Đề cương ôn tập cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Friends Plus có đáp án - Part 4: Reading and writing

Read the passage and do as directed.

First published in 1959, The Magic of Thinking Big written by Dr. David Schwartz is a must-read for those who want to step of out their comfort zone. The book explains everything that leads to success and how to keep failure away. Among the deciding factors in thinking big is giving up the habit of making excuses. People may come up with excuses which are related to health, intellect, age and luck so that they feel better about being careless or irresponsible. When failure occurs, self-regulated people tend not to put the blame on their misfortune. Instead, they genuinely express their gratitude towards their current situation, try to figure out what goes wrong and move forward step by step. According to Schwartz, big thinkers have a tendency to speak with a big-picture mindset. They focus on what is important and feel less worried about trivial things. They talk about their plans with optimism, and do the same with their counterparts. The practice of being a good listener is another element resulting in success. Big thinkers should pay attention to what people are saying, even feedback. They need to be open to novel ideas. Their initial plans will be polished as a result.

The Magic of Thinking Big was published in 1959 for the first time.    

Big thinkers are likely to talk about how unlucky they are. 

Thinking big means not seeing the wood for the trees. 

Always stay receptive to new ideas and your plans will progress well. 

What is the passage mainly about? 

What do big thinkers never do? 

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

    As a (7) ______, I enjoy going to the cinema on a regular basis to watch the latest work of my favourite studio. Last week, I felt excited to see Disney’s (8) ______ “The Little Mermaid”. Based on Anderson’s fairy tale of the same name, the film gives us an account of the journey of King Triton’s youngest daughter, Ariel, who is willing to (9) ______ up her voice to gain a human soul.

    Disney’s products never let me down with their melodious music, and this movie is no exception. All the (10) ______ are so wonderful that I couldn’t resist singing along. Specifically, Ariel’s two songs with Halle Bailey’s (11) ______ superb voice drove me into a miraculous undersea world. Another reason why “The Little Mermaid” is a must-see is its moral. For years now, Disney has been atoning (12) ______ racial discrimination. In this version, featuring the African American Halle Bailey doesn’t mean a Black adaptation. It’s still a Disney blockbuster whose heroic figure happens to be Black.

As a (7) ______, I enjoy going to the cinema on a regular basis to watch the latest work of my favourite studio.

Last week, I felt excited to see Disney’s (8) ______ “The Little Mermaid”.

Based on Anderson’s fairy tale of the same name, the film gives us an account of the journey of King Triton’s youngest daughter, Ariel, who is willing to (9) ______ up her voice to gain a human soul.

All the (10) ______ are so wonderful that I couldn’t resist singing along.

Specifically, Ariel’s two songs with Halle Bailey’s (11) ______ superb voice drove me into a miraculous undersea world.

For years now, Disney has been atoning (12) ______ racial discrimination.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

    For centuries, humans have wondered if life exists on other planets. With advancements in technology, this question is closer to being answered than ever before. Scientists have discovered thousands of planets outside our solar system, some of which have conditions that could support life. These planets are called "exoplanets," and they orbit stars just like Earth orbits the Sun.

    One of the most important factors for life is water. Many scientists believe that if water exists on another planet, life could exist there too. In recent years, telescopes have found signs of water on a few planets, raising hopes that we are not alone in the universe.

    Another exciting idea is the possibility of life on moons in our own solar system. For example, Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, has a thick layer of ice on its surface. Underneath that ice, there may be oceans of liquid water, which could provide the perfect environment for life to exist.

    Even though we have not found life yet, the search continues. Missions are being planned to explore these distant worlds in more detail. In the future, we may discover that life exists in places we never imagined.

The word which in paragraph 1 refers to _____.    

The word distant in the last paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.    

What can be inferred about the possibility of life on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons?

Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

According to the passage, why is water important for finding life on other planets?

What is the main idea of the passge?

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.

“We are going to hold a fundraising concert this weekend,” said the students.

→ The students said that ________________________________________________________.

“Don’t worry, Kevin. Your proposal will be accepted,” said John.

→ John reassured _____________________________________________________________.

“The air conditioner is being repaired at the moment,” the receptionist said to the guest.

→ The receptionist told _________________________________________________________.

We celebrated a surprise party for Jim last night.

→ A surprise _________________________________________________________________.

That boat model was made by Susan last week.

→ Susan ____________________________________________________________________.

I’m just a normal person, so I can’t change the laws to protect the environment. (AUTHORITY)

→ If I ______________________________________________________________________.

I don’t think you should sign the contract. (SIGNATURE)

→ If I ______________________________________________________________________.

Put the words in the correct order to make complete sentences.

reduce / a plan to / cybercrime. / has created / The government

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

as the books. / really good, / quite as good / Screen adaptations are / but they’re not

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

to / the new / Pippa was / invited / restaurant.

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

protested against / hunting of turtles / Environmentalists have / for their shells. / the commercial

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

the government will / against school violence. / I hope / introduce a new law / soon

→ _________________________________________________________________________.