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MIDTERM TEST (SEMESTER 1)

LISTENING
Listen to a talk show about music. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. What does music offer us?

A. Health and happiness. B. Joy and motivation. C. Energy and intelligence. D. Work and salary.

2. Who did the music remind Robert of?

A. His lover. B. His family. C. His team. D. His friends.

3. When does Robert listen to music?

A. While going out. B. While working. C. While doing exercise. D. While having a bath.

4. According to Robert, music is special because of its ______.

A. entertainment B. popular instruments C. emotional songs D. healing power

5. What is the best title for the talk show?

A. The magic of music B. Music for men C. Ways to learn music D. Musical instruments

LANGUAGE - GRAMMAR
I. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. It seems that he (be) interested in the volunteer work he (do) with his friends now.

2. Children who help their parents with household chores become more sociable and tend (be) overall
good people.

3. Humans (currently / face) a lot of environmental concerns.

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
1. What ______ if the air pollution is not controlled?

A. is happening B. would happen C. will happen D. happens

2. Little Tonny ______ by his parents yesterday because of his bad behaviour.

A. was punished B. punish C. punishes D. is punished

LANGUAGE - PRONUNCIATION
I. Listen and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word you hear. You will listen TWICE.
1. A. grey B. pray C. clay D. play

2. A. preen B. clean C. green D. spleen

3. A. preening B. greening C. cleaning D. screening

II. Mark the letter A, B, 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.
1. A. paper B. device C. email D. spacesuit

2. A. comment B. install C. laundry D. damage

LANGUAGE - VOCABULARY
I. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. Knowing about their at home helps teens balance their study and housework. (RESPOND)

2. Sharing household chores helps family bonds among family members. (STRONG)
II. Complete each of the sentences with ONE suitable word.
1. is an art of sound that expresses ideas and emotions through rhythm, melody, and harmony.

2. This organisation acts as the global authority for the with programmes focusing on climate, nature, and
sustainable development.

3. Men are traditionally viewed as the , earning money to support their family.

FUNCTIONAL SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. A: Do you think that working mothers should have a babysitter to take care of their kids?

B: ______. It depends on their situation.

A. It’s a big deal. B. The kids are too small. C. I’m not sure about that.
D. The grandparents should help them.

2. Linh: Do you think that children sharing housework with their parents is really beneficial?

Giang: Yes. ______ that children who share housework with their parents do better at school and become more
sociable.

A. That’s very kind of you B. I strongly believe C. I’m afraid not D. Same to you

3. Mai: It’s already Phuong’s birthday. What should I give her, Lan?

Phuong: ______ to ask her friends what she likes. Then you can consider what to buy as a birthday present.

A. You are allowed B. What you should do is C. What should I do D. I advise him

4. Son: We’re doing a project on protecting our living environment. What should we do?

Mum: ______ start with saving energy at home and at school?

A. If I were you, would I B. Had I better C. Do I think you should D. Why don’t you

5. Kat: How about watching the online music show by the Big Gang?

Bernatt: ______ I’d love to.

A. Let’s watch another programme. B. I’d rather not. C. We should watch a live concert.
D. That’s a great idea.

READING
I. 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.
The word “family” describes a group of people that are connected and share time (1) ______ one another. These are
people who bring each other comfort and support while also challenging and working through rough times together.
No family is (2) ______, but by prioritising family bonding time, each member can benefit in many ways. In the last two
years, people have spent a significant (3) ______ of time at home with their families, especially compared to the years (4)
______. As restrictions lift in more places, people are excited and anxious to get back to a more normal schedule, social
events and activities. It’s important to remember to prioritise family time going forward as well. You need to put in the
effort to plan and organise activities that the whole family (5) ______ enjoy together. Each family member has unique
relationships with one another, and these relationships should be nurtured. Playing games together or going to new
places will help engage family members while they can have fun and make positive memories.

(Adapted from: https://www.letsroam.com)

1. A. between B. for C. with D. to

2. A. perfect B. good C. best D. prominent

3. A. number B. measure C. amount D. unit

4. A. before B. latter C. after D. former

5. A. should B. must C. can D. would

II. Read the following passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Most of today’s music is a mixture of styles from various countries and periods. Many types of music have their
origins in older traditional songs being heard throughout the world. Because music may reveal a lot about various
cultures through its lyrics, melodies, and instruments used, researchers and music lovers consider music to be a
crucial part of history. They are worried that traditional and older genres of music are slowly vanishing, partly
because they are less likely to be written down or recorded. The other reason is that the format in which they are
recorded is not in use any more. Additionally, such music may not be very appealing to younger generations, so
when older generations pass away, the music may disappear.
There is a growing effort to preserve music in its many forms. To record live performances, some researchers
make field recordings that are made outside of a recording studio. Researchers also transcribe old music by
listening to old recordings. They make an effort to write out the music so that modern musicians can learn and
play it.
Collecting music is a different method of music preservation. Some collectors are willing to spend a lot of time and
money looking for things that have not been produced or sold for many years. Nowadays, it is much simpler to
preserve music thanks to current technologies. We can record music by our smartphones, and the Internet enables
us to share those recordings and find people with similar interests.

(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading 2 by Neil Anderson)

1. The passage is mainly about the new album of a famous singer.

A. True B. False

2. Young people are less likely to care about traditional songs and music than older people.
A. True B. False

3. Field recordings are recorded in a studio.

A. True B. False

4. Transcribing music requires listening to and writing out music.

A. True B. False

5. The Internet and smartphones have the potential to help save traditional music.
A. True B. False
WRITING
I. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word/phrase in brackets
and do not change it.
1. Music can raise our mood and make us feel excited, calm, or relaxed. (GET)
Music can raise our mood and excited, calm, or relaxed.

2. People think higher sea levels are coinciding with more dangerous hurricanes and typhoons. (THOUGHT)
→ higher sea levels are coinciding with more dangerous hurricanes and typhoons.

3. Jimmy likes Mozart, and Jenny also likes Mozart. (BOTH)

→ like Mozart.

4. I'm going to pay someone to refurbish the room. (HAVE)

→ I'm going to .

5. Air pollution increases the risk of fatal illnesses as it creates harmful living conditions. (SO)
→ Air pollution creates harmful living conditions, the risk of fatal illnesses.
II. Write a paragraph ( 120 - 150 words) about your family routines.
1. Use the following questions as cues for your writing.
1. What are the routines?
2. How often/ When do you do them?
3. What are the activities?
4. What does each family member do?
5. How do you feel about the routines?