REVISION FOR THE MID-SECOND TERM TEST
ENGLISH 8
(2025-2026)
I.
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each
sentence. (2.5 pts.) 
Speaking/Conversations
1.
Tom: Our science project attracted a lot of students at
the school fair. - Ms. Brown:
________________
A. That's
fantastic. B.
Are you telling the truth?
C. That's
not very important. D.
What project did you lose?
2.
Anna: May I borrow your tablet for a moment? - David: _________________. A. I bought it yesterday. B. It's very expensive.
C. Sure. Here you are. D.
It doesn't work well.
3.
Linda: What do you think about robots helping doctors
in hospitals? - Peter:
__________________ A. Hospitals are usually crowded. B. I saw a robot in a movie.
C.
Robots are very big machines. D. I think
they could be very helpful.
4.
Jack: Can you show me how to install this app on my
phone? - Emma:
______________________ A. My phone is very old. B. Of
course. I'll help you .
C. I
installed it last week. D.
This app is very popular.
5.
Tom: Our team won first prize in the science
competition. - Sarah:
________________________
A.
Congratulations! B.
That's not fair.
C. What
a pity! D.
I don't think so.
6.
Emma: Could you help me fix my computer? - Jack: ___________________________ A.
Computers are very useful. B. Sure,
I'll take a look.
C. I
bought one yesterday. D.
It is very expensive.
7.
Tom: Do you believe aliens really exist? -
Anna: __________________________ A. Aliens are very strange. B.
I watched a movie yesterday.
C. I'm not
sure. D.
Space is very big.
8.
Mark: Would you like to travel to space one day? - Lucy: ________________________
A.Space
is very cold. B. Yes, I'd
love to.
C. Astronauts
wear special suits. D. Rockets travel very fast.
9.
David: Do you think humans will live on another planet
in the future? - Lucy:
___________________ A. Astronauts wear helmets. B.
The Earth is very big.
C. Many
planets are cold. D. Maybe
it's possible.
10. John:
Space travel will become easier in the future. - Lucy: _______________________
A. I hope
so. B.
Space is very far away.
C. Rockets
are very big. D.
Astronauts are brave.
Vocabulary
11. Modern
smartphones have large ____________________ to keep photos, videos, and apps.
A. screen B.
battery C.
signal D. storage
12. Astronauts
must control their body ____________________ carefully in space.
A. speed B. weight C.
distance D. volume
13. You
need to ____________________ your phone before the battery runs out.
A. charge B.
connect C.
repair D.
design
14. She
worked hard to ____________________ the science experiment on time.
A. complete B.
install C.
create D.
control
15. One
important ____________________ of this robot is that it can speak many
languages.
A. problem B. result C. feature D.
purpose
16. Face
____________________ technology helps unlock smartphones quickly.
A. direction B.
recognition C.
translation D. invention
17. Scientists
are always looking for ____________________ in medical technology.
A. improvement B.
production C. collection D. decoration
18. This
computer is very ____________________ and can run many programs at once.
A. normal B.
careful C. powerful D.
simple
19. GPS
helps drivers ____________________ their way in unfamiliar cities.
A. follow B. navigate
C.
search D.
travel
20. ____________________
plays an important role in modern education and communication.
A. Transportation B.
Agriculture C. Technology D.
Industry
21. Earth
is the only ____________________ known to support life.
A. satellite B.
star C.
galaxy D. planet
22. The
____________________ of our city is increasing every year.
A. number B.
population C. density D.
group
23. Astronauts
live and work on the International ____________________.
A. planet B.
spaceship C. space station D. satellite
24. The
____________________ on Mars can be extremely cold at night.
A. pressure B.
temperature C. gravity D.
atmosphere
25. Many
movies show an ____________________ visiting Earth from another planet.
A. alien B.
astronaut C. scientist D. pilot
26. The
strange creature had a very unusual ____________________.
A.behavior
B.
action C.
appearance D. movement
27. Some
people believe they saw a ____________________ in the sky last night.
A. rocket B.
satellite C. spaceship D. flying saucer
28. The
children were ____________________ when they heard a strange noise outside.
A. excited B.
interested C. terrified D. surprised
29. The
UFO seemed to ____________________ above the ground without moving forward.
A. fly B. hover C.
fall D.
land
30. Earth
is part of the ____________________ which includes the Sun and eight planets.
A. star
system B.
universe C. galaxy D. solar system
Prepositions
31.
We usually have English class ________________ 7:30
a.m.
A. in B.
on C. at D.
from
32.
The child was
frightened/scared/terrified/afraid_______________ the loud thunder.
A. from B. of
C.
in D.
on
33.
Her birthday is ________________ May 15th.
A. at B. on C.
in D.
from
34.
The firefighters rescued the child ________________ the
burning house.
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A. from B.
of C.
in 35. Drinking
a lot of water is good ________________ your health. |
D. on |
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A. for B.
to C.
of 36. Eating
too much fast food is bad ___________________ you. |
D. from |
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A. of B. for C.
from 37. The
stadium was crowded ________________ fans. |
D. to |
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A. with B.
in C.
on 38. This
smartphone is similar ________________ mine. |
D. of |
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A. with B.
of C. to |
D. from |
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39. We
ran out ________________ water during the trip. |
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A. from B. of
C.
with 40. The
police are searching ________________ the missing dog. |
D. in |
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A. at B.
to C. for 41. We
saw a strange man standing ______ the middle of the road. |
D.
from |
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A. on B. in
C.
at 42. She
is studying ________________ the library. |
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D.
from |
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A. in B.
on C.
at
43. I
was tired, _____________ I went to bed early. |
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D. of |
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A. because B. so C.
but 44. He
stayed home _____________ he was sick. |
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D. although |
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A. so B.
but C.
because 45. I
want to go out, _____________ it is raining. |
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D. however |
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A. and B. but C.
so 46. _____________
it was cold, they went swimming. |
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D. because |
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A. Although B. Because C. So 47. I
like apples _____________ oranges. |
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D. And
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A. because B. and C.
although 48. He
is rich, _____________ he is not happy. |
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D. however |
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A. because B. but C.
so |
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D. and
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49. The road was flooded;
_____________, the rescue team came
quickly.
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A. However B.
Although C.
Therefore 50. _____________
he was scared, he helped the rescue team.
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D.
Because |
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A. Because B.
Although C. And
51. I ________________ TV
at 8 p.m. yesterday. |
D. So |
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A. watch B. was
watching C. will
watch 52. They ________________
football when it started to rain. |
D.
watched |
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A. were playing B.
will play C.
played 53. She ________________
dinner when the phone rang. |
D.
play |
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A. cooks B. was
cooking C. will cook 54. We ________________
to the beach next Sunday. |
D.
cooked |
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A. go B.
went C. will
go 55. The students
________________ English at that time yesterday. |
D.
going |
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A. study B.
studied C. were
studying 56. I think it
________________ rain tomorrow. |
D. will study |
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A. rains B.
rained C. will
rain 57. He ________________
his homework at 9 p.m. last night. |
D.
raining |
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A. was doing B. does C. will do 58. My family
________________ a trip next month. |
D. did
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A. takes B.
took C. will
take 59. The children
________________ in the park when I saw them. |
D.
taking |
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A. play B. were playing C. will play 60. I ________________ my
grandparents next weekend. |
D.
played |
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A. visit B.
visited C. will
visit |
D.
visiting |
II.
Supply the correct form of the word in the brackets:
1.
Cloud ___STORAGE______ allows scientists to save
research data online. (STORE)
2.
The results of the experiment were _UNPREDICTABLE_
and surprised many scientists. (PREDICT)
3.
Many rare animals are __DISAPPEARING_____ because of
habitat loss. (APPEAR)
4.
The students listened ___QUIETLY___ to the scientist’s
explanation. (QUIET)
5.
It was a highly _INFORMATIVE____ seminar about artificial
intelligence. (INFORM)
6.
Last night, I saw a UFO and it _DISAPPEARED__ in the dark sky.
(disappear)
7.
The rapid _POPULATION__ of Earth is causing many
environmental problems. (POPULATE)
8.
The magician can make the rabbit __DISAPPEAR___ in just a few
seconds. (APPEAR)
9.
The TV show attracted millions of __VIEWERS__
worldwide. (VIEW)
10.
Scientists hope to __COMPLETE___ the mission before
the storm arrives. (COMPLETION)
11.
It is _UNSAFE___ to swim in this river during the
rainy season. (SAFE)
12.
Life on that planet seems ___ UNSAFE ___ because of extreme
weather conditions. (SAFE)
13.
Two planets may develop __SIMILARLY______ under the same
conditions. (SIMILAR)
14.
She kept ___IMPROVING___ her performance despite the
criticism. (IMPROVE)
15.
She __BELIEVES___ that aliens may exist
somewhere in the universe. (BELIEVE)
16.
After hours of editing, she finally __COMPLETED___
the essay. (COMPLETE)
17.
The documentary attracted thousands of online __VIEWERS__
who were interested in discovering new space technologies. (VIEW)
18.
The scientist gave an __ UNPREDICTABLE __ answer that
no one expected. (PREDICT)
19.
Astronauts need a __SPACIOUS___ cabin for long
missions. (SPACE)
20.
Many _SCIENTISTS__ are working to find a cure
for the disease. (SCIENCE)
21.
This report is _INCOMPLETE__; you must add more details.
(COMPLETE)
22.
GPS helps with space _NAVIGATION__ in modern
spacecraft. (NAVIGATE)
23.
The satellite flashed _BRIGHTLY_ in the darkness of
space. (BRIGHT)
24.
The conference invited international _SPEAKERS_
to discuss space travel. (SPEAK)
25.
The science museum was extremely __CROWDED___ on the weekend.
(CROWD)
26.
The research project remained ___INCOMPLETE__ after funding was
cut. (COMPLETE)
27.
The beach becomes extremely __ CROWDED __ during the summer.
(CROWD)
28.
Many experienced _ SCIENTISTS _ believe that water on Mars
could support simple forms of life. (SCIENCE)
29.
To some students, the rapid progress of space
technology is almost _UNBELIEVABLE__. (BELIEVE)
30.
Scientists are __IMPROVING__ new methods to detect alien
life. (IMPROVE)
31.
He is one of the most motivational __ SPEAKERS
__ I have ever heard. (SPEAK)
32.
It was completely _ UNPREDICTABLE ___ that the storm would
destroy the village. (PREDICT)
33.
She firmly __ BELIEVES __ that hard work leads to
success. (BELIEVE)
34.
She smiled __ BRIGHTLY __ when she heard the good news.
(BRIGHT)
35.
Without proper equipment, it would be ___ UNSAFE
__ to enter the laboratory. (SAFE)
36.
Due to over ___ POPULATION __, the city is facing serious
pollution problems. (POPULATE)
37.
We prefer ___ SPACIOUS __ classrooms for better
learning conditions. (SPACE)
38.
The hikers relied on their map-reading and __ NAVIGATION
__ skills. (NAVIGATE)
39.
The article is highly __ INFORMATIVE __ and easy to
understand. (INFORM)
40.
The sun usually __ DISAPPEARS_ behind the mountains at
sunset. (APPEAR)
III. Read the entry of the word in a dictionary, use what you can get
from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words.
1.
Before making an important decision, we should ___ consider it ___ carefully.
2. The government is ___ seriously considering ___ a new plan to protect endangered species in natural wonders like national parks.
1.
Many parents worry about their children having _disturbed sleep___
because of too much screen time.
2. The report says the doctor is helping ___emotionally/mentally disturbed___ children in the hospital.
1. Many countries invest heavily in _science and technology__ to promote research and innovation.
2. ____ Modern technology ____ is developing very quickly and changing the way we live.
1. When filling in the form, remember to write your full name in the __blank space_____ at the end. 2. Before putting the new books on the shelf, I had to ___make (some) space__ for them.
1.
The little girl was __terrified at___ the loud
thunder outside.
1.
Each employee must show their ___ identification number____
before entering the laboratory.
1.
The teacher encouraged students to come up with ___ an
imaginative idea / imaginative ideas _____
for their science projects.
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4/ |
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What does this sign say? A.
Caution toxic. B.
Warning toxic. C.
Dangerous chemical. D. A, B and C. |
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5/ |
What does this sign say? A.
You mustn’t make things into a neat pile. B.
You mustn’t bring oversized boxes. C.
You mustn’t come into this place. D.
You mustn’t put reused things in this place. |
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1/
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What does this sign say? A.
Electronic devices are banned here. B.
Only smartphones are allowed to be used in this
area. C.
Make sure that your cellphones are in silent. D.
The shop offers a wide range of e-gadgets. |
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2/
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What does this sign say? A.
You must park your car here. B.
You mustn’t park your car here. . C. You must stop here. D. D. You mustn’t stop and park here.
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What does this sign say? A.
Let’s gather to talk to each other. B.
You cannot stand here. C.
No crowd social distancing. D.
You needn’t queue up. |
3/ 
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6/
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What does this sign say? A.
Theoretical papers are not welcomed. B.
The workshop takes place on April 8. C.
Papers must be submitted by the end of April. D.
There is no word limit. |
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7./ |
What does this sign say? A. There is a pedestrian
crossing nearby. . B. There is a roundabout ahead. . C. There is traffic light ahead. D. D. There is street light on the next road. |
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8/ |
What does this sign say? A. Keep
the door clean. B.
Do not hang anything here. C.
Watch out for drones. D.
Plane is coming. |
V. TRANSFORMATION:
1. S1
+ V + O, but /.However, S2+
V + O.
è Although / Though / Even though S1 + V + O, S2
+ V + O.
2. S1 + V1 , but S2 + V2
à S1 + V1 ; however, S2 + V2 hoặc
S1 + V1 . However, S2 + V2
1.
The weather was bad, but we enjoyed the trip.
→ Although
the weather was bad, we enjoyed the trip.
2.
Although she felt tired, she continued working. (
However) è She
felt tired. However, she continued working.
3.
She tried her best, but she failed. ( However) → She tried her best; however, she failed.
4.
Although the test was difficult, I finished it on time.
è The test was difficult, but I finished it
on time.
5.
They were poor. However, they were happy.
→ Although
they were poor, they were happy.
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S1 + V1 , so
S2 + V2 hoặc
S1 + V1 ; therefore, S2 + V2 à Because / As / Since S1 + V1
, S2 + V2
hay S2 + V2 because /
as / since S1 + V1 … |
1.
She didn’’t study hard, so she failed the exam. à Because she didn’t
study hard, she failed the exam. (hoặc: She failed the exam because she
didn’t study hard.)
2.
They were late, so they missed the bus.( Therefore)
→ They
were late. Therefore, they missed the bus.
3.
The weather was bad; therefore, the match was canceled.
→ Because
the weather was bad, the match was canceled.
(hoặc: The match was canceled
because the weather was bad.)
4.
Because they didn’t have money, they couldn’t buy the
house. .( Therefore) → They didn’t have
money. Therefore, they couldn’t buy the
house.
(hoặc: They didn’t have money;
therefore, they couldn’t buy the house.)
5.
He practiced every day, so he improved quickly.( since)
è Since
he practiced every day, he improved quickly.
PLAN TO Vo = INTEND TO Vo = BE GOING TO Vo: dự định làm gì
1. Are you going to visit your grandparents this weekend? (Plan)
→ Do you plan to visit your
grandparents this weekend?
2. She plans to learn English next year. (Intend)
→ She intends to learn English next year.
3. They intend to build a new house. (Be going to)
→ They are going to build a new house.
4. We aren’t going to travel to Da Nang this summer. (Plan)
→ We don’t plan to travel to Da
Nang this summer.
5. He doesn’t plan to buy a new bike. (Be going to)
→ He isn’t going to buy a new bike.
COMPARATIVES (So
sánh hơn)
SUPERLATIVES (So sánh nhất)
Short adjective/adverb
S1 + V + adj/adv – er +
than + S2
Long adjective/adverb
S1 + V + more + adj/adv +
than + S2
S1 + V + less + adj/adv +
than + S2
Short adjective/adverb
S + V + the +
adj/adv+est + noun
… Long adjective/adverb
S + V + the most +
adj/adv + noun …
S + V + the least +
adj//adv + noun …
SIMPLE FORM
COMPARATIVE
SUPERLATIVE
1. Good/well
better
the best
2. Bad/badly
worse
the worst
3. Many/much/a lot (of) +N
more
the most
4. little
less
the least
5. few
fewer
the fewest
6. far
farther
further (information)
the furthest the
furthest
1.
This exercise is
easier than that one.
→ That exercise is more difficult than this one.
2.
No one in the
class is smarter than Anna.
→ Anna is the smartest student in the class.
3.
My house is
smaller than your house.
→ Your house is bigger than my house.
4.
Today is better
than yesterday.
→ Yesterday was worse than today.
5.
This problem is
more difficult than the previous one. → The previous problem is easier than this one.
6.
I have never seen a more interesting film (than this
one).
è This is the most interesting film I have
ever seen.
Like/love/enjoy + Ving èç be interested in / keen on/ fond of + Ving
1. I like playing football. (interested)
→ I am interested in playing football.
2. She loves reading books. (fond)
→ She is fond of reading books. 3. They don’t enjoy watching movies. (keen)
→ They aren’t keen on watching movies.
4. Does he like listening to music? (interested)
→ Is he interested in listening to music?
5. Are you keen on travelling? (enjoy)
→ Do you enjoy travelling?
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