MID-TERM II

I.​ Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
1.​ A. driver ​ ​ B. distance ​ ​ C. traffic ​ ​ D. repeat
2.​ A. travel ​ ​ B. sentence ​ ​ C. receive ​ ​ D. safety
3.​ A. grammar ​ B. describe ​ ​ C. accept ​ ​ D. suggest
4.​ A. believe​ ​ B. pretty ​ ​ C. decide ​ ​ D. complete
5.​ A. prepare ​ B. special​ ​ C. useful ​ ​ D. sometimes
II.​ Find a mistake in each sentence and correct it.
6.​ 3. Do they held the festival in Ho Chi Minh City every year?
7.​ 1. Can you watch folk music performances at the Russian Winter Festival last year?
8.​ 1. We shouldn’t to go swimming right after eating because it is not good for our stomach.
9.​ 5. Are they perform an Indian folk dance on the stage?
III.​ Change the following sentences into Yes/ No questions.
10.​ We designed some posters to sell food at the Mid-Autumn Festival. (X)
→ _________________________________________________________________________________________________.
11.​ I am excited to attend the “Bach Hoa Bo Hanh” parade this week. (V)
→ _________________________________________________________________________________________________.
12.​ He always sings a song about the beauty of his country. (X)
→ _________________________________________________________________________________________________.
13.​ Children should go to bed early and eat healthily. (V)
→ _________________________________________________________________________________________________.
14.​ My mother will travel to Da Nang to enjoy the International Fireworks Festival. (X)
→ _________________________________________________________________________________________________.
IV.​ Choose the correct answer (A or B) to each question below.
15.​ 1. How was the film festival last week?
A. It was disappointing. ​ ​ B. I went to the cinema last week.
16.​ 2. Do you like this performance?
A. I’m fine. Thank you. ​ ​ B. No. It’s awful.
17.​ 3. When do Americans celebrate Halloween?
A. I don’t like it. ​​ ​ B. On October 31st.
18.​ 4. Did he wear a clown costume on Halloween last year?
A. Yes, he did. ​ ​ ​ B. Yes, he does.
19.​ 5. Can you tell me what the Vietnamese do just before Tet?
A. Yes, I do. ​ ​ ​ B. We clean our houses and make special food.
V.​ Make sentences, using the words and phrases given. You can change the words and phrases or add
necessary words.
20.​ Easter / important / Christian / festival / and / holiday.
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
21.​ Tet /, / my family / go / church / and / have / special / family meal.
→ _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
VI.​ Choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
22.​ 9. That taxi doesn't stop ___________________ the traffic lights have turned red.
A. although​ ​ B. because​ ​ C. however​ ​ D. but
23.​ 1. In most situations, it is ____________ to drive through a red light.
A. illegal​ ​ B. legal​ ​ ​ C. careful​ ​ D. careless
24.​ 3. Do you think many people are dependent on cars as a ____________ of transport?
A. kinds​ ​ B. types​​ ​ C. ways​​ ​ D. means
25.​ 8. ___________________ Kelvin and Cindy join the dance competition? - Yes, they ___________________.
A. Do - does​ ​ B. Does - do​ ​ C. Is - are​ ​ D. Did - did
26.​ 4. A ____________ is a film with an exciting story, especially one about crime or spying..
A. fantasy​ ​ B. romance​ ​ C. thriller​ ​ D. comedy
27.​ 7. Using a ____________ will reduce the risk of injury in a car accident.
 A. goggles​ ​ B. helmet​ ​ C. handlebar​ ​ D. seat belt
28.​ 1. We must follow traffic rules and drive carefully for our ____________.
A. safe​ ​ ​ B. safety​ ​ C. dangerous​ ​ D. danger
29.​ 1. She has made a television _____________ on poverty in our city.
A. horror​ ​ B. documentary​​ C. science fiction​ D. animation
30.​ 2. Moon cake is the ____________ of prosperity and family reunion.
A. symbol ​ ​ B. rule​ ​ ​ C. lane​ ​ ​ D. mean
31.​ 7. ___________________ your home far from your school? - No, it ___________________ just 100 metres.
A. Are - is​ ​ B. Are - are​ ​ C. Is - isn't​ ​ D. Is - is
32.​ 3. This _____________ festival attracts fans of rock around the world.
A. traditional​ ​ B. folk​ ​ ​ C. film​ ​ ​ D. music
33.​ 3. Please park your car in the ____________ lot outside the station and walk in.
A. parking​ ​ B. park​ ​ ​ C. parked​ ​ D. parky
34.​ The movie ________________ at 7.00 p.m. tomorrow, so we can have dinner at 6.00 p.m.
A. start​ ​ ​ B. starts​ ​ C. started​ ​ D. will start
35.​ 6. Please remember to wear a helmet and ____________ obey traffic signals!
A. strict​​ ​ B. strictly​ ​ C. careless​ ​ D. carelessly
36.​ _________________ is a large vehicle that is decorated and used in festivals.
A. Float​​ ​ B. Public transport​ C. Parade​ ​ D. Handlebar
37.​ 4. Exercise is good for your health. You ___________________ do it regularly.
A. can​ ​ ​ B. should​ ​ C. would​ ​ D. must
38.​ I find “Detective Conan : The Million-dollar Pentagram” is gripping although it received a lot of negative
_______.
A. thinkings B. opinions​ ​ C. reviews​ ​ D. comments
39.​ If you avoid the rush hour, you ________________ stuck in a traffic jam.
A. will get​ ​ B. gets​ ​ ​ C. got​ ​ ​ D. is getting
40.​ _________________ is a public celebration that includes people moving down a street.
A. Zebra crossing​ B. Pedestrian​ ​ C. Speed limit​ ​ D. Parade
41.​ 2. Parking in this area is prohibited. You ___________________ drive your car away.
A. must​​ ​ B. can​ ​ ​ C. mustn't ​ ​ D. can't
42.​ _________________ is a public holiday in the US and in Canada to give thanks to God for the harvest and good
health.
A. Cannes Film Festival​​ ​ ​ B. April Fools’ Day
C. Thanksgiving​ ​ ​ ​ D. Folk dance
43.​ Last New Year's Eve ________________ incredible and I'll never forget.
A. is​ ​ ​ B. are​ ​ ​ C. was​ ​ ​ D. were
44.​ _________________ is a special large meal with very good food.
A. Candy​ ​ B. Feast​​ ​ C. Turkey​ ​ D. Pumpkin
45.​ _________________ is a festival in some countries where children dress as ghosts, witches, etc.
A. Thanksgiving​ ​ ​ ​ B. Mid-Autumn Festival​ ​
C. Valentine’s Day​ ​ ​ ​ D. New Year’s Day
46.​ 10. Signs with red circles are mostly _____________ - that means you can't do something.
A. prohibitive​ ​ B. warning​ ​ C. informative​ ​ D. frightening
47.​ _________________ is the clothes typical of a particular country.
A. Poster​ ​ B. Acting​ ​ C. Costume​ ​ D. Passenger
48.​ 1. ___________________ you like round trip or one-way tickets, Sir? - One-way please.
A. Should​ ​ B. Can​ ​ ​ C. Would​ ​ D. Must
49.​ The Samba Parade in Rio Carnival has thousands of samba from various ___________ samba schools.
A. perform​ ​ B. performance​​ C. performer​ ​ D. performers
VII.​ Rewrite the sentences, using the words given. (2.0pt)
50.​ I really enjoyed the Water War. However, most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film. (ALTHOUGH)
→ ___________________________________________________________________________________.
51.​ It's not a good idea for pedestrians to walk in the street. (SHOULD)
→ _________________________________________________________________________________________.
52.​ Although there was a traffic jam, he managed to arrive at the train station on time. (HOWEVER)
→ ___________________________________________________________________________________.
53.​ Remember to push the signal button whenever you take a turn.
→ Don't ________________________________________________________________.
54.​ It’s necessary for drivers to obey the traffic rules when driving. (MUST)
→ ___________________________________________________________________________________.
55.​ I spend 30 minutes travelling to school by bicycle every morning. (TAKES)
→ ___________________________________________________________________________________.
VIII.​ Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first.
56.​ My classmate suffered from a bad cold. However, he still went to school yesterday.
A. My classmate suffered from a bad cold although he still went to school yesterday.
B. Although my classmate suffered from a bad cold, he still went to school yesterday.
C. He still went to school yesterday although my classmate suffered from a bad cold.
D. Although my classmate still went to school yesterday, he suffered from a bad cold.
57.​ Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he took a taxi.
B. He took a taxi. However, Bill arrived late for the concert.
C. Bill arrived late for the concert but he took a taxi.
D. Bill took a taxi. However, he arrived late for the concert.
IX.​ Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A traffic sign is a sign put at the (1) ______ of or above roads to give instruction or provide information to road
users. A traffic sign gives information by means of a symbol, or in only 1 or 2 words. Some signs include: stop, no left
turn, hospital ahead, no parking, speed limit, one way, and much more.
Traffic signs are divided into (2) ______ basic categories: warning, prohibition, and information signs. A sign
within a red triangle will warn you of something. Signs with red circles are mostly (3) ______. Signs in blue are usually
to give directions.
Signs are very useful. Without signs and traffic lights there would be many (4) ______ and arguments on the
road. Everyone on the road, regardless of whether you are a pedestrian or a driver, needs to know the meaning of each
specific sign and (5) ______ the sign.
58.​ 1. A. side​ ​ B. end​ ​ ​ C. centre​ ​ D. beginning
59.​ 2. A. five​ ​ B. four​ ​ ​ C. three​​ ​ D. two
60.​ 3. A. prohibited​ ​ B. prohibition​ ​ C. prohibiting​ ​ D. prohibitive
61.​ 4. A. users​ ​ B. accidents​ ​ C. vehicles​ ​ D. jams
62.​ 5. A. obey​ ​ B. see​ ​ ​ C. pass​ ​ ​ D. cross
X.​ Rearrange the sentences to make a complete conversation. Then practise it with a friend.
_______A. Is it the festival where people throw tomatoes at one another?
___1___B. What are you doing, Mai?
_______C. Yes, it is.
_______D. I went to it about two years
_______E. Really7 What was it like?
_______F. I hope I can see it someday.
_______G. It was exciting. We threw tomatoes for about an hour.
_______H. Did you wear goggles to protect your eyes?
_______I. I’m searching for some information about La Tomatina.
_______J. Yes, I did. Everyone wore goggles.