Đề thi giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 8 năm 2025-2026 THCS Lý Thường Kiệt (TP HCM) có đáp án

Part 1. Listen and choose the correct answer. (1.0 pt)

What are the students talking about?

What does Mai enjoy doing after school?

Why does Nam dislike watching TV for long hours?

What does the teacher suggest the students do this weekend?

Part 2. Listen and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (1.0 pt)

II - Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. (3.0 pts)

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

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

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

The farmers are harvesting rice in the ______.

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

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

The Internet helps teenagers learn new things ______ than before.

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

When she was a child, she ______ swim very well.

______ Tom ______ videos on our class forum last week?

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

Circle the word or phrase that is NOT correct.

My sister is interested on cooking and often makes delicious meals for her family.

A. Read the email and choose the best answer for each blank. (1.5pt)

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 (1) ______ are nice and we often help each other with homework.

Our teachers give us (2) ______advice about how to learn English and do projects. They always tell us to stay calm and not (3) ______ up when things are difficult. (4) ______, I don’t have much free time because there is too much homework. Every afternoon, I go cycling (5) ______ the park with my friends. It helps me relax and feel happier. I believe that if we think positively, everything will be (6) ______.

Write soon,

Hoang

My (1) ______ are nice and we often help each other with homework.

I believe that if we think positively, everything will be (6) ______.

B. Read the passage, then do the tasks below. (1.5 pts)

    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.

Where do most people in the village work?

What do villagers often do in the evening?

Why are some young people returning to the countryside?

What helps villagers buy things and learn new skills easily?

Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F):

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

It rained heavily. They still went to the concert. (Combine the sentences, using however) (0.5pt)

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