PART A : ĐỀ KIỂM TRA KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG ĐẦU NĂM Môn Anh văn 8 I. Choose the best answer (5pts) 1. Minh is a ………. volley ball player. A. skill B skillful C. skillfully D. skills 2. My mother always rides ………………… A. care B. careful C. carefully D. slow 3. I like swimming. _ ………………. A. Lan does ,too B. Yes, Lan does C. So does Lan D. A & C are correct 4. Would you like …… to the movies tonight? A. to go B. go C. going D. goes 5. They prefer reading …… watching TV. A. to B. than C. more than D. than more 6. Are you free ………Tuesday? A. in B. on C. at D. from 7. Let’s …… swimming? – OK A. to go B. going C. go D. went 8. What would you like……? – Pop music. A. to watch B. to see C. to play D. to listen to 9. …… you lend me your pen, please? A. Would B. Can C. Do D. May 10. He …….come here last night. A. don’t B. doesn’t C. didn’t D. won’t II. Read the passage and answer the questions(3pts) Young people prefer the town to the country because they love the noisy and busy life there. They also think that it is easier to get money in the town than in the country. Therefore, more and more young people leave the country for the town every year. Different from young people, old people like living in the country because the country is not noisy and busy as the town. The air in the country is much fresher than in the town, too. Therefore, after stopping working, many of the old people move to their home villages. 1. Why do young people prefer the town to the country? 2. What else do they think? 3. What happens every year? 4. Do old people like living in the country? 5. What about the air in the country? 6. What do you think about the air in the town? III. Write questions and answers ( 2pts) A. Rewrite the sentences base on the given cues (1pt) 1. How often / you / play video games / ? …………………………………………………… 2. What / you / often do / your free time / ? Name: ……………. Class: …………… ……………………………………………………. B. Answer questions about yourself (1pt) 1. Do you like playing video games? ……………………………………………………. 2.What do you usually do in the evening? ………………………………………………………… PART B: SOME KINDS OF REWRITE SENTENCES TESTS I. Rewrite these sentences: 1. She began to play tennis when she was ten. She …………………………………………………………… 2. I bought this coat three years ago. I …………………………………………………………… 3. He hasn’t finished writing the report yet. He …………………………………………………………… 4. We’ve never seen such a funny film. It’s …………………………………………………………… 5. He’s never played football before. The …………………………………………………………… 6. John hasn’t played golf for years. The …………………………………………………………… 7. When did Mary move to London? How long …………………………………………………………? 8. It was the first time I had met a film star. I …………………………………………………………… 9. Kate was about to leave the house when the phone rang. Kate was …………………………………………………………… 10. It’s four weeks since I spoke to Paul. I …………………………………………………………… 11.We haven’t played squash for six months. We …………………………………………………………… 12.He is the kindest man I’ve ever met. I …………………………………………………………… 13.I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. This …………………………………………………………… 14.How long is it since they bought the house? When …………………………………………………………… ? 15.I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years. The last time …………………………………………………………… 16.The prescription has brought about the expected results because the chemicals were properly combined. Because of …………………………………………………………… 17.The reason why I came here was solely to try and improve conditions. As …………………………………………………………… 18.The only reason the party a success was that a famous film star attended. As a result …………………………………………………………… 19.It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me. Until …………………………………………………………… 20.When she heard that bad news, she fainted. On …………………………………………………………… 21.The milk is too hot for him to drink. The milk is so…………………………………………………………… 22.The sea was too rough to swim in. It was…………………………………………………………… 23.He’s so poor that he can’t buy a small flat. He is not…………………………………………………………… 24.Though you maybe very intelligent, you should be careful. No matter…………………………………………………………… Intelligent…………………………………………………………… 25.Because of her efforts, she succeeded in work. Because she…………………………………………………………… 26.It was very cold. He didn’t wear warm clothes. However cold…………………………………………………………… 27.We have to import those whether the price increases. Regardless of…………………………………………………………… 28.He plays the piano better than his sister does. His sister…………………………………………………………… 29.Our French exam was much easier than the Math one. The Math ………………………………………………. 30.This play is more exciting than the one I saw last week. The play I saw………………………………………………. 31.February is the shortest month of the year. No other………………………………………………. 32.More people live in New York than in Washington. Not so………………………………………………. 33.My sister has never come here before. This is………………………………………………. 34.This is the first time I’ve lived in such a friendly neighborhood. I haven’t………………………………………………. 35.You didn’t tell me you were coming – I have already arranged to go out. If………………………………………………. 36.It would be nicer to be able to understand the language when I go to France. I wish………………………………………………. 37.Working so much will make you tired. If you………………………………………………. 38.I regret drinking so much last night. If only………………………………………………. 39. If Pauline hadn’t been interested, the project would have been abandoned. But for………………………………………………. 40.The fire was brought under control thanks to the right-watchman. If it hadn’t………………………………………………. 41.I don’t think it is a good idea to lie to your parents about what happened. If I………………………………………………. 42.It’s a pity I missed I missed your graduation. I wish………………………………………………. 43.I didn’t know your address; that’s why I didn’t send you a postcard. If ………………………………………………………………… 44.Jane doesn’t spend much time studying. She may fail her exam. Jane spends………………………………………………………………… 45.She put her jewellery in the hotel safe. She didn’t want to get it stolen. She put………………………………………………………………… 46.He couldn’t afford to buy the card. The car………………………………………………………………… 47.Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race. Jo’s training accident prevented………………………………………………… 48.He prefers golf to tennis. He’d rather………………………………………………………………… 49.Have you got a cheaper carpet than this? Is this………………………………………………………………… 50.I can’t get my feet into these shoes. These shoes………………………………………………………………… 51.The bus takes longer than the train. The train………………………………………………………………… 52.I don’t really want to go out tonight. I’d rather………………………………………………………………… 53.Maybe your glasses were in the bathroom. Your glasses………………………………………………………………… 54.It’s pointless to have that old typewriter repaired. That old typewriter is not……………………………………………………………… 55.I’m sure that there are some mistakes with this doll. There………………………………………………………………… 56.It was wrong of you not to call the police. You………………………………………………………………… 57. It is essential that he get to the airport on time. He………………………………………………………………… 58. Jane managed to save the little boy. Jane was………………………………………………………………… 59. Can I hand in the assignment two days after the deadline? Would it be possible………………………………………………………………… 60. I don’t believe that you have lost your keys again! You can’t………………………………………………………………… 61. Perhaps they didn’t notice the tire was flat. They might………………………………………………………………… 62. He needn’t bring water. There………………………………………………………………… 63. Why don’t we go on a picnic this weekend? Let’s………………………………………………………………… Shall we……………………………………………………………………… 64. I had better get home now. It’s high time I ………………………………………………………………… 65. I think you should buy a new pair of shoes and get rid of those trainers. It’s high time………………………………………………………………… 66. There’s no need for you to talk so loudly. You don’t………………………………………………………………… 67. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday. You………………………………………………………………… 68. I’d prefer you to start work next week. I’d rather………………………………………………………………… 69. There’s no point in asking George to help. It………………………………………………………………… 70. It’s forbidden to go near the launch pad. You………………………………………………………………… 71. Let’s discuss this over lunch. We………………………………………………………………… 72. It isn’t necessary for Ron to pay for our ticket. Ron………………………………………………………………… 73. Everyone is supposed to pay taxes to the government. Everyone………………………………………………………………… 74. It wasn’t necessary for him to buy a gift, but he did. He………………………………………………………………… 75. I’m sure Sylvia didn’t mean what he said. Sylvia………………………………………………………………… 76. We’ll probably have a party for Simon’s birthday. It’s………………………………………………………………… 77. Simon managed to climb the mountain, although it was steep. ………………………………………………………………… 78. Do you mind if I use your telephone? ………………………………………………………………… 79. You aren’t allowed to run in the corridors. ………………………………………………………………… 80. It’s possible they didn’t receive our message. ………………………………………………………………… 81.“Go on jack, apply for the job,’ said Sally Sally encouraged………………………………………………… 82“Shall I carry that bag for you, John? “said Pauline Pauline offered…………………………………………… 83. “ If I were in your position”, he said, “I would stay at home and rest” He advised…………………………………………… 84. “There is no way I’m going on holiday with mum and dad.” Jane refused…………………………………………… 85. “The accident was all my fault” He admitted…………………………………………… 86. “Stay out of the crowd and don’t forget to take medicine” the doctor said The doctor persuaded…………………………………………… 87. “Would you open the door for me, Tom?” Ann asked Ann asked…………………………………………… 88. “Sue, can you remember to buy some bread?” Paul reminded 89. “I don’t really think it’ll snow tomorrow.” I doubt…………………………………………… 90. “I sorry I didn’t phone you earlier.” Jill apologized…………………………………………… 91. “I really think you should see doctor, Chris” William advised…………………………………………… 92. “No, I’m sorry, I won’t work on Saturday. Definitely not!” Catherine refused…………………………………………… 93. “Let’s go out to the pub for lunch, shall we?” Wendy suggested…………………………………………… 94. “It’s not true! I have never been arrested.” Larry denied…………………………………………… 95. “If you like, I’ll help you do the decorating, Bob.” Ann offered…………………………………………… 96. “I wouldn’t cook the fish for too long, Bill, if I were you,’ said Jean Jean advised Bill…………………………………………… 97. “Helen, would you like to come to lunch on Sunday?” said Mary Mary…………………………………………… 98. “Well, in the end I think I’ll take the brown pair,” said the customer The customer finally…………………………………………… 99. “No, you really must stay the night Sofia,” Ann said. Ann insisted…………………………………………… 100. “Make sure you don’t take the A20 in the rush hour , Tim,” said Jack Jack warned…………………………………………… 101. People think that neither side wanted war Neither side is…………………………………………… 102. Everyone knows that eating fruit is good for you. Eating fruit…………………………………………… 104. Everyone thought that painting had been destroyed. The painting…………………………………………… 105. It is believed that the Chinese invented gun power. The Chinese…………………………………………… 106. He has not had his hair cut for months. He hasn’t had…………………………………………… 107. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor. We have…………………………………………… 108. We had the garage repair the car last week. We had our car…………………………………………… 109. Watching an international football match is wonderful. I find…………………………………………… 110. It was impossible to complete the work on time. I found…………………………………………… 111. To get into work this morning is a bit difficult. It…………………………………………… 112. You won’t be allowed in until your identify has been checked. Only…………………………………………… 113. The Prime Minister has hardly ever made a speech as inept as this Rarely…………………………………………… 114. Mary didn’t come. That made him sad. The fact that…………………………………………… 115. Her roommates don’t know where she is. Her brother doesn’t know where she is. Neither…………………………………………… 116. Mr. Pike has arranged for his son to study abroad [...]... the words/ They/ remember/ one or two/ the right way/ each new word/ write/ how to use/ with/ in order to/ in …………………………………………………………………………………………… Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 6 ) MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 8 Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao nhận đề) I-Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase... important -It’s 4.Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals -People 5.It’s three years since I last spoke to her -I haven’t VII Use the information given to write a short paragraph of about 130 words about Katherine Mansfield - born : 188 8 - place of birth : New Zealand - came to England in her twenties, spend rest of her life in Europe - married : twice - first... marriage unsuccessful - 1915 : death of her younger brother in France – made deep impression on her writing - 19 18 : married John Middleton Murray, a critic, who encouraged her writing - works : short stories, some about her childhood and brother - 1922 : her best known collection of stories published : The Garden Party - died : 1923, in France, after a long illness Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 7 ) Thời gian:... having a birthday party …………… Saturday night 57 What would you do if someone broken………… your house? 58 I got up late this morning because my alarm clock didn’t go………… 59 I don’t know the meaning of this word I’ll look it…………… 60 She fell…………her bike and hit her head on the road Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 2 ) SECTION A: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose the underlined part is pronounced differently from... are three _in the rice- cooking contest They are COMPETE water- fetching, fire- making and rice – cooking 5 Mrs Blake is one of the _ from Friends of the Earth REPRESENT 6 I am _ sorry I didn’t break your vase on purpose TERRIBLE 7 Our principal talked about the _ of learning English nowadays IMPORTANT 8 I think this toy is _ with children Let’s buy something SUIT different 9 There... o'clock A for B at C since D to 1 3- He was born in England English is his A mother tongue B first language C foreign language D A and B are correct 1 4- It's dangerous in this river A swim B to swim C swimming D swam 1 5- to America yet ? A Were you B Have you ever been C Were you been D Are you 1 6- The boy was by the dog A bite B bit C bited D bitten 1 7- My father used me to school... is………………………………………………………………………………… II You are Nam You are having a wonderful holiday in a certain place in Viet Nam Write a letter to Hung telling him about your trip (Write about 80 – 100 words) Dear Hung, …………………………………………………………………………… Best wishes, Nam Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 3 ) A Phonetic Question I : Choose the word in each group has the underlined part pronunced differently the rest 1 A disease B display C increase D discount... country which exports a lot of rice Viet Nam is a 10 “I think you should go by train, Peter” ,she said She advised Question II Write a passage about the main ways to teach a foreign language well, focusing on 2 main points: • the ways to teach vocabulary • the ways to teach speaking skill You write about 150 words Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 4 ) A Phonetic Question I: a) Choose the word whose part... 18. David has read a lot of books, however, he cannot find a good solution Although……… 19.Viet Nam is a country which exports a lot of rice Viet Nam is a 20.“ I think you should go by train, Peter” ,she said She advised Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 5 ) SECTION ONE : PHONETICS (1m) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others 1 A children B chicken C chair D character... water A threw B overturned C flew D leaned 7 Please write me soon and tell me all your news A to B with C for D from 8 A: “When did they first meet?” B: “ _ a rainy day _ May” A At- on B In- in C On- on D On- in 9 Peter: “Why was Danny given a month off?” – John: “I think it’s _ he’s worked so hard lately.” A seeing that B because of C due to the fact that D owing to 10 Jane: “Are you . Hung telling him about your trip. (Write about 80 – 100 words) Dear Hung, …………………………………………………………………………… Best wishes, Nam Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 3 ) A. Phonetic Question I : Choose the word. persuaded…………………………………………… 87 . “Would you open the door for me, Tom?” Ann asked Ann asked…………………………………………… 88 . “Sue, can you remember to buy some bread?” Paul reminded 89 . “I don’t really think it’ll snow. expensive. (means ) That car is………………………………………………………………… PART C: SOME SAMPLE TESTS Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 8 ( 1 ) Thời gian 120 phút I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently