Practice test 1

TÀI LIỆU BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 CHO HỌC SINH PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose Underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A Thinks B Dusts C Sweeps D vacuums 2.A charities B chemicals C chores D children Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 3.A easy-going B unreliable C self-confident D optimistic A interview B introduce C represent D understand Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks It has often been presumed that an extended family (5) _a single household enjoys certain advantages The most (6) _advantage is a greater sense of security and belonging (7) _more family members are living together, there will always be more support during crises and more role models to (8) _ desired family and cultural values In cultures where grown children tend to move out and establish their own households, the extended family remains an irreplaceable (9) _of emotional and financial support A sharing B shared C to share D to be shared A significance B significantly C significant D signified A Whereas B While C As D Instead A imply B impart C immerse D implement A resource B source C origin D means Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 Tim: “ _do you tidy your room?” – Tina: “Twice a week.” A How long B How much C How often D.How far 11 Harnessing fire was a major milestone in human evolution, _which we would never have been able to create more advanced tools for hunting TÀI LIỆU BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 CHO HỌC SINH A without B thanks to C because of D on account of 12 If we hurry up, we’ll be late for the meeting A didn’t B don’t C aren’t D weren’t 13 Whenever my mom is on the night , my father takes care of us A shift B duty C service D charge 14 When you reading the book, please return it to the library A will finish B finish C are finishing D has finished 15 I’d rather to the party tonight I have a cold A not go B not to go C not going D to not go 16 I’m afraid Jennifer’s very She believes everything she’s told A gullible B trustworthy C credible D reliable 17 The weather is so awful that I don’t fancy _ out this evening A going B to go C go D.to going 18 No _than four fast-food restaurants have opened in this area since 2020 A fewer B lesser C less D lower 19 “Is there any news about the former president?” – “Well, he’s rumored the country last night.” A to be leaving B to have left C that he left D to leave 20 Suzanne an excuse about having a stomachache, so she wouldn't have to go to the party A did B said C spoke D made 21 The interviewers were all impressed _ her fluency in three languages A for B on C with D about 22 Simon’s got very feelings about assuming more responsibility right now A puzzled B mixed C jumbled D muddled 23 Sheila is not reliable She rarely her promises A holds B carries C keeps D maintains Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 24 Because we live far away from our grandparents, so we only pay them a visit once every six months A from B so TÀI LIỆU BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 CHO HỌC SINH C pay D.every six month 25 Many report experiencing very enormous stress during the pandemic and facing disruptions in their family and work lives A experiencing B very enormous C disruptions D lives 26 A balanced lifestyle lies in healthy eating, regular exercise and you get plenty of rest A balanced C in B lies D you get plenty of rest 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 from 27 to 34 The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in subsequent restrictive measures taken by many governments across the globe Lockdowns, closure of schools and public places, and other ongoing restrictions have brought about dramatic changes to parent-child relationships A large number of parents suddenly found themselves thrown into round-the-clock childcare, with many juggling working from home with carrying out childcare commitments There is added stress for parents and caregivers who have lost their livelihoods or loved ones due to the pandemic Many distressed parents have started to look for coping strategies that help build up their resilience Seeking expert advice is one of the first strategies that comes to mind Counseling sessions can help parents regain control of their lives by giving them space to discuss their traumatizing experiences in a non-judgmental environment It is also advisable to practice a self-care routine The self-perpetuating myth that parents must sacrifice everything for their children and that their needs and wants should take a back seat has led many parents to ignore their well-being and devote all their time to their children Self-care is not a selfish act if someone is not physically and mentally healthy Simple activities like walking to a nearby grocery store or having a cup of tea can go a long way in rejuvenating worn-out parents Above all, parents should feel safe in the knowledge that they are not alone, and to struggle is normal during these difficult times Governments and corporations are not free of responsibility either Initiatives must be implemented to address the problems that confront parents More familyfriendly policies, such as paid parental leave or access to affordable and high-quality childcare centers, should be promoted and extended to include all in need 27 What serves as the best title for the passage? A Stressful Parenting TÀI LIỆU BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 CHO HỌC SINH B Parenting Stress during the Pandemic C Effects of Parenting Stress on Children during the Pandemic D Parents’ Strategies to Cope with Stressful Childcare 28 According to the passage, which is NOT a stress factor to many parents? A childcare commitments B unemployment C loss of loved ones D self-care 29 How can counseling help stressful parents? A Parents can openly share about their dismaying problems B Parent’s general wellbeing can be assessed by experts C Parents know where to seek help when needed D Parents have some space for themselves 30 The word “their” in the second paragraph refers to _ A children’s B parents’ C experts’ D myths’ 31 The word “rejuvenating” is CLOSEST in meaning to A refreshing B rejoicing C recovering D regaining 32 Which of the following ideas can be used to describe self-care? A It is a self-centered act B It cannot be practiced regularly C It requires parents to sacrifice for their children D It improves one’s general well-being 33 Which of the following would most likely be a family-friendly policy? A A pay rise for the best employees of the month B An office day-care center C A staff cafeteria TÀI LIỆU BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 CHO HỌC SINH D A wellness room for naps and meditation 34 Which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree with? A Parents should place less emphasis on their mental health B Company policies to assist employees in parenting should be inclusive C Parents’ self-care requires a lot of effort and investment D Governments should reopen schools and childcare centers 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 from 35 to 39 Maintaining family traditions - activities passed down from generation to generation - is a great way to encourage bonding between family members and reinforce one’s sense of identity and belonging However, keeping traditions alive requires a lot of commitment and planning While most people attach family traditions to predictability and stability as the activities are repeated every year, some may find them intimidating, as they can be overly expensive or necessitate too much planning When creating family traditions, you should ensure that activities or experiences are simple Think about cooking days or movie nights These traditions are easy to establish and maintain Likewise, it should not cost a lot of money to continue a tradition There are plenty of free options available out there that families can consider Also, if an option does not work, away with it There is no point in carrying on going to the opera when most members deem it a daunting experience For sure, no one wants to repeat an activity again and again simply because it sounds good The bottom line is that everyone has fun and looks forward to the tradition year in, year out 35 What does the passage mainly discuss? A Examples of family traditions B How to maintain family traditions C The way to build up one’s sense of belonging D Why family traditions are important 36 According to the passage, what is one of the characteristics of a good family tradition? A It builds on togetherness B It must be free of charge C It involves a lot of investment in terms of time and effort D It should contain an element of surprise TÀI LIỆU BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 CHO HỌC SINH 37 The word “them” refers to A predictability and stability B family activities C people D commitment and planning 38 The word “intimidating” is CLOSEST in meaning to _ A pleasing B exciting C unstable D terrifying 39 Why should a family tradition be simple? A It won’t be too expensive B It is easy to start with and to be repeated later C It can be planned long before D It can bring a lot of fun 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 40 I can’t stand Mr Charles He’s always blowing his own trumpet and showing off how good he is at everything A lying B boasting C ordering D complaining 41 The benign climate in this region provides an ideal environment for hundreds of species of plants and animals to thrive A tropical B demanding C positive D favorable TÀI LIỆU BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 CHO HỌC SINH 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 42 Eyesight problems such as blurry vision or eye pain can cause accidents at work that lead to serious injury A bright B fuzzy C clear 43 Her ambition to become an athlete was thwarted by failing health D hazy A prevented B encouraged C reduced D caused Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges 44 Jack: “Would you like me to help you?” – Mary: “ ” A Yes, I’d love to B Yes, that would be great! C No problem D You’re welcome 45 Susan: “What a nice dress!” – May: “ _” A It’s nice of you to say so Thank you B I’m afraid so C You can say that again D I don’t think that’s a good idea Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 46 John spent all his savings on the new car Now he regrets it A John regrets not having spent all his savings on the new car B If only John didn’t spend all his savings on the new car C John wishes he hadn’t spent all his savings on the new car D John regrets to spend all his savings on the new car 47 We were exhausted In spite of that, we still tried to reach the destination A Exhausted as we were, we tried to reach the destination B Despite the fact that we reached the destination, we felt exhausted C We were exhausted, and we couldn’t reach the destination D Although we reached the destination, we were exhausted Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions 48 The weather was so nice that we decided to go sailing A The weather was too nice for us to go sailing B So nice was the weather that we decided to go sailing C The weather so nice, we decided to go sailing D Although the weather was so nice, we still decided to go sailing 49 I love people asking for my photos A I love being asking for my photos B I love it when I’m asked for my photos C I love my photos asking for D I love people being asked for my photos 50 Sally prepared a lot of food for the housewarming party, but it wasn’t necessary A Sally needn’t have prepared a lot of food for the housewarming party B Sally might not have bought enough food for the housewarming party C Sally may not have enough money to buy food for the housewarming party D Sally couldn’t have bought much food for the housewarming party THE END