Đề cương giữa kì 1 anh 10- 2024

A. Pronunciation
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. responsible B. homemaker C. mow D. overworked
2. A. bathe B. finance C. program D. cat
3. A. lifting B. routine C. split D. divide
4. A. clothes B. fold C. groceries D. iron
5. A. duty B. clusters C. rubbish D. washing-up
6.A. set B. encourage C. enjoyable D. environment
7.A. clean B. green C. beautiful D. heat
8.A. yoga B. young C. yellow D. rhythm
9.A. item B. organic C. plastic D. interesting
10.A. plastic B. organic C. natural D. take
II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.
1. A. justice B. admit C. adopt D. improve
2. A. series B. respect C. interest D. action
3. A. language B. diverse C. promote D. combine
4. A. labor B. country C. assist D. women
5. A. service B. rural C. region D. include
6. A. perform B. invent C. attempt D. motion
7. A. laundry B. rubbish C. household D. device
8. A. balance B. equal C. disease D. session
9. A. patient B. donate C. machine D. divide
10. A. inspire B. fabric C. spacesuit D. email
B.GRAMMAR
UNIT 1 .Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Hoa sometimes__________the cooking when her mum is busy.
A. do B. is doing C. does D. are doing
2. I am afraid Jack can’t talk to you now. He__________the dishes.
A. is washing B. are washing C. wash D. washes
3. Huong can’t sweep the house today. She__________for her exams.
A. studies B. study C. are studying D. is studying
4. Nick__________up his bedroom twice a week.
A. tidy B. is tidying C. tidies D. are tidying
5. It’s now 7 p.m. and Tina__________dinner.
A. prepares B. is preparing C. prepare D. are preparing
6. Nancy and her mum__________grocery shopping at the weekend.
A. do B. does C. is doing D. are doing
7. Minh can’t answer the phone now. He__________the bathroom.
A. cleans B. clean C. are cleaning D. is cleaning
8. Jenny__________the house twice a week.
A. is sweeping B. sweep C. sweeps D. are sweeping
9. Whenever Nancy__________the dishes, she__________things.
A. wash - break B. is washing - is breaking
C. washes - breaks D. washes - is breaking
10. Where’s your mum?- She__________the plants in the garden.
A. water B. waters C. are watering D. is watering
UNIT 2 Choose the best answers to complete the sentences.
1. I'm afraid you_________ for an interview.
A. didn't select B. haven't selected C. were not selected D. were not selecting
2. Her first novel_________ into English last year.
A. translated B. was translated C. was translating D. translate
3. Their suitcases are packed. They_________ to the southern part of the country for their holiday.
A. will travel B. travelled C. are going to travel D. was travelling
4. My brother_________ a set of toys for his 7th birthday.
A. was given B. gave C. was giving D. give
5. Are you thirsty? I _________you a glass of water.
A. will get B. am going to get C. have given D. gave
6. This book _________in the classroom yesterday.
A. was left B. was leaving C. leaves D. left
7. A documentary about the wildlife_________ on TV tonight.

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 A. show B. will show C. showed D. is going to be shown
8. She is buying some sugar and flour. She _________a cake this evening.
A. is going to make B. makes C. made D. has made
9. Listen! There's someone at the door. I ____ the door for you.
A. am going to open B. am opening C. open D. will open
10. “Look at those dark clouds!“ - “Yes, it ____ in some minutes.”
A. will rain B. is going to rain C. are going to rain D. is raining
UNIT 3
1. Tom said that he could ____ me with this assignment.
A. helped B. helping C. to help D. help
2. John made me ____ a lot with his hilarious jokes.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
3. I’d like ____ all of you to enjoy my party on this Friday.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D. not invite
4. We expect Linh ____ to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes.
A. to come B. not to come C. not coming D. coming
5. I’m happy ____ that you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations!
A. not hearing B. hear C. hearing D. to hear
6. My family really loves Japanese food, ____ we order it twice a week.
A. yet B. so C. but D. nor
7. These games are challenging, ____ it’s not easy to spend little time playing them.
A. so B. and C. for D. or
8. Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, ____ many people continue to smoke anyway.
A. nor B. so C. yet D. then
9. We were lost in the forest, ____ luckily my friend had a map in his backpack.
A. and B. so C. for D. but
10. Would you like a cup of milk tea ____ a cup of hot chocolate after dinner?
A. and B. or C. yet D. so
C. VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Linh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because she’s ____ meal.
A. preparing B. making C. arranging D. keeping
2. I usually ____ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.
A. pick up B. take care of C. look for D. take charge of
3. Ms. Mai asked me how she could ____ household chores equally in her family.
A. make B. divide C. give D. contribute
4. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the ____ lifting.
A. strong B. hard C. heavy D. huge
5. My mother told me to do the ____ yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish.
A. wash-up B. laundry C. childcare D. exercises
6. ____ the rubbish in the early morning is a part of my daily routine.
A. Taking out B. Coming out C. Pulling out D. Bringing out
7. My wife is going on her business next week so I have to ____ most of the chores around the house.
A. distribute B. hold C. take D. handle
8. Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household ____.
A. financial B. financially C. finances D. financier
9. ____ is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman
10. When his wife gave birth to a baby boy, Mr. Nam became the sole ____.
A. housemaid B. housekeeper C. father D. breadwinner
Nick is hopeless about his chances of winning the___________.
A. audition B. exam C. process D. contest
11. “Pop Idol” has been a global___________hit since 2001.
A. smash B. blash C. slam D. boom
12. She has seen a (n) ___________from the movie.
A. extract B. clip C. part D. section
13. Celine Dion has been my___________since I was young.
A. idol B. talent C. fan D. icon
14. Her singing voice is highly appreciated by the panel of___________
A. authorities B. composers C. viewers D. judges
15. A___________is a short extract from a film or TV programme.
A. hit B. clip C. pop D. phenomenon
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D. Arrangement of the sentences
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 1:
a. First, doing housework helps children develop some important life skills such as doing the laundry, cleaning the house or
taking care of others.
b. They will certainly need those skills in their lives later, when they start their own families.
c. I think children should do housework for a number of reasons.
d. Second, children can learn to take responsibility when they do housework. They know that they have to do something
even though they don't like to do it.
e. So doing housework is really good for children and I believe that they should do it.
A. e-c-a-b-d B. e-a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-b-d
Question 2:
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 Mary, 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-c-a-e-d-f B. b-d-e-a-c-f C. b-a-d-e-c-f D. b-e-d-a-c-f

Mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a
meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 3 :
a. What’s more, we can reduce stress and feel better when reading books.
b. First of all, it provides us much information that we need to know about the things around us.
c. Everyone can receive a lot of advantages from reading books.
d. Besides, reading books also help us concentrate on things.
e. The last but not least is that reading can improve our writing skills.
A. c-b-a-d-e B. c-d-a-b-e
C. a-d-b-c-e D. a-c-b-e-d
Question 4:
a. I heard about this opportunity in a public announcement last Monday.
b. I am interested in your community development projects because I really care about the life of people in the community
and want to offer my services to you.
c. I am writing to apply for a volunteer position at the local center for community development.
d. Currently, all my Sunday afternoons are free, and I will be able to help at the center if I am chosen.
e. I look forward to hearing from you.
f. I am always available for an interview on any weekday after 4.30 p.m. or at weekends.
A. c-b-a-d-e-f B. c-a-b-d-f-e
C. b-a-c-d-f-e D. b-c-f-d-a-e

D. READING

Book reviews wanted

Have you read a book in which the main character behaved in a surprising way?
Write us a review of the book, (1) _______ what the main character did and why it was
surprising.
Tell us whether or not you (2) _______ recommend this book to other people.
The best review () _______ in the magazine.

Question 1: A. explaining B. complaining C. containing D. remaining

Question 2: A. should B. would C. can D. do
Question 3: A. publishes B. publish C. will be published D. published

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Read the following advertisement/school 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

WRITERS WANTED

Wowee Magazine is looking for writers for its website. Pay is based ______ the number of people who
read your articles. You may also receive______ free tickets and products to test. This is a great opportunity
to get ______ work experience.
We want people who are:
chatty interesting
passionate skilled
Contact us at [email protected]

Question 1: A. on B. at C. for D. in
Question 2: A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 3: A. valuable B. valuablly C. valuated D. valuation

Announcement of Sports Event

The School Youth Union would like to announce:
Our school is organizing an annual sports day on June 27 th at 8a.m in school ground. The students who
_____in participating can give their names. Various sport events will be held like badminton, basketball,
races…The students who perform the most excellently will be chosen to_____ in the interschool sports
event in our town.
______ you have any question, please contact me via email: [email protected]

Question 1: A. interested B. are interested C. have interested D. interesting

Question 2. A. compete B. contest C. test D. take
Question 3.A. Should B. Had C. Were D. Do
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
WATER: OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE
There are (1)_______ people around the world who do not have enough water for their daily needs. And as
the world's population increases, so does the demand for water. Today, nearly 20% of the world's population live
in areas (2)________ there isn't sufficient fresh water. Not only that, but 25% live in developing countries that
suffer from frequent water (3)_______. They lack the systems necessary to carry the water from the rivers to
where it would be used.
If there is not enough clean water to drink, people will drink water of poor quality. This can increase the
risk of (4)_______ diseases such as cholera and dysentery. Water is a precious resource, but in countries with
with anticipated above-average rainfall, like the UK or Holland, it is often taken for granted. (5)_______, with
anticipated increase in global temperatures in years to come, we should all learn to be less wasteful.
Question 1: A. a little B. much C. another D. many
Question 2: A. that B. where C. when D. whose
Question 3: A. shortages B. problems C. qualities D. threats
Question 4: A. conducting B. contracting C. concluding D. containing
Question 5: A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. For example
Teaching children to become (1) ___________ is a gradual and rewarding process. Children should be
encouraged to take on small responsibilities at home, such as tidying their rooms or setting the table. (2)
_______, parents need to balance between offering guidance and allowing them to explore their capabilities
themselves. While providing praise and positive reinforcement can boost their confidence, parents (3) ________
avoid micromanaging their every move. Wise parents will adopt a relaxed attitude and take cues from their
children. It is advisable that parents provide gentle guidance, (4) _________ children to learn from their mistakes
instead of immediately solving problems for them. As parents, creating a supportive environment, (5)
___________ children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings, is indispensable for fostering
their emotional well-being. By nurturing their independence in these small ways, children can develop the skills
and confidence needed to navigate life with increasing autonomy.
Question 1: A. independent B. independence C. dependence D. dependent
Question 2: A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. But
Question 3: A. can B. must not C. should D. should not
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Question 4: A. to allow B. allow C. allowing D. allows
Question 5: A. that B. what C. where D. which

For thousands of years, people have interacted with ecosystems. Many cultures developed around nearby
ecosystems. Many Native American tribes of North Americas Great Plains developed a complex lifestyle based
(1)_________the native plants and animals of plains ecosystems, for instance. Bison, a large grazing animal
native to the Great Plains, became the most important biotic factor in many Plains Indians cultures, such as the
Lakota or Kiowa. Bison are sometimes mistakenly (2)__________ buffalo. These tribes used buffalo hides for
shelter and clothing, buffalo meat for food, and buffalo horn for tools. The tallgrass prairie of the Great Plains
supported bison herds, (3)_________ tribes followed throughout the year.
As human populations have grown, (4)_________, people have overtaken many ecosystems. The tallgrass
prairie of the Great Plains, for instance, became farmland. As the ecosystem shrunk, fewer bison could survive.
Today, a few herds survive in (5)_________ecosystems such as Yellowstone National Park.
(https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/ecosystem/#)
Question 1. A. about B. for C. with D. on
Question 2. A. called B. named C. displayed D. showed
Question 3. A. that B. which C. whom D. who
Question 4. A. moreover B. such as C. however D. though
Question 5. A. protecting B. protected C. protection D. protective

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
Have you ever felt that there aren't enough hours in the day? These days we have to do our jobs, look
after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay healthy! Like many of us, Alex
Gadsden never had enough time. He ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he decided to do
something about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with a 45-minute cycle
ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too.
He said, "It gives the user a good workout. I've only used it for two weeks but I've already noticed a
difference." "I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in the
garden, so it's nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have breakfast
and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day." The green washing machine uses 25 litres of water a wash,
and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the clothes, and then for
another 20 minutes to dry them. And it doesn't use any electricity, of course. Mr Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning
company, believes his machine could become very popular. With an invention which cleans your clothes, keeps
you fit and reduces your electricity bill, he may well be right.
Question 1: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The importance of daily exercise B. Ways to do the washing properly
C. Cycling makes you healthier D. A fascinating invention
Question 2: The word “ran” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.
A. moved B. allowed C. managed D. changed
Question 3: According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of the cycle washer?
A. His electricity bills are reduced. B. He puts on weight.
C. He helps his wife with the washing-up. D. He becomes more involved in recycling.
Question 4: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. difference B. the cycle washer C. the fresh air D. workout
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.
B. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.
C. It doesn't require any electricity to run the cycle washer.
D. Alex's machine isn't effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.
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
Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland high school class of 1997 rumble with indignation.
They didn’t like a new requirement that made them take part in the school’s community service program.
Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the program has been broken in. Some, like
John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community service. The Bowie High
School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two nights a week at the Larkin-Chase
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Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie. He played shuffleboard, cards, and other games with the senior
citizens. He also helped plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep them company. That experience
inspired him to continue volunteering in the community.
John, 15, is not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince George County animal
shelter in Forestville. His footage is shown on the Bowie public access television channel in hopes of finding
homes for the animals. "Volunteering is better than just sitting around," says John, "and I like animals; I don't
want to see them put to sleep. "
He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth grader, has completed her hours also
volunteering at Larkin-Chase. "It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it's frustrating to
have to write essays about the work," she said. "It makes you feel like you're doing it for the requirement and not
for yourself." The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley, provides information on
organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time fulfilling their hours. "It's ridiculous
that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who this summer has worked at the Ronald
McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton. "So many people won't do the service unless it's
mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they start doing it, they'll really like it and hopefully it will become a part of
their lives - like it has become a part of mine."
Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Advantages of mandatory volunteering programs for students
B. An obligatory volunteer program at high school in Maryland
C. Students of 1997’s attitudes towards obligatory volunteering
D. Volunteering at a variety of organizations in Maryland in USA
Question 2: What is the word “footage” in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?
A. video B. animal C. volunteer D. footwear
Question 3: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. doing obligatory volunteer work B. writing essays on their volunteer work
C. helping out the community D. completing a mandatory requirement
Question 4: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Melissa?
A. She volunteers to help out at Larkin-Chase because it makes her feel good.
B. She no longer volunteers at Larkin-Chase as she hates writing essays.
C. She helps out at Larkin-Chase because it is a requirement of her course.
D. She doesn’t like to volunteer there unless she is forced to do so by the school.
Question 5 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Students can work for a variety of different organizations.
B. Students are required to perform community service jobs.
C. Many high school students enjoy their volunteer work.
D. Students with difficulties can choose not to volunteer.
Tự luận
I. Rewrite the following sentences using the passive voice.
1. Pollution affects the environment in many ways.
=>_______________________________________________________________________
2. The club's activities will raise people's awareness of environmental issues.
=>_______________________________________________________________________
3. The local people planted many more trees in the neighbourhood last week.
=>_______________________________________________________________________
4. The students are cleaning the school playground this morning.
=>_______________________________________________________________________
5. Americans use around 100 billion plastic bags each year.
=>_______________________________________________________________________
II - Combine each pair of sentences, using the coordinating conjunction “and”, “or”, “but”, “so”, “yet”, for”.
1. This singer was sick. He tried to perform well.
________________________________________________
2. The artist took a rest. He began to talk about his success.
________________________________________________
3. It started raining. The music show was cancelled.
________________________________________________
4. Her performance was excellent. She got a hearty applause from the audience.
________________________________________________
5. You can watch this movie at home. You can go to the cinema with us.

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