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.
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.
Human life on Mars
Alien life on Earth
The possibility of alien life
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.
He saw an alien flying a plane.
He saw an unidentified flying object.
He saw a plane from another planet.
Real evidence of aliens
A video of the 2004 event
A visit to Mars
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.
A brilliant boy dreaming of becoming an astronomer.
A well-informed boy taking interest in astronomy.
A studious boy passionate about aliens and spaceships.
A telescope
A faraway star
A celestial object
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ms Tram is one of my aunts.
Ms Tram is an __________. (AUNT)
Many students are standing in front of me to receive the free film tickets.
I __________ many students to receive the free film tickets. (AM)
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)
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)
TASK 2. 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.
IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS
TASK 1.
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.sting
system
whistle
almost
rocket
promise
oppose
shopping
shopaholic
telepathy
convenience
advertisement
Japanese
national
dangerous
natural
TASK 2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C, or D.
habit
inhabitant
habitat
habitable
next to
behind
between
opposite
biometric
volumetric
decametric
hydrometric
now
then
the next day
tomorrow
their
theirs
her
hers
TASK 3. Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Who _________ (invent) the World Wide Web? - Tim Berners-Lee.
I can’t leave the classroom until my teacher ______ (give) me feedback.
Naomi __________ (run) around the park when an apple fell on her head.
I hope Viet Nam ________ (be) a powerful country in cyberspace in about 50 years.
My teacher _____ (say) she was happy to see me become more mature.
