ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ I

Trường THCS Lương Thế Vinh, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

PART A: SPEAKING (2ms)

PART B: LISTENING (1.6ms)

I. Listen to a conversation twice and choose A, B, C or D for each gap. (0.8ms) 

1. The pupils in Thanh's grandma's time did a lot of _______ during the summer holiday. 

A. subjects      B. homework      C.things       D. exercises

2. The pupils in her time went to school _______ only during the school year.

A. in the morning           B. in the afternoon            C. in the evening       D. all day

3. The pupils in the past never had ______ after school.

A. traditional games         B. extra classes         C. hide-and-seek      D. tug of war

4. His grandma was walking ______ to school then.

A. by bike       B. face to face        C. by bus      D. barefooted

II. Listen to the conversation between Minh and his dad and answer the questions with no more than THREE words. You will listen twice (0.8ms)

1. What did Dad's classmates do with him at school?

2. What did Minh's dad do to get all his money from the bullies?

3. How did Minh feel when he could not say anything about the lesson?

4. Did Minh understand the lesson?

PART C: LANGUAGE (2.4ms)

1. Circle the letter A, B, C or D that indicates the best answer to each of the questions below or do as directed. (1.6ms)

1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:

A. prefer     B. observe     C. offer     D. preserve

2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern:

A. interesting     B. picturesque     C. popular     D. brilliant

3. Ann promised not ______ late for the visit to Dinh Bang Communal House with us.

A. were     B. was     C. being      D. to be

4. John: I forgot cleaning and decorating your room. Oops, my mistake.

Sue: _______

A. Oh, that's right.     B. You're welcome.       C. Amazing!       D. Thanks. No problem.

5. The authority is trying to ______ a big project to improve its traffic system. 

A. break out         B. carry out        C. get around       D. get rid of

6. They decided to _______ through the forest to study the diversity of fauna and flora there.

A. take an eco-tour      B. put up a tent       C. explore the seabed    D. go snorkeling

7. The parachute jump has been the most ______ experience of his life.

A. professional       B. optimistic        C. exhilarating        D. interested

8. We saw this university's modern facilities when we toured _____ last week.

A. a performance       B. an excursion      C. magnificence     D. a campus

II. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete each sentence. (0.4ms) 

1. Alice (not/ have) ________ a bike since last year. She would like to have one.

2. Our parents were busy. They (fly) _________ to Singapore for their work when we phoned them yesterday. 

III. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence. (0.4ms) 

1. She slipped during a team-building game. She has never experienced such ______________ (help)

2. These visitors could ___________ spend a whole week getting around the corners of this area. (enjoyment)

PART D: READING (2ms)

1. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word from the box to complete the passage. (1m)

bustling    of      highly     hygiene      convenience      explore

The downtown area of this city is busy with daily activities. The metro carries passengers through the underground while the sky train and trams help people avoid the congested roads below. The city, a concrete jungle of skyscrapers, is alive with the sounds of construction sites all day. Although everything is pricey, this city is always (1) __________ liveable, thanks to the well-maintained public amenities and a focus on (2) ________ that keeps the streets clean and welcoming. Every day, residents go to work on the (3) ________ streets or hang out with friends at their favorite spots. Many young people excitedly (4) ________ every corner of the city just for a new experience. However, some people suffer from breathing problems because of the lack (5) ________ green spaces. Yet, the city has its charms. 

II. Read the passage and then answer the questions below. (1m)

In the ancient town of Castleton, the community annually celebrates the anniversary of the town's founding. The celebration is unique because everyone of all ages walks barefoot to the town square. The basic idea behind this tradition is to feel the earth beneath their feet, just as their ancestors did. This activity helps them to maintain their connection to their heritage. At the heart of Castleton stood an old castle complex. It was both a structure and a monument to the town's existence. This old castle, with its deep-rooted history, was founded over seven centuries ago and was occupied by various rulers. Now it is a communal gathering place for all the people. People often meet face to face in the old castle's grand hall to share stories, laugh, and dine on fish and chips, the town's favorite takeaway. It is a place where every generation can observe and learn about their shared past. The elders continue to promote the importance of recognizing and preserving their religious and cultural identity to help the generations keep it alive.

1. How often does the community celebrate the anniversary of the town's founding?

_______________________

2. Do only the elders walk barefoot to the town square on this anniversary?

_______________________

3. Why do they do the activity of walking barefoot to the the town square on the anniversary?

_______________________

4. Where can the people observe and learn about their shared past in the castle?

_______________________

5. How do the elders help the generations keep their religious and cultural identity alive?

_______________________

PART E: WRITING (2ms)

Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or do as directed.

1. Many students try to avoid distraction and anxiety to concentrate on their study better. (Rewrite, using "FROM")

-> _______________________

2. Tom should read this text on purpose; otherwise, he won't understand it in detail. 

(Rewrite, using "IF") 

→ if _______________________

3. The last time his brother wrote about Gong shows of this village was over two months ago.

(Rewrite, using Present Perfect Tense)

→ _______________________

4. The living room is narrow with lots of furniture. It is difficult for us to decorate it.

(Rewrite using Double Comparative)

→ _______________________

5. I want my friend to leave the camping site to go home earlier but she doesn't. 

(Rewrite, using "I WISH") 

→ _______________________

The end

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