ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ 2 – ĐỀ SỐ 1

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

1. A. midnight B. delighted C. turbine D. visit
2. A. arrived B. affected C. exchanged D. agreed
II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.
3. A. frequent B. solar C. although D. swimsuit
4. A. performance B. energy C. celebrate D. sightseeing
IIII. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
5. In the future, we will not have any more fossil fuels, __________ renewable energy will
always be available.
A. so B. but C. because D. however
6. They are going to install solar __________ on the roofs to provide power for their house.
A. turbines B. plants C. station D. panels
7. If you turn down the heating at home, you’ll use ____ energy and save a lot of money on
electricity.
A. more B. much C. less D. few
8. After my holiday in the UK, I bought a teapot with images of London as a _____ for my
grandmother.
A. postcard B. souvenir C. sight D. decoration
9. The teacher says we __________ buy new uniform. We can use the one from last year.
A. must B. don’t need C. mustn’t D. don’t have to
10. In Britain, people celebrate Easter at a different time each year. It __________ on Sunday,
April 9th, 2023.
A. is happening B. is going to hold C. will take place D. takes part
11. I'm so delighted because I ________ all my tests!
A. failed B. passed C. took D. gave
12. On Easter Sunday in Argentina, people __________ eggs with family members and friends.
A. exchange B. give C. have D. celebrate
13. Janet got very __________ the other day because she lost her wallet.
A. delighted B. upset C. comfortable D. pleased
14. I think math is __________ for me than other subjects.
A. the easiest B. so easy D. more easy D. much easier
15. Student A: I think solar power is clean to run. - Student B: __________
A. So do I. B. That’s a good idea.
C. I prefer solar power. D. I am, too
IV. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
16. In New York City, riding the bus is often cleaner and more __________ than using the
subway. (COMFORT)
17. The Louvre Museum is one of the world’s most famous museums and a __________
landmark in Paris. (HISTORY)
18. The hotel shuttle service is __________. It leaves from here every 30 minutes. (RELY)
19. On Thanksgiving Day, it is __________ for the Americans to share a family meal and watch
sporting events. (TRADITION)
20. On Easter Sunday, parade __________ often wear colorful costumes and amazing hats.
(PARTICIPATE).
VI. Choose the option that best completes each numbered blank in the passage.
Teenagers (21) __________ take part in community services. These activities have huge benefits.
It is obvious that the society benefits from these activities. (22) __________, not many young
people participate in volunteering work. In fact, those who do community services gain a lot.
They have a chance to contact different groups of people. This (23) __________ them precious
lessons of communication. They can improve their skills. They (24) __________ how to work in
a team. Above all, they learn to share and care for others. In short, community services are
(25)_________ and should be part of teenagers’ education.
21. A. need B. should C. may D. might
22. A. For example B. However C. To start with D. Although
23. A. brings B. provides C. gains D. gets
24. A. write B. learn C. experience D. hear
25. A. renewable B. reliable C. beneficial D. convenient
VI. Read the following passage. For each question, choose the correct option.
Dear Cindy,
I hope all is well. I am sending you this postcard from London, England. I will be staying at the
historic Ritz Hotel for the next two weeks on vacation, and I invite you to come and visit. We can
check out the British Museum in the Bloomsbury area and see the science and human history
exhibit. We could also do some sightseeing around the city. I hear Kensington Park is a great
place to go and look around. Or, I can take you to Portobello Road in the Notting Hill district.
It’s the largest market in the world, and you can find everything there, from fashion to food. Plus,
it is a great place to buy souvenirs. Well, I hope you can visit. I could use a friend to take photos
with and share some delicious fish and chips.
Your friend,
Tom
26. Tom sent a postcard to Cindy from _____________.
A. Notting Hill B. Bloomsbury C. Portobello Road D. London, England
27. Where is Tom staying for the next two weeks?
A. Portobello Road B. London, England C. Ritz Hotel D. British Museum
28. What is located in the Bloomsbury area and has a science and human history exhibit?
A. a museum B. a stadium C. a hotel D. a park
29. Where can Cindy find great souvenirs to buy?
A. British Museum B. Ritz Carlton C. Portobello Road D. Kensington Park
30. Why did Tom send this postcard to Cindy?
A. He wanted her to come and visit London so they could take a tour of the city together.
B. To tell her about all the places he visited on vacation.
C. He wanted her to know he got some great souvenirs and took photos.
D. To let her know he was staying at the famous Ritz Hotel.
VII. Rearrange the given phrases to make a complete sentence.
31. students/ volunteer/ help/ many/ many/ Vietnam/ poor/ ways./ in/ in/ to/ the
___________________________________________
32. expectancy/ increased/ life/ people/ diets./ more/ has/ have/ better/ because
___________________________________________
33. and/ water/ hydropower/ dangerous./ be/ needs/ can/ it/ lot/ of/ a
___________________________________________
34. the/ is?/ you/ where/ tell/ museum/ me/ can
___________________________________________
VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s)
if any.
35. Our plan is to visit the Opera House on the first day.
=> We _______________________________________
36. Both Vietnamese and Chinese people give children lucky money on Lunar New Year.
=> Like _______________________________________
37. Peter predicts snow for tomorrow.
=>According to Peter, it ______________________.
38. Because of his carelessness, John failed the test. (SO)
=>John was ____________________________________.
39. The subway is more convenient than the bus.
=> The bus is not __________________________.
40. Cities use 60% more energy from coal than countrysides.
=> Countrysides_____________________________________________
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