Name: ________________ END-OF-TERM MOCK TEST 1

Grade 8

I. Add words to finish the sentences. Change if necessary.

1. I/ work/ office / when/ Peter/ call/ me.
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2. My sisters/ do/ homework/ 6 p.m / yesterday.
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3. He/ his friends/ have/ dinner/ when/ we/ come.
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4. She/ said / her/ parents / move / London / next / month.
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5. The phone/ ring/ while/ James/ eat/ lunch.
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6. While/ she/ watch/ TV,/ she/ hear/ the noise.
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7. they/ study/ English/ 7:30 p.m/ yesterday?
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8. What/ your little/ sister/ do/ this time/ yesterday morning?
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9. His / teacher / told / him / he / get / 100 points / yesterday.
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10. When/ I / come/ home, my daughter/ read/ book.
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11. While/ I / clean/ house,/ I/ find/ those/ old/ photos.
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12. He / just / fall / asleep/ last night / when / he / hear / knock / the door.
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II. Find the mistake and correct.

1. Peter should calls his parents more often. ____________
2. When we were cleaning the floor, we hear a yelp outside. ____________
3. Some kids was playing in the streets at that time yesterday. ____________
4. What was he done at 10p.m last night? It was very annoying. ____________
5. Lily is one of my friends. Linda is also one of my too. ____________
6. The school starts at 8a.m and finishs at 5p.m ____________
7. The signal says that the big sale will start next Friday. ____________
8. We should recycle single-use productions instead of throwing them away. ____________
9. Generally, natural disasters causes a lot of damage to the area. ____________
III. Fill in the correct prepositions.
1. The first phone appeared __________ March 1876.
2. Make sure you get dressed __________ 9 a.m. I am waiting __________ you.
3. I think that human will be replaced by robots __________ 50 years.
4. Lora’s house is __________ the end of the street.
5. Chess players sit __________ each other in a game.
6. She stood __________ me in a line to get on the bus.
7. Where do you live? I live _________ Hanoi _________ Xuan Thuy Street.
8. It rained heavily _________ 3 hours yesterday.
9. I think _______ the near future, humans will be replaced _______ robots in most tasks.
10. He was doing his homework ______ 4p.m yesterday _________ his father.
IV. Fill in the blank with the correct word form.
1. The storm brought severe ________ to the towns near the sea. (destroy)
2. We developed technology to help make ___________ about natural disasters. (predict)
3. We donate money and food to help the __________ of the flood. (victim)
4. The local authorities ____________ the residents to move to safe areas. (warnings)
5. The volcanic _____________ killed 100 people in the nearby area. (erupt)
6. Littering and dumping waste are very ____________ to the environment. (harm)
7. We should reduce using single-use ___________. (produce)
8. The tornado was very _______________. (destroy)
9. A lot of species become _____________ due to illegal hunting. (extinction)
10. Young people are ____________ to smartphone. (addiction).
11. Many people were _____________ when the earthquake happened. (frighten)
12. Many activities are done to raise people’s ___________ of protecting the environment. (aware)
13. We have to try our best to __________ the environment. (protection)
14. Youngsters tend to use __________ messages because it is very ____________.
(instantly/ convenience)
15. The ___________ of smartphone makes our life easier. (invent)
16. Our teachers are trying to _____________ a website for online learning. (development)
17. Our school uses face ________________ to check _______________. (recognize/ attend)
18. The high-speed Internet ___________ allows us to study online well. (connect)
19. In the future, I believe we will _____________ by telepathy. (communication)
20. ____________, the landslide happened when the residents were sleeping. (sudden)
V. Choose the best answer.
1. James isn’t here at the moment. Can I _______ a message?
A. take B. get C. leave D. give
2. We often watch __________ music performance on TV every Sunday evening.
A. alive B. living C. liveable D. live
3. The president said that they would launch a new program ___________.
A. the previous day B. two months ago C. the following day D. then
4. He will come to our party _________ 15 minutes. I’m sure.
A. in B. on C. for D. during
5. - Is this ________ book? I see _______ name on it.
- No, it’s _______.
A. your – yours – her B. yours – your – hers
C. yours – yours – hers D. your – your – her
6. My dad ________ me that I had better study harder for my upcoming exam.
A. said B. told C. tell D. asked
7. Iphone uses face __________ to unlock the phone.
A. recognition B. confirmation C. examination D. reminder
8. The _________ of penicillin is the turning point in the medical history.
A. discovery B. invention C. creation D. creativity
9. It has seen little _____________ of the patients after 10 days.
A. improve B. improvement C. improvision D. improvise
10. Chemistry and Physics are two of science __________ we learn at school.
A. subjects B. objects C. topics D. themes
11. A software ___________ is the person who builds and creates computer programs.
A. development B. creator C. developer D. discoverer
12. He believes that cyber world will ___________ the real world soon.
A. support B. replace C. take up D. get up
13. John is so __________. His room is always clean and organized.
B. untidy B. messy C. tidy D. clumsy
14. Be __________! We will have the results soon.
A. patient B. fast C. impatient D. hurry
15. A: I’ve won a scholarship to study in the US.
B: ________________
C. Congratulations! That’s a good news B. Poor you!
C. Hold on. How can I get one too? D. Really! That’s awful!
16. A: Is the game Arena of Valor difficult for beginners?
B: ________________
A. Yes, it’s extremely wonderful. B. No, it’s a piece of cake.
C. Well, I hope so. D. Hmm, it’s beautiful.
17. A: We almost lost all of our property in the flood last week.
B: ________________
A. Good luck next time! B. I can’t agree more
C. I’m so sorry to hear that D. I thought you would mind.
VI. Read and choose the best answer.

Science and technology have greatly impacted our lives, shaping the way we communicate, work, and even how
we think. From the invention of the wheel to the development of the internet, humans have continuously strived
to innovate and make life easier. Today, we see the integration of science and technology in almost every aspect
of our daily routines. Whether it's using smartphones to stay connected or relying on medical advancements to
improve healthcare, the influence of science and technology is undeniable.
Despite the numerous benefits, there are also challenges associated with the rapid advancement of technology.
One such challenge is the ethical dilemma surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. While AI has
the potential to revolutionize industries and improve efficiency, concerns about job displacement and privacy
have arisen. Moreover, the misuse of technology, such as cyber-attacks and data breaches, poses significant
threats to individuals and organizations alike.
However, science and technology also offer solutions to global problems, such as climate change and healthcare
disparities. Innovations in renewable energy and medical research provide hope for a sustainable future and
improved quality of life for people around the world. As we continue to harness the power of science and
technology, it is essential to prioritize ethical considerations and ensure that advancements benefit society as a
whole.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?

A) Benefits of Science and Technology B) History of Science
C) Ethical Issues in Science D) Challenges of Technology
2. According to the passage, what is a challenge associated with artificial intelligence and automation?
A) Increased efficiency B) Job displacement
C) Enhanced privacy D) Reduced costs
3. What is mentioned as a misuse of technology in the passage?
A) Renewable energy B) Medical research
C) Cyber-attacks D) Climate change
4. How do science and technology contribute to solving global problems?
A) By causing healthcare disparities
B) By increasing job displacement
C) By providing solutions like renewable energy and medical research
D) By creating ethical dilemmas
5. Which statement best summarizes the passage?
A) Science and technology have no impact on our lives.
B) The integration of science and technology has led to both benefits and challenges.
C) Artificial intelligence has no potential benefits.
D) Renewable energy is not a solution to global problems.
VII. Choose the best answer.

Water pollution happens (1)__________ toxic substances enter water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans and so
on, getting dissolved in them, lying suspended in the water or depositing on the bed. This degrades the quality of
water. Not (2)__________ does this spell disaster for aquatic ecosystems, the pollutants also seep through and
reach the groundwater, which might end up in our households as contaminated water we use in our daily
activities, including drinking. Water pollution can be (3)__________ in a number of ways, one of the most
polluting being city sewage and industrial waste discharge. Indirect sources (4)__________ water pollution
include contaminants that enter the water supply from soils or groundwater systems and from the atmosphere via
rain. Soils and groundwater contain (5)__________ residue of human agricultural practices and also improperly
disposed of industrial wastes. Pollutants can be of varying kinds: organic, inorganic, radioactive and so on. In
fact, the list of possible water contaminants is just too vast to be listed here.

1. A. before B. when C. after D. while

2. A. both B. only C. well D. either
3. A. cause B. caused C. causing D. causes
4. A. of B. in C. at D. for
5. A. a B. an C. the D. X

Have a walk on a beach, listen to the sound of the sea waves, (6)_______ suddenly you see a lot of rubbish on the
beach. Pollution takes away all the beauty of our beaches. I feel really very annoyed (7) _________I see plastic
bags lying on the sand, cigarette ends buried in the sand, and soda cans floating in the sea. There (8)___________
a lot of things that we can do. If we see rubbish, we should do our part in protecting the land (9)_________
picking it up and throwing it in dust bins. Moreover, we can form some kind of organization that helps (10)
_________the beaches. If everyone does their part, the beaches will be a wonderful and beautiful place. We need
to start now before the beaches are damaged beyond repair.

6. A. but B. so C. and D. or
7. A. before B. after C. when D. while
8. A. is B. are C. will be D. were
9. A. by B. with C. of D. in
10. A. clean up B. to cleaning up C. cleaned up D. cleaning up

VIII. Choose the best answer whose stress pattern is different from others.
1. A. trainee B. between C. Chinese D. seafood
2. A. wonderful B. refugee C. referee D. engineer
3. A. Vietnamese B. guarantee C. committee D. Bhutanese
4. A. national B. tropical C. typical D. provincial
5. A. religious B. numerous C. disastrous D. delicious
IX. Rewrite the sentences.
1. “I won’t see you tomorrow”, she said.
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2. “I hadn’t travelled by underground before I came to London”, James said.
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3. “He could read when he was three”, she said.
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4. “I was sleeping when Julie called”, she said to Linda.
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5. “I don’t like the chocolate cake she has made,” Bob said to me.
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6. “Mrs. Armbruster took us out for a four-course dinner yesterday,” the guests said.
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7. The children said, “We wish we didn’t have to take exams.”
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8. I won’t be doing the garden the day after tomorrow,” Kate said.
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9. They said, “We were waiting for the bus when he arrived.”
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10. “I’ll finish the work by the end of this week,” I said.
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11. He said: “Yesterday evening I met Nam. He has bought a new car.”
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12. He told his parents: “The river is rising early this year.”
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13. She said to me: “I can’t meet you here either today or tomorrow.”
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14. “I’ll water the flowers for you tonight, Jim.” said the old woman.
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15. Her father said: “I am very proud of you, Daisy.”
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16. your sister / go / shopping / a corner shop / weekend?
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17. Let’s / go / school / together / 7a.m / tomorrow.
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18. I’d like / try / shopping / open-air market / learn / bargain.
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19. often / your parents / buy / things / Internet?
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X. Choose the word that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word.
1. All the residents had moved to a safe place before the storm came.
A. cool B. dangerous C. secure D. small
2. Thousands of people were injured in the landslide in this area yesterday.
A. wounded B. homeless C. dead D. moneyless
3. My friends and I prefer face-to-face meeting than video conference.
A. digital B. Internet C. on the face D. in person
4. Would you like to take part in the English competition next month with me?
A. participate in B. keep up with C. go in D. bargain
XI. Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word.
1. Nowadays, millions of instant messages are sent around the world.
A. quick messages B. fast cars C. snail mails D. emails
2. Signs and hand gesture are types of non-verbal communication.
A. verb B. verbal C. talkable D. talkative
3. Pollution leads to a lot of harmful effects to our daily lives.
A. bad B. detrimental C. positive D. destructive
4. We have to do something immediate to protect our environment.
A. destroy B. keep C. prevent D. hinder