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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ 1 – NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẠC LIÊU
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, 50 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

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 question
The type, functions, and characteristics of marriage vary from culture to culture, and can change
over time. By “romantic marriage” I mean to imply the following general scenario: Two people have
met and have a growing friendship, compete with physical attraction and compatibility of character
and interests. They may move in with each other after a while. They choose to marry and maybe
become engaged for a while first. Principally this is their own choice however their families and
friends can exert informal pressure.
Those who believe in romantic marriage will often criticize pragmatic marriage, saying that it
is oppressive, inhuman, unfair, immoral, and an affront to personal freedom. However, it is not.
Within cultures that have adopted more pragmatic marriages, the successful rate is very high indeed.
Nearly all couples learn to love and care for each other very deeply. It is just that the long – term
happiness and stability is given more importance than the short – term.
Pragmatic marriage is a marriage that is made possible by formal procedures of family or group
politics. A responsible authority sets up or encourages the marriage. Arranged marriage is a form of
pragmatic marriage. Once declared, an engagement is implicit, which follows through with a formal
marriage ceremony. Those who uphold pragmatic marriage frequently state that it is traditional, that
it upholds social morals, that it is good for the family involved. However, romantic marriage is not
supposed to be the same life – long commitment as pragmatic marriages, the underlying assumptions
are simply different.
Cultures that aspire to create relationships after couples marry are those with institutionalized
practices of pragmatic marriage. Cultures that come to think that marriages should only be tired once
a short – term compatibility already exists adopt romantic marriage. Most criticism of the “other”
form of marriage to what one person accepts is based on misunderstanding, assumptions about
marriage made from different culture starting – points and personal ignorance about what different
groups of people consider marriage to be.
Question 1. [NTL] In the passage, the author is mainly concerned about ________.
A. the principal form of marriage of the West in general
B. the importance of long – term happiness and stability
C. different type, functions, and characteristics of marriage
D. traditional marriage
Question 2. [NTL] Based on the passage, arranged marriage is an example of ________.
A. Traditional marriage B. Pragmatic marriage
C. Romantic marriage D. Forced marriage
Question 3. [NTL] According to the passage, the “success rate” refers to _________.
A. Short – term compatibility B. Wedding ceremony attendance
C. Engagement length D. Long – term stability
Question 4. [NTL] The word “it” in the third paragraph refers to ________.
A. pragmatic marriage B. social moral
C. arranged marriage D. formal marriage ceremony
Question 5. [NTL] The passage suggests that criticism of pragmatic marriage comes from those who
________.
A. don’t understand different culture views of marriage
B. support arranged marriages
C. have been in pragmatic marriages

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D. believe romantic marriage is the only valid form
Question 6. [NTL] The word “implicit” in the third paragraph has the meaning of ________.
A. explicit B. complete
C. suggested without being directly expressed D. unconditional
Question 7. [NTL] The author’s viewpoint on romantic and pragmatic marriage is ________.
A. Clearly in favor of romantic marriage B. Critical of both forms of marriage
C. Clearly in favor of pragmatic marriage D. Neutral towards both forms of marriage
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 8. [NTL] Peter and Nam are playing tennis.
- Peter: “How well you are playing!”
- Nam: “________”.
A. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment B. Say it again. I like to hear your words
C. I think so. I am proud of myself D. Thank you for your help
Question 9. [NTL] David is talking to Linda after a party.
- David: “Would you like me to give you a ride home?”
- Linda: “________”
A. That’d be great, thanks B. Sorry, you’re not my type
C. Yes, I’m riding home now D. No, thanks. I don’t like riding
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 10. [NTL] My friend said that he is going to visit his parents the following month.
A B C D
Question 11. [NTL] One of the people arresting was Mary Arundel, who is a member of
A B C
the local council.
D
Question 12. [NTL] I would do it if I could, but I can’t so I wouldn’t even try.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 13. [NTL] I last heard this song ten years ago.
A. It is ten years since I’ve last heard this song. B. It is ten years when I have heard this song.
C. I haven’t heard this song for ten years. D. It was ten years since I have heard this song.
Question 14. [NTL] The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days, Jasmine.”
A. The doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest.
B. The doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few days’ rest.
C. It is the doctor’s recommendation that Jasmine rested shortly.
D. Jasmine’s doctor insisted that she should rest for a few days.
Question 15. [NTL] You will get a rise in salary after six months.
A. Your salary will be risen after you work six months.
B. After six months your salary will be raised.
C. You will get your salary after six months’ work.
D. After six month your salary will be raised.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 16. [NTL] Two years ago, my brother had an accident and he ________ since then.
A. recovered B. was recovering C. hasn’t recovered D. recovers
Question 17. [NTL] He usually ________ to see me every day, but he hasn’t come yet today.
A. is coming B. will come C. came D. comes
Question 18. [NTL] The shoes were very clean because I ________ hours cleaning them.
A. spend B. spent C. was spending D. has spent

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Question 19. [NTL] She told me that she ________ to me the previous Sunday.
A. has written B. was writing C. had written D. wrote
Question 20. [NTL] The biologist wondered what kind of marine animals _______ in the park.
A. there was B. there had been C. there had D. there were
Question 21. [NTL] Vitamin C ________ by the human body. It gets into the bloodstream quickly.
A. absorbs easily B. is easily absorbing C. is easily absorbed D. absorbed easily
Question 22. [NTL] The town ________ several times since the beginning of the war.
A. attacked B. attacks C. has been attacked D. was attacked
Question 23. [NTL] ________ by the police.
A. The stolen car has just been found B. The stolen car has just found
C. The stealing car has just found D. The stealing car has just been found
Question 24. [NTL] If she ________ as I told her, she would have succeeded.
A. had done B. does C. has done D. did
Question 25. [NTL] ________ people were so careless, the Earth wouldn’t be in danger.
A. Unless B. If C. In case D. When
Question 26. [NTL] I might have a better job now if I ________ out of school.
A. didn’t drop B. had dropped C. wouldn’t drop D. hadn’t dropped
Question 27. [NTL] Steven Spielberg, ________ career excelled in the film industry, is one of the
leading figures in Hollywood.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
Question 28. [NTL] I’m tired of my neighbours ________ their records at full volume every night.
A. playing B. played C. play D. are playing
Question 29. [NTL] It is only your own actions ________ you may take responsibility and credit.
A. which B. that C. for which D. in which
Question 30. [NTL] You are old enough to ________ the responsibility for what you have done.
A. run B. bear C. hold D. take
Question 31. [NTL] I’m afraid they weren’t very ________ about your idea of going out this
evening.
A. enthusiasm B. enthusiast C. enthusiastically D. enthusiastic
Question 32. [NTL] Gestures such as waving and handshaking are ________ forms of
communication.
A. non – verbal B. direct C. regular D. verbal
Question 33. [NTL] It is parents’ duty and responsibility to ________ hands to take care of their
children and give them a happy home.
A. shake B. hold C. take D. join
Question 34. [NTL] Our parents taught us not to be ________ to elderly people.
A. disrespected B. respect C. respectful D. disrespectful
Question 35. [NTL] I don’t know what all the fuss was about; it was just a(n) ________ in a
teacup.
A. blaze B. storm C. flood D. earthquake
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. This often happens in the
workplace, through “extension” or “continuing education” courses at secondary schools, lifelong
learning centers, at colleges or universities. Educating adults (36)________ educating children in
several ways. One of the most important differences is that adults have accumulated knowledge and
experience that can add to or hinder the learning experience. Another difference is that most adult
education is voluntary. (37)________, the participants are generally better motivated.
Adults frequently (38)________ their practical knowledge to learn effectively. They must have
a reasonable expectation that the knowledge recently gained will help them further their goals. Those
adults (39)________ read at the very lowest level get help (40)________ volunteer literacy programs.

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These national organizations which provide training, tutor certification and accreditation for local
volunteer programs.
Question 36. [NTL] A. generates B. is similar C. varies D. differs from
Question 37. [NTL] A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D. In addition
Question 38. [NTL] A. build B. get C. apply D. establish
Question 39. [NTL] A. when B. which C. who D. whom
Question 40. [NTL] A. for B. in C. to D. from
Mark the letter A, B, C or 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 41. [NTL] A. verbal B. reject C. polite D. degree
Question 42. [NTL] A. attention B. supportive C. national D. existence
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 43. [NTL] Most of the people recovered quickly. They were injured in the crash.
A. Most of people who recovered quickly were injured in the crash.
B. The people who were injured in the crash, most of them recovered quickly.
C. Most of the people injured in the crash recovered quickly.
D. Most of people recovered quickly after the crash.
Question 44. [NTL] People are attracted by the salary. That makes this job worthwhile.
A. This job is not rewarding at all.
B. Although the salary is not high, the job is worthwhile.
C. If it were for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
D. Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 45. [NTL] The academic year at Oxford University runs from October to June.
A. professional B. practical C. educational D. illiterate
Question 46. [NTL] It’s a formal occasion so I’ll have to get dressed up to the nines – no jeans
and pullovers this time!
A. in full dress B. wear casual clothes
C. dress neatly and formally D. wear only dresses
Mark the letter A, B, C or 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 47. [NTL] A. joined B. blamed C. educated D. amazed
Question 48. [NTL] A. confide B. miss C. biologist D. sacrifice
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 49. [NTL] When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is
saying or asking you.
A. be interested in B. be related to
C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
Question 50. [NTL] According to a recent survey, most people get on with their neighbors.
A. are acquainted with B. are on good terms with
C. are in relation to D. are in good relationships

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