HANOI STAR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL WEEKLY HANDOUT

Name:…………………………………………… Grade 8 - Week 36

Class:…………………………………………… Date:

SECTION I. PHONETICS:
A. PRONUNCIATION.
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. food                         B. look C. took                         D. good
2. A. luggage                     B. fragile                 C. general                   D. bargain
3. A. purity                     B. burning               C. cure                       D. durable
4. A. naked                       B. sacred                   C. needed                           D. walked
6. A. eight                     B. freight                   C. height                           D. weight
7. A. curriculum               B. coincide                   C. currency                   D. conception
8. A. divisible                     B. design                       C. disease                       D. excursion
9. A. rather                         B. sacrifice                     C. hard                             D. father
10. A. hair                         B. stairs C. heir                             D. aisle

II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
1. A. sociable B. volunteer C. photograph D. beautiful
2. A. exhibition B. introduction C. emigration D. stationery
3. A. annoy B. enough C. lucky D. reserved
4. A. frying B. towel C. socket D. include
5. A. unaffected B. undrinkable C. uncountable D. unsuitable
6. A. unpopular B. unorganized C. unfortunate D. unambitious
7. A. imperfect B. immature C. immobile D. immoral
8. A. translator B. director C. editor D. spectator
9. A. consumer B. performer C. shopkeeper D. believe
10. A. impair B. unhurt C. effect D. insect

B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR.

I. Choose the best answer.
1. that I tore up the letter.
A. I was such an annoyed B. Such was my annoyance
C. I was so annoying D. So was I annoyed
2. It is the recommendation of many psychologists to associate words and remember
names.

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A. that a learner uses mental images B. that a learner use mental images
C. that a learner must use mental images D. mental images are used
3. “______” “Not really.”
A. I don't like that new movie.
B. Would you like to watch a cartoon or a documentary?
C. Would you recommend the new movie at the Odeon?
D. How often do you go to the movies?
4. Something tells me that you to a single word I in the past ten minutes.
A. haven’t listened/ was saying B. didn’t listen/ said
C. haven’t been listening/ have said D. haven’t listened/ said
5. Don’t to any conclusion before you know the full facts.
A. rush B. dive C. leap D. fly
6. The police spokesman said he was _______ to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer
they had been looking for.
A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed
7. For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the _______.
A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
8. _______, the invention was perfect, but it didn’t sell very well.
A. Technically B. Technologically C. Politically D. Practically
9. To decorate my room, I ______.the help of my roommate.
A. drafted B. engaged C. recruited D. enlisted
10. I don't think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed
to get my point ______.
A. around B. along C. across D. about
11. This fruit has been in the fridge for over three weeks! It is all ________.
A. sour B. moldy C. rotten D. bitter
12. If someone is down to earth, he is very________
A. practical B. sad C. shy D. strange
13. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a________
A. sky B. house C. wall D. kite
14. We don't seem to have any more of that book, Sir. It is out of ___ but we are getting a new
delivery next Thursday if you would like to pop back then.
A. stock B. order C. print D. shop
15. Cable TV revolutionized communications; ______, the very existence of that service is now
threatened by satellites.

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A. consequently B. for example C. nevertheless D. moreover
16. Now I am unemployed, I have too much time _______ and don't know what to do with myself.
A. in my hands B. in hand C. to hand D. on my hands
17. - "What do you think of football?" - "_______"
A. I am crazy about it. B. Of course, football players are excellent
C. Well, it's beyond my expectation D. It's none of my business.
18. As coal mines became deeper, the problems of draining water, bringing in fresh air, and
______ to the surface increased.
A. how ore is transported B. transporting ore
C. ore is transporting D. to transport ore
19. ______ is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.
A. Each climate B. A climate C. Climates D. The climate
20. There is no chance of you getting the promotion after only two months working here, ___ the
great work you have done.
A. presuming B. notwithstanding C. nevertheless D. regardless

II. Circle and correct one mistake in each sentence.

1) He was such an intelligent student that he could pass the final exam easy.
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2) Would you mind to close the door for me?
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3) It was very kind of him helping me with the housework.
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4) Because their financial problems; they couldn’t send their children to a better school.
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5) He still went swimming despite of the heavy rain.
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6) His father said if he is free at weekends, he would go fishing with me.
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7) The friend to who I want to introduce you is away this weekend.
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8) Mary told to her friends what she would never walk alone in the forest after dark.
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9) She refused to tell us why was she absent yesterday.
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10) I don’t have many money as the other students.
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II. Complete the sentences, using the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. This time tomorrow I …………………….. (chat) with my cousin in Sydney on Skype.
2. They…………………….. (test) the latest model of Iphone at 9 o’clock tomorrow.
3. This novel……………………………(edit) several times.
4. The roof of the building………………….(damage) in a storm a few days ago.
5. All the villages……..………………..(evacuate) to safe areas before midnight last night.
6. As soon as the floodwater…………………………(go) down, people cleaned their house.
7. Goodbye, Mr. Quynh! I …………………(phone) you as soon as I arrive home.
8. I ………...……(not seen) a more horrible flood than this since I ……(start)(live) in this area.
9.When at last I succeeded in (convince) …………………….. him that I wanted (get) ……………………..
home quickly he put his foot on the accelerator and I felt the car (leap) ……………………..forward.
10. I'm not used to (drive) ……………………..on the left.
When you see everyone else (do) …………………….. it you'll find it quite easy (do)
……………………..it yourself.

III. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1.The (contaminate)…………….…… of lakes, rivers, oceans or underwater water pollution is
getting worse and worse.
2. The street doesn’t look (attract)…………….…… because it has a lot of rubbish.
3. The music club made so much noise that the (reside)…………….…… complained to its owner.
4. Are all types of pollution (harm)…………….…… to the health of humans and animals?
5. The (environment)…………….……are concerned about the oil spills in the East Sea.
6. Dumping (industry)…………….……waste into the lakes and rivers has caused serious water
pollution.
7. Many people in this area have cholera because they drink (treat)…………….……water.
8. Examples of primary (pollute)…………….……are exhaust fumes from cars, soot from smoke and
ash from volcanic eruptions.
9. The polluted water results in the (die)…………….……of many aquatic animals
10. The calories in the food we eat are a form of (chemistry) …………….…… energy.

C. READING:
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Environmental pollution is a term that (1)______ to all the ways by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with (2)______ gases and smoke, (3)_____ the water with
chemicals and other substances, and damages the (4)_____ with too many fertilizers and
pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings (5)_____ various other ways. For example, people
ruin natural beauty by (6)_____ junk and litter on the land and in the water.
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air,
water and soil are necessary to the (7)_____ of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause
illness, and (8)_____ death. Polluted water kills fish and other (9)_____ lives. Pollution of soil

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reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also
brings ugliness to man’s (10)_____ beautiful world.
1. A. means B. refers C. provides D. reduces
2. A. thick B. natural C. exhaust D. influent
3. A. purifies B. pumps C. sprays D. poisons
4. A. soil B. forests C. streets D. beaches
5. A. on B. in C. by D. with
6. A. spoiling B. leaving C. scattering D. gathering
7. A. survival B. environment C. development D. growth
8. A. so B. ever C. too D. even
9. A. animal B. marine C. human D. plant
10. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. natured

II. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the
Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible number of three million lakes.
That’s four lakes per person living there.
Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and
out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world,
Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this
airport every day. It is a really fun scene to watch.
Alaska is called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for
nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.
All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.
1. Alaska ___________.
A. is another name for the USA
B. is an island in the Pacific Ocean
C. has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
2. Which statement below is NOT CORRECT?
A. In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people.
B. There is one lake for each person living there.
C. Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes.
3.Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?
A. by air B. by road C. by river
4. In Alaska we can always see the sun ___________.
A. in winter B. in summer C. every month of the year

III. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word in the following passage.
The idea that a blind person could drive a car sounds crazy. And the concept of someone

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who can’t see driving a car at almost 150 miles per hour sounds even (1) _______. Miranda
Naylor, a blind accountant from Southport, has done exactly that in an attempt to (2) _______
money for charity. Mrs. Naylor drove (3) _______ sports car for two miles in a straight line along
the runway of a disused airfield. She was in radio contact with her husband Pete Naylor, (4)
_______ was able to give her directions and advice in this way. Her amazing achievement is
expected to raise about £50,000, which will be donated (5) _______ a company that trains dogs
for the blind. Mrs. Naylor has been blind (6) _______ she was six years old and she still has some
visual memories of the world (7) _______ her. She admits that not having her sight makes her life
awkward at times. She believes that if you are disabled in any way, you shouldn’t waste time (8)
_______ sorry for yourself. “It makes a lot of sense to keep busy” she says. “Achieving (9)_______
can be a great source of self-confidence”. Miranda is now looking for a new challenge and (10)
_______ like to ride a motorbike.

D. WRITING:
I. Write a new sentence using the words given so that its meaning is similar to the
original one:
1. I can’t understand him because he speaks so quickly. (if)
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2. Smoke from mills, factories and industry can cause health problems like asthma and lung
diseases. (lead)
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3. We don’t trust Lan because she behaves badly. (because of)
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4. Although he took a taxi, he still arrived late for school. (in spite of)
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5. Although the weather was bad, the football match was not cancelled. (despite)
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6. “Which one would you like, the blue or the green?” said the seller. (asked)
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7. People use too much fertilizer so lands are being spoiled. (If)
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8. Peter is so kind to help the injured people. (It’s)
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9. It’s probably better to see a specialist about this problem. (might)
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10. Mathematics improves the way we think: it is a basic tool of thinking. (since)
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11.Many rivers and lakes are poisoned. Factories produce waste and pour it into rivers and
lakes. (because)
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12. The environment is polluted. Birds leave their habitats and plants die. (make)
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13. Plastic bags are a major source of waste. We should not throw plastic bags everywhere. (so).
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14. The food is contaminated. People’s health is poor. (results in)
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15. Factories release fumes. The air gets polluted. (due to)
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II/ Rewrite the sentences, beginning as given below:

1. She started working as a secretary five years ago.
→ She has ________________________________________________________
2. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
→ My French friend isn't ________________________________________________________
3. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was rough.
→ The sea was too ________________________________________________________
4. I'm always nervous when I travel by air.
→ Traveling ________________________________________________________
5. "Why don't you put your luggage under the seat?" he asked.
→ He suggested ________________________________________________________
6. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy with his job.
→ In spite of ________________________________________________________
7. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
→ It is such ________________________________________________________
8. I'm sorry I missed your birthday party.
→ I wish ________________________________________________________
9. They sell these chemicals everywhere in my hometown.
→ These chemicals __________________________________________________
10. They won't show the film on types of future energy sources next Friday.
→ The film ________________________________________________________