Đề kiểm tra học kì 1 năm học 2025 – 2026 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8

PHÒNG VĂN HOÁ XÃ ĐÔNG ANH KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ 1
TRƯỜNG THCS ĐÀO DUY TÙNG NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026 MÔN: Tiếng Anh 8 --------------------
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: .............................................................. Số báo danh: ...................... Mã đề 812
Task 1. Listen and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each the following question.
Question 1. Why did Ann choose Facebook for the class forum?
A. Because it’s user-friendly
B. Because it’s free
C. Because it’s popular
D. Because it’s safe
Question 2. Who decided to use Facebook for the class forum? A. Parents B. Teacher C. Minh D. Ann
Question 3. Who does Minh have also pressure from? A. parents and friends
B. friends and teacher C. bully and friends
D. his sister and friends
Question 4. What activities are mentioned in the clubs this year?
A. Arts and crafts, music B. Sp
C. Because it’s popular
D. Because it’s safe
Question 5. How does Minh feel about the midterm tests? A. comfortable B. bored C. stressed D. happy
Task 2. Listen again and mark the letter A or B on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
Question 6. The students finished their midterm tests. A. False B. True
Question 7. The teacher tells them to stay calm and work hard. A. True B. False
Question 8. Minh mentions the different types of pressure they are facing. A. False B. True
Question 9. The school doesn’thave different clubs for its student. A. True B. False
Question 10. The teacher hopes all the students can join the club they like. A. False B. True
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 11. A. many B. take C. wake D. place
Question 12. A. receive B. communal C. staircase 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 13. A. custom B. chopstick C. explain D. manner
Question 11. A. majority B. community C. complicated D. communicate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 15. Tet is an occasion for family …….. in Viet Nam. A. visitings B. meeting C. seeings D. reunions
Question 16. Peter: “Would you like to play badminton with me and Daisy this Sunday afternoon?” - Anna: “…….” A. No, she is.
B. I’d like to play badminton. C. No, I don’t. D. I’d love to. Mã đề 812 Page 1/4
Question 17. ………… Thai have …………. Popilation of about 1.500.000 people. A. x – a B. A – a C. The – an D. The – a
Question 18. At the Mid-Autumn Featival, kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes;…….., every child likes it very much. A. Because B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
Question 19. Does she fancy ………. a book to the younger children? A. reads B. read C. to read D. reading
Question 20. David: “Thank you for the enjoyable party tonight!” - Peter: “………….” A. I’m sorry.
B. That’s a great idea! C. It’s ny pleasure. D. I don’t mind.
Question 21. If I …….. well, I will see a doctor. A. don’t feel B. doesn’t feel C. feels D. feel
Question 22. ………….. month is the Hoa Ban Festival of the Thai people held in? A. When B. How often C. Which D. How many
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 pf the numbered blanks from 23 to 26. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TIPS
1. ________ (23) at least 8 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated.
2. Eat __________(24) fruits and vegetables to get enough vitamin.
3. Exercise regularly, even if it’s just a short walk ______ (25) in your neighborhood.
4. ______ (26) sure to get enough sleep night for better health. Question 13. A. Lose B. Find C. Take D. Drink Question 14. A. none B. less C. more D. enough Question 15. A. behind B. around C. above D. across Question 16. A. Keep B. Try C. Feel D. Make
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 27 to 28.
Question 27. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
We had planned a relaxing weekend in the countryside. However, things didn’t go as sommthly as we had hoped. _________
a. On the way there, our car suddenly broke down in the middle of the road.
b. We were so excited to leave the city and enjoy some peace.
c. After waiting for an hour, a kind driver stopped to help us. A. c – b – a B. b – c – a C. a – c – b D. b – a – c
Question 28. Choose the sentences that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 27).
A. Finally, we managed to reach our destination, but it was already dark.
B. The countryside was beautiful, and we had a great time exploring it.
C. We quickly found a mechanic, and the car was fixed in no time.
D. The car broke down so we had to return home without enjoying the weekend.
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 message mean?
A. Take tablets three times a day after meals; suitable for children under 12.
B. Take tablets three times a day after meals; not for children under 12.
C. Take tablets once a day after meals; suitable for children under 12.
D. Take tablets three times a day before meals; suitable for children under 12. Mã đề 812 Page 2/4
Question 30. What does this sign indicate?
A. Only straight-ahead driving is allowed here.
B. U-turns are allowed during certain hours.
C. U-turns are allowed here.
D. U-turns are allowed with caution.
Mark 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 question.
Question 31. Many / ethnic / groups / live / remote / areas / Viet Nam.
A. Many ethnic groups live at remote areas of Viet Nam.
B. Many ethnic groups live on remote areas of Viet Nam.
C. Many ethnic groups live in remote areas of Viet Nam.
D. Many ethnic groups lives in remote areas of Viet Nam.
Question 32. The H'Mong / traditional / costumes / be / colorful / as / their / festivals.
A. The H'Mong traditional costumes are as colorful as their festivals.
B. The H'Mong traditional costumes are more colorful as their festivals.
C. The H'Mong traditional costumes are as colorful than their festivals.
D. The H'Mong traditional costumes is as colorful as their festivals.
Question 33. People / in / harder / the countryside / than those / work / in the city.
A. People in the countryside work harder than those in the city.
B. People in the countryside harder work than those in the city.
C. People work harder than those in the city in the countryside.
D. People work harder in the countryside than those in the city.
Question 34. It / rains / usually / my country / more / than / heavily / in / in yours.
A. It usually rains more heavily than in my country in yours.
B. It usually rains in my country more heavily than in yours.
C. It usually rains more heavily in my country than in yours.
D. It in my country usually rains more heavily than in yours.
Mark 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 35. If you don’t stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicted.
A. Unless you stop spending so much time playing video games, you won’t get addicted.
B. You stop spending so much time playing video games unless you will get addicted.
C. Unless you stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicted.
D. Unless you get addicted, you will stop spending so much time playing video games.
Question 36. He uses all his free time to look after his garden.
A. He spends all his free time looking after his garden.
B. He spents all his free time looking after his garden.
C. He spends all his free time to looking after his garden.
D. He spends all his free time to look after his garden.
Question 37. Mount Everest is the higher mountain in the world.
A. No mountain in the world is as higher as Mount Everest.
B. No mountain in the world is higher than Mount Everest.
C. No mountain in the world are higher than Mount Everest.
D. No mountain in the world is high than Mount Everest.
Question 38. My sister bought many book. She likes reading.
A. My sister bought many books, for she likes reading.
B. My sister bought many books, so she likes reading.
C. My sister bought many books, but she likes reading.
D. My sister bought many books, yet she likes reading.
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 question from 39 to 41. Mã đề 812 Page 3/4
The Lo Lo ethnic group can be divided into Flower Lo Lo and Black Lo Lo. Living in in Lung Cu
since ancient time, the Lo Lo people have made many efforts in making homeland suitable for farming.
The Lo Lo folklore culture is very rich and unique, demonstrated with dances, songs, legends. The Lo Lo
calendar divides a year into 11 months, each corresponding to an animal name. Decorating on their turbans,
shirts, skirts and trousers are particularly colourful.
The ancient bronze drums are very important. The head of each family entitled to keep the drums
which are used only during funerals or festival to maintain rhythms for dances. The Lo Lo people are among
the few ethnic groups in Vietnam who still use bronze drums, a traditional musical instrument closely
associated with a legend about the Flood.
Question 39. How many groups can the Lo Lo ethnic group be divided? A. two B. four C. five D. three
Question 40. Where do they live since ancient time? A. Vietnam B. Black C. Lung Cu D. Flower
Question 41. The Lo Lo Folklore……………..is very rich and unique, demonstrated with dances, songs and legends. A. custom B. song C. culture D. festival
Question 42. How many months are there in a year in Lo Lo calendar? A. ten B. eleven C. twelve D. eight
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 43 to 46.
Vietnam is a multi-nationality country with 54 ethnic (43) ______. The Viet (Kinh) people account
for 87% of the country’s Population and mainly inhabit the Red River delta, the central coastal delta, the
Mekong delta and major cities. The other 53 ethnic (44) _______ groups, totaling over 8 million people,
are scattered over mountain areas (covering two-thirds of the country’s territory) spreading from the North
to the South. Among ethnic minorities, the most populated are Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, Nung...
with a (45) _________ of around 1 million each, while the least populated are Brau, Roman, Odu with several hundred people each.
A number of ethnic minorities had mastered some farming techniques. They grew rice plants in
swamped paddy fields and carried out irrigation. Others went hunting, fishing, collecting and lived a semi-
nomadic life. Each group (46) _________ its own culture, diverse and special. Beliefs and religions of the
Vietnamese ethnic minority groups were also disparate from each other.
Question 43. A. majorities B. groups
C. minorities D. team Question 44. A. large
B. minority C. majority D. small
Question 45. A. inhabitants B. religion C. people D. population Question 46. A. have B. had C. has D. are having
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 47 to 50.
Having hobbies is a great way to enjoy life and relax. Some people like to collect things, such as
stamps or coins, (47) ........ This can be a fun way to learn about different places and history. Others enjoy
creative hobbies like painting or writing, which allow them to express their feelings. (48) ........ Playing a
musical instrument is also a popular hobby that requires practice and patience. Many people love to listen
to music, (49) ........ For those who enjoy being outdoors, gardening or playing sports can be very rewarding.
(50) ........ Finding time for hobbies is important for a balanced life.
A. People can spend hours working on their art
B. which they can do in their free time
C. because it helps them relax
D. but it can be done alone or with friends
Question 37.……….. Question 38.……….. Question 39. ………….Question 40.………..
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Document Outline

• Vietnam is a multi-nationality country with 54 ethnic (43) ______. The Viet (Kinh) people account for 87% of the country’s Population and mainly inhabit the Red River delta, the central coastal delta, the Mekong delta and major cities. The other 53 et...
• A number of ethnic minorities had mastered some farming techniques. They grew rice plants in swamped paddy fields and carried out irrigation. Others went hunting, fishing, collecting and lived a semi-nomadic life. Each group (46) _________ its own cul...