ĐỀ ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I

SAMPLE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 1. A. kangaroo B. word C. range D. aerobic
Question 2. A. horror B. hologram C. honour D. honey

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3. A. maintain B. physical C. balanced D. manage
Question 4. A. accomplish B. distraction C. effective D. fattening

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5: Our local markets offer a delightful array of ________, from artisanal cheeses to exotic spices.
A. community helpers B. speciality foods C. garbage collectors D. police officers
Question 6: The local authority discussed how _______ a safer pedestrian zone for the residents.
A. to creating B. creating C. to create D. created
Question 7: If it's a private event, you _______ attend without an invitation.
A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. may not D. needn't
Question 8: _______ the temperature is, _______ water turns into steam.
A. Higher / faster B. The higher / the faster
C. The more higher / the faster D. The higher / the fast
Question 9: An and Thai are talking about ways to improve the environment in their neighbourhood.
An: "Thai, I'd love to see more green spaces in our community."
Thai: "Agreed! _______”
A. Thank you. B. Yes, I was tired yesterday.
C. You are welcome. D. Let's start a tree-planting campaign.
Question 10: If you're curious about local history, you can _______ old photographs and documents at the community
library.
A. look around B. look up C. look down D. look after
Question 11: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining _______ health and preventing obesity.
A. physical B. fattening C. additional D. stressed out
Question 12: 'Wendy's Gift shop' is a shop where you can find lots of unusual gifts made _______ hand by local artists
A. at B. with C. by D. in

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
FIRST AID BASICS
Knowing basic first aid can help in emergencies. Here's what you should do:
(13) _______ calm and assess the situation before acting.
- If someone is bleeding, (14) _______ a clean cloth to the wound.
- Make sure (15) _______ is nearby to call for help if needed.
(16) _______ any medical conditions to the emergency team when they arrive.
Question 13: A. Feel B. Move C. Run D. Stay
Question 14: A. remove B. apply C. take D. use
Question 15: A. anyone B. someone C. noone D. anywhere
Question 16: A. Forget B. Hide C. Mention D. Change

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical next
Our school held a special art exhibition last week. Everyone was keen to see the artwork.
a. The students created amazing pieces, and we were proud of their creativity.
b. The exhibition was a great success, and many parents came to see the art.
c. Each class contributed their best artworks, and they were displayed in the school hall.
A. a-c-b B. c-a-b С.b-c-a D. c-b-a
Question 18: Choose the sentence that can end the tour (in question 17) most appropriately
A. We all enjoyed seeing the artworks and had a wonderful time at the exhibition.
B. The art exhibition was canceled due to a scheduling conflict.
C. The students were excited to receive awards for their work.
D. The hall was decorated with colorful banners and balloons.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the following
numbered blanks from 19 to 24
There are numerous reasons (19) _______ students should wear uniforms to school. Firstly, school uniforms create a
sense of equality among students. (20) _______ there weren't school uniforms, some children might wear expensive
clothes with brand names, while others might not be able to afford them. When all students wear the same outfit,
there's less pressure to buy expensive clothes to (21) _______with peers. Secondly, wearing uniforms helps students
focus more on studying instead of what they look like. If students are required to wear uniforms, they do not need to
spend time (22) _______ about what they should wear tomorrow. They do not need to pay (23) _______ to the latest
trend since they do not compare themselves with other students. Lastly, uniforms can help students feel more
connected (24) _______ their school. When students wear uniforms with their school's colors or logo, it can help
create school pride and a sense of community, leading to increased school spirit and loyalty.
Question 19: A. what B. which C. why D. how
Question 20: A. Despite B. Unless C. Although D. If
Question 21: A. fit in B. look like C. take on D. go on
Question 22: A. to think B. thinking C. to thinking D. thought
Question 23: A. interest B. compliment C. respect D. attention
Question 24: A. to B. for C. at D. by

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions
Question 25: "What should I do to stop arguing with my sister?" Linh wondered.
A. Linh wondered what doing to stop arguing with her sister.
B. Linh wondered what she to do to stop arguing with her sister.
C. Linh wondered what to do to stop arguing with her sister.
D. Linh wondered what should she do to stop arguing with her sister.
Question 26: Wise time management can help teens perform better at school.
A. Teens can learn to manage time better at school.
B. If teens want to perform well, they should spend more time at school.
C. If teens spend time wisely, they can have better performance at school.
D. Most schools manage their students wisely so that they perform better.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in
each of the following questions
Question 27: The more / read I interesting / the book /.
A. The more I read, the more interesting the book was.
B. The more I read the book, I find it very interesting.
C. The more to read, the more interesting the book was.
D. The more I read, the most interesting the book was.
Question 28: I / decided / cut down / fast food / and / start / cook / my own meals.
A. I decided to cut down on fast food and start cooking my own meals.
B. I decided cutting down on fast food and starting to cook my own meals.
C. I decided cut down fast food and start to cook my own meals.
D. I decided to cut down fast food and start cooking my own meals.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29: What does the sign say?
A. Waste is not available in this place.
B. You don't need to litter in this place.
C. You mustn't throw trash on the ground.
D. Littering is not good for the environment.

Question 30. Student who do not sign up before Friday lunchtime ________
Activity School Notice Board A. won't be able to choose their afternoon activities next week.
Please sign up for next week's B. will not be able to do afternoon activities next week.
afternoon activities before Friday C. will have to work in the afternoons next week.
lunchtime. If you don't do this, we D. will do any afternoon activity they want.
will select activities for you.

Read the following 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 from 31 to 36.
Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities but nowadays many people are reluctant to make such a
move. They say that compared to suburban areas, city life has many drawbacks.
The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the higher the living cost is. Accommodation
and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise
and air pollution. The densely populated neighborhoods, busy traffic, and big construction sites make cities noisy and
dusty. These are harmful to people's health, such as increasing their stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making
them suffer from breathing problems.
Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, so people tend to live in smaller
houses or in apartment blocks. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities; therefore, teenagers often hang out at
shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of doing sports outdoors.
The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems. However, they still have a long way to go before they
can reduce living costs and pollution, and increase green space to make all cities in the world more liveable places.
Source: Global success 9
Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The reasons for moving to the suburbs. B. The disadvantages of city life.
C. The high cost of living in cities. D. The causes of pollution in cities.
Question 32. Why does the author mention "accommodation, petrol, food, and drinks" in paragraph 2?
A. To give examples of high living costs. B. To explain how convenient city life is.
C. To describe what city people often lack. D. To suggest city people save money.
Question 33. The word drawbacks in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to:
A. advantages B. benefits C. disadvantages D. dangers
Question 34. The word reduce in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to:
A. increase B. decrease C. decline D. fall
Question 35. According to the passage, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls because _______
A. they find shopping malls interesting B. they have few places outdoor to play
C. they prefer them to entertainment complexes D. their houses are too small
Question 36. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about city authorities?
A. They are trying to find solutions to city problems. B. They all want to solve problems for all the world's cities.
C. They hope to lower the costs of living in cities. D. They reduced pollution levels in cities by half last year.

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D
on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Convenience stores are small shops that sell a variety of products and are usually open 24/7. People like to go to these
stores because they are easy to find and quick to shop at. (37) _______. They sell snacks, drinks, basic groceries, and
sometimes even toiletries. These stores are great for people who need to buy something quickly. (38) _______. For
example, if someone runs out of milk or bread, they can just walk to the nearest convenience store. However, the
prices in these stores can be a bit higher than in supermarkets. They are (39) _______. The convenience factor makes
them popular, especially in busy cities. It's important for shoppers to remember that (40) _______.
A. people pay more money because it is easy to get access
B. They offer many essential items one
C. Many people use them for quick purchases
D. not always the cheapest option
Question 37. ______ Question 38. ______ Question 39. ______ Question 40. ______

SAMPLE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 1: A. hygiene B. heritage C. hotel D. hour
Question 2: A. mental B. regular C. connect D. reduce

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3: A. local B. consult C. suburb D. pricey
Question 4: A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5: The city is now a big _______ site with many half-finished buildings.
A. waste B. tourist C. storage D. construction
Question 6: I live in a _______ street which is full of people and vehicles moving around all day.
A. quiet B. bustling C. calm D. empty
Question 7: This beautiful headband _______ us of our holiday in Greece
A. tells B. shares C. reminds D. makes
Question 8: We all _______ our communal garden, planting flowers and maintaining the green space.
A. take care of B. take advantage of C. take over D. take out of
Question 9: The local coffee shop is a popular spot for friends to _______, chat, and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed
coffee.
A. stay in B. hang out C. stay out D. go home
Question 10: My parents don't know _______ to put the big sofa.
A. what B. who C. where D. how
Question 11: Do you know how _______ rubbish?
A. to sort B. sorting C. sort D. to sorting
Question 12: Ms Ha wants to meet Ms Mai, but she is out and her student Hoa is in the room.
Hoa: Ms Mai won't come back until noon. Would you like me to leave a note for her?
Ms Ha: _______
A. Sorry. I can't find my notes. B. That's great. Thanks for your help.
C. Why would you like to leave? D. How about leaving her alone?

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 13 to 16
There will be a blackout each Saturday during this month. (13) _______, we will use the generator (14) _______ the
electric source. So, please do not use air conditioners (15) _______ Saturdays. Please don't forget to turn (16) _______
the lights, computers, printers during the break as usual.
Question 13: A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Otherwise
Question 14: A. like B. such as C. as D. alike
Question 15: A. on B. in C. at D. for
Question 16: A. out B. on C. off D. in

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
from 17 to 18
Question 17: Put the sentences in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Apple, cherry and apricot seeds are not considered to be eatable.
a. It comes from a substance called amygdalin.
b. This bitter taste is a self- protective feature which the part produces to keep animals from destroying it.
c. They are hard, bitter, and unpleasant.
A. b - a – c B. c - b – a C. a - c – b D. b - c - a
Question 18: Choose the sentence that can end the text (in question 17) most appropriately
A. This chemical turns into cyanide when it comes into contact with acids in the human digestive system.
B. However, some people enjoy using these seeds in cooking.
C. Many fruits are actually safe to eat, unlike these seeds.
D. Eating a few seeds occasionally is not harmful.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the following
numbered blanks from 19 to 24
From: trang@bamboomail.com
To: elena@fastmail.com
Subject: Places of interest in my community
Hi Elena,
How are you? In your last email, you asked me about places of interest in my community. Now I'll tell you about
them.
I live in a suburb of Ha Noi. (19) _______ it's a small community, there are enough places of interest. Near my house,
there are two parks with a lot of trees and sports facilities. People (20) _______ go there to enjoy the fresh air, do
exercise, and play badminton or basketball. I also go to these parks to play badminton with my brother. (21) _______
place which people like in our community is the local library. It has many new books of all kinds. In addition, it holds
different activities for book lovers, (22) _______ book review competitions or meetings with famous authors.
Therefore, it attracts a lot of readers each weekend. When you visit Ha Noi, I'll (23) _______ you to these places.
Tell me about the places of interest in your area in your (24) _______ email.
Cheers, Trang
Question 19: A. But B. However C. Besides D. Although
Question 20: A. of all age B. with all age C. from all age D. for all age
Question 21: A. The others B. Others C. Another D. Other
Question 22: A. such as B. such C. like D. likewise
Question 23: A. take B. get C. bring D. give
Question 24: A. other B. next C. another D. last

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in
each of the following questions from 25 to 26
Question 25: The pottery artisan / can make / beautiful / pot / vase / local clay.
A. The pottery artisan can make beautiful pots and vases from local clay.
B. The pottery artisan can make beautiful pots and vases by local clay.
C. The pottery artisan can make beautiful pot and vase from local clay.
D. The pottery artisan can make beautiful pots and vases from a local clay.
Question 26: As firefighters, / they / ready / put out / fires / and save / people.
A. As firefighters, they ready to put out fires and save people.
B. As firefighters, they are ready put out fires and save people.
C. As firefighters, they ready put out fires and save people.
D. As firefighters, they are ready to put out fires and save people.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions from 27 to 28
Question 27: It's difficult to get around the city at rush hours due to congested roads.
A. Moving to the city at rush hours is not a good idea.
B. It's not easy at rush hours because the downtown is congested.
C. Traffic congestion makes it difficult to travel in the city at rush hours.
D. Don't get around the city because all roads are congested.
Question 28: They should reduce the amount of fatty foods in their daily meals.
A. They should cut down on the amount of fatty foods in their daily meals.
B. They should eat more fatty foods in their daily meals.
C. They shouldn't cook fatty foods every day.
D. The more fatty foods they eat, the healthier they become.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 29 to 30
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. You mustn't use the horn in this area.
B. There aren't any horns in this area.
C. You should use the horn only in an emergency.
D. You don't have to use the horn in this area.

Question 30. What does the notice say?

The private rooms are A. You can get your membership cards from the Private Rooms
open from 10 a.m to 2 between 10 a.m and 2 p.m.
p.m to people with B. Only members can visit the Private Rooms from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
membership cards. C. Anyone can visit the private rooms from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
D. Membership cards are not required to use the private rooms.

Read the following 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 from 31 to 36.
Goal setting is a crucial process that involves careful consideration of what you want to accomplish and requires
persistent effort to make it a reality. Establishing goals gives you a target to strive for and helps to keep you motivated
throughout the process. Goals also provide you with a focus and a way to measure your progress and
accomplishments.
In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, setting realistic goals is the key to success. However, it is important to be realistic
with yourself when setting these goals. If you want to quit smoking, lose a significant amount of weight, or run a
marathon, it is unlikely to happen overnight, or even in a few months or a year.
Not reaching those goals might be discouraging and lead to giving up altogether. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, it is
advisable to start small and concentrate on one goal at a time. If you want to lose weight, make small and achievable
goals. For example, you can start by working out at least three times a week or adding more vegetables to your meals
when you want seconds.
By keeping a journal or using a tracking app on your phone, you can monitor your progress and ensure that you stay
on track. Once these small goals become part of your routine, you can gradually add new goals, such as limiting eating
out to twice a week or incorporating weightlifting into your exercise routine. These small goals are easier to achieve
and will eventually lead to meeting your main goal.
Question 31. The first paragraph is about ________
A. why goal setting is important B. how to set realistic goals
C. the importance of setting healthy goals D. steps of setting an achievable goal
Question 32. What is one important thing to keep in mind when setting goals for a new healthy lifestyle?
A. Making sure to set as many large goals as possible.
B. Focusing on one small goal at a time to avoid overwhelming yourself.
C. Ignoring small goals and only focusing on large ones.
D. Setting many large goals at once and making them more challenging.
Question 33. The word "seconds" mostly CLOSEST in meaning to:
A. food that is sold at a lower price than usual because it is not good
B. a second amount of the food that you need to eat to lose weight
C. only half of the amount of the food that you need to eat every day
D. another serving of food, after you have eaten your first serving
Question 34. What is an example of a small goal you could set when trying to lose weight?
A. Losing a large amount of weight in a month. B. Working out every day.
C. Adding more vegetables to your plate. D. Being able to run a marathon in fifteen days.
Question 35. When small goals become part of our weekly routine, we should ________
A. give up on setting goals altogether B. gradually add new goals
C. set other larger goals D. ignore all of our progress
Question 36. The word "achieve" in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to:
A. accomplish B. reach C. fail D. complete

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D
on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
We can manage our time effectively by following some of these strategies. Firstly, it is important to set clear and
realistic goals and prioritise tasks accordingly. This means that (37) ________ and allocate time and resources
accordingly. Next, creating a schedule or to-do list can be helpful in staying on track and ensuring that all tasks are
completed within the time allotted. (38) ________ and time-wasting activities such as checking social media. Instead,
you should focus on the task at hand and work efficiently to complete it. Additionally, taking regular breaks and
scheduling time for self-care activities can help increase productivity and prevent burnout. (39) ________ and adjust
your schedule to ensure that you are making progress towards your goals and accommodating yourself to any working
conditions in your life. (40) ________, you can make the most of your time, be more productive, and achieve success
in all aspects of your life.
A. Thirdly, it is important to learn to say no to distractions
B. you must identify what is the most important and urgent
C. By following these tips
D. Finally, it is essential to regularly review
Question 37. ________ Question 38. ________ Question 39. ________ Question 40. ________