Bộ 5 đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Friends Plus có đáp án (Đề 2)

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others. 

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the following questions.

“What will happen if you have a two-month vacation?” – “ ________”

Yesterday I didn’t get _______ from anyone.

Thomas talked quietly to _______.

_______ a party tomorrow. It's all planned, so I hope it won't be stormy.

Jack’s daughter is studying at high school now and she _______ at university when Jack is 45.

Toby _______ play football today. He hurt his leg in the last game and he can’t walk at all.

Jessie has got involved _______ a charity. She’s collecting money to help sick children.

Unless you _______ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.

We _______ spend next weekend in the mountains.

You _______ have a driving licence to drive a car.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

It is important to look after yourself.

The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.

We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.

A good (22) _______ to live would be on a world with plenty of natural resources

Choose the options that best complete the passage

A good (22) _______ to live would be on a world with plenty of natural resources, a stable climate, and many different kinds of plants and animals. In this new world, people might (23) _______ to find high-tech tools that help them live in peace with nature and in a way that doesn't harm it. They would learn about the planet's unique traits and people by (24) _______ it. People might come up with new (25) _______ to help them adapt to their new surroundings and do well. On this perfect world, there are a lot of (26) _______ that could happen. The possibilities for growth, discovery, and innovation are endless. With the right mindset and approach, this ideal planet could be a place where people thrive and live in (27) _______ with their environment.

In this new world, people might (23) _______ to find high-tech tools that help them

They would learn about the planet's unique traits and people by (24) _______ it.

 People might come up with new (25) _______ to help them adapt to their new surroundings

On this perfect world, there are a lot of (26) _______ that could happen

this ideal planet could be a place where people thrive and live in (27) _______ with their environment.

Read the sentences and write True (T) if the information can be found in the text, False (F) if the information says the opposite to the text or Not given (NG) if the information cannot be found in the text.

HOW TO BE HAPPY

We asked four psychologists for their advice on how to be happy and, equally importantly, how to avoid being unhappy.

A. There has been a lot of research which shows the importance of physical health in avoiding anxiety and depression. The mind and the body are highly interconnected. We can all make fairly easy changes in our lifestyle to include more exercise, healthier eating, getting enough sleep, being exposed to sunlight and so on. Research into exercise has found that it has a positive impact on mood. Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins in the brain to produce the feel-good factor. Sleep is vitally important for children and adolescents to help concentration levels. A good night’s sleep also stops people being bad-tempered and flying off the handle.

B. Having good relationships is a big part of being happy. In one study, most happy people were found to have strong ties to friends and family and they made sure they spent time with them regularly. You also need at least one person who you discuss personal feelings with – called ‘self-disclosure’. Just one person for a heart-to-heart is enough, together with a network of other relationships. It’s not enough to have lots of friends just to do things with or chat to about music or football. That deeper connection is all-important. Some people need to learn how to listen effectively to others in order to develop stronger relationships.

C. I would recommend being completely immersed in a pleasurable activity, sometimes called experiencing ‘flow’. The activity could be anything from doing judo to painting a picture to playing chess. Typically, the activities require a certain amount of skill and are challenging but not too challenging. If you are experiencing flow, you lose track of time and are immersed in the present moment. You find the activity rewarding for its own sake. People who spend time doing ‘high-flow’ activities feel more long-term happiness than those doing things like just lounging around or chatting online.

D. Make like Superman! Discover what your unique strengths and virtues are and then use them for a purpose which benefits other people or your community. People who play to their strengths (e.g. curiosity or persistence) or virtues (e.g. justice or humanity) and use them in different ways and in different situations are happier than those who focus more on their weaknesses. In other words, focus on the positive, not the negative, and be true to yourself. Studies in different countries have shown that people who do this report higher levels of well-being.

According to A, it isn’t difficult to make changes to our everyday habits

B thinks having a large group of friends is a waste of time.

B believes that you should spend large amounts of time with your close friends.

According to C, we should do activities which are enjoyable but require some effort.

According to C, we should do activities which are enjoyable but require some effort.

D believes that we should prioritise improving our weak points

Write the correct form of the given words. 

Students will need to learn how to use technology _______ in order to succeed in the future. (intelligence)

The _______ of new technologies in the classroom will enhance the learning experience. (adopt)

Students will need to learn how to think and act _______ in order to succeed in the future. (adapt)

Regular _______ is important for students to succeed in school. (attend)

The lesson was taught _______. (practical)

 She passed her exams _______. (success)

Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 

It often takes me half an hour to do homework.

I often spend ____________________________________________________________.

Unless Tom pays attention to the teacher, he won’t understand the lesson. If Tom ________________________________________________________________.

Making a speech fluently is important for students nowadays.

It is ___________________________________________________________________

Mrs. Kim was tired, but she tried to finish all the housework.

Despite ________________________________________________________________.

My father used to play football when he was young

My father doesn't ________________________________________________________.

I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

I haven't seen___________________________________________________________.