PERIOD 26

THE FIRST - MID TERM TEST School year: 2025 - 2026
ENGLISH 8 Time allotted: 60 minutes

Dinh Trang Hoa 1 Secondary School
Full name: ______________________
Class: 8A….
SECTION 1: LISTENING (2.5 pts)

Points

Teacher's comments

Part 1: For questions 1 to 5, you will listen to the conversation about living in the countryside
in Japan. For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). You will listen TWICE.
(1.25 pts)
Question 1. Where does Sam come from?
A. He comes from Japan.
B. He comes from the U.S.A
C. He comes from England
Question 2. How long has Sam been living in the village of Japan?
A. For a year.
B. For two years.
C. For three years
Question 3. What does he like about the village?
A. The mountains and the lakes.
B. The lakes and the rivers.
C. The mountains, the lakes and the rivers.
Question 4. How does he feel about the people in the village?
A. They're friendly
B. They're hospitable
C. They're kind.
Question 5. What does he dislike most about the village?
A. Weather
B. Food
C. Landscapes
Part 2: For questions 6 to 10, you will listen to a talk about teenagers and technology. Fill in
each gap with NO MORE THAN ONE WORD. You will listen to the recording TWICE. (1.25 pts)
Question 6. Teenagers get hooked on mobiles, laptops, and ______________

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Question 7. Teenagers like _____________ friends on the Internet.
Question 8. Teenagers prefer playing computer games to taking part in _____________ activities.
Question 9. Many teenagers don't complete their _________ because of playing computer games.
Question 10. Many parents are finding ways to _______________ their children's interest in
technology.
SECTION 2: USE OF ENGLISH (2.5 pts)
Part 1: For questions 11 to 15, read the advertisement and fill in each blank with a suitable
word from the box. (1,25pts)
harder

- catching - air - experience -

however

Life in the Countryside!
Do you want to enjoy the beauty of the countryside? Join our Countryside Life Day! You will see
farmers loading rice, ploughing a field, milking cows, feeding pigs, (11) __________ fish, and
drying rice after the harvest. People here work (12) __________ and earlier than those in the city,
but they always smile while working. The (13) __________ is clean and the life is peaceful. (14)
__________, life in the countryside can be more difficult because people must work longer hours.
Come and join us to (15) ____________ real countryside life and feel how happy farmers live every
day!
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Part 2: For questions 16 to 20, read the following announcement and circle the letter A, B, C or
D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1,25pts)
Enjoy Your Leisure Time!
Are you looking for fun after school? Join our Leisure Time Club! We meet every Sunday
morning to share our favourite activities. Many students are fond (16) ____________ doing DIY
and keen on messaging friends. Some like (17) ____________ the net to find new ideas, while
others enjoy doing (18) ____________ to relax. We believe spending time with friends is better than
being alone and helps us learn (19) _____________. If you are (20) _____________ in joining us,
come to Room 105 at 9 a.m. this Sunday. Don't miss this chance to have fun and make new friends!
Question 16: A. of

B. in

C. on

D. to

Question 17: A. playing

B. using

C. surfing

D. collecting

Question 18: A. notifications

B. websites

C. videos

D. paper flowers

Question 19: A. quietly

B. more quietly

C. quickly

D. more quickly

Question 20: A. crazy

B. interested

C. fond

D. keen

SECTION 3: READING (2.5 pts)
Part 1: For questions 21 to 25, read the following email and decide whether the statements are
true (T) or false (F). (1,25 pts)

To: elana@gmail.com
Subject: My Summer Holiday in My Hometown
Dear Elena,
Thanks for your email. I'm very happy to hear from you. Now I'll tell you about my summer
holiday in my hometown.
I live in Ha Noi, but my hometown is Ninh Binh. My grandparents live there in a small house.
I went to stay with them in June. It was a wonderful holiday. Every morning, my grandma and
I got up early and fed the pigs and chickens. When we finished, we cooked breakfast. After
that, I went fishing with my grandpa or helped my grandma with the gardening.
In the afternoon, I went to the fields with some other children. They taught me how to herd the
buffaloes. Sometimes we flew kites or skipped rope together. In the evening, I drew pictures,
read books, or watched TV with my grandparents. I went to bed quite early, at about 9 p.m.
I'm sending you a photo I took of my grandparents' house. I hope you'll like it.
Love,
Mi

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The statements

True False

Question 21: Mi's hometown is Ninh Binh.
Question 22: Mi stayed with her grandparents in July.
Question 23: Mi's morning routine included feeding animals and cooking
breakfast
Question 24: Mi spent her afternoons watching TV with her grandparents.
Question 25: The email shows that Mi had a peaceful and happy time in the
countryside.
Part 2: For questions 26 to 30, read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C,
or D) to answer the questions (1.25 pts)
Hello, my name is Hoa. I feel so lucky because my mum and I share a
pastime: knitting. She taught me how to knit when I was eleven years old.
In the evening, we both sit in front of the TV and knit. Now I can knit
scarves, hats, and even sweaters. I remember last month I had to find a
birthday present for my grandmother. Then I thought of knitting a sweater
for her. I searched the Internet for a day, and finally I found the pattern that
came with a YouTube video showing me how to make a sweater. It took me
two weeks to finish it. My grandmother was so happy with the present and
said it was her favorite sweater.
The best thing about knitting is that it makes you be more careful and
patient. My mum says knitting is magical because you can create anything
you want with just wool and a pair of needles. I love knitting!
Question 26: The word "magical" in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A. Special
B. Expensive
C. Boring
D. Natural
Question 27: Which sentence is grammatically correct according to the passage?
A. Hoa and her mum knits in the morning.
B. Hoa learn to knit from the Internet.
C. Hoa and her mum knit in the evening.
D. Hoa knitting with her grandmother
Question 28: Why did Hoa decide to knit a sweater for her grandmother?
A. Because she didn't want to buy a gift.
B. Because her mother told her to do it.
C. Because she found an old sweater.
D. Because it was her grandmother's birthday.
Question 29: Which of the following best explains the sentence: “It took me two weeks to finish it.”
A. I finished it before two weeks.
B. I spent two weeks to complete it.
C. I will need two weeks to make it.
D. I had two weeks but didn't finish it.
Question 30: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Knitting is an easy activity to learn.
B. Knitting helps Hoa connect with her mum and be more patient.
C. Hoa's grandmother teaches her how to knit.
D. Hoa wants to become a fashion designer in the future.
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SECTION 4: WRITING (2.5 pts)
Part 1: For questions 31, mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph (0,25pt)
Many students feel stressed because of exams, too much homework, and family problems.
a. Also, some students worry about their grades and the expectations from their parents
b. First, they often have to study late at night, so they don't get enough sleep.
c. In short, good habits and support can help students feel relaxed and happy.
d. To reduce stress, students should plan their time well, take short breaks, and talk to friends or
teachers when they feel sad.
A. b - a - c - d

B. a - b - c - d

C. a - c – b - d

Part 2: For question 32 to 34, rewrite the following so that their meaning stays the same as
the first sentence. Use the given words in the bracket. (0,75 pt).
Question 32: Lan didn't study for the test, so she failed it. (because)
→ Lan failed the test……………………………………………………………………………….
Question 33: The red car goes 120 km/h. The blue car goes 100 km/h. (faster)
→ The red car goes ……….……………………………………………………………………….
Question 34: Nam loves reading books in the evening. (interested)
→ Nam is …………………………………………………………...……………………………….
Part 3: Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about your favourite leisure activity. Use the
following questions as cues: (1.5 pts)
1. What leisure activity do you like doing the most?
2. How often do you do it?
3. Who do you do the activity with?
4. When do you usually do it?
5. Why do you like it?
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