Bộ 5 đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success có đáp án (Đề 4)
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Listen to the conversation between two students. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
Why is Alice talking to Quang?
Because they are both new students.
Because they are old friends.
Because Mr Minh asked her to.
C
Where did Alice live in the past?
In the countryside.
In the highland.
In the city.
A
Where does Quang live now?
In a stilt house.
In an apartment.
In a townhouse.
B
What do the two students think of life in the city?
They are both keen on living in the city.
They both detest living in the city.
They have different opinions.
C
Thanks to the transport system in Alice’s city, what can people do?
Travel abroad easier.
Commute faster.
Avoid traffic jams.
B
Script:
Quang: Hello, I’m Quang, the new student.
Alice: I’m Alice. Welcome to our city and class! Mr Minh told me to pick you up, for I was also a new student here last year.
Quang: Really? You were a newcomer here last year too?
Alice: Yes, I used to live in the countryside. How about you?
Quang: I’m from an ethnic group in the Northern Highland.
Alice: Did you live in a stilt house?
Quang: Yes. But now I live in an apartment.
Alice: What do you think of the city?
Quang: The lifestyle here seems quite stressful, so I prefer the peaceful life in my hometown.
Alice: For me, I enjoy living in this city. With such a modern transport system, you can travel around faster and easier. Would you like me to show you around the city tomorrow?
Quang: That would be great. Thanks!
Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions.
Like many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in London because of the smog. The government introduced new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the situation improved a lot.
Today, London is much cleaner but there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991, there was very little wind in London and pollution increased. As a result, about 160 people died from pollution in just four days.
Part of the problem is the new "out of town" shopping centres. In the past, people often walked to shops near their homes or went by bus. Now, many people drive to the new shopping centres. The small shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.
Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle lanes, so people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce pollution and costs.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
The government once introduced a law against smog from cars and factories.
London is much cleaner than before, so nobody dies from pollution any longer.
Now smog in London mainly comes from cars.
People in cities now go to work by bicycle only.
C
Why do people drive to go shopping?
They prefer shops in big shopping centres outside of town.
Small shops near their homes have disappeared.
Many new shopping centres have appeared outside of town.
It has become popular to do shopping in large shopping centres.
B
How many examples are there in the passage of people reducing car use?
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
A
The word "improved" in the first paragraph probably means
got worse
reduced
became better
maintained
C
What is the best title for this passage?
Reducing the Use of Cars in Britain
The Disadvantages of Cars
How People are Reducing Smog in Britain
Smog in Britain: Past and Present
D
Read the following paragraph and complete it with one suitable word in each blank
Paper makes up about 28 percent of solid trash in landfills and one ton of paper takes (1) ___________ about 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. Recycling paper and cardboard saves space in landfills for trash (2) ___________ cannot be recycled and saving space in landfills reduces the need to build more landfills. Many communities oppose the building of new landfills in their neighborhoods.
Recycling one ton of paper saves (3) ___________ equivalent to the energy needed to power the average U.S. home for six months and saves about 7,000 gallons of water. Making recycled paper into new paper products saves energy and water (4) ___________ the number of energy-intensive steps and processes that use water are reduced.
Paper makes up about 28 percent of solid trash in landfills and one ton of paper takes (1) ___________ about 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space
in
for
up
of
C
Recycling paper and cardboard saves space in landfills for trash (2) ___________ cannot be recycled and saving space in landfills reduces the need to build more landfills.
that
who
where
why
A
Recycling one ton of paper saves (3) ___________ equivalent to the energy needed to power the average U.S. home
money
thing
energy
people
C
Making recycled paper into new paper products saves energy and water (4) ___________ the number of energy-intensive steps and processes that use water are reduced.
although
so
but
because
D
Write the sentences with the same meaning to the first ones. Use words given.
They heard the cracking sound. They ran out of the house. (as soon as)
___________________________________________________________
As soon as they heard the cracking sound, they ran out of the house.
(They ran out of the house as soon as they heard the cracking sound.)
We stayed in the shelter. We left only when the storm ended. (till)
___________________________________________________________
We stayed in the shelter till the storm ended.
You should make a shopping list first. Then you go shopping. (before)
___________________________________________________________
You should make a shopping list before you go shopping / before going shopping.
(Before you go shopping / Before going shopping, you should make a shoping list.)
The flood waters drained. We returned home. (after)
___________________________________________________________
After the flood waters drained, we returned home.
(We returned home after the flood waters drained.)
Write a paragraph (60 - 80 words) about the advantages OR disadvantages of street food.
Sample writing:
Street food has become more and more popular in cities and towns, and it has several advantages. Firstly, it is very convenient: you can find it everywhere, and you can have it anytime of the day, from early morning till late at night. Secondly, its prices are reasonable, and so most people, especially students, can afford it. Thirdly, it is usually delicious, and it easily suits everyone's taste. In short, there are many good things about street food, so many people have it almost everyday.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D preceding the word that is pronounced differently from others
aquatic
cause
effect
race
D
Choose the letter A, B, C or D preceding the word that is pronounced differently from others
earplug
hear
pear
clear
C
Supply the correct form of the verbs in the blanket.
I (visit) ___________ this nursery home once a week.
visit
At this moment, my mother (cook) _________ dinner while my dad (read) ___________ a newspaper.
is cooking – is reading
This is the most interesting film Clara (see) ___________.
has seen
They (hire) ___________ a car before they got here.
had hired
Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C, or D.
A _____ is a violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle.
tornado
flood
volcano
landslide
A
The earthquake caused a lot of _____ to the infrastructure of this area.
disaster
loss
damage
property
C
Shopping online saves you the _____ of travelling.
joy
pleasure
convenience
trouble
D
During _____, shopping centres attract a lot of customers.
open hours
sales
office hours
floods
B
