KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I

Trường THCS Nguyễn Lương Bằng, TP Đà Nẵng, 2026 - 2027

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION A: LISTENING (2 pts)

I. Listen to a passage about Anna's free-time activities and choose the word/ phrase you hear A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. You will hear the recording TWICE. (1 pt)

1. Anna enjoys doing different activities with her friends and _______

A. family       B. teacher      C. classmate       D. neighbour

2. How long does she do her leisure activities on weekdays? 

A. 20 minutes     B. 30 minutes       C. 40 minutes      D. 50 minutes

3. At weekends, she often goes ________ with her best friend.

A. swimming       B. cycling        C. shopping      D. fishing

4. When the weather is bad, she prefers staying at home and playing _______

A. video games      B. chess games        C. board games       D. badminton matches

5. What does she think about spending time on hobbies?

A. wonderful      B. beautiful        C. exciting      D. important

II. Listen again and fill in each blank with ONE word/ number you hear. You will hear the recording TWICE. (1 pt)

1. Anna usually does her hobbies after finishing her _____________ on weekdays.

2. She often goes cycling with her best friend, ___________ 

3. They usually ride ________ kilometres.

4. Anna's mother helps her learn to cook every Sunday ___________ 

5. Spending time on hobbies helps her __________ after a busy week.

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH (3 pts)

I. Choose the word(s) or answer A, B, C or D which best completes each sentence or do as directed. (2 pts)

1. Choose the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.

A. forum      B. lighthouse        C. cattle       D. account.

2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. choir       B. voice         C. coin        D. noise

3. People in the countryside are often very _________ and welcome visitors warmly.

A. comfortable       B. hospitable      C. intelligent       D. enjoyable

4. Identify the underlined word (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. 

His hot chocolate was too hot, but he put some cold milk in it.

A. was       B. but       C. some      D. in

5. Choose the best response to complete the exchange.

Tom: "Would you like to come to my birthday party this Saturday?" 

- An: "_________”

A. Yes, I'd love to.    B. I'm glad you like it.   C. You're welcome.    D. Never mind.

6. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

The village is famous for its picturesque scenery.

A. beautiful        B. difficult       C. expensive        D. dangerous

7. I usually log _______ to the school website to check my students' homework.

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

8. Reading books and playing sports help teenagers maintain a good _______ between studying and relaxing.

A. habit    B. balance      C. schedule      D. leisure

9. Joining a sports club is a great way to _________ with other teenagers who share the same interests.

A. relax        B. upload     C. message      D. connect

10. Our team performed __________ than we had expected in the final match.

A. most skillfully       B. skillfully      C. more skillfully       D. as skillfully

II. Supply the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence. (0.4 pts)

1. The teacher has a high _____________ of her students. (expect)

2. The school library is a ____________ place to study after class. (convenience)

III. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses to complete each sentence. (0.6 pts) 

1. We ___________ (go) to the Museum of Cham Sculpture two days ago.

2. __________ your classmates ____________ (prepare) for the English test now?

3. My sister dislikes __________ (do) the washing-up after dinner.

SECTION C: READING (3 pts)

I. Read the text and choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the option that best fits each gap. (1 pt) 

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy the (1) ________ atmosphere of the countryside. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life (2) ________ the city. First, because there are not many people, you are likely to have (3) _______ friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to find a (4) ________

In short, the country is more suitable for some people than others. Overall, it is often the best place to live for those who are retired (5) ________ have young children. In contrast, young people who want to develop their careers often find city life more attractive.

Questions  

1. A. peaceful           B. peacefully         C. peace         D. peacefulness

2. A. inside               B. outside             C. indoor         D. outdoor

3. A. more                B. little                  C. many          D. fewer

4. A. friend              B. house               C. park             D. job

5. A. but                  B. because            C. or               D. although

II. Read the text and complete each statement (1-5) with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text. (2 pts)

Teenagers have many things to do every day, such as studying, doing homework, and helping their families. However, they also need time to relax and enjoy their lives.

One good way to spend free time is to take part in outdoor activities. Playing sports, riding bikes, or walking with friends can help teenagers stay healthy and reduce stress. Another useful activity is reading books. Reading not only improves their knowledge but also helps them develop their imagination.

Teenagers should also learn how to manage their time effectively. Making a daily plan can help them finish their homework on time and have more time for their hobbies. In addition, getting enough sleep is important because it helps teenagers feel more energetic and concentrate better at school.

Finally, teenagers should talk to their parents or teachers when they have problems. Sharing their worries with trusted adults can help them find solutions and feel more confident. By balancing study, relaxation, and family time, teenagers can enjoy a healthier and happier life.

1. Teenagers can reduce stress by taking part in __________

2. Reading books improves their knowledge and helps them develop their ___________

3. They can finish their homework ___________

4. They need enough sleep to feel more energetic and ____________ at school.

5. Talking to trusted adults can help teenagers find solutions and feel more _______________

SECTION D: WRITING (2 pts) Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (2 pts) 

1. My family visited Hoi An Ancient Town last summer. (Make a question for the underlined words)

_________________________________

2. My sister/ crazy/ collect/ stamps/ different/ countries. (Write a complete sentence from the words given.) 

_________________________________

3. cook/ she/ loves/ to/,/ doesn't have/ for/ she/ but/ it/ much time/./ (Rearrange the words to make a complete sentence) 

_________________________________

4. Peter can run 200 metres in 25 seconds, while Jack needs 30 seconds to cover the same distance. (Rewrite, using "fast") 

_________________________________

5. Tom/ work/ hard/ therefore/ he/ get/ good/ results/ the exams/ last week. (Write a complete sentence from the words given.) 

_________________________________

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