This self-authored practice paper uses a quiet start context to combine grade-appropriate language, reading evidence and writing; it is a reference exercise rather than an official school paper.
ĐỀ ÔN THI HỌC KÌ 1 TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 – ĐỀ SỐ 14
Thời gian làm bài gợi ý: 60 phút | Tổng điểm: 10 điểm
Phần I. Language – 3,0 điểm
6 câu, mỗi câu 0,5 điểm.
- Câu 1 (0,5 điểm). The lights went out while students ____ the display.
A. were testing
B. tested every day
C. are testing
D. test - Câu 2 (0,5 điểm). The old notice board ____ last month.
A. replaced itself
B. was replaced
C. is replacing
D. has replace - Câu 3 (0,5 điểm). Students used ____ paper forms before the digital system.
A. complete
B. completing only
C. to complete
D. completed to - Câu 4 (0,5 điểm). I would like ____ the trial again next week.
A. repeat to
B. repeating to
C. repeated
D. to repeat - Câu 5 (0,5 điểm). She is good ____ explaining diagrams.
A. at
B. in to
C. on
D. for - Câu 6 (0,5 điểm). The meeting was cancelled ____ the heavy rain.
A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. despite of
Phần II. Reading – 3,0 điểm
Anna and a student team examined a quiet-start routine. Their purpose was to help students prepare materials quickly. During the first observation, some students forgot the steps. Instead of treating that result as final, the team introduced a small desk checklist. In the next observation, less time was lost. The students recorded the conditions of each trial so that later comparisons would not rely on memory alone.
Câu 1 (0,6 điểm). What was introduced or compared in the quiet start scenario?
Câu 2 (0,6 điểm). In a quiet start practice task, why did the students carry out the activity?
Câu 3 (0,6 điểm). Using the quiet start context, what went wrong or became difficult in the first observation?
Câu 4 (0,6 điểm). As part of the quiet start exercise, which modification did the team make?
Câu 5 (0,6 điểm). For this quiet start reading-and-language task, what result followed the modification?
Phần III. Writing – 4,0 điểm
Câu 1 (1,0 điểm). Rewrite one active sentence from the quiet start passage in the passive where natural.
Câu 2 (1,0 điểm). Write one sentence using because of or although about the quiet start situation.
Câu 3 (2,0 điểm). Using the quiet start context, write 110–140 words proposing a fair follow-up test for a school change.
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHI TIẾT
Phần I
- Câu 1: A. Past continuous for an action in progress.
- Câu 2: B. Past passive.
- Câu 3: C. Used to + base verb.
- Câu 4: D. Would like to + infinitive.
- Câu 5: A. Good at + V-ing.
- Câu 6: B. Because of + noun phrase.
Phần II
Câu 1. A quiet-start routine.
Câu 2. To help students prepare materials quickly.
Câu 3. Some students forgot the steps.
Câu 4. A small desk checklist.
Câu 5. Less time was lost.
Phần III
Câu 1. Do not change the core meaning.
Câu 2. Choose the connector that matches the idea.
Câu 3. Mention timing, participants and one source of bias.
Nhận xét
Review this quiet start paper by separating grammar errors, evidence missed in the reading, and claims in the writing that need clearer support.