8. Sınıf Genel Kazanım Sınavı

Alice’s best friend, Sally, invites her to an art exhibition on Sunday. She really wants to go, but her mother’s birthday party is on the same day. So, Alice sends her a message to apologize and explain why she cannot attend the event.

Which of the following CANNOT be Alice’s message?

• Thanks for the invitation. I’d love to but I can’t make it. I’m busy at the weekend. Have a great time!

• Hey Sally, I was so happy to receive your invitation. I always have fun at exhibitions, but on that day, I have to be at a birthday party.

• Thanks a lot! I cannot refuse your invitation because I love you and I love art. I will text you to learn the details in the evening.

• Dear Sally, that's very kind of you! I really want to come, but I am afraid I cannot. I must join another special event on that day.

Hello. My name is Frank. I’m 14 years old and a student in 8th grade. On weekdays, I get up at 7:30. I wash my hands and face before I have breakfast with my family. I go to school at 8:40. After school, I like reading books and playing chess with my brother, David. I usually read detective books. I don’t like biographical books. My friends and I play basketball on Saturday afternoons. We have lots of fun together. I do my homework on Sunday mornings and help my mother in the kitchen. On Sunday afternoons, I like drawing pictures and spending time on the Internet.

Which of the following does NOT have an answer in the text?

• What kind of games does Frank like playing?

• What time does he get up on Tuesdays?

• What does he do before the breakfast?

• Where does he play basketball?

Philip : Hi, mom. I need your help. - - - -?

Mom : Sure, honey.

Philip : - - - -?

Mom : You need a cup of red lentil, a carrot, a potato, an onion, a tablespoon of olive oil, four cups of water and a pinch of salt.

Philip : They’re ready. - - - -?

Mom : First, peel and cut the carrot, potato and onion. Second, wash the lentil. Put all of them into a pot. Then add water and cook them. After that, mix it with a blender. Finally, add olive oil and salt.

Philip : Thanks mom.

Which of the following does NOT complete the conversation?

• Can you give me a recipe for lentil soup

• How long does it take to cook

• What are the preparation steps

• What are the ingredients

You must write a text message to your friend because you want to change the time of the meeting at the café.

Which of the following is the message you will send in that situation?

• Hi Daniel, I have an appointment with my doctor. Sorry, I can’t meet you.

• Hi Daniel. Can we meet an hour later? I am so sorry for that. I could not finish my project, and I need a bit of extra time.

• Hey Daniel, I cannot remember our meeting place for today. Can you send me the café’s name once again?

• Hi Daniel, there were too many people, so I have left the café. Find me in front of the cinema.

NEWSPAPER

- - - -

The Internet has harmful effects, especially on young people. It can damage their social life, education, and physical health. Firstly, young people don’t have many real friends, just online ones. Also, they get bad grades. Many students play computer games, but they don’t do their homework. Another bad effect is on their physical health. For example, young people can have problems with their eyes because they look at the screen for a long time. So, young people should spend less time on the Internet.

What can be the best title for the text?

• Dangerous Effects of Internet on Physical Health

• Disadvantages of Internet on Young People

• Social Life, Online Friends, and Internet

• Internet: Bad for Teen’s Education

Jack invites his friends to go paragliding on Saturday. Here are some facts about his friends:

➥ Bob has some economic problems.

➥ Sam doesn’t have a parachute.

➥ Jane enjoys adventure.

➥ Mary has an appointment with her dentist.

Which one of the following excuses does NOT reflect the truth about Jack’s friends?

• I’d love to but I have a health problem that I have to deal with.

• I am sorry, I can’t because I do not have the necessary equipment.

• I always wanted to try it, but it is too expensive for me.

• I am not interested in risky sports. They scare me.

• Are you interested in nature?

• Would you like to take a balloon tour?

• What about trying horse-riding or paragliding?

Then, take a trip to Göreme between August 28-30.

Enjoy a two-night stay at a five-star hotel.

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Which question is NOT answered in the text?

• What do we eat?

• How long is the trip?

• What activities do you offer?

• Where do we stay during the trip?

Student Responsibilities

As a student of class 3 – A, I accept to obey all the rules in my classroom.

✓ Study hard and do all my homework.

✓ Dress appropriately.

✓ Respect all students and teachers.

✓ Come to class on time.

✓ Help other students.

✓ Listen carefully to my teacher.

✓ Keep the classroom clean and tidy

A student in this class should - - - -.

• hit their friends

• be late for the lesson

• not do their homework

• not throw garbage on floor

Aziz Sancar was born in Savur, Mardin in 1946. He had four brothers and three sisters. His parents were not rich and all the children including Aziz helped them with their work. He worked hard to be a doctor. He has conducted a lot of research on medicine. Today, he is a world famous scientist who has the Nobel Prize in chemistry.

What is the main idea of the text?

• Famous scientists have Nobel prizes.

• He had many brothers and sisters.

• Hard work brings success.

• It was difficult to be a doctor.

DISASTERS IN HISTORY

DISASTER : - - - -

DATE : March 2, 1933

LOCATION : Japan

MAGNITUDE : 8.4

Fill in the blank.

• Earthquake

• Forest fire

• Drought

• Flood