Kiểm tra cuối học kì 1 Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 Global Success - Năm học 2023-2024 - Sở GD&ĐT Bình Dương (Có file nghe và đáp án)

 Vietnam is famous (26) ________its countryside and traditional village life. In a Vietnamese village, people live 
closer to (27) _________ and they are more self-sufficient. They grow vegetables and raise animals. There are 
also many rice fields where farmers work hard to produce the country’s staple food.
 In the village, people are more connected to their (28) __________ . They often help each other with 
farming, building homes, and cooking. There are also many festivals throughout the year where people come together 
to celebrate and share food.
 Despite many (29) __________ of village life, there are also some challenges. Access to healthcare and 
education can be limited. Many young people also leave the village to find work in the city, which can lead to a decline 
in the population.
 Overall, life in a Vietnamese village is simple and traditional but has challenges. However, manypeople continue 
to cherish and (30) __________ this way of life.
Question 26: A. for B. to C. of D. in
Question 27: A. naturally B. nature C. naturalness D. natural
Question 28: A. crop B. orchard C. community D. field
Question 29: A. disadvantage B. benefits C. drawback D. advantage
Question 30: A. preserve B. produce C. provide D. practice
Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to the questions from 31 to 35. (1p)
Worshipping “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) is a custom that marks the end of the old year and 
the start of a new one. According to the legend, “Ong Cong” controls the land, and “Ong Tao” oversees the kitchen of a 
family. They record the family’s activities in a year and report them to the God of Heaven on the 23rd day of the 12th 
lunar month using golden carps as their transport. People offer different things to the gods depending on their region and 
condition. Usually, they include lamps, incense, votive papers, flowers, fruits, and traditional dishes. They also give 
paper clothes and golden carps to the gods. After the ritual, they release tire carps into water or bum the paper ones. The 
ceremony is held from noon on the 22nd day to the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month. People believe that the gods will 
leave after midday and cannot receive offerings later. People preserve and pass on their cultural values by worshipping 
the Land Genie and Kitchen Gods.
Question 31: It is a custom that Vietnamese worship “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods)
 A. True B. False
Question 32: Golden carps are the “vehicle” for “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” to return to Heaven.
 A. False B. True
Question 33: Rituals and offerings are .
 A. the same throughout the country. B. not the same throughout the country.
 C. not different throughout the country. D. similar throughout the country.
Question 34: The word “release” in the 7th line is closest in meaning to .
 A. capture B. let go C. hold D. imprison
Question 35: Why do Vietnamese worship “Ong Cong, Ong Tao”?
 A. to release the carps into water or bum the paper clothes
 B. to record the family’s activities and report them to the God of Heaven
 C. to give paper clothes and golden carps to the gods
 D. to preserve and pass on their cultural values
III. WRITING (2 points)
Part 1: (1 point) Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the 
original sentence.
Question 36: Lan is interested in making origami in her free time.
A. Lan fancy making origami in her free time. B. Lan fancies in making origami in her free time.
C. Lan fancies making origami in her free time. D. Lan fancies to make origami in her free time.
Question 37: A snail is slower than a crab.
A. A snail moves more slowly than a crab. B. A snail move more slowly than a crab.
C. A snail moves more slowly a crab. D. A snail moves slowly than a crab.
Question 38: He tried to finish his homework although he felt tired.
A. He felt tired however, he tried to finish his homework. B. He felt tired however he tried to finish his homework.
C. He felt tired. However, he tried to finish his homework. D. He felt tired. However he tried to finish his homework.
Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is the best question to the sentence below.
Question 39:1 attended the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien last year.
A. What did you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien? B. When did you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
C. When do you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien? D. Why do you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences below.
Question 40: You don’t hurry up. You will be late.
A. Unless you don’t hurry up, you will be late. B. If you doesn’t hurry up, you will be late.
C. If you hurry up, you will be late. D. Unless you hurry up, you will be late.
Part 2: (1 point)
Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about what you like OR dislike about life in the countryside.
 THE END.
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