ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KÌ I

Trường THPT Liên Chiểu, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

 

I. NỘI DUNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I: Từ Unit 1 -> Unit 3

1. READING: Topics: Life stories we admire; A multicultural world; Green living. 

2. LANGUAGE

* Pronunciation: Stress, Sounds 

* Vocabulary: Topics: Life stories we admire; A multicultural world; Green living.

* Grammar

+ Past simple & Past continuous

+ Articles

+ Verbs with prepositions.

+ Relative Clauses referring to a whole sentence.

3. WRITING: Unit 1 → Unit 3

II. BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG

A. LANGUAGE

A.1. Choose the word that has the underlined (letters) pronounced differently from the others.

1. A. condition      B. suggestion     C. emotion       D. relation

2. A. pound     B. proud      C. sound       D. tough 

3. A. decompose     B. decorate     C. demonstrate    D. dedicate

4. A. wasteful      B. paper     C. landfill      D. translate

5. A. strengthen    B. although    C. thankful    D. theorist

A.2. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.

1. A. landfill      B. sensor    C. amount     D. leaflet

2. A. contain     B. discuss    C. remind    D. practice

3. A. diversity    B. experience    C. ingredient     D. presentation

4. A. general     B. popular      C. amazing      D. favourite

5. A. enemy     B. character    C. industry     D. resistance

A.3. Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 

1. My grandfather passed away at the age of 98. He lived a long and happy life.

A. was born        D. favourite      C. died       D. retired

2. Mark Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, but never completed his degree.

A. resigned       B. graduated from     C. worked at       D. studied at

3. Taking part in exchange programmes teaches students to respect the diversity of other cultures. 

A. limitation     B. variety     C. similarity     D. agreement

4. A national identity represents a person's sense of belonging to a state or culture.

A. characteristic     B. diversity     C. nation      D. location

5. Those piles of books have been covered in dust for a long time. If I were you. I would recycle or donate them. 

A. stacks        B. groups      C. pieces      D. bunches

A.4 Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

1. Many people admire her artworks and follow her on social media.

A. love      B. respect     C. dislike     D. misunderstand

2. The reason behind Apple's huge success lies in its focus on user experience. 

A. fame     B. benefit    C. achievement      D. failure

3. During the wars, our country fought bravely against the enemies to defend our freedom 

A. friends    B. attackers    C. opponents     D. competitors

4. My cousin has lived in Italy for five years and has learnt the language, but still sounds foreign.

A. adopted      B. global      C. universal     D. native

5. The river is so contaminated that it smells like rotten eggs.

A. dangerous    B. beautiful    C. polluted    D. clean

A.5. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following exchanges. 

1. Jim: Who do you think will win the World Cup next year? 

Mark: I really don't know much about football, but _____ Argentina will win.

A. I know     B. I guess     C. I'm not sure    D. I want

2. Kim: Mum, can I stay in the shopping centre a bit longer?

Mum: Well, the traffic _______ get bad in just an hour, so we should go now or we'll be late for your piano lesson.

A. is likely to      B. is unlikely to     C. is hard to say     D. is hard to predict

3. Grandson: Grandpa. ______ Luke. We met in our school Chemistry Club and have become good friends since.

Grandpa: Pleased to meet you, Luke. 

A. let's meet my friend          B. I'd like you to meet my friend

C. I'd like to introduce you    D. you know my friend

4. Patrick: Hi Antonio, my name is Patrick. I've heard a lot of good things about you, ___________ 

Antonio: Nice to meet you too, Patrick.

A. Long time no see                                     B. I haven't seen you for a while

C. I still remember the last time I saw you   D. It's a pleasure to finally meet you

5. Tim: I've won a trip to Hawaii, Kim. I'm ________!

Kim: Wow! That's fantastic!

A. under the weather            B. in the sunlight

C. over the top                      D. over the moon

A.6. Choose the option that completes each of the following sentences 

1. Many parents should let their children _________ a decision on their future career.

A. make      B. take       C. give      D. do

2. Advanced technology has been ________ significant contribution to lots of countries' living standards so far. 

A. having       B. reaping         C. holding           D. making

3. Although Chinese food is relatively peculiar to me, I have just had a ______ at it.

A. go       B. joke        C. change     D. look

4. Mary really enjoyed the party at that villa because of its _______ service. 

A. dedicated       B. original      C. optional      D. favorable

5. The air pollution has been _________ a threat to the Earth.

A. making      B. having     C. posing     D. gripping

6. Martin Luther King devoted his life to the _______ of voting rights for black people.

A. effort     B. realization      C. achievement      D. performance

7. After being _________ with a rare genetic disorder, he channeled his energy into raising awareness and funds for research.

A. dedicated      B. admired       C. volunteered     D. diagnosed

8. This festival aims to strengthen local people's sense of ______

A. specialty    B. anxiety   C. identity      D. cuisine

9. Leaving home for the first time to work in a new country was a big ______ to me.

A. lifestyle     B. bamboo dancing     C. tug of war     D. culture shock

10. Items like glass and metal should not be thrown into the _______ because they do not break down easily.

A. pond.    B. compost    C. landfill     D. layer

11. It's essential to wait ______  the right moment to plant trees to ensure they grow healthily. 

A. up       B. down     C. for     D. with

12. Many communities rely ________ clean energy sources to reduce their carbon emissions.

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

13. I think Tet is ______ most fascinating festival in Vietnam. 

A. the     B. (no article)       C. an     D. a     

14. We _______ our quality time when the unexpected guess ________.

A. had - came                         B. were having - came     

C. had been having - came     D. have had - would have come

15. While he _______ some plants in the garden, his wife was preparing dinner.

A. waters      B. is watering    C. would water    D. was watering

A.7.Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction 

16. Instead of throwing on old clothes, consider donating them to charity or repurposing them. 

A. on     B. donating       C. charity       D. them 

17. When Tien was taking some photos of the wildlife reserve, it had started to rain heavily.

A. was taking     B. of       C. had started       D. heavily

18. His father used to be a distinctive professor at the university. Many students worshipped him. 

A. used to     B. distinctive     C. at      D. worshipped

19. One of her impressively achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium. 

A. impressively     B. is      C. of     D. polonium

20. To become a distinguished leader, he must be loyal, consistent, patriotic and solidarity.

A. To become      B. leader       C. loyal      D. solidarity

 

B. READING

B.1. Read the text and choose the best answers.

THE FESTIVAL OF COLORS

Holi, the festival of colors, is a popular Hindu festival celebrated in India and many (1) ________ countries around the world. This festival is not only a time for joy and merriment, but it also has a strong connection with the environment. During Holi, people throw colored powders and water at each other, (2) ________ is a fun and exciting way to celebrate. However, it is important to use natural and organic colors instead of symthetic ones, as they can (3) _______ harm to the environment and to human health. Natural colors can be made from flowers, leaves, and other plant materials, which are biodegradable and safe for the environment.

In addition, many people light bonfires during Holi to celebrate the victory of good over evil. (4) _______,  this can contribute to air pollution and deforestation. To reduce the impact on the environment, it is recommended to use (5) ______ alternatives, such as biodegradable materials, instead of wood for bonfires.

(Adapted from https://indianexpress.com)

1. A. the others      B. others      C. other      D. the other

2. A. that       B. which        C. what      D. whom 

3. A. get       B. have     C. create     D. do

4. A. Therefore      B. In conclusion       C. Although       D. However

5. A. eco-friendly      B. single-use     C. reusable       D. cardboard

 

B.2. Read the text about family and choose the best answers.

Practice these simple habits into your home routine for a greener lifestyle:

Say No to Single-Use Plastic Packaging:

When you get a takeaway meal or drink make sure to take a reusable box and cup so you can say no to single-use plastic packaging - which is one of the most common items polluting the environment.

If you can, also use stainless steel or glass containers instead of plastic ones which can be harmful to both the environment and your health, especially when used to reheat food. Plastic is made of components that can leach into whatever it comes in contact with.

Use Canvas Bags Instead of Plastic:

Whether your state has banned the use of plastic bags in grocery stores, or you are trying to be more plastic-conscious, reusable bags are a great way to help the environment. Invest in some inexpensive canvas bags and use them while you're out running errands. Aside from being environmentally friendly - canvas bags are also much sturdier than both plastic and paper and will last you a lifetime if you look after them!

(Adapted from https://blue.star-board.com)

1. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Some simple eco-friendly habits

B. Do not harm the environment 

C. Canvas are always better than Plastic

D. Plastic Packaging is harmful

2. According to the passage, what is one of the most common items polluting the environment? 

A. takeaway meal or drink

B. a reusable box and cup

C. stainless steel or glass containers

D. single-use plastic packaging

3. The phrase "reusable bags" in the second paragraph means that those bags. ________ 

A. can be used many times

B. can be used once only

C. are hard to use

D. are easy to use

4. The word "them" in the second paragraph refers to ______

A. plastic       B. paper      C. bags      D. canvas

5. According to the passage, which of these statements is NOT true? 

A. Plastic containers can be harmful to the users and the environment. 

B. Some states have banned the use of plastic bags in grocery stores. 

C. Canvas bags are inexpensive and environmentally friendly. 

D. Single-use plastic packaging does harm to the environment.

 

C. WRITING

C.1. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of words or verbs in brackets.

1. Using _____________ (ENVIRONMENT) friendly bags instead of single-use ones can greatly reduce pollution. 

2. The increasing __________ (POPULAR) of Korean pop music, known as K-pop, has influenced fashion and music worldwide.

3. Due to ____________ (GLOBAL), people can now enjoy foods and products from different cultures without leaving their home country.

4. Do you know the person who created the first _________ (ANIMATION) cartoon?

5. What were his most impressive ________________ (ACHIEVE) in film-making?

 

C.2. Supply the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets.

1. My brother _________ (learn) to drive while he _________ (study) at university.

2. It ___________ (snow) all the time that we __________ (drive) up to Scotland.

3.I ___________ (grow) up in London, but when I was sixteen, we __________ (move) to Edinburgh.

4. Sandra ____________ (drop) her bag while she __________ (run) for the bus.

5. She ____________ (hurt) her finger while she ___________ (cut) some bread.

 

C.3 Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning. 

Rewrite the sentences with the given words in brackets.

1. Mr. Peter arrived at work in the middle of the meeting. (When)

………………………………………..

2. On the way to school yesterday, I met him. (While)

………………………………………..

3. Rewrite the sentences using verbs with prepositions

3. My aunt didn't finish secondary school because of her bad health. (OUT)

……………………………………….. 

4. Steve Jobs died at the age of 56 because of pancreatic cancer. (AWAY)

………………………………………..

Rewrite the sentences using relative clauses referring to a whole sentence.

5. My children have learned about planting trees in the garden. This contributes to a healthier environment.

………………………………………..

 

C.4. Complete the sentences using the words given

1. General Vo Nguyen Giap/ devote/ his love/ energy/ the / country/ and/ people/ Vietnam.

………………………………………..

2. The teacher/ explain/ benefits/ green living/ her class.

………………………………………..

3. It/ be/ such pleasure/ be/ among/ so many talented speakers.

………………………………………..

4. The Korean food festival/ offer/ wide choice/ spicy dishes.

………………………………………..

5. There/ be/ many volunteers/ here/help/ clean/ beach.

………………………………………..

 

C.5. Write a biography/ an opinion essay/ a problem-solving report (180-250 words).

1. Write a biography of Walt Disney for your school newspaper.

Quick facts about Walt Disney

*Born: 1901, in Chicago

* Education: attended Brenton Grammar School, but dropped out (aged 16).

* Talent: drawing and painting

*Job: artist, animator, film producer, businessman

* Awards: 26 Oscars, 3 Golden Globe Awards, 1 Emmy Award

* Family and relatives: 3 older brothers and 1 younger sister, wife Lilian Bounds (married for 41 years) and 2 daughters (1 biological and I adopted)

*Died: 1966 (aged 65)

Cause of death: Cancer

 

Suggested outline:

WALT DISNEY - THE FATHER OF MICKEY MOUSE

Walt Disney is famous around the world for ...

*Childhood and education

* Achievements

* Family

* Death and the continued success of The Walt Disney Studio

2. Nowadays, more and more young Vietnamese people celebrate festivals such as Christmas and Halloween. Some people think there is nothing wrong with this while others are worried about the influence of foreign cultures. What is your opinion?

Suggested outline:

* Introduction: paraphrase the question and give your opinion. 

*Body: give reasons (topic sentence, explanation, example) 

 

 

*Conclusion: summarize your opinion and key reasons

 

3. Many parents drive their children to school and pick them up from school every day, which causes traffic jams, noise, and air pollution at the school gate. Write a problem-solving report (180-250 words) about this.

Suggested outline:

* Introduction: present the problem

* Problems: analyze the problem and its negative effects

* Solutions: suggest specific solutions

* Conclusion: summarize the report and emphasize the importance of the suggested solutions.

 

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