PEOPLE COMMITTEE OF LONG BIEN DISTRICT
AI MO SECONDARY SCHOOL
School year 2024 – 2025
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(The test consists of 04 pages)
THE MID - 2ND TERM TEST
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Date: 20/03/2025
(Time allowed: 60 minutes)
FULL
NAME: ........................................
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CLASS: ............. CODE 700
Listen to Mark talking about how his family celebrates a festival. For each question, choose
the right answer A, B, C or D.
Question 1. Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in ______ and the USA.
A. Canada B. Australia C. England D. France
Question 2. In the USA, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the ______ Thursday of November.
A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
Question 3. On Thanksgiving, people prepare a ______ for family and friends.
A. concert B. feast C. competition D. parade
Question 4. ______ is not traditional Thanksgiving food .
A. Pumpkin pie B. Cornbread C. Sweet potatoes D. Turkey
Question 5. After the meal, Mark’s family usually ______ together.
A. plays video games B. watches TV C. plays board games D. goes shopping
Question 6. Mark’s parents help homeless people by ______.
A. donating money B. cooking and serving food
C. organizing a charity run D. giving clothes
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 7. A. driver B. distance C. ticket D. critic
Question 8. A. idea B. theater C. area D. seatbelt
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 9. A. parade B. traffic C. review D. cartoon
Question 10. A. cycle B. relax C. obey D. across
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11. __________ need to obey the traffic rules by not carrying more than one passenger.
A. Pedestrians B. Elder people C. Cyclists D. Drivers
Question 12. ___________ is one of special festivals for children in most Asian countries.
A. Tulip Festival B. Halloween
C. Mid-Autumn Festival D. La Tomatina.
Question 13. The book festival this year is __________. There were fewer books than last year.
A. disappointed B. satisfying C. satisfied D. disappointing
Question 14. The film was directed by one famous director. _____, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Though
Question 15. _______ your children watch cartoon on television last night? – No, they ______.
A. Did – did B. Did – didn’t C. Do – don’t D. Do – do
Question 16. Tom and Linda are talking about their plan for tomorrow afternoon.
Tom : “ How about going to the cinema this weekend ?” – Linda: “ _____”
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A. That’s a great idea. I’d love to. B. That’s an interesting film. I like it.
C. It’s a must-see film. You should watch it. D. The cinema is quite big.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 20 .
MOVIE NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
The school is happy to (17)____ a fun movie night for all students this Friday.
Details include:
• The movie will be shown (18)____the school hall at 7 PM.
• It is a (19)____ movie that has received great reviews from film critics .
• Don’t miss this amazing chance to enjoy (20)____ with your friends!
Question 17. A. organize B. watch C. listen D. prepare
Question 18. A. on B. at C. in D. of
Question 19. A. boring B. dull C. gripping D. bad
Question 20. A. a great movie night B. a free ticket
C. a long weekend D. a new cinema
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 21. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
Road Safety Guidelines
a.In addition, don’t ride too fast because it can be dangerous.
b.Secondly, follow traffic rules, such as stopping at red lights and using turn signals.
c.Firstly, always wear a helmet when riding a motorbike to protect your head.
A. b-a-c B. c-b-a C. a-b-c D. b-c-a
Question 22. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 21 ) most appropriately.
A. Driving fast is very dangerous.
B. Moreover we must teach children about traffic safety.
C. By following these rules, firstly we can reduce accidents.
D. In conclusion, these actions help keep you and others safe on the road.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 26 .
The Lantern Festival is one of (23) _____ traditional festivals in China. It is celebrated on the
15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. During
this festival, people light beautiful lanterns (24) _____ the night sky.
Another important tradition is solving lantern riddles, where people guess the meaning of phrases
written on lanterns. In addition, families (25)_____ together to enjoy sweet rice balls called
"tangyuan," which symbolize unity and happiness.
(26) _____, the Lantern Festival is a time for joy, family gatherings, and cultural traditions that
bring people closer together.
Question 23. A. the more B. the most C. most D. more
Question 24. A. on B. at C. in D. from
Question 25. A. gather B. gathering C. to gather D. gathers
Question 26. A. Inconclusion B. However C. For example D. After that
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
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Question 27. How far is it from your house to the school?
A. What is the distance between your house and the school?
B. How long does it take to go from your house to the school?
C. How often do you go from your house to the school?
D. Is the school near your house?
Question 28. Walking here is dangerous because this lane is for cycling only.
A. People should walk here because this lane is for cycling only .
B. People must walk here because this lane is for cycling only .
C. People shouldn’t walk here because this lane is for cycling only .
D. People shouldn’t walk here because this lane isn’t for cycling only .
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from
the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 29. Linda /take part/ Hoi mua Festival /three years ago .
A. Linda take part in, Hoi mua Festival three times year ago.
B. Linda took part in Hoi mua Festival three years ago.
C. Linda took part Hoi Mua Festival three times years ago.
D. Linda takes part Hoi Mua Festival three times in a year ago.
Question 30. People / should / not / drive / too fast/ avoid / serious accidents.
A. People shouldn’t drive too fast for avoid serious accidents.
B. People should drive too fast for avoid serious accidents.
C. People shouldn’t drive too fast to avoid serious accidents.
D. People not should drive too fast to avoid serious accidents.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 31. What does the sign say?
A. Bicycles are allowed in this area, but not motorbikes.
B. Please do not ride vehicles here.
C. Motorists must wear helmets.
D. This is a bicycle parking area.
Question 32. What does the notice say?
A. You should keep quiet because there is a filming site.
B. You should keep quiet and refrain from using your phones.
C. You should keep quiet so that everyone can enjoy the film.
D. You should keep quiet or you will be fined.
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 following questions from 33 to 36 .
THE FIRST ELECTRIC TRAFFIC LIGHTS
In the early 1900s, as cities became more crowded and traffic increased, the need for a
better traffic control system arose. In 1912, an American policeman, Lester Wire, came up with
the idea of the first electric traffic light. Based on his design, the first lights were installed in
Cleveland, Ohio, on August 5, 1914.
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The original traffic light had only red and green lights and used a buzzer instead of a yellow light
to signal a change. In 1920, a Detroit policeman, William Potts, introduced the first four-way and
three-colored traffic lights, adding the amber (yellow) light. Detroit was the first city to use this
system, and by the 1920s, automated traffic signals appeared in major cities worldwide. Today’s
modern traffic lights still follow this three-color system.
Question 33. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The invention of the first electric traffic light.
B. The history of road transportation.
C. How traffic laws were created.
D. The role of policemen in managing traffic.
Question 34. When and where were the first electric traffic lights installed?
A. In 1912, in Detroit, Michigan.
B. In 1914, in Cleveland, Ohio.
C. In 1920, in New York City.
D. In the 1920s, in major cities worldwide.
Question 35. The word "modern" in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. up -to- date B. large C. traditional D. important
Question 36. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. The first electric traffic lights were invented by a policeman.
B. The first traffic light had red, green, and yellow colors.
C. The first electric traffic lights used a buzzer instead of a yellow light.
D. Modern traffic lights still use the three-color system.
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the
letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 .
"Frozen" is a popular animated movie from Disney. It tells the story of two sisters, Anna
and Elsa. (37) ______ , she is afraid to use them. One day, she runs away to the mountains, and
Anna goes on an adventure to bring her back. (38) ______.The movie is full of beautiful songs
and exciting moments. (39) ______, many people love it, especially children. The film is really
gripping, and the characters are fun and lovable. (40) ______
A. However, some critics say the story is too simple
B. Although Elsa has magical ice powers
C. In the end, it is a must-see movie for all ages.
D. Her journey is dangerous but also exciting.
Question 37. ____Question 38. ____Question 39. ____Question 40. ____
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