http://ductam_tp.violet.vn/ Trường THPT Lê Lợi Name: ………………………… THE FIRST TERM ENGLISH EXAM Class: 10 C PAPER : A A.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others(1m) 1 A hasty B nasty C tasty D wastage 2 A massage B carriage C voyage D dosage 3 A intermediate B immediate C medium D medicine 4. A needed B studied C wanted D founded 5. Afind B fine C combine D examine B.Choose the best answer (3m) 6 . is an activity in which people live outdoors temporarily.………… A Camper B Campsite C Camping D Camp 7.Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good . condition.………… A physics B physical C mental D mind 8.Many high school and college students in the USA work to help disadvantaged children.………… A volunteer B voluntary C volunteering D voluntarily 9.The man was of having deserted the ship five months ago.………… A accused B told C said D volunteered 10.Many TV fashion shows and contests have put more on introducing the beauty of models ………… rather than their clothes. A emphasis B emphasize C interest D interests 11.In the highlands, people wear their nicest clothes and spend .at the market.………… A all day long B day all long C all the long day D the long day 12.The most .time of a floating market is in early morning.………… A excite B excited C excitement D exciting 13.Jim: What do you think about the digital audio player? Maria: I it is good for the ears.………… A don t say’ B don t believe’ C can t believe’ D can t say’ 14. Jim: What s your idea of the washing machine?’ ………. my mind, it helps lighten women s hard work.… ’ A In B At C According to D To 15.Nam: I think we should have a longer Tet holiday. Lan: ………… A You don t say it’ B I couldn t agree more C That s good idea’ ’ D I d say it again’ 16.When we . at Hue station this morning, the 5am train ………… ………… A arrive / has left B had arrived/left C arrived/had left D had arrived/had left 17.I am so glad . your nice birthday present.………… A to have received B having received C receiving D having been receiving 18.After Cathy breakfast, she out for a walk.………… ………… A had made/went B had made/had gone C made/went D made/had gone 19.Son: I am very hungry, Mum. Mum: Ok, I you something to eat.…………… A will give B am going to give C will be giving D am giving 20.The little boy . by his form teacher.………… A has just been praised B has just praised C will have been praised D were praised C)Rewrite the following sentences as directed so that their meanings stay the same(2m) 1. I am sorry, but I broke your vase last night , Jack said to me.” ” → Jack apologized…………………………………………………………………………… http://ductam_tp.violet.vn/ 2.I wrote the letter last week, and I haven t sent it yet.’ → The letter ……………………………………, and it .………………………………………… 3.Peter plans to spend his honey moon in Da Lat city. → Peter is …………………………………………………………………………… 4. You have spilled the milk all over my trousers , the woman said to him.” ” → The woman accused…………………………………………………………………………………… D).Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase for each space. (2m) Running is now very popular both as a sport and as a way of keeping fit. Even if you only run a short (21) . once or twice a week, you (22) . to make sure you wear good shoes. (23) .is a lot of choice nowadays in running shoes. First of all, decide how (24) . you want to(25) . on your shoes. Then find a pair that fits you well. Be prepared to (26) . different sizes in different types of shoe. Women's shoes are made narrower (27) . men's and, although most women will find a woman's shoe which suits them, there is no (28) . why a woman can't wear a man's shoe. The same is true for a man- (29) . a woman's shoe fits you better, then wear it. Take your time in a shop. If you (3O) . a mistake and buy the wrong shoes, your feet will let you know. 21 A distance B path C line D length 22 A would B should C need D must 23 A It B There C This D That 24 A far B long C many D much 25 A spend B buy C charge D pay 26 A experiment B ask C try D look 27 A as B like C than D from 28 A fact B reason C knowledge D choice 29 A since B because C so D if 3o A do B make C cause D decide E) Writing (2m) In about 150 words, write a paragraph to answer this question What are the advantages of living in the countryside? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… KEY TO THE EXAM PAPER A 1.Jack apologized for having broken/breaking my vase the night before. 2.The letter was written last week, and it hasn t been sent yet.’ 3.Peter is going to spend his honeymoon in DaLat city. 4.The woman accused him of having spilled/spilling the milk all over her trousers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 B A D B D C B D A A A D B D B 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 C A A A A A C B D A C C B D B http://ductam_tp.violet.vn/ . most .time of a floating market is in early morning.………… A excite B excited C excitement D exciting 13.Jim: What do you think about the digital audio player?. medicine 4. A needed B studied C wanted D founded 5. Afind B fine C combine D examine B.Choose the best answer (3m) 6 . is an activity in which people live