LISTENING GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY - Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences - Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket READING - Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question - Read the text carefully and then choose the best option and answer the questions WRITING - Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it
Họ tên: ………………………………………… Lớp: ………………………………… ĐỀ KSCL GIỮA HỌC KỲ II LỚP 10 THÍ ĐIỂM Năm học 2021 - 2022 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút A LISTENING (2 POINTS) Part 1: What’s Steve doing now? A fishing B watching TV C swimming D playing football How are they going to get to the countryside? A by car B by taxi C by train D by bus What will the woman tonight? A play tennis B see the film C go to the cinema D go to the restaurant Where is the cat now? A Up a tree B in a garage C 9.00 a.m D on top of the wall What job does Mary’s brother do? A guitar player B football player C photographer D singer Part 2: B GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 POINTS) I Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences “What you think of your new laptop? ” - “ ” A I always keep it B I’d love to C It’s fantastic D Sounds great Women with high qualifications to managers A must promote B must be promoted C most move D most be moved English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will bring to the person who has opened it A loss B misfortune C success D truth We should encourage women to join more social activities A prevent B stimulate C permit D forbid There’ll always be a conflict between old and young A an/the B an/a C the/the D the/a “ _” means “light and small enough to be easily carried or moved” A bulky B chargeable C economical D portable She was old enough up her own mind A made B make C making D to make “It’s nearly Tet holiday already” – “ _” A How time flies B Thanks a million C Don’t make me laugh D No such luck Educated women are becoming less dependent their husbands’ decisions A about B of C on D for 10 We can use a memory card a lot of music or photos A store B to store C storing D: stored 11 In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-moving days A whole B favourite C beautiful D suitable 12 Her brother is soccer player on his team A the better B gooder than C the goodest D the best 13 Wedding ceremonies are now than they used to be in the past A less complicated B the most complicated C as complicated D the less complicated II Give correct form of the word in the bracket 14 The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to _ the wedding ceremony (CELEBRATION) 15 In order to eliminate gender inequality, domestic _ need to be shared by both husbands and wives (RESPONSIBLE) 16 Earbuds are not costly They are not as expensive as a set of _ (SPEAK) III Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket 17 Poor women _ (should, offer) more help by governments 18 What you (do) _ yesterday? 19 Anna _ (will, give) a ride to school by Tom tomorrow C.READING (3.0 POINTS) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question (1.0point) CULTURE SHOCK Many people dream of living in a foreign country It can be an amazing experience for those (1) are willing to settle down in a new place (2) , there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure how to deal with it Societies are (3) in many different ways Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with local people who might not approve (4) things you and might object to things you say You might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (5) a large fine just for dropping rubbish Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences A who B which C what D whose A Therefore B However C Although D Moreover A organize B organizing C organization D organized A of B with C on D off A spend B waste C pay D borrow II Read the text carefully and then choose the best option and answer the questions (2.0 points) INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, for example Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better crosscultural relationship When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world? A a long time ago B thousands of years ago C since the beginning of humans D since the beginning of industrialization Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs? A In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party B In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party C In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn't be used as a gift D In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to A connected with B familiar with C informed of D similar to What is the standard in Singapre for giving gifts? ………………………………………………………………………… According to the passage, what help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment? ………………………………………………………………………… D: WRITING (2.0 POINTS) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.(1.0 point) It is a long time since we last met èWe haven’t…………………………………………………………… We must move our things before we left for Singapore è Our things…………………………………………………………………………………… Minh is very intelligent but his brother is the most intelligent in his family ➔ Minh’s brother is …………………………………………………………………………… Chicken is cheaper than beef (more) ➔ Beef ………………………………………………………………………………………… I spend hours a day doing my homework è It takes …………………………………………………………… This is the most delicious lunch she’s ever eaten (more) ➔ She’s never …………………………………………………………… ... past A less complicated B the most complicated C as complicated D the less complicated II Give correct form of the word in the bracket 14 The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to... customs and traditions In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night In Sweden, a bottle... have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it The recipient