TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ GIA TỰ
TỔ: NGOẠI NGỮ
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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ 1
NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
Môn: Tiếng Anh; Khối: 10
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên:..................................................... SBD:................. Lớp:…….Phòng:……
Listen to two people talking about their voluntary work. Decide whether the following sentences are
TRUE or FALSE. You will hear the recording twice.
Question 1. Andrew is working on a water project in Nairobi, Kenya.
A. True B. False
Question 2. Andrew’s project aims to make clean and safe water accessible to Kenyan villages.
A. False B. True
Question 3. Erin’s team consists of twenty-five volunteers.
A. True B. False
Question 4. Erin and her team help prepare food for the bears and distribute it to the keepers.
A. False B. True
Listen and choose the best answer to each question. You will listen to the recording twice.
Question 5. Pepper robot was invented in ______.
A. 2016 B. 2015 C. 2014 D. 2000
Question 6. Which country was the first to see Pepper on sale?
A. USA B. France C. China D. Japan
Question 7. How does Pepper determine a person's emotional state?
A. By analyzing their blood pressure. B. By reading their thoughts.
C. By conducting personality tests. D. By analyzing their voice tone and body language.
Question 8. Pepper’s inventors say that it _____.
A. can’t accept new software B. will be replaced by a new robot
C. can learn on its own D. doesn’t live for a long time
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 9. Our students are ______about donating warm clothes to poor people during this winter.
A. exciting B. excitement C. excited D. excitedly
Question 10. You need to install a new______to view these files on your laptop.
A. hardware B. software C. tablet D. device
Question 11. While I ______ dinner, the doorbell rang.
A. cooked B. cooks C. was cooking D. cook
Question 12. Minh loves ______ to K-pop songs, and he is a big fan of Blackpink.
A. to listen B. listens C. listening D. listen
Question 13. Teenagers can ______numerous benefits when taking part in community activities.
A. do B. gain C. play D. go
Question 14. Be quiet! My sister ______ for her final exam.
A. studying B. study C. is studying D. studies
Question 15. She ______ as a volunteer to teach homeless children for three years.
A. has worked B. was working C. worked D. is working
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Read the following school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 18.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
The School Youth Union would like (16) ______ the field trip the Botanical Gardens:
All students (17) ______ to be present at the school gate by 07:00 on September 15.
Each student must bring their own lunch and a bottle of water.
(18) ______ clothing for outdoor activities is advised.
Should you have any questions, please contact your class monitor.
Question 16. A. to announce B. announced C. announce D. announcing
Question 17. A. are required B. require C. have required D. will require
Question 18. A. Valuable B. Careful C. Suitable D. Global
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful application letter for a volunteer job.
Question 19.
1. I am writing to apply for the volunteer position at your organization.
2. If my application is successful, I am available to start immediately.
3. I am passionate about contributing to the betterment of our community, and believe this role would be a
great opportunity to make a positive impact.
4. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to hearing from you.
5. I am available for an interview at your convenience.
A. 3 - 5 - 1 - 4 - 2 B. 1 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 4 C. 3 - 1 - 5 - 2 - 4 D. 1 - 3 - 5 - 2 - 4
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful paragraph about the benefits of the Internet.
Question 20.
1. It also provides countless learning opportunities through online courses, tutorials, and virtual
classrooms.
2. The Internet plays a crucial role in connecting people around the world, allowing them to communicate
instantly.
3. Additionally, the Internet has transformed the way people work, enabling remote jobs and collaboration
across distances.
4. By providing easy access to information, it empowers individuals to stay informed and make better
decisions in their daily lives.
A. 4 - 2 - 1 - 3 B. 2 - 4 - 1 - 3 C. 2 - 3 - 4 - 1 D. 2 - 1 - 3 - 4
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 24.
The Importance of Inventions
Inventions have transformed the world in countless ways, making our lives easier, healthier, and
more connected. One of the most significant inventions is the Internet, which has changed the way people
work, communicate, and access information. However, for such inventions (21)________, many
inventors faced challenges and obstacles.
To create something new, inventors often need (22) ________. For example, Thomas Edison, the
inventor of the light bulb, spent years perfecting his invention despite repeated failures. Such persistence
demonstrates that (23)________.
In addition, inventions are most impactful (24) ________. For instance, the telephone brought
people closer by allowing them to talk across great distances, while the invention of the airplane made
global travel a reality.
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Question 21.
A. as if they were effortless B. to be successful
C. because they are innovative D. overcome their struggles
Question 22.
A. to think creatively and solve problems B. solve problems creatively
C. with creativity and solutions D. thinking creatively and solving problems
Question 23.
A. failure is not part of the process of success B. as long as they succeed in the end
C. persistence can lead to success D. because failure happens to everyone
Question 24.
A. when they address global needs B. if they make lives difficult and more connected
C. as though they are revolutionary D. because they solve specific problems
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Technology will allow homes in the future to be “smart”. Appliances will communicate with each
other and with you. Your stove, for instance, will tell you (25) ______ your food is cooked and ready to
eat. The technology is possible because of tiny information-storing devices called RFID chips. People
already use them to keep track of pets and farm animals. Future RFID chips will store information about
(26) ______ the items in your cabinets. For example, they will record the date you bought each item.
Other devices will “read” this information using radio waves. When you need more food, your cabinets
will tell you to buy it.
In a (27) ______ home, you won’t have to repaint the walls. The walls will actually be digital screens,
like computers or TV screens. The technology is called OLED and it’s here already. A computer network
will link these walls with everything else in your house. Called “ambient intelligence,” this computer
“brain” will control your entire house. It will also adapt to your preferences. Your home will learn about
your likes and dislikes. It will then use that knowledge to control the (28) ________.
Question 25. A. how B. that C. who D. when
Question 26. A. any B. each C. every D. all
Question 27. A. bright B. clever C. sharp D. smart
Question 28. A. lifestyle B. weather C. environment D. human
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
For years, charities across the globe have been encouraging students to join their volunteering
programmes to help make a difference in the world. Volunteers are an integral part of any charitable
organization; without them, there would be no charity. Not only can volunteering benefit a wealth of
causes, but it can also boost a student’s prospects once they head out into the working world.
Volunteering can be a humbling experience, allowing you to see the world in a different way.
Whether you agree to volunteer for a number of consecutive months or a day a week, the impact you have
could be life changing. There’s also a strong sense of achievement and pride that comes with generously
giving up your time for a worthy cause.
When it comes to volunteering, there are countless opportunities at home or away. Many students
choose volunteering abroad to experience a new culture and learn more about other countries. It can be a
wonderful way to experience another country, with support and guidance during the stay of the
organizations. Volunteering overseas involves more group-based work than volunteering at home. It also
gives students the opportunity to get away from their studies and work responsibilities.
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At home, opportunities are likely to help with your clubs, childcare support, medical support or
charity shops. Working for a cause while at home will allow for flexibility around a student’s timetable,
they may be to give up some of their spare time at the weekend or a few hours in the evening.
Question 29. The Phrase “integral part” in the first paragraph most probably means _________.
A. essential factor B. enthusiastic member C. flexible participant D. major
supporter
Question 30. According to the writer, why do people do volunteer work?
A. Because local people may feel proud of their work.
B. Because they can see the real world more clearly.
C. Because they can take advantage of their spare time.
D. Because their efforts may make other lives become better.
Question 31. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Abroad or at home: Where is better to volunteer?
B. Students’ roles in charities
C. Should students volunteer?
D. Volunteering experience’s benefits to students
Question 32. What does the word “they” in the last paragraph prefer to?
A. youth clubs B. opportunities C. students D. charity shops
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