Đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Friends Plus (Đề 2)

Đề thi giữa kỳ 2 Friends Plus 8 Thời gian: 60 phút Đề 2
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the others. Question 1. A. muscle B. scissors C. ascent D. special Question 2. A. needed B. opened C. wanted D. decided Question 3. A. minority B. ethnic C. tradition D. religion Question 4. A. school B. skull C. scenery D. sky Question 5. A. ritual B. virtual C. future D. function
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different
from the others. Question 6. A. selfish B. correct C. purpose D. surface
Question 7. A. permission B. computer C. million D. perfection
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the following questions.
Question 8. “What will happen if you have a two-month vacation?” – “ ________”
A. I don’t have much free time.
B. I’ll start up a business this year.
C. I’ll go to London. I love its historical buildings.
D. I think it’s important to think again.
Question 9. Yesterday I didn’t get _______ from anyone. A. hungry B. angry C. shock D. a call
Question 10. Thomas talked quietly to _______. A. himself B. itself C. themselves D. ourselves
Question 11. _______ a party tomorrow. It's all planned, so I hope it won't be stormy. A. We’re going to have B. We’ll have C. We have D. We don’t have
Question 12. Jack’s daughter is studying at high school now and she _______ at university when Jack is 45. A. will studying B. studies C. has studied D. will be studying
Question 13. Toby _______ play football today. He hurt his leg in the last game and he can’t walk at all. A. will B. won’t C. might D. might not
Question 14. Jessie has got involved _______ a charity. She’s collecting money to help sick children. A. on B. with C. for D. to
Question 15. Unless you _______ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you. A. answered B. answer
C. would answer D. are answering
Question 16. We _______ spend next weekend in the mountains. A. can B. could C. couldn’t D. will be able to
Question 17. You _______ have a driving licence to drive a car. A. don’t have to B. must C. should D. shouldn’t
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 18. It is important to look after yourself. A. worry about B. take care of C. count on D. rely on
Question 19. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination. A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check. A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine
Question 21. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours. A. an active society B. an inactive society C. a physical society D. a working society
Choose the options that best complete the passage
A good (22) _______ to live would be on a world with plenty of natural
resources, a stable climate, and many different kinds of plants and animals. In this new
world, people might (23) _______ to find high-tech tools that help them live in peace
with nature and in a way that doesn't harm it. They would learn about the planet's unique
traits and people by (24) _______ it. People might come up with new (25) _______ to
help them adapt to their new surroundings and do well. On this perfect world, there are a
lot of (26) _______ that could happen. The possibilities for growth, discovery, and
innovation are endless. With the right mindset and approach, this ideal planet could be a
place where people thrive and live in (27) _______ with their environment. Question 22. A. reason B. time C. place D. way Question 23. A. hate B. detest C. try D. hesitate
Question 24. A. ignoring B. exploring C. leaving D. destroying
Question 25. A. complaints B. solutions C. excuses D. problems
Question 26. A. boring things B. impossible things C. terrible things D. amazing things
Question 27. A. competition B. isolation C. harmony D. conflict
Read the sentences and write True (T) if the information can be found in the text,
False (F) if the information says the opposite to the text or Not given (NG) if the
information cannot be found in the text. HOW TO BE HAPPY
We asked four psychologists for their advice on how to be happy and, equally
importantly, how to avoid being unhappy.
A. There has been a lot of research which shows the importance of physical health
in avoiding anxiety and depression. The mind and the body are highly interconnected.
We can all make fairly easy changes in our lifestyle to include more exercise, healthier
eating, getting enough sleep, being exposed to sunlight and so on. Research into exercise
has found that it has a positive impact on mood. Physical activity stimulates the release
of endorphins in the brain to produce the feel-good factor. Sleep is vitally important for
children and adolescents to help concentration levels. A good night’s sleep also stops
people being bad-tempered and flying off the handle.
B. Having good relationships is a big part of being happy. In one study, most
happy people were found to have strong ties to friends and family and they made sure
they spent time with them regularly. You also need at least one person who you discuss
personal feelings with – called ‘self-disclosure’. Just one person for a heart-to-heart is
enough, together with a network of other relationships. It’s not enough to have lots of
friends just to do things with or chat to about music or football. That deeper connection
is all-important. Some people need to learn how to listen effectively to others in order to
develop stronger relationships.
C. I would recommend being completely immersed in a pleasurable activity,
sometimes called experiencing ‘flow’. The activity could be anything from doing judo to
painting a picture to playing chess. Typically, the activities require a certain amount of
skill and are challenging but not too challenging. If you are experiencing flow, you lose
track of time and are immersed in the present moment. You find the activity rewarding
for its own sake. People who spend time doing ‘high-flow’ activities feel more long-
term happiness than those doing things like just lounging around or chatting online.
D. Make like Superman! Discover what your unique strengths and virtues are and
then use them for a purpose which benefits other people or your community. People who