END-OF-TERM TEST 60 minutesFIRST SEMESTER PART I: LANGUAGE Questions 1 – 5: Circle the correct option A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
Trang 1END-OF-TERM TEST (60 minutes)
FIRST SEMESTER PART I: LANGUAGE
Questions 1 – 5: Circle the correct option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
2 A impairment B confidence C solution D assistance
3 A cognitive B financial C infectious D disabled
4 A sympathetic B interference C economic D elongated
Questions 6 – 13: Circle ONE option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
6 The school regulations say that students don’t have to fight each other.
A B C D
7 You ought to not be rude to your friends; otherwise people will say you have no
manners
8 Who is my mother that I always speak to when I have problems.
A B C D
9 My mom was surprised hear that I would take part in the singing contest.
A B C D
10 We have collected more than 200 pieces of warm clothes for the “Warm Winter”
campaign since we have started calling for donation
D
11 I can’t help smile whenever thinking about the time I travelled around Southeast
Asia with her
12 Some teenagers want expensive clothes, can leads to financial burden on
A B C D
their parents.
13 Vietnam boasts a unique shape of an elongating S and a long coastline of
A B C D
3,260km.
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14 We plan to make this Christmas _ for the orphans.
A inforgettable B disforgettable C imforgettable D unforgettable
15 is a good way to experience daily life in an English family and learn English
quickly
A Clubbing B Discussion C Homestay D Reading
16 She was a child who loved spending most of her time reading.
A study B studied C studying D studious
17 Paul was with Kate after a misunderstanding was explained.
A reconciled B quarreled C opposed D engaged
18 Claire is always the one who a sympathetic ear if you have problems.
19 The ASEAN Charter came into _ on 15 December 2008.
20 people used to think that people with disabilities always need to be looked after.
A Undisabled B Imdisabled C Indisabled D Non-disabled
21 Some parents discipline their teen children harshly for missing even
though they are only a few minutes late.
A curves B curlews C curation D curfews
PART II: SKILLS
SPEAKING
Circle the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following dialogues.
Lan: (22)
Jame
s:
Oh, I had too much homework to do I was exhausted
A What’s the problem with her, James?
B But I have an idea, James
C What should I do, James?
D Why didn’t you go the gym, James?
Ms
Hoa
:
Kids are spoilt They don’t listen to our advice
Mr
Lam
(23)
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:
A I prefer watching TV than listening to music
B Well, our parents said the same when we were 16
C Don’t worry, I’ll complain with the authority
D Playing computer games is not good for you
Chloe
:
There’s too much information these days, so without being able to evaluate
information, we can easily be confused
Nick: (24)
A Don’t be confused by her, Chloe
B How about going to Rome this summer?
C Agree It’s the most important life skill
D Can you open the door for me, please?
LISTENING
Section 1: You will hear three short conversations There is one question for each conversation For questions 25 – 27, circle the right answer (A, B, C or D) You will hear each conversation twice.
25 What is the daughter wearing?
A a skinny T-shirt
B a tight dress
C a short top
D casual jeans
26 What does the boy think about single-sex schools?
A It’s boring
B It limits academic performance
C It’s full of joy
D It’s life-changing
27 Which is NOT correct about Tom Butler?
A He’s excellent at Maths
B He wants to join a sport team
C He plays a sport well
D He won a medal in soccer
Section 2: Listen to a passage on The International Day of Persons with Disabilities Fill in each gap (28
- 32) of the note below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER You will hear the recording twice Write your answers in the given spaces.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Started: 1992
Aims: To increase (28) _ of disabilities issues
Activities: Events, workshops and (29)
Facts about disability:
+ Over (30) in the world live with disabilities
+ Many people with disabilities lack help, care, (31) _ and rights
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READING (0.2 point/ correct answer)
Section 1: Read the passage about Online dating and circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to fill
in each numbered blank (33 – 37) An example has been done for you.
A new report from the Pew Research Center (0) most Americans think online dating is a good way (33) people Almost 60 per cent of Internet users said there is nothing wrong with trying to find a partner on the Internet Around one in ten Americans has used online dating services About 11 per cent of people who started a long-term (34) in the past decade met their partner online However, 32 percent of the interviewees think the Internet does not help with marriage
Sociologist Dr Kevin Lewis of the University of California told the USA Today newspaper that women must remain (35) about online dates He said: "There are lots of guys who build (36) profiles but they are not honest." He said men can have problems finding a date, too "They can't get a woman to respond because women receive so many messages." The Pew Report also warned people to be careful about those who tell lies about themselves online Online (37) are suggested to spend time understanding their dates before they decide to meet face to face
34 A relate B relative C relating D relationship
36 A flashy B fashionable C fast D flying
37 A dating B services C daters D assistants
Section 2: Read the passage about the ASEAN Para Games and circle the correct option (A, B, C
or D) to answer each of the given questions (38 – 42).
The year 2015 is a major year for Singapore sports! December 2015 will see Singapore hosting the 8th ASEAN Para Games It is the first time in the history Singapore hosts the ASEAN
Para Games for the persons with disabilities of this scale Let’s see how we are going to Celebrate
the Extraordinary!
The ASEAN Para Games- an every-two-year multi-sport event organised by the ASEAN
Para Sports Federation (APSF) for athletes with a disability- will be hosted here in conjunction with our 50th anniversary of independence The eighth Games, expected to host 3,000 athletes and officials, will wrap up Singapore’s 50th birthday celebrations The seven-day multi-sport event will have their competition venues mainly at the Singapore Sports Hub and Kallang areas There will be
15 sports in the 8th ASEAN Para Games Beyond physical fitness, we believe in the power of sports
to strengthen the character, uplift the spirits, and bond the community
Adopting the theme of Celebrate the Extraordinary, the Games aims to stimulate friendship
and solidarity amongst persons with disabilities in the ASEAN region, to encourage sport for the
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serve as a platform for promoting the bloc’s motto “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”
38 What is the best title for the text?
A Singapore sports events
B Celebrate the Extraordinary!
C Who come to the Games?
D The seventh ASEAN Para Games
39 The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A the ASEAN region
B the ASEAN motto
C Singapore
D the Games
40 If the Games is held every two year (paragraph 2), the 9th ASEAN Para Games will be organized
in
A 2016
B 2017
C 2018
D 2019
41 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the power of sports?
A improve physical health
B inspire people’s spirits
C connect the society
D recognize individual character
42 One goal of the ASEAN Para Games is .
A to enhance solidarity among ASEAN
B to integrate sports into the society
C to serve a social platform
D to create an ASEAN motto
WRITING
Section 1: For each question 43 - 47, complete the new sentence so that it means the same as the given one(s), using NO MORE THAN FIVE words Write the missing words in the spaces provided An example has been done for you.
0 Daniel started Italian classes six months ago
Daniel’s had Italian classes ………for………… six months
43 It is not necessary for you to wear uniform on Tuesday.
You don’t ……… ……… …… ………… uniform on Tuesday
44 I’m sorry if I am disturbing you
I’m ……… ……… ……… ………
45 He is dishonest That’s what I dislike about him.
It is his ……… ……… …… ……… about him
46 They do not permit using mobile phones in the Convention Hall.
They do not permit us ……… …… mobile phones in the Convention Hall
47 Students with visual impairments need specialized study materials.
Students who ……… ……… need specialized study materials
KEY
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11 B
Part II
22 D
23 B
24 C
25 C
26 A
27 D
28 global understanding
29 campaigns
30 650 million
31 medicine
32 poverty
33 B
34 D
35 D
36 A
37 C
38 B
39 D
40 B
41 D
42 A
43 have to wear
44 sorry to disturb you
45 dishonesty that I dislike
46 to use
47 are visually impaired
Sample writing
I believe that finding information and problem solving are the two most essential skills of independent teenagers First, being able to acquire reliable information allows teenagers to make informed decisions These days, too much information on the Internet may make people overloaded Therefore, good information finding skill serves teenagers to judge the situations and
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Transcript for listening
Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Section 1: You will hear three short conversations There is one question
for each conversation For questions 25 – 27, circle the right answer (A, B, C or D) You will hear each conversation twice.
Now you have 30 seconds to look through the questions.
[30s trống để học sinh đọc câu hỏi Hết 30s có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu]
Are you ready? Let’s start.
Conversation 1:
(tiếng chân chạy từ cầu thang xuống)
Woman: Stop, Anna What are you wearing?
Girl: Come on, Mum, I’m late for class Just a crop top with skinny jeans.
Woman: I’m sorry, dear but these are too short and tight for class Change to casual stuffs … Jeans and
T-shirt… your new white dress is ok
Girl: Oh, Mum…
[10s tr ng, sau đó có ti ng ống, sau đó có tiếng ếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]
(tiếng chân chạy từ cầu thang xuống)
Woman: Stop, Anna What are you wearing?
Girl: Come on, Mum, I’m late for class Just a crop top with skinny jeans.
Woman: I’m sorry, dear but these are too short and tight for class Change to casual stuffs … Jeans and
T-shirt… your new white dress is ok
Girl: Oh, Mum…
[15s tr ng, sau đó có ti ng ống, sau đó có tiếng ếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang conversation 2]
Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Conversation 2
Woman (Giọng người già): In my old days, we went to single-sex school
Boy: Didn’t you feel bored, Granny?
Woman: Not a second We concentrated on study, and we had very good academic performance Boy: But I feel it limited your chance to enjoy life to the full
[10s tr ng, sau đó có ti ng ống, sau đó có tiếng ếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]
Woman (Giọng người già): In my old days, we went to single-sex school
Boy: Didn’t you feel bored, Granny?
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[15s tr ng, sau đó có ti ng ống, sau đó có tiếng ếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang conversation 3]
Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Conversation 3
Boy: Do you know Tom Butler?
Girl: Who don’t know him? The Maths monster of our school He has just won a gold medal in the city
Mathematics contest
Boy: Well, he has asked to join my soccer team.
Girl: I saw him play soccer once I’m sure he won’t make you disappointed
[10s tr ng, sau đó có ti ng ống, sau đó có tiếng ếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]
Boy: Do you know Tom Butler?
Girl: Who don’t know him? The Maths monster of our school He has just won a gold medal in the city
Mathematics contest
Boy: Well, he has asked to join my soccer team.
Girl: I saw him play soccer once I’m sure he won’t make you disappointed
[15s tr ng, sau đó có ti ng ống, sau đó có tiếng ếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang Section 2]
Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Section 2: Listen to a passage on The International Day of Persons with
Disabilities Fill in each gap of the note below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER You will hear the recording twice Write your answers in the given spaces.
Now you have 30 seconds to look through the questions.
[30s trống để học sinh đọc câu hỏi Hết 30s có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu]
Are you ready? Let’s start.
Man: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities started in 1992 Now it happens every year.
It highlights issues that are an everyday concern for millions of people around the world Organizers hope to promote global understanding of disability issues and recognize the rights and dignity of people with disabilities People act in many ways to increase awareness, including organizing events, workshops and campaigns in support of the day
Disability affects all societies and almost all families at some time More than 650 million people across the globe live with disabilities In richer nations, there are very good support systems for the disabled However, in poorer nations, people with disabilities are further disabled by a lack of help, care, medicines and rights It is a sad fact that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in poorer countries There is a very strong link between poverty and disability The situation is also tragic for children UNESCO says 90 per cent of children with disabilities in developing countries do not go to school It is important we act on this day!
[10s tr ng, sau đó có ti ng ống, sau đó có tiếng ếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]
Man: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities started in 1992 Now it happens every year.
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Disability affects all societies and almost all families at some time More than 650 million people across the globe live with disabilities In richer nations, there are very good support systems for the disabled However, in poorer nations, people with disabilities are further disabled by a lack of help, care, medicines and rights It is a sad fact that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in poorer countries There is a very strong link between poverty and disability The situation is also tragic for children UNESCO says 90 per cent of children with disabilities in developing countries do not go to school It is important we act on this day!
END-OF-TERM TEST (60 minutes)
FIRST SEMESTER PART I: LANGUAGE
Questions 1 - 5: Identify the intonation of the following questions by putting the rising marks () or falling marks ()
1 Lan’s parents must be very proud of her.
2 Teenagers don’t like talking about their schoolwork.
3 Do you often have to spend much money on books?
4 What does Tom often do in the evening?
5 Can students with disabilities attend this event?
Questions 6 – 13: Circle the correct option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences.
6 People _ the right skills always have big advantages in the job market.
7 So far, people _ nearly $150,000 to help Virginia flood victims.
8 Many students with visual impairments cannot participate _ in school activities.
9 It was impossible _ because of the noise.
A slept B sleeping C sleep D to sleep
10 Group work is a great way to help disabled people _ their self-esteem.
A built B building C being built D build
11 Would you mind _ the visual aids for our presentation on ASEAN? I’ll work with the
script
A prepare B to prepare C prepared D preparing
12 His decision to quit the job _ all of us.
A surprise B is surprised C surprising D surprised
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Questions 14 – 21: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets
14 I live in an family with my grandparents, my parents, two aunts and three uncles.
(EXTEND)
15 Why don’t you take the initiative and engage your classmates in conversations?
(FRIEND)
16 Good time management skills can help build your and self-esteem.
(INDEPENDENT)
17 The rate has doubled in the past five years, placing a heavy burden on the national
budget (EMPLOY)
18 James is very - he makes decisions quickly and confidently (DECIDE)
19 A loving family environment gives children a sense of (STABLE)
20 The advantages of living with your parents its disadvantages (WEIGH)
21 An excellent skill is advantageous for the position of a sales manager (PERSON) PART II: SKILLS
SPEAKING
Circle the correct option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following dialogues.
Lan: (22)
James
:
I supposed it’s just a matter of time As they grow up, they will be less dependent
A How to make our kids more independent, James?
B When can we go on holiday, James?
C Kids say their homework is stressful
D What is the most important task of parents?
James: Shall I pick you up at 6:00 for the movie?
My: (23) go by myself My class finishes at 5:45, so I’d
better go straight to the cinema centre
A If you wouldn’t mind, I…
B It doesn’t really matter
C Don’t worry I can
D That’s very kind of you, but actually…
Patrick: I believe that education should be free for everyone.
Young-Il: (24)
A No sweat