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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
SỞ GDĐT TỈNH QUẢNG NAM
TRƯỜNG THPT ÂU CƠ
(Đề gồm có 03 trang)
KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Môn: Ting Anh – Lớp 10
Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Mã đề 501
I. LISTENING: (2,5 pts)
PART 1: For questions 1-5, you will hear a conversation between a teacher and her students
talking about the school’s project. Choose the best option A, B, C or D. You will hear the
conversation twice.
Question 1: Penny believes there is so much litter because people lack _____________.
A. accommodation B. money C. education D. determination
Question 2: According to Deborah, a serious environmental issue is _____________.
A. soil pollution B. water pollution C. deforestation D. air pollution
Question 3: One of the problems caused by littering is that it_____________.
A. makes the streets dirty B. leads to traffic jams
C. makes the city more attractive D. improves soil quality
Question 4: If people drink polluted water, they may suffer from_____________.
A. heart disease B. stomach problems C. sore eyes D. backache
Question 5: The conversation is mainly about _____________.
A. environmental issues B. global warming
C. carbon footprint D. overpopulation
PART 2: For questions 6-10, listen to a talk show and decide whether the following statements
are True (option A) or False (option B). You will hear the conversation twice.
Question 6: There are four people in Hieu’s family.
A. True B. False
Question 7: Hieu’s parents are good at Physics.
A. True B. False
Question 8: When Hieu faces difficulties, his parents always cheer him up.
A. True B. False
Question 9: Hieu's brother never shares his emotions with him.
A. True B. False
Question 10: Hieu's family does not spend any time together during the week.
A. True B. False
II. LANGUAGE (2,5 pts)
PART 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 11: My father is a strong man, so he does the __________ for the family.
A. laundry B. heavy lifting C. washing-up D. cooking
Question 12: The amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities is known as _________.
A. carbon footprint B. action C. awareness D. emission
Question 13: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
We should reduce the usage of gas, electricity and drinking water to save the environment.
A. harm B. protect C. destroy D. damage
Question 14: Susan usually _________ charge of doing the washing-up in her family.
A. takes B. is taking C. took D. will take
Question 15: My family really loves Japanese food, _________ we order it twice a week.
A. or B. for C. so D. but
Question 16: Playing a _______ instrument can help children feel confident in performing their
skills.
A. music B. musicianship C. musician D. musical
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Question 17: Children often feel like they are the _________ of their parents' eyes, especially when
they are the youngest.
A. orange B. apple C. melon D. strawberry
Question 18: Human actions are responsible __________ land and water pollution.
A. of B. for C. in D. on
PART 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19: A. perform B. attract C. adopt D. damage
Question 20: A. concert B. laundry C. litter D. resource
III. READING (2,5 pts)
PART 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.
Chores are a part of life, and they can be a good thing. They can help us learn responsibility and how
to take care of ourselves and our homes. (21) ________, chores can also be a source of conflict
between parents and children, especially teenagers. One way to make chores less of a battle is to talk
about them openly and honestly. They can also involve their children in making decisions about
chores (22) ________ they would prefer to do. It's important to make sure that chores are age-
appropriate. Young children can be given simple tasks, such as picking up their toys or helping to
set the table. Teenagers can take on more (23) ________ chores, such as doing laundry, mowing the
lawn, or cooking dinner. When chores are done well, it's important to acknowledge and (24)
________ your child's efforts. This will help them feel appreciated and motivated to continue doing
their chores. It's also a good idea to have a system in place for rewarding good behavior, such as
allowing them (25) ________ a movie to watch or giving them extra time with friends.
(Source: https://www.healthychildren.org)
Question 21: A. Therefore B. However C. Because D. Although
Question 22: A. which B. whose C. who D. whom
Question 23: A. challenge B. challenging C. challenger D. challenges
Question 24: A. discourage B. improve C. praise D. neglect
Question 25: A. chooses B. to choose C. choosing D. choose
PART 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30.
Noise pollution is a serious problem that affects both humans and animals. It's any unwanted or
disturbing sound that can harm our health and well-being. While we may think of noise pollution as
something that happens in cities, it's actually a problem in many places, including rural areas and
even the ocean.
Noise pollution can cause a variety of health problems, including hearing loss, sleep disturbances,
stress, and even heart disease. It can also affect our ability to learn and concentrate, especially for
children. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that noise pollution causes about one
million healthy years of life lost each year.
One of the biggest sources of noise pollution is transportation. Cars, trucks, planes, and trains all
produce loud noises that can be harmful to our health. Other sources of noise pollution include
construction equipment, lawnmowers, and loud music.
The effects of noise pollution on marine life are particularly concerning. Many marine animals
rely on sound to communicate, find food, and navigate. Noise from ships, sonar, and other human
activities can interfere with these vital functions, leading to hearing loss, stress, and even death.
While noise pollution is a serious problem, there are things we can do to reduce it. We can choose
quieter modes of transportation, use noise-reducing materials in our homes and workplaces, and be
mindful of the noise we make. By taking steps to reduce noise pollution, we can protect our health
and the health of the planet.
(Source: https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu)
Question 26: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The importance of louder transportation methods
B. How noise pollution only affects marine life
C. The definition, impact, and solutions to noise pollution
D. The benefits of noise pollution in urban areas
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Question 27: According to the passage, how many healthy years of life does noise pollution cause to
be lost each year?
A. 1 million B. 2 million C. 500,000 D. 5 million
Question 28: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A. WHO B. ability C. heart disease D. noise pollution
Question 29: The word "vital” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. useless B. worthless C. unnecessary D. integral
Question 30: Which type of transportation is NOT listed as a major source of noise pollution?
A. Planes B. Cars C. Bicycles D. Trains
IV. WRITING: (2,5 pts)
PART 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part
that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 31: After a two-hour discussion, we decided expanding the car market in America.
A. expanding B. in C. two-hour D. decided
Question 32: Julia can’t hang out with us because she checks her documents at the moment.
A. checks B. because C. at D. hang out
PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1,0 pt)
Question 33: Teachers allow students to choose songs for their performance.
→ Teachers let _____________________________________________________________.
Question 34: Kim plans to help her parents with gardening next Saturday.
→ Kim’s __________________________________________________________________.
Question 35: They spent the whole night discussing their favorite music genres.
→ It took __________________________________________________________________.
Question 36: These cities adopt green policies to fight climate change.
→ Green policies ___________________________________________________________.
PART 3: In about 100 - 120 words, write a paragraph about your family routines. Use the
following questions as cues for your writing. (1,0 pt)
1. What are the routines?
2. How often/ When do you do them?
3. What are the activities? What does each family member do?
4. How do you feel about the routines?
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