TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN DU ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ 1 NĂM HỌC 2017-2018

~~~~~~~~~~ Môn TIẾNG ANH- KHỐI 10

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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SECTION A ( 5 points )
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. miraculous B. communicate C. electrify D. demonstrate

Question 2: A. occasion B. formation C. interaction D. excursion

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.

Question 3: Experiments on mental patients _________ in the 1950s have been banned by the
U.S Supreme Court.
A. took place B. taken place C. which took place D. who took place
Question 4: What am I going to do? I forgot _________my calculus text, and I need it for the
review today.
A. brought B. to bring C. bringing D. for bringing
Question 5: The government is doing nothing to help___________.
A. the poor B. the poors C. the poor one D. the poor people

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.

Question 6: Two new houses have just been build here.

A B C D
Question 7: There are a lot of black clouds in the sky. It will rain.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 8: He spends all his free time fishing.

A. He goes fishing whenever he has free time.
B. He is busy fishing all time.
C. He likes eating fish.
D. He has no time for fishing.
Question 9: On the way to work, Tom met his former teacher.
A. By the time Tom went to work, he met his former teacher.
B. When Tom was meeting his former teacher, he went to work.
C. When Tom was going to work, he met his former teacher.
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 D. While Tom was going to work, he was meeting his former teacher.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .

Thanks to the development of modern technology, the idea of an electronic house is no longer
ridiculous. It will be possible to have a house run electrically by computer technology in the near
future. Lights can be turned on and off on a regular schedule. Old and sick people can be taken
care of at home by computers. Many modern machines contain computer chips, allowing their
users to program them. For example, a micro wave oven can be “instructed” to cook a certain
dish. The housework will be done by the dishwasher, the washing machine and dryer and so on.
Most entertainment equipment will operate with computer technology, too. Some examples are
radios, TV, CD players, etc. The equipment can be set up to electronically go to certain channels
or stations, or record specific programs at certain times. Indeed, cars can be started automatically
so that on cold winter morning, people can get into a warm vehicle to drive to work. In short,
computers will be widely used from operating the household equipment to entertaining people.

Question 10: What did people use to think about the idea of an electronic house?
A. clever B. new C. silly D. clear
Question 11: You can program a(n) _______________ to make a dish.
A. oven B. washing machine C. dryer D. none of the above
Question 12: Most entertainment equipment is operated with ______________.
A. specific records B. computer technology
C. certain channels D. instructions of a microwave oven
Question 13: A computer can help____________the house automatically.
A. protect B. operate C. clean D. entertain
Question 14: What can be electronically controlled in the house?
A. cars and vehicles B. entertainment equipment
C. kitchen appliances D. all of the above

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.

Câu 15: A. process B. opposition C. consumption D. demonstration

Câu 16: A. unit B. technical C. blind D. magic

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.

Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need
for such everyday (17) _______ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives
them the specialized training they may need to (18) _______for a job or career. For example, a
person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (19) _______ or certificate
before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work,
require satisfactory completion of special training courses.
Education is also important (20) _______ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their
knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more
interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or
play a musical (21) _______ . Such education becomes increasingly important as people gain
more and more leisure time.

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Question 17: A. works B. jobs C. actions D. activities
Question 18: A. do B. prepare C. make D. work
Question 19: A. license B. card C. diploma D. paper
Question 20: A. therefore B. despite C. although D. because
Question 21: A. appliance B. equipment C. instrument D. device

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22: Some of the more time- consuming jobs can now be done by machines.
A. not affected by time B. taking little time C. odd D. taking much time
Question 23: We were really impressed by the scenic splendors of the Rocky Mountains.
A. in a strange or mysterious way B. having beautiful natural scenery
C. very impressive and good D. new and interesting

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 24: John: “Don’t forget to send your parents my regards ! ” – Tim: “______________.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. Thanks, I will C. Good idea, thanks D. You’re welcome
Question 25: - John: “How do you do?” – Tom “_________________”
A. How do you do?” B. You’re welcome. C. Fine, thanks. D. I’m doing very well.
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SECTION B (1 point)

Listen to the recording and choose the correct answers.

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Question 26: What is being sold?
A. Office supplies B. Office space C. Down pillows D. Sailboats
Question 27: How long does this sale last?
A. One day B. Three days C. One week D.Eight days
Question 28: When does the sale end?
A. Thursday B. Friday C. Saturday D. Sunday
Question 29: How much will the products be reduced?
A. 5 percent B.15 percent C. 50 percent D. 75 percent
Question 30: Which statement is NOT TRUE?
A. The store opens at 8 in the morning.
B. Everything will be on sale.
C. This is the biggest sale of the year.
D. The sale ends at 8 in the evening.

SECTION C ( 4 points )

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.

Question 31: Rubber seals are fitted to prevent gas __ from _________ escaping.
Question 32: We’re so proud _________ of ___________ her for telling the truth.
Question 33: The port is capable _________ of ______handling 10 milliontonnes of coal a year.

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Question 34: In large classes, children feel that they cannot interact ____ with __ the teacher
properly.
Question 35: She gave the flowers ______ to _________ me to hold.
Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct tense .

Question 36: What_______ were you doing __________ from 3p.m to 6p.m yesterday? (do)
Question 37: My grandmother______ has read ____________that novel serveral times. (read)
Question 38: Nowadays we _____ know __________how important television is for our
knowledge about the world.(know)
Question 39: I ______ will call ______ you tonight, I promise. (call)
Question 40: Yesterday, we _______ went ___________to the zoo. (go) went

Give the correct form of the words in brackets.

Question 41: Children should ask their parents’ _ permission ____________

before making phone calls.(permit)
Question 42: Have I described the situation _______ accurately __________? (accurate)
Question 43: There was a major campaign to _ oppose ____________ the building of a nuclear
reactor. ( opposition)
Question 44: ____ Electric ______ kettles are commonly used to boil water without the necessity of
a stove top. ( electricity)
Question 45: There are many ways in which___ disabled _____________ people can be involved
in sport. ( disability)
Complete each of the following sentences so that it has the same meaning to the given one.
Question 46. The weather was cold, but we went swimming.
Although the weather was cold, we went swimming.
Question 47. Mrs. An taught the mute but she doesn’t do it any more.
Mrs. An used to teach the mute (but she doesn’t do it any more).
Question 48. This story is about an old man. I respect his opinion most.
This story is about an old man whose opinion I respect most.
Question 49. Jill isn’t on the phone. This makes it difficult to contact her.
Jill isn’t on the phone , which makes it difficult to contact her.
Question 50. She can’t get into the habit of studying every evening.
She can’t get used to studying every evening.

________THE END_________

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