TRƯỜNG THCS THỚI HÒA ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

MÔN: Tiếng Anh 8

NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
ÔN TẬP NGỮ PHÁP TRỌNG TÂM
I. VERBS OF LIKING + GERUNDS/ VERBS OF LIKING + TO-INFINITIVE
(CÁC ĐỘNG TỪ DIỄN TẢ SỞ THÍCH CÁ NHÂN)
Diễn tả sở thích bằng cụm từ tiếng Anh sau:
Be keen on + Ving Hate + Ving/ to V
Enjoys + Ving Prefer + to V?/Ving
Adore +Ving Like + Ving/ To V

Fancy + Ving Love + Ving/ to V

Don’t mind + Ving
Detest + Ving
Example: He loves watching football. (Anh ấy thích xem bóng đá.)
John is keen on getting together. (John thích tụ tập bạn bè.)
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. Mai enjoys __________ to music, especially pop music in her free time.
A. hearing B. playing C. listening D. taking
2. My grandparents love __________ very much. There are a lot of beautiful flowers and fresh
vegetables in their garden.
A. doing garden B. doing gardening C. do gardening D. to do garden
3. You should avoid __________ too much TV. It’s not good for your eyes.
A. seeing B. looking C. watching D. glancing
4. Nga likes __________ with her close friend on Saturday evenings. She feels relaxing.
A. window shop B. window to shop C. window shops D. window shopping
5. Lan used to love __________ in front of the computer for hours but now she doesn’t. she takes
part in a judo club.
A. using B. sitting C. doing D. having
6. Minh is very hard-working boy. He doesn’t mind _________ a lot of homework in the evenings.
A. making B. reading C. seeing D. doing
7. Do you fancy __________ around the West Lake with me this Sunday morning?
A. going B. having C. staying D. moving
8. I don’t like __________up early in the winter days. I love __________ in bed late.
A. getting/ stay B. get/ stay C. getting/ staying D. get/ staying
9. Mai’s dad likes __________ spring rolls when her family has parties.
A. doing B. making C. cooking D. trying
10. Why don’t we __________ our parents with some DIY projects? I think it’s useful.
A. help B. do C. make D. give
II. COMPARATIVE OF ADVERBS
1. Phân biệt trạng từ ngắn - trạng từ dài
- Trạng từ ngắn (Short adverbs) là trạng từ có một âm tiết
Ví dụ: hard, fast, near, far, right, wrong, ...
- Trạng từ dài (Long adverbs) là trạng từ có 2 âm tiết trở lên.
Ví dụ: quickly, interestingly, tiredly, ...
2. So sánh hơn với trạng từ tiếng Anh
- So sánh hơn với trạng từ ngắn:
S1 + Adv- er + than + S2 Pronoun
Ví dụ: They work harder than I do.
- So sánh hơn với trạng từ dài:
S1 + more + adv + than + S2 Pronoun
Ví dụ: My friend did the test more carefully than I did.
Trong đó:
S1: Chủ ngữ 1 (Đối tượng được so sánh)
S2: Chủ ngữ 2 (Đối tượng dùng để so sánh với đối tượng 1)
Lưu ý:
+ Một số tính từ/ trạng từ biến đổi đặc biệt khi sử dụng so sánh hơn.
Good/ well -> better a little/ little -> less
Bad/ badly -> worse far -> farther/ furth
Much/ many -> more
Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning of the first sentence.
0.This exercise is easier than that one.
→That exercise is more difficult than that one.
1.Mr Smith is wealthier than Mr.Brown.
→Mr Brown…………………………………………………………………………………
2.My house is smaller than my parent’s house.
→My parent’s house………………………………………………………………………….
3.The black dress is more expensive than the red one.
→The red dress……………………………………………………………………………….
4.Today it is colder than yesterday.
→Yesterday…………………………………………………………………………………..
5.I don’t think you are taller than me.
→I don’t think I……………………………………………………………………………….
6.Is Jim worse at Math than John?
→Is John………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Jim looks much younger than his classmates.
→Jim’s classmates………………………………………………………………….…………
8.Your hair is longer than mine.
→My hair………………………………………………………………………………………
III.SIMPLE AND COMPOUND SENTENCES
1. SIMPLE SENTENCES (CÂU ĐƠN)
Định nghĩa Câu đơn là câu chỉ có 1 mệnh đề chính, gồm có 1 chủ ngữ và 1 động
từ. 2.
Hoặc câu có thể có chủ ngữ là 2 danh từ nối bằng ‘and’ hoặc có 2 động
từ nối bằng ‘and’ nhưng vẫn là 1 câu đơn.
Ví dụ I went to the supermarker yesterday.
Mary and Tom are playing tenis.
My broather ate a sandwich and drank beer.
COMPOUND SENTENCES (CÂU GHÉP)
a. Định nghĩa và cấu trúc câu ghép
 Định nghĩa -Là câu có 2 hay nhiều mệnh đề độc lập về ý nghĩa.
-Được kết nối với nhau bởi một liên từ kết hợp hay còn gọi là liên từ đẳng lập
như: and,or,but,so…
Cấu trúc Mệnh đề 1 + (,) + liên từ + mệnh đề 2.
Ví dụ:
You should eat less fast or you can put on weight.
I wasn’t very hungry, but I ate a lot.
My mother does exercise every day, so she looks very young and fit.
Lưu ý Chúng ta cần phải sử dụng dấu “,” trước liên từ so, còn với các liên từ and/or/but
thì có thể có dấu phẩy hoặc không.
b. Các liên từ kết hợp thường gặp
Liên từ Ví dụ
And(và): dùng để bổ sung thêm thông tin The Japanese eat a lot of fish, and they eat a lot
of tofu too
Or(hoặc): dung khi có sự lựa chọn You can take this medicine, or you can drink hot
ginger tea.
But (nhưng): dung dể nói 2 mệnh đề mag ý She doesn’t eat much, but she’s still fat.
nghĩa trái ngược, đối lập nhau.
So (nên/vì vậy mà/vậy nên): dung để nói về My mother eats healthily, so she is very strong
một kết quả của sự việc được nhắc đến trước
đó.
c. Một số trạng từ liên kết
Khi một trạng từ liên kết nối hai mệnh đề độc lập lại thành một câu, thì trước nó là dấu chấm phẩy
và sau nó là dấu phẩy.
However (tuy nhiên) Lan wants to join the school music club; however, she
can’t sing or play any instruments.
Therefore (vì vậy,do đó) She is very sensitive; therefore, don’t comment on her new
hairstyle.
Otherwise (nếu không thì) Phong has to study harder; otherwise, he may fail the
exam.
Underline the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Some teenagers never join in any forums for help, (so / because) they prefer talking to their
parents about their problems.
2. In some forums teens can get advice from peers; (therefore / however), my friends often use those
forums to share their problems.
3. Many teenagers want to support needy people, (but / so) they join community service projects.
4. Our students can participate in any club they like, (but / or) they shouldn't try to join all the
school clubs at the same time.
5. Minh told his teachers about the school bullies; (therefore / otherwise), the bullies wouldn't leave
him alone.
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents, ______ not all parents are willing to
encourage their children.
A. for B. and C. but D. so
2. Many girls worry about their appearance, ______ they often look at themselves in a mirror.
A. but B. so C. or D. for
3. Teenagers should learn to mix with their classmates, ______ they can try to get on with their
siblings.
A. so B. for C. or D. yet
4. Social media help teens connect with others; ______, they also cause teens to feel lonely.
A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. although
5. They spend a lot of time surfing the net; ______, they have little time to read books.
A. however B. therefore C. although D. otherwise

PRACTICE 1
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. choice B. join C. going D. noise
2. A. choose B. look C. spoon D. food
Choose a word that has a different stress pattern.
3. A. volunteer B. media C. benefit D. countryside
4. A. cultural B. comfortable C. recognise D. convenient
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
5. The workers are _____ a truck with timber.
A. unloading B. loading C. taking D. filling
6. Does your new stereo play music _______ than your old one did?
A. louder B. more loudly C. loudlier D. more louder
7. They kept talking in class; _________, they got in trouble with their teacher.
A. because B. therefore C. otherwise D. however
8. Nick: Could you tell me how I can deal with a bully? - Mi: ______.
A. That's very kind of you. Thanks B. You shouldn't talk to your parents about him
C. You should talk to your parents about him D. Who's he? I don't know him
9. I think country life is so boring and _______ because you’re not close to shops and services.
A. unhealthy B. inconvenient C. comfortable D. peaceful
10. You can take a seat,_____ you can go around and take a look. It’s up to you.
A.and B.or C.but D.so
11. My uncle hired extra workers to help at harvest _____.
A. time B. point C. period D. season
12. He often _____ holes in his garden to plant trees.
A. ploughs B. picks C. digs D. collects
13. We don’t know why Hoa enjoys________ because it takes too much time to make paper things.
A. knitting B. doing origami C. messaging friends D. playing sports
14. Daisy ________about social media. She spends lots of time on Facebook.
A. fond B. crazy C. interested D. keen
III. READING
a. Read the following passage carefully then choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
About three thousand years ago, there were no shops. If you needed something you had to make it
yourself. For example, if you needed something to wear, you had to kill an animal and get its coat.
If you were a good hunter and had a lot of coats, you could exchange them for other things you
needed. You could get meat, fruit or an axe. This way of exchanging things is called barter.
Later on, people began to use money. They made money from things which would last not go bad
easily. They used stones, shells, and animals’ teeth. After men had discovered metal, they started to
use cooper, tin, silver, and gold. They made these metals into small bars so that they were easy to
store and carry about. Before there were banks, people kept their money in the ground, they thought
that it was the safest place to store money.
About five hundred years later, people began to make coins. They were easier to carry than metal
bars. Early coins were not flat and round but were in lumps. Usually the king or ruler of a place
gave the order to make coins. Therefore, people often put a picture of his called the head. Then they
put the date and value of the coin on the other side. This side is called the tail.
The first paper money was made by Chinese. In the fifteenth century, the first banks appeared in
Italy. Today banks look after our money in a number of ways.
15. There were no shops ___________.
A. in the 15th century B. five hundred years ago
C. in China and Italy D. about three thousand years ago.
16. What would you do if you wanted a coat thousands of years ago?
A. Go to buy one from a shop. B. Kill an animal for its skin.
C. Make friends with hunters D. Make one from cloth
17. The early way of exchanging one thing for another is called _________
A. metal melting B. coin- collecting C. banking D. barter.
18. What kind of thing goes bad easily and is not good for making money?
A. Metal B. Axe C. Food D. Shells
19. Why did people make coins?
A. Coins were beautiful. B. They liked round coins instead of small bars.
C. Coins were easy to count D. Coins were easier to carry about.
b. Read the following passage carefully then choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
Studies have proven that school club activities are important to both the physical and mental
development of children. In sports clubs kids play sports regularly, and under the guidance of their
(20) ____they improve their physical health. Moreover, children mix with friends from different
classes in a new (21) ____ where they can learn, share, and appreciate each other. Also, when they
work with new friends in a club, they will become more confident and independent. Furthermore,
when children work together in a (22) ____ to deal with a problem or to do tasks, they have to work
together to think about what they should do to (23) ____ the task. They, therefore, can learn
research and leadership (24) ____. Many kids also find good role (25) ____ in clubs, such as
coaches or group leaders.
20. A. coaches B. teachers C. monitors D. peers
21. A. surrounding B. atmosphere C. neighbourhood D. environment
22. A. group B. team C. band D. gang
23. A. complete B. make C. do D. create
24. A. knowledge B. skills C. tasks D. jobs
25. A. idols B. figures C. models D. Names
V. COMMUNICATION
Minh: Kate, so what club are you a member of?
Kate: (26) ______________________________
Minh: Great! I'd love to join it too. So, what time does it meet?
Kate: (27) ______________________________
Minh: Where does it meet?
Kate: (28) ______________________________
Minh: Who is the coach?
Kate: (29) ______________________________
Minh: Is that the reason why you like to join this club?
Kate: (30) ______________________________
26.…….…. A. It meets on Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
27.…….…. B. I'm a member of the chess club.
28.…….…. C. Yes, that's one reason. Playing chess also teaches me to
stay calm and solve problems.
29.…….…. D. It meets in the school hall, on the second floor.
30.…….…. E. Mr Tan. He was a chess champion at the national chess
competition last year.
VI. WRITING
A. Do as directed.
31. (Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning.)
The horse can run 80km/hr while the tiger can only run 50 km/hr. (fast)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………...
32. (Answer the question below)
What do you usually do in your leisure time?
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………...
33. She wanted to prepare for the exam. She turned off her mobile phone. (therefore) (Use
conjunction provided to connect the sentences.)
→....................................................................................................................................
34. These workers do their jobs _______than the ones in my company. (badly)
B. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about the cause(s) of your stress and offer solutions.
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 PRACTICE 2
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. again B. company C. woman D. villager
2. A. cook B. book C. noodles D. good
Choose a word that has a different stress pattern.
3. A. pressure B. improve C. forum D. picture
4. A. notification B. connection C. encouragement D. convenience
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
5. In his free time, my younger brother is ______ on taking photos and doing puzzles.
A. fond B. keen C. interested D. crazy
6. I don’t know why Lan enjoys________ because it takes too much time to make paper things .
A. knitting B. doing origami C. messaging friends D. playing sports
7. Men lose weight _________ than women do.
A. more easily B. easier C. easiest D. the easiest
8. Choose the best answer that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following
sentence.
Lan enjoys living in the country side because it is very quiet.
A. silent B. concentrate C. noisy D. peaceful
9. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents, ______ not all parents are willing to
encourage their children.
A. for B. and C. but D. so
10. A: Why do you like living in there? - B: _______.
A. Because there's a great sense of community there.
B. Because I like the excitement of the city.
C. Because life in the countryside is boring.
D. Because I don't like the public transport here.
11. Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
The music is what makes the movie so memorable.
A. incredible B. unforgettable C. eventful D. remarkable
12. Teenagers enjoy________ to music and ________out with friends.
A. listen – hang B. to listen – to hang C. listening – hang D. listening – hanging
A. call/message B. calling/messaging C. to call / to message D. to call / message
13. I think country life is so boring and _______ because you’re not close to shops and services.
A. unhealthy B. inconvenient C. comfortable D. Peaceful
14. Farmers who are working on _______ look very happy with shining smiles in summer days.
A. grasslands B. paddy fields C. factories D. construction sites
III. READING
a. Read the following passage carefully then choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
Besides its beauty, the countryside of Britain is well known for many contrasts: its bare mountains
and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. National parks which
are protected from development by the government have the most beautiful and picturesque scenery.
British people often associate the countryside with farmland, open spaces like fields of wheat and
barley, green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls in which cows or sheep are raised. Most
farmland is now owned by individual people or independent companies. However, the government
has built a network of public footpaths across the farmland.
Many British people enjoy the peace and relaxation of life in the countryside where they can spend
their free time walking, cycling, or going for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer they can pick
strawberries and other fruit in fruit farms. Nowadays, few rural people work on farms. Many of
them commute to work in towns. Many others wish to live in the countryside so that they would
have a better and healthier lifestyle.
15. The countryside of Britain is NOT famous for its ______.
A. farmland B. moorland C. bare mountains D. lakes, rivers, and woods
16. Individual people or independent companies own ______.
A. some of the farmland in BritainB. most farmland in Britain
C. footpaths across the farmland D. a network of public footpaths
17. Many British people think the countryside goes with ______.
A. work in towns B. work on farms C. peace and relaxation D. public farmland
18. The word "commute" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. go on foot B. go by public transport C. go by bicycle D. go by car
19. What does the word "they" in the passage refer to?
A. Those who commute to work in towns. B. Those who go to the country for a picnic.
C. Those who go to fruit farms in summer. D. Those who dream of living in the country.
b. Read the following passage carefully then choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
A lot of people choose swimming as their favourite leisure time activity (20)_____ it brings about
lots of benefits. Firstly, swimming develops our whole body. It builds up our endurance and muscle
(21)____ as we use all of our muscles when we swim. It also helps us maintain a healthy weight,
healthy heart and lungs. Secondly, swimming is a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise. Many
people share that their stress (22)_____ after they go swimming. Thirdly, swimming can (23)____
our sleep. According to a study on older people who have sleep problems, participants felt the
quality of their life and sleep improved after taking part in regular swimming. Last but not least,
swimming is available in many places. We can swim (24)____ the pool, lake or sea, but remember
that we should choose a safe place to swim in.
20. A. because B. despite C. although D. but
21. A. stronger B. strength C. strong D. strongest
22. A. grow B. increase C. rise D. decrease
23. A. improve B. provide C. increase D. keep
24. A. in B. on C. above D. behind
V. COMMUNICATION
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate sentences (A - F). (1 point)

A. I see. Can I get something to eat in this hotel?

B. If I stay here, can I leave my suitcase in my room tomorrow afternoon?
C. That’s rather expensive. Are there any other hotels near here?
D. Just for one night.
E. I'm looking for a single room.
F. OK. I'll take the room.
Receptionist: I’m afraid all our single rooms are full. How long do you want to stay?
Tom: (25)____________________________________________________
Receptionist: I have a double room for £60.
Tom: (26)____________________________________________________
Receptionist: I'm sure they're full too. There are a lot of tourists in town at the moment.
Tom: (27)____________________________________________________
Receptionist: I'm afraid the restaurant is closed. Breakfast starts at 7 tomorrow.
Tom: (28)____________________________________________________
Receptionist: Your room must be empty by 12 o'clock. But you can put your luggage
in reception.
Tom: (29)____________________________________________________
Receptionist: Would you write your name in the book, please?
VI. WRITING
A. Do as directed.
30 She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening. (Rewrite the sentence without changing
the meaning)
→ She’s fond ........................................................................................................
31. (Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning.)
Peter can run 12 km/h while David can run 10 km/h. (fast)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………...
32. Students want to help people in need. They spend their weekend at “Go Green” club. (using
“so” to combine the two sentences)
………………………………………………………………………………………..
33. (Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one)
Mary speaks English better than her sister.
-> Mary’s sister speaks…………......................………………………………………...
B. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about the things you like or dislike about rural life. Why
or Why not?
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Writing:
Topic 1: Write a short paragraph (80- 100 words) about what you usually do in your free
time.
Topic 2: Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about the cause(s) of your stress and offer
solutions.
Topic 3: Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about the things you like or dislike about rural
life. Why or Why not?