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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP THI GIỮA KỲ II - KHỐI 10
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH– Năm học: 2021-2022

A. Giới hạn chương trình: Từ Unit 6 đến hết Reading của Unit 8
B. Bố cục bài kiểm tra: 70% trắc nghiệm và 30% tự luận
C. Nội dung:
I. Vocabulary :
- Gender equality
- Cultural diversity
- New ways to learn

II. Language focus and grammar:

- Verb Tenses ( The present simple, The present continuous, The future simple, The near future,...)
- Modal verbs in passive
- Comparative and superlative adjectives
- Articles: A, An, the
- Relative clauses
D. Các dạng bài tập:
1. Pronunciation
2. Synonym
3. Antonym
4. Choose the best answer (vocabulary and grammar)
5. Error identification
6. Gap filling
7. Reading (Cloze test &Reading comprehension)
8. Word formation
9. Writing (Sentence building & sentence transformation)

PRACTICE EXERCISES
PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. women B. follow C. concentrate D. project
2. A. address B. allow C. traffic D. rural
3. A. minimum B. influence C. eliminate D. bias
4. A. prevent B. education C. dependent D. eliminate
5. A. encourage B. contribute C. delicious D. college
6. A. protest B. wedding C. reception D. success
7. A. present B. decrease C. increase D. mouse
8. A. complicated B. bridegroom C. originate D. superstition
9. A. country B. contrast C. culture D. ceremony
10. A. good B. moon C. groom D. food
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Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the others.
11. A. career B. gender C. equal D. bias
12. A. enrol B. rural C. allow D. prefer
13. A. abandon B. dependent C. preference D. exhausted
14. A. unequal B. enrolment C. encourage D. minimum
15. A. physically B. equality C. remarkably D. discriminate
16. A. increase B. engage C. prepare D. propose
17. A. happy B. perfect C. formal D. married
18. A. couple B. promise C. import D. wedding
19. A. export B. decrease C. present D. belief
20. A. contrast B. object C. rebel D. support

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Vocabulary: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
sentences.
21. Gender ______ is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous
and sustainable world.
A. equity B. unity C. equality D. identity
22. Today gender inequality still persists everywhere and stagnates social ______ .
A. progress B. progressive C. progression D. progresses
23. As of 2014, 143 countries have guaranteed equality between men and women in their Constitutions but 52
have yet to ______ this step.
A. do B. go C. make D. take
24. In some countries, girls are deprived ______ access to health care or proper nutrition, leading to a higher
mortality rate.
A. of B. off C. from D. away
25. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride ____ their wedding rings in front of the altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
26. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious ____ about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
27. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never ____ the floor during the first three days of the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
28. Brazilians often ____ each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
29. American people are very informal at home, so they often ____ their hands to eat some kinds of food.
A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
30. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will bring ____ to the
person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
31. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you ____ a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
32. In the UK, seven is usually regarded ____ the luckiest number while thirteen is the opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
33. The woman you are engaged to is your ____.
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
34. They’re excellent learning ____. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.
A. equipments B. tools C. gadgets D. techniques
35. My dad wants me to go university, but I’m in ____ minds about it.
A. my B. two C. some D. different
36. You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an) ____.
A. access B. terminal C. web page D. modem
37. Many people only use their computer as a ____. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.
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 A. word processor B. template C. document D. spreadsheet
38. I ____ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the
world.
A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. saved up
39. If you're not sure what something means, ____ in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.
A. check up B. look up C. translate D. interpret
40. He'll have to ____ and work harder or he'll fail the exam.
A. pull his socks up B. polish his head
C. empty his washing basket D. stick his neck out

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words/phrases that are CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
words/phrases.
41. If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.
A. interruptive B. supportive C. discouraging D. confusing
42. For very young children, electronic devices may help promote listening and speaking skills.
A. advertise B. popularize C. discourage D. improve
43. One advantage of learning going digital is that students no longer have to carry the weight of papers and
textbooks with them to school.
A. online B. electric C. computer-based D. modernized
44. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-
moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
45. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible

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 questions.

46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
47. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
48. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?
A. neglect B. care C. notice D. consideration
49. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into your
personal electronic devices.
A. individual B. public C. private D. possessive
50. Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.
A increased B. enhanced C. promoted D. deteriorated

GRAMMAR
Grammar: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
51. Gender discrimination must ____ in order to create a better society.
A. eliminate B. be eliminating C. be eliminated D. eliminated
52. This company can ____ for wage discrimination among workers of different genders.
A. be sued B. be suing C. sue D. sued
53. Poor women in disadvantaged areas should ____ more help by governments.
A. offer B. be offered C. be offering D. offered
54. Married women should be encouraged ____ a career of their preference.
A. pursued B. pursue C. to pursue D. from pursuing
55. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be ____.
A. the most charming B. the least charming C. more charming D the more charming
56. In Japan, ____ most important holiday of ____ season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after
Christmas.
A. the - the B. Ø – the C. the – Ø D. the – a
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57. Whenever I set out for ____ examination, I always try to avoid crossing ____ path of ____ woman.
A. an – the - a B. an – a – the C. an – the – the D. the – the – a
58. Is is acceptable to touch ____ person on ____ shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a
59. “Who did you send a Valentine's card to?" - "I'm not telling you, but it was someone ____ name begins with
“B”.”
A. which B. who her C. whose D. whose her
60. Bill Gate, .................. is the owner of Microsoft Corporation, donates nearly all of his money to charity
A. who B. that C. which D. whose

SPEAKING: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
61. Lan: “Would you rather work for a male or female boss?”
Nam: “____”
A. I’ve been self-employed for five years. B. I don’t like working under time pressure.
C. I prefer a male boss. D. I can’t stand the women gossips.
62. Nam: “Would you rather have a male or a female secretary?”
Lan: “____”
A. I want to have a female one.
B. The number of female secretaries is increasing.
C. The number of female secretaries is staying the same.
D. Female secretaries outnumber male ones.
63. Lan: “How do the roles of men and women differ in your family?”
Nam: “____”
A. Most of men don’t want to stay at home.
B. Women are changing their roles.
C. Most men are very bossy and arrogant.
D. Men are breadwinners and women are caregivers.
64. Nam: “Which gender, do you think, works harder: male or female?
Lan: “____”
A. I think it depends on individuals rather than gender.
B. Males like high position jobs more than females.
C. Females prefer to have a stable job.
D. Both males and females are responsible for childcare.
65. Nam: “Which gender spends most of the time shopping?”
Lan: “____”
A. Shopping has always been my hobby.
B. More and more people are shopping online these days.
C. Both genders like shopping.
D. It depends on who keeps the money.

ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Choose the underlined part that needs correction

66. Superstitions exist(A) everywhere on(B) this planet; however, Viet Nam and Asia alike(C) can be
the more superstitious(D) than other continents.
67. Mr Peterson who (A) has worked(B) for the same school all his life(C), is retiring(D) next month.
68. Gender discrimination(A) should be eliminated for(B) create equal opportunities in education(C) for
everyone(D).
69. Ducks(A) are less susceptible to(B) infection as(C) other(D) types of poultry
70. If you make the(A) wish, then blow out(B) all the(C) candles on(D) your birthday cake in one breath, your
wish will be granted.
71. A tablet (A) is a mobile (B) computer is (C) also useful for (D) language learning.
72. Those (A) want to improve (B) their English can download free digital (C) lessons from the Internet to study
(D).
73. People believe that if they borrow (A) money at a (B) beginning of the year, they will have to be in debt (C)
for the (D) rest of that year.
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74. In (A) traditional Indian families, the (B) parents used to arranging (C) the marriage for (D) their children.
75. It is (A) common for Japanese (B) to adapt foreign customs and (C) make them (D) their own.

READING COMPREHENSION
READING 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
A pioneer leader for women’s rights, Susan Anthony became one of the leading women
reformers of the 19th century. In Rochester, New York, she began her first public crusade on behalf of
temperance, the habit of not drinking alcohol. The temperance movement dealt with the abuses of
women and children who suffered from alcoholic husbands. Also, she worked tirelessly against slavery
and for women’s rights. Anthony helped write the history of woman suffrage.
At the time Anthony lived, women did not have the right to vote. Because she voted in the 1872
election, a US official arrested Anthony. She hoped to prove that women had the legal right to vote
under the provisions of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. At her trial, a hostile federal
judge found her guilty and fined her $100, which she refused to pay.
Anthony did not work alone. She worked with reformers of women’s rights such as Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and Amelia Bloomer. Susan worked for the American Anti-Slavery Society with
Frederick Douglas, a fugitive slave and black abolitionist.
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On July 2 1979, the US Mint honored her by issuing the Susan Anthony dollar coin. Although
Anthony did not live to see the fruits of her efforts, the establishment of the 19' Amendment is indebted
to her efforts, according to US historians.

76. Anthony advocated all of the following EXCEPT _ .

A. slavery should be abolished
B. women are citizens and should have the right to vote
C. employers should provide childcare for female employees
D. alcohol should be prohibited because of the abuse it causes
77. The underlined word “crusade” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. a battle against authority
B. a campaign to work tirelessly for one’s beliefs
C. a war against the enemies in the Middle Ages
D. an attempt to fight evil
78. What would historians say about Susan Anthony’s greatest achievement?
A. She was an activist and raised a family at the same time.
B. She worked with abolitionists to get the country rid of slavery.
C. Her tireless efforts to guarantee women the right to vote led to the establishment of the
19th Amendment to the Constitution.
D. Women had the legal right to vote under the provisions of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the
Constitution.
79. In which of the following ways did the US Mint honor her life’s work?
A. The Susan Anthony stamp was issued.
B. The Susan Anthony dollar coin was issued.
C. The Susan Anthony Memorial Park was built in Rochester.
D. Susan Anthony dolls were created.
80. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Slavery was one of Susan Anthony’s causes.
B. Susan Anthony did not accept the use of alcohol.
C. Susan Anthony never gave up her struggle for all people’s freedom.
D. Reformers do not always see the results of their efforts.

READING 2: Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each question.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each question.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS

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The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human
beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer
to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess.
In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or
elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and
associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp
objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should
not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have
different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, for
example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance,
it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never
unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to
avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
81. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world?
A. a long time ago B. thousands of years ago
C. since the beginning of humans D. since the beginning of industrialization
82. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs?
A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party.
B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party.
C . In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn't be used as a gift.
D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver.
83. The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similar to
84. The word “it" in paragraph 3 refer to ____.
A. consideration B. manner C. gift D. culture
85. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. The people who are presented with gifts
B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts
C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts
D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts

CLOZE TEST

CLOZE TEST 1 :Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
COMMON SUPERSTITIONS
There are many strange superstitions in the world. The most common one is related to black cats, (86) ____ are
the source of hundreds of unlucky superstitions. It’s a sign of bad luck (87) ____ they walk in front of you or you
step on their tails. They even bring bad luck into a house if they sneeze inside! This superstition dates (88) ____
to the Middle Ages when they became associated with witches and evil spirits.
Another common superstition is about walking under a ladder. A more (89) ____ explanation can be traced back
to ancient Egypt. The (90) ____ Egyptians believed that the shape of the Pyramids had a special power. It was
considered very bad luck to break the “power” of this shape and that’s exactly what walking under a ladder
would do!
In addition, in Roman times, people had the habit of looking at themselves in pools of water. Some believed that
these reflections were in fact “glimpses of the soul”. Any disruption to the water in the pool would bring bad luck
to the person looking in it. This superstition lives on with the fear of bad luck from breaking a mirror.
86. A. which B. who C. when D. where
87. A. although B. because C. if D. unless
88. A. on B. in C. back D. for
89. A. mystery B. mysterious C. mysteriously D. mysteries

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90. A. late B. recent C. past D. early

CLOZE TEST 2: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be
(91)________ to learn that the game industry now makes more money than Hollywood. (92)________ a family
buys a new PC, all they want to do is to play games. It is hardly surprising that video (93)________ has become
one of the most popular (94)________ of entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your
(95)________, capture your imagination and play with your emotions.
The big (96)________, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (97)________ you have no say in
how the plot develops or which characters dominate the story. With computer games, you direct your
(98)________ and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding the (99)________ game is likely to signal the
beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive (100)________ of make-believe.
It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the biggest growth
area of the market is the 25-35 age group.
91. A. concerned B. admired C. surprised D. startled
92. A. as soon as B. as well as C. as far as D. as long as
93. A. game B. games C. gamers D. gaming
94. A. places B. branches C. shapes D. forms
95. A. gaze B. attention C. breath D. control
96. A. gap B. variety C. difference D. direction
97. A. pastime B. task C. routine D. employment
98. A. movement B. change C. performance D. action
99. A. accurate B. right C. complete D. proper
100. A region B. area C. world D. society

WORD FORMATION
1. She faced .............................. because she not only had few friends but also was unwelcomed in that area (
lonely )
2. That a woman becomes a ..................... has ever been considered to be weird, as people have assumed that this
job is only for men ( firefight )
3. Although she was aware of gender .................. in favor of boys, she applied for that position ( prefer )
4. This university is ranked as one of the most successful institutions which have made ................. progress in
gender equality ( consider )
5. in order to eliminate gender inequality, domestic ................. need to be shared by both husband and wives (
responsible )
6. The ................ ceremony is one of the 3 stages of a Vietnamese traditional wedding ( propose )
7. Before a wedding ceremony, there must be an .................... ceremony ( engage )
8. As a rule of thumb, a number of superstitious people choose a ......... date before starting something (favour )
9. It is believed that meeting a black cat is lucky , but it is ................. to walk under a ladder or break a mirror (
luck )
10. Working as a volunteer provides you with opportunities to know more about cultural ............. (diverse )
11. One of the functions of computer, which only some people know, is to do .................... ( calculate )
12. Voice ........................... is the app which helps some types of smartphone attracts customers (recognize )
13. She had a ....................... influence on the rest of the class, as her phone rang suddendly ( disrupt )
14. accessing to ...................... information harms your mental health ( appropriate )
15. Some people support the view that ............. electronic devices may bring more harm than good to students
(person)
16. An Iphone 6 is said to offer a lot of useful ................ for learning and entertaining (apply )
17. Nowadays, ......................... betwwen people around the world is becoimng much more convenient thanks to
the aid of modern technology ( communicate )
18. She was ..................... with her son beacuse he overused the Internet and did not concentrate on his study
(appoint )
19. In order to make language learning more ................. you must choose a device which is suitable for your
learning style ( effect )
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20. Your ................. which affects your speaking achievement, can be improved by taking advantage of some
types of software ( pronounce )

REWRITE: Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.

1. The film I saw last week was better than this one ( good )
 This film .................................................................... the one I saw last week
2. There are ver few buildings in the old city higher than this ( one )
 This is ............................................................................ buildings in the old city
3. I can’t believe this is the best room there is ( better )
 There must ......................................................................... this one.
4. My house is as big as Peter’s ( same )
 Peter’s house ............................................................................... mine
5. “I’d love to be the same height as my sister” said Jolie enviously ( tall )
 Jolie wishes ............................................................................... her sister
6. Dinner will be served immediately upon our arrival at the hotel ( soon )
 Dinner will be served ........................................................................ at the hotel
7. Take my advice and don’t drink so much whisky ( if )
 I’d drink ............................................................................... you
8. Dan thinks English food is better than French food ( prefers )
 Dan ........................................................................... French food
9. Somebody has to pick the visitors up from the airport ( up )
 The visitors ......................................................................... from the airport
10. Why didn’t they tell me about these changes earlier ? ( should )
 I ..................................................................................... about these changes earlier/
11. Luckily it wasn’t neccessary for Jim to take the exam again ( need )
 Luckily Jim ..................................................................... the exam
12. In the end I had no choice but to get a lift with a colleague ( could )
 In the end all ............................................................................. get a lift with a colleague
13. By law, all rear-seat passengers are obliged to wear seat-belts ( have )
 By law, seat-belts ...................................................................... all rear-seat passengers
14. We spent our holiday in Scotland last year. Scotland is in the North of Great Britain
 Last year we ..............................................................................................................................................
15. I am reading a book at the moment. It is very interesting
 The book ………………………………………………………………………….. ................................

SENTENCE BUILDING: Using the prompts provided to write full sentences

1. He/ polite man/ I/ ever meet//

_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Alan/ third best/ competition/ organize/ Student Union/ last week.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Children / parents/ allow/ them / use/ electronic devices/ early/ will /more advantages / future.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Obesity/ can/ consider/ one/ serious/ health problem.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
5. More and more achievements/ information/ technology/ make/ scientists.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
6. An essay/ gender equality/ write/ each student.

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_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
7. nowadays/ our lives/ improved/ much/ progresses/ science and technology//
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

8. course/ be/ finish/ maximum/ four weeks.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
9. There/ superstitious beliefs/ Eastern countries/ than/ Western ones.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Electronic devices/ distract students/ play games, text/ chat/ cheat/ their studies.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

HANOI EDUCATION AND TRAINING MIDTERM TEST - GRADE 10th

DEPARTMENT (2020-2021)
Mã đề
Kim lien high school Time allowed: 45 minutes 201
Name: ……………………………………
Class : 10A……

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. women B. men C. led D. intellectual
2. A. failed B. solved C. reached D. damaged
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different.
3. A. increase(n) B. engage C. prepare D. propose
4. A. abandon B. dependent C. preference D. exhausted
Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
5."Did you enjoy your visit to the art museum?"-"___________”
A. Really not! B. No really C. Not really! D. Of course, I do
6. Mr Chi: "What a pretty dress! I've never seen such a perfect thing on you."
Ms Nga: "Thank you______________________ "
A. Never mind B. Help yourself
C. Please say it again D. That's a nice compliment
Select the SYNONYM of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence.
7.Americansvalue freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
8. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
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A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
Select the ANTONYM of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence.
9. In many countries, it is customaryfor the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-
wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
10. We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls.
A. inequality B. hatred feeling C. unbiased feeling D. intolerance

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

11. The editor was famous for(A)being choosy(B) about who(C) she wanted on(D) her staff.
12. The(A) electric toaster(B) was one of the earliest appliance(C) to be developed for the kitchen(D).
13. It is convenient to subscribe(A) to the newspaper although(B) it is delivered(C) to your house daily(D).

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
14. Remember we’re meeting on ________Wednesday for ______lunch.
A. the/the B. 0 /0 C. a/0 D. 0/a
15. I can't speak English very well, but I always manage to get ________with a dictionary and a few gestures.
A. over B. by C. across D. through
16. ________ the fans ran onto the pitch.
A. Waving their scarves and shouting, B. Waved their scarves shouting,
C. They waved scarves and shouting, D. That they waved scarves and shouted,
17. I don’t understand the assignment _________ the professor gave us for next Monday.
A. which B. that C. 0 D. All are correct
18. _______discrimination happens when workers are equally qualified and perform the same work, but some
workers are paid more than others.
A. Sex B. Race C. Wage D. Finance
19. 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
20. Brian has been working______ since he was promoted.
A. much harder B. as harder C. just as hardly D. more hardly

Read the text below and decide which answer A, B,C or D best fits each space.
What is the woman's role in society? Men and women are by no (21)_____equal. There are always going to
be certain attributes of each gender that the other gender cannot (22) _____.This does mean that the one is better
than the other. Even though we are seeing more and more women (23) _____ in life than men, American culture
still defines women as unequal. Society has set men and women apart by (24) _____them. It is common for men
to be seen as strong and women to be seen as weak. The culture thinks that women cannot do jobs like men do;
such as firefighters or policemen etc. And if they do these jobs, the culture looks at these women in a negative
side because these jobs are masculine and women are not (25) _____ to do these jobs.

21. A means B. ways C. views D. points

22. A dominate B. duplicate C. implicate D. distinguish
23. A succeeded B. success C. succeeding D. successful
24. A sticking B. labeling C. marking D. stamping
25. A. supposed B. thought C. helped D. certain

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Marriageis an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs
vary from country to country.
The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of

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 purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years
ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy adress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal
dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colors of joy and
happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding ceremony.
The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on the
third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of
the couple’s eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride’s name on the
groom’s ring, and vice versa.
Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and
because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries.
After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers -
usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.
Gifts: In Chinese cultures, wedding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes.
Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese weddings. In many Western countries, for example
in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new
home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.
With the continued internationalization of the modem world, wedding customs that originated in one part
of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other
countries.
(Source: Adapted from ACTIVE Skills for Reading: Book 3, p. 71-72)
26. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. Wedding ceremoniesB. Wedding customs C. Wedding day D. Wedding history
27. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ___.
A. about 150 years ago B. over a century ago
C. less than 100 years ago D. less than 200 years ago
28. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ______.
A. modesty B. secrecy C. purity D. security
29. In some Asian and Middle Eastern countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a
wedding?
A. red B. orange C. white D. blue
30. The phrase “eternal union” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. never-ending relationship B. lovely relationship
C. temporary relationship D. healthy relationship

Use the word given in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

31. In America, it's not bad luck to break a mirror on ______(PURPOSIVE) 31. ………….

32. The children find the English online course ______ than the Dutch one. (GOOD) 32……………

33. I get_____ when people smoke in restaurants. (ANNOYANCE) 33. ………….

34. Don’t touch that glass vase! It’s absolutely _____(PRICE) 34…………...

Complete the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

35. The plane took off before we got to the airport.

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By the time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

36. Jack’s car had broken down. He had to take a bus.

Jack,…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

37. The painting Mary did is the ugliest one you can imagine

You can’t imagine a painting …………………………………………………………………………………

Complete sentences using the words/ phrases given in the correct forms.

38. Marrying couples/ use/ ritual of drinking tea/ wedding ceremony/ express/ their affection/ each other.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

39. Gifts/ sets of four/ usually avoided/ because/ it/ considered/ unlucky number.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

40. Margaret Thatcher/ good student/ so/ be accepted/ Oxford University, where/ become/ interested/ politics//

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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HANOI EDUCATION AND TRAINING MIDTERM TEST - GRADE 10th
DEPARTMENT (2020-2021)
Mãđề
Kim lien high school Time allowed: 45 minutes 202
Name: ……………………………………
Class : 10A……

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. memory B. rebel (v) C. legend D. wedding
2. A. promised B. increased C. practised D. caused

Choose one word whose stress pattern is different.

3. A. physically B. equality C. remarkably D. discriminate
4. A. career B. gender C. equal D. bias

Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
5. An: “I love watching Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. What about you?”
Mai: “______”
A. You’re welcome. B. Thanks, I will. C. Me too. D. Me either.
6. Lan: “Guess what? Mary’s getting married next week.”
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 Nga: “______”
A. Is she really? That’s interesting. B. What a pity!
C. Congratulations!D. Send my regards to her, will you?

Select the SYNONYM of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence.
7. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such asweddings, funerals, or
house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
8. Female firefighters are sometimes the targets of laughter and anger from the
coworkers and local people.
A. reasons B. sources C. directions D. victims

Select the ANTONYM of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence.
9. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
A. variety B. inconsistency C. difference D. similarity
10. In my country,it is compulsory togo to school between theages of five and sixteen.
A. necessary B. essential C. optional D. selective

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

11. There are(A) not many people whose(B) adapt to a new culture(C) without feeling(D) some disorientation
atfirst.
12. Physical therapists help patients relearn(A) how to use(B) their bodies after(C) disease or injure(D).
13. Sheep have been(A)domesticating(B) for over(C) 5,000 years(D).
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
14.The monitor always gets to school on time to ________his classmates.
A. set good examples for B. take good examples for
C. give good examples to D. create good examples among
15.Our teacher told US that all of our assignments must be written _______ ink.
A. with B. by C. in D. from
16. These people wanted to start_______new life in_______new country, but they faced a lot of difficulties
because they didn't know anything about_______ new land.
A. a / the/ a B. the / a / the C. X / a / the D. a/ a / the
17. “Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?” - “I got him the one ____ said he really wanted to hear.”
A. that B. who he C. whose D. which he
18. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to ______ off all the wedding
gifts.
A. show B. turn C. put D. get
19. The governmentwillsoon ________ the problem of inequality inwages.
A. establish B.address C.sue D. abolish
20. If you are able to explain the importance of diversity to children and show them how diverse the worldis, you
can help themtobe__________toward people of different culturalbackgrounds.
A. more open-minded B. more openingmind
C. moreopenedmind D. more openingminded

Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, c or D best fits each space.
The culture thinks that women cannot do jobs like men do; such as firefighters or policemen, etc. And if they
do these jobs, the culture looks at these women in a negative side because these jobs are masculine and women
are not (21) _____ to do these jobs. Furthermore, culture defines a woman as a sensitive person; however, in
order to (22) _____these jobs, you have to be aggressive and tough and a woman is not like that. The female-
male wage gap is a very objective representation of an accepted form of male dominance, whether it is fair (23)
_____ not. In business, men have always been in control. Now, women are fighting for (24) _____in the
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workplace. (25) _____, American culture wants a woman to be a housewife, to just stay home and take care of
children.

21. A. supposed B. thought C. helped D. certain

22. A. apply B. obtain C. provide D. remain
23. A. even B. but C. and D. or
24. A. equality B. freedom C. priority D. liberation
25. A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D. Moreover

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer toeach of the
questions.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of
human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate-gift as the hostess would
prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the
hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess,
children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is
unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and
other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries
you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures
have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands,
for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for
instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient
would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help
you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
(Adapted from http://www.giftypedia.com/International_Gift_Customs)

26. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world?
A. a long time ago B. thousands of years ago
C. since the beginning of humans D. since the beginning of industrialization
27. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs.
A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party.
B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party.
C. In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn’t be used as a gift.
D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver.

28. The phrase “associated with” is closest in meaning to ______.

A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similarto
29. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to ______.
A. consideration B. manner C. gift D. culture
30. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. The people who are presented with gifts B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts
C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts

Use the word given in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
31. If you break a mirror _____, simply take out a dollar bill and make the 31……………………
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 sign of the cross. (ACCIDENT) 32. ………………….
32. I find it quite _______to talk in front of a group of people. 33. ……….………….
(EMBARRASS) 34. ………..…………
33. It was very _______of him to steal that money. (HONEST)
34. I think the most _____idea is to go by car. (SENSE)

Complete the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
35. Mary felt lonely. Her children had gone back to school.
Mary, whose ....................... ........ ................. .... .......... ……………………………………………………….
36. I have never seen such a bad film as that one.
That’s ................................................................................................................................................. …………..
37. My wait in the queue has lasted forty minutes so far.
I………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Complete sentences using the words/ phrases given in the correct forms.
39. Daughters/ working mothers/ spend/ same time/ look after/ their children/ those/ stay-at- home mums.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. Thatcher/ work very hard/ be/ good wife/ mother/ as well as/ one/ most famous/ British politicians/ whose
nickname/ be/ the Iron Lady
………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. Japan/ gifts/ should always/ given/ received/ two hands/ and/ it/ common/ the recipient/ decline/ a gift/ up/
three times/ before/ accepting it.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

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