Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________

GRADE 8 – REVIEW OF UNITS 7, 8, 9

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three.
1. A. eruption B. customer C. dugong D. funnel
2. A. earthquakes B. items C. footprints D. lights
Choose A, B, C to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
3. A. national B. refusal C. arrival D. essential
4. A. destroy B. addict C. prepare D. bargain
Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
5. Mi spent her afternoon __________ in the nearby shopping mall, but didn’t buy anything.
A. wasting B. browsing C. surfing D. offering
6. The heavy storm caused significant damage to the residents’ __________.
A. emergency kit B. prediction C. action D. property
7. Ann __________ books in the library at 9 am yesterday morning. She was at home then.
A. didn’t read B. wasn’t read C. wasn’t reading D. didn’t reading
8 The Amazon rainforest is __________ with species of both plants and animals, making it one of the richest
ecosystems on Earth.
A. famous B. natural C. endangered D. diverse
9. You can find a wide __________ of products at the open-air market.
A. variety B. range C. choice D. option
10. My grandma __________ to the shopping mall. She goes to the convenience store near our house.
A. doesn’t usually go B. usually doesn’t go C. isn’t usually go D. usually isn’t go
11. Despite the warnings, the residents were unprepared for the __________ power of the volcano.
A. destructive B. destruction C. destroyed D. destroy
12. Animals __________ an important role in maintaining the balance of their habitat.
A. do B. act C. play D. produce
13. The conservation of __________ species is crucial for maintaining biodiversity on our planet.
A. dangerous B. endangered C. danger D. endangering
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each question.
14. The customer was satisfied with the new products provided by the company.
A. passenger B. salesman C. buyer D. assistant
15. An earthquake hit Japan causing significant damage to infrastructure.
A. harm B. pollution C. mixture D. disadvantage
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each question.
16. Some people complained about the bad service they received at the restaurant.
A. disagreed B. disappointed C. discussed D. satisfied
17. The government implemented strict measures to prevent the cutting down of trees in the national park.
A. planting B. pulling up C. reducing D. getting up
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response.
18. Alice: I think I won't come back here again. The shop assistant is not really friendly and helpful.
The shop owner: I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience. ______________
A. It’s important to us. B. They provide excellent customer service.
C. I’ll serve her better in the future. D. This will never happen again.
19. Hung: ______________?
Nam: It is unwanted or excessive sound that can cause harm to human health and the environment.
A. Do you think it is too noisy here?
B. What do you mean by ‘noise pollution’?
C. Where does that noise come from?
D. Are you making a lot of noise?
Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.
Shopping in Vietnam is a wonderful experience. Whether you’re in a busy street market or a fancy showroom, the
joy of shopping is hard to resist. Vietnam offers a variety of exciting products (20) ___________ very affordable
prices. You can find everything from (21) ___________ crafts to shiny jewelry, colourful textiles to unique art
pieces.
Vietnam is a country rich in culture and tradition. This is reflected in the (22) ___________ you can buy. The best
part about shopping in Vietnam is finding traditional Vietnamese clothing and souvenirs. These items are not just
beautiful, (23) ___________ they also help you remember your trip to this amazing country.
In Vietnam, shopping is not just about buying things. It's about exploring the culture, meeting new people, and
making memories that you'll always treasure. Whether you're (24) ___________ at a market or admiring beautiful
crafts, every shopping trip in Vietnam is a special adventure you won't forget!
20. A. at B. on C. under D. in
21. A. home-grown B. single-use C. handmade D. user-friendly
22. A. production B. tags C. display D. items
23. A. so B. but C. although D. because
24. A. bargaining B. complaining C. visiting D. hanging
Read the passage carefully, then choose the most suitable answer, A, B, C or D.
How to Make Our City More Eco-friendly
The city of Cranford has lots of environmental problems. We have a lot of air, water and land pollution. Here are
some simple things we can do to help our city’s environment.
1. Create some parks .
We should create more green spaces like parks and playgrounds. They would be great places to plant more trees.
This will reduce the air pollution in Cranford. It will also provide more spaces for animals and birds to live. This
should bring more wildlife to our city.
2. Provide more trash cans .
We should put more trash cans on the streets and near the river. This will give people more places to put their trash.
They will stop throwing trash in the river or on the streets. This will reduce our water pollution problem.
3. Teach people to recycle .
We should send people to schools to teach children how to recycle. They should also tell children how important
recycling is. This will get more people to recycle in their homes and reduce land pollution in our city.
25. What challenges does Cranford face in terms of its environment, according to the introduction?
A. Cranford has minimal environmental issues.
B. Cranford is facing a variety of environmental problems.
C. Cranford's environment is clean and untouched.
D. Cranford's environmental problems are limited to air pollution only.
26. What is the MAIN reason to create more parks and playgrounds in Cranford?
A. To provide entertainment for children
B. To reduce air pollution and attract wildlife
C. To host concerts and events
D. To create more parking spaces
27. Why is it important to install more trash cans in Cranford?
A. To encourage people to litter more
B. To reduce trash collection costs
C. To keep the streets clean and prevent water pollution
D. To create jobs for trash collectors
28. What is the goal of teaching people about recycling in Cranford?
A. To make more money from recycling
B. To reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills
C. To create new recycling plants
D. To improve the appearance of schools
29. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for making Cranford more eco-friendly?
A. Planting more trees
B. Using public transportation
C. Conserving water
D. Providing more trash cans
Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
30. Phuong (A) is making some (B) paper flowers (C) when her mum entered (D) her room.
31. Her elder sister (A) always is crazy (B) about shopping. She spent (C) a lot of her money (D) on shopping.
32. (A) The weather forecast (B) is beginning (C) at 8 am tonight. You shouldn’t (D) miss it.
Combine each pair of sentences, using the connector given.
33. Mrs Nga was cooking dinner. Her children were doing their homework. (while)
34. Don’t go away. Finish your project on the environmental protection. (until)
35. The rain stopped. Nick went outside to play volleyball with his cousin. (as soon as)
36. We go the supermarket. We always buy fresh fruits and vegetables. (whenever)
Write complete sentences, using the given cues.
37. announcement/ say/ sale/ begin/ from 8 am to 8 pm/ tomorrow.
38. Many/ shopping centres/ often/ offer/ a large discount/ special occasions.
39. Why/ not/ you/ avoid/ use/ single-use products?
40. Earth Day/ an event/ raise/ awareness/ environmental issues.