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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ 1
NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
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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 1. A. baby B. plane C. many D. fame
Question 2. A. wanted B. worked C. stopped D. forced
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. perfection B. computer C. fascinate D. fantastic
Question 4. A. approve B. attract C. believe D. happy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5. Could you lend me some more? I’ve spent _______ money you gave me yesterday.
A. the B. an C. a D. Ø(no article)
Question 6. It's not like you to behave like this, Alice - I'm surprised _______ you
A. at B. from C. to D. on
Question 7. Laura _______ her bedroom when she found her missing diary.
A. is cleaning B. cleans C. has cleaned D. was cleaning
Question 8. The earthquake hit the capital city last night and caused a lot of _______.
A. destruction B. destructively C. destructive D. destruct
Question 9. I lost the match because I was playing very badly. It was even ______ than the last game.
A. the worst B. worse C. more badly D. badly
Question 10. _______, she will buy her parents a new TV.
A. After she had received her salary B. Once she received her salary
C. When she receives her salary D. Until she received her salary
Question 11.
That book
______
by a famous author.
A.
has written
B.
was written
C.
is writing
D.
wrote
Question 12. ______ candidates are likely to succeed in jobinterviews.
A. Self-doubt B. Self-confident C. Nervous D. Self-conscious
Question 13. The prospect of living a peaceful life in the countryside is very _______ .
A. attractively B. attractive C. attraction D. attract
Question 14. The people applauded _______ than before when Bobo the Clown came out.
A. most loudly B. loudest C. louder D. more loud
Question 15. After he _______ breakfast he sat down to write some letters.
A. have finished B. finishes C. finished D. had finished
Question 16. All the figures and calculations_______carefully by Mr. John tomorrow.
A. will be checked B. will be checking C. will check D. was checked
Question 17. The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.
A. donation B. effort C. volunteer D. fund
Question 18. The library is very quiet, _______?
A. wasn’t it B. isn’t it C. has it D. is it
Question 19. He's in a really foul temper so be careful _______ what you say to him.
A. about B. at C. to D. from
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 20. Peter and Dane are talking about environmental protection.
Peter: “We should limit the use of plastic bags.”
Dane: “_______. We can use paper bags instead.”
A. I completely agree B. It's not true
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C. You're wrong D. I don't quite agree
Question 21. Kate is paying a compliment on Linda’s new hat.
- Kate: “Your new hat perfectly suits you!”
- Linda: “_______”
A. Sorry to hear that. B. Good idea!
C. Thanks. I’m glad to hear that. D. Yes, I’d love to.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 22 to 26.
COPING WITH TRAFFIC
Nowadays, (22) ______ large cities around the world have struggled to keep up with the increase in traffic in
recent times. Densely populated areas, growing car ownership, as well as narrow roads brought for much
lower volumes of traffic all (23) ______ to this. In 1975, Singapore decided to introduce a congestion charge –
a fee paid by drivers entering the most traffic-heavy zones of the city. London introduced a congestion charge
in 2003.
Public opinion was initially opposed to the idea, but people soon became more (24) _____of the scheme.
Despite this, its first decade brought mixed success, and the number of cars in the city fell by only 10%. (25)
______, the scheme proved massively profitable, (26) ______ allowed the city council to invest in other
measures aimed at improving traffic conditions in London. These included cycle lanes, pedestrianized areas
and better road surfaces.
(Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer by Helen Weale)
Question 22. A. many B. much C. each D. every
Question 23. A. induce B. cause C. contribute D. result
Question 24. A. supported B. supporting C. support D. supportive
Question 25. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. In addition
Question 26. A. which B. whose C. that D. who
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 27 to 31.
Have you ever felt that there aren’t enough hours in the day? These days we have to do our jobs, look after our
homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay healthy! Like many of us, Alex Gadsden
never had enough time. He ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he decided to do
something about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with a 45-minute cycle
ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too.
He said, “It gives the user a good workout. I’ve only used it for two weeks but I’ve already noticed a
difference.” “I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in the
garden, so it’s nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have breakfast
and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day.” The green washing machine uses 25 litres of water a
wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the clothes,
and then for another 20 minutes to dry them. And it doesn’t use any electricity, of course.
Mr Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become very popular. With an
invention which cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces your electricity bill, he may well be right.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Alex Tilbury et al.)
Question 27. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The importance of daily exercise B. Ways to do the washing properly
C. A fascinating invention D. Cycling makes you healthier
Question 28. The word ran in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. moved B. managed C. changed D. allowed
Question 29. According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of the cycle
washer?
A. He helps his wife with the washing-up.
B. He becomes more involved in recycling.
C. He puts on weight.
D. His electricity bills are reduced.
Question 30. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. the fresh air B. workout C. the cycle washer D. difference
Question 31. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.
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B. Alex’s machine isn’t effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.
C. It doesn’t require any electricity to run the cycle washer.
D. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 32. The woman who lives near my home walks to work today.
A. The woman living near my home walks to work today.
B. The woman to live near my home walks to work today.
C. The woman lives near my home walks to work today.
D. The woman lived near my home walks to work today.
Question 33. The book which was recommended by my teacher is very good.
A. The book to be recommended by my teacher is very good.
B. The book recommended by my teacher is very good.
C. The book recommending by my teacher is very good.
D. The book was recommended by my teacher is very good.
Question 34. He said: “What time will you get up tomorrow morning, Melda?”
A. He asked Melda what time she will get up the following morning.
B. He asked Melda what time she would get up the last morning.
C. He asked Melda what time she would get up the following morning.
D. He asked Melda what time would she get up the following morning.
Question 35. Harry had packed his luggage. After that, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
A. Packing his luggage, Harry loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
B. Not until had Harry packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport
C. Only after Harry had packed his luggage, did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.
D. No sooner had Harry packed his luggage when he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
Question 36. She is busy with work. She cannot attend the meeting.
A. Provided that she is busy with work, she cannot attend the meeting.
B. If she is busy with work, she can't attend the meeting.
C. If she weren't busy with work, she could attend the meeting.
D. If only she were here, she could attend the meeting.
Question 37. Tony started working as a volunteer 10 years ago.
A. Tony hasn’t been working as a volunteer for 10 years.
B. Tony didn’t get used to working as a volunteer for 10 years.
C. Tony used to work as a volunteer for 10 years.
D. Tony has worked as a volunteer for 10 years.
Question 38. John said “I finished my project 10 days ago”.
A. John said he had finished his project 10 days before.
B. John said he finished his project for 10 days.
C. John said he had finished his projectsince10 days.
D. John said he had finished his project 10 days ago.
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.
Question 39. Tiana forgets to bring her notebook to the biology class yesterday morning.
A. forgets B. to C. biology D. morning
Question 40. Her laptop crashed ten minutes ago and she still hasn’t been able to turn them on.
A. crashed B. ago C. still D. them
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