TRƯỜNG THPT KONTUM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I; NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024

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Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………… Số báo danh: ……………………..
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. overloaded B. distinguished C. depleted D. talented
Question 2. A. respectable B. generosity C. clutter D. helpless
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. migrate B. expand C. reveal D. mindset
Question 4. A. memory B. achievement C. amputate D. talented
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. The police have advised people that their doors _____ locked at all times.
A. be kept B. kept C. to be kept D. be keep
Question 6. More than ten students have failed the exam, _____ has surprised the class teacher.
A. that B. which C. this D. who
Question 7. There have been _____ efforts to reduce the impact of global warming on the planet.
A. good-looking B. worldwide C. well-paid D. wellpaid
Question 8. When Mary _____ yesterday morning, I _____ the washing-up in the kitchen.
A. called - did B. called - was doing C. called - was done D. called - had done
Question 9. They have a lot of difficulties in their lives _____ their poverty.
A. although B. because of C. because D. in spite of
Question 10. It’s difficult for young people to find _____ jobs in rural areas.
A. well-paid B. thought-provoking C. weather-beaten D. fast-growing
Question 11. We need to learn more about complete and incomplete _____ to reduce air pollution.
A. combustion B. clutter C. pathway D. reputation
Question 12. My brother has been playing _____ piano since he was a small child.
A. the B. a C. no article D. an
Question 13. The impact of increased _____ has been harmful to the environment and has led to the
growth of greenhouse gas emission.
A. urbanisation B. agriculture C. achievement D. counter-urbanisation
Question 14. When I returned from work, my dad _____ with his childhood friends.
A. played B. was playing C. were playing D. is playing
Question 15. It is recommended that people _____ regular exersice.
A. took B. to take C. take D. taking

B. ∅ (no article)
Question 16. Carol's father works as _____ electrician.
A. an C. the D. a
Question 17. We arrived on time _____ the traffic was bad.
A. becausse B. when C. so that D. although
Question 18. She felt bored to stay there _____ she had few friends.
A. although B. so C. because D. because of
Question 19. They were talking in whispers _____ nobody could hear them.
A. while B. when C. if D. so that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in the meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. They talk about how developed countries have solved the urbanization problems.
A. the period of time when a country develops a lot of industries on a wide scale.
B. the period of time when a country develops a lot of agriculture on a wide scale.
C. a population shift from rural to urban areas.

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 D. a population shift from urban to rural areas.
Question 21. Her dream was to initiate a fund to help young cancer patients.
A. remove a body part in a medical operation. B. make something unknown to someone.
C. start, make something important begin. D. become twice as big as many.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Henry VIII was equally notorious for his six marriages and several scandalous love affairs.
A. anonymous B. generous C. celebrated D. talent
Question 23. The library reduced the number of print newspapers and magazines that they used to
subscribe to.
A. decreased B. fell C. increased D. cut
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined parts that need correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 24. Illegal dumping is prohibited in the town, that has helped to keep our environment clean.
A B C D
Question 25. Miss Kim recommended that our class divide into six groups to work on the unit project.
A B C D
Question 26. Don’t allow other people to take advantage of your generous. You should learn to give
A B C
wisely.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 27. Peter is talking to Jack about his homework.
- Peter: This homework is really hard. Can you help me, Jack?
- Jack: _____. I’ve just finished it.
A. Don’t mention it B. Sorry C. Sure D. Nevver
Question 28. Ann is new in Hanoi and she is on the road now.
- Ann: “Excuse me, Is there a supermarket near here?”
- Pedestrian: “_____.”
A. It’s over there B. It’s alright C. Yes, you’ll go D. It’s not nice
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 question.
Lee Kuan Yew - the founding father of modern Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew was appointed as the first prime minister of Singapore in 1959 when the nation became a
self-governing state. At that time, Singapore per capita income was only about USD400. When Lee
stepped down in 1990, the figure was USD11,000 and in 2014 it went up to over 56,000, even higher than
that of its former colonizer, Great Britain. In his memoirs published in 2000, he wrote “They laughed at
us, but I was confident that we would have the last laugh.”
Born into a middle-class Chinese family in Singapore, Lee was influenced by the language and
institutions of The British rulers. He was destined to go to the UK to study law, but the Second World
War broke out and he had to go to the local Raffles College where he learnt some economics. It was not
until 1946 when he talked his way to Cambridge and graduated three years later with a starred first.
As a prime minister, he has always been described as an efficient and inventive person. He was one of the
greatest statesmen who proved to the whole world that human ingenuity, not natural resources, is the
essential element of prosperity. Lee is also believed to be very forward-looking. When Singapore gained
independence in 1965, he decided to keep English as the main language to increase economic benefits.
Although many of his policies are still considered controversial, they helped Singapore to overcome many
obstacles and become one of the most admired international business and financial centres around the
world.
Question 29. Lee Kuan Yew was born in _____.
A. Chinese B. Singapore C. Great Britain D. America
Question 30. He was Singapore’s prime minister for _____.
A. 31 years B. 55 years C. 41 years D. 61 years
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Question 31. He didn’t go to Cambridge to study law until 1946 because _____.
A. he had already been influenced by the British system
B. he had to study economics at Raffles College
C. Britain was at war at that time
D. he didn’t want to pursue a legal career
Question 32. The word forward-looking is closest meaning to _____.
A. progressive B. conservative C. generous D. developed
Question 33. According to the writer, Lee Kuan Yew’s policies _____.
A. were never subject to disagreement B. promoted people’s solidarity
C. transformed Singapore into a prosperous city D. related to business and finance
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
WATER POLLUTION
Water pollution due to sharply increasing (34) _____ and modernization is a concerning issue not only in
our country but also in developing zones. Currently, many rivers are severely polluted. The first cause is
industrial waste. Around the world, about 70 percent of it goes (35) _____ into the river. The second
cause comes from domestic waste. Domestic garbage and sewage accounts for 80 percent of water
pollution globally. Asia has the highest (36) _____ of polluted rivers in the world. The Red River is also a
case. Nearly 250 tons of domestic waste is littered directly to the Red River. These lead to seriously
contaminated water, (37) _____ has negative impacts on the health of the local people. The first
consequence is that cancer cases are increasing. About forty percent of cancer cases have a relation to
dirty water consumption. Other alarming consequences are the destruction of marine ecosystem, lack of
clean water, polluted food for farming and agriculture, and so on. We must act now (38) _____water
pollution for a better environment.
(Adapted from https://en.unesco.org/news)
Question 34. A. counter-urbanisation B. urbanisation C. rural areas D. polluting
Question 35. A. directly B. closely C. nearly D. strongly
Question 36. A. amount B. account C. number D. limit
Question 37. A. which B. But C. who D. it
Question 38. A. preventing B. prevented C. to prevent D. prevent
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 question.
Sunlight is solar energy. Sunlight is needed for growing plants that you eat to get energy. Sunlight is also
used to make clean electricity. Burning fossil fuels to make electricity pollutes our atmosphere and rivers.
Fossil fuels are expensive and limited sources of energy. Nuclear fission is used to create enormous
amount of heat and electricity. However, nuclear fission forms dangerous radioactive waste.
Sunlight offers many ways to get energy. A window can allow warm sunlight into your room. Solar
water-heating systems can use sunlight to warm the water for your home, swimming pool and school.
Sunlight also warms the Earth and causes wind. Electricity can be made by wind generators.
Photovoltaic, or PV system use a type of material that converts sunlight into electricity. PV systems can
power your air conditioner or a satellite like the International Space Station. PV systems are also used to
run a calculator, recharge cell phone, or even power lightweight cars.
Sunlight is also changed into electricity by concentrating solar power or CSP systems. CSP systems have
mirrors that focus the sunlight. The concentrated sunlight turns water into steam which turns a turbine
that is connected to an electric generator. A CSP system usually uses sunlight to make steam. CSP power
plants can store large amount of heat. The stored heat is used to make electricity at night. During cloud
days, many CSP plants can also burn natural gas to provide the heat that is used to turn water into steam.
Sunlight provides the energy needed to grow plants and make large amount of environmentally friendly
heat and electricity. Solar energy can provide power today and for a long time in the future.
Question 39. This article is mainly about _____.
A. Human using sunlight to stay warm B. How the energy of sunlight is used
C. The need to develop new technology for solar power system
D. How solar energy can provide power for transportation systems
Question 40. In the first paragraph, the word “fossil fuels” means _____.
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 A. nuclear energy B. solar power
C. fuels formed millions of years from the remains of animals and plants
D. fuel formed from the energy of the wind
Question 41. The drawback of nuclear fission is that _____.
A. it is costly
B. it sends out energy in the form of rays that can be harmful
C. it releases smoke
D. it is time-consuming to be formed
Question 42. To help the readers understand some of the benefits of solar energy, the author _____.
A. provides a list of solar energy projects
B. lists in chronological order the invention of various systems that gather the energy of sunlight
C. describes in detail how a PV system works
D. briefly compares and contrasts the differences in using fossil fuels, nuclear fission and solar energy
in electric power systems
Question 43. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun.
B. PV systems provide electricity for the International Space Station.
C. Fossil fuel supplies are unlimited.
D. A CSP power plant can produce steam even at night.
Question 44. In the third paragraph, the word “convert” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. produce B. transform C. exchange D. converse
Question 45. In the fourth paragraph, the word “which” refers to _____.
A. water B. steam C. sunlight D. solar power
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 46. I should have finished my work last night but I was exhausted.
A. I did finished my work last night though I was exhausted.
B. I was exhausted so I didn’t finish my work yesterday as planned.
C. Last night I was exhausted but I tried to finish my work.
D. My work was finished last night but I was exhausted.
Question 47. I haven’t met my grandparents for five years.
A. I last met my grandparents five years ago. B. I have met my grandparents for five years.
C. I often met my grandparents five years ago. D. I didn’t meet my grandparents five years ago.
Question 48. "When the bell rings, take the meat out of the oven," my sister said.
A. My sister warned me against taking the meat out of the oven when the bell rang.
B. My sister said that when the bell rang I was to take the meat out of the oven.
C. My sister suggested that I take the meat out of the oven when the bell rang.
D. My sister asked me that when the bell rang to take the meat out of the oven.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentence in the following questions.
Question 49. Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
A. My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children.
B. Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children.
C. My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children.
D. My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work.
Question 50. Anna jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anna jogs every morning, that is very good for her health.
B. Anna jogs every morning, which is very good for her health
C. Anna jogs every morning and then it is good for her health.
D. Anna jogs every morning and is good for her health.
……….…….HẾT…………….

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