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School Year 2024 to 2025 Mid-term English Test
For Grade Eight 2nd Semester
Listening Part（25%）
I. Listen and choose.
Example: What is on the teacher’s desk
A. . C.
1. What is the boy holding
A. B. C.
2. What did the man take out of his bag
A. B. C.
3. What did the farmer use to carry the boxes
A. B. C.
4. Where did the robber go
A. B. C.
5. What did the cowboy put on the horse
A. B. C.
II. Listen to Mark talking about his holiday in Istanbul. What did he buy from the market on each day For questions 1 to 5 write letters A to E next to each day.（5 points）
Example: Monday
Day Activity
1. Tuesday □ A. Carpet
2. Wednesday □ B. Sunglasses
3. Thursday □ C. Plate
4. Friday □ D. Rings
5. Saturday □ E. Comb
F. Cup and saucer
III. Listen to the dialogue between William Shakespeare and a theatre worker. Listen and choose the correct answer.（5 points）
Example: What did Shakespeare ask for （B）
A: A carpet
B: A cushion
C: A ring
1. Who is William Shakespeare talking about
A. The actors B. The audience C. The workers
2. What does the actress need before the play
A. Costume B. Wig C. comb
3. Who is missing from the play
A. Audience B. Sheriffs C. Robbers
4. What does the actor need
A Lute B. Basket C. Earrings
5. What was on Shakespeare’s desk
A. Candles B. Tights C. Mask
IV. Listen to Tom’s story and answer the questions. Choose the correct answer.（5 points）
There is one example:
Example: What did Tom wear on his head
Scarf B. A cowboy hat C. A helmet
1 Where did Tom travel to
A. Istanbul B. The Wild West C. England
2. What did the person in the town play
A. A guitar B. A lute C. A drum kit
3. What did the waiter give Tom
A. A cup and saucer B. A bowl of beans and bread C. A plate of beans and bread
4 What did Tom sit on outside the restaurant
A. A horse B. A barrel C. An actor
5. What did the sheriff find
A. Handcuffs B. A pistol C. Gold
V. Listen and fill in the blanks.
You will hear someone talk about a school trip to a history museum. Listen and fill in the blanks, There is one example.
The History Museum Example: There was a state next to the museum door. 1. A colourful _________ was on the wall in the museum. 2. The guide said people used a _________ to carry food from markets. 3. People had to make their own _________ many years ago. 4. One of the museum workers was wearing a pair of _________. 5. The police put _________ on the man.
Reading and Writing Part（75%）
Ⅰ. Choose the correct words and write them on the lines.（10%）
jail, handcuffs, pistol, cushion, earrings, audience, mask, wig, guidebook, soap,
1. You wear these on your ears as jewelry. ________
2. This is a small book that helps you when you visit a new place. ________
3. Police officers use these to lock a criminal’s hands together. ________
4. You wash your hands with this to keep them clean. ________
5. A group of people who watch a performance or a show. ________
6. A place where people are locked up if they do something wrong. ________
7. Fake hair that people wear on their heads. ________
8. This is a type of gun that police officers or soldiers might carry. ________
9. A soft pillow that you put on a chair, sofa, or bed to make it more comfortable. ________
10. A piece of cloth or plastic that covers your face. ________
II. Choose the correct phrase to fill in the blank.（10%）
should has shouldn’t had have
11. You _________ eat too much candy. It’s bad for your teeth.
12. He _________ just finished his homework.
13. We _________ bring an umbrella because it might rain.
14. She _________ long hair, but now she has short hair.
15. We _________ just cleaned our classroom.
III. Read the conversation and choose the best answer. Write a letter for each answer.（5%）
Lucas: Hi, Mia! How was your trip to Morocco
Mia: It was amazing! We did lots of sightseeing and learned about local traditions.
Lucas: That sounds fun! ____16____
Mia: Yes! We visited markets with colorful tiles, and we tried tagine, a dish with special spices.
Lucas: Wow! ____17____
Mia: Yes, the markets were busy, but we stayed comfortable by avoiding the biggest crowd in the afternoon.
Lucas: Did you use the underground trains there
Mia: No, we walked or took taxis. ____18____
Lucas: That sounds great! ____19____
Mia: I bought a handmade lamp and a small souvenir necklace.
Lucas: ____20____
Mia: Yes! They taught us how to divide dough for bread—it’s an important role in their culture!
A. Were the markets very crowded
B. Did you try any special food or see something unique
C. Did you bring back any souvenirs
D. Did you learn anything interesting from the locals
E. Taxis were easy to find, and the drivers were friendly!
IV. Read and Choose the Correct Response.（17%）
21. This is my _______ new dress.
A. sister’s B. sisters’ C. is
22. The students _______ teacher is very kind.
A. ’s B. s’ C. ’
23. I really like the furniture. This chair _______ wood.
A. made of B. is made of C. is make of
24. Don’t play with the knife. It _______ cutting things.
A. is using for B. is use for C. is used for
25. You _______ eat too much candy. It’s bad for your teeth.
A. shouldn’t B. should C. must
26. _______ I borrow your pen, please
A. Could B. Should C. Do
27. You _______ listen to your teacher in class.
A. mustn’t B. should C. shouldn’t
28. Do you mind if I _______ the window
A. opened B. will open C. open
29. Do you mind if she _______ early today
A. leaves B. leave C. left
30. Don’t worry! I _______ call you later.
A. ’ll B. am C. have to
31. He _______ finished his lunch.
A. was B. has just C. is
32. They _______ arrived home.
A. have just B. just had C. has just
33. We _______ to the zoo yesterday.
A. gone B. went C. will go
34. Patrick picked up a sword and ________ behind the box with Alex.
A. hide B. hid C. hided
35. At the end of the show yesterday, the audience _______.
A. clapping B. claps C. clapped
36. The children pushed _______ the crowd, and jumped on the train.
A. through B. at C. with
37. _______ be silly. That’s too dangerous!
A. Don’t B. You C. Mustn’t
V. Read the story. Write 1-3 words to complete the sentences about the story.（15%）
（1）
Last week, I read a webpage about native American traditions. It talked about how some people still live in teepees on a reservation, and make beautiful jewellery by hand. Their designs are popular with tourists, because they are colorful and unique. The webpage also described how they celebrate special events with dancing and music. One story on the page was about a thief who tried to steal a special bracelet from a market. Luckily, the police arrested him quickly, and now he is behind the bars. After reading, I was inspired to make my own model teepee using cardboard. It turned out great, and my teacher even asked me to share it with the class!
38. The webpage I read last week was about _________ American _________.
39. The jewellery designs are _________ with _________.
40. These people celebrate their special events with _________ and _________.
41. Luckily, the police arrested the _________ who tried to _________ a special bracelet.
42. I was inspired and I used _________ to make a _________ teepee.
（2）
In a small village, a group of children gathered near a stream to play. One child, who was very interested in nature, saw something shiny in the water. After digging a little, the child found a silver coin. They were excited and showed it to the others, who couldn’t believe their eyes! One of the children, a little lazy but always full of ideas, said it was a treasure. A cowboy who lived in the village came over and told them it might be an old badge from a long time ago.
The children asked the cowboy if it was valuable. He smiled and said, “It’s not about money, it’s about owning something special.” The children were so proud of their find, and they couldn’t wait to tell their parents. Later, they sat down for a snack and laughed about their interesting adventure. The coin became a popular topic of conversation in the village.
True or False. (Please write T or F)
43. The children found a piece of jewelry in the water.
44. The cowboy told the children that the coin was worth a lot of money.
45. The children were proud of their find.
46. The children didn’t want to tell their parents about the adventure.
47. People in the village don’t talk about this topic.
VI. Read the text. Choose the right words and write them down on the lines.（6%）
Last weekend, I went to a comic book store with my friends. It was a fun trip! We arrived ____48____ the store at noon. The store was very busy, and there were ____49____ comic books on the shelves. My friend quickly found a new comic book in a special ____50____ of rare items. We stayed for a while and enjoyed reading the comics. Everyone was excited to share their favorite stories.
Afterward, we went to the park and sat on a bench. We talked about the ____51____ story in the comics we had read. Suddenly, we heard someone behind us. It was ____52____ friend who promised to join us later. We spent a wonderful ____53____ together, laughing and talking about our favorite comics.
48. A. to B. at C. for D. in
49. A. many B. much C. lot of D. a lot
50. A. enemy B. fright C. mine D. collection
51. A. better B. one C. best D. worse
52. A. our B. your C. new D. good
53. A. time B. stick C. promise D. offer
VII. Read the passage, and answer the questions.（7%）.
Last weekend, we went on a sightseeing trip to the capital city. The day started with a visit to a famous bridge that crossed the wide river. We took some photos and enjoyed the view. Afterward, we decided to relax at the nearby park. Some people brought their trainers and jogged around, while others sat on the grass and talked. We also noticed a few guests arriving at a nearby café, and one customer was wearing beautiful earrings.
In the afternoon, we made a plan to visit a factory on the outskirts of the city. We were given a tour and shown how things were made. It was fascinating to see the size of the machines and how efficiently everything worked. On the way back, we passed by a stranger who waved at us with a friendly smile. He looked like a classmate from school, but we weren’t sure. By the end of the day, everyone felt brilliant, having had such a fun time.
54. We went on a sightseeing trip to the _________ city.
A. capital B. factory C. river D. park
55. Some people wore _________ to jog around the park.
A. customer B. earrings C. voice D. trainers
56. We visited a _________ where products were made.
A. factory B. park C. bridge D. classmate
57. The _________ looked like someone from our school, but we weren’t sure.
A. guest B. stranger C. customer D. friend
58. We were shown how things were made in the _________.
A. bridge B. park C. factory D. capital
59. We thought it was fascinating to see the _________ of the machines.
A. magic B. number C. size D. beauty
60. At the end of the day, everyone felt _________ from the fun trip.
A. relaxed B. brilliant C. messy D. confused
VIII. （5%）
61. Imagine you are creating your very own city. Write an essay titled “My Dream City” where you describe what your city would look like and how it would function. Your essay should be at least 50 words.
Think about:
Where is your city located (Is it by the sea, in the mountains, or somewhere else )
What are the main features of your city (For example, parks, streets, buildings, or any special areas like shopping centers or sports center.)
Who lives in your city (What kinds of people What are their roles )
What makes your city unique or different from others
My Dream City
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School Year 2024 to 2025 Mid-term English Test
For Grade Eight 2nd Semester
Listening Part（25%）
I. Listen and choose.
Example: What is on the teacher’s desk
A. . C.
1. What is the boy holding
A. B. C.
2. What did the man take out of his bag
A. B. C.
3. What did the farmer use to carry the boxes
A. B. C.
4. Where did the robber go
A. B. C.
5. What did the cowboy put on the horse
A. B. C.
II. Listen to Mark talking about his holiday in Istanbul. What did he buy from the market on each day For questions 1 to 5 write letters A to E next to each day.（5 points）
Example: Monday
Day Activity
1. Tuesday □ A. Carpet
2. Wednesday □ B. Sunglasses
3. Thursday □ C. Plate
4. Friday □ D. Rings
5. Saturday □ E. Comb
F. Cup and saucer
III. Listen to the dialogue between William Shakespeare and a theatre worker. Listen and choose the correct answer.（5 points）
Example: What did Shakespeare ask for （B）
A: A carpet
B: A cushion
C: A ring
1. Who is William Shakespeare talking about
A. The actors B. The audience C. The workers
2 What does the actress need before the play
A. Costume B. Wig C. comb
3. Who is missing from the play
A. Audience B. Sheriffs C. Robbers
4. What does the actor need
A. Lute B. Basket C. Earrings
5. What was on Shakespeare’s desk
A Candles B. Tights C. Mask
IV. Listen to Tom’s story and answer the questions. Choose the correct answer.（5 points）
There is one example:
Example: What did Tom wear on his head
Scarf B. A cowboy hat C. A helmet
1. Where did Tom travel to
A. Istanbul B. The Wild West C. England
2. What did the person in the town play
A. A guitar B. A lute C. A drum kit
3. What did the waiter give Tom
A. A cup and saucer B. A bowl of beans and bread C. A plate of beans and bread
4. What did Tom sit on outside the restaurant
A. A horse B. A barrel C. An actor
5. What did the sheriff find
A. Handcuffs B. A pistol C. Gold
V. Listen and fill in the blanks.
You will hear someone talk about a school trip to a history museum. Listen and fill in the blanks, There is one example.
The History Museum Example: There was a state next to the museum door. 1. A colourful _________ was on the wall in the museum. 2. The guide said people used a _________ to carry food from markets. 3. People had to make their own _________ many years ago. 4. One of the museum workers was wearing a pair of _________. 5. The police put _________ on the man.
Reading and Writing Part（75%）
Ⅰ. Choose the correct words and write them on the lines.（10%）
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. earrings
2. guidebook
3. handcuffs
4. soap 5. audience
6. jail 7. wig
8. pistol 9. cushion
10. mask
II. Choose the correct phrase to fill in the blank.（10%）
【11~15题答案】
【答案】11. shouldn’t
12. has 13. should
14. had 15. have
III. Read the conversation and choose the best answer. Write a letter for each answer.（5%）
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. E 19. C 20. D
IV. Read and Choose the Correct Response.（17%）
【21题答案】
【答案】A
【22题答案】
【答案】C
【23题答案】
【答案】B
【24题答案】
【答案】C
【25题答案】
【答案】A
【26题答案】
【答案】A
【27题答案】
【答案】B
【28题答案】
【答案】C
【29题答案】
【答案】A
【30题答案】
【答案】A
【31题答案】
【答案】B
【32题答案】
【答案】A
【33题答案】
【答案】B
【34题答案】
【答案】B
【35题答案】
【答案】C
【36题答案】
【答案】A
【37题答案】
【答案】A
V. Read the story. Write 1-3 words to complete the sentences about the story.（15%）
（1）
【38~42题答案】
【答案】38. ①. native ②. traditions
39. ①. popular ②. tourists
40. ①. dancing ②. music
41. ①. thief ②. steal
42. ①. cardboard ②. model
（2）
【43~47题答案】
【答案】43. F 44. F 45. T 46. F 47. F
VI. Read the text. Choose the right words and write them down on the lines.（6%）
【48~53题答案】
【答案】48. B 49. A 50. D 51. C 52. A 53. A
VII. Read the passage, and answer the questions.（7%）.
【54~60题答案】
【答案】54. A 55. D 56. A 57. B 58. C 59. C 60. B
VIII. （5%）
【61题答案】
【答案】例文
My Dream City
My dream city is beside the sea, with golden beaches and clear blue water. It has wide streets lined with green trees and colorful flowers. There are tall buildings for homes and offices, a big park for picnics, a sports center for games, and a shopping mall for everyone.
People from all over the world live here peacefully. Teachers, doctors, artists, and workers all help make the city run smoothly.
What makes my city special is that it uses clean energy like solar panels and wind turbines. There are no cars—only bicycles and electric buses to keep the air fresh. Everyone is kind and cares about nature.
Wouldn’t you like to live here

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