BA DINH DISTRICT - HANOI REVISION FOR MID-TERM TEST

THANH CONG SECONDARY SCHOOL FIRST TERM - ENGLISH 8

SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
A. Topics: Units 1-2-3
LEISURE TIME LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE TEENAGERS
B. Language input focus:
I/ Phonetics
- Pronunciation: /ʊ / and /uː/; /ə / and /i /; /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/
II/ Use of language
1. Vocabulary
- Leisure Time - Life in the countryside - Teenagers
2. Grammar
- Verbs of liking / disliking + gerund - Verbs of liking / disliking +to infinitives.
- Comparative form of adverbs - Simple sentences and compound sentences
REFERENCE EXERCISES
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. cartoon B. good C. cook D. look
Question 2. A. future B. mature C. venture D. culture

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. nomadic B. generous C. colourful D. countryside
Question 4. A. opportunity B. inconvenient C. facility D. optimistic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. Tuan is ___________playing video games, he spends more than four hours playing them
every day.
A. bored with B. addicted to C. tired of D. curious about
Question 6. My sister enjoys _______. She usually walks around the mall, but does not buy anything.
A. going shopping B. window shopping C. hanging out D. doing DIY
Question 7. My dad doesn’t mind___________my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B. picked out C. picking up D. picks up
Question 8. He did the test___________I did.
A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than
Question 9. My uncle hired extra workers to help at harvest _________.
A. time B. point C. period D. season
Question 10. Life in a small town is ___________ than that in a big city.
A. peaceful B. much peaceful C. less peaceful D. much more peaceful
Question 11. Mike felt stressed, _______ he watched a comedy on YouTube.
A. although B. so C. but D. or
Question 12. “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “_________”
A. Thank you very much. I’m afraid C. Thank you for your compliment.
B. You are telling a lie D. I don’t like your sayings.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
TIME MANAGEMENT
1. Plan your day (13) ___________ ahead to stay organized.
2. Avoid distractions when working on important tasks.
3. Set (14) ___________ clear goals for each study session.
4. Prioritize tasks based on the urgency.
5. (15) ___________ to deadlines and manage your time
efficiently.
6. Allocate (16) ___________ breaks to avoid stress.
Question 13: A. on B. with C. for D. by
Question 14: A. x B. a C. the D. an
Question 15: A. Listen B. Pay attention C. Focus D. Ignore
Question 16: A. rests B. rested C. resting D. restful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Board games are a great way to have fun with friends and family. Here’s what you should know
about them. .......
a. Many board games require strategy and teamwork, making them enjoyable for people of all ages.
b. They come in different types, such as quiz games, strategy games, and word games.
c. Playing board games can help improve communication skills and provide screen-free entertainment.
A. b - a - c B. a - c – b C. c - b - a D. a - b - c
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. Board games are often played during family gatherings or social events.
B. You can find board games in most toy stores or online.
C. Some games are designed for large groups, while others are better for smaller gatherings.
D. New board games are continually being developed to keep the experience fresh.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
We know that nowadays students (19) ______________ from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest
causes. First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a
high grade, and (20) ______________ can be hard to deal with. Second, many schools want to show their
students’ high-test grades to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them; (21) ______________,
they have high expectations for the teachers, who then have high expectations for the students. In addition,
most parents want to see great school reports, and they can start pushing their children when test time comes
around. Moreover, if you had a bad time with a test in the past, or if you have (22) ______________ poorly
on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one. Finally, sometimes other students can
spread rumors about a test, (23) ______________ you might hear things from older friends or siblings.
Rumors like “That teacher’s tests are (24) ______________ impossible to pass!” can make you a lot more
nervous.
Question 19. A. prevent B. suffer C. experience D. show
Question 20. A. force B. causes C. grades D. pressure
Question 21. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. but
Question 22. A. come B. taken C. made D. done
Question 23. A. or B. and C. so D. but
Question 24. A. totally B. total C. totaled D. totalled

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25: Nam is a more attractive storyteller than Mai.
A. Nam tells stories more attractively than Mai is.
B. Nam tells more attractive stories than Mai does.
C. Mai tells more attractive stories than Nam does.
D. Mai tells stories less attractively than Nam does.
Question 26: Anna is hooked on making crafts.
A. Anna is interested in make crafts. B. Anna is addicted to make crafts.
C. Anna is addicted to making crafts. D. Anna is interested to making crafts
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the
given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27: millions /people / watch /popular TV programme / every week
A. Millions people watch the popularTV programme every week.
B. Millions of people are watching popular TV programme every week.
C. Millions of people watch this popular TV programme every week.
D. Millions people watched that popularTV programme every week.
Question 28: How much/ time/ day/ you/ spend/ playing games?
A. How much time a day do you spend on playing games?
B. How much time a day do you spend in playing games?
C. How much time a day did you spend in playing games?
D. How much time a day did you spend on playing games?
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign mean?

A. Crossroads ahead. B. Road widens

C. Residential areas D. Opening bridge ahead.
Question 30. What does this notice say?

A. It always costs £20 to park here. B. You will be fined £20 if you park here.
C. You must pay £20 if you lose your tickets. D. You can park for free if you lose your ticket.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
What should teenagers learn at high school?

A modern high school should teach teens important subjects and useful skills for today’s world. For
subjects, schools should teach teens maths and science. These help with understanding the world and solving
problems. Teens also need to improve their reading skills. Teens should know some history and geography –
both of their own country and the world in general. Schools should also teach about computers, because
computers are part of almost every activity now for both work and leisure.

Teens should learn about money – how to use it, save it and not spend too much. They should also know
how to cook and how to fix things at home. These skills for life are as important as subjects.

Teens need to become good citizens of their own country. This means knowing about how their own country
works, problems which it has and how to help their local community.

In addition, teens should learn how to stay healthy. This means exercising, eating good food and
understanding their bodies. Also, they need to know how to deal with strong feelings and stress.

Teens need to know not to believe everything they see or read. This is very important, particularly when
someone is on social media or watching television.
Lastly, schools should make time for teens to be creative and enjoy art and music. This is good for
expressing themselves and coming up with new ideas.

Question 31. What should modern high schools teach teens according to the passage?
A. Only arts and music B. Maths and science
C. Business and economics D. Sports and physical education
Question 32. What should teens learn about money?
A. How to spend it all B. How to use it, save it, and not spend too much
C. How to lend it to friends D. How to hide it from parents
Question 33. What is one way that teens can stay healthy mentioned in the passage?
A. Watching television B. Skipping meals C. Playing video games D. Eating good food
Question 34. Which of these areas of knowledge is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. What a particular area needs B. How to manage time
C. How people lived in the past D. Why we sometimes worry about things
Question 35. What do you think the writer is saying about this list of things for teens to learn?
A. Each school should decide which of these things to teach.
B. Normal school subjects are still the most important things.
C. They are all equally important in the modern world.
D. They are all equally important in the modern world.
Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “creative” in the context of the passage?
A. unimaginative B. original C. artistic D. innovative

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks
from 37 to 40 the most.
A. of the atmosphere and excitement

B. cinemas remain popular nowadays

C. This makes the movie feel more special

D. Watching at home is a more comfortable choice

Going to the cinema is a popular way for people to relax and enjoy movies on the big screen. Many people
like to watch new films as soon as they are released. (37) ....... The sound and picture quality in a cinema are
better than at home. Watching a movie with a crowd can also be a fun experience (38) ........ People enjoy the
snacks, such as popcorn and soft drinks, which add to the experience. However, ticket prices can be high,
and it might not be affordable for everyone. (39) ........ Some people choose to wait for the movie to be
available online or on DVD. Despite this, (40) ...........

Question 37. .............. Question 38. .............. Question 39. .............. Question 40. ..............

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