Tiếng Anh 2026 THCS Hồng Châu II Middle school

Đề kiểm tra giữa học kỳ 1 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8 – Trường THCS Hồng Châu II – Năm học 2026-2027 – Đề số 01 và 02

36 questions

60 min

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Subject: Tiếng Anh
Exam type: Middle school
Questions: 36
Duration: 60 min
Year: 2026
Answers: ✓ With explanations
School: THCS Hồng Châu II

Structure (3 parts)

1.
C. READING (5 Q)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
2.
D. WRITING (3 Q)

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
3.
C. READING (5 Q)

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.

Questions (36)

Q 1.
Which T-shirt does John want?
- A.
  A T-shirt with spots.
- B.
  A T-shirt with different flags
- C.
  A T-shirt with dinosaurs on the front.
- D.
  A T-shirt with yellow spots.
Q 2.
What fruit is Mum eating?
- A.
  Watermelon
- B.
  Pineapple
- C.
  Mango
- D.
  Melon
Q 3.
What time are they going to meet Aunt Emma?
- A.
  Three o'clock
- B.
  A quarter to four
- C.
  Half past three
- D.
  A quarter past four
Q 4.
Where are they going to meet Aunt Emma?
- A.
  On the bridge
- B.
  In the park
- C.
  Near the swing
- D.
  In the restaurant
Q 5.
They've booked Diana into the Apple Hotel for two nights.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 6.
The hotel is on Leith street.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 7.
The meeting will be start at 10.20.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 8.
The man will take her to the factory on Wednesday morning.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 9.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently: A. activity B. pick C. kick D. pig
- A.
  activity
- B.
  pick
- C.
  kick
- D.
  pig
Q 10.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently: A. cook B. push C. woman D. school
- A.
  cook
- B.
  push
- C.
  woman
- D.
  school
Q 11.
My brother enjoys _________ model kits in his free time; he has a big collection of cars and planes.
- A.
  making
- B.
  doing
- C.
  playing
- D.
  taking
Q 12.
Life in the countryside is very peaceful, and the local people are always open and _________.
- A.
  friendly
- B.
  narrow
- C.
  busy
- D.
  noisy
Q 13.
Many teenagers like hanging out with friends at the shopping mall and updating the latest _________.
- A.
  custom
- B.
  habit
- C.
  trend
- D.
  tradition
Q 14.
During the harvest season, farmers often work hard to _________ the rice and load it onto trucks.
- A.
  drive
- B.
  collect
- C.
  gather
- D.
  pick
Q 15.
My younger sister loves _____ traditional crafts with colored paper after school.
- A.
  make
- B.
  making
- C.
  makes
- D.
  to making
Q 16.
Nomadic children in the mountains can ride horses _________ than children living in modern cities.
- A.
  well
- B.
  better
- C.
  best
- D.
  more good
Q 17.
The children are playing football in the school yard, _________ it is starting to rain heavily.
- A.
  and
- B.
  so
- C.
  but
- D.
  because
D. WRITING

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

ANNOUNCEMENT: JOIN OUR CRAFT CLUB! Are you interested in making traditional handicrafts? Our school Craft Club meets every Tuesday afternoon. Members (18) _________ unique items like paper flowers, bamboo baskets, and clay pots. The meeting room is located (19) _________ the second floor, right next to the art studio. Joining the club will help you develop your creativity and become more (20) _________ in hand-making gifts for your friends. Sign up today at the teacher's office!
Q 18.
Members (18) _________ unique items like paper flowers, bamboo baskets, and clay pots.
- A.
  make
- B.
  do
- C.
  play
- D.
  take
Q 19.
The meeting room is located (19) _________ the second floor, right next to the art studio.
- A.
  in
- B.
  at
- C.
  on
- D.
  under
Q 20.
Joining the club will help you develop your creativity and become more (20) _________ in hand-making gifts for your friends.
- A.
  boring
- B.
  shy
- C.
  skillful
- D.
  lazy
C. READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Life in the countryside is very different from life in the city. The air in rural areas is much fresher (21) _________ the air in urban areas because there are fewer factories and vehicles. People living in the countryside are usually very friendly; (22) _________, they are always willing to help their neighbors when they are in trouble. Children in rural villages often have more space to play traditional games like kite flying and rope jumping. (23) _________, modern technology is changing the countryside rapidly. Many farmers now use machines to harvest crops (24) _________ than they did in the past. Therefore, life is becoming more convenient, but it still keeps its traditional (25) _________ and quietness.
Q 21.
The air in rural areas is much fresher (21) _________ the air in urban areas.
- A.
  as
- B.
  than
- C.
  more
- D.
  less
Q 22.
People living in the countryside are usually very friendly; (22) _________, they are always willing to help their neighbors when they are in trouble.
- A.
  however
- B.
  therefore
- C.
  moreover
- D.
  because
Q 23.
(23) _________, modern technology is changing the countryside rapidly.
- A.
  Although
- B.
  However
- C.
  Besides
- D.
  Therefore
Q 24.
Many farmers now use machines to harvest crops (24) _________ than they did in the past.
- A.
  fast
- B.
  faster
- C.
  fastest
- D.
  more fast
Q 25.
...it still keeps its traditional (25) _________ and quietness.
- A.
  noise
- B.
  crowd
- C.
  peace
- D.
  traffic
C. READING

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.

Teenagers today have various ways to spend their leisure time. While older generations spent most of their free time playing outdoors or reading books, modern teenagers are heavily influenced by digital technology. A typical teenager now spends at least two or three hours a day browsing social media, playing online games, or watching video clips on smartphones.

However, outdoor activities and sports remain popular among many youngsters. Playing basketball, cycling, or joining school clubs helps teenagers stay active and healthy. Psychologists suggest that a balance between screen time and physical activities is essential for teenagers' mental and physical development. Moreover, spending time on community service or learning new life skills can make their leisure time much more meaningful. Parents also play an important role in guiding their children to manage their free time wisely instead of wasting it completely on virtual worlds.
Q 26.
According to the passage, how much time does a typical modern teenager spend on digital devices daily?
- A.
  Less than an hour
- B.
  At least two or three hours
- C.
  Exactly five hours
- D.
  The whole day without stopping
Q 27.
The word "browsing" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
- A.
  searching and looking through
- B.
  deleting and cleaning up
- C.
  printing and publishing
- D.
  repairing and fixing
Q 28.
The word "essential" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.
- A.
  necessary
- B.
  important
- C.
  unnecessary
- D.
  useful
Q 29.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
- A.
  Modern teenagers use smartphones to play online games or watch videos.
- B.
  Outdoor sports and games are no longer popular among any youngsters.
- C.
  Parents should help their children manage free time wisely.
- D.
  A balance between screen time and physical activities is good for health.
Q 30.
What is the main idea of the passage?
- A.
  The history of video games and smartphones.
- B.
  How teenagers spend their leisure time and the importance of a healthy balance.
- C.
  Why parents hate modern technology and smartphones.
- D.
  The benefits of playing basketball at school.
Q 31.
Arrange the sentences to make a meaningful exchange: a. Hi, Lan! Are you free this Sunday morning? I'm going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. b. That sounds wonderful! Can I go with you? I love the peaceful atmosphere there. c. Hello, Nam. Yes, I am free. Why do you ask? d. Sure, let's meet at the bus station at 7 a.m. this Sunday!
- A.
  C – A – B – D
- B.
  A – C – B – D
- C.
  C – B – A – D
- D.
  A – B – C – D
Q 32.
Arrange the sentences to make a meaningful exchange: a. First, they often spend hours chatting online or playing video games. b. What do you think about modern teenagers' lifestyle, Phong? c. That's true, but many of them also take part in sports and community work. d. Well, I think they rely too much on smartphones and social media.
- A.
  B – C – A – D
- B.
  B – A – D – C
- C.
  B – D – A – C
- D.
  A – B – D – C
Q 33.
Rewrite: My brother likes playing football with his friends best. (beginning with: My brother is interested in...)
Q 34.
Rewrite: Nam often run faster than Hung. (beginning with: Hung doesn't run...)
Q 35.
Rewrite: Nam cycles to school every morning. (beginning with: Nam goes to school...)
Q 36.
Rewrite: Although the weather was bad, they enjoyed their trip to the village. (beginning with: Despite...)

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Đề kiểm tra giữa học kỳ 1 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8 – Trường THCS Hồng Châu II – Năm học 2026-2027 – Đề số 01 và 02

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