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BEN HAI LOWER AND UPPER ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I LỚP 11
SECONDARY SCHOOL MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH. NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Thời gian: 60 phút
Ngày thi: ............./............./2024
Họ tên: .............................................................. Lớp: ..............
A. WRITING (2,5 points)
Part 1. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. is / a useful/ English/ for the future./ language
=> …………………………………………………………………………………
2. Helly/ her listening skills./ often listens/ to improve/ to English music
=> …………………………………………………………………………………
3. extended families /People / and have lots of / live in/ children./ used to
=> …………………………………………………………………………………
Part 2. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words without changing their original meaning.
1. I turn on the subtitles so that I can understand the new words (using “to-infinitive”)
=> I …………………………………………………………..
2. My father worked at a pottery place when he was young.
=> My father used to……………………………………………………………..
3. Because the test was difficult, we couldn’t finish it
=> Because of ……………………………………………………………….
Part 3. Write an email
Imagine you are Hoa, write an email (from 60 to 80 words) to your friend, Jim to tell him
some fun ways to learn English. You can use the following questions as cues:
- What are some fun ways to learn English?
- How will these ways help ?
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B. USE OF LANGUAGE (2,0 points)
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
1. I enjoy learning English ______________ it opens up new opportunities for better career.
A. but B. so C. as
2. Back then, women would become housewwives after getting __________
A. marry B. marriage C. married
3. When they were younger, they used to______________ some cakes every evening.
A. bake B. baked C. baking
4. Jimmy lives in a __________family with his parents, his younger sister and brothers.
A. nuclear B. single C. extended
5. When you _______ interesting phrases, you should note it down on your notebook to study later
A. come across B. go over C. take notes
6. In the past, married people would ________ together their whole lives
A. living B, live C. to live
7. Nam: "I think that women should stay at home and look after their children."
Bảo: "______________. Women also need to work to earn money."
A. I can't see your points. B. I agree with you. C. I don’t agree
8. We use English to communicate _________ people around the world
A. for B. with C. to
C. READING (3 points)
Part 1. Read the passage and fill in each gap with one appropriate word from the box
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Teacher/s comment
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When I was a little girl, my younger brother and I used to look forward to Thanksgiving every year.
In the morning, our mom and dad would start cooking in the kitchen, (1)_____________ we would
help. We always had a turkey, which is like a big chicken. It took hours to cook, so we had to start early
because we would always eat (2)__________ 2.00 p.m. There were potatoes and lots of delicious
vegetables like carrots, but my favorite thing was the pumpkin pie which we had afterwards.
Before we ate, we would all sit around our big table. My parents would always ask us to say what we
were (3)__________ for. I used to say “my family”, and once my little brother said his toys, which
made us laugh. After that, we would start eating.
In the afternoon, we would all sit down and watch the Thanksgiving parade. I used to love seeing the
big balloons with faces as they went past the TV cameras and listening to all the different bands.
(4)____________, we would sometimes play board games, or go to the park if it wasn’t too cold
outside.
Part 2. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each of the
following questions
English is one of the most spoken languages in the world. It is not only the native language of many
countries but also an important second language in others. People use English to communicate in
business, travel, and education all around the globe.
Many people learn English as a second language because it helps them find better jobs. In many
countries, speaking English is a requirement for jobs in international companies. People also need
English if they want to study at universities in English-speaking countries.
English is important for travel. When people visit different countries, they often speak English to
communicate with locals and other tourists. In airports, hotels, and restaurants around the world,
English is commonly used, even if it is not the country’s main language.
The internet has made English even more important. Most websites, social media platforms, and
online content are in English. This means that understanding English helps people connect and share
information with others from different countries.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. English is important in many areas around the world.
B. English is spoken only in English-speaking countries.
C. The internet is the only place where people use English.
2. Acording to paragraph 2, why do many people learn English?
A. Because it is a fun language.
B. Because it helps them get better jobs.
C. Because they want to travel mor
3. The word “requirement” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by__________
A. option B. obligation C. importance
4. The bold word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to__________
A. countries B. tourists C. people
Part 3. Read an email from Louise to a friend, Martina. Choose the correct answer( A, B or C) for
each gap to complete the following passage.
Hi Martina,
How are you? I hope you're feeling OK. I know it's difficult when a couple have problems. I hope it
doesn't lead to divorce for your sister and her husband. My grandmother told me that she and her
husband used (1) __________problems, but eventually, they figured everything out and have been
happy together now for more than 40 years.
Actually, I had a long talk with my grandmother last week. She told me that she used to live on a farm
(2)________ she was a teenager. She would get up early to milk the cows and (3)____________ the
chickens. I asked her if she did that before going to school, and she said that she didn't go to school after
she was 14. She left the city when her mother died, and she went to live with her aunt and her two
children. Then later, she worked in a (4)___________, where she learned to make things from clay
which she sold in the market.
Do you talk to your grandparents about what they used to do when they were younger? I love hearing
my grandparent's stories.
Write soon.
Louise
1. A. having B. to have C. have
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2. A. after B. because C. when
3. A. feed B. make C. water
4. A. bakery B. grocery C. pottery
D. LISTENING (2,5 points)
Part 1. You will hear Judy asking about music lessons. Listen and complete the note with only
ONE WORD or A NUMBER. You will listen twice.
GUITAR LESSONS FOR JUDY
Class:
Beginners
Day:
(1) …………………………….
Starting Time:
(2) …………………………p.m
Price for 10 lessons:
(3) £…………..………………..
Teacher’s name:
(4) Mrs…………...………………
Room number:
(5) ……………………………..
Part 2. Listen to a conversation between two friends. Choose the best answer A, B, or C for each
question. You will listen twice.
1. The girl is learning English because …………….
A. it's interesting. B. she was required . C. she loves it
2. Her favorite method of practicing English is …………………….
A. watching cartoons B. watching movies C. reading books
3. Which of these methods of learning does she prefer?
A. learn 10 words each evening B. listen to music with subtitles C. chatting with friends
4. What does she find most difficult in English?
A. Grammar B. Phrasal verbs C. Pronunciation
5. What is she going to do in the afternoon?
A. making vocabulary lists B. Watching American movies C. reading books
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PHẦN BÀI LÀM
PART A: WRITING
Part 1. Rearrange the words or phrases to make meaningful sentences
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Part 2. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words without changing their original meaning
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Part 3. Write an email
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B. USE OF LANGUAGE (2,0 points)
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