Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank
Trang 1Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo
Đề thi Giữa học kì 2 Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 7
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Đề số 1)
I Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1 Overpopulation causes a lot of problems, ……… ?
A isn’t it B doesn’t it
C do they D don’t they
2 Nuclear power in the future
A will be replaced B replaced
C be replaced D replaces
3 It’s really difficult to a bicycle up the hill
A fly B drive
C pedal D sail
4 At this time next week, we a test on sources of energy
A will be taking B take
C are taking D to take
5 My children often sleep while they are a plane
A in B x
C by D on
II Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1 ……… (or the state of having no home) is a significant social
issue worldwide (HOME)
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living standards in the city (WEALTH)
3 The infant……… rate in many countries in Africa is still very
high (DIE)
4 Life in the city is more……… than that in the countryside
(STRESS)
5 The healthcare system in this city is very bad There are only
13………out of 100,000 residents (PHYSICS)
III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Yesterday, Thuy went to the (1) for her mother She (2) _ some meat and vegetables for the dinner First, she went to the meat stall where there was
a wide (3) _ of meat: chicken, pork and beef Thuy’s mother doesn’t like pork and she doesn’t (4) _ So Thuy bought some beef Then, she stopped at the vegetables stall and bought some spinach and cucumbers They are also her mother’s (5) _vegetables
IV Read the passages below carefully then answer the questions.
In summer holiday, Mr Hung, Mrs Chi and their children, Tuan and Hoa often go to the beach for two or three days They usually go to Vung Tau in the
Trang 3South of Vietnam They usually stay in a small house or flat by the sea, but sometimes they stay in a hotel Last summer they went to Nha Trang They stay at Ngoc Hoa hotel for three days In the morning Tuan played soccer with his father on the beach, Hoa and her mother walked along the beach and built sandcastles They visited Tri Nguyen Aquarium and saw different kinds of fish there They bought a lot of souvenirs for their friends
1 Where does Hoa’s family often go for their summer holidays?
2 Ha does her homework every day We do our homework every day
⇒ Ha does her homework every day
3 I weighed 45 kilos last year
Trang 4⇒ My mother likes neither
Đáp án & Thang điểm
I Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
II Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1 Homelessness 2 wealthy 3 death 4 stressful 5 physicians
III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
4 Walking along the beach and building sand castles
5 Yes, they did
V Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1 Minh swims quickly
2 , so do we
3 My weight was 45 kilos last year
4 How long is the Mekong River?
5 My mother likes neither coffee nor tea
………
Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo
Trang 5Đề thi Giữa học kì 2 Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 7
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Đề số 2)
I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
1 A early B beat C realize D reader
2 A holiday B lazy C take D vacation
3 A coop B door C food D boot
4 A nervous B scout C household D mouse
5 A safety B tasty C pancake D nature
II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.
1 ……….traffic was bad, I arrived on time
C turn over D turn off
5 I am sure I locked the door I clearly remember ……… it
Trang 6A to lock B to have locked
C locking D lock
III Give the correct comparison form of adjectives.
1 Nam is………than his sister (tall)
2 Mr Tan works……….hours than my father (many)
3 Vietnamese students have……… vacations than American
students (few)
4 He drinks……… wine than Mr Hai (little)
5 Bill studies……….than you (good)
IV Finish the second sentence in each pair, so that it has similar meaning
to the first one, using the beginning given.
1 Why don’t you start running and see if that helps you to lose weight?
5 The guide speaks too quickly for me to understand
- The guide doesn’t………
V Decide the underlined part A, B, C, or D that is not correct in standard English.
so (B) confused, (C) few people (D) understood it
2 (A) A famous musician (B) is going to (C) direct the concert (D) next week
Trang 73 Scientists (A) must have to discover an (B) alternative source of
energy (C) before oil (D) runs out
4 (A) To enjoy an opera (B) fully, the listener (C) should be familiar with the
story, particularly if the opera (D) is singing in a foreign language
5 To have (A) a strong body and stay (B) healthily, you
should (C) exercise (D) regularly
Đáp án & Thang điểm
I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.
III Give the correct comparison form of adjectives.
1 taller 2 more 3 fewer 4 less 5 better
IV Finish the second sentence in each pair, so that it has similar meaning
to the first one, using the beginning given.
1 You should start running and see if that helps you to lose weight
2 John has been chosem for the school’s football team
3 Although the city is very noisy, we enjoy living there
4 We were disappointed by the the failure of the team
5 The guide doesn’t speak slowly enough for me to understand
V Decide the underlined part A, B, C, or D that is not correct in standard English.
1 B → confusing
2 C → conduct
Trang 8Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.
1 We didn’t go out……….it was raining
A although B because
C in spite of D despite
Trang 92 An is a hard-working student I think An……… pass the exam easily
C turn off D turn of
4 The energy consumption ……… as much as possible
A will reduced B will be reduced
C be reduced D reduced
5 My father……… a lot last year but this year he doesn’t any more
A used to smoke B smokes
C used smoke D smoking
III Match the phrases in A with the ones in B, using the prepositions given.
for – to – with – in – on
1 We look forward B different kinds of sports
2 Children usually get bored D meeting a lot of different people
3 Rome is famous G the weather
4 He takes part H reading long books
Trang 105 Whether we will go or not depends much I its beautiful building
IV Complete the sentences, using the words with the given letter.
1 Days in winter are s……… than those in summer
2 The Nile is the l……… river in the world
3 Tom’s father works m……… hours than Tim’s father
4 Which one is c………., blue or yellow shirt?
5 This clock is o……… than that one
V Read and answer.
Once upon a time there was a girl called Cindy She had to work very hard all day while her lazy sister did nothing One night her sister went to a party at the palace Cindy was very sad because she had to be at home Suddenly, a fairy appeared and told her that she could go to the party, but she had to turn back by midnight The fairy also changed Cindy’s rags into beautiful clothes Then Cindy went to the party and danced with the Prince At midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on the dance floor The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house in the village until he found that the shoe was the right size for Cindy She and the Prince got married and lived happily ever after
1 What was the girl’s name?
Trang 11………
Đáp án & Thang điểm
I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
1 We look forward to meeting a lot different people
2 Children usually get bored with reading long books
3 Rome is famous for its beautiful building
4 He takes part in different kinds of sports
5 Whether we will go on or not depends much on the weather
IV Complete the sentences, using the words with the given letter.
1 shorter 2 longest 3 more 4 cheaper 5 older
V Read and answer.
1 Cindy
2 A party at the palace
3 She had to stay at home
4 A fairy
………
Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo
Trang 12Đề thi Giữa học kì 2 Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 7
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Đề số 4)
I Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1 Remember not to park in front of a zebra………
3 We……… drink water from the tap without boiling it first
A never should B should never
C should to D not should
4 Van Gogh was famous for his………of the countryside around Arles in the South of France
A portraits B water colours
Trang 13C was used to play D used to playing
7 Drinking and driving of one of the most common……… of traffic accidents
II Finish the second sentence in each pair, so that it has similar meaning
to the first one, using the beginning given and the word in capital letters.
1 Your bicycle is just like the one I used to own (SIMILAR)
I………
2 This sauce hasn’t got much flavour, has it? (TASTELESS)
This sauce is………
3 Taking photographs inside the museum is forbidden (NOT)
Trang 14III Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences:
1 Adults, (include)……… persons over the age of 65, can
(low)……… their cholesterol by 40°
2 After the (music)……… stopped playing, the audience
stood and clapped (enthusiasm)………
3 Only the most talented and capable students can (admit)………
to this university
4 There is a serious (short)……… of playgrounds for children in
big cities
5 Students at university should attend classes (regular)……… and
hand in his (assign) ……… on time
6 It’s getting easier for me to write and make (few)……… mistakes I am
(satisfy) ……… with the progress I have made in learning English
IV Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions below.
There are different ways to keep fit One of the most important ways is by exercising Exercising must be done regularly The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just as effective
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums They train on equipment that has been specially designed for the different parts of the body Sometimes, games can also be played indoors Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors
There are many different types of outdoor exercises These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them Some of these activities are only suitable for people who love adventure
The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him
Trang 151 According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?
A Five minutes is effective for them
B They do not have much free time
C Gymnasiums are expensive
D They keep fit not by exercising
2 Which of the following is not a place for indoor exercise as mentioned
3 Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A People should exercises are more popular then indoor
B Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor
C Rock climbing is suitable for more adventurous people
D Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective
4 The highlighted phrase “do so” in the passage refers to………
Trang 16roofs garden non - polluting polluting
Solar energy is a long lasting source (0) of energy, and it can be used almost anywhere To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (1) ! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (2) ,
so we don’t need any new space Compared to other (3) sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (4) noisy, expensive and which take up large space Solar cells are totally silent and (5) As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime
Đáp án & Thang điểm
I Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
II Finish the second sentence in each pair, so that it has similar meaning
to the first one, using the beginning given and the word in capital letters.
1 I used to own a bicycle similar to yours
2 This sauce is tasteless, isn’t this?
3 You are not allowed to take photographs inside the museum
4 There’s lots of traffic on the roads to the city centre
5 Are you good at making friends?
Trang 17III Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences:
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Đề số 5)
I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1 A centre B pavement C way D station
Trang 182 A railway B mail C sail D captain
3 A sign B mistake C triangle D drive
4 A break B head C bread D health
II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.
1 Hoa used to……… his homework late in the evening
III Change the following sentences in to passive voice.
1 Last week, my class visited the Imperial Academy
Trang 19V Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Transport in London is expensive The fare depends on the length of the journey; you cannot buy or book ticket in advance Children under sixteen pay half and those under five travel free You usually buy bus tickets from the conductor, but on some buses you pay drivers most London buses are double-deckers On the underground railway you buy you ticket from the machine or ticket office, and give it up at the end of the journey Not all train from one
Trang 20platform go to the same place, so watch the signs The last train leaves at 1.15 p.m
1 Transport ………… London is expensive
VI Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
This composition is about my aunt’s (1)……… in Florida last year
She hired a car at Miami (2)…… , and soon (3)……….lost So, she stopped
to ask a young man how to get to the hotel Unfortunately, the young man had