ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I - ĐỀ A

Trường THCS Đỗ Đăng Tuyển, TP Đà Nẵng, 2025 - 2026

A. LISTENING (2.0 points)

PART I. Listen to a girl and a boy talking about their favourite places of interest.

Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F). You will listen TWICE. (1.0 point)

PART II. Listen to a conversation between a man and a woman about the woman’s problem. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE. (1.0 point)

5. Why was Val late for work?

A. She missed the train because she woke up late 

B. She overslept and the train was cancelled 

C. She got lost on her way to work

6. What happened to the first train Val tried to catch?

A. It broke down on the way  B. It was delayed by forty minutes 

C. It left two minutes before she arrived

7. What problem did the second train have after she got on it?

A. The train guard was absent  B. The train ran faster than usual 

C. There was a signal problem, and the air-conditioning stopped

8. Val was late to work for

A. One hour  B. Two hours  C. Two and a half hours

B. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.0 points)

PART I. PHONETICS (0.5 points)

9. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined:

A. council  B. outdoor  C. shoulder 

10. Choose the word with the different stress pattern:

A. congested  B. essential  C. handicraft

PART II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (1.5 points)

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence. (1.0 point)

11. If we start saving money from now, they ________ afford to go to Phu Quoc island on holiday.

A. must  B. can  C. should 

12. Tourists can easily ________ the island by renting bicycles.

A. look after  B. pass down  C. get around 

13. Too many ________ make it difficult for teenagers to concentrate on homework.

A. distractions  B. specialities  C. facilities 

14. Jay: “Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said.” – Sally: ________

A. Can you repeat that? 

B. I said, we’ll have lunch at 12:30. 

C. That’s a good idea.

Complete the sentences with an appropriate form of the given words in the brackets. (0.5 point)

15. The ______________ city attracts many young people with its energy and opportunities. (live)

16. If she ______________ in the local community, she will gain valuable experience and respect. (volunteer)

C. READING (2.0 points)

PART I. Read the passage and fill each blank using the words in the box. (1.0 point)

Living in a big city has both advantages and disadvantages. People can enjoy a modern lifestyle with many job opportunities and (17) __________ places. It's easy to get around the city (18) __________ there are many buses and subways. However, city life can also be stressful. The streets are often crowded, and the air is (19) __________ of smoke and pollution. To make cities better places to live, the government should create more green spaces and (20) __________ people to use bicycles or public transport.

PART II. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1.0 point)

Following Your Passion

Everyone has something they really love to do. It might be playing a musical instrument, doing science experiments, drawing pictures, or writing creative stories. When teenagers follow their passions, they often feel happy, confident, and full of energy. A passion helps them discover their talents and gives them a clear purpose in life. However, following a passion is not always easy. Sometimes, friends may have different interests, or parents may want their children to spend more time studying. Teenagers may face difficulties, such as not having enough time or resources to practice what they love. They might also experience failure or lose motivation along the way. But those challenges are part of the journey. If teenagers stay patient, believe in themselves, and keep trying, they can overcome obstacles and reach their goals. The feeling of success and pride after working hard for something you truly love is one of the best rewards in life, and following your passion not only brings happiness but also helps you grow as a person and build a bright future.

Note: passion (n): niềm đam mê

21. How do teenagers feel when following their passions?

A. They feel happy, confident, and energetic 

B. They feel patient, confident, and full of energy 

C. They feel happy, patient, and energetic

22. A passion helps teenagers ________ their talents and gives them a clear purpose in life.

A. describe  B. decide  C. discover

23. According to the passage, what problems may teenagers face when following their passions?

A. Too many friends  B. Lack of time and resources  C. Too much free time

24.Teenagers should believe in themselves and never ________trying.

A. stop                B. begin  C. forget

D. WRITING (2.0 points)

PART I. Complete the following sentences so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed. (1.0 point)

Find ONE mistake in the following sentence and rewrite it correctly:

25. Our school sits down on paper waste by using online materials.

                          A                                     B                         C 

→ _______________________________

26. learn / to / what / do / should / we / when / a fire / there / is. (Rearrange the words to make a sentence)

→ _______________________________

27. If teenagers eat more fruits and vegetables, __________________________________

(Complete the sentence)

28. The streets in small towns are not as congested as those in big cities during the morning.

(Complete with “more”)

→ The streets in big cities __________________________________

PART II. Write a short paragraph (about 100 words) about how to manage your time effectively, using the questions below. (1.0 point)

There are many things I do to manage my time effectively. First, …Secondly, …Finally, …In conclusion, …

_____ The End _____

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