Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success có đáp án (Đề 9)
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I. LISTENING
Listen to a talk about online shopping and fill in each blank with a suitable word.
Online shopping helps you save time and _____________.
money
Shopping online can make you become a _____________.
shopaholic
Script:
Online shopping is buying a product or service over the internet.
Online shopping is easy. You visit a seller's website, select the product you want to buy, and order it. You can pay online or when you get the product.
Online shopping is convenient. With Internet access, you can purchase anything, at anytime from anywhere. It could be a meal, a gift for a friend, or even an English course. You can save the trouble of travelling, time, and money.
However, shopping online has disadvantages, too. Firstly, the products you receive are sometimes not exactly what you expect. Secondly, when you are not happy with a product, you can return it, but you have to pay for the shipping. Thirdly, you can easily become a shopaholic because it is easy and there are many products to choose from. You may find it hard to stop yourself from over-shopping. You may even buy things you don't really need.
II. READING
TASK 1. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
New Zealand is an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses that of the North Island, and the South Island, and numerous smaller islands. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country’s sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
The official languages are English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language. English is the predominant language in New Zealand, spoken by 98 percent of the population. Many places have both their Maori and English names officially recognized. New Zealand Sign Language is used by about 28,000 people. It was declared one of New Zealand's official languages in 2000.
volcanic eruptions
mountain peaks
diverse biodiversity
remoteness
Auckland
South Island
Wellington
Maori
1
2
3
4
Because it is spoken by 28000 people.
Because it is spoken by the majority of the population.
Because it became the official language in 2006.
Because English names cannot be easily recognized.
English is the most spoken language in New Zealand.
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.
New Zealand Sign Language hasn’t been one of New Zealand’s official languages since 2006.
There are many islands in New Zealand.
TASK 2. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.
Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world (1) __________ an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and had a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (2) ________ . It has increased the reliability of sending (3)________ to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (4) _________ touch with friends. Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (5) _______ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any location.
is
was
were
are
methods
means
forms
ways
signs
codes
messages
pictures
on
out
for
in
Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (5) _______ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any location.
advanced
high
simple
basic
III. WRITING
TASK 1. Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning.
The weather is bad, so we will cancel the picnic.
→ ____________________________________________________________________.
If the weather is bad, we will cancel the picnic.
Norway has the longest coastline in Europe.
→ ____________________________________________________________________.
No other country in Europe has a longer coastline than Norway.
“My friends went swimming yesterday,” he told me.
→ ____________________________________________________________________.
He told me that his friends had gone swimming the day before.
“What time does the movie start?” she asked me.
→ ____________________________________________________________________.
She asked me what time the movie started.
“Where did you put my keys?” he asked.
→ ____________________________________________________________________.
He asked me where I had put his keys.
TASK 2. Write a paragraph (120 - 150 words) about the advantages OR disadvantages of a type of shopping.
Sample writing:
+ Advantages:
Online shopping has many advantages for people today. First, it is very convenient because people can buy things anytime and anywhere with a smartphone or a computer. They do not need to go to crowded stores or spend time traveling. Second, online shopping offers a wide variety of products such as clothes, books, and electronics. Customers can easily compare prices from different websites to choose the best one. In addition, many online shops provide discounts and special offers, which help people save money. Another benefit is that the products can be delivered directly to the customer’s home, so it saves a lot of effort. However, buyers should be careful and choose reliable websites to avoid low-quality products. Overall, online shopping is becoming more popular because it is convenient and useful in modern life.
+ Disadvantages:
Shopping online also has several disadvantages. First, customers cannot see or try the products before buying them. Sometimes the items they receive are different from what they saw on the website. For example, the clothes may not fit or the quality may be lower than expected. Second, online shopping may cause people to spend too much money because it is very easy to buy things with just a few clicks. Another problem is delivery time. Customers usually have to wait several days to receive their orders, and sometimes the delivery may be late. In addition, there is a risk of online scams or losing personal information if people buy from unsafe websites. Because of these problems, shoppers need to be careful when they shop online. Although it is convenient, online shopping also has some disadvantages.
IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS
TASK 1
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
covered
installed
described
decorated
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
presidents
begs
words
bathes
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
product
present
future
summer
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
comfortable
companion
computer
comparison
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
proposal
respect
contact
provide
TASK 2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
did / do
are / doing
do / do
were / doing
a
the
an
x
yearly checks my health
checks yearly my health
checks my health yearly
yearly my health checks
caused
had caused
causes
has caused
only
unique
rare
famous
difference
tradition
explanation
custom
employment
employers
employees
unemployment
tradition
evacuation
spectacle
relaxation
had watched
watched
was watching
has watched
With all my heart
Never remind me
It's my pleasure
wish you
TASK 3. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
While I __________ (drove/ was driving) to work, I saw a car accident.
was driving
He __________ (didn't study/ wasn't studying) for the exam, so he failed.
didn't study
When the phone rang, she __________ (cooked / was cooking) dinner.
I usually _____ (read) books in my free time. This weekend I __________ (read) a new mystery novel.
read, will read
The next train to London _______ (leave) at 5:30 pm.
leaves
