REVISION FOR THE SECOND TERM TEST
GRADE 8
A. Vocabulary: From Unit 10 to Unit 12
B. Grammar points:
1. Prepositions of place and time (at, in, on, in front of, opposite, under, by, for….)
2. Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, ours, theirs, its, his, hers)
3. Reported speech (statements, questions)
ANSWER KEYS
I. PHONETICS
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. parade B. tornado C. volcano D. damage
2. A. carry B. hard C. card D. yard
3. A. twice B. flight C. piece D. mind
4. A. about B. around C. sound D. young
5. A. music B. future C. communicate D. bulb
B. Choose the word that has different stress pattern.
1. A. Japanese B. English C. Indian D. Spanish
2. A. referee B. amazing C. historic D. invention
3. A. digital B. conference C. Japanese D. difficult
4. A. experiment B. separate C. translation D. computer
5. A. telepathy B. connection C. bartender D. attendance
II. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
* Choose the best answer
1. Our English exam was ________ . I got full marks on it.
A. a piece of cake B. difficult C. different D. exciting
2. Many people add ________ to their text messages to express their feelings.
A. words B. letters C. emojis D. paragraphs
3. Let’s get ready _____ 10 A.M because we have a meeting with Dr Nam at 10. A.M
A. for B. on C. by D. after
4. Tina is _____ sister.
A. my B. mine C. I D. me
5. These are the children’s shoes. These shoes are _____.
A. their B. they 6. These are _____ pencils. | C. theirs | D. them |
A. ours B. we | C. us | D. our |
7. Whose bag is this? - It’s _____.
A. I B. mine C.my D. me
8. Our car is bigger than _____.
A. they B. theirs C. them D. their
9. We gave them _____ telephone number, and they gave us _____.
A. ours /their B. our / their C. ours / theirs D. our / theirs
10. _____ computer is black, but _____ is white.
A. Your / mine B. Yours / mine C. Your / my D. Yours / my
11. Was _____ grammar book expensive?
A. your B. yours C. you’s D. you
12. _____ pencil is broken. Can I borrow _____?
A. Mine / yours B. Your / mine C. My / yours D. Yours / mine
13. You look like Nick and Peter. Are you a relative of ____?
A. their B. your C. theirs D. yours
14. I prefer face-to-face conversation __________ video call.
A. to B. on C. of D. with
15. They hold video __________ when the attendees are far away from each other.
A. room B. media C. conference D. board
16. I tried __________ her by phone but the line was busy.
A. reach B. to reach C. reaching D. reached
17. Social network _________ both advantages and disadvantages.
A. has B. gets C. comes D. plays
18. “I will hand in my assignment to the teacher tomorrow.” Alan said to me.
A. Alan told me that he would hand in his assignment to the teacher the next day.
B. Alan told me that he will hand in his assignment to the teacher the next day.
C. Alan told me that he will hand in his assignment to the teacher tomorrow.
D. Alan said that he would hand in his assignment to the teacher tomorrow.
19. Science is used in all corners of the world for the __________ of human
A. quality B. discovery C. benefit D. engine
20. He said: “I like to do physics experiments.”
A. He said that he liked to do physics experiments.
B. He said that he likes to do physics experiments.
C. He said that he had liked to do physics experiments.
D. He said that he did like to do physics experiments.
21. Can learning English help you overcome the _______ barrier when living abroad?
A. television B. network C. language D. word
22. Lan’s house is ______ the end of this street.
A. on B. at C. in D. by
23. We will be away _____ three weeks.
A. in B. in C. by D. for
24. The first camera phone appeared ______ May 1999 in Japan.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
25. Thomas Edison _______ the light bulb in 1880
A. invented B. discovered C. developed D. interacted
26. We ride __________ bikes to school every morning.
A. our B. we C. us D. He
27. This notebook is __________. It has her name on it.
A. yours B. theirs C. ours D. hers
28. Minh said that he _____ a member of the IT club.
A. is B. was C. did D. does
29. Nam said that he ______ an online course to improve his speaking skill.
A. can take B. will take C. would take 30. Mary said that she would have an English test ____. | D. takes |
A. now B. before C. there 31. I used a _____ to look at the stars in the night sky. | D. the following day |
A. telescope B. rocket C. crater | D. mirror |
32. He told his classmate that he _____ a bike when he was 6 years old.
A. rides B. will ride C. can ride D. could ride
33. Using telepathy is a way to communicate instantly ___thought.
A. in B. by C. with D. on
34. The man said that he __________ from Bulgari.
A. come B. came C. is coming D. comes
35. Mary asked the scientist who _____ the first to step on Mars.
A. will be B. is C. would be D. are
36. “When are you going to do your homework?” asked my mother.
A. My mother asked me when I was going to do my homework.
B. My mother asked me when was I going to do my homework.
C. My mother asked me when am I going to do my homework.
D. My mother asked me when I will go to do my homework.
37. A tourist asked me: “Where is the post office?”
A. A tourist asked me where the post office was.
B. A tourist asked me where the post office has.
C. A tourist asked me where is the post office.
D. A tourist asked me where was the post office.
38. Nick: Great news for us. We’ll have school clouds, so we won’t have to carry lots of books to school.
Mi: ________
A. Really? B. No, I’m not. C. Great! D. No, I don’t.
39. Mark: Now, about the video conference. Everyone must be here at 9 a.m, and …
Lan: _______, but I think we should meet at 8:30 a.m. We need to test the devices.
A. Yes, I do B. Yes, I am C. Why not? D. Sorry for interrupting
40. Tom said that the group was working on their project _____.
A. now B. this C. then D. these
41. Do you think translators will lose their jobs when ____ machines become poppular?
A. social network B. translation C. telepathy D. letter
42. When you look at the _____ for too long, your eyes may get tired.
A. contact lenses B. online class C. experiment D. computer screen
43. Do you know how many stars there are in the ____?
A. spaceship B. planet C. galaxy D. digital
44. The Internet ______ is slow here, so we can’t get in the chat room.
A. connection B. connect C. connecting D. connected
45. Please look at this _____ screen. It will check if you are a club member.
A. computer B. face recognition C. eye-tracking D. application
* Find the mistake in the four underlined parts A, B, C, D of each sentence.
46. She told to (A) me that her (B) parents were arriving (C) the following day (D).
47. They (A) told us (B) that they (C) could swam (D).
48. The (A) headmaster said that his school (B) would use (C) voice recognition next year (D).
49. These (A) contact lenses are mine (B), they (C) aren’t your (D).
50. Don’t (A) walk on (B) the street. Walk at (C) the pavement (D).
III. READING
1. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.
Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world (1)__________ an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and had a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (2) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending (3)___________ to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (4) __________ touch with friends. Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (5) __________ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations.
1. A. is B. was C. were D. are
2. A. methods B. means C. forms D. ways
3. A. signs B. codes C. messages D. pictures
4. A. on B. out C. for D. in
5. A. advanced B. high C. simple D. basic
2. Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
Giving positive nonverbal messages can improve your relationship with your child and develop emotional connections in your family. Most children love being hugged and kissed, for example. This warm and caring body language sends the nonverbal message that you want to be close to your child. Some children with special needs – for example, children with autism and sensory sensitivities – might find body contact difficult.
Matching your verbal and nonverbal communication makes your words more effective. For example, a teacher might explain a maths problem using her hands to show size and shape.
But when verbal and nonverbal messages don’t match, your child might believe the nonverbal – after all, what you see is what you get. Your child learns a lot about nonverbal communication by watching you. For example, if you approach new people in a relaxed way, your child is more likely to do the same.
1. A hug or a kiss sends the message that _______
A. I want to be loved C. I want to be near
B. I want to be emotional D. I don’t want to join
2. Children with autism and sensory sensitivities find it hard to ____________
A. love C. contact physically
B. communicate D. laugh
3. _______ makes words more effective.
A. Using positive actions and body language
B. Combining verbal and nonverbal communication
C. Explaining a problem using body language
D. Using hands
4. The best way for children to learn nonverbal messages is through _______
A. observation C. communication
B. hearing D. skills
3. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.
The Internet was born (1) _______ scientists attempted to connect the American Defence Network to other satellite networks in order to (2) ______ information. Soon, scientific and educational institutions as well as research departments became interested (3) ______ linking up, and, before long, the Internet had expanded into an international information and communication network.
The Internet now spreads all the (4) _____in the world. You can be connected to the Internet directly through your own computer or you can hook up to (5) _______ access system which allows you to use some of the Internet’s services.
1. A. what B. where C. when D. who
2. A. exchange | B. exchanges C. to exchange | D. exchanging |
3. A. on | B. in C. of | D. with |
4. A. country | B. city C. cities | D. countries |
5. A. a | B. an C. the | D. x |
4. Read the text and choose the right answers to the questions
Bill Gates is the co- founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted open a software company with his friend, Paul Allen. However, he later said, “I don’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. Now, he is running the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.
1. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years. C. when he was a nursery school.
B. when he went to university. D. when he played video games in a computer lab.
2. What did he study at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. Math D. law
3. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means
A. finishing school B. leaving school C. coming to school D. going to school
4. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. Because he was ill. C. Because he wanted to start a software company.
B. Because he wanted to study at another university.D. Because he was bored with studying.
5. What is the purpose of the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation?
A. To do charity C. To improve health care, reduce poverty and promote education.
B. To produce computer software. D. To entertain
5. Read the text and choose the right answers to the questions
As the name implies green technology is the one that has a "green" purpose. Green inventions are environmentally friendly inventions that often involve: energy efficiency, recycling, safety and health concerns, renewable resources, and more.
One of the best known examples of green technology would be the solar cell. A solar cell directly converts the energy in light into electrical energy. Generating electricity from solar energy means less consumption of fossil fuels, reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Another simple invention that can be considered green is the reusable water bottle. Drinking lots of water is healthy. Reducing plastic waste is great for the environment. Hence, trendy reusable water bottles that you can refill yourself are health-promoting, eco-friendly, and green.
Inventors should know that green inventions and clean technologies are good business. These are fast growing markets with growing profits. Consumers should know that buying green inventions can reduce your energy bill and that green inventions are often safer and healthier products.
1. Which can be topic of the passage?
A. A brief introduction to green technology.
B. A deep investigation into green technology.
C. A comparison between green and traditional technology.
D. The development of green technology.
2. Which item is NOT MENTIONED as an example of green technology?
A. Solar cell B. Reusable water bottle C. Refillable water bottle D. Fossil fuel 3. Why should green technology be a good choice for consumer?
A. Because it can help consumer save money.
B. Because its products are often safer.
C. Because its products are often healthier.
D. All are correct.
4. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. A solar cell indirectly converts the energy in light into electrical energy.
B. Using solar cell can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
C. Green technology is a fast-growing market.
D. Green inventions are environmentally friendly.
5. Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “convert” in the passage?
A. mix B. change C. create D. produce
IV. DO AS DIRECTED
A. Change into reported speech.
1. “I’ll see you here next Friday,” Tom said to me.
___________________________________________________
2. He told me, “We often meet friends in London at the weekend.”
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3. He said “I will go to school by bus next week”
___________________________________________________
4. Thu said “All the students will have a meeting next week”
___________________________________________________
5. “I come from a small town in England.” Nick said
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6. “How many planets are there in the Solar System?” The science teacher asked her students.
___________________________________________________
7. “ I want to buy some new pencils.” Mi said.
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8. “My mother can cook very well” Lan said.
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9. Mr. Smith said to me: “Where are you going on your vacation this year?”
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10. “When does the next train leave?” He asked me.
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11. The student asked his friend: “How many craters does the moon have?
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12. Mary asked me: “What is this novel about?”
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B. Rewrite the sentences using the given words in brackets. 1. Is this one of her pens? (hers)
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2. Hoa is one of my friends. (mine)
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3. That idea was theirs. (their)
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4. Can I borrow a pencil of yours? (your)
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5. This is her new car. (hers)
___________________________________________________
C. Building sentences.
1. you / think / robot teachers / will replace / human teachers / 20 years?
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2. There / two chairs / front / the fridge.
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3. We / won’t have / wait / a long / time / these super / smartphones.
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4. It / rain / two / hours / yesterday.
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5. She / live / Le Loi street / with / parents.
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D. Topic for writing (Approximately 70 words):
1. Which means of communication do you like best? Why?
2. Writing a paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
