ENGLISH 10 – REVIEW UNIT 1,2

I. PRONUNCIATION (0.8 points)

A. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. vacuum B. classical C. amazing D. actor
2. A. basic B. cousin C. musical D. museum
B. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. household B. perform C. tidy D. laundry
4. A. orchestra B. festival C. furniture D. tradition

II. USE OF ENGLISH (3.8 points)

A. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Hey! Why __________ that tablet? It _________ to me.
A. do you use/ belongs B. are you using/ is belong
C. do you use/ is belong D. are you using/ belongs
6. As a child, Alice __________ to sing in the choir, but now she plays volleyball instead.
A. would B. used C. could D. likes
7. Johann really enjoyed the __________ of eighteenth-century art at the City gallery.
A. exhibition B. demonstration C. concert D. dance performance
8. I usually __________ a nap after lunch. It helps me to reduce sleepiness and work effectively
in the afternoon.
A. do B. make C. take D. bring
9. The sink was full of dirty dishes, so I __________.
A. set the table B. mopped the floor
C. cleared the dishwasher D. did the washing-up
10. I’m preparing for the party tomorrow. Can you help me __________ the decorations?
A. put up B. put on C. put in D. put out
11. My mum __________ the floor using soap and water twice a week.
A. vacuums B. mops C. dusts D. makes
12. I enjoy watching __________ because they bring me great laughter.
A. operas B. ballets C. tragedies D. comedies
13. During the __________, the audience clapped at the end of every single song.
A. musical B. drama C. orchestra D. exhibition
14. That play is much better on the _________ than it is in the film version.
A. scene B. theatre C. stage D. performance

B. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
15. Mrs. Jones lives on her own and has to take care of her two children, so she’s really busy.
A. look at B. look after C. love D. watch
16. Don’t worry about the exam. You only need to do your best.
A. hope B. review C. concentrate D. try hard

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C. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
17. Put on your coat. It’s quite windy.
A. wear B. bring C. take off D. prepare
18. I’m really into classical music. It’s soft and calm. It also helps me relieve stress.
A. peaceful B. noisy C. boring D. cheerful

D. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
19. My sister is so busy with her studies that she doesn’t have little time to relax.
A B C D
20. It was relaxed taking a walk along the river; we were impressed by how beautiful it was.
A B C D

E. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
21. Student A: “Would you like to come with me to the stadium tomorrow. There’s a football
match at 3 p.m.”
Student B: “__________. What time will we meet?”
A. I’d love to.
B. I’m afraid I can’t.
C. Sure, I would.
D. I like football.
22. Student A: “How much sugar do you want in your coffee?”
Student B: “__________”
A. A lot of. B. A few, please.
C. Not many. D. Just a little.
23. Student A: “I lost my wallet during the rock concert last night.”
Student B: “_________”
A. Oh no! How terrible!
B. Hmm! I’m not sure.
C. Really? What do you do?
D. Aha, you shouldn’t go there.

III. WORD FORMATION (0.4 points)

Write the correct forms of the words in the brackets.
24. The show ended with all the __________ singing on stage together. (PERFORM)
25. __________, Chèo is performed outdoors in a village square or the courtyard of a public
building. (TRADITION)

IV. READING (3.0 points)

A. 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 26 to 30.

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 Unlike most teenagers who live in flats or houses, Sophia’s home is a 20-metre boat. She has
spent half of her life (26) __________ with her parents, who are both marine scientists. Sophia’s
unusual way of life means she regularly sees whales and gets to swim with dolphins. She also has
friends in different countries. She does her schoolwork online and her studies are going well. She
can speak four languages and has been to many countries, so her (27) __________ of the world is
greater than most children her age. Every day after studying, she helps do the (28) __________. She
feels she has a duty to help her parents. She believes family life is more pleasant when everyone
shares the household chores. She often cleans the floors, (29) __________ the table for meals and
does the washing-up. She also cooks dinner, especially when her parents are too busy. Life on board
is sometimes (30) __________. Space is limited, so there are no wide-screen TVs or soft sofas. Bad
weather can last for days, especially in winter. Storms at sea can be frightening. However, Sophia
loves her boat and she feels safe on it.

26. A. sail B. sailing C. to sail D. sailed

27. A. education B. advice C. knowledge D. information
28. A. housework B. household C. homework D. task
29. A. make B. do C. bring D. set
30. A. convenient B. uncomfortable C. relaxing D. entertaining

B. Read the following passage. For each of the questions from 31 to 35, write T if the statement
is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.
MY UNUSUAL HOBBY – SAND SCULPTURES
I live on the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, where there are lots of beautiful sandy beaches
and warm sunny days. It’s the perfect place for my favourite hobby – making sand sculptures. Four
years ago, there was a sand sculpture festival near where I live. I couldn’t believe that such
wonderful model buildings, incredible creatures, and some amazingly realistic faces of celebrities
were all made out of sand. From that moment, I knew that this was something I would love to do.
I’ve heard people say that making sand castles is for kids, not adults, but that doesn’t bother me at
all. I believe sand art is a creative and playful hobby that can be enjoyed by all ages. People can
make different kinds of shapes and form structures out of their creative mind. The only materials
needed are water and sand – plenty of it, and lots of time. Creating a big sand sculpture may take up
to weeks to build. It also requires a lot of endurance and patience from the sculptors. Many people
don’t understand that even lightly touching a sand sculpture can make a whole section fall off,
which can take hours to rebuild. Of course, heavy rain can do some damage, but not as much as you
might think. As long as you build far enough up the beach, the waves won’t wash a sand sculpture
away. So, when you’re next at the seaside, make one yourself – you’ll get a great sense of
achievement.

31. The writer decided to start making sand sculptures after being impressed
by some near her house. __________
32. Some people believe that making sand sculptures is only a hobby
for children. __________
33. You need special equipment in order to make big sand sculptures. __________
34. Sculptors may spend a lot of time making a sand sculpture. __________
35. Heavy rain or waves can destroy a sand sculpture completely. __________

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C. Read the following passage. Then read sentences A-F, and choose the one that best fits each
gap (36-40). There is ONE extra sentence.

Street performance or busking is the act of performing in public places for rewards in the
form of money. 36. ____ Performances can be anything that people find entertaining, including
singing, dancing, acrobatics, magical tricks, balloon twisting, clowning, juggling, and so on. They
usually have a basket, a can or a hat in front of them for money. If people like their performance,
they put money in the basket. Musicians are the most common street performers, although
dancers can also get large audience. 37. ____
I have always been fascinated by street art. 38. ____ However, one of the most incredible
things I’ve ever heard of is a kind of street theatre which has been delighting people all over
Europe. It’s called The Smallest Theatre in the World and it is absolutely incredible. 39. ____ It’s
a complete theatre with a stage, curtains and seats for the audience (of two adults) – everything
inside a wooden box which is just under 2m*2m. 40. ____ There are four actors who perform
famous plays, each in about thirty minutes. The story of The Smallest Theatre began in 1970
when Ken Campbell, an English actor, director and comedian, together with Marcel Steiner
successfully toured Europe and the USA. Sadly, it disappeared for a few years in the 1980s, but in
the 1990s it reopened to the public, and people today can enjoy its magic once more.

A. I’m amazed by pavement artists and the way human statues can remain so still for hours.
B. What’s more, the whole thing sits on the side of an old-fashioned motorbike.
C. Buskers may find themselves targeted by thieves due to the open and public nature of their
craft.
D. Sometimes it is acceptable to give items such as food as a reward for a street performance.
E. It isn’t just a couple of actors making speeches.
F. For other talents, like drawing or juggling, it’s harder to have lots of people watching.

V. WRITING (1 point)
1. Lan’s classroom is on the first floor.
………………………………………………………………………………
2. She has lunch at eleven thirty.
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3. There is one clock in the living room.
……………………………………………………………………………
4. Mr Quang lives in the country.
……………………………………………………………………………
5. We learned Japanese three years ago.
……………………………………………………………………………
6. My friends come from China
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7. She is a doctor.
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8. Last year, my brother worked in Paris France.
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9. Tom and his sister often walks to school
………………………………………………………………………………
10. We aren't going to go camping because we don't have a tent.
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