ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ 1

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

I. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 

1. A. treat   B. spread   C. meat   D. lead 

2. A. recipe   B. habit   C. fitness   D. illness 

3. A. belief   B. express   C. gender   D. strength 

4. A. animal   B. bacteria   C. range   D. active 

5. A. liveable   B. interact   C. disease   D. privacy 

II. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 

6. A. digital   B. extended   C. liveable   D. curious 

7. A. important   B. wonderful   C. suitable   D. serious 

8. A. influence   B. attitude   C. solution   D. media 

9. A. diameter   B. infrastructure   C. economy   D. pedestrian 

10. A. recipe   B. energy   C. poisoning   D. infection 

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

11. Yoghurt has a lot of ______ bacteria which are good for your digestive system. 

A. harmful   B. infectious   C. nutritious   D. beneficial 

12. A balanced diet rich in essential ______ is key to maintaining a long and healthy life. 

A. labels   B. tools   C. nutrients   D. organisms 

13. If you are a part of a (n) ______, you may live with your grandparents, aunts and uncles. 

A. generation gap   B. extended family   C. nuclear family   D. blended family 

14. The younger generation is often ______about how their grandparents lived without modern technology. 

A. digital   B. interested   C. curious   D. critical 

15. The younger generation should be taught to ______ others, regardless of age or background. 

A. upset   B. limit   C. respect   D. control 

16. Future cities are ______ sustainable architecture and renewable energy systems. 

A. run out of   B. put off   C. made up of   D. taken after 

17. Many children of doctors and nurses are inspired to follow ______ the footsteps of their parents, entering the medical field. 

A. of   B. with   C. on   D. in 

18. City ______ will stop using their cars in urban areas. 

A. dwellers   B. governments   C. authorities    D. researchers 

19. Parents sometimes face ______ with their children about career choices. 

A. agree   B. agreeable   C. agreements   D. disagreements 

20. Electronic devices such as smartphones and computers ______ blue light, which can disrupt your sleep. 

A. give off   B. take in   C. use up   D. get over 

21. Regular medical ______ are essential for detecting potential health issues early and maintaining overall health. 

A. take-ups   B. check-ups   C. make-ups   D. fill-ups 

22. These features will make future cities more ______ and will provide a high quality of life to city dwellers. 

A. live   B. alive   C. liveable   D. lively 

23. Parents often find it challenging to ______ to the rapid changes in technology that their children have grown up with. 

A. influence   B. collect   C. adapt   D. explain 

24. Increasing numbers of children are ______ from mental health problems due to bad habits. 

A. suffering   B. recovering   C. harming   D. improving  

25. Building a ______ city involves considering environmental, social, and economic factors to create a harmonious environment. 

A. sustain    B. sustainability    C. sustainable    D. sustainably 

26. Urban planning decisions today will have a lasting impact ______ the sustainability of cities in the future. 

A. for    B. on    C. of    D. with 

27. He is a ______ thinker. He has sharp ideas and tries to see things in many aspects. 

A. critic    B. critical    C. criticism    D. criticising 

28. The coronavirus is so ______ that all citizens in this city contract it. 

A. infection    B. infected    C. infectious    D. infect 

29. Being a digital ______, Hai easily adapts to new technologies and effortlessly uses digital tools for various aspects of his life. 

A. nation    B. nativeness    C. national    D. native 

30. A century ago, life expectancy in India and South Korea ______ as low as 23 years. 

A. were    B. was    C. has been    D. have been 

31. His new video clips about generational gap on Youtube ______ viral lately. 

A. have gone   B. were going   C. will have gone   D. had been going 

32. My sore throat has improved a lot since I ______ antibiotics five days ago. 

A. have taken    B. take   C. took    D. had taken 

33. This warning sign indicates that you ______ step on the grass. 

A. shouldn't    B. ought not to    C. don't have to    D. mustn't 

34. Traffic laws of many countries require that drivers ______ stop their vehicle at red light. 

A. should   B. have to   C. has to    D. mustn't 

35. City dwellers ______ that a smart city with computer-controlled systems can make life easier. 

A. agree    B. are agreeing    C. have agreed    D. agreed 

36. Although the dish smells ______, he refuses to eat and says that he is not hungry. 

A. bad    B. good    C. well     D. worse 

37. The modern skyscraper looks ______ with a beautiful lighting system, especially at night. 

A. terrific    B. terribly    C. terrifically    D. terrible 

38. Widening the road seems ______ to the city’s traffic network. 

A. benefit    B. beneficially    C. benefits    D. beneficial 

39. I ______ that neighbourhoods in the future will operate with smart systems and use card readers for various services. 

A. am believing    B. believe    C. believe    D. am believed 

IV. Choose the word (s) that is the CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

40. You should exercise in the early morning when the weather is not too hot. 

A. have a rest    B. do housework   C. do homework    D. work out

41. Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with each child. 

A. communicate    B. interrupt    C. impress    D. educate 

V. Identify the mistake in each of the following questions. 

42. Roof (A) gardens have (B) recently become very (C) trendily (D) in big cities. 

43. Using public transport (A) like trams and buses (B) appears (C) efficiently to reduce traffic jams and pollution (D) in the city. 

VI. READING 

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. 

At the beginning of Covid-19, very few people fully understood the danger (44) ______ the virus and not so many strong actions were taken. However, one actionable thing we have been familiar with since we were very small is handwashing. If you ask a kid going to kindergarten, he may tell you that handwashing can (45) ______ the spread of virus and bacteria, avoid getting sick and protect your family. And to effectively fight infections, ideally, one (46) ______ wash his hands with soap or hand sanitizer with alcohol content for at least 20 seconds. It is really challenging to find a benefit of the deadly pandemic. (47) ______, one positive aspect is that the standards of personal and public hygiene have been significantly improved. More and more people are aware of the importance of keeping their hands clean. Such a simple act continues to be a (48) ______ way to stop 15 different dangerous illnesses and diseases such as cold, flu or diarrhoea. A study claims that schools that organise programs promoting hand hygiene have less illness and fewer absent students. 

44. A. of    B. for    C. with    D. about 

45. A. support    B. encourage   C. prevent    D. explain 

46. A. should    B. mustn’t   C. ought    D. shouldn’t 

47. A. In addition   B. As a result   C. However    D. Otherwise 

48. A. empowered   B. powerful   C. powerless    D. power 

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. 

In the cities of the future, people will experience big changes in their everyday lives. These urban residents will be part of a highly advanced and connected environment, where new technologies and innovative infrastructure come together to make city life easier and more efficient. 

Future cities will have smart systems that use resources well, make getting around easier, and help protect the environment. Buildings will be energy-efficient and have smart sensors that adjust things like temperature and lighting based on how many people are there. This will save energy and reduce the amount of pollution. Transportation systems will be well-connected, so people can easily move from one place to another. Electric and self-driving cars will also be common, which means less traffic and less air pollution. 

In addition, technology will change the way people interact with their city. Advanced augmented reality (AR) systems will show digital information on top of the real world, giving people useful and personalized suggestions. They will also be able to navigate the city with the help of interactive holographic displays that show important places, public transportation options, and real-time traffic updates. Also, there will be fast internet everywhere, so people can easily communicate and connect everyday objects to the internet to make life easier. But there will also be challenges along with these advancements. People in future cities will need to adapt to new complexities and risks. As technology becomes more important for critical infrastructure, there will be a bigger risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches. It will be important to have strong security measures to protect people’s privacy and keep their information safe from bad actors. 

49. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? 

A. The Challenges of Future Cities 

B. The Benefits of Advanced Technologies in Cities 

C. Urbanization and Its Impact on Everyday Life 

D. Exploring the Possibilities of Smart Cities 

50. What are some features of future cities mentioned in the passage? 

A. Historical architecture and traditional infrastructure. 

B. Limited availability of resources and inefficient transportation systems. 

C. Smart systems, energy-efficient buildings, and well-connected transportation networks. 

D. Lack of internet connectivity and minimal technological advancements. 

51. The word "advanced" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________. 

A. out-of-date     B. state-of-the-art      C. old-fashioned      D. elaborate 

52. The word "they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________. 

A. people 

B. personalized suggestions (Adapted from Solution) 

C. Advanced augmented reality (AR) systems 

D. interactive holographic displays 

53. Which of the following is not true according to the passage? 

A. Future cities will have energy-efficient buildings with smart sensors. 

B. Transportation systems in future cities will be well-connected. 

C. Augmented reality (AR) systems will not be used widely in future cities. 

D. Future cities will have fast internet connectivity. 

VI. Rewrite the following sentences as directed. 

54. Samuel started writing a daily blog in 1997. (Use present perfect tense) ________________________________________

55. I have done this exercise routine everyday for 10 years. (Use past simple tense) ________________________________________

56. I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to drink fizzy drink every day. (Use a modal verb) 

________________________________________

57. You are required to ask your parents for permission before going out. (Use a modal verb) 

________________________________________

58. Customers are advised to check their luggage before leaving the airport. (Use a modal verb) 

________________________________________

59. I/ not think/ live/ smart city/ good/ everyone. (Complete the sentence) ________________________________________

60. city tour, / including/ the visit/ the new twin towers/ sound/ interest. (Complete the sentence) 

________________________________________

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