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(1)Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KÌ I ANH 10 (2015-2016) BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH CƠ BẢN Make questions from the underlined words or phrases: He is doing homework - What is he doing ? A serious accident happened yesterday _ I spoke to her last night _ Miss Phuong teaches English at a high school _ He goes to school by bike _ Phong studies at Chu Van An High School _ We went to Lan’s birthday party last week _ Miss Phuong loves teaching because she loves working with children _ Mr Vy often get up at 4:30 _ 10 It takes forty-five minutes to get ready _ Rewrite the sentences using in spite of Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money In spite of being an accountant, she never seems to have any money Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money _ Mark went on working although he felt unwell _ They slept soundly although the night air was hot _ Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied _ Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on _ Although the children were poor, they seemed happy _ We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour _ I enjoyed the film although the story was silly _ 10 He didn’t arrive until o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late _ Rewrite the sentences below, beginning with the words given Paul said “I bought a present for my father days ago.” Paul _ David said to his mother, “I don’t see your coat here.” David They say to me ‘We will not wait for you at the station’ They _ Mary said to me ‘I have finished my work.’ Compiled by Miss Rose (2) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Mary _ She said to him ‘I found out these glasses yesterday.’ She Daisy says to her teacher ‘I’m not feeling well today ’ Daisy She said ‘The weather was very cold here last month.’ She He says ‘I’ve lived here for years.’ He _ Dick said ‘I’ve just bought a radio cassette but I don’t like it much.’ Dick _ 10 She said to us ‘I didn’t finish the work yesterday because I was very busy.’ She CONDITIONAL SENTENCE (IF) Drive carefully or you will cause accident If Be quiet or you’ll wake the baby up If I don’t have free time, that’s why I can’t go to see him If She never drives fast so she seldom meets accident If He loses all his money because he isn’t careful If I cannot go to the beach with you this weekend because I have a date with my old classmates If The weather is fine so we can go out for a walk If Because Simon doesn’t live near his mother, he can’t visit her often If Unless she listens carefully, she will make some mistakes If 10 Why don’t you come here for lunch? If REPORTED SPEECH WITH TO INFINITIVE ‘Would you like to come on a picnic with us?’ (invite) He invited me to come on a picnic with them ‘Please don’t tell anybody what happened.’ (ask) He _ ‘If you don’t give me a pay rise I’ll resign.’ (threaten) He _ ‘Can I borrow your pencil?’ (ask) He _ ‘I’ll finish the work by the end of this week.’ (promise) He _ ‘You ought to take a break, Andrew.” (advise) He _ ‘Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.” (remind) He _ ‘Stay away from me.” (warn) He _ Compiled by Miss Rose (3) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center ‘If you can’t find anyone else, I’ll drive you to the airport.’ (volunteer) He _ 10 ‘Why don’t we sing a few songs?’ (suggest) He _ Report these questions using wh-/ if (or whether) +-clause: ‘Are you enjoying yourself?’ He wanted to know if I was enjoying myself ‘What’s the weather like?’ She asked me what the weather was like ‘Does Ann always go to church on Sundays?’ He wondered _ ‘What does Frank for a living?’ I wanted to know _ ‘Have you seen John recently?’ She asked me ‘Has Debbie been working here long?’ He wanted to know ‘Why is Maria crying?’ She wondered ‘What kind of holiday has Marco had?’ We wanted to know _ ‘Did you study hard for the exam?’ She wondered 10 ‘How long have you both been living here?’ They inquired 11 ‘Will Ted and Alice be at the party?’ She asked us _ 12 ‘What did you think of the performance yesterday?’ She asked me 13 ‘Who were you looking for?’ He asked me _ 14 ‘Are meals included in the price, or not?’ He asked me _ 15 ‘How can I solve the problem?’ I wanted to know _ Give the correct verb forms He’s expecting (make) a trip to Ha Long Bay Students stopped (make) noise when the teacher came in Ann likes (cook) but hate (wash) up He will try (not make) the same mistake again Would you mind (buy) me a newspaper? Would you like (have) a dance with me? They finished (learn) and then they wanted to go out for pleasure I hope (not do) that tiring work again It’s no use (advise) him 10 He always avoids (meet) her in the street 11 My mother gets used to (get) up early in the morning 12 Tom refused (give) me his address 13 Do you agree (lend) me some money? 14 My parents decided (take) a taxi because it was late 15 My watch keeps (stop) Compiled by Miss Rose (4) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 He wanted (see) _the house where the president was born He is expected (arrive) _in a few days I would like him (go) _ to a university but I can’t (make) him go I am looking forward (see) _ you I arranged (meet) _them there He urged us (work) _faster I wish (see) _the manager It is no use (wait) _him He warned her (not touch) _the wire Don’t forget (clock) _the door before (go) _to bed My mother told me (not speak) _too anyone about it He tried (explain) _but she refused (listen) _ At dinner she annoyed me by (smoke) _between the courses He decided (disguise) himself by (dress) _as a women I am prepared (wait) _here all night if necessary Would you mind (show) _me how (work) _the lift After (walk) _three hours we stopped (rest) _and let the others (catch) up with us 33 I am beginning (understand) _what you mean 34 The boy likes (play) _games but hates (do) exercises 35 I regret (inform) _you that your application has been refused 36 I don’t allow (smoke) _in my drawing-room 37 I don’t allow my family (smoke) _at all 38 He surprised us all by (go) away without (say) ‘Good-bye’ 39 Please go on (write) _; I don’t mind _ (wait) 40 He wore glasses (avoid) (be) _recognized 41 Before (give) _evidence you must swear (speak) _the truth 42 I tried (persuade) him (agree) _with your proposal 43 Your windows need (clean) .Would you like me (do) _them for you 44 Would you mind (shut) _the window? I hate (sit) _in a draught 45 I can’t help (sneeze) ; I caught a cold yesterday form (sit) _in a draught 46 Stop (talk) _; I am trying (finish) _a letter 47 His doctor advised him (give) _up (jog) _ 48 My watch keeps (stop) _ 49 People used (make) _fire by (rub) two sticks together 50 He hates (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it (ring) 51 If you go on (let) _your dog (chase) _cars he will end by (be) _run over 52 I prefer (drive) _to (be) _driven 53 I advise you (start) _ (look) _for a flat at once 54 Would you mind (lend) _me some money? I forgot (cash) a cheque 55 (Lie) _on the beach is much more pleasant than (sit) _in the office 56 She like her children (go) _to the dentist every six months 57 An instructor is coming (show) _us how (use) _the machine 58 I have no intention of (go) _to that film; I couldn’t bear (see) _my favorite actress in such dreadful part 59 I suggest (telephone) _the hospitals before (ask) _the police (look) _for him Compiled by Miss Rose (5) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 60 61 62 63 64 After (hear) _the conditions I decided (not enter) for the competition Some people seem (have) the passion for (write) _to the newspapers He expects me (answer) _by return but I have no intention of (reply) _at all He postponed (make) _a decision until it was too late (do) _anything Try (forget) _it; It isn’t worth (worry) _about it There is no point in (remain) _in a dangerous place if you can’t anything (help) _the people who have (stay) _ there Simple past or past perfect? When we arrived, the dinner (already begin) She (cry) after he (go) They (tell) us we were too late The train (leave) When I (get) to the theatre, the play (already start) John was not at home He (go) away The house was very quiet Everybody (go) to bed They (not go) home until they finished their work We (just turn off) the lights when we heard someone at the door Everyone (eat) dinner by the time we _ (get) to the dining-room 10 We (ask) the poster where he (put) our luggage 11 He (do) nothing before he saw me 12 He thanked me for what I (do) 13 I (be) sorry that I had hurt him 14 After they had gone, I (sit) down and (rest) 15 He (die) after he (be) ill a long time 16 As soon as you (go), I (want) to see you again 17 Before you (go) very far, we found that we (lose) our way 18 My friend (not see) me for many years when I met him 19 My father (tell) me he (give) up smoking 20 He (be) late because he (have) an accident Use The + Adjective from the box to complete each sentence disabled, rich, deaf, unemployed, dumb, poor, blind, injured have to help in the accident yesterday morning was taken to hospital immediately The little boy is helping cross the street _ and _ use a system of sign language to communicate with each other The government should take an urgent step to help Don’t make fun of Use “WHICH” to combine each pair of sentences John is always late for class This annoys the teacher He passed the exam with high grades This made everybody in the family pleased We have lost her phone number This makes it difficult to contact her Jane couldn’t come to my birthday party This made me feel sad Compiled by Miss Rose (6) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center She has promised herself to be on time to work every day That is a good idea Tim has found a new job That is lucky She usually comes to work on time That pleases her boss A dictionary is a book This gives you the meaning of words Present perfect or past simple? They (sell) their house several days ago John (work) for this company since 1980 Linda is working in this department She (work) here for two years Many people in this class (see) this beautiful house several times They (live) in London from 1970 to 1990 They (live) in China since 2000 We (study) English at this school for a month Our present teacher (live) in this city all of his life This boy (not / finish) his homework yet 10 I (speak) to him about your work several times already 11 you (ever travel) to China before ? 12 He (receive) a letter just a few minutes ago 13 I (not / see) John recently 14 It’s the third time you (lose) your key 15 This is one of the best books I (ever read) Supply either “BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF” as appropriate It was difficult to deliver the letter the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope We decided to leave early the party was boring Rescue attempts were temporarily the bad weather They visited their friends often they enjoyed their company Paul can’t go to the football game his grades Marcella was awarded a scholarship her superiors scholastic ability Nobody ventured outdoor the hurricane warning We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains the air is purer there We have to drive around the bay the bridge was destroyed in the storm 10 The chickens have died the intense heat Replace the underlined words by the words in parentheses Despite her dislikes coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm → Although _ Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying → In spite of _ In spite of Lan’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile → Although _ We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy → Despite _ Despite her poor money, the old woman told interesting stories to the children Compiled by Miss Rose (7) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Thanh Do Center → Even though _ Though he has been absent frequently, he managed to pass the test → In spite of _ Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to so → Though _ We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize → Despite _ In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday → Even though _ He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet → In spite of _ We went out in spite of the heavy rain → Although _ Despite his injured foot, he managed to walk to the nearest town → Although _ Even though we live on the same street, we hardly ever see each other → Despite _ They are always happy although they have very little money → In spite of _ Rice grows well here because of the warm and wet climate → Because She didn’t go to school because she was seriously ill → Because of Complete the sentences with “ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF, BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF” it rained a lot, we enjoyed our vacation a/ all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong b/ we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong a/ I went home early I was feeling sick b/ I went to work the next day I was still feeling sick I couldn’t get to sleep there was a lot of noise I didn’t get the job being extremely qualified the traffic was bad, I arrived on time I couldn’t sleep I was really tired The flight may be cancelled the thick fog Supply the correct form of the verb in parentheses in order to make present possible condition If Liz studies hard, she (pass) her test If I have time tomorrow, I (go) shopping with you If you (turn) off the light, we will be in the dark If I see Duc, I (give) him your message He (send) you some information if you tell him your address If Kate (be) late again, she will lose her job She will be sick if she (eat) all that ice-cream If we _ (go) out tomorrow evening, we _(miss) that new programme on TV BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH NÂNG CAO A WORD FORM: She is the top _ working in our space project He always makes mistakes He works Compiled by Miss Rose (scientific) (accuracy) (8) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center The country’s resources include forests, coal and oil (nature) It’s very _to live in a damp room (health) You should read books and magazines (educate) We expect to see further _ over the coming year (improve) Because of the volume of traffic local councils are forced to give _ for more roads to be constructed (permit) Rich as he was, he never helped the (poorly) Roads will be _and flooded after the rain (mud) 10 My of French is poor (know) 11 were made and the conversation started to flow (introduce) 12 Butter is one of the of milk (produce) 13 They told us their exciting _ to the North (adventure) 14 Less public transport is available because of the _of the staff (short) 15 The restaurant is now under new _ (manage) 16 People use radios, television, phones, newspapers and computers for _ (communicate) 17 It's the most film I've ever seen (fright) 18 They are going to announce the of the Prince (arrive) 19 Their has lasted a lifetime (friend) 20 It is usually forbidden to destroy buildings (history) 21 Your money will be refunded if the goods are not to your complete _ (satisfy) 22 What is the of the runway at this airport? (long) 23 The of the royal birth was broadcast to the nation (announce) 24 The plane arrived after a violent storm (safe) 25 War always human lives (danger) 26 Do you believe in life after ? (die) 27 He didn’t participate in programs (physic) 28 The smoke that comes from a lit cigarette contains many different poisonous _ (chemist) 29 I am much _in this film because it is very _ (interest) 30 Our from Paris to London departs at 8.00 tomorrow morning (fly) 31 All the rooms were furnished (comfort) 32 Your explanation doesn’t sound _ (reason) 33 The _ of gas and oil always decreases in cold weather (consume) 34 He is his father’s _ (proud) 35 Many elderly people are living in _ now (poor) 36 His _ prevents him from hearing well (deafen) 37 Ann is the same _ as Peter (weigh) 38 Marie Curie is one of the great _ (science) 39 He spoiled my _ of the game by talking all through it (enjoy) 40 Disabled children with special needs are taken good care to develop both mentally and physically (educate) 41 These young boys think quite _ from us (difference) 42 She’s always worried about the _ of her family (safe) 43 Some of these _ children are deaf, some dumb and other mentally retarded (ability) 44 There is an _ of famous pictures at the gallery (exhibit) 45 She didn’t give any of being late for work (explain) 46 He typed this report with many mistakes in it (accuracy) 47 He uses his _ machine to _ the cost of building a bridge (calculate) 48 Here is the basic of natural numbers (multiply) 49 Faraday is one of the famous _ in the world (invention) 50 The boy didn’t content with her unequal of the cake (divide) 51 Computer can simple (compute) Compiled by Miss Rose (9) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 52 I go hill-walking for _ (relax) 53 Radar is an device (electricity) 54 This company’s are washing machines, disk washers … (productive) 55 I watch the news every day because it’s very (inform) 56 Many newer cars have a much lower fuel _ (consume) 57 With modern , life is changing rapidly (mechanic) 58 Tuoi Tre is a _ newspaper (day) 59 Modern equipment is used to bring people together (communicate) 60 The talk was so interesting and _ (entertain) 61 Her _ was so great that she broke a glass (anxious) 62 How _ of you to break that cup (care) 63 The weather will be bright with _showers (occasion) 64 The old fishing village is very _ (picture) 65 I feel _ in this book (interest) 66 Because of the volume of traffic, local councils are forced to give _ for more roads to be constructed (permit) 67 Your field is more _ than mine (produce) 68 My class is going to go a two-day to visit Hanoi (excurse) 69 He was very _ of the work he had done (pride) 70 _ is a popular hobby (photograph) 71 She is training to be a _ (beauty) 72 The evening was _ spent playing cards and talking (enjoy) 73 Travelling by subway is fast, _ and cheap (convenience) 74 He thanks us all _ (warm) 75 _ is necessary after hard work (relax) 76 In the _ of despair, she killed herself (deep) 77 Water vapor and carbon dioxide occur in the air _ (nature) 78 The next stage in the _ of television is interactive TV (develop) 79 Do you like reading books? (science) 80 Trinh Cong Son is one of the most well-known _ in Vietnam (music) 81 A child receives his early at home (educate) 82 Television increases the _ of sports and games (popular) 83 What is the for murder? (punish) 84 I joined a _ club when I was 14 (photograph) 85 Every country has a _ anthem (nation) 86 A free trade agreement would be to both countries (advantage) 87 Think before answer my question (care) 88 Have you ever read “The _ of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain? (adventurous) 89 Some programmes on TV make people _ (violence) 90 John and Lan have different _; that’s why they often have different ways of living (cultural) B REWRITE THE SENTENCES Rewrite the sentences below, beginning with the words given It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother My father hasn’t Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work In spite of _ When did you last ride a bike? How long _ Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory I will never Compiled by Miss Rose (10) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it Because it _ My wait in the queue has lasted forty minutes so far I have The room is going to be painted next week We are going _ We have finished those letters since o’clock Those letters _ Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident Because 10 She wrote a letter in thirty minutes It took _ 11 They will spend two years building the house It will take 12 Their game of badminton is always on Saturday They _ 13 She always walks to school She always goes 14 Whose handbag is this? Whom _ 15 I found it a bit difficult to get into work this morning Getting _ 16 You still remember the flight of July 14th, don’t you? You don’t _ 17 Someone told me about the change of the plan I 18 He felt sick from eating too many cakes Because he 19 Someone knocked at the door in the middle of our lunch While we _ 20 Mr Vy often spends 15 minutes leading the buffalo to the field It takes _ 21 No other city in Vietnam is as large as HCM City HCM City 22 I don’t play the guitar as well as he does He plays 23 He is fat He can’t get through that door He is so 24 The room is so tidy that it took us one hour to clean it It is such 25 My friend writes this report This report 26 Would you close the door, please? Would you mind ? 27 My teacher advised buying that book My teacher advised us _ 28 He has studied English for six years He began _ 29 It is necessary to master English Mastering _ 30 He spent two hours writing the essay Compiled by Miss Rose 10 (11) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Thanh Do Center It took He is too young to ride a motorbike He isn’t The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs The bag was too He expects to hear from her as soon as possible He is looking forward _ It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour It’s better to avoid _ I would like you to help me to put the chairs away? Do you mind ? In spite of her difficult living conditions, she worked extremely hard Even though _ It was impossible to find Tom anywhere Tom couldn’t Fewer people came to the meeting than we had expected We had expected _ The results of the research are not only impressive, but also alarming The results of the research are both _ Mark is not interested in teaching Teaching _ He lived in Hanoi for ten years Then he moved to Ho Chi Minh City After _ When did you last ride a bike? How long _ I don’t like football any more I used The police blocked off the road, which caused a traffic jam The fact that _ He left school and then joined the army After _ The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning The plumber _ This flower is very beautiful! How _ Somebody stole his watch yesterday His watch _ What is your date of birth? When were The last time she had a swim was five years ago She hasn’t It was so dark that nothing could be seen It was too _ I intend to come over to pick you up I am _ I have decided to help him revise his lesson I am _ I think it may rain It looks as _ Do you like learning a foreign language? Are you Compiled by Miss Rose 11 (12) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 56 They live in a very lovely house The house _ 57 The city had old building but none can be found nowadays There used 58 He would go hunting when he was in Africa He used 59 Please don’t interrupt me all the time Would you mind ? 60 I’m too poor to take a space trip I’m not _ 61 Let’s have dinner out He suggests _ BÀI TẬPTRẮC NGHIỆM THỰC HÀNH I A Choose the word that has the letter PRONOUNCED differently A.chemistry B prepare C receive D degree A.trouble B study C tutor D subject A name B father C party D army A tragic B mature C husband D another A computer B turn C miraculous D accuracy B Choose the word whose main STRESS is not the same as that of the others A technology B computer C newspaper D miraculous A secretary B accuracy C appropriate D ambulance A nationality B disability C activity D demonstration A device B distance C become D subtract A transmit B design C printer D receive II Vocabulary: Be patient with _ work A time-consumption B time-consuming C time-consumed D time-consumable 2.Some new amusement and areas have been set up since last year A entertain B entertained C entertaining D entertainment She taught in a school for the deaf and the dumb A people who are unable to see C people who have a bad memory B people who are mentally ill D people who are unable to hear and speak presents information and entertainment orally A Newspaper B Radio C Television D The internet 5.A computer consists of hardware and software A screen B physical part C programs D keyboard Because of the _in our company, the accountants can save a lot of time working with figures every month A computer B computerize C computerization D computation He did finally come with us, although it took a long time to _ him A believe B permit C persuade D take My aunt has just bought an _ cooker A electric B electrical C electricity D electrician III Gerund and to inf : I’m looking forward her again A meeting B to meet C to meeting D met The teacher requested us _ all the exercises in the book Compiled by Miss Rose 12 (13) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A B to C doing D did A radio is used _to the news and music A listen B listening C listened D to listen A computer can help us _houses , bridges and schools A design B to design C designing D A & B are correct Would you like out with me tonight? A to be going B going C to go D go Jenny avoided her boyfriend's question A answer B to answer C being answer D answering On at the airport, I was very worried to find that no one _for me A arriving/ was waiting B arrive/was waiting C arriving/ waited D arrive/ is waiting It’s obvious he’s is only interested in money A making B to make C to be made D being making IV Choose the correct option for these sentences : He …… to the movies once a week A went B is going C will go D goes His father ………… to the city two hours ago A drives B will drive C drove D has driven They ………… physics from o’clock to 7.45 yesterday morning A have study B are studying C studied D was studying Water ……at one hundred degrees Celsius and freezes at zero degrees Celsius A cooks B steams C boils D grills They ………….two tons of rice to the victims of the flood yesterday A sent B were sent C was sent D have sent He ……… very busy at the present He …………free time to go out A is often/ rarely has B often was/ had rarely C has often been/ has rarely D.often is/ rarely has ……….TV last night ? A Were you watch B Did you watch C have you watched D Do you watch My brother ………….from the university in 1986 A graduated B graduate C has graduated D was graduating By the time he arrived at the party, all his classmates …………………… A has left B.left C had left D.was leaving 10.When Martin …………the car, he ………… it out for a drive A had repaired/ took B repaired/ had taken C have repaired/ took D.repaired/ took 11.The man looked familiar I……………….him somewhere before A.saw B had seen C.have seen D.see 12.When the firework …………… off, the dog …………… away A had gone/ ran B went/ ran C went/ had run D went / was running 13 This book is interesting During the last two days, I ………six chapters A read B has read C have been read D have read 14.The orphan,whose parents in a traffic accidenT,……in the orphanage since last year A has stayed B stayed C have stayed D was staying 15 He ………in touch with Mary for a long time A hadn’t kept B hasn’t kept C wasn’t keeping D didn’t keep 16 No one has used this computer for a long time A This computer has been used for a long time B This computer hasn’t been used for a long time Compiled by Miss Rose 13 (14) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center C This computer has used for a long time D This computer haven’t been used for a long time 18 Ha has learnt English in Ho Chi Minh City for four years A English has learnt in Ho Chi Minh City by Ha for four years B English has been learnt by Ha for four years in Ho Chi Minh City C English has been learnt in Ho Chi Minh City by Ha for four years D English have been learnt in Ho Chi Minh City by Ha for four years 20 These windows ……….by my sister for weeks A have just been cleaned B have just cleaned C have been just cleaned D has just been cleaned VI THE + ADJECTIVE, USED TO : Without the Braille Alphabet it would be very difficult for ……… A disabled B the deaf C the mute D the blind The little boy is helping…………… cross the street A the poor B the rich C the blind D the young Many people lost their home in the Earthquake The government is trying to establish more shelters to care for ……………… A the childless B the homeless C the blind D the deaf He said it was right that …………… should beg A blind B the blinds C the blind D the blindness Now Nam has a car He a motor-cycle A uses to drive B used to driving C used to drive D uses to driving Many people were killed in the plane crash The bodies of were taken away; _were taken to hospital A the death - the injured B the dead - the injured C the dead - the injury D the die - the injured VII BE GOING TO/PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH FUTURE MEANING: Tom and I ………………to Mary’s birthday party together A am going B are going C will go D are going to go She ………………sixteen years old next Saturday A is B is going to C will be D has I …………….our teacher tomorrow, so I shall give him your note A have seen B going to seeC shall have seen D am seeing Our class …………… a picnic at Thay Pagoda this Sunday A am having B will has C is going to have D go to have At this time tomorrow, we ……… on the train to Ho Chi Minh City A will be sitting B will sit C will have sat D would sit Tell me about your plan, Lan What ………….this Saturday evening? A are you doing B have you done C would you D will you be doing VIII VOCABULARY,STRUCTURE and GRAMMAR: 1.She was late for the meeting this morning because her alarm clock didn’t A go on B go off C go away D go up 2.We had a nice chat over a cup of tea A formal talk B informal talk C serious talk D long talk 3.What makes computer a miraculous device? a strange b powerful c magical d excellent 4.Would you mind _ that again? A explain B explained C explaining D to explain 5.The workers finished _ that bridge A to build B built C build D building 6.Will you please stop _ TV channels? Compiled by Miss Rose 14 (15) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A be changed B to change C changing D change 7.Tom studies many _ such as Maths, Physics, English and so on A sports B subjects C hobbies D languages 8.You can change the TV channels with this control A far B remote C standby D special 9.We are going on a to Vung Tau next week A two day trip B two-days trip C two-day trip D twoday trip 10 Last week his father _ him to the zoo A has taken B was taking C took D takes 11 her poorness, she feels happy A Although B Because C If D In spite of 12 After he _ home, it rained heavily A had arrived B was arriving C has arrived D arrived 13 When I came, she for hours A has left B left C had left D was leaving 14 He had finished his homework before he out with his friends A goes B went C has gone D had gone 15 farm is a hard work, I enjoy country life A Because B Because of C In spite of D Although 16 They living on farms and working on fields A are used to B are used for C used to D did not use to 17 It ‘s seven o’clock Why don’t we watch the newscast TV? A in B at C from D on 18 I have studied French I was a little girl A for B since C during D when 19 Mary is interested in Vietnamese A to learn B learn C learning D leant 20 He’s always late for class, annoys the teacher A which B that C what D who 21 We haven’t seen each other _ we left school A for B before C after D since 22 A new school in our town recently A has been built B was built C were built D is built 23 _ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself a Although b In spite of c Because d Instead of 24 We _ to Dalat several times A have been B were C were being D would go 25 A calculating machine can calculations with lightning speed a very quickly b very slowly c incorrectly d perfectly st 26 They have been in our country January, 2002 a for b from c since d in 27 A lot of trees _ for firewood by the farmer a were cut b had been cut c is cut d have been cut 28 The old a lot of experiences of life and can deal with most situations a has b have c is having d to have 29 John lost his job his laziness a because of b because c in spite of d though 30 I you for a long time A had seen B saw C haven't seen D hadn't seen Compiled by Miss Rose 15 (16) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 31 What to you yesterday? A happened B did happen C had happened D has happened 32 Food, air and clothes _ necessary for life A was B were C is D are 33 He a visit to Halong Bay in 1995 A had paid B paid C has paid D pays 34 Up to now, the teacher _ our class five tests A gives B is giving C has given D had given 35 She _ English before she came to England A studied B had studied C would study D studies 36 Yesterday when I _ at the station, the train _ for 15 minutes A arrived/ had left B arrives/ has left C arrived/ left D had arrived/ left 37 He _ the work before you A finished-left B finishes-leave C finished-had left D had finished-left 38 The manager the store before I arrived A closed B had closed C has closed D was closing 39 Up to the present, we _ almost every lesson in the book A wrote B had written C has written D have written 40 We'll have to go without John if he _ soon a won't arrive b will arrive c arrives d doesn't arrive BÀI TẬP NÂNG CAO ( Time limitation: 27 minutes/162 sentences) Question 1: Who was the last one _ the classroom yesterday? A to leave B had left C left D leaving Question 2: This is the latest news from Timbuktu Two-thirds of the city _ in a fire A has been destroyed B were destroyed C was destroyed D have been destroyed Question 3: Our industrial output _ from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year A rises B rose C was rising D has risen Question 4: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _ day A windy B cloudy C snowy D rainy Question 5: I “Chicken Soup for the Soul” but I haven’t finished it yet A have been reading B was reading C am reading D read Question 6: Not only John but his brothers also in debt A have B were C was D is Question 7: - Helen: "Thank you very much for being with us tonight " - Jame: “ _" A You are welcome B Yes C No, nothing is right! D Thanks Question 8: Let’s go to the library, ? A should we B would we C shall we D will we Question 9: Our landlord had the broken window before winter A fixed B fix C fixing D to fix Question 10: The car always breaks down because of its old A machinery B engine C motor D machine Question 11: We haven’t reached the final _ on the funding for scientific research yet A decisive B deciding C decides D decision Compiled by Miss Rose 16 (17) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Question 12: Most Americans don’t object _ being called by their first names A about B for C to D in Question 13: It was very good _ you to give up so much of your time A of B for C with D to Question 14: No sooner had we left the house, _ it started snowing A and B than C when D that Question 15: Several cars, _ owners had parked them under the trees, were damaged A their B of which C whom D whose Question 16: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s Question 17: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C prefer D rather Question 18: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible A economizing B economic C uneconomically D economically Question 19: Nowadays children would prefer history _ in more practical ways A to be taught B teach C be taught D to teach Question 20: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came _ again A round B up C over D forward Question 21: In a few hours, we _ the test, and we’ll go home and rest A are finishing B have finished C will have finished D will be finishing Question 22: Tom "I'm sorry I won't be able to come" - Mary “ _” A Great B Oh, that's annoying C Well, never mind D Sounds like fun Question 23: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, _ ? A wasn't she B didn't you C didn't I D wasn't it Question 24: If you had taken my advice, you _ in such difficulties now A wouldn't have been B hadn't been C wouldn't be D won't be Question 25: Jane “It's going to rain” Mary “ _” A I hope not so B I don't hope either C I don't hope so D I hope not Question 26: I wish you hadn't said that A I wish you not to say that B If only you didn't say that C I hope you will not say that D It would be nice if you hadn't said that Question 27: “You're always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher A The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes B The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes C The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes D The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes Question 28: Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted A He's too friendly to be trusted B However he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted C He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted D However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted Question 29: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t B You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind C You should persuade him to change his mind D You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen Question 30: "Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man A The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house Compiled by Miss Rose 17 (18) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center B The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house C The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house D The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house Question 31: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago A He had tested his eyes ten months before B He had not tested his eyes for ten months then C He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months D He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months Question 32: The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough A The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea B The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in C The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming D The sea was too rough to the children's swimming Question 33: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous A David drove so fast, which was very dangerous B David drove so fast and was very dangerous C David drove so fast, then was very dangerous D David drove so fast that was very dangerous Question 34: The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!” A The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately B The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately C The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately D The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately Question 35: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ ” A That’s very nice of you B The beach definitely C Thanks for the mountains D I’d love to go Question 36: Dad: “I have bought you a toy Happy birthday to you!” – Son: “ .” A Have a nice day! B The same to you! C What a lovely toy! Thanks D What a pity! Question 37: _ students in our class is 45 A A large amount of B A lot of C A number of D The number of Question 38: The bomb in a crowded street A went off B went out C came off D came out Question 39: we invested in telecommunications industry, we would be rich now A Would B Had C Should D Were Question 40: Today, women are increasingly involved the politics A of B to C in D at Question 41: John “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura “ _ ” A There's no doubt about it B Yes, it's an absurd idea C Well, that's very surprising D Of course not You bet Question 42: I don’t believe a word he says I think he A is laying B lied C telling the lie D is lying Question 43: He thinks you are _ your time looking for a job in this town There’s not much to here A wasting B missing C losing D spending Question 44: By then I _ my driving test I hope A pass B will be passed C will have passed D have passed Question 45: “Would you mind turning your stereo down?”- “ ” A I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention B Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that Compiled by Miss Rose 18 (19) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center C No, I don’t D yes, I Question 46: The boy screamed for help but he couldn't _ A hear him B make himself heard C make himself hear D make him heard Question 47: If you to my advice in the first place, you wouldn't be in this mess now A had listened B will listen C listened D listen Question 48: further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers A Did B Were C Should D Had - Susan: Question 49: - Peter: How are you today? A I feel like a million dollars B I feel like a million stars C I feel your ears burningD I can feel it in my bone Question 50: One can't help _ compassion for the people who lost their homes in the earthquake A from feeling B but feel C in feeling D to feel Question 51: , let me know A Should you hear anything B If you heard anything C Had you heard anything D Unless you hear anything - Alan: Question 52: - Jennifer: -What are you doing ? A Look after your own affairs B You don't enter at all C It's none of your business D It doesn't touch you He likes nothing better than fishing on a hot, summer day Question 53: A He loves nothing, even fishing on a hot, summer day B Fishing is his favourite enjoyment on a hot, summer day C He doesn't like fishing on a hot, summer day D Although he likes fishing, he doesn't want to it on a hot, summer day Question 54: "If you don't apologise immediately, I'm leaving," she told him A She told him not to apologise immediately B She asked him to apologise immediately because she was leaving C She threatened to leave unless he apologised immediately D She told him she was leaving if he apologised immediately Question 55: "Cigarette?" he asked "No, thanks." I said A He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him C He offered me a cigarette, so I promptly declined D He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused Question 56: If only he accept some help with the work instead of trying to it alone ! A will B may C would D were Question 57: By the end of this year, Tom English for three years A will be studying B has studied C will have studied D has been studying Question 58 : Hardly the captain of the team when he had to face the problems A had he been appointed B did he appoint C was he being appointed D was he appointing Question 59: It is that I can’t put it down A so interesting a book B so interesting book C such interesting book D too interesting book Question 60: It would have been better if he had told us his new address A He might have told us his new address B He must have told us his new address C He should have told us his new address D It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address Question 61: ‘Make good use of your time You won’t get such an opportunity again.” A He offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time B He ordered me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again C He advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again Compiled by Miss Rose 19 (20) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center D He let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again Question 62: The teacher gave us permission to leave the room A “You must leave the room,” the teacher told us B “You may leave the room,” the teacher told us C “You ought to leave the room,” the teacher told us D “I give you permission leave the room,” the teacher told us Question 63: “I was not there at the time,” he said A He denied to have been there at the time B He denied that he had not been there at the time C He denied to be there at the time D He denied having been there at the time Question 64: “Let’s go out for a walk now,” he suggested A He suggested going out for a walk then B He suggested to go out for a walk then C He suggested them to go out for a walk then.D He suggested them going out for a walk then Question 65: “I am sorry, Jean I broke your bicycle,” said John A John apologized Jean for breaking her bicycle B John apologized Jean for having broken her bicycle C John apologized to Jean to have broken her bicycle D John apologized to Jean for having broken her bicycle Question 66: “I would like you not to go out with him, Ann” says her mother A Ann’s mother would rather she doesn’t go out with him B Ann’s mother would rather her not to go out with him C Ann’s mother would rather she didn’t go out with him D Ann’s mother would rather she wouldn’t go out with him Question 67: “You broke my glasses,” said the woman to me A The woman blames me of breaking her glasses B The woman blamed me of breaking her glasses C The woman blames me for having broken her glasses D The woman blamed me for having broken her glasses Question 68: When she her mistake, she apologized A realized B realize C was realizing D has realized Question 69: If only he _ accept some help with the work instead of trying to it alone! A will B would C may D were Question 70: Last year she earned _ her brother A twice as much as B twice more than C twice as many as D twice as more as Question 71: Don’t let her treat you like that A You are not let be treated like that by her B Don’t allow you to be treated like that C Don’t let yourself be treated like that by her D She doesn’t treat you like that Question 72 : Tom regrets to say that he has left his tickets at home A Tom regrets leaving the tickets at home B Tom was sorry that he has left the tickets at home C Tom wishes he hadn’t left the ticket at home D Tom regrets to leave the ticket at home Question 73 This factory produced _ motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006 A twice as many B as twice as many C as twice many D as many as twice Question 74 Nowadays children would prefer history in more practical ways A be taught B to teach C to be taught D teach Question 75 It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B injured C was injured D had injured Question 76 He became one of the most _ actors in Vietnam A successful B success C successfully D successive Compiled by Miss Rose 20 (21) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Question 77: Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed A However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed B However he tried hard, he didn’t succeed C However he didn’t succeed hard, he tried hard D However he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed Question 78: He got over his illness in three months A It took to get over his illness in three months B It took three months to him to get over his illness C It took him three months to recover from his illness D It took three months for his illness to get over Question 79: "You stole my best cassette, Bob!" said Willy A Willy accused Bob for having stolen his best cassette B Willy accused Bob of having stolen his best cassette C Willy accused Bob on having stolen his best cassette D Willy accused Bob to have stolen his best cassette Question 80: "Why didn't I get a computer before?" thought Jane A Jane wondered why she hadn't got a computer in the previous time B Jane wondered why hadn’t she got a computer in the previous time C Jane wondered why she didn't get a computer in the previous time D Jane wondered why not she got a computer in the previous time Question 81: "How did you like the movie?" " " A It lasted about two hours B I went there by taxi C I thought it was boring D Yes, it was Question 82: "Could I borrow your calculator?" " " A Yes, you could B Yes, you can C Yes, you D Yes, you will Question 83: "Hi, sorry, I'm late." " " A Hi, my name's Jim B Pleased to meet you C Hi, I'm from Canada D That's OK Question 84: Could we picnic here?" " " A No, you may not B I'm afraid so C Not, I think D I'm sorry I'm afraid you can't Question 85: I suggest that he _harder A should study B studies C studied D had studied Question 86: No sooner my car than the alarm went off A had the thief touched B the thief had touched C the thief touched D the thief has touched Question 87: Jennifer asked me _ the week before A where had I gone B where I had gone C where did I gone D I had gone where Question 88: "You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher A The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes B The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes C The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes D The teacher complained about his student making terrible mistakes Question 89: We planned to walk round the lake but the heavy rain made this impossible A In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned B The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake C We would have walked round the lake even if it had rained heavily D If it hadn’t rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake Question 90: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind Compiled by Miss Rose 21 (22) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center B You should persuade him to change his mind C You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen D It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t Question 91: They said that Paula had quit five jobs before working for us A They said that five jobs had been quit by Paula before working for us B Paula worked for us then she quit five other jobs C It was said that Paula had quit five jobs before working for us D Paula said that she had quit five jobs before working for us Question 92: I can’t remember when I last saw him, but it’s certainly a long time ago A I’d like to forget how many years have passed since I last saw him B We’ve only met once and that was too long ago for me to remember him C I shall never forget meeting him even though it’s a long time ago D I only know it is ages since I saw him and I can’t remember when it was Question 93: Kelly wanted to have a live band _ at her wedding A to be played B play C played D been playing Question 94: “How can this dress be so expensive?” - “ _” A Yes, it’s the most expensive B You are paying for the brand C That’s a good idea D What an expensive dress! Question 95: I’d _ you didn’t practice playing the trumpet while I’m trying to study A prefer B rather C better D like Question 96: If my candidate had won the election, I very happy now A was B can be C would have been D would be Question 97: you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city? A Were B Should C Provided that D Had Question 98: The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient's life, _they will try their best A but B although C despite D however Question 99: Jack is _ about football and never misses a match, A interested B keen C fond D crazy Question 100: - “Thanks a lot” - “ ” A Oh, that’s too bad B Oh, I’m sorry to hear that C Don’t mention it D Of course Question 101: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A stopped B will have stopped C are stopping D would stop Question 102: “ _” -“Yes, it’s a good idea.” A Do we have a picnic? B We want to have a picnic, don’t we? C We haven’t had a picnic for a long time D Why don’t we have a picnic? Question 103: Nothing is spoiled, ? A is it B isn’t it C are they D aren’t they Question 104: Living organisms contain more water _ substance A than any other B other than they any C than any other D does than any other Question 105: The president is believed _ Australia next week A that he will visit B that he would visit C to have visited D to visit Question 106: Tobacco companies are always coming new ways of persuading people to smoke A out with B up with C up against D in with Question 107: Winter’s almost here and it’s time _ against the flu A to protect yourselves B you protect yourselves C you protected D you protect Question 108: Mirada remembered to phone the doctor Compiled by Miss Rose 22 (23) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A Miranda remembered that she phoned the doctor B Miranda didn’t forget to phone the doctor C Miranda remembered phoning the doctor D Miranda forgot to remember to phone Question 109: I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, you? A Do happen to have change for a pound? B Are you supposed to change a pound? C Have you changed a pound? D Do you change a pound? Question 110: “It’s too stuffy in this room, isn’t it?” said the guest A The guest suggested that the room should be aired B The guest said that the room was too crowded C The guest remarked that the room should be aired D The guest said that there was too much stuff in the room Question 111: Although she couldn’t speak English, Lan decided to settle in Manchester A Despite of speaking no English, Lan decided to settle in Manchester B Is spite of her disability to speak English, Lan decided to settle in Manchester C Lan decided to settle in Manchester even she did not speak English D Although no speaking English, Lan decided to settle in Manchester Question 112: We could have seen the film if the tickets had not been so expensive A We saw the film even though the tickets were expensive B The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the film C We couldn't afford the tickets to see the film D We want to see the film but the tickets were sold out Question 113: You will have to pay at least 100 pounds to get this camera A You'll find it impossible to get this camera for less than 100 pounds B You'll be impossible to get this camera less than 100 pounds C You'll have to be paid at least 100 pounds to get this camera D You'll be impossible to get this camera for less than 100 pounds Question 114: The noise next door didn’t stop until midnight A It was not until midnight that the noise next door stopped B Not until midnight did the noise next door stopped C Only when midnight did the noise next door stopped D Hardly had the noise next door stopped than it was midnight Question 115: “May I have some chocolate, Mum?” said the boy A The boy asked his mother to have some chocolate B The boy begged his mother to have some chocolate C The boy asked for some chocolate D All are correct Question 116: The only thing they didn’t steal was the motorbike A They didn’t steal anything but the motorbike B They stole everything except for the motorbike C They didn’t steal anything except for the motorbike D They stole everything along with the motorbike Question 117: I won’t sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me A In spite of your offering me how much money, but I won’t sell the painting B How many money you offer me, I won’t sell the painting C Whenever you offer me to buy the painting, I won’t sell it D Whatever price you offer me, I won’t sell the painting Question 118: _ any problem with the local product, contact our dealer A Do you have B Had you C Should you have D You have Compiled by Miss Rose 23 (24) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Question 119: _ did I realize that the murderer was still in the house A Only after B Seldom C Only then D Under no circumstances Question 120: This factory produced _ motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006 A twice as many B as twice many C as many as twice D as twice as many Question 121: Jack has been postponing much of his schoolwork, so he had to burn the midnight _ before final exam week A candle B oil C light D gas Question 122: I in bed all night thinking about it A led B laid C lay D lied Question 123: Iguanas are different from other lizards _ they are not carnivores A even B in spite of C in that D so that Question 124: Although Buddhism was founded in India, there are _ Buddhists living there now A few B a few C little D a little Question 125: “I’m going on a holiday tomorrow.” – “ ” A Congratulations! B Have a nice time C Sorry to hear that D Watch out Question 126: The bad weather was blamed the series of power cuts A for B on C with D by Question 127: Ann: “Thanks for the nice gift” – John: “ _” A In fact, I myself don’t like it B You are welcomed C But you know how much I cost? D I’m glad you like it Question 128: May and Ed have been married only two months, and they’re still in heaven together A ninth B sixth C eighth D seventh Question 129: One of the solutions _ by environmentalists is to ban vehicles from the city centre A is suggested B are suggested C suggested D suggesting Question 130: _ the rainfall was adequate this year, the crops did not produce a high yield A Because B Due to C However D Although Question 131: “I’ll drop you from the team if you don’t train harder.” A The captain threatened to drop us from the team if we didn’t train harder B The captain recommended us to train harder than the team C The captain advised us to train harder if we wanted to join the team D The captain agreed to drop us from the team if we didn’t train harder Question 132: It was reported that there were serious problems with the new design A There were reported about serious problems with the new design B There were reported to be serious problems with the new design C There were reported serious problems with the new design D There were serious problems with the new design reported Question 133: I am sorry you are not doing a job where you could use your English A I am sad that you could use your English in the job you are doing B I apologize to you for not doing a job where you could use your English C I’d like you to use your English in the job you are doing D I wish you were doing a job where you could use your English Question 134: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy A Even if they were wealthy, they were not happy B They were not happy as they were wealthy C Although they were wealthy, they were not happy D They were as wealthy as they were happy Question 135: But for the dog we would have got lost Compiled by Miss Rose 24 (25) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A It was easy to lose our way if we had no dog with us B If we had brought the dog we wouldn’t have got lost C We go lost but we have the dog back D We didn’t lose our way as we had brought our dog Question 136: Sound comes in waves, and the higher the frequency, A higher is the pitch B the higher the pitch C the pitch is higher D pitch is the higher Question 137: Peter asked me what time _ A did the film start B the film starts C does the film start D the film started Question 138: A bridge has been built across the river, _ A which is very convenient B that is very convenient C which very convenient D which convenient it is Question 139: Mercury is _ planet to the Sun It moves around the Sun than any other planet in the solar system A closer, faster B the closest, faster C the closest, the fastest D the closest, more fastly Question 140: The large-scale tsunami resulted a huge number of death A in B with C from D for Question 141: The dinosaur _ extinct millions of years ago A has become B has been becoming C had become D became Question 142: Helen isn’t here If she _ here, she what to A was, would have known B is, will know C were, would know D was, would know Question 143: Can you please help me to _ this word in the dictionary? A look up B look after C search D take after Question 144: Vietnam must try its best to promote its political and economic in the international arena A stand B status C uprising D increase Question 145: So far there _ no word from them A has been B has C is D was Question 146: If I English, I would have a better job A can speak B speak C could speak D will speak Question 147: Hoa: What a lovely dog you have? Linh: _ A Thanks I’m just fine B Thank you It’s a present from my brother C Don’t worry That’s what friends are for D Never mind I’ll take care of it Question 148: Nurses are people job is to take care of patients in hospitals A which B that C which or that D whose Question 149: Tell me about the person _ gave you this gift A where B what C which D that Question 150: My father a game show on TV while my mother was chatting with her friend on the phone A watch B was watching C watched D watches Question 151: As we continued traveling north, the weather got _ Eventually, everything we saw was frozen A the colder B more cold C colder and colder D cold more Question 152: You _ stand up There are a lot of seats available on the bus A mustn’t B must C needn’t D couldn’t Question 153: The dentist had pulled out two of my teeth, was a pity A of which B where C which D that Question 154: Dave: _ you hold your breath for more than a minute? Nathan: No, I can't Compiled by Miss Rose 25 (26) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A May B Could C Must D Can Question 155: Every effort is to a goal into the rival’s net A play B make C D score Question 156: Doctors were accused of _ treatment to older patients A denying B denied C denies D denial Question 157: If I hadn’t met you, I the party earlier A had left B will leave C would have left D would leave Question 158: I can’t stand you any more because you are behaving _ A unreasonable more and more B more unreasonable and more C more unreasonable and unreasonable D more and more unreasonable Question 159: “– _ you go to the library?” “Twice a week” A How long B How often C How D How far Question 160: Linda: “No one can play football as well as Bill” Maria: “ ” A You are right He doesn’t play it well B Yes, about once a week C No, he doesn’t like football D Yes, he’s a professional player Question 161: You needn’t _ the light because it isn’t dark in here! A turn off B turn down C turn up D turn on Question 162: You _ play loud music at night The neighbour will call the police A mustn’t B couldn’t C needn’t D have to IX GIVE THE CORRECT VERB FORMS: 1) We seldom (eat) before o’clock 2) The sun (rise) _ in the East and (set) in the West 3) I (do) an exercise on the present tenses at this moment 4) It (be) _ very cold in winter 5) My mother sometimes (buy) vegetables at this market 6) Mai (lose) _ her dictionary 7) Before she (watch) TV, she (do) her duty 8) It was the first time I (ever see) such a beautiful girl 9) He (go) _ to the store before he (go) _ home 10) A: I'm about to fall asleep I need to wake up! B: I (get) you a cup of coffee That will wake you up 11) A: I can't hear the television! B: I (turn) _ it up so you can hear it 12) I think he (be) the next President of the United States III IDENTIFY THE MISTAKES: 1.A fax machine used to send and receive letters quickly A B C D 2.The young has future in their hands Do you think so? A B C D 3.Has a new hospital for children built in your city? A B C D 4.The film is about a boy which lost all money in the fire A B C D 5.There used to being a pagoda in front of my school A B C D 6.Two new houses have just been build here A B C D Compiled by Miss Rose 26 (27) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 7.It is time the government helped the unemploy to find some jobs A B C D 8.I have met my wife ten years ago A B C D 9.A dumb is a person whom cannot speak A B C D 10 He decided to buy a computer in spite of he didn’t have much money A B C D 11 They intend to make a two – weeks excursion next month A B C D 12 She couldn’t come in time because of she missed the bus A B C D 13 Because a pain in his left leg, he walked very slowly A B C D 14 The girl whom you met last night was used to be a singer A B C D 15 Because of applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work A B C D X Choose the item among A, B, C, or D A Deaf people cannot hear sounds How they ‘hear’ words and talk? Deaf people use American Sign Language (ASL) They talk with their hands Sometimes two deaf people ‘talk’ to each other They both use ASL Sometimes a person who can hear interprets for deaf people The person listens to someone talking, and then he or she makes hand signs There are two kinds of sign language One kind has a sign for every letter in the alphabet The person speels every word This is finger spelling The other sign has a sign for every word Ther are about 5,000 of these signs They are signs for verbs, things, and ideas Some of the signs are very easy, for example, eat, milk, and house You can see what they mean Others are more difficult, for example, star, egg or week People from any country can learn ASL They use signs, not words, so they can understand people from other countries ASL is almost like a dance The whole body ‘ talks’ American Sign Language is a ‘ beautiful’ language 1.A deaf person is the one who cannot A talk B see anything C hear sound D make signs Sometimes a person who can hear interprets for deaf people by _ A listening to someone talking, and then he or she speaks in his or her own language B listening to someone talking, and then he or she speaks very slowly and loudly C listening to someone talking, and then he or she makes hand signs D listening to someone talking, and then he or she uses body signs Who can learn ASL? A People in America B People from any country in the world C People in some parts of America D Only deaf people There are two _kinds of sign language A two B three C many D 5,000 With finger spelling, the deaf person spells _ A almost B some words C no word D every word THE END Compiled by Miss Rose 27 (28) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM_001 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A heat B scream C meat D dead A subject B just C put D study A determine B settle C letter D bed A together B work C about D today A play B radio C newspaper D graphic Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each of the following sentences Luong Hong Anh often _Maths on Tuesday and Friday A have B has C had D is having Minh is looking forward to _from you soon A hearing B to hear C heard D hear They _two new buildings for the poor in our town since last year A have built B have build C built D are building What _last Monday? A did she did B does she C did she D she 10 Ngoc Han: “ _” Yingjun: “in Beijing.” A How are you today? B What you do? C When did you come here? D Where you live? 11 Do you _watching cartoons? A want B enjoy C hope D decide 12 It is impolite _people about their salary A asked B asking C to ask D ask 13 Minh and Lan didn’t go to the cinema because they _that film A saw already B already saw C already had seen D had already seen 14 The government is discussing the problem of housing for the _ A unemployed B unemploy C employed D employ 15 They decided to go for a picnic _the cold weather A because of B in spite of C because D although 16 When she was a student, she _her bike to school A used to riding B uses to ride C used to ride D used ride 17 People _from Russia are called Russian A whom come B who come C who comes D which come 18 She has just bought a new laptop from this shop A A new laptop has been just buy from this shop B A new laptop have just been bought from this shop C A new laptop have been just bought from this shop D A new laptop has just been bought from this shop 19 These are the pictures of Uncle Ho _my friends presented on my 28th birthday A who B which C whom D whose 20 I haven’t seen my girl friend _last month A since B for C during D from 21 David has lost his job _his laziness A although B because C in spite of D because of 22 What will happen if my parachute _? A hasn’t opened B doesn’t open C don’t open D didn’t open 23 “I am going to Moscow Capital soon.” said she _ A She said she was going to Moscow Capital soon B She said I was going to Moscow Capital soon C She said she is going to Moscow Capital soon D She said I am going to Moscow Capital soon 24 If the train is late, we _to the office Compiled by Miss Rose 28 (29) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A would walk B walked C will walk D could walk 25 Her father _his house this weekend A was going to paint B are going to paint C am going to paint D is going to paint Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 26 She has study Chinese and Japanese for two years A B C D 27 Because the bad condition of the house, the Council demolished it? A B C D 28 Our class room has repaired since last month A B C D 29 When Mary has free time, she enjoys to watch cartoons A B C D 30 A fridge is a machine what is used for keeping food fresh A B C D Read the following passage and then choose the best option A, B, C or D to fill in each space The small old houses (31) pulled down, and tall buildings have been put there instead They’ve also (32) a big hotel in the middle of the town The narrow streets have been (33) and resurfaced, so the big trees on the two sides of the streets have been (34) down The large area of grass land in the suburbs of the town has (35) turned into an ugly car park Even the old corner shop isn’t there anymore It has been replaced by a big (36) store And there is an expensive restaurant where there used to be an old tea shop 31 A have been B has been C having been D have be 32 A build B builded C built D building 33 A widen B widened C widening D to widen 34 A grown B planted C done D cut 35 A been B being C be D was 36 A market B restaurant C department D shop Read the following passage and then choose the best option A, B, C or D for each question Mary’s parents didn’t have much money, so they sent her to a state primary school when she was five She enjoyed her reading and writing lessons but there were so many pupils in the class that the teacher found it difficult to control them When Mary was eleven, her father got a better job, and decided to spend some money on her education He sent her to an expensive private school, where the girl wore dark green uniforms and did two hours’ homework every evening Mary liked her new school, and did well Because she studied hard, she passed all her exams, and went to university at eighteen She chose Maths course and was an excellent student In the end she decided to become a teacher and returned to her old primary school to teach 37 How many kinds of lessons did Mary like learning? A B C D 38 Her course at university related to A past events B medicine C linguistics D numbers 39 What was an important event for Mary when she was eleven? A getting better education B leaving her home C passing the exams D going overseas 40 What profession did she finally decide to choose? A cooking B nursing C teaching D advertising Sentence transformation ( Chương trình bản) Just when he arrived at the station, the train started to move Hardly Compiled by Miss Rose 29 (30) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 5 Thanh Do Center She watched TV, then she prepared her lessons After ……………………………………………… Before he returned his home town He had spent his childhood in Oslo for ten years, Having “Remember to wash your feet before going to bed” The mother reminded ………………………………… My father is a doctor My father works Word form People use radios, television, phones, newspapers and computers for _ It's the most film I've ever seen They are going to announce the of the Prince Their has lasted a lifetime It is usually forbidden to destroy buildings (communicate) (fright) (arrive) (friend) (history) THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM_002 Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern A background B career C private D brilliant A intend B channel C deliver D presenting Choose a best option for these sentences: I've been in this city for a long time I here sixteen years ago A have come B was coming C came D had come A film which is made by photographing a series of changing drawings is called a A comedy B drama C cartoon D documentary It was quite a cold day it was sunny A because B in spite of C because of D although She often to work at 5: 30 in the morning A is B get C goes D go They are living in the house they bought last month A when B which C why D who They are excellent students have complete confidence A that B which C whose D whom When I was young, I received some training from my father A scientific B scientist C science D scientifically 10 He London years ago and I him since then A was living-haven't seen B left-haven't seen C left- hadn't seen D left-didn't see is used to copy the information from a computer onto paper 11 A Speaker B Photocopier C Mouse D Printer 12 Would you looking after my children for a while? A care B stand C agree D mind 13 After it dry for two months, it rained heavily last night A was B would be C had been D has been 14 My father didn't coffee for the breakfast A use to have B use be having C use to having D used to have 15 Robert is going to be famous someday He in three movies already A appeared B has appeared C has been appeared D had appeared 16 I think the should help the poor A elderly B rich C sick D injured 17 It me 15 minutes to get to school every morning Compiled by Miss Rose 30 (31) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A take B took C takes - Mary : 18 Tom: - Hello, Mary! How are you? A Hi, Tom! Fine Thanks B Yes, I am fine C Bye See you later D has taken Find a word that has a different sound with the rest 19 A advantage B mistake C newspaper 20 A eighty B life C height D And you? D radio D sky Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting: 21 We had to cancel the match because the bad weather A B C D 22 I decided changing my job because the boss made me work overtime A B C D 23 He avoids to travel during rush hours A B C D 24 The young has the future in their hands A B C D 25 About one hundred buildings and houses have destroyed in the earthquake A B C D Read the passage and then fill in the gaps Internet services themselves are, generally speaking, easy (27) _ and use; however, you will find yourself isolated on the Internet if you are not familiar with English This means that knowledge or lack of knowledge of English is one of the most severe factors that prevent people (28) _ using the Internet Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days, or even weeks, but it takes years to learn a (29) _ so that you can use it in a fluent and self-confident manner Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet The advent of online universities has now made it possible for more people to learn English, people (30) _ may live in countries where access to standard education facilities is limited While it may have been impossible for these people to learn English in the past, the Internet has opened up new career (31) _ These people are now able to learn English, and they can use their English skills to get better paying jobs at home, or they can use them to find jobs overseas In any event, the Internet has played a (32) role in allowing English to spread across the world, and the number of people learning it is likely to increase in the future (advent: the coming of/ presence) 26 A learn B to learn C learning D learned 27 A for B about C from D again 28 A language B subject C job D service 29 A which B who C whom D whose 30 A occasions B conditions C facilities D opportunities 31 A power B powered C powerful D powerfully Read the passage and then choose the best answers for the following questions In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in teaching and learning Many schools have bought television sets, intending to use them effectively to improve the quality of education; but actually they are not used properly in classrooms Meanwhile, children spending the majority of their out- of school hours watching TV and their typical school days proceed as if television did not exist There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs and maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of work Secondly, these schools have not found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their ongoing instructional programs Lastly, most teachers not regard the quality of television and its usefulness in the classroom Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become good readers However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading books and newspapers but watching television instead (Meanwhile : at the same time, set aside: để dành, integrate: combine, ongoing: xảy ra) Compiled by Miss Rose 31 (32) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 32 When TV first appeared, educational specialists _ A did not appreciate it B did not think it would be useful C believed it would be useful for schooling D banned children from watching TV 33 Teenagers seldom spend their free time _ A integrating television into their ongoing instructional programs B watching television C training their students to become good readers D reading books and newspapers 34 According to the text, TV _ A has not been used properly in classroom B has been used effectively in classrooms C has not existed in classrooms D has not attracted students’ interest 35 Children spend the majority of their free time _ A reading books B reading newspapers C learning foreign languages D watching TV WORDFORM 36 I go hill-walking for _.(relax) 37 Radar is an device (electricity) 38 This company’s are washing machines, disk washers … (productive) 39 I watch the news every day because it’s very (inform) 40 Many newer cars have a much lower fuel _.(consume) REWRITE 41 He left school and then joined the army After _ 42 The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning The plumber _ 43 This flower is very beautiful! How _ 44 Somebody stole his watch yesterday His watch _ 45 We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy → Despite _ THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM_003 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest: A maps B books C seats D pictures A dead B scream C heat D meat A needed B worked C started D wanted A idea B bike C opinion D library A star B far C marvelous D war Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: Look! They _cups of tea and _a lot of sandwiches A are drinking/eat B drink/are eating C drink/eat D are drinking/eating They didn’t come to the party because they _ A didn’t invite B are not invited C were not invited D don’t invite Do you enjoy _cartoons? A to watch B watched C watching D watch It’s not good to avoid _the teacher’s questions in class Compiled by Miss Rose 32 (33) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A answer B answering C to answer D answered 10 She knows a lot of people _live in Hanoi A whose B who C of whom D which 11 We could _swimming in the morning A be B go C make D 12 She only allows her children _T.V on the weekends A for watching B watching C to watch D watch 13 He goes to the library to _some reference books A borrow B lend C buy D pay 14 She has come here _ last week A for B in C since D from 15 Which of the following is NOT a type of the mass media? A television B radio C magazines D dictionaries 16 When you phoned me I _my homework A did B was doing C am doing D have done 17 The postman _come yet A hasn’t B has C have D haven’t 18 We’ll have more time for _on holiday It is said that the restaurants are really good there A shopping B cooking C eating out D cleaning 19 I remember _you about this before A to tell B told C tell D telling 20 The blind _unable to see anything A am B have C is D are 21 Mrs Phuong is our _teacher Her lessons are about past events A history B physics C literature D chemistry 22 Janet is _ A an old my friend B an old friend of mine C an old friend of me D a my old friend 23 They often play ball games with their friends _lessons A on B after C when D while 24 I _to England years ago A went B had gone C was going D go 25 How long ago _you _it? A were/bought B did/buy C could/buy D have/bought 26 _he _much when he was young? A Did/use to smoke B Used/to smoking C Did/used to smoking D Used/to smoke 27 Lan always _her bike to school A drives B travels C rides D runs 28 He asked me _ A where did I live B where I live C where I live D where I lived 29 _lessons does Nam have every day? A How many B What kind C How much D What kinds 30 When I arrived at the theatre, the play _, so I missed the first part A has started B had started C started D was starting Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting: 31 Pollutions is the worst problem in the world today A B C D 32 With entertainment, you can listen to the radio or watch television A B C D 33 Marie Curie went to school in Warsaw which she was born A B C D 34 In spite of stay up late, she got up early the next morning Compiled by Miss Rose 33 (34) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A B C D 35 She was born in Warsaw, so her date of birth is Warsaw A B C D Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the question Louis Braille was born in France in 1809 His father had a small business He made shoes and other things from leather Louis liked to help his father in the store even when he was very small One day when Louis was years old, he was cutting some leather, suddenly the knife slipped and hit him in the eyes He soon became completely blind When he was ten years old, he entered the National Institute for the blind in Paris One day his class went to visit a special exhibit by a captain in the army One thing in the exhibit was very interesting for Louis It showed messages in code Armies send messages in secret codes so no-one else can read them The captain wrote this code in raised letters on very thick paper Louis thought a lot about this code Then he decided to write in the same way so the blind could “read” with their fingers It is very difficult to feel the differences between raised letters Instead of letters, Louis used a “cell” of six dots He arranged the dots with two dots across and three down So blind people can read and write even write music by Braille 36 It is difficult to feel the differences between A arrangements of dots B coded messages C raised letters D a system of raised dots 37 He saw a special exhibit It showed _in code A systems B computers C arrangements D messages 38 Louis Braille’s father made things from A codes B exhibit C leather D wood 39 Which of these sentences is probably not true? A Braille invented a system of reading for blind people B Braille system is used for everyone C Braille visited an exhibit of codes D Braille was an intelligent boy 40 When Louis was ten years old, he began to study A at a local school B at a special school for the blind C in the army D at a university Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions: Most people from other countries are very (41) when they first visit England and see the English drivers keep their cars to the left It is (42) that between ten and fifteen per cent of the British population is left-handed Are you one of millions of people (43) are lefties And you have any difficulties when living in a right-handed world? Of course, yes Especially when you share the same table for dinner (44) others all of whom are right-handed or when you use a pair of scissors, a knife (45) chopsticks In England, there are some left-handed organizations, such as Left-Handers Clubs and Anything Left-Handed shops that supply things for lefties 41 A surprisingly B surprised C surprising D surprisedly 42 A required B counted C estimated D limited 43 A they B which C who D whom 44 A to B at C with D for 45 A but B and C also D or Rewrite the following sentences as directed 46 She began to play tennis three years ago She has _ 47 To save money for a study tour abroad, she had to work hard Because she wanted to _ 48 Work hard or you will fail the exam If you _ Compiled by Miss Rose 34 (35) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 49 “I saw her in the park two hours ago,” said he He said that 50 Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight? Let’s _ THE FIRST TERM EXAMINATION I MULTIPLE CHOICE Pronunciation A box A determination Stress A important A allow A entertainment B told B required C boss C enclose D job D demonstration B amazing B harrow B awareness C passenger C tidy C individual D expensive D fasten D contribution Grammar – Vocabulary - Structure Our lifestyle - since running water came to our village A change B changed C has changed D is changed If we raise and resurface the roads, they - muddy and flooded A aren’t B weren’t C will be D won’t be Last night I couldn’t concentrate on my work - the loud noise outside A because of B because C in spite of D although There was a water during the summer in this city A shortage B lack C store D deficiency 10 I Lan, my best friend, - more than ten years A have known – since C have known – for B knew – since D knew – for 11 There are five new programs on this - A film B channel C cartoon D comedy 12 He passed the exam, - seemed a surprise to everyone in our class A when B which C it D who 13 They tried to find a way of bettering their lives A achieving B changing C improving D moving 14 - did the train leave? Five minutes ago A How much time B How long C How often D When 15 The physical part of the computer system is the -A hardware B software C keyboard D floppy disk 16 Look at the black clouds It - soon A will rain B rains C is going to rain D is raining 17 When she was a child, she often the summer evenings in the garden A enjoys B enjoyed C enjoy D was enjoying 18 Jackson asked the waiter him some more mineral water A bring B brought C brings D to bring 19 My brother stopped to smoke because it is very harmful to his health A B C D 20 It took me two days getting to my home village last week A B C D 21 My grandmother hid her money under the floor and then she forgot where she hid it A B C D had hidden Compiled by Miss Rose 35 (36) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 22 After the police had tried unsuccessfully to determine to which the car belonged, A B C whom they towed it into the station D 23 By the time we arrived, they - their performance A had finished B have finished C were finishing D finished 24 A: “Have a nice day” B: – “Thank you, -“ A And yours! B The same to you C As much to you D The same! 25 “I have passed all my examinations!” - “ “ A Well done! B My dear! C Best wishes! D That’s very well 26 “What’s your phone number?” – “(99040) “ A double nines zero four zero C two nines nought four nought B nine nine nil four nil D double nine oh four oh 27 My wife has her hair at the hairdresser’s every other month A doing B C done D to 28 In my country, all the - in the war have been taken care of A injure B injures C injuring D injured 29 It’s better to avoid during the rush hour A traveling B to travel C travel D to traveling 30 My alarm often goes - at a.m A on B off C up D by Read the passage and choose the best options to complete the gaps The country and the city have advantages and (31) - People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings They enjoy (32) and quietness, and can their work at their own pace because no one is in a hurry They live in large, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it Their life, however, can be (33) - and they may be isolated, which is a serious problem if they are ill or want to take their children to school The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages Cities are often polluted They not -(34) - have polluted air but also have noisy streets Everyone is always in a hurry and this -(35) - that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends 31 A joy 32 A quiet 33 A boring 34 A never 35 A aims B enjoyment B peace B bore B ever B asks C happiness C peaceful C bored C hardly C means D disadvantages D quietly D bores D only D said Reading In the last few weeks I have spent every Saturday in my flat and have done nothing more exciting than work at home, read the newspapers, and watch television I had begun feeling bored with this and so, last weekend I thought I would something different I phoned several of my friends and we decided to go to London for the day I was really excited as I hadn’t been to London since I was ten We decided to go by coach as this was the cheapest means of transport In London we decided to take a sightseeing tour as we wanted to see some of the famous buildings After the tour, we bought some sandwiches and ate them in the small park In the afternoon some of us went shopping and the others went to the theater We met up again at 6.30 p.m and went to a small restaurant in Sotho The meal was really good, but, unfortunately, it took much longer than we had expected We had to get a taxi back to the coach station Luckily, we got there just two minutes before our coach left 36 According to the passage, the writer -Compiled by Miss Rose 36 (37) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A has lived in London for ten years B usually spends his weekend in London C went to London with some of his friends D felt bored with his tour 37 He felt so excited about going to London because A he went there ten years ago B he hadn’t been there before C he hadn’t been there for ten years D he hadn’t been there for a long time 38 Why did they decide to go by coach? A Because they wanted to start early B Because other means of transport were more expensive C Because it was expensive D Because they were excited about taking it to London 39 Which of the following is true? A They all went shopping before going to the theater B They had lunch in a small restaurant C They made a sightseeing tour and then had lunch D They left the city at 6.60 p.m 40 Why did they have to catch a taxi? A Because they didn’t have enough time to walk to the coach station B Because they were too tired to walk C Because the coach station was very far from the restaurant D Because it was raining heavily then II WRITING A Transformation 41 They have built a new bridge across the river (Turn into passive form) 42 He started working as an engineer years ago (Rewrite the sentence) 43 Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t well at school (Although) 44 My father began to work in this company 15 years ago (Make question) 45 She said “I visited my grandfather last week” (Turn into Reported speech) 46 When/ he/ student/ used/ write/ home/ twice/ month (Write complete sentence) B Put the verbs in the correct form 47 Don’t forget (wait) - for me tomorrow 48 After he had had his breakfast, he (drive) - to the airport 49 If you more work, you (pass) your exams 50 The house looks very tidy It (just clean) - ĐỂ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A follow B narrow C cow A target B arrive C part Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others A beautiful B interesting C wonderful Compiled by Miss Rose D know D march D development 37 (38) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A background B career C second D private Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following blanks I feel terrible I think I _ sick A will be B am C was going to be D am going to be _ does he want to study English? - Because it is an international language A Who B How C What D Why Would you like _ somewhere for a drink? A go B to going C going D to go He is tired now _ he stayed up late last night A because B but C so D and She _ like cakes when she was young A would B must C could D used to 10 This resort _ since 2008 A is building B was built C built D has been built 11 These adults, _ come to my night class, are very eager to learn A whose B whom C who D which 12 I am interested _ playing badminton A with B in C at D on 13 _ you study? - I study at Diep Minh Chau High School A When B Who C Where D How 14 Tom isn’t on the phone, _ makes it difficult to contact him A that B what C which D who 15 The film _ by the time we _ to the cinema A had already started/ got B already started/ had gotten C had already started/ had gotten D has already started/ got 16 Mary didn’t _ in Vietnam A used to live B lived C used to living D use to live 17 He decided not to become a professional _ A photograph B photographer C photography D photographic 18 The _ have the future in their hands A unemployed B sick C young D poor 19 “Tom and Jerry” is a good _ on TV Children like it very much A cartoon B comedy C drama D quiz show Choose the underlined part that needs correcting 20 Because the bad weather, we can’t go to the cinema with our friends A B C D 21 She advised me study hard to pass the examination A B C D 22 He told me that he is enjoying his new class then A B C D 23 A clock is an instrument who tells you the time A B C D Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Like other teachers, Pham Thu Thuy enjoys her (24) job However, her class is different (25) other classes The twenty-five children, (26) are learning how to read and write in her class, are disabled Some are deaf, some dumb and others (27) _ retarded Most of the children come from large and poor families, which prevents them from having proper (28) _ 24 A teacher B teaching C taught D to teach 25 A to B in C with D from 26 A who B whom C whose D which 27 A mental B mentally C mentality D mentalism Compiled by Miss Rose 38 (39) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 28 A school B schooling C schools D high school Faraday was born into a poor family He received little schooling in his boyhood and had to start work at an early age in a bookbinder’s shop He was very interested in science, so he often attended scientific lectures given by Sir Humphrey Davy, a famous scientist at that time ( bookbinder: thợ đóng sách) One day, Davy discovered Faraday’s talent As a result, he invited the boy to work in his laboratory At first, Faraday was given very simple jobs, but later he had more important work to It was in Davy’s laboratory that Faraday invented the generator and became a well-known scientist of England 29 Why didn’t Faraday have a good education? A Because he wasn’t interested in studying B Because he didn’t have money C Because his family was too poor D Because his father was a blacksmith 30 Where did he work at his early age? A in a bookshop B in a book club C in a bookbinder’s shop D in a book stall 31 The boy often attended A lectures B sentences C letters D speeches 32 What did Faraday at first in Davy’s laboratory? A uneasy jobs B easy jobs C difficult jobs D complex jobs 33 What did Faraday later in Davy’s laboratory? A more tiring work B more boring work C more simple work D more important work Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets 34 We (not meet) him since he moved to London 35 Please be quiet while the teacher (explain) the lesson Do as directed 36 A fridge is a machine _is used for keeping food fresh (Fill in the blank with a relative pronoun) 37 Mr Pike said, “You can go to the movies tonight, Mary.” (Put this sentence into the reported speech) 38 more than 50 films/ show/ in Hanoi/ since June (Build a sentence using The present perfect passive) 39 Our flight was delayed This meant that we had to wait for hours at the airport (Join these two sentences to make a new sentence, using which) 40 If it’s a nice day tomorrow, (Complete this sentence) WORD FORM 41 Do you believe in life after ? (die) 42 He didn’t participate in programs (physic) 43 The smoke that comes from a lit cigarette contains many different poisonous _ (chemist) 44 I am much _in this film because it is very _ (interest) 45 Our from Paris to London departs at 8.00 tomorrow morning (fly) -THE END ĐỀ A MULTIPLE CHOICE (7pts): I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A down B how C town D snow A like B life C film D child II Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others A television B definition C education D formation A program B global C permit D weather III Choose the answer that best completes the sentences Many peasants find it difficult to make ends meet Compiled by Miss Rose 39 (40) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A get plenty of food B better their life C earn enough money for living D apply new farming method As he doesn’t have a car, he goes to work by bus A Because B Although C When D If We intend to have a around Europe but our mother prefers visiting Vietnam and China A fourteen days trip B fourteen day trips C fourteen-day trip D fourteen-day trips - How you usually use the Internet? - Almost every day A long B many C often D much I have heard Mary has won the lottery What with such a big sum of money? A was she done B is she going to C did she D is she going doing 10 Vicky finally finished the room for the party at around p.m A painting B paint C to painting D painted 11 - John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” - Tom: “ .” A Good luck B It’s nice of you C That’s a good idea D Congratulations! 12 - David: “You’ve got a beautiful dress!” - Helen: “ .” A I B Thanks for your compliment C You, too D Okay 13 - A: “Thank you for the lovely present.” - B: “ .” A Go ahead B Not at all C Come on D I’m pleased you like it 14 - David: “Happy Christmas!” - Jason: “ .” A You are the same! B Same for you! C The same to you! D Happy Christmas with you! IV Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one 15 Nam said, “There is a nice restaurant here.” A Nam said there is a nice restaurant here B Nam told there was a nice restaurant here C Nam said there was a nice restaurant there D Nam told there is a nice restaurant there 16 If you don’t rest, you will really be ill A You really won’t be ill unless you don’t rest B You won’t really be ill if you don’t rest C If you rest, you will really be ill D Unless you rest, you will really be ill 17 Although he has a lot of money, he feels unhappy A Despite having a lot of money, he feels unhappy B Because of having a lot of money, he feels unhappy C Though having a lot of money, he feels unhappy D Despite of having a lot of money, he feels unhappy V Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has made from the suggested words 18 I/ came/ neighbours/ coffee/sometimes/ see/ cup/ my/ of A I came sometimes to see my neighbours for a cup of coffee B My neighbours sometimes came to see I for a cup of coffee C Sometimes I came to see my neighbours for a cup of coffee D To see my neighbours I sometimes came for a cup of coffee 19 often/ afternoon/ what/ you/ Saturday/ every/ ? A What often you every Saturday afternoon? B What you often every Saturday afternoon? C What you often every Saturday afternoon? D What you often every afternoon Saturday? VI Choose A, B, C or D that that must be changed for the sentence to be correct 20 Because the bad condition of the house, they didn’t buy it although the price was low A B C D 21 Her class is going having a picnic in Sa Pa this weekend A B C D 22 She left home in 1993 and I wasn’t seen since then Compiled by Miss Rose 40 (41) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center A B C D VII Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answer My village is about 50 kilometers (23) the city center It is a very (24) place where people (25) flowers and vegetables only It is very famous for its pretty roses and picturesque scenes The air is quite fresh, however, the smell of the roses make people feel cool (26) spring, my village looks as a carpet with plenty of colors Tourists come (27) it so often Nowadays, with electricity, it (28) take the villagers much time to water the roses 23 A on B at C from D away 24 A beauty B beautiful C beautifully D beautifulness 25 A plant B plants C grow up D grows up 26 A In B On C At D From 27 A visit B visiting C visited D to visit 28 A isn’t B doesn’t C didn’t D wasn’t Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow Albert Einstein was born on 14th March 1879 in Germany Around 1886, he began his school in Munich As well as his violin lessons, which he had from age six to thirteen, he also had religious education at home where he was taught Judaism Two years later he entered the Luitpold Gymnasium and after this his religious education was given at school He began to study mathematics, in particular the calculus, in 1891 In 1894 his family moved to Milan but he remained in Munich In 1895 Einstein failed an examination that would have allowed him to study for a diploma as an electrical engineer at the Eidgenưssische Technische Hochschule (ETH) in Zurich Indeed, he succeeded with his plan graduating in 1900 as a teacher of mathematics and physics In 1905 he proposed the special theory of Relativity Einstein received the Nobel Prize in 1921 He died on 18th April 1955 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA He was cremated at Trenton, New Jersey at p.m on 18th April 1955 (the day of his death) His ashes were scattered at an undisclosed place Albert Einstein began his school when he was years old A B C D 10 How long had he studied his violin lessons? - years A 10 B C D Einstein used to work as a(n) A engineer B president C violinist D teacher of maths and physics When did he begin to study mathematics? A 1891 B 1900 C 1894 D 1886 In 1905, he proposed the special theory of A Gravity B Relativity C Geometry D Numbers B WRITING (3pts): HỌC SINH LÀM PHẦN TỰ LUẬN VÀO NHỮNG CHỖ TRỐNG I Do as directed in parentheses Up to now, they have not made a (decide) yet (Give the correct form) In the evening, I often relax by listening _ music on the radio (Using a preposition.) She said, “I learnt all these lessons a long time ago.” (Change into reported speech.) The man is standing at the door He wants to meet our manager (Using a relative pronoun) I have met your mother (Make a question for the underlined part.) II Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets If it (rain) hard, the street will be flooded By the time she came back, I (already/ finish) dinner My wife and I have moved three times since we (get) married REWRITE Compiled by Miss Rose 41 (42) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 1/ We haven’t seen her since 1999 → We last 2/ How long have you learning English? → When _? 3/ My mother doesn’t have anyone make clothes for her → My mother makes 4/ They went to Paris for the first time → It was 5/ Our friends recognized that man immediately → Immediately our friends knew _ THE END -ĐỀ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other A help B exam C left D website A height B radio C table D brain A under B study C understand D mature A blind B life C wind D find A touch B mouse C ourselves D hour Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D She watched TV after she all her homework A does B had done C have done D did We continued studying our lesson it was very noisy A however B because C although D even John agreed his children go to the concert A let B letting C lets D to let He’s decided to go and teach disabled children a special school A at B on C with D for 10 He came in and didn’t say anything, worried all of us A which B who C that D whom 11 poor need our help A Person B A C The D People 12 I enjoy to the radio while I am driving A hearing B watching C seeing D listening 13 A new factory in our town recently A is built B has been built C was built D will be built 14 I any parties since I came here A didn’t attend B don’t attend C haven’t attended D am not attending 15 My brother to work by bus, but he has just bought a motorbike A didn't use to go B uses to go C has used to go D used to go 16 the bad condition of the house, they enjoyed living there A In spite of B Because of C Because D Although 17 There are a lot of back clouds in the sky It rain A is going B is going to C is D will 18 Would you mind me a hand with these bags A giving B give C to give D to giving 19 Fax machine send or receive letter quickly A uses B is used for C used to D is used to 20 The plane off when they at the airport yesterday A had taken/ arrived B had taken/had arrived C has taken/ arrive D took/ had arrived Compiled by Miss Rose 42 (43) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D) for each blank Robot is the name given to any machine (21) _can a certain job automatically These machines come in any shapes and (22) _ It is possible to build a robot in the shape of a person, but most look like machines built for specific purposes They are controlled by (23) _ The computers tell the robot what to and how (24) _it People write the programs for computers that control the robots Robots can sense the environment around them and respond (25) _it They can complete several steps in a process and can try other methods if one does not work Ordinary machines cannot these things 21 A who B where C that D all are correct 22 A parts B sizes C colors D devices 23 A robots B machines C programs D computers 24 A does B to C doing D 25 A with B for C by D to Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 26 I have learnt English since five years A B C D 27 If she have a lot of money, she will buy a new car A B C D 28 Minh didn't like Lan, because of she was impolite A B C D 29 My shoes, that my mother bought for me, are too big A B C D 30 Dennis used to smoking a lot a year ago, but now he doesn’t any more A B C D Read the passage below carefully, and then choose the best answer Miss Richards was a teacher at a school in England She taught chemistry and physics from the lowest to the highest classes in the school Sometimes the new classes learnt quickly, but sometimes they were very slow, and then Miss Richards had to repeat things many times One year, the first class had studied chemistry for several weeks when Miss Richards suddenly asked ‘What is water?’ There was a silence for a few seconds, and Miss Richards felt sad, but then one of the boys raised his hand He was not one of the most intelligent students in the class, so she was glad that he could answer ‘Water is a liquid which has no color until you wash your hands in it.’ The boy replied 31 What subjects did Miss Richards teach? A English B chemistry C chemistry and physics D physics 32 How did Miss Richards feel when the students couldn’t answer her question immediately? A unhappy B normal C happy D miserable 33 The boy who answered the question was A one of the most intelligent students in the class B not one of the best students in the class C not the tallest students in the class D one of the laziest students in the class 34 The word ‘repeat’ in this passage means A reuse B explain C study more D say again 35 Which of the following statements is NOT true about Miss Richards? A Her questions in the passage was in chemistry B She taught natural science subjects C She only taught the highest class D Her new class sometimes learnt very slowly Rewrite the following sentences as directed 36 Tom said: “I am visiting my parents next week.” Tom said that Compiled by Miss Rose 43 (44) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 37 Rice grows well here because the climate is warm and wet Because of _ 38 Jane couldn't come to my birthday party This made me feel sad (use “which” as a connector) 39 They have just produced a new style of jeans in the USA (change into passive) A new style 40 This is the girl I saw her at school yesterday (join sentences use a relative pronoun) This WORD FORM (10 sentences): 1/ Falling house prices are (illustrate) _ of the crisis facing the construction industry 2/ She started writing (poem) _ at a young age 3/ Well, you've made a (miracle) _ recovery since last night! 4/ She is looking for a personal assistant with good (organize) _ skills 5/ We walked home arm-in-arm in the (magic) _ moonlight ĐỀ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A climb B blind C bridge D widen A feature B deafness C healthy D weather A school B room C cartoon D flood A harrow B replace C romantic D passion Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences I felt better when enjoying the climate on my uncle’s farm A health B healthy C healthiness D healthily The government is a major contributor to the of new technology in many ways A develop B developer C developed D development Be quickly! I don’t want to miss “The Road to Olympia Peak” This is the I love most A quiz show B sport C news D comment The tourist guide can English and French fluently A talk B ask C speak D say This computer isn’t capable running this software A of B on C in D for 10 The shop has been in business many years A during B for C in D since 11 The children enjoy football after school A play B played C to play D playing 12 I’m afraid my parents not allow me on a long journey A to go B to going C going D will go 13 The people called me yesterday want to buy your house A whom B whose C who D which 14 Nothing in this town since I first visited it A changes B has changed C changed D was changing 15 If the weather worse, we will not go to the beach A gets B got C will get D would get 16 By the time he arrived, his classmates A have left B left C had left D were leaving 17 A new hospital in this area lately A built B was built C has built D has been built Compiled by Miss Rose 44 (45) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 18 We all feel sad the bad news A because B because of C although D in spite of 19 We are going on trip to Nha Trang next week A a two-day’s B two-day C a two-days D a two-day 20 I go swimming when I was a boy A am using to B was used to C used to D use to 21 Nam: “How often you go to school?” -Mai: “ _.” A I go there early B Every day except Sunday C I don’t think so D I go there by bus 22 Peter: “ is your father arriving?” -Mai: “At three o’clock.” A How B What C What time D Which 23 A: “ ” -B: “Yes, that’s a good idea.” A Why don’t we have a picnic? B Do we have a picnic? C We want to have a picnic, don’t we? D We haven’t had a picnic for a long time 24 Minh: “Did you study all last night?” -Nga: “ _ I watched TV and went to bed.” A Yes, I did B Of course I did C I not that D No, of course not 25 Although I not get a good salary, A that I like my job B but I like my job C I like my job D because I like my job 26 If you take a map with you, A you will not get lost B you will get lost C you get lost D you got lost Choose the sentences that is closest in meaning with the root one 27 “I’ll tell you about it, Mary,” said Tom A Tom said to Mary that he will tell her about it B Tom told Mary that he would tell her about it C Tom told Mary that I would tell you about it D Tom told Mary that she would tell him about it 28 They have already opened the museum A The museum is already opened B The museum was already opened C The museum has already opened D The museum has already been opened Choose the best option to fill in each blank in the passage below Many parents are worried (29) the effects of television, especially on their children Firstly, there are a lot violent films (30) easily lead to crimes Secondly, (31) is bad for children They see many advertisements on sweets, ice cream and toys Then of course, they want to go out and (32) them Thirdly, it may harm children’s eyes About one third of the children wears glasses Finally, it takes time away from activities such as reading, games 29 A on B for C about D with 30 A who B whom C what D which 31 A advertising B advertise C to advertise D advertised 32 A sell B buy C create D spend Choose the underlined part that needs correcting 33 The class was cancelled because of there weren’t enough students A B C D 34 Hanoi, that is the capital of our country, is a city of peace A B C D 35 We haven’t seen Jim since he has left school in 2006 A B C D 36 There is a good play on TV tonight Are you going to watching it? A B C D Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete the sentences below EDISON - AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS INVENTOR Compiled by Miss Rose 45 (46) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center th Thomas Edison was born on February 11 , 1847 in Milan, Ohio When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology Edison had a special life He married twice with five children He loved books, had excellent memory, and always showed curiosity about science Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness He said that silence helped him concentrate He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day He used to say, "Genius was percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration" When he died on October 18th, 1931, he was still working on new ideas 37 Why did Edison have difficulty understanding the lesson in class? (perspiration: sư đổ mồ hôi) A Because he couldn't hear the lessons clearly B Because he didn't pay attention to the teacher's words C Because he was a slow student D Because he was in school for only a short time 38 Which of the following is Edison's most famous invention? A The phonograph B The telegraph C The telephone D The light bulb 39 Which of the following sentences doesn't describe Edison's life? A He loved books B He married five times with two children C He slept four hours a day D He liked silence because it helped him concentrate on his work 40 How old was Edison when he died? A 31 B 47 C 84 D 99 Rewrite the following sentences: He didn’t come home until 10 p.m - It was not until She didn’t begin to work until she was 20 - It was not until _ I didn’t study French until I was in grade - It was not until _ The child couldn’t walk until he was years old - It was not until _ Lan wasn’t free until 3.00 p.m in the afternoon - It was not until _ WORD FORM 6/ He is very (invent) _, always dreaming up new gadgets for the home 7/ He gave me strict (instruct) _ to get there by eight o'clock 8/ You have to have such a lot of (patient) _ when you're dealing with kids 9/ The (graduate) _ are marked on the side of the container 10/ You say that a baby has a (health) _ pair of lungs when it cries loudly ĐỂ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other A leaver B pleasure C release D creamy A butterfly B hurry C annual D hungry A channel B newspaper C making D famous Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others A glorious B poverty C summarize D decision A technology B excursion C similarity D convenient Compiled by Miss Rose 46 (47) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences Minh: you have to spend many years learning English? Nam: Oh! Learning a foreign language well is a long process A What B Why C How D How long My mother warned the electric plug A not touch B me not touch C me touching not D me not to touch He didn’t come back home last night, _ made his parents really worried A which B that C when D who Roses, tulips and other flowers perfume A have used to make B are used to make C has used to make D is used to make 10 I remember my mother said the carpets needed A to hear/to clean B hear / clean C hearing/cleaning D heard /cleaned 11 The bell went and woke all the members in my family up A out B on C off D of 12 The government provided some shelters for after the floods A the disabled B the hungry C the deaf D the homeless 13 Hoa: Could you tell me ? -Mai: Well, it’s used to heat or cook any food you want A what is a microwave used B what is a microwave used for C what a microwave is used for D what a microwave is 14 Every time I rent a video, I choose a comedy It means I choose a comedy to rent A usually B sometimes C always D never 15 the typhoon warnings, we didn’t go out last night A Because B Although C In spite of D Because of 16 That storm, happened two weeks ago, was very terrible A that B which C who was D which was 17 Thousands of rare animals in the forest fire A have been killed B has been killed C have killed D has killed 18 in the village, cars and lorries will get to the village more easily A Should people widen the roads B Were people widen the roads C Did people widen the roads D If people widened the roads 19 Paul: What are they laughing at? -John: A Sorry, I can’t tell you B Well, Not at all C Oh, I don’t like them D Oh, Jane’s jokes 20 Janet for an advertising company but now she works as a tourist guide A use to work B got used to working C used to work D was used to working 21 When we came to the party, the food so we had to have a drink first A was being prepared B had been prepared C was prepared D had prepared 22 The part of a computer that controls all the other parts of the system is called A USB B VDU C RAM D CPU 23 Jane looks after her younger brother so well She’s really for her age A mature B old C growing D young 24 From our hotel window we can see a charming landscape of the surrounding mountain A mysterious B magnificent C picturesque D wonderful 25 _ seriously injured in the accident were taken to _ hospital an hour ago A no article /the B The /no article C no article /no article D A /a Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 26 The severely disabled needs full-time care A needs B the C severely D care 27 My brothers have stopped to smoke because they are afraid that it will harm to their health A harm to B have stopped C afraid that D to smoke Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question Compiled by Miss Rose 47 (48) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center The media can be very helpful to people who carefully choose the movies and shows that they watch With high quality programs, TV and video tapes increase the viewers’ knowledge, they can also improve thinking ability Additionally, it offers language learners the advantage of “real-life” audiovisual instruction and aural comprehension practice at any time of day or night TV and video can also provide almost everyone with good entertainment (comprehension: thấu hiểu) Nevertheless, there are several serious disadvantages to the visual media Firstly, some people watch video tapes more hours than they anything else Secondly, those who spend more time watching TV than manual work can easily suffer from near-sightedness and obesity Thirdly, the amount of violence and horror on the screen that have had bad effect on children and teenagers Finally, people often feel a strange and powerful need to watch TV or play a video tape even when they not enjoy it or have free time for entertainment (obesity: bụng phệ) 28 What inferred from the passage is considered FALSE? A To widen our knowledge we should watch TV as much as possible B Watching TV and video is one of the ways to learn other cultures C The visual media also have some disadvantages besides their advantages D TV and other visual media affect the lives of almost everyone 29 One of the advantages of TV and video tapes is that it can A decrease viewers’ knowledge B widen viewers’ knowledge C limit viewers’ good entertainment D reduce viewer’s ability of thinking 30 The media can be very helpful to people A who spend much time on them B who carefully choose the programs to watch C who enjoy them D who know the way to enjoy them 31 TV is one of the media that presents information and entertainment A aurally and orally B aurally C visually and aurally D orally 32 Who in the passage can easily suffer from near-sightedness and obesity? A people who often feel a strange and powerful need B people who improve thinking ability C people who carefully choose the movies and shows D people who spend more time watching TV than manual work Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one 33 “We are going on an excursion to Thay pagoda tomorrow.” they said A They said that they were going on an excursion to Thay pagoda the next day B They said that they were going on an excursion to Thay tomorrow C They said that they are going on an excursion to Thay the day after D They said that they are going on an excursion to Thay the following day 34 We regretted that we had sold our house A We regretted selling our house B We regretted to sell our house C We regretted having sold our house D We regretted having been sold our house 35 The scientists have found out a vaccine for the flu recently A A vaccine for the flu has been found out recently B A vaccine for the flu has been founded out recently C A vaccine for the flu have been found out recently D A vaccine for the flu have been found recently out Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D) for each blank I am an ordinary teacher like many others, (36) _ my students are those with severe learning difficulties: some have speech or hearing impairments, while some others have mental (37) _ Every day I work with my lovely students We have some (38) _ equipment such as audiotapes and videotapes to assist their learning Like many other special education teachers, I am constantly under (39) _ due to heavy workloads Some of my colleagues gave up and found other jobs, but I won’t I enjoy working with students with disabilities (40) _ can compete with the joy I have when my children can perform a difficult task Compiled by Miss Rose 48 (49) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 36 37 38 39 40 A so A effects A special A worry A Anything B but B problems B valuable B stress B Everything Thanh Do Center C and C things C modern C investigation C Nothing D because D matters D specialized D control D Something Complete the second sentences using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: 1/ The fire in the kitchen was discovered by a boy (who) → It the fire in the kitchen 2/ These girls are too young to get married (old) → These girls married 3/ “Do these toys interest you?” the dealer asked Oanh (was) → The dealer asked Oanh _ those toys 4/ My sister really wishes she could dance well (able) → My sister regrets not _ well 5/ Trang said that I had broken the glass (blamed) → Trang _ the glass WORD FORM On Saturday we watched football and on the _ day we went to church.(follow) A cage is an _ for birds ( enclose) A _ is smaller than a town (village) You can easily find his house because of its (distinguish) _construction 10 Her party was pretty (bore) _ ĐỂ 10 Choose a word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A crop B export C shortage D resort A tea B great C seat D meat A excursion B sunburn C nurse D picture A paper B famous C channel D changing Choose a word in each line that has the different stress pattern A alarm B kitchen C water D morning A occasion B contented C education D experience A technology B comfortable C activity D experience A ambitious B intelligent C brilliant D professor Choose the best answer to fill in each gap to complete the sentences If Tom is late again, he _ his job A loses B lost C will lose D would lose 10 The teacher _ them that she was going to hold an English-speaking club A says B said C told D tells 11 A film which is made by photographing a series of changing drawings is called a _ A drama B cartoon C comedy D documentary 12 _ of all our efforts we failed A Although B Despite C In spite D However 13 We _ friends since we were at college together A have been B were C had been D were 14 The alarm goes off at 4.30 A goes wrong B goes away C rings D rang Compiled by Miss Rose 49 (50) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 15 They are going _ a boat trip on the Themes A for B in C at D on 16 We receive information from radio through ears A orally B visually C aurally D usually 17 He has had this car _ six months A in B since C during D for 18 It rained yesterday after it _ dry for months A was B have been C had been D was being 19 I have been in this city for a long time I _ here sixteen years ago A have come B was coming C came D had come 20 I don’t think the rich _ bad Actually, most of them work very hard A is B are C was D were 21 My father didn’t _ coffee for breakfast A used to have B use to have C use to having D use be having 22 Remember to give a _ as soon as you arrive A phone B ring C touch D email 23 Nowadays, more and more young people want to have a university _ A educate B education C educator D educational 24 Are you contented _ your present job, Mrs Tuyet? A to B for C with D of 25 “ _ you get to school ?” -“By bike.” A What B How C How often D How far 26 Thuy’s class is different _ other classes because the children are disabled A on B from C in D at 27 He rushed into the burning building, _ was very brave A it B who C that D which 28 He said it was right that _ should beg A blind B the blinds C the blind D the blindness 29 There is a good drama on TV tonight A play B comedy C film D movie There is a mistake in four underlined parts of each sentence Find the mistake 30 Did you used to go on business? A B C D 31 How many students there are in your class? A B C D 32 The rich finds it easy to earn money A B C D 33 Pressing the button “POWER” if you want to turn on the TV A B C D 34 Mary told me she will leave the key at home A B C D Read the passage then choose the best option to fill in each of the blank spaces Computers are helpful (35) many ways First, they are fast They can work with information (36) more quickly than a person Second, computers can work with (37) information at the same time Third, they can (38) information for a long time They not forget things the common people Also, computers are almost always correct They are not perfect, of course, but they usually not (39) mistakes 35 A in B by C through D on 36 A hardly B even C entirely D wholly 37 A a lot of B a lot C much of D plenty 38 A stay B remain C hold D keep Compiled by Miss Rose 50 (51) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center 39 A B have C make D take Read the following passage, then choose best answer to complete each of the questions below Hearing-impaired people cannot hear sounds well How they ‘hear’ words and 'talk’? Many hearing-impaired people use American Sign Language (ASL) They talk with their hands Sometimes two hearing-impaired people talk to each other They both use ASL Sometimes a person who can hear interprets for hearing-impaired people The person listens to someone talking, and then he or she makes hand signs There are two kinds of sign language One kind has a sign for every letter in the alphabet The person spells words This is finger spelling The other kind has a sign for whole words There are about five thousand of these signs They are signs for verbs, things and ideas Some of the signs are very easy, for example, eat, milk, and horse You can see what they mean Others are more difficult, for example, star, egg, or week People from any country can learn ASL They don't speak words They use signs, so they can understand people from other countries (impairment: weaknees) ASL is almost like a dance The whole body talks American Sign Language is a beautiful language 40 How many hearing-impaired people "talk"? A by eyes B by signals C by words D by hands 41 How does a person interpret for hearing-impaired people? A He listens to someone talking, and then makes hand signs B He talks through a special equipment used for the deaf C He listens to someone talking and writes down the words D He uses hand signs to translate what hearing-impaired people say 42 How many kinds of sign language are there? A B 24 C 26 D.32 43 Why can people from different countries talk to each other with ASL? A Because they speak different languages B Because they use signs instead of words C Because they cannot hear D Because they understand each other 44 Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A Hearing-impaired people cannot hear sounds well B There are more signs for words than for letters C A person who interprets for hearing-impaired people can hear D Africans cannot learn ASL because they don't speak English Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning 45 “I will tell you about this tomorrow, Mary” said Tom Tom said 46 Mai didn’t come to class yesterday This surprised all of us (use ‘which’ as a connector) 47 Mrs Quyen taught the mute but she doesn’t it anymore (use ‘used to’) 48 “I’m leaving here for Da Lat next week,” said Mrs Lan Mrs Lan said _ 49 They have built a new bridge over the river (change into passive) 50 The cowboy fell off his horse He had been wounded by an arrow (use ‘who’ as a connector) WORD FORM The camera is changing the way people take pictures (digit) The media was accused of influencing the final (decide) On his , colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs (retire) We need to increase (product) The company must reduce costs to complete (effect) Compiled by Miss Rose 51 (52) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center ĐỀ THI THỬ HỌC KÌ I LỚP 1O SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TRUNG TÂM BDVH THÀNH ĐÔ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KỲ I Năm học: 2015-2016 Môn thi: Tieng Anh- Lớp 10 Thời gian: 90 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) Ngày thi: …./……… /2012 Part A: Multiple Choice I.Read the passage and chose the best word for each blank All early television was broadcast in black and white Color television was possible but it was too (1) _ and of very poor quality until the middle of the 1950s Color television broadcasts began in the United States in 1954, in Japan in 1960, and in Europe in 1967 The first (2) _ on the moon was broadcast live on television in 1969, and now television programs are transmitted all over the world immediately through the use of satellites that transmit the signals from the earth, through (3) _, and back to the earth More people now (4) _ their news and information through television than through newspapers and radio The development of television is one of the most rapid and exciting (5) _ of our century A bulky B complicated C expensive D valuable A arriving B flying C landing D moving A space B atmosphere C distance D area A have B get C take D bring A problems B facts C events D Issues II Choose ONE sentence that is closest in meaning with the original one Question 6: The football match was cancelled because it rained A We postponed the football match whether it rained or not B We planned to watch a football match because we didn’t know it would rain C Despite the rain, we watched the football match as planned D The football match was cancelled because of the rain Question 7: I have been learning English for seven years A I started to learn English for seven years B I started to learn English seven years ago C I have started to learn English for seven years D I didn't start to learn English seven years ago III Choose the best answer to complete each sentence or replace the underlined words or phrases Question 8: In large cases, children feel that they cannot _ with the teacher A contact B interact C transmit D relax Question 9: What makes computer a miraculous device? A strange B powerful C magical D excellent Question 10: A _ is a film with factual information, often about a problem in society A series B soap opera C documentary D drama Question 11: She earned a degree in Physics with flying colours A make less severe B keep in mind C developed mind D with a very high mark Question 12: A _ is a film with factual information, often about a problem in society A series B soap opera C documentary D drama Compiled by Miss Rose 52 (53) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Question 13: A: I think we should widen the roads B: _ If the roads are widened, cars and lorries can get to our village A That’s a good idea B I don’t agree with you C I don’t think so D I disagree with you Question 14: What you usually at 17:00 p.m? A He has an English lesson B He usually plays football C He gets up and brush his teeth B He has breakfast and goes to school Question 15 : Tom: _ Tony: For three years A How long you have lived here? B How long have you lived here? C How many years you lived here? D How far did you live here? Question 16: Internet cafes allow you _ your web-based e-mail account A to access B accessing C access D be accessed Question 17: “Have fun, but don’t forget You have to finish that paper.” “I know, Mom _ it tomorrow I already have the envelope.” A I’m mailing B I won’t mail C I mail D I am going to mail Question 18: We live near a special school for people who can’t hear A the dump B the deaf C the blind D the sick Question 19: I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me A because B in spite of C since D Although Question 20: Only one of the people _ work in the company is qualified A what B which C who D where Question 21: Henry _(live) in New York for ten years before he _ (move) to Chicago last month A has lived/ move B had lived/moved C had lived/ has lived D lived/had moved III Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting Question 22: They used to living in Finland, but now they live in France A B C D Question 23: Television can make things memory because it presents information is an effective way A B C D Question 24: I ‘ll give you a call if I ‘ll need some help tomorrow A B C D IV Choose the word whose primary stress is pronounced differently from that of the others Question 25: A paper B famous C rain D channel Question 26: A picture B suggest C sunburnt D Future V Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others Question 27 : A Background B career C second D private Question 28 : A alternate B interfere C stimulate D satisfy PART B: WRITING Rewrite the following sentences with the words given in the way that the rewritten one is closest in meaning with the original one Question 1: Mary saw the map She went to the hospital -> After……………………………………………………… Question 2: A dictionary is a book This gives you the meaning of words (Connector“Which”) Compiled by Miss Rose 53 (54) Grade 10- Compiled by Miss Rose-0977061426 Thanh Do Center Write the correct form of the words in brackets Question 3: I think this game will be (interest) Question 4: They often go to Vung Tau at the weekend (Wh- question) …………………………………………………………………………… Rewrite the following sentences with the words given in brackets in the way that the rewritten one is closest in meaning with the original one Question 5: “ I’ll leave here tomorrow”, she said (reported speech) ………………………………………………………………………… Question 6: Has somebody invited Lan to the party? (passive voice) ………………………………………………………………………… Compiled by Miss Rose 54 (55)