HƯỚNG DẪN ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KÌ I

Trường THPT Phạm Phú Thứ, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

A. SUMMARY OF CORE KNOWLEDGE: Unit 1 to Unit 5

I. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Vocabulary: 

- Review all of the following lexical items from Unit 1 to Unit 5

Grammar: 

1. Present simple vs. Present continuous (Hiện tại đơn và Hiện tại tiếp diễn)

2. The Future with will and be going to (Tương lai với will và be going to)

II. SKILLS FOCUS

1. Reading:

- Practise reading for main ideas and specific information in reading tasks related to the topics you have learnt. (Cloze test Reading; Reading comprehension)

2. Listening:

- Practice identifying main ideas and specific information in listening tasks related to the topics you have learnt. (True-False Statements; Multiple-choice Questions)

3. Speaking

Topic 1: Talk about what students should do to have a green lifestyle.

Guiding questions for your talk:

"What does a green lifestyle mean to you?"

"What small actions can students take to protect the environment?"

"Why is it important to live a green lifestyle?"

How can students reduce waste in their daily lives? 

What role does recycling play in a green lifestyle?

How can students conserve energy and water?

What are some eco-friendly habits they can adopt at school or home?

Topic 2: Talk about one of your favourite TV music shows or game shows. 

Guiding questions for your talk:

"Do you enjoy watching music shows or game shows on TV?" 

"What makes a TV show fun or interesting to watch?" 

"Can you name some popular music shows or game shows?" 

What is the name of the show, and what kind of show is it? 

Why do you enjoy this show? (e.g., entertaining, educational, inspiring) 

Who are the hosts or key participants?

Can you describe a memorable episode or moment?

Why would you recommend this show to others?

Topic 3: Talk about an invention that is useful for your study.

Guiding questions for your talk:

"What inventions do you often use in your studies?"

"How do these inventions make studying easier or more effective?" 

"Which invention would you recommend to your classmates?"

What is the name of the invention, and how does it work?

How does it help with your studies? (e.g., saving time, improving understanding, organizing work)

Why is it better than traditional methods?

Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?

4. Writing: Sentence rewriting and writing a paragraph (about 100-120 words)

Topic 1: Write a paragraph (100 - 120 words) about ways of living a green lifestyle

Topic 2: Imagine you went to a music event. Write a short paragraph (100-120 words) to share your experiences.

B. PRACTICE

LANGUAGE

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1. Sometimes my sister helps to shop ______ groceries.

A. in       B. on      C. with       D. for 

Question 2. Most people think that housework is boring and is the ______ of wives and mothers only. 

A. responsible     B. irresponsible     C. responsibly       D. responsibility

Question 3. To apply you just have to fill ______ the form and send it in

A. in     B. on      C. for      D. of    

Question 4. Each of our small habits, such as leaving the room with the lights on, wastes _______

A. electric     B. electrical     C. electrically      D. electricity

Question 5. In this kind of reality show, audience can vote ______ their favourite performance 

A. in     B. at     C. on      D. for

Question 6. He decided to be a ______ at the age of 15 after he participated in a music competition. 

A. music     B. musical     C. musician      D. musicality 

Question 7. Joining ______ allows students to give back to society and learn important life lessons.

A. employment opportunities           B. community services

C. training courses                           D. online workshops

Question 8. Helping with _______ like washing dishes and sweeping the floor teaches children responsibility.

A. family values      B. household chores      C. heavy lifting      D. life experiences

Question 9. He's a man of strong _______. He always fights for what is right and you can rely on him.

A. health        B. character       C. hands       D. influence

Question 10. Judges travel all around America in ________ of the best singers.

A. growth     B. search       C. hand        D. view

Question 11. I hope the final match tomorrow ______ very exciting.

A. will be     B. was     C. is going to be       D. is

Question 12. I ________ my parents at the weekend. I've already bought the train ticket. 

A. visit      B. am going to visit     C. visited      D. will visit

Question 13. The apps allow them to _______ and learn at the same time.

A. identify      B. communicate        C. understand     D. concentrate

Question 14. Perhaps I _______ New York one day. (NB)

A. am visiting       B. am going to visit      C. visit      D. will visit

Question 15. They ________ to many countries, and they are planning to travel again next summer.

A. have been      B. are    C. were     D. am going to be

Question 16. The musician ______ more than fifty songs and he is still working on another. 

A. produces       B. has produced        C. is producing     D. produced

Question 17. Wait! I ______ you to the station if you want. I'm free now.

A. am driving      B. drive     C. is going to drive        D. will drive

Question 18. Look at those dark clouds! It ______ this afternoon. Do you think so?

A. will rain     B. is going to rain     C. has rained     D. rained

Question 19. I'm busy at the moment, I _______ on the computer.

A. work     B. am worked        C. am working      D. worked

Question 20. You can't talk my grandfather now. He _______ the evening news. 

A. is watching      B. watched     C. is going to watch      D. watch

Choose the sentence that best rewrite the given one. 

Question 21. He left early so that he could catch the train.

A. He left early, so the train was easy to catch.

B. He left early to catch the train.

C. He left and caught the train early.

D. He left early although the train was delayed.

Question 22. She went to the flower market because she wanted to buy some flowers for Tet holiday.

A. She went to the flower market to buy some flowers for Tet holiday.

B. She bought some flowers to go to the market for Tet holiday.

C. Because she went to the flower market, she wanted to buy some flowers for Tet holiday.

D. She went to the flower market and she wanted to buy some flowers for Tet holiday.

Question 23. They share the household chores, so they can make the family bonds stronger.

A. They share the household chores because they can make the family bonds stronger.

B. To share the household chores, they make the family bonds stronger.

C. They share the household chores to make the family bonds stronger.

D. They need to make the family bonds stronger to share the household chores.

Question 24. She wants to study hard so that she can pass the exam.

A. She wants to study hard and pass the exam.

B. She wants to study hard to pass the exam.

C. She studied hard, but she didn't pass the exam.

D. Because she passed the exam, she wants to study hard.

Question 25. They want to practice more so that they can improve their English skills.

A. They want to practice more because their English skills are not good.

B. They want to practice more to improve their English skills.

C. Although their English is good, they want to practice more.

D. Because they need to improve, they want to develop their English. 

READING

Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each blank. 

Nowadays, more and more teenagers are getting involved in (26) _______ community activities. Some may join different charity groups to help the needy in their neighborhoods or other areas. Others may set up volunteer clubs at their schools and develop their own plans to help people in the community. These may include many community activities, such as donating old clothes, cleaning up the environment, and organizing after-school activities for children. When teenagers take part in community activities, they gain numerous benefits. First, they come into contact with other teenagers (27) ______ share similar interests, helping them build lasting friendships and a strong sense of teamwork. Second, teenagers can learn and improve essential life skills, such as communication, leadership, and problem- solving. By participating in projects that require planning and collaboration, they become more resourceful and adaptable. Finally, community activities can (28) _______ teenagers' self-confidence and boost their well-being. Being involved in meaningful work allows them to feel valued and purposeful, contributing positively to their mental health. (29) _______, community involvement teaches teenagers about empathy and responsibility. Helping others fosters a sense of compassion and a deeper understanding of societal issues. For instance, spending time with underprivileged children or cleaning up polluted areas can open their eyes to the challenges faced by different communities.

Question 26. A. do      B. doing      C. to do      D. to doing

Question 27. A. who      B. which    C. whom    D. when

Question 28. A. adopt      B. increase     C. decrease       D. control

Question 29. A. Otherwise      B. Moreover       C. However    D. Because

Read the text and answer the questions that follow. 

The most obvious advantage of living green is that it helps reduce environmental pollution. This is done by practicing the 3Rs. The first R means choosing products very carefully to reduce waste as much as possible. Reusing involves the repeated use of items. The third R is about separating materials that can be recycled and later used for a new purpose. There are also economic benefits to living green. Reducing the use of energy and water can help save money on household bills. Furthermore, reusing products and materials is another way to make savings, it helps save on production costs since creating new products wastes materials and is expensive. Recycled products also last longer than new ones, making them a better and eco-friendlier option. Lastly, going green offers health benefits. It reduces air pollutants by making the air we breathe cleaner and healthier. This means fewer diseases and doctor's appointments. Another way to improve your health is to purchase organic foods and green products for your household. They don't use harmful chemicals that can lead to health issues. In turn, you are also supporting responsible farming methods that protect the environment.

Question 30. According to the text, how can we practice the 3Rs?

A. By reducing waste as much as possible

C. By doing both A and B above

B. By reusing and recycling items

D. By using harmful chemicals

Question 31. Which of the following is NOT given in the text as a benefit of living green?

A. health benefit              B. economic benefit      

C. community benefit      D. All are correct

Question 32. The word "it" refers to _______

A. creating new products     B. reusing products    

C. making savings               D. reducing waste 

Question 33. The word "purchase" is closest in meaning to _____

A. make     B. sell     C. give     D. buy

WRITING

Fill in the blank with the correct tense of the verb in brackets

Question 34. So far, we _______________ (plant) about one hundred trees in our neighborhood.

Question 35. Recently, we ____________ (visit) an orphanage in Quang Nam Province.

Question 36. They __________________ (work) at this food bank as volunteers since 2005.

Question 37. Our team _______________ (win) the championship twice this year.

Question 38. Dave ___________ (study) Chinese for six years now. He likes it.

Rewrite the following sentences with the cues given or do as directed. 

Question 39. John started working as a volunteer tutor three years ago. 

→ John _____________________________ for three years.

Question 40. These students began collecting thrown-away paper for their project a week ago. 

→ These students _________________________ for a week.

Question 41. She started to look for a part-time job a year ago.

→ She _________________________________ for a year.

Question 42. We started living in this city in 2010.

We ______________________________ since 2010.

Question 43. During my dinner at home last night, the cat jumped on the table and broke the bowl. 

→ While ________________________ the cat jumped on the table and broke the bowl. 

Question 44. She dropped her microphone during her talk on the show last night. 

→ While _____________________________, she dropped her microphone.

Question 45. During his walk, he found a wallet on the street. 

→ While he ________________________, he found a wallet on the street.

Question 46. During his lunch, someone rang the doorbell. 

→ While he ________________________, someone rang the doorbell.

Question 47. Learning English is very difficult but interesting. (Use to-infinitive)

→ It is very _________________________

Question 48. It was really exciting to join the Hat Xam performance at the theater last year. (Use gerund) 

→ _________________________________ was really exciting. 

Question 49. It is not eco-friendly to use plastic bags when shopping. (Using gerund) 

→ ____________________________ is not eco-friendly when shopping. 

Question 50. Driving at high speed in rainy weather is dangerous. (Using to-infinitive) 

→ It's ______________________________ at high speed in rainy weather.

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