TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN KHUYẾN THỜI GIAN: 60 phút

ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ I
I. 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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. evolve B. follow C. banner D. profile
Question 2: A. utilize B. assemble C. media D. politics
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. poster B. television C. social D. brochure
Question 4: A. type B. flyers C. why D. documentary
III. 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: While reading the book, I__________a quote that really inspired me.
A. ran off B. ran across C. ran into D. ran out of
Question 6: The success of the new project was largely due to the team's ability to turn creative ideas into
practical___________.
A. innovate B. innovatively C. innovation D. innovative
Question 7: It's important to behave in a _____ manner when you visit the local temple.
A. respects B. respectfully C. respect D. respectful
Question 8: The________of high-quality video signals requires a stable internet connection.
A. communication B. transmission C. figures D. media
Question 9: We can_________natural resources more sustainably by adopting eco-friendly practices.
A. utilize B. transmit C. celebrate D. embrace
Question 10: Pizza Hut is the restaurant__________we had dinner last night.
A. what B. which C. who D. where
Question 11: _______(hard) you work, ________(good) results you will get.
A. The harder – the better B. The harder – the best
C. The harder – best D. The harder – well
Question 12: He was robbed by some strangers in a dark alley_________________
A. while he had got home B. before he got home
C. when he would get home D. before he had got home
Question 13: __________anyone wish to access the information on the status of his or her order, the password
should be entered.
A. Although B. Whether C. If D. Should
Question 14: she could not say anything.
A. So upset was she that B. So upset was she
C. However upset she that D. Therefore upset was she that
Question 15: _________________, she does not have a boyfriend.
A. Beautiful as she was B. Beautiful though she is
C. Though she beautiful is D. Although she was beautiful
IV. Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Join Our Summer Tutoring Program!
Do you love children? We are looking for tutors this summer at 133 Duong Ba Trac!
You will work with (16) ________ students aged 6 and 9 to help (17) ________ their studies.
A (18) _______attitude is essential.
Don’t worry if you have no tutoring experience; basic training__________(19).
Please contact us if you (20)____________ in learning how to (21) ________.
📞 Phone: +84.983.850619
📧 Email: [email protected]
Question 16. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 17. A. with B. for C. in D. up
Question 18. A. positively B. positive C. positiveness D. positivity
Question 19. A. will be provided B. provided C. are provided D. providing
Question 20. A. are interesting B. interest C. will be interested D. are interested
Question 21. A. make a mess B. make a mistake C. make an effort D. make a difference
V. Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FINAL EXAMS.
The school administrators would like to announce:
Students should arrive early, (22) ________ all exams will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.
Only (23) ________materials will be allowed in the exam room.
Bags must be placed (24) ________ the designated area before entering.
Use of (25)_________ is strictly prohibited.
Any disruptions during the exam will be (26) ________ as a violation of the rules.
Ensure that you write your name (27) ________ on the answer sheet.
Question 22: A. though B. as C. and D. but
Question 23: A. little B. a little C. a lot D. a few
Question 24: A. on B. in C. at D. from
Question 25: A. calculators B. rulers C. phones D. pens
Question 26: A. treated B. seen C. ignored D. avoided
Question 27: A. probably B. usually C. hardly D. clearly
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful letter in each of the following questions.
Question 28:
a. In the afternoon, we try cooking rice in bamboo tubes.
b. Dear Jimmy; We are going to have the annual Spring Fair this Sunday. Can you join us?
c. PS: We have arranged everything, so you don’t have to bring anything.
d. All the students are going to enjoy an enormous concert in the morning.
e. Late at night, making Banh Chung must be the key activity for a foreigner like you.
A. b-c-d-e-a B. b-d-a-e-c C. a-e-d-c-b D. c-e-a-d-b
Question 29:
a. All in all, sharing child-rearing and housework helps make a full house.
b. That is why more and more fathers are loved by both their wives and their children.
c. Additionally, housework helps men sympathize with their wives.
d. Firstly, they have a chance to bond with their children and improve their relationships.
e. In my opinion, men sometimes should stay home, take care of their children and do housework.
f. Secondly, children instructed by their fathers should become stronger and stronger.
A. f – a – c – d – b – e B. e – d – f – c – a – b
C. e – f – b – d – c – a D. b – d – e – c – f – a
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Culture is the collective expression of human creativity, traditions, and beliefs that shape how we live, think,
and interact. (30) __________, such as language, art, music, customs, food, and religious practices, which vary
greatly between different societies. At its core, culture (31)_____the way people understand the world around
them and how they pass on knowledge to future generations. It serves as a foundation for personal and
collective identity, (32) _____________. Culture evolves over time, influenced by historical events, social
changes, and technological advancements. (33)_____________in uniting people, fostering mutual respect, and
promoting understanding across diverse groups. (34)____________, there are shared values like family, love,
and community that connect us all. In a globalized world, cultural exchange encourages creativity, tolerance,
and collaboration, enriching our lives and making the world a more diverse and interconnected place.
Question 30: A. We include a wide range of elements
B. They include a wide range of elements
C. It includes a wide range of elements
D. I include a wide range of elements
Question 31: A. was B. is C. will be D. are
Question 32: A. providing a sense of belonging and continuity
B. provided a sense of belonging and continuity
C. provides a sense of belonging and continuity
D. is providing a sense of belonging and continuity
Question 33: A. It will provide us with
B. It hardly helps us to improve
C. It gives us both advantages and disadvantages
D. It also plays a significant role
Question 34: A. After the vast differences between cultures
B. Because of the vast differences between cultures
C. Despite the vast differences between cultures
D. Before the vast differences between cultures
VIII. 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.
Media refers to the different methods and platforms used to communicate information to a large audience. It
includes many forms such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet. Each of these platforms has a
unique way of delivering news, entertainment, and educational content. For example, television and radio
provide real-time updates, while newspapers offer in-depth articles, and the internet offers a wide variety of
information that can be accessed anywhere, anytime. Media has become an essential part of our daily lives,
helping people stay informed about what is happening in the world.
The influence of media is enormous. It can shape public opinion, influence people's beliefs, and even change
social norms. Because it reaches millions of people, media has the power to spread ideas quickly and
effectively. However, there are also challenges associated with media. One of the main concerns is the spread of
misinformation. With the rise of social media and digital news, it is easier for false information to be shared,
which can lead to confusion and misunderstanding.
Despite these challenges, media remains a vital tool for communication and information sharing. It helps people
connect with others around the world, promotes education, and provides entertainment. While there are ongoing
concerns about the accuracy and fairness of some media outlets, the importance of media in our lives cannot be
denied. It is constantly evolving and will continue to shape the way we learn, communicate, and understand the
world around us.
Question 35. What does the word "It" in the second paragraph refer to?
A. influence B. platforms C. challenges D. media
Question 36. Which word is CLOSEST in meaning to "enormous" in the passage?
A. huge B. small C. limited D. weak
Question 37: Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to "misinformation" in the passage?
A. rumors B. facts C. lies D. opinions
Question 38. According to the passage, what is one of the main concerns associated with media?
A. The spread of misinformation through social media and digital news.
B. Media is unable to spread ideas effectively.
C. Media no longer influences public opinion or social norms.
D. People cannot access media quickly and easily.
Question 39. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Media is only used for entertainment.
B. The internet is the only platform mentioned in the passage.
C. Media helps keep people informed about the world.
D. Misinformation is not a concern in media today.
Question 40. What can be inferred from the passage about the future of media?
A. Media will lose its importance as technology improves.
B. Media will continue to evolve and remain essential in communication.
C. Media will no longer be used for education.
D. Media will become less reliable as misinformation grows.
IX. Fill in each gap with the correct tense of the words in brackets.
Question 41: After Lisa (eat)___________the cake, she (begin)___________to feel sick.
Question 42: I (ride)__________a bike to school every day but today I (go)____________to school by bus.
Question 43: We (tell)_________her the truth when she (come)__________home tomorrow.
Question 44: We (walk)____________to the station when it (begin)__________to rain.
Question 45: David (repair)_____________the TV now. He (work)______________at it for 1 hour or so.