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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)
KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 11
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
I. LISTENING ( 2.5 points)
PART 1. From question 1 to 5, listen to John Keith, a fitness instructor, talking about three types
of physical activity. Choose the best option A, B or C. You will hear the talk twice.
Question 1. What should you do before exercising outdoors in hot weather?
A. Drink a glass of water B. Skip warm-up exercises C. Exercise at noon
Question 2. Why should you test the pool water before swimming?
A. To check the temperature B. To ensure safety C. To check the depth
Question 3. What can cold water cause while swimming?
A. Improved blood circulation B. Decreased heart rate
C. Increased blood pressure and heart rate
Question 4. Why should you do some warm-up exercise before doing yoga?
A. To improve flexibility B. To cool down your body
C. To avoid straining your muscles and joints
Question 5. Which type of exercise is mentioned as potentially harmful if done improperly?
A. Aerobic exercise B. Swimming C. Yoga
PART 2. From question 6 to 10, listen to Mai and Kevin discussing their conflicts with their
parents. Decide whether the following statements are True (option A) or False (option B). You will
hear the conversation twice.
Question 6. Mai is upset because her mother dislikes her appearance.
A. True B. False
Question 7. Mai feels that she should be allowed to wear tight jeans to school on special occasions.
A. True B. False
Question 8. Kevin has a lot of conflicts with his parents because of his smartphone use.
A. True B. False
Question 9. Kevin's parents take away his phone and laptop at midnight.
A. True B. False
Question 10. Mai suggests that Kevin finish his homework on paper before typing it on his laptop.
A. True B. False
II. LANGUAGE ( 2.5 points)
PART 1. 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. In many families, happen when parents and teenagers have disagreements over
lifestyle choices.
A. common characteristics B. traditional views
C. generational conflicts D. cultural values
Question 12. Many people that living in an extended family can strengthen family bonds.
A. are believing B. were believing C. doesn’t believe D. believe
Question 13. Eating healthy food has a good impact our bodies, helping us feel stronger and
more energetic.
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A. with B. on C. of D. about
Question 14. The government invested heavily in the of the city, including buildings, roads,
bridges and railways.
A. infrastructure B. energy C. technology D. transport
Question 15. A balanced diet rich in vitamins can improve health and mental clarity.
A. physics B. physical C. physically D. physicality
Question 16. In the past, women take on the sole responsibility for raising children.
A. must B. had to C. should D. don’t have to
Question 17. Architects are working on designs that the need for sustainable buildings in the
cities of tomorrow.
A. turn off B. give up C. deal with D. give off
Question 18. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined phrase in the following question.
Mary’s dream is to follow in her mother’s footsteps and work as an environmental activist around the
world.
A. start a career different from her mother’s
B. walk after her mother step by step
C. travel to the same places around the world as her mother
D. do the same job as her mother did previously
PART 2. 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 19. A. private B. diet C. exercise D. traffic
Question 20. A. garden B. generation C. regular D. underground
III. READING ( 2.5 points)
PART 1. Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each
numbered blank from 21 to 25.
(21) cars still dominate urban transport around the world. Many citizens live and often work
in dispersed, low-density suburban areas because city-centre housing became too (22) for most
to afford. Fewer people walk and cycle, (23) the long distances involved. And the use of public
transport (24) recently, since less dense transport networks mean there are fewer viable routes,
though a limited network of automated trains and buses is still used for trips to the city centre.
The dominance of cars also has broader implications for environmental sustainability. Increased
emissions from car use contribute significantly to air pollution and climate change, with cities facing
growing pressure to (25) their carbon footprints. Urban planners, environmentalists, and
policymakers are facing the challenge of transitioning away from car-centric infrastructure and fostering
a future that prioritizes sustainable mobility.
Question 21. A. Private B. Common C. Public D. Shared
Question 22. A. expensive B. expensively C. inexpensively D. expensiveness
Question 23. A. but B. although C. because of D. despite
Question 24. A. declines B. will decline C. declined D. has declined
Question 25. A. sustain B. reduce C. increase D. operate
PART 2. 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 questions from 26 to 30.
Over the past few years, in both the USA and the UK, the number of multi-generational households
with three or four generations living under the same roof has increased. This trend has been the result of
several economic factors.
High unemployment rates, part-time work and low-paid jobs have forced young adults to move back
with their parents. In addition, families now face higher costs of housing and heavier pressures of both
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childcare and elderly care. As a result, a growing number of them are returning to live with their parents,
often bringing their own children along, creating larger family units.
Living under the same roof with three or four generations can be frustrating because of the lack of
space, independence and privacy, and the daily conflicts brought about by differences in values and
attitudes.
However, economic realities and social changes are pushing more and more people to reconsider
traditional family structures, and as a result, many are rediscovering the benefits of living in extended
family households. It is believed that its advantages outweigh the disadvantages. When living with
members of their extended family, young children can develop relationships with adults other than their
parents, and old people can become more active when interacting with the younger generations. In
addition, it is clear that, for a growing number of people, the advantages of such an arrangement like
stronger family bonds, shared responsibilities, and mutual support make it an increasingly attractive
option.
Whether we accept it or not, the trend keeps growing as more and more people are choosing
traditional extended families.
Question 26. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. The life of an extended family
B. The development of extended families
C. The increase of extended families – the causes and the influences
D. The trends of life in The USA and UK
Question 27. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the increase in multi-
generational households?
A. Higher costs of housing B. High unemployment rates and low-paid jobs
C. Rising educational costs D. Pressures of childcare
Question 28. According to the passage, the benefit of living under the same roof is to .
A. develop relationships with grandparents and close relatives
B. help parents have more time for leisure activities
C. make old people overcome loneliness and live happily
D. have fewer disagreements among family members
Question 29. The word ‘ active’ in paragraph 4 is mostly closest in meaning to .
A. passive B. lively C. healthy D. funny
Question 30. What does the word ‘it’ in paragraph 5 refer to?
A. living in a nuclear family B. living in an extended family
C. interacting with the younger generations D. the need for more independence
IV. WRITING (2.5 points)
PART 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction (0,5 points).
Question 31. After the party, the kitchen became dirty and began to smell awfully from all the leftover
food.
A. dirty B. began C. awfully D. leftover
Question 32. When my parents were teenagers, they have faced up to many stricter rules than I do
today.
A. were B. have faced C. stricter D. do
PART 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)
Question 33. He has been working for this company since 2015.
He started ………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 34. There’s no need for John to dress formally in the party.
John doesn’t ………………………………………………………………………...…..
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Question 35. Mary is advised to cut down on the amount of sugar in her diet.
Mary should …………………………………………………………………………...…
Question 36. It is five months since they last helped the disadvantaged in the remote areas.
They haven’t ………………………………………………...…………………………..
PART 3. Write an opinion essay ( 120-150 words) on the following topic: “What are the causes of
the generation gap between parents and children?” (1.0 point)
You may use the suggested ideas below:
- Cause 1: Differences in lifestyle choices (fashion, hobbies, musical tastes, ….)
Examples/ Facts/ Explanations: ………………………
+ Teenagers: view fashion as a form of self-expression
+ Parents: tend to be more conservative, formal, and functional,…
- Cause 2: Lack of communication ( conflicts, misunderstandings, disagreements over daily issues,..)
Examples/ Facts/ Explanations: ………………………
+ Parents : have traditional views about technological development and use, behaviour, career path,
…
+ Teenagers: tend to be more open.
- ……………………………………………………………………………………
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