KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II

Trường THPT Phạm Phú Thứ, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

A. WRITING (3 points)

I. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets. (0.25 point for each correct answer)

Question 1. They organized a competition to encourage young people to express their _____________ to their cultural heritage. (APPRECIATE)

Question 2. The traditional Vietnamese dance in Hue Citadel was performed __________ by the royal dancers. (IMPERIAL)

II. Rewrite the following sentences as directed. (0.5 point for each correct answer) 

Question 3. These students can choose a trip to their favorite country by winning a competition on cultural diversity (Using Cleft-sentence)

→ It _________________________________

Question 4. No one answers all questions about ASEAN correctly. Only Nam does that. (Using To-inf clauses) 

→ Nam is ____________________________

Question 5. After the students had taken their final exams, they celebrated the end of the semester. (Using Perfect Participles)

→ ______________________________

Question 6. The students had not finished their projects on time. They admitted that. (Using Perfect Gerunds)

→ The students __________________________

Question 7. Last week,/ the students / highly / praise/ win / the first prize / the English speaking contest. (Make a complete sentence, using Perfect Gerunds)

→ ______________________________

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE (7 points-0.25 point for each correct answer)

LISTENING

Listen to an overview on Viet Nam's higher education. Decide if the following sentences are T (True) or F (False).

Question 1. Most Vietnamese parents want their children to go to university or college. 

Question 2. Viet Nam has only developed its vocational education system recently. 

Question 3. It often takes three years to graduate from a college.

Question 4. Students often have to pass three examinations before they can enter university. 

Question 5. Students can only use their personal funds to pay for their study abroad. 

Listen to a talk and choose the best answer A, B, C or D in the following questions. 

Question 6. Where is the pagoda situated?

A. Next to Huong River               B. Near Minh Mang's Tomb 

C. Close to the dragon boat        D. Behind the hill

Question 7. When was the tower built?

A. In 1944       B. In 1844       C. In 1884        D. In 1848

Question 8. How high is the tower?

A. 11 meters       B 31 meters       C. 21 meters        D. 12 meters

Question 9. What is the symbol of long life?

A. The treasures       B. The turtle statue    C. The giant bell       D. The temple

Question 10. Why did the tour guide ask visitors not to speak loudly? 

A. To show their respect to people who live and work at the temple

B. To listen to the giant bell

C. To pray for good things at the temple

D. To take a bus to the office

LANGUAGE

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences or do as requested. 

Question 11. I get ________ the habit of making my bed every morning because it helps me start the day in a good mood.

A. out     B. into       C. off        D. on

Question 12. It's important to ________ stories about our cultural heritage to younger generations. 

A. get down       B. take down     C. pass down       D. set down

Question 13. She was the first student from our school _______ part in the national math test. 

A. took      B. to take     C. take         D. taking

Question 14. ________ well for the exam, his test result was not good.

A. Having prepared            B. Not having been prepared 

C. Not having prepared      D. To have prepared

Question 15. It was in the library ________ she tried to focus on thinking of the main part of her presentation.

A. that      B. whom    C. who     D. which

Question 16. He regretted _______ that course at university. 

A. choose      B. chosen      C. chooses    D. having chosen

Question 17. Choose the best response to the following exchange 

Sue is talking to Jane. Sue: Have a nice holiday! 

- Jane: _________

A. Same to you.           B. Thanks for your compliment.

C. You're welcome.      D. Thank you for what you've done.

Question 18. Choose the word which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one. 

Sometimes you have to trust in the goodness of human nature.

A. believe      B. suggest       C. manage        D. focus

READING

Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks. 

Time Management For Students

Learning to manage your time (19) _______ using a variety of life skills together. First of all, you need to know yourself. Only you know whether you are a morning or an evening person, for example. Understanding when you are (20) _______ your best can help you decide when to do certain things you have to do - like studying. Then, you need (21) _______ and decide which things are the most (and least) important. After that, you need to get organised and start planning a schedule, (22) ______ could include when to study, as well as when to relax. It is important to be realistic when you are trying to manage your time. You need to factor in time to sleep, (23) _______, and this should be based on your normal sleep patterns there is no point in planning to study at six in the morning if you have never managed to get out of bed before eight.

Question 19. A. resists      B. mentions      C. involves      D. consists

Question 20. A. in     B. on    C. at     D. over

Question 21 A. to prioritise      B. prioritising     C. prioritised     D. having prioritised

Question 22. A. whom      B. which     C. who       D. why

Question 23. A. but      B. in addition     C. because       D. for instance

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Preserving our heritage is a crucial task that involves safeguarding our cultural history and identity. It means protecting both the physical objects and the intangible aspects of our past that have been passed down to us. Things like historical sites, artifacts, traditions, and languages are all part of our heritage and deserve to be taken care of.

Nations should be in an attempt to preserve their heritage because heritage allows future generations to learn from and appreciate the accomplishments and struggles of those who came before us. It helps us understand where we come from and how our societies have developed over time. When we preserve our heritage, we also feel a strong sense of belonging, as it connects us to our shared history and cultural practices. In addition, preserving heritage promotes cultural diversity and encourages communication between different cultures. It helps us appreciate the uniqueness of each culture and promotes respect and understanding among people. By celebrating and protecting our diverse heritage, we create opportunities for cultural exchange, which brings people together and helps build a more harmonious and inclusive society.

Preserving heritage is not just a responsibility; it is an investment in our collective memory, identity, and the future well-being of generations to come. So let's cherish and protect our heritage, ensuring that it continues to enrich and inspire us for years to come.

(Adapted from Heritage Daily)

Question 24. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. The importance of preserving cultural heritage

B. Safeguarding our heritage for future generations

C. Promoting cultural diversity through heritage preservation

D. The significance of heritage in building inclusive societies

Question 25. According to the passage, why is preserving heritage important for future generations?

A. Because it helps them forget the past and focus on the future.

B. Because it allows them to learn from past accomplishments and struggles.

C. Because it prevents cultural exchange between nations.

D. Because it only protects physical objects from damage.

Question 26. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ________

A. investment       B. heritage     C. responsibility      D. identity

Question 27. The word "uniqueness" can be best replaced by _______ 

A. differentiation     B. similarity       C. resemblance       D. distinctiveness

Question 28. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Preserving heritage helps us understand our roots and societal development. 

B. Heritage preservation fosters a strong sense of belonging.

C. Protecting physical objects is more important than intangible aspects of heritage. 

D. Preserving heritage promotes cultural diversity and intercultural understanding.

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