REVIEW FOR THE FIRST MIDDLE TERM GRADE 8
I. LISTENING (2.5 points)
Task 1: Gap-fill (1.0 pt)
Listen to three people talking about life in the countryside and fill in each blank with
ONE word.
1. Speaker 1 likes rural life because the people here are (1) ………to each other.
2. There is a great sense of (2) ………….in the village of speaker 1.
3. Speaker 2 (3) ………….. about life in the countryside.
4. According to speaker 2, (4) …………. is another big problem in the countryside.
5. According to speaker 3, the countryside is (5) ……………….
TASK 1 (UNIT 2)
Speaker 1: I chose to live in a village because the relationships between people here are very
good. There is a great sense of community here. The people welcome neighbours to their
homes. They are always willing to help each other. They share almost everything with one
another.
Speaker 2: There are many things I don't like about life in the countryside. There aren't many
good schools or colleges. It's boring here because there aren't many places for entertainment
like theatres, cinemas, etc. Transportation is another big problem. There are few means of
public transport. And in general, there are many things that we should do to improve the life of
villagers.
Speaker 3: I love to live in the countryside. It is spacious. We can do many, many things that
are hard to do in the city. We can go swimming, play football, fly kites and do other interesting
things. Life is also peaceful and simple here.
Task 2: Listen to the interview with Mark about his leisure activities and choose the best
option (1.5 pts)
1. Mark usually has free time…………………………………….
A. On weekdays
B. At the weekend
C. Every evening
D. During holidays
2. What does Mark often do on Saturdays?
A. He hangs out with his friends
B. He studies for his exams
C. He spends time with his family
D. He goes to the cinema
3. What activities does Mark's family do together?
A. Play board games and go camping
B. Watch TV and sleep
C. Go shopping and eat out
D. Do gardening and swimming
4. Mark usually ……………………………with his friends on Sundays.
A. goes to the cinema
B. visits relatives
C. cooks food and watches videos at home
D. studies together
5. What outdoor activities does Mark enjoy with his friends?
A. Playing volleyball and skateboarding
B. Playing chess and reading books
C. Playing basketball and jogging
D. Swimming and fishing
6. Why does Mark like going for bike rides?
A. It helps him relax at home
B. He can visit new places in his city
C. His parents tell him to exercise
D. He wants to train for a race
UNIT 1
Interviewer: When do you usually have free time?
Mark: I usually have free time at the weekend.
Interviewer: So how do you spend it?
Mark: I spend time to connect with my family on Saturdays. We do puzzles, play board games
or go camping.
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Interviewer: What about Sundays?
Mark: I usually spend Sundays with my friends. I have a group of friends and we do lots of
things together.
Interviewer: For example?
Mark: Sometimes I invite them to my house. We cook our favourite food and watch a video.
It's fun and better than going to the cinema.
Interviewer: Do you do outdoor activities together?
Mark: Yes, we love spending time outdoors. We go to the park to play volleyball or
skateboard. It helps us stay in shape. Sometimes we go for a bike ride around our city. This
gives us a chance to see different places in our city.
Interviewer: Thanks for letting us interview you.
II. READING (3.0 points)
Task 1: Read the text and choose the best answer (1.5 pts)
I feel fortunate that I am living in a peaceful village in southern Viet Nam. The scenery here is
beautiful and picturesque with vast fields stretching long distances. The houses are surrounded
by green trees. There are lakes, ponds, and canals here and there. The air is fresh and cool. Life
here seems to move more slowly than in cities. The people work very hard. They grow
vegetables, cultivate rice, and raise cattle. At harvest time, they use combine harvesters to
harvest their crops. Many families live by growing fruit trees in the orchards. Others live by
fishing in lakes, ponds, and canals. Life in the village is very comfortable for children. They
play traditional games. Sometimes they help their parents pick fruit and herd cattle.
People in my village know each other well. They are friendly and hospitable. They often meet
each other in the evening, eating fruit, playing chess, singing folk songs, and chatting about
everyday activities.
1. Where does the writer live?
A. In a modern town in central Viet Nam
B. In a peaceful village in southern Viet Nam
C. In a crowded city in the north
D. In a small apartment near the sea
2. What is the atmosphere in the writer's village like?
A. Busy and noisy
B. Hot and dusty
C. Fresh and cool
D. Cloudy and wet
3. What do many families in the village do for a living?
A. Run grocery stores
B. Work in offices
C. Grow fruit trees or go fishing
D. Work in factories
4. How are people in the village?
A. friendly
B. kind
C. friendly and helpful
D. friendly and hospitable
5. What do children in the village often do in their free time?
A. Play computer games
B. Study at the library
C. Watch TV all day
D. Play traditional games and help their parents
6. What can we learn about life in the writer's village?
A. It is stressful and fast-paced
B. It is peaceful and comfortable
C. It is boring and quiet
D. It is dangerous and polluted
Task 2: Read the conversation and choose the correct answer (1.5 pts)
Mai: Tom, so which club do you want to join?
Tom: I'm interested in two clubs: badminton and chess.
Mai: I like badminton, too. It's relaxing.
Tom: Yes, I play it to keep fit. So let's join that club together.
Mai: OK. It's on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It starts 30 minutes after
school, so we have enough time to get some snacks beforehand. I know you like chess. Will
you join the chess club?

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Tom: Well, I started playing it five years ago. My mum first sent me to a chess club because
she wanted me to be more focused. Now I find that I can concentrate better. Do you like chess?
Let's join the chess club too.
Mai: Actually, this year there is a new arts and crafts club, and I want to join it. I hear that the
members will work together in small community service projects. Members can do art projects
and also improve their practical skills and teamwork skills too.
Tom: Awesome, Mai. Who will coach that club?
Mai: Ms Hoa, the art teacher. She will help us connect with the community.
1. Tom and Mai are discussing …………………………………….
A. their leisure time activities
B. their school club activities
C. their likes and dislikes
D. The clubs they want to join
2. Tom started playing chess because ……………………………………..
A. he loved it
B. he wanted to stay focused
B. Because he liked the coach
D. his mum wanted him to play
3. Playing chess helps Tom ………………………………………………
A. connect with other members
B. concentrate better
C. do community service
D. be more creative
4. The word “it” refers to ……………………………………………….
A. chess club
B. community service project
C. community service
D. arts and crafts club
5. The new arts and crafts club aims to help members………………………...
A. improve teamwork skills
B. learn how to cook
C. play musical instruments
D. study harder at school
6. Mai will participate in the arts and crafts club to ……………………….
A. help the school
B. coach her friends
C. do art projects
D. play games with friends
III. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)
Task 1: Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks: (1.0pt)
A. monitor
B. music club
C. classroom
D. art club
E. trips
F. lessons
G. leader
H. gym
Art Club is looking for new members!
Do you love painting, drawing or making things? Come and join our (1)_____ every Friday
afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. We meet in (2)_____ 3B. All students are welcome –
beginners and experienced artists!
We also have (3)_____ to local art museums every month and sometimes invite guest artists to
give workshops.
To join, please contact Ms. Hoa, the (4)…………_ of the club, before October 20th.
Task 2: Choose the correct phrase or sentence A–F to fill in each blank. (1.5pts)
A. Skipping breakfast.
B. Getting a good night's sleep.
C. Writing a story
D. Watching TV
E. Doing exercise
F. Writing about it.
Managing Teen Stress
Stress is a normal part of teens' life; however, too much stress can be dangerous. When you
face stress, use some of these strategies to manage it.
(1)_____: Teens need eight to ten hours of sleep a day, so get enough sleep. To make it easier,
keep your smartphone away from your bed.
(2)_____: Doing enough physical activity is important for teens. You should exercise for at
least 60 minutes a day.
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(3)_____: Talk about your stress to an adult. This person can be your teacher, parent, or
someone you trust.
(4)_____: You can reduce your stress by writing down your problems. You can also write
about times you felt good and soon you will start to feel better.
Going outside: You will feel more relaxed if you spend some time in nature. Places with
green trees and fresh air will make you feel better
IV. WRITING (2.0 points)
Task 1: Sentence transformation (1.0 pt)
1. Tom would rather go on a picnic than stay at home all day.
→ Tom prefers ..................................................................................................................................
2. Life in a big city is more exciting than life in a small town.
→Life in a small town is ...................................................................................................................
3. I like reading books, listening to music, and drawing in my free time.
→ My leisure activities are ...............................................................................................................
4. Mai enjoys making crafts, especially conical hats.
→ Mai is fond...................................................................................................................................
5. I can't cook as well as my mother. (better)
→My mother can...............................................................................................................................
6. Tuan gets 8 marks and Huy gets 10 marks in English.
→ Huy learns.....................................................................................................................................
Task 2: Paragraph writing (1.0 pt)
Write about what you like about life in the countryside (about 70–80 words). You can write
about:
• The introduction
• The people
• The scenery
• The weather
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