LỚP 8 - FRIENDS PLUS - CUỐI HK2 - ĐỀ 4

I. Pronunciation (1-4)

II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question. (5-14)

III. Look at the messages. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (15-16)

Câu 15. "What activity is the person inviting their friend to do?"---Hey friend! I hope you're having a good day. I wanted to see if you're up for watching a film this weekend. I heard that a new blockbuster just came out and it's supposed to be really good. Let me know if you're free and we can catch it together.---

Go to a museum

Attend a play

Read a book

Watch a film

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Câu 16. "What does the person sending the message want to do?" ---Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to see if you're interested in going to a show this weekend. There's a new play that just opened at the local theatre, and I've heard great things about it. Let me know if you're free and we can get tickets together.---

Visit a museum

Watch a movie

Go to a show

Attend a concert

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IV. Read the following passage and do as direct. (17-22)

Paragliding enthusiasts can soar over the beautiful city of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam from the picturesque Hon En Mountain. With stunning views of rice fields and rivers, paragliding is a popular activity among tourists. After her first piloted flight, traveller Le Thuy Van from southern Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province exclaimed, "For the first time, I have experienced paragliding over the Nha Trang sky, enjoying the stunning rice fields and villages below."
According to Do Van Tiep, director of Hon En Tourism and Adventure Sports Co. Ltd., many young passengers have flocked to Nha Trang to try paragliding. The company ensures that tourists are in safe hands, with experienced and authorized pilots to guide them. Additionally, tourists will be provided with cameras and video devices to capture their unforgettable experiences.
Technical director Luu Minh Hoang Son recommends paragliding during the summer months, as it offers ideal conditions for gliding. Despite being an adventure sport, paragliding is very safe and tourists are encouraged to relax and enjoy their flight with their pilots. With a flight time of just 15 minutes, paragliders can take in the breathtaking scenery of Nha Trang.
Tourists can choose between motorized or non-powered paragliding, making it a versatile activity for all adventure seekers.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (23-28)

I recently watched the movie "The Lion King" and was very ____23____ by it. The animation was beautiful and the ____24____ were well-developed. The story was also very ____25____ and kept me interested throughout the entire movie.
One aspect of the film that I particularly enjoyed was the music. The songs were catchy and fun, and I found myself humming them for days after ____26____ the movie. The voice acting was also fantastic, with well-known actors such as Donald Glover and Beyoncé bringing their characters to life.
Overall, I would ____27____ recommend "The Lion King" to anyone looking for a fun and entertaining movie to watch. While it may be a bit intense for younger children, adults and older kids will definitely enjoy it. If you haven't seen it yet, I would definitely recommend giving it a ____28____!

VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (29-34)

Câu 29.

The movie was so good that it was (nomination) for several awards at the upcoming ceremony.

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Câu 30.

(science) have been researching a cure for cancer for decades, but have yet to find a definitive solution.

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Câu 31.

Children have such creative (imagine) , which allows them to create entire worlds in their minds.

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Câu 32.

The old abandoned house on the hill had a (mystery) story about it.

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Câu 33.

The audience watched in (amazingly) as the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

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Câu 34.

I love watching (music) movies because the songs are always so catchy and fun to sing along with.

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VII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences.

Câu 35.

century.

The book

was written

by a famous

author

in the 19th

⇒ —

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Câu 36.

course of several

built by

over the

months.

The house

a team

was

of skilled workers

⇒ —

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VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.

Câu 37.

Tim told Marry, ‘I go to the local park to jog every day.” ➡➡Tim .

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Câu 38.

I think you should fix this dripping faucet. ➡➡If I .

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Câu 39.

Amy has learned to play the piano since she was 4. ➡➡Amy started .

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Câu 40.

Jonathan finished the sales report last night. ➡➡The sales report .

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