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GRADE 10 FG MID-TERM EXAM - KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ TEST I. PHONETICS Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions. A. brave B. dangerous C. case D. adventure A. some B. come C. lost D. done A. heavy B. already C. leaving D. head Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A. reply B. surprise C. message D. forget A. accomplish B. argument C. motivate D. hospital II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the word /phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence 6. It heavily last August A. is rain B. was raining C. rained D. rain 7. What _ when I phoned yesterday? A. were you doing B. do you do C. did you do D. do you did 8. Every morning, I often sit in my garden and to my nightingale sing A. listening B. listen C. listened D. listens 9. She school when she was six A. start B. started C. has started D. are starting 10. he playing football now? A. Will B. Does C. Was D. Is 11. This record-shop be a book-shop a few years ago. A. used to B. use C. used D. used 12. I couldn't come to the party because I go to work A. have B. had to C. have got D. had 13. Geordie Stewart, a twenty-year-old university student, set off for Everest to be the youngest Briton to the “Seven Summits” challenge - climbing the highest mountain on each continent A. achiever B. achievement C. achieve D. achievable 14. The company can offer a number of opportunities for career _ A. development B. develop C. developing D. developed 15. Once, she _ her ankle but she didn’t stop running A. sprained B. tripped over C. fell D. slipped 16. The robber was carrying a gun and wearing the mask of a clown He was A. embarrassed B. excited C. amazed D. terrified 17. She was very with him for not telling her the truth A. annoyed B. annoying C. confusing D. confused 18. This year, all the presents that I got for Christmas were very A. disappointed B. disappointing C. relieved D. relieving 19. It will be _ if someone finds a bottle with a message A. interesting B. annoying C. interested D. annoyed 20. Test showed that Ashlyn had very unusual medical _ she couldn’t feel any pain A. skill B. drug C. pain D. condition Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21. It must have been very unpleasant for her neighbours to be exposed to the constant loud music A. disgusting B. filthy C. massive D. dirty 22. Even a very small amount of food may trigger an allergic reaction A. frightening B. tiny C. fantastic D. delicious Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting 23. When John, their son, was 11 years old, he was reading Shakespeare’s sonnets every night A. When B. was C. was reading D. every 24. Rammy, the feline, chased mice in the garden while we were talking A. feline B. chased C. garden D. were talking 25. When you will come to Dalat next summer, I will take you round the city A. will come B. to Dalat C. will take D. round III. READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions A FANTASTIC MIND Hayao Miyazaki was born in Tokyo on January 5, 1941 As a boy, he liked to read and draw cartoons After graduating from university in 1963, Miyazaki joined the Toei Animation Company At Toei, he worked on many animated movies, like the famous Puss in Boots In 1984, he made Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind, which was based on a comic book he wrote Because this movie was so successful, Miyazaki was able to start his own animation company, Studio Ghibli One of Miyazaki’s most loved movies is My Neighbor Totoro, made in 1987 It is a children’s movie, but many adults like it, too The movie is about two sisters who become friends with an enormous, supernatural animal named Totoro It is a very warm-hearted story, with many fantastic characters such as Cat Bus, a cat that is also a bus Miyazaki’s 2001 movie, Spirited Away, was even more popular than Totoro In fact, it made more money than any other movie in Japanese history All of Miyazaki’s movies contain strange but charming people and creatures Many of his stories happen in worlds that are different from ours However, they still show his ideas about real life He often points out how humans hurt the natural world He thinks people should change how they live Miyazaki’s movies combine fantasy and reality in an original way This may be why so many people like his movies 26. What is the main idea of this reading? A. The movie My Neighbor Totoro B. The education of Hayao Miyazaki C. The most famous movie in Japan D. The works of Hayao Miyazaki 27. How did the success of Nausicaa help Miyazaki? A. He could start his own studio. B. He could publish a comic book C. He could join Toei Animation. D. He could work on more movies 28. Cat Bus is a character in which movie? A. Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind B. My Neighbor Totoro C. Puss in Boots D. Spirited Away 29. Who likes My Neighbor Totoro? A. Teenage girls B. Children C. Adults D. All of the above 30. According to the reading, why are Miyazaki’s movies so successful? A. Children like them. B. His movies are unique C. His movies have strange creatures. D. He wants to protect the environment Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space following passage Some people collect stamps just for fun These people may just want (33) stamps with animals or famous people on them Or maybe they want to collect all the stamps issued by one particular country Other people collect stamps that they think will be valuable down the road Such collectors (34) three questions to determine if a stamp is worth collecting and what its value might be First, how many of a particular stamp (35) ? Next, how popular is the stamp? Finally, what is the condition of the stamp? If a stamp has a low print run, a popular picture or design, and is(36) excellent condition, this stamp may be worth a lot of money In 1980, a one-cent British Guinea stamp issued in 1856 (37) 935,000! 31 A. collect B. to collect C. collecting D. collects 32. A. ask B. say C. get D. rise 33 A. were being made B. was being made C. was made D. were made 34 A. of B. at C. in D. for 35 A. went for B. took out C. brought about D. made of IV. WRITING Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions 36. I hate ice skating because it’s hard for me to keep balance => I can’t _ 37. Do you fancy abseiling with us tomorrow? => What _? 38. Adventures are a great way to develop personal skills (DEVELOPMENT) => Adventures _ 39. I was walking home when it started to rain => While I 40. My little brother says that he himself put the plastic mouse into my schoolbag => My little brother says admits _ TEST I PHONETICS Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions. A. famous B. another C. about D. appear A. beach B. reach C. head D. dream A. student B. usually C. curly D. during Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A. parent B. moment C. packing D. agree A. dangerous B. impressive C. adventure D. develop II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the word /phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence 6. While her brother was in the army, Sarah _ to him twice a week A. was writing B. wrote C. has written D. had written 7. The Titanic _ the Atlantic when it _ an iceberg A. was crossing / struck B. had crossed / was striking C. crossed / had struck D. is crossing / strikes 8. Her father when she was a small girl A. dies B. died C. has died D. had died 9. Almost everyone _ for home after they completed their tasks A. leave B. left C. leaves D. had left 10. I will contact you as soon as I _the information A. will get B. get C. got D. had got 11. I am reading this novel By the time you come back from work I _ it A. will finish B. will have finished C. have finished D. had finished 12. I English at the moment A. am not learning B. learn C. was learning D. learned 13. People who can’t feel pain just don’t realize they’re A. out of risk B. in danger C. out of control D. in question 14. Twenty-three years later, she was _ to get a reply from someone in the Netherlands A. disappointed B. amazed C. irritated D. upset 15. Teenagers who go on adventures should be proud of their _ A. accomplished B. accomplish C. accomplishment D. accomplishments 16. She is still coming to terms with the _ of her marriage A. failure B. fail C. failed D. failing 17. She suffered from severe _ after losing her job A. pleasure B. surprise C. cross D. depression 18. A fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality is _ A. foreground B. dingy C. stereotype D. disorder 19. We use a _ as an important tool to go white-water rafting A. safety harness B. rope C. boots D. paddle 20. Let’s _ two different water sports: jet-skiing and kite surfing A. try B. go C. take D. make 21. Mike Perham the world alone by boat at the age of seventeen A. came B. went C. traveled D. circumnavigated 22. It is _ that eating chocolate is good for your body whenever you feel sad A. surprising B. confusing C. delightful D. proud Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 23. They found him huddled under a very dirty old blanket A. massive B. giant C. fantastic D. filthy 24. The weather wasn’t brilliant that day, by Dan had caught a huge fish A. very big B. very good C. very bad D. very dirty Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correcting 25. When I walk past the park, I saw some children play football A. walk B. saw C. children D. play 26. After John eaten dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed A. eaten B. wrote C. letters D. went 27. What did you do at o'clock last night? I phoned you but nobody answered A. did you do B. phoned C. nobody D. answered II READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions MONA WHO A young woman without eyebrows is seated in front of a beautiful landscape Does this sound familiar to you? This is one of the most famous works by Leonardo da Vinci The Mona Lisa is a beautiful painting However, it was the mystery behind the painting that intrigued people Who was the woman and why did da Vinci paint her? Different theories have been proposed about her identity Many art and history buffs thought that it was a portrait of da Vinci himself, but as a woman. Others thought it was not any particular person, but the ideal of a woman They say this is why she was painted with no eyebrows This gave her face a more unearthly look Still, others thought that it was a portrait of an actual woman of the time, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo In 2005, historian Armin Schlechter of Heidelberg discovered the answer While looking through an old manuscript, he found a small note In this, the woman in the Mona Lisa was positively identified as Lisa del Giocondo The artist had been paid to her portrait after the birth of her second child. “Mona,” in fact, means “madam” in Italian As for her unearthly look? Historians say women of this time liked to remove their eyebrows Apparently, they thought eyebrows were not attractive 28. What is the main idea of this reading? A. How da Vinci created a great painting B. The making of a great mystery C. Fashion trends long ago D. The identity of a famous woman 29. According to the reading, what is one point about the Mona Lisa that intrigued people? A. What kind of woman da Vinci’s ideal was B. Where it was painted C. Her hairstyle D. Her lack of eyebrows 30. What could the word “unearthly” mean in this reading? A. Ideal B. Frightening C. Specific D. Realistic 31. According to the reading, which of the following was NOT an idea about the identity of the woman in the Mona Lisa? A. Leonardo da Vinci painted himself B. She was married to Francesco del Giocondo C. Leonardo da Vinci painted a member of his own family D. She was not a real woman 32. How we know who the woman in the Mona Lisa is? A. A historian looked closely at the portrait. B. The name on the portrait tells us C. There were no eyebrows. D. Someone wrote about it long ago Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space following passage So you’re between the ages of thirteen and eighteen What (33) _ you happy? There have been lots of surveys about teenagers and happiness and they all come to different conclusions Some surveys say that most young people are happiest (34) _ they spend time with their family Others say it’s when they’re (35) friends Some teenagers think that getting good marks at school and (36) _ exams makes them happy and others feel that it’s having a boyfriend or girlfriend that improves their lives The problem is that there isn’t just one thing that makes everyone happy (37) is something different for each of us, and what made us happy last week might not make us happy next week! 33 A. makes B. make C. made D. is making 34 A. so B. for C. when D. while 35 A. of B. with C. for D. on 36 A. passing B. having C. sitting D. taking 37 A. Unhappy B. Happy C. Happily D. Happiness IV WRITING Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions 38. I once rode a bicycle to school => I used _ 39. I like skateboarding very much (KEEN) => I am really 40. She shouldn’t borrow money from her friends I think so (combine sentences) => I TEST I PHONETICS Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A. fair B. straight C. waistcoat D. explain A. narrow B. shallow C. follow D. allow Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others A. anxious B. boring C. envious D. ashamed A. confused B. upset C. delighted D. frightened II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences 5. My brother is at home He’s playing guitar A. x- the B. x – x C. the – the D. the - x 6. Don’t forget your raincoat – it _ A. rains B. is raining C. rain D. raining 7. My sister _ very hard for the exam Unfortunately, she got a bad mark in English A. is working B. works C. was working D. worked 8. While we _ take my children to the park, our car broke down A. took B. were taking C. takes D. are taking 9. When my friends get home, they a mouse in the kitchen A. find B. found C. is finding D. were finding 10. It was _ to have met such a great movie star A. thrilled B. annoying C. thrilling D. annoyed 11. The books he wrote about famous mountain climbers are his greatest A. achieve B. achievement C. achievable D. achiever 12. He is famous for his as a mountain climber A. accomplish B. accomplished C. accomplishing D. accomplishment 13. Halloween was probably the most _ film I have ever seen A. frightened B. exhausting C. frightening D. exhausted Mark 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 sentences 14. It really makes me cross to see people dropping litter in the street A. annoyed B. envious C. relieved D. suspicious 15. The view from the top of the mountain was very beautiful A. stunning B. terrifying C. huge D. filthy 16. The campsite was very dirty when we arrived It was a horrible mess! A. tiny B. tragic C. filthy D. starving 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 sentences 17. The hotel was incredible with breaktaking views and excellent cuisine A. unimpressive B. unspoiled C. unadorned D. untouched 18. It would be tragic if her talent remained unrecognized A. very sad B. very bad C. very shocking D. very happy 19. They were photographed separately and then as a group A. independently B. individually C. relatively D. together Find the mistake and correct it 20. He’s laughing, but he isn’t understanding the joke 21. The lesson was so bored that I fell asleep _ 22. The prepare for our trip were quick because we only planned to stay for two nights _ Use the correct form of verbs in brackets 23. When Sarah (drop) her phone on the floor, it (break) 24. I (lose) my watch while I (play) _ volleyball in the park 25. At midnight, Rose _ (still do) her homework III READING Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage Although living in another country can be an (26) _ adventure, it is sometimes proves to be a difficult experience Many things are new and different – not only the language and culture but also everyday things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open For a person who is used (27) in control of their world these new experiences can make them feel helpless, (28) _ and frustrated Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain stages before they feel at home in their new (29) The first few weeks after arrival in another country is full of positive feelings and excitement Then reality sets in and can make you feel angry and impatient Some people blame their new home for such feelings Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (30) _ and begin to adapt 26 A. excited B. exciting C. pleasure D. thrilled 27 A. been B. to being C. to be D. being 28 A. confusing B. confused C. confuse D. confusion 29 A. surroundings B. settings C. atmospheres D. situations 30 A. in B. off C. of D. back Read the passage, and choose the best following word for each space mild natural located scenery dissolve Phu Quoc Island is the largest island in Vietnam which is 31) in the Gulf of Thailand Phu Quoc Island is quite large and has two distinct seasons including the rainy season and the dry season Whatever the season, the weather in Phu Quoc is always cool and 32) _ The beach is very beautiful with white sand and clear blue water, so many people come to Phu Quoc for vacation In addition to the beautiful 33) _, the cuisine on Phu Quoc Island is also diverse, including fresh seafood processed into delicious and attractive dishes If you have the opportunity to visit Phu Quoc Island, you should watch the sunrise once Watching the sunrise on the sea is really beautiful, but in Phu Quoc Island it is even more wonderful As the sun rises, you would feel the cold gradually becoming warm This makes the spirit extremely relaxing and comfortable, all anxiety can 34) With the unique 35) beauty of Phu Quoc, you must come here once IV WRITING Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions 36. The boat hit some rocks as it was sailing toward the shore => The boat _when it 37. While you were shopping, I tidied your room => You when 38. My brother really likes football and never misses a match (crazy) => My brother _ football and never misses a match 39. I am not interested in what you are thinking (care) => I _ what you are thinking 40. Young children love watching animated films (popular) => Animated films young children TEST Although living in another country can be an (1) exciting adventure, it is sometimes proves (2) to be a difficult experience Many things are new and different – not only the language and culture but also (3) everyday things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open For a person who is used (4) to being in control of their world these new experiences can make them feel helpless, (5) confused and frustrated Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain (6) stages before they feel at home in their new (7) surroundings The first few weeks after arrival in another country is full of positive feelings and excitement Then (8) reality sets in and can make you feel angry and impatient Some people (9) blame their new home for such feelings Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (10) in and begin to adapt However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may (11) experience the same things in reverse It takes them (12) some time to get back to their former life in their home country TEST 38 to ride a bicycle to school 39 keen on skateboarding 40 don’t think she should borrow money from her friends TEST 36 was sailing toward the shore/ hit some rocks 37 were shopping /I tidied your room 38 is crazy about 39 don’t care about 40 are popular among ... 9. When my friends get home, they a mouse in the kitchen A. find B. found C. is finding D. were finding 10. It... most newcomers settle (10) in and begin to adapt However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may (11) experience the same things in reverse It takes them (12) some time to get back... finish B. will have finished C. have finished D. had finished 12. I English at the moment A. am not learning B. learn C. was