REVISION FOR THE 1ST MID TERM EXAMINATION

Trường THPT Thanh Khê, TP Đà Nẵng, 2025 - 2026

A. CONTENT: UNIT 1, UNIT 2, UNIT 3

I/ Pronunciation:

+ dipthongs: /ei/ /əʊ/ /ɔɪ/ /ai/ /au/ /ɪə/ /eǝ/ and /uǝ/

+ stress in two or three-syllable words

II/ Vocabulary: vocabulary related to life stories we admire, cultural diversity and green living.

III/ Grammar:

+ past simple vs. past continuous

+ the articles

+ verbs with preposition

+ relative clauses referring to the whole sentence.

III/ Reading:

1. Read and complete the passage.

2. Read the text and choose the best option.

3. Read for specific information about: life stories we admire, cultural diversity and green living. 

IV/ Listening

1. Listen to a 1-2 minute dialogue / monologue on related topics and answer True / false questions.

2. Listen to a conversation / monologue for 1.5-2 minutes and complete the notes

3. Listen for specific information about: life stories, cultural diversity and green living.

V/ Writing

- Sentence transformation

- Sentence completion

VI/ Speaking

Conversation arrangement

B. PRACTICE - THE MIDTERM EXAM- ENGLISH 12

Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose their sense of ________

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

2. We may suffer from _______ when we experience an unfamiliar culture for the first time.

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

3. Ms. Trang ________ her time and energy to giving free English lessons for poor children. 

A. admires      B. devotes    C. diagnoses     D. attends 

4. He gave us a thrilling ________ of his experiences on the battlefield. 

A. rule    B. biography      C. account          D. blockbuster

5. His _______ parents passed away in a tragic accident.

A. biological      B. ambitious    C. cutting-edge       D. creative

6. At the age of 30, she was _______ with a rare form of breast cancer.

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

7. Many Vietnamese young men volunteered to join the army during the ________ war against France.

A. resistance     B. biography       C. account        D. experience

8. We________ a documentary about war heroes at 8.30 P.M. last Friday. 

A. watched       B. have watched       C. were watching      D. are watching  

9. The company's sales have doubled since the introduction of new cutting-edge technology.

A. simple       B. flexible      C. modern        D. old-fashioned

10. It was their determination that helped them defeat the enemy.

A. focus on      B. surrender to      C. deal with     D. depend on

11. One of her impressive achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium.

A. visionary     B. animated     C. outstanding      D. stylish

12. Recyclable products should not be ended up in open _________ sites.

A. landfill       B. leftover     C. resource      D. footprint

13. Many high school students volunteered to ________ the polluted river.

A. get rid of       B. go green      C. rinse out         D. clean up

14. In order to reduce our _______, we should cycle or take a bus to school instead of using motorbikes.

A. cardboard       B. leftover      C. fruit peel      D. carbon footprint

15. It takes hundreds of years for one plastic bottle to ______ in the ground.

A. release      B. reuse      C. decompose      D. recycle

16. Several traditional customs that can do damage to the environment should be changed for a more _______ future.

A. sustainable      B. reusable      C. single-use      D. recyclable

17. Ms. Brown often uses leftovers to make her own ________

A. waste       B. container     C. compost      D. layer 

18. The water has become undrinkable because it has been _______ with lead.

A. sorted       B. decomposed       C. recycled     D. contaminated

19. They ________ extensive research on the environmental effects of using fake Christmas trees.

A. turned off      B. carried out    C. look after          D. applied for

20. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, _______ helps the environment a lot.

A. that       B. what      C. whose      D. which

21. Tundra plants have a very _______ of just fifty to sixty days during the short Arctic summer.

A. growing short season        B. short growing season

C. growing season short       D. short season growing

22. He was a man of ________ 

A. religious devotion deep           B. deep devotion religious

C. deep religious devotion           D. religious deep devotion

23. The nurse devoted her time to ________ injured soldiers in the field hospital.

 A. take after        B. taking care of       C. break down       D. putting on

24. _________ of college was a difficult decision, but it allowed her to become one of the most respected nurses in the resistance.

A. Quitting on      B. Dropping out      C. Giving up on       D. Walking away from

25. The surgeon was famous ______ her innovative techniques in treating battlefield injuries.

A. for      B. about      C. to       D. with

26. The doctor succeeded _______ treating many injuries that were once thought to be untreatable.

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

27. People need to adapt _______ living with fewer resources to protect the planet.

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

28. Are there any _______ between Vietnamese and American culture?

A. differences      B. different     C. differently       D. differential

29. Vietnamese cuisine is famous ______ a wide variety of dishes. 

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

30. In Vietnam, two, three, or even four generations live _____ one roof.

A. in      B. over      C. with      D. under

31. Face with a changing environment, most organisms will adapt and ______

A. diverse      B. diversify      C. diverge      D. divert

32. What could be more ________ than a wedding on a tropical island?

A. romance      B. romantic      C. romanticizing       D. romanticism

33. Who is _______ girl over there with Jimmy?

A. the       B. a       C. an       D. Ø

34. The boss needs an assistant with _________ good knowledge of foreign trade.

A. a       B. the      C. any      D. Ø

35. We are having ________ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually _______ weather in UK is not this bad.

A. the - the        B. a - the        C. Ø - the       D. the - a

36. ________ Gordons is a very interesting family. They like to travel around ______ world.

A. A - the       B. The - the     C. A - a         D. A - Ø

37. I think Tet is ________ most fascinating festival in Vietnam. 

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

38. We ________ to the hospital to visit Mike when he _______ to say that he was fine.

A. were driving - was calling       B. drove - called 

C. were driving - called               D. drove - was calling

39. What ________ to you on Sunday night?

A. happen       B. happened       C. was happening      D. would happen

40. Last night, we _______ for you for ages but you never _______ up.

A. waited - showed                         B. would wait - showed 

C. were waiting - were showing     D. waited - was showing

41. Magellan _______ the first European who _______ through the strait.

A. was - was sailing       B. was being - was sailing

C. had been - sailed      D. was - sailed

42. The first self-sufficient village in Britain _______ the Norman's idea. They were some strange invaders who ________ to change the country in a better way.

A. was - hoped                              B. is - have hoped

C. have been - were hoping        D. was being - had hoped

43. More and more people are becoming aware of saving energy, _______ is good for the environment.

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

44. Global temperatures continue to rise and we don't know what will happen ______ our planet in 100 years.

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

45. Everyone knows there is an environment problem in our school, but no one wants to talk ________ it.

A. of       B. about      C. with       D. on

46. We're preparing _______ the Green Ideas competition, which will take place next week.

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

Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph for the following question.

1.

a) Secondly, it's a good idea that you try to cook traditional food frequently.

b) There are two main ways to maintain your cultural identity in a new culture.

c) Staying connected with your family and friends helps you to feel part of your native culture.

d) You should also remember to make mealtimes special and important occasions.

e) Firstly, keep in touch with people you know back home.

A. c-a-d-e- a              B. b-a-e-d-c

C. b-e-d-a-c               D. b-e-c-a-d

2:

a. Jack: Her perseverance and passion for discovery truly inspire me.

b. Nick: Yes! Her groundbreaking work in science, despite facing so many challenges, is incredible. 

c. Jack: Have you ever heard about the life story of Marie Curie? 

A. a-c-b       B. b-a-c      C. c-b-a       D. c-a-b

3.

a. Michael: Despite facing discrimination and personal struggles, she used her voice to speak out for others. 

b. Emma: That's right, her words continue to inspire generations, reminding us of the power of resilience and courage.

c. Emma: Maya Angelou's life is truly inspiring, especially her journey from hardship to greatness. 

A. a-c-b      B. b-a-c     C. c-b-a     D. c-a-b

4.

a. Bob: That's true, he wasn't just a founder, he was a visionary.

b. Alice: I really admire the story of Steve Jobs, he changed the entire tech industry.

c. Alice: His persistence in developing Apple is truly impressive.

d. Bob: Jobs taught us that failure is part of success, the key is to never give up.

A. b-c-a-d      B. b-a-c-d     C. a-c-d-b      D. c-a-b-d

5.

a) Therefore, we recommend that you put the suggested solutions into practice as soon as possible.

b) Third, we recommend that we make use of plastic waste in arts and crafts projects, for example, for making plant pots or bird feeders.

c) Second, the Youth Union should hold regular sessions to teach students how to recycle properly. 

d) This report suggests three main solutions to the problem of single-use products in our school. 

e) First, we suggest that the school should provide more recycling bins.

f) Reusing and recycling single-use plastics will lead to a greener school environment and help promote a green lifestyle among young people.

A. d-e-c-f-b-a       B. d-e-c-b-a-f       C. d-e-b-c-f-a      D. d-e-c-b-f-a

6.

b. Wow! It sounds interesting.

e. Yes. She wrote her diary while she was working in a field hospital in Quang Ngai Province. The diary contains personal accounts of her experiences during the war and shows her love for her family and country.

c. Dang Thuy Tram? Who is she?

d. She was born in Hue in 1942. She studied medicine in Ha Noi, and volunteered to join the army at the age of 24, working as a surgeon during the resistance war against the US. 

a. That's when she started her diary, isn't it?

A. f-a-c-b-d-e      B. b-d-a-e-f-c      C. c-a-b-f-d-e      D. c-d-a-e-b

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences with the given words or using suggestions. 

1. He arrived at work in the middle of a meeting. (WHEN)

→ ___________________________

2. My father didn't finish secondary school because of the war. (OUT) 

→ My father ______________________

3. My grandmother died at the age of 99. (AWAY)

→ My grandmother passed _____________________

4. I chose to study Russian this year. I'm really enjoying that decision.

→I chose to study Russian this year, ___________________________ (WHICH)

5. Protecting the environment is up to everyone doing small things every day. (DEPENDS)

→ ___________________________

6. The movie turned out to be a blockbuster hit. This came as a surprise to critics. (WHICH) 

→ ___________________________

Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with the given words.

1. When / apple / fall / onto / Newton's head. / he / discover / law of gravity.

→ ___________________________

2. Both / Steve Jobs / Bill Gates / drop / college / make / fortunes.

→ ___________________________

3. Vo Thi Sau/ be/ a schoolgirl/ when/ she/ join/ the Viet Minh. 

→ .___________________________

4. After/ father/ death, / Nelson Mandela / adopt / raise / tribe chief.

→ ___________________________

5. He/ not have/ time/ breakfast/ this morning. 

(Complete the following sentence with the given words) 

→ ___________________________

Exercise 5: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 

Brazil - A Diverse Ethnic & Cultural Heritage 

Brazil is (1) ______ to the largest population in Latin America, of more than 215 million people. Most of them live in the south-central area, (2) _____ includes the industrial cities of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte. The pace of urbanization has been rapid, with 75% of the population living in urban areas by 1991. While this growth has contributed to economic development, it has also led to serious social, environmental, and political (3) ______ in major cities. Nevertheless, Brazil remains famous for its breathtaking natural beauty. 

The Brazilian population is (4) ______ four main groups: the Portuguese, who colonized Brazil in the 16th century: Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves: various other European, Middle Eastern, and Asian immigrant groups who have settled in Brazil since the mid-19th century, and the indigenous people. Although the Portuguese were once the dominant European ethnic group in Brazil, waves of immigration have resulted (5) ______ a diverse ethnic and cultural heritage. 

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1. A. house       B. home     C. land       D. place

2. A. who         B. that     C. which     D. whose

3. A. fields      B. attractions    C. challenges     D. topics 

4. A. made from     B. included     C. consisted of    D. made up of 

5. A. on     B. with      C. in      D. of

Exercise 6: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

The genius 

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest painters, architects, and thinkers in his era. His works have influenced not only other artists and painters, but also people working in scientific fields. He was born in 1452 in a small town near Vinci, Italy, where his surname comes from. Leonardo loved nature and spent a lot of time drawing pictures of animals and plants. He received little formal education, but his uncle and father soon discovered his talent, so they decided to send him to a workshop in Florence to apprentice with the master artist Verrocchio. Da Vinci not only improved his skills in drawing, painting, and sculpting, but he also picked up knowledge and technical skills in other areas including mechanics, carpentry, metalwork, and architecture. 

In 1472, Leonardo qualified as a master artist and opened his own workshop. However, he still continued to work together with Verrocchio for the next five years. After that, he started working independently and completed a painting for the Duke of Milan. His work made a huge impression on the Duke who decided to offer him a position in his court. While in Milan, Da Vinci was invited to design innovative buildings, machines, and weapons. He would draw up plans for several inventions of the future such as tanks, submarines, and flying machines. He was also skilled at drawing detailed sketches of the human body. He left behind several notebooks filled with diagrams, drawings, observations, and notes of his studies, ideas, and inventions. 

Unfortunately, his interests were so broad that he often changed his focus to a new project and rarely finished the works he had started. The Last Supper and Mona Lisa were two of the masterpieces he could finish during his lifetime. In 1495, he started The Last Supper, which took him nearly three years to complete. In 1503, he began painting the Mona Lisa and worked on it from time to time over several years until his death. 

Da Vinci died in 1519, at the age of 67, but he is still considered as one of the greatest geniuses of all time. His paintings changed the world of art, and many inventions were carried out based on his ideas and sketches. His greatness lies in the depth and diversity of his knowledge, and 500 years after his death, his genius shines as bright as ever 

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1. What is the purpose of the writer? 

A. To tell the story of Leonardo da Vinci's life 

B. To describe the family of Leonardo da Vinci 

C. To explain how Leonardo's achievements changed the world 

D. To compare Leonardo da Vinci with other artists 

2. The phrase 'picked up' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. 

A. brought    B. took up    C. learnt    D. raised 

3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as something that Leonardo da Vinci designed? 

A. The human body           B. Military vehicles 

C. Machines that can fly    D. Ships that can stay underwater 

4. According to paragraph 4, which of the following was Leonardo da Vinci's weak point? 

A. Spending too much time on Mona Lisa 

B. Inability to draw human bodies 

C. Having too many interests 

D. Inability to finish things 

5. What does the writer imply by saying his genius shines as bright as ever in paragraph 5? 

A. His creativity and forward thinking continue to amaze people. 

B. He discovered how light shines. 

C. His genius was made larger than it really is. 

D. His invention of a bright light made him a genius.

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