Nguyễn Văn Cừ High School THE 1st 45 MINUTE TEST Full name ENGLISH 10 Class Write the correct answer (A,B,C or D) down into the table 1 5 9 13 17 21 25 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 3 7 11 15 19 23 27 4 8 12 16[.]
Nguyễn Văn Cừ High School THE 1st 45-MINUTE TEST Full name: ENGLISH 10 Class: Write the correct answer (A,B,C or D) down into the table 13 17 21 25 10 14 18 22 26 11 15 19 23 27 12 16 20 24 28 1/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A heat B repeat C read D ready 2/ Choose the word whose stress is different from the others A harrow B receive C worry D mature Choose the best answer(5.5pts) Marie Curie was awarded a Nobel Prize in _ A chemistry B chemical C chemist D chemically John missed the bus because the alarm clock did not _ A goes off B ring C went off D rang Jane had gone to the supermarket _she got home A as soon as B after C when D before The teacher: _students are there in your class? – The monitor: thirty-eight A How much B How far C How many D How fast John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” - Tom: “ .” A Good luck B It’s nice of you C That’s a good idea D Congratulations! I study many such as Maths, Literature, Physics and so on A class B languages C subjects D semester Although it’s a long day for us, we are contented _ what we A in B with C about C about 10.While I _dishes last night, I _a plate A washed / dropped C.was washing / dropped B washed / was dropping D.was washing / was dropping 11 He earned a degree in Maths with flying colours A very well B difficultly C badly D easily 12.“Would you like to have dinner with me?” - “ _” A Yes, I’d love to B Yes, so I C I’m very happy D Yes, it is 13 The students stopped because the head teacher came in A chat B chatting C to chat D chatted 14 Linda her English course before she went to Canada for her study tour abroad A has finished B had finished C was finished D would finish 15 I like to learn English because it is _international language A the B a C an D Ø 16 It was two weeks before Christmas and the mall was _with shoppers A crowded B crowding C crowd D crowds 17 You should give up …………, or you’ll die of cancer A smoke B to smoke C smoking D smoked 18 I didn’t know how …………… that machine a to operate b operating c operate d operated 19 My father works all the time He _ A relaxes never B never relaxes C often relaxes D relaxes sometimes 20 Choose the underlined opart that needs correcting If you feel cold, you’d better to put on your coat and have a glass of hot gingerade A B C D Read the following passage choose the word that best fits each of the numbered blanks ( 1pt) During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike (21) _questioned They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at school This is a normal development of this age Though it can be very hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing (22) _ Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them Parents should their (23) to talk to their son and daughter about school, work and future plans but should not push them to talk (24) _ they don't want to Parents should also watch for danger signs Some young people in trying to be adult may experience with , drugs, alcohol or smoking Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and help if necessary 21 A being B to be C be D been 22 A on B with C about D up 23 A well B best C better D good 24 A because B so C if D although Read the following passage the correct answer to each of the questions(1pt) Rebecca Stevens was the first woman to climb Mount Everest Before she went up the highest mountain in the world, she was a journalist and lived in a small flat in south London In 1993, Rebecca left her job and her family and traveled to Asia with some other climbers She found that life on Everest is hard "You must carry everything on your back", she explained, "so you can only take things that you will need You can't wash on the mountain, and in the end I didn’t even take a toothbrush I am usually a clean person but there is no water, only snow Water is very heavy so you only take enough to drink" When Rebecca reached the top of Mount Everest on May 17 1993, it was the best moment of her life Suddenly she became famous Now she has written a book about the trip and people often ask her to talk about it She has a new job too, on a science programme on television Rebecca is well-known today and she has more money, but she still lives in the little flat in south London among her pictures and books about mountains! 25 Before Rebecca climbed Everest, she worked for A a factory B a newspaper C a travel agent D a bookshop 26 Rebecca went to Everest _ A with her family B without anyone C with a climbing group D with her close friends 27 The word “she” in the first paragrah refers to _ A climber B journalist C Everest D Rebecca 28 Rebecca didn’t wash on Everest because A it was too cold B there was not enough water C she is a dirty person D she was not permitted Rewrite the following sentences as directed (2pt) Could you please pass me the pepper shaker? → Would you mind My brother bought this laptop at Nguyen Kim supermarket (make question for the underlined part) → She cleaned the floor, then she ironed the clothes After ……………………………………………… He spent 20 minutes walking to the cinema It … .………………………………………………… Writing (1pt) Write a paragraph about your daily activities (about 60-80 words) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Nguyễn Văn Cừ High School THE 1st 45-MINUTE TEST Full name: ENGLISH 10 Class: Write the correct answer (A,B,C or D) down into the table 13 17 21 25 10 14 18 22 26 11 15 19 23 27 12 16 20 24 28 1/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A far B man C bad D sad 2/ Choose the word whose stress is different from the others A physics B content C worry D background Choose the best answer (5.5pts) She is really worried _her son’s anorexia A at B about C in D on Thanks to her hard work, Marie earned a degree in Physics with flying _ A marks B grades C classes D colours Glenda _extremely hard when she was a student A worked B has worked C was working D had been worked Please remember _me as soon as you get there A call B to call C calling D called Marie Curie was the first woman in France to be _university professor A the B a C an D Ø 8. _do you go to the English Club? – Once a week A What time B when C How long D How often He began _ English years ago A learn B to learn C learning D both B and C 10 By the time I left the room, I _the lights A.will turn off B.would turn off C.have turned off D.had turned off 11 "John had an accident He's been in hospital for a week – " _" A Poor it ! B Poor him ! C How terrific! D Oh, Is he? 12 Normally, I _breakfast at home, but this week I _breakfast in my school A have / will have B have had / have C have / am having D am having / will have 13.We are contented with what we A interested in B excited about C keen on D satisfied with 14 Choose the underlined opart that needs correcting I’m still looking for a job, but I hope finding something soon A B C D 15 It rained yesterday _it had been dry for months A as soon as B after C when D before 16 Helen: “Congratulations!” - Jane: “ _” A What a pity! B Thank you C I’m sorry D You are welcome 17 During his _, he often drinks tea with his fellow peasants A break B work C harrowing D occupation 18 She is interested in teaching _because she loves working with children A semester B communication C work D profession 19 The machine needs a repair b to repair c repairing d repaired 20 _is the nearest post office ? – Only five minutes’ walk A How long B Where C How often D How far Read the following passage choose the word that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt) The Nobel prizes, awarded annually for distinguished work in chemistry, physic, physiology or medicine, literature, and international peace, were made available by a fund bequeathed for that purpose by Swedish philanthropist, Alfred Bernard Nobel The prizes, awarded since 1901, are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition They are judged by Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes on the basis of their contribution to mankind The awards are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars 21 A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _ A a doctor who discovered a vaccine B a composer who wrote a symphony C an author who wrote a novel D a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement 22 What does this passage mainly discussed? A Alfred Bernard Nobel B Great contributions to mankind C The Nobel prizes D Swedish philanthropy 23 How often are the Nobel prizes awarded? A Twice a year B Once every two year C Once a year D Five times a year 24 The word “They” in the passage refers to A Candidates B Prizes C Nobel Prizes D Competitions Read the following passage choose the word that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1pt) Ms Mai usually gets up at 7.00, with a cup of tea to make her complexly awake She leaves home at 7.45 to (25)………….the Labour Cultural Palace for her morning swim on the pool there She always comes back home by 9.00 a.m Then she starts doing her homework She does a lot of other things as well, (26)……… writing letters or gardening, and she often has to go out to see people at some points during the day She has a quick “brunch” at mid-morning, (27)……… she likes to have an evening meal with the family between 6.00 p.m and 7.00 p.m Ms Mai likes to (28)…… in the evening, but sometimes she has a meeting that she has to go to She tries to be in bed early two or three times a week; at other times she goes to bed after midnight, but it must be before 12.30 25 A reach B arrive C come D go 26 A like B as C such D so 27 A because B but C or D therefore 28 A work B entertain C play D relax Rewrite the following as directed (2pt) Shall we go to the cinema on Moday? →He suggested ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Daisy left the party early because she feel bored (make question for the underlined part) →………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… John worked very hard for the iel exam, then he got 8.0points Before It took me 10 minutes to get to the market I ………………………………………………… Writing (1pt) Write a paragraph about your daily activities (about 60-80 words ) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ... School THE 1st 45-MINUTE TEST Full name: ENGLISH 10 Class: Write the correct answer (A,B,C or D) down into the table 13 17 21 25 10 14 18 22 26 11 15 19 23 27 12 16 20 24 28 1/ Choose... B to learn C learning D both B and C 10 By the time I left the room, I _the lights A.will turn off B.would turn off C.have turned off D.had turned off 11 "John had an accident He''s been in... Alfred Bernard Nobel The prizes, awarded since 19 01, are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm In 19 69, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added Candidates