ĐỀ CƯƠNG KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I – MÔN TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI 10 – NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

A.PRONUNCIATION:
Exercise 1: 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. event B. receive C. festival D. media
2. A. afraid B. mountain C. laid D. maid
3. A. prepare B. compare C. careful D. family
4. A. housework B. wrong C. whenever D. wonderful
5 A. popular B. music C. furious D. funny
6. A. today B. mother C. money D. brother
7. A. interesting B. mistake C. divide D. practise
8. A. cycling B. usually C. heavy D. laundry
9. A. rubbish B. funny C. hungry D. cucumber
10. A. chore B. children C. Christmas D. champion
B/ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY:
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
11: Family___________ are important because they teach children what is right or wrong in life.
A. bonds B. values C. holidays D. connections
12: ____ the rubbish in the early morning is a part of my daily routine.
A. Putting out B. Coming out C. Pulling out D. Bringing out
13: ____ is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman
14: My mother______ the responsibility for running the household.
A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
15: Doing chores as a family will help strengthen ____________.
A. family bonds B. generation gap C. family trees D. family values
16: Linh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because she’s ____ dinner.
A. preparing B. making C. arranging D. keeping
17: She does two jobs at the same time as she is the main___________ of the family.
A. breadwinner B. homemaker C. housewife D. bread maker
18: I'm lucky to have such a(n)__________ brother who always gives me help when I need it.
A. support B. supporting C. supported D. supportive
19: I’m busy at the moment, _______on the computer
A. I work B. I’m worked C. I’m working D. I worked
20: Don’t bother me while I _______________
A. am working B. was working C. will work D. will have completed
21: My brother_______________out at weekend.
A. doesn’t usually go B. does usually not go C. doesn’t usually goes D. usually doesn’t goes.
22: Every day, my sister _______________the floor.
A. usually clean B. cleans usually C. usually cleaned D. usually cleans
23: Listen! Someone ______________.
A. is singing B. are singing C. sings D. sing
24: Please don’t make so much noise. I ______________.
A. studying B. study C. am studying D. studied
25: I ____ a bike to school every day but today I ____ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday.
A. rode - went B. ride - am going C. ride - go D. is riding - am going
26: Water ______________ at 100 degrees Celsius.
A. boils B. boiled C. is boiling D. will boil
27: Jenny often ____ jeans and T-shirt at school but she ____ a gorgeous dress today.
A. wears - is wearing B. is wearing - wears C. wear - is wearing D. wears - wears
28: He usually ____ her at weekend but now he ____ in bed because of his severe illness.
A. visits/stays B. visits/staying C. visited/stays D. visits/is staying
29: At the moment, my sister ____ her homework, my brother ____ games.
A. is making - is playing B. is doing - is playing C. does - plays D. makes - is playing
30: ___________car models always attract great attention at exhibitions.
 A. Eco – friendly B. Wealthy C. Passionate D. Portable
31: Remember to turn off your ___________when they are not used.
A. household chores B. household appliances C. household finance D. invitations
32: Small changes in your daily habits can help reduce the ___________you produce.
A. carbon footprint B. footsteps C. issues D. trouble
33: One of the most important _____________of energy is the sun.
A. resources B. sources C. means D. kinds
34. Many modern houses today are built ………….. eco-friendly materials.
A. of B. from C. with D. over
35. We are advised to cut ……………on electricity usage to reduce carbon footprint.
A. up B. over C. down D. with
36: Students are reminded to _________ litter that they see on the ground.
A. turn off B. put off C. pick up D. turn up
37: Switching to ________ light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-expending B. energy-wasting C. energy-saving D. energy-lacking
38: More people _________ a green lifestyle because it is good for the environment.
A. adopt B. conclude C. compose D. create
39: A modern hospital _________in this town soon.
A. will be built B. will build C. will built D. will be build
40: You should cut down ________ electricity usage to reduce your carbon footprint.
A. in B. on C. to D. for
41: Money ______ to the homeless shelter by Larry.
A. donated B. was donating C. was donated D. donates
42: This house is going ______ by my mother
A. sold B. to be sold C. to sold D. to sell
43. A new stadium ______ near the station now.
A. is building B. is being built C. builds D. is built
44: Listen! There's someone at the door. I ____ the door for you.
A. am going to open B. am opening C. open D. will open
45: “Look at those dark clouds!“ - “Yes, it ____ in some minutes.”
A. will rain B. is going to rain C. are going to rain D. is raining
46: I ____ my sister in April as planned.
A. have seen B. will see C. am going to see D. see
47. When I get older, I ______ rich and famous.
A. was B. am going to be C. am D. will be
48: Perhaps I ____ New York one day.
A. am visiting B. am going to visit C. visit D. will visit
49. I ____ my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
A. visit B. am going to visit C. visited D. will visit
50: Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien left a positive impression on both judges and __________ because of her
friendliness and natural beauty.
A. spectators B. viewers C. audience D. passer-by
51: When he was a teenager, he ______at the local theatre in his home town during the tourist season.
A. performed B. attracted C. decided D. relaxed
52: She has joined the panel of _____________ the popular TV talent show.
A. audience B. judges C. viewers D. watchers
53 : Can you play any ____? - Yes. I can play the flute and the guitar.
A. musical tools B. pieces of music C. musical instruments D. musical devices
54: The X-factor is a television singing competition_____________ in the United Kingdom.
A. originate B. originated C. originating D. origination
55: These games are challenging, ____ it’s not easy to spend little time playing them.
A. so B. and C. for D. or
56: I didn’t want to continue watching the show_________it was more and more boring later.
A. for B. or C. but D. and
57: He can’t decide whether to buy the tickets for the music show online_________at the box office
A. and B. or C. yet D. so
58: Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, ____ many people continue to smoke anyway.
A. nor B. so C. yet D. then
59: Do you like singing_________dancing?
A. but B. yet C. so D. or
60: It began _________ when I was in London last Saturday.
A. rain B. to rain C. rained D. rains
61: I saw her _________ the street.
A. to cross B. crossed C. crosses D. cross
62: It's dangerous _________ out alone late at night.
A. gone B. going C. go D. to go
63: My parents didn't encourage me _________ Music at university.
A. to study B. studying C. study D. studied
64: John made me _________ a lot with his hilarious jokes.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
65: Someone saw him _________ to a restaurant with his friends.
A. to go B. be gone C. went D. go
66: Hurry up! The train is about _________ in five minutes.
A. leave B. to leave C. left D. leaving
67: There are not enough candies _________ among all the children here.
A. share B. shared C. to share D. sharing
68: I’d like _________ all of you to enjoy my party on this Friday.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D. not invite
69:You can use my car but you must promise _________ it before Friday.
A. to return B. returns C. to be returned D. return
70: Please let me _________ your decision as soon as possible.
A. to know B. know C. known D. knowing
Exercise 3. Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.
71. Despite being a kid, Tuan always helps his mother do the chores every day.
A. homework B. works C. housework D. house duties
72. The global climate shifts have occurred for several decades.
A. dealt with B. hidden C. taken place D. checked in
73. Increased consumption of water leads to rapid depletion of groundwater reserves.
A. enlarge B. exhaustion C. increase D. expand
74. Unlike acid rain or deforestation, global warming may not be visible.
A. cultivation B. afforestation C. forestry D. clear-cutting
75. Then latest disc is a worthy successor to their popular debut album.
A. conclusion B. introduction C. ending D. completion
Exercise 4. Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words.
76. Individuals can enrol on self-study courses in the university’s institute.
A. group B. entity C. privacy D. persons
77. Nowadays many women refuse to take on the traditional woman’s role.
A. classic B. modern C. ancient D. old
78. He was an amateur singer until the age of 39.
A. young B. skilled C. special D. professional
79. You may apply for tickets in person or by letter.
A. secretly B. formally C. indirectly D. face-to-face
80. Climate change will severely affect many countries in coming decades.
A. heavily B. dangerously C. badly D. mildly
C. SPEAKING:
Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
81. “How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” - “_____
A. Do you want to know where I bought them? B. Thanks for your compliment.
C. I know it’s fashionable. D. Yes, of course.
82. “What can I do for you?” - “_____”
A. No need to help. B. Thank you.
 C. Thanks, I’m just looking. D. Sorry for not buying anything.
83. “ Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?” - “ ____”
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. You’re welcome. C. Of course not. D. It’s my pleasure.
84. “Have a good day, Peter!” - “____”
A. Thanks. The same to you. B. It’s really a good day.
C. The weather is fine. D. Just a little bit cold.
85. “It’s nearly TET holiday already.” - “____”
A. How time flies! B. Thanks a million. C. Don’t make me laugh! D. No such luck!
86. Two students are talking about a music show.
Ted: Shall we go to the music show at the New Arts Centre tonight? Amy:_________.
A. Not at all B. You're welcome C. I can't now D. Yes, let's do that
87. Janet is talking to Mike, who often helps with housework.
Janet: _________that family members should share the housework.
Mike: Yes. Doing household chores together strengthens family bonds
A. It's not necessary B. It's their responsibility C. I strongly believe D. It's all right
88. David is talking to his teacher.
David: We have to give a presentation on climate change next week. What do you think we should do?
Teacher:________ to collect information from different sources including the Internet.
A. You're so kind B. I advise you C. You're wrong D. I agree
89. Liz is telling Andrew about their project.
Liz: Guess what? I've made it to the semi-finals of the competition.
Andrew:________ you will win a prize.
A. I have no doubt that B. It's my pleasure C. Better luck next time D. I'm not sure that
D. READING
Exercise 6. Reading the text, and choose the best answers.
Home Life in Japan
It is common in Japan for three generations to live under the same roof. This is becoming less
common today, but still exists, certainly in the countryside.
Husbands in Japan give their salaries to their wives. They are returned a sum of money as pocket
money, otherwise how to use the rest is the wife’s decision. The finances of a family are the
responsibility of the women who handle most of the household expenses. There are exceptions in
instances when something of value, like a car, is being bought. This is changing with more women
going to work.
Japanese fathers in contemporary urban households spend so much time at work, and the company
demands on them are so great. it means that they often really have very little time or energy to spend
with their children. The responsibility for raising children, overseeing the education fall onto the
mothers. Mothers play an enormous role in the lives of their children and the bond is very strong.
Babysitters are rarely used, and mothers often sleep with their babies. A mother will also spend hours
with children doing schoolwork. Few Japanese men help with housework. There is more pressure today
for this to change.
Most families in Japan today are nuclear families, such as those in the United States. That is to say
that a married couple lives together with their children, perhaps with one grandparent. But for the most
part, the Japanese family today looks much like the American family.
90. In Japan, extended families are still popular ________.
A. in big cities B. in the countryside C. everywhere D. in urban areas
91. A Japanese woman is responsible for all of these EXCEPT ________.
A. raising children B. handle household expenses
C. making decisions on very valuable things D. taking care of children’s schoolwork
92. Japanese fathers in contemporary urban households ________.
A. are under great pressure of work B. are responsible for most household chores
C. handle most of the household expenses D. stay at home to work as babysitters
93. Nowadays there is a pressure that men should ________.
A. earn more money B. help their wives with housework
C. leave important decisions to their wives D. work harder at work
94. Most families in Japan nowadays may be ________.
A. extended families B. three-generation families
 C. the same as the traditional ones D. similar to those in the Western
Exercise 7. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D.
A Healthy Way To Know A City
Maybe you are staying in a city, and there is no park nearby where you can take your morning job.
One of the more recent trends is to go on a running tour, but you are not leading the way. Rather, a
running (95) __________ who knows the best (96) __________ in the city acts as your guide. You are
going out for a run, but you are also being shown highlights of the city while you are doing it.
Guided running tours are a trend that seems to be catching (97) ___________ in quite a few of the
bigger cities in the United States. New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco are just three of the major
cities that have running tours in (98) __________. They offer these tours to individuals, groups, and
even for corporate events. If you are going into a city with colleagues to attend a business meeting or a
convention, what better way is there to see the city and network with others (99) ________ while taking
a healthy run?
95. A. marathon B. sportsman C. enthusiasm D. enthusiast
96. A. ways B. routes C. directions D. approaches
97. A. on B. out C. up D. with
98. A. organization B. way C. place D. event
99. A. than B. even C. almost D. or
E. LISTENING
F. WRITING
Exercise 8: Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in capitals
100. Studies show that ……….……. household chores is good for children. (DO)
101. Sharing houswork is a good way to teach children to take ..…… ……….…….……..
(RESPONSIBLE)
102. Doing housework together helps ……………..…….……….. family bonds and creates special
moments between children and parents. (STRONG)
103. More activities should be organized to raise people’s awareness of….………….…….problems.
(ENVIRONMENT)
104. Many new car models have attracted great …………………….at the exhibitions. (ATTEND)
105. Turning off all household appliances can prevent ………………..…….…………situations such as
a fire or an explosion. (DANGER)
106. The organizers have finished …………………...…….for the festival. (PREPARE)
107. The man is a talented artist who can write music and play many ……………………. instruments.
(MUSIC)
108. Their …………… opinions and interesting arguments make the show really exciting.
(DIFFERENCE)
109. The singing contest includes short performances to choose …………….…...., semi-finals and
finals. (PARTICIPATE)
Exercise 9. Combine the pairs of sentences using the words in the brackets.
110. She trusts Robert. He is kind and honest. (for)
 …………………………………………………………..
111. Carson is intelligent. Elena is more intelligent. (than)
 …………………………………………………………
112. I bought this headphone. Five years have passed. (for)
 …………………………………………………………….
113. He doesn’t like school. He doesn’t like being at home. (nor)
 …………………………………………………..
114. I’d like to go to the party. I’m too busy. (but)
 ……………………………………………………………………
Exercise 10. Rewrite the second sentence so that it means similarly to the first one.
115. We have collected waste for recycling in our school for more than ten years.
 Waste ……………………………………………………………………
116. That solar power plant isn’t supplying our community with enough energy.
 Our community ……………………………………………………………………
117. People will choose locations with plenty of wind to build wind farms in our region.
 Locations with ……………………………………………………………………
118. Pollution affects the environment in many ways.
 The environment ……………………………………………………………
119. We have a new laboratory in our school.
 There is ……………………………………………………………………
120. Why don’t we meet for lunch on Saturday?
 How ……………………………………………………………………
121. They are building a new hotel next to my house.
 A new hotel ……………………………………………………………………
122. My parents don’t allow me to use the mobile phone.
 My parents don’t ………………………………………………………
123. My mother spends 3 hours a day doing the housework..
 It takes ……………………………………………………………………
124. Americans use around 100 billion plastic bags each year.
 Around ……………………………………………………………………
125. Do they teach children how to reduce their carbon footprints?
 Are children ________________?
126. They will organise many activities to raise local people's awareness of environmental issues.
 Many activities_______________.
127. His songs have brought more love into many people's lives.
More love____________________________________________________.

Exercise 11. Write a paragraph (120 - 150 words) about ways to reduce your carbon footprint.