Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success có đáp án (Đề 2)
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I. LISTENING
Listen to the conversation between two students about aliens. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
Why is Henry tired?
He stayed up all night watching TV.
He stayed up late and didn’t go to sleep until his mother told him to.
He had exercises to finish by midnight.
B
What is the show Our Frontier about?
Human life on Mars
Alien life on Earth
The possibility of alien life
A
What does Sarah think about aliens?
Human space science and exploration are not advanced enough to find them.
Aliens are billions of light years away.
People haven’t found extra-terrestrial life because it doesn’t exist.
C
What did the US Navy Commander say in 2004?
He saw an alien flying a plane.
He saw an unidentified flying object.
He saw a plane from another planet.
B
What can change Sarah’s mind about aliens?
Real evidence of aliens
A video of the 2004 event
A visit to Mars
A
Script:
Sarah: You look tired, Henry. What did you do last night?
Henry: Hi, Sarah. I watched the new season of Our Frontier. I didn’t stop until my mother told me to go to sleep at midnight.
Sarah: What is the show about?
Henry: It’s about human life on Mars with aliens. Do you believe aliens exist?
Sarah: We have many achievements in space science and exploration. If there were aliens, humans would have found them by now.
Henry: Well, I don't think we're the only intelligent life in the galaxy. In 2004, a US Navy commander said he saw a UFO when he was flying a plane. This claim was later supported by a video of the event.
Sarah: I won't change my view until I see concrete proof of extra-terrestrial life.
Henry: That’s why we’re trying to go to Mars, the most likely habitable planet after Earth.
II. READING
TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.
Jeremy has a great passion about astronomy in general and the solar system in particular. His dad bought him a telescope on his sixth birthday, and since then he has been using it to observe enormous faraway stars and other celestial objects at night, which helps him recognise most of the constellations such as Serpent, The Great Bear, Taurus, etc. at avery young age. Besides that, he thinks the science books and journals involving interesting facts of planets are utterly compelling. He can quickly answer tough questions relating to the rings of Saturn, the weight of Jupiter or the storms on Uranus. Additionally, the more he reads the more curious about life on other planets he grows. He knows the fact that except for his beloved Earth, there is currently no other planet in the solar system having the traces of life due to their uninhabitable living conditions. However, Jeremy still believes astronomers, with the assistance of an autonomous space shuttle, will find the steps of aliens in the immense universe one day.
What is the passage mainly about?
A brilliant boy dreaming of becoming an astronomer.
A well-informed boy taking interest in astronomy.
A studious boy passionate about aliens and spaceships.
B
What does the word it in line 3 mean?
A telescope
A faraway star
A celestial object
A
Which of the following is true about the passage?
The Great Bear is the name of a planet.
Jeremy thinks the astronomy books and journals are disgusting.
Jeremy usually spends time finding out about other planets.
C
Why are the storms on Uranus recommended in the passage?
To show that Jeremy’s knowledge of planets is very extensive.
To indicate that Jeremy’s friends are proud of his astronomy knowledge.
To assume that no other student is better at astronomy than Jeremy.
A
Which of the following is NOT given in the passage?
The possibility of finding traces of life on other planets in the vast universe.
The planetary habitability of many planets in the solar system.
The help of advanced technology in search of the steps of aliens in outer space.
B
TASK 2. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
In about fifty years, people might apparently realise that the technological limitations of communication will nearly be eradicated. As for the interaction between humans, thanks to advancements of virtual reality, people will be (1) ___________ to communicate with each other more authentically. Virtual images will not be restricted in smartphone screens any longer, and their 4-D self-images can talk and move lively instead. What’s more, businessmen will attend virtual (2) ___________ from home through small virtual reality glasses. They will discuss with (3) ___________ another in a multi-dimensional meeting room, nothing out of line with what we do today. Moreover, the human-machine communication will step up (4) ___________ another level. Conversational AI robots, surpassing current chatbot versions, will be the reliable companions in many aspects of life. Intelligent human-like virtual assistants filled with various remarkable features can perform many (5) ___________, such as searching for information quickly, controlling the operation of household appliances as well as making wise plans if humans need.
people will be (1) ___________ to communicate with each other more authentically.
able
What’s more, businessmen will attend virtual (2) ___________ from home through small virtual reality glasses
Conferences/ Meetings
They will discuss with (3) ___________ another in a multi-dimensional meeting room,
one
Moreover, the human-machine communication will step up (4) ___________ another level
on
Intelligent human-like virtual assistants filled with various remarkable features can perform many (5) ___________,
tasks
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 verb in brackets.
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.
Ms Tram is one of my aunts.
Ms Tram is an ____________________. (AUNT)
aunt of mine
Many students are standing in front of me to receive the free film tickets.
I ____________________ many students to receive the free film tickets. (AM)
am standing behind
Their principal said, “We will have a trip to Cat Ba Island next weekend.”
Their principal said ____________________ on a trip to Cat Ba Island the following weekend. (GO)
they would go
My friend asked me how I could overcome language barriers when I studied abroad.
My friend asked, “____________________ overcome language barriers when you study abroad?” (CAN)
How can you
During his visit to Cuc Phuong National Park, he discovered many kinds of rare flowers.
While ____________________ Cuc Phuong National Park, he discovered many kinds of rare flowers. (WAS)
he was visiting
Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) to express your opinion about the idea that robots will play an important role at home.
Sample writing:
I agree that robots will play an important role at home. First, in the future, robot helpers will be able to do most hard household chores like doing the laundry, cleaning the rooms, etc., so humans will no longer put up with these boring chores. Second, intelligent robots will be a great companion for single people. They can listen to their problems and give them useful advice without any complaints. Finally, these robots will also take on the role of babysitters. They can play with children, help them do their homework and protect them from bad people. I believe human life at home will change for the better thanks to robot helpers.
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
sting
system
whistle
almost
C
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
rocket
promise
oppose
shopping
C
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C, or D.
shopaholic
telepathy
convenience
advertisement
A
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C, or D.
Japanese
national
dangerous
natural
A
Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C, or D.
Earth is the only ___________ planet in our solar system.
habit
inhabitant
habitat
habitable
D
The computer shop is ___________ the clothes shop. We need to cross the street to get there.
next to
behind
between
opposite
D
The teachers at our school use a __________ application to check students’ presence via our fingerprints.
biometric
volumetric
decametric
hydrometric
A
Leon said he was having a math test __________, so he was very worried.
now
then
the next day
tomorrow
C
Lisa looks like Susan and Naomi. She may be a cousin of __________.
their
theirs
her
hers
B
Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Who ___________ (invent) the World Wide Web? - Tim Berners-Lee.
invented
I can’t leave the classroom until my teacher ___________ (give) me feedback.
gives
Naomi ___________ (run) around the park when an apple fell on her head.
was running
I hope Viet Nam ___________ (be) a powerful country in cyberspace in about 50 years.
will be
My teacher ___________ (say) she was happy to see me become more mature.
said
