SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO … ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG SỐ 1

TRƯỜNG THPT … GIỮA HỌC KÌ I

NĂM HỌC: 2022 - 2023
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 10
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

I. LISTENING

TASK 1. Listen to the conversation between Helen and Mai. Circle the best answer
A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

1. What did Mai do on her weekend?

A. She went to the beach with her family.

B. She went to swim with her classmates at the beach.

C. She carried out a community project at the beach.

2. How long did it take Mai’s class to collect all the litter?

A. A half of day

B. All day

C. Three hour and a half

3. How much rubbish did they pick up?

A. A ton of rubbish

B. 12 kilograms

C. A lot of rubbish

4. What did Mai’s group do after finishing collecting rubbish?

A. They assisted the other groups.

B. They had some free time to relax on the beach.

C. They took photos of their achievement.

5. What is the purpose of the project?

A. To help students relax after studying

B. To improve the marine environment as well as public engagement and awareness

C. To do charity by selling plastic rubbish collected

TASK 2. Listen to a talk about music and complete the note. Write ONE WORD in
each blank. You will listen TWICE.

SOME BENEFITS OF MUSIC

(1) ___________ anxiety and cheer people up.

Shorten the boring time when people are doing (2) ___________ chores.

Help to (3) ___________ better on study or work.

Improve children’s (4) ___________ and health.

Note: Some may find music a (5) ___________ when they are trying to study.

II. READING

TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.

Family life has been changing across some Southeast Asian countries over the past few
decades. Many years ago, most of teenagers lived with their families, spending several
hours at school and the rest of time at home enjoying family atmosphere. Besides their
studying, adolescents could do some housework like doing the dishes, cooking, taking care
of younger children or supporting their family business. These days, studying takes up such
a lot of time that they cannot help much with household chores and sometimes they even
hardly have time to relax. This can lead to suffering worse health and losing the bond with
their family. In families with higher income, parents are often so busy with their work that
they send their children to private boarding schools, and the time these students share with
families is shortened more and more. In many cases, high-schoolers meet their siblings and
parents at weekends only. It’s believed that there are some advantages to live and study in
academic places, but other benefits that schools are unlikely to provide should be taken
into consideration. For example, these young learners can learn a lot from their parents
about social skills and doing domestic chores. On one hand, some people think that teenage
students prefer to have privacy than to be controlled by adults, which may be true. On the
other hand, nothing can compare or replace the parents’ affection in terms of nurturing
their children’s souls and their behaviours. Changes often bring positive results but how
people consider what is important to maintain and preserve is worth thinking again.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The negative effect of living away from family.

B. Some changes in family life in Southeast Asian countries.

C. Teenagers love to live independently rather than rely on their parents.

D. Teenagers’ life today is much better than that of decades ago.

2. What does the word ‘this’ in line 10 mean?

A. The fact that students do not have time to relax.

B. The fact that students cannot help with family work.

C. The fact that students have to spend most of their time studying.

D. The fact that students do too much housework.

3. Long time ago young learners could help their parents with ___________.

A. family chores or parents’ business

B. family chores and earn money themselves

C. nothing because of their busy curricula

D. nothing because they were busy playing

4. What are the benefits of family education?

A. Children can learn about good conduct.

B. Children can learn about social skills.

C. Children can learn how to do business.

D. Children can learn about good conduct and social skills.

5. What is the most important thing in terms of raising a child?

A. Parents’ love

B. Parents’ control

C. Children’s privacy

D. Children’s independence

TASK 2. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.

Cai Luong is one of the special types of Vietnamese folk opera. This art performance is
mainly (1) ___________ in the southern provinces in Viet Nam. Some of its shows have
been composed based on some popular (2) ___________ and novels such as Luc Van Tien,
Tieng trong Me Linh, etc., or based on the modern Vietnamese society in which issues of
family, love, friendship, and other relationships are often demonstrated lively. In the past,
people preferred to go to the theatres to enjoy these traditional shows with their friends and
family. Nowadays, Cai Luong has no longer kept its heyday, (3) ___________ watching
Cai Luong on YouTube is a common (4) ___________ for those who still keep the love
for it. However, because it is a national theatrical form which has highly artistic and cultural
values, the local authorities have many solutions to (5) ___________ it by holding a lot of
competitions annually.

III. WRITING

TASK 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same
as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not change it. Write FROM THREE TO
FIVE WORDS.

Example:

0. Nam plans to join his school’s Green Lifestyle Club this week. (GOING)

Nam _______________ his school’s Green Lifestyle Club this week.

Answer: 0. is going to join

1. In my family, my sister is responsible for washing dishes. (DOING)

In my family, my sister takes ______________________________________.

2. Lily’s friends will choose her as the leader of their team for the next presentation. (BE)

Lily ____________________ by her friends as the leader of their team for the next
presentation.

3. Tom‘s parents are making him tidy his room now. (TO)

Tom ____________________ his room by his parents now.

4. My father didn’t let me attend the music concert alone. (ALLOWED)

I ______________________________ the music concert alone.

5. We can reduce plastic waste by using reusable bags. (CUT)

Plastic waste ____________________ by using reusable bags.

TASK 2. Write a paragraph (120 – 150 words) about the main environmental
problems in your neighbourhood and the ways to solve them.

You can use the following questions as cues.

- Where do you live?

- What are the main environmental problems in your neighbourhood?

- What do you suggest to solve these problems?

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1.

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part.
Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. A. grocery B. concert C. energy D. strengthen

2. A. gratitude B. decoration C. eliminate D. location

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.

4. A. laundry B. manner C. litter D. delay

5. Atrumpet B. upload (v) C. single D. comment

TASK 2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. People usually consider men the ___________ to support family with finance.

A. character B. manner C. breadwinner D. supporter

2. The benefit from sharing the housework is increasing family ___________.

A. routine B. bonds C. value D. chores

3. In order to decrease global warming, humans should reduce the ___________.

A. human resources B. natural disasters

C. natural resources D. carbon footprint

4. Children should be taught to raise the ___________ of using paper bags instead of
plastic bags.

A. energy B. awareness C. waste D. recycling

5. Tom has a talent for playing the ___________ and other musical instruments.

A. performance B. trumpet C. stage D. band

6. The ___________ of the school's singing contest will be voted by students next week.

A. dancer B. judges C. competition D. manner

TASK 3. Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. Keep silent kids! Dad ___________ (listen) to some news on the radio.

2. We ___________ (meet) our relatives from the USA tonight. I’m so excited.

3. Alice: Look! Mom is carrying a heavy box! Tom : Oh! I _______ (help) her with it.

4. Some new solutions to the environmental problems ___________ (propose) during last
Monday’s meeting.

5. They had better ___________ (choose) more exciting music for the party.
 ĐÁP ÁN

I. LISTENING

TASK 1.

1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B
Script:

Helen: Hello Mai, how was your weekend?

Mai: Fantastic! I spent my lovely weekend in Vung Tau with my schoolmates and
classmates.

Helen: Oh, really. You all had a wonderful beach holiday?

Mai: Actually, it was not exactly a beach holiday. Our class had a project to carry out,
namely ‘Plastic Waste Free’.

Helen: Sounds interesting. What was it exactly?

Mai: Well, we must collect the waste people left on the beach. Our responsibility was to
clean an area of the beach where many people visited during high season. My principal
said that the project aimed to reduce plastic waste, and give a better environment for marine
creatures. And I think public engagement and awareness are also the main purposes of this
type of project. There are often lots of students who are quite irresponsible when they drop
litter after events, so the project will help them think about their duty to the environment.

Helen: I totally agree with you. Your class did a very good job picking up litter, didn’t you?

Mai: Of course. We collected dozens of rubbish such as plastic bags, disposable bottles,
and other kinds of trash. It took us half a day to do, and we were divided into small groups.
Our group finished in about three hours and then we supported the other groups. It was
really good teamwork. We didn’t feel exhausted because it was lots of fun.
TASK 2.

1. Reduce 2. domestic 3. concentrate 4. development 5. problem

Script:

Hello everyone, today I’ll talk to you about some important roles of music in our life. You
may listen to music on a daily basis, but do you know how it positively affects us? Well,
let me tell you. Firstly, there is no doubt that music can make people feel relieved. It is said
that when enjoying a favourite song we can reduce stress and lift our spirit up with its soft
melody and ear-catching tune. Music can also help us relax when we are doing domestic
chores like cleaning the floor, doing dishes, or tidying up the mess, etc. Secondly, music,
especially the sound of classic instruments, can help us better concentrate on our work or
study. Also, it is often thought that this kind of music can improve children’s development
and health. Some mothers even let their children listen to Mozart and Beethoven’s music
in their very first months. However, not everybody likes listening to music while doing
some work because it can distract them. In this case, music turns out to be a problem…

II. READING

TASK 1.

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A
TASK 2.

1. found 2. stories 3. so 4. choice 5. preserve

III. WRITING

TASK 1.

1. responsibility for doing the washing-up

2. will be chosen

3. is being made to tidy

4. wasn’t allowed to attend

5. can be cut down on

TASK 2.

Sample writing:

My house is located in a busy and noisy street where there are some pressing environmental
problems that need addressing. First, there is often lots of rubbish in the street. Many
mindless inhabitants do not have the habit of dropping litter in the right place or clearing
up dog poops after walking the dogs, which makes the street dirty and unhygienic.
Therefore, in my opinion, fining those people heavily would be a better way to tackle this
issue. Second, there is a lack of green space here. It’s essential for us to build a nearby park
with lots of trees and flowers for children and old people to play and relax. Finally, the
local authorities should limit the cars moving on the street here because day by day we are
suffering from the deafening sounds and toxic exhaust fumes causing negative effects on
our health. In short, these environmental problems can be dealt with effectively with the
contribution of both the government and every single individual.

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1

1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B
TASK 2

1. C 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. B
TASK 3

1. is listening

2. are going to meet/ are meeting

3. will help
4. were proposed

5. choose
 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO … ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG SỐ 2
TRƯỜNG THPT … GIỮA HỌC KÌ I
NĂM HỌC: 2022 - 2023
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 10
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

I. LISTENING

Questions 1-5: There are five questions in this part. For each question, decide whether
the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Tick (V) the correct boxes. You will listen to the
recording twice.

True False
1. Family values are the foundation for children’s growth and
education.
2. Traditional family values create and limit children’s behaviours.
3. Parents should take their time to share their family values and
traditions with their children.
4. Family members should share meals when the family gets
together to talk about the day.
5. Family values are the traditions that provide the emotional and
physical basis for a better family.
Questions 6-8: There are three questions in this part. For each question, circle the
correct answer A, B, or C. You will listen to the recording twice.

6. What is the girl's favourite music

A. Country music B. Rock and roll C. All kinds of music

7. Where are they going to sit?

A. In the sun B. At a food stand C. In the shade

8. What is the boy going to buy?

A. Chips and soda B. Steak and bread C. A bottle of water

II. LANGUAGE USE

Questions 9-11: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which is pronounced differently in

the part underlined.

9. A. applicant B. distant C. elephant D. enchant

10. A. parent B. moment C. recent D. prevent

11. A. entertainment B. independent C. different D. compliment

Questions 12-14: Match the utterance in column A with its appropriate response in
column B.

A B
12. I drink fruit juice every day. A. Like losing the soccer match yesterday?
13. There are things I really don't want to B. That's right.
forget.
14. Is Alzheimer the disease that affects C. That's good, it helps keep your body in
your memory? better conditions.
Questions 15-18: Choose the best option A, B, C, or D for each question.

15. Jenny ___________ a beautiful dress on her birthday.

A. gave B. will give C. is giving D. was given

16. The concert was exciting at the beginning, ___________ it became boring at the end.

A. so B. for C. and D. but

17. Jane has an appointment with her doctor this week. She ___________ the doctor
tomorrow as planned.
A. will be seeing B. is going to see C. will see D. is seeing

18. I’m too tired to walk home. I think I ___________ a taxi.

A. will get B. am getting C. am going to get D. get

Questions 19-22: Choose the best options (A, B, or C) to complete the sentences.

19. Minh enjoys meeting and talking with other people. He is very __________.

A. shy B. sociable C. smart

20. The function of the heart is to ___________ blood.

A. pull B. push C. pumb

21. Her first album sold more than one million copies, so she was given the __________
certification.

A. platinum B. gold C. silver

22. Last week, I had a(n) _____________ with a music company that hires trainers.

A. competition B. contest C. audition

III. READING

Questions 11-18: Read the text about Adele and answer the questions that follow.

Adele has been one of the world's most well-known singers and songwriters in recent years.
Born in North London in 1988, Adele started singing at a young age and she was mostly
influenced by the Spice Girls. At the age of 16, Adele composed her first hit song,
"Hometown Glory".

When she was a student at the British School for Performing Arts and Technology, she
recorded three songs for a class project. All these songs later were posted on MySpace.com
and became very popular. As a result, she was offered a record deal from XL Recordings
after her graduation. Her first album "19" debuted at number one on the British charts in
2008.

In March 2008, she did a short tour in America and soon her international career began. In
2011, her second album, "21", came out. The music on this album was different from the
soul music of "19". It was influenced by American country music, which Adele was
listening to during her tour.

In 2012, she wrote and recorded "Skyfall" for the James Bond film of the same name. The
song sold more than two million copies worldwide and for it Adele won the Academy
Award for Best Original Song.

Since 2012, Adele has won many more awards. She has many fans including other famous
singers because they admire her unique voice and her passion for music.

(Adapted from "Adele" by Learning Resource Network, 2016)

Circle the best answer A, B, C, or D for each of the following questions.

11. Adele's first song _____________.

A. was recorded at her art school

B. was influenced by the Spice Girls' music

C. was written when she was a teenager

D. was written for her class project

12. The second paragraph is mainly about _____________.

A. the songs Adele wrote for XL Recordings

B. what Adele did when she was a student

C. how Adele made her songs popular

D. how Adele began her professional music career

13. After Adele graduated from her art school, _____________.

A. she posted her songs on MySpace

B. she started singing and writing songs

C. she got a contract with a recording label

D. she started her career in America

14. The word "came out" in paragraph 3 can be replaced by _____________.

A. be composed B. be released C. be offered D. be recorded

15. The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to _____________.

A. the song "Skyfall" B. the Academy Award

C. Adele's best song D. the 2012 James Bond film

Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text.

16. While her second album was influenced by American country music, Adele's debut
album featured ____________________ music.

17. More than ____________________ of the song "Skyfall" were sold all over the world.

18. People love Adele for her voice and her ____________________.

IV. WRITING

Questions 31-34: Complete the new sentence so that it means the same as the given
one, using NO MORE THAN FIVE words. Write the missing words in the given
spaces.

31. Many people in Viet Nam know singer My Tam.

Singer My Tam is ______________________________________ in Viet Nam.

32. In a human body, the brain controls all the organs.

All the organs in a human body __________________________________ by the brain.

33. Khoa has a strong desire for painting.

Khoa is ________________________________________ painting.

34. Did the technician repair your laptop for you?

Did you ________________________________________ by the technician?

Questions 35-40: You are a doctor and a patient asked you for advice about what to
eat and not to eat to reduce stress. Write a letter of advice, using the given words and
phrases. Change word forms and add more words if necessary.

Dear Tom,

You asked in your letter about the diet to reduce stress. Following is my advice. 35.
First/you/avoid/certain/foods and drinks.

36. Caffeine containing foods/ alcohols/ tobacco/ believe/ increase/ level of stress.

37. In addition/ you/ not/ eat/ fast foods/ junk foods/ because/ they/ contain/ synthetic
addictives.

38. Instead/ vegetables and fruits/ be/ consume/ provide/ extra protection/ against/ effects
of stress.

39. Finally/ complex carbohydrates/ make/ brain/ release/ more/ mood-enhancing

chemicals.

40. Hope/ you/ choose/ right foods/ and/ succeed/ in/ manage/ your stress.

Best, Jerry
 ĐÁP ÁN

I. LISTENING

Questions 1-5:

1. F 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. F
Script:

Family values are the foundation for how children grow, are taught and supported.
Traditional family values are usually passed on from one generation to the next, giving
children the structure and boundaries to function and thrive. Family time, love, play and
work give children this foundation. Take the time to share your family values and traditions
with your children. Schedule family meetings together, share meals where the family gets
together to talk about the day, schedule recreation and relaxation into your day-to-day life.
The definition of family values is the social standards defined by the family and a history
of traditions that provide the emotional and physical basis for raising a family. Work
together within your family to identify and create your own family values.

Questions 6-8:

6. B 7. C 8. A
Script:

Alex: Hey Jane, there is a musical concert in the park. You want to see the band play? Jane:
I am done with my homework, I can go.

Alex: You will enjoy this evening, Jane. There will be good Country music, a lot of
stomping around, and definitely a lot of hollering.

Jane: It sounds fun. My favorite is Rock and Roll music; however, I have to say that country
melodies can be quite enticing. Alex, what kind of music do you like?

Alex: Oh, I like all kinds of music as long as it is not Hard Rock.
Jane: Wow, look at the number of people who have already shown up for the concert. Good
thing that we are here already.

Alex: Jane, where do you want to sit? In the shade or in the sun?

Jane: In the shade, please. I have been in the sun too much lately.

Alex: There is a food stand over there. Do you two want anything?

Jane: Nothing for me, thanks. I already have my bottle of water.

Alex: I want a bag of chips and a soda. Are you sure you do not want any chips, Jane? Jane:
I am quite sure. Besides, my mother is cooking some steak and bread for dinner, and I want
to save my appetite.

Alex: Jane, you are so lucky to have such a good cook for a mother. For the last time, do
you want anything?

Jane: I am sure I do not want anything, Alex. I am doing fine.

Alex: OK, save me a seat. I will be right back.

II. LANGUAGE USE

Questions 9-11:

9. D 10. D 11. D
Questions 12-14:

12. C 13. A 14. B

Questions 15-18:

15. D 16. D 17. D 18. A

Questions 19-22:

19. B 20. C 21. A 22. C

III. READING

Questions 23-30:

23. C 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A

28. (the) soul

29. two million copies

30. passion for music

IV. WRITING

Questions 31-34:

31. popular / well-known

32. are controlled

33. passionate about

34. have your laptop repaired

Questions 35-40:

35. First, you should avoid certain foods and drinks.

36. Caffeine containing foods, alcohols and tobacco are believed to increase the level of
stress.

37. In addition, you should not eat fast foods and junk foods because they contain synthetic
addictives.

38. Instead, vegetables and fruits can be consumed to provide extra protection against
effects of stress.

39. Finally, complex carbohydrates can make the brain release more mood-enhancing
chemicals.
40. Hope you choose the right foods and succeed in managing your stress.