ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I

Trường THPT Liên Chiểu, TP Đà Nẵng, 2025 - 2026

Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút

I. LANGUAGE (3.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 15.

Question 1. Since most people in Hong Kong can't afford a car, they rely ______ public transport.

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

Question 2. By providing on-the-job training, the ________ ensures that new staff members are well-prepared to handle their responsibilities.

A. employ        B. employee        C. employer        D. employment

Question 3. The average monthly _______ for a babysitter in Vietnam varies depending on factors such as location, experience, and the number of children being cared for. 

A. wage        B. pension      C. salary        D. income

Question 4. An influx of _______ move to the capital city in the hope of getting a better job. 

A. migrants        B. slums       C. stores     D. concerns

Question 5. As urbanization accelerates, cities must invest in upgrading their ________, including roads and bridges.

A. architecture     B. skyscraper    C. infrastructure       D. neighborhood

Question 6. Regular progress reviews were conducted to ensure that all departments were on track to ________ the production targets.

A. see       B. meet      C. look       D. watch

Question 7. Cristiano Ronaldo ________  the record for the most goals scored in UEFA Champions League history. 

A. keeps     B. makes      C. gets       D. holds

Question 8. During her semester abroad, she struggled with ______ as she adjusted to new food, language barriers, and different social norms.

A. culture shock                     B. cultural diversity     

C. extracurricular activity       D. national identity

Question 9. While my sister _______ in the woods, she _______ a strange animal.

A. walked / saw                 B. walked / was seeing    

C. was walking / saw           D. was walking / was seeing

Question 10. Charles Lindbergh was ________ first man to fly over _______ Atlantic non-stop and alone.

A. a / the        B. the / the        C. the / 0      D. the / an

Question 11. She likes a structured work environment with clear deadlines; _______, her colleague works better in a more flexible setting. 

A. moreover       B. on the other hand       C. as a result        D. in fact

Question 12. Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question. 

The company has a number of regulations that you must follow.

A. degrees     B. traditions       C. ideas       D. rules

Question 13. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

The new safety regulations are applicable to all employees working in the manufacturing plants. 

A. proper     B. irrelevant       C. suitable       D. related

Question 14. Choose the letter to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful conversation in the following question. 

a. John: I'm planning to visit Japan next summer.

b. Mary: Why Japan?

c. Mary: Have you already decided on the places you want to visit? 

d. John: I've always been fascinated by Japanese culture and history. 

e. Mary: That sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy the trip.

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

Question 15. Choose the letter to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful passage in the following question.

a. However, despite these advancements, the region still struggles with infrastructure challenges, as public transportation remains underdeveloped.

b. Over the past decade, Greystone has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting from a quiet suburban town to a vibrant hub of commercial activity.

c. The influx of new residents has increased demand for housing, resulting in a rapid expansion of residential developments across the city.

d. This economic growth has attracted businesses from tech startups to retail giants, significantly enhancing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy.

e. The surge in population, along with the expansion of commercial sectors, has led to a noticeable strain on public services and transportation networks.

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

II. READING (2.0 points)

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.

EARTHRISE ALLIANCE: POWER TO CHANGE 

In an era where environmental sustainability seems out (16) _______ reach, EarthRise Alliance is rewriting the rules. We've just launched a(n) (17) _______ that's transforming climate action worldwide. Our platform stands as the first initiative to merge environmental data with community action. (18) _______ other organizations remain under bureaucratic procedures, we're already driving change through innovative solutions. 

The secret? We (19) _______ gathering momentum through grassroots movements. Our impact speaks volumes: 50+ communities transformed, 1000+ projects launched, and (20) ______ lives improved. Through cutting-edge technology and community engagement, we're reshaping environmental activism daily. The climate crisis urges activists to take immediate responsibility. 

Ready to make history? Join the revolution today. 

Visit: earthrisealliance.org

(Adapted from Global Environmental Review)

Question 16. A. for       B. with       C. to       D of

Question 17. A. environment office vibrant         B. office vibrant environment

                     C. vibrant office environment         D. vibrant environment office

Question 18. A. Because       B. While       C. If         D. As a result

Question 19. A. apply for      B. fill out        C. excel at     D. respond to

Question 20. A. a large amount of        B. a few       C. almost      D. millions of

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 21 to 25.

Nikola Tesla led an extraordinary life. He is a man who came from nowhere yet became world famous; claimed to be devoted solely to discovery but relished the role of a showman; attracted the attention of many women but never married; and generated ideas that transformed daily life and created multiple fortunes but died nearly penniless.

In the popular imagination, Tesla played the part of a mad scientist. He claimed that he had developed a motor that ran on cosmic rays; that he was working on a new non- Einsteinian physics that would supply a new form of energy; that he had discovered a new technique for photographing thoughts; and that he had developed a new ray, alternately labeled the death ray and the peace ray, with vastly greater military potential than Nobel's munitions.

His money long gone, Tesla spent his later years moving from place to place, leaving behind unpaid bills. Eventually, he settled in at a New York hotel. Always living alone, he frequented the local park, where he was regularly seen feeding and caring for the pigeons, with which he claimed to share a special affinity. On the morning of Jan. 7, 1943, he was found dead in his room by a hotel maid at age 86.

Today the name Tesla is still very much in circulation. The airport in Belgrade bears his name, as does the world's best-known electric car, and the magnetic field strength of MRI scanners is measured in Teslas. Tesla was a real-life Prometheus: the mythical Greek titan who raided heaven to bring fire to mankind, yet in punishment was chained to a rock where each day an eagle ate his liver.

(Adapted from https://theconversation.com/) 

Question 21. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The contrast between Tesla's life and his influence

B. Challenges in Tesla's life

C. The dangers of Tesla's inventions in the field of military 

D. His role as a hotel resident in New York

Question 22. The word He in paragraph 1 refers to _______

A. Nobel         B. Mad scientist      C. Showman      D. Nikola Tesla

Question 23. According to paragraph 2, which is NOT mentioned as one of the ideas proposed by Nikola Tesla?

A. The powerful "death" ray       B. A new technique for photographing thoughts

C. AC alternating current           D. A motor that ran on cosmic rays

Question 24. The word affinity in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____

A. indifference      B. kinship       C. union       D. mankind

Question 25. According to the passage, what did Nikola Tesla often do in his later years?

A. He lived with his family and continued his experiments.

B. He traveled the world giving public lectures.

C. He spent time in a park feeding and caring for pigeons.

D. He worked on developing electric cars.

III. WRITING (3.0 points)

Rewrite or combine the sentences, as directed.

Question 26. He hasn't read any book more useful than this one. (Use present perfect tense)

→ This _____________________________

Question 27. Single-use plastics contribute significantly to ocean pollution. That's why many countries are banning plastic bags and straws. (Use relative clause referring to a whole sentence)

→ Single-use plastics ______________________

Question 28. When urban areas develop quickly, the environment becomes more polluted. (Use Double comparative)

→ The ___________________________

Question 29. Being a nurse requires working irregular shifts. It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance. (Use complex sentence with "as a result")

→ _____________________________

Question 30. We / need / turn / the lights / air conditioners / before / leave / the classroom. (Make a complete sentence, using the given cues)

→ _____________________________

Question 31. in science / impressive achievements / the invention of / Thomas Edison's / include / and / the development / the phonograph / of the light bulb. (Rearrange the given words and phrases into a meaningful sentence)

→ _____________________________

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