienced lots of 
changes. Because of population growth, more products are needed. (2) 
______________, more factories have been constructed, and young people have 
more choice of jobs apart from becoming farmers. When big cities have become 
more and more polluted, the fresher atmosphere in the countryside (3) 
______________ more people. Rich people who live in the city for their work often 
buy a second home in the countryside to spend their weekend and holiday. As a 
result, the countryside is no longer a small community of rural people. In fact, in 
many parts of the countryside, there are urban people from nearby cities. 
Additionally, the (4) ______________ of the internet creates more opportunities 
for increasing rural people's knowledge. Many farmers have used machines for 
tasks that used to be done by hand, which helps them save labour. In the near 
future, it is expected that the countryside will gradually become more (5) 
______________ to big cities.
 10 I. Write other sentences which have the same meaning as the given 
sentences.
1. He didn't study for the test. He failed. (Therefore)
_____________________________________________________________
2. His house is not as big as hers. (than)
_____________________________________________________________
3. He works hard. He earns a lot of money. (and)
_____________________________________________________________
II. Reorder words / phrases to make sentences.
1. Our / needs / factory / lot / a / well-trained / of / workers.
_____________________________________________________________
2. If / want / to / better / get / marks, you / work / harder. / you / must / much
_____________________________________________________________
3. Tom / the / new / notifications / saw / and / some / posts. / checked
_____________________________________________________________
4. plays / She / chess / well, / very / and / won / prize / first / last / the / year. / she
_____________________________________________________________
 PRACTICE TEST 3
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part 
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following 
questions.
1. A. mention B. number C. open D. ornament 
2. A. tradition B. admire C. coastal D. lantern
3. A. compete B. actor C. occur D. organise 
 12 8. ___________ we make a conscious effort to understand and appreciate other 
cultures, we may unintentionally offend those who hold different customs and 
traditions.
A. If B. Unless C. In case D. Whether 
9. Lifestyles are heavily influenced by the traditions and customs of a particular 
culture, and they ___________ an important role in shaping people's daily habits 
and routines.
A. take B. do C. play D. make 
10. ___________ has a healthier lifestyle?
A. Which B. What C. Who D. How far 
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. I like to spend my leisure time reading books and (listen) __________________ 
to music.
2. My parents always allowed me (choose) __________________ how to spend 
my leisure time, which helped me develop my own interests and passions.
3. I am fond of (hike) __________________ in the countryside during my leisure 
time because it allows me to connect with nature.
4. If you are not sure how (spend) __________________ your leisure time, you 
could try taking up a new hobby or activity that interests you.
5. It is a common custom for tourists (take) __________________ a photo in front 
of famous landmarks as a way to remember their trip.
6. If we pass down our cultural traditions to the next generation, they (continue) 
__________________ to be preserved.
7. When I was a teenager, I (play) __________________ a lot of sports during my 
leisure time.
8. I will make an effort to lead a healthier lifestyle by (eat) __________________ 
a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
 14 3. The elaborate decorations and colourful costumes of the cultural festival were 
a feast for the eyes.
A. complicated B. simple C. basic D. minimal 
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. The _________________ of traditional crafts is important to maintain cultural 
heritage and promote sustainable tourism. (preserve) 
2. The _________________ of homes and public spaces during festivals and 
celebrations is an important part of cultural traditions around the world. (decorate) 
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to 
complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Minh: "I'm planning to start a new fitness routine to improve my health."
- Lan: "____________"
A. That's terrible! B. What a shame!
C. Congratulations on your decision! D. I'm sorry to hear that.
2. Hung: "I really enjoyed spending time hiking in the mountains with you."
- Thuy: "____________"
A. I'm glad you had a good time. B. No problem.
C. Maybe next time we can try something different. D. I don't think so.
C. READING 
I. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with one word from the 
box.
 strong relationship as diet process
 As time goes by, doctors and scientists are finding a strong (1) 
 ___________________ between the mind and the body. It's becoming clear that 
 16 community and the nation. These are occasions when people come back to 
 either their natural or national roots, which form a sacred part in their mind. 
 Furthermore, festivals represent the strength of the commune or village, the local 
 region or even the whole nation. Worshipping the same god, the people unite in 
 solidarity to overcome difficulties, striving for a happy and wealthy life. Moreover, 
 festivals display the demand for creativity and enjoyment of spiritual and material 
 cultural values of all social strata. Festivals become a form of education under 
 which fine traditional moral values can be handed from one generation to the 
 next in a unique way of combining spiritual characters with competition and 
 entertainment games. Festivals are also the time people can express their 
 sadness and worries in a wish that gods might bestow favour on them to help 
 them strive for a better life. 
1. When do festivals often take place in Vietnam?
A. During the summer months
B. During the winter months
C. During the spring and autumn months
D. Throughout the year
2. What do traditional festivals represent in Vietnamese culture?
A. A form of spiritual product
B. A way to honour national heroes
C. An occasion to pay tribute to divinities
D. All of the above
3. What is the significance of the tradition of “remembering the source while 
drinking water” in Vietnamese culture?
A. It represents the importance of water in daily life
B. It signifies respect for ancestors and cultural heritage
C. It is a way to honour national heroes
D. It is a popular saying among festival goers
 18 3. people / Some / an / lifestyle / eco-friendly / in / the / to / order / choose / adopt 
/ to / minimise / impact / their / on / environment/.
(Put the word in correct order to make a meaningful sentence)
______________________________________________________________
4. If it rains tomorrow, I will stay indoors and read a book.
(Complete the sentence with the words or phrases given)
→ Should _____________________________________________________
 PRACTICE TEST 4
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part 
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following 
questions.
1. A. economy B. industry C. family D. diversify 
2. A. naked B. tested C. parked D. needed 
3. A. odd B. lowland C. minority D. livestock 
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other 
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. atmosphere B. ceremony C. decorative D. ornamental 
2. A. enhance B. lifestyle C. improve D. technology 
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions.
1. I am in the ____________ of reading books in my leisure time.
A. habit B. daily C. weekly D. annually 
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