GRADE 10 - TEST 4

I. LISTENING
Questions 1 – 4: There are four questions in this part. For each question,
choose the correct answer A, B, or C. You will listen to the recording
twice.
1. What did Karen like about Uluru in Australia?
A. its amazing culture B. its beautiful scenery C. its incredible
history
2. What is Machu Picchu according to Karen?
A. an ancient Peruvian town B. an old Muslim palace C. an old Incan relic
site
3. Where is the Alhambra?
A. in South America B. in Australia C. in
Europe
4. Which place in Asia does Karen like best?
A. Hokkaido B. Bangkok
C. Granada
Questions 5 – 10: There are six questions in this part. For each question,
decide whether the statement is True or False. You will listen to the
recording twice.
5. The speaker managed to speak French fluently in 17 days.

6. She thinks writing words down is the best way to learn a new language.

7. She believes that listening to French music can improve her listening skill.

8. She spent forty-five minutes a day writing about herself in French.

9. Fillers are words which have no real meanings but they can help improve your
confidence when you speak.
10. The French girl that the speaker met in a coffee shop in Paris believed that she
had studied French in a short time.
II. LANGUAGE USE
Questions 11 - 15: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that differs from the
other three in the position of the primary stress.

11. A. favourite B. curious C. compensate

D. consider
12. A. happy B. useful C. native
D. complete
13. A. correct B. compare C. collect
D. copy
14. A. environment B. ecology C. sustainable D.
preservation
15. A. career B. police C. insane
D. produce (n)
Questions 16 - 21: Find out the mistakes that needs correction in each
of the following questions.

16. Your room is such a mess. You are not allowed to go out if you clean it.
17. Tom has just moved into his new house, which is three times so bigger
as the old one.
18. When I was arriving home, I found the door could not be opened.
19. The weather was marvelous so we went to beach and swam in the sea.
20. He can speak English fluently more than you can because he practises
English every day.
21. Lan reminded me buying some vegetables before I went home.
Questions 22 – 26: Match the word with its definition. Write your
answers (A, B, C, D, or E) in the provided spaces.
WORD DEFINITION
22. deplete A. release
B. that can continue or be continued for a
23. sustainable
long time
C. reduce something by a large amount so
24. exotic
that there is not enough left
D. change something in order to be suitable
25. discharge
for the new situations
26. adapt E. exciting and unusual
III. READING
Questions 27 – 30: Read each text below. What does it say? Choose the best
explanation for each question. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D.

NO ENTRY! 27. Choose the best explanation for this text.

A. You can use this entrance if you work here.
This entrance B. You must ask the staff if you want to enter.
is for staff only. C. Nobody is allowed to use this entrance.

28. Choose the best explanation for this text.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
SUMMER FESTIVAL!
Work as volunteers for the
Student Union and you can
get a free entrance ticket.
A. The Student Union is recruiting volunteers for the
Summer Festival at the entrance.
B. The Student Union offers free entrance tickets to
every volunteer.
C. Students don’t have to pay for entrance tickets if they
help the Student Union at the Summer Festival.
 Questions 27 – 30: Read each text below. What does it say? Choose the best
explanation for each question. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D.
29. Choose the best explanation for this text.
Dear students,
A. Students can shop at the Youth Union’s store as usual.
Because of the building work, B. The Youth Union’s store will not be opened again.
the Youth Union’s store will be
closed until further notice.
C. Students don’t know when the store will be opened
again.

Recyclable in the Blue Bin: 30. Which goes in the blue bin?
cardboard boxes, papers, plastic A. dry plastic bag
bottles, alumina and metal cans B. pizza boxes with some pizza left
All material must be clean, dry and empty C. empty Coca-Cola can
International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March to
celebrate the achievements of women worldwide. It started with a
Questions 31– 36: Read the passage and
protest that took place in New York City in 1908 where women decide whether the following statements
went out onto the streets to demand the right to vote, shorter
working hours and better pay. Nowadays, it is a global event that is
are true or false.
supported by many charities, NGOs, governments and academic 31. Women protested in New York City in 1908 for
institutions.
some women’s rights.
In today’s world, it may appear that women have all the same
opportunities as men. If you watch the news, you will see women
astronauts, women prime ministers and women leaders in 32. The word “it” refers to a protest.
business. However, if you look at the statistics you will realise that
there’s still a long way to go. A report by BBC a few years ago
showed that in the UK, women occupied only 30.9% of the most 33. In reality, more men are top leaders in politics
senior positions in areas like politics and business. What is more,
latest figures suggest that British women still earn on average 20% and business than women.
less than men. So, although progress has been made since 1908,
there is still a lot to do before we see an equal number of men and 34. The second paragraph mainly discusses the
women in the top jobs and receiving equal pay. reasons why we need to continue promoting
gender equality.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, a lot of special events
take place in towns and cities all over the UK. There are 35. International Women’s Day is celebrated in few
exhibitions, theatre shows, talks, walking tours, films, workshops
and so much more. All the events are designed not only to places in Britain.
celebrate the role of women in society but also to encourage
efforts to achieve gender equality. 36. In the UK, special activities are organized for
International Women’s Day to achieve gender
(Adapted from International Women’s Day by British Council) equality.
IV. WRITING
Questions 37 - 40: Write complete sentences, using the given words and phrases.
Change word forms and add more words if necessary. Do not change the word
order.

37. This assignment/must/finish/before/Sunday/.

→ __________________________________________________
38. The chef/ask/the guest/what/he/like/dinner/.
→ __________________________________________________
39. I/have/friend/live/in/Australia/.
→ __________________________________________________
40. Minh/not/study/overseas/unless/he/get/scholarship/.
→ __________________________________________________
Write a paragraph (120-140 words) about what individuals should do to
protect the environment in their local area.

Include three to four practical ideas in your writing and use specific examples to
support your points. Use the following prompts or your own ideas.
Suggestions:
 Save water and energy: turn the tap off, unplug devices if not use
 Reuse and recycle things to reduce waste: reuse grocery bags and water bottles;
donate old clothes, toys, electronics…
 Travel green: walk, ride a bicycle or use public transport instead of private vehicles
 Help clean up the neighborhood: collect litters, do the cleaning, plan more trees…
V. SPEAKING
Task 1. About environment.
 1. What is the most
important issue facing the
environment today?
 2. Who do you
think is more
responsible for
population,
individual people or
the government?
Explain.
 3. What should we do to increase the
awareness about environment pollution?
4. Why should
we recycle?
Task 2. What is
your favourite
destination?