Đề khảo sát giữa học kì I môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 - Năm học 2024-2025 - Trường THCS Giao Hà (Kèm đáp án)

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1. 4. What your brother usually (do) in his leisure time? 5. Look! Farmers (harvest) rice with a combine harvester. PART C: READING (3,0 POINTS) I. Read the following passage and put a word in the box in each of the numbered blanks: In my hometown, kids have (1) ___ unique way of spending their time. They often have lots of open space to run and play, so you'll often find them (2)___. Many kids enjoy activities like playing spinning tops, hide-and-seek, and climbing trees. They might also help their families with chores like feeding animals or tending to the garden. During the warm months, swimming in nearby rivers or ponds is a favorite (3)___. In the evenings, they gather with friends and family to tell stories around a campfire or gaze at the stars. Sports like soccer or basketball are also popular, and kids (4)___ organize friendly matches with neighbors. Life in the rural area (5)___ children to connect with nature and build strong bonds with their community, making their childhoods memorable and full of adventure. 1. A. an B. a C. the D. Ø 2. A. outdoors B. indoor C. outdoor D. indoors 3. A. game B. free time C. pastime D. work 4. A. never B. rarely C. hardly D. often 5. A. makes B. allows C. asks D. need II. Read the following passage and do the tasks below: Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However, I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village life is because it’s very quiet, so 1 always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that the air is so fresh and clean. We have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I’m interested in wildlife photography, so the countryside is perfect for me. The only downside is transport. I have an early start for a long journey to school in Faro and the school bus is always stopping to pick up more people. Also, it’s boring sometimes, but I enjoy chatting to my friends. Fortunately, I’m learning to ride a moped. On balance, I disagree that city life is better, as I think my village lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing. In spite of that, some of my friends couldn’t cope with life in the country, so it comes down to personal opinion. A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D: 1. One reason why he prefers village life is that ___. A. it’s very noisy B. the air is so fresh and clean C. life is more exciting there D. village lifestyle is healthier 2. How does he go to school? A. bicycle B. train C. moped D. school bus B. Answer the questions: 1. Where does the writer come from? . 2