TRƯỜNG THCS AN ĐIỀN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II

NĂM HỌC: 2022 – 2023

(Đề kiểm tra gồm có 04 trang) Môn: Tiếng Anh 7
Thời gian: 60 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề và nghe)

I. LISTENING (1.5 points)

Task 1. Listen to the conversation between Trung and Alisa. Circle the best answer A, B, or C.
You will listen TWICE. (1.0 pt)
1. When did Alisa begin living in Ho Chi Minh city?
A. about four weeks ago
B. about 6 months ago
C. about one year ago
2. How does Alisa feel when crossing the streets in the rush hour? A. hot and tired
B. unsafe.
C. angry
3. What does Trung think about the traffic jams there?
A. complicated
B. dangerous
C. unbelievable
4. Why does she feel uncomfortable in the rainy season?
A. She sometimes gets wet while waiting at the bus stop.
B. She cycles to school in the rain, and she’s late for class.
C. The traffic jams are so heavy that she can’t take the bus in the rain.
5. What idea does Alisa suggest to solve the traffic problems? A. Limiting the cars running at
rush hour.
B. Using bikes instead of cars.
C. Building a modern underground system.
Task 2. Listen and complete the table. Write ONE WORD in each blank. You will listen
TWICE. (0.5 pt)
COLTON’S SCHOOL FILM CLUB

Time to meet: (1) _________________ afternoons

Place to meet: the room of his film club
Equipment: a projector and a (2) ________________
Food and drink: (3) _________________ and cola
Length of films: comedy, action, (4) ______________ or even horror
What to do: write short (5) ______________ about the films

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 II. MULTIPLE CHOICE (3.0 pts)
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part.
1. A. talked B. needed C. cooked D. booked
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
2. A. listen B. travel C. borrow D. obey
Choose the best answer:
3. He forgot to give a __________ before he turned left and got a ticket.
A. signal B. sign C. light D. hand
4. “__________ is it from your house to the nearest bus stop?” - “About 50 meters.”
A. How far B. How long C. How often D. How much
5. _______ is not very far from here to the city centre.
A. Those B. These C. It D. There
6. I am very interested __________ learning English.
A. to B. in C. on D. for
7. This is a(n) __________ on real life during wars in Vietnam in 1945.
A. horror film B. science – fiction C. comedy D. documentary
8. A __________ is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.
A. science – fiction B. horror film C. comedy D. documentary
9. Tet is a high time for all people to clean and __________ their houses.
A. go out B. decorate C. enjoy D. prepare
10. Linda used to__________ morning exercise when she got up early.
A. did B. does C. doing D. do
11. My father __________ the bus to work every day, but I cycle.
A. catches B. drives C. goes D. runs
12. _________they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although
Choose the underlined word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs
correcting.
13. Despite of the heavy traffic, she still went to the film company in time yesterday.
A. B C D
Choose the best answer to indicate the word that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in
the following questions.
14. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is dull.
A. lovely B. lucky C. boring D. happy
Choose the best answer to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
in following questions.
15. Jessica really likes Titanic film because it is gripping and romantic.
A. loves B. enjoys C. adores D. hates

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III. COMMUNICATION (1.0 pt)
Complete the dialogue below by choosing the correct letters in the box.
A. How far is it from your house to our school?
B. Is your house rather far from school?
C. Tell me the reason why you didn’t come to class late this morning.
D. How do you go to school?
E. How long does it take you to school?
Ann: Hi Huan! (1) ___________________________________________
Huan: I came to class late this morning because I was stuck in a traffic jam.
Ann: Really? (2) ________________________________________
Huan: Yes, my house is rather far from school
Ann: (3) _______________________________________________
Huan: Um...about 5 kilometres
Ann: (4) _______________________________________________
Huan: I go to school by bike.
Ann: (5) _______________________________________________
Huan: It takes me about 30 minutes. And it takes longer when the traffic is jammed.
Ann: You should try to come to class on time.
Huan: Yes, please. Thank you.

IV. READING (2.5 pts)

A. Choose the correct word A, B or C for each gap to complete the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Yesterday, Carlos went (1) __________La Tomatina. The festival is held on the last Wednesday
of August every year in Buñol, Spain. (2) _________ were thousands of people there. In the
morning, many people tried (3) __________ up the pole to get the ham. At 11 a.m., they (4)
_________a jet from the water cannons and the chaos began. Bags of tomatoes from trucks were
thrown to the crowds, and they began throwing tomatoes at one another. They all had to wear
goggles (5) _________their eyes.
1. A. at B. in C. to D. from
2. A. There B. They C. That D. This
3. A. climb B. climbed C. climbing D. to climb
4. A. saw B. see C. seen D. seeing
5. A. protecting B. to protect C. protected D. protect

B. Complete the reading passage using the words in the box. (1.0 pt)

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 give after happens for displays

Diwali is one of the biggest and most important festivals in India. It usually (1) ___________ between
October and November. Nowadays this festival is celebrated by both Hindu and non-Hindu
communities and lasts (2) ___________ about five days. During the time of festival, Indians clean
their houses and buy gold or kitchen utensils to help bring good luck. Then, they decorate their homes
with clay lamps, which are the symbol of the inner light protecting from spiritual darkness. (3)
___________ the busy days of preparation, family members gather together for prayers to their own
goddess, delicious feasts and colorful fireworks (4) ___________. They also visit their friends and
relatives and (5) _________ each other many gifts and best wishes.

V. WRITING (2.0 pts)

Part 1: Do as directed:
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the word in brackets
and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN THREE words. (1.0 pt)
1. The film is frightening, but it is interesting. (ALTHOUGH)
-> The film is interesting ____________________ frightening.
2. The bookshop is opposite the library.
-> _______________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
3. We usually ride a bike very fast in the rain and it is so dangerous. (SHOULDN’T)
-> We _________________ a bike very fast.

Complete the following sentence.

4. Can she eat two moon cakes?
- >Yes, ________________________.

Combine the two sentences, using “Although”.

5. They spent a lot of money on the film. It wasn’t a big success.
-> Although ______________________________________________________________.

Part 2. Write a short paragraph (about 70 words) about your favourite film. You can answer some
of the following questions.
Cues:
- What is the name of film?
- What is type of film?
- What are its main characters/ main actors/ main actresses, …?
- What is the film about?
- Why do you like it?
--THE END--

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