Tiếng Anh 2026 Hà Nội Middle school

Đề kiểm tra giữa học kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh 8 năm học 2026-2027 - Đề 1

28 questions

30 min

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Subject: Tiếng Anh
Exam type: Middle school
Questions: 28
Duration: 30 min
Year: 2026
Answers: ✓ With explanations

Structure (3 parts)

1.
B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR - III. Read the following announcement/ advertisement 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. (0.75 points) (3 Q)
2.
C. READING - I. 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. (1.25 points) (5 Q)
3.
C. READING - II. 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. (1.25 points) (5 Q)

Questions (28)

Q 9.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
A. account
B. tour
C. found
D. sound
- A.
  account
- B.
  tour
- C.
  found
- D.
  sound
Q 10.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
A. driver
B. while
C. thick
D. high
- A.
  driver
- B.
  while
- C.
  thick
- D.
  high
Q 11.
My younger sister enjoys _______ creative activities like drawing and painting in her free time.
- A.
  doing
- B.
  making
- C.
  having
- D.
  taking
Q 12.
He drives _______ his brother.
- A.
  more careful than
- B.
  more carefully
- C.
  more carefully than
- D.
  as careful as
Q 13.
Many people believe that living in the _______ offers a healthier and more peaceful lifestyle.
- A.
  city
- B.
  metropolis
- C.
  urban area
- D.
  countryside
Q 14.
Would you like to drink milk tea_______ coffee?
- A.
  or
- B.
  otherwise
- C.
  so
- D.
  therefore
Q 15.
Lan is interested _______ learning new languages.
- A.
  on
- B.
  at
- C.
  for
- D.
  in
Q 16.
Among all the students, Nam performed _______ in the English speaking contest.
- A.
  good
- B.
  better
- C.
  best
- D.
  well
Q 17.
Teenagers often feel a lot of _______ when choosing their future careers.
- A.
  excitement
- B.
  pressure
- C.
  relaxation
- D.
  freedom
B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR - III. Read the following announcement/ advertisement 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. (0.75 points)

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: HELPING OUR RURAL AREA!

Dear Volunteers,

We are launching a new community volunteer program to support the development of our local (18) _______ area. We believe that life in the countryside, though peaceful, can be (19) _______ than in the city.

Our program will focus on improving village facilities and helping local farmers. You will have the chance to experience farm life, such as planting trees, harvesting crops, and helping children in a small local school. The volunteers will stay in a traditional house, and you can walk (20) _______ the river every evening to enjoy the fresh air.

Join us to make a difference and bring a brighter future to our countryside!
Q 18.
We are launching a new community volunteer program to support the development of our local (18) _______ area.
- A.
  urban
- B.
  rural
- C.
  crowded
- D.
  modern
Q 19.
We believe that life in the countryside, though peaceful, can be (19) _______ than in the city.
- A.
  harder
- B.
  hard
- C.
  hardest
- D.
  more hard
Q 20.
The volunteers will stay in a traditional house, and you can walk (20) _______ the river every evening to enjoy the fresh air.
- A.
  into
- B.
  along
- C.
  off
- D.
  over
C. READING - I. 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. (1.25 points)

I live in a small village called Northville. There are about 2000 people here. I love the village (21)________ it is very quiet and life is slowly and easy. The village is always clean; people look (22)_________ it with great care. The air is always clean, too. People are much more friendly here than in city because everyone (23)________ the others, and if someone has a problem, there are always people who can help. There are only a few things that I don’t like about Northville. One thing is that we have not got many things to do in the evening; we haven’t got (24)_______ cinemas or theaters. The other thing is that people always talk about one another, and everyone knows what everyone is doing. But I still (25)_________ village life to life in a big city.
Q 21.
I love the village (21)________ it is very quiet and life is slowly and easy.
- A.
  so
- B.
  although
- C.
  because
- D.
  but
Q 22.
The village is always clean; people look (22)_________ it with great care.
- A.
  for
- B.
  at
- C.
  up
- D.
  after
Q 23.
People are much more friendly here than in city because everyone (23)________ the others, and if someone has a problem, there are always people who can help.
- A.
  knows
- B.
  know
- C.
  is knowing
- D.
  knew
Q 24.
One thing is that we have not got many things to do in the evening; we haven’t got (24)_______ cinemas or theaters.
- A.
  little
- B.
  some
- C.
  any
- D.
  few
Q 25.
But I still (25)_________ village life to life in a big city.
- A.
  like
- B.
  enjoy
- C.
  hate
- D.
  prefer
C. READING - II. 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. (1.25 points)

Being a teenager is both exciting and difficult. Teenagers often want more independence, but at the same time they face many expectations from parents and teachers. One of the biggest pressures is peer pressure. Young people sometimes copy their friends’ behavior, clothing styles, or hobbies because they don’t want to feel left out. This can be positive, but it can also make teenagers stressed when they try too hard to be the same as others.

Another issue is the use of technology and social media. Teenagers today spend a lot of time online chatting, sharing photos, and folphoing celebrities. Social media helps them stay connected, but spending too many hours online can weaken their face-to-face communication and affect their studies.

Despite these problems, being a teenager is also a time of discovery. Many young people join sports teams, play music, or do volunteer work. These activities help them build confidence and learn responsibility. In short, teenage years are full of both pressures and opportunities that shape who they will become in the future.
Q 26.
What is the best title for this passage?
- A.
  Teenagers and Their Families
- B.
  Teenagers: Problems and Possibilities
- C.
  How Teenagers Spend Their Free Time
- D.
  The Role of Teachers in Teenagers’ Lives
Q 27.
According to the passage, what may happen if teenagers spend too much time online?
- A.
  They will become more confident in school.
- B.
  They may always get better grades.
- C.
  They will join more sports and music clubs.
- D.
  They may lose time for face-to-face communication
Q 28.
The word “pressures” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
- A.
  stresses
- B.
  opportunities
- C.
  successes
- D.
  wishes
Q 29.
The word “weaken” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
- A.
  destroy
- B.
  reduce
- C.
  strengthen
- D.
  damage
Q 30.
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
- A.
  Sports and volunteer work can help teenagers gain confidence.
- B.
  Teenagers sometimes feel stressed because of peer pressure.
- C.
  Social media always improves teenagers’ communication skills.
- D.
  Teenagers today spend a lot of time online chatting and sharing photos.
Q 31.
Arrange the following sentences to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Lan: Of course! Life here is peaceful and the air is very fresh.
b. Nam: I agree. People are also friendlier than in the city.
c. Nam: Do you enjoy living in the countryside, Lan?
- A.
  a – b – c
- B.
  c – a – b
- C.
  b – a – c
- D.
  c – b – a
Q 32.
Arrange the following sentences to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Lucy: I think teenagers today use social media a lot to stay in touch with friends.
b. Mike: That’s true, but sometimes they spend too much time online.
c. Jenny: What do you think teenagers usually do in their free time?
d. Tom: Some also join clubs or do volunteer work to learn new skills.
- A.
  a-c-b-d
- B.
  c-d-b-a
- C.
  b-d-a-c
- D.
  c-a-b-d
Q 33.
Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one, beginning with the given word(s).
Mary likes lying on a sofa and relaxing.
→ Mary’s interested..............................................................................................
Q 34.
Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one, beginning with the given word(s).
Peter doesn’t drive as carefully as Jack.
→ Jack drives.........................................................................................................
Q 35.
Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one, beginning with the given word(s).
Nam spent too much time surfing the net, so he failed the exam.
→ Because.............................................................................................................
Q 36.
Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one, beginning with the given word(s).
Vinh really loves to hang out with friends.
→ Vinh really enjoys .............................................................................................

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Đề kiểm tra giữa học kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh 8 năm học 2026-2027 - Đề 1

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