KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II – LỚP 10

ĐỀ 4
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.
I live in a neighborhood near the city center. I don't want to live in the suburb! I like living near shops and restaurants.
People usually (1) two things about my neighborhood. There is a café on every corner and it is very green. I
especially like Blueprint – a lovely outdoor café with a small flower garden (2) I often sit at the weekend and
enjoy a cup of coffee. There are many parks and squares in the neighborhood. The parks are very (3) with
children, students and other people who live nearby for walking, relaxing and playing sports. I guess the people here love
being outdoors. I haven't lived in this neighborhood very long, but I can see it's a real community – everyone knows each
other. They are friendly and welcoming to newcomers, too. That’s why I could fit in really quickly when I moved to this
area. It’s also got great nightlife. There is a variety of restaurants which serve food from many parts of the world. It’s easy
to find French, Italian, Chinese and Thai restaurants, and they are of good quality. There are lots of small art (4)
and theatres, too. I find this neighborhood beautiful and interesting. Living in this place is amazing to me!
Question 1: A. look B. see C. notice D. watch
Question 2: A. which B. that C. where D. who
Question 3: A. famous B. full C. widespread D. popular
Question 4: A. stores B. factories C. galleries D. buildings
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 5:
Student A: We should reuse and recycle more to save the environment.
Student B:
A. There’s no doubt about it. B. That’s a ridiculous idea. C. I’m afraid it’s the truth. D. You must be kidding.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. chores B. oranges C. dishes D. experiences
Question 7: A. cheese B. school C. chess D. church
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
A community is a group of people who live close to each other. In this day and age, however, online communities
are the fastest-growing ones. A virtual community is one whose members interact with each other mainly via the Internet.
These communities get people with similar interests together so that they can share their interests or help each other in
different ways.
Virtual communities can just be for fun, but many of them have a serious purpose. For instance, many women
who are soon-to-be moms can now get support and advice from others who have experience or those who are expecting
their children. Similarly, many people join a virtual community for educational purposes. MOOCs, or massive open online
courses, are places where people can join an educational course using the Internet.
In some online communities, members not only communicate with each other online, but they may also meet up
in the real world. For example, people interested in cosplay may use online communities to organize cosplay conventions
where members can dress up and meet with others. Many of these communities cross international borders. Book
Crossing, a social networking site for book-lovers, has members in 132 different countries.
Moreover, some online communities care more about improving the real community that they live in. Street Bank
is a virtual community where real-life neighbors can offer to help each other out by lending things like sports or cooking
equipment, or by doing up their houses or gardens.
Question 8: What does the word “virtual” in the first paragraph mean?
A. offline B. in real life C. on Facebook D. online
Question 9: Who joins the same virtual community?
A. People who share similar interests or care about the same things. B. People who care about others.
C. People with the same jobs D. People who own the same things so they can have fun together.
Question 10: Why do people join MOOCs?
A. To communicate with teachers online. B. To read comic books.
C. To borrow barbecue equipment. D. To learn an online course
Question 11: Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. There are many reasons why people join a virtual community.
B. People can get support and advice from a virtual community.
C. Sometimes members of a virtual community meet up in person.
D. Book Crossing is a local virtual community for those who like reading.
Question 12: Which virtual community may help you repair your house?
A. Book Crossing B. Cosplay C. MOOCs D. Street Bank
Mark the letter A, B, G, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 13: Unless Meggy uses less electricity, she will save money.
A. Unless B. will save C. money D. electricity
Question 14: This house is bought by the Smiths last year.
A. by B. This house C. is bought D. last year
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.
Question 15: A smartphone is too costly for him to even have a normal one.
A. economical B. valuable C. priceless D. expensive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
Question 16: We can communicate with each other instantly using the internet.
A. unfortunately B. immediately C. really D. slowly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress
in each of the following questions.
Question 17: A. passport B. increase C. band-aid D. workbook
Question 18: A. qualify B. register C. exercise D. develop
Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 19: Sulphur dioxide is one of several that are released into the atmosphere by coal-
fired power stations. (POLLUTE)
Question 20: Since the flood, the number of people has increased dramatically. (HOME)
Question 31: Mike’s house was after it was burnt down. (BUILD)
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
Question 21. We don’t turn off the lights. We spend much money on electricity.
 If
Question 22. A poor family built a simple small house last year.
 A simple small house
Question 23. The man is her father. You met him last week.
 The man

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest ones.
Question 1: A. honest B. hourly C. honor D. horror
Question 2: A. great B. mean C. cheap D. clean
Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.
Question 3: A. police B. receipt C. income D. estate
Question 4: A. admit B. offer C. refuse D. expect
Choose the option that best completes each sentence.
Question 5: Andrew Johnson had to compete against seven other in a model- building test to get the job.
A. applications B. appliances C. applicants D. applies
Question 6: Netflix offered Joe the job because he speaks French.
A. fluently B. fluent C. fluency D. fluctuate
Question 7: Martyn Tott was so to learn that he had won the lottery.
A. delight B. delighted C. delighting D. delightfully
Question 8: This is the nurse looked after my grandfather.
A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
Question 9: Adelaide, my uncle lives, is a great place to visit in Australia.
A. which B. who C. that D. where
Question 10: Do you enjoy online?
A. shopping B. to shop C. shop D. to shopping
Question 11: My parents don’t me go out too late at night.
A. allow B. permit C. let D. make
Question 12: Most projects and programmes funded by the World Bank have contributed to
Vietnam’s development.
A. effect B. affect C. effective D. effectively
Question 13: She feels sure that she can do the job well. She is .
A. sensitive B. honest C. confident D. friendly
Question 14: A is a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth.
A. surgeon B. scientist C. dentist D. architect
Question 15: If people their lifestyles, global warming would slow down.
A. change B. would change C. will change D. changed
Question 16: They out of milk when I arrived at the shop.
A. had run B. was running C. run D. has run
Question 17: After having handed in my test paper, I realized that I a silly mistake.
A. make B. had made C. was making D. has made
Question 18: You can buy a fountain pen in a .
A. stationer’s B. baker’s C. DIY store D. florist’s
Question 19: The tells you how much something costs in a shop.
A. discount B. special offer C. sale D. price tag
Question 20: He doesn’t mind if things change at work. He is .
A. changeable B. flexible C. punctual D. sensitive
Question 21: How much do you spend milk tea each month?
A. on B. for C. with D. in
Question 22: Have you got information about the university courses?
A. many B. a few C. lot of D. much
Question 23: Dolphins are intelligent than sharks.
A. as B. so C. more D. far
Question 24: The tsunami happened in 2004 in the Indian Ocean. Nearly 230,000 people died.
A. deadliest B. more deadly C. most deadly D. deadlier
Question 25: You well at school if you work hard.
A. do B. will do C. would do D. did
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Environmentalists are getting more worried about the effects of fast fashion on the environment. Fast fashion is
the mass production of clothes at a low cost. They are put in shops and online quickly to create a high demand.
Manufacturers make 100 billion items of clothing every year. This is expected to grow by 60 per cent by 2030. The fast
fashion business model is having a negative effect on the environment. Many of the clothes end up in landfills and are not
recycled. Another negative effect on the environment is caused by the chemicals used to make the clothes. These cause
health problems for people working in clothes factories.
The way people are buying clothes is adding to the problem of clothing waste. Many years ago, people went to
stores and tried clothes on. People took more time and thought more carefully before they bought clothes. They also wore
them for longer. Today, people order cheap clothes on the Internet and if they don't like them, they send them back. Some
people say this is causing a throwaway society. Some people buy clothes and never even wear them. The German media
company Deutsche Welle wrote: "Every year in Europe, four million tons of clothing ends up in the trash. Less than one
per cent of this is recycled." It seems the fashion industry is not so sustainable.
Question 26: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Fast fashion is harming the environment.
B. More and more people prefer fast fashion.
C. The recycling industry has negative effect on the environment.
D. Fast fashion business creates more job for people around the world.
Question 27: The word ‘landfills’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. fields to grow rice B. places to bury waste C. lands to fill grass D. places to display clothes
Question 28: What is adding to the problem of clothing waste?
A. the way we shop B. reasonable prices C. higher demand D. unlimited supply
Question 29: The word ‘this’ in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. fashion industry B. family trash C. throwaway clothing D. fast fashion
Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Fast fashion creates high demand by putting clothes in stores and online quickly.
B. The scale of fast fashion will increase by 60% by 2030.
C. People took more time when they bought clothes many years ago.
D. More than 99% of clothes in Europe are recycled.
Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The UK is a wealthy country, but people cannot pay energy bills. Electricity and gas bills could (31)
fourfold this year. Even well paid people are struggling. Lower-paid workers are faced with a stark choice of heating or
eating. Many towns are (32) libraries into spaces where people can stay warm for free. These are
called "heat banks". A UK money-saving expert cannot understand (33) his country needs warm banks. The UK
has hundreds of food banks.
Britons are taking drastic measures. One woman turned off her fridge and is keeping her food in cold water. A
man switched (34) his electric kettle and is drinking cold water. Last winter, a lady sat on a bus all day
instead of sitting at home in the cold. People are angry about the record profits oil companies are (35) . The
government is reluctant to tax these. Each year in the UK, cold weather kills around 11,400 people. This figure will
increase this year.
Question 31: A. reduce B. raise C. decrease D. rise
Question 32: A. combining B. destroying C. converting D. closing
Question 33: A. why B. how C. what D. when
Question 34: A. up B. on C. down D. off
Question 35: A. doing B. making C. saving D. giving
WRITING
Rewrite these sentences without changing the original meaning.
1. My job is repetitive. That’s why I don’t enjoy it. (use conditional sentences)
 .
2. Thank you very much for your advice. It helped me a lot in choosing a career. (use relative clauses)
 .
3. Joe is the most intelligent student in our school. (use comparison sentence)
 No one .
4. The apartment is too expensive for an employee to buy. (use “enough”)
 .

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.
I live in a neighborhood near the city center. I don't want to live in the suburb! I like living near shops and restaurants.
People usually (1) two things about my neighborhood. There is a café on every corner and it is very green. I
especially like Blueprint – a lovely outdoor café with a small flower garden (2) I often sit at the weekend and
enjoy a cup of coffee. There are many parks and squares in the neighborhood. The parks are very (3) with
children, students and other people who live nearby for walking, relaxing and playing sports. I guess the people here love
being outdoors. I haven't lived in this neighborhood very long, but I can see it's a real community – everyone knows each
other. They are friendly and welcoming to newcomers, too. That’s why I could fit in really quickly when I moved to this
area. It’s also got great nightlife. There is a variety of restaurants which serve food from many parts of the world. It’s easy
to find French, Italian, Chinese and Thai restaurants, and they are of good quality. There are lots of small art (4)
and theatres, too. I find this neighborhood beautiful and interesting. Living in this place is amazing to me!
Question 1: A. look B. see C. notice D. watch
Question 2: A. which B. that C. where D. who
Question 3: A. famous B. full C. widespread D. popular
Question 4: A. stores B. factories C. galleries D. buildings
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 5:
Student A: We should reuse and recycle more to save the environment.
Student B:
A. There’s no doubt about it. B. That’s a ridiculous idea. C. I’m afraid it’s the truth. D. You must be kidding.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. chores B. oranges C. dishes D. experiences
Question 7: A. cheese B. school C. chess D. church
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
A community is a group of people who live close to each other. In this day and age, however, online communities
are the fastest-growing ones. A virtual community is one whose members interact with each other mainly via the Internet.
These communities get people with similar interests together so that they can share their interests or help each other in
different ways.
Virtual communities can just be for fun, but many of them have a serious purpose. For instance, many women
who are soon-to-be moms can now get support and advice from others who have experience or those who are expecting
their children. Similarly, many people join a virtual community for educational purposes. MOOCs, or massive open online
courses, are places where people can join an educational course using the Internet.
In some online communities, members not only communicate with each other online, but they may also meet up
in the real world. For example, people interested in cosplay may use online communities to organize cosplay conventions
where members can dress up and meet with others. Many of these communities cross international borders. Book
Crossing, a social networking site for book-lovers, has members in 132 different countries.
Moreover, some online communities care more about improving the real community that they live in. Street Bank
is a virtual community where real-life neighbors can offer to help each other out by lending things like sports or cooking
equipment, or by doing up their houses or gardens.
Question 8: What does the word “virtual” in the first paragraph mean?
A. offline B. in real life C. on Facebook D. online
Question 9: Who joins the same virtual community?
A. People who share similar interests or care about the same things. B. People who care about others.
C. People with the same jobs D. People who own the same things so they can have fun together.
Question 10: Why do people join MOOCs?
A. To communicate with teachers online. B. To read comic books.
C. To borrow barbecue equipment. D. To learn an online course
Question 11: Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. There are many reasons why people join a virtual community.
B. People can get support and advice from a virtual community.
C. Sometimes members of a virtual community meet up in person.
D. Book Crossing is a local virtual community for those who like reading.
Question 12: Which virtual community may help you repair your house?
A. Book Crossing B. Cosplay C. MOOCs D. Street Bank
Mark the letter A, B, G, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 13: Unless Meggy uses less electricity, she will save money.
A. Unless B. will save C. money D. electricity
Question 14: This house is bought by the Smiths last year.
A. by B. This house C. is bought D. last year
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.
Question 15: A smartphone is too costly for him to even have a normal one.
A. economical B. valuable C. priceless D. expensive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
Question 16: We can communicate with each other instantly using the internet.
A. unfortunately B. immediately C. really D. slowly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress
in each of the following questions.
Question 17: A. passport B. increase C. band-aid D. workbook
Question 18: A. qualify B. register C. exercise D. develop
Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 19: Sulphur dioxide is one of several POLLUTANTS that are released into the atmosphere by
coal-fired power stations. (POLLUTE)
Question 20: Since the flood, the number of HOMELESS people has increased dramatically. (HOME)
Question 31: Mike’s house was REBUILT after it was burnt down. (BUILD)
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
Question 21. We don’t turn off the lights. We spend much money on electricity.
 If we turn off the lights, we will spend less/ won’t spend much money on electricity .
Question 22. A poor family built a simple small house last year.
 A simple small house was built by a poor family last year.
Question 23. The man is her father. You met him last week.
 The man who/whom you met last week is her father.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest ones.
Question 1: A. honest B. hourly C. honor D. horror
Question 2: A. great B. mean C. cheap D. clean
Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.
Question 3: A. police B. receipt C. income D. estate
Question 4: A. admit B. offer C. refuse D. expect
Choose the option that best completes each sentence.
Question 5: Andrew Johnson had to compete against seven other in a model- building test to get the job.
A. applications B. appliances C. applicants D. applies
Question 6: Netflix offered Joe the job because he speaks French.
A. fluently B. fluent C. fluency D. fluctuate
Question 7: Martyn Tott was so to learn that he had won the lottery.
A. delight B. delighted C. delighting D. delightfully
Question 8: This is the nurse looked after my grandfather.
A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
Question 9: Adelaide, my uncle lives, is a great place to visit in Australia.
A. which B. who C. that D. where
Question 10: Do you enjoy online?
A. shopping B. to shop C. shop D. to shopping
Question 11: My parents don’t me go out too late at night.
A. allow B. permit C. let D. make
Question 12: Most projects and programmes funded by the World Bank have contributed to
Vietnam’s development.
A. effect B. affect C. effective D. effectively
Question 13: She feels sure that she can do the job well. She is .
A. sensitive B. honest C. confident D. friendly
Question 14: A is a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth.
A. surgeon B. scientist C. dentist D. architect
Question 15: If people their lifestyles, global warming would slow down.
A. change B. would change C. will change D. changed
Question 16: They out of milk when I arrived at the shop.
A. had run B. was running C. run D. has run
Question 17: After having handed in my test paper, I realized that I a silly mistake.
A. make B. had made C. was making D. has made
Question 18: You can buy a fountain pen in a .
A. stationer’s B. baker’s C. DIY store D. florist’s
Question 19: The tells you how much something costs in a shop.
A. discount B. special offer C. sale D. price tag
Question 20: He doesn’t mind if things change at work. He is .
A. changeable B. flexible C. punctual D. sensitive
Question 21: How much do you spend milk tea each month?
A. on B. for C. with D. in
Question 22: Have you got information about the university courses?
A. many B. a few C. lot of D. much
Question 23: Dolphins are intelligent than sharks.
A. as B. so C. more D. far
Question 24: The tsunami happened in 2004 in the Indian Ocean. Nearly 230,000 people died.
A. deadliest B. more deadly C. most deadly D. deadlier
Question 25: You well at school if you work hard.
A. do B. will do C. would do D. did
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Environmentalists are getting more worried about the effects of fast fashion on the environment. Fast fashion is
the mass production of clothes at a low cost. They are put in shops and online quickly to create a high demand.
Manufacturers make 100 billion items of clothing every year. This is expected to grow by 60 per cent by 2030. The fast
fashion business model is having a negative effect on the environment. Many of the clothes end up in landfills and are not
recycled. Another negative effect on the environment is caused by the chemicals used to make the clothes. These cause
health problems for people working in clothes factories.
The way people are buying clothes is adding to the problem of clothing waste. Many years ago, people went to
stores and tried clothes on. People took more time and thought more carefully before they bought clothes. They also wore
them for longer. Today, people order cheap clothes on the Internet and if they don't like them, they send them back. Some
people say this is causing a throwaway society. Some people buy clothes and never even wear them. The German media
company Deutsche Welle wrote: "Every year in Europe, four million tons of clothing ends up in the trash. Less than one
per cent of this is recycled." It seems the fashion industry is not so sustainable.
Question 26: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Fast fashion is harming the environment.
B. More and more people prefer fast fashion.
C. The recycling industry has negative effect on the environment.
D. Fast fashion business creates more job for people around the world.
Question 27: The word ‘landfills’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. fields to grow rice B. places to bury waste C. lands to fill grass D. places to display clothes
Question 28: What is adding to the problem of clothing waste?
A. the way we shop B. reasonable prices C. higher demand D. unlimited supply
Question 29: The word ‘this’ in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. fashion industry B. family trash C. throwaway clothing D. fast fashion
Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Fast fashion creates high demand by putting clothes in stores and online quickly.
B. The scale of fast fashion will increase by 60% by 2030.
C. People took more time when they bought clothes many years ago.
D. More than 99% of clothes in Europe are recycled.
Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The UK is a wealthy country, but people cannot pay energy bills. Electricity and gas bills could (31)
fourfold this year. Even well paid people are struggling. Lower-paid workers are faced with a stark choice of heating or
eating. Many towns are (32) libraries into spaces where people can stay warm for free. These are
called "heat banks". A UK money-saving expert cannot understand (33) his country needs warm banks. The UK
has hundreds of food banks.
Britons are taking drastic measures. One woman turned off her fridge and is keeping her food in cold water. A
man switched (34) his electric kettle and is drinking cold water. Last winter, a lady sat on a bus all day
instead of sitting at home in the cold. People are angry about the record profits oil companies are (35) . The
government is reluctant to tax these. Each year in the UK, cold weather kills around 11,400 people. This figure will
increase this year.
Question 31: A. reduce B. raise C. decrease D. rise
Question 32: A. combining B. destroying C. converting D. closing
Question 33: A. why B. how C. what D. when
Question 34: A. up B. on C. down D. off
Question 35: A. doing B. making C. saving D. giving
WRITING
Rewrite these sentences without changing the original meaning.
1. My job is repetitive. That’s why I don’t enjoy it. (use conditional sentences)
 If my job wasn’t / weren’t repetitive, I would/could enjoy it.
(other possibilities:
I would/ could enjoy my job if it wasn’t/ weren’t repetitive.
Unless my job was / were repetitive, I would/could enjoy it.
I would/could enjoy my job unless it was/ were repetitive.)
2. Thank you very much for your advice. It helped me a lot in choosing a career. (use relative clauses)
 Thank you very much for your advice, which helped me a lot in choosing a career.
3. Joe is the most intelligent student in our school. (use comparison sentence)
 No one in our school is as / so intelligent as Joe.
(other possibilities:
No one in our class is more intelligent than Joe.
No one is as/ so intelligent as Joe in our class.
No one is more intelligent than Joe in our class.
4. The apartment is too expensive for an employee to buy. (use “enough”)
 The apartment is not cheap enough for an employee to buy.