HANOI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HIGH SCHOOL THE FIRST MID-TERM EXAM English 10 - Time allowed: 45 minutes Code … Ordinal number(STT): Group(Ban): Supervisor(GT): Mark Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.(30x0,2) Do you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong Why you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you might think You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than treatment Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to about it Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor Always write down any important information What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it If you believe the situation is serious or you are really worried, seek the help of a family member Just ask them to accompany you to listen in This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people Question According to the passage, the information doctors give us……… A is about 50% wrong B is only 80% correct C is mostly forgotten D is usually not enough Question The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to …………… A good B quick C short D simple Question The author says that when people consult a doctor,……………… A They always believe that their situation is serious B They are interested in knowing what they shoud C They only want to know what is wrong with them D They usually have family member with them Question The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to……… A digest B inhale C swallow D take in Question The author suggest recording the consultant in order to ………… A play it to your family members to get their opinions B refer to it later to better understand your condition C replay it to write down any important information D use it as evidence against your doctor if neccessay Read the passage below and choose one correct answer among A, B, C or D for each blank “ It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children,” says Michael Wilson, father of two teenage girls “ It’s something that (6)…………… can ever prepare you for because every family (7) ………… of different people and personalities.” Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they( 8)……… Children require so many things these days, from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers, and, of course clothes Secondly, there is always the concern that they may be in danger I (9)……… so many terrible things on the news every day that I always wonder whether my own children are safe(10)…… and sometimes I get very concerned, even if they are only a little late coming home That what they don’t understand when I tell them off Question A nobody B somebody C one D they Question A includes B consists C has D contains Question A wish B ask C need D request Question A listen B look C watch D see Question 10 A or not B not C from D ones Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in the following question Question 11 A disease B ailment C poultry D nervous Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question Question 12: A mind B spine C intestine D reliable Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences or replace the underlined word Question 13: In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the lifting A hard B heavy C huge D strong Question 14: ……… is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family A homemaker B servant C breadwinner D houseman Question 15: At the moment, my sister…… her homework, my brother… games A does-plays B is making- is playing C makes-is playing D is doing-is playing Question 16: In many countries, divorces………… to rise because of long –standing conflicts A aim B tend C.encourage D have Question 17: After the physics lesson, the children know that water…….at 100 degrees C A.is boiling B boils C boil D will boil Question 18: Skeletal system of the body is made up of our ………It supports our body and protects our organs A muscles B nerves C vessels D bones Question 19: It’s another name for the backborn It is ………… A leg B pump C spine D brain Question 20: Don’t touch that dog It …….you A is biting B bites C is going to bite Question 21: On Saturday at o’clock I …………… my friend D will bite A will be meeting B meet C will meet D am going to meet Question 22: The…… Cheered loudly when the singers came out on the stage A public B audience C spectator D watcher Question 23: We are advised many musical activities A to join B joined C joining D joins Question 24: We were lost in the forest, ………….luckily my friend had a map in his backpack A so B or C And D but Question 25: The best singer …… went to Alan Walker for “Faded” A award B prize C reward D rank Question 26: I like the cover…… of these songs more than the originals A lyrics B songs C rhythm D Versions Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 27: There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself A clue B proof C data D sign 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 28: She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music A feat B failure C success D accomplishment Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate part that needs correction in each of the following sentences Question 29: I am not mind if you turn on the air-conditioner A B C D Question 30: Many accidents is caused by careless driving A B C D B PHẦN RIÊNG (Thí sinh ban A làm phần dành cho ban A, thí sinh ban D làm phần dành cho ban D) FOR GROUP A Rewrite sentences using the given word( 2x 0,5) Question 31: Dung often does homework after school.(passive voice) Homework is often done by Dung after school Question 32: I was so tired I coudn’t take part in the game àI am too tired to take part in the game Give the correct word form or verb form( 8x0,25) Question 33: To be fair, we need to divide the task(equal)…………….(Equally) Question 34: This shop usually (offer)… the same discount every month.(offers) Question 35: The same discount (offer)… by this shop every month.(is offered) Question 36: I think they will not agree to let you( go)…… out late at night( (go) Question 37: I allow my little son(play)…… With his friends in the garden.(to play) Question 38: Tom refused(lend) ………… car his car.( to lend) Question 39: My friend said he would rather( not/travel)…….to Halong bay.( not travel) Question 40: They intend (tell) …… The truth for fear that he’ll fly into a fit of madness.( to tell) FOR GROUP D Rewrite sentences using the given word.(2x0,5) Question 31: My mum is cooking dinner at the moment (passive voice) àDinner is being cooked by my mum at the moment Question 32: She intended to study music in London, accidentally she left and studied in Paris àShe was going to study music in London but then studied in Paris Give the correct word form or verb form(8x0,25) Question 33: My mum and dad are checking the (prepare)…… for their gold wedding anniversary (preparation) Question 34: My sister-in-law (possess)…… big hotels in Hanoi.(possesses) Question 35: I guess I (finish)… …… assignment for this semester on time.( will finish) Question 36: It’s very hot (open) you……… the window, please?(Will you open) Question 37: Lan should seriously consider( become)…… a singer.( becoming) Question 38: They forced the thief( move) …… in the house.( to move) Question 39: Don’t forget (call)… ……me as soon as you arrive here.( to call) Question 40: He looks (passion)………… on stage.(passionate) The end! HANOI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING THE RETAKE - EXAM HIGH SCHOOL English 10 - Time allowed: 45 minutes Code 659 Ordinal number(STT): Group(Ban): Supervisor(GT): Mark Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in the following question Question A contrast B object C support D rebel Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question Question 2: A mobile B device C ritual D lifestyle Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences or replace the underlined word Question 3: The gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature is known as A.greenhouse effect B global warming C ozone layer D acid rain Question 4: I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I progress A.had B did C made D produced Question 5: It’s a very valuable painting It’s _ in the gallery A most valuable B more valuable C the most valuable D the more valuable Question 6: There are a lot of mobile ……………….for learners nowadays A.information B.appliations C.knowledge D.assignments Question 7: A major issue for teachers allow students to use their own devices is how to provide online access to such devices A.who B those C they D ones Question 8: We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers this year A who B whose C which D whom Question 9: Julia said that she ._there at noon A is going to be B was going to be C will be D can be Question 10: The dog isn’t hers She’s just taking it for _walk while _ owner is away A a/ the B a/ a C the/ X D X/ a Question 11: All forms of discrimination against all women and girls immediately everywhere A must be taken away B must be ended C must be allowed D must be followed Question 12: If pollution on, the earth a dangerous place to live on A.would go – would become B would go – became C go – will become D goes – will become Question 13: We are advised advantage of personal electronic devices in learning A to make B to take C making D Taking Identify one mistake among A, B, C or D Question 14: Touch screen is the screen whom allows giving instructions by touching A B C D Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953 While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother Question 15: Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to _ A work outside the home B be a housewife C support the family alone D work as a secretary Question 16: Which is not referred to Jean? A She was a responsible girl B She never helped her mother with household chores C She often did well at school D She went to high school Question 17: Jean's husband was a _ A teacher B dancer C soldier D servant Question 18: Jean _ A served in the military B lived in Korea for fifteen months C had a daughter D got married when she was a student Question 19: Which is not true about Jean? A She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child B She worked outside the home before she had a child C She was very happy when she got a baby D She quit her job to look after her baby Choose the word among A, B, C, D that best fits the blank in the following passage In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman At 4:45 a.m., (20) gets up, washes and eats It (21) _ her a half hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3.00 p.m She collects firewood and gets home at 4:00 She spends the next hour and a haft (22) food to cook Then she collects water (23) _ another hour From 6:30 to 8:30 she cooks (24) dinner, she spends an hour washing the dishes and her children She goes to bed at 9:30 p.m 20 A he B they C we D she 21 A spends B takes C makes D lasts 22 A prepared B preparing C to prepare D for preparing 23 A in B since C for D at 24 A While B During C After D At Give the correct form of the words or verbs in brackets to complete the sentences Question 25: They take part in social activities and interact with …………………………… (difference) cultures, widen their knowledge and gradually mature them Question 26: Many national parks have been established to protect …………………… animals (danger) Question 27: You (help) the local people if you buy local products whenever possible and pay a fair price for what you buy Question 28: Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil and other (chemistry) in rivers Question 29: If you drove more carefully, you so many accidents (not/ have) Question 30: Air pollution (contribution) to the greenhouse effect which can lead to a series of environmental problems Question 31: There will be some unforeseen consequences to the environment if we (not manage) ecotourism projects properly Question 32: Can you imagine what ………………………… (happen) if the air were polluted entirely? Change these following sentences into reported speech Question 33: Janet said: “My brother will get married next month.” Janet said ………………………………………………………… Rewrite sentences using conditional sentence: Type or type Question 34: She is lazy so she can’t pass the exam If ……………………………………………………… Question 35: Study hard or you won’t find a good job If ………………………………………… Change this sentence into passive voice Question 36: They can build a new house at this location A new house The end! HANOI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING THE RETAKE - EXAM HIGH SCHOOL English 10 - Time allowed: 45 minutes KEY Code Ordinal number(STT): Group(Ban): Supervisor(GT): Mark Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in the following question Question A contrast B object C support D rebel Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question Question 2: A mobile B device C ritual D lifestyle Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences or replace the underlined word Question 3: The gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature is known as A.greenhouse effect B global warming C ozone layer D acid rain Question 4: I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I progress A.had B did C made D produced Question 5: It’s a very valuable painting It’s _ in the gallery A most valuable B more valuable C the most valuable D the more valuable Question 6: There are a lot of mobile ……………….for learners nowadays A.information B.appliations C.knowledge D.assignments Question 7: A major issue for teachers allow students to use their own devices is how to provide online access to such devices A.who B those C they D ones Question 8: We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers this year A who B whose C which D whom Question 9: Julia said that she ._there at noon A is going to be B was going to be C will be D can be Question 10: The dog isn’t hers She’s just taking it for _walk while _ owner is away A a/ the B a/ a C the/ X D X/ a Question 11: All forms of discrimination against all women and girls immediately everywhere A must be taken away B must be ended C must be allowed D must be followed Question 12: If pollution on, the earth a dangerous place to live on A.would go – would become B would go – became C go – will become D goes – will become Question 13: We are advised advantage of personal electronic devices in learning A to make B to take C making D Taking Identify one mistake among A, B, C or D Question 14: Touch screen is the screen whom allows giving instructions by touching A B C D Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953 While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother Question 15: Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to _ A work outside the home B be a housewife C support the family alone D work as a secretary Question 16: Which is not referred to Jean? A She was a responsible girl B She never helped her mother with household chores C She often did well at school D She went to high school Question 17: Jean's husband was a _ A teacher B dancer C soldier D servant Question 18: Jean _ A served in the military B lived in Korea for fifteen months C had a daughter D got married when she was a student Question 19: Which is not true about Jean? A She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child B She worked outside the home before she had a child C She was very happy when she got a baby D She quit her job to look after her baby Choose the word among A, B, C, D that best fits the blank in the following passage In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman At 4:45 a.m., (20) gets up, washes and eats It (21) _ her a half hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3.00 p.m She collects firewood and gets home at 4:00 She spends the next hour and a haft (22) food to cook Then she collects water (23) _ another hour From 6:30 to 8:30 she cooks (24) dinner, she spends an hour washing the dishes and her children She goes to bed at 9:30 p.m 20 A he B they C we D she 21 A spends B takes C makes D lasts 22 A prepared B preparing C to prepare D for preparing 23 A in B since C for D at 24 A While B During C After D At Give the correct form of the words or verbs in brackets to complete the sentences Question 25: They take part in social activities and interact with _different (difference) cultures, widen their knowledge and gradually mature them Question 26: Many national parks have been established to protect endangered animals (danger) Question 27: You will help _ (help) the local people if you buy local products whenever possible and pay a fair price for what you buy Question 28: Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil and other chemicals (chemistry) in rivers Question 29: If you drove more carefully, you wouldn’t have so many accidents (not/ have) Question 30: Air pollution contributes (contribution) to the greenhouse effect which can lead to a series of environmental problems Question 31: There will be some unforeseen consequences to the environment if we don’t manage .(not manage) ecotourism projects properly Question 32: Can you imagine what would happen (happen) if the air were polluted entirely? Change these following sentences into reported speech Question 33: Janet said: “My brother will get married next month.” Janet said her brother would get married the next month Rewrite sentences using conditional sentence: Type or type Question 34: She is lazy so she can’t pass the exam If she weren’t lazy/were hard, she could pass the exam Question 35: Study hard or you won’t find a good job If you study hard, you will find a good job Change this sentence into passive voice Question 36: They can build a new house at this location A new house can be built at this location CẤU TRÚC: 60% TRẮC NGHIỆM + 40% TỰ LUẬN: Trong đó: Biểu điểm: Mỗi câu trắc nghiệm đúng: 0,25 điểm x 24 = 6.0 điểm Mỗi câu viết lại câu: 0,5 điểm x = 2.0 điểm Mỗi câu dạng từ/ động từ: 0,25 điểm x = 2.0 điểm ... goes to bed at 9:30 p.m 20 A he B they C we D she 21 A spends B takes C makes D lasts 22 A prepared B preparing C to prepare D for preparing 23 A in B since C for D at 24 A While B During C After... goes to bed at 9:30 p.m 20 A he B they C we D she 21 A spends B takes C makes D lasts 22 A prepared B preparing C to prepare D for preparing 23 A in B since C for D at 24 A While B During C After... đó: Biểu điểm: Mỗi câu trắc nghiệm đúng: 0 ,25 điểm x 24 = 6.0 điểm Mỗi câu viết lại câu: 0,5 điểm x = 2. 0 điểm Mỗi câu dạng từ/ động từ: 0 ,25 điểm x = 2. 0 điểm