TEST........................

grade 8
I. Pronunciation: * Stress:
1. A. manure B. pasture C. cure D. pure 1. limestone president emigration climate
2. A. butter B. dull C. sugar D. rush 2. residential mechanic impossible comment
3. A. academic B. adequate C. application D. assistant 3. return promise demonstrate emigrate
4. A. comb B. suburb C. climb D. doubt 4. relative reserved connect volcano
5. A. hurry B. urban C. return D. curtain 5. statue liberty compete somebody
II. Choose the best answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1. If you want any further information please..................... the head- office.
a. relate b. contact c. connect d. combine
2. Mr Roberts supervises and directs other workers in the factory. He’s a…………………
a. engineer b. manager c. mechanic d. foreman
3. He learned English …………… he could communicate with the foreigners.
A. because B. so that C. so as to D. Both A & B
4. When you ……………the village you will see a pagoda on your left.
 A. reach B. arrive C. come D. go
5. Natural disasters such as storms, floods or droughts can easily …their crops or harvests.
A. damage B. harm C. destroy D. All are correct
6. Life in cities become a …………….because people compete with one another.
A. chance B. task C. dream D. struggle
7. Ba …………………. video games. His mother is very worried about it.
A. used to play B. was playing C. is always playing D. always plays
8. Some people are very……………... They only think of themselves
a. selfish b. reserved c. generous d. out- going
9. That printer is…….guarantee so the company will repair it. a. on b. in c. of d. under
10. Lan is …………….and she has a flower shop in Hanoi.
A. a flower seller B. a florist C. a flower girl D. a flower lady
11. We will plant trees and flowers along the...................... or in the parks.
a. sidewalks b. pavements c. sideways d. Both a and b
12. We expected her at nine but she finally _____________ at midnight.
A. came to B. turned out C. turned up D. came off
13. There was a _________table in the middle of the room.
A. Japanese round beautiful wooden B. beautiful wooden round Japanese
C. beautiful wooden Japanese round D. beautiful round Japanese wooden
14. According to a recent survey, most people are on good ______ with their neighbours
A. relations B. terms C. acquaintance D. relationships
15. His father is a bank manager, ________ makes him easy to have a good job.
A. which B. whom C. that D. who
III. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. I don’t like ( order) to do what they want. I like to do everything by myself.
............................being ordered
2. The old castle (not live) in for a long time. It ( believe) ( haunt).
...............................hasnt been living...............is .believe ..to be huanted...............
3. We’d better not bother her. She seems ( study) .
................................to be studying................................................
4. I ( lose) my car key.- Don’t worry. You ( find) it someday. I ( do) the same thing one day but I (fd) it the other
day..........lost.........will find....was doing ...........found........
5. Watch out! You (knock) the vase over there. – Oh! I didn’t see it.
................................’re going to.................................
6. I ( look) for a house for a week but I ( not find) anything suitable.
.................looked.....................................couldnt find
7.There are mice in your house. If you (have ) a cat, the mice ( disappear)……had…….would….disappearwill disa
8.She was badly hurt when her car hit another, if she ( wear) her seat belt, she ( not hurt) so badly.
……………………………………………………………had worn…………………wouldn’t have hurt…wouldn’t have
been hurt
9. The only thing I haven’t got is a garden. If I ( have) one, I ( grow) lots of flowers…had…would grow….had/ would
10. The theatre (build) over 100 years ago needs ( rebuild) ..............................................................
IV. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word given in capital.
1. He can’t hear because of his …..............................................................… (deaf)
2. I was so ……….....…………….........when I heard that you couldn’t come. ( disappointed)
3. She was….......................……....after she fell off her bike and hit her head on the road. (UnCONSCIOUS
4. I want a/an …………………………….car because I don’t have much money (affordable)
5. People on this island are famous for their friendship and …...…………………(hospitality
6. Some of my …………ralations…….……..live in the city. (relate)
7. You shouldn’t talk about her character only through her………............................. (APPEARance
8. People use first-aid to ease the victim’s pain and ……...………....……….. (anxious)
9. The festival was held in the ……………...………....…house of our village. (COMMUNal
10. He fell off the bike, but his ....................injury....................... were not serious. (INJURE).
11. Lisa is very …photogenic……………... She always manages to look good in photographs (photo)
12. Playing a sport together will teach your children about fair play, ………………………………… and working with
others. ( sporty)
V. Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct it.
1. Can you tell me the country where she was born in?......................×.............................
2. This time last Monday we took the final test. ...............................were taking.....................
3. Mumps is a very common disease which usually affects the children. ....................................
4. The book writing by Jack London is very popular in the world................of.........................
5. Today, many serious childhood diseases can prevent by early immunization..............................can be
6. I’d like to tell you about several problems I have had when I came here..................
7. What is the most frightened experience you have ever had?.........................
8. Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for people live near airports.
9. Late at Christmas Eve, Santa comes down the chimney and puts presents under the tree. ......
10. Don’t tell him about this. _ No, I don’t..................................................not................
VI. Choose one suitable word to complete the following passage.
When people travel to …..……(1) countries, they find that many things are…….(2) from their own country – the
weather, the food, the times that stores are open, and so on. Often this upsets people, and they feel lonely, …………..(3) ,
and homesick. This is called ……..….(4) shock. For example, here are some things that visitors …….…(5) New York
find strange.
The weather in New York can be very………..(6) . It can be very hot in the summer and extremely cold and ………(7)
in the winter. People who come from hot countries often find that it is too cold for them in December, January, and
February.
Stores usually close at 8:00 p.m, which is much later than in many other countries. Most restaurants don’t close until
11:00 p.m. and clubs stay open all night. Visitors who like to go out late in the evening find this exciting.
New Yorkers have a ……..(8) for being unfriendly. Some are, and some aren’t. They are sometimes difficult to ……..
…(9) because they are in a rush and don’t have much time.
When you visit other countries you should ….….…(10) the way that people do things there. Because something is
different, it doesn’t mean that it’s better or worse. So don’t let culture shock spoil your visit to another country. Enjoy the
differences.
1. A. other B. another C. together D. one another 2. A. various B. different C. difficult D. the same
3. A. exciting B. happy C. depressed D. interested 4. A. weather B. people C. language D. culture
5. A. to B. from C. at D. on 6. A. change B. hard C. unpredictable D. different
7. A. snow B. snowy C. hot D. sunny 8. A. habit B. reputation C. thing D. idea
9. A. make B. talk C. approach D. work 10. A. agree B. understand C. know D. accept
VII. Rewrite the second sentence that has the meaning unchanged.
1. How long is it since you saw Mary?
When…did you last see mary…………………………………………………………………?
2. He spoke softly that I couldn’t hear him (such)
He spoke …………such a softy voice that i.……………….…………………………………………………
3. “You shouldn’t spend your weekend in the city”.
She advised me…………not to spend me weekend in the
city…………………………………………………………………
4. I have enough of his behavior. ( fed)=> I……………………………………….
5. We can’t sit on the grass because it is too wet.
It’s so wet for us to sit……………………………….
6. We went to Hai Phong two months ago. (been) We………………………………………..
7. I am not used to sleeping at noon . ( habit)
=> It’s .......................................................................................................
8. He made a lot of progress thanks to her encouragement.
=> Had it.............................................................................................................
9. He stood on the chair. He wanted to have a better view.
=> In.....................................................................................................................................
10. He travels a lot. He become wise. => The……………………………………………
11. Jim was horrified to find his new car had been stolen. horror
To …………………………………………….... his new car had been stolen.
12. . He didn’t become a famous film director until he was 55.
It was not …………………………………………………………………………………
VIII. Read the letter from a student at a language school to an English-speaking friend. If a line is correct, put a tick
(V). If a line has an error, underline it and correct.
This is just a quick note to tell you that I am fine and that the course is going well. I am in the 1............
top class, and I'm having the great time. There are eight of us in the class, all from different ....2..........
countries, so we have to speak English all the time. I wanted to say you how pleased I am......3……
with the school, and I am really glad that you told to me about it.The facilities are great and .......4...........
our social life is wonderful.We have the parties twice a month, and every weekend we also ........5..........
have the chance to go on all sorts of interesting excursions which they are organized by...........6..........
the school. They've also got tennis courts, but we'll have to wait until it stop raining.................7............
before we get the chance to play. Anyway, I'd love to see you again, and my host family........8.............
have said that you are welcome to stay in the spare room. So please tell me that if you .........9...........
think you'll be able to come down in here, and I'll sort things out...............................................10..........
Hope to see you again soon.
X. Read the passage and circle the best option:
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built
as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly
great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with
limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single
structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are
aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun
worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study
indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted
and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently
under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers
even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one
built by a race far superior to any known today? 1. What has research of the base revealed? d
A. A superior race of people built it. B. Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body.
C. There are cracks in the foundation. D. The lines represent important events.
2. Extraterrestrial beings are _____ A. very strong workers B. astronomers in the ancient times
C. researchers in Egyptology D. living being from other planets
3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
B. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. C. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
D. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
4. The word “feat” in the first passage is closest in meaning to _____
A. structure B. accomplishment C. festivity D. appendage
5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. B. Architect’s plans for the hidden passages.
C. Pathways of the great solar bodies. D. Astrological computation.
6. In the second passage, the world “prophesied” is closest in meaning to_____
A. precipitated B. foretold C. affiliated D. terminated
7. What is the best title for the passage?....
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid. B. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
C. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops. D. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid.
8. On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?.....
A. Advanced tools of measurement. B. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
C. Observation of the celestial bodies. D. Advanced technology.
9. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?...
A. As a solar observatory.B. As a religious temple. C. As a tomb for the pharaoh.D. As an engineering feat.
10. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?...
A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies.
B. It is very old. C. It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops. D. It was built by a super race.
IX. The following passage contains 11 errors. Find and correct them :
Air pollution is a cause for ill – health in human beings. It a lot of countries, there are laws limited the amount of
smoke which factories can produce. Because there isn't enough information on the amount of smoke in the atmosphere,
doctors have proved that air pollution makes lung cancer. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also risen air pollution
in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisoned gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high
buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children
and they are clumsy where they use their hands. There are long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere
continues to increase, the earth's climate will become warmer. A lot of ice near the Poles may water and may cause serious
floods.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………….
X. Mark the letter A, B, C or D sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
1. There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor
A. famine B. flood C. drought D. epidemic
2. Computer criminals try to cover up their crimes to avoid punishment. A. leave B.conceal C. report D. reveal
3. After the funeral of her husband, when all herfriends and relatives had left, she experienced a feeling of complete
isolation in the large and quiet house. A. loneliness B. remoteness C. affection D. privacy
* Mark the letter A, B, C or D sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning
1. The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine. A. fake B. perfect C. real D. valuable
2. I would be happy to go along with the idea.
A. to disagree with the idea B. to agree with the idea C. to support the idea D. to approve with the idea
3. He tried to find a way of bettering their lives.
A. worsening B. changing C. achieving D. improving
XI. Listening:
Part 1: Listen to the Changes in Barford over the last 50 years. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1 In Shona’s opinion, why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?.....
A The buses are old and uncomfortable. B Fares have gone up too much. C There are not so many bus routes.
2 What change in the road network is known to have benefited the town most?.....
A the construction of a bypass B the development of cycle paths C the banning of cars from certain streets
3 What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?....
A lack of parking spaces B lack of major retailers C lack of restaurants and cafes
4 What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?......
A There is no hospital. B New medical practices are planned. C The number of dentists is too low.
5 .The largest number of people are employed in……… : A manufacturing. B services. C education
Questions 6-10 What is planned for each of the following facilities? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the
correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 6-10.
Plans
A . It will move to a new location. B. It will have its opening hours extended.
C. It will be refurbished. D. It will be used for a different purpose.
E. It will have its opening hours reduced. F. It will have new management. G. It will be expanded.
Facilities :
6. railway station car park …. 7. cinema…… 8. indoor market …….
9. library ……. 10. nature reserve …….
Part 2: Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Conflict at work
Conflict mostly consists of behaviour in the general category of 1 …………….
Often a result of people wanting to prove their 2 …………………
Also caused by differences in 3 ………………………. between people
4 ……………….. conflicts: people more concerned about own team than about company
Conflict-related stress can cause 5 ……………………. that may last for months
Chief Executives (CEOs)
Many have both 6 ……………………… and anxiety
May not like to have their decisions questioned
There may be conflict between people who have different 7 ……………….…….
Other managers
A structure that is more 8 …… …………….……. may create a feeling of uncertainty about who staff should report to.
Minimising conflict
Bosses need to try hard to gain 9 …………………
Someone from outside the company may be given the role of 10 ……….……… in order to resolve conflicts.