`TRƯỜNG THCS SÔNG TRÍ ĐỀ THI KSCL GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

MÃ ĐỀ 01 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian: 60 phút

I. LISTENING: Listen and fill in the gap with ONE word/number.

High Flyers Football Club
Name of new player: David ………Smith………
1 Age: __12_____________________________
2 Already played for village team called: The __tiger________________________
3 Name of High Flyers second team: The __rocket_________________________
4 Team play on: Saturday ______afternoon______________________
5 Place: ___boundary_________________________ Sports Centre
II. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
6. A. loads B. checks C. laughs D. connects
7.A. food B. improve C. blood D. group
8. A. relax B. cattle C. paddy D. vast
9. A. worked B. watched C. needed D. walked
10. A. knife B. kill C. know D. knives
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option.
11. Quan often ________to her Instagram account to chat with his sister in Ha Noi.
A.logs on C.uploads B.connects D.checks
12. Bill: “What a nice bike you have, Jane!”. – Jane : “______________ “.
A.You are welcome B. I’m sorry C. Thanks D. Ok
13. People in the countryside live ________ than those in the city.
A. happy B. more happily C. happily D. less happy
14. Lan wants to join the school music club; _______, she can’t sing or play any instruments.
A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. because
15. My friend is addicted to _____ social media. She spends lots of time on Facebook and Instagram.
A. use B. to use C. using D. to using
16. In _______ time, farmers use buffalo-drawn cart to take food home.
A. harvest B. collect C. relax D. countryside
17. I know she has worked much_____________ this semester than she did last semester.
A. more hardly B. hardlier C. more harder D. harder
18. Mike loves ________his parents________ DIY projects.
A. help / in B. to help / in C. to help / with D. help / with
19. 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
20.__________Saturday night, I went to bed at 11 o'clock.
A. At B. On C. In D. From
IV. Identify a mistake each sentence by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
21. Lan is fond of watch cartoons in her free time.
A B C D
22. My brother drives more careful than my father does.
A B C D
23. Lan is very short; therefore, she can play volleyball very well.
A B C D
24. They often spends a lot of time surfing the net.
 A B C D
25. It was really excited for them to fly kites in the dry fields
A B C D
V. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill
in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
as others and spending have make
Teenagers often have a lot of free time, and they use it in various ways. Some teens enjoy
(26)_______ time with their friends, chatting and laughing together. They might go to the movies, play
sports, or simply hang out at the park. (27)__________ like to read books or listen to music, and some
are into playing video games until once they complete a challenging level. Many teenagers also enjoy
trying new hobbies, such (28)_________ painting, cooking, or playing a musical instrument. Until once
they become skilled, these hobbies can be a great source of joy and accomplishment. Additionally, some
teenagers help with chores around the house, which can be both responsible (29)_________ helpful.
Overall, teenagers have a wide range of activities to choose from during their free time, allowing them to
explore their interests and (30) ________ fun.
VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, it has
both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages of living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and
quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is
safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer
people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the
evening. Furthermore, there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you
may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is often the best place for those who are retired or
who have young children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better provided for
in the city.

31. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
D. The country is only suitable for retired people.
32. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Three B. Two C. Four D. No
33. The underlined word “drawbacks” in the third paragraph refers to ______________.
A. advantages B. disadvantages C. services D. good points
34. Living in the country is safer for young children because ______________.
A. there are few shops B. there are few services
C. there is less traffic D. there are fewer people
35. According to the passage, living in the country has ______________.
A. only bad points B. both good and bad points
C. only good points D. no disadvantages
VII. Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words and beginnings.
36. I am interested in hanging out with friends on Saturday evening.
 I enjoy_________________________________________________________________.
37. I spend two hours drawing this picture.
 It takes____________________________________________________
38. My uncle often ploughed the field when he was young.
-> My uncle used______________________________________
39. Although Jack has a new laptop, he never logs on his account on the Facebook. (However)
 __________________________________________________________.
40. Jane is a more beautiful dancer than Huy.
 Jane dances________________________________________
TRƯỜNG THCS SÔNG TRÍ ĐỀ THI KSCL GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
MÃ ĐỀ 02 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian: 60 phút

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option.

1. Lan wants to join the school music club; _______, she can’t sing or play any instruments.
A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. because
2. My friend is addicted to _____ social media. She spends lots of time on Facebook and Instagram.
A. use B. to use C. using D. to using
3. In _______ time, farmers use buffalo-drawn cart to take food home.
A. countryside B. collect C. relax D. harvest
4. 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
5.__________Saturday night, I went to bed at 11 o'clock.
A. At B. On C. In D. From
6. I know she has worked much_____________ this semester than she did last semester.
A. more hardly B. hardlier C. more harder D. harder
7. Loan often ________to her Instagram account to chat with her sister in Ha Noi.
A.logs on C.uploads B.connects D.checks
8. Bill: “What a nice drawing, Jane!”. – Jane : “______________ “.
A.You are welcome B. I’m sorry C. Thanks D. Ok
9. People in the countryside live ________ than those in the city.
A. happy B. more happily C. happily D. less happy
10. Mike loves ________his parents________ DIY projects.
A. help / in B. to help / in C. to help / with D. help / with
II. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
11. A. relax B. cattle C. paddy D. vast
12. A. worked B. watched C. needed D. walked
13. A. loads B. checks C. laughs D. connects
14. A. knife B. kill C. know D. knives
15.A. food B. improve C. blood D. group
III. Identify a mistake each sentence by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
16. They often spends a lot of time surfing the net.
A B C D
17. Lan is keen on watch fashion shows in her free time.
A B C D
18. Lan is very short; therefore, she can play volleyball very well.
A B C D
19. My brother drives more careful than my father does.
A B C D
20. It was really excited for them to fly kites in the dry fields
 A B C D
IV. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill
in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
as others and spending have make
Teenagers often have a lot of free time, and they use it in various ways. Some teens enjoy
(21)_______ time with their friends, chatting and laughing together. They might go to the movies, play
sports, or simply hang out at the park. (22)__________ like to read books or listen to music, and some
are into playing video games until once they complete a challenging level. Many teenagers also enjoy
trying new hobbies, such (23)_________ painting, cooking, or playing a musical instrument. Until once
they become skilled, these hobbies can be a great source of joy and accomplishment. Additionally, some
teenagers help with chores around the house, which can be both responsible (24)_________ helpful.
Overall, teenagers have a wide range of activities to choose from during their free time, allowing them to
explore their interests and (25) ________ fun.
V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, it has
both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages of living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and
quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is
safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer
people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the
evening. Furthermore, there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you
may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is often the best place for those who are retired or
who have young children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better provided for
in the city.
26. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
B. The country is only suitable for retired people.
C. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
27. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No
28. The underlined word “drawbacks” in the third paragraph refers to ______________.
A. advantages B. disadvantages C. services D. good points
29. Living in the country is safer for young children because ______________.
A. there are few shops B. there are few services
C. there is less traffic D. there are fewer people
30. According to the passage, living in the country has ______________.
A. only bad points B. both good and bad points
C. only good points D. no disadvantages
VI. Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words and beginnings.
31. I spend two hours drawing this picture.
 It takes____________________________________________________
32. My uncle often ploughed the field when he was young.
-> My uncle used______________________________________
33. I am interested in hanging out with friends on Saturday evening.
 I enjoy_________________________________________________________________.
34. Jane is a more beautiful dancer than Huy.
 Jane dances________________________________________
35. Although Jack has a new laptop, he never logs on his account on the Facebook. (However)
 __________________________________________________________.
VII. LISTENING: Listen and fill in the gap with ONE word/number.
High Flyers Football Club
Name of new player: David ………Smith………
36 Age: _______________________________
37 Already played for village team called: The __________________________
38 Name of High Flyers second team: The ___________________________
39 Team play on: Saturday ____________________________
40 Place: ____________________________ Sports Centre

`TRƯỜNG THCS SÔNG TRÍ ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM KSCL GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
MÃ ĐỀ 01 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian: 60 phút

I. LISTENING: Listen and fill in the gap with ONE word/number.

1 12 _______________________________
2 The __Tiger________________________
3 The _Rocket__________________________
4 Saturday __afternoon__________________________
5 Boundary__
II. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
6. A
7.C
8.D
9. C
10. B
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option.
11.A
12. C
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. D
18. C
19. B
20.B
IV. Identify a mistake each sentence by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. A
25. B
V. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill
in each gap.
26. spending 27. Others 28.as 29. And 30. Have
VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
31. D
32. A
33. B
34. C
35. B
VII. Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words and beginnings.
36.I enjoy_ hanging out with friends on Saturday evening.
37. It takes me two hours to draw this picture
38. My uncle used_ to plough_ the field when he was young.
39. Jack has a new laptop,However, he never logs on his account on the Facebook.

40. Jane dances_ more beautifully than Huy

`TRƯỜNG THCS SÔNG TRÍ ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM KSCL GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
MÃ ĐỀ 02 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian: 60 phút

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option.

1. B
2. C
3. D
4. B
5.B
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C
II. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. B
15.C
III. Identify a mistake each sentence by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
16. A
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. B
IV. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill
in each gap.
21. spending 22. Others 23.as 24. And 25. Have
V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
26. B
27. B.
28. B
29. C
30 .B
VI. Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words and beginnings.
31. It takes me two hours to draw this picture
32. My uncle used_ to plough_ the field when he was young.
33.I enjoy_ hanging out with friends on Saturday evening.
34. Jane dances_ more beautifully than Huy
35. Jack has a new laptop,However, he never logs on his account on the Facebook.
VII. LISTENING: Listen and fill in the gap with ONE word/number.
36 12 _______________________________
37 The __Tiger________________________
38 The _Rocket__________________________
39 Saturday __afternoon__________________________
40 Boundary__