Write a paragraph of about 50–60 words about your future dream house. Use the questions below as a guide.

·         Where will your dream house be?

·         What will your house look like?

·         What modern technology or machines will it have?

·         Why do you want to live in that house?

ĐỀKIỂM TRA CUỐI KỲ2 - TIẾNG ANH 8

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút                                                               Năm học: 2025-2026
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Họ và tên:.......................................
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I. LISTENING

Part 1: Listen to the conversation and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

The robot Ellas can speak 23 different languages. _____

Ellas only teaches maths to school students. _____

Students cannot interact or practice English with the robot. _____

The robot teacher is very patient and doesn't feel tired. _____

Lan thinks that robots can teach students how to behave. _____

Part 2: Listen and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.
Hi students! Here's our plan for the exhibition tomorrow morning. First, the (1)__________  ceremony is at the Main Hall. We'll listen to Dr. Lam introduce the exhibition. The ceremony (2)_________at 8:30 am, so remember to meet me at the Main Hall by 8:20. Next, we'll visit the "History” section. It's on the (3)_________  floor. You'll see pictures of different ways people communicated in the past, such as smoke signals and carrier pigeons. We'll be there from 9:15 to 10:00. Then, we'll move to the "Modern Time” section. It's in the Tech Room. You will see (4)__________ with internet connections, like smartphones and smartwatches. I'm sure you'll like it very much but we can only spend an hour there from 10:15 to 11:15.Finally, we'll watch an animated film in the Cinema Room. The film is about (5)____________devices in the future, like personal translation machines and (6)___________ We must be at the Cinema Room by 11:30 am
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Task 1: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently.

Task 2: Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D (10 questions).

At 8 p.m. yesterday, they __________ their English project.
A. do    B. did    C. was doing    D. were doing

While Lan was surfing the net, her brother __________ video games.
A. played    B. was playing    C. plays    D. is playing

Robots will replace human shop assistants __________ ten years.
A. in    B. for    C. by    D. at

It rained __________ three hours yesterday afternoon.
A. in    B. for    C. by    D. since

Don’t walk __________ the street. Walk __________ the pavement.
A. on / in    B. in / on    C. at / under    D. opposite / in

His car is red and __________ is blue.
A. my    B. mine    C. me    D. my's

This is my tablet. The one on the table is __________.
A. you    B. your    C. yours    D. you're

Nam said that he __________ a new laptop the following day.
A. will buy    B. buys    C. would buy    D. is buying

__________ is a technology that allows us to see 3D images of people.
A. Holography    B. Smartphone    C. Internet    D. Robot

We had a communication __________ because the internet connection was too weak.

A. connection    B. breakdown    C. device    D. system

These are our pens. They are __________.
A. us   B. our   C. ours   D. we

Nam said that he __________ a new laptop the following week.
A. will buy   B. buys    C. would buy     D. is buying

The teacher asked us __________ we had finished our test.
A. if             B. what   C. who   D. which

__________ is a technology that allows us to see 3D images of people.
A. Holography   B. Smartphone   C. Internet   D. Robot

We had a communication __________ because the internet was too weak.
A. connection   B. breakdown   C. device   D. system

III. READING

Task 1: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the passage.

In the modern world, (1) __________ plays an important role in our lives. People are communicating with each other more easily (2) __________ to the internet. For example, (3) __________ allow us to send messages and make video calls instantly. These devices are very (4) __________ for both work and study. We can (5) __________ information with people around the world in just a few seconds.

A. science    B. technology    C. machine    D. robot

A. because    B. thanks    C. due    D. since

A. smartphones    B. televisions    C. radios    D. holography

A. bad    B. difficult    C. useful    D. expensive

A. take    B. keep    C. share    D. get

Task 2: Read the text and choose the correct answer.

Science and technology are changing the way we live and learn. In the near future, robots will become more common in schools and homes. In Japan, some primary schools have already started using robots as teaching assistants. These robots can translate multiple languages, give clear instructions, and even help students with their math problems. They are very patient and never get tired of repeating the same information. However, many experts believe that robots cannot completely replace human teachers. This is because robots lack emotional connections and cannot understand students' feelings. Furthermore, they cannot solve personal problems or teach children how to behave well in social situations. While technology is a great tool, the human touch remains essential in education.

What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The benefits of robots in Japan    B. The role of science and technology in education    C. Why robots are better than humans

In which country are robots used in primary schools?
A. Vietnam    B. Finland    C. Japan

What is one advantage of robot teachers mentioned in the text?
A. They can solve personal problems    B. They are patient and never get tired    C. They have emotional connections

Why can't robots completely replace human teachers?
A. Because they are too expensive    B. Because they lack emotional connections    C. Because they cannot speak many languages

According to the passage, robots cannot teach students how to:
A. Solve math problems    B. Translate languages    C. Behave well in social situations

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