PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT LẦN 1.28.3.

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QUẬN BA ĐÌNH NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025

Trường THCS Thăng Long Môn: Tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

Họ tên thí sinh:……………………......................……… Lớp :………………..……………

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. honor B. horror C. homeless D. healthy

Question 2. A. memorable B. helpless C. speciality D. theme

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. temple B. campus C. pursue D. promise

Question 4. A. counsellor B. encourage C. physical D. minimise

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. Alan wishes he _________ more time to go snorkelling every year.

A. having B. to have C. had D. has

Question 6. Bai Dinh pagoda is a large complex which includes many _____ built over a long period of
time.

A. ingredients B. measures C. patterns D. structures

Question 7. To save money, I try to ______ unnecessary expenses.

A. come down with B. cut down on C. hang out with D. get on with

Question 8. David hurt his foot while he _______ down the steps of the pagoda.

A. is going B. was going C. were going D. went

Question 9. They ________ this river since they built their factory here.

A. has polluted B. pollute C. have polluted D. pollutes

Question 10. Tim is asking Mary for some help.

- Tim: "Could you pass me the book, please?" - Mary: "_________”

A. Sure, here you are. B. Thanks a lot. C. The book? Why's that? D. No, I couldn't.

Question 11. Students often prefer to study in the school library to avoid many ________ at home.

A. distractions B. priorities C. attentions D. generations

Question 12. I really don’t know _________ to manage my time effectively. Can you give me some tips?

A. when B. what C. how D. who

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate

the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.

Social Media: Responsible Use

1. Think carefully before you post anything (13) _______ online.
2. Do not get into online fights or bullying.
3. Set your profile (14) _______ private to keep your information safe.
4. (15) _______ what you share with others.
5. Always give credit when using someone else's work.
6. If you see bad content, report it (16) _______.

Question 13: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)

Question 14: A. as B. by C. in D. to

Question 15: A. Choose B. Consider C. Control D. Decide

Question 16: A. responsible B. responsibly C. responsibility D. respond

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 17 to 18.

Question 17: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

I got a new smartphone for my birthday, and I was excited about it. ____________.

a. So, I decided to remove some apps and focus on important things.

b. I realized that I needed to use the phone smartly for studying.

c. I downloaded many apps, but the phone’s battery died quickly.

A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. a-c-b D. c-a-b

Question 18: Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.

A. I learned to balance fun and learning with my new phone.

B. The phone became a good tool for my studies.

C. The apps I kept helped me with my homework.

D. I liked exploring the new features while managing my time.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Pollution is an environmental (19) _______ people throughout the world. One university study suggests that
(20) _______ in the water, air, and soil cause up to 40% of the premature deaths in the world's population.
Water in many developing countries is (21) _______ with toxic chemicals, also known as toxins. The World
Health Organization (WHO) (22) _______ that 1.1 billion people have little or no access to clean water. In
many of these regions the water that (23) drinking, cooking, and washing is the same water that is used for
dumping sewages and hazardous waste. Most developing countries cannot afford water treatment facilities.
(24) _______ 80% of infectious diseases in the world are caused by contaminated water.
Question 19. A. issue to B. concern for C. regard of D. thought on
Question 20. A. pollutive B. pollutants C. polluters D. polluting
Question 21. A. composed B. included C. stuffed D. contaminated
Question 22. A. will estimate B. is estimating C. had estimated D. estimated
Question 23. A. is used as B. is used with C. is used for D. is used like
Question 24. A. Rapidly B. Hereditarily C. Approximately D. Fortunately
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. My teacher said, “It’s not good to use a tablet for taking note.”
A. My teacher advised not using a tablet for taking note.
B. My teacher advised us to take all our notes on a tablet.
C. My teacher advised that we do not use a tablet for taking note.
D. My teacher advised that we should use a tablet for taking note.
Question 26. The mechanic said, “You should get a cooling pad which prevents overheating.”
A. The mechanic recommended getting a cooling pad which prevents overheating.
B. The mechanic recommends to get a cooling pad which prevents overheating.
C. The mechanic suggested a cooling pad would prevent my computer’s overheating.
D. The mechanic asked if I should get a cooling pad which prevents overheating.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written from the
words/phrases given.
Question 27. More people / probably / use / solar energy / the future.
A. More people probably will use solar energy in the future.
B. More people will probably use solar energy in the future.
C. More people is probably use solar energy on the future.
D. More people probably uses solar energy on the future.
Question 28. Flora and fauna / Earth / create / ecological balance / make life possible / humans.
A. Flora and fauna on Earth creates an ecological balance, which makes life possible for humans.
B. Flora and fauna in Earth create an ecological balance, which makes life possible to humans.
C. The flora and fauna on Earth create an ecological balance, which makes life possible for humans.
D. The flora and fauna in Earth creates an ecological balance, which makes life possible to humans.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. Dangerous dip
B. Slippery road
C. Quayside or riverbank ahead
D. Compulsory ahead only

Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. The front seats are only for children.
B. Children are not allowed to sit here.
C. Adults have to sit at the front.
D. There is no more seat for adults.

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 following questions from 31 to 36.
Ancestor worship is a ritual practice showing respect to deceased family members that reminds
people of their roots. Most Vietnamese families have an ancestral altar at a prominent place of the house.
The ancestral altar is set with ancestral tablets and pictures, together with an incense container. Two candles
are placed on the sides of the altar to represent the Sun on the left and the Moon on the right.
During the Lunar New Year festival, the Vietnamese at home and abroad carefully cook traditional
dishes to put on the home altar to worship their ancestors. Children are obliged to respect their parents in life
and to remember them after they die.
On special occasions like ancestors’ death anniversaries or the Lunar New Year. Special rites consist
of making offerings of fruits, foods and wine, lighting the candles and burning incense before praying in
front of the altar. Tet is an occasion for people to invite the souls of their ancestors to join the family’s Tet
celebration.
 The altar may also be decorated with a branch of peach blossoms in warm pink to drive away evil
spirits and bad luck. The ancestral altar is a symbol of the country’s culture that shows its respect for all the
past, the present day, and the future.
(Source: Internet)
Question 31: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Ancestor worship - a fine tradition of Viet Nam.
B. Worship Practices in Modern Vietnam
C. Traditional Vietnamese Festivals and Celebrations
D. Decorations for Lunar New Year in Vietnam
Question 32. All of the following items can be found on the altar EXCEPT ______________.
A. a dish of food every day
B. ancestral tablets and pictures
C. an incense container
D. two candles placed on the sides of the altar
Question 33. Children are expected to ______________.
A. offer their parents a lot of food
B. celebrate their ancestors’ death anniversaries on the Lunar New Year
C. respect their parents in life and afterlife
D. cook traditional dishes to worship their ancestors whenever they can
Question 34. A branch of peach blossoms in warm pink is believed to ______________.
A. show respect for all the past, the present day, and the future
B. bring good luck to the family
C. to celebrate Tet
D. maintain the country’s culture
Question 35. The word “prominent” in paragraph I is CLOSET in meaning to ______________.
A. easily seen B. common C. clean D. pleasant
Question 36: The word “traditional ” in paragraph II is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______________.
A. historical B. classic C. modern D. conventional
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 37 to 40.
FLOODING AFTER TYPHOON YAGI
In 2024, Typhoon Yagi hit northern Vietnam, (37) __________. The storm made many rivers overflow,
leading to serious flooding in coastal areas. As a result, millions of people were affected, and many homes,
schools, and farms were destroyed. Families lost their belongings, and some even lost their loved ones.
Local leaders and emergency teams acted quickly to help the people. They moved families from
dangerous areas to safer places and sent rescue teams to assist those in need. (38) __________. Many roads
were blocked, and rescue workers faced challenges in getting supplies and support to the affected areas.
 The impact of the flooding was not only physical but also emotional. (39) __________. To help them
recover, it is important for the government and aid organizations to provide support. This includes food,
clean water, and shelter for those who lost their homes. Additionally, programs are needed to help people
rebuild their lives and restore their communities. Typhoon Yagi serves as a reminder of the importance of
(40) __________.
A. However, the flooding was so severe that it made it difficult for help to reach everyone
B. being prepared for natural disasters and working together to support one another in tough times
C. bringing heavy rain and strong winds that caused a lot of damage
D. Many people felt scared and worried about their future
37. ___________ 38. ___________ 39. ___________ 40. ___________
 PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II

QUẬN BA ĐÌNH NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025

Trường THCS Thăng Long Môn: Tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

Họ tên thí sinh:……………………......................……… Lớp :………………..……………

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. honor B. horror C. homeless D. healthy

Question 2. A. memorable B. helpless C. speciality D. theme

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. temple B. campus C. pursue D. promise

Question 4. A. counsellor B. encourage C. physical D. minimise

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. Alan wishes he _________ more time to go snorkelling every year.

A. having B. to have C. had D. has

Question 6. Bai Dinh pagoda is a large complex which includes many _____ built over a long period of
time.

A. ingredients B. measures C. patterns D. structures

Question 7. To save money, I try to ______ unnecessary expenses.

A. come down with B. cut down on C. hang out with D. get on with

Question 8. David hurt his foot while he _______ down the steps of the pagoda.

A. is going B. was going C. were going D. went

Question 9. They ________ this river since they built their factory here.

A. has polluted B. pollute C. have polluted D. pollutes

Question 10. Tim is asking Mary for some help.

- Tim: "Could you pass me the book, please?" - Mary: "_________”

A. Sure, here you are. B. Thanks a lot. C. The book? Why's that? D. No, I couldn't.

Question 11. Students often prefer to study in the school library to avoid many ________ at home.

A. distractions B. priorities C. attentions D. generations

Question 12. I really don’t know _________ to manage my time effectively. Can you give me some tips?

A. when B. what C. how D. who

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate

the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.

Social Media: Responsible Use

1. Think carefully before you post anything (13) _______ online.
2. Do not get into online fights or bullying.
3. Set your profile (14) _______ private to keep your information safe.
4. (15) _______ what you share with others.
5. Always give credit when using someone else's work.
6. If you see bad content, report it (16) _______.

Question 13: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)

Question 14: A. as B. by C. in D. to

Question 15: A. Choose B. Consider C. Control D. Decide

Question 16: A. responsible B. responsibly C. responsibility D. respond

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 17 to 18.

Question 17: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

I got a new smartphone for my birthday, and I was excited about it. ____________.

a. So, I decided to remove some apps and focus on important things.

b. I realized that I needed to use the phone smartly for studying.

c. I downloaded many apps, but the phone’s battery died quickly.

A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. a-c-b D. c-a-b

Question 18: Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.

A. I learned to balance fun and learning with my new phone.

B. The phone became a good tool for my studies.

C. The apps I kept helped me with my homework.

D. I liked exploring the new features while managing my time.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Pollution is an environmental (19) _______ people throughout the world. One university study suggests that
(20) _______ in the water, air, and soil cause up to 40% of the premature deaths in the world's population.
Water in many developing countries is (21) _______ with toxic chemicals, also known as toxins. The World
Health Organization (WHO) (22) _______ that 1.1 billion people have little or no access to clean water. In
many of these regions the water that (23) drinking, cooking, and washing is the same water that is used for
dumping sewages and hazardous waste. Most developing countries cannot afford water treatment facilities.
(24) _______ 80% of infectious diseases in the world are caused by contaminated water.
Question 19. A. issue to B. concern for C. regard of D. thought on
Question 20. A. pollutive B. pollutants C. polluters D. polluting
Question 21. A. composed B. included C. stuffed D. contaminated
Question 22. A. will estimate B. is estimating C. had estimated D. estimated
Question 23. A. is used as B. is used with C. is used for D. is used like
Question 24. A. Rapidly B. Hereditarily C. Approximately D. Fortunately
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. My teacher said, “It’s not good to use a tablet for taking note.”
A. My teacher advised not using a tablet for taking note.
B. My teacher advised us to take all our notes on a tablet.
C. My teacher advised that we do not use a tablet for taking note.
D. My teacher advised that we should use a tablet for taking note.
Question 26. The mechanic said, “You should get a cooling pad which prevents overheating.”
A. The mechanic recommended getting a cooling pad which prevents overheating.
B. The mechanic recommends to get a cooling pad which prevents overheating.
C. The mechanic suggested a cooling pad would prevent my computer’s overheating.
D. The mechanic asked if I should get a cooling pad which prevents overheating.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written from the
words/phrases given.
Question 27. More people / probably / use / solar energy / the future.
A. More people probably will use solar energy in the future.
B. More people will probably use solar energy in the future.
C. More people is probably use solar energy on the future.
D. More people probably uses solar energy on the future.
Question 28. Flora and fauna / Earth / create / ecological balance / make life possible / humans.
A. Flora and fauna on Earth creates an ecological balance, which makes life possible for humans.
B. Flora and fauna in Earth create an ecological balance, which makes life possible to humans.
C. The flora and fauna on Earth create an ecological balance, which makes life possible for humans.
D. The flora and fauna in Earth creates an ecological balance, which makes life possible to humans.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. Dangerous dip
B. Slippery road
C. Quayside or riverbank ahead
D. Compulsory ahead only

Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. The front seats are only for children.
B. Children are not allowed to sit here.
C. Adults have to sit at the front.
D. There is no more seat for adults.

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 following questions from 31 to 36.
Ancestor worship is a ritual practice showing respect to deceased family members that reminds
people of their roots. Most Vietnamese families have an ancestral altar at a prominent place of the house.
The ancestral altar is set with ancestral tablets and pictures, together with an incense container. Two candles
are placed on the sides of the altar to represent the Sun on the left and the Moon on the right.
During the Lunar New Year festival, the Vietnamese at home and abroad carefully cook traditional
dishes to put on the home altar to worship their ancestors. Children are obliged to respect their parents in life
and to remember them after they die.
On special occasions like ancestors’ death anniversaries or the Lunar New Year. Special rites consist
of making offerings of fruits, foods and wine, lighting the candles and burning incense before praying in
front of the altar. Tet is an occasion for people to invite the souls of their ancestors to join the family’s Tet
celebration.
 The altar may also be decorated with a branch of peach blossoms in warm pink to drive away evil
spirits and bad luck. The ancestral altar is a symbol of the country’s culture that shows its respect for all the
past, the present day, and the future.
(Source: Internet)
Question 31: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Ancestor worship - a fine tradition of Viet Nam.
B. Worship Practices in Modern Vietnam
C. Traditional Vietnamese Festivals and Celebrations
D. Decorations for Lunar New Year in Vietnam
Question 32. All of the following items can be found on the altar EXCEPT ______________.
A. a dish of food every day
B. ancestral tablets and pictures
C. an incense container
D. two candles placed on the sides of the altar
Question 33. Children are expected to ______________.
A. offer their parents a lot of food
B. celebrate their ancestors’ death anniversaries on the Lunar New Year
C. respect their parents in life and afterlife
D. cook traditional dishes to worship their ancestors whenever they can
Question 34. A branch of peach blossoms in warm pink is believed to ______________.
A. show respect for all the past, the present day, and the future
B. bring good luck to the family
C. to celebrate Tet
D. maintain the country’s culture
Question 35. The word “prominent” in paragraph I is CLOSET in meaning to ______________.
A. easily seen B. common C. clean D. pleasant
Question 36: The word “traditional ” in paragraph II is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______________.
A. historical B. classic C. modern D. conventional
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 37 to 40.
FLOODING AFTER TYPHOON YAGI
In 2024, Typhoon Yagi hit northern Vietnam, (37) __________. The storm made many rivers overflow,
leading to serious flooding in coastal areas. As a result, millions of people were affected, and many homes,
schools, and farms were destroyed. Families lost their belongings, and some even lost their loved ones.
Local leaders and emergency teams acted quickly to help the people. They moved families from
dangerous areas to safer places and sent rescue teams to assist those in need. (38) __________. Many roads
were blocked, and rescue workers faced challenges in getting supplies and support to the affected areas.
 The impact of the flooding was not only physical but also emotional. (39) __________. To help them
recover, it is important for the government and aid organizations to provide support. This includes food,
clean water, and shelter for those who lost their homes. Additionally, programs are needed to help people
rebuild their lives and restore their communities. Typhoon Yagi serves as a reminder of the importance of
(40) __________.
A. However, the flooding was so severe that it made it difficult for help to reach everyone
B. being prepared for natural disasters and working together to support one another in tough times
C. bringing heavy rain and strong winds that caused a lot of damage
D. Many people felt scared and worried about their future
37. ___________ 38. ___________ 39. ___________ 40. ___________

KEY: 37. ____C______ 38. _____A_____ 39. ____D______ 40. ______B____