SỞ GDĐT NAM ĐỊNH ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A.diagnosed B. inspired C. decided D. moved
Question 2: A. dedication B. distinguished C. determine D. slightly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. remain B. invent C. increase D. talent
Question 4: A. reputation B. distinguished C. community D. achievement
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: Nobody knew the truth, _______?
A. did nobody B. didn’t they C. did they D. didn’t nobody
Question 6: In_____ United Kingdom, if a cat washes behind its ears, it will rain.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 7: I’m very impressed by Steve Job’s _____, so I decided to talk about his works in my
presentation. A. inventor B. inventions C. inventing D. invention
Question 8: Is it necessary that we _________ new information in the conclusion?
A. include B. be included C. will include D. Both A & B
Question 9: ______, we had already put out the fire.
A. Until the firemen arrived to help B. No sooner the firemen arrived to help
C.By the time the firemen arrived to help D. After the firemen arrived to help
Question 10: While I __________ in my room, my brother __________ football in the garden.
A. was reading/was playing B. read/was playing
C. read/played D. was reading/played
Question 11: _______Pacific is _______largest ocean in _______world.
A. The/a/X B. X/the/the C.The/the/the D. A/the/X
Question 12: The talk was so long with useless information that I switched ________.
A. on B. off C. out D. in
Question 13: Nguyen Hue was a ________strategist who led the army to defeat the Qing invaders.
A. determined B. talent C. responsible D. skilled
Question 14: He ________his homework when his friends _________yesterday.
A. did/came B. was doing/was coming C. was doing/came D. did/was coming
Question 15: I was so surprised that I could __________progress very quickly.
A. make B. take C. do D. have
Question 16: She wishes she _________a billionaire, so she could help many victims of the natural disaster
in the Central of Viet Nam.
A. was B. would be C. were D. is
Question 17: The problem of pollution will continue to grow worse if the government ________any
measures to reduce the negative effects of urbanization.
A. doesn’t make B. doesn’t take C. won’t make D. won’t take
Question 18: _________shortages of jobs, there has been a decrease in the population in rural areas over the
past ten years. A. Because B. In spite of C. Despite D. Due to
Question 19: It is imperative that people suffered from the flood ________food, medicine and shelters by the
government. A. be provided B. provide C. should provide D. provided

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: There has been a controversial issue relating to the pros and cons of urbanization in these areas.
A. problems and solutions B. merits and demerits
C. solutions and consequences D. causes and effects
Question 21: The rich always use the upmarket products with high quality.
A. poor B. luxury C. ordinary D. expensive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 22: In the city, people can also have access to up-to-date facilities and technology.
A. innovative B. modern C. advanced D. old-fashioned
Question 23: Thenumberofyoung people finding apart-time job in bigcities hasfluctuated over thepast
fiveyears. A. increased B.decreased C. levelledout D. fell

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Marry: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city
dweller." - Mark: “_____________________”
A. I couldn't agree more. B. It's nice of you to say so.
C. That's quite all right. D. Why not?
Question 25: Lan: "Thanks for your information about life story of Nguyen Trai, Mai."
Mai : “___________________.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It's my pleasure D. Wish you

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each the numbered blanks.
Donald John Trump is the 45th President of the United States, in office since January 20, 2017.
(26) ____ to being a politician, he is a successful business magnate and television personality as well. The
son of a wealthy real estate developer, Trump attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
before taking (27) ____ of his family's business. Expanding the horizons of his ambitions, he entered national
politics in the early 2000s and set his eyes on the presidential office. As a politician, he earned much
criticism for his extravagant lifestyle and (28) ____ comments on immigrants from Islamic nations. (29) ____
the controversies surrounding him, Trump ran for the 2016 presidential election as a Republican and (30)
____ Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in a surprise victory. Donald Trump is the first person to assume
presidency without prior military or government service and at 70, he is also the oldest one to assume the
office.
Question 26.A. In addition B. In contrast C. Apart D. Other
Question 27. A. steps B. charge C. measures D. advantages
Question 28. A. burning B. confusing C. respectful D. controversial
Question 29. A. Thanks to B. Other than C. Despite D. With
Question 30. A. won B. defeated C. suggested D. appointed

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
question.
Plastic and the environment
Plastic is a material we use every day. The first plastics were made more than 100 years ago from parts
of plants. Plastics are now made from oil, coal and natural gas. We are using up these things so fast that the
Earth’s supplies may run out. Because of this, scientists are investigating new ideas for making plastics from
plants such as sweet potato, bamboo and flax.
Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the planet. Some plastics can last for a
long time without wearing out, and can be difficult to get rid of when they are not needed. They can remain
in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years. Landfills can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our
planet.
Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics. Recycled waste materials can be used again to
make new products. This can be difficult as different types of plastic need to be recycled in different ways.
Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used to make new things such as bags and bottles. Others can
be made into fibres (strands of material) for clothing.
Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for shopping rather than plastic ones. A lot
of plastic objects can also be reused. Plastic bottles can be refilled many times, rather than throwing them
away once they are empty. Unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and toys can be sold or given away to
charity shops.
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Plastic: effects and solutions to the problem
B. The history of plastic and its usefulness
 C. The ways to reduce the harm of plastics on the environment
D. Materials that plastic is made of
Question 32: The phrase “get rid of” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. remove B. create C. keep D. make
Question 33: According to the passage, things made from plastic are bad for our environment because ____.
A. plastics can exist for a long time without decomposing.
B. they are very convenient for people to use in different purposes.
C. they are a danger to marine life such as whales, turtles and so on.
D. people reuse plastic objects before recycling them.
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Plastics and plastic objects can be recycled or reused.
B. Plastics and plastic objects can be thrown away to tidy the room.
C. Some kinds of plastics can be melted down, then released into the river.
D. Plastic objects are useful for people without negative impacts.
Question 35: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. Plastics B. Things C. People D. Rubbish dumps

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 questions
Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too resources and too little
space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of
resources, or from both. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a
certain number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much
food and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple
farming, gardening, herding, hunting and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers
of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food. 
In developed countries such as the United States, Japan and the countries of Western Europe,
overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities
of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation and
agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people
in metropolitan areas. 
A country's level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural
productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world's highest population densities, with 1,147
persons per sq. km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual
farming, which contributes to the country's extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in
Western Europe, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These
countries practice mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have
high standards of living. 
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of
less than 30 persons per sq. km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these
countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As
a consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and
high agricultural productivity, it is one of the world's wealthiest nations. 
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to
many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural
societies commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often
provide little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their
families small have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of
population growth.
Question 36. What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?
A. Farming methods  B. Skilled labor  C. Land area  D. Available resources
Question 37. The phrase "that number" in paragraph 1 refers to the number of ____.
A. densities B. countries C. people D. resources
Question 38. Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on ____. 
A. population density in metropolitan areas B. its population density only
C. its high agricultural productivity  D. both population density and agricultural productivity
Question 39. The phrase "engage in" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. look into B. give up C. escape from D. participate in
Question 40. The word "infertile" in paragraph 4 probably means ____.
A. impossible B. unproductive C. inaccessible D. disused
Question 41. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? 
A. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.
B. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.
C. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology. 
D. There is no connection between a country's culture and overpopulation.
Question 42. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem B. High Birth Rate and its Consequences
C. Poverty in Developing countries D. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 43: It’s high time children studyhard for the next exam.
A.It’s B. study C. hard D. the next exam
Question 44: Everything are going wellthanks to the new network.
A.are B. well C. thanks to D. new network
Question 45: Her father used to be a distinguishable professor at the university. Many students worshipped
him. A. be B. distinguishable C. at D. Many students

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions
Question 46: She regrets not doing her homework before going to school.
A. If only she did her homework before going to school.
B. She wishes she didn’t do her homework before going to school.
C. She wishes she had done her homework before going to school.
D. If only she would do her homework before going to school.
Question 47: He said :“I didn’t meet Susan last week”
A. He said he didn’t meet Susan the week before. B. He said he hadn’t met Susan the week before.
C. He said he hasn’t met Susan last week. D. He said he hadn’t met Susan last week
Question 48: It is necessary for you to send this report immediately.
A. You must send this report immediately. B. You should send this report immediately.
C. You may send this report immediately. D.You need to send this report immediately.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 49: Put your coat on. You will get cold.
A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on.
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold.
C. If you put your coat on, you will get cold
D. You will get cold provided you put your coat on.
Question 50: The children are waiting for the bus. They are excellent students.
A. The children who are waiting for the bus they are excellent students.
B. The children, are waiting for the bus, are excellent students.
C. The children waiting for the bus are excellent students.
D. The children who they are waiting for the bus are excellent students.

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