ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ II

Trường THPT Nguyễn Trãi, TP Đà Nẵng, 2023 - 2024

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề kiểm tra gồm có 04 trang)

Mã đề: 743

SECTION A (6 pts)

Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (1pt) 

Question 1. What is the conversation mainly about?

A. Becoming university students

B. Three characteristics of independent learners

C. What makes a successful independent learner

D. What motivates independent learners

Question 2. What makes independent learners study hard?

A. Learning new things

B. Study pressure

C. Their learning goals

D. Their motivation for learning 

Question 3. What do they use to help them achieve their learning goals?

A. A good night's sleep

B. Detailed study plans 

C. Their responsibility for their own learning

D. Their efforts

Question 4. What is NOT mentioned as descriptions of independent learners?

A. They're highly organized.

B. They're self-motivated.

C. They’re curious.

D. They never give up.

Question 5. What are they not afraid of doing?

A. asking difficult questions

B. finding the answers themselves

C. asking teachers for help

D. working on a task

Listen to a talk and choose the best answer to complete each of the sentences. (1pt)

Question 6. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is about________ south of Ha Noi.

A. 150 km      B. 450 km      C. 500 km     D. 350 km

Question 7. Phong Nha-Ke Bang Mountain can provide a lot of valuable information about the Earth's________development through various periods. 

A. geological        B. natural     C. cultural      D. biological 

Question 8. In spite of the region's high average_________,  few rivers and streams can be seen here.

A. mountain      B. rainfall      C. sea level      D. delta

Question 9. Son Doong Cave is considered to be the________ one in the world with 200 metres in height, 200 metres in width, and at least 8.5 kilometres in length. 

A. deepest       B. largest     C. highest      D. smallest

Question 10. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy_______ in the steep mountains.

A. walking     B. mountain climbing     C. jumping     D. skiing

Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. (2 pts) 

Question 11. These historic buildings are an important part of Ha Noi's_______ and should be preserved.

A. landscape    B. heritage    C. reserve    D. monument

Question 12. ________ the environment irresponsibly, humans now have to suffer.

A. To be treated     B. Been treated     C. To treat     D. Having treated

Question 13. Jane accused Frank of_______ her laptop yesterday.

A. to break    B. not breaking     C. having broken     D. have broken

Question 14. Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 

She has neglected her studies for months, so it's not surprising that she got bad marks at the mid-term test.

A. concentrated on     B. glanced at    C. been inattentive     D. searched for

Question 15. College or university students have more career______ than students from vocational schools.

A. principles      B. options     C. topics      D. degrees

Question 16. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern.

A. historical      B. unimportant      C. independent     D. economic

Question 17. Although global warming is causing changes in weather patterns, it is only one aspect of_______

A. biology expert        B. weather forecast     C. climate change      D. conservation

Question 18._______ peer pressure, I never skipped classes or smoked cigarettes.

A. As a result       B. In spite of     C. Although    D. In addition to

Question 19. Located on a bridge over the Thu Bon River, Cau Pagoda is one of the most interesting places _______ in Hoi An.

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

Question 20. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting. 

Many parents complain with the number of violent TV programmes for children. 

A. parents      B. number     C. with      D. for

Read the text and choose the best answer to each of the questions. (1pt) 

An important part of being an adult in the USA is becoming more independent from your parents. First, make sure you are living somewhere rather than your parents' house. If your parents own the property in which you live, they will have a say in how you maintain that property. If you want to be independent and make your own decisions about how you live, you will need to obtain your own housing that is completely separate from your parents both physically and financially.

Second, generate your own income and be as financially self-sufficient as possible. One of the main challenges in becoming independent as an adult is acquiring a sufficient income to allow you to live without the financial assistance of your parents. This can be particularly difficult if you are still a university student, but it is not impossible. Seek scholarships and part-time jobs. If you are no longer a student, find employment that offers a salary that can cover your expenses. It may be necessary to obtain multiple sources of income in order to become financially self-sufficient and independent from your parents. Next, budget your expenses carefully. When first becoming financially independent, it may to cut back on some of your expenses and strictly stick to a budget. Determine exactly what you can afford in terms of rent, food, clothing, transportation and entertainment based on your own income, create a budget. While you may experience a dip in your standard of living at first, learning how to follow a budget and be self-sufficient will help you stay independent.

Finally, avoid relying on your parents as a first resort option for help of any kind. This, in no way, means that you may never ask your parents for help again, it just means that as an independent adult, there should be other sources of support within your life that you can turn to when necessary.

Question 21. All of the following statements are true about acquiring your own income EXCEPT that________

A. it allows you to become financially independent from your parents 

B. you can't earn a living when you are still a university student 

C. sometimes you have to do several jobs in order to earn enough money 

D. you have to look for scholarships and part-time jobs as being a student 

Question 22. If you want to be entirely independent as an adult, _______.

A. you have to avoid relying on your parents whenever you are in trouble.

B. your parents should not be the first people you approach for help 

C. you should never ask your parents for help again in any way 

D. there should be other sources of support that your parents can rely on 

Question 23. You need to have your own accommodation so that______ 

A. your parents will have a say in how you maintain that property 

B. you will be as financially self-sufficient as possible

C. your parents can't change your lifestyles and decisions

D. you have no relationship with your parents

Question 24. An important task of becoming financially independent of your parents is that_______

A. you learn how to set a budget that increases your standard of living

B. you have to plan a reasonable budget and obey it strictly

C. your salary can cover your medical and legal expenses

D. you have to cut back on your expenses sharply all the time

Question 25. The main idea of the text is_____

A. the instructions to make you independent all your life

B. the budget of your expenses and its benefits

C. the importance of your own accommodation in your life

D. the steps for you to follow to become independent adults

Read the following passage and choose the word that best fits each of the blanks. (1pt)

Today, wildlife experts agree that elephants are in great danger and need human protection to survive. People have killed much of the elephant's natural environment by clearing land for settlement and farms. Illegal hunting for ivory also - (26) - the survival of wild elephants.

The -(27)-of African elephants greatly declined in the 1970's and 1980's. Conservation groups worldwide worked to halt the decline. In 1989, all trade in - (28) - and other elephant products was banned by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES). This ban has helped stop the rapid decline of African elephants. In 1997, - (29) -, CITIES members agreed to allow Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe to sell - (30) - amounts of ivory to Japan.

Question 26. A. terrifies     B. threatens    C. shocks    D. frightens

Question 27. A. amount     B. numeral      C. number   D. size

Question 28. A. bone     B. skin     C. ivory     D. fur

Question 29. A. however     B. moreover    C. as a result    D. therefore

Question 30. A. limitation    B. limited    C. limiting     D. limit

SECTION B (2 pts)

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the words provided or as directed. (1 pt)

1. He became successful as a famous writer at the age of 20.

(Using Cleft sentences focusing on the underlined part)

………………………………………………………

2. You should make a list of attainable goals that you can achieve. It is necessary.

(Using a To-infinitive clause)

It is ………………………………………………

3. Although we faced many difficulties, we successfully ran an anti-bullying campaign.

(Rewrite the sentence, using "In spite of")

…………………………………………….

4. You had saved the lives of hundreds of wild animals. Thank you for that. (Using Perfect gerund)

Thank you ....…………………………………………….

5. It/ be/ important/ students/ report/ any bullying/ a parent/ or/ an adult/ trust.

(Making a complete sentence.)

…………………………………………….

Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about three ways to stop cyberbullying among teens. (1 pt)

…………………………………………….

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