REVISION FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST

Trường THPT Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

A. PHẦN LÍ THUYẾT: Nội dung từ Unit 6 đến Unit 9.

I. Trọng tâm ngôn ngữ:

1. Từ vựng: Các từ vựng về từ đồng nghĩa, trái nghĩa, các cụm từ, các thành ngữ…liên quan đến các chủ điểm đã học:

- Preserving our heritage

- Education options for school-leavers

- Becoming independent

- Social issues

2. Ngữ pháp:

- To-infinitive clauses

- Perfect gerund and perfect participle clauses

- Cleft sentences with It is/was…that/who…

- Linking words and phrases

 II. Kĩ năng ngôn ngữ:

1. Đọc hiểu: các đoạn văn liên quan đến các chủ điểm đã học: Preserving our heritage, Education options for school-leavers, Becoming independent, Social issues

2. Nghe hiểu: luyện nghe về các chủ điểm đã học như kĩ năng đọc hiểu

3. Viết: vận dụng kiến thức đã học vào viết câu hoàn chỉnh

4. Nói

Choose one of the following topics and prepare a presentation on it. (2.0 points)

Topic 1: Talk about a famous site in your country or in your local area. What are the problems that this site may face and the possible solutions to them?

Topic 2: Which of the two options will be appropriate for you after leaving school: higher education or vocational education? Why?

Topic 3: Which of the characteristics of independent learner do you think you have? Which one do you want to develop in the future?

Topic 4: Talk about what you should or shouldn’t do to stay safe on social media.

B. PHẦN THỰC HÀNH

PRACTICE TEST 1

I. WRITING (2.0 points)

Rewrite the following sentences using the guided initials/ suggestions to make a sentence closest in meaning to the given one.

Question 1. The non-profit organisation collected money to help restore the historic monument in the city. (Using the cleft sentence focusing on the underlined part)

It ......................................................................

Question 2. Because the weather was bad, I couldn’t go on a boat tour around the islands.

 (Using “Because of”)

Because of ..................................................................

Question 3. The Internet is a great source of information, but it may not be reliable.  (Using linking word “However”)

…………………………..……However, …………..……………………

Question 4. “I’m sorry. I broke your smartphone.” Hung said to his mother. (Using perfect gerund)

Hung apologized ..................................................................

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (6.0 points)

LISTENING (2.0 points)

PART 1: Listen to the recording and decide if the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). You will hear the recording TWICE.

PART 2: Listen to a talk and choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each of the following questions. You will hear the recording TWICE.

Question 5. In ___________, Trang An was the first site in Vietnam to get UNESCO's recognition as a mixed World Heritage Site.

A. 2015                                    B. 2013                              C. 2014

Question 6. How many kinds of plants and animals are there in the Trang An ecosystem?

A. More than 600 kinds of plants and 200 kinds of animals.

B. More than 700 kinds of plants and 300 kinds of animals.

C. About 600 kinds of plants and 200 kinds of animals.

Question 7. The __________ in Trang An have been preserved with their original architectural designs.

A. temples and caves               B. pagodas and temples     C. pagodas and monuments

Question 8. What is the talk mainly about?

A. The tour guide is explaining why Trang An is a mixed World Heritage Site.

B. The tour guide is introducing the site's natural beauty.

C. The tour guide is talking about the ecosystem of Trang An and efforts to preserve it.

 LANGUAGE (2.0 points)

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

Question 9. Many students at our school try to dress in a stylish way to fit in with other students.

A. fashionable                 B. major                 C. verbal                      D. funny

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

Question 10. My teacher always  motivates me to take part in competitions  to challenge myself.

A. advises              B. forces                C. discourages          D. stimulates          

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

Question 11. The government must take decisive actions __________environmental pollution.

A. for               B. away                 C. at             D. against

Question 12. I appreciated your comments. Thank you for your __________.

A. sympathy        B. sympathetic             C. sympathetically    D. sympathise

Question 13. We have a duty to safeguard our ___________ for future generations and to ensure that it is not lost or destroyed through neglect or willful destruction.

A. poverty line        B. social issues     C. cultural heritage       D. overpopulation

Question 14. I'm afraid I can't join your trip to Cuc Phuong National park because my Mum is ill and I have to __________ her.

A. take after           B. take off              C. take care of         D. take over

Question 15. Which is the first place in Vietnam _________ as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?

A. recognizing                                   B. to recognize  

C. to be recognized                           D. having been recognized

Question 16.  ___________ only three hours, I can hardly focus on my work.

A. to sleeping         B. Having slept         C. was slept             D. slept

READING (2.0 points)   

PART 1:  Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B, C, or D that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 20.

Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree. (17)_______, you don't have to stop working to study. It can also open up a whole variety of interest. If you have (18)_______ studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of increasing your knowledge. You will make friends of all kinds. You may also find that your qualification provides new career opportunities.

   You don't actually go to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software. You can (19)_______ one class a month if you wish at an Open University center. Of course, there are exams to take, as in any universities. If you (20)_______ like to know more, all you have to do is to complete the form below. It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life.

Question 17.  A. Therefore      B. Although      C. However   D. As a result

Question 18.  A.  never           B. ever          C. often   D. always

Question 19.  A. study            B. give          C. attend   D. learn

Question 20.  A. can                    B. will            C. would           D. did

PART 2:  Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions from 21 to 24.                 

Becoming independent

Many young people strive to be independent. That means you are able to take care of yourself, and you don't have to rely on anyone else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order not to depend on your parents and older brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time management which can help you build your confidence and self-esteem. With good time management skills, you can perform your daily tasks, including your responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam dates are approaching. These skills can also help you act more independently and responsibly, get better grades at school and have more time for your family and friends.

Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for things you need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps on mobile devices will remind you of what you need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your activities. You need to decide which tasks are the most urgent and important and then, concentrate on these first. This way, you may not be at a loss to deal with too much work at the same time. Thirdly, develop routines because routines, when established, take less time for you to do your tasks.

   Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they are great keys to success and you can become independent.

Question 21. What is the main idea of the passage?

   A. Young people need a lot of life skills to be independent.

   B. Mastering time-management skills can bring many benefits and there are three steps to develop them.

   C. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem if they have good time-management skills.

   D. Lots of young people try to be independent.

Question 22. Which of the following is not mentioned as benefits of good time-management?

   A. Be more confident and self-esteemed.

   B. Complete the daily tasks with the best result.

   C. Not feel stressed when exam dates are approaching.

   D. Get better grades at school and have more time for other activities.

Question 23. How can you prioritize your activities?

   A. Do any activities you like.

   B. Concentrate on the most urgent and important tasks first.

   C. Make schedule for things you need to do.

   D. Try to establish routines.

Question 24. What does the word "accomplish" in the paragraph 2 mean?

   A. complete             B. perform             C. duty                 D. involve

- The end! -

PRACTICE TEST 2

I. LANGUAGE (2.0 points)

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

Question 9. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.

A. answer                   B. take                 C. make                   D. write

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

Question 10. The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment.

A. affective          B. self-reliant         C. self-restricted           D. reliant               

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

Question 11. Biodiversity is essential fo the processes that support all life  __________ Earth

A. around                        B. on                      C. in                 D. up

Question 12. It was essential for him to be financially _______ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job.

A. dependent                B. independent       C. dependable        D. undependable

Question 13. He and his brother are ___________and always finish their homework without any pressure from their parents

A.self sufficient        B.self confident          C.self motivated    D.self absored

Question 14. John was in the third year of his ________ as a car mechanic.

A. apprenticeship          B. requirement      C. pre-university       D. academic year

Question 15. __________ my homework helped me understand the lesson better.

A. Having been done       B. Having done      C. Have done        D. Has done

Question 16.  __________ my parents gave me a new computer, I was unhappy.

A. Because of                 B. Since                 C. Because       D. Even though

II. READING (2.0 points)

PART 1:  Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B, C, or D that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 20.

Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (17) ____________to look directly at people when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a (18) _________of honesty. Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It is considered more polite to look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, (19) ____________, stand close together and look intensely into each other's eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what their counterparts want. Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people who travel or work abroad have a real need to learn the other culture's body language. People tend to be unaware of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is useful to consider your own body language before dealing (20)  __________ people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.

(https://tuhoc365.vn/qa/culture-has-a-strong-influence-on-non-verbal-communication-e-2/) 

Question 17.       A. encouraged       B. assisted C. forbidden        D. opposed

Question 18.       A. taste              B. sense             C. sound        D. touch

Question 19.       A. therefore        B. in addition      C. in contrast        D. moreover

Question 20.       A. of                   B. with                 C. from             D. over

PART 2:  Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions from 21 to 24.               

English teenagers are to receive compulsory cooking lessons in schools. The idea is to encourage healthy eating to fight the country’s increasing obesity rate. It’s feared that basic cooking and food preparation skills are being lost as parents turn to pre-prepared convenience foods.

Cooking was once regarded as an important part of education in England - even if it was mainly aimed at girls. In recent decades cooking has progressively become a minor activity in schools. In many cases the schools themselves have given up cooking meals in kitchens in the schools. But the rising level of obesity has led to a rethink about the food that children are given and the skills they should be taught.

“What I want is to teach young people how to do basic, simple recipes like a tomato sauce, a bolognaise, a simple curry, a stir-fry - which they can use now at home and then in their later life”, said Ed Balls, the minister responsible for schools.

The new lessons are due to start in September, but some schools without kitchens will be given longer to adapt. There is also likely to be a shortage of teachers with the right skills, since the trend has been to teach food technology rather than practical cooking. Also, the compulsory lessons for hands on cooking will only be one hour a week for one term. But the well-known cookery writer, Pru Leith, believes it will be worth it.

“If we’d done this thirty years ago, we might not have the crisis we have got now about obesity and lack of knowledge about food and so on. Every child should know how to cook, not just so that they’ll be healthy, but because it’s a life skill which is a real pleasure”.

The renewed interest in cooking is primarily a response to the level of obesity in Britain which is among the highest in Europe, and according to government figures half of all Britons will be obese in 25 years if current trends are not stopped.

 (www.bbc.co.uk › Learning English › News English)

Question 21. The passage mainly talks about ______.

A. the lost cooking skills                     B. the healthy eating

C. the reason for obesity                     D. the compulsory cooking classes

Question 22. Which of the following is NOT the purpose for English teenagers to receive cooking lessons?

A. To encourage teenagers to eat healthy food.

B. To reduce the country’s increasing obesity rate.

C. To stop parents from turning to pre-prepared convenience foods.

D. To prevent basic cooking and food preparation skills from being lost.

Question 23. The underlined word “progressively” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.

A. little by little             B. all of a sudden     C. more than ever         D. in contrast

Question 24. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. the students will pay a lot of money to the school for the cooking lessons

B. cooking has always been an important part of school education in England

C. English teenagers will have their cooking lessons twice a week for one year

D. the obesity rate in Britain has been rapidly growing in recent decades

III. WRITING (2.0 points)

Rewrite the following sentences using the guided initials/ suggestions to make a sentence closest in meaning to the given one.

Question 1. I usually take part in extracurricular activities after school to improve social skills. (Using the cleft sentence focusing on the underlined part)

It …………………………………………………..

Question 2. She did not apply for universities. She chose a vocational school.

Not …………………………………………………..

Question 3. As bullying is a pressing issue at school, it needs immediate action. (Using “because of”)

Bullying …………………………………………………..

Question 4. Many / school-leaver / choose / go / university / study / academic / subjects. (Complete the following sentence using given words. Change the form of the verbs if necessary)

…………………………………………………..

- The end! -

PRACTICE TEST 3

LANGUAGE (2.0 points)

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

Question 9. Parents and school staff are working together to find solutions to the urgent issue of bullying.

A. violent             B. drunk              C. pressing         D. aware

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

Question 10. Students should be encouraged to report any offensive bullying they witness or experience.

A. pleasant          B. annoying         C. slim            D. illegal   

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

Question 11. He came _______ with a great idea for the advertisement campaign.

   A. up                        B. of                      C. off   D. on

Question 12. You should use time-management tools to plan your work more ________.

A. effective                    B. effectively       C. effect                  D. ineffectively

Question 13. A new study group has been _______ by the United Nations.

A. gone off                    B. set up             C. put up                 D. called for

Question 14. __________ is a serious mental health concern that can result from bullying or peer pressure.

   A. Victim                         B. Lie                     C. Depression         D. Alcohol

Question 15. It is parents ________ a vital role in teaching their teenagers about how to become responsible.

A. playing                    B. who played   C. that play                 D. to play

Question 16.  Giang talked about _________ for 3 colleges last year.

A. having applied            B. applying to          C. being applied      D. have applied

READING (2.0 points)   

PART 1:  Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B, C, or D that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 20.

Doing chores is good for children. Kids (17)          do housework develop important life skills that they will need for the rest of their lives. Doing the laundry, cleaning the house, and taking care of others are among the important skills students will need when they start their own families. These are the things that schools cannot fully teach, (18)  it’s important for children to learn them at home. Moreover, sharing housework helps young people learn to take (19) _______. They know that they have to try to finish their tasks even though they do not enjoy doing them. Another benefit of housework is that it helps develop children’s gratitude to their parents. When doing housework, they learn to appreciate all the hard work their parents do around the house for them. In addition, doing chores together helps (20) _______ family bonds. creating special moments between children and parents. All in all, doing housework can bring a lot of benefits to children.   

(Adapted from Global Success)

Question 17. A. which                 B. who       C. when                   D. where

Question 18. A. nor                    B. or          C. so                       D. either

Question 19. A. responsibility     B. effect     C. response            D. place

Question 20. A. threaten      B. strengthen C. loosen              D. broaden

PART 2:  Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions from 21 to 24.                  

International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, is a time to honor women's progress and advocate for real change towards gender equality. This day, rooted in a 1908 demonstration where 15,000 women in New York City stood united for equal rights, better pay, shorter hours, and voting rights, has gross into a wor1dwide movement. Clara Zetkin, at a meeting in 1910, suggested a special day each year to focus on women's rights, leading to the first International Women's Day in 1911.

Despite some beliefs that women has equal chances as men. the reality often tells a different story. Girls worldwide face more household duties than boys and are more likely to miss out on school. In many countries, equal education for both tenders is not guaranteed, and many girls are married off young. which can force them to end school early , lead to early pregnancy together with other health issues, and increase the chance of domestic violence.

On International Women's Day, people participate in activities that raise awareness and call for gender equality. Wearing purple, a color of women's rights history, is common. It is also a day when women are celebrated with gifts and social recognition in some places.

The journey towards full gender equality continues to face challenges. Yet, women's groups across the globe remain strong and active, with younger women and teenagers adding their voices and energy to the cause. They are organizing, speaking out, and urging a shift in how we view and act towards each other regarding gender roles.

(Adapted from http://learnenelishteens. britshcouncil.org)

Question 21. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The historical Protest for Women's Rights.      

B. The Celebration of International Women's Day.

C. The Global March for Women's Education.     

D. The Continuing Struggle for Gender Equality.

Question 22. What does the word advocate in the passage mostly mean?

A. To oppose strongly. B. To support publicly.    

C. To ignore completely.     D. To question critically.

Question 23. What suggestion did Clara Zetkin make at the 1910 meeting‘?

A.  That women should wear purple to show unity

B. That a global protest for women's rights be organized

C.  That an international day each year be dedicated to women's rights

D.  That women should receive gifts and social recognition on March 8th

Question 24. What issue is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by girls, according to the passage?

A. Undertaking more household chores than boys 

B. Being more likely to be married at a young age

C. Receiving a guaranteed equal education   

D. Having a higher likelihood of missing out on school

III. WRITING (2.0 points)

Rewrite the following sentences using the guided initials/ suggestions to make a sentence closest in meaning to the given one.

Question 1. I installed the money-time management app on my phone to learn how to spend money wisely. (Using the cleft sentence focusing on the underlined part)

It ………………………………………………

Question 2. Although we faced many difficulties, we successfully ran an anti-bullying campaign. (SPITE)

We ………………………………………………

Question 3. My brother joined our family trip to Hue. He was the youngest person who did so. (Combine the sentence using to-infinitive clauses)

My brother  ………………………………………………

Question 4. His father / regretted / not / gone / university. (Complete the following sentence using given words. Change the form of the verbs if necessary)

………………………………………………

                                                -The end! -

C. TỰ LUẬN: 

I. Reduce underlined clauses into phrases.

1. The first person who reaches the finishing line will be the winner.

⟶ ………………………………………………

2. Because the weather was bad, I couldn’t go on a boat tour around the islands.

⟶ ………………………………………………

3. Nam passed the job interview although he doesn’t have any working experience.

⟶ ………………………………………………

4. Mary works hard so that she can earn more money.

⟶ ………………………………………………

5. After I had spent all my money, I came back home.

   ⟶ ………………………………………………

II. Combine the sentences using words in the brackets:

1. Minh left the show very early. He was wanted by his boss. (because)

⟶ ………………………………………………

2. We went to the Mekong River Delta. We wanted to watch performances of don ca tai tu. (Therefore)

⟶ ………………………………………………

3. Mrs. Hoa goes jogging every day. She wants to keep fit (to).

⟶ ………………………………………………

4. Minh was bullied. But he didn’t talk to his parents or teachers. (Although)

⟶ ………………………………………………

5. Hoa got the first prize. She made her parents happy. (therefore).

⟶ ………………………………………………

III. Rewrite these sentences using gerund or perfect gerund

1. My brother didn’t get that job. He regretted it.

⟶ My brother regretted ………………………………………

2. “Sorry. I broke your vase.” Nam said to his mother.

⟶Nam apologized ………………………………………

   3. “You didn’t keep my secret”, he said to her.

⟶He accused ………………………………………

4. “Let’s go out for dinner tonight”, he said.

   ⟶ He suggested ………………………………………

5. He would rather play sports than watch it.

   ⟶ He prefers ………………………………………

IV. Rewrite the sentences using the cleft sentences focusing on the underlined parts:

1. School bullying has become common recently.

⟶ ………………………………………

2. Nam took part in the campaigned against body shaming last week.

⟶ ………………………………………

3. Students can find information on cyberbullying and how to deal with it from this app

⟶ ………………………………………

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