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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I-NĂM HỌC: 2023 - 2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH-LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

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Mã đề: 001

I. PHONETICS
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the
following questions.
Question 1: A. version
B. process
C. modest
D. contestant
Question 2: A. understands B. makes
C. works
D. sleeps
Mark the letter A, B, C or D whose underlined part differs from the other three in STRESS pattern
Question 3: A. organic
B. dangerous
C. chemical
D. natural
Question 4: A. famous
B. village
C. workshop
D. bamboo
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the word /phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
Question 5: Every month, the volunteer group go to ________and mountainous areas to help those in
need.
A. empty
B. remote
C. crowded
D. poor
Question 6: While Lan ____________ as a volunteer in the countryside, she met an old friend.
A. has worked
B. worked
C. had worked
D. was working
Question 7. Doing chores as a family will help strengthen ____________.
A. family bonds
B. generation gap
C. family trees
D. family values
Question 8: We hope that students themselves will enjoy taking part ______ the projects.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. for
Question 9: Please don't forget_________ the baby. She needs to eat every two hours.
A. feeding
B. fed
C. to feed
D. to be fed
Question 10: More than 120,000 people _______ by the two atomic bombs in Hiroshima and
Nagasaki in August, 1945.
A. were killing
B. were killed
C. killed
D. kill
Question 11: Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, and James Watt are among of the greatest ____ of
all time.
A. inventions
B. inventiveness
C. invents
D. inventors
Question 12: I tried my best in the final test, ____ the result was not as good as I expected.
A. or
B. but
C. for
D. so
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the words/ phrases that need correction
Question 13. We can keep healthy by eat well and exercising regularly.
A
B
C
D
Question 14. Some people enjoy to watch blockbuster films but some people don't.
A
B
C
D
Question 15. My mum wants to keep fit, or she goes to the gym three times a week.
A
B
C
D
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 16: "Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?" - "____"
A. Yes, I'd love to.
B. It's my pleasure.
C. You're welcome.
D. Of course not.
Question 17. "What's the deadline of our assignment?" - "____"
A. About 1 hour.
B. We will write about the environment.
C. We have to submit it by Friday 12.
D. I am not sure.
Question 18. Patient: “How much shall I pay you, doctor?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Don't mention it.
B. It's my pleasure.
C. £35.
D. Take your time.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19. In spite of poverty, we manage to raise our children properly.
A. make up
B. go up
C. bring up
D. give up
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time
to relax.
A. readily
B. reluctantly
C. eagerly
D. agreeably
III. READING
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.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is: don't buy an exercise bike.
Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. They are
effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it much
easier to go for a gentle jog around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports. You
don't need to buy expensive clothes if you're just going running around the park or on the beach. The
main thing is that they're comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the
summer. There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and money on,
and that's your running shoes. Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item, but for
something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be expensive, but if they
are good quality, they will last you a long time. It's always best to get expert advice, and the best
place for that is a sports shop.
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the beginning –
especially if you haven't had any exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running for
ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing that you can then start to
increase the amount you do gradually.
Question 21. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Exercise bikes
B. Gentle jogging
C. Keeping fit
D. Running shoes
Question 22. What is true about the exercise bikes?
A. Exercise bikes do not help you get fit at all.
B. It is more expensive than most other sports.
C. Many people prefer it to gentle jogging.
D. Most people will forget about it very soon.
Question 23. The word "determined” in the passage probably means ____.
A. confident
B. decisive
C. flexible
D. positive
Question 24. The word “that” in the passage probably refers to ____.
A. a mixture of walking and running
B. about three times a week
C. actual jogging at first
D. exercise for a long time
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space following passage.
THE HISTORY OF FILM
The world first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere.
Although it only consisted of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have ____ (25) popular
ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to explain the (26) _____.
Soon the public had ____ (27) favorite actors and actresses and, in this way the first film stars
appeared. In 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with (28) ____, was shown and from then on, the public
will only accept this kind of film.
Question 25. A. gone
B. be
C. make
D. kept
Question 26. A. legend
B. tale
C. history
D. story
Question 27. A. our
B. their
C. us
D. my
Question 28. A. motion
B. color
C. sound
D. effect

IV. WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
Question 29. John doesn't get permission to use that computer.
(mustn't)
 John _____________________________________________________________________.
Question 30. I last visited the city museum 5 years ago.
(haven't)
 I ________________________________________________________________________.
Question 31. My sister began to study English a year ago.
(has)
 My sister __________________________________________________________________.
Question 32. He sang very badly. Everyone left the room.
(because)
 Everyone __________________________________________________________________.
Question 33. My mom came home. I was reading in my room.
(when)
 I was _____________________________________________________________________.
Question 34. The man stole a bicycle, but he denied when the police asked.
(stealing)
 The man __________________________________________________________________.
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