Đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Global success (Đề 1 kèm file nghe)

PHÒNG GD – ĐT …………
ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2 - ĐỀ SỐ 1
TRƯỜNG THCS ………………
NĂM HỌC: 2023 – 2024 MÔN: Tiếng Anh 8
Thời gian: 60 minutes I. LISTENING
Listen to two friends talking in a supermarket. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
1. What is Jack doing when Emma sees him? A. He is having a picnic.
B. He is making a shopping list. C. He is shopping.
2. Where does Emma’s family usually buy their groceries? A. At the supermarket. B. At convenience stores. C. At the local market.
3. Why is Emma buying a flashlight and batteries?
A. There is a power outage at 7 a.m.
B. There is a warning of an upcoming storm.
C. Her family wants to be prepared for potential natural disasters.
4. Why does Emma advise Jack to buy emergency supplies in advance?
A. Because natural disasters can come all of a sudden.
B. Because you may not watch the news.
C. Because predictions are often wrong.
5. When will Jack shop for natural disaster supplies?
A. After he comes back from his picnic.
B. After he finishes shopping for his picnic.
C. As soon as the conversation ends. II. READING


TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.
Nowadays, Vietnamese shopaholics are in favour of purchasing products from e-commerce
floors due to their significant benefits. To begin with, users can easily find a wide range of
products, including electronic devices, clothes, food and drink, etc. on these shopping platforms;
therefore, they are really paradises for those who are addicted to shopping. They can spend a
whale of time looking for products, comparing their prices among multiple online stores and
reading customers’ reviews to make a final decision on what they will buy. Furthermore, cheaper
prices are a big advantage of buying online products. On special occasions these online markets
supply compulsive shoppers heaps of promo codes, helping them enjoy the feeling of obtaining
items at reduced prices. Another outstanding feature of e-commerce websites attracting new
buyers every day is its convenience. With a few mouse clicks at home, customers can own
everything available on e-commerce websites. They neither hastily browse through the products
nor waste their time bargaining like in the outside stores. This new way of shopping clearly
satisfies frequent shoppers’ demand.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How Vietnamese people spend their time on purchasing online
B. Why purchasing on e-commerce websites is popular in Viet Nam
C. What Vietnamese young shoppers do on e-commerce floors
2. What does the word They in line 6 mean? A. Shopaholics B. Paradises C. Products
3. According to the passage, what is NOT the shopping practice of Vietnamese online shoppers? A. Looking for products
B. Bargaining over the prices of products C. Consulting product reviews
4. Why do compulsive shoppers prefer promo codes?
A. Because they can use them to buy good bargains.
B. Because they can enjoy shopping whenever they want.


C. Because they can buy brand-name items free of charge with them.
5. How convenient is online shopping?
A. Customers have to browse hurriedly through the products.
B. Customers can buy things with a lot of mouse clicks.
C. Customers don’t take time to bargain.
TASK 2. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
Dwellers who live in urban areas in developing countries have to co-exist with many
environmental issues frequently. Typically, they are forced to get acquainted with noise (1)
___________ that stems from heavy traffic flow, industrial buildings as well as annoying sounds
of daily activities in the neighbourhood. This can lead to serious hearing loss and negative effects
on people’s mental (2) ___________. In addition, the poor sewage system and littering are the
two major contributors to directly spoiling the citizens’ quality of life and urban landscapes. In
the rainy season, it might be a disaster (3) ___________ city streets are full of rubbish and water
waste after pouring rain. Besides, smoke and exhaust fumes released (4) ___________ dozens
of vehicles and factories result in air pollution in crowded residential areas. Furthermore, big
cities are associated with the origin of new types of pollution (5) ___________ as light pollution
and visual pollution, harming residents’ fitness and well-being. III. WRITING
TASK 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first. Use the word in brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
1. I will pick you up right after you get off the train.
I will pick you up ____________________ you get off the train. (SOON)
2. By supporting green products, you will reduce harm to the environment.
____________________ green products, you will reduce harm to the environment. (SUPPORT)
3. The rich girl doesn’t often check price tags when buying brand-name clothes.
The rich girl ____________________ price tags when buying brand-name clothes. (RARELY)
4. During their dinner time, a flash flood swept through their house.


____________________ having dinner, a flash flood swept through their house. (WHILE)
5. There was heavy snow between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. yesterday.
It ____________________ at 10 p.m. yesterday. (SNOWING)
TASK 2. Write a notice (80-100 words) for the Wildlife Club leader to invite students to
attend a drawing competition on saving endangered species.
You can use the following questions as cues. - Who can participate in it?
- When does the drawing competition happen?
- Where does the drawing competition happen?
- What date is the registration deadline?
- How can students contact to ask for further information? IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS
TASK 1. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D. 1. A. honest B. outstand C. listen D. student 2. A. raspberry B. resspect C. spicy D. especially
TASK 2. Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. After the tornado occurred, many people ___________ (lose) all their valuable property.
2. She often ___________ (sell) home-grown vegetables online when they are excessive.
3. ___________ you ___________ (travel) in Paris when I called you last week? - Yes, I was.
4. According to his schedule, he ___________ (have) an important speech on Saturday.
5. Don’t worry. I ___________ (take) a leave of absence for you tomorrow.
TASK 3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C, or D.
1. The field trip to Con Dao National Park aims to ___________ the awareness of local students
about environmental protection. A. contain B. rise C. cover D. raise
2. In this shop, there is a wide ___________ of decorative products that customers can buy before Christmas. A. range B. sale C. convenience D. access