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ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KỲ II
MÔN: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
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I.
LISTENING
Listen and fill in each blank ONE suitable word to complete the statements
1. Amelia Mary Earhart was born in (1) ______ in Kansas, a state located in the Midwestern United States.
2. She showed an early aptitude for science and sports (2) ___________ school.
3. After finishing school, she worked as a (3) ____________ for the Red Cross.
4. In 1928 she became the (4) ____________ woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
5. She set many other records, wrote best-selling (5) ___________, contributed to The Ninety-Nines, gave
advice to women on careers and helped inspire others.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Listen to the passage and then choose the best answer:
Question 1: A tablet is a kind of mobile computer that can be used to take notes with _______________.
A. a normal pen
B. a digital pen
C. a ball pen
D. a pencil
Question 2: What personal electronic devices are the speakers talking about?
A. smartphones, laptops and computers
B. laptops, tablets and computers.
C. smartphones, laptops and tablets
D. smartphones, tablets and computers
Question 3: What can programmes and material downloaded from the Internet help people do?
A. do homework
B. widen their knowledge
C. do assignments
D. finish projects
Question 4: How do students use their smartphones for other things besides calls?
A. They use them to keep contacts or record their work.
B. They use them to take photos or make video calls.
C. They use them to make friends or record their work.
D. They use them to take photos or record their work.
Question 5: What have these devices changed?
A. They have changed the way we learn.
B. They have changed the way we live.
C. They have changed the way we think.
D. They have changed the way we earn.

II.
READING
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 from 1 to 5
As a young girl, Brenda Berkman always dreamt of becoming a firefighter, although she was aware of
gender preference in favour of boys. In 1977, she applied (1) ________ a firefighter's position at the New York
City Fire Department (FDNY).
Even though she was a marathon runner, she failed the physical test. But Brenda didn't give up. She sued
New York City and the FDNY for gender (2) __________ and won. A new 'fairer' test was created, so she and
40 other women passed. Brenda's dream of becoming a firefighter came true. However, she and other female
firefighters became the targets of laughter and anger from the co-workers and local people. They were
unwelcomed at meals, faced loneliness and even 3() ________.  
There weren't any limitations on women's service at FDNY. The women firefighters (4)________ do
exactly the same jobs as their male workers. To pursue a 'man's job' Brenda Berkman and other women had to
work very hard. They paid a heavy price to win equality. They were successful and even became the subjects of
a documentary called Taking the Heat in 2006. Brenda Berkman's story shows that gender differences cannot
prevent a person from pursuing a job. Success comes to those (5) ____ have enough courage and will. 
Question 1 : A. for
B. at
C. in
D. on
Question 2: A. equality
B. inequality
C. discrimination
D. bender
Question 3 : A. violent
B. violence
C. violently
D. violator
Question 4 : A. had to
B. have to
C. has to
D. must
Question 5: A. what
B. which
C. who
D. whom
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 6 to 10
Many people believe only animals are endangered. They think wild plants can just grow back after
damage. This is not true. Our plants are declining at an alarming rate. Among them are some of the most
beautiful and useful species on Earth. The importance of plants to life on Earth is immeasurable. The landscape
and wildlife we enjoy, the food we eat, even the air we breathe is connected to plant life.
Plants support wildlife. The U.S. Forest Service has stated that for every plant species that goes extinct,
up to 30 other species of plants, insects and other animals may also decline. Plants provide the food and habitat
for wildlife.
Plants support a healthy environment. They provide clean air, help hold soil in place, clean water,
moderate wind and water impacts, and shade the earth.
Plants support people. Plants give many gifts to man. They provide food, fiber, and fuels. Many plants are
known to contain chemicals that can be used to treat human illnesses. Others have the ability to fight
agricultural pests and improve existing crops.
This is a real crisis. Habitat destruction, over collection, and other environmental damage are eroding our
natural plant communities. Some species have declined to such small numbers that a bad storm or a plant
collector could wipe them out in minutes. Without intervention, they will be lost forever.
Question 6:  Plants_______________.
A. cannot shade the earth                                       B. can prevent erosion
C. do not provide habitat for wildlife                     D. do not contain chemicals
Question 7: According to the text, _____________________.
A. Plants play a very important role to life on Earth
B. Our plants are increasing
C. Plants do not play a very important role to life on Earth
D. Wild plants can just grow back easily after damage
Question 8: The writer advised us ___________.
A. not to intervene in plant extinction                    B. to destroy plants as much as possible
C. not to grow any plants                                       D. to intervene in plant extinction
Question 9: According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?
A. The landscape, wildlife, food, and air are linked to plant life
B. Plants do not influence the environment
C. Plants do not influence wildlife
D. Plants can provide only food for wildlife
Question 10: Food, fiber, fuels and chemicals that can be used to treat human illnesses are the ______ plants
give us.
A. gifts                            B. extinction                   C. pests                            D. protection

III.
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11. A. match
B. catch
C. crash
D. want
Question 12. A. story
B. sure
C. scarf
D. sort
Mark the letter A, D, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 13. A. teacher
B. design
C. after
D. kingdom
Question 14. A. vanilla
B. infamous
C. banana
D. Canada
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 15: Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
- Jack: “Would you like to come to my party this weekend?”
- Mary: “_____.”
A. Yes, I'd love to
B. No, don't worry
C. You're welcome D. I'm afraid so
Question 16: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
- Laura: “I think Art should be a compulsory subject.”
- Mitchell: “ _____. Art helps develop creativity.”
A. I quite agree
B. You must be kidding
C. I'm of the opposite opinion
D. I don't think that's a good idea
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.
Question 17: You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices.
Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable.
A. affordable
B. available
C. feasible
D. carriable
Question 18: Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most
schools.
A. forbid
B. prohibit
C. divert
D. neglect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 19: The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
A. variety
B. inconsistency
C. difference
D. similarity
Question 20: The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.
A. insignificant
B. impressive
C. notable
D. famous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 21:I don't know why he always avoids to meet me.
A
B
C
D
Question 22: Have you met any of your neighbours since you live here?
A
B
CD
Question 23: Do you know the girl whom is standing over there?
A B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 24: I ___________ my homework yet.
A. have finish
B. has finished
C. did finished
D. haven't finished
Question 25: Mary is the ________in her class.
A. tall
B. tallest
C. taller
D. the taller
Question 26: Jack is now ___________ than he used to be.
A. happy
B. happier
C. happiest           
D. happyer
Question 27: We decided not to go ______ car.
A. by
B. at
C. in
D. on
Question 28: The rules may be ___________quickly.
A. forgot
B. forget
C. forgotten
D. forgetting
Question 29: The UN Security Council can take actions to ____ international peace and security.
A. welcome
B. search
C. maintain
D. find

Question 30: Each student should also become an _______ learner by learning to accept responsibility for
his/her learning.
A. independent
B. individual
C. unfair
D. inactive
Question 31: The lady _____ spoke to my French teacher is my aunt.
A. who
B. which
C. whose
D. whom
Question 32: The _______ of electronic books has changed the way many people read.
A. Invent
B. invention
C. inventively
D. inventive
Question 33: My sister is an early bird. She __________ at 7 o'clock every day of the week.
A. get on
B. get up
C. get off
D. get out
Question 34: The good students always __________ their homework.
A. make
B. take
C. put
D. do
Question 35: ________ youngest boy has just started going to ________ school.
A. a/x                         
B. x/the         
C. an/x           
D. the/x
IV. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 36. Taylor Swift is a singer. She is famous all around the world.
A. Taylor Swift, who is famous all round the world, is a singer.
B. Taylor Swift who is famous all round the world is a singer.
C. Taylor Swift, whom is famous all round the world, is a singer.
D. Taylor Swift, that is famous all round the world, is a singer.
Question 37: It rained heavily. Our guests arrived late.
A. Because it rained heavily, our guests arrived late.
B. Because of it rained heavily, our guests arrived late.
C. Although it rained heavily, our guests arrived late.
D. Despite it rained heavily, our guests arrived late.
Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
Question 38: Chemistry is easier than physics.
_______________________________________________________________.
Question 39: We ate the cake. It was on the cupboard.
_______________________________________________________________.

Question 40: We might find the plan to our satisfaction.
_______________________________________________________________.