FORM 2026
Test 13
ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ II
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
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. access
B. centre
C. market
D. well-lit
Question 2: A. return
B. further
C. schedule
D. purchase
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. instruction B. combination
C. conclusion
D. destruction
Question 4: A. footprint
B. substances
C. wildlife
D. marine
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 5: Try to think about troubles that you may get into your life.
A. Negative
B. positive
C. negatively
D. positively
Question 6: The portable wireless devices or e-Readers will be paper thin, flexible and have
wireless
in the future.
A. Usages
B. connections
C. wi-fi
D. techniques
Question 7: Last year, a terrible storm
the rural area of Son La Province.
A. Struck
B. did
C. made
D. deployed
Question 8: He
his homework before he went to bed last night.
A. Was
B. am
C. had done
D. have been
Question 9: Mary wanted to know who .
A.
Was the first to step on the moon
C. step on the moon was the first
B.
The first was step on the moon
D. the first to step on the moon
Question 10: I wish I could travel
outer space.
A. Away
B. into
C. from
D. out of
Question 11: Sue wants to go to the supermarket to buy some bulbs.
A. Precise
B. field
C. light
D. steam
Question 12: Teacher: “ How often do you use electronic devices for
learning?” Tom: “
”
A. You’re welcome
B. Not really
C. Very often
D. Thank you
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.
PARK RULES
When visiting the park, please follow these rules to keep the environment clean and safe for
everyone.
●
Please (13)
the trash in the bins
●
Remember (14)
on the walking paths to protec the grass.
●
(15)
pets on a leash at all times for the safety of others
●
Do not (16)
any plants or flowers in the
park.
Question 13: A. drop
B. place
C. leave
D. forget
Question 14: A. walking
B. walked
C. to walk
D. walks
Question 15: A. keep
B. keeps
C. keeping
D. kept
Question 16: A. pick
B. pick up
C. picks
D. picking
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions 17.
Our town recently started a new recycling program. The program is going well.
.
a.
The program provides recycling bins to every household
b.
Many people in the town have started recycling more regularly
c.
The town introduced the program to help protect the environment.
A. c-a-b
B. a-c-b
C. b-a-c
D. c-b-a
Question 18: Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most
appropriately.
A.
The recycling program has helped reduce waste in the town
B.
Some people found it hard to separate their trash
C.
The town plans to offer recycling classes for residents
D.
The program faced problems due to a shortage of bins
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even (19)
than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can
store information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (20) ,
computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not make mistakes.
Recently, it is important
(21) about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Many companies have computers at work.
(22) , most universities (23) day and night courses in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from
a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, you can (24) with computers.
Question 19: A. quickly
B. quicklier
C. more quickly
D. most quickly
Question 20: A. Finally
B. Finish
C. Final
D. Finishing
Question 21: A. know
B. knew
C. knowing
D. to know
Question 22: A. In addition
B. However
C. Therefore
D. So
Question 23: A. have
B. has
C. had
D. having
Question 24: A. do
B. play
C. get
D. work
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: I’ll ask the shopkeeper how much the shawl is.
A.
I’ll ask the shopkeeper how many the shawl is there.
B.
I’ll ask the shopkeeper what the shawl is.
C.
I’ll ask the shopkeeper what the price of the shawl is.
D.
I’ll ask the shopkeeper how much is the shawl.
Question 26: I last visited my grandfather two weeks ago.
A. I haven’t visited my grandfather for two weeks.
A.
My grandfather wasn’t visited by me two weeks ago.
B.
I have visited my grandfather for two weeks.
C.
I haven’t visited my grandfather for two weeks ago.
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: Telepathy/ help/ us feel/ calm/ concentrated/ difficult times.
A.
Telepathy helps us to feel calm and concentrated during difficult times.
B.
Telepathy helps us feeling calm and concentrated in difficult times.
C.
Telepathy helps us feel calm and concentrate during difficult times.
D.
Telepathy help us feel calm and concentrated in difficult times.
Question 28: If/ we/ sad/ we/ not want/ receive telepathic messages
A.
If we are sad, we not want to receive telepathic messages.
B.
If we are sad, we do not want to receive telepathic messages.
C.
If we sad, we not want to receive telepathic messages.
D.
If we are sad, we will not want receiving telepathic messages.
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 say?
A.
The elevator is working well and you can use it
B.
The elevator is not working and you cannot use it
C.
The elevator is being repaired and will work again
soon.
D.
The elevator is for special use only and not for
everyone.
Question 30: What does the notice say?
A. The bookshop is closed all day
B. The bookshop is open in the morning
C. The bookshop is open in the afternoon
D. The bookshop is closed in the morning.
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.
As the name implies green technology is the one that has a "green" purpose. Green inventions are
environmentally friendly inventions that often involve: energy efficiency, recycling, safety and health
concerns, renewable resources, and more. One of the best known examples of green technology would
be the solar cell. A solar cell directly converts the energy in light into electrical energy. Generating
electricity
from
solar
energy
means
less
consumption
of
fossil
fuels,
reducing
pollution
and
greenhouse gas emissions. Another simple invention that can be considered green is the reusable water
bottle. Drinking lots of water is healthy. Reducing plastic waste is great for the environment. Hence,
trendy reusable water bottles that you can refill yourself are health-promoting, eco-friendly, and green.
Inventors should know that green inventions and clean technologies are good business. These are fast
growing markets with growing profits. Consumers should know that buying green inventions can
reduce your energy bill and that green inventions are often safer and healthier products.
Question 31: Which can be topic of the passage?
A. A brief introduction to green technology
B. A deep investigation into green technology
C. A comparision between green and traiditional technology
D. The development of green technology
Question 32: Which item is NOT MENTIONED as an example of green technology?
A. Solar cell
B. Reuseable water bottle
C. Refillable water
bottle D Fossil fuel
Question 33: Why should green technology be a good choice for consumer?
A. Because it can help consumer save money
B. Because its products are often safer
C. Because its products are often healthier
D. All are correct
Question 34: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. A solar cell indirectly converts the energy in light into electrical energy
B. Using solar cell can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
C. Green technology is a fast-growing market
D. Green investions are environmentally friendly
Question 35: The word “convert” is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. Change
B. mix
C. create
D. produce
Question 36: The word “efficiency” is OPPOSITE in meaning to .
A. Wasteful
B. effective
C. well-done
D. unproductiveness
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 best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
The impact that technology has had on today’s schools has been quite significant. (37) . Teachers are
learning how to teach with emerging technologies (tablets, iPads, Smart Boards, digital cameras,
computers),
(38)
.
According to a study by IT Trade Association CompTIA, students prefer technology as (39) . They
especially like laptops and tablets. Subject that students find challenging or boring can become more
interesting with virtual lessons, through a video, or when using a tablet. (40 ) .
A – students are using advanced technology to shape the way they learn.
B – This widespread adoption of technology has changed how teachers and students work.
C – Results from another study even shows that technology indeed helps students remember what they
learn
D – they believe that it makes learning more interesting and fun
Question 37
Question 38
Question 39
Question 40
d.
