Free Printable English grade 8 midterm-test

1.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently.

a)

door

b)

foolish

c)

choose

d)

soon

2.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently.

a)

safety

b)

electricity

c)

myself

d)

anything

3.

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.

a)

leisure

b)

diving

c)

origami

d)

movie

4.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

He was late, but fortunately his friends waited for him.

a)

luckily

b)

magically

c)

cruelly

d)

lately

5.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Will she be annoyed that you forgot to phone?

a)

displeased

b)

pleased

c)

please

d)

pleasure

6.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Mr Thompson works more carefully than Mr Baker.

a)

carelessly

b)

carefully

c)

carefulness

d)

uncarefully

7.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

I like providing minority children with literacy

a)

adult

b)

most

c)

majority

d)

many

8.

Life in a small town is __________ than that in a big city

a)

peaceful

b)

much peaceful

c)

less peaceful

d)

much more peaceful

9.

Farmers who are working on _______ look very happy with shining smiles in summer days.

a)

grasslands

b)

paddy fields

c)

factories

d)

construction sites

10.

- ‘Is it true that Y Moan was the greatest pop singer of the Ede?’- ‘_________’.

a)

Really?

b)

How beautiful!

c)

Come on!

d)

Exactly.

11.

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.

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

According to the passage, living in the country has ___________.

a)

only good points

b)

only bad points

c)

both good and bad points

d)

no disadvantages

12.

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.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

How many advantages does living in the country have?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

One

13.

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

a)

People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.

b)

It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

c)

There are fewer shops and services in the country.

d)

The country is only suitable for retired people

14.

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.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

Having few friends is _______________________.

a)

one of drawbacks to life in the country

b)

the only disadvantage to living in the country

c)

one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

d)

one of certain advantages to life outside the city

15.

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or using suggestions.

I get a lot of pleasure from reading cookery books.

=> I enjoy

(a)

16.

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

My father’s explanation about the subject was clearer than my brother’s.

(CLEARLY)

=>

(a)

17.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Ethnic peoples often put on their traditional costumes on special occasions.

a)

good

b)

beautiful

c)

different

d)

modern

18.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The Thai are experienced farmers. They grow different crops.

a)

bad

b)

better

c)

worse

d)

good

19.

The crops ________ on the weather.

a)

affect heavily

b)

affect heavy

c)

depend heavily

d)

depend heavy

20.

Nga: The Thai not only have their own language but also they have their own writing system.

Ba: _________________________ .

a)

I see

b)

Check out this

c)

How interesting !

d)

It's right up my street

21.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

What part of our country would you most like to live in ?

a)

What

b)

of our

c)

would

d)

live in

22.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Five-coloured sticky rice is a traditional dish in the north mountainous regions

a)

is

b)

a traditional

c)

the north

d)

regions

23.

The _______ on display in Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture are very interesting.

a)

goods

b)

shows

c)

products

d)

items

24.

It is typical of the cultural life of ________ Thai people.

a)

the

b)

X

c)

a

d)

some

25.

Although the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and healthy way.

=> In spite of

(a)

26.

The Muong (25)________ ethnic roots with the Vietnamese people and their language is classified in the Vietnamese-Muong language branch. The Muong live in mountainous areas which have abundant land for (26)________wet rice.

a)

cut / raising

b)

have / harvesting

c)

divide / putting

d)

share / growing

27.

The Muong's ________ is special. Men often wear a round-neck shirt which opens in the front and has two pockets. Their pants have large trouser legs. The Muong women wear a long, black dress and a white or brown shirt with a line of buttons in the front and long sleeves. They wind a white or indigo headscarf around their head.

a)

material

b)

costumes

c)

cloth

d)

costume

28.

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning, using the word given in brackets

This supermarket isn’t as expensive as the one across the street. (less)

=>

(a)

29.

Is she _________ to break the customs of her family?

a)

permission

b)

permissiveness

c)

permit

d)

permitted

30.

We enjoy our family customs and traditions because they provide us with a____

a)

missing

b)

belonging

c)

worrying

d)

surrounding

31.

In Australia, you shouldn’t ____________ on a person’s accent.

a)

comment

b)

hate

c)

dislike

d)

criticize

32.

Peter doesn’t talk much in public. He’s rather____________.

a)

kind

b)

sociable

c)

humorous

d)

reserved

33.

Lan isn’t ______________ to go to school today.

a)

enough well

b)

enough good

c)

well enough

d)

good enough

34.

His sudden__________ surprised all of us.

a)

appearance

b)

disappearance

c)

disappeared

d)

appeared

35.

In Viet Nam, we usually wait for the ________ person to sit down before you sit down.

a)

oldest

b)

eldest

c)

old

d)

oldest or eldest

36.

In Viet Nam, we usually wait for the ________ person to sit down before you sit down.

a)

oldest

b)

eldest

c)

old

d)

oldest or eldest

37.

The vase __________on the shelf is very beautiful.

a)

stands

b)

is standing

c)

standing

d)

stood

38.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate which is closet in meaning in the sentence above.

The authorities advise the citizens not to go out during the pandemic.

a)

The citizens mustn’t go out during the pandemic.

b)

The citizens had not better go out during the pandemic.

c)

The citizens are not allowed to go out during the pandemic.

d)

The citizens shouldn’t go out during the pandemic.

39.

The summer holiday is coming. We are all excited __ going__a long trip__the South.

a)

about/on/of

b)

about/of/in

c)

about/on/to

d)

about/next to/in front of

40.

In Viet Nam, we follow the tradition of (a) the ancestors.

41.

We shouldn’t (a) with this tradition because it reflects our culture and lifestyle.

42.

You should place the (a) on top of the rice bowl when you finish a meal in Viet Nam.

43.

If you did something wrong to anyone, you _____ apologize to him.

a)

should

b)

shouldn't

44.

The train is direct. Your brother_______change trains.

a)

has to

b)

doesn't have to

c)

doesn't has to

d)

have to

45.

In Britain, everyone ______ pay in pounds.

a)

have to

b)

don't have to

c)

has to

d)

don't need to

46.

He ____ cross the street when the traffic light is green for pedestrians.

a)

should

b)

shouldn't

c)

ought

d)

ought to

47.

My brother____work late tonight. His boss ordered him to stay until 10.00.

a)

must

b)

have to

c)

mustn't

d)

has to

48.

Would you like to go ____a walk____the park this afternoon?

a)

for/at

b)

to/at

c)

for/in

d)

to/in

49.

We_____wear uniform at school from Monday to Saturday. That’s a good way and equal to everyone.

a)

has to

b)

need to

c)

doesn't has to

d)

have to

50.

Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

Having(A) leisure activities are (B) truly important to (C) the elderly (D).

a)

Having

b)

are

c)

to

d)

elderly

51.

Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

Some people think(A) young people should (B) to follow (C) the tradition of (D) the society.

a)

think

b)

should

c)

to follow

d)

of

52.

Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

I want to cook (A) many delicious (B) dishes to congratulate (C) her about (D) her promotion.

a)

cook

b)

delicious

c)

congratulate

d)

about

53.

Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

Despite(A) of her misfortune (B), she is always cheerful (C) and ready to play (D) a small joke.

a)

Despite

b)

misfortune

c)

cheerful

d)

to play

54.

Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

Legends(A) relate to (B) history because (C) they are based on history (D) events and heroes.

a)

Legends

b)

to

c)

because

d)

history

55.

Anna ________ change her hair style because the old one doesn’t suit her any more.

a)

could

b)

has to

c)

have to

d)

doesn't have to

56.

Terraced rice fields in Sa Pa are slopes claimed for cultivation in hilly or ________ areas. (mountain)

a)

mountainous

b)

mountainess

c)

mountains

d)

mountain

57.

Women/ dance and beat/ rhythm/ the same time.

=>

(a)

58.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

minorities

b)

populated

c)

activity

d)

experience

59.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

harmful

b)

slowly

c)

cloudy

d)

unique

60.

For the Muong, rice is also the main _________ crop. (agriculture)

a)

agriculture

b)

agriculturally

c)

argricultural

d)

agricultures

61.

At school, the teachers and students _____follow the rules

a)

has to

b)

need to

c)

have to

d)

must

62.

The ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam have been living in ______ coexistence. (peace)

a)

peace

b)

peaceful

c)

peacefully

d)

peaces

63.

Viet Nam is a country of tremendous ___________ with 54 ethnic groups. (diverse)

a)

diverses

b)

diversified

c)

diversed

d)

diversity

64.

Thi tốt được không ?

4 lines

65.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently.

a)

pan

b)

match

c)

lamp

d)

save

English grade 8 midterm-test

Total questions: 65

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