HƯỚNG DẪN ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II

Trường THPT Thái Phiên, TP Đà Nẵng, 2025 - 2026

I. NỘI DUNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II: TỪ Unit 6 → Unit 8

Topics: Preserving our heritage; Education options for school leavers; Becoming independent

1. LISTENING

2. LANGUAGE

* Vocabulary:

* Grammar

1. To infinitive clauses;

2. Perfect gerund and perfect participle clauses;

3. Cleft sentences with It is/ was... that/who...

3. READING

4. WRITING

Paragraph writing: Topics: Preserving our heritage; Education options for school leavers

II. HÌNH THỨC: Trắc nghiệm và Tự luận

III. THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 60 phút (Nghe:15′ + Viết: 45)

+ Kiểm tra nghe (Listening) : kiểm tra tại lớp học

+ Kiểm tra viết ( Language, Reading, Writing) : kiểm tra tập trung

PRACTICE TEST 1

I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM

LISTENING

Part 1. Listen to the talk and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Put a tick (√) in the correct box. You will hear the recording twice. (1.0 point)

Part 2. Listen and complete the conversation with no more than three words and/or numbers to the following questions from 5 to 8. You will hear the recording twice. (1.0 point) 

LANGUAGE

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (2.5 points)

Question 9. 'Would you like something _______?' 'Yes, please. A cup of coffee.'

A. to drink     B. drinking    C. for drinking      D. drank

Question 10. _______ the brochure carefully, my sister decided to apply for the hotel management course.

A. Having studied                  B. Had studied

C. Having been studied         D. Being studied

Question 11: The first applicant _________ today doesn't have any experiences.

A. to interview      B. to be interviewed     C. interviewing     D. for interviewing

Question 12. This site has become a popular tourist _______ due to its rich history and cultural importance.

A. activity         B. issue     C. souvenir    D. destination

Question 13. Becoming more independent often involves identifying goals and staying ________ to achieve them.

A. motivated     B. organised    C. reliable      D. curious

Question 14. I ________ into the habit of making my bed every morning because it helps me start the day in a good mood. 

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

Question 15. Companies often create _______ to advertise job opportunities.

A. mechanics      B. institutions      C. degrees      D. brochures

Question 16. Whenever I have a difficult situation, I ask him because he often ________ the solutions easily.

A. carries out      B. comes up with    C. gets around      D. gets into

Question 17. Many students choose _______ to gain practical skills for specific careers.

A. academic study            B. full-time education

C. vocational education    D. master's degree

Question 18. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.

The students are encouraged to carry out their demanding task.

A. ignore      B. apply      C. implement       D. continue

READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 19 to 23. (1.25 points).

A musical art with both scholarly and folk roots, "Don ca tài tử" is an indispensable part of the spiritual activity and (19) _______ heritage of the people of southern Viet Nam. The music and songs evoke the people's life and work on the land and rivers of the Mekong Delta region. Performed at numerous events such as festivals, death anniversary rituals and (20) ________ occasions, "Đờn ca tài tử"is thus intimately connected (21) ________ other cultural practices and customs, oral traditions and handicrafts. The performers express their feelings by improvising, ornamenting (22) ________ varying the 'skeletal melody' and main rhythmic patterns of these pieces. "Đờn ca tài tử" is played on a (23) ________ of different instruments, including the moon-shaped lute, two-stringed fiddle, sixteen-stringed zither, pear-shaped lute, percussion, monochord and bamboo flute.

(Adaped from https://vietnamdiscovery.com/culture-arts/don-ca-tai-tu/)

Question 19. A. natural     B. cultural     C. historic     D. original

Question 20. A. folk    B. trending     C. festive    D. ancient

Question 21. A. to    B. for    C. by      D. with

Question 22. A. but     B. or      C. yet      D. and

Question 23 A. vary     B. variety      C. various      D. varied

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 28 (1.25 points).

One of your most important goals as a parent is to raise children who become independent and self- reliant people. However, some well-intended, but misguided parents have raised contingent children rather than responsible ones.

Contingent children are dependent on others for how they feel about themselves. Those children are raised by parents who act on their own needs for power and use control to ensure that they remain the dominant forces in their children's lives.

Independent children differ from contingent children in several ways. If your children are independent, you have provided them with the belief that they are competent and capable of taking care of themselves. You offered them the guidance to find activities that are meaningful and satisfying. You gave your children the freedom to experience life fully and learn its many important lessons.

The most important thing about raising independent children is you understand the essential responsibilities that you and they need to accept.

Your responsibilities revolve primarily around providing your children with the opportunity, means, and support to pursue their goals. The psychological means include providing love, guidance, and encouragement in their efforts. The practical means include ensuring that your children have the materials needed, proper instruction, and transportation, as well as other logistical concerns.

Your child's responsibilities Involve doing what is necessary to maximize the opportunities that you give them. These responsibilities include giving their best effort, being responsible and disciplined, staying committed, and giving an achievement opportunity a realistic try, as well as, completing all tasks and exercises, getting the most out of instruction, being cooperative, and expressing appreciation and gratitude for others' efforts.

(Adapted from Parenting: Raise Indenendent Children)

Question 24. What is the passage mainly about? 

A. Ways to raise independent children

B. Contingent children

C. Independent children

D. How to be good parents

Question 25. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about parents of independent children? 

A. They offered their kids the guidance to find meaningful activities.

B. They gave their children the freedom to experience life.

C. They help their children believe that they are competent and capable of taking care of themselves.

D. They use control to ensure that they remain the dominant forces in their children's lives.

Question 26. Which psychological means should parents provide their children to make them independent?

A. love, guidance and encouragement

B. appreciation and gratitude

C. instruction, money and love

D. instruction and transportation

Question 27. What does the word "taking care of" in paragraph 3 mean?

A. look after    B. take after     C. look into     D. take over

Question 28. The word "they" in the paragraph 4 refers to _______

A. responsibilities     B. children   C. parents      D. thing

II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN

WRITING

A. Rewrite the sentence so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed. (2.0 points)

1. Teenagers can volunteer to improve social skills and contribute to the community at local hospitals. (Use a Cleft Sentence to rewrite the sentence, focusing on the underlined part.)

→ It ____________________________

2. She graduated from her high school. She is now preparing for her university entrance exam.

(Use a Perfect Participle clause to combine the sentences.)

→ Having ________________________

3. My brother joined our family trip to Hue. He was the youngest person who did so.

(Use a "To-Inf" Clause to combine the sentences.)

→ My brother ________________________

Write a complete and meaningful sentence with the cues given. Keep the given words in the correct order. You can make any changes if necessary.

4. The aim / culture festival / be/ promote/ friendship / between/ two countries.

→ _____________________________

B. Write a paragraph (150-180 words) about two problems that Trang An scenic landscape complex may face and suggest solutions to them. Use the suggested ideas in the table below or your own ideas. (1.0 point)

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PRACTICE TEST 2

I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM 

LISTENING

Part 1. Listen to the recording and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). You will hear the recording twice. (1.0 point)

Part 2. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to answer the questions below. You will hear the recording twice. (1.0 point) 

Question 5. Phong Nha-Ke Bang is about _______ south of Hanoi.

A. 500 km       B. 5000 km     C. 50 km      D. 15 km

Question 6. Phong Nha-Ke Bang can be compared to a ______

A. archeological museum    B. cultural museum    C. historical    D. geological museum

Question 7. Son Dong cave is _______ 

A. 200 metres in length     B. 8.5 metres in width 

C. 20 metres in width        D. 200 metres in height

Question 8. Phong Nha-Ke Bang was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO _______

A. in 2003       B. in 2013      C. in 2023      D. in 2002

LANGUAGE

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (2.5 points)

Question 9. It was ______ I saw some amazing caves.

A. in Ha Long Bay that         B. from Ha Long Bay which

C. Ha Long Bay that             D. a Long Bay which

Question 10. I practice playing the guitar every day _______ a skilled musician.

A. to become       B. became      C. becoming       D. having become

Question 11. _______ the questions, she was asked to write a short paragraph on the given topic.

A. Answered    B. Not having answered    C. Answering     D. Having answered

Question 12. A couple of parents often encourage their children to do the household chores on their own, which is one of the effective ways to gain _______ 

A. dependent     B. dependence      C. independent     D. independence

Question 13. The best way to preserve cultural heritage is to raise people's ______ of its importance.

A. awareness      B. attention       C. behaviour       D. attitude

Question 14. ________ gives students the opportunity to study a subject in depth. 

A. Secondary education     B. Vocational education     

C. Special education          D. Higher education

Question 15. The competition is a chance for people to ________ suggestions and solutions to problems.

A. take action    B. give voice to     C. set up     D. deal with

Question 16. They _________ setting up some clubs for students to attend and learn more about our culture.

A. planned      B. created    C. proposed     D. preserved

Question 17. A mixed heritage site is a site that has both _______ and cultural importance.

A. historic     B. natural     C. economic     D. admirable

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

Question 18. They will participate in workshops and get hands-on experience leading classes.

A. integral      B. technical     C. practical      D. theoretical

READING

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the blanks from 19 to 23. (1.25 points)

Higher education in the UK.

Students who have successfully completed an A-level course may go to university to do a three-or four-year course leading to a first degree such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of science (BSc), ect. They apply to several universities which then (19) _______ an offer of a place specifying the minimum grades the student needs to obtain in the A-level subjects studied. Higher education is not free. In principle, students have to pay a contribution (20) ______ the cost of the teaching (tuition fees) and have also to pay their living costs (maintenance). The government provides loans to help them pay for university education which have to be paid back from earnings once their income reached a certain level. In recent years government policy has been to increase the percentage of 18-year olds who go to university, which is now, at 40%, double the 1990 figure, but this growth has been at the (21) _______ of the amount of financial support given to individual students. Universities receive money from the state for each student and are responsible for (22) ________ staff and deciding which courses to offer. The head of a university, who is (23) _______ for its management, is called a vice-chancellor.

Question 19. A. create      B. do     C. make      D. get

Question 20. A. for     B. to     C. at     D. with

Question 21. A. fee    B. suspense     C. charge     D. expense

Question 22. A. employing   B. employer    C. employee    D. employment

Question 23. A. liable     B. responsible     C. answerable       D. chargeable

Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions from 24 to 28. (1.25 points)

Due to natural disasters or man-made damages during the war, a great deal of historical sites and artifacts have been damaged. It is difficult to repair these sites, as it may take a lot of time, cost, and there is a lack of the information on how the original work actually looked. Rebuilding cultural heritage sites and artifacts is similar to solving a big jigsaw puzzle without knowing what it should look like - everything starts from the beginning and guesses.

One project has been run by a group of scientists to help with the time-consuming restoration of the heritage sites. The technologies in the project are robotics, 3-D scanning, modern machines and artificial intelligence.

These artifact pieces are scanned by high-tech computers to predict their original architecture. Throughout the process, the computer system is guided by humans to ensure that the pieces are accurately rebuilt. The computer software collects all pieces and connects them together to draw a picture of what the original heritage site looked like.

The second component brings robots into the workplace. The robot should be able to scan those pieces of a heritage site on its own, and connects them together as a complete one. The robot looks like an average person to save a large amount of time and human resources when gathering the information about the heritage sites.

(Adapted from https://amt-lab.org/blog)

Question 24. Which best serves as the title for the passage? 

A. Why we restore cultural heritage sites

B. How technology helps restore heritage sites 

C. How we promote our world heritage sites

D. Why robots replace human beings

Question 25. The word run can be best replaced by _______

A. moved quickly    B. chosen    C. set up     D. carried

Question 26. Which of the following statements about high-tech computers is true?

A. It is impossible to predict the heritage's original shape.

B. It works automatically without people's control.

C. It can show us how heritage sites looked like.

D. The computer system cannot work properly.

Question 27. The word one can be best replaced by _______ 

A. heritage site      B. robot      C. workplace      D. person

Question 28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the use of robots?

A. Robots do not waste our natural resources.

B. Robots can help us collect the information about heritage sites.

C. If we use robots, the time spent on gathering information about heritage sites can be reduced.

D. Robots can connect all pieces of a world heritage site to make a complete one.

II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN

WRITING

A. Rewrite each of the sentences so that it is closest in meaning to the original one as directed. (2.0 points)

1. "No, I have never seen the confidential document on my coworker's desk," said he. 

(Use a Perfect Gerund to rewrite the sentence)

→ He denied _______________________

2. He answers all questions about President Ho Chi Minh. No one can do that. (Use a To_infinitive clause to rewrite the sentence)

→ He is the ________________________

3. He put salt into the sugar bowl by mistake. (Use a Cleft Sentence to rewrite the sentence, focusing on the underlined part)

→ It ______________________________

Write a complete and meaningful sentence with the cues given. Keep the given words in the correct order. You can make any changes if necessary.

4. Have/ win several/ biology competition/ I want/ study biology/ become/ scientist.

→  ______________________________

B. Write a letter (140-170 words) to request the information about the courses in the following advertisement. Use the suggested ideas below. (1.0 point)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to ………………….

First, I would appreciate it if you could tell me …………………..

Second, I would like to know ………………………

Finally, it would be great if you ..................................

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Yours faithfully,

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PRACTICE TEST 3

I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM

LISTENING

Part 1. Listen to two friends talking about their holidays and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Put a tick (√) in the correct box. You will hear the recording twice. (1.0 point)

Part 2. Listen to an interview of a singer called Nick Parker who plays in a band called Krispy with his sister Mel and circle the best answer A, B, C or D to the following questions from 5 to 8. You will hear the recording twice. (1.0 point) 

Question 5. When Nick and Mel were younger, _________.

A. they studied music at school

B. their father took them to live concerts 

C. their mother encouraged them to play music 

D. they didn't like music at all

Question 6. When Nick and Mel started writing music together, they ______

A. disagreed about the style they should have. 

B. didn't want to be the same as other bands. 

C. were influenced by different kinds of music. 

D. had many successful songs.

Question 7. The band Krispy was started after 

A. Nick began studying at music school

B. two other musicians heard Nick and Mel playing 

C. Nick and Mel advertised for the band members

D. Nick and Mel finished high school

Question 8. What does Nick say about life in the band today? 

A. The other members look after him and Mel

B. He's pleased to have the chance to travel

C. There's no opportunity for them to relax together 

D. He doesn't get on with other members

LANGUAGE

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (2.5 points)

Question 9. For newcomers, the first place _______ in Can Tho is the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market.

A. visiting    B. to visiting     C. to visit    D. is visited 

Question 10. It was the sound of the distant thunder ________ made the hikers decide to turn back. 

A. that      B. where     C. who     D. whose

Question 11. My sister was proud of _______ many beautiful places in Viet Nam.

A. having visited     B. visited    C. have visited      D. has visited

Question 12. _______ education is a popular option for school-leavers who don't go to university.

A. Vocational      B. Academic    C. Secondary     D. Formal

Question 13. In an effort to _______ cultural diversity, the festival featured performances of folk singing from mixed heritage communities.

A. recommend      B. punish     C. preserve       D. reduce

Question 14. He completed a _______ cooking course at this vocational school before he became a restaurant cook.

A. business     B. professional    C. formal     D. responsible

Question 15. A strong sense of independence can enable you to make important decisions with less _______ 

A. motivation    B. pressure      C. freedom     D. confidence

Question 16. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.

Is becoming independent as challenging as we may think it is?

A. effortless     B. difficult     C. helpful     D. effective

Question 17. Participants are encouraged to give voice _______ their personal hopes, fears and dreams.

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

Question 18. To Vietnamese students, the _______ examination to university is very difficult.

A. require    B. requirement    C. requiring      D. required

READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 19 to 23. (1.25 points)

One remarkable Vietnamese heritage is the ancient town of Hoi An, (19) ________ in Quang Nam Province. Hoi An stands as a living testament to the region's rich cultural history and (20) _______ marvels. This UNESCO World Heritage site exhibits a harmonious fusion of indigenous, Chinese, Japanese, and European influences, reflecting its vibrant trading past. The town's well-preserved streets, (21) ______ with colorful buildings, traditional wooden houses, and iconic Japanese-covered bridges, offer a glimpse into the thriving trading port (22) _______ once attracted merchants from across the globe. Hoi An's enduring charm lies not only in its physical beauty but (23) _______ in its bustling markets, traditional craft workshops, and diverse culinary delights, making it an enchanting destination that encapsulates the cultural essence of Vietnam.

(Adapted from The Forbes)

Question 19.A. located      B. locate    C. to locate    D. locating

Question 20.A. architecture      B. architect       C. architects     D. architectural

Question 21.A. dealt     B. adorned    C. come    D. equipped

Question 22.A. which    B. who     C. when    D. where

Question 23.A. instead     B. as    C. also      D. for

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 28. (1.25 points)

The transition from child to adult is a hard one for parents to control. While we all want our children to grow up to become happy, healthy, successful adults, the actual process of changing our parenting techniques as our children mature is quite difficult. One of the most difficult transitions is when our teenagers start to pull away from us.

Psychologists call the process through which a person achieves a sense of individuality 'individuation' and it is a normal and healthy part of adolescence. Teens must separate from their parents so that they can develop their own opinions and establish independence in preparation for adulthood. People who fail to do this end up with emotional and social problems and struggle to lead independent, responsible lives.

Unfortunately, when teens individuate, it can feel uncomfortable, and even hurtful to parents. Our teens might establish an identity or opinion that goes against our values. They might bring home friends that we don't approve of. Our teens may no longer want to share their lives with us the way they did in the past. They might suddenly think they know more than us. Try to remember that this process is normal and healthy. You can feel that the process is frustrating but that your teen is taking the necessary steps to becoming an independent adult. This stage will not last forever, and you will discover a healthy, successful adult on the other side of this transition.

(Adapted from https://middleearthnj.org/2022/06/13/your-teens-fight-for-independence/)

Question 24. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Teens' struggle for Independence 

B. Raising Happy and Healthy Adults

C. The Benefits of Teen Independence 

D. The Importance of Parental Control

Question 25. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________

A. transitions      B. psychologists      C. teens     D. parents

Question 26. The word "frustrating" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______

A. pleasant     B. annoying     C. satisfying      D. challenging

Question 27. According to paragraph 3, what is one of the concerns parents might have when their teens individuate?

A. That their teens might become too dependent on them

B. That their teens might have friends that they approve of

C. That their teens might develop an identity opposed to their values

D. That their teens might share more about their lives with them

Question 28. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. When teens individuate; it can be an unenjoyable experience for their parents. 

B. Individuation is an unhealthy process that leads to emotional and social problems. 

C. Teens who fail to separate from their parents find it hard to lead responsible lives. 

D. Teens' individuation can help teens become a successful and independent adult.

II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN

WRITING

A. Rewrite each of the sentences so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed. (2.0 points)

1. Her strong motivation and self-study helped her become an independent learner. 

(Use Cleft Sentence to rewrite the sentence, focusing on the underlined part)

→ It _____________________________

2. He failed the university entrance exam, then he became a carpenter. (Use Perfect Participle clause to rewrite the sentence)

→ Having ___________________________

3. We went to Hoi An because we wanted to see the beautiful old bridge and the French houses. 

(Use "To- Inf" Clause to rewrite the sentence)

→ We went to Hoi An ___________________________

Write a complete and meaningful sentence with the cues given. Keep the given words in the correct order. You can make any changes if necessary.

4. Help/ parents/ with / housework/ allow/ children/ develop/ sense / responsibility.

______________________________

B. Write a paragraph (150-180 words) about whether vocational training or academic study will be more suitable for you. Use the suggested ideas in the table below or your own ideas. (1.0 point)

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