Đề thi giữa HK1 tiếng Anh 8 Trường THCS Lý Thường Kiệt (TP.HCM) | Năm học 2025 - 2026

Lớp 8
60 phút
35 câu hỏi

Listen and choose the correct answer.

Câu 1:

What are the students talking about?

A.
Leisure time
B.
Healthy habits
C.
School activities
Câu 2:

What does Mai enjoy doing after school?

A.
Drawing
B.
Cooking
C.
Playing badminton
Câu 3:

Why does Nam dislike watching TV for long hours?

A.
It’s boring
B.
It wastes time
C.
It makes him tired
Câu 4:

What does the teacher suggest the students do this weekend?

A.
Visit a museum
B.
Join a volunteer group
C.
Clean the school

Listen and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

Câu 5:

Hoa spends about _______ hours a week reading books.

Câu 6:

She has _______ more than twenty books.

Câu 7:

Reading books helps her learn new vocabulary and understand _______ cultures.

Câu 8:

She often reads before going to _______, especially on rainy nights.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.

Câu 9:

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

A.
schoolbag
B.
bookstore
C.
classroom
D.
cartoon
Câu 10:

Mike does well at school and participates ______ many outdoor activities.

A.
in
B.
at
C.
on
D.
of
Câu 11:

The people in our town are very ______. They always welcome new visitors.

A.
hospitable
B.
well-trained
C.
hard - working
D.
relaxed
Câu 12:
A.
market
B.
orchard
C.
garden
D.
paddy field
Câu 13:

She turned off the TV ______ she wanted to focus on her homework.

A.
therefore
B.
because
C.
however
D.
although
Câu 14:

Teenagers are crazy about ______ social networks in their free time.

A.
surf
B.
surfed
C.
surfing
D.
surfs
Câu 15:
A.
easily
B.
more easily
C.
easier
D.
the most easily
Câu 16:

Minh felt ______ after talking to his teacher about his stress.

A.
good
B.
best
C.
well
D.
better
Câu 17:
A.
can
B.
must
C.
could
D.
should
Câu 18:

______ Tom ______ videos on our class forum last week?

A.
Does - upload
B.
Do – upload
C.
Did – uploaded
D.
Did - upload
Câu 19:

Lan: Would you like to join the school trip? – Minh: ____________

A.
Yes, I’d love to.
B.
I love cycling.
C.
No, I don’t go to school.
D.
I will take a bus.
Câu 20:

Choose the word or phrase that is NOT correct.
My sister is interested on cooking and often makes delicious meals for family.

A.
is
B.
on
C.
cooking
D.
makes

Read the email and choose the best answer for each blank.

Dear Cindy,

How are you? I’ve just finished my first month at secondary school. It’s fun but also a bit busy. I have many new subjects and teachers, so I’m trying to manage my study time better. My _______ are nice and we often help each other with homework.

Our teachers give us _______ advice about how to learn English and do projects. They always tell us to stay calm and not _______ up when things are difficult. _______, I don’t have much free time because there is too much homework. Every afternoon, I go cycling _______ the park with my friends. It helps me relax and feel happier. I believe that if we think positively, everything will be _______.

Write soon,
Hoang

Câu 21:
A.
classmates
B.
students
C.
colleagues
D.
workers
Câu 22:
A.
boring
B.
useful
C.
funny
D.
useless
Câu 23:
A.
take
B.
get
C.
give
D.
look
Câu 24:
A.
Although
B.
Moreover
C.
Because
D.
However
Câu 25:
A.
about
B.
around
C.
between
D.
on
Câu 26:
A.
difficult
B.
harder
C.
careful
D.
easier

Read the passage, then do the tasks below.

Life in the countryside is becoming more modern, but it still keeps its peaceful beauty. In my village, most people work on farms, and they often start their day very early. The air is clean, and the roads are not crowded. During harvest time, villagers help one another to collect the crops. In the evening, people do not watch TV. They gather in front of their houses to talk or drink tea. There are fewer shops and entertainment places than in the city, but everyone seems happy and friendly. Recently, many young people have returned to the countryside after years of working in towns or cities. They want to live closer to nature and spend more time with their families. Thanks to the Internet, villagers can now buy things online and learn new skills easily. Although life here is not as busy as in the city, it offers comfort, safety, and a strong sense of community.

Câu 27:

Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C):

Where do the most people in the village work?

A.
In factories
B.
On farms
C.
In shops
D.
In offices
Câu 28:

Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C):

What do villagers often do in the evening?

A.
Go shopping
B.
Watch TV
C.
Talk and drink tea
D.
Go for a walk
Câu 29:

Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C):

Why are some young people returning to the countryside?

A.
Because cities are noisy and busy.
B.
Because they don’t need to work.
C.
Because they want to live with their family.
D.
Because living in the countryside is cheap.
Câu 30:

Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C):

What helps villagers buy things and learn new skills easily?

A.
The Internet
B.
Television
C.
The local market
D.
The supermarketDecide if the statements are True (T) or False (F):
Câu 31:

Decide if the statements are True or False:

People in the countryside do not get up early in the morning.

A.
True
B.
False
Câu 32:

Decide if the statements are True or False:

Life in the countryside is not as busy as city life.  

A.
True
B.
False

Writing: Read and follow the instructions.

Câu 33:

He can’t run as fast as his friend. (Rewrite the sentence, using comparative of adverb)

→ His friend can ……………………………………………………

Câu 34:

It rained heavily. They still went to the concert. (Combine the sentences, using however)

→ ……………………………………………………………………

Câu 35:

Write a paragraph about life in the countryside. (About 60 words)

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