ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II

Trường THCS Lương Thế Vinh, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút 

PART A: LISTENING (2ms)

I. Listen to the passage about the Amazon Rainforest, then choose A, B, C or D for each gap. (1m) 

1.The Amazon Rainforest is home to the most _________ diversity.

A. biological        B. flora      C. fauna       D. natural

2. It contributes to the ________ of the oxygen in our atmosphere and helps to slow climate change. 

A. destruction      B. production     C. exploration      D. protection

3. Today the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest is ________

A. protected        B. produced       C. changed       D. threatened

4. Protecting wild species and the wild places where they live is so ______ for us.

A. various        B. official        C. urgent        D. legal

5. Governments are encouraging people to live in a way that doesn't hurt the ________

A. environment      B. marine life      C. animals       D. ecosystems

II. A tour guide is announcing the schedule for a one-day trip to the home of the Brontes. 

Listen twice and fill in each gap with no more than THREE words. (1m)

1. At the villages of Clapham and Wycoller, you can see the original school and _________

2. Jane Eyre is Charlotte's ___________ book.

3. The tour included the _____________ to the house, so you don't have to pay extra.

4. We'll wander down the main high street where the Brontes walked ___________

5. The main high street has _____________ since then

PART B: LANGUAGE (3ms)

I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence or do as directed. (2ms) 

1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

A. safari      B. agengy      C. adventure     D. paradise

2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

A. concentric      B. ruinous     C. domestic          D. ambitious

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

Tourists couldn't help admiring the magnificence view of the Trang An Landscape Complex.

A. help       B. admiring       C. magnificence       D. The

4. You should go _________ your essay for spelling mistakes before you hand it in.

A. in         B. on       C. over         D. with

5. Jenny: I'm leaving tomorrow for my first trip to Japan.

Mark: ____________ 

A. Lucky you!           B. Yes. I see.          C. Great! I can't wait.         D. You are welcome.

6. One example of ________ words is the word "ballet", which comes from French.

A. borrowed         B. official        C. urgent        D. ideal

7. The novel was so popular that it was __________ into multiple languages to reach a wider audience.

A. picked         B. looked      C.translated       D. expanded

8. Preserving our cultural ________ is essential for future generations to appreciate. 

A. discovery         B. flora         C. biodiversity               D. heritage

9. We ________ how much our trip would cost, then we saved money for the trip

A. occured         B. estimated        C. memorised       D. supported

10. Look at the ________. We'll visit Notre-Dame in the morning and take a cue on the Seine River in the afternoon.

A. map      B. brochure       C. package       D. feature

II. Complete each sentence with the correct tense or form of the verb in brackets. (0.6m)

1. Last week, many visitors ___________ (wear) colorful costumes during the cultural festival. 

2. Her daughter ______________ (grow) a lot since she moved to this new city.

3. While Jane ______________ (wash) the dishes, she suddenly heard the doorbells.

III. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence. (0.4m) 

1. The government's ______________ action to protect Ha Long Bay helped preserve its natural beauty. (decision) 

2. Jack can speak English much more _______________ than her sister. (fluency) 

PART C: READING (2.5ms)

I. Read the passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word from the list. (1.25ms)

book     languages       by         picturesque       reach       take

Almost all people like to spend their holidays travelling. They travel to see other countries and continents, modern cities and the ruin of ancient towns, they travel to enjoy (1) _________ places, or just for a change of scene. City dwellers usually like a quiet holiday (2) _________ the sea, or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe in the sun. If you speak foreign (3) _________, you can make new friends, and get home some interesting souvenirs as presents! But before you can do that, you have to (4) ________ your destination, and that is often a problem! If you fly, then you may find that your flight has been delayed. Journeys by train can also be difficult, since trains are often crowded in summer but you may have to (5) ___________ a seat in advance.

II. Read the passage and answer the questions below. (1.25ms) unit 9/8

Ha Long Bay, situated in the northern region of Viet Nam, is a world-famous natural wonder that has attracted visitors for decades. As a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, it is home to nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets. These formations were created over millions of years, giving the bay its breathtaking and mysterious beauty. Ha Long Bay hosts a wide range of marine life, coral reefs, and plant species, contributing significantly to the biodiversity of the region. Tourists are drawn to the bay for activities such as boat tours. kayaking, and exploring the hidden caves nestled within the limestone formations. With its thousands of rocks and caves emerging out of the water. This makes Ha Long Bay has won international recognition. Despite its popularity and economic importance, Ha Long Bay faces challenges related to environmental conservation. Issues such as pollution from tourist boats and overtourism. Authorities and local organisations are taking measures to protect this natural treasure, ensuring it remains an iconic and sustainable destination for future generations. 

1. Was Ha Long Bay recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994?

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2. How many limestone islands and islets are there in Ha Long Bay? 

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3. What are some environmental challenges that Ha Long Bay faces?

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4. Why has Ha Long Bay won international recognition?

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5. How do authorities and local organizations protect Ha Long Bay?

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PART D: WRITING (2.5ms) 

Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or do as directed.

1. "Will you choose Grand Canyon as your topic for the speaking club next week?" The teacher asked us. 

(Rewrite, using Reported speech)

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2. She must ask for her parents’ permission before exploring Son Doong Cave. 

(Rewrite, using "NECESSARY")

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3. The children are usually taught well from a young age. Their parents are teachers.

(Rewrite, using a Relative pronoun.)

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4. Our cousins can use French and English well.

(Rewrite, using "BILINGUAL")

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5. They spent one week exploring the breathtaking caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

(Rewrite, using "TOOK")

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