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1. Đề kiểm tra giữa kỳ 2 môn tiếng Anh lớp 7
A/ FOCUS ON LANGUAGE
I. Grammar: Select the correct answer by marking A, B, C, or D
1. He consumed a lot of unhealthy food, so he…………. gained weight quickly
A. gets B. got C. have gotten D. has gotten
2. Engage in …………… exercise, and you will feel more fit and healthier
A. less B. more C. a D. an
3. You should bring warm clothes…………………..it’s going to be chilly.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
4. The University of Indochina……………..was established in Ha Noi in 1906
A. was built B. built C. has built D. is built
II. Phonetics: Identify the word where the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
5. A. fear B. hear C. earn D. clear
6. A. chicken B. architect C. cheap D. chair
III. Word form: Change the word in brackets to its correct form
7. Thousands of Vietnamese ……………....... who completed their studies at the Imperial Academy (SCHOOL)
8. Dan Bau is a ………………........... traditional musical instrument in Viet Nam (TRADITION)
B/ READING
I. Read the passage about volunteer work and select the correct answer A, B, C, or D
In the United States, nearly everyone has participated in volunteer work at some point. U.S. government data shows that about 20% of Americans engage in volunteer activities annually. The tradition of volunteering and helping others has been a part of American life since the nation's early days. Americans choose to volunteer not out of obligation or for compensation but because they find it rewarding. Common volunteer activities include fundraising for those in need, preparing and distributing food, performing general tasks like clean-ups and home repairs, offering transportation such as rides for the elderly, and providing tutoring or mentorship to young people.
9. What percentage of people in the USA participate in volunteer work each year?
A. Almost B. one- fifth C. two- fifth D. a half
10. Why do Americans volunteer?
A. they are compelled B. they receive compensation
C. they take pleasure D. they are unemployed
11. Americans have been engaging in volunteer work……………
A. from the nation's early history
B. for under 50 years
C. from 1950 onwards
D. over a period of 15 years
12. Activities traditionally not considered volunteer work include:
A. fundraising B. making purchases
C. preparing meals D. providing tutoring
II. Review the text and respond to the inquiries
The University of Cambridge is a public institution situated in Cambridge, UK. It is recognized as the second oldest university in the UK (following the University of Oxford) and the third oldest continually operating university globally.
Established in 1209, the University of Cambridge has consistently been regarded as one of the most esteemed centers of higher learning both in the UK and worldwide. By 2012, it was ranked just behind Harvard in the United States.
Currently, Cambridge functions as a collegiate university with around 18,000 students. Its various faculties, departments, and 31 colleges are spread throughout Cambridge. The university's alumni have collectively earned 65 Nobel Prizes, making it the leading institution for Nobel laureates globally. *prestigious: esteemed, renowned
13. Where can you find the University of Cambridge? →…………………………………………………………………………………………
14. When was the University of Cambridge established? →…………………………………………………………………………………………
15. How is it perceived within the United Kingdom? →…………………………………………………………………………………………
16. What is the total number of Nobel Prizes awarded to the University? →…………………………………………………………………………………………
C/ WRITING
I. Transform the sentences, starting with the given words (and incorporating the words in brackets)
17. Da Lat is known for its extensive flower cultivation. → In Da Lat, there are a great number of flowers……………………………………………………………………
18. The duration of plays exceeds that of films. (not as…as) → Films are ………………………………………………………………………
II. Compose an invitation letter for a music performance, incorporating the following prompts.
Dear….,
19. I am delighted to hear from you in Quang Ngai once more
20. How about attending a music performance by Dam Vinh Hung?
21. Is Saturday evening convenient for you?
22. The venue is the Quang Ngai Cultural House on Hung Vuong Street.
23. The show starts at 8 p.m., so let’s plan to meet at 7:45.
24. I’m excited to see you there.
Cheers, ........................................................................
2. Answers to the 7th Grade English Midterm Exam
A/ LANGUAGE FOCUS
I. Grammar: Select the correct answer by circling A, B, C, or D
1. B. got
2. B. a greater amount
3. D. as a result of
4. A. was constructed
II. Pronunciation
Select the word with the differently pronounced underlined part compared to the rest.
5. C. earnings
6. D. seat
III. Word form:
Transform the word in brackets into its correct grammatical form
7. Many Vietnamese individuals have completed their studies at the Imperial Academy. (SCHOOL)
8. The Dan Bau is an iconic traditional musical instrument from Vietnam. (TRADITION)
B/ READING
I. Review the passage on volunteer activities and select the correct answer from A, B, C, or D
9. B. one-fifth
10. C. they take pleasure in
11. A. from the country's early history
12. B. purchasing items
II. Review the passage and respond to the questions
13. Cambridge University is situated in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
14. Cambridge University was established in the year 1209.
15. It is considered one of the most esteemed higher education institutions in the United Kingdom.
16. The University of Cambridge has been awarded a total of 65 Nobel Prizes.
C/ WRITING
I. Rewrite the sentences, starting with the provided words (and incorporating the words in brackets)
17. People grow a large number of flowers in Da Lat. (People)
18. Plays are longer than films. (longer)
II. Compose a letter inviting a friend to a music performance, using the following prompts.
Dear [friend's name],
19. I'm delighted to learn that you're back in Quang Ngai.
20. How about catching a concert by Dam Vinh Hung?
21. Would Saturday evening work for you?
22. The event will take place at the Quang Ngai Cultural House on Hung Vuong Street.
23. The performance starts at 8 p.m., so let's plan to meet at 7:45.
24. I can't wait to see you there.
Best, [Your Name]
3. Những kiến thức quan trọng cần ghi nhớ cho Tiếng Anh lớp 7
A. Ngữ pháp
* Thì:
Hiện tại đơn:
to be: S + is/am/are + ...
Các động từ thông thường: S + V/ Vs/es + ...
Trạng từ: everyday, every morning ..., always, usually, often, sometimes, never
Hiện tại tiếp diễn: S + is/am/are + V-ing + ...
Trạng từ: now, at the moment
Quá khứ đơn:
to be: S + was/were (not) + ...
ordinary verbs: S + V2/ed + ...
S + didn’t + V-inf + ... /
Did + S + V-inf + ...
Adverbs: yesterday, last week, last year...
- Cách phát âm đuôi (-ed):
+ /id/ khi động từ nguyên mẫu kết thúc bằng: t, d
+ /t/ khi động từ nguyên mẫu kết thúc bằng: f, p, k, s, sh, c, ch, gh
+ /d/ cho các từ còn lại và nguyên âm. Future with be going to S + is/am/are + to + V-inf... will (‘ll)
* Từ hỏi:
a. What, Where, When, Which, Why, How often, How much, How many, How long, How far
Ex: How much does it cost? (Inquire about the price)
How much + N không đếm được?
How many + N đếm được số nhiều? hỏi về số lượng
*. Yes/No question (Câu hỏi Yes/No)
*. Time prepositions:
in, on, at, from ... to... / at the back of / between ... and ... / either... or...
Example: at six o’clock / on Monday / in February ...
*. Descriptive words:
a) Adjectives + ly adverbs: beautiful - beautifully; quick - quickly; safe - safely; bad - badly
b) For adjectives with 2 syllables ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'ily' to form the adverb: easy - easily, happy - happily
c) Adjectives ending in 'ble' transform to 'bly': sensible - sensibly; simple - simply; comfortable - comfortably
d) Some adjectives remain unchanged when used as adverbs: fast - fast; hard - hard; late - late; early - early
e) Special case: good - well
* How to convert sentences: ADJ → ADV
S + is/am/are + a/an + adj + N referring to a person
S + V/Vs/Ves + adv.
S + are + adj + N referring to people
S + V + adv.
To be (a/an) + adj + singular N
V + adv (except for certain verbs: seem, sound, feel, find, look, keep, make, become, get, etc. + adj)
*. Exclamations: (Câu cảm thán) – What a + Adjective + Noun! Example: What a wonderful day!
*. Comparative and superlative forms: (So sánh hơn và so sánh nhất)
good - better - best
cheap - cheaper - cheapest
expensive - costlier - the costliest
Example: This house costs more than that one.
*. Replies using too, either, so, and neither: (Câu trả lời tương ứng với too, either, so, and neither)
Example: I’d like some peas.
- Me, too. I prefer spinach.
- I feel the same. I dislike carrots as well.
- I don’t like them either. Durian isn’t my favorite.
- I agree with you.
* Usage and placement of Neither, either, So, too.
Affirmation
So + tobe / modal verb / auxiliary verb + S
S + tobe / modal verb / auxiliary verb, too
Negation
Neither + tobe / modal verb / auxiliary verb + S
S + tobe not / modal not / auxiliary not, either
*. Additional structures: (Những cấu trúc khác):
would like + to V-inf / want to + V-inf / need + to V-inf / N
like / prefer + to V-inf ... / like + V-ing
Let’s + V-inf ...
Why don’t we + V-inf + ...?
What/How about + V-ing + ...?
*. Modals: Can, must = have / has to + V....., may, might, could, should, ought to + V
*. Indefinite quantifiers: a little, a lot of / lots of, too much
