ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ 2 – ĐỀ SỐ 7

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1. A. jar B. can C. jam D. animal
2. A. ships B. sights C. trains D. trucks
II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.
3. A. donate B. plastic C. compost D. metal
4. A. hoverboard B. museum C. monument D. ambulances
III. Choose the best option to complete each of the following questions.
5. There are many things that are made from , for example, toys, bags, yoghurt pots and
water bottles.
A. metal B. plastic C. glass D. paper
6. My grandparents with us at the moment. It’s great because granny always great
dishes.
A. are staying/ is cooking B. stay/ cooks
C. are staying/ cooks D. stay/ is cooking
7. Our neighbours always their food waste instead of throwing it away.
A. reduce B. recycle C. install D. compost
8. Mike would love to learn how to a helicopter when he grows up.
A. drive B. take C. fly D. ride
9. How do you go to your school, by bus, by bike or foot?
A. by B. on C. in D. with
10. There’s a at the end of our street that sells only newspapers and magazines.
A. supermarket B. department store C. shopping mall D. newsagent’s
11. I use the a lot, especially when I play games, because I want to move around the screen
quickly.
A. keyboard B. mouse C. router D. speakers
12. Danny enjoys simulation games. He usually games in the evening after
finishing his homework.
A. to play / plays B. playing / playing C. playing / plays D. to play / is playing
13. I’m sorry, but you use headphones because I can’t work with that noise.
A. need B. can C. mustn’t D. have to
14. It is true that organic fruit and vegetables are healthier for you farmers don’t use chemicals
to grow them.
 A. so B. but C. although D. because
15. Andy overslept this morning and the bus. His father had to drive him to school.
A. missed B. lost C. caught D. took
IV. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
16. The black rhino is a(n) species. There are very few of them left in the wild. (DANGER)
17. vehicles are becoming popular because they are more environmentally-friendly.
(ELECTRICITY)
18. Air is a serious problem in big cities like Tokyo or Shanghai. (POLLUTE)
19. Just by wearing a virtual headset, gamers feel as if they are actually in a new
environment and have a real experience. (REAL)
20. Bản Giốc waterfall is one of the most waterfalls in Vietnam. (IMPRESS)
V. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank.
Hi Susan,
What are you doing these days? Last Saturday our school (21) a clean-up project. We collected rubbish that
people threw in the river. It was a fantastic day. Many people such as teachers, students and their parents,
(22) and worked hard. We picked up lots of plastic bottles, food packets and drink cans.
We put the rubbish into the bags and boxes, (23) the teachers carried them to a truck, which then
took the rubbish to the recycling centre. In the afternoon, we listened to Professor Leslie Cook giving a talk
about some easy ways to be green. For example, you shouldn’t leave your electronic devices on standby
when you go to sleep. All those little red or green lights consume more energy than you think. You can
also (24)
the heating and put on a jumper or have shorter showers to save water. And guess what, I’m going to Costa
Rica in July. It’s all arranged. I (25) on a turtle conservation project on the west coast. It
will definitely be hard work – but so interesting. I can’t wait for it. How about you? Does your school have
any projects for the environment?
Write back soon.
Elizabeth
21. A. made B. started C. organized D. set
22. A. joined in B. joined C. took place D. were
23. A. but B. or C. although D. and
24. A. turn up B. turn down C. switch on D. use
25. A. am workingB. work C. will work D. worked
VI. Read the following passage. For each question, match the information with the suitable means
of transport. Write C for Coco taxis, G for Gondola, or B for both means of transport.
People are used to travelling by bus, car, plane or boat, etc. However, there are lots of other unique and
unusual means of transportation around the world. These types of transport are sure to be a memorable
experience.
Coco taxi – Havana, Cuba
Coco taxis have got three wheels and a back seat for two people behind the driver. These yellow taxis look
like coconuts and are most common in Havana. They are slower but cheaper than regular black taxis. They
have a speed of 30km/h. They are also really noisy. The famous yellow coco taxis are mainly for tourists, so
people can find them easily in places of tourist destinations or in front of famous hotels.
Gondola – Venice, Italy
Venice is famous for its large network of canals, and the best way to get around them is by using a
traditional narrow long wooden gondola boat. Gondolas were the main means of transport in Venice
centuries ago, but today they carry only tourists. A gondola ride in Venice ranks among one of the most
romantic experiences for travellers. However, it is quite expensive. A 40-minute trip costs about €80 during
the day and €120 after 7 p.m. A gondola can hold up to six people.
Which means of transport …
26. has got the appearance of a kind of fruit?
27. is more popular with tourists than with local people?
28. is cheaper during the day than in the evening?
29. makes a lot of noise?
30. isn’t as common as it was in the past?
VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
31. Let’s walk or ride to school because it’s good for our health and the environment.
=> How about ?
32. Travelling by car is often faster than travelling by bus.
=> Travelling by bus isn’t .
33. My parents intend to organize a skiing holiday for us over Christmas.
=> We are .
34. I advise you to shop at Internet shops with a padlock icon beside the web address.
=> You .
35. The Pyramid of Djoser is older than any other pyramids in the world.
=> The Pyramid of Djoser is the .
IX. You will listen to an announcement about a competition. Complete the notes with the correct
information. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for each blank.
The competition is on Saturday, 14th (36) . People can dress as their favourite video game characters.
The shop is open from 9 a.m. to (37) . The competition starts at 11 a.m.
Prizes include a games console, (38) and T-shirts. People can buy (39) and listen to music from
(40) .
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