ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KỲ I

Trường THPT Thanh Khê, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Mã đề: 1234

SECTION A : PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (7 points)

I. LISTENING (2.0 points)

PART 1: Listen to a talk about Urban Sprawl, and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). You will listen TWICE. (1.0 point).

Question 1. Urban sprawl happens because of uncontrolled migration and poor planning.

A. True       B. False

Question 2. Everyone suffers equally when urbanisation happens too quickly.

A. True      B. False

Question 3. Urban sprawl drives people and communities apart.

A. True      B. False

Question 4. Better roads should be built to accommodate more cars.

A. True      B. False

PART 2: Listen to the conversation between Alex and her teacher Mr. Harrison and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. You will listen TWICE. (1.0 point).

Question 5. Mr. Harrison advises Alex to begin her job search early because __________. 

A. it can improve her chances of finding a good job.

B. it can take time to secure a position.

C. she can have more time to find a well-paid job.

D. she can avoid the peak job-hunting season.

Question 6. Why does Mr. Harrison suggest Alex should tailor her CV for each job?

A. To highlight her educational background.

B. To emphasise the specific skills required for the job.

C. To make her CV stand out from other applicants.

D. To show that she has a wide range of work experience.

Question 7. Mr. Harrison advises Alex to ______ to make up for her lack of work experience.

A. hire a professional CV writing service

B. volunteer or assist a family friend's business

C. apply for entry-level positions

D. overstate her skills on her CV

Question 8. Why does Mr. Harrison suggest Alex should send a thank-you email after an interview?

A. To restate her qualifications for the position.

B. To ask for feedback on her interview performance.

C. To show her interest in the position.

D. To follow up on any additional information requested.

II. LANGUAGE (2 points)

Question 9. On the other hand, urbanisation has caused some ______ problems such as deforestation, overpopulation, and waste management.

A. serious      B. simple       C. difficult        D. dangerous

Question 10. There are still five teaching _______ in the language centre.

A. employers     B. vacancies       C. applicants      D. employees

Question 11. A lot of people ________ out of college, but still become very successful.

A. run     B. drop       C. put      D. fall

Question 12. Globalization allows for a greater _______ of international dishes, such as Italian pizza and Japanese sushi, to be enjoyed in many countries.

A. vary     B. variety       C. various      D. variously

Question 13. Sometimes students rush out of class and leave the lights and fans on, _________ is a waste of electricity.

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

Question 14. It is getting _______ difficult for young people to find jobs if they don't have any skills. 

A. much and more      B. more and more      C. more and much     D. much and much 

Question 15. Many people now start to care ________ the environment and become more aware of green living.

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

Question 16. Leaving the countryside to live in a crowded city is the worst decision he _______ in his life.

A. has made       B. makes       C. made         D. had made

III. SPEAKING .(0.5 point)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions.

Question 17.

a. Mai: Thanks, Lan! I've been taking some yoga classes recently.

b. Lan: That's great! Yoga sounds interesting.

c. Lan: Hello, Mai! It's been a while. You look amazing!

(Adapted from Global Success)

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

Question 18.

a. Mia: I love how we turn off the lights for an hour to save energy.

b. Jake: Exactly! It's a simple way to remind everyone about climate change. c. Mia: Let's invite some friends to join us and make it more fun!

d. Jake: Yes, I am! It's a great way to help the planet.

e. Mia: Are you going to participate in Earth Hour this year?

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

IV. READING (2.5 points)

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1.25 points)

URBANISATION IN RURAL AREAS

Urbanisation in rural areas is when villages and small towns start to grow and become more like cities. This happens (19) _______ people move from big cities to the countryside, looking for a quieter life or better job opportunities. As more people move to the countryside, these places start to change. New houses, schools, and shops are built. Roads are improved, and there might be more buses and trains. (20) ________, urbanisation in rural areas can bring more jobs. When new businesses open, they need workers. This helps local people find work without moving to the city. Better schools and hospitals can also be built, improving the quality of life for everyone. However, there are also problems. As more people move to rural areas, the (21) _______ of living can go up. Houses become more (22) _______, and some people might find it hard to afford a home. There can also be more traffic and pollution. Natural areas might be destroyed to (23) _______ new buildings.

(Adapted from https://ourworldindata.org)

Question 19. A. when        B. which      C. whose        D. whom

Question 20. A. Therefore       B. Although      C. Moreover       D. Because

Question 21. A. concern      B. cost     C. rush      D. leisure

Question 22. A. expensively     B. expense      C. expend      D. expensive

Question 23. A. make way for     B. give way for      C. make up    D. take up space

Read the following passage about working and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (1.25 points)

There are many mistakes that people make when writing their resume (CV) or completing a job application. Here are some of the most common and most serious.

The biggest problem is perhaps listing the duties for which you were responsible in a past position: all this tells your potential employers is what you were supposed to do. They do not necessarily know the specific skills you used in executing them, nor do they know what results you achieved - both of which are essential. In short, they won't know if you were the best, the worst or just average in your position. 

The more concrete information you can include, the better. As far as possible, provide measurements of what you accomplished. If any innovations you introduced saved the organization money, how much did they save? If you found a way of increasing productivity, by what percentage did you increase it? 

Writing what you are trying to achieve in life - your objective - is a waste of space. It tells the employer what you are interested in. Do you really think that employers care what you want? No, they are interested in what they want! Instead, use that space for a career summary. A good one is brief - three to four sentences long. A good one will make the person reviewing your application want to read further. 

Many resumes list 'hard' job-specific skills, almost to the exclusion of transferable, or 'soft', skills. However, your ability to negotiate effectively, for example, can be just as important as your technical skills.

All information you give should be relevant, so carefully consider the job for which you are applying. If you are applying for a job that is somewhat different than your current job, it is up to you to draw a connection for the resume reviewer, so that they will understand how your skills will fit in their organization. The person who reviews your paperwork will not be a mind reader.

If you are modest about the skills you can offer, or the results you have achieved, a resume reader may take what you write literally, and be left with a low opinion of your ability: you need to say exactly how good you are. On the other hand, of course, never stretch the truth or lie.

(Source: www.ielts-mentor.com)

Question 24. What topic does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The way how to write the resume for job application.

B. The mistakes people make when applying for a job.

C. The common way to make impression in a job interview.

D. The necessary skills for job application.

Question 25. The word "executing" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______

A. enumerating      B. determining      C. completing       D. implementing

Question 26. What does the word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. organization money    B. information     C. productivity      D. percentage

Question 27. According to the passage, what information should candidates include in their resume?

A. specific skills for previous jobs    

B. the past achievements

C. previous positions

D. future objective

Question 28. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The ability to negotiate effectively is as significant as technical skills.

B. Candidates must study the job they are applying carefully before writing the CV.

C. Applicants should not apply for a distinct job from what they are doing.

SECTION B : PHẦN TỰ LUẬN

V. WRITING (1.5 points)

Rewrite each of the sentences so that it is CLOSEST in meaning to the original one using the word provided or do as directed. (0.5 point)

Question 29. We had a gardener take care of the plants when we were away. (look)

→ We had a gardener __________________________ when we were away.

Question 30. Tim is staying at a hotel where he has stayed twice before. (time)

→ This is _________________________ at the hotel.

Write a complete sentence, using the given words (1 point)

Question 31. If you want / successful / workplace, you / have a clear understanding / your strengths and weaknesses.

→ ______________________________

Question 32. In order / build a successful career / important/ have a long-term plan / willing to make sacrifices / along the way.

→ ______________________________

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