THI THỬ GIỮA KỲ

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from

that of the others
1. A. benefit     B. winner     C. extended     D. gender
2. A. financial     B. benefit     C. critical     D. contribute
3. A. heavy     B. breadwinner     C. pear     D. weather
4. A. lifting     B. iron     C. family     D. responsibility
5. A. nurture     B. extended     C. lifting     D. critical
II. Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the
others
6. A. equal     B. extend     C. gender     D. heavy
7. A. parent     B. burden     C. iron     D. nuclear
8. A. nuture     B. laundry     C. confide     D. finance
9. A. breadwinner   B. heavy     C. household     D. conduct
10. A. laundry     B. extended    C. equal     D. nurture
III. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each
sentence
11. We couldn’t reach the house ____________ the road was flooded.
A. because     B. because of     C. if     D. though
12. ____________he has a headache, he has to take an aspirin.
A. Because     B. Because of     C. Although     D. In spite of
13. The flight had to be delayed ____________ the bad weather.
A. because     B. Because of    C. despite      D. when
14. Minh had a terrible headache____________, he went to school.
A. However    B. But     C. Although     D. Because
15. ___________it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
A. However     B. But     C. Although     D. Because
16. The man _____________ is resting is very tired
A. which B. whom C. whose D. who
17. Anna, _________ hair is red, loves playing piano
A. whose B. who C. which D. when
18. This is a town ________ many people live
A. which B. where C. who D. whom
19. Mrs. Adam, __________ I told you yesterday, had passed away
A. who B. that C. whom D. whose
20. Wednesday is the day _____________ I will take part in the contest
A. which B. where C. who D. when
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words/phrases that are
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words/phrases
21. Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others.
A. easily hurt B. strong C. safe D. hard to affect
22. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.
A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment
23. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
A. spent B. contributed C. gave up D. dedicated
24. Smartphones are very versatile, as they can do many things like making
phone calls, taking pictures, or listening to music.
A. capable B. flexible C. helpful D. interesting
25. Students who have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures
may spend many hours reading and watching, and forget about their projects or
assignments.
A. fascinating B. tempting C. unsuitable D. illegal
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words/phrases that are
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words/phrases
26. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
27. Turmeric can help in boosting immune system and fight off free radical
attacks in the system.
A. destroying B. enhancing C. weakening D. stopping
28. We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able
to organise activities for young children.
A. active B. dynamic C. passive D. reluctant
29. Nutritious snacks provide an important contribution towards your child’s
daily nutritional needs.
A. Inexpensive B. Uncooked C. Unhealthy D. Unpacked
30. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
A. variety B. inconsistency C. difference D. similarity
VI. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each
sentence
31. The more polite you appear to be, ____ your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier
C. the most happily D. the more happily
32. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be ____.
A. the most charming B. the least charming
C. more charming D. the more charming
33. The Korean are ____ than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal
34. My computer is used for ____ music and video.
A. having played B. play C. playing D. to play
35. My father uses a calculator to ____.
A. be calculated B. being calculated C. calculate D. calculating
36. Facebook is used _________________ among the young.
A. communicate B. communicating C. to communicate D. to communicating
37. While we ____ in the rain, Sally’s mother ____ past.
A. stood - drove B. were standing - drove
C. were standing - was driving D. stood - was driving
38. My mother ____ old clothes while my father ____ the food packages for the
next voluntary trip.
A. was classifying – was preparing B. was classifying - prepared
C. classified - was preparing D. classified - prepared
39. Richard ____ TV when the phone ____.
A. watched - rang B. watched - was ringing
C. was watching - rang D. was watching - was ringing
40. My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for ____ at weekends.
A. cook B. groceries C. heavy lifting D. the chores
41. Her husband is very kind. He always cares ____ her and never puts all of the
housework ____ her.
A. about - in B. for - in C. about - on D. with - on
42. To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a
good ____ for her.
A. role B. behaviour C. example D. action
43. In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ____ different cultures.
A. around B. about C. for D. from
44. Mrs Dawson said that we were ____ our lesson in the library next Monday.
A. having B. making C. reading D. going
45. I really don’t ____ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for
it.
A. take B. have C. mind D. see
VII. Choose the part that needs correction and fix them

46. Mommy, someone are calling me from unknown number. I won’t answer it.
47. Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
48. After a two-hour discussion, we decided to expanding the car market in
America.
49. There are lots of amused ways to volunteer in the arts such as teaching,
designing and assisting with a variety of arts and crafts.
50. The Tesla Coil is used for create extremely powerful electrical fields.
51. IBM is an artificial intelligence computer system and is used to answering
questions posed in natural language.
52. My brother is good with cooking and he can cook very delicious food.
53. No one is the happiest than the bride and groom on the day of their wedding.
54. The woman sitting on the red chair is the person to who you must give this
envelope.
55. Rosy said that she will come back there on another project the following
year.
VIII. Read the following passage and decide whether the statements are
TRUE or FALSE
I’m Brian. I belong to a middle class family. There are six members in my
family. They are our parents, grandparents, I and my younger sister. Our
grandfather is the head of the family. He enjoys a commanding position. His
decision is final in family matters. Nobody can dare to go against him.
Everybody respects him. He is the guardian of the family. He is a cool and
considerate man. He is just and fair. His decision is never influenced by any
other. He is a retired teacher. He helps us in our study. Our grandmother tells
good stories.
 My father is a police officer. He is a great disciplinarian. He is sincere and
hardworking. He always goes to office in time. My mother is a simple
housewife. She is a postgraduate in English. She is soft-natured and caring. She
takes great care of us. She does not care for her comfort for us. She looks after
our grandparents. She helps the poor and the needy. She is religious and God-
fearing.
Our family has been known for discipline and values. We give great importance
to values and morals in life. Since our early childhood, we are taught to respect
the elders and love the children. We learnt the lesson of punctuality and honesty
from our grandfather. It is due to the good education of our grandparents that we
could excel both in sports and education. Since our childhood we have been put
into the habit of rising early in the morning. This has a natural effect on our
health and physical fitness.
Our family is like a heaven. There is peace, prosperity, love and care. The
younger’s have regard and respect for the elders while the elders shower them
with their love and affection. The instructions of the elders are followed with
great respect. If a member has some problem the whole family is beside him. I
am proud of my family.
56. Brian’s family has six people.
A. True B. False
57. His father’s decision is the most important in his family.
A. True  B. False
58. His grandfather’s decisions can be affected by grandmother’s opinions.
A. True B. False
59. His father is disciplined.
A. True      B. False
60. His mother is gentle and considerate.
A. True          B. False
61. His grandfather taught him how to be on time and honest.
A. True            B. False
62. He doesn’t get used to getting up early in the morning.
A. True              B. False
63. Family members have mutual respects within the family.
A. True          B. False
64. Every members tries to solve their own problems.
A. True          B. False
65. Brian love his family.
A. True      B. False
IX. Choose the sentences A, B, C or D that is CLOSEST in meaning to each
of the following question
66. There has never been a more successful entertainment programme than Pop
Idol.
A. Pop Idol is the most successful entertainment programme ever
B. Pop Idol can be a more successful entertainment programme.
C. Pop Idol is one of the most successful entertainment programmes.
D. Pop Idol had never been more successful than it is now.
67. He couldn't stand being eliminated from the contest.
A. Because he stood, he was eliminated from the contest.
B. He was eliminated from the contest because he was unable to stand.
C. He was unable to accept the failure in the contest
D. He didn't believe that he was thrown out from the contest.
68. A lot of people came to the concert in spite of the rain.
A. Because it rained, a lot of people came to the concert.
B. Even though it rained, a lot of people came to the concert
C. It rained and then a lot of people came to the concert.
D. While being in the concert, it suddenly started to rain.
69. Settling in Paris, he then took up piano as the first instrument ever learnt.
A. Before moving to Paris, he took up piano as the first instrument ever learnt.
B. Living in Paris encouraged him to take up piano as the first instrument ever
learnt.
C. He had never learnt any instrument before although he lived in Paris.
D. Piano was the first instrument he learnt after moving to Paris
70. “Why don’t you go to the cinema with me?” asked Jonnie.
A. Jonnie required me to go to the cinema with him.
B. Jonnie urged me to go to the cinema with him.
C. Jonnie was worried about me going to the cinema with him.
D. Jonnie suggested me going to the cinema with him.
71. I was so busy. I couldn't come to her birthday party.
A. I came to her birthday party so I was too busy.
B. I was too busy to come to her birthday party.
C . I was busy enough to come to her birthday party.
D. Her birthday party made me really busy.
72. She intended to study music in New Jersey. Accidentally she left and studied
music in New York.
A. She left her hometown in New Jersey in order to study music in New York.
B. After studying music in New Jersey, she studied music in New York.
C. She left New Jersey with the intention to study music in New’ York.
D. She was going to study music in New Jersey but then studied in New York
73. He died in 1960. He received the bravery award in 1970.
A. After his death, he received the bravery award in 1970.
B. Because he died in 1960, he received the bravery award in 1970.
C. He died in 1960 so he received the bravery award in 1970.
D. Before his death, he received the bravery award in 1970.
74. His mother wanted him to be a doctor. He wanted to become a music
composer.
A. His mother wanted him to be a doctor because he wanted to become a music
composer.
B. His mother wanted him to be a doctor so he wanted to become a music
composer.
C. His mother wanted him to be a doctor but he wanted to become a music
composer.
D. If his mother wanted him to be a doctor, he wanted to become a music
composer.
75. He sang very badly. Everyone left the room.
A. Everyone left the room so he sang badly.
B. He sang very badly so everyone left the room
C. He sang badly as a result of everyone leaving the room.
D. He sang so badly but everyone left the room.