Kiểm tra cuối học kì 1 Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 Global Success - Đề 1 (Có file nghe và đáp án)

 C. People can take photos at the festival.
 4. What can people do at the festival?
 A. They have a chance to win a prize.
 B. They can buy gongs from different ethnic groups.
 C. They can attend a gong culture exhibition.
 5. What will happen if the festival is a success?
 A. The festival will happen more regularly.
 B. Gong artists from other countries will visit more often.
 C. The festival will be held in other countries.
TASK 2 Listen to two students talking about their holidays and 
 complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ 
 OR A NUMBER in each blank. You will listen TWICE.
 John’s holiday Emma’s holiday
 Time: Last summer This (1) ___________
 Duration: 1 month (2) ________ week(s)
 Accommodation: A (3) _________________ A (4) _________________
 Interest: Eating local specialities (5) ___________ activities
 II. READING (2.5 points)
 TASK 1 Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to 
 each of the questions.
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 A. The flocks of cheerful people.
 B. The cold rain at midnight.
 C. The shower of pieces of coloured paper.
 4. When do people start to arrive at Times Square?
 A. At 2 p.m.
 B. At midnight.
 C. In the evening.
 5. Which of the following is TRUE about the ball drop event?
 A. There is no live music performance before the event.
 B. People can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the 
 event.
 C. It’s comfortable for revellers to wait for the event on a cold 
 night.
TASK 2 Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable 
 word in each blank.
 Hill tribal markets are a distinctive feature in northern 
 mountainous provinces in Viet Nam. Every year, these unique 
 markets attract millions of holidaymakers who love finding out 
 the culture of ethnic (1) ___________ groups like the Tay, the 
 Hmong, etc. Most flea markets take place once a week, from 
 early morning till noon due to the inconvenience of long 
 (2) ___________ between neighbouring communities. Hence, on 
 the market days, these places are quite crowded (3) ___________ 
 trade activities. Visitors can watch and buy a lot of local 
 specialities including corn wine, soybean as well as five-colour 
 sticky rice. It’s also a special occasion for the ethnic people to 
 (4) ___________ dressed in nice colourful clothes woven by skilled 
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 5. The young farmer works faster than the old one. 
 The old farmer ____________________ than the young one. (SLOWLY)
TASK 2 Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about the 
 advantages and disadvantages of playing online 
 games in leisure time.
You can use the following questions as cues.
 - What are the advantages of playing online games?
 - What are the disadvantages of playing online games?
 - What should gamers (not) do?
 IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)
 TASK 1 Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in 
 the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
 1. A. good B. book C. cook D. cool
 2. A. detest B. prefer C. connect D. decorate
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 1. Young students are fond of ___________ (use) tablets when studying 
 online.
 2. Combine harvesters are used to help farmers ___________ (work) 
 faster. 
 3. People now prefer living in the country to living in the city because 
 the air there is much ___________ (fresh).
 4. When I reached the farm, my aunt was busy ___________ (milk) 
 cows.
 5. When Mai was young, she often ___________ (buy) pasta and cheese 
 at this supermarket.
 6. Minh thinks that it’s great ___________ (use) social media for class 
 discussion and group work.
 7. Whenever you are bullied, you should ___________ (talk) to your 
 teachers.
 8. ___________ (walk) around areas with green trees and fresh air can 
 help stressed people feel better.
 9. During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese families visit pagodas 
 ___________ (frequently) than on other occasions.
10. Unless you stop using your tablets before bedtime, you ___________ 
 (not be) able to sleep better.
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John: My family and I had a great time. We stayed at a coastal resort with 
beautiful scenery. Where are you going to stay?
Emma: At a farm with a local family. I want to try more outdoor activities 
and learn more about the Japanese countryside's lifestyles. 
John: That sounds great. When I was on my holiday, what I favoured 
greatly was experiencing the local specialities.
II. READING
TASK 1
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B
TASK 2
1. minority 2. distances 3. with
4. get 5. many/ several
III. WRITING
TASK 1
1. are keen on
2. is famous for
3. provide us with
4. is the price
5. works more slowly
TASK 2
Sample writing:
Playing online games is becoming one of the most interesting leisure 
activities for teenagers because it has some positive points. Firstly, it is 
quite easy and convenient to play with just a laptop with Internet access. 
Secondly, gamers can chat cheerfully and relax during the games. Finally, 
online games can help encourage creativity and socialise better. However, 
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