MIDTERM TEST – B1 1 Test 1 Time 60 minutes Test writer Head of Dept READING PART (50 marks) Part 1 Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter A, B or C on your ANSWER SHEET ([.]
MIDTERM TEST – B1.1 Test Time: 60 minutes Test writer Head of Dept READING PART (50 marks) Part 1: Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter A, B or C on your ANSWER SHEET (20 marks) As always, he got up early in the morning and jogging A go B go to C went D went to I thought we discussed _ to India and now you want to go to China! A go B going C to go D to going Today was day since I started working there A bad B the wore C worst D the worst My father asked my brother to get a _ before the wedding A haircut B clothes C present D surprise It _ rain, so take an umbrella A will B is going to C be going to D is They have a wonderful _ of old toys at the museum in town A collection B collect C collector D collecter The phone _ while I a DVD A was rang/was watching C rang/was watching B was rang/watched D rang/watched You've been working hard Do you want to ? A feel sick B get a headache C get back D take a break I found unusual insect on the wall outside our house A the B an C a D O 10 As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad A widely B secretly C overseas D Alone Part 2: Read the passage and questions below For each question, mark the correct letter A, B or C on your ANSWER SHEET (20 marks) Page PAGE of NUMPAGES Reading passage WHAT IS NOISE? Noise is unwanted sound and is among the most pervasive pollutants today Noise from road traffic, jet planes, jet skis, garbage trucks, construction equipment, manufacturing processes, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and boom boxes, to name a few, are among the unwanted sounds that are routinely broadcast into the air The problem with noise is not only that it is unwanted, but also that it negatively affects human health and wellbeing Problems related to noise include hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure, sleep loss, distraction and lost productivity, and a general reduction in the quality of life and opportunities for tranquility We experience noise in a number of ways On some occasions, we can be both the cause and the victim of noise, such as when we are operating noisy appliances or equipment There are also instances when we experience noise generated by others just as people experience second-hand smoke While in both instances, noises are equally damaging, second-hand noise is more troubling because it has negative impacts on us but is put into the environment by others, without our consent The air into which second-hand noise is emitted and on which it travels is a “commons”, a public good It belongs to no one person or group, but to everyone People, businesses, and organizations, therefore, not have unlimited rights to broadcast noise as they please, as if the effects of noise were limited only to their private property On the contrary, they have an obligation to use the commons in ways that are compatible with or not detract from other uses People, businesses, and organizations that disregard the obligation to not interfere with others' use and enjoyment of the commons by producing noise pollution are, in many ways, acting like a bully in a school yard Although perhaps unknowingly, they nevertheless disregard the rights of others and claim for themselves rights that are not theirs We have organized to raise awareness of noise pollution and help communities take back the commons from those acting like bullies Our efforts include building a library of resources and tools concerning noise pollution, establishing links to other groups that have similar collections, establishing networks among local noise activists, assisting communities and activists who are working to reduce noise pollution, and monitoring and advocating for stronger noise controls 11 It is stated in the passage that all of the following are things the noise comes from EXCEPT Page PAGE of NUMPAGES A television, radio B lawn mower, leaf blowers C road traffic, garbage trucks D jet planes, watercraft 12 It can be inferred from the passage that the effects of noise pollution on the human body are that _ A people get accustomed to ear and heart diseases B people focus mainly on hearing C people have difficulty falling asleep D people are sensitive about everything around them 13 Which of the following is supposed to be way to reduce noise pollution? A Cooperation with other noise activists B Fining people who break laws in noise regulation C Construction of large projects along roads D Prohibiting public transport during peak hours 14 The word “disregard” in paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following? A ignore B obey C invade D disturb 15 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Noise that is experienced by people who did not produce it is called second-hand noise B People’s enjoyment of the commons by producing noise pollution is regarded as a bully C Noise is one of the most common contaminants nowadays D People intentionally make noise when they work WRITING PART (50 marks) Part 1: Select the best answer to make complete sentences with the words suggested Then mark the letter A, B or C on your ANSWER SHEET (20 marks) 16 It/ ten year/ I/ come back/ my hometown A It’s ten year for I come back to my hometown Page PAGE of NUMPAGES B It’s ten years since I came back to my hometown C It’s ten years that I come back for my hometown D It’s ten year until I came back into my hometown 17 Tim/ wish/ he/ drop out/ school/ age/ 14 A Tim wished he hadn’t dropped out of school at the age of 14 B Tim wishes he hasn’t dropped out to school at the age of 14 C.Tim wished he dropped out of school at the age 14 D.Tim wishes he dropped out of school at the age of 14 18 I/ strong/ believe/ she/ surprise/ the news A.I strongly believe she surprised at the news B I strong believe she surprised at the news C.I strong believe that she had surprised about the news D I strongly believe that she was surprised at the news 19 dress/ too expensive/ her/ buy A The dress is expensive with her to buy B The dress is too expensive for her to buy C The dress is too expensive to her to buy D The dress is so expensive with her to buy 20 He/ wish/ he/ more confident/ have/ good performance/ speaking test A He wishes he had more confident to have a good performance with the speaking test B He wished he was more confident to have a good performance about the speaking test C He wished he had been more confident to have a good performance in the speaking test D He wishes he was confident to have a good performance to the speaking test Page PAGE of NUMPAGES Part 2: In about 100 words, write a paragraph about a memorable experience that happened to you Write your paragraph on the ANSWER SHEET (30 marks) THE END Page PAGE of NUMPAGES ... performance/ speaking test A He wishes he had more confident to have a good performance with the speaking test B He wished he was more confident to have a good performance about the speaking test C He wished... more confident to have a good performance in the speaking test D He wishes he was confident to have a good performance to the speaking test Page PAGE of NUMPAGES Part 2: In about 100 words, write