SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II

TRƯỜNG THPT THANH OAI A NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021

Họ và tên: Nguyễn Phương Linh SBD: ……………………….

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part is
pronounced differently from the others
1. A. cup B. become C. consider D. city
2. A. something B. think C. without D. thank
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which has a different stress from
the other words.
3. A. character B. industry C. position D. audience
4. A. tournament B. passionate C. popular D. retirement
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer that best complete each of the
following questions.
5. Don't forget we're meeting on __________ Friday for __________ lunch.
A. a/ a B. a/ θ C. θ / the D. θ / θ
6. __________ rich should help __________ poor and__________ disabled.
A. A-a-the B. The-the-the C. A-an-the D. A-an-a
7. Are you the kind of person __________ are shy around people
A. whom B. who C. who’s D. whose
8. If I had money, I __________ that car.
A. will buy B. would buy C. would have bought D. bought
9. Domestic violence __________ women and girls must be wiped out at any cost.
A. on B.at C. for D. against
10. Do you know what CFC _________?
A. sets in B. does up C. stands for D. gets down
11. There’s been a __________ in Germany and a village was completely destroyed.
A. flood B. drizzle C. shower D. smog
12. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride __________ their wedding rings in front of the altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the __________.
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. You __________ help the local people if you buy local products whenever possible and pay a fair price for
what you buy.
A. could B. would C. wouldn’t D. will
15. Gender discrimination must __________ in order to create a better society.
A. eliminate B. be eliminating C. be eliminated D. eliminated
16. This is __________ wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable C. the most memorable D. most memorable
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
17. - “Where are we going this weekend?” - “_______”
A. That's a good idea. B. Have you thought of Ha Long Bay?
C. Yes, let's go somewhere. D. Why don't you go to the mountains?
18. “__________” -> "I hate it, but I have to do it.”
A. How do you feel about learning English? B. How do you learn English?
C. Is English important in your country? D. Is English easy to learn?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
20. A sustainable forest is a forest where trees that are cut are replanted and the wildlife is protected.
A. pre-tested B. preserved C. reserved D. protested
21. Many parents in Vietnam prefer sons to daughters.
A. want B. compliment C. care about D. favor
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
21. The United Nations has declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to promote
sustainable practices in this growing industry.
A. favor B. raise C. boost D. delay
22. Unluckily the main tourist attraction was lost when the small town was burned down in an accidental fire.
A. done on purpose B. made by chance C. happening unexpectedly D. coming to an end
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
23. Two new houses have just been build here.
A B C D
24. My friend George, that arrived late, was not permitted to enter the class.
A B C D
25. What would happen if the temperature is warmer?
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that has a similar meaning to
the first one.
26. Somebody cleans the room every day.
A. The room every day is cleaned. B. The room is every day cleaned.
C. The room is cleaned every day. D. The room is cleaned by somebody every day.
27. "Now, I am ready". She answered.
A. she answered that now she was ready. B. she answered that now she is ready.
C. she answered that then she is ready. D. she answered that then she was ready.
28. I don’t know the truth; I can’t tell you.
A. If I knew the truth, I would tell you. B. If I know the truth, I will tell you.
C. If I knew the truth, I will tell you. D. If I had known the truth, I would have told you.
29. They must not allow any kind of violence at school.
A. Any kind of violence must be allowed at school.
B. Some kind of violence must be allowed at school.
C. Any kind of violence must not be allowed at school.
D. They must be allowed any kind of violence at school.
30. An e-book is an electronic book. It can be read on a mobile device.
A. An e-book is an electronic book which can be read on a mobile device.
B. An e-book is an electronic book who can be read on a mobile device.
C. An e-book is an electronic book when can be read on a mobile device.
D. An e-book is an electronic book, which can be read on a mobile device.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Ecotourism is booming and many tour operators say this is helpful to nature. Every year, millions of people visit
protected (31) ____ areas to observe rare species. However, a new report casts doubt on this form of tourism. The
report, (32) ____ in the journal "Trends in Ecology and Evolution", suggests that ecotourism damages more than
helps nature. Researchers believe tourists disrupt animals in their natural (33) ____. They point to a recent (34)
____ in Costa Rica where turtles had problems laying their eggs because of the many tourists who had gathered
(35) ____ the beach to watch them.
31. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturism
32. A. publicized B. publicizing C. published D. publishing
33. A. habitable B. habitation C. habit D. habitat
34. A. even B. event C. eventful D. eventual
35. A. over B. in C. on D. to
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
THINK BEFORE YOU TOSS
Countries around the world have growing mountains of trash because people are throwing out more trash than
ever before. How did we become a throwaway society?
First of all, it is now easier to replace an item than to spend time and money to repair it. Thanks to modern
manufacturing and technology, companies are able to produce items quickly and inexpensively. Products are
plentiful and prices are low, so we would rather buy something new than repair it. Even if we did want to repair
something, many items are almost impossible to repair. These products contain many tiny, complicated parts.
Some even contain small computer chips. It's easier to throw these items away and buy new ones than to fix
them.
Another contributing factor is our love of disposable products. As busy people, we are always looking for ways
to save time and make our lives easier. Why should we use cloth kitchen towels? It's easier to use paper towel
once and toss it out. Companies manufacture thousands of different kinds of disposable items: paper plates,
plastic cups, cameras, and razors for shaving, to name a few. The problem is that disposable products also
contribute to our trash problem.
Our appetite for new products also contributes to the problem. We are addicted to buying things. As consumers,
we want the latest clothes, the best TVs, and cellphones with west features. Companies tell us to buy, buy, and
buy. Advertisements persuade us wer is better. The result is that we throw away useful possessions to make room
for new ones.
36. Which of the following is NOT a reason for people to replace a broken item?
A. Products are now mass produced at affordable prices.
B. It takes almost no time to fix broken items.
C. Many items are too complicated to repair.
D. Some products contain tiny, complicated chips.
37. All of the following are disposable products, EXCEPT ____.
A. cloth kitchen towels B. paper plates C. plastic cups D. razors for shaving
38. The word “disposable" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. convenient B. inexpensive C. throwaway D. single-use
39. Why are we hooked on buying new things?
A. We throw the old items to make room for the new ones.
B. We have more money than ever before.
C. We want to own as many things as possible.
D. We are made to believe that the new is the better.
40. The word “appetite" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. desire B. demand C. need D. taste

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