Đề kiểm tra học kì II môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 - Sở GD&ĐT Bình Dương - Năm học 2012-2013 (Có đáp án)

 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
 TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8
 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
Đề kiểm tra có 03 trang
 Tổng điểm Mã phách:
I. Listening (1.5ms)
Download files audio tại: 
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/bapy013yep3ct/ThiNgheHK2_2012-2013
 Part 1. Listen to the people talking about their last week and then choose the correct 
answer A, B or C for each question 1 - 4 (0.4m)
1. Where did the woman go at the weekend?
 A. B. C.
2. Today’s newspaper is on the ......
 A. B. C.
3. The remote control is in the ......
 A. B. C.
4. The tennis racquet is under the ......
 A wedding A camping site A party
 A. B. C.
 Part 2. Listen to the conversation and then write down the missing words for each blank 
5-11 (0.7m).
- There was an (5) ................................................................between Steve and Mr Riley.
- They have been friends for (6).........................................................................................
- Steve was cutting some tree branches in the (7) .............................................................. IV. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions. (2ms)
 Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. 
Everyone has a smile on their face, especially children. It’s 
such an exciting time for kids. They can’t wait to open their 
presents and play with all of their new games and toys. It’s a 
nice time for adults, too. They can catch up with their families 
and relax. Traditionally, the mother of the family is the busiest 
at Christmas. She does most of the Christmas shopping and 
wraps the presents. Of course, she also spends hours cooking 
Christmas dinner. Let’s not forget the true meaning of Christmas, though. It is not about 
shopping, Christmas trees and ‘Frosty the Snowman’. It’s all about love for each other 
and peace around the world. Let’s hope this message stays alive.
 Questions:
1. Is Christmas the happiest time of the year? ...........................................................
2. What do children excitedly do on Christmas Day? ...........................................................
3. Who is the busiest person at Christmas? ...........................................................
4. What is the true meaning of Christmas? ...........................................................
V. Complete the postcard that Tony received from his friends, Helen and Pat. Use 
the phrases in the box (1m)
 - weren’t expensive - a bit wet sometimes
 - spent 10 days - visited a lot of interesting places
Hi Tony!
I’m in San Francisco now. We arrived here yesterday. Before that we (1) 
............................................. in New York. It was wonderful. Pat and I (2) 
.............................................including the Empire State Building. We climbed to the top – 
It was very high, and we were both a bit frightened. We took a boat to see the Statue of 
Liberty. We walked through Greenwich Village and watched many artists at work. The 
paintings (3) ............................................., so I bought one. I liked it so much. The 
weather was OK – (4) ............................................. But now in San Francisco, it’s hot and 
sunny.
See you soon.
Love,
Helen and Pat.
VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 
(1m)
1. A.G Bell invented the telephone in 1876.
The telephone .......................................................................................................................
2. Can you turn on the television, please?
Would you mind....................................................................................................................
3. “Do you often watch TV game shows, Nam? - I asked.
I asked...................................................................................................................................
4. Driving fast in a crowded area is very dangerous.
It’s.........................................................................................................................................