Mid-Term Test 1 (Semester 1)

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MID-TERM TEST (SEMESTER 1)

Duration: 60 minutes
I. LISTENING (2.5
points)
TASK 1 Listen to the conversation between Tom and Lan. Circle

the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
1. What time does Lan often get up?

A. 6.15 a.m.
B. 6.30 a.m.
C. 5.30 a.m.
2. Why does Tom go to school early today?
A. Because he has to watch a film.
B. Because his father travels on business.
C. Because he has to do morning exercise.
3. What is Lan’s opinion about Tom’s hobby?
A. It’s not good for their health.
B. It teaches them how to be brave in dangerous situations.
C. It helps them learn more about different cultures.
4. What does Tom need to do to feel better?
A. He needs to select some films about what to do when there
is a fire.
B. He needs to change his lifestyle for more physical activities.
C. He needs to learn more about different cultures.
5. What does Lan think about keeping fit?
A. She thinks it can help to study better.
B. She thinks it can help to react better.
C. She thinks it can help to behave better.
TASK 2 Listen and complete the student’s note. Write ONE WORD in
each blank. You will listen TWICE.
Student’s note
SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP FIT
• Eat different (1) ___________.
• Choose healthy drinks such as water, (2) ___________ and fruit juice.
• Do not drink much (3) ___________ drinks because they have lots of
added sugar.
• Avoid using (4) _______________________ too much.
• Have an (5) ___________ lifestyle.
II. READING (2.5 points)
TASK 1 Read the passage. Circle the best

answer A, B, or C to each of the
questions.
Judo, one of the most popular martial arts,

comes from Japan and it is quite well-
known in Viet Nam. When we do judo,
we will learn some basic techniques in
throwing, grappling, and striking. We
learn them carefully and steps by steps so
that we do not have to worry too much
about injuries. Judo teaches us how to
train our bodies and minds as well as how
to use our energy in the best way. It first
appeared in the Olympic Games in Tokyo
in 1964 and since 1972 it has been an
official event in the Olympic Games.
Vietnamese judokas – people who do
judo – have won some international
recognition and are trying their best to
win first medals in the Olympic Games.
1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The development of judo.
B. The development and benefits of judo.
C. The development of judo in Viet Nam.
2. What does the word It in line 6 mean?
A. Energy.
B. Mind.
C. Judo.
3. What is one of the benefits of practising judo?
A. Knowing how to throw people.
B. Learning to control our bodies.
C. Winning medals in competitions.
4. When did Judo first appear in the Olympic Games?
A. In 1954.
B. In 1964.
C. In 1968.
5. How many Olympic medals did Vietnamese judokas win in 1972?
A. None.
B. One.
C. Two.
TASK 2 Complete the reading passage. Write

ONE suitable word in each blank.
A Grade 7 student and his friends have an

idea of collecting
(1) ___________ for homeless children in
his town. They call it the “Book Birthday
Party”. Every month they will select a
birthday of a friend in his class or a child
in his neighbourhood to celebrate (2)
___________ special birthday party. It is
just a simple party. Everyone who comes
to the party should bring some healthy
food, drink, and a book (3) ___________
any kinds: storybook, textbook, notebook,
comic, etc. Those who cannot bring books
will help with the collecting and sending
books to the homeless children. They
believe that the healthy food and drink will
help them stay (4) __________ and the
books will help homeless children with
their study. Everyone will be (5)
___________!
III. WRITING (2.5

points)
TASK 1 For each question, complete the second sentence so that

it means the same as the first one. Use the word in
brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS.
Example:
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
_______________ a bookshop opposite the library.
(THERE)
Answer: 0. There is
1. My father often collects stamps in his free time. (HOBBY)

My ____________________ collecting stamps.
2. It often takes her hours to draw pictures every Sunday.
(SPENDS)
She often ____________________ pictures every Sunday.
3. The Japanese have a healthy diet so they live long lives.
(OF)
The Japanese live long lives ____________________
healthy diet.
4. We donate these clothes to children who have no home.
(HOMELESS)
We give these clothes ____________________.
5. My mother began to teach English in 1996. (WORKING)
My mother started ____________________ English teacher
in 1996.
TASK 2 Write a description of your community activities (60-80 words).

You can use the following questions as cues.
- What are your community activities?

- How often do you take part in these activities?
- Why do you join these activities?
- What are the benefits of these activities?
IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)
TASK 1 Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in

the underlined part. Circle A, B, or C.
1. A. condition B. protect C. tofu

2. A. maturity B. teenager C. orphanage
3. A. developed B. planted C. needed
4. A. enjoyed B. cooked C. volunteered
TASK Fill each blank with the present simple, present continuous or past
2 simple form of the verb in brackets.
1. When Tom was a teenager, his hobby ___________ (be) horse riding.
2. Alice often does judo at 5 p.m. every day, but today she ___________ (do)
some homework.
3. Do you know that the sun always ___________ (rise) in the East?
4. Look! Toby ___________ (have) some fast food again!
5. When I was in Nha Trang last month, I ___________ (collect) some
beautiful seashells.
6. - Look at you! Why ___________ you ___________ (pick) up litter?
- To save the environment.
7. ___________ Jenny ___________ (volunteer) in the local hospital last
summer?
8. Trung never ___________ (watch) TV before finishing all his homework.
9. I ___________ (not study) now because I feel very tired.
10. Someone ___________ (throw) away a pile of rubbish on the pavement
yesterday.
TASK 3 Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or

C.
1. You can use this ___________ to stick these pieces of color paper to decorate
your dollhouse.
A. nail B. glue C. model
2. When children take care of their pets, they learn how to take on ___________.
A. happiness B. maturity C. responsibility
3. Some hobbies can help students learn to be ___________ with their work.
A. patient B. popular C. valuable
4. Tom is having a lot of fast food! He needs to change his ___________.
A. hobby B. diet C. condition
5. - What is tofu? – It’s a ___________ from soybeans.
A. produce B. product C. producer
6. Look at those students. They are picking ___________ used bottles to help
save the environment.
A. over B. in C. up
ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING
TASK 1
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A
Script:
Tom: Hi Lan! Why do come to school so early today?
Lan: Hi Tom! I always get up early at 5.30 a.m., do some morning exercise and
go to school at 6.30 a.m.
Tom: Wow! It’s a good habit to keep fit but I’m too lazy for it because I often
stay up late to watch films. I often get up quite late at 6.15 a.m. except today
when my dad has to travel on business.
Lan: Watching films is also a good hobby! Films help us learn more about

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MID-TERM TEST (SEMESTER 1)

TASK 1 Listen to the conversation between Tom and Lan. Circle

1. What time does Lan often get up?

II. READING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Read the passage. Circle the best

Judo, one of the most popular martial arts,

1. What is the passage mainly about?

TASK 2 Complete the reading passage. Write

A Grade 7 student and his friends have an

III. WRITING (2.5

TASK 1 For each question, complete the second sentence so that

1. My father often collects stamps in his free time. (HOBBY)

TASK 2 Write a description of your community activities (60-80 words).

- What are your community activities?

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in

1. A. condition B. protect C. tofu

TASK 3 Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or

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