TRƯƠNG THPT NGUYỄN BỈNH
KHIÊM
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Lưu ý: học sinh làm bài vào giấy
thi)
KIỂM TRA GIỮA HK I KHỐI 11 NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
Môn: TIẾNG ANH – CODE 402
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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GIÁM THỊ ĐIỂM
A. Reading (2.5 pts)
I. 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 1 to 5. (1.25 pts)
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages were generally
arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter. In the past it was not
surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based on love,
and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early marriage is quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions.
Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to
be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and eastern elements.
Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so
before the wedding. Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are
decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive array of
ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession to receive the
bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another
ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in
attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are served. Guests are
expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table to table
collecting.
Question 1:According to the passage, in the past, _________.
A. getting married at an early age was not allowed
B. Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family
C. parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage
D. Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage
Question 2: In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of theirengagement or
marriage was _________.
A. uncommon B. strange C. surprising D. popular
Question 3: Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?
A. Marriage is quite westernization.
B. Most young people do not have their marriage based on love.
C. Couples do not get married at quite young ages.
D. All marriages are arranged by parents and family.
Question 4:The word “ancestor” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A successor B. forefather C. descendant D. daughter
Question 5:According to the passge, which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party?
A. firecrackers B. guests C. dishes D. gifts
II. 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 from 6 to 10. (1.25 pts)
WHAT WILL SMART CITIES BE LIKE?
More and more urban areas around the world are moving towards smart development. These smart cities will be the
cities of the future. They will use (6) _________technologies to improve their infrastructure and services.
Infrastructure will become more sustainable and eco-friendly. This will be achieved by reducing the use of natural
resources and the amount of waste. In addition, city dwellers will have access to a transport system that combines
different modes of transport such as buses, underground and overground trains, and is (7)__________and easy to
use. Smart cities will also have larger pedestrian zones and more cycle paths. Poor areas will be rebuilt to make all
neighbourhoods safer and cleaner. This will provide better living spaces for the growing population and improve
people's (8 ) ________of living.
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Most services will be offered online, and will be for everybody to use. People will also be able to give and receive
feedback, monitor programmes and activities with the help of virtual tour worksites. (9)__________, many health and
education services will be online, ensuring pleasant experience for residents. For example, people will be able to
book an appointment to see a doctor online. They will also receive prescriptions and all the necessary documents at
home. Improved infrastructure and efficient services will make the cities of the future more and will provide a better
quality of life (10) _________ city dwellers.
Question6. A. present B. efficient C.modern D. main
Question7. A. efficiently B.efficient C. efficiency D. inefficient
Question8. A. degree B. level C. average D. standard
Question9. A. However B. Athough C. In addition D. If
Question10. A. of B. with C. about D. to
B. Vocabulary & Grammar (2.5 pts)
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 11: Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children.
Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn't stay up late to play computergames.” - Kathy:“________.”
A. You areabsoluteright. B. Surely, theyshouldn't
C. I don't quite agreewithyou D. Yes, I share youropinion.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 12: You are obliged to show your ID card when you enter this place.
A. You may show your ID card when you enter this place.
B. You had better show your ID card when you enter this place.
C. You can show your ID card when you enter this place.
D.You must show your ID card when you enter this place.
Question 13: Mr. John is an engineer and expects his son to follow ________ his footsteps.
A. up B. on C. in D. at
Question 14: What does the text say?
A. Recycling materials should be put into the box outside Mr Wood’s office.
B. Mr Wood has made suggestions on how to recycle waste produced by the school.
C. Mr Wood wants new ideas on ways to improve waste recycling in the school.
Question 15: My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never ________ about way of life.
A. gives his opinion B. gives his view C. changes his mind D. keeps in mind
Question16: Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _________ when being asked about their future.
A. depression B. depress C. depressing D. depressed
Question 17: We ________ in Japan once a long time ago and _________ back since.
A. had been / were not B. were / have not been
C. would be / had not been D. have been / will not be
Question 18: Water park is free for kids under 6 years old, so you ____ pay money for your son.
A. have to B. mustn't C. don't have to D. should
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. antibiotic B. diameter C. mineral D. disease
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 20: A. energy B. medicine C. infection D. recipe
C. Listening (2,5 pts)
I. Listen to the conversation Jenny asking Mark about school holiday. Listen to the tape and choose the
correct answer from 21-25. You will hear conversation twice (1,25 pts).
Question 21: The show begins at __________.
A. 1.15 B. 2.00 C. 3.30
Question 22A child’s ticket costs __________.
A. 25p B. £1.50 C. 75p
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Question23. The holiday reading course is for __________.
A. 6 weeks B. 4 weeks C. 10 weeks
Question24. This year from the library, children can win __________.
A. a school bag B. a pen C. a book
Question 25: Jenny should meet Mark again __________.
A. next week B. tomorrow C. today
II. You will hear a woman telephoning a garage about her car. Listen and complete questions 26-30. You will
hear conversation twice. (1.25 pts)
Jackson’s Garage
Customer’s name: Mary Wilson
Trouble with car: (26) ___________________________________
Office address: (27) 31 ______________________________ Road
Customer’s phone number: (28) ___________________________
Time of appointment: (29) _______________________________
Colour of car: (30) ______________________________________
KEY: 26. (the) brakes 27. Hill 28. 350519
29. 2.00/14.00/two o’clock/2 p.m 30. red
D. Writing (2,5 pts)
I. 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. (0.5 pt)
Question 31: Youhad better learning a foreign language before applying for a job.
A B C D
Question 32: There wasno explanation for his rude.
A B C D
II. Rewrite these sentences as suggested: (1pt)
Question 33:This is the first time I have had such a delicious glass of water.
I
haven’t_______________________________________________________________________________________
I haven’t had such a delicious glass of water before.
Question 34: If I were you, I would spend more time talking with the children. (Rewrite, using “SHOULD”)
You
__________________________________________________________________________________________
You should spend more time talking with the children
Question 35: It isn’t neccesary to bring all your books to school every day. (Rewrite, using “HAVE”)
You
don’t______________________________________________________________________________________
You don’t have to bring all your books to schools every day.
Question 36:You want to accept an invitation to your friend's wedding party.(Rewrite, using “PLEASED”)
I’m__________________________________________________________________________________________
I'm pleased to accept your invitation to your friend's wedding party.
III. Writing: Writing an opinion essay about “SHOULD or SHOULDN’T parents strictly limit teenager’s screen
time?” (120 – 150 words) (1pt)
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