REVISION FOR THE SECOND MIDTERM TEST Grade 7

I. VOCABULARY (From Unit 7 to Unit 9)

1. Traffic
2. Films
3. Festival around the world
II. GRAMMAR POINTS
1. It indicating distance and How far/ How
2. Should/ shouldn’t
3. Connectors: although/ though and however
4. Yes/ No question
PRACTICE
A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

1. A. right B. sign C. high D. slim

2. A. system B. style C. cyclist D. fly
3. A. transport B. happy C. traffic D. nation
4. A. fear B. year C. wear D. hear
5. A. reign B. their C. eight D. weight
6. A. cheer B. street C. green D. feet
II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
7. A. traffic B. follow C. firework D. enjoy
8. A. tonight B. pleasure C. movie D. nightmare
9. A. attend B. answer C. open D. happen
10. A. alone B. asleep C. boring D. cozy
11. A. agree B. obey C. carry D. believe
B. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
* Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.
1.It is important for road users to _______ traffic rules.
A. obey B. look C. write D. play
2. You mustn’t _______ the road when the traffic lights turn red.
A. stop B. turn C. cross D. leave
3.The public _____ in this city is quite good, and it’s not expensive.
A. journey B. transport C. travel D. vehicle
4. Cyclists must always keep both hands on the ________ .
A.helmets B. pedals C. wheels D. handlebars
5. All _______ for flight VN113 please proceed to gate 8.
A.motorist B. passengers C. cyclists D. drivers
6.What does the sign mean? Choose the correct answer.

A. You can cycle here. B.You can’t park here. C. You can’t cycle here.
D.You can’t turn left.
7.They ____ him $125 for driving through the red light.
A. fined B. gave C. stopped D. donated
8. I prefer taking the train from London to Edinburgh to travelling ____ air.
A. on B. in C. by D. with
9. Nick stopped his bike just off the _________ to buy some fried fish balls.
A. cycle lane B. zebra crossing C. traffic circle D. pavement
10. _______ is it from the bus station to the cinema? – It’s about three kilometers.
A. How much B. How long C. How far D. How often

11. It’s raining cats and dogs out there. You shouldn’t ______ your bike too fast.
A. rides B. riding C. ride D. to ride
12. His parents won't _______ him to see a movie on Sunday nights.
A. allow B. let C. have D. make
13. The policeman is _______ the car to stop with a flashlight.
A. making B. signaling C. letting D. giving
14. ____ Victor ____ in school? – Yes, he should.
A. Should/ is B. Can/be C. Should/be D. Will/ be
15. How do you go to school every morning?
A.It’s about 2 km. C. I am late for the bus.
B. It takes me ten minutes. D. I ride to school on my bike.
16. The film was so _________ that almost all of the audiences cried at the end of it.
A. confusing B. moving C. disappointing D. boring
17. We like the film very much. The ____ are unforgettable and the plot is gripping.
A. characters B. acting C. style D. action
18. We are really ______ about going to the cinema tonight.
A. interested B. excited C. amused D. pleased
19. Before you go to the cinema, you can watch a trailer and read _________ of the film.
A. reviews B. summaries C. actors D. characters
20. _____ films are about supernatural events, magical people or living beings in strange worlds.
A. Horror B. Comedy C. Animated D. Fantasy
21. Emma Watson _____ as Hermione Granger, Harry's bookish best friend in the movie Harry Potter
and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
A. directed B. starred C. had D. played
22. Hailey wants to be a doctor when she _____ up.
A. picks B. gets C. grows D. clean
23. Watching horror films can be very ______ for a child.
A. confusing B. frightening C. funny D. boring
24. My neighbor is interested in _____ drums in his free time.
A. going B. sharing C. doing D. playing
25. My younger sister doesn’t like horror films _______ many people enjoy them.
A. although B. because C. however D. but
26. _________ animated films aren’t his favourites, he really likes Kung Fu Panda.
A. However B. Because C. Though D. But
27 . The traffic was terrible. ________ , we arrived on time.
A. Because B. However C. Though D. Although
28. The film begins with a terrible disaster ; _____ , it has a happy ending.
A. because B. although C. however D. but
29. Joe: Let’s see the Hunger Games at Bach Dang cinema at 6: 30 tonight! Lee:_____
A. I’d love to. C. Never mind.
B. Congratulations! D. You’re welcome.
 30. They are ______ for innocent victims of war around the world in the church.
A. opening B. watching C. praying D. reading
31. A__________ is a traditional round cake that people usually eat during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
A.pizza B. moon cake D. sandwich D. cookie
32. Santa Claus often brings children presents at______ .
A. Easter B. Christmas C. Tet D. Halloween
33. During the _____ farmer work from dawn to dusk.
A. festival B. carnival C. performance D. harvest
34. The Ao dai, for both women and men, is the most popular traditional _____ of Vietnam.
A. costume B. cloth C. dance D. song
35. The students in my school learn how to ______ lanterns to raise money for homeless children.
A. do B. have C. make D. wear
36. Every year Cannes _______ its international film festival.
A. is hosting B. hosts C. will host D. hosted
37. ______ I ______ out at midnight? – No, you shouldn’t.
A. Will/ go B. Should/ go C. Do/ go D. Did/ I
38. The film has silly plot. _______, many people enjoyed it.
A. Though B. Although C. However D. Because
39. ____ you late for the opening ceremony yesterday? – Yes, I _____ .
A. Were/ was B. Were/ were C. Was/ was D. Were/ wasn’t
40. ____ you go to Rosie’s birthday party next week? – Yes, I ____ .
A. Will/ do B. Will/ will C. Will/ won’t D. Are/ am
41. _____ you please ___ me where the bathroom is? – Yes, of course. It’s this way.
A. May/ tell B. Should/ tell C. Could/ tell D. Must/ tell
42. Don’t be surprised if you get stuck in a traffic _____ in the morning when staying in Ho Chi Minh
city.
A. light B. circle C. jam D. rule
43. At the Southest region there are many rivers and canals, so children have to go to school by ___ .
A. boat B. train C. bus D. car
*Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
44. How far does it from your house to the swimming pool? – About two kilometers.
A B C D
45. Is these roads narrow and in poor condition? – Yes, they are.
A B C D
46. However Stacy was an outgoing girl, she didn’t like going out alone at night.
A B C D
47. Did she carve pumpkins every year at Halloween? – No, she doesn’t.
A B C D
48. You should going to bed early if you feel tired.
A B C D
49. The Blackpink concert tickets were so expensive though many people attended it last year.
A B C D

C.READING
I - Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill each blank in the following passage.
Jennifer Lawrence is a famous young actress (1) ________ Hollywood. When she was a child, she
liked sports, especially hockey and basketball. She also worked as a model. At the age of 14, she
knew she wanted to be an actress, so she (2) ____ to New York City to look for work. She appeared
in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M, and got work as an actress on TV and in
films. In 2010, she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for an Oscar. In 2012,
she (3) ____ in the film The Hunger Games as Katniss Everdeen. The film went on (5) ________
one of the top-grossing movies ever. People said that Lawrence’s confidence and cheerfulness
contributed to her _____ career.

1. A. in D. from B. on C. at
2. A. go B. goes C. went D. going
3. A. played B. starred C. acted D. led
4. A. become B. to become C. became D. becoming
5. A. successful B. frightening C. beautiful D. terrible

II - Read the passage and choose the best option to answer each of the following questions.
In the UK, bus journeys are just boring and simply a necessity. This public means of transportation
is often convenient when you live or work in the city centre, as you can avoid traffic jams by moving
very quickly in the bus lanes, and do not have to pay to park the car. After all, though, taking the bus
is just a necessary and boring part of life: you get on the bus, pay the driver and sit down or find a
place to stand.
In Latin America, however, bus trips can be very lively. For a start, long-distance buses put on films
so that you have entertainment for at least some of the journey. Naturally, local transport does not
show films but drivers usually switch on the radio and that can be a great way to hear new songs and
new styles of music. Therefore, taking the bus doesn’t sound like fun but it is much more exciting
than any UK bus journey.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Buses in the UK are very convenient. C. Bus journeys in the UK are boring.
B. Bus journeys are different in the UK and in Latin D. Films are shown on long-distance
buses
America. in Latin America.

2. Public transport in the UK is convenient because you can avoid_________.

A. traffic jams C. traffic accidents
B. policemen D. traffic lights

3. Which of the following words has the closest meaning to the word “boring” in line 4?
A. important C. wonderful
B. exciting D. uninteresting
4. In the text the phrasal verb “put on” has the closest meaning to ______ .
A. close C. show
B. wear D. open
5. Which of the following statements is NOT MENTIONED about bus journeys in Latin America?
A. Passengers can entertain during their trip by C. They are more exciting than bus trips in the UK.
watching films.
B. Drivers play new styles of music on the radio. D. They are more expensive than bus trips in the UK.
III. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill each blank in the following passage.

Mid Autumn Festival in Vietnam is one of the biggest (1) _____ in our country. Eastern Asian
countries like China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam all consider Mid Autumn Festival to be one of their
biggest cultural events. (2) _____, the story behind the festival in each country is different from the
others. While you might think the Full Moon Festival is the time for family gatherings in fact, this
occasion in Vietnam is mainly for (3)_____ . Traditionally, the festival begins on the 15th day of the
8th lunar month. It’s also the rice harvest season in Vietnam. Parents are often busy on the field, so
they have (4) ____ time for their kids. Therefore, the full moon in this month is a chance for parents
to make up for lost time and play with their children. The Full Moon is a time to celebrate the
harvest as well as representing fullness and (5) ______ of life.

1. A. religions B. vacations C. holidays D. reunions

2. A. Because B. Although C. Though D. However
3. A. children B. members C. adults D. women
4. A. lots of B. little C. much D. some
5. A. atmosphere B. prosperity C. confusion D. excitement

IV. Read the passage and choose the best option to answer each of the following questions.
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be part of the
Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and
artists from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain.
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 five hundred performances with actors
from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite cheap, and it is usually easier to see your favourite star
in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer! 1. How many people come
to attend the Edinburgh Festival every year?
A. Almost all of people C. Some people

B. Thousands of people D. Few people

2. How long does the Edinburgh Festival last?

A. Two months C. Three weeks

B. Three months 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 C. Painting pictures on the streets B. Singing songs on

the streets D. Dancing on the streets

4. How many performances can people see this year?

 A. Tens of thousands C. Some people B. A lot of people D. Over five

hundreds

5. What can tourists do at the festival?

A. See new films, plays and hear music C. Watch folk dances

B. Try traditional food and drinks D. Wear traditional custumes

D. WRITING
*DO AS DIRECTED
1. It’s about 300 metres from the hotel to the beach. (Make a question for the underlined part)
______________________________________________________________________

2. The festival site is about three kilometers from the nearest town. (Make a question for the
underlined part)
_______________________________________________________________________

3. It’s not very far from here to Tan Son Nhat Airport. (Make a question for the underlined part)
________________________________________________________________________

4. We always eat roast turkey on Thanksgiving. (Change the following sentence into Yes/ No
question)

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5. I will see a movie tomorrow.

______________________________________________________________________
6. Kevin is riding his bike to school today. (Change the following sentence into Yes/ No question)
______________________________________________________________________
7. He didn’t stop his car. The traffic lights turned red. (Combine the two sentences, using Although)
_________________________________________________________________
8. I find the film boring. Many people like it. (Combine the two sentences, using However)
______________________________________________________________________
9. Liz tried her best. She couldn't win the leading role in the play. (Combine the two sentences,
using Though)
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10.Many people went to the music festival. The weather was bad. (Combine the two sentences, using
Although)
____________________________________________________________________
11. not / should / park / You / in front of / a / zebra crossing (Rearrange the words and phrases to a
make meaningful sentence)
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12. my/ It/ not/ is/ very far/ house/from/ to/ school. (Rearrange the words and phrases to make a
meaningful sentence)
______________________________________________________________________
13. A/ Christmas/ last/ big/ December/ attended/ party/ I (Rearrange the words and phrases to make
a meaningful sentence)
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14. the Titanic/ many/ a/ Although/ sad/ is/ people/ it/ film, /love (Rearrange the words and phrases
to make a meaningful sentence)
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15. He took a taxi to the train station. (Change the following sentence into Yes/ No question)
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* WRITING TOPICS (about 60 words)
1. Write a paragraph about the traffic problems in your town/ city.
2. Write a paragraph about your favourite film.