SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO QUẢNG NAM KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – Lớp 10 Thời gian: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) A MULTIPLE CHOICE: (7.5pts) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 01: A discover B consider C permission D prefer Question 02: A both B job C spot D crop 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 03: In spite of his difficult living conditions, he earned a degree in Maths with flying colours A with her hard work B with difficulties C with successes D with very high grades Question 04: Although the farmers spend long days working hard in the fields, they are contented with what they A satisfiedB bored C disappointed D interested Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 05: This robot is of doing almost anything you ask A able B possible C capable D impossible Question 06: After he _ his holiday in London, he wanted to learn English A had spent B spend C was spending D has spent Question 07: A disabled person is one who is unable to use a part of the body in the way A normal B normality C normalise D normally Question 08: Thuy’s class is different _ other classes because the children are disabled A on B from C in D at Question 09: A _is a film or a play that is intended to be funny, usually with a happy ending A cartoon B drama C documentary D comedy Question 10: I’m afraid my parents not allow me _ on a long journey A to go B going C to going D gone Question 11: When she was young, she received some training from her father A scientifically B scientific C scientist D science Question 12: The _ were taken to the nearest hospital by an ambulance A inju Question 13: The computer can _ houses, bridges, gardens and building A transmit B design C hold D store Question 14: My brother _ swimming since he was young A enjoyed B has enjoyed C would enjoy D was enjoying Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 15: Peter: "What are they laughing at?” - Mai: “ ” A Oh, I don’t like them B Sorry, I am fine word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 20 It’s quite rare to meet teenagers who don’t like sports When you are young, you know how (17) it is to physical exercise if you want to be healthy and strong, and for that reason you often concentrate (18) _ just one sport with so (19) enthusiasm that in the end you can’t live without it The problem is, though, that as you grow up you have less and less spare time At your age you have to study harder (20) you want to get good marks to go to university, with perhaps only one afternoon a week to any sport Question 17: A importantly B import C importance D important Question 18: A about B of C on D in Question 19: A great B keen C many D much Question 20: A although B if C therefore D but 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 21 to 24 Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and organizations that had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will, including chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing a qualified authority in the field of competition Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointed by Norway’s parliament The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars Question 21: What does this passage mainly discuss? A Great contributions to mankind B The Nobel prizes C Alfred Bernhard Nobel D Swedish philanthropy Question 22: How often are the Nobel prizes awarded? A Five times a year B Once every two years C Twice a year D Once a year Question 23: The word “one” in paragraph refers to _ A candidate B tribute C prize D anniversary Question 24: Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust? A The Nobel Foundation B Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes C The King of Sweden D The Central Bank of Sweden B WRITING: (2.5pts) For the questions from 25-28, finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 25: When I was a girl, my grandmother always told me a fairy tale before I went to bed When I was a girl, my grandmother used to ……………………………………………… Question 26: They have built a new hospital in my village A new hospital …………………… ………………………………………………… Question 27: They didn’t offer him the job although he performed well Despite ……… …………………….………………………………………………… Question 28: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another No sooner…………………………………………………………………………………… For questions from 29-32, rewrite each of the sentences as directed Write your answers on your answer C Oh, it’s about your jokes D Well, not at all Question 16: Ann: “Shall we eat out tonight?” – David: “ _” A You’re welcome B That’s understandable C That’s a great idea D It’s very kind of you to invite me sheet Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct Question 29: Jack has Mathematics lesson on Monday (Make question for the underlined words) ……………………………… …………………………………………………………… Question 30: He decided to stay in England for a while so that he could practise his English (Use Phrase of Purpose) …………………………… ……………………………………………………………… Question 31: Sheila couldn’t come to the party This was a pity (Use Which as a connector) …………………………… ……………………………………………………………… Question 32: David used to be an airline pilot His wife is my colleague (Use relative clause) …………………………… ……………………………………………………………… - THE END -MÃ ĐỀ 502 A MULTIPLE CHOICE: (7.5pts) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A camcorder B entertain C inventorD excursion Question 2: A shot B wrong C top D clothes 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 3: She taught in a school for the deaf and dump A people who have a bad memory B people who are mentally ill C people who are unable to hear and speak D people who are unable to see and speak Question 4: We read newspapers and magazines which have been produced on computers A manufactured B begun C born D shaped Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Most of the children come from large and poor families, which them from having proper schooling A leads B makes C prevents D gets Question 6: After he had finished his homework, he _ games A played B has played C had played D plays Question 7: We are in regular with each other by telephones or letters A communication B communicative C communicatively D communicate Question 8: Marie Curie was born in Warsaw _November 7th, 1869 A up B on C in D out Question 9: A film which is made by photographing a series of changing drawings is called a A comedy B drama C documentary D cartoon Question 10: Don’t forget _ me a letter when you arrive in Hanoi! A sending B to sending C to send D send Question 11: With a computer, you can visit many places of scenic in the world Question 16: Janet: “What you think of cartoons?” An: “ ” A It sounds meaningless B I don’t think so It’s boring C Oh, I find them interesting D Don’t mention it I think so Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 20 The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys It gives a detailed and interesting (17) _ of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669 Pepys writes (18) important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy sailing up the river Thames (19) the Great Fire of London He also writes about himself, even about his (20) – he often slept during church or looking at pretty girls Question 17: A descriptive Question 18: A to B for Question 19: A or B so Question 20: A dreams B describable C about D out C but D and B faults C plans C describeD description D accidents B WRITING: (2.5pts) For the questions from 25-28, finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 25: His family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains His family used to ………………………………………………………….…………………… Question 26: They have told him to report for duty at six He……………… ………………………………………………………………………… Question 27: Although Tom was poor, he studied very well Despite………………………… ……………………………………… …………………… Question 28: Just as he put the phone down, it rang again No sooner……………………………………………………………………………………… For questions from 29-32, rewrite each of the sentences as directed Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 29: Daisy goes to work by bus because she lives far from her company (Make question for the underlined words) ……………………………… ………………………………………………………………… Question 30: He tries to learn English well so that he can get a good job (Use Phrase of Purpose) ……………………………… ………………………………………………………………… Question 31: The street I live in is very noisy at night This makes it difficult to sleep (Use Which as a connector) ……………………………… ………………………………………………………………… Question 32: Michael often comes to play with me His sister is a famous singer (Use relative clause) ……………………………… ………………………………………………………………… A beautiful B beauty C beautify D beautifully Question 12: She was given an award for her services to _ A the disabled B disable C the disability D disabled Question 13: He did finally come with us, although it took a long time to him A permit B persuade C believe D take Question 14: Tom and I _ close friends since we were at the age of six A was B have been C has been D were Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 15: Jane: “Well, what shall we today? Any idea?” Mai: - “ _” A I am not sure It depends on the weather B We went to the concert C Is there anything more exciting? D That sounds great ... Question 11 : With a computer, you can visit many places of scenic in the world Question 16 : Janet: “What you think of cartoons?” An: “ ” A It sounds meaningless B I don’t think so It’s... interesting (17 ) _ of everyday life in England between 16 60 and 16 69 Pepys writes (18 ) important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy sailing up the river Thames (19 ) the Great... _November 7th, 18 69 A up B on C in D out Question 9: A film which is made by photographing a series of changing drawings is called a A comedy B drama C documentary D cartoon Question 10 : Don’t