THE FIRST WRITTEN TEST
English 8

A. Language component test ( 2,5 ms )
I/ . Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined ( 1m)
1. A. camel B. buffalo C. cattle D. paddy
2. A. fun B. sun C. cut D. surf
3. A. end B. pencil C. open D. bench
4. A. pictures B. watches C. buses D. brushes
5. A. rest B. different C. ethnic D. question
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D.(1,5m)
1. You should avoid …………………… too much TV. It’s not good for your eyes.
A. seeing B. looking C. watching D. to watch
2. Life in a small town is …………………… than that in a big city.
less peaceful B. much peaceful C. peaceful D. much more peaceful
3. The Viet people have many …………………… customs and crafts.
tradition B. traditional C. culture D. customary
4. …………………… ethnic group has a larger population, the Tay or the Ede?
A. What B. Who C. Why D. Which
5. I love the people in my village. They are so …………………… and hospitable.
A. friendly B. vast C. slow D. inconvenient
6. Which ethnic group has the largest population in Viet Nam?.....................................
A. Hmong B. Muong C. Tay D. Kinh
B. Reading ( 2,5 ms)
I. Fill in each blank with one suitable from the box to complete the passage: (1,25m )
festivals celebrated lunar warmer most

Spring is the time when there are many (1) _______ in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban festival is the (2)_______ beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the cultural life of the Thai people. In the second (3) _______ month of the year, when it gets (4)_______ and Hoa Ban – a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (5) _______. This is a great time for everyone, especially for boys and girls.
II. Read the passage, and then decide which the statements are True (T) or False (F). (1,25 m)
In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.
1. Using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life……….
2. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired………….
3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends if we use the computer too much…………..
4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time………….
5. Computers should only be used for a limited time………..
C. Writing. ( 2,5 ms )
I. Use the adjectives in brackets in their correct forms of comparison to complete the sentences. (1pt)
1. His house is equipped ......................than my house. ( good)
2. The Manchester team performed ..................than the Liverpool team.(skillful)
3. I work..................... than Tom does. (fast)
4. We arrived at the party ..................... than the Smiths last night did. (early)
II. Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.(1pt)
1. Lan really loves to hang out with friends.
(Lan really enjoys …………………………………………………………………
2. Motorbikes go more slowly than cars.
(Cars go ……………………………………………………………………………
III. Write questions for the underlined parts in the following sentences. (1pt)
1. The Hoa ethnic group has the most colorful clothing.
→ .......................................................................................................................
2. We can see terraced fields in the northern mountainous regions.
→ . ..................................................................................................
3. My mother always makes five – coloured sticky rice
→ . ..................................................................................................
4. you can learn about history and people’s life here
→ . ..................................................................................................
D Listening (2,5 ms )
I. Complete the sentences below (1,25pt)
1. Five – coloured sticky rice is an.............................dish .
2. Five -