SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ LẦN 1 HỌC KÌ II

HOTI Năm học : 2018 – 2019

Mã đề : 211

PART 1: Multiple choice (8pts)

Question 1 Choose the best answer :
Peter has been working for 10 hours. He ….. be very tired now.
A. should B. must C. needn’t D. mustn’t
Question 2 Choose the best answer :
Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the ____ of extinction.
A. wall B. bridge C. verge D. fence
Question 3 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
A. damaged B. destroyed C. enacted D. endangered
Question 4 Identify one underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting:
When I am a child, I used to ride a bicycle to school.
A B C D
Question 5 Choose the best answer :
When a reader reads an interesting book slowly and carefully, he ___ it.
A. reviews B. chews and digests C. swallows D. dips into
Question 6 Choose the best answer :
“Could you tell me the way to the bus stop?” “____”
A. It’s OK B. By bus C. Thanks D. Go ahead then turn
right
Question 7 Choose the best answer :
I ______ in this city for a long time. I ______ here sixteen years ago.
A. have lived/ came C. have lived/ have come
B. was living/ came D. lived/ came
Question 8 Choose the best answer :
Maria tried to read a novel in French ___ the book was too difficult for her to understand.
A. so B. but C. and D. therefore
Question 9 Identify one underlined word of phrase ( A, B, C, or D ) that needs correcting:
As we had plenty of food we mustn’t go to the supermarket.
A B C D
Question 10 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others :
A. sprints B. meters C. swimmers D. boys
Question 11 Choose the best answer :
Bad driving often …. many accidents.
A. will cause B. has caused C. caused D. causes
Question 12 Choose the best answer :
The next meeting ………in May.
A. will be holding B. will have held C. will be held D. will hold
Question 13 Choose the best answer :
There’s still much to discuss. We shall, ____, return to this item at our next meeting.
A. therefore B. but C. so D. however
Question 14 Identify one underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D ) that needs correcting:
The stereo didn’t work, so that Vicky took it back to the shop.
A B C D
Question 15 Choose the best answer :
 Keep quiet. You ………. Talk so loudly here. Everybody is working.
A. needn’t B. might C. mustn’t D. must
Question16 Choose the best answer :
I’m quite happy to walk. You _____ drive me home.
A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. must D. shouldn’t
Question 17 Choose the best answer that has the same meaning with the underlined word:
The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. excluded B. played C. advanced D. sprinted
Question 18 Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
A. endangered B. wildlife C. serious D. chemical
Question 19 Choose the best answer :
“ You look great in this new dress” “___”
A. With pleasure C. I am glad you like it.
B. Not at all D. Do not say anything about it.
Question 20 Choose the best answer that has the same meaning with the underlined word:
The reviewer ____ Mathew’s new novel as a new style of modern science fiction.
A. chewed B. digested C. drew D. described
Question 21 Choose the best answer :
Julie has a guitar _____ she plays it very well.
A. but B. therefore C. so D. and
Question 22 Choose the best answer that has the same meaning with the underlined word:
The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. reserve B. natural C. generation D. diversity
environment
Question 23 Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
A. compete B. depend C. goalie D. perform
Question 24 Choose the best answer :
Who ….to on the phone as we came into the room ?
A. had you talked C. were you talking
B. Did you talked D. Have you been talking
Question 25 Choose the best answer :
John …his leg in a skiing accident last winter.
A. had broken B. has broken C. was breaking D. broke
Question 26 Choose the best answer :
It’s a bit late; ______ I’d like to go out.
A. but B. however C. therefore D. so
Question 27 Identify one underlined word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that needs correcting:
A new department store was building in our town last month.
A B C D
Question 28 Choose the best answer :
Two tablets ……twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly.
A. must have taken B. must be taking C. must take D. must be taken
Question 29 Choose the best answer :
In water polo game, only the _______ can hold the ball with two hands.
A. host B. player C. scorer D. goalie
Question 30 Choose the best answer :
If a defender ___ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is
awarded a penalty throw or shot.
A. Commits B. punches C. interferes D. touches
Question 31 Choose the best answer :
 A ____ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about something sych as criminal
activities or spying.
A. Romance B. thriller C. non-fiction D. science
Question 32 Choose the best answer :
A new bridge over the river _________ at present.
A. is being constructed B. is constructing C. constructed D. is constructed
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase :

Nowadays, people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (33)_______. Many species of
animals are threatened, and could easily become (34)_______ if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of
their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the
problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - is disappearing. More land is used for farms, for houses
or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. (35)_____ use powerful chemicals to help
them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful
animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones left, (36)____we can solve this problem.
Question 33 A. endanger B. danger C. dangerous D. endangered
Question 34 A. extinct B. lost C. empty D. disappeared
Question 35 A. scientists B. farmers C. chemists D. mechanics
Question 36 A. because B. however C. it D. unless

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer :

It is often said that books are always a good friends and reading is an active mental
process. Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become
smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading books takes brain power. It requires
you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e -
Mails that might contain small pieces of information, Books tell the whole story". Since you
must concentrate in order to read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you
do not use your memory, you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading
requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and
characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at
elementary school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of
the other words in the sentence? While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find
yourself exposed to many new words.

Question 37 : Books have great influence on ________.

A. TV B. friendship C. brain D. muscles
Question 38 : When you are reading a book, ________.
A. you have to read small pieces of information
B. you use your brain in concentration and focus
C. you have to read during a very long time
D. you lose your memory
Question 39 : Many studies show if you do use your memory,….
A. you can’t read C. you lose your money
B. you lose reading book D. you can’t concentrate
Question 40 : A challenging book ________.
A. helps you to improve your vocabulary B. is only for primary pupils
C. can translate all new words D. contains a lot of difficult vocabulary

PART 2 : Writing ( 2pts )

I/ Give the correct form of words in bracket :
1. This book is not really ____. It is a waste of money buying it (information)
2. A / an _____ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct. (danger )
3. Jane enjoys reading ____, adventure, and whatever else she can either buy or borrow (romantic)
4. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____. (extinct )

II/ Rewrite these sentences beginning with words given :

1. They can’t make tea with cold water.
 Tea can’t…………………………...
2. Perhaps Susan knows the address.
 Susan may…………………………
3. It is not necessary for you to clean the flat.
 You needn’t………………………..

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