HA DONG DISTRICT REVISION - THE SECOND MID-TERM TEST

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENGLISH – GRADE 8

TRAINING SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025
LE QUY DON SECONDARY SCHOOL

PART I: LANGUAGE FOCUS.

From Unit 7 to Unit 9
1. Topic:
- Environmental protection
- Shopping
- Natural disasters
2. Phonetics:
- /bl/ and /kl/
- /sp/ and /st/
- Stress in words ending in -al and -ous
3. Grammar:
- Complex sentences with adverb clauses of time
- Adverbs of frequency
- Present simple for future events
- Past continuous
4. Vocabulary:
- Words related to environmental protection/ shopping/ natural disasters
5. Skills:
- Reading and writing about environmental protection/ shopping/ natural disasters
PART II: PRACTICE EXERCISES.
A. PHONICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in each of the following
questions
1. A. coral B. marine C. contaminate D. permanent
2.A. thermal B. throw C. there D. think
3.A. pollution B. earplug C. dump D. dust
4.A. untreated B. measure C. pleasure D. bread
5.A. physical B. visual C. music D. because
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6. A. computer B. culture C. unique D. communicate
7. A. displayed B. washed C. terraced D. worked
8. A. wanted B. watched C. hooked D. stopped
9. A. advice B. decision C. delighted D. variety
10. A. market B. depart C. card D. scare
11. A. endangered B. received C. booked D. annoyed
12. A. stopped B. cleaned C. watched D. mixed
13. A. lends B. plays C. looks D. cries
14. A. mixes B. takes C. oranges D. closes
15. A. parts B. marks C. questions D. stops
II. Choose the word that differs from the others in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions
1. A. yesterday B. optional C. natural D. prediction
2. A. logical B. practical C. financial D. personal
3. A. glamorous B. eruption C. volcanic D. tornado
4. A. religious B. numerous C. disastrous D. delicious
5. A. fabulous B. volunteer C. evening D. happening
6. A. species B. coral C. extinct D. product
7. A. national B. tropical C. typical D. provincial
8. A. environment B. participate C. interaction D. conditional
9. A. protect B. reduce C. release D. notice
10. A. general B. property C. disaster D. fabulous
11. A. thunderstorm B. prosperous C. important D. resident
12. A. official B. seasonal C. violent D. technical
13. A. continuous B. disastrous C. dangerous D. unconscious
14. A. disease B. household C. substance D. sewage
15. A. herbicide B. nomadic C. poisonous D. resident
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the correct option for each gap to complete the sentences.
1. There are mainly two _____ of water pollution: man-made and natural.
A. ways B. causes C. reasons D. results
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2. - What do shopping centres ______ offer customers on special occasions?
- Mostly sales and entertainment.
A. never B. rarely C. usually D. occasionally
3. People think that global warming ____ lots of problems in the future.
A. causes B. is causing C. will cause D. has caused
4. We saw many beautiful birds while we ____ in the lake.
A. fished B. would fish C. are fishing D. were fishing
5. All the items at Timan Shop are _____ for two days. Some of them are 50% off.
A. online B. on sale C. out of stock D. expensive
6. Two examples of _____ shops are the florist's and the bakery.
A. goods B. convenience C. discount D. speciality
7. If the temperature ____ rising, the polar ice caps will melt.
A. kept B. keeps C. has kept D. will keep
8. Because of ____ pollution, the bicycle may someday replace the automobile.
A. water B. air C. noise D. soil
9. Students should learn some practical ways that help to ____ pollution.
A. save B. cure C. reduce D. shorten
10. ____ she left the party, Jenny said goodbye to the host.
A. Before B. After C. As soon as D. Until
11. Shopping at a shopping centre is _____. It has almost everything you want there.
A. difficult B. cheap C. convenient D. time-consuming
12. Some people go to shopping centres just to _____ with friends or browse.
A. hang out B. discuss C. buy D. play
13. Environmental protection refers to activities that ____ or restore the quality of the environment.
A. maintain B. participate C. concentrate D. involve
14. Public education is probably the most important activity in wildlife ____.
A. conservation B. prevention C. treatment D. stopping
15. The environment won't help us if we ____ it.
A. annoy B. worry C. alarm D. disturb

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16. Some people may get _____ to online shopping. They cannot stop buying things, even things they don't really
need.
A. interested B. excited C. addicted D. amused
17. We _____ most of our grocery shopping at large supermarkets.
A. do B. are doing C. will do D. is doing
18. The sale on all video equipment _____ on Monday next week.
A. started B. is starting C. are starting D. starts
19. Households pollute water sources by ______ waste into ponds, lakes and rivers.
A. damaging B. dumping C. losing D. leading
20. A strong earthquake caused a lot of _______ to eastern Japan last week.
A. damaged B. damages C. damaging D. damage
21. Two tornadoes struck Florida on Saturday morning and _______ 30 homes.
A. destroy B. destroyed C. destruction D. destroying
22. We cannot prevent natural disasters, but can _______ some of them.
A. damage B. destroy C. predict D. erupt
23. We quickly _____ all the products and put everything away.
A. unpack B. are unpacking C. unpacked D. will unpack
24. At 10 o'clock tomorrow, the new bookshop in the corner _____. Let's go and visit it.
A. opens B. opened C. is open D. has opened
25. _______ from other states came to Oklahoma to help find the survivors.
A. Scientists B. Victims C. People D. Rescue workers
26. A _______ can save you in life-threatening situations because its sound can attract people's attention.
A. whistle B. kit C. warning D. tool
27. The Walmart store near my home _____ open between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. throughout the week.
A. are B. is C. were D. will be
28. ______ he heard the warning of the tornado, he went searching for his children.
A. During B. As soon as C. While D. When
29. A _____ is a violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle.
A. tornado B. flood C. volcano D. landslide
30. They were searching for information for their project ______ their parents were gardening.
A. as soon as B. while C. when D. till
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31. The earthquake caused a lot of _____ to the infrastructure of this area.
A. disaster B. loss C. damage D. property
32. It is ______ easier to prevent harm to the environment than to repair it.
A. always B. never C. sometimes D. rarely
33. Shopping online saves you the _____ of travelling.
A. joy B. pleasure C. convenience D. trouble
34. During _____, shopping centres attract a lot of customers.
A. open hours B. sales C. office hours D. floods
35. I had no idea about the dangers of tsunamis ______ I saw the film.
A. as soon as B. while C. when D. till
36. Mai and Hoa are talking on the bus.
Hoa: “In a supermarket, you cannot bargain. All the items have fixed prices”.
Mai: _____.
A. I know. B. Why do they have prices?
C. No problem. D. This is a price tag.
37. Jenny is having short talk with her sister.
Jenny: “I left my new mobile phone on the bus yesterday”.
Her sister: ______
A. I didn't know that. B. Can you say that again?
C. I know what you mean. D. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
38. Mai is travelling to Sapa in winter. She doesn’t know what to wear.
Mai: “What should I wear, Ly?”
Ly: ______
A. You should wear warm clothes and bring a jacket.
B. You must wear shorts and a T-shirt.
C. You should not bring any clothes.
D. You can wear sandals and summer dresses.
39. Ba and Tuan are talking at the carteen.
Ba: “ Can I come over to your house on Sunday?
Tuan: ______
A. Sure, you’re welcome B. I will C. Thanks, Ba D. Yes, please
40. In class, Nam is talking to Lan:
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Nam: “Can I borrow one of your pens?” Lan: “________”
A. Yes, certainly B. It’s nice C. Sorry! D. Good idea!
41. An is having small talk with Binh.
- An "_______?"
- Binh: "For a week."
A. How do you get to work everyday B. How long have you been working here
C. How far is it from your house to the city D. How often do you go shopping
42. Long is having small talk with Binh at breaktime.
Long: “ ________ ?” Binh: - They are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
A. What are 3Rs doing? B. What do 3Rs mean?
C. When do you use 3Rs? D. What does 3Rs stand?
C. ADVERTISEMENT/ ANNOUNCEMENT/SIGNS:
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 numbered blank.
STAYING HEALTHY AT WORK
To stay healthy while working, try these easy tips:
1. Take breaks to stand up and (1) ........... around.
2. Drink (2) .......... water all day to stay healthy.
3. (3) ........... your desk clean and tidy to feel better.
4. If you feel tired, (4) .......... some deep breaths to feel relaxed.
1. A. move B. bring C. leave D. look
2. A. many B. enough C. little D. more
3. A. Forget B. Open C. Keep D. Hide
4. A. Take B. stop C. wait D. run

LIFE WITHOUT MODERN TECHNOLOGY

1. People in the past had to write (5) _____ letters instead of sending emails.
2. They often walked long distances (6) _____ their home to visit their friends and family.
3. Without modern appliances, they spent hours (7) _____ basic tasks like washing clothes.
4. Entertainment was simple; families would gather around the fireplace to (8) _____ stories or listen
music together.
5. A. a B. an C. the D. x (no article)
6. A. from B. to C. with D. in
7. A. complete B. completing C. completed D. completion
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8. A. speak B. talk C. tell D. listen

KITCHEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To keep the kitchen safe, follow these simple tips:
 Wash (9) ________your hands before and after touching raw food.
 Make sure to (10) __________ knives and sharp tools away (11) ______ kids.
 Use separate cutting boards for (12) ______ foods to stay safe.
 Be cautious and keep the kitchen clean to avoid accidents.

9. A. an B. the C. a D. no article
10. A. put B. keep C. make D. take
11. A. about B. to C. from D. with
12. A. different B. differently C. indifferent D. difference

COMPUTER CLUB
Do you like computers?
Are you (13) .......... programming?
Then come to our computer club!
We meet every Monday (14)………..the computer lab after school from 3.30. We do (15) ..........., we
learn to use software and we play games online too. It’s (16) .......... great fun! Don’t wait! Come to join
our club! Or visit our website for more information.

13. A. interested in B. bored with C. fed up with D. annoyed with

14. on B. in C. for D. of
15. A. programme B. programming C. to programme D. programmed
16. A. an B. a C. the D. no article

What does this sign mean?

A. You must not take food or drinks out of this room.
B. You cannot have snacks in this room.
C. You can buy cheaper food here.
D. You must eat in this room.
What does this sign mean?

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 A. Enter this street with your bike.
B. Do not ride your bike on this road.
C. Do not use a black bike to ride on this road.
D. Ride your bike on the pavements.
What does this sign mean?
A. You can throw trash on the street.
B. You can throw trash in the country.
C. You can throw trash into the bin.
D. Don’t throw trash into the bin.

What does this sign mean?

A. You mustn’t wear shoes into this place.
B. You can wear shoes into this place.
C. You have to take your shoes into this place.
D. You don’t have to wear shoes into this place.

What does this sign mean?

A. Come to this place if you are looking for a dog.
B. Be careful when you go to this place.
C. You can bring your dogs into this place.
D. You cannot bring your dogs into this place.

D. READING
* Choose the correct word for each blank in the following passage
Passage 1
We all know that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Regular physical activity helps people (1)
_____ fit and strong. It also helps us maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of diseases like heart
problems and diabetes.
One great benefit of exercise is that it boosts energy. When we exercise, our bodies release chemicals called
endorphins. These endorphins help improve mood and make us feel happier. This is why we feel less stressed
and (2) _____ after playing sports or working out.
Exercise also helps with sleep. Many people have (3) _____ because of stress or spending too much time on their
phones. Good sleep is important for (4) _____ and energy during the day. Regular exercise helps us feel tired at
the right time, making it easier to get a good night’s sleep.

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In conclusion, exercising (5) _____ is a simple but effective way for us to improve our physical and mental
health. By staying active, we can feel happier, healthier, and more energetic every day.
1. A. make B. stay C. continue D. wait
2. A. less relaxed B. least relaxed C. more relaxed D. most relaxed
3. A. trouble falling asleep B. trouble asleep falling
C. falling asleep trouble D. asleep falling trouble
4. A. consideration B. relaxation C. concentration D. interest
5. A. currently B. generally C. seldom D. regularly
Passage2
Water is essential for life. Without it, life on Earth would not exist. However, although we know this for a fact;
we keep (6) ___________the water on our planet.
One of the main causes of water pollution is waste which is pumped (7) ___________rivers, lakes and seas. The
waste come from homes, factories and farms. Some of this waste can harm animals and plants (8)
___________other waste causes disease. Scientists predict that most of the world’s rivers will be polluted in
twenty years’ time and they say that some rivers are already so polluted that they are (9) ___________dead.
Another main cause of water pollution is oil spills. Oil spills are caused by leaks in ships or by accidents
involving oil tankers. Thousands of tons of oil spread over the surface of the sea, and as a result destroy marine
life, life on beaches, kill sea birds, etc.
A lot of (10) ___________have been taken by governments to stop water pollution. For example, the people
responsible are fined. However, the problem is very serious and something must be done to prevent water
pollution.
6. A. to pollute B. polluting C. pollute D. having pollute
7. A. from B. with C. into D. on
8. A. while B. when C. which D. That
9. A. scientifically B. biologically C. poisonously D. enthusiastically
10. A. campaigns B. issues C. responsibility D. measures

Passage 3
Shopping is something we do regularly, whether for groceries or clothes. Some people love it, while others find it
tiring. When shopping, it is important to (11) _____ a list to avoid buying unnecessary items.
Many people prefer online shopping because it is more (12) _____ than going to physical stores. With just a few
clicks, they can buy what they need and have it delivered to their doorstep. However, they should be careful (13)
_____ fake products or unreliable sellers.
When shopping at a mall, people can try on clothes to see if they (14) _____ them well. Shopping in person also
gives people the chance to look at products closely before making a purchase.
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 In conclusion, shopping can be a fun experience if we plan carefully and make (15) _____ choices.
11. A. do B. make C. have D. take
12. A. convenience B. conveniently C. convenient D. inconvenient
13. A. about B. with C. of D. for
14. A. match B. fit C. suit hợp D. go
15. A. wise B. wisely C. wisdom D. wised

Passage 4
Natural disasters can cause serious damage to people and the environment. Earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods
are some of the most common disasters. When an earthquake occurs, the ground (16) _____ violently, causing
buildings to collapse. People should stay under strong furniture to (17) _____ themselves from falling objects.
Hurricanes bring strong winds and heavy rain. They can destroy houses and (18) _____ power lines, leaving
many people without electricity. To stay safe, people should prepare emergency kits and follow (19) _____ from
local authorities.
Floods happen when there is too much rain, causing rivers to overflow. People living in flood-prone areas should
be ready to evacuate to higher ground if necessary.
Disasters are dangerous, but with good preparation, we can (20) _____ the risks and protect lives.
16. A. shake B. shakes C. shaking D. shaken
17. A. prevent B. avoid C. protect D. defend
18. A. break B. cut C. damage D. collapse
19. A. instructions B. information C. news D. messages
20. A. decrease B. lower C. minimize D. reduce

*Read the passage and choose the correct answers.

Passage 5
Pollution is any contamination of the environment which causes harm to the environment or the inhabitants of
the environment. There are three main kinds of pollution.
Air pollution can be caused by liquids, or gases that make the air harmful to breathe. There are two main
types of air pollution: primary and secondary. Primary pollutants enter the air directly, like smoke from
factories and car exhaust. Secondary pollutants are chemicals that mix together to pollute the air, like mixtures
of emissions from vehicles and factory smoke that change to form more dangerous pollutants in the air and
sunlight.

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 Soil pollution can be caused by pesticides, leakage from chemical tanks, oil spills, and other chemicals
which get into the soil by dumping or accidental contamination. Soil pollution can also cause water pollution
when underground water becomes contaminated by coming into contact with the polluted soil.
Water pollution can be caused by waste products, sewage, oil spills, and litter in streams, rivers, lakes, and
oceans. Some scientists believe that water pollution is the largest cause of death and disease in the world,
causing about 14,000 deaths in the world each day.
It is not possible for anyone to predict the exact timing and effects of global, pollution and global climate
change brought about by pollution. There, is general agreement by scientists that the global climate will continue
to change, the intensity of weather effects will continue to increase, and some species of animals will become
extinct.
(Adapted from BBC)
11. What is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Solutions to pollution B. Environmental issues
C. Causes and effects of pollution D. Environmental impacts
12. What kind of pollution is considered as the cause of the most death and disease?
A. Air pollution B. Water pollution
C. Soil pollution D. None of the above
13. Which word in the passage has the closest meaning with "contamination"?
A. Protection B. Pollution C. Improvement D. Cleanliness
14. Which word in the passage is the opposite of "increase"?
A. rise B. grow C. decrease D. expand
15. According to the agreement of scientists, what is NOT environmental effect caused by pollution?
A. Global climate change B. Intensity of weather effects
C. Animal extinction D. Disappearance of the rainforests
Passage 6
Black Friday and Cyber Monday promote mindless consumption, excessive packaging and shipping waste,
especially with the rise of online shopping. The sales produce massive waste not just from the unwanted single-use
plastic and cardboard packaging, but also from the return of unwanted items. This mindset also ensures that the
earth overshoot day keeps moving back.
This is especially true of the clothing industry, where much of the online returns are tossed into the landfill
because the logistics and cost of putting the item back on the shelf
are much too complicated. Britons throw away approximately 300,000 tons of clothes every year and many of
them are only worn a handful of times.

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The negative impact of Black Friday is also significant from non-recyclable, mostly plastic toys, to e-waste, to fast
fashion that is only used for one season. In fact, in France, the government is considering banning Black Friday
due to the impact on the planet and the promotion of unsustainable consumption habits.
16. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The history of Black Friday
B. The benefits of online shopping
C. The environmental impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
D. How to get the best discounts during Black Friday1
17. Which word in the passage is the opposite to "complicated"?
A. simple B. difficult C. confusing D. challenging
18. According to the passage, which of the following is a major cause of waste from Black Friday?
A. People buying fewer products
B. The increase in shopping malls
C. Excessive packaging and returned products
D. The ban on shopping in France
19. The word “banning” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. encouraging B. stopping C. allowing D. forbidding
20. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
A. Cardboard packaging contributes to produce massive waste.
B. Britons don’t throw away their clothes.
C. Returning online items is really complicated.
D. The French government is considering banning Black Friday.

E. LOGICAL TEXT AND APPROPRIATE ENDING

Question 1: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to
make a logical text.
Natural disasters happen all over the world and affect millions of people every year. _______________
a. Floods and storms can destroy houses, roads, and farms, making life very difficult for people in affected areas.
b. Many organizations help by providing food, water, and medical care to people after a disaster.
c. Scientists are also trying to predict natural disasters earlier so that people have more time to prepare and stay
safe.
A. a-b-c B. c-a-b C. b-c-a D. a-c-b
Question 2: Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 1) most appropriately.

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A. Natural disasters are not dangerous, so people should not worry.
B. There is nothing we can do to prevent natural disasters.
C. The best way to deal with natural disasters is to ignore them.
D. Learning how to prepare for natural disasters can help save lives.
Question 3: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to
make a logical text.
People have different lifestyles depending on their choices and habits. _______________
a. Some people prefer an active lifestyle, which includes exercising regularly and eating healthy food.
b. No matter what type of lifestyle people choose, it is important to stay healthy and happy.
c. Others enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle, spending their free time reading books, watching movies, or listening to
music.
A. a-b-c B. c-a-b C. b-c-a D. a-c-b
Question 4: Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 3) most appropriately.
A. People should not care about their lifestyle.
B. A balanced lifestyle helps people feel good and live longer.
C. The best lifestyle is to stay at home all day.
D. Everyone must follow the same lifestyle to be happy.
F. WRITING
I. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning with the given words in bracket.
1. I read my favourite book. Then I went to bed. (after)
After I read my favourite book , I went to bed.
2. The bell rang. Everyone raced out of the classroom. (when)
When the bell rang, everyone raced out of the classroom.
3. Don't go away yet. Finish cleaning up the place first. (until)
Don’t go away until finish cleaning up the place first.
4.The Bronze Pagoda is a must to see at the Yen Tu Festival, but visitors have to walk for about 6 hours to reach
it. (nevertheless)
The Bronze Pagoda is a must to see at the Yen Tu Festival, nevertheless, visitors have to walk for about 6 hours to
reach it.
5.Nam and Tom arrived late; therefore, they missed the most important part of the festival. (because)
Because Nam and Tom arrived late, they missed the most important part of the festival.
6.Mr. Lam was very busy; however, he spent the whole day at the Le Mat Village Festival. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Water pollution gets more serious in the future. It affects the development of economy and society. (If)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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8. Many rivers and lakes are poisoned. Factories produce waste and pour it into rivers and lakes. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. We should always turn off the lights. And then we leave the room (as soon as)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. People continue using plastic, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. (unless)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
11. We can’t slow down climate change unless we stop using fossil fuels. (If)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
12 . If James doesn’t bring a compass, he will get lost in the jungle. (Unless)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Make sentences using the words and phrases given.
1. Nowadays/ teenagers/ rely / technology / than / past.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. He/ adore/ play/ monopoly / when / he / leisure time.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Sit/ front / computer / all day / cause / health / problems.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Living / big city / convenient / than / living / village.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Hurricanes and tropical storms / among/ the/ powerful natural disasters.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. She/ frequently/ go/ Tan Binh market/ purchase items/ for her shop.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. He/ watching TV/ in his apartment/ when/ I/ came.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. She’ll/ give/ me/ a call/ if/she/ need/ some help/ tomorrow
……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. All/ natural disasters/ cause/ damage and destruction/ humans.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Air pollution / big cities / can / lead / health / problems.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
11. My mother/ usually/ bargain/ when/ shopping/ at / local market.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
12. When/ you/ visit/ a farmers’ market, you/ will/ find/ a lot / home-grown vegetables
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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