Helius Education Ms.

Thu Hà

Đề Ôn Tập Giữa Học Kỳ I

Đề số 3

I. PHONETICS
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the
following questions.
1. A. excited B. bored C. delighted D. disappointed
2. A. shamed B. relieved C. frightened D. shocked

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the
main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. signal B. attempt C. ocean D. forest
4. A. adventure B. waterfall C. condition D. volcano
5. A. housework B. litter C. perform D. single

II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Choose the word /phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
6. In the UK, poor air quality is responsible _____ some 40,000 deaths each year.
A. for B. in C. with D. to
7. - Hai: "Thank you for your kind words, Tom."
- Tom: " _____________________”
A. You're welcome. B. That's not good. C. Good idea. D. Same to you.
8. Jim ____________ a book at the moment.
A. had read B. reads C. is reading D. has read
9. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and ______________ the rubbish.
A. take up B. get out C. get up D. put out
10. I'm lucky to have such a(n)__________ brother who always gives me help when I need it.
A. supported B. supports C. supportive D. support
11. - Peter: "Can I borrow your pen, Nam?"
- Nam: "_______________________”
A. Me too. B. Congratulations! C. Thanks a lot. D. Here you are.

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12. Remember to turn off your _____when they are not used.
A. household finance B. household appliances
C. household gods D. household chores
13. When I lived in this city, I used to shop for_____at this supermarket.
A. heavy lifting B. laundry C. groceries D. housework
14. I _____my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
A. visited B. will visit C. visit D. am going to visit
15. It’s not too late to ___________ your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.)
and immediately start living a happier, healthier life.
A. get rid B. give on C. kick D. remember
16. Ms. Kim ___________ very well when she’s under pressure.
A. not work B. don’t work C. isn’t working D. doesn’t work
17. He has a very good ___________ with his neighbor.
A. association B. relation C. friendship D. relationship
18. Here are 5 ___________ to get rid of bad habits and replace them with healthy ones.
A. tricks B. advantages C. exercises D. pictures
19. Anna thinks she ought to go to the university, ___________ she wants to get
qualifications for her dream job.
A. and B. yet C. for D. so
20. He likes to ___________ a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.
A. do B. take C. make D. get

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 sentences.
21. We buy organic food at the farmers' market. It costs a little bit more, but we think it's
better for our health.
A. wealthy B. non-organic C. sustainable D. healthy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined word in the following question.
22. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and put out the rubbish.
A. do the laundry B. do the heavy lìfting C. shop for groceries D. do the washing up

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Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

23. Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
A B C D
24. She was cross because I didn’t take part of school activities.
A B C D
25. Ngoc is always very busy with the music lessons. She is practises violin regularly.
A B C D

III. READING
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space following
passage.
Although living in another country can be an (26) ___________ adventure, it is sometimes
proves to be a difficult experience. Many things are new and different – not only the language
and culture but also everyday things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open. For a
person who is used (27) __________ in control of their world these new experiences can
make them feel helpless, (28) _______ and frustrated.
Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain stages before they
feel at home in their new (29) ________. The first few weeks after arrival in another country
is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then reality sets in and can make you feel angry
and impatient. Some people blame their new home for such feelings. Eventually, however,
most newcomers settle (30) _________ and begin to adapt.
26. A. excited B. exciting C. pleasure D. thrilled
27. A. been B. to being C. to be D. being
28. A. confusing B. confused C. confuse D. confusion
29. A. surroundings B. settings C. atmospheres D. situations
30. A. in B. off C. of D. back

IV. WRITING
Filling the gaps in these following sentences by using the suggestions.
31. Being honest and respecting older peple are on top of the list of ……………….. values.
(IMPORTANCE)
32. The baby cries because her brother doesn’t divide the cake ……………........ (EQUAL)
33. In what ways can parents contribute to the …………….......……..of their children?
(EDUCATE)
34. More activities should be organized to raise people’s awareness of ..………problems.
(ENVIRONMENT)

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35. Many new car models have attracted great ………………..at the exhibitions. (ATTEND)

Rewrite the following sentences.

36. They didn’t allow him to write a letter to his wife.
They didn’t _____________________________________________________________
37. The government is going to build a new school for children here.
A new school for children __________________________________________________
38. The man spent half an hour a day watering the flowers.
It took __________________________________________________________________
39. He died in I960. He received the bravery award in 1970.
After his _________________________________________________________________
40. He let them go out late at the weekend.
They ____________________________________________________________________

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