Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success có đáp án (Đề 6)

Đáp án đúng là A

Script:

(Mai is having a video call with her penfriend in Singapore-Chris)

Chris: Hi, Mai. How’s everything?

Mai: Not bad. We still have lessons online every day. But this morning, when we were studying the power went off suddenly.

Chris: Really? Modern technology sometimes causes us problems.

Mai: Yeah... By the way, do you like studying online?

Chris: Well, yes. It's convenient and comfortable. You don't have to get up early and get dressed for class.

Mai: But it's difficult to concentrate. And I still want to go to class. I want real interaction with my teachers and friends.

Chris: Yeah... and learning online all day long causes us headaches and sore eyes.

Mai: Sure. And do you think that modern technology is greatly changing our lifestyle?

Chris: Yes, technology changes the ways we communicate with others.

Mai: And it improves our friendship because it's easy to keep in touch with people living far away.

Chris: Certainly.

Mai: Technology is also changing how we live and work.

David told me to phone him that night if I felt like chatting.

(David bảo tôi gọi điện cho anh ấy tối hôm đó nếu tôi muốn trò chuyện.)

My mother told me that I would be a lot fitter if I didn’t eat so much junk food./ My mother said that if I didn’t eat so much junk food, I would be a lot fitter.

(Mẹ tôi bảo tôi sẽ khỏe mạnh hơn nhiều nếu tôi không ăn quá nhiều đồ ăn vặt. /Mẹ tôi bảo tôi rằng nếu tôi không ăn nhiều đồ ăn vặt thì tôi sẽ khỏe mạnh hơn nhiều.)

I last met my best friend when I was 18 years old.

(Lần cuối cùng tôi gặp bạn thân là khi tôi 18 tuổi.)

The last time my children were taken to the supermarket was when they were in grade 5.

(Lần cuối cùng tôi đưa các con đến siêu thị là khi chúng học lớp 5.)

This river is more polluted than the one downstream.

(Dòng sông này ô nhiễm hơn dòng sông ở hạ lưu.)

Sample writing:

+ Advantages:

Online learning has many advantages for students today. First, it helps students study anywhere and anytime as long as they have a computer or a phone and the Internet. This is very convenient because students do not need to travel to school, so they can save time and energy. Second, online learning gives students access to many learning materials such as videos, pictures, and online exercises. These materials can make lessons more interesting and easier to understand. In addition, students can review the lesson many times if they do not understand it the first time. However, online learning also requires students to be responsible and manage their time well. If they are not careful, they may become distracted by games or social media. Overall, online learning is a useful way for students to study in the modern world.

+ Disadvantages:

Online learning has several disadvantages for students. First, students may have difficulty concentrating when they study online. At home, there are many distractions such as television, games, or social media, so students may not pay full attention to the lesson. Second, online learning reduces direct interaction between teachers and students. In a traditional classroom, students can ask questions easily and discuss with their friends, but this is sometimes harder in online classes. Another problem is that not all students have good Internet connections or modern devices, so they may miss some parts of the lesson. In addition, spending too much time looking at a computer or phone screen can cause eye strain and tiredness. For these reasons, online learning can be less effective for some students if it is used for a long time.

Đáp án: (1) was reading; (2) was playing