TRƯỜNG THCS : …………………………….

THE FIRST MID-TERM EXAM

HỌ TÊN: ……………………………………… TEST 3

LỚP : …………………………………………... Time: 45 minutes

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. bad B. cat C. want D. hat
2. A. since B. file C. smile D. time
3. A. check B. chair C. school D. match
4. A. country B. mouse C. sound D. around
5. A. worked B. laughed C. washed D. called
6. A. finished B. needed C. watched D. missed
7. A. hopes B. moves C. likes D. writes
8. A. watches B. washes C. buses D. lives

II. Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from the others.
9. A. nuclear B. divorced C. single D. married
10. A. vacation B. memory C. tradition D. connection
11. A. because B. before C. family D. mistake
12. A. personal B. attract C. about D. explore

III. Choose the best options (A, B, C. or D).

13. When you don’t understand a word, you can ______ it in a dictionary.
A. look up B. check out C. turn on D. figure out
14. The ______ of the song were meaningful and touching.
A. subtitles B. notes C. lyrics D. characters
15. Before the test, it’s helpful to ______ your notes.
A. look at B. figure out C. go over D. get over
16. Don’t forget to ______ the lights when you leave the room.
A. turn off B. note down C. look for D. check out
17. It's a good idea to ______ important points during the lecture.
A. double-check B. note down C. go fishing D. look after
18. She was ______ of her skills in cooking.
A. proud B. bad C. interesting D. sticky
19. The teacher reminded us to ______ all the facts before presenting.
A. get over B. make sure C. bake D. gossip
20. They ______ after a long relationship and decided to stay friends.
A. broke up B. engaged C. took pride D. improved
21. The ______ helps provide financial support for the family.
A. breadwinner B. worker C. guardian D. nephew
22. They’re planning to ______ their business internationally.
A. close B. stay C. travel D. expand
23. His ability to ______ the piano is impressive.
A. play B. figure out C. look up D. make food
24. They decided to travel ______ for their honeymoon.
A. overseas B. nuclear family C. household D. airport
25. The teacher asked them to ______ their answers before submitting.
A. double-check B. raise C. fall in love D. look after
26. The ______ of the movie was very interesting.
A. lyrics B. content C. subtitles D. relative
27. It’s important to ______ yourself after failing a test.
A. gossip B. look up C. clean up D. get over
28. Many people ______ during difficult times.
A. turn off B. have fun C. keep hope D. note down
29. The kids were playing ______ outside after school.
A. board games B. clay pot C. wok D. gossip
30. His dream is to ______ his own family.
A. keep B. make pottery C. build D. continue to
31. Their relationship ______ after a lot of misunderstanding.
A. ended B. gathered C. took notes D. moved
32. After she finished college, she was given a good ______.
A. society B. career C. marriage D. guardian
33. They are very ______ for all the help.
A. sticky B. thankful C. difficult D. dependable
34. Students often ______ notes during lectures.
A. check B. write C. keep D. take
35. She needs to ______ the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
A. look over B. look up C. figure out D. check out
36. The ______ of the song are very meaningful and poetic.
A. subtitles B. lyrics C. content D. notes
37. We need to ______ the plan carefully before starting the project.
A. go over B. turn on C. note down D. turn off
38. Could you ______ the lights, please?
A. turn on B. turn off C. make sure D. double-check
39. She uses a special ______ to help her remember things she studied.
A. travel guide B. study method C. content plan D. skill set
40. Don’t forget to ______ the important points during the lecture.
A. figure out B. note down C. look up D. take care of
41. It’s essential to ______ the document before sending it.
A. look over B. check in C. figure out D. turn on
42. I have to ______ my keys. I think I misplaced them.
A. look over B. look for C. turn off D. get over
43. She tried to ______ how the machine worked by reading the manual.
A. figure out B. turn off C. note down D. look at
44. Please ______ you lock the door before leaving.
A. turn off B. go over C. make sure D. get over
45. They ______ the report twice to ensure accuracy.
A. checked out B. double-checked C. looked at D. turned off
46. It took him a while to ______ the loss of his pet.
A. get over look up C. turn off D. make sure
47. Don’t ______ your phone during the meeting, please.
A. turn on B. check out C. make up D. look for
48. Good communication is ______ for teamwork.
A. difficult B. essential C. negative D. traditional
49. The ______ competition will be held in France next year.
A. international B. local C. household D. family
50. The film has been released ______, attracting audiences globally.
A. locally B. worldwide C. differently D. officially
51. Many people enjoy ______ to new places during holidays.
A. traveling B. baking C. drawing D. cooking
52. With access to the ______, we can find information quickly.
A. household B. airport C. library D. internet
53. We arrived at the ______ in time to catch our flight.
A. grocery store B. cinema C. airport D. market
54. The twins look ______, but their personalities are very different.
A. exactly B. differently C. essentially D. similarly
55. Learning a ______ language can open up many career opportunities.
A. local B. foreign C. old D. essential
56. Studying abroad is a great ______ for personal growth.
A. problem B. difficulty C. opportunity D. note
57. A dictionary is a ______ tool for improving vocabulary.
A. useful B. negative C. poor D. strange
58. They watched an educational ______ about wildlife conservation.
A. song B. movie C. subtitle D. photo
59. You need to pay close ______ to the teacher’s instructions.
A. advice B. note C. content D. attention
60. In a ______, both parents share responsibilities equally.
A. nuclear family B. city C. large house D. culture
61. Your ______ is a person related to you by blood or marriage.
A. customer B. friend C. relative D. stranger
62. They have been happily ______ for over 20 years.
A. married B. divorced C. single D. engaged
63. Her parents are ______ and live in separate homes.
A. married B. divorced C. friends D. relatives
64. The couple got ______ and plan to marry next summer.
A. connected B. divorced C. engaged D. acquainted
65. After years of being together, they decided to ______.
A. look up B. break up C. meet up D. make up
66. The holiday gathering included both close and distant ______.
A. friends B. relatives C. strangers D. coworkers
67. In an ______, grandparents, aunts, and uncles may live together.
A. extended family B. nuclear family C. city apartment D. building
IV. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
V. Read the text about George. Select the best options.
Learning English can be difficult, but there are numerous fun ways (68) ________ your skills. Online
dictionaries are useful tools for language learners. These dictionaries make it easier to look (69) ________
unknown words quickly. Using an online dictionary while reading a book, listening to a podcast or
watching a movie can (70) ________ learning easier. Language exchange groups are another useful
resource for English learners.

These groups can connect you with native English speakers who are also learning your language. It's a
good idea that you can improve your language skills and help others achieve their goals at (71) ________
same time. Finally, activities such as watching English movies and TV shows with subtitles, playing word
games or quizzes and taking part in language challenges can make learning more enjoyable. Overall,
learning English can take a lot of time (72) ________ effort. For that reason, it's important to set goals you
can reach and practice often.

68. A. improve B. improves C. to improve D. to improving

69. A. up B. in C. on D. down
70. A. make B. do C. help D. let
71. A. a B. an C. the D. ø
72. A. or B. and C. but D. yet

VI. Read the text about extended family. Choose the best options.
In the past, the roles of men and women in a family were different from they are now. Men would be the
breadwinners, working outside the home to support their families, while women would be housewives. For
example, in the 1950s, men worked full-time in manufacturing or other businesses to support their families.
Women, on the other hand, devoted their time to domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, and child-
rearing. People at the time assumed that a housewife was in charge of various household chores. However,
family responsibilities have changed over time. Both men and women can now choose their roles within
their homes. For example, the wife can be the breadwinner while the husband manages the household and
cares for the children, or both can work to earn a living. It may be complicated to describe the change.
However, it is apparent that modern women are now actively involved in their homes as mothers,
housewives, and even breadwinners.

73. In the past, men were expected to be the primary earners, working outside the home to support their
families. __________
74. In the 1950s, both men and women typically worked full-time to support their families. __________
75. People used to believe that a housewife was responsible for most household chores.
__________
76. Today, only men are expected to be breadwinners, while women take care of the household.
__________
77. Modern women can now take on various roles, including being mothers, housewives, and breadwinners.
__________

VII. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

78. Because I am sick, I don't want to go out.
 Because of my
____________________________________________________________________.
79. Because of the polluted water, we cannot swim in this river.
 Because
_________________________________________________________________________.
80. Because Na has sore legs, she has difficulty in walking.
 Because of
_______________________________________________________________________.
81. Because of his bad behavior, he found himself in trouble.
 Because
_________________________________________________________________________.
82. Because it was snowing, we didn't go out for a walk.
 Because of
_______________________________________________________________________.
83. My brother had his hair cut short when he joined the army.
 ________________________________________________________________________________.
84. My parents lived in the USA when they were young.
 ________________________________________________________________________________.
85. Jim was my best friend, but we aren’t friends any more.
 ________________________________________________________________________________.