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END OF SEMESTER 2 REVISION

GRAMMAR KNOWLEDGE - YEAR 8
PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. crafts B. teenagers C. streets D. stamps
2. A. design B. side C. picnic D. advice
3. A. know B. show C. now D. low
4. A. wanted B. stopped C. booked D. watched
5. A. hobby B. jewelry C. comedy D. shy
6. A. passed B. failed C. studied D. joined
7. A. ascent B. muscle C. scatter D. scissors
8. A. teenage B. degree C. week D. career
9. A. enrol B. excited C. exam D. exhibition
10. A. Korea B. kumquat C. knowledge D. kangaroo
11. A. trivia B. nominate C. animation D. remind
12. A. gossip B. direct C. publish D. thrilling
13. A. directed B. reminded C. awarded D. released
14. A. designed B. adapted C. compiled D. received
15. A. gain B. general C. geography D. generous
Exercise 2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. leisure B. diving C. origami D. movie
2. A. adore B. enjoy C. fancy D. detest
3. A. repetitive B. electrical C. priority D. energetic
4. A. national B. physical C. arrival D. natural
5. A. account B. pension C. adapt D. destroy
6. A. enrol B. attend C. obey D. study
7. A. uniform B. exam C. lesson D. college
8. A. graffiti B. ideal C. qualification D. result
9. A. obey B. offer C. graduate D. open
10. A. primary B. holiday C. graffiti D. management
11. A. animation B. nomination C. incredible D. unbelievable
12. A. release B. record C. receive D. review
13. A. comedy B. mystery C. adventure D. fantasy
14. A. horror B. award C. fiction D. thriller
15. A. forgiveness B. character C. happiness D. demonstrate
 VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Exercise 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. I closed that bank when I came to London.
A. money B. job C. account D. amount
2. Only 12 of the 140 passengers on the plane .
A. destroyed B. processed C. connected D. survived
3. She didn’t want to be down by a full-time job.
A. counted B. settled C. tied D. noted
4. She got with the youth club, but now she can’t.
A. up B. involved C. made D. took
5. I 40 minutes waiting for a bus this morning.
A. adapted B. wasted C. earned D. manipulated
6. My brother can't go to the same school as me and my sister. My sister and I go to a school.
A. boarding B. single-sex C. primary D. mixed
7. The rule in many countries is 18.
A. school B. career C. school-leaving age D. enrol
8. My brother will attend a college to get a .
A. degree B. lawyer C. mark D. institution
9. Tom’s parents are about his study after seeing his report at school.
A. challenging B. concerned C. unusual D. historic
10. You mustn’t use your mobile phone in class. It’s against the .
A. school rule B. school subjects C. school uniform D. school holidays
11. He received numerous for excellence in singing and composing.
A. awards B. campaigns C. graduations D. enrolment
12. The film includes scenes of stealing, murdering or other illegal actions. It’s .
A. comedy B. romance C. drama D. crime
13. The film is designed to frighten people with a lot of shocking or scary scenes. It’s .
A. romance B. horror C. comedy D. fantasy
14. People often laugh a lot when watching this film. It’s .
A. science fiction B. thriller C. mystery D. comedy
15. Titanic is one of the greatest movies based on real life events.
A. criminal B. animated C. romantic D. musical
Exercise 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. If it rains tomorrow, I indoors and read a book.
A. stay B. stays C. stayed D. will stay
2. Adam has just bought new house! He ___________ next month.
A. was moving B. is going to move C. will move D. moved
3. I you to the airport tomorrow if you need someone to give you a lift.
A. take B. am taking C. will take D. took
4. We have some ideas for what we want to do while we are here in Scotland. If the weather is nice, we
a mountain on one of the days.
A. climb B. are climbing C. are going to climb D. will climb
5. Listen! What’s that sound? I think Jimmy ____________ the piano.
A. play B. is playing C. will play D. played
6. We drive after drinking beer. It’s illegal and dangerous!
A. mustn’t B. should C. don't have to D. can
7. Jack do the washing-up. He's already done it three times this week.
A. doesn’t have to B. mustn't C. has to D. is able to
8. You copy my homework. It isn't fair.
A. mustn’t B. don't have to C. should D. need
9. You listen to Grandpa. His advice is really useful.
A. don't have to B. should C. needn't D. shouldn’t
10. You explain again. I understand it.
A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. don't have to D. can’t
11. Peter said he was leaving for Paris .
A. next week B. the week previous C. following week D. the following week
12. I rang my friend in Australia yesterday, and she said it raining there.
A. is B. were C. has been D. was
13. If I were Thanh, I this job.
A. accept B. will accept C. would accepted D. would accept
14. What would happen if you go to work tomorrow?
A. do not B. did not C. will not D. would not
15. Tom that he was having a party there in the evening.
A. said to B. said C. asked D. tells
16. I am sorry, I can't come with you. I to that party.
A. don't invite B. am invited C. invited D. wasn't invited
17. Wine from grapes.
A. makes B. is make C. is made D. was make
18. Some of my books by my friends.
A. are borrowing B. were borrowed C. were borrow D. borrowed
19. William Shakespeare as the one of the greatest writers in English literature history.
A. is known B. knew C. was known D. knows
20. Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci.
A. painted B. is painted C. paints D. was painted
Exercise 3. Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets.
1. My brother loves foreign coins. (collection)
2. Many visitors come the village because of its historical and values. (culture)
3. The village is famous for its ancient pagodas and houses. (tradition)
4. Playing badminton helps me reduce stress and improves my muscle . (strong)
5. Speech is the fastest method of between people. (communicate)
6. He is very about music. (passion)
7. I will the school meeting tomorrow (attendance)
8. The ceremony is a celebration of the students'
(graduate)
achievements.
 9. He found the course academically . (challenge)
10. She passed her exams . (success)
11. The majority of people the internet via their phones. (accessible)
12. He is such a kind and man. (generosity)
13. There is some evidence that honey can prevent the of bacteria. (grow)
14. Gentle exercise can be for older people. (benefit)
15. Now I'm trying to be about your problem. (sympathy)
16. The for the Academy Awards were announced Tuesday. (nominate)
17. My interests include anything challenging or . (adventure)
18. Some youngsters find it challenging to to a new school. (adaption)
19. She looks beautiful tonight. (extraordinary)
20. The movie was so good that it was for several awards at the (nomination)
upcoming ceremony.
READING
Exercise 1. Read the following letter. Decide if the statements from 1 to 4 are True or False and choose the
correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 5 and 6.
 Last week, Mai attended a cultural exchange event for both foreign and Vietnamese students in Tao Dan Park.
It was so fun and useful because she had a great opportunity to communicate with many friends from other
countries. That helped Mai develop her confidence as well as improve her English. Besides, it was a good
occasion for making friends and finding out about various cultures from all over the world. She got acquainted
with many boys and girls from Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. Among of them, she likes two Australian
twin sisters, Amelia and Amanda, most. Both are quite beautiful and friendly. After the event, surprisingly they
invited Mai to their home in Melbourne. They promised to take her to see kangaroos and koalas in real life. She
was very glad and accepted that invitation.
1. Mai attended a cultural exchange event in Tao Dan Park.
2. Mai made friends with some students from the UK.
3. Mai was invited to visit Sydney by the Australian sisters.
4. Mai saw kangaroos and koalas at the event.
5. What did Mai improve by communicating with many friends from other countries?
A. Her confidence and English B. Her cooking and dancing
C. Her math and science D. Her history and geography
6. Which country did the twin sisters that Mai liked most come from?
A. Canada B. New Zealand C. Australia D. Vietnam

 My friend, Sarah, has recently shared her plans to study abroad with me. She wants to pursue her Masters
in Business Administration from a prestigious university in the USA. She is very excited about this opportunity
as it will not only help her gain valuable knowledge and skills but also enhance her career prospects. Sarah has
already started preparing for the admission process by taking the necessary exams and getting her documents
in order. She is also exploring various scholarships and funding options to support her studies. Although she is
a bit nervous about living in a new country, she is determined to make the most of this experience and immerse
herself in the culture. I am thrilled for her and cannot wait to hear all about her adventures abroad. I know she
will do great and make us all proud.
1. Sarah wants to pursue her Masters in Business Administration from a prestigious university
in the USA.
2. Sarah is not excited about studying abroad.
3. Sarah has not started preparing for the admission process.
4. Sarah is exploring various scholarships and funding options to support her studies.
5. What is Sarah's main goal for studying abroad?
A. To gain valuable knowledge and skills B. To enhance her career prospects
C. Both A and B D. None of the above
6. How does Sarah feel about living in a new country?
A. Excited B. Nervous C. Determined D. All of the above

Kirsten Dunst was born in New Jersey, USA, in 1982. Her acting career began at the age of three when she
appeared in her first TV advert. She made her film debut with a small part in Woody Allen's New York Stories
(1989).
In 1994, she got her big break in Interview with the Vampire, performing with famous megastars Brad Pitt
and Tom Cruise. Her performance as a creepy kid earned her a Golden Globe nomination, the MTV Award for
Best Breakthrough Performance and the Saturn award for Best Young Actress.
Over the next few years, she starred in more hit movies including Little Women (1994), Jumanji (1995), the
romantic Get Over It (2001) and Mona Lisa Smile with Julia Roberts (2003). However, her most successful films
are the Spider-Man films (2002 and 2004) with Tobey Maguire, where she plays the part of superhero Spider-
Man's girlfriend, Mary Jane.
1. Kirsten Dunst was born in 1980s.
2. She played the part of superhero in Interview with the Vampire.
3. She received the MTV Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for her portrayal of a
scary child.
4. The Spider-Man movies are her most popular productions.
5. How old did her career start?
A. 1982 B. 1985 C. 1989 D. 1994
6. What are her most successful films?
A. Get Over It B. Little Women
C. Interview with the Vampire D. Spider-Man
Exercise 2. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
FILM BLOG
Mon, Apr 20, ...
Titanic is a (1) film, which was directed by James Cameron. However, it's also about a disaster. It stars
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main (2) are Jack Dawson and
Rose DeWitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from killing herself during the journey on board the ship. (3) they
are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The film has a sad ending: the
Titanic (4) and more than a thousand people die in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree, because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The special effects,
visuals, and music are also (5) . Titanic is a very sad film. Nevertheless, many people really love it. Go
and see it (6) you can.
Posted by Nick at 5.30 p.m.
1. A. horror B. musical C. comedy D. romantic
2. A. titles B. plots C. genres D. characters
3. A. Although B. So C. Because D. But
4. A. flows B. hits C. sinks D. floats
5. A. terrible B. incredible C horrible D. forgivable
6. A. until B. however C. if D. unless
2) In my opinion, learning (1.) school is the best option for young people. While there are (2.)
such as homeschooling or studying online, there are several reasons why school is the ideal place to learn. (3.)
, students have the opportunity to work together and learn from each other, which helps them to develop
social skills. Secondly, schools have a structured day with rules that students (4.) obey. This helps them
to learn the importance of time (5.) and being prepared for exams, which will be beneficial for future
jobs and society. Finally, schools provide students with the chance to participate in group activities such as team
sports and projects.
Overall, I believe that students learn best in schools (6.) they have the opportunity to learn in various
ways.
1. A. in B. at C. on D. from
2. A. compulsions B. forces C. musts D. alternatives
3. A. Thirdly B. Firstly C. Finally D. Secondly
4. A. need B. should C. must D. has to
5. A. management B. organization C. making D. seeking
6. A. when B. if C. as D. while

3) Some U.S. schools have tried to limit (1) ____________ remove technology to improve learning. One of them
is in Silicon Valley, the centre of the American tech industry. The Waldorf School of the Peninsula does not use
any computers or (2) ____________ technology in its education programs up to the seventh grade. The school's
website says while Waldorf teachers recognize the role technology (3) ____________ play in the classroom, it
must wait until the student reaches the right developmental age. “We observe that a child's natural,
instinctive, creative and curious way of (4) __________ to the world may be repressed when technology is
introduced into learning environments at an early age," the website says. When students reach high school,
they are allowed to use computers and digital tools in the classroom. There are many independent Waldorf
Schools throughout North America. The schools centre heavily (5) ____________ hands-on learning and aim
to teach skills in "creativity and innovative thinking." They also place (6) ____________ on students developing
"social and emotional intelligence" as part of the educational experience.
1. A. and B. or C. but D. so
2. A. statistical B. educational C. mathematical D. digital
3. A. must B. could C. can D. should
4. A. reporting B. returning C. recounting D. relating
5. A. in B. on C. at D. to
6. A. importance B. important C. importantly D. unimportant
 WRITING
Exercise 1. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. couldn’t go to/ Maria/ class/ yesterday/ her dance /. /
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2. swim/ you/ you/ when/ were/ could/ three/? /

3. exam/ He/ with/ your/ you/ help/ can’t/. /
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4. be able/ go/ by train/ they/ to/ will/?
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5. get/ Dung/ for/ couldn’t/ the concert/ tickets/. /
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6. encourages young people / sensitive topics openly / to talk about / This project / and honestly.
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7. help spread / inspirational stories that / throughout the society. / The book comprises / happiness and

8. / There / interesting / was / an / show / the television / on / last night.
 There
9. The / awarded to / first prize / was / the best / by / actor / the board. /
 The first prize
10. / My / best friend / important / plays / an / in / part / the play.
 My best friend
Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences by using conditional sentence type 1.
1. Turn off all the lights and you will not pay more money.
 If
2. Unless she wears warm clothes, she will have a cold.
 If
3. It isn’t necessary to phone me before you come.
 You don’t need
4. It’s a good idea for the government to apply all those economic measures.
 The government should
5. It took John two hours to finish the project.
 John spent
6. He said:” I’ll be here again tomorrow”
 He said
7. Paulo said to her:” I want to buy a pocket calculator for my father”
 Paulo said to her that
8. She said to them:” He’s lived here for four years”
 She said to them that
9. Mary said to John:” I cannot go to the movie with you tomorrow”
 Mary said
10. I don’t have any food in the house, so I won’t invite them in for lunch.
 If
11. I don’t practise every day, so I’m not very good at the guitar.
 If
12. I spend so much time answering my email that I don’t finish my other work.
 If
13. My best friend made that birthday card.
 That birthday card
14. They keep a large collection of books in our school library.
 A large collection of books
15. Cindy’s friend posted some photos on Instagram yesterday.
 Some photos
16. The worker doesn't paint her room green.
 Her room
17. We would rather eat at home than go to the restaurant under this bad weather.
 We prefer
18. I don’t fancy an adventure film.
 I’m not really
19. If the weather is nice, we will go to the beach.
 Should
20. If they knew the truth, they would be shocked.
 Were