A study on teachers perception and practice in designing achievement tests at some upper secondary schools in thua thien hue province

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES - - VO THI DIEU HIEN A STUDY ON TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE IN DESIGNING ACHIEVEMENT TESTS AT SOME UPPER - SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE MA THESIS IN EDUCATION HUE, 2012 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES - - VO THI DIEU HIEN A STUDY ON TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE IN DESIGNING ACHIEVEMENT TESTS AT SOME UPPER - SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE FIELD OF STUDY: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CODE: 60.14.10 MA THESIS IN EDUCATION SUPERVISOR: PHAM HOA HIEP, D.Ed HUE, 2012 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐẠI HỌC HUẾ TRƢỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI NGỮ - - VÕ THỊ DIỆU HIỀN ĐIỀU TRA NHẬN THỨC CỦA GIÁO VIÊN VỀ VIỆC SỬ DỤNG VÀ THIẾT KẾ CÁC BÀI KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KÌ MƠN TIẾNG ANH Ở MỘT SỐ TRƢỜNG THPT TẠI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ CHUYÊN NGÀNH: LÝ LUẬN VÀ PHƢƠNG PHÁP DẠY HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH MÃ SỐ: 60.14.10 LUẬN VĂN THẠC SĨ GIÁO DỤC HỌC NGƢỜI HƢỚNG DẪN KHOA HỌC: TS PHẠM HÒA HIỆP HUẾ, 2012 STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP I hereby acknowledge that this study is mine The data and findings discussed in the thesis are true, used with permission from associates and have not been punished elsewhere Author ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my supervisor, Dr Pham Hoa Hiep for his trusted guidance, generous help and deep encouragement during the time I was working on this research paper I would also like to express my profound gratitude for their enthusiastic encouragement and invaluable advice To Dr Le Pham Hoai Huong, Dr Truong Bach Le and PhD Truong Vien, in the early stage of the development of this study My sincere thanks go to my peer students in the MA in the Theory and Methodology of English Language Teaching course in the academic year 2010-2012 The data collection for my research paper would not have impossible without the support of the teachers at Nguyen Hue, Hai Ba Trung, Cao Thang, Dang Tran Con, Phu Bai, Nguyen Sinh Cung, Binh Dien, An Luong Dong, Huong Vinh I thus owe them a great deal Last but not least, I can hardly find words to express my gratitude to my family and my special friends who are always by my side, encouraging me and most importantly, giving my more inspirations to finish the thesis with a sense of satisfaction TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Pages SUB COVER PAGE STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATION .5 LIST OF TABLES LIST OF CHARTS LIST OF FIGURES ABSTRACT .8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the research 1.2 Aims of the research .10 1.3 The scope of the research .10 1.4 Research questions 11 1.5 The significance of the research .11 1.6 Structure of the thesis .11 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 13 2.1 Language testing .13 2.1.1 Definition of testing 13 2.1.2 Purposes of language tests .14 2.1.3 Qualities of a good test 15 2.1.3.1 Reliability 15 2.1.3.2 Validity 17 2.1.3.2.1 Content validity 17 2.1.3.2.2 Criterion- related validity 17 2.1.3.2.3 Construct validity .18 2.1.3.2.4 Systematic validity .18 2.1.3.2.5 Face validity .18 2.1.3.3 Authenticity .19 2.1.3.4 Interactiveness 19 2.1.3.5 Practicality 20 2.1.4 Kinds of tests 20 2.1.4.1 Objective and Subjective tests 20 2.1.4.2 Direct and Indirect tests 21 2.1.4.3 Discrete point and Integrative tests 21 2.1.4.4 Aptitude, achievement and proficiency tests 21 2.1.4.5 Criterion-referenced and Norm- referenced tests .22 2.2 The relationship between testing and teaching 23 2.2.1 The relationship between testing and teaching .23 2.2.2 Some general descriptions about language teaching and testing in uppersecondary schools in Thua Thien Hue province 24 2.3 Designing classroom language tests .26 2.3.1 Some practical steps to test construction 26 2.3.1.2 Drawing up test specifications 26 2.3.1.3 Devising test tasks .28 2.3.2 Scoring, grading and giving feedback 29 2.3.2.1 Scoring 29 2.3.2.1.1 The meaning of the score 29 2.3.2.1.2 Objective and subjective scoring 29 2.3.2.1.3 Scoring format 30 2.3.2.2 Grading 32 2.3.2.3 Giving feedback 32 2.4 Achievement tests 32 2.4.1 Previous studies 32 2.4.1 Overview of achievement tests .33 2.4.2 Achievement test approaches 34 2.5 Designing achievement tests 34 2.5.1 The situation of designing achievement tests at some upper-secondary schools in Thua Thien Hue province 34 2.5.2 How to design an effective achievement test 35 2.5.2.1 Identifying the test objectives 36 2.5.2.2 Determining test items 36 2.5.2.3 Writing questions for the test 36 2.5.2.4 Estimating the limited time for the test .37 2.5.2.5 Preparing the blueprint 37 2.5.2.6 Determining the score procedure 37 2.6 Conclusion 38 CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY 39 3.1 Research approach 39 3.2 Research methods 39 3.2.1 Questionnaires 40 3.2.2 Interviews 41 3.3 Participants .42 3.4 Research site 42 3.5 Data analysis 43 3.6 Conclusion 43 CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND DICUSSION .44 4.2 Findings and discussion 44 4.1.1 Teachers‟ perceptions on achievement test 44 4.1.1.1 Teachers‟ perception on achievement test 44 4.1.1.2 Teachers‟ opinion about the criteria of a good achievement test .45 4.1.2 Teachers‟ practice on designing achievement tests .47 4.2.2.1 The time for taking achievement tests 48 4.1.2.2 Purposes of designing an achievement test .48 4.1.2.3 What to before designing an achievement test 50 4.1.2.4 Test techniques used in achievement tests 51 4.1.2.5 Number of test items in an achievement test 53 4.1.2.6 Teachers‟ procedure of constructing achievement tests 56 4.1.2.7 Grading 61 4.1.2.8 Teachers‟ feedback on students‟ tests .63 4.1.3 Difficulties in designing achievement tests 65 4.1.4 What should be done to design achievement tests in a more effective way .68 4.2 Conclusion 70 CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS 71 5.1 Summary of the findings 71 5.1.1 What are teachers‟ perceptions of designing achievement tests for students at some upper-secondary schools in Thua Thien Hue province? 71 5.1.2 How effective are the achievement tests already designed and used by teachers? 71 5.2 Implications 73 5.2.1 For teachers .73 5.2.2 For educational administrators 74 5.3 Limitations 74 5.4 Further research 75 REFERENCES APPENDICES LIST OF ABBREVIATION DOET : Department of Education and Training IELTS : International English Language Test System GMAT : Graduate Management Admission Test TLU : Target Language Use TOEFL : Tests of English as a Foreign Language N : Number of participants % : Percentage Câu 12: A doing B for doing C D to Câu 13: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hồn thành câu I don‟t know …… these texts and graphics over distances A how to use B what to transmit C what to use D how to transmit Đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi từ 14 đến 17 ) In America there is no national television as there is in some countries All the stations are run commercially Advertisers who sponsor game shows interrupt them every few minutes to advertise the things they are selling Television is criticized for its crime shows; actually there are many other special shows of real value There are also educational television stations which are trying out new types of high quality programs They give courses in foreign languages and in literature, which viewers can follow and even take examinations later Some schools have a regular class on TV, such as science, several hours a week Câu 14: In America, ……………………………………… A there are no TV viewers B there are a lot of national television stations C there is no national television D there is only one TV station Câu 15: Which of the following statements is true? A Every school in America has classes on TV every week B Some schools give students the lessons on TV C Some schools state that TV is not useful in education D Some schools give foreign language courses on TV Câu 16: Why are the shows interrupted every few minutes? A To sell things B To advertise C To take a break D To help viewers relax Câu 17: In America, who sponsors game shows? A Sales managers B Viewers C Advertisers D Educationists Câu 18: Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với từ cịn lại A friends B bribes C robs D steps Câu 19: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu They are decorating the living-room A It is the living-room being decorated B It is the living-room which is being decorated C It is the living-room that is being decorated D It is the living-room that is decorated Câu 20: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu The quality of sports facilities has been improved through time A modern devices B skills C events D equipment and other aids Câu 21: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu The fence ……… is made of wood A surrounding our house B surrounded our house C which is surrounded our house D which our house surrounds Câu 22: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu We were very worried They …… came …… phoned A not only… but also B either … or C neither … nor D both … and Câu 23: Chọn từ cụm từ gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu trở thành xác Life must be unpleasant for people live near busy airports A must be B live C for D busy airports Câu 24: Chọn từ cụm từ gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu trở thành xác That book on wildlife says that both the tiger and the leopard faces distinction A faces B distinction C says D on wildlife Câu 25: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu Because of the … of human beings, many animals have become extinct A participation B co-existence C consequence D interference Câu 26: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu I am not interested in collecting stamps, and my brother isn‟t, either A Either my brother or I am not interested in collecting stamps B Neither I nor my brother is interested in collecting stamps C Neither I nor my brother am interested in collecting stamps D Neither I nor my brother are interested in collecting stamps Câu 27: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu We cancelled the party because … of the people we invited could come A anyone B none C either D nobody Câu 28: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu When is she going to come back? _ As soon as she ………… Uncle Ho‟s Mausoleum A has visited B had visited C will have visited D visited Câu 29: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu Is that the button …… you pressed? A  B that C which D All are correct Câu 30: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu Dr Slats is a person ………………………………………………………………… A in whom I don‟t have much confidence B whom I don‟t have much confidence in him C in that I don‟t have much confidence D I don‟t have much confidence Câu 31: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu Thousands of national parks have been established to protect endangered animals A introduced B reconstructed C found D set up Câu 32: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hồn thành câu This post office ……… advanced technology A equipped by B is equipped by C equipped with D is equipped with Câu 33: Chọn từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với từ lại A successful B production C musical D collection Câu 34: Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với từ lại A certain B consumption C electricity D place Câu 35: Chọn từ cụm từ gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu trở thành xác My next-door neighbour spent too much time to watch TV some years ago A ago B next-door neighbour C to watch D much Câu 36: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu ……… is not only environment-friendly but also safe A Nuclear energy B Energy from burning garbage C Solar energy D Energy from fossil fuels Câu 37: Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với từ lại A arranged B matched C stopped D looked Câu 38: Chọn từ thích hợp ứng với A, B, C, D để hoàn thành câu He bought it at the market, not the supermarket A It was at the market that he bought it, not the supermarket B It was at the market that it was bought by him, not the supermarket C It was at the market that he bought, not the supermarket D It was at the market where he bought it, not the supermarket Câu 39: Chọn từ cụm từ gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu trở thành xác Most of the suggestions were made at the meeting were not very practical A were made B practical C at the meeting D of Câu 40: Chọn từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với từ lại A recipient B destruction C disappearance D pollutants - HẾT Sample test TRƯỜNG THPT CAO THẮNG TỔ NGOẠI NGỮ NĂM HỌC : 2010-2011 ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I MÔN : ANH VĂN - LỚP 10 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút không kể thời gian giao đề Mã đề thi 143 ( Đề kiểm tra có 04 trang, gồm 40 câu trắc nghiệm ) Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Lớp: Câu 1: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence This teacher‟s class is different other classes because the students are deaf A for B from C in D on Câu 2: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence have you been here, in the city? – For a few days A When B How long C Why D When Câu 3: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence These boys friends since they at college together A were / have been B has been / were C have been / were D were / were Câu 4: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Mike suggested instead of playing football A to go fishing B going fishing C go fishing D us to go fishing Câu 5: Choose the underlined part that needs correcting A computer is capable for doing almost anything we ask it to A is B for C anything D to Câu 6: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A know B town C cow D flower Câu 7: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence We got stuck in a traffic jam for nearly an hour, late for work this morning A it made us B this made us C which made us D that made us Câu 8: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence They ………… in New York for a long time before they moved to Paris A were living B have lived C has lived D had lived Câu 9: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence We got on the plane and waited about 10 minutes before it A takes off B lands C landed D took off Câu 10: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Bill and I live on the same street, we hardly ever see each other A Although B In spite of C Because D Because of Câu 11: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Look at the sky It‟s cloudy and windy I think A it will rains B it‟s going to rain C it has rained D it‟s raining Câu 12: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Sorry, I can‟t go with you now I‟ve got some homework A doing B being done C to D for doing Câu 13: Choose the underlined part that needs correcting I enjoyed talking to the people whom I had dinner with them last night A whom B talking C with them D had Câu 14: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence There‟s no more wine in the bottle All the wine …………… by the men A have been drunk B has been drunk C has drunk D have drunk Câu 15: Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the original one I‟ve never eaten this kind of seafood before A I don‟t like this kind of seafood B I often eat this kind of seafood C It‟s the first time I eat this kind of seafood D It‟s the first time I‟ve eaten this kind of seafood Câu 16: Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the original one We‟ve arranged to meet you in my office at o‟clock tomorrow A We were going to meet you at o‟clock tomorrow B We will meet you at o‟clock tomorrow C We have met you at o‟clock tomorrow D We are meeting you at o‟clock tomorrow Câu 17: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Life must be hard for who not have a job in our society today A young B the rich C the unemployed D disabled Câu 18: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence This girl always gives a clear of her intentions A demonstration B demonstrative C demonstrating D demonstrate From 19 to 23 , read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) to each question In 1816, there were no schools for the deaf in this country Several people attempted to start schools, but all of the schools closed There were too many problems The first people to succeed were Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet They opened their school in 1817, and the school did not close It was named the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons It was the only school for deaf children in America! Clerc and Gallaudet did not know what would happen after they opened their school They worked very hard The school grew, and more students arrived These new students were from all over the country People thought the school would be big enough for all of the deaf children in America The school is still open today, but the name was changed Today it is called The School for the Deaf It is in West Hartford, Connecticut Câu 19: Which is NOT true about the school? A It was the only school for deaf children at that time B It was opened in 1817 C It was the first school for deaf children D It is in Connecticut Câu 20: Who was the school open to? A It was open to deaf students from all over America B It was open to all students from all over America C It was open to deaf students from all over the world D It was open to all students from all over the world Câu 21: Which is true about Laurent Clerc and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet? A They succeeded in opening a school for deaf children B They opened their school in 1816 C They were the first people to open schools for deaf children D Like all other schools, their school was closed Câu 22: The word „this‟ refers to ………… A school B Connecticut C America D School for deaf children Câu 23: What‟s the name of the school now? A the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons B West Hartford C the America School for the Deaf D Connecticut Câu 24: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A information B newspaper C radio D magazine Câu 25: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others A wonderful B occasion C excursion D geography Câu 26: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others A village B cartoon C television D media Câu 27: Choose the underlined part that needs correcting It took me three hours to get here because of the roads are flooded A to get B flooded C because of D took Câu 28: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence what a camcorder is used for? A Could you me tell B Can you tell me C Could tell me youD Can tell you me Câu 29: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence The Pikes are going to have a around Europe next month A ten-day trip B ten days trip C ten-days trip D trip in ten day Câu 30: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence The young woman ………… teaches linguistics at the university received recognition for her research A whom B she C which D who Câu 31: Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) made from the cues take / taxi / Mr Pike / arrive / airport / late A Despite taking a taxi, Mr Pike arrived at the airport late B Although takes a taxi, Mr Pike arrived at the airport late C In spite of taking a taxi, Mr Pike arrived airport late D In spite of take a taxi, Mr Pike arrived at the airport late Câu 32: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence If the weather fine this weekend, Lan on a picnic with her classmates A is/will goes B will be/goes C will be/go D is/will go Câu 33: Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the original one He said: “I bought these books last week.” A He said he had bought those books the week before B He told he bought these books the week before C He said he bought these books last week D He told he had bought these books last week From 34 to 38, read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage Living in the country is something (34) ………… people from the city often dream about However, in reality, it has both advantages and (35) ………… There are certainly many advantages in living in the country First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet Moreover, people tend to be (36) A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer (37) ………… young children However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city Firstly, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends In addition, entertainment is difficult (38) …………, particularly in the evening Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find work Câu 34: A whom B whose C that D who Câu 35: A disadvantages B disappointment C difficulty D information Câu 36: A friend B friendlier C friends D friendliness Câu 37: A from B with C about D for Câu 38: A find B finding C finds D to find Câu 39: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence A(n) is used for keeping the air cool or warm when it is hot or cold A fax machine B air conditioner C electric cooker D cell phone Câu 40: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes the dialogue Mary: My younger brother is very good at natural sciences Peter: Is he? ……………………………………… ? Mary: Maths He spends hours doing his math exercises every night A What is his favourite subject? B Which subject is he not very good at? C What subject is he good at? D What are his natural science subjects? - - HẾT Sample test Sở GD-ĐT Thừa Thiên Huế ĐỀ KỂM TRA TIẾT LẦN 3-NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 Trƣờng THPT Nguyễn Sinh Cung Môn : Tiếng Anh – Lớp 12 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm : 45 phút (Đề gồm có 40 câu, học sinh làm phiếu trả lời) Full name : Class : MÃ ĐỀ: 129 Câu 1: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau The newspaper .by over 200,000 people everyday A is read B was read C had been read D will be read Câu 2: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau We understand the situation perfectly You …………… explain it to us any further A need B mustn't C must D needn't Câu 3: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu He never goes home before he will finish his work A B C D Câu 4: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân đƣợc phát âm khác với từ lại A pleasure B instead C spread D great Câu 5: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với từ cịn lại A temperate B serious C awareness D chemical Câu 6: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau He ………………home in 1993 and ……………… since then A leaves/ hasn‟t seen B left/ hasn‟t seen C left/ hasn‟t been seen D leaves/ hasn‟t been seen Câu 7: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Mary: ……………………………? Daisy: I often read books very slowly to enjoy every detail of it A How you often read books B How often you read books? C How many ways of reading are there? D How long you often read books? Câu 8:Chọn phƣơng án (A B,C,D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu sau You shouldn't tell her the news It might kill her A The news shouldn't be told her She might been killed B She shouldn't be told by the news She might be killed C She shouldn't be told the news She might be killed D She shouldn't been told the news It might be killed Câu 9: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau ……………is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment A Biodiversity B Conservation C Globe D Individual Câu 10: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với từ lại A disappearance B vulnerable C conservation D generation Câu 11: Chọn phƣơng án (A B,C,D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu sau People say that he is a famous actor A He is said be a famous actor B He is say to be a famous actor C He is said to be a famous actor D He is say be a famous actor Câu 12: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau The room ……………… once a day A should clean B should be cleaning C should be cleaned D should have cleaned Câu 13: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau A big shopping mall …….…… in the city center A will build B is going to build C is building D is going to be built Câu 14: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Pat: "Would you like something to eat?" Kathy: "……………… I'm not hungry now." A Yes, it is B No, thanks C Yes, I would D No, no problem Câu 15: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau The football match was postponed the bad weather A because B in spite C despite D because of Câu 16: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu You shouldn't be brought your umbrella because we go by car Leave it at home A B C D Câu 17: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân đƣợc phát âm khác với từ lại A endanger B Entertainment C Contaminate D Drainage Câu 18: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân đƣợc phát âm khác với từ lại A killed B enjoyed C described D digested Câu 19: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Yesterday I met your brother, …… had taken us to the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York before A who B whose C whom D that Câu 20: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau If I were you, I …………… her to try the new teaching method A will advise B would advise C advise D advised Câu 21: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với từ lại A ability B agriculture C development D contaminate Câu 22: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Television can bring you all the informations and stories with color, picture and action A B C D Câu 23: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với cụm từ có nghĩa gần với cụm từ đƣợc gạch chân câu sau Bali tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat destruction A reserve B generation C natural environment D diversity Câu 24: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau You …….…… smoke in here It is against the rules A mustn't B mightn't C needn't D don't have to Câu 25: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Mary: “Thank you for a lovely evening.” A Oh, that‟s right C No It‟s not good B I‟m glad you enjoyed it D Oh, that‟s great Câu 26: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau We not have the map now, so we can‟t find the way to cross the desert A If we have the map now, we can find the way to cross the desert B If we had the map now, we could have found the way to cross the desert C If we had had the map now, we could have found the way to cross the desert D If we had the map now, we could find the way to cross the desert Câu 27: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau My father is very busy…………., he is always willing to give a hand with the housework A However B Despite C Therefore D Although Câu 28: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân đƣợc phát âm khác với từ lại “How long have you been learning English?” Tim asked Sarah A Tim asked Sarah she had been learning English how long B Tim asked Sarah how long was she learning English C Tim asked Sarah how long she has been learning English D Tim asked Sarah how long she had been learning English Câu 29: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Peter likes playing ……… volleyball but he is not ……… good player A the/ Ø B a/ the C the/ a D Ø/ a Câu 30: Chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau He went back to work in his country after he …………his course on Advanced Engineering in London A finishes B has finished C had finished D was finishing Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ câu 31 đến câu 35 Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and can easily become (31)…… if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, (32)……as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is the disappearance of the habitat where they live More (33)…….is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there used to be Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute (34)…… environment and harm wildlife The most successful animal on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones left (35)… we solve this problem B lost C appeared D empty Câu 31: A extinct A or B like C such D which Câu 32: C land D earth Câu 33: A ground B area B a C an D the Câu 34: A that Câu 35: A unless B because C if D however Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau chọn phƣơng án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ câu 36 đến câu 40 In 1807, Noah Webster began his greatest work called An American Dictionary of the English language He devoted ten years to the study of English and its relationship to other languages to prepare the manuscript, and seven more years to the writing itself Published in two volumes in 1828, An American Dictionary of the English Language has become the recognized authority for usage in the United States The purpose of this work was to demonstrate that the American language was developing distinct meanings, pronunciations, and spelling from those of British English He is responsible for advancing simplified spelling forms such as „develop‟ instead of the British form „develope‟, „theater and center‟ instead of „theatre and centre‟, „color and honor‟ instead of „colour and honour‟ Câu 36: When did Noah Webster begin his greatest work, An American Dictionary of the English language? A 1807 B 1817 C 1828 D 1824 Câu 37: How many years did he devote to the study of English and its relationship to other languages? A years B years C 10 years D 11 years Câu 38: When was An American Dictionary of the English language published? A 1807 B 1817 C 1828 D 1824 Câu 39: According to this dictionary, which spelling form is used by American? A color B develope C theatre D honour Câu 40: In how many volumes was An American Dictionary of the English Language published? A two volumes B three volumes C one volumeD four volumes - THE END Sample test Sở GD-ĐT Thừa Thiên Huế ĐỀ KỂM TRA TIẾT LẦN 4-NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 Trƣờng THPT Nguyễn Sinh Cung Môn : Tiếng Anh – Lớp 10 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm : 45 phút (Đề gồm có 20 câu, học sinh làm đề kiểm tra này) Full name : .Class : Đề Hãy điền vào khoảng trống hình thức động từ đƣợc cho ngoặc Don‟t worry about your exam I‟m sure you (pass)………………… Bill: I haven‟t got any clean shirt Can you wash one for me? Jessica: No I (not/ wash)……………………it You can it yourself It was not until her birthday that she (be) …………….allowed to open her presents I phoned to the police station in order (report)………………… that my car had been stolen Hãy viết tiếp để hoàn thành câu thứ hai cho nghĩa tƣơng tự với câu đƣợc cho We didn't have a house until last summer (It was not until…that…) It was not until…………………………………………………………………… My sister went to the market She wanted to buy some fruit (so that) My sister ………………………………………………………………………… He bought a bunch of flowers so that he could give them to his girl friend.(to infinitive) He bought ……………………………………………………………………… My father returned home at midnight (It was not until…that…) It was not until ………………………………………………………………… The opera was first performed in 1992 When …………………………………………………………………………….? 10 She went to see a movie last night What ……………………………………………………………………………? Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau để trả lời câu hỏi 19 20 bên dƣới Organized football games began in 1863 In football, two teams of eleven players try to kick or head the ball into the goal of the other team The goal keeper, who tries to keep the ball out of the goal, is only player on the field who can touch the ball with his or her hands The other players must use their feet, heads and bodies to control the ball Every four years, football teams around the world compete for the World Cup 11 When did football games start ? ……………………………………………………………………………… 12 How many players are there in a football team? ……………………………………………………………………………… Hãy điền vào khoảng trống hình thức từ đƣợc cho ngoặc cuối câu 13 It was very ……………………….not to get the job (disappoint) 14 We were …………………… to hear your good news (thrill) Hãy điền mạo từ (a, an, the) thích hợp vào khoảng trống: 15 Carol is …………teacher She teaches in this school 16 Would you like ………….apple? 17 What is …………longest river in the world? Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau điền vào khoảng trống từ thích hợp : existence however still moving therefore In the first two decades of its (18)…………………., the cinema developed quickly In those early days, films were little more than (19)……………… photographs, usually about one minutes in length By 1905, (20)………………… , films were about five or ten minutes long THE END - Sample test ĐỀ A THE FIRST TERM EXAMANITION- 09- E 11 BASIC TIME ALLOTTED : 45 MINUTES Student’s name: Class: Code: ( SBD) : I.PRONUNCIATION Which of the following words have the underlined letter(s) that are pronounced / dz / ? (05p) year, Newyork , bridge , passenger Which of the following words are stressed on the first syllable? (05p) kumquat , activity , family , parade II.GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 1.Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets (1p) a The light (go) out while I (have) tea b She (finish) her homework before o‟clock last night c Leaves often (become) .yellow in Autumn Supply the correct forms of the word (1p) a Tet is the grandest and most occasion in the year.(importance) b Tet‟s preparations and used to spread over months.(celebrate) Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition (05p) a Streets are decorated .coloured lights and banners b Time is , and the judges announced the results Correct the following sentences if there is any mistake (1p) a If you had told me yesterday I would have gave it to you b While I had a bath , anyone phoned me Make sentences with the words provided (05p) a If/weather/be /fine/ tomorrow, I / go / picnic Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the word / phrase provided (2ps) a You didn‟t ask me , so I didn‟t lend you my motorbike If b “ Come and see me whenever you want”.He said He told me c “ I will visit you if I have time” said the man The man said d The father allowed his son to go out with some friends The father let III READING COMPREHENSION A Read the following passage and choose the suitable to fill in the blanks (2p) born shortage remember from for families Some that Man cannot go on increasing numbers at the present rate.In the next 30 years, man will face a period of crisis.(1) experts believe that there will be a widespread food (2) Other experts think this is too pessimistic, and that man can prevent things (3) .getting worse than they are now.But (4) that two-thirds of the people in the world are undernourished or starving now One thing (5) man can is to limit the numbers of babies (6) The need (7) this is obvious, but it is not easy to achieve People have to be persuaded to limit their (8) B Read the text and answer the questions (1p) There are many interesting customs in different countries for celabrating the new year.In Spain and Portugal, people gather just before midnight on New year‟s Eve and select twelve grapes from a large bunch As the clock turns to the new year, each person eats twelve grapes and wishes good luck to everyone else The twelve grapers are symbols of the twelve months of the year In Iran, New year‟s Day is called No-Ruz It begins on 21st March and lasts for thirteen days No-Ruz is a happy time because winter is ending and spring is beginning.Each member of a family usually reads from the Koran, and then they all embrace each other and say, :May you live 100 years!” How long does New Year‟s Day last in Iran? What people in Spain and Portugal eat at the beginning of the new year?