HANOI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HIGH SCHOOL THE MID - TERM TEST (Grade 10) Time allowed: 60 minutes Code: Ordinal number (STT): Group (Ban): Supervisor (GT): Mark A PHẦN CHUNG (Dành cho tất thí sinh) PHONETICS Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A husband B mum C contribute D vulnerable 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 each of the following questions A contribute B ability C complicated D consume VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Nowadays, people social networks with more and more caution A uses B are using C used D use “Look at those dark clouds!“ - “Yes, it in some minutes.” A will rain B is going to rain C are going to rain D is raining Foods into energy in the digestive system A are broke down and converted B are broken down and converted C break down and convert D broken down and converted The teacher the student for lying A was punished B is punished C punished D has been punished Every day I up at o'clock, _ breakfast at o'clock and _ for work at o'clock A have got / eating / leaving B get / eat / leave C got / ate / left D will get / have eaten / left A letter _by Ann now A is writing B writes C is being written D wrote "Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like cancer?” “Wow! _ ” A I would love to B It's a good idea C That's incredible D You must like apple 10 He likes to a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work A B get C make D take 11 My mother told me to the yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish A wash-up B laundry C childcare D exercises 12 To me, my father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good for me A role B behaviour C example D action 13 It’s not too late to your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately start living a happier, healthier life A get rid B give on C kick D remember 14 A healthy between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy lives A balance B equality C share D control 15 My mother the responsibility for running the household A holds B takes C runs D bears 16 The father typically works outside the home while the mother is domestic duties such as homemaking and raising children A suitable for B capable of with C responsible for D aware of Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 17 She was gave a box full of chocolate A B C D 18 Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world A B C D 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 19 Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others A easily hurt B strong C safe D hard to affect 20 The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself A cure B generate C protect D remove READING Read the following passage and choose a correct word/ phrase to fill in the blank To have a balanced _(21)_, we should : - eat a moderate _(22)_ of fatty food and sugar - eat some body- bulding foods like meat and diary _(23)_ - eat plenty of cereals, fruit and vegetables What does a “ balanced diet” mean? It _(24)_ you eat a variety of foods without eating too much of anything _(25)_ is very important Eat the food you enjoy, but don’t have too much This will help you stay fit and healthy Don’t forget about exersise, either! We all need exercise Follow these guilines and enjoy the food you eat- that is the key to a healthy lifestyle 21: A food B lifestyle C diet D life 22: A amount B variety C selection D display 23: A production B produce C products D productivity 24: A mean B means C is D are 25: A moderate B moderating C moderation D moderated Read the following passage and choose the correct answer TEENAGERS AND SLEEP Sleep is food for the brain During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur Skipping sleep can be harmful, even deadly, particularly if you are behind the wheel You can look bad, you may feel moody, and you perform poorly Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with your family and friends and hurt your scores on school exams Sleepiness can lead to aggressive or inappropriate behaviours such as yelling at your friends or being impatient with your teachers or family members Sleep is vital to your well-being, as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat It can even help you to eat better and manage the stress of being a teenager Teenagers need about to 10 hours of sleep each night to function best Most teens not get enough sleep: one study found that only 15% reported sleeping hours and a half on school nights Not getting enough sleep or having sleep difficulties can limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve the problems Teens tend to have irregular sleep patterns across the week — they typically stay up late and sleep in late on the weekends, which can affect their biological clocks and hurt the quality of their sleep Consuming caffeine close to bedtime can hurt your sleep, so avoid coffee, tea, soda and chocolate late in the day and you can get to sleep at night Nicotine and alcohol will also interfere with your sleep A consistent sleep schedule will help you feel less tired since it allows your body to get in synchronization with its natural patterns You will find that it’s easier to fall asleep at bedtime with this type of routine 26 Sleepiness is harmful because A our scores at school may be low and the relationship with others becomes worse B important body functions and brain activity occur during sleep C you can look bad behind the wheel D can lead to appropriate behaviours or being patient with your teachers or family members 27 In order to function best, teenagers need A at least 10 hours of sleep each night B over about 10 hours of sleep each night C about to 10 hours of sleep each night D hours and a half on school nights 28 All of the following are bad sleeping habits EXCEPT _ A having coffee or tea close to bedtime B staying up very late on the weekends C having nicotine and alcohol D having the same sleep pattern 29 A consistent sleep schedule is very important because A it will help you feel less tired during daytime B you have less difficulty in falling asleep at bedtime C nicotine and alcohol will not interfere with your sleep D it is easier for you to fall asleep at any time 30 The word “consistent” is closest in meaning to _ A not changing B agreeing C similar D Changeable GRAMMAR Fill the gaps with the correct tense of the given verbs in brackets 31 “(you/ speak) French” “Just a little.” 32 When acupuncture (perform) correctly, it is very safe for patients 33 Mr Long (work) in an office every day, but now he (help) his wife to prepare dinner 34 He will ring us up when he (arrive) _ in England tomorrow 35 I can’t come during the day – I (see) _ you tomorrow evening 36 The method is quite simple and I’m sure it (be) _ familiar to most of you already 37 That cheese smells awful I think nobody (eat) _ it 38 In Viet Nam, children (look) after their old parents 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 WORD FORMATION: Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 39 The (extend) _ family consists of three or even four generations 40 Knee is the biggest joint in the body’s (skeleton) system 41 An apple a day can help you build (health) bones 42 In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to (reduction) _ burden on their wives WRITING Rewrite the sentence without changing its original meaning 43: They will paint these doors next month  These doors 44:Workers are building many new roads in this city  Many new roads FOR GROUP D WORD FORMATION: Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 39 Mr Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household (financial) 40 His parents have been highly (critic) of his recent disobedience 41 Ailments are caused by a/an (balanced) _ of yin and yang 42 Yoga increases endurance, (strong) and flexibility WRITING Rewrite the sentence without changing its original meaning 43: They are going to celebrate a housewarming party tomorrow  A housewarming party 44: Did your father write that book?  Was ? KEY A PHẦN CHUNG (Dành cho tất thí sinh) PHONETICS Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A husband B mum C contribute D vulnerable 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 each of the following questions A contribute B ability C complicated D consume VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Nowadays, people social networks with more and more caution A uses B are using C used D use “Look at those dark clouds!“ - “Yes, it in some minutes.” A will rain B is going to rain C are going to rain D is raining Foods into energy in the digestive system A are broke down and converted B are broken down and converted C break down and convert D broken down and converted The teacher the student for lying A was punished B is punished C punished D has been punished Every day I up at o'clock, _ breakfast at o'clock and _ for work at o'clock A have got / eating / leaving B get / eat / leave C got / ate / left D will get / have eaten / left A letter _by Ann now A is writing B writes C is being written D wrote "Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like cancer?” “Wow! ” A I would love to B It's a good idea C That's incredible D You must like apple 10 He likes to a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work A B get C make D take 11 My mother told me to the yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish A wash-up B laundry C childcare D exercises 12 To me, my father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good for me A role B behaviour C example D action 13 It’s not too late to your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately start living a happier, healthier life A get rid B give on C kick D remember 14 A healthy between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy lives A balance B equality C share D control 15 My mother the responsibility for running the household A holds B takes C runs D bears 16 The father typically works outside the home while the mother is domestic duties such as homemaking and raising children A suitable for B capable of with C responsible for D aware of Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 17 She was gave a box full of chocolate A B C D 18 Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world A B C D 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 19 Newborn infants are more vulnerable to illness than others A easily hurt B strong C safe D hard to affect 20 The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself A cure B generate C protect D remove READING Read the following passage and choose the correct answer TEENAGERS AND SLEEP Sleep is food for the brain During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur Skipping sleep can be harmful, even deadly, particularly if you are behind the wheel You can look bad, you may feel moody, and you perform poorly Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with your family and friends and hurt your scores on school exams Sleepiness can lead to aggressive or inappropriate behaviours such as yelling at your friends or being impatient with your teachers or family members Sleep is vital to your well-being, as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat It can even help you to eat better and manage the stress of being a teenager Teenagers need about to 10 hours of sleep each night to function best Most teens not get enough sleep: one study found that only 15% reported sleeping hours and a half on school nights Not getting enough sleep or having sleep difficulties can limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve the problems Teens tend to have irregular sleep patterns across the week — they typically stay up late and sleep in late on the weekends, which can affect their biological clocks and hurt the quality of their sleep Consuming caffeine close to bedtime can hurt your sleep, so avoid coffee, tea, soda and chocolate late in the day and you can get to sleep at night Nicotine and alcohol will also interfere with your sleep A consistent sleep schedule will help you feel less tired since it allows your body to get in synchronization with its natural patterns You will find that it’s easier to fall asleep at bedtime with this type of routine 21 Sleepiness is harmful because A our scores at school may be low and the relationship with others becomes worse B important body functions and brain activity occur during sleep C you can look bad behind the wheel D can lead to appropriate behaviours or being patient with your teachers or family members 22 In order to function best, teenagers need A at least 10 hours of sleep each night B over about 10 hours of sleep each night C about to 10 hours of sleep each night D hours and a half on school nights 23 All of the following are bad sleeping habits EXCEPT _ A having coffee or tea close to bedtime B staying up very late on the weekends C having nicotine and alcohol D having the same sleep pattern 24 A consistent sleep schedule is very important because A it will help you feel less tired during daytime B you have less difficulty in falling asleep at bedtime C nicotine and alcohol will not interfere with your sleep D it is easier for you to fall asleep at any time 25 The word “consistent” is closest in meaning to _ A not changing B agreeing C similar D changeable Read the following passage and choose a correct word/ phrase to fill in the blank To have a balanced _(26)_, we should : - eat a moderate _(27)_ of fatty food and sugar - eat some body- bulding foods like meat and diary _(28)_ - eat plenty of cereals, fruit and vegetables What does a “ balanced diet” mean? It _(29)_ you eat a variety of foods without eating too much of anything _(30)_ is very important Eat the food you enjoy, but don’t have too much This will help you stay fit and healthy Don’t forget about exersise, either! We all need exercise Follow these guilines and enjoy the food you eat- that is the key to a healthy lifestyle 26: A food B lifestyle C diet D life 27: A amount B variety C selection D display 28: A production B produce C products D productivity 29: A mean B means C is D are 30: A moderate B moderating C moderation D moderated GRAMMAR Fill the gaps with the correct tense of the given verbs in brackets 31 “(you/ speak) _Do you speak _ French” “Just a little.” 32 When acupuncture (perform) _ is performed _ correctly, it is very safe for patients 33 Mr Long (work) _works _ in an office every day, but now he (help) is helping _ his wife to prepare dinner 34 He will ring us up when he (arrive) _ arrives _ in England tomorrow 35 I can’t come during the day – I (see) am going to see _ you tomorrow evening 36 The method is quite simple and I’m sure it (be) will be familiar to most of you already 37 That cheese smells awful I think nobody (eat) _will eat it 38 In Viet Nam, children (look) _look after their old parents 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 WORD FORMATION: Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 39 The (extend) extended _ family consists of three or even four generations 40 Knee is the biggest joint in the body’s (skeleton) _skeletal _ system 41 An apple a day can help you build (health) healthy bones 42 In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to (reduction) reduce _ burden on their wives WRITING Rewrite the sentence without changing its original meaning 43: They will paint these doors next month  These doors will be painted (by them) next month 44:Workers are building many new roads in this city  Many new roads are being built in this city by workers FOR GROUP D WORD FORMATION: Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 39 Mr Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household (financial) _ finances _ 40 His parents have been highly (critic) critical of his recent disobedience 41 Ailments are caused by a/an (balanced) imbalance _ of yin and yang 42 Yoga increases endurance, (strong) _ strength and flexibility WRITING Rewrite the sentence without changing its original meaning 43: They are going to celebrate a housewarming party tomorrow  A housewarming party is going to be celebrated tomorrow 44: Did your father write that book?  Was that book written by your father? ... In order to function best, teenagers need A at least 10 hours of sleep each night B over about 10 hours of sleep each night C about to 10 hours of sleep each night D hours and a half on school... In order to function best, teenagers need A at least 10 hours of sleep each night B over about 10 hours of sleep each night C about to 10 hours of sleep each night D hours and a half on school... you eat a variety of foods without eating too much of anything _(25)_ is very important Eat the food you enjoy, but don’t have too much This will help you stay fit and healthy Don’t forget about