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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxxxxxx TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxxxx TỔ ANH VĂN THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011 MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 368 Mã Phách . I. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. (0.6 pts.) 01. A. theatre B. birthday C. southern D. cathedral 02. A. pleasure B. television C. Asia D. sure 03. A. school B. machine C. scholar D. chemistry II. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.) 04. A. convenient B. destination C. population D. representative 05. A. divide B. locate C. species D. conserve III. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank space. (1.5 pts.) monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical place to many people. .(6) . in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that .(7) . its unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. Riverhills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this nature, .(8) . with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty. For about 400 years, Hue was the .(9) . capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas .(10) . more than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20 th century still exist in Hue and its surrounding. Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated .(11) . 06. ………………………………07. ………………………………08. ……………………………… 09. ………………………………10. ………………………………11. ……………………………… IV. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one. (2 pts.) 12. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French. (Using Relative Clause) …………………………………………………………………………………… 13. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative) You are………………………………………………………………………… 14. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although) …………………………………………………………………………………… 15. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative) Nam is………………… ……………………………………………………… V. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.) Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 368 B After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people. Questions 16. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness? ………………………………………………………… 17. What were engraved on the stone stelae? ………………………………………………………. 18. When was the first university of Vietnam established? ……………………………………………………… VI. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each of the sentences. (3 pts.) 19. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. for B. on C. with D. to 20. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? A. in that B. which C. in where D. where 21. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations. A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although 22. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … .we expected. A. easiest B. more easy that C. more easy than D. easier than 23. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. spoke B. speaks C. had spoken D. speak 24. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded? A. renamed B. situated C. established D. found 25. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. A. more older B. much older C. older D. more old 26. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets. A. who B. whose C. that D. which 27. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. A. found B. impressed C. symbolised D. characterised 28. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. A. history B. historical C. historic D. historian 29. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. A. overcame B. made C. maintained D. provided 30. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. at B. after C. up D. for VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.) 31. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition. A. B. C. D. 32. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D) nearly years. A. B. C. D. 33. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it. A. B. C. D. 34. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class. A. B. C. D. The End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxxxxx TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxx TỔ ANH VĂN THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011 MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 473 Mã Phách . I. READING 1. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.) Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people. Questions 01. When was the first university of Vietnam established? ……………………………………………………… 02. What were engraved on the stone stelae? ………………………………………………………. 03. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness? ………………………………………………………… II. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.) 04. A. representative B. population C. convenient D. destination 05. A. divide B. conserve C. locate D. species III. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each of the sentences. (3 pts.) 06. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. A. much older B. older C. more older D. more old 07. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. A. impressed B. found C. symbolised D. characterised 08. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. A. overcame B. maintained C. provided D. made 09. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? A. which B. in that C. where D. in where 10. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets. A. whose B. that C. who D. which 11. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. speak B. had spoken C. speaks D. spoke 12. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. at B. after C. for D. up 13. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. for B. to C. with D. on 14. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. A. historian B. historic C. history D. historical 15. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded? A. situated B. established C. found D. renamed 16. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations. A. Although B. Because C. In spite of D. Because of 17. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … .we expected. A. more easy than B. easiest C. more easy that D. easier than ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 473 B IV. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one. (2 pts.) 18. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative) Nam is………………… ……………………………………………………… 19. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French. (Using Relative Clause) …………………………………………………………………………………… 20. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative) You are………………………………………………………………………… 21. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although) …………………………………………………………………………………… V. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. (0.6 pts.) 22. A. theatre B. southern C. cathedral D. birthday 23. A. Asia B. pleasure C. sure D. television 24. A. machine B. school C. chemistry D. scholar VI. READING 2. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank space. (1.5 pts.) monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical place to many people. .(25) . in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that .(26) . its unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this nature, .(27) . with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty. For about 400 years, Hue was the .(28) . capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas .(29) . more than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20 th century still exist in Hue and its surrounding. Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated .(30) . 25. ………………………………26. ………………………………27. ……………………………… 28. ………………………………29. ………………………………30. ……………………………… VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.) 31. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class. A. B. C. D. 32. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it. A. B. C. D. 33. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition. A. B. C. D. 34. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D) nearly years. A. B. C. D. The End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxxxxxx TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxxx TỔ ANH VĂN THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011 MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 529 Mã Phách . I. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. (0.6 pts.) 01. A. school B. machine C. scholar D. chemistry 02. A. sure B. Asia C. television D. pleasure 03. A. theatre B. cathedral C. birthday D. southern II. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.) 04. A. representative B. destination C. population D. convenient 05. A. species B. locate C. conserve D. divide III. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one. (2 pts.) 06. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French. (Using Relative Clause) …………………………………………………………………………………… 07. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although) …………………………………………………………………………………… 08. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative) Nam is………………… ……………………………………………………… 09. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative) You are………………………………………………………………………… IV. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank space. (1.5 pts.) monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical place to many people. .(10) . in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that .(11) . its unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this nature, .(12) . with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty. For about 400 years, Hue was the .(13) . capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas .(14) . more than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20 th century still exist in Hue and its surrounding. Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated .(15) . 10. ………………………………11. ………………………………12. ……………………………… 13. ………………………………14. ………………………………15. ……………………………… V. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.) 16. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition. A. B. C. D. 17. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class. A. B. C. D. 18. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D) nearly years. A. B. ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN C. D. 529 B 19. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it. A. B. C. D. VI. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.) Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people. Questions 20. What were engraved on the stone stelae? ………………………………………………………. 21. When was the first university of Vietnam established? ……………………………………………………… 22. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness? ………………………………………………………… VII. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each of the sentences. (3 pts.) 23. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. A. historic B. historical C. history D. historian 24. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … .we expected. A. easiest B. more easy that C. easier than D. more easy than 25. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets. A. that B. whose C. who D. which 26. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. to B. on C. for D. with 27. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded? A. established B. situated C. renamed D. found 28. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? A. in that B. which C. where D. in where 29. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. A. much older B. more old C. more older D. older 30. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. at B. after C. up D. for 31. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. A. found B. characterised C. symbolised D. impressed 32. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. had spoken B. speak C. spoke D. speaks 33. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. A. made B. maintained C. provided D. overcame 34. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of The End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxxxxx TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxx TỔ ANH VĂN THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011 MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 603 Mã Phách I. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. (0.6 pts.) 01. A. birthday B. southern C. cathedral D. theatre 02. A. Asia B. pleasure C. sure D. television 03. A. school B. chemistry C. scholar D. machine II. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one. (2 pts.) 04. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although) …………………………………………………………………………………… 05. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative) You are………………………………………………………………………… 06. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French. (Using Relative Clause) …………………………………………………………………………………… 07. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative) Nam is………………… ……………………………………………………… III. READING 1. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.) Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people. Questions 08. What were engraved on the stone stelae? ………………………………………………………. 09. When was the first university of Vietnam established? ……………………………………………………… 10. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness? ………………………………………………………… IV. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each of the sentences. (3 pts.) 11. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. A. history B. historian C. historic D. historical 12. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets. A. that B. whose C. which D. who 13. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. A. made B. maintained C. provided D. overcame 14. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. with B. to C. on D. for ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 603 B 15. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded? A. established B. situated C. found D. renamed 16. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. A. older B. more older C. much older D. more old 17. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? A. in that B. where C. which D. in where 18. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations. A. Although B. Because of C. In spite of D. Because 19. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. A. symbolised B. found C. characterised D. impressed 20. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. had spoken B. spoke C. speaks D. speak 21. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … .we expected. A. easier than B. more easy than C. more easy that D. easiest 22. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. for B. at C. up D. after V. READING 2. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank space. (1.5 pts.) monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical place to many people. .(23) . in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that .(24) . its unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this nature, .(25) . with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty. For about 400 years, Hue was the .(26) . capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas .(27) . more than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20 th century still exist in Hue and its surrounding. Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated .(28) . 23. …………………………24. …………………………25. ……….……………… 26. ……………………….…27. …………………………28. . VI. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.) 29. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D) nearly years. A. B. C. D. 30. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class. A. B. C. D. 31. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it. A. B. C. D. 32. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition. A. B. C. D. VII. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.) 33. A. destination B. population C. convenient D. representative 34. A. conserve B. species C. divide D. locate The End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxx TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxx TỔ ANH VĂN THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011 MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 741 Mã Phách I. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank space. (1.5 pts.) monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical place to many people. .(1) . in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that .(2) . its unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. Riverhills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this nature, .(3) . with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty. For about 400 years, Hue was the .(4) . capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas .(5) . more than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20 th century still exist in Hue and its surrounding. Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated .(6) . 01. …………………………02. …………………………03. ………………………… 04. …………………………05. …………………………06. ………………………… II. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. (0.6 pts.) 07. A. pleasure B. television C. sure D. Asia 08. A. southern B. theatre C. birthday D. cathedral 09. A. machine B. scholar C. chemistry D. school III. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each of the sentences. (3 pts.) 10. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. A. provided B. maintained C. made D. overcame 11. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. speak B. spoke C. had spoken D. speaks 12. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. on B. for C. with D. to 13. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. A. much older B. older C. more older D. more old 14. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets. A. which B. that C. who D. whose 15. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … .we expected. A. more easy that B. more easy than C. easier than D. easiest 16. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. for B. at C. after D. up 17. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations. A. In spite of B. Although C. Because of D. Because 18. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. A. characterised B. impressed C. symbolised D. found 19. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? A. which B. in that C. in where D. where 20. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded? A. found B. renamed C. situated D. established ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 741 B 21. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. A. historic B. historian C. historical IV. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.) D. history Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people. Questions 22. When was the first university of Vietnam established? ……………………………………………………… 23. What were engraved on the stone stelae? ………………………………………………………. 24. What did the bayan trees in Van Mieu witness? ………………………………………………………… V. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one. (2 pts.) 25. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although) …………………………………………………………………………………… 26. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative) Nam is………………… ……………………………………………………… 27. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative) You are………………………………………………………………………… 28. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French. (Using Relative Clause) …………………………………………………………………………………… VI. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.) 29. A. representative B. convenient C. destination D. population 30. A. conserve B. species C. divide D. locate VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.) 31. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D) nearly years. A. B. C. D. 32. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it. A. B. C. D. 33. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class. A. B. C. D. 34. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition. A. B. C. D. The End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 10 SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxx TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxx TỔ ANH VĂN THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011 MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 825 Mã Phách I. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.) 01. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition. A. B. C. D. 02. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D) nearly years. A. B. C. D. 03. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class. A. B. C. D. 04. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it. A. B. C. D. II. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one. (2 pts.) 05. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French. (Using Relative Clause) …………………………………………………………………………………… 06. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although) …………………………………………………………………………………… 07. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative) You are………………………………………………………………………… 08. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative) Nam is………………… ……………………………………………………… III. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank space. (1.5 pts.) monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical place to many people. .(9) . in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that .(10) . its unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this nature, .(11) . with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty. For about 400 years, Hue was the .(12) . capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas .(13) . more than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20 th century still exist in Hue and its surrounding. Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated .(14) . 09. …………………………10. …………………………11. ………………………… 12. …………………………13. …………………………14. ………………………… IV. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.) Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 11 825 B places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people. Questions 15. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness? ………………………………………………………… 16. What were engraved on the stone stelae? ………………………………………………………. 17. When was the first university of Vietnam established? ……………………………………………………… V. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. (0.6 pts.) 18. A. Asia B. television C. pleasure D. sure 19. A. machine B. scholar C. school D. chemistry 20. A. cathedral B. birthday C. theatre D. southern VI. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.) 21. A. species B. conserve C. locate D. divide 22. A. representative B. destination C. population D. convenient VII. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each of the sentences. (3 pts.) 23. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. for B. to C. with D. on 24. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. after B. for C. at D. up 25. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations. A. Because B. Although C. In spite of D. Because of 26. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? A. in that B. which C. in where D. where 27. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … .we expected. A. more easy that B. easiest C. more easy than D. easier than 28. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. A. symbolised B. found C. impressed D. characterised 29. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. had spoken B. speaks C. speak D. spoke 30. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. A. history B. historic C. historical D. historian 31. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded? A. situated B. renamed C. found D. established 32. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. A. made B. overcame C. maintained D. provided 33. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. A. much older B. older C. more old D. more older 34. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets. A. who B. that C. whose D. which The End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 12 ĐÁP ÁN MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 368 I. SOUNDS. (0.6 pts.) 01. C. southern 02. D. sure 03. B. machine II. STRESS. (0.4 pts.) 04. A. convenient 05. C. species III. READING 1. (1.5 pts.) 06. situated 07. preserved 08. monuments 09. imperial 10. constructed 11. handicraft IV. WRITING. (2 pts.) 12. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French. The Statue of Liberty, which is in New York Harbor, was a gift to American people from the French. 13. I’m not as good at maths as you are. You are better at maths than I am / than me. 14. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. Although it was raining heavily, Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. 15. No one in my class is taller than Nam. Nam is the tallest in my class. V. READING 2. (1.5 pts.) 16. What did the bayan trees in Van Mieu witness? They witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times. 17. What were engraved on the stone stelae? The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations (were engraved on stone stelae). 18. When was the first university of Vietnam established? It was established in 1070. VI. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (3 pts.) 19. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. for 20. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? D. where 21. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations. D. Although 22. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … .we expected. D. easier than 23. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. spoke 24. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded? C. established 25. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. B. much older 26. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets. B. whose 27. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. D. characterised 28. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. C. historic 29. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. C. maintained 30. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. at VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. (1 pts.) 31. Despite (A) [Although / Despite the fact that] 32. my oldest (B) sister [eldest] 33. you would understand (D) it. [would have understood] 34. so not to miss (C) [so as not to] ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 13 [...]... poets A who B that C whose D which The End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 12 ĐÁP ÁN MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 368 I SOUNDS (0 .6 pts.) 01 C southern 02 D sure 03 B machine II STRESS (0.4 pts.) 04 A convenient 05 C species III READING 1 (1.5 pts.) 06 situated 07 preserved 08 monuments 09 imperial 10 constructed 11 handicraft IV WRITING (2 pts.) 12 The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor... Imperial City A for 20 Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? D where 21 … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations D Although 22 “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected D easier than 23 If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him A spoke 24 New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1 62 4 What is a synonym... of founded? C established 25 The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal B much older 26 Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest Vietnamese poets B whose 27 New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings D characterised 28 Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi C historic 29 Unless the biodiversity... 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A in that B which C in where D where 27 “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected A more easy that B easiest C more easy than D easier than 28 New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings A symbolised B found C impressed D characterised 29 If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him A had spoken B speaks . is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated (28 ) 23 . ……………………… 24 . ……………………… 25 . ……….……………… 26 . ………………………. 27 . ……………………… 28 . . VI. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose. End ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II – KHỐI 10 BAN CƠ BẢN 6 SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxxxxx THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 20 10- 20 11 TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxx MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 60 3 TỔ ANH VĂN Mã Phách. music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and sophisticated (30) 25 . …………………………… 26 . …………………………… 27 . ……………………………… 28 . …………………………… 29 . ………………………………30. ……………………………… VII. IDENTIFYING