SỞ GD & ĐT TIỀN GIANG KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II – NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020

TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN TIỀN MÔN TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 10 CHUYÊN ANH
GIANG
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PART 1: LISTENING
 Section 1: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
KARA:
Question 1. Her length of time at the university is __________________.
Question 2. Her impression of the people is that they are _________________________.
Question 3. After classes, she usually_______________ at home or goes out for a walk.
Question 4. The counsellor suggests that she should join a social club on _______________.
Question 5. The counsellor says her loadwork will cause ___________________________.
JOSEP
Question 6. He finds that much of the socializing is through _________________ .
Question 7. He’s a member of a _____________________________.
Question 8. He’s unware that by handing in papers late, there is a _________________.
Question 9. So far, he has missed ______________________________.
Question 10. The subjects he has chosen are __________________________.

 Section 2: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
Question 11. The latest bikes vary in price and ____________________________.
Question 12. Prices for the Rambouillet range from $1,400 to $ ___________.
Question 13. The Quickbeam is a version of a ________________________ bike.
Question 14. The crankset of a Quickbeam has a 42/34_______________________ .
Question 15. The Quickbeam is suitable for on a ______ and a rough trail.
Question 16. The Saluki is designed for _______________________ wheels.
Question 17. You’ll like the Saluki if you’re a _________________________.
Question 18. You cannot be _______________ on a bike if the saddle is up to six inches higher
than the handlebars.
Question 19. When you ride an uncomfortable bike, you wake up with an aching _____________ .
Question 20. The announcer says that if you want a comfortable bike, they can _______________ a
bike for you.

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 PART 2 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer that best fits each question.
When the first white men came to America, they found vast amounts of natural resources of
tremendous value. Forests covered a large part of the nation; later gas, oil and minerals were found in
unbelievable amounts. There was a great abundance of very fertile soil. Forests, prairies, streams and
rivers abounded with wildlife. So vast were these resources that it seemed that they could never be used
up. So forests were destroyed to make way for farmland. Grass lands and prairies were plowed and
harrowed. Minerals and oil were used in great quantities to supply a young industrial nation. Almost
every river became the scene of factories, mills and power companies. Mammals and birds were
slaughtered for food and sport.
Within a short time, the results were obvious. Floods caused millions of dollars worth of damage yearly.
The very fertile soil was washed away or blown up in great clouds. The seemingly inexhaustible oil and
minerals showed signs of depletion. Rivers were filled with silt from eroding farms and wastes from
factories. Many of the rivers were made unfit for fish. Several species of birds disappeared, and some
mammals seemed on the verge of going. Future timber shortages were predicted. In short, Americans
soon became to realize that some sort of conservation program must be set up, if future as well as
present Americans were to share in the resources that are the heritage of every American.
Question 21. The title that best expresses the main theme or subject of this selection is _____.
A. What the first white men found in America
B. The cause of timber shortage
C. The loss of topsoil
D. The story of America's natural resources
Question 22. It seeemed to the early American settlers that ________.
A. forests should not be cut
B. fertile soil was scarce
C. there was a shortage of minerals.
D. the natural resources were inexhaustible
Question 23. The use of America's natural resources by the early settlers was ________.
A. predicted B. unbelievable C. scientific D. careless
Question 24. The word "silt" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. mud B. land C. dust D. soil
Question 25. One reason why many of our rivers are no longer suitable living places for fish is that
________.
A. a conservation program has been set up.
B. factories have dumped waste into the rivers
C. too many fish have been caught.
D. floods have caused much damage.

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 Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question 26. Today (A) the number of people (B) who enjoy winter sports (C) are almost double
(D) that of twenty years ago.
Question 27. The couple (A) were having (B) continuous arguments and (C) they decided that
the best thing (D) to do was to split up.
Question 28. The American (A) frontiersman, politician, and soldier Davy Crockett is one of the (B)
most popular (C) of American (D) hero.
Question 29. Many people found (A) it is moving to see a (B) nine-year-old Japanese boy (C)
desperately searching for his family (D) lost in the quake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.
Question 30. The number 8.5 is an example of a (A) mixed number (B) because it is (C)
composing of (D) an integer and a fraction.

Choose 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 31. With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth
may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.
A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. expansion
Question 32. My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here.
A. become angry B. become sad C. become worried D. become nervous
Choose 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 33. Strongly advocating heath foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B. protesting C. advising D. denying
Question 34. I want it to be a surprise, but my sister lets the cat out of the bag.
A. conceals a secret B. releases a cat
C. runs after a cat D. reveals a secret
Question 35. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. recipe B. finale C. disease D. catastrophe
Question 36. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. climb B. doubt C. superb D. comb
Question 37. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose syllable is stressed
differently from that of the others.
A. technology B. environment C. comfortable D. refrigerate
Question 38. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose syllable is stressed
differently from that of the others.
A. hotel B. postpone C. canal D. purpose

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Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 39. The surface of the moon was shaped by meteorites __________ craters of all sizes.
A. are forming B. that impact formed
C. which forming D. whose impact formed
Question 40. She _______ her dirty clothes all over the floor. She thinks I’m her maid, doesn’t she?
A. is always throwing B. always throws
C. has always thrown D. has always been throwing
Question 41. ______ borrowing your car?
A. Do you mind if B. Would you mind
C. Do you mind my D. Could I
Question 42. I like watching _____________ on TV such asTom and Jerry.
A. cartoon B. sitcoms C. documentary film D. science fiction
Question 43. We ______ the conclusion that the man had been murdered.
A. came B. jumped C. reached D. leaped
Question 44. ______, so he has studied hard for ages.
A. He wants to pass the final exam with flying colors
B. To pass the final exam with flying colors
C. Wanting to pass the final exam with flying colors
D. Because of wanting to pass the final exam with flying colors
Question 45. Jeans and T-shirts will never go out of _______________.
A. tendency B. trend C. image D. fashion
Question 46. She caught a ______ of the thief as he made his getaway.
A. glance B. glimpse C. sight D. flash
Question 47. He apologized _______ able to finish the project on time.
A. to his colleagues for not being B. to his colleagues not being
C. his colleagues for not being D. his colleagues not to be
Question 48. I wanted to build a bookcase, but I couldn’t make _______ of the instructions.
A. sight B. understanding C. sense D. reality
Question 49. If I _________ the lottery last week, I _________ rich now.
A. had won / would have been B. had won / would be
C. won / would be D. won / would have been
Question 50. The curriculum at the puplic school is as good ______________ any private school.
A. as or better than that of B. or better than of
C. as or better than of D. as or better than

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PART 3 WRITING
Fill in each blank with a suitable word in the box
cat monkey elephant nail snail
nerves brain palm jeopardy risk
owl head life the hills stripes
sheep spots poison

Question 51. He was arrested for greasing two officials’__________ .

Question 52. After the great Covid-19 epidemic, the future of a lot of small companies is in
______________ of bankruptcy .
Question 53. Lusia is really a night ___________ who enjoys staying up late.
Question 54. Your story is as old as _______________.
Question 55. Celebrities in the showbiz tend to be larger than ______________ .
Question 56. A leopard never changes its ________________.
Question 57. He got the maximum points in the game because his answers hit the ______ on the head.
Question 58. One man’s meat is another man’s _______________. (proverb).
Question 59. The Eiffel Tower used to be considered such an expensive white__________ that the
Parisians protested against its construction.
Question 60. My son really got on my __________ when he admitted having played truant this morning.

Fill in each blank with the correct preposition or adverb particle.

Question 61. I take __________ my mother with round eyes.
Question 62. The company takes ________ new staff for its branch in the South.
Question 63. We set ___________ for work early to avoid traffic jam.
Question 64. Lan thanked me ___________ the birthday present.
Question 65. Ho Chi Minh was born _________ May 19, 1890.
Question 66. Tim was dismissed becaused he was frequently absent ______________ the office.
Question 67. The local authority was criticised __________ late reaction to the tsunami.
Question 68. He couldn’t resist showing ____________ his skill on the tennis court due to his fans’
encouragement.
Question 69. He did it ___________ purpose , knowing it would hurt her feeling.
Question 70. My son really let me _________ when he failed the final exam again.

Give the correct form of the word in each blank.

Question 71. Touching that wire with wet hand can get ______________ shock. (electricity)
Question 72. The island became ______________ to volunteers during flood time. (access)
Question 73. I buy this motorbike because of its ________________. (suitable)
Question 74. School-leavers are full of _______________. (anxious)

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Question 75. One of the problems in developing countries is _________________. (poor)
Question 76. Businessmen have to keep up with the law of ______ in the market to exist. (compete)
Question 77. My school team has made a hat trick winning three __________ matches. (succeed)
Question 78. Facial expressions, gestures, or postures are considered _______ communication. (verb)
Question 79. Pélé, a Brizilian footballer, is ______________ famous. (nation)
Question 80. _______________ species need to be protected from extinction. (danger)

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the
original one.
Question 81. I’m sure Tom will pass the driving test. bound
Tom is ____________________________________________
Question 82. Please stop making noise as the baby is sleeping! rather
I’d rather __________________________________________________
Question 83. I didn’t intend to sell this house because it was still in good condition. intention
I had ________________________________________________
Question 84. You must have paid a lot of money for such a nice brand-new car! fortune
Such a _______________________________________________
Question 85. The rain was coming down in torrents. cats
It _______________________________________________
Question 86. I was extremely happy to know that I had passed the exam. world
Passing ________________________ put me ___________________.
Question 87. The epidemic Covid-19 wasn’t controlled considerably until quarantine regulations were
strictly observed.
Not until _________________________________________________
Question 88. If you continue to use much water, your bill will be high.
(Use double comparative)
The _______________________, the _____________________________
Question 89. It is believed that the epidemic was successfully controlled in Vietnam.
The epidemic is believed __________________________________________
Question 90. Your clear explanation made me understand the problem.
Had it ______________________________________________

Read the passage and answer the questions. Use your predicting skills. Note the type of
question.

Antarctic Penguins

Though penguins are assumed to be native to the South Pole, only four of the seventeen
species have evolved the survival adaptations necessary to live and breed in the Antarctic
year round. The physical features of the Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and Emperor penguins

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equip them to withstand the harshest living conditions in the world. Besides these four
species, there are a number of others, including the yellow feathered Macaroni penguin and
the King penguin that visit the Antarctic regularly but migrate to warmer waters to breed.
Penguins that live in Antarctica year round have a thermoregulation system and a survival
sense that allows them to live comfortably both on the ice and in the water.

In the dark days of winter, when the Antarctic sees virtually no sunlight, the penguins that
remain on the ice sheet sleep most of the day. To retain heat, penguins huddle in communities
of up to 6,000 of their own species. When it’s time to create a nest, most penguins build up a
pile of rocks on top of the ice to place their eggs. The Emperor penguin, however, doesn’t
bother with a nest at all. The female Emperor lays just one egg and gives it to the male to
protect while she goes off for weeks to feed. The male balances the egg on top of his feet,
covering it with a small fold of skin called a brood patch. In the huddle, the male penguins
rotate regularly so that none of the penguins have to stay on the outside of the circle exposed
to the wind and cold for long periods of time. When it’s time to take a turn on the outer edge of
the pack, the penguins tuck their feathers in and shiver. The movement provides enough
warmth until they can head back into the inner core and rest in the warmth. In order to reduce
the cold of the ice, penguins often put their weight on their heels and tails. Antarctic penguins
also have complex nasal passages that prevent 80 percent of their heat from leaving the body.
When the sun is out, the black dorsal plumage attracts its rays and penguins can stay warm
enough to waddle or slide about alone.

Antarctic penguins spend about 75 percent of their lives in the water. A number of survival
adaptations allow them to swim through water as cold as -2 degrees Celsius. In order to stay warm
in these temperatures, penguins have to keep moving. Though penguins don’t fly in the air, they
are often said to fly through water. Instead of stopping each time they come up for air, they use a
technique called “porpoising," in which they leap up for a quick breath while swiftly moving forward.
Unlike most birds that have hollow bones for flight, penguins have evolved hard solid bones that
keep them low in the water. Antarctic penguins also have unique feathers that work similarly to a
waterproof diving suit. Tufts of down trap a layer of air within the feathers, preventing the water
from penetrating the penguin’s skin. The pressure of a deep dive releases this air, and a penguin
has to rearrange the feathers through a process called “preening." Penguins also have an amazing
circulatory system, which in extremely cold waters diverts blood from the flippers and legs to the
heart.

While the harsh climate of the Antarctic doesn’t threaten the survival of Antarctic penguins,
overheating can be a concern, and therefore, global warming is a threat to them. Temperate
species have certain physical features such as fewer feathers and less blubber to keep them cool
on a hot day. African penguins have bald patches on their legs and face where excess heat can be
released. The blood vessels in the penguin’s skin dilate when the body begins to overheat, and the
heat rises to the surface of the body. Penguins who are built for cold winters of the Antarctic have

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 other survival techniques for a warm day, such as moving to shaded areas, or holding their fins out
away from their bodies.

Classify the following facts as applying to

A Antarctic penguins
B Temperate-area penguins
Write the appropriate letter A or B

Question 91. stand in large groups to keep warm

Question 92. spend about three-quarter of their time in the water
Question 93. have areas of skin without feathers
Question 94. have less blubber

Complete each of the following sentences with information from the reading passage.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Question 95. Most penguins use ________________ to build their nests.

Question 96. A _______ is a piece of skin that the male emperor penguin uses to protect the egg.

Question 97. Penguins protect their feet from the cold of the ice by standing on their _______.

The article mentions many facts about penguins.

Which THREE of the following features are things that enable them to survive in very cold
water?
A They move through the water very quickly.
B They hold their flippers away from their bodies.
C They choose shady areas.
D When necessary, their blood moves away from the flippers and toward the heart.
E They breathe while still moving.

Question 98. ______

Question 99. _______
Question 100. ______

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