Midterm Exam (test 4)

A. LISTENING
Part 1: Listen and tick (✓) the box A, B or C. ( 1 point )
1. Which bowl did David buy?
A. bowl made of glass B. bowl made of wood C. bowl made of silver
2. Which card will David choose?
A. The one with the boat B. The one with a bridge C. The one with the Snow man
3. Where did David lose his umbrella?
A. went to the station B. ate in the restaurant C. went shopping
4. Which is David’s favourite biscuit?
A. biscuit with coconut B. biscuit with chocolate C. biscuit with jam
5. What time are they going to have dinner?
A. half past six B. seven o’clock C. eight o’clock
Part 2: Listen and look , then write the correct answer. There is one example. (1 p)

KATY’S HOLIDAY

Needs new : .....clothes.....

Holiday
(1.) Where? : ________________________________.
(2.) get there : ________________________________ .
(3.) Who with? _________________________________.
(4.) Sports: swimming and_____________________.
(5.) Homework : _________________________________.

B. LANGUAGE FOCUS
I. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part.
Circle A, B, or C. (0,4 point)
1. A. snail B. sign C. station D. pavement
2. A. share B. nightmare C. fear D. bear
II. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D .(2,6 point)
3. ___________ need to obey the traffic rules by not carrying more than one passenger.
A. Pedestrians B. Elder people C. Cyclists D. driver
4. It is an honor for those actors who can take part ___________ Cannes Film Festival.
 A. on B. in C. over D. at
5. ___________ that documentary is boring, I still love the main character in it.
A. However B. Because C. Although D. because of
6. ___________ is one of special festivals for children in most Asian countries.
A. Tulip Festival B. Halloween C. Mid-Autumn Festival D. La Tomatina.
7. The Samba Parade in Rio Carnival has thousands of samba _______ from various
samba schools.
A. performance B. perform C. performer D. performers
8. It is a horror film. _______________, it is a good film.
A. Although B. However C. And D. So
9 . You should notice ____________ when you are on the road. They help you go on the
right way.
A. bus B. motorbike C. road signs D. trees
10. She likes this film because it is __________ .
A. entertaining B. entertain C. entertainment D. entertained
11. I ___________ a lot of photos when I visited the flower festival in the Netherlands.
A. took B. taking C. am taking D. was taken
12. ………….. does it take you to get to Ho Chi Minh City by plane?
- About 2 hours.
A. How far B. How much C. How long D. How many
13. The _______ atmosphere is felt around all the village.
A. festive B. festival C. air D. tradition
14. – “Do you feel like seeing a film?” – “___________” .
A. No, I don’t like it at all. B. Sure. What film shall we see?
C. Who is in it? D. Let’s meet at 8.00
15. “How often is Bikaner Camel Festival celebrated?” –
“____________________”.
A. In a city in northern India B. Every year
C. In January D. To show off the camels
III. READING (2.5 points)
1. Read the passage and then choose the correct answer to each question. (1.25
points)
I like a lot of different actors, but my real (1 ) __________ stars are Daniel Craig
and Halle Berry. Daniel Craig is a really talented (2)____________. He’s been in a lot of
different kinds of films including action adventure, science fiction, and romantic drama.
He was brilliant in Tomb Raider as Alex West, but my favourite film (3)
__________Casino Royale, I think Daniel Craig is a fantastic James Bond. Halle Berry is
American. She was a model, (4)_________ then decided to (5) _______ an actress. I like
her because she’s beautiful. I think she has a great sense of humour.
 1. A. favourite B. important C. beautiful D. unpopular
2. A. character B. player C. actor D. acting
3. A. isn’t B. are C. is D. aren’t
4. A. but B. and C. so D. because
5. A. make B. become C. turn in D. create
II. Read the passage and answer the questions by choosing the correct answer (1.25
points)
Visit the Edinburgh Festival
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland,
to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For twenty one days every August and September
the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. During this time, the
streets of the city are alive with music and dance from early in the morning until late at
night. You can even see artists painting pictures on the streets.
Tens of thousands of tourists come to the festival to see new films and plays and to hear
music played by famous musicians. This year, you can see over a half of a million
performances with actors from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite cheap. So come to Edinburgh next summer!
1. How many people come to attend the Edinburgh Festival every year?
A. Thousand people B. Thousands of people
C. Some people D. Few people
2. How long does the Edinburgh Festival last?
A. Two months B. Three months
C. Three weeks D. For 3 weeks every August and September
3. What can you even see artists doing on the streets?
A. Playing the guitar on the streets B. Singing songs on the streets
C. Painting pictures on the streets D. Dancing on the streets
4: How many performances can people see this year?
A. Tens of thousands B. Thousands
C. Some people D. Over five hundreds
5: How much are the tickets for these performances?
A. Very cheap B. Very expensive
C. Not cheap D. Not quite expensive
SECTION D: WRITING (2.5 points)
I. Find out the mistake in each following sentence. (0.5 point)
1. Although the main characters in that film aren’t famous, but their performance is
very good.
A B C D
2. You should drive fast because this street is very crowded in the morning.
 A B C D
II. Complete the second sentences in each pair so that it means the same as the
sentence before it (1.0 pt).
3. Tom was a poor student. However, he studied very well.
Although ____________________________________________________________.
4. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island is about 300 km.
 It is________________________________________________________________.
5. It is a good idea for us to go to see the dentist once every six months.
 We should____________________________________________________________.
6. What is the distance between your house and your school?
How far ______________________________________________________________.
III. Write a paragraph of 80-100 words about your favourite festival using the given
clues. (1.0 pt)
1. The Mid-Autumn festival or Tet Trung Thu/ be/ one of the most important holidays /
Vietnam.
It / usually/ take place/ the 15th of August / according to the lunar calendar.
 ____________________________________________________________________ .
2. During the festival, / children of all ages/ wear / colorful masks, carry candle lanterns, /
sing / folklores and parade on the streets.
 ____________________________________________________________________ .
3. There / be/ also those who perform lion dances to every house in their neighborhood
with the hope that it/ bring fortune/ to these households.
 ____________________________________________________________________ .
4. Although / Vietnamese people / not get days off / at this festival, it/ be/ one of the most
expected occasions.

_____________________________________________________________________ .
5 . It/ be/ a great time / family members to gather, eat traditional foods, and share joys
and sorrows. Public places / be/ decorated and there / be/ a wide range of cultural and art
activities all over the country.
 ____________________________________________________________________ .
Therefore, it is one the most favourite festivals in Vietnam.
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Midterm Exam (test 5)

Listen and look , then write the correct answer
Thanksgiving (also called _____________ Day) is a seasonal holiday held
______________ to give thanks to God for successful harvests. In the USA the holiday is
________________ on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada it is celebrated on
the second Monday of October because the _______________ there generally ends
earlier.

Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated with a _______________ among family and

friends. Not only adults but children take _______________ in the food preparation.

Traditional foods are turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cornbread, mashed
_________________, and cranberry sauce. After the feast people often do some other
activities. Some like to go for a walk. Some take _____________. Others play board or
card games together. A lot of people take this ________________________ to help the
less fortunate. They volunteer to cook and serve food to _____________________
people, spend time with sick people in hospitals or help a needy family.

Task 1: Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined
part.
1. A. delay B. hate C. date D. careful
2. A. documentary B. enter C. violent D. direct
3. A. hear B. bear C. clear D. ear
4. A. lively B. kite C. driven D. little
Task 2: Choose the word with a different stress pattern
1. A. distance B. poster C. pavement D. review
2. A. balloon B. pretty C. father D. notebook
Task 3: Choose the best option to complete each sentence
1. All the audience couldn’t stop laughing because the “Minions: The Rise of Gru”
cartoon was so _____ .
A. boring B. bored C. interesting D. interested
2. Mai: _____ does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by plane? - Thuong: About 1
hour 45 minutes.
A. How long B. How often C. How old D. How far
3. You should be careful when you _____ the road.
A. cross B. go C. walk D. run
4. Hoang _____ the photos at the Songkran Festival in Thailand last April.
A. take B. takes C. taken D. took
5. I think we _____ stay up late because it’s harmful to our health.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. would D. wouldn’t
6. Don’t forget to wear a _____ whenever joining in traffic because it’s an important way
to protect your head.
A. helmet B. hat C. cap D. coat
7. I couldn’t go to school in time _____ I caught the earliest bus. The traffic was so
heavy.
A. so B. although C. however D. but
8. Ngoc: How often is the Lim Festival celebrated? - Man: _____.
A. In June B. Every year C. In Bac Ninh province
D. Quan Ho singing and playing games
9. I always think of _____ - a symbol of new beginnings and hope which is often used to
decorate homes and businesses during Tet.
A. moon cake B. peach blossom C. The Golden Palm D. Easter Bunny
10. The local female singers wear their own traditional _____ including “ao tu than” and
“non quai thao”.
A. costumes B. perfumes C. floats D. hats
Task 4: Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor who (1) _____ born on July 23, 1989 in
Fulham, London, England. Radcliffe (2) _____ acting at a young age and soon went on to
star at eight years old. He is best known for (3) _____ Harry Potter in the Harry Potter
film series, which is one of (4) _____ film series of all time. Since the 2000s, he has
appeared in a wide variety of films such as fantasy, drama, comedy, action or even
thriller. I am a fan of Radcliffe (5) _____ he is talented and warm-hearted. He is a role
model who inspires me a lot in chasing dreams.
1. A. is B. was C. were D. be
2. A. begins B. begun C. begin D. began
3. A. play B. playing C. plays D. played
4. A. the famous B. the most famous C. most famous D. best famous
5. A. because B. although C. however D. though
Task 5: Read the passage and answer the questions.
The Coffee Festival in Dak Lak is an annual event that honors the coffee culture of the
Central Highlands region. The festival was first held in 2005 and has continued every
March since then. The festival is celebrated in Buon Ma Thuot City and includes a range
of activities such as coffee tastings, coffee competitions, and cultural performances. The
Coffee Festival was created to promote the coffee industry in Dak Lak as well as raise
awareness of the importance of coffee to the local economy. In 2023, the 8th Buon Ma
Thuot Coffee Festival is expected to attract over 100,000 locals and tourists. The theme
of this year's festival is "Buon Ma Thuot - Destination of the world's coffee". If you like
coffee, the Coffee Festival in Dak Lak is a must-see event. It's a fantastic opportunity to
learn about the history and culture of coffee in Vietnam as well as taste some of the best
coffee in the world. The festival is also an ideal place to meet other coffee lovers and
learn about the latest trends in the coffee industry.
1. When was the first Coffee Festival in Dak Lak held?
_______________________________________________________
2. Where is the Coffee Festival celebrated?
_______________________________________________________
3. What activities are taken part in at the Coffee Festival?
_______________________________________________________
4. How many visitors are expected to join the 8th Coffee Festival?
_______________________________________________________
5. Is the Coffee Festival an ideal place to meet other coffee lovers?
_______________________________________________________
Task 6: Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. It rained heavily outside. However, my sister went to school on time. Although
_______________________________________________________.
2. The distance from my school to the Aeon Mall supermarket is about 20 km. It is
_______________________________________________________.
3. It is a good idea for us to eat more coloured vegetables and avoid eating sugar or
drinking soft drinks. We should
_______________________________________________________.
4. What is the distance between here and the nearest post-office? How far
_______________________________________________________.
5. Although the weather was cold and rainy, the concert was still a success. (however)
_______________________________________________________.
Task 7. Write complete sentences, using the given words and phrases. You may have
to change the words or add some.
1. My mother / will / make / a costume / me.
_______________________________________________________
2. At the Mid-Autumn Festival / , / we / eat / mooncakes / and / make / lanterns.
_______________________________________________________
3. Although / the last holiday / be not / long, it / be / memorable / and / funny.
_______________________________________________________
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Midterm Exam (test 6)