KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2023 – 2024
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 10 TẠO......…
Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
TRƯỜNG THPT ............... I. PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. fair B. straight C. waistcoat D. explain 2. A. narrow B. shallow C. follow D. allow
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 3. A. anxious B. boring C. envious D. ashamed 4. A. confused B. upset C. delighted D. frightened
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
5. My brother is at ____ home. He’s playing ______ guitar. A. x- the B. x – x C. the – the D. the - x
6. Don’t forget your raincoat – it ___________. A. rains B. is raining C. rain D. raining
7. My sister ___________ very hard for the exam. Unfortunately, she got a bad mark in English. A. is working B. works C. was working D. worked
8. While we ___________ take my children to the park, our car broke down. A. took B. were taking C. takes D. are taking
9. When my friends get home, they __________ a mouse in the kitchen. A. find B. found C. is finding D. were finding
10. It was _______________ to have met such a great movie star. A. thrilled B. annoying C. thrilling D. annoyed
11. The books he wrote about famous mountain climbers are his greatest ________. A. achieve B. achievement C. achievable D. achiever
12. He is famous for his ____________ as a mountain climber. A. accomplish B. accomplished C. accomplishing D. accomplishment
13. Halloween was probably the most _______________ film I have ever seen. A. frightened B. exhausting C. frightening D. exhausted
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 sentences.
14. It really makes me cross to see people dropping litter in the street. A. annoyed B. envious C. relieved D. suspicious
15. The view from the top of the mountain was very beautiful. A. stunning B. terrifying C. huge D. filthy
16. The campsite was very dirty when we arrived. It was a horrible mess! A. tiny B. tragic C. filthy D. starving
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 sentences.
17. The hotel was incredible with breaktaking views and excellent cuisine. A. unimpressive B. unspoiled C. unadorned D. untouched
18. It would be tragic if her talent remained unrecognized. A. very sad B. very bad C. very shocking D. very happy
19. They were photographed separately and then as a group. A. independently B. individually C. relatively D. together
Find the mistake and correct it.
20. He’s laughing, but he isn’t understanding the joke. ______________
21. The lesson was so bored that I fell asleep. ______________
22. The prepare for our trip were quick because we only planned to stay for two nights. _________
Use the correct form of verbs in brackets.
23. When Sarah (drop) ___________ her phone on the floor, it (break) ___________.
24. I (lose) _________ my watch while I (play) _________ volleyball in the park.
25. At midnight, Rose __________________ (still do) her homework. III. READING
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Although living in another country can be an (26) ___________ adventure, it is
sometimes proves to be a difficult experience. Many things are new and different – not
only the language and culture but also everyday things like where to buy stamps or when
banks are open. For a person who is used (27) __________ in control of their world these
new experiences can make them feel helpless, (28) _______ and frustrated.
Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain stages before they
feel at home in their new (29) ________. The first few weeks after arrival in another
country is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then reality sets in and can make you
feel angry and impatient. Some people blame their new home for such feelings.
Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (30) _________ and begin to adapt. 26. A. excited B. exciting C. pleasure D. thrilled 27. A. been B. to being C. to be D. being 28. A. confusing B. confused C. confuse D. confusion 29. A. surroundings B. settings C. atmospheres D. situations 30. A. in B. off C. of D. back
Read the passage, and choose the best following word for each space.
mild natural located scenery dissolve
Phu Quoc Island is the largest island in Vietnam which is 31)____________ in the Gulf of Thailand.
Phu Quoc Island is quite large and has two distinct seasons including the rainy season
and the dry season. Whatever the season, the weather in Phu Quoc is always cool and
32)___________. The beach is very beautiful with white sand and clear blue water, so
many people come to Phu Quoc for vacation. In addition to the beautiful
33)___________, the cuisine on Phu Quoc Island is also diverse, including fresh seafood
processed into delicious and attractive dishes.
If you have the opportunity to visit Phu Quoc Island, you should watch the sunrise once.
Watching the sunrise on the sea is really beautiful, but in Phu Quoc Island it is even more
wonderful. As the sun rises, you would feel the cold gradually becoming warm. This
makes the spirit extremely relaxing and comfortable, all anxiety can 34)______________.
With the unique 35)______________ beauty of Phu Quoc, you must come here once. IV. WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
36. The boat hit some rocks as it was sailing toward the shore.
=> The boat ____________when it ____________.
37. While you were shopping, I tidied your room.
=> You _____________ when ________________.
38. My brother really likes football and never misses a match. (crazy)
=> My brother _____________ football and never misses a match.
39. I am not interested in what you are thinking. (care)
=> I ____________ what you are thinking.
40. Young children love watching animated films. (popular)
=> Animated films _____________ young children.
Đáp án đề thi giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 10 31. located 11. B 32. mild 1. A 21. boring 12. D 33. scenery 2. D 22. preparation 13. C 34. dissolve 3. D 23. dropped/broke 14. A 35. natural 4. D 24. lost/were playing 15. A 36. was sailing 5. A 25. was still doing toward the shore/ hit 16. C 6. B 26. B some rocks. 17. A 7. D 27. B 37. were shopping /I 18. D tidied your room. 8. B 28. B 19. 38. is crazy about 9. B 29. A 20. doesn't 39. don’t care about 10. C 30. A understand 40. are popular among