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ENGLISH EXAM FOR GRADE 10 – SECOND-TERM TEST
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Time allowance: 45 minutes
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PART 1: MULTIPLE – CHOICE QUESTIONS (8 points)
Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
rest:
1. A. culture
B. public
C. sustain
D. butterfly
2. A. pollution
B. coral
C. problem
D. ecology
3. A. discount
B. observe
C. safari
D. scuba-diving
Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of primary
stress:
4. A. workforce
B. trouble
C. machine
D. female
5. A. admire
B. freedom
C. fighter
D. image
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the under lined part that needs correction:
6. The man whom remained in the office was the manager.
A
B
C
D
7. Worldwide rainforest preserve has been the aim of many environmentalists.
A
B
C
D
8. If there isn't enough food, they couldn't continue our journey.
A
B
C
D
9. Rosy said that she will come back there on another project the following year.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:
10. A: “Peter and I are going to spend our honeymoon in Jeju Island!"
B: “____”
A. It's fine for me.
B. Oh, thanks. Good luck!
C. Have you decided yet?
D. Oh, really? Have a nice holiday
11. Hoa: “Which gender, do you think, works harder: male or female?
An: “____”
A. I think it depends on individuals rather than gender.
B. Males like high position jobs more than females.
C. Females prefer to have a stable job.
D. Both males and females are responsible for childcare
12. I’m not sure but you _______ your jacket in the classroom. You didn’t wear it when we came home together
yesterday.
A. must have left
B. might leave
C. must leave
D. might have left
13. Gender discrimination must ____ in order to create a better society.
A. eliminate
B. be eliminating
C. be eliminated
D. eliminated
14. The gardens and islets near the Tien and Hau River are very attractive ecotourism ____ of the region.
A. views
B. scenes
C. sights
D. destinations
15. I don't think mothers should be discouraged ____ outside the home.
A. to work
B. from working
C. to working
D. working
16. Traditionally, ____ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after ____ wedding reception.
A. a - the
B. the – a
C. the – the
D. a – a
17. As the Earth gets hotter, the Arctic and Antarctic ____ will slowly melt and the level of the oceans will rise.
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A. snowballs
B. avalanches
C. ice caps
D. icebergs
18. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand ____ to each other than those in North America in a
conversation.
A. most closely
B. more closely
C. closer
D. closest
19. There's has been a steady rise in the average temperature around the planet over the last hundred years or so,
and the majority of scientists put it ____ to human activity.
A. down
B. back
C. up
D. across
20. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and ____ from electronics could harm your body and cause
permanent damage.
A. wave
B. radiation
C. radiator
D. emission
21. Domestic violence ____ women and girls must be wiped out at any cost.
A. on
B. at
C. for
D. against
22. Trees not only bring nature to urban areas, but they also help clean the air by absorbing pollutants, ____
oxygen, ____ water, and grow food.
A. to provide - to save
B. to provide – save C. providing - saving
D. provide - save
23. ______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
A. Because
B. Even though
C. Because of
D. In spite of
24. I can't go with you because I ________my homework yet.
A. hadn’t finished
B. haven't finished
C. didn’t finish
D. don’t finish
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s):
25. Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil, and other chemicals in
rivers, which makes the water unclean.
A. substances
B. stuffs
C. contaminants
D. wastes
26. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married
B. say goodbye
C. get together
D. fall in love
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s):
27. In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.
A. necessary
B. essential
C. optional
D. selective
28. The United Nations has declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to promote
sustainable practices in this growing industry.
A. favor
B. raise
C. boost
D. delay
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence best combining the pair of
sentences:
29. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.
A. Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
B. Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
C. Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes.
D. Electronic devices whose radiation is very harmful is bad for your eyes.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence closest in meaning to the
following:
30. In some rural areas, parents still prefer their sons to their daughters.
A. Sons are not as favored as daughters in some rural areas.
B. Parents in some rural areas like their daughters more than their sons.
C. Parents in some rural areas still favor their sons rather than daughters.
D. Daughters are more preferable than sons in some rural areas.
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Read and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank:
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the
energy to get out of bed in time for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger
of getting so (31) ___________sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at risk. Adults can
easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (32) ___________teenagers require nine or ten hours.
According to medical experts, one in five youngsters gets anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less
than their parents did at their age.
This (33) ___________ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's ability to
concentrate at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time
and poor concentration is well (34) ___________. Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour's sleep
a night can have profound effects on how children perform the next day. A good night's sleep is also crucial for
teenagers because it is while they are asleep (35) ___________they release a hormone that is essential for their
'growth spurt' (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate). It's true that they can, to
some extent, catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won't help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class
on a Friday afternoon.
31. A. less
B. little
C. few
D. much
32. A. because B. so
C. or
D. whereas
33. A. rises
B. raises
C. comes
D. results
34. A. arranged B. organized
C. established
D. acquired
35. A. where
B. that
C. which
D. at which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer:
Today, more and more women are actively participating in social activities both in urban and rural areas.
Specifically, they have shined brightly in even many fields commonly regarded as the man's areas such as
business, scientific research and social management. In some areas, women even show more overwhelming
power than men. The image of contemporary Vietnamese women with creativeness, dynamism, success has
become popular in Vietnam's society. The fact reveals that the gender gap has been remarkably narrowed and
women enjoy many more opportunities to pursue their social careers and obtain success, contributing to national
socio-economic development. According to Ms. Le Thi Quy, Director of the Gender/and Development
Research Centre under the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University, gender
equity in Vietnam has reached a high level over the past decade. The rate of Vietnamese women becoming
National Assembly members from the 9th term to the 11th term increased 8.7%, bringing the proportion of
Vietnamese women in authority to 27.3%, the highest rate in Southeast Asia. There is no big gap in the level of
literacy and schooling between men and women. Women account for about 37% of university and college
graduates, 19.9% of doctoral degree holders and 6.7% of professors and associate professors.
The legitimate rights of women and children are ensured more than ever before with more complete legal
documents including laws, conventions and national action plans, among which the laws on "gender equity"
mark a turning-point in the empowerment of women.
Mass media also highlights the continued success of women in every field and honors their great importance
in modern society, helping to do away with outdated perceptions about traditional women's duties. Many
projects on reproductive health care, children protection, and family income improvement jointly conducted by
various mass organizations, state agencies and non-governmental organizations have created favorable
conditions for women to become involved.
36. The text is about ____.
A. the changes in the status of Vietnamese women
B. the Vietnamese women's liberation
C. the Vietnamese sex discrimination
D. the discrimination that Vietnamese women have to face
37. Which adjective is NOT used to describe Vietnamese women?
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A. successful
B. creative
C. narrow
D. dynamic
38. According to the data in the text, ____.
A. Vietnamese women do not take part in authority
B. the level of literacy and schooling between men and women in Vietnam is the same
C. there are more women in authority in Vietnam than those in any other countries in Southeast Asia
D. there are no female professors in Vietnam
39. Vietnamese women ____.
A. have few opportunities to develop their intellectual ability
B. have only shined brightly in doing housework
C. cannot do any scientific research
D. are ensured their rights with laws, conventions and national action plans
40. Which is not mentioned in the text as a project to create condition for Vietnamese women?
A. Traditional women's duties
B. Reproductive health care
C. Children protection
D. Family income improvement
PART 2: WRITING QUESTIONS (2 points)
Fill in the blank with the most suitable form of the words given.
41. Her first term in office was not easy, but her government successfully reduced the __unemployment___ rate
and improved the economy. (employ)
42. In the workplace, women should be given ___ equal ____ opportunities as men. (equally)
43. Consider that there are a good number of books ____ publishers____ now putting their content online.
(publish)
44. Then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors for ___ permission ___ for their
marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them.
(permit)
45. Voice __ recognition____ is the app which helps some types of smartphone attract customers. (recognize)
Rewrite the following sentences in such the way that the meaning stays the same as that in the original
ones. Use the word given.
46. It wasn’t Ann you saw dating at the theatre last night. I was with her at home watching movies.
Ann can’t ________________________________
47. The short story of Sara impressed the judges. The award was given to her.
The award
48. “If you don’t do what I did, I will kill you,” asked my assistant.
My assistant threatened_______________________________________________________
49. “Do you know the boy over there?" Baker said.
Baker ____________________________________________________
50. The wedding invitation of My is the most impressive.
The wedding invitation ___________________________________________.
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