Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8

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SECTION A – READING (35 POINTS)

Part 1 (10 points). Read the text and choose the best answer for each of the following questions.
HEARTY BREAKFASTS
Americans, in general, are big eaters and one of the greatest pleasures of the day is sitting down to a
hearty breakfast. Most neighborhood diners and cafeterias offer breakfast specials. Some can be as
simple as buttered toast with coffee. Others can almost be equivalent to a full course meal which can
provide enough calories for the entire day. The breakfast special is offered daily and runs usually from
seven until eleven in the morning after which the prices change and everything is ordered a la carte.
Some fast food restaurants offer an "all-you-can-eat" buffet breakfast which may include more than
thirty choices of every breakfast item imaginable. For a set price one can get as many refills as one
wants.
The choices on the breakfast menu border close to infinity. A typical "gourmet" breakfast may start
with a glass of orange or tomato juice and then proceed to two eggs with toast, jam, butter, hash
browns and coffee. The menu indicates that the eggs are served "any way you like them." This means
they can be prepared sunny-side-up, once over lightly, scrambled, boiled, poached or fried.
Upon entering a diner or coffee shop the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee is a standard greeting.
The coffee comes in a variety of blends but the most popular are regular or decaf. Decaf is especially
preferred for those who are habitual coffee drinkers. As the name suggests, it means that the caffeine
has been removed from the coffee. Most Americans who often take seconds for their morning coffee
find decaf less addictive but will probably have another four cups before the day is over. As in all
cases, since there is no charge for coffee refills, such a breakfast will cost less than five dollars with tip
included.
For those who can't eat eggs, there is a wide variety of other choices. Corn flakes with bananas,
waffles with butter, pancakes with maple syrup, blinis with cream and French toast flavored with
cinnamon and syrup are all good alternatives.
Those who are on a diet may prefer to eat only half a grapefruit, nibble on a breakfast salad of cottage
cheese and lettuce and skip almost everything else, but for those not concerned about their weight
bacon and sausages may be included to complement their waffles, pancakes and eggs.
Hot cereals make other good selections especially in winter with farina, maple-flavored oatmeal and
creams of wheat and corn. The variety of cereals is so wide that a matter of choice becomes a
challenge among so many available selections.
Some regional favorites also add variety to the American breakfast. In the south grits with butter may
replace hash browns and hot spicy biscuits and gravy seasoned with bits of meat make up a meal in
themselves. Fortified with a hearty breakfast stashed away under their belts, Americans find it easier to
face the challenges of another day.
1. At what time during the day are "breakfast specials" usually offered?
A. Usually from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. B. Usually from 6 a.m. to noon.
C. They are served all day. D. Usually from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2. On which days of the week are "breakfast specials" offered?
A. On Saturdays and Sundays. B. From Monday to Friday and all holidays.
C. Every day of the week. D. From Monday to Friday only.
3. What is meant by an "all-you-can-eat" breakfast?

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 A. It means that you can go up for one refill on the second coffee and a second serving.
B. It means that you may choose anything on the menu.
C. It means that everyone can have any breakfast for the same price.
D. It means that there is an open buffet and one can have as many servings as one pleases.
4. What is meant by "eggs are served any way you like them"?
A. Eggs can be served within a cup or plate dish.
B. Eggs are served in many different ways according to one's taste.
C. Eggs can be served either fried, boiled or scrambled.
D. Eggs can be served with either bread or rice.
5. What is meant by "decaf coffee"?
A. It's a brand name. B. It's another name for instant coffee.
C. It's coffee with less calories. D. It's coffee from which the caffeine has been removed.
6. Why do Americans prefer decaf coffee?
A. It has a better taste. B. Because they can drink many cups of coffee a day.
C. It's easier to prepare. D. It's more addictive.
7. About how much will a complete breakfast cost with tips included?
A. Less than five dollars. B. Five dollars.
C. More than five dollars. D. It depends on how many refills of coffee you have.
8. With what are pancakes in America usually served?
A. With blinis. B. With cinnamon.
C. With bananas and cream. D. With maple syrup and butter.
9. If you wanted a diet breakfast which of the following should you order?
A. Grapefruit and cottage cheese. B. Waffles and cream.
C. French Toast. D. Blinis.
10. Which of the following is popular for breakfast in the southern states of America?
A. Waffles and maple syrup. B. French Toast.
C. Grits with butter. D. Cornflakes and bananas
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2 (10 points). Read the text and choose the best words to fill in the text.
Shopping centres have become a (1) _________ more than just places to shop and look for
bargains. They are places of entertainment (2) _________ people meet and have fun. Some modern
shopping centres are (3) ________ big that they can take days to explore property. For example, the
Cehavir Shopping and Entertainment Centre in Istanbul covers 420,000 square metres and is
considered to be the (4) ________ shopping centre in Europe. It has around 350 shops and 50
restaurants to choose from. And if you fancy (5) ________ your friends in the evening, there are 12
cinemas, a bowling alley and even a roller coaster ride.
Another huge shopping centre is the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. As (6) _____ as around 700 shops
and restaurants, you can go to Magic Planet, which is a mini theme park, (7) ___________ watch a
film in one of the fourteen cinemas. And if that isn't enough, (8) ___________ about visiting Ski-
Dubai, the world-famous indoor ski Slope? Some people want (9) ____________ a more cultural
experience. This is easy at the Mall of the Emirates. There is a Community Theatre and Arts Centre on
the second floor of the building (10) _____ a theatre, art galleries, a music school and a library.
1 A. much B. lot C. few D. many
2 A. where B. who C. which D. why
3 A. as B. such C. so D. too
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 4 A. large B. larger C. largest D. more large
5 A. meet B. meeting C. to meet D. to meeting
6 A. good B. soon C. long D. well
7 A. while B. but C. or D. so
8 A. how B. where C. which D. why
9 A. has B. have C. having D. to have
10 A. with B. without C. for D. above
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 3. (15 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each of the numbered blanks in the following
passage. Write your answers in the space provided.
The use of computers has meant that students can study language programmes (1) ______ their
own speed when and for how long they want. What’s (2) _____, in the virtual classrooms of the future
the students will (3) _____ on their headset, and be transported into (4) _____ imaginary school,
choose their class, take the books (5) _____ need off the shelf and hold conversations with (6) ____
computerised students. They might instead choose to pay a (7) _____ to the supermarket or the train
station, the bank or the restaurant. At the (8) ______ of a button they would be transported to (9)
______ realistic settings where they could practice (10) _____ English, maybe getting a hand from a
virtual English companion.
All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home: no (11) ______ to catch the
bus to college, or a plane to England. Exciting? Certainly, and it’s (12) _____ interesting alternative to
traditional classroom lessons. But would it (13) _____ replace the classroom? Hopefully not. Surely
the need to relate to real people (14) _____ about real issues and generally learning a little more about
others will always lead language learners to (15) _____ at least a little of their time with real people.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (25 POINTS)
Part 1. (15 points). Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
each gap. Write it in ‘Your Answers’ part.
1. There is real concern that food supplies will not be _____ to feed the increasingly world population.
A. sufficient B. equal C. measured D. effective
2. The police _______ her for helping the murderer to escape.
A. caught B. prevented C. searched D. arrested
3. You must obtain _____ from the landowner to fish in this river.
A. permit B. freedom C. permission D. right
4. The _____ of ice –cream sold increases sharply in the summer months.
A. account B. amount C. count D. number
5. I haven’t got _____ string to tie up this parcel.
A. many B. plenty C. a lot D. enough
6. _____ of money prevented us from taking a holiday this year.
A. Limit B. Emptiness C. Expense D. Lack
7. This blue-flower is known by ___ names in other parts of England.

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 A. severe B. difference C. various D. separate
8. When there was a short ______ in the conversation, I asked if anyone would like anything to drink.
A. fall B. blank C. wait D. pause
9. He must give us more time ________ we shall not be able to make a good job of it.
A. whether B. otherwise C. consequently D. therefore
10. I have always ____ you my best friend.
A. regarded B. considered C. trusted D. hoped
11. Most things are now mass-produced rather than ____ .
A. hand-made B. by hand C. single D. detailed
12. He’s not capable __________ learning German in six months.
A. about B. for C. on D. of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
13. Tom: “Didn’t you go to the cinema last night?” Lucy: “ ________ ”
A. Yes, I stayed at home. C. No, it was too cold to go out
B. Ok. That’s a good idea. D. Yes, I lost the ticket.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following question.
14. The new manager put the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that the staff might have to come
to work earlier than usual.
A. made a lot of people satisfied B. made a lot of people annoyed
C. made other people disappointed D. made other people nervous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in the following question.
15. Older people are especially vulnerable to cold temperatures even inside their homes.
A. healthy B. feeble C. favorable D. robust
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Part 2 (10 points). The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them .

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1 In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be biggest. The good news
2 is that people will be able to fold it in half to make them smaller. The “foldable phone" is now in
3 development. One company has come on with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold
4 down to the size of a regular cellphone to make it “pocket-size.” The foldable phone has a larger
5 screen, keyboard and high-quality speakers. This makes it easily to use. The flexible display can go
6 from smartphone to tablet just by unfolding it. The interior screen is too big that it can run three different
7 apps at the same time. People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are
8 also two batteries outside the phone - one on each side. Many companies have been looking for way to
9 improve smartphones. The foldable phone is like anything else that has comes before it. This
10 powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all in one. There is a current race to get
11 foldable phones on the market. But we’ll have to wait and see when well these new smartphones work.
12 If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even stretch our phone.
Your answers:
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SECTION C – WRITING (60 POINTS)

Part 1. (10 points). Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first one, do not
change the given word, you must write between 2 and 5 words.
1. My sister doesn’t like computer games very much. (KEEN)
==> My sister __________________________________ computer games very much.
2. We went for a walk although it was raining yesterday. (SPITE)
==> We went for a walk _____________________________ yesterday.
3. I can’t wait to see the sights in London. (FORWARD)
==> I am ______________________________________ the sights in London.
4. What time does your plane land tomorrow? (WHEN)
==> Could you tell __________________________________ tomorrow?
5. Governments should preserve all the world’s languages. (OUGHT)
==> All the world’s languages __________________________________ by governments.

Part 2. (20 points). You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Mary who
writes:
... Summer is coming and I want to look my best: healthy, energetic and physically fit. So I'm trying
to eat plain, simply cooked natural food, have enough sleep at night and I have recently joined our
local fitness club. Do you do anything special to stay healthy? What makes people healthy and strong?
What do you think about a healthy lifestyle?
By the way, I'm going to spend a month at the seaside this summer...
Write a letter to Mary. In your letter answer her questions, ask her three questions about her
coming summer holidays. Write your letter of about 90-100 words (Use your name as Minh -
address: 02 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Vinh city) . (20 points)
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Part 3. (30 points). Choose ONE of the following options:

Option 1: Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (90-100 words) for your school
story writing competition. Your story MUST begin with the following sentence:
That was the happiest day of my life.......
Option 2:
Many students find it difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays.
What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
In about 150-250 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the issue. Use reasons and
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