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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI 10
TRƯỜNG THPT BÌNH CHIỂU Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
(Không tính thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (7.0 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: She was determined to win success in her new career.
A. respect B. waste C. satisfy D. achieve
Question 2: Fresh fruit and vegetables form an essential part of a healthy diet.
A. creative B. educated C. necessary D. cowardly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the bold and underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 3: The government has refused to allow foreign journalists into the area due to security
reasons.
A. prevent B. consider C. differ D. depend
Question 4: Nelson Mandela was a truly remarkable man, known for his role as South Africa's first
black president.
A. famous B. ordinary C. special D. attractive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
PRONOUNCED differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 5: A. named B. stayed C. treated D. proved
Question 6: A. jobs B. looks C. stops D. experts
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose MAIN STRESS is
placed differently from the others in each of the following questions.
Question 7: A. equipment B. government C. donation D. investment
Question 8: A. equal B. famous C. mental D. success
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 9: - Rome: “I think the Internet is one of the best inventions of the world.”
- Lucy: “____________”. It helps us to communicate over long distances.”
A. I completely agree B. I don’t quite agree
C. You must be kidding D. I don’t think so
Question 10: Tommy: “Would you like to watch a comedy movie?”
Janet : “____________”
A. What a pity! B. Yes, I’d love to C. Yes, I feel D. No, It’s great
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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: To achieve gender equality, it's important that women ____________ the same
education and job opportunities as men.
A. get ready for B. get married to C. get used to D. get access to
Question 12: He glanced around to ____________that audience were ready to hear his speech.
A. make sure B. take sure C. do sure D. have sure
Question 13: We need to strengthen ____________ in the workplace by promoting fairness and
equal opportunities for all.
A. medical school B. local investor C. gender equality D. gender inequality
Question 14: The WTO is the world's largest international economic ____________.
A. employment B. organization C. development D. knowledge
Question 15: Women suffer heavily from ____________ violence, facing physical and emotional
harm from partners or family members.
A. domestic B. disabled C. treated D. express
Question 16: They ___________to develop educational television programs for children.
A. sell B. focus C. parachute D. commit
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 21.
The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT.
Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer while today most people use them _______
(17) work, home or school ________ (18) use of e-mail and the Internet is an everyday event.
These developments have brought many ________ (19) to our lives. E-mail makes
communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce,
and ________ (20). The Internet serves as a vast repository of knowledge, providing students and
educators with access to a wealth of information. The World Wide Web means that information on
every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this ________ (21) life
much easier and more convenient.
Question 17: A. in B. for C. at D. of
Question 18: A. however B. and C. though D. or
Question 19: A. benefits B. damages C. uses D. affects
Question 20: A. surgeon B. conversation C. persuasion D. education
Question 21: A. has made B. had made C. was making D. make
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 22 to 26.
Gender equality is a topic that has gained increasing attention in recent years. It refers to the
idea that men and women should have equal rights, chances, and treatment in all aspects of life. This
includes access to education, employment, healthcare, and political representation, among others.
Despite significant progress in some areas, gender inequality remains a pervasive issue in many
societies. Women are often paid less than men for doing the same job, and they are underrepresented
in leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, women face greater barriers
when it comes to accessing education and healthcare, particularly in developing countries
One of the main reasons for this inequality is the persistence of gender stereotypes and biases.
These can be deeply in grained in our culture and can influence how we perceive men and women, as
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well as their respective roles and abilities. For examples, it is common to associate certain jobs or
activities with one gender or the other, such as assuming that women are better suited for caregiving
roles or that men are more assertive and competitive.
To address these issues, it is important to promote awareness and education around gender
equality.
Question 22: What is the passage mainly about?
A. education B. common careers C. gender equality D. women’s right
Question 23: According to the passage, which of the following information is NOT TRUE regarding
gender equality?
A. Gender equality has gained increasing attention in recent years.
B. Women are often paid more than men for the same job.
C. Women face greater barriers in accessing education and healthcare, especially in developing
countries.
D. Gender stereotypes and biases persist in society, influencing perceptions of men and women's roles
and abilities.
Question 24: The word “chances" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “_____.”
A. reality B. right C. plan D. opportunities
Question 25: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____
A. women B. men C. jobs D. societies
Question 26: Which of the following is identified as one of the main reasons for gender inequality?
A. Lack of governmental support B. Limited access to education
C. Persistence of gender stereotypes and biases D. Cultural diversity
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 27: Jane can’t get along with her colleagues so she tends to avoid join the company’s
activities.
A B C D
Question 28: On the way home, I decided stopping at the store to get some groceries.
A B C D
B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (3 pts)
I. Complete the following sentences with the correct TENSES OF THE VERBS in brackets
Question 1: My aunt ………………… (not, work) as a teacher since 2012.
Question 2: I ……………….. (write) an important report right now. I’ll check that later.
Question 3: My son will open the fridge as soon as he …………………. (arrive) home.
Question 4: While the students were reading some books, the bell …………………… (ring).
II. Rewrite the following sentences with the suggestions given
Question 5: No lawyer is more intelligent than our lawyer.
→ Our lawyer …………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 6: No flight was cheaper than that flight.
→ That flight …………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 7: A donkey isn’t as big as a horse.
→ A horse……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Question 8: The city isn’t as peaceful as the countryside.
→ The countryside …………………………………………………………………………………..
III. Change the following sentences to passive voice
Question 9: My mother cooked dinner last night.
→ Dinner ………………………………………………………………………………
Question 10: They have sent the Christmas cards to your family.
→ The Christmas cards ………………………………………………………………………………
Question 11: We can borrow newspapers from the library for 2 weeks.
→ Newspapers…………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 12: Tom may visit his relatives next month.
→ Tom’s relatives……………………………………………………………………………………...
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