Đề cương ôn tập cuối kì 1 Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success có đáp án - Đề thi tham khảo số 1

I. LISTENING

Listen to some information about a festival. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

II. READING

TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.

When the fireworks light up the sky across the states in America, they signalise the transition moment between the old year and the new year. At Times Square, New York City, this sacred moment is illuminated by the traditional dropping of a dazzling ball. It’s fantastic to see the confetti rain down over the square and people cheer and take selfies to say a farewell to another departing year. Before this annual great event, numerous flocks of New Year’s Eve celebrants, beginning to head for the square at 2 p.m., join the big celebratory party and enthusiastically wait until the clock strikes midnight. A handful of festivities, like live music performances from famous artists, happen during this time. People can enjoy the bustling evening atmosphere among the enormous crowds in the avenues or observe the event on the rooftops of luxury high buildings. Although it’s inconvenient to wait long hours in cold weather to see the ball drop and colourful fireworks displays, it’s worth the wait.      

TASK 2. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.

Hill tribal markets are a distinctive feature in northern mountainous provinces in Viet Nam. Every year, these unique markets attract millions of holidaymakers who love finding out the culture of ethnic (1)  ___________ groups like the Tay, the Hmong, etc. Most flea markets take place once a week, from early morning till noon due to the inconvenience of long (2) ___________ between neighbouring communities. Hence, on the market days, these places are quite crowded (3) ___________ trade activities. Visitors can watch and buy a lot of local specialities including corn wine, soybean as well as five-colour sticky rice. It’s also a special occasion for the ethnic people to (4) ___________ dressed in nice colourful clothes woven by skilled women, which motivates tourists to purchase brocatelle products for their own use. What’s more, (5) ___________ exciting cultural events also happen at the fairs to serve the locals and tourists.

III. WRITING

TASK 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

TASK 3. Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.