Đề thi cuối học kì 1 Tiếng Anh lớp 8 Global Success có đáp án (Đề 1)
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How often does the Gong Festival take place?
Every year.
Every five years.
Twice a year.
Why are gongs used in many ceremonies?
Because people believe they can help connect with gods.
Because they can produce heavy rhythm.
Because people can dance to them.
What is different about this year’s festival?
It has been the first festival since the culture of gongs was recognised by UNESCO.
Foreigners will perform at the festival.
People can take photos at the festival.
What can people do at the festival?
They have a chance to win a prize.
They can buy gongs from different ethnic groups.
They can attend a gong culture exhibition.
What will happen if the festival is a success?
The festival will happen more regularly.
Gong artists from other countries will visit more often.
The festival will be held in other countries.
What is the passage mainly about?
A way to enjoy the ball drop at Times Square.
A farewell party to celebrate New Year in the USA.
A special New Year’s Eve event in New York City.
What does the word they in line 1 mean?
The fireworks.
The sacred moments.
The states.
What does the ball drop create?
The flocks of cheerful people.
The cold rain at midnight.
The shower of pieces of coloured paper.
When do people start to arrive at Times Square?
At 2 p.m.
At midnight.
In the evening.
Which of the following is TRUE about the ball drop event?
There is no live music performance before the event.
People can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the event.
It’s comfortable for revellers to wait for the event on a cold night.
Every year, these unique markets attract millions of holidaymakers who love finding out the culture of ethnic (1) ___________ groups like the Tay
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
It’s also a special occasion for the ethnic people to (4) ___________ dressed in nice colourful clothes
What’s more, (5) ___________ exciting cultural events also happen at the fairs to serve the locals and tourists.
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.
Some students love riding bicycles around the lake in their free time.
Some students _______________ riding bicycles around the lake in their free time. (KEEN)
The ancient pagoda in this area is a very popular tourist destination.
This area ____________________ its ancient pagoda. (FAMOUS)
This website can give us a variety of ways to deal with stress.
This website can ____________________ a variety of ways to deal with stress. (PROVIDE)
How much does the wooden statue cost?
What ____________________ of the wooden statue? (PRICE)
The young farmer works faster than the old one.
The old farmer ____________________ than the young one. (SLOWLY)
Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about the advantages and disadvantages of playing online games in leisure time.
You can use the following questions as cues.
- What are the advantages of playing online games?
- What are the disadvantages of playing online games?
- What should gamers (not) do?
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
good
book
cook
cool
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
detest
prefer
connect
decorate
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
enjoy
harvest
revive
celebrate
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
area
weave
feature
release
Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C, or D.
Just like in Alaska, ___________ used to be the most popular means of transport in this cold and snowy area.
trains
ships
dogsleds
horse carts
Teachers hope young learners will not make a bad ___________ of using mobile phones too much!
practice
tradition
custom
habit
___________, Vietnamese children receive lucky money on Tet holiday.
Tradition
Traditional
Traditionally
Traditionalism
These villagers often gather in this ___________ in special cultural events.
flat
villa
resort
communal house
What a beautiful bamboo house! I’ve heard a lot ___________ it but I can’t imagine how beautiful it is!
from
about
on
that
Students prefer modern technology ___________ it can help them learn in a more convenient and comfortable way.
as
because of
due to
such as
Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Young students are fond of ___________ (use) tablets when studying online.
Combine harvesters are used to help farmers ___________ (work) faster.
People now prefer living in the country to living in the city because the air there is much ___________ (fresh).
When I reached the farm, my aunt was busy ___________ (milk) cows.
When Mai was young, she often ___________ (buy) pasta and cheese at this supermarket.
Minh thinks that it’s great ___________ (use) social media for class discussion and group work.
Whenever you are bullied, you should ___________ (talk) to your teachers.
___________ (walk) around areas with green trees and fresh air can help stressed people feel better.
During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese families visit pagodas ___________ (frequently) than on other occasions.
Unless you stop using your tablets before bedtime, you ___________ (not be) able to sleep better.
