M&B FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER

Address: 250 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street – BuonMaThuot City Grade 10

TRUNG TÂM NGOẠI NGỮ ĐỀ ÔN THI HỌC KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2021-2022
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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.
Question 1: A. prepare B. celebrate C. entertain D. protect
Question 2: A. moved B. watched C. pressed D. laughed

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. conquer B. confide C. maintain D. attend
Question 4: A. vacancy B. engagement C. company D. furniture

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Personal ____ devices are useful for learning.
A. electric B. electrical C. electronic D. electronical
Question 6: They’re excellent learning ____. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do
calculations.
A. equipments B. tools C. gadgets D. techniques
Question 7: In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ____ different cultures.
A. around B. about C. for D. from
Question 8: Mrs. Dawson said that we were ____ our lesson in the library next Monday.
A. having B. making C. reading D. going
Question 9: I really don’t ____ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.
A. take B. have C. mind D. see
Question 10: If the examiner can’t ____ sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.
A. take B. bring C. make D. understand
Question 11: I would prefer to go to university and do a ____ in International Studies, rather than start
work.
A. certificate B. result C. degree D. qualification
Question 12: My dad wants me to go university, but I’m in ____ minds about it.
A. my B. two C. some D. different
Question 13: Most computers have enough ____ to store a vast amount of information.
A. database B. document C. memory D. word processor
Question 14: You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an) ____.
A. access B. terminal C. web page D. modem
Question 15: The weather has been terrible since yesterday. _______ , all activities have stopped.
A. Now that B. Therefore C. Because D. So that
Question 16: My English friend wasn't used to ______ chopsticks when he came to Vietnam last year.
A. have used B. using C. uses D. used
Question 17: As a teacher she was very selectively accepting only a small number of ___ gifted pupils.
A. exceptional B. exceptionally C. unexceptionally D. exception
Question 18: I think I _______ my door key. I can't find it anywhere.
A. will lose B. had lost C. am losing D. have lost
Question 19: In my family, all members are responsible _______ doing the household chores.
A. at B. with C. for D. on

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: I felt a strong smell of perfume among the women at the party.
A. weak B. shabby C. awkward D. faint
Question 21: I’d love to come, but I am snowed under at the moment.
A. am busy B. have free time C. have a bad cold D. am on the move
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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: As children we were very close, but as we grew up, we just drifted apart.
A. were not as childlike as before B. were not as serious as before
C. become less friendly than before D. become less sympathetic than before
Question 23: We heard the sound of an approaching car, so we ran away.
A. coming B. breaking C. moving D. running

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 is having dinner at Linda's house.
- John: "This roast beef is so delicious." - Linda: " _______ "
A. I'm glad you like it. B. I don't, either.
C. Sure. I'd love to. D. No, don't worry.
Question 25: Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.
- Jenny: "I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life."
- Jimmy: " _______ There are successful people without a degree."
A. I don't quite agree B. That's life
C. I can't agree more D. That's all right

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 26: Every day the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer. We are overusing resources and
disregarding the riches of nature.
A. Every day the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer, leading to overusing resources and
disregarding the riches of nature.
B. Every day the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer, in return for overusing resources and
disregarding the riches of nature.
C. Although we are overusing resources and disregarding the riches of nature, the diversity of life on
Earth gets poorer every day.
D. The diversity of life on Earth gets poorer every day because of our overuse of resources and
disregard for the riches of nature.
Question 27: The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
C. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
D. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 28: "I haven't been very open-minded," said the manager.
A. The manager promised to be very open-minded.
B. The manager denied having been very open-minded.
C. The manager admitted not having been very open-minded.
D. The manager refused to have been very open-minded.
Question 29: When he picked up my book, he found that the cover had been torn.
A. On picking up the book, he saw that the cover had been torn.
B. Picking up his book, the cover had been torn.
C. The cover had been torn when his book is picked up.
D. Picked up, he saw that the cover of the book was torn.
Question 30: They believe that burning fossil fuels caused high levels of air pollution in this city.
A. Air pollution is believed to have caused high levels of air pollution in this city.
B. Burning fossil fuels is believed to cause high levels of air pollution in this city.
C. It is believed that high levels of air pollution caused burning fossil fuels.
D. It is believed that burning fossil fuels caused high levels of air pollution in this city.

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M&B FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER
Address: 250 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street – BuonMaThuot City Grade 10
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 31: Most of the Egyptian woman Hypatia's writings on medicine have been lost, but there are
an amount of references to them by other scientists.
A. Most B. but C. an amount D. other
Question 32: The duties of the secretary are to take the minutes, mailing the correspondence and calling
the members before the meetings.
A. of B. to take C. mailing D. meetings
Question 33: It's time you went home but I'd rather you stay here.
A. It's B. went C. I'd D. stay

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Throughout the world there are different ways for people to greet each other. In much of the world, a
handshake is the (34) _______ form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the
Mediterranean Sea a (35) _______ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family.
It can be a very (36) _______ surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead.
At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting (37) ________ is followed. People may bow, grab
another’s arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places people just smile, look at the
other’s face and say nothing.
Most people in the world are tolerant of visitors and don’t mind what travellers do that seems wrong
as long as the visitors are (38)_______. A big part of the delightfulness of world travel is experiencing
different customs.
Question 34. A. different B. unique C. common D. same
Question 35. A. light B. superficial C. fast D. heavy
Question 36. A. huge B. large C. big D. great
Question 37. A. habit B. routine C. custom D. tradition
Question 38. A. sincere B. truthful C. faithful D. hopeful

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.
When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference.
In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child's name. In some cases,
the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.
In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their child's
name may be based on names of their relatives or ancestors. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally
named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents' names first. If they have
more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe
name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from
the Angel of Death.
Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child's grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child's
name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is chosen to influence
the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire,
water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or
kindness.
In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's name. In
Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day has different names
for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is
named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua mean "wanderer" or "explorer." Children with these names are seen as
travelers. No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether the name is
chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, it reflects something about a child's culture. For
that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.
Question 39: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Choosing traditional names B. Choosing names in Italian culture
C. How Asian people name their children D. How names reflect a person's culture

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Question 40: In which culture are children most likely named after their grandparents?
A. Japanese B. Mexican C. Italian D. Akan
Question 41: In China, what should names relate to?
A. child's birth element B. A child's personality
C. A child's ancestors D. A child's birth date
Question 42: Which is true in Akan culture if a twin brother and sister are born on a Friday?
A. They will have to travel to a different city. B. They will have different names.
C. They will both be named Afua. D. They will both be named Kofi.
Question 43: The word "dictated" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. translated B. said C. written D. determined

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.
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a
disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which
ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will
fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very
supportive of their child.
Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him
to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers
twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the
trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful
musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are
and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win.
Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
Question 44: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to______.
A. push their child into trying too much. B. help their child to become a genius.
C. make their child become a musician. D. neglect their child’s education.
Question 45: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?
A. Successful musicians. B. Unrealistic parents.
C. Their children. D. Educational psychologists.
Question 46: Michael Collins is fortunate in that______.
A. his father is a musician. B. his parents are quite rich.
C. his parents help him in a sensible way. D. his mother knows little about music.
Question 47: The phrase "crazy about" in in the paragraph 3 mostly means______.
A. surprised at B. extremely interested in
C. completely unaware of D. confused about
Question 48: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he______.
A. has won a lot of piano competitions. B. cannot learn much music from them.
C. has become a good musician. D. is afraid to disappoint them.
Question 49: The word "They" in the paragraph 3 refers to______.
A. Michael’s parents B. violin lessons C. parents in general D. concerts
Question 50: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT______.
A. Winston’s father B. Winston’s mother C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s mother
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