Code 121
SỞ GD & ĐT QUẢNG NAM
TRƯỜNG THPT TỐ HỮU
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(Đề thi có 4 trang)
CODE: 121
KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1
NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên học sinh:……………………………………………Số báo danh:……………….
LISTENING: (2.5 pts)
Part 1. Listen to a talk about Marie Curie’s biography and decide if the following statements are
true (T) or false (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE.
Question 1. Marie Curie was the oldest of the five children
A. True B. False
Question 2. In 1891, she moved to France and enrolled herself at the Sorbonne University
A. True B. False
Question 3. She got married on July 26th 1895 and had two daughters
A. True B. False
Question 4. In 1911, Marie won the Nobel Prize in Physics
A. True B. False
Question 5. She died in Pasi Haute Savoie, France on 4 July 1934 at the age of 76.
A. True B. False
Part 2. Listen to a talk about Marie Curie’s biography and choose the correct answer to each of
the following questions. You can listen to the recording TWICE.
Question 6. When did Marie Curie start attending the boarding school of J. Sikosra?
A. in 1867 B. In 1877 C. In 1876 D. In 1883
Question 7. Marie Curie moved to France because __________.
A. she attended a gymnasium for girls.
B. she started her practical scientific training.
C. she pursued education at the Sorbonne University.
D. she wanted to get a PhD’s degree in Chemistry.
Question 8. Which element was discovered by Marie Curie?
A. X-ray B. Uranium C. Noelium D. Polonium
Question 9. What is not mentioned as an achievement of Marie Curie?
A. She received a master’s degree in Physics in 1893.
B. She discovered two new elements for the periodic table.
C. She was the first woman to be awarded two Nobel prizes.
D. She cured cancer and treated injuries for soldiers during World War I.
Question 10. What is true about Marie Curie’s life?
A. She was the youngest of the nine children of her parents.
B. She met Pierre Curie in 1894 and they married one year later.
C. She won two Nobel Prizes in Physics in 1903 and in 1911.
D. She named one of the elements discovered radium after her homeland.
LANGUAGE: ( 2.5 pts)
Part 1:
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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.
Question 11. A. Single B. Angle C. Stranger D. Anger
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 12. A. Embarrassed B. Belongings C. Currency D. Insurance
Part 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 13. I started feeling ___________ about arguing with the members in my team.
A. relieved B. anxious C. amazed D. depressed
Question 14. Nelson Mandela __________ people to work towards a better world where all people
are treated with respect.
A. inspired B. helped C. reacted D. released
Question 15. When going sightseeing, leave all your valuables in the hotel __________.
A. safe B. safely C. safety D. safeguard
Question 16. Tony ____ to a famous tourist spot when Mike ____ to say that there was a traffic
jams.
A. were driving – called B. Drove – called
C. were driving – was calling D. Drove – was calling
Question 17. Sarah was ______________ when she knew her final test got 97%.
A. beyond her wildest B. on cloud nine
C. a piece of cake D. bent out of shape
Question 18. ______________ how to use things to open the door?
A. Could you tell me B. How can you tell me
C. I was wondering that D. Should you tell me
Question 19. They work as tour guides. They talk ________.
A. as if they are kings B. as if they were kings C. like they are kings D. like being kings
Question 20. When you go shopping, you can pay for things with a _______ or cash.
A. credit card B. money C. currency D. jewelry
READING ( 2,5pts)
Part 1: Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each
numbered blank (from 21 to 25).
Participating (21)___________ a student exchange program is an incredible adventure that can
broaden your horizons and create lasting memories. Here are some essential tips to help you make the
most of your overseas experience:
1. Immerse yourself in the local language. You should (22)___________ some basic phrases before
you go, and actively try to learn more while you're there.
2. Although credit cards offer security and (23)___________, carrying some local currency is also a
good idea for smaller purchases and emergencies.
3. Remember you're a guest in a new home. Respect your host family or accommodation rules, and be
(24)___________ for the unique opportunity to experience a new way of life – it's a chance to grow
personally and professionally.
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4. While (25)___________ the new city, don't neglect your studies. Attend classes, discuss with your
classmates and professors, and make the most of your academic opportunities.
(https://www.goabroad.com/articles/4-essential-to-do-before-you-travel-abroad)
Question 21. A. for B. in C. on D. at
Question 22. A. make up B. bring up C. pick up D. use up
Question 23. A. convenient B. convenience C. conveniently D. inconvenient
Question 24. A. relieved B. appreciative C. pleased D. grateful
Question 25. A. exploring B. explore C. to explore D. explored
Part 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions (from 26 to 30).
Thomas Alva Edison is one of the most famous inventors in history. This is because he invented or
improved over 1,000 devices and systems, some of which are still in use today. These include the
phonograph, which was the start of recorded music, the electric light bulb and a system for
distributing electricity. However, he should perhaps also be remembered for the way he lived.
Edison failed many times before succeeding, although he did not see it as failing. He once said, 'I
have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' This teaches us to keep trying, even
when things get hard. And Edison certainly believed in hard work. He often worked long hours and
even through the night. People called him a genius because of all his inventions. However, he
believed that good ideas were important but working hard was even more important.
Edison was always asking questions and wanting to learn new things. He believed that there was
always a better way to do things. Many of Edison's inventions, like a way of making moving pictures,
which became the basis of the film industry, changed the world. Some made life easier for people,
others made it more enjoyable. Even if you never invent something for other people, you should
always ask yourself, 'Is there a better, cheaper, quicker way for me to do this job?'
Edison's personal life was not easy. He faced many challenges. For example, he was partially deaf
as a child, so he sometimes had difficulty understanding teachers in school. By middle age, he could
hardly hear at all, but he didn't let this stop him. Even when others doubted him or made fun of his
ideas, Edison believed in himself. He knew that if he worked hard and never gave up, he could
achieve great things. (The Legacy of Thomas Alva Edison: More Than Just Inventions)
Question 26. The word 'genius' in paragraph 2 means ______________.
A. a difficult person to work with B. a hard-working person
C. a very intelligent person D. a quiet and shy person
Question 27. The third paragraph ends with ______________.
A. an example B. a fact C. advice D. an explanation
Question 28. According to the information in paragraph 4, what problems Edison had at school?
A. He didn’t believe in himself. B. He had some problems with his hearing.
C. He couldn't see very well. D. The teachers didn't think he was very intelligent.
Question 29. What do we learn about some of Edison's ideas in paragraph 4?
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A. We should stop when things get hard. B. Some of work were not very good.
C. Hard work made him a lot of money. D. We must strive for success.
Question 30. What is the best title for this text?
A. Lessons for life from a well-known inventor B. Edison's problems
C. The world's greatest inventor D. Edison's inventions
WRITING ( 2,5pts )
Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in the following question. ( 0,5pt)
Question 31. While he was busy making photos, someone snatched his camera.
A B C D
Question 32. She was reading when her father was mowing the lawn.
A B C D
Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the given word in brackets ( 1,0pt)
Question 33. Since I returned home , I have really missed all the people I met on my trip ( SINCE+
Ving )
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 34. She learned to play basketball when she was 11. ( AT THE AGE OF )
=> ……………….………………………………………………………………………………
Part 3: Write a biography (180-200 words) of someone you admire .( 1,0pt)
You can use the cues below:
1. What's his/her name and where is he/she from? What is he/she famous for?
2. What difficulties did he/she face during his/ her early life?
3. What are his/her achievements?
4. Why do you admire him/her?
THE END
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