MIDTERM TEST (SEMESTER 2)

Thời gian: 60 phút

ANSWER KEY
LISTENING
Listen to a man asking a woman about the way to his hotel and decide whether the following statements are true
(T) or false (F). You will listen TWICE.
1. A. True B. False
2. A. True B. False
3. A. True B. False
4. A. True B. False
5. A. True B. False
Audio script
Woman: Hello, how can I help you?
Man: Yes, I need to get to my hotel. It’s near Liverpool Street Station.
Woman: Well, there are some ways to get there. There’s a train every fifteen minutes. It’s very fast. It takes only 16
minutes.
Man: Sounds good. How much is the ticket?
Woman: It’s quite expensive. You must pay twenty pounds.
Man: Oh, that’s a lot. Is there any cheaper way?
Woman: Yes, there’s a bus. It’s much cheaper, but it takes longer.
Man: How long does it take?
Woman: About forty minutes. The ticket is only five pounds. You won’t have to wait long because the bus runs
every five minutes.
Man: I think I’ll take it.
Woman: Okay, the bus station is that way.
Man: Thank you very much!
Woman: You’re welcome!
(Adapted from https://www.examenglish.com/A2/A2_listening_transport.htm )

LANGUAGE - PRONUNCIATION
I. 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.
1. A. wear B. fear C. dear D. near
2. A. armchair B. hairstyle C. airport D. daily
3. A. clear B. dear C. hear D. early
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. fiction B. music C. belief D. story
2. A. award B. direct C. destroy D. symbol
3. A. display B. nightmare C. crossing D. transport
LANGUAGE - GRAMMAR
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. A. shouldn’t B. must C. can D. should
2. A. should B. must C. shouldn’t D. can
3. A. Although B. However C. And D. Though
4. A. Although B. Also C. However D. Because
5. A. though B. also C. besides D. however
LANGUAGE - VOCABULARY
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

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1. A. congestion B. light C. jam D. vehicle
2. A. transport B. rule C. traffic D. law
3. A. ride B. apply C. follow D. travel
4. A. violent B. gripping C. confusing D. boring
5. A. obey B. take C. enlarge D. punish
II. 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.
1. A. enjoyable B. fantastic C. frightening D. confusing
2. A. cartoon B. documentary C. animation D. imagination
III. 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.
1. A. gripping B. old-fashioned C. exciting D. modern
2. A. well-known B. uncommon C. traditional D. cultural
FUNCTIONAL SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. A. I’d love to listen to the theme song.
B. I’d love to, but I’m on a diet now.
C. I’d love to, but I have to prepare for the upcoming exam.
D. I’d love to ride a bike in the countryside.
2. A. I’ll go with my parents this Sunday.
B. Perhaps I’ll catch a bus. It’s the most convenient way.
C. I drove my motorbike to get there.
D. I prefer walking to driving a motorbike.
3. A. I’d love to go, but I’m busy on that day.
B. That sounds great! I like food and music at the festival.
C. I think I’ll get there by bus.
D. No, I can’t. But I’ll send you some fruits.
4. A. You’ll definitely love the movie. B. Yes, I loved it. The movie was gripping.
C. Sure! I'd love to join you for a movie D. Of course not. It’s too boring.
night.
5. A. What a pity! I have another plan with my family.
B. Actually I don’t want to go with you.
C. I used to watch many films of Tom Cruise. He’s handsome.
D. It’s a big disappointment to me. The plot is so confusing.
READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the correct word given in the box to fill in each of the numbered blanks.
There are TWO EXTRA words.
1. Electric cars are becoming more popular. They are vehicles powered by (1) E. electricity . Thus, they have (2)
D. positive impact on the environment. They do not produce any (3) B. gas emissions, contributing to a
reduction in air pollution and greenhouse effects. Additionally, electric cars are quieter and require less
maintenance compared to traditional (4) A. petrol-powered cars. They can be a perfect option for daily
travelling and longer trips.
With ongoing (5) F. technological advancements, these vehicles are constantly improving their performance
and range. People think that electric cars will play an important role in shaping a greener future.
II. Read the following passage and complete each sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the
passage.
Hina Matsuri, also known as the Doll’s Festival, is a traditional event in Japan. Japanese people organise
it on March 3 each year. During this festival, families display ornamental dolls called hina-ningyo to pray
for the happiness and well-being of their daughters.
The hina-ningyo dolls, dressed in traditional Heian-period clothing, symbolise the emperor, empress, and
their court. People arrange them on a multi-tiered platform, with the emperor and empress on the top tier
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 and courtiers on the lower ones. Families often decorate their homes with peach blossoms, which they
think is a great way to ward off evil spirits. On Hina Matsuri, people enjoy special foods such as
hishimochi, a colourful diamond-shaped rice cake, and sakuramochi, a cherry blossom-flavoured sweet.
1. Hina Matsuri, or the Doll’s Festival, is a celebration in Japan.

2. The festival takes place on March 3 annually.

3. Families pray for the happiness and well-being of their daughters by displaying ornamental dolls.

4. On Hina Matsuri, there are many displays of peach blossoms in the house with the purpose of preventing evil
spirits.

5. Japanese people eat sakuramochi - a sweet with a flavour of cherry blossom on Hina Matsuri.
WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the words and phrases given. Change the word forms or add NO MORE THAN FIVE
WORDS, if necessary.
1. → He should wear a helmet when he rides his motorcycle.|He should wear a helmet when he rides a motorcycle.
2. → Is it far from your home town to Ha Noi?
3. → Although I felt sleepy, I still watched two episodes of the sitcom last night.
4. → This film has many famous stars; however, it isn’t successful.
5. → Although motorbikes are convenient, they are not green.
II. Write an email (60 -80 words) to your best friend to invite him/her to join a festival with you this summer.

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Gợi ý
To: minh@webmail.com
Subject: Let's join Summer Fest
Hope you’re doing great! I’ve got fantastic news. My school is going to hold the Summer Fest on July 27. There are
many activities in the festival. It’s an exciting event with music, food, games, and so much more! I really want to join
this festival with you because we can immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere and make unforgettable memories
together. Come on, let’s join this festival and have the time of our lives! Let me know if you can join or not.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Best wishes,