ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI HỌC KÌ 2 LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Vocabulary: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
1. Since the appearance of electronic devices, lessons have become more and more and effective.
A. enjoyable B. disruptive C. accessible D. inappropriate
2. The phrase “ natives” refers to people who are familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age.
A. device B. portable C. electronic D. digital
3. Burning garbage dangerous gases to the environment, and this may lead to global warming.
A. throws B. sends C.emits D. rejects
4. Intensive pesticide and fertilizer sprays used in agriculture have resulted in the serious of water, soil and
land.
A. protection B. pollution C. deforestation D. consumption
5. is a term that refers to the existence of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced
environment.
A. Wildlife B. Biodiversity C. Challenge D. Investigation
6. The rate of students in high schools is said to increases sharply this year.
A. equality B. gender C. discrimination D. enrolment
7. A man who is getting married or about to get married is a .
A. bride B. bridegroom C. bridesmaid D. best man
8. A is a ceremony at which two people are married to each other.
A. reception B. banquet C. wedding D. proposal
9. The bride may have one or more who keep the bride calm, help her get ready and look after her dress.
A. bridegrooms B. bridesmaids C. best men D. fiancé
10. Digital lessons are available in a variety of webpages and they can be freely and stored in your
computers
A. uploaded B. downloaded C. printed D. distracted
11. Personal electronic devices which students from their class work are banned in most schools.
A. benefit B. protect C. distract D. submit
12. Thanks to the Internet, students can look new words in online dictionaries.
A. in B. on C. at D. up
13. Her parents were delighted that their daughter was engaged such a nice young man.
A. with B. for C. to D. at
15. Jack and Linda last week. They just weren’t happy together.
A. broke up B. broke into C. finished off D. ended up
16. We must solve the problem of air pollution immediately for the of the people living in this place.
A. role B. side C. sake D. ritual
17. Now, if you’d all please raise your glasses, I’d like to make a to the bride and groom.
A. toast B. heat C. roast D. bake
18. The car owner sued the truck driver the damage he caused to her car in the accident.
A. about B. on C. to D. for
19. Non-renewable energy sources are running .
A. up B. on C. to D. out
20. What do you think could be the negative effects of computers ?
A. overlooking B. overtaking C. overusing D. overeating
21. He's with the president and may soon be fired.
A. in favor of B. out of favor C. do a favor D. in his favor
22. We should develop such sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy.
A. tradition B. alternative C. revolutionary D. surprising
23. are the standards and expectations to which women and men generally conform.
A. Social problems B. Shabby manners C. Gender norms D. Ill omens
24. Those smart phones are selling like_. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.
A. hotdogs B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. fresh shrimps
25. “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little .”
A. under the weather B. out of the blue C. out of order D. down to earth
26. Lily: “I’m sorry. I can’t be of more help in this matter”. –Tuan: “ ”
A. Yes, the matter is helpless B. That’s fine. I understand
C. You are welcome D. That’s a problem
27. Davis: - I reckon that preserving the environment is the responsibility of every individual.
Mai: “..............................................Everyone should do something to protect the earth - our common home.”
A. I see things differently B. I’ll say the opposite
C. There is no room for doubt D. That’s not always the case
28. Would you mind turning your stereo down ? - .........................................
A. Not at all B. I’d be glad to C. Yes, I’ll do it now D. Sorry. I didn’t mean it
29. Marry: “ Do you fancy black coffee or white coffee?”
- John: “.....................................................”
A. Let me make you a hot cup B. Never mind
C. It’s all the same to me D. It’s my cup of tea
30. Kara: “Do you want to book an eco tour or a camping safari?”
- Bella: “................................”
A. Yes, I want a book about eco tours B. An eco tour sounds more interesting to me
C. No, I do not like a camping safari D. I couldn’t agree more
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words/phrases that are CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
words/phrases.
31. A computer or laptop can be your powerful weapon and you can take advantage of the Internet your study.
A. take notice of B. have benefits of C. take benefits of D. make use of
32. “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning”. “Haven’t you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a
baby boy early this morning.”
A. extremely happy B. extremely dazed C. very exhausted D. very proud
33. Discharging chemical pollutants into the environment is a cruel action to the environment as well as the future
generation.
A. Releasing B. Filling C. Making D. Adding
34. The area is roped off because the water is seriously polluted.
A. contaminated B. disappeared C. purified D. endangered
35. The environmental habitat of some rare animals is being threatened.
A. aware B. endangered C. dangerous D. share
36. Many species of fauna and flora in this national park is being in danger.
A. sauna B. coral C. animals D. coastal
37. Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil and other chemicals in rivers.
A. contaminants B. sewage C. insecticides D. substances
38. In Vietnam, people often choose a favorable day for their important occasions.
A. beautiful B. suitable C. acceptable D. fair weathered
39. When do you intend to tie the knot with your Japanese girl?
A. break up B. fall in love C. get married D. live under the same roof
40. After the wedding ceremony, there is usually a reception for the guests.
A. proposal ceremony B. engagement ceremony C. formal party D. festival
Grammar: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
1. we to live in the country we wouldn’t mind having children.
A. If B. Were C. Should D. Had
2. This is a rare opportunity you should take advantage to get a better job.
A. to which B. for which C. of which D. on which
3. if you want to see the manager.

A. You make an appointment B. Make an appointment

 C. You would make an appointment D. Should you make an appointment
4. The economic conditions today are than they were in the past.
A. much more good B. far better C. more better D. the best
5. This tablet is more modern, but it costs the other one.
A. as twice much as B. twice as much as
C. two times much as D. two times as more than
6. She reminded me to come on time for the party .
A. tomorrow evening B. the day after tomorrow
C. in two days’ time D. next weekend
7. He asked me why to the meeting.
A. didn’t I come B. don’t I come
C. you didn’t come D. I hadn’t come
8. The United States consists of fifty states, has its own government.
A. they each B. each of them C. each of which D. each of that
9. We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers this year.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
10. Gender equality without the support of the government, organization, and individuals.
A. Mustn’t be achieved B. needn’t be achieved
C. shouldn’t be achieved D. cannot be achieved
11. Of the two projects, I think the first one is .
A. the most convincing B. the more convincing
C. more convincing D. most convincing
12. Can you imagine what if the air polluted entirely?
A. will happen / is B. would happen / were
C. had happen / had been D. happened / will be
13. I have two brothers. older one is training to be pilot with British Airways. younger
one is still at school.
A. The/ x/ the/ x B. The/ a/ the /x
C. an/ a/ the/ x D. the/ the/ the/ x
14. you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city?
A. Provided that B. Should C. Were D. Had
14. Do you know the man lives in the house opposite mine?
A. who B. what C. which D. when
15. She plays guitar very well. She is an accomplished guitarist.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
16. WWF recognised the giant panda the symbol of the organisation.
A. as B. like C. under D. with
17. All forms of discrimination against all women and girls immediately everywhere.
A. must be taken away B. must be ended
C. must be allowed D. must be followed
18. True gender equality when both men and women reach a balance between work and family.
A. can achieve B. should be achieved
C. can be achieved D. should achieve
19. You must slow down in built-up areas. you drive in the city, it is that you’ll have an accident.
A. The faster and faster / the more
B. The faster / the more probable
C. The more and more fast / the more and more probable
D. The more fastly / the probable
20. Notebooks, tablets and cellphones are all technology students are accustomed and can use as learning
aids.
A. with which B. to it C. to which D. with that
21. All smartphones storage hardware is big can store downloaded audio books.
A. which B. who C. whose D. that
22. Science teachers use the 3D projectors and other electronic devices can easily illustrate the lessons.
A. whom B. what C. who D. whose
23.Last week, he told us that we a picnic at the end of the week on Friday.
A. can have B. did have C. would have D. had had
24. I asked her to pursue higher studies the next year.
A. are you planning B. if she is planning
C. was she planning D. if she was planning
26. Would you be angry if I your pocket dictionary?
A. stolen B. have stolen C. were to steal D. steal
27. If it convenient, let’s go out for a drink tonight.
A. be B. is C. was D. were
28. Paul walked past me without saying a word. He me.
A. mightn’t have seen B. shouldn’t have seen
C. mustn’t have seen D. needn’t have seen
29. A child everything he or she wants.
A. must be given B. shouldn’t be given
C. mustn’t be given D. can be given
30. He is wearing a gold ring on his fourth finger. He .
A. must be married B. should be married C. can be married D. might be married
ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Choose the underlined part that needs correction
1. It is right that politicians (A) should make (B) important decisions without consulting (C) the public
to who (D) they are accountable?
2. In an essay(A) writing (B) in 1779, Judith Sargeant Murray promoted the cause of (C) women’ s education(D).
3. This year (A), that (B) is for the first time, the event is open to (C) all amateur athletes along with
(D) the traditional professional.
4. Some people (A) think that there is still (B) gender discriminate (C) in (D) our country.
5. Working as (A) a volunteer provides(B) you for(C) opportunities to know more about (D) cultural diversity.
6. They announced that (A) he has met (B) a number of key (C) figures the day (D) before.
7. I have never been to (A) Danang, where (B) is said to be the most (D) peaceful city in Vietnam (D)
8. What is (A) the name of the (B) boy his father (C) is the president of the (D) school parents Association?
9. Personal (A) electronic devices may bring (B) more harmful (C) than good (D) to students
10. One reason birds have been (A) so successful is because of their able to escape from danger quickly (D)
11. Bacteria lived (A) in the soil play (B) a vital role in recycling (C) the carbon and nitrogen needed
(D) by plants.
12. Any bicycle brought (A) onto school (B) grounds should clearly babel (C) with the owner’s (D) name
13. The charity (A) organization provides a poor (B) in the locality with (C) a lot of household furniture (D).
14. You mustn’t (A) fill in this section if (B) you don’t want to (C) . It’s (D) optional.
15. He said to me (A) that his father has worked (B) for (C) that company for 20 years (D).
16. Rattan, a close (A) relative of bamboo, is often used to make tables, chairs, and other furnitures.
17. Cable television (A) companies recently (B) announced that it (C) will increase services charges
(D) next year.
18. The written (A) English, which is not systematically (B) phonetic, causes difficulties (C) to the foreigners.
19. Natural (A) resources provide the raw material are needed (B) to produce (C) finished goods(D) .
20. The (A) policeman asked the boy if (B) he has really seen (C) that happen (D) with his own eyes.