MIDTERM TEST (SEMESTER 2)

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ANSWER KEY
LISTENING
Listen to a man asking a woman about the way to his hotel and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false
(F). You will listen TWICE.
1. A. True B. False
2. A. True B. False
3. A. True B. False
4. A. True B. False
5. A. True B. False
Audio script
Woman: Hello, how can I help you?
Man: Yes, I need to get to my hotel. It’s near Liverpool Street Station.
Woman: Well, there are some ways to get there. There’s a train every fifteen minutes. It’s very fast. It takes only 16
minutes.
Man: Sounds good. How much is the ticket?
Woman: It’s quite expensive. You must pay twenty pounds.
Man: Oh, that’s a lot. Is there any cheaper way?
Woman: Yes, there’s a bus. It’s much cheaper, but it takes longer.
Man: How long does it take?
Woman: About forty minutes. The ticket is only five pounds. You won’t have to wait long because the bus runs
every five minutes.
Man: I think I’ll take it.
Woman: Okay, the bus station is that way.
Man: Thank you very much!
Woman: You’re welcome!
(Adapted from https://www.examenglish.com/A2/A2_listening_transport.htm )

LANGUAGE - PRONUNCIATION
I. 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.
1. A. pear B. hear C. fear D. near
2. A. interested B. exciting C. hidden D. limited
3. A. teach B. speak C. break D. reach
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. parade B. lantern C. patient D. clever
2. A. traffic B. feature C. belief D. costume
3. A. candle B. photo C. concert D. cartoon
LANGUAGE - GRAMMAR
Complete the following passage by filling in the gaps with suitable words from the box. There is one extra word you do not
need to use.
1. 1. Drivers B. shouldn’t be allowed to drink alcohol while joining the traffic.
2. A. It is a 5-hour flight from my house to Da Lat.
3. C. Although the plot of that film was boring, it was still a blockbuster.
4. The weather was not favourable; D. however , they still organised the firework festival.
5. People E. should use electric vehicles to protect the environment.

LANGUAGE - VOCABULARY
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. A. fireworks B. costumes C. feasts D. parades

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2. A. passengers B. pedestrians C. cyclists D. drivers
3. A. traditional song B. historical site C. modern art D. folk dance
4. A. Horror B. Comedy C. Action D. Documentary
5. A. obey B. take C. punish D. enlarge
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
1. A. normal clothes B. formal clothes C. special clothes D. informal clothes
2. A. perform B. prepare C. avoid D. join
III. 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.
1. A. failing B. positive C. annoying D. fruitful
2. A. puzzling B. complicated C. clear D. dull
FUNCTIONAL SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. A. How about seeing Harry Potter next weekend? B. Are you going to see Harry Potter?
C. Are you interested in Harry Potter? D. How often do you see Harry Potter?
2. A. So do I. B. Sounds great. Let’s go. C. Never mind. D. Yes, they do.
3. A. Yes, watching films in the cinema is much funnier.
B. Actually, the rain doesn’t affect my mood.
C. Great idea! Let’s choose a comedy or an action film.
D. No, I hate rain. When will the weather be better?
4. A. It’s expensive. B. That’s a lot. C. It’s disappointing. D. It’s late.
5. A. My favourite film genre is cartoons because they’re amusing.
B. Do you know that Cannes is a coastal city in France?
C. There are a lot of famous actors coming to Cannes.
D. It was kind of disappointing. I only watched the first half of the event.
READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the correct word given in the box to fill in each of the numbered blanks. There are
TWO EXTRA words.
1. In Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state, winters are very cold. The temperature can (1) D. drop to -500C. This
extreme cold can make car engines freeze, and even if your car starts, the snow and ice on the road can make travel
extremely (2) E. difficult . Many people, like Geoff Roland, think the best way to travel in such weather is by
using huskies (3) C. to pull a sled. According to Geoff, huskies might not be as fast as a snowmobile, but they
are (4) B. better for the environment. Traveling by dog sled is also much quieter. This makes traveling through
the wilderness (5) G. enjoyable .
II. Match the people with their correct advice.
Matt, Manchester
Hi! I’ve read on the Internet that a lot of schools have film clubs. What exactly do you do in a film club? Has
anyone got any ideas or tips?
Liz, Manchester
Hello Matt! To set up a film club, you need a teacher or a parent because there’s a lot to do, and sometimes you
need to ask them. A film club should run after school because there isn’t time to watch a whole movie at lunchtime.
Jenny, London
Hi Matt! A film club should be more than just watching films, or your members will lose interest. At our film club,
we hold our own Oscars ceremony and give prizes to the best film, actor, etc.
Phil, Bristol
Hi, guys! There are lots of useful websites, and you can find some tips there, so have a look online! Apart from that,
how about selling snacks and refreshments? It’ll create a nice relaxed atmosphere for everybody.
(Adapted from Prepare 4)

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 1. to look for help on the Internet a. Liz
2. to get support from an adult b. Jenny
3. to offer foods and drinks c. Phil
4. not to hold the club at midday
5. to keep people’s interest with lots of activities
1. - c|Phil 2. - a|Liz 3. - c|Phil 4. - a|Liz 5. - b|Jenny
WRITING
I. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not
change it. Write NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
1. → Because of the ‘school ahead’ sign, you should drive slowly.
2. → You should stop crossing the road|should not cross the road|shouldn’t cross the road when you see the red light.
3. → Although we left early, we still got stuck in the traffic jam.
4. → Although Maria was exhausted, she stayed up late to finish her homework.
5. → It takes me two hours to get to Ba Vi Mountain by bus.
II. Write an email (60-80 words) to tell your friend about a time when you broke a traffic rule.

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Gợi ý
To: nam@webmail.com
Subject: A traffic incident
Hi Nam!
I had an incident today. I accidentally ran a red light on my way to school! I got up late and was in a hurry this
morning. My mind was elsewhere. Thankfully, nothing bad happened, but it made me realise how important it is to
stay focused when on the road. Also, I shouldn’t go to bed late in order to get up early the next morning.
I thought I would share this experience with you. Let’s catch up soon.
Take care,