MIDTERM TEST 1 - GRADE 10 - FORM 2025

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. bottle B. cotton C. potato D. cock
A. bottle :/ˈbɑːtl/
B. cotton :/ˈkɑːtn/
C. potato :/pəˈteɪtəʊ/
D. cock :/kɑːk/
Question 2:A. weather B. warmth C. than D. thorough
A. weather :/ˈweðər/
B. warmth :/wɔːrmθ/
C. than :/ðæn/
D. thorough :/ˈθɜːrəʊ/

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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:A. decision B. dilution C. compartment D. applicant
A. decision :/dɪˈsɪʒn/
B. dilution :/daɪˈluːʃn/
C. compartment :/kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
D. applicant :/ˈæplɪkənt/
Đáp án D nhấn âm 1, các đáp án còn lại nhấn âm 2
Question 4:A. celebrate B. manipulate C. initiate D. eliminate
A. celebrate :/ˈseləbreɪt/
B. manipulate :/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/
C. initiate :/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
D. eliminate :/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
Đáp án A nhấn âm 1, các đáp án còn lại nhấn âm 2
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: Look! That girl is very attractive. - Yeah, she ____ me of an old friend of mine.
A. remind B. reminds C. is reminding D. will remind
Question 6: Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) and _______ in China for thousands
of years.
A. has using B. have used C. has been using D. has been used
Giải Thích: NP Bị Động Thì HTHT: S + have/has + been + V3/ED + (ByO)
Question 7: We’re surprised to hear that his musical talent was _______ by their loving parents when he was
a child.
A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
A. abandoned :bị bỏ rơi
B. limited :bị hạn chế, giới
C. fostered :được nuôi dưỡng
D. restricted :bị hạn chế
Question 8: Environmentalists are keen to _______ us to dispose of rubbish and waste in more
environmentally-friendly ways.
A. assure B. promise C. persuade D. plead
 promise to do sth: hứa sẽ làm một việc gì đó
 persuade sb to do sth: thuyết phục sb làm gì hoặc tin vào điều gì đó
 plead with sb: cầu xin ai việc gì
Question 9: Your grades are coming down. You should try to _________the other students in your class.
A. come up with B. keep up with C. get along with D. get in touch with
A. come up with :nảy ra, nghĩ ra
B. keep up with :bắt kịp với
C. get along with :có mối quan hệ tốt với sb
D. get in touch with :liên lạc, bắt mối
Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MUSEUMS?
➢ Would you like a holiday job where you could meet people from all over (10) _______ world?
➢ We are looking (11) _______ someone to work in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
➢ No experience is necessary but you must be (12) _______ and helpful and have some interest in art.
Contact Mrs Lois Griffin at the City Museum.

Question 10:A. the B. a C. an D. Ø(no article)

Question 11:A. to B. with C. about D. for
Question 12:A. friend B. friendship C. friendly D. friendliness
 ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL SPORTS DAY
The School Athletics Department is pleased to announce:
➢ All athletes (13) ______ to report at the school field by 08:00 AM on June 10.
➢ Each team must prepare and submit their entry list for each event. Each athlete is allowed to participate
in a maximum of three events.
➢ The school will (14) ______ trophies and medals for the winners in each category.
➢ (15) ______ you have any inquiries regarding the event schedule or rules, please contact the Athletics
Department.

Question 13:A. expect B. are expected C. are expecting D. have expected

Giải Thích: NP Bị Động Thì HTĐ: S + be + V3/ED + (ByO)
Question 14:A. conduct B. execute C. distribute D. organize
A. conduct :tiến hành
B. execute :thực hiện
C. distribute :trao, phân phát
D. organize :tổ chức
Question 15:A. Do B. Had C. Were D. If
Giải Thích: NP Câu Điều Kiện Loại 1: If + S + V(s/es),….
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Thirdly, the government needs to have policies to prioritize women, so that they have better chances to
develop their ability, and better conditions to contribute more to the society, and to compete equally with men.
b. Dear Horten, I hope you’ve been doing well! I’ve been thinking of several ways to improve gender equality
and give women better chances to develop their ability.
c. Finally, more jobs should be made available to women so that they will have better conditions to develop
themselves to be equal to men.
d. Firstly, the importance and roles of women should be propagated to the development of society.
e. Secondly, education system should do more to improve the knowledge of people about women, and to
eliminate the prejudice of neglecting women and their value.
f. Lots of love.
A. b-a-d-e-c-f B. b-d-e-a-c-f C. b-c-a-e-d-f D. b-e-d-a-c-f
Giải Thích: Sắp xếp bức thư
b. Dear Horten, I hope you’ve been doing well! I’ve been thinking of several ways to improve gender equality
and give women better chances to develop their ability.
(Horten thân mến, tôi hy vọng bạn vẫn ổn! Tôi đã nghĩ ra một số cách để cải thiện bình đẳng giới và trao cho
phụ nữ cơ hội tốt hơn để phát triển năng lực của mình.)
d. Firstly, the importance and roles of women should be propagated to the development of society.
(Thứ nhất, cần tuyên truyền tầm quan trọng và vai trò của phụ nữ đối với sự phát triển của xã hội.)
e. Secondly, education system should do more to improve the knowledge of people about women, and to
eliminate the prejudice of neglecting women and their value.
(Thứ hai, hệ thống giáo dục cần làm nhiều hơn nữa để nâng cao hiểu biết của mọi người về phụ nữ, xóa bỏ
định kiến coi thường phụ nữ và giá trị của họ.)
a. Thirdly, the government needs to have policies to prioritize women, so that they have better chances to
develop their ability, and better conditions to contribute more to the society, and to compete equally with men.
(Thứ ba, chính phủ cần có chính sách ưu tiên phụ nữ, để họ có cơ hội phát triển năng lực, có điều kiện tốt hơn
để đóng góp nhiều hơn cho xã hội, cạnh tranh bình đẳng với nam giới.)
c. Finally, more jobs should be made available to women so that they will have better conditions to develop
themselves to be equal to men.
(Cuối cùng, cần tạo thêm nhiều việc làm cho phụ nữ để họ có điều kiện phát triển bản thân tốt hơn để ngang
bằng với nam giới.)
f. Lots of love.
(Thân gửi)
Question 17:
a. I understand that ensuring the comfort and safety of students and staff is a priority for the school.
b. I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue regarding the lack of air conditioning in classroom
of 10A4.
c. The absence of adequate cooling not only affects our concentration but also poses health risks, especially
during warmer weather conditions.
d. As the temperatures continue to rise, it has become increasingly uncomfortable and difficult for both students
and teachers to focus and perform effectively in the learning environment.
e. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to a resolution soon.
f. Therefore, I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter. Implementing a solution, such as repairing
the existing air conditioning system or providing temporary cooling measures, would greatly alleviate the
discomfort experienced by everyone in the affected area.
A. d-b-a-c-f-e B. b-d-e-a-c-f C. b-d-c-a-f-e D. b-d-a-c-f-e
Giải Thích: Sắp xếp đoạn văn
b. I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue regarding the lack of air conditioning in classroom
of 10A4.
(Tôi viết thư này để nêu lên vấn đề đáng lo ngại liên quan đến việc thiếu điều hòa không khí trong lớp học của
lớp 10A4.)
d. As the temperatures continue to rise, it has become increasingly uncomfortable and difficult for both students
and teachers to focus and perform effectively in the learning environment.
(Khi nhiệt độ tiếp tục tăng, cả học sinh và giáo viên ngày càng cảm thấy khó chịu và khó tập trung và học tập
hiệu quả trong môi trường học tập.)
c. The absence of adequate cooling not only affects our concentration but also poses health risks, especially
during warmer weather conditions.
(Việc thiếu hệ thống làm mát đầy đủ không chỉ ảnh hưởng đến khả năng tập trung của chúng tôi mà còn gây ra
rủi ro cho sức khỏe, đặc biệt là trong điều kiện thời tiết ấm hơn.)
a. I understand that ensuring the comfort and safety of students and staff is a priority for the school.
(Tôi hiểu rằng việc đảm bảo sự thoải mái và an toàn cho học sinh và nhân viên là ưu tiên hàng đầu của nhà
trường.)
f. Therefore, I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter. Implementing a solution, such as repairing
the existing air conditioning system or providing temporary cooling measures, would greatly alleviate the
discomfort experienced by everyone in the affected area.
(Do đó, tôi mong bạn quan tâm ngay đến vấn đề này. Việc triển khai một giải pháp, chẳng hạn như sửa chữa hệ
thống điều hòa không khí hiện có hoặc cung cấp các biện pháp làm mát tạm thời, sẽ làm giảm đáng kể sự khó
chịu mà mọi người trong khu vực bị ảnh hưởng đang gặp phải.)
e. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to a resolution soon.
(Cảm ơn sự quan tâm của bạn đến vấn đề này và tôi mong sớm nhận được giải pháp.)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Video games are one of the most popular things to do for fun around the world, but studies that look into
their effects on players, both good and bad, are often seen as unimportant.
One creative way (18)________ health care is to help people deal with pain. Because of how much focus
is needed to play such a game, (19)_________ of the pain. This has been reported and tested with pediatric
patients. Many different types of people use video games as a form of physical or occupational therapy. These
kinds of games take the focus off of possible pain, and unlike more traditional therapeutic activities, they don't
require the person (20__________ that can be painful.
Long-term follow-up and strong randomized controlled trials of these kinds of interventions have not
been done, though. It's also not clear if patients get tired of these games over time. Also, because there haven't
been any controlled trials comparing video games to other distractions, it's not clear if the effect of games on
distractions depends (21)___________ or if the content of games is also important. More research needs to be
done to look at things like how new a game is, what users like, and how challenging it is compared to
(22)_________.
For the most part, there isn't much evidence that moderate play has serious acute negative effects. This is
because playing video games is very common among kids and teens in industrialized countries. When bad
effects do happen, they are usually pretty minor and only last for a short time. They go away (23)_________
when you play less often. There needs to be more research on too much play and a clearer definition of what
too much play is. It would also be good to look at how video game addiction changes over time.
Question 18:
A. which video games are used in
B. that video games are used in
C. when video games are used in
D. where video games are used in
Question 19:
A. be can take the player’s mind off
B. be taken the player’s mind off
C. it can take the player's mind off
D. this can take the player’s mind off
Question 20:
A. be moved them limbs in ways
B. moving their limbs in ways
C. moves them limbs in ways
D. to move their limbs in ways
require sb to do sth: yêu cầu sb làm gì đó
Question 21:
A. only on focusing on an interactive task
B. just to focusing on an interactive task
C. quite with focusing to an interactive task
D. to focusing on an interactive task
depend on sb/sth: phụ thuộc vào sb/sth
Question 22:
A. others activities that might be distracted.
B. the others activities that might be distract.
C. another activities that might be distracts.
D. other activities that might be distracting.
other + danh từ số nhiều
Question 23:
A. on their own B. on his own C. on her own D. on our own
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Despite the amazing progress in technology, (24)_______parts of our daily lives don't seem to have
changed much. Transportation is a great example of this. Even in 2020, there are still cars on the roads, even
though people have thought of flying cars for much longer than that. (25)______dreams do come true, the
Hyperloop is a living example of the idea of transportation in the future. Our idea came from Elon Musk, CEO
of the space company SpaceX and a famous businessman. Musk's Hyperloop is made up (26)______ two huge
tubes that connect Los Angeles to San Francisco. Up to 700 mph (1127 km/h) pods carrying people would
speed through these tubes. They would hold a low-pressure environment (27)______would surround the pod
with a cushion of air that lets it move safely at such high speeds, like an air hockey puck sliding over a table.
(28)_______solar panels on the roof of the Hyperloop tubes would make the system clean and self-sufficient.
Question 24:A. much B. each C. some D. many
Giải Thích: Lượng Từ: some + danh từ số nhiều, danh từ không đếm được
Question 25:A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. However
Tạm Dịch: Even in 2020, there are still cars on the roads, even though people have thought of flying cars for
much longer than that. Although dreams do come true, the Hyperloop is a living example of the idea of
transportation in the future.
(Ngay cả vào năm 2020, vẫn còn xe trên đường, mặc dù mọi người đã nghĩ đến xe bay từ lâu rồi. Mặc dù giấc
mơ có thể thành hiện thực, Hyperloop là một ví dụ sống động về ý tưởng giao thông trong tương lai.)
Question 26:A. to B. of C. for D. with
Giải Thích: Cụm: made up of sth: được tạo thành từ
Question 27:A. that B. who C. which D. whom
Giải Thích: NP MĐQH. Ta cần một MĐQH thay thế cho danh từ hỗn hợp
Question 28:A. Requiring B. Demanding C. Absorbing D. Installing
A. Requiring:yêu cầu
B. Demanding :đòi hỏi
C. Absorbing :hấp thụ
D. Installing :cài đặt, lắp đặt
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 33.
Wolves were the original ancestors of dogs. You might mistake a wolf for a dog, but they're much
larger. On top of that, they're pretty scary. Some wolves evolved into different species at some point. The
smaller and kinder ones were among them. The first dogs were these kinder wolves. When or why this
occurred is a mystery. It may have occurred organically more than 50,000 years ago, according to some. Still
others place the human handiwork of 15,000 to 50,000 years ago.
Regardless of their origin, the practicality of dogs was immediately recognized. Human geneticists and
paleontologists agree that dogs and humans first crossed paths in the Middle East some 13,000 years ago. It
wasn't long before dogs made their way to North America from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Hunting and
traveling were likely the primary uses of these dogs. In addition, They were also good companions.
The ancient Egyptians valued dogs highly. Not only did the Egyptians rely on dogs for hunting, but they also
used them as guards and fighters. To them, a dog represented the deity responsible for protecting hell. Dogs
were also given names by the ancient Egyptians. Names like "Brave One," "Reliable," "North-wind,"
"Blacky," and "Useless" were common.The ancient Romans also used dogs as a weapon. Dogs were utilized
by the Roman army across Europe. The dogs served as messengers at times and as attack dogs at others.
 These days, you can find dogs of all shapes and sizes. What gives them their wolf heritage? Various
theories have been put forward. Canidae is a family of dogs, but some scientists think that dogs actually have
ancestry from other animals. The jackals, coyotes, and foxes fall into this category. The majority of scientists
also think that the variation was shaped by natural selection and evolution. In subsequent epochs, dog breeders
sought out dogs that people liked and crossed them to create new varieties. This is how people are still
facilitating the emergence of new breeds in the modern era!
Question 29: Which of the following best states the main idea of the reading?
A. No one knows for sure where dogs first appeared with humans.
B. There are two theories about the evolution of dogs.
C. Evolution and breeding have made dogs what they are today.
D. Human beings used dogs for many jobs, so dogs are the first tame animals.
A. Không ai biết chắc chắn chó lần đầu tiên xuất hiện cùng con người ở đâu.
B. Có hai lý thuyết về sự tiến hóa của chó.
C. Sự tiến hóa và lai tạo đã tạo nên loài chó như ngày nay.
D. Con người sử dụng chó cho nhiều công việc, vì vậy chó là loài động vật thuần hóa đầu tiên.
Question 30: The word “them” in the first paragraph refers to______.
A. people B. years C. dogs D. wolves
Question 31: According to some scientists, when did the first tame dogs appear with humans?
A. About 15,000 years ago B. Between 15,000 and 50,000 years ago
C. Over 50.000 years ago D. About 13,000 years ago
Question 32: The word “companions” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to_____.
A. messengers B. traveling friends C. co-workers D. hunting animals
 traveling friends = companions
Question 33: According to the reading, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Most people like to name their dogs Reliable, Blacky, and Useless.
B. The Roman always used dogs as messengers.
C. The first tame dogs appeared in ancient Egypt.
D. According to some studies, dogs mixed with coyotes and jackals.
A. Hầu hết mọi người thích đặt tên cho chó của họ là Reliable, Blacky và Useless.
B. Người La Mã luôn sử dụng chó làm sứ giả.
C. Những chú chó thuần hóa đầu tiên xuất hiện ở Ai Cập cổ đại.
D. Theo một số nghiên cứu, chó lai với chó sói đồng cỏ và chó rừng.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 40
 Most of the time, the Hawaiian Islands make us think of a busy tourist spot with white sand beaches and
palm trees. On one of the farthest northern islands, though, there aren't any guests or vacation activities.
Niihau Island has a volcano that is no longer active, a fragile swamp, and lush woods. There are also many rare
animals that live there, like the Hawaiian monk seal. The Robinson family bought the island from the King of
Hawaii in 1864 with the promise that they would protect the original Hawaiian culture and language by living
there. To keep this promise, the family started to curb the number of people who could visit the island over
time. Today, you can only talk to the original Niihauans on the island if they invite you. Because of this, the
locals didn't know much about the rest of the world until lately.
The main town of the island looks like it has been frozen in time when you walk through it. There aren't
any cars, stores, bars, or cops. Horses and bicycles are the only ways to get around. There is no electricity,
running water, or phone lines. The 130 people who live there permanently are all native Hawaiians and speak
Hawaiian as their first language. They fish and farm for a living and don't pay rent. People who live on the
other Hawaiian islands have very different ways of life.
The kids in Niihau don't have TVs or electronics like other kids, but they go to a small school that gets all
of its power from the sun. The school is one of only a few in the US that gets all of its power from the sun.
Hawaiian traditions and ideals about living off the land and ocean are taught at the school. At the same time,
the kids can learn how to use computers and meet with people from other places.
People from other places can connect with Niihau by buying the islanders' items, like jewelry made from
shells. In other places, you can buy these things. Few people are able to visit this banned land, but tourists are
still interested in its secrets.
Question 34: What is the best title of the text?
A. A Tourist Attraction B. The Niihauans’ Lifestyle
C. A Forbidden Island D. Education on Hawaii Islands
A. Điểm thu hút khách du lịch B. Phong cách sống của người Niihauans
C. Đảo cấm D. Giáo dục trên quần đảo Hawaii
Question 35: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. main town B. island C. The Robinson family D. volcano
Question 36: Tourists are not allowed to visit Niihau because ______.
A. the natives are afraid that visitors will destroy the island
B. the owners of the island didn’t like outsiders
C. the King wanted to protect the island’s sensitive ecosystem
D. the owners promised to preserve native Hawaiian culture and language alive
Giải Thích: Khách du lịch không được phép đến thăm Niihau vì ______.
A. người bản địa sợ rằng du khách sẽ phá hủy hòn đảo
B. chủ sở hữu hòn đảo không thích người ngoài
C. Nhà vua muốn bảo vệ hệ sinh thái nhạy cảm của hòn đảo
D. chủ sở hữu hứa sẽ bảo tồn văn hóa và ngôn ngữ Hawaii bản địa
Question 37: The word “permanently” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to_____.
A. successfully B. spontaneously C. uncertainly D. continuously
A. successfully :thành công, một cách đạt được mục tiêu
B. spontaneously :một cách tự phát
C. uncertainly :một cách không chắc chắn
D. continuously :liên tục
Question 38: The word “banned” in the last paragraph is opposite in meaning to______.
A. licit B. effective C. sensitive D. different
A. licit :hợp pháp, được phép
B. effective :hiệu quả
C. sensitive :nhạy cảm
D. different :khác biệt
Question 39: According to the text, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the text?
A. Visitors can buy the Niihauans’ handicrafts in other islands.
B. Various endangered species can be found on the island of Niihau.
C. Horses and bikes are the sole means of transportation available.
D. The native Niihauans’ way of life is similar to inhabitants on the other Hawaiian Islands.
A.Du khách có thể mua đồ thủ công của người Niihauans ở các đảo khác.
People from other places can connect with Niihau by buying the islanders' items, like jewelry made from
shells. In other places, you can buy these things.
B. Có thể tìm thấy nhiều loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng trên đảo Niihau.
There are also many rare animals that live there, like the Hawaiian monk seal.
C.Ngựa và xe đạp là phương tiện di chuyển duy nhất có sẵn.
Horses and bicycles are the only ways to get around.
D. Cách sống của người Niihauans bản địa tương tự như cư dân trên các đảo Hawaii khác.
The kids in Niihau don't have TVs or electronics like other kids, but they go to a small school that gets all of its
power from the sun. The school is one of only a few in the US that gets all of its power from the sun. Hawaiian
traditions and ideals about living off the land and ocean are taught at the school. At the same time, the kids can
learn how to use computers and meet with people from other places.
Question 40: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Children of Niihau are equipped with modern electronic devices for schooling.
B. Education on the island tries to balance tradition with technology.
C. A small school in Niihau Island uses various renewable energy sources for electricity
D. At no time do students have a chance to communicate with the rest of the world.
A. Trẻ em Niihau được trang bị các thiết bị điện tử hiện đại để đi học.
B. Giáo dục trên đảo cố gắng cân bằng giữa truyền thống và công nghệ.
C. Một trường học nhỏ trên đảo Niihau sử dụng nhiều nguồn năng lượng tái tạo để tạo ra điện
D. Không lúc nào học sinh có cơ hội giao tiếp với phần còn lại của thế giới.