ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I

Trường THPT Nguyễn Thượng Hiền, TP Đà Nẵng, 2025 - 2026

Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút 

A. WRITING: Rewrite the following sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first one or do as directed. (2 pts)

Question 1. Plastic bags take hundreds of years to decompose. This is certainly not good for the environment. 

(Combine the sentences, using relative pronoun "which")

-> _______________________________

Question 2. Some scientists are doing research on pollution of rivers in the area. 

(Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning, using "carry")

-> _______________________________

Question 3. He arrived at the centre. We were recording the donations.

-> When _____________________________

Question 4. Albert Einstein/ become / known/ genius/ although / he / lose / interest / school / as / child. 

(Make a complete sentence using the words or phrases provided)

-> _______________________________

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: (8 pts)

LANGUAGE

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

Question 1. One of her ________ achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium. 

A. impress     B. impressive     C. impression     D. impressively 

Question 2. You should first break down and flatten ________ boxes before putting them in the recycle bins.

A. leftover      B. plastic     C. cardboard      D. metal

Question 3. The successful defense of Dien Bien Phu marked a significant _______ for Vietnam in its struggle for independence.

A. account      B. impression      C. achievement     D. opinion

Question 4. We are now living in an increasingly _______ world thanks to globalisation.

A. staple        B. extracurricular      C. delicious    D. connected

Question 5. Her innovations in software development are now accessible _______ a wide range of users.

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

Question 6. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

After a very short time, this kind of music becomes wildly popular among the youth.

A. unknown       B. common       C. appealing      D. attractive

Question 7. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

We may suffer from culture shock when we experience an unfamiliar culture for the first time.

A. familiar     B. modern        C. diverse        D. strange 

Question 8. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful letter.

a. I recently decided to make some changes in my daily habits to live a greener and healthier life. 

b. I started by using public transport instead of driving to school every day.

c. Hi An,

d. Thank you for sharing those useful tips on eco-friendly lifestyles.

e. They not only help reduce carbon emissions but also save me a lot of money.

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

Question 9. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.

a. By learning about other traditions, we can understand people's values and ways of life better.

b. Nowadays, many young people are interested in exploring cultures from around the world.

c. Watching documentaries and joining exchange programs are great ways to do that.

d. I believe that cultural understanding helps build respect and friendship among nations.

e. That's why I often spend my free time reading about customs and festivals in different countries.

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

Question 10. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I've read a lot about her - she's an inspiration for women in science.

b. Who's your favorite scientist, Minh?

c. That's great! I think her determination shows that hard work can overcome any difficulty.

d. Definitely Marie Curie! She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and even received it twice.

e. Yes, and she dedicated her whole life to scientific research and helping others. 

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

Question 11. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.

a. First, Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs, which made his childhood full of challenges.

b. Next, with strong willpower, he learned to do many things on his own, like swimming and typing.

c. Then, he learned to accept himself and discovered his purpose in life.

d. Finally, he became one of the most famous motivational speakers, inspiring millions of people to overcome their difficulties.

e. Nick Vujicic's life story is an inspiring example of overcoming challenges.

f. After that, he started giving talks around the world, spreading messages of self-confidence and hope.

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

Question 12. Lily wants to travel around _______ world and experience ________ new cultures.

A.  the / Ø      B. the / the    C. the / a     D. a / Ø

Question 13. More and more people are becoming aware of saving energy, ______ is good for the environment.

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

Question 14. My sister _______ working in publishing at the age of 18, but then she ________ to quit her job and go back to school.

A. started / was deciding         B. started / decided

C. was starting / decided          D. was starting / was deciding

Question 15. To _______ a sustainable solution, we need to evaluate the environmental impact of our choices.

A. look up       B. refer to       C. base on      D. work out

Question 16. We organised a multicultural fair in our community, ________ gave people the opportunity to share their food, customs, and traditions.

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

Question 17. When she _______ some photos of the wildlife reserve, it _________ to rain heavily. 

A. was taking / was started       B. was taking / started

C. took / started                         D. had taken / started

Question 18. Vietnamese cuisine is famous _______ a wide variety of dishes.

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

Question 19. I want to travel around _______ world and experience _______ new cultures.

A. a / Ø     B. the / Ø      C. a / a       D. the / a

READING

Read the following school announcement and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 20 to 22.

Question 20. A. reusable      B. usable      C. single-use      D. recycling

Question 21. A. turn on      B. turn down      C. turning off     D. turn up

Question 22. A. set       B. choose         C. keep      D. do

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

As more and more people concentrate in cities, planners are looking for ways to transform cities into better living spaces, (23) _______ can be done by improving existing infrastructure while also creating more public (24) _______ that are both beautiful and green. This can be hard to accomplish, especially in cities with a haphazard fashion. Some cities have been created with the idea of a green city as the goal.

One such city, Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates, aims to become a model for (25) _______ cities to follow. It is being known as a truly green city that relies strictly on renewable sources such as solar energy to provide all of its energy needs. (26) ________, it will be a zero waste city in which everything that is used can be recycled. Whether it will truly (27) _______ its goal remains to be seen, but it will also act as an experiment for environmentally friendly areas to be tested.

Question 23. A. why      B. when     C. which       D. that

Question 24. A. rooms    B. places    C. spaces     D. breaks

Question 25. other     B. every      C. one      D. another

Question 26. A. Therefore     B. In addition     C. although     D. However

Question 27. A. accompany      B. access      C. account       D accomplish

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32.

David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon.

Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.

Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen. 

Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. 

(Famous PeopleLessons.com)

Question 28. What is the main idea of the reading passage?

A. The life and career of David Beckham

B. Beckham's family background

C. Beckham's life before and after getting married

D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl's member

Question 29. According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ______ 

A. Real Madrid                                B. Manchester United

C. the national team of America     D. The national team of England

Question 30. The word "fanatical" is closest in meaning to ______ 

A. inspired     B. enthusiastic     C. realistic     D. idealistic

Question 31. When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football? 

A. In 1995     B. In 1998      C. In 2003        D. In 2006

Question 32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham? 

A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United. 

B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. 

C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once. 

D. Some of Beckham's interests are not related to football. 

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