Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo Đề thi Học kì 2 Môn Tiếng Anh 10 Thời gian làm bài 60 phút (Đề 1) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underl[.]
Phòng Giáo dục Đào tạo Đề thi Học kì Mơn: Tiếng Anh 10 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Đề 1) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions Question The aircarft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea and shore based enemies A novel B unneccessary C exotic D vital Question People are predecessors years ago now far more materialistic than their A monetary B greedy C object-oriented D spiritual Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself Think about how you want to present your (3) , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and identify areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (4) and positively, while keeping each answer brief An interview gives the employer a (5) _ to get to know you While you want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (6) If you are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview You can also (7) interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products Question A pressures B.practises C promotions D strengths Question A accurately B hardly C rightly D sharply Question A change B way C chance D practice Question A enthusiasm B enthusiastic C enthusiast D enthusiastically Question A show B appear C conceal D cover Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pairs of sentences in the following questions Question He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals He was not talented A In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursing his goals B His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented C It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success D His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals Question There was a serious flood All local pupils couldn’t go to school on that day A The serious flood prevented all local pupils not go to school on that day B The serious flood hindered all local pupils from going to school on that day C The serious flood made all local pupils from not going to school on that day D The serious flood caused all local pupils not go to school on that day Question 10 I would willingly have lent you the money myself if only I’d known you needed it A I would lend you the money willingly if I were convinced that you really required it B As I realized just how neccessary the loan was to you, I naturally lent you what you needed C Had I realized that you were in need of such a loan, I would gladly have lent it to you myself D I was under to obligation to offer you a loan, but nevertheless did so gladly Question 11 The scene is set in Normandy, but most of the characters in this novel are Londoners A In the novel, the action moves backwards and forwards between Normandy and London B The story is about Normandy, but the leading characters are all Londoners C The main characters in the novel are Londoners on a sightseeing holiday in Normandy D In this novel, the story takes places in Normandy but the majority of the chracters are from London Question 12 We got caught in a traffic jam so we were among the last to arrive A Most people got there before us as we were held up by the trffic B The late arrivers all put the blame on the heavy traffic C The traffic was so heavy that nearly everyone was late D There was such a congestion on the roads that I thought we never would get there 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 Question 13 When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents She prepared a feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth – watering A having to with food and cooking B relating to medical knowledge C involving hygienic conditions and diseases D concerning nutrition and health Question 14 The works of the English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking helped pave the way for the framework of general relativity and theoretical prediction of black holes dynamics and mechanics A terminnate B lighten C initiate D prevent Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 15 A professor of (A)economy and history at our university (B)developed a new theory of the relationship (C)between historical events and (D)financial crises Question 16 The Mediterraneam, a large sea (A)surrounded by land, is a mile (B)depth (C)on the average and more than (D)2000 miles long Question 17 If you record people (A)spoke a (B)disappearing language, you can (C)keep important information (D)about both the language and its speaker Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable sentence to complete each of the following exchanges Question 18 Ken and Tom are high-school students They are discussing where their study group will meet - Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” – Tom: “ _.” A Study in a group is great fun B We are too busy on weekdays C Why don’t you look at the atlas? D The library would be best Question 19 – Peter: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” – Jerry: “ .” A Yes, it’s an absurb idea B There’s no doubt about it C f course not You bet D Well, that’s very surprising 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 Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best way to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decisions made by people to theretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets cam take, they are all similar in their essential aspects Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem Next, the pertinent considerations that all possible solutions to the problem Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships A realistic example for many college students is the question "What will I after graduation?" A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because longrange goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to "What will I after graduation that will lead to a successful career?" Question 20 According to decision-worksheet theory, an optimal decision is defined as one that _ A has the fewest variables to consider B uses the most decision worksheet C has the most points assigned to it D is agreed to by the greatest number of people Question 21 Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? A Proponents (para 1) B Optimal (para 1) C Variables (para 3) D Long-range goals (para 4) Question 22 The word "essential" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A introductory B fundamental C changeable D beneficial Question 23 The author states that "On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once" (paragrap 3) to explain that A people can learn to keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice B most decisions involve seven steps C human mental capacity has limitations D some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions Question 24 The word "it" in paragraph refers to A worksheet B problem C distinction D decision Question 25 What does the passage mainly discuss? A A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions B Research on how people make decisions C A tool to assist in making complex decisions D Differences between long-range and short-range decision making Question 26 Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet? A Listing the consequences of each solution B Writing down all possible solutions C Deciding which consequences are most important D Calculating a numerical summary of each solution Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 27 It’s no longer possible to argue that crime is with unemployment A connecting B connect C unconnected D disconnected Question 28 The authorities have shown no signs of _ to the kidnappers’ demands A standing up B bringing about C getting down D giving in Question 29 Many of the beautiful buildings in our cities be exhaust gases from cars and factories We must something to stop this A were destroyed B are destroyed C are being destroyed D have been destroyed Question 30 Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, the low rainfall this year A in view of B with a view to ... decisions and ideal decisions B Research on how people make decisions C A tool to assist in making complex decisions D Differences between long-range and short-range decision making Question 26 Of... advantages and disadvantages One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and... Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined Each consideration is assigned