ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II

Trường THCS Nguyễn Lương Bằng, TP Đà Nẵng, 2025 - 2026

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

SECTION A: LISTENING (2ms)

I. Listen to a talk of a travel agent and choose the word you hear A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. You will hear the recording TWICE. (1m) 

1. Jane would like to present some information about the ________ her company offers.

A. tours      B. ports      C. trips       D. places

2. Adventure tours are great for people who like new _______.

A. experiences      B. destinations     C. ecosystems      D. locations

3. Adventure tours are ideal for young people who want to do something _______ on their holidays.

A. efficient      B. different      C. various       D. romantic

4. One of the main advantages is that you can ________ amazing places.

A. look     B. watch      C. see     D. free

5. In Nepal, you can visit remote ________ that are only accessible by foot.

A. valleys       B. mountains      C. regions    D. villages

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

1. If you travel with a small _________ of people and a guide, you can learn a lot about the local culture. 

2. However, some people might find it too __________ and stressful.

3. You can _________ your days lying on the beach, swimming in the sea, or reading a book by the pool. 

4. It's also a good option if you have ____________ children because there are often activities for kids. 

5. Leisure __________ is also a great way to learn about different cultures. 

SECTION B: USE OF ENGLISH (3ms)

I. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence or do as directed (2ms)

1. They reached the mountain _________ after five hours of climbing.

A. loft     B. part      C. peak     D. guide

2. Tourists often hunt ________ cheap transportation and accommodation before their trip.

A. at       B. for     C. to     D. of

3. Nowadays, people can travel on their own to new places by using _______

A. school brochures      B. Google Maps      C. entrance tickets     D. arts magazines

4. The palace looks _______ at night because it is beautiful with many colorful lights.

A. domestic     B. annual     C. ruinous     D. majestic

5. They don't _______ visitors to take photographs of the palace.

A. permit       B. locate     C. possess       D. occur

6. Could you recommend to me a local tour guide ______ can speak Japanese?

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

7. Although he was born in Britain, he is _______ in Vietnamese.

A. concentric     B. official      C. fluent     D. bilingual

8. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word that needs correction.

You should go out your essays before you give them to the teacher.

A. go out            B. before        C. give       D. them

9. Mother: "Mai, You must hurry up or we'll miss the train." - Mai: "______”

A. Oh, Not at all!                  B. Great! Thanks     

C. I'm afraid you can't          D. Yes, I'm coming

10. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others:

A. conserve      B. suggest     C. support      D. wander

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

1. Our Central Highlands has ___________ sights with wild landscapes and green forests. (charm) 

2. Self-guided tours give travellers more freedom to ___________ where to go. (decision)

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

1. My brother (go) _____________ to the gym three times a week.

2. The kids (play) _______________ in the garden. Can you keep an eye on them?

3. While I (study) ____________ English in my room, my sisters were listening to music.

SECTION C: READING (3ms)

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

Many people think learning English is difficult, and there are several reasons for this opinion. First of all, English has one (1) ___________ the biggest vocabularies in the world. Learners often find it hard to (2) __________ a large number of words and use them correctly in different situations. In addition, many English words have more than one meaning, which can easily cause confusion. Secondly, English grammar is quite complicated. There are many tenses, so learners are often unsure which tense they should use. Other grammar points such as prepositions and reported speech are also (3) ________. Thirdly, English pronunciation causes many problems for learners. Some words are not pronounced the same way they are written, and word stress or sentence stress can change the meaning. Moreover, English is used (4) ________ around the world, so learners feel pressure to speak it well. Many students are afraid of making (5) _______, which makes them shy and less confident. However, with regular practice, patience, and effort, learners can improve their English skills and use the language more confidently in daily life and in the future.

1. A. of       B. for      C. at      D. in

2. A. consist      B. remember    C. forget     D. correct

3. A. exciting     B. expensive      C. simple     D. difficult

4 A. widely       B. narrowly       C. hardly       D. closely

5. A. exercises       B. notebooks       C. mistakes      D. languages

II. Read the passage and answer the questions below. (2ms)

If you are looking for an amazing place to visit on your holiday, the Great Barrier Reef is a perfect choice. The Great Barrier Reef lies along the northeast coast of Australia, and it is the largest coral reef system in the world and was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. The reef stretches for more than 2,300 kilometres and includes thousands of individual reefs and islands. It is home to a wide variety of marine species such as colourful fish, corals, sea turtles, and sharks. The Great Barrier Reef is famous for its magnificent underwater scenery and rich biodiversity. The clear blue water and vibrant coral reefs create a beautiful natural environment that attracts visitors from all over the world. Tourists can take part in many exciting activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, and boat tours. These activities allow people to explore marine life closely and learn more about ocean conservation. Thanks to its great natural beauty and scientific value, the Great Barrier Reef attracts millions of visitors every year. It is truly one of the most impressive natural wonders on Earth and a destination that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

1. Where does the Great Barrier Reef lie? 

____________________________

2. Is the Great Barrier Reef home to wide variety of marine species?

____________________________

3. How many kilometres does the Great Barrier Reef stretch for? 

____________________________

4. What is the Great Barrier Reef famous for?

____________________________

5. Does the Great Barrier Reef attract hundreds of visitors every year?

____________________________

SECTION D: WRITING (2ms)

Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given. 

1."Will pollution endanger the wildlife here, Lan?" Kate asked (Use Reported Speech to rewrite) 

__________________________________

2. I have met the woman. Her husband is a famous discoverer. (Use a Relative pronoun to combine) 

__________________________________

3. I learned some basic Japanese words when I travelled to Tokyo. (Use "pick" to rewrite)

__________________________________

4. My sister/ enjoy/ become/ a tour guide/ when/ she/ be/ child/.

(Write a complete sentence with the words given)

__________________________________

5. How/ books/ the writer/translated/ English/ Vietnamese / recently?

(Write a complete sentence with the words given) 

__________________________________

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