Nguyen Van Troi Secondary School Full name: ………………………………… Class: ………………………………… MID TERM TEST (A) Subject: English Time: 45 minutes Date: …………………… Mark I LANGUAGE COMPONENT: (2.5 pts) Put the underlined words into correct column according to whether it is stressed or unstressed: Stressed Unstressed A : Who broke the window? B : He did! Choose the best answer to complete the sentences She is skilled at ………………… cloth A making B weaving C knitting D moulding It’s not easy to smoking My father has tried to it a lot of times without success A turn up B set up C give up D live up I couldn’t sleep last night ……….… the bar nearby played music so loudly A although B so that C while D because Emma is feeling so ……………… with her fashionable new hairstyle A tense B stressed C confident D frustrated Lan couldn’t decide who………… with on the project A to work B work C working D worked Japan is the _ developed country in the world A most second B second in most C second most D two most Life now is than it was in the past A comfortable B more comfortable C most comfortable D least comfortable 10 A: My closest friend misunderstood me - B: A Well done! B If I were you I would get some sleep C Congratulation! D I understand how you feel II READING: (2.5 pts) Question Choose the correct word for each blank in the following passage collect - handicraft - skillful - artisans - layers A conical hat may looksimple, but (11)……………… have to follow 15 stages, from going to the forest to (12)……………… leaves to ironing the leaves, making the frames, ect Hue’s conical hats always have two (13)……………… of leaves Craftsmen must be (14)……………… to make the two layers very thin What is special is that they then add poems and paintings of Hue between the two layers, creating the famous bai tho or poetic conical hats Conical hat making in the village has been passed down from generation to generation because everybody, young or old, can take part in the process It is a well-known (15)……………… , not only in Viet Nam, but all around the world Question Read the following text about Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, and choose the best answer Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company He is among the richest people in the world Bill Gates’ interest in computers started when he was a teenager After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton He chose to go to Harvard to study law At Harvard, he focused more on his interest in computer than on coursework He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend Paul Allen However, he later said, “ I don’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft He is now, with his wife, running The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world Choose the best answer: 16.What did he study at Harvard University? A computer science B business C law D computer software 17 When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computers? A during his teenage years B when he went to university C when he was at nursery school D in 2007 18.What did he often to relax while at Harvard? A play sports B play video games C go to parties D go for a walk 19.Which statement is NOT true? A Bill Gates is among the richest people in the world B He received an honorary degree from Harvard in 2007, C He is working full time for Microsoft D The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to improve healthcare, poverty reduction, and education 20 The phrase “dropping out” in line is closest meaning to which of the following: A falling down B leaving school C no longer taking part in D turning down III WRITING: (2.5 pts) Question 1: Choose the one underlined words/ phrases(A,B,C or D) which is incorrect 21 We decidedto go for a walk in the park because it was very cold outside A B C D 22 The exam was by farmore difficult than I expected A B C D Question 2:Rewrite these sentences so that their meaning stays the same and contains the word in capital(1.0pt) 23 “We will visit you this week.” my parents told me My parents told me that ……………………………… week (WOULD) 24 “ Should I help Chau with the homework?” She wondered (TO) She wondered ……………………………………………………… the homework 25 I think no city in Viet Nam is more liveable than Da Nang (MOST) I think Da Nang …………………………………………… in Viet Nam 26 Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south Mai ……………………………………………… in the south (UP) Question 3:Use the words and phrases to make meaningful sentences (1.0pts) 27 Thanh Ha/ one/ old pottery/ village/ Viet Nam ………………………………………………………………………………… 28 it/ located/ Hoi An/ 30 kilometers/ Da Nang ………………………………………………………………………………… 29 young girls/ twelve to fifteen years old/ begin/ learn/ how/ make pottery.// …………………………………………………………………………………… 30 They / make/ pottery products/ like/ bowls/ vases …………………………………………………………………………………… IV LISTENING: (2.5 pts) Question Listen and complete the table (1,25 pts) A DAY OUT Place 31: Means of transport 32: Time to set off 33: Food 34: bring …………… Time to come back 35 Question 2: Listen and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F)(1.25pt) 36 The most serious problem in Bangkok is traffic jams 37 It takes Suzanne one hours to get to her office by car every day 38 Before going to the office, she has to take her children to school 39 The traffic is better in the evening 40 Traffics is so bad because there aren’t enough roads in the city -The end Nguyen Van Troi Secondary School Full name: ………………………………… Class: ………………………………… MID TERM TEST (B) Subject: English Time: 45 minutes Date: …………………… Mark I LANGUAGE COMPONENT, SPEAKING: (2.5 pts) Put the underlined words into correct column according to whether it is stressed or unstressed: Stressed Unstressed A : Are you angry? B : Yes, I am Choose the best answer to complete the sentences She is skilled at ………………… woolen hats A making B weaving C knitting D moulding It’s difficult to …………………… changes in technology A turn up B give up C set up D keep up with I love going to this park ……………… it’s the quietest place in the city A so B because C although D so that I couldn't concentrate on my lesson because I was very ………………… A excited B delighted C confident D tense The students didn’t know …………… to to deal with the problem A what B where C why D when My grandfather is the …………………… artisan in the village A two oldest B oldest second C second oldest D oldest two Life in the past was than it is now A less comfortable B comfortable C least comfortableD most comfortable 10 A: My parents misunderstood me - B: A Well done! B If I were you I would talk to my parents C Congratulation! D You did a really great job! II READING: (2.5 pts) Question Choose the correct word for each blank in the following passage handicraft - skillful - paintings – follow - passed A conical hat may look simple, but artisans have to (11)……………… 15 stages, from going to the forest to collect leaves to ironing the leaves, making the frames, ect Hue’s conical hats always have two layers of leaves Craftsmen must be (12)……………… to make the two layers very thin What is special is that they then add poems and (13) ……………… of Hue between the two layers, creating the famous bai tho or poetic conical hats Conical hat making in the village has been (14)……………… down from generation to generation because everybody, young or old, can take part in the process It is a well-known (15)……………… , not only in Viet Nam, but all around the world Question : Read the following text about Bill Gate, the co-founder of Microsoft, and choose the best answer Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company He is among the richest people in the world Bill Gates’ interest in computers started when he was a teenager After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton He chose to go to Harvard to study law At Harvard, he focused more on his interest in computer than on coursework He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend Paul Allen However, he later said, “ I don’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft He is now, with his wife, running The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world 16 What did he study at Harvard University? A law B business C computer science D computer software 17 What did he receive from Harvard in 2007? A A job B A prize C A company D An honorary degree 18 Why did he drop out of Harvard? A Because he wanted to study at another university B Because he wanted to start a software company C Because he was ill D Because he didn’t want to study in Havard 19.Which statement is TRUE? A Bill Gates is not the richest people in the world B He received an honorary degree from Harvard in 2007, C He is working full time for Microsoft D The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to improve computer software 20 The phrase “dropping out” in line is closest meaning to which of the following: A falling down B leaving school C no longer taking part in D turning down III: WRITING: (2.5 pts) Question 1: Choose the one underlined words/ phrases(A,B,C or D) which is incorrect 21.Because my cousin is young, she is one of the most skillfulartisans in the village A B C D 22 Today’s cities are by farlargerthan cities in previous times A B C D Question 2: Rewrite these sentences so that their meaning stays the same and contains the word in capital (1.0pt) 23 "Where can I get those traditional handicrafts?" Nick wondered (TO) Nick wondered handicrafts 24.“We will visit you this week.” my parents told me My parents told me that ……………………………… week (WOULD) 25 I think Da Nang is not so exciting as Ho Chi Minh City MORE → I think Ho Chi Minh City………………………………………Da Nang 26 We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can stay equal with theirs (UP) We have to try harder so that theirs Question 3: Use the words and phrases to make meaningful sentences (1.0pts) 27 Thanh Ha/ one/ old pottery/ village/ Viet Nam ………………………………………………………………………………… 28 it/ located/ Hoi An/ 30 kilometers/ Da Nang ………………………………………………………………………………… 29 young girls/ twelve to fifteen years old/ begin/ learn/ how/ make pottery.// …………………………………………………………………………………… 30 They / make/ pottery products/ from/ small bowls/ vases …………………………………………………………………………………… IV LISTENING: (2.0 pts) Question Listen and complete the table (1,25 pts) A DAY OUT Place 31: Means of transport 32: Time to set off 33: Drinks 34:Nga buys in a ……………… In the afternoon 35 go to a traditional ………………… Question 2: Listen and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F) (1.25pt) 36 It is seven km from Suzanne’s house to her office 37 Suzanne goes to work by bus every day 38 The most serious problem in Bangkok is air pollution 39 The traffic is even worse in the evening 40 Before going to the office, she has to take her children to school -The end