UBND HUYỆN TRẠM TẤU ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II

TRƯỜNG TH&THCS BẢN HÁT Năm học: 2023 - 2024

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH- LỚP 7
Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

I. LISTENING
PART A: (Bộ midterm ilearn 7 - giữa kì 2 – test 2: lấy audio)

You will listen to a conversation. For each question, circle the correct option.

1. What is this vlog about?

A. transportation that protects the environment
B. transportation that is comfortable
C. David’s trip to Japan
D. Japan’s public transportation
2. What type of transportation is the maglev?
A. bus B. car C. plane D. train
3. Why is the maglev comfortable to ride?
A. It is always on time. B. It feels like riding on air.
C. It is near the city. D. It goes fast.
4. How fast can the maglev train go?
A. 400 kilometers per hour B. 100 kilometers per hour
C. 500 kilometers per hour D. 300 kilometers per hour

PART B: (Bộ midterm ilearn 7 - giữa kì 2 – test 1: lấy audio)

You will listen to a conversation. Complete the notes with ONE WORD for each blank.

The teacher, Ms. Johnson, enjoyed Jimmy’s book (5) ________on a story about a young
girl named Bria who travels to South America. The story reminded the teacher about when
she got to study (6) _________in Brazil.
The teacher told Jimmy he would need to pass a test to get accepted to the school. Jimmy
thought his parents would be so ________(7)to hear about this news. The teacher also
told Jimmy to study hard and finish all his (8) ________to get good grades.

II. LANGUAGE
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A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
9. A. lightning B. dinner C. Christmas D. visit

B. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following

questions.
10. During the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China, artists use different tools to
carve the hard ice and snow, and visitors can see huge snow________of people,
buildings and animals.
A. statues B. sculptures C. exhibitions D. paintings
11. Easter’s exact date varies because it depends on the moon. In 2022, Easter was on
April 17th, and nexttime, in 2023, it________on April 9th.
A. was going to be B. is being C. was D. will be
12. To protect the environment, we should use products.
A. convenient B. eco-friendly C. comfortable D. reliable
13. He lost his , so he had to contact the embassy. He needs it to fly back to his
home country.
A. ticket B. passport C. baggage D. boarding
14. My birthday is a(n)__________event because it only happens once a year.
A. annual B. traditional C. monthly D. usual
15. She ______ finish her essay before next Monday
A. has to B. will C. have to D. will be
16. She is so pleased she got an A for her English examination.
A. so B. because C. and D. although
17. -Nam: Excuse me, does this bag belong to you?
- Mai:____________________. Thank you a lot.
A.Yes, it’s my. B. Yes, it’s mine bag.
C. Yes, my bag is this. D. Yes, it’s mine.
18. Trains are not ____________ airplanes. Air travel saves a lot of time.
A. as fast B. as slow as C. as slow D. as fast as
III. READING
PART A
Read the following passage. For each question, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if it
is FALSE
The largest festival in the world is Brazil’s Carnival which is considered by many to be “the
greatest show on Earth.” More than 5 million people travel to Brazil in February or March
to attend this religious celebration that begins 40 days before Easter. The festival is full of
live music and people dancing in the streets. More than 70+ samba schools compete every
year for cash and prizes. Dancers from these schools wear colorful and creative costumes.
They form a long line of people in the street called a parade that starts in the city center and

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stops at the ocean. The festival takes place before the Catholic season of Lent and
celebrates the last day before Brazilians must give up the things they love for 40 days. The
festival ends with a beautiful fire show on the beach when the sun goes down.
19. The Carnival is a large festival in Brazil. _______
20. Over 5 million people visit Brazil In February or March. _______
21. Dancers from local samba schools wear costumes and compete
for cash and prizes. _______
22. The festival takes place after the Catholic season of Lent. _______
23. The festival begins with a beautiful fire show on the beach. _______

PART B
Read the following passage. For each question, circle the correct option A, B, C, or D.
Last summer, I was planning on taking an airplane for the first time, but there were many
things I didn’t know. For example, how many suitcases should I take or what can I bring in
my backpack? So, I asked my mom for help, and she told me that the more luggage you
bring, the more expensive the ticket is. So, she suggested bringing only the things I needed.
She also told me not to take dangerous items like large batteries or sharp objects because I’ll
have to go through customs. My mom also said not to lose my boarding pass or passport
because I’d need them to get on the plane. Finally, she told me I needed to find the baggage
claim after the airplane landed to pick up my suitcases. I’m happy my mom was able to help
me know more about air traveling because it made the experience better.
24. Why do you need a boarding pass and passport?
A. to leave the airport B. to get on the airplane
C. to bring your luggage D. to purchase food

25. Where do you pick up your suitcases after the airplane lands?
A. the ticket counter B. the lounge
C. the security office D. the baggage claim

26. Why is it important to know how to travel on an airplane?

A. The ticket is expensive. B. It makes the experience better.
C. Taking an airplane is faster. D. Bringing extra luggage costs more.

27. What is true about the story?

A. It’s important to use the seatbelt.
B. There are many places to eat at the airport.
C. There are many things to know about flying on an airplane.
D. You can get lost at the airport.
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 IV. WRITING
A. Rearrange the given phrases to make a complete sentence.
28. not/ cars/ as/ as/ Motorbikes/ expensive/ are/.
 _____________________________________________________
29. mother’s/ not/ is/ This/ handbag/ is/ my/ hers/ because/ brown/.
 _____________________________________________________
30. tickets/ as/ Subway/ bus/ as/ cheap/ tickets/ are/.
 _____________________________________________________
31. with/ feel/ exam/ my/ pleased/ I /results/.
 _____________________________________________________

B. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.

32. I / pass / all / exams / so / parents / be / so / delighted.
.
33. Although / Ann / not like / sports / she / have / play / basketball / P.E. lessons.
.
34.Tommy / not have / as much / homework / his sister.
________________.
35. the/ next/ be/ Who/ this/ school/ winner/ the/ will/ year/ in/ marathon/?
________________.

C.Write a paragraph about the positive points of studying abroad. Write 40 to 50 words.

V. SPEAKING. ( 2 points)

***End – Of – Test***

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UBND HUYỆN TRẠM TẤU ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II
TRƯỜNG TH&THCS BẢN HÁT Năm học: 2023 - 2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH- LỚP 7

I. LISTENING

A. You will listen to a conversation. For each question, circle the correct option.
1.A 2.D 3.B 4.A
B. You will listen to a conversation. Complete the notes with ONE WORD for each blank.
5. report
6. abroad
7. delighted
8. homework

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS.

A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
9.A
B. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
10.B 11.D 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.A 16. B 17.D 18.D

III. READING
A. Read the following passage, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is
FALSE.
19. T 20. T 21. T 22. F 23. F

B. Read the following passage. For each question, circle the correct option A, B, C or D
24. B 25. D 26. B 27. C

IV. WRITING
A. Rearrange the given phrases to make a complete sentence.
28. Motobikes are not as expensive as cars.
29. This is not my mother’s handbag because hers is brown.
30. Subway tickets are as cheap as bus tickets.
31. I feel pleased with my exam results.

B. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.

32. I passed all my exams, so my parents were so delighted.
33. Although Ann doesn’t like sports, she has to play basketball in P.E. lessons.
34. Tommy doesn’t have as much homework as his sister./ Tommy doesn’t have as much
homework as his sister does.
35. Who will be the next winner in the school marathon this year?

C. Write a paragraph about the positive points of studying abroad. Write 40 to 50 words.

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LISTENING

TRANSCRIPT:
PART A:
Brian: Hello, welcome to my vlog about eco - friendly transportation. I am Brian
and this is my friend David.
David: Hi everyone!
Brian: David. I hear you recently went on vacation to Japan and got to ride a new
maglev train. Could you tell the audience about the new transportation?
David: Well, Japan is leading the way of new public transportation, called the maglev
train, which uses large magnets to make the train float above the rail.
Brian: Is it comfortable?
David: The train is very comfortable. It feels like riding on air.
Brian: How fast can it go?
David: It can go 400 kilometers per hour faster than the trains we have here, which
only go about 100 kilometers per hour.
Brian: How reliable is it?
David: Very reliable, the train was always on time.

PART B:
MJ: Jimmy, I enjoyed your book report on Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard.
J: Thanks. I loved how Bria, the young girl, traveled through South America on a wild
adventure with her friends.
MJ: The story reminded me of the time I got to study
abroad in Brazil. J: I'd like to study in Brazil. How can
I do that?
MJ: If you want to, I can talk with your parents. They will have to sign you up and you will
need to pass a testto get accepted to the school.
J: That sounds great. My parents will be so delighted to hear this news.
MJ: I'm glad you are happy. But remember, you will need to study hard and complete all
your homework, ok. The school only accepts students with good grades.
J: I will. Thanks, Miss Johnson.

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