SỞ GD & ĐT HÀ NỘI ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ II

TRƯỜNG THPT THƯỢNG CÁT KHỐI 10

NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
A. NỘI DUNG ÔN TẬP:
I. PHONETICS: + Pronunciation: vowels, consonants of words related to the topic Unit 6,7,8
(Language)
+ Word stress: - stress in two-syllable words/ two-syllable words with derivatives/ three-syllable
adjectives and verbs
- Stress of words related to the topics in Unit 6,7,8 (Language)

II. LANGUAGE:
+ Passive voice with modals
+ Comparative and superlative adjectives
+ Articles
+ Relative clauses: defining and non-defining clauses with “who/ that/which and whose”
+ Words/ structures related to the topics in Unit 6,7,8 (Language)
+ Antonyms/ Synonyms of words/ phrases related to the topics in Unit 6,7,8 (Language)
III. COMMUNICATION
+ Simple exchanges.
IV. READING:
+ Reading to fill in the gaps.
+ Reading to answer the questions.
V. WRITING:
+ Finding out the mistakes.
+ Sentence transformation/ Writing meaningful sentences using prompts
 B. CẤU TRÚC ĐỀ THI - Thờigianlàmbài: 50’
I. Phầntrắcnghiệm
1. Ngữâm: -2 câuchọncâucóâmgạchchânđọckhác so vớicáctừcònlại
- 2 câutrọngâmtừ
2. Từvựng, ngữpháp:
- 10 câu
3. Từ/ cụmđồngnghĩa( synonyms/ closest in meaning/ the same meaning):2 câu
4. Từ/ cụmtráinghĩa (antonyms/ opposite/ different in meaning): 2 câu
5. Giaotiếp: 2 câu
6. Đọchiêu: -1 bàidiềntừ: 5 câu
- 1 bàiđọcchọnđápántrảlờicâuhỏi: 5câu
II. Phầntựluận
1. Tìmlỗisaivàsửa: 3 câu
2. Viếtdạngđúngcủatừ: 2 câu
3. Viếtlạicâu: 4 câu

C. PRACTICE
UNIT 6: GENDER EQUALITY
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. women B. follow C. concentrate D. project
2. A. address B. allow C. traffic D. rural
3. A. minimum B. influence C. eliminate D. biology
4. A. prevent B. education C. dependent D. eliminate
II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of theothers. Circle A, B, C or D.
1. A. career B. gender C. equal D.loneliness
2. A. enrol B. rural C. allow D. prefer
3. A. abandon B. dependent C. preference D. exhausted
4. A. unequal B. enrolment C. encourage D. eliminate
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Gender ____ is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful,
prosperous and sustainable world.
 A. equity B. unity C. equality D. identity
2. In some countries, girls are deprived ____ access to health care or proper nutrition, leading to a
higher mortality rate.
A. of B. off C. from D. away
3. Unfair treatment based on gender, age or race must ____ in our modern life.
A. to be eliminate B. be eliminated C. to be eliminated D. to be eliminating
4. Women are more likely to be victims of _____ violence.
A. domestic B. household C. home D. family
5. Reducing gender _____ improves productivity and economic growth of a nation.
A. equality B. inequality C. possibility D. rights
6. Women with high qualifications _____ to managers.
A. must promote B. must be promoted C. most move D. most be moved
7. Women and men must have equal _____ to shape society and their own lives.
A. directions B. ways C. behaviours D. rights
8. Gender equality _____ without the support of the government, organizations, and individuals.
A. mustn’t be achieved B. needn’t be achieved
C. should not be achieved D. cannot be achieved
9. Although progress _____, we are still a long way from achieving gender equality worldwide.
A. has been made B. have been made
C. has been done D. have been done
10. True gender equality ____ when both men and women reach a balance between work and family.
A. can achieve B. should be achieved C. can be achieved D. should achieve
11. Maternity leave and the reproductive role may also result ____ discrimination against women in the
prospects for promotion.
A. from B. in C. to D. as
IV. 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.
1. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.
A. insignificant B. impressive C. notable D. famous
2. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.
A. created B. eradicated C. phased out D. wiped out
3. Much has to be done to achieve gender equality in employment opportunities.
A. attain B. obtain C. reach D. abandon
4. The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality.
A. fairness B. inequality C. evenness D. equilibrium
V. 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.
1. In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.
A. invited B. encouraged C. made D. contributed
2. Women do not yet have equal rights in the family in this area.
A. variable B. similar C. different D. the same
3. She failed to get into medical university.
A. passed B. qualified C. didn’t succeed D. satisfied
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
1. A lot of people think that marriage women shouldn’t pursue a career.
A B C D
2. We must stop discrimination on people coming from the rural area
A B C D
3. More girls should being chosen to represent us in the School Youth Union
A B C D
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Nam: “Do you think that there are any jobs which only men or only women can or should do?”
Lan: “____”
A. Men are better at certain jobs than women.
B. I agree. This really depends on their physical strengths and preferences.
 C. Women and men should cooperate with each other.
D. Men are often favoured in certain jobs.
2. Nam: “Which gender, do you think, works harder: male or female? Lan: “____”
A. I think it depends on individuals rather than gender.
B. Males like high position jobs more than females.
C. Females prefer to have a stable job.
D. Both males and females are responsible for childcare.
VIII. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
Yesterday Eleaner Preston won an international swimming competition for girls (1) ____ under
sixteen. She swam faster (2) ____ girls from ten other countries. This sounds even better when you learn
that Eleanor is only thirteen.. She had to have a special (3) ____ to enter, because normally competitors
are fourteen or older.
Eleanor has been (4) ____ on swimming for a long time since she was three in fact. I
wonder whether she found it hard to (5) ____ several hours a day training. She told me that
sometimes she has problems finding time for homework, but that's all. "My parents have given up so
much time driving me to local competitions, I think it's been harder for them, actually." Her aim is to
swim at the Olympic Games.
1. A. age B. aged C. ages D. ageing
2. A. that B. from C. than D. of
3. A. permission B. attention C. opportunity D. accommodation
4. A. happy B. good C. pleased D. keen
5. A. take B. use C.spend D. pass
IX. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences.
1. For the past five years, Iceland has been in the first rank of educational achievement and ____ in
women's economic conditions. (improve)
2. Half a billion women around the world can't read, 62 million girls are denied the right to ____, and
155 countries still have laws that discriminate against women.(educate)
3. The ____ of women in the labour market in Iceland is one of the highest in the world. (participate )
X. Rewrite the second sentence in the passive voice.
1. We must do the work today.
The work today.
2. You should call the ambulance.
The ambulance
3. They mustn't drop used tissue on the floor.
Used tissue on the floor.
4. We can't park our cars near the theater, as the parking lot is full.
Our cars near the theater, as the parking lot is full.

UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. bridesmaid B. season C. sandwich D. proposal
2. A. engaged B. favourable C. status D. national
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. influence B. typical C. dependent D. character
2. A. ritual B. diverse C. affect D. belief
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. ____ are surprisingly widespread, including a fear of Friday the 13th and a belief in good-luck
charms
A. Superstitions B. Superstitious C. Traditions D. Custom
2. People from _____ cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to
difficult problems.
A. diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification
3. Halley was excited to be his friend’s .................... in his wedding.
A. close man B. closest man C. best man D. better man
4. After ....................... lunch, we went for a walk by ..................... sea
 A. the / the B.  /  C.  / the D. the / 
5. Pain killers are much .................. now than in the past.
A. effective B. more effective C. most effective D. the more effective
6. Mount Everest is ................ mountain on the earth.
A. the tallest B. the taller C. tall D. tallest
7. In our tradition, when people mention "matter of betel and areca” they are talking about ____ issue.
A. unmarried B. married C. marry D. marriage
8. These people wanted to start ____ new life in ____ new country, but they faced a lot of difficulties
because they didn't know anything about the new land.
A. a – a B. a – a C. a – the D. the – a
9. Chuseok is one of …………… celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks to nature.
A. the most important B. the more important C. the less important D. more important
10. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will
_____ their life.
A. effect B. affect C. change D. afford
11. Before the wedding, the groom usually asks his best friend to be his _____, and the bride may have
one or more _____.
A. closest man – best maids B. good man – best maids
C. best man – bridesmaids D. best man – housemaids
IV. Find mistake in each sentence then correct
1. She teaches the students to have respect for different races and appreciate a diversity of other
cultures.
A B C D
2. Prevention is more cheaper and more effective than any kind of treatment.
A B C D
3. On first day of the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people go to the pagoda to pray for the best luck of
A B C D
the Year.
4. In traditional Indian families, the parents used to arranging the marriage for their children.
A B C D
5. For American people, success means ending their career in the highest and more prosperous position
A B
than when they began it.
C D
V. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. Susan believes in ghosts and the world for the dead. She is so ___________. (SUPERSTITION)
2. Their _________ of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned. (APPROVE)
3. He is so ___________ that he had an accident. (CARE)
4. Many women nowadays often seek financial _____________by going out to work. (DEPEND
5. All the guests got dressed in ___________ costume. (NATION)
VI. Mark the letter A. 8, C. or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. A: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" B: “____”
A. Really? That’s fantastic! B. Congratulations! C. Let’s celebrate! D. Good luck!
2. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!" B: “____”
A. I'm sorry to hear that. B. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so.
C. Don't mention it. D. Thanks for your gift!
VII. 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.
1. 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
2. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
3. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
VIII. 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.
1. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or
house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
2. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
3. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in other parts of
the world.
A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate thecorrect answer to
each of the questions.
These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear very formal clothes. But sometimes it is
important to wear the right thing.
Many British people don’t think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they
go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can put
on what you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you look
clean and tidy.
But in Britain, as well as the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses
of skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in some
hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses.
In many years, Americans are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their
clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes. But when they go out in
the evening, they like to look elegant. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties,
and women wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles.
and the US, because everyone is different. If you are sure what to wear, watch what other people do
and then do the same. You’ll feel more relaxed if you don’t look too different from everyone else.
1. Many British people wear freely when they ___________.
A. attend meetings B. attend lectures C. spend their spare time D. meet their friends
2. Who doesn’t usually wear suits and ties?
A. Lawyers B. Doctors C. Drivers D. Secretaries
3. If you visit an American friend at home in the evening, you may find that your friend wears _____.
A. pretty clothes B. informal clothes C. formal clothes D. dirty clothes
4. If you are in a foreign country, the best way the writer suggests to you is to wear ______.
A. strange clothes B. as the people there do C. your native clothes D. pretty clothes
5. What do you think the passage is mainly about?
A. Recent dressing habit in Great Britain and the United States
B. The reason why informal clothing is popular in the UK and USA
C. When we should wear in formal way
D. Where we should wear in a formal way
X. Using comparative and superlative to rewrite these sentences
1. I can't cook as well as my mother
 My mother can _________________________________
2. Murder is the most serious of all crimes
 No crime is _________________________________
3. No one in this class is as tall as Richard.
 Richard _________________________________

UNIT 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. electronic B. contribute C. introduce D. personal
2. A. access B. tablet C. desktop D. present
II. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position
the of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. 1. A. digital B. personal C. excellent D. electric
 4. 2. A. similar B. symbolic C. effective D. eternal
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Personal .............................devices are useful for learning.
A. electric B. electrical C. electronic D. electronical
2. Laptops’re excellent learning ..................... You can store information, take notes, write essays and
do calculations.
A. equipments B. tools C. gadgets D. techniques
3. She gives her children everything ..................... they want.
A. that           B. who            C. whom             D. what
4. The place ......................... we spent our holiday was really beautiful.
A. what          B. who            C. where              D. which
5. Nora is the only person ......................... understands me.
A. which         B. who            C. what                D. whose
6. "Have you seen Jason Green's latest film?" – "Is that the one in ____ joins the FBI?”
A. which he B. that he C. whom he D. which
7. Students use smartphones to record their phone calls, ____ they later share with the class.
A. Ø B. that C. which D. whose
8. "Could you lend me some money?" – "I'd like you to give me one good reason ____ I should."
A. that B. which C. why D. who
9. "Why do you like Tania so much?” – “Well, she's one of the few people to ____ I can really talk."
A. which B. whom C. that D. who
10. Computers,cellphones,cameras and televisions are technological .
A.tool B.devices C. elements D.games
11. Acomputer the knowledge and data that wesave.
A.gives B.stores C. puts D.keep
12. Letting students use their own digital devices in class can improve the ____ experience in many
ways.
A. educated B. educational C. uneducated D. educator
13. We can to the Internet with just oneclick.
A.put B.find C. connect D.go
14. Televisions, microwave ovens, cellular phonesandcomputers radiation.
A.get B. emit C. take D.leave
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
1. On the way home, we saw a lot of men, women, and dogs which were playing in the park.
A B C D
2. What is the name of the girl that her mobile phone was stolen?
A B C D
3. The man whom remained in the office was the manager.
A B C D
4. This novel, which written by a well known writer, shouldbe read.
A B C D
5. My friend George, that arrived late, was not permitted to enter the class.
A B C D
V. 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.
1. In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.
A. necessary B. essential C. optional D. selective
2. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into
your personal electronic devices.
A. individual B. public C. private D. possessive
VI. Choose the words/ phrases that are SAME in meaning to the underlined parts.
1. If you're not sure what something means, look it up in your dictionary or use your electronic
dictionary for help.
A. check up B. search for it C. translate D. interpret
2. Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, take notes of it in your notebook.
 A. keep it down B. put it down C. write it down D. spell it down
VII. Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. “Do you mind if I make a phone call?” –“____”
A. Yes, of course. The phone's in the hall. B. No, of course not. The phone's in the hall.
C. It's my pleasure. The phone's in the hall. D. Never mind. The phone's in the hall.
2. “___” – “I like to make notes during the lectures."
A. Do you like lectures?
B. Which do you prefer: listening to lectures or reading books?
C. Is recording the lecture a good idea?
D. How do you prefer to learn from lectures: making notes or recording?
VIII. WRITING
Combine these sentences, using relative pronouns:
1. I don’t remember the man. You said you met him at the canteen last week.
 _________________________________
2. The beautiful girl lives next door. I like her long hair very much.
 _________________________________
3. He was Tom. I met him at the bar yesterday.
 _________________________________
4. My parents want you to come for dinner. They have come back from Paris.
 _________________________________