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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I - NĂM HỌC: 2021- 2022

TRƯỜNG THPT………….. MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 10 (Mới)
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I. LISTENING (2,5 pts)
Questions 1: Listen and fill in each blank in the passage below with the cooperative word:(1,5pts)
Nam: Hey Scott, have you ever 1…………… the saying, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'?
Scott: Of 2.…………… , why?
Nam:Did you know that it's really true?
Scott: What do you mean? If I eat one apple a day I will never get sick?
Nam:Not exactly, but it can help you lose weight, build healthy bones, and also prevent diseases like cancer.
Scott:Wow! That's 3.…………… . I drink apple juice every day.
Nam:That's good, it will help keep you from getting Alzheimer's disease when you get old.
Scott:Is that the 4.…………… that affects your memory?
Nam:Yes. Since drinking apple juice helps boost your brain's memory function, it helps you remember things for a
long, long time.
Scott:But Nam!
Nam:Yeah?
Scott:There are a few things I really want to forget.
Nam:Like losing the football match yesterday?
Scott: 5…………… !
Questions 2:Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (1,25pts)
6.Nam's father is going out to play tennis with Mr Long.
7.My mum usually does the cooking, but she's working late today
8.Nam's sister is cooking dinner.
9.Sometimes Nam's father cooks.
10.Everybody in Nam's family does some of the housework.
II. PHONETICS:
A.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.(0,3pts)
11. A. private B. brilliant C. pressure D. prepare
12. A. lunch B. umbrella C. fun D. tutor
13. A.request B.arrest C.honest D.invest
B.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.(0,2pts)
14. A. breadwinner B. acupuncture C. disease D. allergy
15. A. contribute B. disease C. digestive D. laundry
III.LANGUAGE FOCUS:
Questions 1: Choose the best option A, B, C, or D for each question.(1pts)
16. My boyfriend intends to have a part - time job. He ______ in a restaurant in the summer.
A. will work B. is going to work C. works D. shall work
17. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the ____ lifting.
A. strong B. hard C. heavy D. huge
18. Everyone in my family has to do the share of ______ because my parents go out to work.
A. household chores B. happiness C. responsibility D. employment
19. As soon as he ______, I _____ you a phone call.
A. is going to come / give B. will come / am going to give C. comes / will give D. will come / will give
20. The human ____ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
21. If people breathe in deeply, their ____ can expand to twice their normal size.
A. hearts B. kidneys C. lungs D. stomachs
22. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.
 A. diseases B. acupoints C. points D. treatments
23. Food is broken down and converted into energy in the ____ system.
A. circulatory B. skeletal C. digestive D. respiratory
24. When acupuncture ____ correctly, it is very safe for patients.
A. will be performedB. is performed C. will have performed D. performs
25. - Mother: “Haven’t you tidied up your room yet?” - Son: “____”
A. I will, after I do all the exercises in my textbook. C. The more I tidy, the worse it gets.
B. I have my hands full with my tidying. D. Why don’t you give me a hand with cleaning?
Question 2 : Find a mistake in the four underlined parts A,B,C or D of each sentence.(0,5pts)
26. The workshop is so interesting that we aren’t wanting to leave now.
A B C D
27. Doing crossword puzzles surely has beneficial effects to our brain’s memory.
A B C D
Question 3 : Give the correct word form of the words in brackets.(0,5pts)
28. A mother’s love can be as………….as breastfeeding. (benefit)
29. Mrs. White spoke…………….of her husband because he didn’t share anything with household chores. (criticize)
III. READING
Questions 1:Read the passage carefully and then choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Lora: I might retire early. I don’t know. I’m 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his
time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I’m definitely
going to learn a new language. I hate going abroad and speaking English.
Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our
living. Jaime and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about that. We want to have a
big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.
Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring. I love work and I don’t want to retire! I know I won’t
have anything to do.
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in
France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I’d love to have my first long-
awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with
them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can’t stand the
thought.
30. The reason Lora looks forward to her retirement is because _____.
A. her husband has already retired B. she likes doing gardening
C. she hates travelling abroad D. she likes to learn English
31. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
A. His baby is born the following year B. He wants his family to live in a big house.
C. He wants to retire soon D. He wants to earn more money
32. Who does NOT want to retire shortly?
A. Linda B. Sue C. Roger D. Lora
33. Roger _____.
A. has spent enough time with his family already B. will ask his boss for retirement next year
C. has never been to Paris before D. doesn’t want to go to Paris
34. The word “mature” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. old B. grown - up C. childish D. young
Question 2 :Read the following text and give short answer to the questions.(1,25pts)
Aromatherapy is the application of natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots of other parts of a
plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. Each contains its own mix of active ingredients, and this
mix determines what the off is used for. Some are used to promote physical healing. Others are used for their
emotional value as they may enhance relaxation or make a room smell pleasant.
The inhaled aroma from these "healing" oils is .widely believed to stimulate brain function. It can also be absorbed
through the skin» where it travels through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing. As a form of
alternative medicine, aromatherapy is gaining momentum, tt is used for a variety of applications, including pain
relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function.
Aromatherapy is used in a wide range of settings from health spas to hospitals- to treat a variety of conditions. In
general, it seems to relieve pain, improve mood, and promote a sense of relaxation. In fact, several essential oils,
including lavender, rose, orange, bergamot, lemon, sandalwood, and others, have been shown to relieve anxiety
street and depression.
Although healing oils have been used for centuries, few studies have looked into the safety and effectiveness of
aromatherapy in people. Scientific evidence is insufficient, of certain essential oils. As a result, more research is
needed before aromatherapy can become a widely accepted alternative remedy.
35. What is the purpose of using natural oils from plant in aromatherapy?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
36. What does the word each refer to………………………………………………………………………………..
37. What do the two ways aroma gets into the body?……………………………………………………………….
38. There are three examples given about the applications of aromatherapy, list them.
…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. Name two places where aromatherapy is used.………………………………………………………………….
IV. WRITING
Question 1 :Write the sentences beginning with the words / phrases given without changing the meaning of
the given sentences.(0,75pts)
40, That film made me bored (boring).
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….....................
41, They have never seen that film before.
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….....................
42, Peter and started playing the piano when he was 6.
=> Peter has……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
43, No one has seen Peter since the day of the party.
=> Peter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 2 :Write a letter of advice, using the given words and phrases. Change word forms and add more
words if necessary.(1,25pts)
Dear Tom,
You asked in your letter about the diet to reduce stress. Following is my advice.
44. First/you/avoid/certain/foods and drinks……………………………………………………………………….
45. Caffeine containing foods/alcohols/tobacco/believe/increase/level of stress.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
46. In addition/you/not/eat/fast foods/junk foods/because/they/contain/synthetic addictives.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
47. Instead/vegetables and fruits/be/consume/provide/extra protection/against/effects of stress.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
48. Finally/complex carbohydrates/make/brain/release/more/mood-enhancing chemicals.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
49. Hope/you/choose/right foods/and/succeed/in/manage/your stress.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Best,
Jerry -- The end --
KEY
I. LISTENING
Questions 1: Listen and fill in each blank in the passage below with the cooperative word:(1,5pts)(U2-
GETTING STARTED)
1.heard 2.course 3.incredible 4.disease 5.Exactly!
Question 2: U1-GETTING STARTED
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T
II. PHONETICS:
A.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
11. A. private B. brilliant C. pressure D. prepare
12. A. lunch B. umbrella C. fun D. tutor
13. A.request B.arrest C.honest D.invest
B.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
14. A. breadwinner B. acupuncture C. disease D. allergy
15. A. contribute B. disease C. digestive D. laundry
III.LANGUAGE FOCUS:
Questions 1: Choose the best option A, B, C, or D for each question.(1pts)
16. My boyfriend intends to have a part - time job. He ______ in a restaurant in the summer.
A. will work B. is going to work C. works D. shall work
17. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the ____ lifting.
A. strong B. hard C. heavy D. huge
18. Everyone in my family has to do the share of ______ because my parents go out to work.
A. household chores B. happiness C. responsibility D. employment
19. As soon as he ______, I _____ you a phone call.
A. is going to come / give B. will come / am going to give C. comes / will give D. will come / will give
20. The human ____ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
21. If people breathe in deeply, their ____ can expand to twice their normal size.
A. hearts B. kidneys C. lungs D. stomachs
22. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.
A. diseases B. acupoints C. points D. treatments
23. Food is broken down and converted into energy in the ____ system.
A. circulatory B. skeletal C. digestive D. respiratory
24. When acupuncture ____ correctly, it is very safe for patients.
A. will be performedB. is performed C. will have performed D. performs
25. - Mother: “Haven’t you tidied up your room yet?” - Son: “____”
A. I will, after I do all the exercises in my textbook. C. The more I tidy, the worse it gets.
B. I have my hands full with my tidying. D. Why don’t you give me a hand with cleaning?
Question 2 : Find a mistake in the four underlined parts A,B,C or D of each sentence.(0,5pts)
26. The workshop is so interesting that we aren’t wanting to leave now.
A B C D
27. Doing crossword puzzles surely has beneficial effects to our brain’s memory.
A B C D
Question 3 : Give the correct word form of the words in brackets.(0,5pts)
28. beneficial 29. critically
III. READING
Questions 1:
30. The reason Lora looks forward to her retirement is because _____.
 A. her husband has already retired B. she likes doing gardening
C. she hates travelling abroad D. she likes to learn English
31. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
A. His baby is born the following year B. He wants his family to live in a big house.
C. He wants to retire soon D. He wants to earn more money
32. Who does NOT want to retire shortly?
A. Linda B. Sue C. Roger D. Lora
33. Roger _____.
A. has spent enough time with his family already B. will ask his boss for retirement next year
C. has never been to Paris before D. doesn’t want to go to Paris
34. The word “mature” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. old B. grown - up C. childish D. young
Question 2 :Read the following text and give short answer to the questions.(1,25pts)
35. to enhance psychological and physical well-being
36. (natural) oil
37.  inhaled and absorbed through the skin
38.  pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function
39. health spas and hospitals
IV. WRITING
Q1:
40, that film made me bored (boring)
=> I FOUND THIS FILM BORING
41, they have never seen that film before
=> THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY'VE SEEN THAT FILM
42, Peter and started playing the piano when he was 6
=> Peter has PLAYED THE PIANO SINCE HE WAS 6
43, No one has seen Peter since the day of the party
=> Peter HASN'T BEEN SEEN SINCE THE DAY OF THE PARTY
Q2 : Write a letter of advice, using the given words and phrases. Change word forms and add more words if
necessary.
44. First, you should avoid certain foods and drinks.
45. Caffeine containing foods, alcohols and tobacco are believed to increase the level of stress.
46. In addition, you should not eat fast foods and junk foods because they contain synthetic addictives.
47. Instead, vegetables and fruits can be consumed to provide extra protection against effects of stress.
48. Finally, complex carbohydrates can make the brain release more mood-enhancing chemicals.
49. Hope you choose the right foods and succeed in managing your stress.