Đề thi giữa HK2 Tiếng Anh 7 - Đề số 2

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

During the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China, artists use different tools to carve the hard ice and snow, and visitors can see huge snow __________ of people, buildings and animals.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

We __________ buy lunch in the canteen. There’s a shop next to the school and it sells sandwiches and other snacks.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

There are __________ buses from Tân Sơn Nhất airport to the city center. Buses depart every 15 minutes.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

Japan is __________ Spain. In Spain, people eat twelve grapes on New Year’s Eve, while Japanese people eat toshikoshi soba noodles.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

The teacher asked us to choose a book from the list, read it at home and then write a __________ about it.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

Korea has excellent __________. The buses are regular and the trains are on time.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

__________ in Chinese culture, red is a symbol of luck in most Vietnamese celebrations.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

Our math teacher, Mr. Thomas, is funny and friendly, but he gives us too much __________ to do after school.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

Person A: Is this Andy’s backpack? - Person B: No, it isn’t. He has a __________ backpack.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

Easter’s exact date varies because it depends on the moon. In 2022, Easter was on April 17th, and next time, in 2023, it __________ on April 9th.

Read the following passage. For each question, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE, and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

When Sophie was a little girl, she dreamed about visiting another country. One day, while looking on the internet, she was surprised to learn about a way to travel and study abroad. First, Sophie would have to decide which country to visit. She would also need to learn a foreign language to take tests and write essays. Sophie quickly knew it would take a lot of work to make her dreams come true, so she began working with her parents on making plans. Sophie was so excited about her future that she spent an entire summer working with her dad to save money. She also took French lessons because she always dreamed about traveling to Paris. The following summer, Sophie was accepted into an exchange program and spent a year traveling and studying abroad.

21. Sophie made her dreams of traveling abroad come true by working hard.

Read the following passage. For each question, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE, and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

When Sophie was a little girl, she dreamed about visiting another country. One day, while looking on the internet, she was surprised to learn about a way to travel and study abroad. First, Sophie would have to decide which country to visit. She would also need to learn a foreign language to take tests and write essays. Sophie quickly knew it would take a lot of work to make her dreams come true, so she began working with her parents on making plans. Sophie was so excited about her future that she spent an entire summer working with her dad to save money. She also took French lessons because she always dreamed about traveling to Paris. The following summer, Sophie was accepted into an exchange program and spent a year traveling and studying abroad.

22. Sophie didn’t have to learn a foreign language.

Read the following passage. For each question, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE, and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

When Sophie was a little girl, she dreamed about visiting another country. One day, while looking on the internet, she was surprised to learn about a way to travel and study abroad. First, Sophie would have to decide which country to visit. She would also need to learn a foreign language to take tests and write essays. Sophie quickly knew it would take a lot of work to make her dreams come true, so she began working with her parents on making plans. Sophie was so excited about her future that she spent an entire summer working with her dad to save money. She also took French lessons because she always dreamed about traveling to Paris. The following summer, Sophie was accepted into an exchange program and spent a year traveling and studying abroad.

23. Sophie planned to take a train to Paris.

Read the following passage. For each question, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE, and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

When Sophie was a little girl, she dreamed about visiting another country. One day, while looking on the internet, she was surprised to learn about a way to travel and study abroad. First, Sophie would have to decide which country to visit. She would also need to learn a foreign language to take tests and write essays. Sophie quickly knew it would take a lot of work to make her dreams come true, so she began working with her parents on making plans. Sophie was so excited about her future that she spent an entire summer working with her dad to save money. She also took French lessons because she always dreamed about traveling to Paris. The following summer, Sophie was accepted into an exchange program and spent a year traveling and studying abroad.

24. Sophie worked with her dad to save money.

Read the following passage. For each question, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE, and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

When Sophie was a little girl, she dreamed about visiting another country. One day, while looking on the internet, she was surprised to learn about a way to travel and study abroad. First, Sophie would have to decide which country to visit. She would also need to learn a foreign language to take tests and write essays. Sophie quickly knew it would take a lot of work to make her dreams come true, so she began working with her parents on making plans. Sophie was so excited about her future that she spent an entire summer working with her dad to save money. She also took French lessons because she always dreamed about traveling to Paris. The following summer, Sophie was accepted into an exchange program and spent a year traveling and studying abroad.

25. Sophie spent one whole summer studying abroad.

Read the following passage. Choose the best answer to complete each blank.

Transportation (1) ________ in many ways over the years. The oldest known form of transportation is (2) ________ boat. Around 60,000 years ago, boats were made by hollowing out a tree trunk, also known as a canoe. Riders had to use paddles to control the canoe across the water. (3) ________ , today boats are more convenient because they have an engine that powers them.

Next came horses. (4) ________ , it took 55,000 years after the invention of the boat to discover horses as a means of transportation. At first, horses were ridden without a saddle, also called riding bareback. But over time, riders used saddles to make traveling more comfortable and (5) ________ to control the horse. After that, it didn’t take long for us to figure out we could use a wagon and a horse to help carry equipment and people.

Read the following passage. Choose the best answer to complete each blank.

Transportation (1) ________ in many ways over the years. The oldest known form of transportation is (2) ________ boat. Around 60,000 years ago, boats were made by hollowing out a tree trunk, also known as a canoe. Riders had to use paddles to control the canoe across the water. (3) ________ , today boats are more convenient because they have an engine that powers them.

Next came horses. (4) ________ , it took 55,000 years after the invention of the boat to discover horses as a means of transportation. At first, horses were ridden without a saddle, also called riding bareback. But over time, riders used saddles to make traveling more comfortable and (5) ________ to control the horse. After that, it didn’t take long for us to figure out we could use a wagon and a horse to help carry equipment and people.

Read the following passage. Choose the best answer to complete each blank.

Transportation (1) ________ in many ways over the years. The oldest known form of transportation is (2) ________ boat. Around 60,000 years ago, boats were made by hollowing out a tree trunk, also known as a canoe. Riders had to use paddles to control the canoe across the water. (3) ________ , today boats are more convenient because they have an engine that powers them.

Next came horses. (4) ________ , it took 55,000 years after the invention of the boat to discover horses as a means of transportation. At first, horses were ridden without a saddle, also called riding bareback. But over time, riders used saddles to make traveling more comfortable and (5) ________ to control the horse. After that, it didn’t take long for us to figure out we could use a wagon and a horse to help carry equipment and people.

Read the following passage. Choose the best answer to complete each blank.

Transportation (1) ________ in many ways over the years. The oldest known form of transportation is (2) ________ boat. Around 60,000 years ago, boats were made by hollowing out a tree trunk, also known as a canoe. Riders had to use paddles to control the canoe across the water. (3) ________ , today boats are more convenient because they have an engine that powers them.

Next came horses. (4) ________ , it took 55,000 years after the invention of the boat to discover horses as a means of transportation. At first, horses were ridden without a saddle, also called riding bareback. But over time, riders used saddles to make traveling more comfortable and (5) ________ to control the horse. After that, it didn’t take long for us to figure out we could use a wagon and a horse to help carry equipment and people.

Read the following passage. Choose the best answer to complete each blank.

Transportation (1) ________ in many ways over the years. The oldest known form of transportation is (2) ________ boat. Around 60,000 years ago, boats were made by hollowing out a tree trunk, also known as a canoe. Riders had to use paddles to control the canoe across the water. (3) ________ , today boats are more convenient because they have an engine that powers them.

Next came horses. (4) ________ , it took 55,000 years after the invention of the boat to discover horses as a means of transportation. At first, horses were ridden without a saddle, also called riding bareback. But over time, riders used saddles to make traveling more comfortable and (5) ________ to control the horse. After that, it didn’t take long for us to figure out we could use a wagon and a horse to help carry equipment and people.

You will listen to a conversation. For each question, circle the correct option.

Bài nghe:

Son: Hey Mom, the teacher asks us to write a report about Christmas traditions. Could you help me?

Mom: Well, Christmas is celebrated all around the world and every country has its own traditions.

Son: You mean, like here in America, where they put lights around the houses and on the Christmas trees?

Mom: That's right, but did you know in Australia, it’s a tradition to eat cold meat and seafood?

Son: Cold meat and seafood? I've never heard about that.

Mom: And in Japan they eat fried chicken.

Son: Fried chiken?

Mom: In Iceland, children place their shoes in the window on Christmas Eve to receive presents from thirteen little trolls that travel around the town.

Son: That's interesting. I'll have to put that in my report. Anything else?

Mom: I’ve heard that in VietNam, people in the city throws confetti and take pictures of all the lights and decorations.

Son: That’s sure help! Thanks Mom.

Tạm dịch:

Con trai: Mẹ ơi, cô giáo yêu cầu chúng con viết một bài báo cáo về truyền thống Giáng sinh. Mẹ có thể giúp con không?

Mẹ: Chà, Giáng sinh được tổ chức trên khắp thế giới và mỗi quốc gia đều có truyền thống riêng.

Con trai: Ý mẹ là, giống như ở Mỹ, nơi người ta thắp đèn quanh nhà và trên cây thông Noel?

Mẹ: Đúng rồi, nhưng con có biết ở Úc có truyền thống ăn thịt nguội và hải sản không?

Con trai: Thịt nguội và hải sản? Con chưa bao giờ nghe nói về điều đó.

Mẹ: Và ở Nhật họ ăn gà rán.

Con trai: Gà rán sao?

Mẹ: Ở Iceland, trẻ em đặt giày của chúng ở cửa sổ vào đêm Giáng sinh để nhận quà từ mười ba chú quỷ nhỏ đi quanh thị trấn.

Con trai: Điều đó thật thú vị. Con sẽ phải đưa nó vào báo cáo của mình. Còn gì nữa không?

Mẹ: Mẹ nghe nói ở Việt Nam, người dân thành phố ném hoa giấy và chụp ảnh tất cả các đèn và đồ trang trí.

Con trai: Điều đó chắc chắn sẽ giúp ích! Cảm ơn mẹ.

What is the main topic of the conversation?

You will listen to a conversation. For each question, circle the correct option.

Bài nghe:

Son: Hey Mom, the teacher asks us to write a report about Christmas traditions. Could you help me?

Mom: Well, Christmas is celebrated all around the world and every country has its own traditions.

Son: You mean, like here in America, where they put lights around the houses and on the Christmas trees?

Mom: That's right, but did you know in Australia, it’s a tradition to eat cold meat and seafood?

Son: Cold meat and seafood? I've never heard about that.

Mom: And in Japan they eat fried chicken.

Son: Fried chiken?

Mom: In Iceland, children place their shoes in the window on Christmas Eve to receive presents from thirteen little trolls that travel around the town.

Son: That's interesting. I'll have to put that in my report. Anything else?

Mom: I’ve heard that in VietNam, people in the city throws confetti and take pictures of all the lights and decorations.

Son: That’s sure help! Thanks Mom.

Tạm dịch:

Con trai: Mẹ ơi, cô giáo yêu cầu chúng con viết một bài báo cáo về truyền thống Giáng sinh. Mẹ có thể giúp con không?

Mẹ: Chà, Giáng sinh được tổ chức trên khắp thế giới và mỗi quốc gia đều có truyền thống riêng.

Con trai: Ý mẹ là, giống như ở Mỹ, nơi người ta thắp đèn quanh nhà và trên cây thông Noel?

Mẹ: Đúng rồi, nhưng con có biết ở Úc có truyền thống ăn thịt nguội và hải sản không?

Con trai: Thịt nguội và hải sản? Con chưa bao giờ nghe nói về điều đó.

Mẹ: Và ở Nhật họ ăn gà rán.

Con trai: Gà rán sao?

Mẹ: Ở Iceland, trẻ em đặt giày của chúng ở cửa sổ vào đêm Giáng sinh để nhận quà từ mười ba chú quỷ nhỏ đi quanh thị trấn.

Con trai: Điều đó thật thú vị. Con sẽ phải đưa nó vào báo cáo của mình. Còn gì nữa không?

Mẹ: Mẹ nghe nói ở Việt Nam, người dân thành phố ném hoa giấy và chụp ảnh tất cả các đèn và đồ trang trí.

Con trai: Điều đó chắc chắn sẽ giúp ích! Cảm ơn mẹ.

What is a tradition in America?

You will listen to a conversation. For each question, circle the correct option.

Bài nghe:

Son: Hey Mom, the teacher asks us to write a report about Christmas traditions. Could you help me?

Mom: Well, Christmas is celebrated all around the world and every country has its own traditions.

Son: You mean, like here in America, where they put lights around the houses and on the Christmas trees?

Mom: That's right, but did you know in Australia, it’s a tradition to eat cold meat and seafood?

Son: Cold meat and seafood? I've never heard about that.

Mom: And in Japan they eat fried chicken.

Son: Fried chiken?

Mom: In Iceland, children place their shoes in the window on Christmas Eve to receive presents from thirteen little trolls that travel around the town.

Son: That's interesting. I'll have to put that in my report. Anything else?

Mom: I’ve heard that in VietNam, people in the city throws confetti and take pictures of all the lights and decorations.

Son: That’s sure help! Thanks Mom.

Tạm dịch:

Con trai: Mẹ ơi, cô giáo yêu cầu chúng con viết một bài báo cáo về truyền thống Giáng sinh. Mẹ có thể giúp con không?

Mẹ: Chà, Giáng sinh được tổ chức trên khắp thế giới và mỗi quốc gia đều có truyền thống riêng.

Con trai: Ý mẹ là, giống như ở Mỹ, nơi người ta thắp đèn quanh nhà và trên cây thông Noel?

Mẹ: Đúng rồi, nhưng con có biết ở Úc có truyền thống ăn thịt nguội và hải sản không?

Con trai: Thịt nguội và hải sản? Con chưa bao giờ nghe nói về điều đó.

Mẹ: Và ở Nhật họ ăn gà rán.

Con trai: Gà rán sao?

Mẹ: Ở Iceland, trẻ em đặt giày của chúng ở cửa sổ vào đêm Giáng sinh để nhận quà từ mười ba chú quỷ nhỏ đi quanh thị trấn.

Con trai: Điều đó thật thú vị. Con sẽ phải đưa nó vào báo cáo của mình. Còn gì nữa không?

Mẹ: Mẹ nghe nói ở Việt Nam, người dân thành phố ném hoa giấy và chụp ảnh tất cả các đèn và đồ trang trí.

Con trai: Điều đó chắc chắn sẽ giúp ích! Cảm ơn mẹ.

Which country eats cold meat and seafood?

You will listen to a conversation. For each question, circle the correct option.

Bài nghe:

Son: Hey Mom, the teacher asks us to write a report about Christmas traditions. Could you help me?

Mom: Well, Christmas is celebrated all around the world and every country has its own traditions.

Son: You mean, like here in America, where they put lights around the houses and on the Christmas trees?

Mom: That's right, but did you know in Australia, it’s a tradition to eat cold meat and seafood?

Son: Cold meat and seafood? I've never heard about that.

Mom: And in Japan they eat fried chicken.

Son: Fried chiken?

Mom: In Iceland, children place their shoes in the window on Christmas Eve to receive presents from thirteen little trolls that travel around the town.

Son: That's interesting. I'll have to put that in my report. Anything else?

Mom: I’ve heard that in VietNam, people in the city throws confetti and take pictures of all the lights and decorations.

Son: That’s sure help! Thanks Mom.

Tạm dịch:

Con trai: Mẹ ơi, cô giáo yêu cầu chúng con viết một bài báo cáo về truyền thống Giáng sinh. Mẹ có thể giúp con không?

Mẹ: Chà, Giáng sinh được tổ chức trên khắp thế giới và mỗi quốc gia đều có truyền thống riêng.

Con trai: Ý mẹ là, giống như ở Mỹ, nơi người ta thắp đèn quanh nhà và trên cây thông Noel?

Mẹ: Đúng rồi, nhưng con có biết ở Úc có truyền thống ăn thịt nguội và hải sản không?

Con trai: Thịt nguội và hải sản? Con chưa bao giờ nghe nói về điều đó.

Mẹ: Và ở Nhật họ ăn gà rán.

Con trai: Gà rán sao?

Mẹ: Ở Iceland, trẻ em đặt giày của chúng ở cửa sổ vào đêm Giáng sinh để nhận quà từ mười ba chú quỷ nhỏ đi quanh thị trấn.

Con trai: Điều đó thật thú vị. Con sẽ phải đưa nó vào báo cáo của mình. Còn gì nữa không?

Mẹ: Mẹ nghe nói ở Việt Nam, người dân thành phố ném hoa giấy và chụp ảnh tất cả các đèn và đồ trang trí.

Con trai: Điều đó chắc chắn sẽ giúp ích! Cảm ơn mẹ.

Why do children in Iceland place shoes in the window?

You will listen to a conversation. For each question, circle the correct option.

Bài nghe:

Son: Hey Mom, the teacher asks us to write a report about Christmas traditions. Could you help me?

Mom: Well, Christmas is celebrated all around the world and every country has its own traditions.

Son: You mean, like here in America, where they put lights around the houses and on the Christmas trees?

Mom: That's right, but did you know in Australia, it’s a tradition to eat cold meat and seafood?

Son: Cold meat and seafood? I've never heard about that.

Mom: And in Japan they eat fried chicken.

Son: Fried chiken?

Mom: In Iceland, children place their shoes in the window on Christmas Eve to receive presents from thirteen little trolls that travel around the town.

Son: That's interesting. I'll have to put that in my report. Anything else?

Mom: I’ve heard that in VietNam, people in the city throws confetti and take pictures of all the lights and decorations.

Son: That’s sure help! Thanks Mom.

Tạm dịch:

Con trai: Mẹ ơi, cô giáo yêu cầu chúng con viết một bài báo cáo về truyền thống Giáng sinh. Mẹ có thể giúp con không?

Mẹ: Chà, Giáng sinh được tổ chức trên khắp thế giới và mỗi quốc gia đều có truyền thống riêng.

Con trai: Ý mẹ là, giống như ở Mỹ, nơi người ta thắp đèn quanh nhà và trên cây thông Noel?

Mẹ: Đúng rồi, nhưng con có biết ở Úc có truyền thống ăn thịt nguội và hải sản không?

Con trai: Thịt nguội và hải sản? Con chưa bao giờ nghe nói về điều đó.

Mẹ: Và ở Nhật họ ăn gà rán.

Con trai: Gà rán sao?

Mẹ: Ở Iceland, trẻ em đặt giày của chúng ở cửa sổ vào đêm Giáng sinh để nhận quà từ mười ba chú quỷ nhỏ đi quanh thị trấn.

Con trai: Điều đó thật thú vị. Con sẽ phải đưa nó vào báo cáo của mình. Còn gì nữa không?

Mẹ: Mẹ nghe nói ở Việt Nam, người dân thành phố ném hoa giấy và chụp ảnh tất cả các đèn và đồ trang trí.

Con trai: Điều đó chắc chắn sẽ giúp ích! Cảm ơn mẹ.

Which country throws confetti?