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GRADE 10: REVISION PAPER FOR THE MIDDLE- SECOND TERM TEST 2020-2021 A SCOPE Grammar: - The passive voice with modals - Comparatives and superlative adjectives - Relative clauses: defining and non-defining clauses with who, that, which and whose - Articles Phonetics - stress in two syllable words normally and having the same meaning, three-syllable adjectives and verbs - words‟ pronunciations related to the topic gender equality and cultural diversity, new ways to learn with electronic devices Vocabulary: Words and phrases related to the topics: gender equality and cultural diversity, new ways to learn with electronic devices Skills: speaking, writing and reading exercises related to the topics : gender equality and cultural diversity, new ways to learn with electronic devices B EXERCISES I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A women B follow C concentrate D online A address B allow C traffic D rural A minimum B influence C eliminate D bias A prevent B education C dependent D eliminate A encourage B contribute C delicious D college A protest B wedding C reception D success A present B decrease C increase D mouse A complicated B bridegroom C originate D superstition A country B contrast C culture D ceremony 10 A good B moon C groom D food Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others A digital B personal C excellent D electric A similar B symbolic C effective D eternal A successful B cognitive C different D wonderful A efficient B exciting C distracting D portable A convenient B permanent C attractive D important A increase B engage C prepare D propose A happy B perfect C formal D married A couple B promise C import D wedding A export B decrease C present D belief 10 A contrast B object C rebel D support II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions It is important that men should share household tasks their wives A to B with C for D against Women are more hard-working than men although they are physically weaker A more B as C so D Ø Women are likely to become trouble-makers they are too talkative A in order B so C because D thus Some people tend to wrongly believe that men are not as good children as women A with B as C at D on Not many people are aware male preference in this company A for B on C about D of More and more girls apply males‟ jobs these days A by B.for C about D to Gender discrimination must in order to create a better society A eliminate B be eliminating C be eliminated D eliminated This company can for wage discrimination among workers of different genders A be sued B be suing C sue D sued Poor women in disadvantaged areas should more help by governments A offer B be offered C be offering D offered 10 Married women should be encouraged a career of their preference A pursued B pursue C to pursue D from pursuing 11 Domestic violence women and girls must be wiped out at any cost A on B.at C.for D against 12 In Scotland, the bride‟s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to off all the wedding gifts A show B turn C put D get 13 On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the A bride B groom C guest D bridesmaid 14 In the past, the and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding A propose B proposing C proposal D proposed 15 Superstitions an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam A take B act C occupy D play 16 Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious about daily activities A believe B believing C beliefs D believable 17 Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never the floor during the first three days of the New Year A sweep B paint C polish D resurface 18 Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends A origin B originate C original D originally 19 The British usually pay a lot of to good table manners and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly A money B care C attention D compliment 20 In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object their choice A to B for C against D with 21 In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to their entry into the adult world A symbol B symbolic C symbolize D symbolist 22 In Australia, on Mother‟s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and their mothers „breakfast in bed‟ A cook B serve C display D present 23 People in Mexico Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts, flowers, clothing and household appliances A open B memorize C celebrate D perform 24 In Viet Nam, you shouldn‟t at somebody‟s house on the lst day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner A show up B get up C put up D go up 25 The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their tomorrow A vacation B honeymoon C holiday D marriage 26 After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding A cake B ring C day D reception 27 The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and speeches A prepared B wrote C heard D made 28 Some Koreans believe that it‟s impolite to eye contact with a person who has a high position A maintain B lose C show D put 29 Brazilians often each other‟s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation A lend B shake C touch D move 30 American people are very informal at home, so they often their hands to eat some kinds of food A use B lend C wash D shake 31 Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different the U.S A of B from C to D for 32 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 33 Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you a mirror A break B buy C borrow D see 34 In the UK, seven is usually regarded the luckiest number while thirteen is the opposite A as B like C with D for 35 Polite behavior in one country, however, may be in another part of the world A formal B informal C impolite D appropriate 36 In Germany, it is important to arrive time when you are invited to someone's house A in B after C before D on 37 Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of A embarrass B embarrassment C embarrassed D embarrassing 38 On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only the table for meals, but they also put food on the altar for their ancestors A lay B lie C book D clear 39 The woman you are engaged to is your A fiancé B bridesmaid C match-maker D fiancée 40 At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding A vows B invitations C flowers D cakes 41 I really don‟t the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it A take B have C mind D see 42 If the examiner can‟t sense of your writing, you‟ll get a low mark A take B bring C make D understand 43 I would prefer to go to university and a in International Studies, rather than start work A certificate B result C degree D qualification 44 My dad wants me to go university, but I‟m in minds about it A my B two C some D different 45 Most computers have enough to store a vast amount of information A database B document C memory D word processor 46 Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage A wave B radiation C radiator D emission 47 "Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight?” - “Is that the new restaurant has just opened on the other side of town?" A which B where C that it D which it 48 "Could you lend me some money?" – "I'd like you to give me one good reason I should." A that B which C why D who 49 “What you want to this summer?” – “I think we should go somewhere has plenty of sun and sand." A who B where C when D that 50 A tablet is perfect for people work is to draw and write A who B Ø C which D whose III 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 questions You can download free lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable A affordable B available C feasible D carriable Personal electronic devices which distract students from their classwork are banned in most schools A forbid B prohibit C divert D neglect Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality A cause B remove C add D allow We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school A approve B deny C refuse D debate Women not yet have equal rights in the family in this area A variable B similar C different D the same In some Asian countries like Viet Nam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding present A gift B donation C souvenir D contribution In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-moving days A suitable B favourite C beautiful D whole Americans value freedom and not like to be dependent on other people A addicted B supportive C reliant D responsible IV 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 In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen A necessary B essential C optional D selective 10 Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about? A neglect B care C notice D consideration 11 Men and women equally gain first class degrees A acquire B lose C achieve D Obtain 12 The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality A fairness B inequality C evenness D equilibrium 13 Much has to be done to achieve gender equality in employment opportunities A attain B obtain C reach D abandon 14 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of wellwishers A uncommon B inadvisable C usual D normal 15 To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance A devotion B industry C laziness D enthusiasm V SPEAKING “ ” _ “It means go very quickly.” A How can you explain "rush”? B How you spell “rush”? C What does "rush” mean? D What is the equivalent of “rush”? “ ” – “For” answers the question "How long” and “Since” answers the question “When" A What are the meanings of “for” and “since”? B What's the difference between “for” and “since”? C How to see the difference between “for” and “since”? D How similar are “for” and “since”? A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!" B: “ ” A I'm sorry to hear that B Thanks, it‟s nice of you to say so C Don't mention it D Thanks for your gift! A: "Let‟s go and cheer for their happiness today!" B: “ ” A No, thanks B Have a go, please C That‟s a good idea! D It‟s too late Lan: “Would you rather work for a male or female boss?” Nam: “ ” A I‟ve been self-employed for five years B I don‟t like working under time pressure C I prefer a male boss D I can‟t stand the women gossips Nam: “Would you rather have a male or a female secretary?” Lan: “ ” A I want to have a female one B The number of female secretaries is increasing C The number of female secretaries is staying the same D Female secretaries outnumber male ones VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the each of following questions A lot of people think that marriage women shouldn‟t pursue a career A B C D We must stop discrimination on people coming from the rural area A B C D My brother is good with cooking and he can cook very delicious food A B C D I guess they may be kept home doing housework and look after their children A B C D In traditional Indian families, the parents used to arranging the marriage for their children A B C D It is common for Japanese to adapt foreign customs and make them their own A B C D VII READING READING 1: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks 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 (3) to deal with it Societies are (4) 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 (5) 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 (6) 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 what B when C how D why A organize B organizing C organization D organized A of B with C on D off A spend B waste C pay D borrow READING Read the passage below and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each question Today, more and more women are actively participating in social activities both in urban and rural areas Specifically, they have shined brightly in even many fields commonly regarded as the man's areas such as business, scientific research and social management In some areas, women even show more overwhelming power than men The image of contemporary Vietnamese women with creativeness, dynamism, success has become popular in Vietnam's society The fact reveals that the gender gap has been remarkably narrowed and women enjoy many more opportunities to pursue their social careers and obtain success, contributing to national socio-economic development According to Ms, Le Thi Quy, Director of the Gender/and Development Research Centre under the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University, gender equity in Vietnam has reached a high level over the past decade The rate of Vietnamese women becoming National Assembly members from the 9th term to the 11th term increased 8.7%, bringing the proportion of Vietnamese women in authority to 27.3%, the highest rate in Southeast Asia There is no big gap in the level of literacy and schooling between men and women Women account for about 37% of university and college graduates, 19.9% of doctoral degree holders and 6.7% of professors and associate professors The legitimate rights of women and children are ensured more than ever before with more complete legal documents including laws, conventions and national action plans, among which the laws on "gender equity" mark a turning-point in the empowerment of women Mass media also highlights the continued success of women in every field and honors their great importance in modern society, helping to away with outdated perceptions about traditional women's duties Many projects on reproductive health care, children protection, and family income improvement jointly conducted by various mass organizations, state agencies and non-governmental organizations have created favorable conditions for women to become involved The text is about A the changes in the status of Vietnamese women B the Vietnamese women's liberation C the Vietnamese sex discrimination D the discrimination that Vietnamese women have to face Which adjective is not used to describe Vietnamese women? A successful B creative C narrow D dynamic According to the data in the text, A Vietnamese women not take part in authority B the level of literacy and schooling between men and women in Vietnam is the same C there are more women in authority in Vietnam than those in any other countries in Southeast Asia D there are no female professors in Vietnam Vietnamese women A have fewopportunities to develop their intellectual ability B have only shined brightly in doing housework C cannot any scientific research D are ensured their rights with laws, conventions and national action plans Which is not mentioned in the text as a project to create condition for Vietnamese women? A Traditional women's duties B Reproductive health care C Children protection D Family income improvement VIII WORD FORMATION The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to _ the wedding ceremony _, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an _ way in communication Consider that there are a good number of book _ now putting their content online In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the _ process more relevant and effective Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for _development On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by _ girls or boys The Intel programme tries to deliver the “four Cs” to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and _ Many digital textbooks are updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books 10 Then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors for _for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them CELEBRATION TRADITION EFFECT PUBLISH LEARN ACADEMY MARRY CREATE CONSTANT PERMIT IX WRITING Rewrite each sentence using the word(s) given , without changing its meaning Russia is bigger than any other country in the world (big) Many people believe that no sea in the world is warmer than the Red Sea (warm) The Nile is longer than any other river in the world (long) Governments should offer poor women more help (be) We must something before it's too late (be) My uncle may earn 500$ a day (be) He might have caught the fish (be) The friend is staying with me She comes from Vietnam (who) I found man‟s wallet He gave me a reward (whose) 10 I go to the shop in the centre It is cheaper (that) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes They can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device A Electronic dictionaries which can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device are now common in English classes B Electronic dictionaries, which can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device, are now common in English classes C Electronic dictionaries, that can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device, are now common in English classes D Electronic dictionaries can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device are now common in English classes Electronic devices are bad for your eyes Their radiation is very harmful A Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes B Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes C Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes D Electronic devices whose radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes Health care insurance should be provided for everyone A All people should have access to health care insurance B Health care insurance should be free for everyone C Everyone should have free access to health care insurance D Only a limited number of people can access free health care insurance In some rural areas, parents still prefer their sons to their daughters A Sons are not as favoured as daughters in some rural areas B Parents in some rural areas like their daughters more than their sons C Parents in some rural areas still favour their sons rather than daughters D Daughters are more preferable than sons in some rural areas I have never read a better book about cultural diversity I have ever read A This book is a good book about cultural diversity I have ever read B This is the best book about cultural diversity I have ever read C This book is as good as the one about cultural diversity I have ever read D The book about cultural diversity I have ever read isn‟t better than this one Money is more important than prestige to some Americans A Some Americans like prestige more than money B Money is of greater importance to some Americans than prestige C Money and prestige are of equal importance to some Americans D Money is less preferable to some Americans than prestige There were more guests at my cousin‟s wedding than expected A We didn‟t expect fewer guests to attend my cousin‟s wedding B We expected to receive more guests at my cousin‟s wedding C Fewer guests came to my cousin‟s wedding than we expected D More guests came to my cousin‟s wedding than we expected ... attention D compliment 20 In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object their choice A to B for C against D with 21 In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive... symbolize D symbolist 22 In Australia, on Mother‟s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and their mothers „breakfast in bed‟ A cook B serve C display D present 23 People in Mexico... owner A show up B get up C put up D go up 25 The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their tomorrow A vacation B honeymoon C holiday D marriage 26 After the wedding ceremony at the church,