ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I - ĐỀ B

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 overslept and the train was cancelled.   

B. She woke up late, so she missed the train.

C. She got lost on her way to work.

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

A. It left two minutes before she arrived.            

B. It broke down on the way.

C. It was delayed by forty minutes.

7. When did the second train leave?

A. At eight-fifteen B. At nine-fifteen C. At ten-fifteen

8. The second train stopped in the middle of nowhere because there was_________.

A. a broken air-conditioner           B. an accident       C. a signal problem

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. around B. mould C. sound

10. Choose the word with the different stress pattern:

A. accomplish B. liveable C. essential

PART II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (1.5 points)

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

11. If you want to sleep well at night, you ______ drink too much caffeine after 3 p.m.

A. shouldn’t B. won’t C. can’t

12. We decided to ______ the Hoi An ancient town before having lunch.

A. cut down on B. hand down C. look around

13. Teenagers should learn to set their ______ and focus on important goals.

A. distractions B. priorities C. amenities

14. Jay: “Pardon? I didn’t hear you clearly.” – Sally: ______

A. Can you help me?

B. I said, the train leaves at 6 PM.

C. Yes, that’s right.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given. (0.5 point)

15. In a big city, people can __________ find jobs and enjoy different kinds of entertainment. (easy)

16. If he __________ local activities, he will become a well-known and respected member. (support)

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 (17) _________ and entertainment places. It’s easy to get around the city because there are many buses and subways. (18) _________, city life can also be stressful. The streets are often (19) _________, and the air is full of smoke and pollution. To make cities better places to live, the government should (20) _________ more green spaces and encourage people to use bicycles or public transport.

PART II. Read the passage and answer the following 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. When teenagers follow their passions, they feel and _______ to learn new things. 

A. boring                B. energetic   C. tired

22. What can passions help teenagers discover?

A. Their talents and purpose in life 

B. New subjects to study  

C. Different ways to relax

23. What difficulties may teenagers face when they practice what they love?

A. enough time or lack of resources

B. not enough time or resources  

C. enough time of resources

24. Following your passion helps you grow as a person and build a ______ future.

A. difficult   B. dark   C. successful

D. WRITING (2.0 points)

PART I. Complete the following sentences. (1.0 point)

25. Find ONE mistake in the following sentence and then rewrite it correctly.

She couldn't go to school because she cut down with the flu.

                      A                                     B                         C 

→ _______________________________

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

→ _______________________________

27. If teenagers exercise regularly, ________________________ (Complete the sentence)

28.The streets in small towns are not as bustling as those in big cities during the evening. (Complete with “more”)

The streets in big cities _________________________________.

_____ The End _____

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