Đề Cương Ôn Tập Giữa Kỳ 1 Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success 2025-2026

REVISION FOR THE MID-TERM TEST

FIRST TERM - ENGLISH 8 SCHOOL

YEAR 2025- 2026

A. Topics: Unit 1-2-3

LEISURE TIME LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE TEENAGERS

B. Language input focus:

I/ Phonetics

- Pronunciation: /ʊ / and /uː/; /ə / and /i /; /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/

II/ Use of language

1. Vocabulary

- Leisure Time - Life in the countryside - Teenagers

2. Grammar

- Verbs of liking / disliking + gerund - Verbs of liking / disliking +to infinitives.

- Comparative form of adverbs - Simple sentences and compound sentences

REFERENCE EXERCISES

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. choose B. loose C. soon D. wood

Question 2. A. future B. sure C. venture D. culture Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. entertain B. generous C. situate D. countryside

Question 4. A. opportunity B. inconvenient C. facility D. optimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. Is your father ___________ of collecting stamps and coins? – Yes, he is.

A. into B. keen C. fond D. fancy

Question 6. My uncle hired extra workers to help at harvest___________.

A. period B. point C. time D. season

Question 7. My dad doesn’t mind___________my mom from work every day.

A. pick up B. picked out C. picking up D. picks up

Question 8. He did the test___________I did.

A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than Question 9. Quang helps his parents ______________ the rice onto the ox-drawn cart.

A. load B. collect C. dry D. ride

Question 10. Life in a small town is ___________ than that in a big city.

A. peaceful B. much peaceful C. less peaceful D. much more peaceful

Question 11. Mike felt stressed, ___________ he watched a comedy on YouTube.

A. although B. so C. but D. or

Question 12. “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “___________”

A. Thank you very much. I’m afraid C. Thank you for your compliment.

B. You are telling a lie D. I don’t like your sayings.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.

Make the Most of Your Leisure Time: Tips for Young Adults

● Spend your leisure (13) _______ wisely.

● 87% of young adults (14) _______ 13 to 19 use the Internet daily.

● Go out with friends! 42% say going to the cinema is their favorite evening activity.

● Watch TV, but limit your screen time—82% watch for (15) _______ than 10 hours weekly.

● Listen to music or, better yet, learn (16) _______ an instrument—30% can play one.

● Stay active! Only 32% play sports—football, swimming, and cycling are great choices.

Question 13. A. activities B. time C. activity D. times

Question 14. A. aged B. age C. years D. year

Question 15. A. much B. many C. little D. more

Question 16. A. playing B. played C. to play D. to be playing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.

Question 17: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Board games are a great way to have fun with friends and family. Here’s what you should know about

them.......

a. Many board games require strategy and teamwork, making them enjoyable for people of all ages.

b. They come in different types, such as quiz games, strategy games, and word games.

c. Playing board games can help improve communication skills and provide screen-free entertainment.

A. b - a – c B. a - c – b C. c - b - a D. a - b - c

Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17). A. Board games are often played during family gatherings or social events.

B. You can find board games in most toy stores or online.

C. Some games are designed for large groups, while others are better for smaller gatherings.

D. New board games are continually being developed to keep the experience fresh.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.

We know that nowadays students (19) ______________ from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest causes. First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a high grade, and (20) ______________ can be hard to deal with. Second, many schools want to show their students’ high-test grades to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them; (21) ______________, they have high expectations for the teachers, who then have high expectations for the students. In addition, most parents want to see great school reports, and they can start pushing their children when test time comes around. Moreover, if you had a bad time with a test in the past, or if you have (22) ______________ poorly on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one. Finally, sometimes other students can spread rumors about a test, (23) ______________ you might hear things from older friends or siblings. Rumors like “That teacher’s tests are (24) ______________ impossible to pass!” can make you a lot more nervous.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

Question 25: Nam is a more attractive storyteller than Mai. A. Nam tells stories more attractively than Mai is.

B. Nam tells more attractive stories than Mai does.

C. Mai tells more attractive stories than Nam does.

D. Mai tells stories less attractively than Nam does.

Question 26: All of the children of the Smiths really like playing rackets.

A. All of the children of the Smiths really detest playing rackets.

B. All of the children of the Smiths really hate playing rackets.

C. All of the children of the Smiths really aren’t interested in playing rackets.

D. All of the children of the Smiths are really keen on playing rackets.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

Question 27: millions /people / watch /popular TV programme / every week

A. Millions people watch the popularTV programme every week.

B. Millions of people are watching popular TV programme every week.

C. Millions of people watch this popular TV programme every week.

D. Millions people watched that popularTV programme every week.

Question 28: How much/ time/ day/ you/ spend/ playing games? A. How much time a day do you spend on playing games?

B. How much time a day do you spend in playing games?

C. How much time a day did you spend in playing games?

D. How much time a day did you spend on playing games?

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 29. What does the sign mean?

A. Crossroads ahead. B. Road widens

C. Residential areas D. Opening bridge ahead.

Question 30. What does this notice say?

A. It always costs £20 to park here. B. You will be fined £20 if you park here.

C. You must pay £20 if you lose your tickets. D. You can park for free if you lose your ticket.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.

What should teenagers learn at high school?

A modern high school should teach teens important subjects and useful skills for today’s world. For subjects, schools should teach teens maths and science. These help with understanding the world and solving problems. Teens also need to improve their reading skills. Teens should know some history and geography – both of their own country and the world in general. Schools should also teach about computers, because computers are part of almost every activity now for both work and leisure.

Teens should learn about money – how to use it, save it and not spend too much. They should also know how to cook and how to fix things at home. These skills for life are as important as subjects.

Teens need to become good citizens of their own country. This means knowing about how their own country works, problems which it has and how to help their local community.

In addition, teens should learn how to stay healthy. This means exercising, eating good food and understanding their bodies. Also, they need to know how to deal with strong feelings and stress.

Teens need to know not to believe everything they see or read. This is very important, particularly when someone is on social media or watching television.

Lastly, schools should make time for teens to be creative and enjoy art and music. This is good for expressing themselves and coming up with new ideas.

Question 31. What should modern high schools teach teens according to the passage?

A. Only arts and music B. Maths and science

C. Business and economics D. Sports and physical education

Question 32. What should teens learn about money?

A. How to spend it all B. How to use it, save it, and not spend too much

C. How to lend it to friends D. How to hide it from parents

Question 33. What is one way that teens can stay healthy mentioned in the passage?

A. Watching television B. Skipping meals C. Playing video games D. Eating good food Question 34. Which of these areas of knowledge is NOT mentioned in the text?

A. What a particular area needs B. How to manage time

C. How people lived in the past D. Why we sometimes worry about things

Question 35. What do you think the writer is saying about this list of things for teens to learn? A. Each school should decide which of these things to teach.

B. Normal school subjects are still the most important things.

C. They are all equally important in the modern world.

D. They are all equally important in the modern world.

Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “creative” in the context of the passage?

A. unimaginative B. original C. artistic D. innovative

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter

A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most.

A. it’s a great way to spend time together

B. This can be frustrating for families with young children

C. These parks offer a lot of excitement

D. the experience with friends and family

Amusement parks are exciting places where people can have fun and enjoy different rides and games. Families often visit these parks during holidays or weekends. (37) ....... They have roller coasters, water slides, and other attractions for both kids and adults. People love the thrill of these rides and the variety of entertainment options available. People enjoy (38) ....... However, amusement parks can be crowded, especially during the summer. Visitors need to be prepared to wait in long lines. (39) ....... Some parks offer fast passes to skip the lines, but they cost extra. Despite these challenges, many people still visit because (40) .......... .

Question 37. .............. Question 38. .............. Question 39. .............. Question 40. ..............

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