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

Read the passage and do as directed.

    Global warming has had a severe impact on coastal communities because of the alarming rate of the rising sea levels. To assist those who live in the impacted areas, some architects have suggested possible solutions. Makoko Floating School is a prime example of architectural structures that can help local residents adapt to those changes and maintain their education.

    Before the construction of the floating School, children in Makoko didn’t have adequate facilities and they suffered from frequent flooding. To minimize its effects, Kunlé Adeyemi, a Nigerian architect, came up with the idea of developing a floating school. Shortly after its launch in 2012, his project received financial support from various non-governmental organizations and was completed by the following year.

    The school has three levels. On the ground is an open play area and community space where the residents have meetings. On the second floor, there is an enclosed space for two classrooms whose capacities are up to 60 pupils. A semi-enclosed workshop space is placed on the third level. Apart from being used primarily as an educational institution, the building is adaptable for other uses such as health clinic for urgent operations, market or an infrastructure hub.

    With the successful completion of Makoko Floating School, the Nigerian community have got accustomed to aquatic lifestyles with ease. We can now hope to combat the negative impacts of global warming in the future.

The construction of Makoko Floating School aims to keep children’s education going.    

Since the completion of the floating school, Makoko has been struck by floods on a regular basis. 

The floating school was completed in 2012. 

The floating school can be used for many purposes. 

What serves as the best title for the passage?

What conclusion can be drawn from the passage about Makoko Floating Market? 

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

    Computers are helpful (7) _____ many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information (8) _____ quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can (9) _____ information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (10) _____, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not (11) _____ mistakes.

    Recently, it is important (12) _____ about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some companies have (13) _____ at work. In addition, most universities (14) ______ 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 (15) ______ with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have (16) ______.

Computers are helpful (7) _____ many ways.

They can work with information (8) _____ quickly than a person.

Third, they can (9) _____ information for a long time.

(10) _____, computers are almost always correct.

They are not perfect, but they usually do not (11) _____ mistakes.

Recently, it is important (12) _____ about computers.

Some companies have (13) _____ at work.

In addition, most universities (14) ______ day and night courses in Computer Science.

After a few hours of practice, you can (15) ______ with computers.

You may not be an expert, but you can have (16) ______.

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

Did you have a good time at the party last night? (YOURSELF)

→ Did you ___________________________________________________________________.

Don’t park your car on bends. It’s illegal. (Use modal verbs)

→ You ______________________________________________________________________.

I will go to the supermarket. I will buy some toys for my daughter.

→ If I we ____________________________________________________________________.

Christine is making the poster on her own. (Use reflexive pronouns)

→ Christine  _________________________________________________________________.

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

around the world / to take / and travel / I’d like / time out / .

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

scientists can learn / our solar system / the telescope, / With the invention of / more about / .

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

Exams are / among students / to promote / believed / competition / .

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

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

→ _________________________________________________________________________.

people in their twenties / When they have got / often get a job / finished their studies / a degree or / .

→ _________________________________________________________________________.