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NGHIA TAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST
GRADE 8
Full name: ……………………………………………….. Class: ……………………..
Units 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
o Pronunciation:
/u/ and /u:/
/ə/ and /i/
/uə/ and /ɔɪ/
/k/ and /g/
/n/ and /ŋ/
o Word stress (2-3 syllables):
o Vocabulary:
Leisure activities
Expressions about likes and dislikes.
Life in the countryside
Teen school clubs, teens’ use of social
media and teen stress.
The lifestyle of ethnic groups
Customs and traditions
o Grammar:
Verbs of liking/disliking + to V/V-ing
Comparative form of adverbs.
Simple sentences and compound
sentences.
Yes/No and Wh questions.
Countable and uncountable nouns.
Zero article
o Reading:
Choose the word which best fits each gap.
Read the text carefully, and then answer the questions.
o Writing:
Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning, using the word(s) given.
Write sentences, using the cues given.
o Listening: Listen and choose the correct answer
SPEAKING TOPICS
TOPIC 1: Talk about your leisure activities with family.
-What are they?
-When and where do you do with family?
-Which one do you like the most? Why?
-How do you feel when you spend time with your family members?
TOPIC 2: Talk about the village or town where you live.
-What is the name of the place?
-Where?
-What are there in the village/town?
-How do people live there?
-What are activities adults and children often do?
-What are the relationships among the people?
-What are speacial about the place?
TOPIC 3: Talk about the school club you would like to have at your school.
-What club is it?
-What special activities will the club have?
-How often will the club meet? When?
-What will you contribute to the club?
TOPIC 4: Talk about an ethnic group in Viet Nam your are most interested in
-What is it?
-Where do they live?
-What do they wear?
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-What do they do?
-What are special about them?
-What is their traditional culture?
TOPIC 5: Talk about a normal family event that you take part in.
-What is the event?
-Where and when does it happen?
-Who joins with you?
-What do you do at that event?
-Do you like it or not? Why or why not?
PRACTICE
Exercise 1: 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.
1. A. food B. foot C. hook D. wood
2. A. group B. should C. would D. could
3. A. six B. mix C. miss D. mind
4. A. village B. damage C. cottage D. teenage
5. A. apartment B. afraid C. nation D. banana
6. A. sore B. destroy C. joy D. annoy
7. A. knock B. key C. pocket D. milk
8. A. queen B. square C. queue D. quick
9. A. carrot B. city C. cake D. class
10. A. normal B. name C. money D. monkey
Exercise 2: 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.
1. A. ancestor B. curious C. heritage D. tradition
2. A. buffalo B. recognise C. convenient D. cultural
3. A. harmful B. slowly C. cloudy D. unique
4. A. worship B. belong C. enjoy D. behave
5. A. holiday B. decorate C. offering D. addition
6. A . peaceful B. enter C. minorities D. heritage
7. A. laughter B. prepare C. chopstick D. heaven
8. A. popularity B. animal C. vegetable D. beehive
9. A. account B. bully C. discuss D. upload
10. A. forum B. pressure C. teamwork D. prepare
11. A. connect B. avoid C. focused D. mature
12. A. cattle B. ferry C. harvest D. explore
13. A. festival B. contestant C. atmosphere D. family
14. A. village B. bamboo C. away D. obey
15. A. custom B. worship C. maintain D. midnight
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
1. Does she fancy _________a book to the younger children?
A. reads B. reading C. to read D. read
2. They enjoy _________ on Sundays.
A. garden B. gardening C. gardened D. gardens
3. They love _________ with their friends.
A. eat out B. ate out C. having eaten D. to eat out
4. They detest _________ so early in the morning.
A. getting up B. get up C. to get up D. gets up
5. My dad doesn’t mind _________ my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up
6. Many young people don’t _______ walking to school or playing active games.
A. prefers B. enjoy C. suggest D. want
7. Daisy is _______ social media. She spends lots of time on Facebook and Instagram.
A.tired of B. bored with C. addicted to D. curious about
8. The lion dance is a traditional ________________ often seen during Vietnamese New Year.
A. perform B. performance C. performer D. performative
9. Phong has to study harder; otherwise, he may _____________ the exam.
A. fail B. pass C. high score D. not fail
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10. She is very _____________, so don’t comment on her new hair.
A. sensitive B. kind C. beautiful D. active
11. Mi wants to have more friends, but she doesn’t connect _____________ with others.
A. good B. well C. badly D. skillful
12. Minh has _____________ problems with his schoolwork.
A. some B. a C. any D. an
13. Mark is hard working; _____________, he usually gets high scores on exams.
A. so B. so that C. however D. therefore
14. We work _____________ on different projects.
A. alone B. together C. single D. depend
15. My sister enjoys _______. She usually walks around the mall, but not buying anything.
A. going shopping B. hanging out C. window shopping D. doing DIY
16. The Dao in the Sapa area is famous ________ its “love market.”
A. for B. in C. with D. to
17. The Thai live ________ farming on their burnt-over land and wet-rice terraced fields.
A. in B. on C. out D. up
18. The ________ house is a place where villagers gather for festivals and rituals.
A. terraced B. splendid C. communal D. thatched
19. There were lots of interesting folk games, _______ Kenny stayed a little longer to join them.
A. but B. because C. however D. so
20. ‘________ dress in red and black costume?’ ‘The Dao’
A. What B. Which C. Who D. When
21. What colour is ________ symbol of good luck for the Hoa?
A. a B. an C. the D. some
22. ________ ethnic Khmer live in ________ Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
A. The / - B.The / a C. A / the D. The / the
23. The Viet (or Kinh) have ____________ number of people, accounting for about 86% of the population.
A. the largest B. large C. the large D. larger
24. I was tired, ____________ I went to bed early.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
25. I tried to call her, ____________ she didn’t answer.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
26. You can go to the city centre by bus ____________ by train.
A. because B. or C. and D. either
27. She can sing well; ____________, she can’t dance.
A. and B. however C. but D. therefore
28. During the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people decorate their houses ______________ colourful
flowers and banners.
A. on B. by C. of D. with
29. Each ______________ group in Viet Nam has its own distinct culture, including music, dance, and art.
A. person B. ethnic C. partner D. pair
30. Many ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam have their own unique ______________ instruments, such
as the K’ni, a wind instrument used by the Jarai people.
A. music B. musician C. musical D. musically
31. He was hungry; ____________, he ate two bowls of rice.
A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. so
32. You should drive carefully; ____________, you may cause an accident.
A. however B. but C. otherwise D. therefore
33. It is ______________ in the city than it is in the country.
A. noisily B. more noisier C. noisier D. noisy
34. The Maths test was ______________ than I thought.
A. the easier B. more easy C. easiest D. easier
35. Japanese is thought to be ______________ than English.
A. harder B. the more hard C. hardest D. the hardest
36. My apartment is ______________ hers.
A. cheap than B. cheaper C. more cheap than D. cheaper than
37. Her school is ______________ from home than mine.
A. father B. more far C. farther D. farer
38. Tom is ______________ than any students in his class.
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A. handsome B. the more handsome
C. more handsome D. the most handsome
39. He did the exam ______________ I did.
A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than
40. Travelling by car is ______________ than travelling by plane.
A. slower B. slowest C. more slow D. more slower
41. My new bed is ______________ than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably
C. more comfortabler D. comfortable
42. My sister plays the piano ______________ than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good
43. This road is ______________ than that road, so we can’t drive here.
A. narrower B. narrow C. the most narrow D. more narrower
44. Antony drives ______________ his brother.
A. more careful than B. more carefully
C. more carefully than D. as careful as
45. It is ______________ in January than in November.
A. the colder B. the coldest C. coldest D. colder
46. She is ______________ than other students in my class.
A. most hard-working B. more hard-working
C. the most hard-working D. as hard-working
47. The Vietnamese celebrate many ____adj_________ holidays such as Tet, the Lunar New Year.
A. tradition B. traditions C. traditional D. traditioner
48. I need to leave for the airport in _____________ hour to catch my flight.
A. a B. C. the D. an
49. It’s necessary to ________ the plates in newspaper to stop them from breaking.
A. wrap B. place C. fold D. get
50. We ________ tradition by travelling abroad instead of celebrating Tet at home.
A. looked to B. passed down C. followed up D. broke with
51. My table ________ aren’t as good at home as when I’m at a restaurant.
A. gestures B. behaviours C. manners D. postures
52. Vietnamese people are used to using __________________ when having meals.
A. ehopstick B. chopsticks C. ehopstickes D. chopstiekces
53. If good things come to ________ family on ________ first day of the New Year, ________ entire
following year will also be full of blessings.
A. the - a - the B. Ø - the - an C. a - the - the D. a - a - an
54. Hmong people’s clothes are ______ with different colours and patterns.
A. special B. elegant C. simple D. diverse
55. The Cham developed their ______ dance that reflects their traditions and culture.
A. folk B. modern C. public D. typical
Exercise 4: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. ‘Is it true that Y Moan was the greatest pop singer of the Ede?’ ‘_________’
a. Really? b. How beautiful! c. Come on! d. Exactly.
2. ‘Look at this dish, Nick. It has five colours.’ ‘_________’
a.How nice! b. What a shame! c. Sounds bad. d. Okay.
3. ‘In some ethnic groups, women play the leading role in the family’ ‘_________’
a. Well, of course. b. I don’t think so.
c. Wow, that’s surprising! d. It’s all right
4. ‘The ethnic minorities are mainly concentrated in Northern Uplands and Central Highlands.’
‘_________’
a.Oh, I see. b. So far so good. c. How convenient! d. Almost certainly.
5. ‘I have two tickets to a gong performance. Would you like to go?’ ‘_________ What time?’
a. Sorry, I can’t. b.Not very good. c. Yes, I’d like that. d. Never mind.
6. ‘Let’s go to the local open-air market’ ‘_________’
a. Not a good idea. b. Yes. I’d love to. c.Not at all. d. Yes, of course.
7. “My favourite leisure activity is people watching.” “_______”
a. That sounds so weird! b. That’s all right.
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c. OK. That’s what you’ve chosen. d. Sure. It’s very entertaining.
8. ‘I have just taken an elephant ride in Buon Don.’ ‘________ How interesting!’
a. Certainly. b.Really? c.Terrible. d. Exactly.
Exercise 5: Fill in each gap with a question word from the box below. Use each word once only.
How many
How high
How tall
How far
How much
Why
What
Where
Whose
Which
1. ___________________ shirt do you prefer, this one or that one? - This shirt.
2. ___________________ siblings do you have? - I have one sister.
3. ___________________ did you eat for breakfast? - I had cereal and milk.
4. ___________________ are you? - I’m 170 cm.
5. ___________________ did you go on vacation last year? - I went to Thailand.
6. ___________________ does this shirt cost? - It costs 500,000 VND.
7. ___________________ is the airport from here? - It’s about 15 kilometres away.
8. ___________________ is the Eiffel Tower? - It’s 324 metres tall.
9. ___________________ car is parked outside? - It’s my neighbour’s car.
10. ___________________ do you want to learn a new language? - Because I want to be able to
communicate with people from different countries.
Exercise 6: . Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below.
1. The rice-cooking festival is held in the communal house yard about one kilometer away from a
river. There are three (1) ____________: water fetching, fire-making and rice-cooking. The festival (2)
____________ one day. In the water-fetching contest, one person from each team has (3) ____________
to the river to get the water. In the fire-making contest, two team members have to make a fire in the (4)
____________ way. They try to rub pieces of bamboo together to make a fire. Six people from each team
(5) ____________ in the rice-cooking Festival. They have to separate the rice from the husk and then cook
the rice.
1. A. holidays B. contest C. festivals D. competitions
2. A. takes B. took C. taking D. take
3. A. to run B. run C. ran D. running
4. A. strange B. tradition C. traditional D. tradition
5. A. participates B. participate C. participating D. participated
2. Today, people all over the world are moving out of small villages in the country to go and live in
big, noisy cities. They are moving from the peaceful mountains, fields and rivers of the countryside to the
busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and (1) ________. This movement from rural areas to urban areas
has been going on for over two hundred years.
In many countries, the main reason why people come to live in towns and cities is work. After one or
two large factories have been built in a town, people come to find work and a better (2) ________, and soon
an industrial area begins to grow. There is usually a residential area nearby where the factory workers can
live. The families of these workers need schools, shops and hospitals, (3) ________ more people come to
live in the area to provide these services - and so a city grows.
A lot of people live in the (4) ________ of the city, far away from the industrial area and the city centre.
Some suburbs are pleasant, with nice houses and parks for children to play, but others are poor, with old
houses and bad conditions.
But what is the future of the big cities? Will they continue to get bigger and bigger? Perhaps yes. Some
major cities have actually become bigger in the last ten years and it is quite possible that one day we will
see people (5) ________ of the countryside and go to bigger towns and cities.
1. A. crowded B. overcrowded C. crowding D. crowds
2. A. living B. life C. live D. alive
3. A. but B. or C. so D. and
4. A. urban B. city centre C. downtown D. suburbs
5. A. moving out B. coming C. moving in D. leaving
Exercise 7: 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 questions.
1. The thing I liked most when I was small was the change of seasons. Spring, summer, autumn and
winter - I could see them all come and go and each one was completely different. Now in the city, you can
buy summer flowers in winter and eat the same vegetables all the year round. Whereas, in the country, I
could only eat things at certain times of the year, for example, strawberries in June and turnips in winter. I
lived my childhood with the seasons.
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We also made most of our food and would never eat frozen or tinned food. Everything was fresh,
so it must be better than the type of food I am taking now in the city. City people may think people in the
country miss a lot of things about modern life. In fact, in my opinion they miss a lot more than people in
the country, they miss real life.
1. What did the writer like most about living in the country?
A. Flowers in spring B. Leaves in autumn
C. The wild animals and plants. D. The change of seasons
2. What does the word “them” in line 2 refer to?
A. Four seasons B. Winter and autumn
C. Countryside people D. Plants
3. In the countryside which season can we buy strawberries?
A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter
4. Why did the writer never eat tinned food when living in the country?
A. Because it was frozen. B. Because it was contaminated.
C. Because it was very fat. D. Because it wasn’t very fresh.
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. People in the city can grow vegetables all year round.
B. In the countryside, turnips are grown in winter.
C. The writer often eats frozen and tinned food now.
D. Many city people think they live better than those in the country.
2. I was growing up and raised in a small town in the northern part of Thailand before staying in the
big city in order to finish high school. My rural town is in the middle of the way between 2 cities. It is
surrounded by a great mountain and an abundance of forest. The population density is lower than the city,
but the population increases every year.
Agriculture is a crucial industry in my hometown. Most of the folks are farmers, agriculturalists, and
orchardists. There are plenty of farmlands and hills, and there are so many traders, merchandise, and
business owners in my district. The market is the centre of exchanging goods and products. Once said, if
you want to know the economy of the community, you will have to look at the market. People usually spend
time in the market, especially in the morning. There are many restaurants and accommodations for
travellers.
My country has a diversity of food. In general, the food is divided into two groups. They are Thai food
and local food. Thai food refers to food that most Thais know well. Most restaurants sell. Thai people can
eat everywhere around the world. Local food or traditional food means food of the region. Every region has
its food and recipes. My district is in the Northern part of Thailand. Northern Thai food or Lana food is
abundant. My community has so many local food restaurants. Moreover, some families still cook Lanna
food. Thus, the people have choices about what they want to eat and consume today.
1. Where was the author growing up and raised?
A. in the southern part of Thailand B. in the centre of Thailand
C. in the northern part of Thailand D. in a big city
2. What is the main industry of his/ her hometown?
A. tourism B. agriculture C. fishing D services
3. Where will you have to look if someone wants to know the economy of the community?
A. market B. communal house
C. supermarket D. shops
4. What is local food?
A. It is the food that most Thais know well.
B. It is the food that some families still cook.
C. It is the food people eat and consume today.
D. It is the food of the region.
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Northern Thai food or Lana food is uncommon.
B. There are only some restaurants and accommodations for travellers in the northern part of Thailand.
C. The food is divided into two groups.
D. Most of the local people are tour guides.
Exercise 8: Read the following sign of 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.
1. What are students asked to do after using the kitchen?
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A. Leave everything as it is
B. Wash up and put things away
C. Deep clean the entire kitchen
D. Call the cleaners
2. What does the sign tell?
A. You cannot set off fireworks here.
B. It’s dangerous to set off fireworks here.
C. You should be careful when playing with fireworks.
D. Fireworks aren’t produced here.
3. What does the sign tell?
A. You can run fast here.
B. Be careful when you go swimming
C. You shouldn’t watch your steps when you go up or down stairs.
D. You want to buy an apartment here.
4. What does this notice say?
Question 5: What does the notice say?
A. There are no more than 5 adults on this ride
B. Children in groups of 5 must have an adult with them.
C. Children less than 5 years old cannot go on this ride alone.
D. Adults are not allowed on this ride.
Question 6: What does the sign say?
A. Children are playing nearby
B. There is a school ahead and drivers should prepare to stop.
C. Drivers should reduce their speed because children might
be crossing the road.
D. Children are not allowed to cross the road here.
Exercise 9: Read the following advertisement/school 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.
A. The owner has never used the computer game.
B. The owner is too old to sell the computer game.
C. The person selling the computer game doesn’t need it.
D. The person doesn’t want to play with the computer game.
For sale
Gremlins
Computer Game (ages
8 and above)
Unwanted gift box unopened.
Tel: 282139
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ENGLISH
1. English is spoken (1)________ many people around the world.
2. It is often considered (2)________ international language.
3. English has become a global language due to its use in business, science, and
entertainment.
4. (3)________ English books, newspapers, and websites to improve your language skills.
5. It’s important to practice regularly to avoid (4)________ in your progress.
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Question 1. A. by B. of C. to D. from
Question 2. A. the B. an C. x (no article) D. a
Question 3. A. Write B. Speak C. Read D. Watch
Question 4. A. failure B. failing C. failed D. fail
Question 1. A. may B. could C. would D. must
Question 2. A. would B. can C. should D. will
Question 3. A. garden B. farm C. kitchen D. backyard
Question 4. A. buy B. sell C. grow D. make
Exercise 10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions from 1 to 6.
Question 1. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Last weekend, I traveled to my hometown to visit my grandparents, but the trip didn't go as planned….
a. On the way, our car broke down in the middle of nowhere, leaving us stranded for hours.
b. Thankfully, a kind stranger stopped to assist us and helped fix the car.
c. To make matters worse, my phone ran out of battery, so I couldn't call for help right away.
A. a-b-c B. c-b-a C. a-c-b D. b-a-c
Question 2. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 1).
A. Finally, I came back because of being too tired.
B. Although it was a stressful experience, it taught me to always be prepared for unexpected situations.
C. I had to call my grandparents because I couldn’t visit them.
D. At the end, I called my parents for help.
Question 3. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. ................
a. It can help improve your mental health and mood.
b. Additionally, staying active can help you manage your weight.
c. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs, reducing the risk of many diseases.
A. a - b - c
B. c - b - a
C. b - a - c
D. c - a - b
Question 4. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 3).
A. To sum up, exercise is not only good for your body but also for your mind.
B. It’s also a great way to make new friends if you join a class or a sports team.
C. You should consult a doctor before starting any new exercise routine.
D. Therefore, everyone should try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
Question 5. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
I had a great experience learning a new language last summer. Everything went perfectly. _________
a. I joined a language course and started practicing with native speakers.
b. I was keen to learn Spanish, so I signed up for a local class.
c. By the end of the course, I felt confident speaking Spanish in daily conversations.
A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. c-a-b D. b-c-a
Question 6. Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 5) most appropriately.
A. I continued practicing Spanish with friends I met during the course.
B. The teacher was very helpful and provided useful tips for learning.
C. I decided to travel to Spain to use my new language skills.
D. I found a language exchange partner to improve my speaking skills.
Exercise 11: 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 best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 8.
Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of
working, such as online working, have made it possible for more people to live there. (1)_____.
TRADITIONAL FAMILY LIFE
1. In the past, families were larger and (1)________ often live together in one house.
2. Children (2)________ learn from their parents by watching and helping with daily chores.
3. Meals were homemade, with ingredients grown in their own (3)________.
4. There were no supermarkets, so they had to (4)________ most of their own food.
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On the one hand, life in the countryside is very peaceful. There are less cars and that means
that there is less noise, (2) _____ . Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and
people can often live in bigger houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of outdoor
activities such as walking or cycling if (3)
. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be
boring_ There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to. Moreover, there is little public
transport, which makes it difficult to get around if you don't have a car. (4)
.
In conclusion there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my
opinion, the peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.
A. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside
B. you live in the countryside
C. and that it is less polluted
D. Finally, you can feel isolated if you live a long way from other people
Question 1.
Question 2.
Question 3.
Question 4.
Technology has attracted the attention of many people in the world especially the young
generation and (5)
. They use electronic devices such as phones, laptops, iPods, tablets,
computers and many others. Electronic devices are so addictive that people would rather use
them for enjoyment than their necessity. Due to this addictiveness, (6)
.
(7) . It just depends on how the person uses the electronic gadget. Technology has
made it easier to access information which is very helpful for businesses or even a student.
But not all technology was made for positive purposes as due to technology, there was a
development of weapons which is a threat to the society.
We can say that addiction refers to a situation when you like a particular thing so much
that you lose control over your mind, and this is what is happening to today's world especially
the young generation. They became so addicted to the technology gadgets that all they think
about is that it has control over their mind. (8)
A. it has resulted in negative effects on people's life and their mental health
B. Technology has both negative and positive impacts on people's lives
C. this has affected their lifestyle
D. They spend most of their time on electronic devices that they don't even realise.
Question 5.
Question 6. Question 7.
Question 8.
Exercise 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 1. Have you got any better hat than this one?
A. Is this one the worse hat you've got?
B. Is this one the best hat you've got?
C. Is this one the better hat than this one?
D. Is that one the better hat than this one?
Question 2. Although teens don't know how to avoid bullies, they don't want to tell their teachers.
A. If teens knew how to avoid bullies, they would not tell their teachers.
B. Teens don't know how to avoid bullies, but they don't want to tell their teachers.
C. Teens will tell their teachers although they know how to avoid bullies.
D. Teens know how to avoid bullies; however, they will tell their teachers.
Question 3. Julie finds making crafts boring.
A. Julie enjoys making crafts.
B. Julie’s crafts are not boring.
C. To Julie, making craft is not interesting.
D. Julie cannot find an interesting craft to play with.
Question 4. I’d rather surf the Internet than play computer games.
A. I prefer surfing the Internet to playing computer games.
B. I prefer playing computer games to surfing the Internet.
C. I like playing computer games more than surfing the Internet.
D. I dislike surfing the Internet, but I like playing computer games.
Question 5. Nam is more attractive story teller than Mai.
A. Nam tells stories more attractively than Mai.
B. Nam tells more attractive stories than Mai does.
C. Mai tells more attractive stories than Nam does.
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D. Mai tells stories less attractively than Nam does.
Question 6. Ronaldo plays better than anybody in the team.
A. Ronaldo is good at playing in team.
B. Ronaldo is the best player in the team.
C. No one plays worse than Ronaldo in the team.
D. Everybody plays better than Ronaldo in the team.
Question 7. If you don't stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicted.
A. You should stop spending so much time playing video games; otherwise, you will get addicted.
B. You should stop spending so much time playing video games; however, you will get addicted.
C. Stop spending so much time playing video games, so you will get addicted.
D. lthough you stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicted.
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 8: The air / mountains / be / cleaner / than / lowlands.
A. The air in the mountains is cleaner than in the lowlands.
B. The air on the mountains is more cleaner than in the lowlands.
C. The air at the mountains is cleaner than in the lowlands.
D. The air in the mountains is cleaner than the lowlands.
Question 9: You / can / learn / much / about / rural / life / visit / local / farms.
A. You can learn much about rural life by visiting local farms.
B. You can learn much about rural life in visiting local farms.
C. You can learn much about rural life with visiting local farms.
D. You can learn much about rural life from visiting local farms.
Question 10: It / be / important / teenagers / develop / social / skills.
A. It is important for teenagers to develop social skills.
B. It is important for teenagers developing social skills.
C. It is important that teenagers develop social skills.
D. It is important to teenagers to develop social skills.
Question 11: Parents / ought to / listen / their / children / more / carefully.
A. Parents ought to listen to their children more carefully.
B. Parents ought to listening to their children more carefully.
C. Parents ought to listened to their children more carefully.
D. Parents ought to listen their children more carefully.
Question 12: Life / countryside / be / peaceful / than / city.
A. Life in the countryside is more peaceful than in the city.
B. Life in the countryside is peacefuler than in the city.
C. Life in the countryside is as peaceful as in the city.
D. Life in the countryside is peacefully than in the city.
Question 13: Children / often / ride / bicycles / through / fields / their / free time.
A. Children often ride bicycles through fields in their free time.
B. Children often ride bicycles through the fields at their free time.
C. Children often ride bicycles through fields on their free time.
D. Children often ride bicycles through the fields on their free time.
Question 14: Many / ethnic / groups / live / remote / areas / Viet Nam.
A. Many ethnic groups live in remote areas of Viet Nam.
B. Many ethnic groups live on remote areas of Viet Nam.
C. Many ethnic groups lives in remote areas of Viet Nam.
D. Many ethnic groups live at remote areas of Viet Nam.
Question 15: The museum / collect / and / preserve / artifacts / ethnic / cultures.
A. The museum collects and preserves artifacts of ethnic cultures.
B. The museum collect and preserves artifacts of ethnic cultures.
C. The museum collects and preserve artifacts of ethnic cultures.
D. The museum collected and preserves artifacts of ethnic cultures.
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NGHIA TAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST GRADE 8
Full name: ……………………………………………….. Class: ……………………..
Units 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 o Pronunciation: • /u/ and /u:/ • /k/ and /g/ • /ə/ and /i/ • /n/ and /ŋ/ • /uə/ and /ɔɪ/
o Word stress (2-3 syllables): o Vocabulary: • Leisure activities
• Teen school clubs, teens’ use of social
• Expressions about likes and dislikes. media and teen stress. • Life in the countryside
• The lifestyle of ethnic groups • Customs and traditions o Grammar:
• Verbs of liking/disliking + to V/V-ing
• Yes/No and Wh – questions.
• Comparative form of adverbs.
• Countable and uncountable nouns.
• Simple sentences and compound • Zero article sentences. o Reading:
• Choose the word which best fits each gap.
• Read the text carefully, and then answer the questions. o Writing:
• Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning, using the word(s) given.
• Write sentences, using the cues given.
o Listening: Listen and choose the correct answer SPEAKING TOPICS
TOPIC 1: Talk about your leisure activities with family. -What are they?
-When and where do you do with family?
-Which one do you like the most? Why?
-How do you feel when you spend time with your family members?
TOPIC 2: Talk about the village or town where you live.
-What is the name of the place? -Where?
-What are there in the village/town? -How do people live there?
-What are activities adults and children often do?
-What are the relationships among the people?
-What are speacial about the place?
TOPIC 3: Talk about the school club you would like to have at your school. -What club is it?
-What special activities will the club have?
-How often will the club meet? When?
-What will you contribute to the club?
TOPIC 4: Talk about an ethnic group in Viet Nam your are most interested in
-What is it? -Where do they live? -What do they wear? 1 -What do they do? -What are special about them?
-What is their traditional culture?
TOPIC 5: Talk about a normal family event that you take part in. -What is the event?
-Where and when does it happen? -Who joins with you?
-What do you do at that event?
-Do you like it or not? Why or why not? PRACTICE
Exercise 1: 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.
1. A. food B. foot C. hook D. wood 2. A. group B. should C. would D. could 3. A. six B. mix C. miss D. mind 4. A. village B. damage C. cottage D. teenage 5. A. apartment B. afraid C. nation D. banana 6. A. sore B. destroy C. joy D. annoy 7. A. knock B. key C. pocket D. milk 8. A. queen B. square C. queue D. quick 9. A. carrot B. city C. cake D. class 10. A. normal B. name C. money D. monkey
Exercise 2: 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.
1. A. ancestor B. curious C. heritage D. tradition 2. A. buffalo B. recognise C. convenient D. cultural 3. A. harmful B. slowly C. cloudy D. unique 4. A. worship B. belong C. enjoy D. behave 5. A. holiday B. decorate C. offering D. addition 6. A . peaceful B. enter C. minorities D. heritage 7. A. laughter B. prepare C. chopstick D. heaven 8. A. popularity B. animal C. vegetable D. beehive 9. A. account B. bully C. discuss D. upload 10. A. forum B. pressure C. teamwork D. prepare 11. A. connect B. avoid C. focused D. mature 12. A. cattle B. ferry C. harvest D. explore 13. A. festival B. contestant C. atmosphere D. family 14. A. village B. bamboo C. away D. obey 15. A. custom B. worship C. maintain D. midnight
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Does she fancy _________a book to the younger children? A. reads B. reading C. to read D. read
2. They enjoy _________ on Sundays. A. garden B. gardening C. gardened D. gardens
3. They love _________ with their friends. A. eat out B. ate out C. having eaten D. to eat out
4. They detest _________ so early in the morning. A. getting up B. get up C. to get up D. gets up
5. My dad doesn’t mind _________ my mom from work every day. A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up
6. Many young people don’t _______ walking to school or playing active games. A. prefers B. enjoy C. suggest D. want
7. Daisy is _______ social media. She spends lots of time on Facebook and Instagram. A.tired of B. bored with C. addicted to D. curious about
8. The lion dance is a traditional ________________ often seen during Vietnamese New Year. A. perform B. performance C. performer D. performative
9. Phong has to study harder; otherwise, he may _____________ the exam. A. fail B. pass C. high score D. not fail 2
10. She is very _____________, so don’t comment on her new hair. A. sensitive B. kind C. beautiful D. active
11. Mi wants to have more friends, but she doesn’t connect _____________ with others. A. good B. well C. badly D. skillful
12. Minh has _____________ problems with his schoolwork. A. some B. a C. any D. an
13. Mark is hard working; _____________, he usually gets high scores on exams. A. so B. so that C. however D. therefore
14. We work _____________ on different projects. A. alone B. together C. single D. depend
15. My sister enjoys _______. She usually walks around the mall, but not buying anything. A. going shopping B. hanging out
C. window shopping D. doing DIY
16. The Dao in the Sapa area is famous ________ its “love market.” A. for B. in C. with D. to
17. The Thai live ________ farming on their burnt-over land and wet-rice terraced fields. A. in B. on C. out D. up
18. The ________ house is a place where villagers gather for festivals and rituals. A. terraced B. splendid C. communal D. thatched
19. There were lots of interesting folk games, _______ Kenny stayed a little longer to join them. A. but B. because C. however D. so
20. ‘________ dress in red and black costume?’ ‘The Dao’ A. What B. Which C. Who D. When
21. What colour is ________ symbol of good luck for the Hoa? A. a B. an C. the D. some
22. ________ ethnic Khmer live in ________ Mekong Delta of Vietnam. A. The / - B.The / a C. A / the D. The / the
23. The Viet (or Kinh) have ____________ number of people, accounting for about 86% of the population. A. the largest B. large C. the large D. larger
24. I was tired, ____________ I went to bed early. A. and B. or C. but D. so
25. I tried to call her, ____________ she didn’t answer. A. and B. or C. but D. so
26. You can go to the city centre by bus ____________ by train. A. because B. or C. and D. either
27. She can sing well; ____________, she can’t dance. A. and B. however C. but D. therefore
28. During the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people decorate their houses ______________ colourful flowers and banners. A. on B. by C. of D. with
29. Each ______________ group in Viet Nam has its own distinct culture, including music, dance, and art. A. person B. ethnic C. partner D. pair
30. Many ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam have their own unique ______________ instruments, such
as the K’ni, a wind instrument used by the Jarai people. A. music B. musician C. musical D. musically
31. He was hungry; ____________, he ate two bowls of rice. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. so
32. You should drive carefully; ____________, you may cause an accident. A. however B. but C. otherwise D. therefore
33. It is ______________ in the city than it is in the country. A. noisily B. more noisier C. noisier D. noisy
34. The Maths test was ______________ than I thought. A. the easier B. more easy C. easiest D. easier
35. Japanese is thought to be ______________ than English. A. harder B. the more hard C. hardest D. the hardest
36. My apartment is ______________ hers. A. cheap than B. cheaper C. more cheap than D. cheaper than
37. Her school is ______________ from home than mine. A. father B. more far C. farther D. farer
38. Tom is ______________ than any students in his class. 3 A. handsome B. the more handsome C. more handsome D. the most handsome
39. He did the exam ______________ I did. A. as bad as B. badder than C. more badly than D. worse than
40. Travelling by car is ______________ than travelling by plane. A. slower B. slowest C. more slow D. more slower
41. My new bed is ______________ than the old one. A. more comfortable B. comfortably C. more comfortabler D. comfortable
42. My sister plays the piano ______________ than me. A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good
43. This road is ______________ than that road, so we can’t drive here. A. narrower B. narrow C. the most narrow D. more narrower
44. Antony drives ______________ his brother. A. more careful than B. more carefully C. more carefully than D. as careful as
45. It is ______________ in January than in November. A. the colder B. the coldest C. coldest D. colder
46. She is ______________ than other students in my class. A. most hard-working B. more hard-working C. the most hard-working D. as hard-working
47. The Vietnamese celebrate many ____adj_________ holidays such as Tet, the Lunar New Year. A. tradition B. traditions C. traditional D. traditioner
48. I need to leave for the airport in _____________ hour to catch my flight. A. a B.  C. the D. an
49. It’s necessary to ________ the plates in newspaper to stop them from breaking. A. wrap B. place C. fold D. get
50. We ________ tradition by travelling abroad instead of celebrating Tet at home.
A. looked to B. passed down C. followed up D. broke with
51. My table ________ aren’t as good at home as when I’m at a restaurant.
A. gestures B. behaviours C. manners D. postures
52. Vietnamese people are used to using __________________ when having meals. A. ehopstick B. chopsticks C. ehopstickes D. chopstiekces
53. If good things come to ________ family on ________ first day of the New Year, ________ entire
following year will also be full of blessings.
A. the - a - the B. Ø - the - an C. a - the - the D. a - a - an
54. Hmong people’s clothes are ______ with different colours and patterns.
A. special B. elegant C. simple D. diverse
55. The Cham developed their ______ dance that reflects their traditions and culture.
A. folk B. modern C. public D. typical
Exercise 4: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. ‘Is it true that Y Moan was the greatest pop singer of the Ede?’ ‘_________’ a. Really? b. How beautiful! c. Come on! d. Exactly.
2. ‘Look at this dish, Nick. It has five colours.’ ‘_________’ a.How nice! b. What a shame! c. Sounds bad. d. Okay.
3. ‘In some ethnic groups, women play the leading role in the family’ ‘_________’ a. Well, of course. b. I don’t think so. c. Wow, that’s surprising! d. It’s all right
4. ‘The ethnic minorities are mainly concentrated in Northern Uplands and Central Highlands.’ ‘_________’ a.Oh, I see. b. So far so good.
c. How convenient! d. Almost certainly.
5. ‘I have two tickets to a gong performance. Would you like to go?’ ‘_________ What time?’ a. Sorry, I can’t. b.Not very good.
c. Yes, I’d like that. d. Never mind.
6. ‘Let’s go to the local open-air market’ ‘_________’ a. Not a good idea. b. Yes. I’d love to. c.Not at all. d. Yes, of course.
7. “My favourite leisure activity is people watching.” “_______” a. That sounds so weird! b. That’s all right. 4
c. OK. That’s what you’ve chosen.
d. Sure. It’s very entertaining.
8. ‘I have just taken an elephant ride in Buon Don.’ ‘________ How interesting!’ a. Certainly. b.Really? c.Terrible. d. Exactly.
Exercise 5: Fill in each gap with a question word from the box below. Use each word once only. How many How high How tall How far How much Why What Where Whose Which
1. ___________________ shirt do you prefer, this one or that one? - This shirt.
2. ___________________ siblings do you have? - I have one sister.
3. ___________________ did you eat for breakfast? - I had cereal and milk.
4. ___________________ are you? - I’m 170 cm.
5. ___________________ did you go on vacation last year? - I went to Thailand.
6. ___________________ does this shirt cost? - It costs 500,000 VND.
7. ___________________ is the airport from here? - It’s about 15 kilometres away.
8. ___________________ is the Eiffel Tower? - It’s 324 metres tall.
9. ___________________ car is parked outside? - It’s my neighbour’s car.
10. ___________________ do you want to learn a new language? - Because I want to be able to
communicate with people from different countries.
Exercise 6: . Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below.
1. The rice-cooking festival is held in the communal house yard about one kilometer away from a
river. There are three (1) ____________: water fetching, fire-making and rice-cooking. The festival (2)
____________ one day. In the water-fetching contest, one person from each team has (3) ____________
to the river to get the water. In the fire-making contest, two team members have to make a fire in the (4)
____________ way. They try to rub pieces of bamboo together to make a fire. Six people from each team
(5) ____________ in the rice-cooking Festival. They have to separate the rice from the husk and then cook the rice. 1. A. holidays B. contest C. festivals D. competitions 2. A. takes B. took C. taking D. take 3. A. to run B. run C. ran D. running 4. A. strange B. tradition C. traditional D. tradition 5. A. participates B. participate C. participating D. participated
2. Today, people all over the world are moving out of small villages in the country to go and live in
big, noisy cities. They are moving from the peaceful mountains, fields and rivers of the countryside to the
busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and (1) ________. This movement from rural areas to urban areas
has been going on for over two hundred years.
In many countries, the main reason why people come to live in towns and cities is work. After one or
two large factories have been built in a town, people come to find work and a better (2) ________, and soon
an industrial area begins to grow. There is usually a residential area nearby where the factory workers can
live. The families of these workers need schools, shops and hospitals, (3) ________ more people come to
live in the area to provide these services - and so a city grows.
A lot of people live in the (4) ________ of the city, far away from the industrial area and the city centre.
Some suburbs are pleasant, with nice houses and parks for children to play, but others are poor, with old houses and bad conditions.
But what is the future of the big cities? Will they continue to get bigger and bigger? Perhaps yes. Some
major cities have actually become bigger in the last ten years and it is quite possible that one day we will
see people (5) ________ of the countryside and go to bigger towns and cities. 1. A. crowded B. overcrowded C. crowding D. crowds 2. A. living B. life C. live D. alive 3. A. but B. or C. so D. and 4. A. urban B. city centre C. downtown D. suburbs 5. A. moving out B. coming C. moving in D. leaving
Exercise 7: 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 questions.

1. The thing I liked most when I was small was the change of seasons. Spring, summer, autumn and
winter - I could see them all come and go and each one was completely different. Now in the city, you can
buy summer flowers in winter and eat the same vegetables all the year round. Whereas, in the country, I
could only eat things at certain times of the year, for example, strawberries in June and turnips in winter. I
lived my childhood with the seasons. 5
We also made most of our food and would never eat frozen or tinned food. Everything was fresh,
so it must be better than the type of food I am taking now in the city. City people may think people in the
country miss a lot of things about modern life. In fact, in my opinion they miss a lot more than people in
the country, they miss real life.
1. What did the writer like most about living in the country? A. Flowers in spring B. Leaves in autumn
C. The wild animals and plants. D. The change of seasons
2. What does the word “them” in line 2 refer to? A. Four seasons B. Winter and autumn C. Countryside people D. Plants
3. In the countryside which season can we buy strawberries? A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter
4. Why did the writer never eat tinned food when living in the country? A. Because it was frozen.
B. Because it was contaminated. C. Because it was very fat.
D. Because it wasn’t very fresh.
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. People in the city can grow vegetables all year round.
B. In the countryside, turnips are grown in winter.
C. The writer often eats frozen and tinned food now.
D. Many city people think they live better than those in the country.
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. I was growing up and raised in a small town in the northern part of Thailand before staying in the
big city in order to finish high school. My rural town is in the middle of the way between 2 cities. It is
surrounded by a great mountain and an abundance of forest. The population density is lower than the city,
but the population increases every year.
Agriculture is a crucial industry in my hometown. Most of the folks are farmers, agriculturalists, and
orchardists. There are plenty of farmlands and hills, and there are so many traders, merchandise, and
business owners in my district. The market is the centre of exchanging goods and products. Once said, if
you want to know the economy of the community, you will have to look at the market. People usually spend
time in the market, especially in the morning. There are many restaurants and accommodations for travellers.
My country has a diversity of food. In general, the food is divided into two groups. They are Thai food
and local food. Thai food refers to food that most Thais know well. Most restaurants sell. Thai people can
eat everywhere around the world. Local food or traditional food means food of the region. Every region has
its food and recipes. My district is in the Northern part of Thailand. Northern Thai food or Lana food is
abundant. My community has so many local food restaurants. Moreover, some families still cook Lanna
food. Thus, the people have choices about what they want to eat and consume today.
1. Where was the author growing up and raised?
A. in the southern part of Thailand B. in the centre of Thailand
C. in the northern part of Thailand D. in a big city
2. What is the main industry of his/ her hometown? A. tourism B. agriculture C. fishing D services
3. Where will you have to look if someone wants to know the economy of the community? A. market B. communal house C. supermarket D. shops 4. What is local food?
A. It is the food that most Thais know well.
B. It is the food that some families still cook.
C. It is the food people eat and consume today.
D. It is the food of the region.
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Northern Thai food or Lana food is uncommon.
B. There are only some restaurants and accommodations for travellers in the northern part of Thailand.
C. The food is divided into two groups.
D. Most of the local people are tour guides.
Exercise 8: Read the following sign of 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.
1. What are students asked to do after using the kitchen?
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A. Leave everything as it is
B. Wash up and put things away
C. Deep clean the entire kitchen D. Call the cleaners
2. What does the sign tell?
A. You cannot set off fireworks here.
B. It’s dangerous to set off fireworks here.
C. You should be careful when playing with fireworks.
D. Fireworks aren’t produced here.
3. What does the sign tell? A. You can run fast here.
B. Be careful when you go swimming
C. You shouldn’t watch your steps when you go up or down stairs.
D. You want to buy an apartment here.
4. What does this notice say?
A. The owner has never used the computer game. For sale
B. The owner is too old to sell the computer game.
Gremlins Computer Game (ages
C. The person selling the computer game doesn’t need it. 8 and above)
D. The person doesn’t want to play with the computer game.
Unwanted gift – box unopened. Tel: 282139
Question 5: What does the notice say?
A. There are no more than 5 adults on this ride
B. Children in groups of 5 must have an adult with them.
C. Children less than 5 years old cannot go on this ride alone.
D. Adults are not allowed on this ride.
Question 6: What does the sign say?
A. Children are playing nearby
B. There is a school ahead and drivers should prepare to stop.
C. Drivers should reduce their speed because children might be crossing the road.
D. Children are not allowed to cross the road here.
Exercise 9: Read the following advertisement/school 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.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ENGLISH
1. English is spoken (1)________ many people around the world.
2. It is often considered (2)________ international language.
3. English has become a global language due to its use in business, science, and entertainment.
4. (3)________ English books, newspapers, and websites to improve your language skills.
5. It’s important to practice regularly to avoid (4)________ in your progress. 7 Question 1. A. by B. of C. to D. from Question 2. A. the B. an C. x (no article) D. a Question 3. A. Write B. Speak C. Read D. Watch Question 4. A. failure B. failing C. failed D. fail
TRADITIONAL FAMILY LIFE
1. In the past, families were larger and (1)________ often live together in one house.
2. Children (2)________ learn from their parents by watching and helping with daily chores.
3. Meals were homemade, with ingredients grown in their own (3)________.
4. There were no supermarkets, so they had to (4)________ most of their own food.
Question 1. A. may B. could C. would D. must
Question 2. A. would B. can C. should D. will
Question 3. A. garden B. farm C. kitchen D. backyard
Question 4. A. buy B. sell C. grow D. make
Exercise 10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions from 1 to 6.
Question 1. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Last weekend, I traveled to my hometown to visit my grandparents, but the trip didn't go as planned….
a. On the way, our car broke down in the middle of nowhere, leaving us stranded for hours.
b. Thankfully, a kind stranger stopped to assist us and helped fix the car.
c. To make matters worse, my phone ran out of battery, so I couldn't call for help right away. A. a-b-c B. c-b-a C. a-c-b D. b-a-c
Question 2. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 1).
A. Finally, I came back because of being too tired.
B. Although it was a stressful experience, it taught me to always be prepared for unexpected situations.
C. I had to call my grandparents because I couldn’t visit them.
D. At the end, I called my parents for help.
Question 3. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. ................
a. It can help improve your mental health and mood.
b. Additionally, staying active can help you manage your weight.
c. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs, reducing the risk of many diseases. A. a - b - c B. c - b - a C. b - a - c D. c - a - b
Question 4. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 3).
A. To sum up, exercise is not only good for your body but also for your mind.
B. It’s also a great way to make new friends if you join a class or a sports team.
C. You should consult a doctor before starting any new exercise routine.
D. Therefore, everyone should try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
Question 5. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
I had a great experience learning a new language last summer. Everything went perfectly. _________
a. I joined a language course and started practicing with native speakers.
b. I was keen to learn Spanish, so I signed up for a local class.
c. By the end of the course, I felt confident speaking Spanish in daily conversations. A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. c-a-b D. b-c-a
Question 6. Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 5) most appropriately.
A. I continued practicing Spanish with friends I met during the course.
B. The teacher was very helpful and provided useful tips for learning.
C. I decided to travel to Spain to use my new language skills.
D. I found a language exchange partner to improve my speaking skills.
Exercise 11: 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 best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 8.

Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of
working, such as online working, have made it possible for more people to live there. (1)_____. 8
On the one hand, life in the countryside is very peaceful. There are less cars and that means
that there is less noise, (2) _____ . Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and
people can often live in bigger houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of outdoor
activities such as walking or cycling if (3) . On the other hand, life in the countryside can be
boring_ There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to. Moreover, there is little public
transport, which makes it difficult to get around if you don't have a car. (4) .
In conclusion there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my
opinion, the peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.
A. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside
B. you live in the countryside
C. and that it is less polluted
D. Finally, you can feel isolated if you live a long way from other people Question 1. Question 2. Question 3. Question 4.
Technology has attracted the attention of many people in the world especially the young
generation and (5) . They use electronic devices such as phones, laptops, iPods, tablets,
computers and many others. Electronic devices are so addictive that people would rather use
them for enjoyment than their necessity. Due to this addictiveness, (6) . (7)
. It just depends on how the person uses the electronic gadget. Technology has
made it easier to access information which is very helpful for businesses or even a student.
But not all technology was made for positive purposes as due to technology, there was a
development of weapons which is a threat to the society.
We can say that addiction refers to a situation when you like a particular thing so much
that you lose control over your mind, and this is what is happening to today's world especially
the young generation. They became so addicted to the technology gadgets that all they think
about is that it has control over their mind. (8)
A. it has resulted in negative effects on people's life and their mental health
B. Technology has both negative and positive impacts on people's lives
C. this has affected their lifestyle
D. They spend most of their time on electronic devices that they don't even realise. Question 5. Question 6. Question 7. Question 8.
Exercise 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 1.
Have you got any better hat than this one?
A. Is this one the worse hat you've got?
B. Is this one the best hat you've got?
C. Is this one the better hat than this one?
D. Is that one the better hat than this one?
Question 2. Although teens don't know how to avoid bullies, they don't want to tell their teachers.
A. If teens knew how to avoid bullies, they would not tell their teachers.
B. Teens don't know how to avoid bullies, but they don't want to tell their teachers.
C. Teens will tell their teachers although they know how to avoid bullies.
D. Teens know how to avoid bullies; however, they will tell their teachers.
Question 3. Julie finds making crafts boring.
A. Julie enjoys making crafts.
B. Julie’s crafts are not boring.
C. To Julie, making craft is not interesting.
D. Julie cannot find an interesting craft to play with.
Question 4. I’d rather surf the Internet than play computer games.
A. I prefer surfing the Internet to playing computer games.
B. I prefer playing computer games to surfing the Internet.
C. I like playing computer games more than surfing the Internet.
D. I dislike surfing the Internet, but I like playing computer games.
Question 5. Nam is more attractive story teller than Mai.
A. Nam tells stories more attractively than Mai.
B. Nam tells more attractive stories than Mai does.
C. Mai tells more attractive stories than Nam does. 9
D. Mai tells stories less attractively than Nam does.
Question 6. Ronaldo plays better than anybody in the team.
A. Ronaldo is good at playing in team.
B. Ronaldo is the best player in the team.
C. No one plays worse than Ronaldo in the team.
D. Everybody plays better than Ronaldo in the team.
Question 7. If you don't stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicted.
A. You should stop spending so much time playing video games; otherwise, you will get addicted.
B. You should stop spending so much time playing video games; however, you will get addicted.
C. Stop spending so much time playing video games, so you will get addicted.
D. lthough you stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicted.
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 8:
The air / mountains / be / cleaner / than / lowlands.
A. The air in the mountains is cleaner than in the lowlands.
B. The air on the mountains is more cleaner than in the lowlands.
C. The air at the mountains is cleaner than in the lowlands.
D. The air in the mountains is cleaner than the lowlands.
Question 9: You / can / learn / much / about / rural / life / visit / local / farms.
A. You can learn much about rural life by visiting local farms.
B. You can learn much about rural life in visiting local farms.
C. You can learn much about rural life with visiting local farms.
D. You can learn much about rural life from visiting local farms.
Question 10: It / be / important / teenagers / develop / social / skills.
A. It is important for teenagers to develop social skills.
B. It is important for teenagers developing social skills.
C. It is important that teenagers develop social skills.
D. It is important to teenagers to develop social skills.
Question 11: Parents / ought to / listen / their / children / more / carefully.
A. Parents ought to listen to their children more carefully.
B. Parents ought to listening to their children more carefully.
C. Parents ought to listened to their children more carefully.
D. Parents ought to listen their children more carefully.
Question 12: Life / countryside / be / peaceful / than / city.
A. Life in the countryside is more peaceful than in the city.
B. Life in the countryside is peacefuler than in the city.
C. Life in the countryside is as peaceful as in the city.
D. Life in the countryside is peacefully than in the city.
Question 13: Children / often / ride / bicycles / through / fields / their / free time.
A. Children often ride bicycles through fields in their free time.
B. Children often ride bicycles through the fields at their free time.
C. Children often ride bicycles through fields on their free time.
D. Children often ride bicycles through the fields on their free time.
Question 14: Many / ethnic / groups / live / remote / areas / Viet Nam.
A. Many ethnic groups live in remote areas of Viet Nam.
B. Many ethnic groups live on remote areas of Viet Nam.
C. Many ethnic groups lives in remote areas of Viet Nam.
D. Many ethnic groups live at remote areas of Viet Nam.
Question 15: The museum / collect / and / preserve / artifacts / ethnic / cultures.
A. The museum collects and preserves artifacts of ethnic cultures.
B. The museum collect and preserves artifacts of ethnic cultures.
C. The museum collects and preserve artifacts of ethnic cultures.
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