Quang Tri Town High School MID – TERM ENGLISH TEST
Full name:.................................................. Time allotted: 35 minutes
Class: 10A...... TEST CODE: 001
Marks:.............
I- Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others: (0.25ms / each)
1. A. access B. affect C. application D. fact
2. A. digital B. fingertip C. identify D. mobile
II-Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: (0.25ms / each)
3. A. personal B. proposal C. cultural D. several
4. A. college B. woman C. mistake D. housework
III-Choose the best answer to complete each sentence: (0.25ms / each)
5. Gender equality ______________without the support of the government, organizations, and individuals.
A. mustn’t be achieved B. should not be achieved C. needn’t be achieved D. cannot be achieved
6. In Australia, men and women will be given an equal ____ to contribute both at home and in the work place.
A. luck B. risk C. chance D. pay
7. ___________against women and girls should be eliminated when government and people cooperate.
A. Equality B. Discrimination C. Dissatisfactions D. Disbelief
8. She plays ________ guitar very well. She is an accomplished guitarist.
A. Ø B. an C. a D. the
9. People from__________cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to
difficult problems.
A. diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification
10. The bride may have one or more __who keep the bride calm, help her get ready and look after her dress.
A. bridegrooms B. bridesmaids C. best men D. fiancé
11. Marry: “ Do you fancy black coffee or white coffee?”- John: ................................................”
A. Let me make you a hot cup
B. Never mind
C. It’s all the same to me
D. It’s my cup of tea
12. Science teachers____use the 3D projectors and other electronic devices can easily illustrate the lessons.
A. whom B. what C. whose D. who
13. That flight ticket is _________ of all.
A. expensive B. the most expensive C. more expensive D. the expensive
14.This chair is _________ than the other.
A. comfortable B. the comfortable C. more comfortable D. most comfortable
15. Americans value freedom and do not like to be depend ________ other people.
A. in B. at C. to D. on
16. The train ________ goes to Madrid leaves from platform 3.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. who
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
17. When do you intend to tie the knot with your Japanese girl?
A. break up B. fall in love C. get married D. live under the same roof
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word
18. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-
wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that need correction in each of the following
questions.
19. My father, that is a wise man, has greatly influenced my life.
A. my B. that C. has D. greatly
20. Some people think that there is still gender discriminate in our country.
A. some people B. is still C. discriminate D. in
ANSWER SHEET:
1.B
2.D
3.B
4.C
5.D
6.C
7.B
8.D
9.A
10.B
11.C
12.D
13.B
14.C
15.D
16.C
17.C
18.A
19.B
20.C
IV. READING. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow.
Do you avoid walking under ladders? Do black cats make you nervous? Some people care very superstitious.
They carry a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot everywhere they go. Why is a rabbit lucky? Because it’s born
with its eyes open, of course! Where do (21 - superstitious) ___________ come from? Long ago, people
didn’t have the scientific knowledge we do today. To reduce their fear about unexplainable events, people
came up with rituals. They passed their beliefs down from generation to generation. Some superstitions are
timeless. Floors in buildings still go from the 12th to the 14th floor, even though nobody can agree why the
number 13 is unlucky. Superstitious people think they can turn bad (22-lucky)__________ away. They
“knock on wood” to avoid jinxing themselves. For example, if you say “I’ve never broken a limb” you should
immediately search for a table to knock on to avoid a reversal of luck. You may break your leg tomorrow if
you don’t.
Give the correct form of the words in bracket: (0.25ms / each)
21). ……………………………………… 22)…………………………………………
Answer the following questions: (0.5ms / each)
23. According to superstitious people, why do floors in buildings go from the 12th to the 14th?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. In the past, did people have the scientific knowledge we do today?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as that of the one before it. (0.5ms / each)
25. Her old house is bigger than her new one.
Her new house………………………………………………………………………………………….
26. They must change the date of the meeting tomorrow. (using passive voice)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
27. The man is a computer expert. You were talking to him. (using relative clause)
The man………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Quang Tri Town High School MID – TERM ENGLISH TEST
Full name:.................................................. Time allotted: 35 minutes
Class: 10A...... TEST CODE: 002 Marks: ……
I- Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others: (0.25ms / each)
1. A. engaged B. favourable C. status D. national
2. A. digital B. triple C. device D. distract
II-Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: (0.25ms / each)
3. A. habitat B. chemical C.editor D. depletion
4. A. college B. woman C. mistake D. housework
III-Choose the best answer to complete each sentence: (0.25ms / each)
5. Gender discrimination ____ so that everyone has equal opportunities in education.
A. should eliminate B. may eliminate C. should be eliminated D. may be eliminated
6. The British usually pay a lot of ______ to good table manners.
A. intention B. attention C. progress D. approval
7. Vietnam has made important ___________ in promoting human rights.
A. sure B. wage C. polite D. progress
8. She plays ________ guitar very well. She is an accomplished guitarist.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
9. Kara: “Do you want to book an eco tour or a camping safari?”- Bella: “.............................”
A. Yes, I want a book about eco tours
B. An eco tour sounds more interesting to me
C. No, I do not like a camping safari
D. I couldn’t agree more
10. Do you know the man________ lives in the house opposite mine?
A. when B. what C. which D. who
11. This hotel must be………..than the small one next door.
A. the most expensive B. more expensive C. expensive D. the more expensive
12.A man who is getting married or about to get married is a__________.
A. bride B. bridegroom C. bridesmaid D. best man
13. Using a/an ………………………. device such as a laptop, you can learn English effectively.
A. electrical B. electric C. electricity D. electronic
14.This chair is _________ than the other.
A. comfortable B. the comfortable C. more comfortable D. most comfortable
15. Gender differences cannot prevent a person ____________ pursuing a job
A. on B. of C. about D. from
16. “ Do you remember Mrs Linda,___________ taught us English composition?”
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
17. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favorable day for occasions such as weddings, funerals or house
moving days
A. favourite B. suitable C. beautiful D. superstitious
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word
18. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D special
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that need correction in each of the following
questions.
19. My laptop, that is two years old, still works very well.
A. my B. that C. years D. well
20. Some people think that there is still gender discriminate in our country.
A. some people B. is still C. discriminate D. in
ANSWER SHEET:
1.D
2.C
3.D
4.C
5.C
6.B
7.D
8.C
9.B
10.D
11.B
12.B
13.D
14.C
15.D
16.A
17.B
18.C
19.B
20.C
IV. READING. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow.
Do you avoid walking under ladders? Do black cats make you nervous? Some people care very superstitious.
They carry a (21-luck)_______________ charm such as a rabbit’s foot everywhere they go. Why is a rabbit
lucky? Because it’s born with its eyes open, of course! Where do (22 - superstitious) _________ come from ?
Long ago, people didn’t have the scientific knowledge we do today. To reduce their fear about unexplainable
events, people came up with rituals. They passed their beliefs down from generation to generation. Some
superstitions are timeless. Floors in buildings still go from the 12th to the 14th floor, even though nobody can
agree why the number 13 is unlucky. Superstitious people think they can turn bad luck away. They “knock on
wood” to avoid jinxing themselves. For example, if you say “I’ve never broken a limb” you should
immediately search for a table to knock on to avoid a reversal of luck. You may break your leg tomorrow if
you don’t.
Supply the correct form of the words in bracket: (0.25ms / each)
21. ……………………………………… 22…………………………………………
Answer the following questions: (0.5ms / each)
23. According to superstitious people, why do floors in buildings go from the 12th to the 14th?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. In the past, did people have the scientific knowledge we do today?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as that of the one before it. (0.5ms / each)
25. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
The white………………………………………………………………………………………….
26. They must change the date of the meeting tomorrow. (using passive voice)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
27. My new cell phone has become a necessary part of life. I only bought it a month ago. (using relative
clause)
…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ĐÁP ÁN – THI GIỮA KÌ II TIẾNG ANH 10
MÃ ĐỀ- 001
I. TRẮC NGHIỆM
1.B
2.D
3.B
4.C
5.D
6.C
7.B
8.D
9.A
10.B
11.C
12.D
13.B
14.C
15.D
16.C
17.C
18.A
19.B
20.C
II. TỰ LUẬN:
21. superstitions 22. luck
23. because they think number 13 is unlucky 24. no, they didn’t
25. her new house is smaller than her old one. / Her new house is not as big as her old one.
26. the date of the meeting tomorrow must be changed
27. the man whom you are talking to is a computer expert.
MÃ ĐỀ – 002
I. TRẮC NGHIỆM
1.D
2.C
3.D
4.C
5.C
6.B
7.D
8.C
9.B
10.D
11.B
12.B
13.D
14.C
15.D
16.A
17.B
18.C
19.B
20.C
II. TỰ LUẬN:
21. lucky 22. Superstitions
23. because they think number 13 is unlucky 24. no, they didn’t
25. the white dress is cheaper than the black one. /The white dress is not as expensive as the black one
26. the date of the meeting tomorrow must be changed.
27. my new cell phone, which I only bought a month ago, has become a necessary part of life.
LISTENING
001 1.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C
16. pink 17. Spring 18. September 19.40/ forty 20. 8
002 1.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C
16. pink 17. Summer 18. September 19.40/ forty 20. 10