Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.. (1pt).[r]
(1)Viet Hung secondary school The mid- term test – Period 26
School year: 2020 -2021
Subject: English Date: / 11/ 2020 I AIMS
- To test students’ reading, writing and listening skill - To test students’ knowledge from unit to unit 1 Contents:
- Complex sentences ( adverb clauses of concession, purpose, reason, time) - Phrasal verbs
- Comparison of adjectives and adverbs - Reported speech
- Question words before to- infinitive - Vocabulary form unit to unit 2 Kinds of exercises
- Listening: + Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions
+ Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase
- Phonetics: + Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others + Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words
- Vocabulary and structures: + Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks + Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
+ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
+ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
+ Find and circle one mistake in each sentence
- Reading: + Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
+ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer - Writing: + Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets
+ Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one II MATRIX AND KEYS
A/ MATRIX
TEST SPECIFICATION TABLE Content topics / Objectives to be
tested
Recall/ Recognition
Comprehension/ Understanding
Application
Phonetics x 0.2 p
Vocabulary& Grammar
7x 0.2p x 0.2 p
Reading 10 x 0.2p
Writing x 0.2p
Listening x 0.2p x 0.2p
Total number of questions 15 17
Total of marks 3.4 1.6
3 Written test 4 Answer sheet.
Viet Hung secondary school ENGLISH MID- TERM TEST
(2)Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: Date: / 11 / 2020 Name:……… Class:………
Mark: The teacher’s remark:
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
1 A artisan B adolescence C variety D handicraft
2 A determine B helpline C strip D depressed
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
3 A embarrassed B emergency C reliable D confident A craftsman B affordable C lacquerware D skyscraper Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
5 When my children , I'll teach them how to study English
A turn up B grow up C get up D think up
6 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A as entertaining B less entertaining C more entertaining D few entertaining Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
7 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Good luck B See you C Bye bye D Thank you
8 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Oh, you're right B Thank you It's encouraging C Never mind D Writing? Why? Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
9 Well, shopping isn’t my cup of tea either I’d rather stay at home and read a book A I enjoy shopping tremendously B I must have regular meals while shopping C I not enjoy shopping at all D I don’t usually drink tea while shopping 10 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
11 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A passed B didn’t succeed C satisfied <INPUT TYPE=\ D qualified
12 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study <INPUT TYPE=\ A lose control of B lose contact with <INPUT TYPE=\ C make room for
<INPUT TYPE=\ D put in charge of Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
13 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course A B C D 14 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city
A B C D
(3)Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (15) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (16) However, there are
(17) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (18) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (19) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
15 <INPUT TYPE=\A temporary B common <INPUT TYPE=\ C unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
16 A find out B look down on <INPUT TYPE=\C deal with <INPUT TYPE=\ D get up
17 <INPUT TYPE=\A fewer <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C little D more
18 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B pull down C set up <INPUT TYPE=\ D show around
19 <INPUT TYPE=\A capital <INPUT TYPE=\ B centre C local D urban
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer (1pt)
Life in modern city truly causes a lot of nuisances Firstly, citizens have to deal with traffic congestion every day This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on the streets for hours Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
20 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\ A traffic congestion B polluted air C financial pressure D lack of green trees 21 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B air pollution in the city <INPUT TYPE=\C nuisances of living in the city D high cost of living in the city
22 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A early morning B rush hours <INPUT TYPE=\ C the night <INPUT TYPE=\ D late in the afternoon
23 How many problems of living in the city are mentioned in the paragraph ?
<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B two <INPUT TYPE=\ C one<INPUT TYPE=\ D three
24 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A asthma and cough <INPUT TYPE=\B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D cough and cancer Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
25 My mom instructed me through 15 stages of making a conical hat I could make one for me (SO THAT)
26 I was cleaning out my cupboards I found these photos (WHILE)
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.2pt)
(4)-> Real Zaragoza is 28 He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese
-> He thinks Chinese is 29 “What should we to help her overcome stress?”
-> They didn’t know ……… ……… 30 “Where did you meet him?” Jimmy asked
→ Jimmy asked ……… 31 “You must stay in bed until next Monday!” the doctor said
→ The doctor said ……… ……… 32 "Can we use your camera?" Emma and Doris said
-> Emma and Doris Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions (0.8pt)
33 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 25 B 24 C 52 D 11
34 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 11.8 million B 12.9 million C 25.6 million D 25.8 million
35 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 13th century B 14th century C 15th century D 16th century
36 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A B C D
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase (0.8pt)
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political
37 Seoul is the ……… and economic capital of South Korea 38 In terms of the largest urban cities, Seoul is preceded by ………
(5)Viet Hung secondary school ENGLISH MID- TERM TEST
Class: Period: 26 School year: 2020 -2021 Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: KEY Date: / 11 / 2020 Name:……… Class:………
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
1 A artisan B adolescence C variety D handicraft
2 A determine B helpline C strip D depressed
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
3 A embarrassed B emergency C reliable D confident A craftsman B affordable C lacquerware D skyscraper Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
5 When my children , I'll teach them how to study English
A turn up B grow up C get up D think up
6 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A as entertaining B less entertaining C more entertaining D few entertaining Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
7 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Good luck B See you C Bye bye D Thank you
8 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Oh, you're right B Thank you It's encouraging C Never mind D Writing? Why? Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
9 Well, shopping isn’t my cup of tea either I’d rather stay at home and read a book A I enjoy shopping tremendously B I must have regular meals while shopping C I not enjoy shopping at all D I don’t usually drink tea while shopping 10 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
11 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A passed B didn’t succeed C satisfied <INPUT TYPE=\ D qualified
12 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study <INPUT TYPE=\ A lose control of B lose contact with <INPUT TYPE=\ C make room for
<INPUT TYPE=\ D put in charge of
Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
13 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course. A B C D 14 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city.
(6)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (15) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (16) However, there are
(17) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (18) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (19) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
15 <INPUT TYPE=\A temporary B common <INPUT TYPE=\ C unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
16 A find out B look down on <INPUT TYPE=\C deal with <INPUT TYPE=\ D get up
17 <INPUT TYPE=\A fewer <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C little D more
18 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B pull down C set up <INPUT TYPE=\ D show around
19 <INPUT TYPE=\A capital <INPUT TYPE=\ B centre C local D urban
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer (1pt)
Life in modern city truly causes a lot of nuisances Firstly, citizens have to deal with traffic congestion every day This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on the streets for hours Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
20 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\ A traffic congestion B polluted air C financial pressure D lack of green trees
21 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B air pollution in the city <INPUT TYPE=\C nuisances of living in the city D high cost of living in the city
22 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A early morning B rush hours <INPUT TYPE=\ C the night <INPUT TYPE=\ D late in the afternoon
23 How many problems of living in the city are mentioned in the paragraph ?
<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B two <INPUT TYPE=\ C one<INPUT TYPE=\ D three
24 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A asthma and cough <INPUT TYPE=\B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D cough and cancer Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
(7)-> While I was cleaning out my cupboards, I found these photos. -> I found these photos while I was cleaning out my cupboards.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.2pt) 27 Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza
-> Real Zaragoza is better than Real Madrid
28 He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese -> He thinks Chinese is the most difficult language in the world 29 “What should we to help her overcome stress?”
-> They didn’t know what to to help her overcome stress 30 “Where did you meet him?” Jimmy asked
→ Jimmy asked me where I had met him
31 “You must stay in bed until next Monday!” the doctor said
→ The doctor said I had to stay in bed until the following Monday 32 "Can we use your camera?" Emma and Doris said
-> Emma and Doris asked if they could use my camera
Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions (0.8pt)
33 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 25 B 24 C 52 D 11
34 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 11.8 million B 12.9 million C 25.6 million D 25.8 million
35 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 13th century B 14th century C 15th century D 16th century
36 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A B C D 9
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase (0.8pt)
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political
37 Seoul is the … political… and economic capital of South Korea 38 In terms of the largest urban cities, Seoul is preceded by …… Tokyo
39 Seoul has become a modern city with only few …… historical …… points of interest remaining
40 The success of …… Korean pop … culture has made Seoul a favorite city to tourists from China, Japan and Southeast Asia
Listening transcript:
Seoul is the largest city in South Korea as well as the political and economic capital Administratively, Seoul is divided into 25 districts, each with an area and population comparable to a small city The districts are then further subdivided into 522 sub-districts The city houses 11.8 million people, and the metropolitan area has 25.6 million, which is just over half of the population of South Korea By some measures it is the world's second largest urban agglomeration, after Tokyo Seoul as the capital city of Korea has a history back to the 14th century While few historical points of interest remain (most of the temples and palaces are
(8)Viet Hung secondary school ENGLISH MID- TERM TEST
Class:9 Period: 26 School year: 2020 -2021 Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: Date: / 11 / 2020
Name:……… Class:………
Mark: The teacher’s remark:
Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions (0.8pt)
1 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 52 B 24 C 25 D 11
2 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 11.8 million B 25.6 million C 12.9 million D 25.8 million
3 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 13th century B 16th century C 15th century D 14th century
4 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A B C D
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase (0.8pt)
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political
5 Seoul is the ……… and economic capital of South Korea In terms of the largest urban cities, Seoul is preceded by ………
7 Seoul has become a modern city with only few ……… points of interest remaining The success of ……… culture has made Seoul a favorite city to tourists from China, Japan and Southeast Asia
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
9 A drumhead B sculpture C frustrated D turn
(9)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (11) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (12) However, there are
(13) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (14) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (15) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
11 <INPUT TYPE=\A temporary B unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ C common <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
12 A find out B look down on <INPUT TYPE=\C get up <INPUT TYPE=\ D deal with
13 <INPUT TYPE=\A more <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C little D fewer
14 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B pull down C show around D set up
15 <INPUT TYPE=\A capital <INPUT TYPE=\ B local C centre D urban
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
16 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study <INPUT TYPE=\ A lose control of B make room for <INPUT TYPE=\ C lose contact with
<INPUT TYPE=\ D put in charge of 17 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A didn’t succeed B passed C satisfied <INPUT TYPE=\ D qualified
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
18 A adulthood B depressed C downtown D remind 19 A independence B relaxed C forbidden D preserve Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
20 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Bye bye B See you C Good luck D Thank you
21 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Oh, you're right B Writing? Why? C Never mind D Thank you It's encouraging Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
22 I went to Malaysia last year I wanted to experience a whole new world (IN ORDER TO) 23 I was not enjoying the party I wanted to leave early (AS)
Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
24 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city A B C D 25 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course A B C D
(10)→ Jim asked his teacher ………… ……… 27 “When did you come ?” Tony asked
→ Tony asked ……… …… ……… 28 “I am going to work for a new company next week,” John said
→ John said ……… 29 Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India
→ Munnar is
30 Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City
→ Ho Chi Minh City isn't
31 "Did Max fly to London two weeks ago?" Linda said
-> Linda Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
32 Well, shopping isn’t my cup of tea either I’d rather stay at home and read a book
A I enjoy shopping tremendously B I must have regular meals while shopping C I don’t usually drink tea while shopping D I not enjoy shopping at all
33 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer (1pt)
Life in modern city truly causes a lot of nuisances Firstly, citizens have to deal with traffic congestion every day This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on the streets for hours Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
34 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\ A traffic congestion B financial pressure C polluted air D lack of green trees
35 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A early morning B the night <INPUT TYPE=\ C rush hours <INPUT TYPE=\ D late in the afternoon
36 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A <INPUT TYPE=\ cough and cancer B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D asthma and cough 37 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B air pollution in the city
<INPUT TYPE=\C nuisances of living in the city D high cost of living in the city 38 How many problems of living in the city are mentioned in the paragraph ?
<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B three <INPUT TYPE=\ C one<INPUT TYPE=\ D two
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
(11)A turn up B get up C grow up D think up 40 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A less entertaining B as entertaining C more entertaining D few entertaining
Viet Hung secondary school ENGLISH MID- TERM TEST
Class: Period: 26 School year: 2020 -2021 Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: KEY Date: / / 2020 Name:……… Class:………
Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions
1 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 52 B 24 C 25 D 11
2 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 11.8 million B 25.6 million C 12.9 million D 25.8 million
3 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 13th century B 16th century C 15th century D 14th century
4 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A 9 B C D
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political
(12)7 Seoul has become a modern city with only few … historical …… points of interest remaining
8 The success of … Korean pop … culture has made Seoul a favorite city to tourists from China, Japan and Southeast Asia
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
9 A drumhead B sculpture C frustrated D turn
10 A negative B stressed C preserve D metro
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (11) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (12) However, there are
(13) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (14) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (15) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
11 <INPUT TYPE=\A temporary B unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ C common <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
12 A find out B look down on <INPUT TYPE=\C get up <INPUT TYPE=\ D deal with
13 <INPUT TYPE=\A more <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C little D fewer
14 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B pull down C show around D set up
15 <INPUT TYPE=\A capital <INPUT TYPE=\ B local C centre D urban
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
16 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study <INPUT TYPE=\ A lose control of B make room for <INPUT TYPE=\ C lose contact with
<INPUT TYPE=\ D put in charge of 17 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A didn’t succeed B passed C satisfied <INPUT TYPE=\ D qualified
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
18 A adulthood B depressed C downtown D remind 19 A independence B relaxed C forbidden D preserve Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
20 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Bye bye B See you C Good luck D Thank you
21 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Oh, you're right B Writing? Why? C Never mind D Thank you It's encouraging Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
22 I went to Malaysia last year I wanted to experience a whole new world (IN ORDER TO) I went to Malaysia last year in order to experience a whole new world.
(13)Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
24 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city. A B C D 25 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course. A B C D
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.2pt) 26 “When should I register for the new course on Chinese?” Jim asked his teacher → Jim asked his teacher when to register for the new course on Chinese
27 “When did you come ?” Tony asked → Tony asked me when I had come
28 “I am going to work for a new company next week,” John said
→ John said he was going to work for a new company the following week 29 Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India
→ Munnar is the prettiest hill stations in India.
30 Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City
→ Ho Chi Minh City isn't as busy as Beijing.
31 "Did Max fly to London two weeks ago?" Linda said
-> Linda asked me if Max had flown to London two weeks before
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
32 Well, shopping isn’t my cup of tea either I’d rather stay at home and read a book
A I enjoy shopping tremendously B I must have regular meals while shopping C I don’t usually drink tea while shopping D I not enjoy shopping at all
33 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer (1pt)
Life in modern city truly causes a lot of nuisances Firstly, citizens have to deal with traffic congestion every day This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on the streets for hours Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
34 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\ A traffic congestion B financial pressure C polluted air D lack of green trees
35 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A early morning B the night <INPUT TYPE=\ C rush hours <INPUT TYPE=\ D late in the afternoon
36 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A <INPUT TYPE=\ cough and cancer B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D asthma and cough 37 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B air pollution in the city
(14)<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B three <INPUT TYPE=\ C one<INPUT TYPE=\ D two
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
39 When my children , I'll teach them how to study English
A turn up B get up C grow up D think up
40 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A less entertaining B as entertaining C more entertaining D few entertaining Listening transcript:
Seoul is the largest city in South Korea as well as the political and economic capital Administratively, Seoul is divided into 25 districts, each with an area and population comparable to a small city The districts are then further subdivided into 522 sub-districts The city houses 11.8 million people, and the metropolitan area has 25.6 million, which is just over half of the population of South Korea By some measures it is the world's second largest urban agglomeration, after Tokyo Seoul as the capital city of Korea has a history back to the 14th century While few historical points of interest remain (most of the temples and palaces are
reconstructions), much of Seoul's infrastructure is exceptionally modern and clean Skyscrapers and high rises abound The subway system is the third-largest in the world and perhaps one of the finest In recent years,, Seoul has been swamped with tourists from China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, following the success of Korean pop culture There are a lot of see and here There are big parks in the city, with a lot of temples and shrines Coming here, you can go skiing, gamble on horse races and go to a casino, and enjoy performing arts There are also a lot of spas, saunas and massage rooms for you to relax
Viet Hung secondary school ENGLISH MID- TERM TEST
Class:9 Period: 26 School year: 2020 -2021 Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: Date: / 11 / 2020
Name:……… Class:………
Mark: The teacher’s remark:
(15)the following questions (0.8pt)
1 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 24 B 25 C 11 D 52
2 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 11.8 million B 12.9 million C 25.8 million D 25.6 million
3 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 14th century B 13th century C 15th century D 16th century
4 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A B C D
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase (0.8pt)
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political
5 Seoul is the … … and economic capital of South Korea
6 In terms of the largest urban cities, Seoul is preceded by ……
7 Seoul has become a modern city with only few …… …… points of interest remaining
8 The success of …… … culture has made Seoul a favorite city to tourists from China, Japan and Southeast Asia
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
9 A embarrassed B emergency C confident D reliable 10 A affordable B craftsman C lacquerware D skyscraper Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
11 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course A B C D 12 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city
A B C D Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
13 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A as entertaining B few entertaining C more entertaining D less entertaining 14 When my children , I'll teach them how to study English
A grow up B get up C turn up D think up
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
15 A determine B depressed C strip D helpline
16 A variety B adolescence C artisan D handicraft
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
17 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
18 Well, shopping isn’t my cup of tea either I’d rather stay at home and read a book A I not enjoy shopping at all B I must have regular meals while shopping C I enjoy shopping tremendously D I don’t usually drink tea while shopping
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
19 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A satisfied B didn’t succeed C passed <INPUT TYPE=\ D qualified
(16)<INPUT TYPE=\ D lose contact with
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
21 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Thank you B See you C Bye bye D Good luck
22 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Thank you It's encouraging B Oh, you're right C Never mind D Writing? Why? Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
23 I was cleaning out my cupboards I found these photos (WHILE)
-> 24 My mom instructed me through 15 stages of making a conical hat I could make one for me (SO THAT) -> Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (25) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (26) However, there are
(27) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (28) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (29) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
25 <INPUT TYPE=\A temporary B common <INPUT TYPE=\ C unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
26 A find out B look down on <INPUT TYPE=\C deal with <INPUT TYPE=\ D get up
27 <INPUT TYPE=\A fewer <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C little D more
28 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B pull down C set up <INPUT TYPE=\ D show around
29 <INPUT TYPE=\A local <INPUT TYPE=\ B centre C capital D urban
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.2pt) 30 “You must stay in bed until next Monday!” the doctor said
→ The doctor said 31 He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese
-> He thinks Chinese is 32 “What should we to help her overcome stress?”
-> They didn’t know 33 "Can we use your camera?" Emma and Doris said
-> Emma and Doris 34 Real Madrid is not as good as Real Zaragoza
-> Real Zaragoza is 35 “Where did you meet him?” Jimmy asked
→ Jimmy asked Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer (1pt)
(17)streets for hours Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
36 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A asthma and cough <INPUT TYPE=\B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D cough and cancer 37 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B air pollution in the city
<INPUT TYPE=\C nuisances of living in the city D high cost of living in the city 38 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A early morning B rush hours <INPUT TYPE=\ C the night <INPUT TYPE=\ D late in the afternoon
39 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\ A traffic congestion B polluted air C financial pressure D lack of green trees
40 How many problems of living in the city are mentioned in the paragraph ?
<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B two <INPUT TYPE=\ C one<INPUT TYPE=\ D three
(18)Class:9 Period: 26 School year: 2020 -2021 Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: KEY Date: / 11 / 2020 Name:……… Class:………
Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions (0.8pt)
1 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 24 B 25 C 11 D 52
2 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 11.8 million B 12.9 million C 25.8 million D 25.6 million
3 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 14th century B 13th century C 15th century D 16th century
4 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A B 9 C D
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase (0.8pt)
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political Seoul is the … political… and economic capital of South Korea In terms of the largest urban cities, Seoul is preceded by …… Tokyo
7 Seoul has become a modern city with only few …… historical …… points of interest remaining
8 The success of …… Korean pop … culture has made Seoul a favorite city to tourists from China, Japan and Southeast Asia
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
9 A embarrassed B emergency C confident D reliable 10 A affordable B craftsman C lacquerware D skyscraper Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
11 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course. A B C D 12 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city.
A B C D Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
13 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A as entertaining B few entertaining C more entertaining D less entertaining 14 When my children , I'll teach them how to study English
A grow up B get up C turn up D think up
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
15 A determine B depressed C strip D helpline
16 A variety B adolescence C artisan D handicraft
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
17 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
(19)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
19 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A satisfied B didn’t succeed C passed <INPUT TYPE=\ D qualified
20 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study <INPUT TYPE=\ A lose control of B <INPUT TYPE=\ put in charge of C make room for
<INPUT TYPE=\ D lose contact with
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
21 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Thank you B See you C Bye bye D Good luck
22 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Thank you It's encouraging B Oh, you're right C Never mind D Writing? Why? Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
23 I was cleaning out my cupboards I found these photos (WHILE) -> While I was cleaning out my cupboards, I found these photos. -> I found these photos while I was cleaning out my cupboards.
24 My mom instructed me through 15 stages of making a conical hat I could make one for me (SO THAT) -> My mom instructed me through 15 stages of making a conical hat so that I could make one for me. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (25) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (26) However, there are
(27) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (28) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (29) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
25 <INPUT TYPE=\A temporary B common <INPUT TYPE=\ C unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
26 A find out B look down on <INPUT TYPE=\C deal with <INPUT TYPE=\ D get up
27 <INPUT TYPE=\A fewer <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C little D more
28 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B pull down C set up <INPUT TYPE=\ D show around
29 <INPUT TYPE=\A local <INPUT TYPE=\ B centre C capital D urban
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.2pt) 30 “You must stay in bed until next Monday!” the doctor said
→ The doctor said I had to stay in bed until the following Monday 31 He thinks no language in the world is more difficult than Chinese -> He thinks Chinese is the most difficult language in the world 32 “What should we to help her overcome stress?”
-> They didn’t know what to to help her overcome stress 33 "Can we use your camera?" Emma and Doris said
(20)-> Real Zaragoza is better than Real Madrid 35 “Where did you meet him?” Jimmy asked → Jimmy asked me where I had met him
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer (1pt)
Life in modern city truly causes a lot of nuisances Firstly, citizens have to deal with traffic congestion every day This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on the streets for hours Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
36 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A asthma and cough <INPUT TYPE=\ B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D cough and cancer 37 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B air pollution in the city
<INPUT TYPE=\C nuisances of living in the city D high cost of living in the city 38 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A early morning B rush hours <INPUT TYPE=\ C the night <INPUT TYPE=\ D late in the afternoon
39 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic congestion B polluted air C financial pressure D lack of green trees
40 How many problems of living in the city are mentioned in the paragraph ?
<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B two <INPUT TYPE=\ C one<INPUT TYPE=\ D three
Listening transcript:
Seoul is the largest city in South Korea as well as the political and economic capital Administratively, Seoul is divided into 25 districts, each with an area and population comparable to a small city The districts are then further subdivided into 522 sub-districts The city houses 11.8 million people, and the metropolitan area has 25.6 million, which is just over half of the population of South Korea By some measures it is the world's second largest urban agglomeration, after Tokyo Seoul as the capital city of Korea has a history back to the 14th century While few historical points of interest remain (most of the temples and palaces are
(21)Viet Hung secondary school ENGLISH MID- TERM TEST
Class:9 Period: 26 School year: 2020 -2021 Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: Date: / 11 / 2020 Name:……… Class:………
Mark: The teacher’s remark:
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
1 A adulthood B depressed C downtown D remind A independence B relaxed C forbidden D preserve
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
3 Well, shopping isn’t my cup of tea either I’d rather stay at home and read a book
A I enjoy shopping tremendously B I must have regular meals while shopping C I don’t usually drink tea while shopping D I not enjoy shopping at all
4 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
5 A drumhead B sculpture C frustrated D turn
6 A negative B stressed C preserve D metro
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt)
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (7) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (8) However, there are (9) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (10) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (11) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
7 <INPUT TYPE=\A common B unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ C temporary <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
(22)9 <INPUT TYPE=\A little <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C
more D fewer
10 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B set up C show around D pull down
11 <INPUT TYPE=\A capital <INPUT TYPE=\ B urban C centre D local
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
12 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study <INPUT TYPE=\ A lose contact with B make room for <INPUT TYPE=\ C lose control of
<INPUT TYPE=\ D put in charge of 13 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A didn’t succeed B qualified C satisfied <INPUT TYPE=\ D passed
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
14 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Bye bye B See you C Thank you D Good luck
15 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Thank you It's encouraging B Writing? Why? C Never mind D Oh, you're right Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
16 I went to Malaysia last year I wanted to experience a whole new world (IN ORDER TO)
17 I was not enjoying the party I wanted to leave early (AS)
Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
18 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city A B C D 19 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course A B C D
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.2pt) 20 Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City
→ Ho Chi Minh City isn't
21 “When did you come ?” Tony asked
→ Tony asked 22 Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India
→ Munnar is
23 "Did Max fly to London two weeks ago?" Linda said
-> Linda 24 “I am going to work for a new company next week,” John said
→ John said 25 “When should I register for the new course on Chinese?” Jim asked his teacher
→ Jim asked his teacher Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer (1pt)
(23)More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
26 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B nuisances of living in the city
<INPUT TYPE=\C air pollution in the city D high cost of living in the city 27 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\ A traffic congestion B lack of green trees C polluted air D financial pressure
28 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A <INPUT TYPE=\ asthma and cough B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D cough and cancer 29 How many problems of living in the city are mentioned in the paragraph ?
<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B one<INPUT TYPE=\<INPUT TYPE=\
C three D two
30 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A rush hours B the night <INPUT TYPE=\ C early morning D late in the afternoon
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
31 When my children , I'll teach them how to study English
A turn up B get up C grow up D think up
32 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A less entertaining B as entertaining C more entertaining D few entertaining Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions
33 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 52 B 24 C 11 D 25
34 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 25.6 million B 11.8 million C 12.9 million D 25.8 million
35 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 13th century B 16th century C 15th century D 14th century
36 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A B C D
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political
37 Seoul is the ……… … and economic capital of South Korea 38 In terms of the largest urban cities, Seoul is preceded by … …
39 Seoul has become a modern city with only few …… points of interest remaining
(24)Viet Hung secondary school ENGLISH MID- TERM TEST
Class: Period: 26 School year: 2020 -2021 Time allowed: 45 minutes
Number: KEY Date: / 11 / 2020 Name:……… Class:………
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4pt)
1 A adulthood B depressed C downtown D remind A independence B relaxed C forbidden D preserve
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
3 Well, shopping isn’t my cup of tea either I’d rather stay at home and read a book
A I enjoy shopping tremendously B I must have regular meals while shopping C I don’t usually drink tea while shopping D I not enjoy shopping at all
4 I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits
A dangers <INPUT TYPE=\ B problems <INPUT TYPE=\ C advantages <INPUT TYPE=\ D issues
Choose the word whose underlined part was pronounced differently from that of the others (0.4 pt)
5 A drumhead B sculpture C frustrated D turn
6 A negative B stressed C preserve D metro
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt)
(25)own city You can also sign up to help at a (11) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
7 <INPUT TYPE=\A common B unusual <INPUT TYPE=\ C temporary <INPUT TYPE=\ D regular
8 A deal with B look down on <INPUT TYPE=\C get up <INPUT TYPE=\ D find out
9 <INPUT TYPE=\A little <INPUT TYPE=\ B less <INPUT TYPE=\ C more D fewer
10 <INPUT TYPE=\A care for B set up C show around D pull down
11 <INPUT TYPE=\A capital <INPUT TYPE=\ B urban C centre D local
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions ( 0.4pt)
12 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study <INPUT TYPE=\ A lose contact with B make room for <INPUT TYPE=\ C lose control of
<INPUT TYPE=\ D put in charge of 13 She failed to get into medical university
<INPUT TYPE=\ A didn’t succeed B qualified C satisfied <INPUT TYPE=\ D passed
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges ( 0.4pt)
14 Marry: “I'm going to have an exam tomorrow." Lan:" “
A Bye bye B See you C Thank you D Good luck
15 Mr Harry: "You've written a much better essay this time, John” - John” ”
A Thank you It's encouraging B Writing? Why? C Never mind D Oh, you're right Join each pair of sentences, using the word or phrase in brackets (0.4pt)
16 I went to Malaysia last year I wanted to experience a whole new world (IN ORDER TO) I went to Malaysia last year in order to experience a whole new world.
17 I was not enjoying the party I wanted to leave early (AS) I wanted to leave early as I was not enjoying the party. Find and circle one mistake in each sentence ( 0.4pt)
18 It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city. A B C D 19 Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course. A B C D
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.2pt) 20 Beijing is much busier than Ho Chi Minh City
→ Ho Chi Minh City isn't as busy as Beijing.
21 “When did you come ?” Tony asked → Tony asked me when I had come
22 Munnar is prettier than most other hill stations in India
→ Munnar is the prettiest hill stations in India.
23 "Did Max fly to London two weeks ago?" Linda said
-> Linda asked me if Max had flown to London two weeks before 24 “I am going to work for a new company next week,” John said
→ John said he was going to work for a new company the following week 25 “When should I register for the new course on Chinese?” Jim asked his teacher → Jim asked his teacher when to register for the new course on Chinese
(26)Life in modern city truly causes a lot of nuisances Firstly, citizens have to deal with traffic congestion every day This problem is even worse in the rush hour when so many people run out to work and are stuck on the streets for hours Next, high cost of living is also a serious issue in the city, especially in metropolitan cities More and more people find it difficult to live on their modest salaries when prices are going up and up all the time Financial pressure makes city dwellers become constantly stressed and tired Finally, the polluted air caused by exhaust emission from millions of vehicles, construction dust and the lack of green trees negatively affect residents’ health Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as cough, sore throat or asthma Indeed, city life brings a number of difficulties as well as challenges to its citizens
26 This paragraph is about
<INPUT TYPE=\A traffic problems in the city <INPUT TYPE=\ B nuisances of living in the city
<INPUT TYPE=\C air pollution in the city D high cost of living in the city 27 Stress and tiredness are results of
<INPUT TYPE=\ A traffic congestion B lack of green trees C polluted air D financial pressure
28 Respiratory problems which people living in the city suffer from are .
<INPUT TYPE=\A <INPUT TYPE=\ asthma and cough B asthma and headache <INPUT TYPE=\
C sore throat and stress <INPUT TYPE=\ D cough and cancer 29 How many problems of living in the city are mentioned in the paragraph ?
<INPUT TYPE=\A four <INPUT TYPE=\ B one<INPUT TYPE=\<INPUT TYPE=\
C three D two
30 Traffic congestion is even worse during
<INPUT TYPE=\A rush hours B the night <INPUT TYPE=\ C early morning D late in the afternoon
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks (0.4pt)
31 When my children , I'll teach them how to study English
A turn up B get up C grow up D think up
32 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected
A less entertaining B as entertaining C more entertaining D few entertaining Listen to the introduction to the significant features of Seoul, Korea, and then choose the best answer for the following questions
33 How many districts are there in Seoul?
A 52 B 24 C 11 D 25
34 What is the population of the metropolitan area?
A 25.6 million B 11.8 million C 12.9 million D 25.8 million 35 When did Seoul become the capital city of South Korea?
A 13th century B 16th century C 15th century D 14th century
36 How many parks are there in Seoul?
A B 9 C D
Listen again and fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase
economic horse racing Korean pop
Tokyo historical political
37 Seoul is the …… political …… and economic capital of South Korea 38 In terms of the largest urban cities, Seoul is preceded by …… Tokyo …
39 Seoul has become a modern city with only few … historical …… points of interest remaining
(27)Listening transcript:
Seoul is the largest city in South Korea as well as the political and economic capital Administratively, Seoul is divided into 25 districts, each with an area and population comparable to a small city The districts are then further subdivided into 522 sub-districts The city houses 11.8 million people, and the metropolitan area has 25.6 million, which is just over half of the population of South Korea By some measures it is the world's second largest urban agglomeration, after Tokyo Seoul as the capital city of Korea has a history back to the 14th century While few historical points of interest remain (most of the temples and palaces are
reconstructions), much of Seoul's infrastructure is exceptionally modern and clean Skyscrapers and high rises abound The subway system is the third-largest in the world and perhaps one of the finest In recent years,, Seoul has been swamped with tourists from China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, following the success of Korean pop culture There are a lot of see and here There are big parks in the city, with a lot of temples and shrines Coming here, you can go skiing, gamble on horse races and go to a casino, and enjoy performing arts There are also a lot of spas, saunas and massage rooms for you to relax
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