SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI KIỂM TRA ĐÁNH GIÁ GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

TRƯỜNG THPT HOÀNG LONG NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025

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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.
In the future, cities are expected to become smarter, greener, and more efficient.
Technology will play a key role in this transformation. Smart cities will use advanced
technology, like sensors and data analysis, to improve transportation, reduce pollution, and make
daily life easier for residents. For example, smart traffic lights will change their timing based on
the number of cars on the road, reducing traffic jams and improving air quality.
Green spaces will also become more important in cities of the future. Urban planners will
focus on creating parks, gardens, and green rooftops to provide clean air, reduce noise, and
make cities more pleasant to live in. Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power,
will be widely used to reduce cities' carbon footprints.
Living in these future cities will offer many benefits, including more efficient public
transportation, cleaner air, and safer environments. However, some people worry that the rapid
development of technology might make cities more complex and harder to manage.
Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Why people should move to rural areas
B. How technology will change future cities
C. The problems that future cities will face
D. The history of city development
Question 2. According to the passage, what will smart traffic lights do?
A. Improve the timing of streetlights
B. Reduce the number of cars on the road
C. Create more green spaces in the city
D. Change their timing based on traffic
Question 3. What does the word "this transformation" in line 2 refer to?
A. The reduction of pollution
B. The future of transportation
C. The change in cities using technology
D. The use of renewable energy
Question 4. Which of the following is the OPPOSITE of the word "reduce" as used in the
passage?
A. minimize B. decrease C. increase D. lower
Question 5. What can be inferred about people's concerns regarding future cities?
A. They believe cities will become cleaner and more efficient.
B. They think cities might become more complex and harder to manage.
C. They expect less pollution and more green spaces.
D. They are excited about the use of renewable energy.
Question 6. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Green spaces will help improve air quality in cities.
B. All future cities will have fewer cars.
C. Future cities will not use renewable energy.
D. Urban planners are against using technology in cities.
Question 7. What detail is mentioned in the passage about the use of renewable energy?
A. It is not considered important for future cities.
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 B. It will only be used in rural areas.
C. It will be replaced by coal and gas.
D. Solar and wind power will help reduce the carbon footprint of cities.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8. She ____ that improving public transportation can benefit the community.
A. is believing B. believes C. believe D. believed
Question 9. The generation gap ____ to cause challenges in family communication.
A. appear B. appears C. are appearing D. appearing
Question 10. Her academic performance has greatly improved since she ________ her study
methods.
A. was changing B. changed C. will change D. would change
Question 11. Our living conditions ____ over the last decades. Now people live much better.
A. have improved B. improve C. improved D. are improving
Question 12. In the past, grandmothers _________ stay at home and do all the housework.
A. have to B. must C. should D. had to
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Living a healthy life is very important for our well-being. When we are healthy, we feel
good and can do things we enjoy. Eating healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, helps our
bodies stay strong and gives us energy. It is also important to exercise regularly, like ( 13)
________ yoga or going for walks, to keep our bodies active and fit. Getting enough sleep at
night helps us feel rested and ready for the day. Taking (14) ________ of our bodies and staying
away from things (15) ________ can harm us, like smoking or too much junk food, is important
too. When we live a healthy life, we can have more fun, (16) ________ happier, and enjoy life to
the (17) ______.
Question 13. A. playing B. having C. doing D. making
Question 14. A. charge B. note C. care D. advantage
Question 15. A. when B. that C. where D. who
Question 16. A. getting B. Ø C. are D. be
Question 17. A. full B. fuller C. most full D. fullest
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 18. A. argument B. digital C. infection D. nutrient
Question 19. A. sensor B. respect C. footstep D. muscle
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.
The Generation Gap
The generation gap refers to the differences in opinions, values, and attitudes between
one generation and another, particularly between young people and their parents or grandparents.
This gap is often noticeable in the way people dress, speak, and use technology. While older
generations might prefer face-to-face communication, younger generations often use social
media and texting to connect with others. Furthermore, older people tend to value hard work and
stability, while younger people may prioritize flexibility and personal fulfillment in their careers.
This gap can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and conflicts within families. For
example, parents might feel frustrated when their children spend a lot of time on their phones,
while children might feel that their parents do not understand modern technology. However, this
difference is not always negative. It can also provide an opportunity for growth and learning.
Younger generations can learn valuable lessons about tradition and hard work from older people,
while older generations can gain new insights into modern technology and contemporary culture
from younger people.
Ultimately, understanding and communication are key to bridging the generation gap. By
being open to each other's perspectives, both young and old can learn to appreciate the benefits
of their differences.
Question 20. What is the main idea of the passage?
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 A. The impact of technology on communication and understanding.
B. How to use social media effectively to avoid family conflicts.
C. The differences between young people and their parents or grandparents.
D. The similarities between different generations.
Question 21. According to the passage, how do younger generations prefer to communicate?
A. Through phone calls. B. By face-to-face conversations.
C. By writing letters. D. Through social media and texting.
Question 22. What does the word "It" in the second paragraph refer to?
A. Younger generations B. Modern technology
C. Generational difference D. Misunderstandings
Question 23. Which of the following is the CLOSEST of the word "conflicts" in the passage?
A. agreements B. arguments C. conversations D. discussions
Question 24. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Understanding and communication can help bridge the generation gap.
B. The generation gap can only lead to conflicts within families.
C. The generation gap refers to differences in values, opinions, and attitudes between generations.
D. Younger generations often use social media and texting to communicate.
Read the following advertisement/ 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 blanks.
JOIN HEALTHY CLUB TODAY
We are thrilled to offer (25) ______ variety of health and wellness programs at
Healthy Club. These programs focus on improving both your physical and mental well-being.
By joining us, you will also increase your (26) ______ of fitness techniques and learn how to
live a healthier lifestyle.
(27) ______ you want to join the club, you can sign up anytime through our website or visit
our office.
Question 25. A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)
Question 26. A. knowing B. knowledge C. knowledgeable D. know
Question 27. A. Should B. Could C. Can D. Must
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
Question 28.
a. I believe it will be a great opportunity to learn new habits and stay active.
b. Best wishes, Emma
c. The program includes yoga sessions, healthy cooking classes, and outdoor group activities.
d. Dear Alice,
e. There is a new wellness program at the community center starting next week.
f. I hope you can join us and start this journey towards a healthier lifestyle!
A. d-e-c-a-f-b B. a-c-d-b-f-e C. d-e-a-c-b-f D. a-f-c-d-e-b
Question 29.
a. To deal with it, firstly, we usually have a discussion to understand each other’s point of view.
b. When a conflict happens, it is often because we have different opinions about something important.
c. Finally, after listening to everyone, we find a solution and make peace.
d. To sum up, we always try to forgive each other and move forward as a family.
e. Next, we try to calm down and talk about the problem without shouting.
A. b-a-e-c-d B. d-b-a-e-c C. c-d-a-e-b D. b-e-a-d-c
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 30. A. disease B. influence C. virus D. conflict
Question 31. A. allowed B. achieved C. balanced D. installed
Read the following advertisement/ 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 blanks.

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 GENERATION GAP WORKSHOP
We are excited to announce that our Generation Gap Workshop will take place from
March 1, 2023, to the end (32) ______ March 2023. This workshop aims to improve
understanding among different generations. Compared to previous sessions, this workshop
will provide more opportunities for meaningful dialogue. We (33) ______ it will help
everyone connect better and reduce misunderstandings.
We hope you will find this workshop informative and beneficial for building stronger
(34) ______.

Question 32. A. on B. in C. of D. at
Question 33. A. have believed B. believed C. are believing D. believe
Question 34. A. related B. relationships C. relatives D. relations
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Future Cities: Opinions and Predictions
People have very different opinions about the cities of the future. (35) __________ think
that our cities will become more and more polluted, making them unsafe and unhealthy places to
live. Pessimists point out that both global warming and pollution (36) __________, and
governments have not found effective ways to address these issues. There are no signs that this
problem (37) __________ in the future. Moreover, as more people leave the countryside and
move to big cities in search of work, cities will become increasingly overcrowded. This means
there will be (38) __________. All these factors will lead to even more pollution.
(39) __________, optimistic people believe that city dwellers will benefit from
significant advances in technology and medicine. Modern machines and well-equipped hospitals
in cities will provide better, faster, and more effective treatments for people. How about
environmental problems?
Optimists also believe that scientists will find ways to reduce the cost of renewable
energy sources and (40) __________. They hope these energy sources will gradually replace
fossil fuels like gas, coal, and oil within the next twenty years.
Question 35.
A. who are pessimistic B. those they are pessimistic
C. they who are pessimistic D. those who are pessimistic
Question 36.
A. have increased rapidly over the past twenty years
B. increases rapidly over the past twenty years
C. has increased rapidly over the past twenty years
D. increased rapidly over the past twenty years
Question 37.
A. will solve B. is solved C. solves D. will be solved
Question 38.
A. more people, more waste and heavier traffic
B. more people, more waste and more heavy traffic
C. more people, more waste, and heavier traffic
D. more people, waste, and heavier traffic
Question 39.
A. In addition B. As a result C. On the other hand D. On the one hand
Question 40.
A. make it available to everybody B. make it available of everybody
C. make them available to everybody D. make them available of everybody

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