PRACTICE 10 – Grade 10 (6/2024)

PART ONE: PHONOLOGY

I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. surpass B. surgeon C. surprise D. survive
2. A. salmon B. help C. talk D. calm
3. A. presence B. preparation C. prediction D. preference
4. A. wicked B. ticked C. wrecked D. hooked
5. A. admirable B. alert C. ally D. Addict
II. Choose the word with a different stress pattern in each group.
1. A. president B. committee C. equivalent D. Islamic
2. A. disastrous B. maintenance C. surrender D. agrarian
3. A. oblige B. career C. reject D. promise
4. A. psychology B. temperature C. impossible D. unfortunate
5. A. cooperation B. inaccessible C. particularity D. Mathematician
PART TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. A sneeze cannot be performed voluntarily, _____ be easily suppressed.
A. nor can it B. and cannot it C. nor it can D. it cannot
2. Homework _____ on time will lead to better grades.
A. be done B. done C. having done D. to have been done
3. _____ for your advice, I would have made a serious mistake.
A. Not being B. Without being C. Had it not been D. Not having been
4. _____ migrate long distances is well documented.
A. That it is birds B. That birds C. Birds that D. It is that birds
5. Realizing that he hadn’t enough money and _____ to borrow from his father, he decided to sell his watch.
A. not wanted B. not to want C. wanting not D. not wanting
6. The area is famous for its _____ gardens, where all kinds of different vegetables are grown.
A. market B. hothouse C. trade D. greenhouse
7. Our holidays were ruined by the weather; we ____ have stayed at home.
A. might as well B. should as well C. could as well D. would as well
8. There is always a temptation to _____ doing an unpleasant task as long as one can.
A. put aside B. hold back C. put off D. hold up
9. Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention _____.
A. limit B. duration C. span D. time
10. He's not very sensible as far as money _____ are concerned.
A. matters B. objects C. things D. aspects
11. _____, the reports are not good enough to be printed.
A. On my own B. Telling the truth C. If you ask me D. Out of the ordinary
12. I could not _____ the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather.
A. look over B. make out C. see through D. watch out
13. Like many other countries in the world, Vietnam is “on the _____”.
A. progress B. start C. begin D. move
14. My grandfather _____ sleeps more than an hour a night.
A. hardly never B. hardly ever C. almost ever D. hardly any
15. They are very good friends but in terms of sports they are worlds _____.
A. away B. separate C. apart D. different
16. The company fell deeper and deeper into the _____ and then went bankrupt.
A. black B. red C. yellow D. green
17. The president has made many visits to Japan, _____ began today.
A. the most recent of them B. the most recent one
C. the most recent one which D. the most recent of which
18. “Do you mind if we schedule the meeting for 11 o’clock?” - “Well, actually, I _____ earlier.”
A. should prefer it will be B. am preferring it to be
C. will prefer it D. would prefer it to be
19. “Hello, may I speak to John Smith?” - “_____.”
A. I’m John SmithB. My name is John Smith
C. John Smith is me D. John Smith speaking
20. Jane changed her major from French to business, _____.
A. with hopes to be able easier to locate employment
B. hoping she can easier get a job
C. with the hope for being able to find better a job
D. hoping to find a job more easily
21. Unfortunately, their marriage is _____.
A. on the rocks B. out of order C. out of sorts D. on the decline
22. If you want a good flat in London, you have to pay through the _____ for it.
A. mouth B. ear C. nose D. teeth
23. He was a generous friend, but as a businessman he drove a hard _____.
A. bargain B. affair C. contract D. deal
24. After a short holiday, he _____ himself once more to his studies.
A. applied B. converted C. engaged D. exerted
25. After several attempts, the policeman managed to catch the thief _____.
A. true blue B. in the red C. red-handed D. in black and white
II. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in brackets.
1. Educational TV programmes like this are very ………………… for young children. stimulate
2. Ben insisted on his articles being ……….. by editors and left when his boss said that was impossible. modify
3. I am looking for a ……….. jeweller who will be able to appraise this watch and tell me how much it's worth. repute
4. Jan Welbech was a reputable physicist until his main two theories were completely …………. proof
5. The shark's ……………….. is somewhat unfair as fatal attacks are extremely rare. notorious
6. I read a story with the title 'A Strange …….At Talbot Bridge', which was about a train-riding ghost. occur
7. I went on a diet that ………… only fresh and organic food and I could only drink water. corporate
8. The comedian joked about a plane crash and some in the audience thought he was being....... respect
9. The ………………… of a road in Sweden allows electric cars to recharge. electrical
10.During World War 2, many soldiers were punished for ………. and have since been pardoned. cowardly
III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the two-word verbs below.
bring out do up slow down save up hang over
mix up grow up go with dress up run for
1. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to ……………….. .
2. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and ……………….. in
Camden Town, London.
3. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would ……………….. his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa
with her to the store.
4. Kate had been ……………….. in order to buy a laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar lessons
instead.
5. He ……………….. his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him.
6. Silence ……………….. the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
7. Mr Smith has decided to ……………….. the post of president of the corporation in the election next year.
8. Because I hate ……………….. my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
9. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently ………………… .
10. Brendan was worried about having to ……………….. for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal
clothes.
PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of
Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the
land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.
The word ‘dinosaur’ comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their
appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and
nearly equaled the size of most modem-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaur and
tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a
chicken.
Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaur to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth’s climate. It is
believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and not
having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other
species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.
1. What is the best title for this passage?
A. The History of Earth B. Earth’s Largest Reptiles
C. The Metabolism of Dinosaurs D. The Domination of the Land
2. It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about _____.
A. 135 million years B. 200 million years
C. 80 million years D. 65 million years
3. The author uses the phrase “never to reemerge” to indicate that the dinosaurs _____.
A. went into hiding B. became extinct
C. lost their way D. never died out
4. According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?
A. It was rather uniform.
B. It made them the largest creatures ever on earth.
C. It guaranteed their survival.
D. It varied quite greatly.
5. Which of the following can be inferred about mammals and birds?
A. They preceded dinosaurs.
B. They could not survive the chilly temperatures.
C. They were too large to hibernate.
D. Most have either fur or feathers over their bodies.
II. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each gap in the passage.
Earthquakes are among the most (1) ... natural disasters. They usually (2) ... without any warning and result in a great
(3) ... of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or create
gigantic tidal waves which, in fact, are colossal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are
(4) ... of destroying coastal cities. However, the (5) ... majority of fatalities and serious injuries come (6) ... when
buildings (7) ... .
Most frequently, the earthquakes lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to prevent the deadly
consequences once the shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger off a complex chain (8) ... in the
building structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building’s height, its shape and construction materials
are the most significant (9) ... deciding about the survival or collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the
life or death of its (10) ... .
1. A. destruction B. destructive C. destroying D. destroyed
2. A. assault B. beat C. strike D. attack
3. A. fatality B. loss C. harm D. waste
4. A. potential B. conceivable C. capable D. possible
5. A. wide B. broad C. full D. vast
6. A. in B. about C. over D. on
7. A. collapse B. jumble C. destroy D. demolish
8. A. activity B. motion C. progress D. reaction
9. A. factors B. phenomena C. points D. ingredients
10. A. settlers B. citizens C. inhabitants D. burghers
III. Read the article about Sumatran rhinos, an endangered species. Five sentences have been removed from the
text. Choose the sentences A-F to fill each gap from 1-5 to complete the text.
RARE BUNDLE
Survival of newborns becomes even more critical when the race is on in the battle against extinction. With a 60%
population decline in the last 10 years, Sumatran rhinoceroses number fewer than 300 today. (1) ______. The main
reason is that its horns are prized for medicine. Despite conservation, measures like nature reserves, the rhino's
count continues to decrease.
On September 13, 2001, hope arrived in a 33-kilogram bundle: Andalas was delivered at Ohio's Cincinnati Zoo - the
first birth in captivity in 112 years! (2) ______. The birth of this rare animal offers scientists unprecedented data on
the growth and reproduction of the species.
Emi, Andalas's mother, had miscarried within the first three months in five previous pregnancies. 'Sometimes, when
animals miscarry at an early stage, it's because of a hormone deficiency,' says animal reproductive physiologist, Terri
Roth, at the Cincinnati Zoo. (3) ______. So, Roth immediately began feeding Emi daily doses of progesterone (a
hormone essential to pregnancy) injected into breasts. Emi fed on the supplement for 465 days. Ten days later,
Andalas arrived. 'We can't say if that's what did it,' Roth says. 'But it certainly seems so.'
Perhaps the biggest scientific challenge is to get Sumatran rhinos to breed. (4) ______. Usually, a bull (the male)
seeks out a cow (the female) only when he detects a scent signalling she's prepared to mate. But when the female
isn't receptive, there can be a lot of aggression among the sexes. Breeding centres established near or in the
reserves have yet to produce a successful pregnancy.
The zoo estimates Andalas will reach maturity in five years, and it has plans to document carefully the calf's physical
and behavioural growth - including regular plaster casts of his widening hoofs. (5) ______. Sumatran rhinos are so
elusive they're counted by hoof prints. 'It's exciting,' says Roth. 'One birth can change so much about what we know.'
A. In the wild, these rhinos are extremely solitary.
B. The data could help rhino census-takers track and protect calves in the wild.
C. Believed to have first appeared on Earth two million years ago, the mammal now faces the constant threat
of poachers in the forests of Indonesia and Malaysia.
D. With its life span of about 30 years, the Sumatran variety is the smallest of five rhino species.
 E. But raising the number of rhinos in captivity to 16 isn't the boy calf's only achievement.
F. During the sixth attempt, ultrasound detected the pregnancy 16 days after mating.
IV. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Having reached the highest point of our route according to plan, we discovered something the map had not
told us. It was impossible to climb down into the Kingo valley. The river lay deep between mountain sides that were
almost vertical. We couldn't find any animal tracks, which usually show the best way across the country, and the
slopes were covered so thickly with bushes that we could not see the nature of the ground. We had somehow to
break through the river which would give us our direction out of the mountains into the inhabited lowlands.
Our guide cut a narrow path through the bushes with his long knife and we followed in single file. Progress
was slow. Then, when we thought we had really reached the river, we found ourselves instead on the edge of a cliff
with a straight drop of 1,000 feet to the water below. We climbed back up the slope and began to look for another
way down. We climbed, slipped, sweated and scratched our hands to pieces and finally arrived at the river. Happily
we strode downhill along its bank without having to cut our way. However, after a few miles the river entered a
steep-sided gap between rocks and suddenly dropped thirty-five feet over a waterfall. There was no path alongside it
and no way round it.
Then one of the guides saw a way of overcoming the difficulty. There was a fallen tree lying upside down over
the waterfall with its leafy top resting on the opposite bank below the falls. Without hesitation he climbed down the
slippery trunk to show us how easy it was. Having got to the fork of the tree, he moved the air like a footballer who
has scored a goal, and cheerfully waving us on.

1. Having reached the highest point on their route, the travellers expected to be able to _____.
A. track the animals to the river B. approaching the river from different directions
C. put away the map they had been using D. get down to the river without much difficulty
2. The travellers wanted to get to the river because _____
A. it would lead them to the waterfall
B. it would show them which way to go
C. it was the only possible route out of the mountains
D. it was a quicker route than going over the mountains
3. One reason why the travellers took so long to get to the river was that _____.
A. it was too hot to move quickly B. they all tried to go different ways
C. there was no proper path D. they couldn't follow the animal tracks
4. The travellers were happy when they reached the river because _____.
A. they had sense of achievement B. they were eager to see the waterfall
C. the going was much easier then D. they knew they were near their destination
5. To get past the waterfall the guide had to _____.
A. use the fallen tree as a kind of bridge B. cross the river above the waterfall
C. slide down a steep river bank D. swing across the river from a high branch
WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a
meaningful paragraph/letter/ essay in each of the following questions.
1.
a. Besides/ In addition, many people set salary as a measure of their working capacity as well as their level
in the company.
b. The higher income they receive, the more valuable they are in their prospective employment.
c. There are a variety of reasons / various reasons for considering salary as the most crucial factor.
d. Therefore, not only the amount of money itself but also made-up reputation makes the salary the most
concerned matter in job selection.
e. A high income guarantees a high standard quality of life, in which the people can afford their increasing
demand on not only human basic needs but also luxurious things such as brand-new accessories or
overseas holidays.
A. e-d-c-a-b B. c-e-a-b-d C. b-e-c-a-d D. a-c-d-b-e
2.
a. First, I’m allowed to watch TV during my free time, or when I have finished all my homework and
exercises. Young children should receive lots of encouragement to follow family rules.
b. I have told you something about my family rules. How about your family rules? I am really excited to hear
about it. And I look forward to hearing from you soon.
c. Next my parents don’t permit me to go out with my friends without necessary reasons, for example my
friends’ birthdays.
d. Dear Anna, I have received your letter and I feel so glad when knowing that you have passed your
examinations with good marks. You want me to tell you about my family rules.
e. Besides, I have to take a balanced diet to keep fit for my study. The daily routines make children feel
safe and secure.
A. b-c-d-e-a B. e-b-d-a-c B. c-d-a-e-b D. d-a-c-e-b
3.
Hi Ellie
a. You’re probably wondering why I’m writing to you out of the blue like this. I spoke to your brother and he
said you wouldn’t mind if I got in touch with you.
b. I wanted to ask you about was accommodation. How did you go about looking for a place? Did the
organization help you out or did you find your own accommodation?
c. Thank you so much and hope all goes well with your finals.
d. I’m at Leeds doing the same engineering degree as you. The amount of work was a bit overwhelming at first
but by and large the course is going OK. I’ve settled into life in halls very well and have met lots of really
great, down-to-earth people.
e. Sorry to bombard you with so many questions, but I really appreciate you helping me out and any advice
about anything connected to the year abroad will be gratefully received.
f. Another thing, did you manage to get a scholarship or grant to cover some of the expenses? Do you know
how I can go about applying for one?
g. It’s Jack’s mate Dan here. Hope all’s going well at uni and term’s started well. I can’t believe you’re in your
final year already! We had our fresher’s week a couple of weeks ago and now term is full swing with lectures
pretty much all day Monday to Friday.
Best wishes
Dan

A. a-d-g-f-b-e-c B. g-a-f-d-e-b-c C. g-d-a-b-f-e-c D. a-b-d-f-b-e-c

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