ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2 _ ENGLISH 8

NH: 2021-2022

I/ MULTIPLE CHOICE
* Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. industry B. tornado C. natural D. injury
2. A. geography B. electronic C. scientific D. preparation
3. A. scientific B. dramatic C. athletic D. domestic
4. A. national B. chemical C. medical D. informal
5. A. consumer B. environment C. electricity D. pollution
* Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1.A. protect B. conservation C. currency D. persuade
2.A. complaint B. check C. secondhand D. cover
3. A. walked B. filled C. died D. played
4. A. waste B. crack C. take D. save
5. A. energy B. bicycle C. recycle D. physics

* CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS

1. What can be done to protect people from __________ disasters?
A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalist
2. Emergency teams are still clearing the __________ from the plane crash.
A. debris B. dust C. piece D. waste
3. The government is sending __________ to the flood victims.
A. touch B. aid C. accommodation D. provision
4. Much of the town was rebuilt after the massive __________ of the tornado.
A. peace B. humour C. destruction D. safety
5. New Zealand rescue services carried out several searches for __________.
A. movers B. helpers C. rescuers D. survivors
6. The government has declared a state of __________ following the earthquake.
A. accident B. situation C. extension D. emergency
7. The __________ are searching through the rubble for survivors.
A. rescuers B. washers C. fighters D. builders
8. Many countries have sent humanitarian aid to the earthquake __________.
A. victims B. soldiers C. elders D. rescuers
9. Thousands of buildings and houses were completely destroyed when the earthquake __________
the city.
A. fought B. struck C. happened D. arrived
10. The forest fire __________ for eight hours, killing all of the animals.
A. burst B. occurred C. raged D. spread
11. Don't drink that water. It's __________.
A. damaged B. dumped C. contaminated D. poison
12. The team's success was largely __________ to her efforts.
A. because B. due C. since D. cause
13. By the time we got to the cinema, the film __________.
A. started B. had started C. starting D. starts
14. If you __________ the president, what would you do to help the environment?
A. are B. had been C. were D. see
15. Eating too much sugar can __________ to health problems.
A. cause B. lead C. make D. get
16. The heavy rain has caused __________ in many parts of the country.
A. storms B. floods C. drought D. fire forest
17. _____________ water is one of the factors that have driven many species to the verge of
extinction.
A. Contaminating B. Contaminate C. Contamination D. Contaminated
18. It's recommended that we become more concerned _____________ the environment around us.
A. of B. to C. with D. about
19. The ____________ use of pesticides and herbicides has led to contamination of groundwater in
some areas.
A. widespread B. occasional C. general D. experimental
20. Air ______________, together with littering, is causing many problems in our cities today.
A. pollute B. pollution C. polluting D. polluted
21. Many people in this city have received medical _______________ for the disease.
A. support B. treatment C. help D. assistance
22. The reduction in air pollution was ________________ last year.
A. drama B. dramatize C. dramatically D. dramatic
23. In many poor nations, there are frequent outbreaks of cholera and other diseases because people
there _____________ untreated water.
A. drink B. to drink C. drinking D. drank
24. The road in front of my office is always ______________ when it rains heavily.
A. to flood B. flooding C. flood D. flooded
25. Too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes global ____________.
A. warm B. warming C. warmly D. warmth
26. It won't be possible to save the Earth if we don't take _____________ right now.
A. action B. job C. work D. duty
27. In the United States, there are 50 __________ and six different time zones across the country.
A. states B. nations C. towns D. countries
28. Nowadays you still see the __________ men wear kilts (skirts) to wedding or other formal
occasions.
A. Scottish B. Scotland C. Scots D. Scot
29. In some English-speaking countries, turkey and pudding are __________ food at Christmas.
A. national B. historical C. traditional D. possible
30. Australia is home to __________ animals like kangaroos and koalas.
A. only B. rare C. unique D. precious
31. Coming to Scotland, visitors can drive through vast green __________.
A. lochs B. stations C. castles D. pastures
32. - How is your holiday in New Zealand? - __________.
A. Really B. Awesome C. Absolutely right D. Sure
33. The flight number 781 to Melbourne __________ at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
A. arrives B. is arriving C. has arrived D. will arrive
34. Some documents say that people __________ the Glastonbury Festival since the beginning of
the 19th century.
A. celebrated B. were celebrating C. have celebrated D. celebrate
35. We __________ on the Great Ocean Road, an Australian National Heritage at the moment.
A. will drive B. drive C. have driven D. are driving
36. - “No one was killed in the forest fire two days ago”. - “__________!”
A. Oh dear B. That's shocking C. That's a relief D. How terrible
*Identify mistakes
1. I’m trying to persuade my sister to drive, but I can’t get her do it.
A B C D
2. Since I begin school, I haven’t had much spare time.
 A B C D
3. My mother makes me doing my homework so I can’t go out.
A B C D
4. There are a lot of changes in our city in the past ten years.
A B C D
5. If we go on to litter, the environment will become seriously polluted.
A B C D
6. We’ll never catch them up if you walk as slow as that.
A B C D
7. Let’s not go to the park if it will rain tomorrow,
A B C D
8. I haven’t finished to decorate the Christmas tree yet.
A B C D
9. He felt sadly when he heard the news of the earthquake.
A B C D
10. During an earthquake, you should be away from heavy furnitures or appliances.
A B C D

II/ READING
*Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the passage
Tropical rainforests are amazing places. You find them in Asia, Central and South America and
parts of Africa. The temperatures there are (1) _________ 25 o and 30o all year round and it rains
(2) ________ almost every day. These hot, wet conditions are ideal for plants, so the vegetation is
dense and rich, and the wildlife is incredibly diverse. More than half of the world's plant and
animal species live in these forests.
We've already (3) __________ more than half of the world's tropical rainforests, either for wood
or through farming. If we (4) _______ like this, we might wipe them out completely in less than
forty years from now. One (5) _______ is to use the forests in a sustainable way, by using their
natural resources, such as fruit, nuts and medical plants, without destroying the trees.

1. A.in B. between C. from D. at

2. A. hard B. mainly C. heavily D. continuously
3. A. destroyed B. damaged C. cut D. burnt
4. A. begin B. do C. go on D. carry on
5. A. method B. solution C. way D. idea
*Read the text and choose the best answer A, B, C or D
Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are
very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.
Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are lost. Most people who live near
the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm passes.
Floods are caused along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably
above normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a
hurricane cause enormous damage.
Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land, they carry tremendous
power with driving rain and wind.
Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer
months and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is
sucked up into the air. Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They
can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and
 railway cars.
Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property
every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot be stopped
or ignored.

1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes.
B. Typhoons and thunderstorms.
C. Hurricanes and tornadoes.
D. Hurricanes and typhoons.
2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
A. July and August only.
B. Between July and October.
C. From the seventh to the ninth month.
D. All the year round.
3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?
A. They cover only a small area.
B. They have either wind or speed.
C. They are not accompanied by rain.
D. They can cause great damage.
4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?
A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy.
B. They are easier to control today than in the past.
C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes.
D. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy.
5. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?
A. The damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes.
B. The tremendous power of these storms.
C. The number of people killed each year by these storms.
D. The time of year when they are most likely to strike.

*Read the paragraph and decide whether the statements are True of False
There are three main kinds of pollution – air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. Air,
which is the most important element of our environment for our survival, can be polluted in many
ways. Smoke in the air from mills, factories, and industry contains carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, and methane, which are all poisonous gases. This leads to health problems like asthma
and lung diseases, and the thinning of the ozone layer, which protects us from harmful UV rays.
China, the USA, Russia, India, Mexico, and Japan are the world leaders in air pollution emissions.
Water is also polluted by the discharge of commercial and industrial waste into surface water.
Sewage in drinking water is another cause of water pollution as it contains germs and viruses. The
noise of vehicles, mills, and factories can be really unbearable. This kind of constant sound also
causes headaches, tension, mental stress, and migraines. People living next to a building site
where there is too much noise can become sick, as they cannot sleep or relax. This is called noise
pollution.

Statements
1. Air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution are three main kinds of pollution.
2. Air plays the most important role in our survival.
3. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and methane are poisonous gases.
4.The ozone layer helps to protect people from harmful UV rays.
5. China, the USA, Russia, India, Mexico, and Japan are the world leaders in air pollution
prevention.
6. The thinning of the ozone layer is caused by smoke in the air from mills, factories, and industry.
7. Sewage contains germs and viruses.
8. Noise pollution is caused by the discharge of commercial and industrial waste into lakes and
rivers.
9. Noise pollution affects everybody's mental health.
10. All people who live next to a building site become sick as they cannot sleep or relax.
* Read the passage and answer the questions.
Body language is a kind of nonverbal communication, where thoughts, intentions, or feelings are
expressed by physical behaviors, such as facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement,
touch and the use of space. Body language exists in both animals and humans, but this article
focuses on interpretations of human body language.
Body language must not be confused with sign language, as sign languages are full languages like
spoken languages and have their own complex grammar systems, as well as being able to exhibit the
fundamental properties that exist in all languages. Body language, on the other hand, does not have a
grammar and must be interpreted broadly, instead of having an absolute meaning corresponding
with a certain movement, so it is not a language like sign language, and is simply termed as a
“language” due to popular culture.
1. Facial expressions, body posture, gestures, and eye movement are examples of
A. culture language B. sign language
C. verbal language D. body language
2.Why body language is different from sign languages?
A. Because sign languages have their own complex grammar systems.
B. Because body language is like spoken language.
C. Because body language has a grammar.
D. Because body language has an absolute meaning.
3.Body language exists in .
A. humans only B. animals only
C. both humans and animals D. plants
4.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Sign languages must be confused with body language.
B. Body language must be interpreted broadly.
C. Because it became the official language in 2006.
D. The article focuses on interpretations of animal body language.
5.Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Body language is simply termed as a “language” due to popular culture.
B. Body language exists in both animals and humans.
C. In body language, thoughts, intentions, or feelings are expressed by words.
D. Sign languages are full languages like spoken languages.

III/ WRITING
*Passive forms
1. The volunteers have rescued three cats.
2. They are cutting dead trees on some streets to prepare for the forthcoming storm.
3. We should move the furniture to higher places because of the flood.
4. They had repaired their house before the typhoon came.
5. Have workers restored the damaged bridge yet?
*Conditional sentences
1. The soil is poisoned because farmers use too many pesticides and herbicides.
If …………………………………………
2. I can't help you unless you tell me what's wrong.
If ………………………………………..
3. Many people have stomachache due to the contaminated food.
If ………………………………………..
4. Stop swimming in that lake, or you will have skin rashes.
If …………………………………………
5. I can't come because I have to help my dad with something.
If ………………………………………..

*Rewrite
1. As soon as we got on the plane, the pilot told us to get off again.
We had ………………………………………..

2. They provided food then cleared up the debris.

After they …………………………………..

3. I'm not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)
………………………………………………

4.Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)

…………………………………………………

5. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots' sudden strike. (so)
…………………………………………………..

6. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)

……………………………………………………

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