TRƯỜNG THPT LƯƠNG THẾ VINH – ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

HÀ NÔI NĂM HỌC 2022 – 2023

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài : 60 phút

Mã đề thi
Họ và tên:………………………………….Lớp:…………….............……..…… 503
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer for each of the blanks.
Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that ecosystems work better when there
is a greater variety of species within them. This biodiversity is being lost destroying natural mechanisms
that could repair the damage caused by man.
Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality of life but
actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich rainforests and replace them with one species
plantations, such as pine and eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different grasses and herbs and
replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are altered and
even damaged. Without their biodiversity, they are not able to serve as the natural cleaners of our planet.
No longer are they able to absorb the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is
global warming, caused by the increase in the 'greenhouse effect', and ultimately, or even sooner, there will
be a change in the world's climate.
Question 1: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. How Ecosystems Work Better B. The Loss of Biodiversity
C. The Variety of Species D. Natural Mechanisms
Question 2: Which of the following is not a species used to replace a rich ecosystem?
A. herbs B. pine C. eucalyptus D. rye
Question 3: What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A. To show natural mechanisms at work. B. To give examples of the loss of biodiversity
C. To give example of variety of species. D. To show how ecosystems can work better.
Question 4: What, according to the passage, might be the final result of the simplification of
natural ecosystems?
A. The basic processes are altered B. There is a loss of biodiversity
C. There is global warming D. There is a change in the climate.
Question 5: As used in paragraph 3, the word “absorb” could be beat replaced which of the following?
A. take in B. draw back C. get rid of D. pay back
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 6: My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for ____ at weekends.
A. cook B. groceries C. heavy lifting D. the chores
Question 7: Chopin, a famous __________was born on March 1st 1810 in Warszawa.
A. singer B. performer C. player D. composer
Question 8: It was so noisy outside that she couldn’t concentrate______her practising the violin.
A. in B. at C. with D. on
Question 9: I really believe that you should let your son ________ his own decisions; he is certainly old
enough ________ so.
A. to be making – done B. making – being done
C. to make – for doing D. make – to do
Question 10: Can you play any ____? - Yes. I can play the piano.
A. musical tools B. pieces of music
C. musical instruments D. musical devices
Question 11: They decided ____________ after school to clean up the schoolyard.
 A. staying B. stayed C. stay D. to stay
Question 12: I have been saving money because I _____ buy a vacuum cleaner.
A. shall B. will C. am going to D. would
Question 13: Everyone knows about polution, but hardly anyone can___________the solution to it.
A. end up B. face up to C. come up with D. run into
Question 14: In my family, my sister usually___________ the responsibility for putting out the rubbish.
A. gets B. takes C. brings D. puts
Question 15: The trouble with you is that you’re _____ neglecting in class.
A. forever B. always C. still D. each time
Question 16: Organic food is safer and healthier, _____ somehow, it is expensive to buy.
A. and B. but C. so D. for
Question 17: The government has spent £1 million on an advertising _____ to encourage energy
conservation.
A. campaign B. promotion
C. operation D.enterprise
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 18: A. visits B. plays C. hates D. stops
Question 19: A. provide B. psychology C. policy D. pottery
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 20: A. second B. travel C. balance D. destroy
Question 21: A. responsible B. entertain C. diversity D. attraction
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 22. The children had to face the music in the principal’s office after they took part in a fight.
A. be awarded B. be rewarded
C. be taught D. be punished
Question 23. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. releasing B. increasing C. decreasing D. keeping
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
American folk music originated with (24) ________ people at a time when the rural population was
isolated and music was not (25) ______ spread by radio, records, or music video. It was (26) _____ by oral
traditional and is noted for its energy, humor, and emotional impact. The major source of early American
folk songs was music from the British Isles, but songs from Africa as songs of the American Indians have
significant part in its heritage. Later settler from other countries also contributed songs. In the nineteenth
century, composer Steven Foster wrote some of the most enduringly popular of all American songs, (27)
______ soon became part of the folk tradition. Beginning in the 1930s, Woody Guthrie gained great
popularity by adapting melodies and lyrics and supplying new ones as well. In the 1950s and 1960s, singer
– composers such as Peter Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez continued this tradition by urban folk music.
Many of these songs deal (28) _____ important social issues, such as racial integration and the war in
Vietnam.
Question 24: A. ordinary B. popular C. common D. typical
Question 25: A. even B. still C. until D. yet
Question 26: A. transferred B. transformed C. transmitted D. transited
Question 27: A. which B. this C. who D. that
Question 28: A. in B. by C. with D. at
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 29: Marry is talking to Linda over the phone. Mary: “Thank you for helping me prepare for the
party.” Linda: “ ”.
A. My pleasure B. The meal was out of this world
C. Never mention me. D. Of course not
Question 30. Peter: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” –
Jerry: “__________.”
A. Yes, it’s an absurd idea. B. There’s no doubt about it.
C. Of course not. You bet. D. Well, that’s very surprising!
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 31. A smile can be observed, described, and reliably identify, it can also be elicited
and manipulated under experimental conditions.
A. smile B. identify C. can also D. experimental
Question 32. Sometimes all it take is a few minutes to help you and your family members feel more
in touch with each other.
A. all it take B. to help C. feel D. in touch with
Question 33. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
A. in B. the water C. drinking D. advised

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 34. How long will it be before the world’s fuel supplies are exhausted?
A. abundant B. redundant C. reluctant D. definite
Question 35. To have chance to enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of competitors.
A. retain B. remove C. restrict D. reject
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
question.
Building positive family relationships
The ordinary, everyday things that families do together can help build strong relationships with
teenagers. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about
interesting things that are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will
feel they’re being put on the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the
TV isn’t turned on!
We should all take turns choosing outdoor activities for our families. A relaxing holiday or weekend
away together as a family can also build togetherness.
One-on-one time with the child gives the parents the chance to stay connected and enjoy each other’s
company. It can also be a chance to share thoughts and feelings.
Parents should celebrate the child’s accomplishments, share his disappointments, and show interest in
his hobbies. Sometimes it’s just a matter of showing up to watch the child play sport or music, or giving
him a lift to extracurricular activities.
Family traditions, routines and rituals can help parents and their children set aside regular dates and
special times. For example, we might have a movie night together, a favourite meal or cooking session on a
particular night, a family games afternoon or an evening walk together.
Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they are making an important
contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger
members of the family.
(Adapted from “Bai tap Tieng Anh 10” by Luu Hoang Tri)
Question 36. The main idea of the passage is _______.
A. to give advice on staying connected and enjoying each other’s company
B. how to share household chores between family members
 C. to offer pieces of advice to improve family relationships
D. the important role of family traditions, routines and rituals
Question 37. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _______.
A. senses B. kids
C. ages D. household responsibilities
Question 38. The word “showing up” could be replaced by _______.
A. promising B. enjoying C. arriving D. refusing
Question 39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to have an opportunity share their daily
activities
B. Member of the family may talk about TV programmes during the meal
C. Everyone should have the spot to talk about .
D. Parents often talk about interesting things that are coming soon.
Question 40. Children who share household chores with their parents will _______.
A. enjoy each other’s company
B. make the family life better
C. be given a chance to do extracurricular activities
D. have a family games afternoon or an evening walk together.
WRITING
Complete the sentences with the appropriate forms of the words in brackets.
Question 41: He has been one of the very active _____________in the competition. ( participate)
Question 42: Many fishing villages in the central of Vietnam are in ___________sensitive areas.
(environment)
Question 43: Working together and sharing housework help ____________our family bond. (strong)
Question 44: R &B is one of my _________ kinds of music which bring me a lot of fun in my free time.
(favor)
Question 45: Sometimes, they feel ___________when they fail to persuade people to use fewer plastic
bags. (encourage)
Using the word given to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the previous one.
Question 46: They plan to plant 1 million trees in the mountainous areas in the North of Vietnam. (going)
->They _____________________________________________________________________________
Question 47: Although he tried his best in the singing contest, he was eliminated. (his)
->Despite____________________________________________________________________________
Question 48: They won’t give him the visa because of his fault. (refuse)
->They _____________________________________________________________________________
Question 49: My mother will let me go out with my friend when I finish my homework. ( allowed)
->I _________________________________________________________________________________
Question 50: We ask him to get up early in the morning . (asked)
-> He _______________________________________________________________________________
THE END