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TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxxxx MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 368
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Mã Phách

I. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
(0.6 pts.)
01. A. theatre B. birthday C. southern D. cathedral
02. A. pleasure B. television C. Asia D. sure
03. A. school B. machine C. scholar D. chemistry
II. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.)
04. A. convenient B. destination C. population D. representative
05. A. divide B. locate C. species D. conserve
III. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each
blank space. (1.5 pts.)

monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant
Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical
place to many people. (6) in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that (7) its unique
material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. River-
hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this
nature, (8) with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples
were built by the Nguyen Dynasty.
For about 400 years, Hue was the (9) capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of
historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas (10) more
than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20
th
century still exist in Hue and its
surrounding.
Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and
sophisticated (11)

06. ………………………………07. ………………………………08. ………………………………
09. ………………………………10. ………………………………11. ………………………………
IV. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original one. (2 pts.)
12. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French.
(Using Relative Clause)
……………………………………………………………………………………
13. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative)
You are…………………………………………………………………………
14. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although)
……………………………………………………………………………………
15. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative)
Nam is………………… ………………………………………………………
V. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.)
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways
of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the
ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the
country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names,
places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These
stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
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368 B
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese
architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times,
continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.
Questions
16. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness?
…………………………………………………………
17. What were engraved on the stone stelae?
……………………………………………………….

18. When was the first university of Vietnam established?
………………………………………………………
VI. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each
of the sentences. (3 pts.)
19. Huế is famous … its Imperial City.
A. for B. on C. with D. to
20. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held?
A. in that B. which C. in where D. where
21. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although
22. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected.
A. easiest B. more easy that C. more easy than D. easier than
23. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him.
A. spoke B. speaks C. had spoken D. speak
24. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded?
A. renamed B. situated C. established D. found
25. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal.
A. more older B. much older C. older D. more old
26. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest
Vietnamese poets.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
27. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
A. found B. impressed C. symbolised D. characterised
28. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi.
A. history B. historical C. historic D. historian
29. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake.
A. overcame B. made C. maintained D. provided
30. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree.
A. at B. after C. up D. for
VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must

be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.)
31. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition.
A. B. C. D.
32. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D)
nearly 5 years.
A. B. C. D.
33. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it.
A. B. C. D.
34. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class.
A. B. C. D.
The End
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TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxx MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 473
TỔ ANH VĂN
Mã Phách

I. READING 1. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.)
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways
of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the
ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the
country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names,
places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These
stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese
architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times,
continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.
Questions
01. When was the first university of Vietnam established?
………………………………………………………

02. What were engraved on the stone stelae?
……………………………………………………….
03. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness?
…………………………………………………………
II. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.)
04. A. representative B. population C. convenient D. destination
05. A. divide B. conserve C. locate D. species
III. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each
of the sentences. (3 pts.)
06. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal.
A. much older B. older C. more older D. more old
07. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
A. impressed B. found C. symbolised D. characterised
08. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake.
A. overcame B. maintained C. provided D. made
09. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held?
A. which B. in that C. where D. in where
10. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest
Vietnamese poets.
A. whose B. that C. who D. which
11. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him.
A. speak B. had spoken C. speaks D. spoke
12. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree.
A. at B. after C. for D. up
13. Huế is famous … its Imperial City.
A. for B. to C. with D. on
14. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi.
A. historian B. historic C. history D. historical
15. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded?
A. situated B. established C. found D. renamed

16. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. Although B. Because C. In spite of D. Because of
17. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected.
A. more easy than B. easiest C. more easy that D. easier than
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473 B
IV. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original one. (2 pts.)
18. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative)
Nam is………………… ………………………………………………………
19. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French.
(Using Relative Clause)
……………………………………………………………………………………
20. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative)
You are…………………………………………………………………………
21. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although)
……………………………………………………………………………………
V. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words. (0.6 pts.)
22. A. theatre B. southern C. cathedral D. birthday
23. A. Asia B. pleasure C. sure D. television
24. A. machine B. school C. chemistry D. scholar
VI. READING 2. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each
blank space. (1.5 pts.)
monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant
Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical
place to many people. (25) in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that (26) its
unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be
mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue.
Based on this nature, (27) with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas

and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty.
For about 400 years, Hue was the (28) capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of
historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas (29) more
than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20
th
century still exist in Hue and its
surrounding.
Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and
sophisticated (30)
25. ………………………………26. ………………………………27. ………………………………
28. ………………………………29. ………………………………30. ………………………………
VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must
be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.)
31. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class.
A. B. C. D.
32. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it.
A. B. C. D.
33. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition.
A. B. C. D.
34. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D)
nearly 5 years.
A. B. C. D.
The End
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxxxxxx THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011
TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxxx MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 529
TỔ ANH VĂN
Mã Phách
I. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
(0.6 pts.)

01. A. school B. machine C. scholar D. chemistry
02. A. sure B. Asia C. television D. pleasure
03. A. theatre B. cathedral C. birthday D. southern
II. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.)
04. A. representative B. destination C. population D. convenient
05. A. species B. locate C. conserve D. divide
III. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original one. (2 pts.)
06. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French.
(Using Relative Clause)
……………………………………………………………………………………
07. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although)
……………………………………………………………………………………
08. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative)
Nam is………………… ………………………………………………………
09. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative)
You are…………………………………………………………………………
IV. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each
blank space. (1.5 pts.)
monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant
Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical
place to many people. (10) in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that (11) its
unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be
mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue.
Based on this nature, (12) with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas
and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty.
For about 400 years, Hue was the (13) capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of
historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas (14) more
than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20
th

century still exist in Hue and its
surrounding.
Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and
sophisticated (15)
10. ………………………………11. ………………………………12. ………………………………
13. ………………………………14. ………………………………15. ………………………………
V. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be
changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.)
16. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition.
A. B. C. D.
17. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class.
A. B. C. D.
18. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D)
nearly 5 years.
A. B. C. D.
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529 B
19. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it.
A. B. C. D.
VI. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.)
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways
of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the
ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the
country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names,
places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These
stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese
architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times,
continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.
Questions

20. What were engraved on the stone stelae?
……………………………………………………….
21. When was the first university of Vietnam established?
………………………………………………………
22. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness?
…………………………………………………………
VII. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each
of the sentences. (3 pts.)
23. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi.
A. historic B. historical C. history D. historian
24. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected.
A. easiest B. more easy that C. easier than D. more easy than
25. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest
Vietnamese poets.
A. that B. whose C. who D. which
26. Huế is famous … its Imperial City.
A. to B. on C. for D. with
27. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded?
A. established B. situated C. renamed D. found
28. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held?
A. in that B. which C. where D. in where
29. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal.
A. much older B. more old C. more older D. older
30. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree.
A. at B. after C. up D. for
31. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
A. found B. characterised C. symbolised D. impressed
32. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him.
A. had spoken B. speak C. spoke D. speaks
33. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake.

A. made B. maintained C. provided D. overcame
34. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
The End
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxxxxx THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011
TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxxx MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 603
TỔ ANH VĂN
Mã Phách

I. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
(0.6 pts.)
01. A. birthday B. southern C. cathedral D. theatre
02. A. Asia B. pleasure C. sure D. television
03. A. school B. chemistry C. scholar D. machine
II. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original one. (2 pts.)
04. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although)
……………………………………………………………………………………
05. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative)
You are…………………………………………………………………………
06. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French.
(Using Relative Clause)
……………………………………………………………………………………
07. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative)
Nam is………………… ………………………………………………………
III. READING 1. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.)
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways
of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the
ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the

country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names,
places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These
stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese
architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times,
continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.
Questions
08. What were engraved on the stone stelae?
……………………………………………………….
09. When was the first university of Vietnam established?
………………………………………………………
10. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness?
…………………………………………………………
IV. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each
of the sentences. (3 pts.)
11. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi.
A. history B. historian C. historic D. historical
12. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest
Vietnamese poets.
A. that B. whose C. which D. who
13. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake.
A. made B. maintained C. provided D. overcame
14. Huế is famous … its Imperial City.
A. with B. to C. on D. for
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603 B
15. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded?
A. established B. situated C. found D. renamed
16. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal.
A. older B. more older C. much older D. more old

17. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held?
A. in that B. where C. which D. in where
18. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. Although B. Because of C. In spite of D. Because
19. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
A. symbolised B. found C. characterised D. impressed
20. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him.
A. had spoken B. spoke C. speaks D. speak
21. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected.
A. easier than B. more easy than C. more easy that D. easiest
22. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree.
A. for B. at C. up D. after
V. READING 2. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank
space. (1.5 pts.)
monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant
Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical
place to many people. (23) in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that (24) its
unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be
mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue.
Based on this nature, (25) with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas
and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty.
For about 400 years, Hue was the (26) capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of
historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas (27) more
than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20
th
century still exist in Hue and its
surrounding.
Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and
sophisticated (28)
23. …………………………24. …………………………25. ……….………………

26. ……………………….…27. …………………………28. .
VI. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be
changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.)
29. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D)
nearly 5 years.
A. B. C. D.
30. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class.
A. B. C. D.
31. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it.
A. B. C. D.
32. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition.
A. B. C. D.
VII. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.)
33. A. destination B. population C. convenient D. representative
34. A. conserve B. species C. divide D. locate
The End
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO xxxxxxxx THI HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011
TRƯỜNG THPT xxxxxxxxx MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 741
TỔ ANH VĂN
Mã Phách
I. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each blank
space. (1.5 pts.)
monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant
Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical
place to many people. (1) in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that (2) its unique
material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be mentioned. River-
hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue. Based on this
nature, (3) with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas and temples
were built by the Nguyen Dynasty.

For about 400 years, Hue was the (4) capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of
historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas (5) more
than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20
th
century still exist in Hue and its
surrounding.
Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and
sophisticated (6)
01. …………………………02. …………………………03. …………………………
04. …………………………05. …………………………06. …………………………
II. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words. (0.6 pts.)
07. A. pleasure B. television C. sure D. Asia
08. A. southern B. theatre C. birthday D. cathedral
09. A. machine B. scholar C. chemistry D. school
III. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each
of the sentences. (3 pts.)
10. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake.
A. provided B. maintained C. made D. overcame
11. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him.
A. speak B. spoke C. had spoken D. speaks
12. Huế is famous … its Imperial City.
A. on B. for C. with D. to
13. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal.
A. much older B. older C. more older D. more old
14. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest
Vietnamese poets.
A. which B. that C. who D. whose
15. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected.
A. more easy that B. more easy than C. easier than D. easiest

16. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree.
A. for B. at C. after D. up
17. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Because of D. Because
18. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
A. characterised B. impressed C. symbolised D. found
19. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held?
A. which B. in that C. in where D. where
20. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded?
A. found B. renamed C. situated D. established

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21. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi.
A. historic B. historian C. historical D. history
IV. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.)
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways
of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the
ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the
country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names,
places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These
stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese
architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times,
continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.
Questions
22. When was the first university of Vietnam established?
………………………………………………………
23. What were engraved on the stone stelae?

……………………………………………………….
24. What did the bayan trees in Van Mieu witness?
…………………………………………………………
V. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original one. (2 pts.)
25. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although)
……………………………………………………………………………………
26. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative)
Nam is………………… ………………………………………………………
27. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative)
You are…………………………………………………………………………
28. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French.
(Using Relative Clause)
……………………………………………………………………………………
VI. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.)
29. A. representative B. convenient C. destination D. population
30. A. conserve B. species C. divide D. locate
VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must
be changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.)
31. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D)
nearly 5 years.
A. B. C. D.
32. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it.
A. B. C. D.
33. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class.
A. B. C. D.
34. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition.
A. B. C. D.
The End
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I. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. Choose the one underlined word or phrase, A, B, C, or D that must be
changed for the sentence to be correct. (1 pts.)
01. Despite (A) the house was (B) small and old, it (C) was in (D) good condition.
A. B. C. D.
02. Hoa, who (A) is my oldest (B) sister, has been working (C) for Prudential Insurance Company for (D)
nearly 5 years.
A. B. C. D.
03. Nam was in (A) a (B) hurry so not to miss (C) his (D) first class.
A. B. C. D.
04. If you had (A) listened to (B) the lesson carefully (C), you would understand (D) it.
A. B. C. D.
II. WRITING. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original one. (2 pts.)
05. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the French.
(Using Relative Clause)
……………………………………………………………………………………
06. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat. (Using Although)
……………………………………………………………………………………
07. I’m not as good at maths as you are. (Using Comparative)
You are…………………………………………………………………………
08. No one in my class is taller than Nam. (Using Superlative)
Nam is………………… ………………………………………………………
III. READING 1. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase from the list for each
blank space. (1.5 pts.)
monuments - constructed - imperial - to - preserved - handicraft - situated - merchant

Hue, the World Cultural Heritage most people know of, few have the opportunities to visit, is the mystical
place to many people. (9) in the central coastal area, Hue is the only place in Vietnam that (10) its
unique material and non-material culture. The permanent poetic delight of Hue is the first thing to be
mentioned. River-hills and greenery - human beings are essential factors that form the quietness nature of Hue.
Based on this nature, (11) with royal architecture which include in the Imperial City, royal tombs, pagodas
and temples were built by the Nguyen Dynasty.
For about 400 years, Hue was the (12) capital of Vietnam. This explains why there are hundreds of
historical and cultural relics located in this area. In addition to the royal tombs, tens of pagodas (13) more
than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early 20
th
century still exist in Hue and its
surrounding.
Hue is also a place where the royal music is originated, and a place famous for traditional cuisines and
sophisticated (14)
09. …………………………10. …………………………11. …………………………
12. …………………………13. …………………………14. …………………………
IV. READING 2. Read the text and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts.)
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, which was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, was representative of Confucian ways
of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the
ground of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the
country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names,
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places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These
stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese
architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times,
continue to flourish. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.
Questions
15. What did the banyan trees in Van Mieu witness?

…………………………………………………………
16. What were engraved on the stone stelae?
……………………………………………………….
17. When was the first university of Vietnam established?
………………………………………………………
V. SOUNDS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words. (0.6 pts.)
18. A. Asia B. television C. pleasure D. sure
19. A. machine B. scholar C. school D. chemistry
20. A. cathedral B. birthday C. theatre D. southern
VI. STRESS. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (0.4 pts.)
21. A. species B. conserve C. locate D. divide
22. A. representative B. destination C. population D. convenient
VII. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each
of the sentences. (3 pts.)
23. Huế is famous … its Imperial City.
A. for B. to C. with D. on
24. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree.
A. after B. for C. at D. up
25. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. Because B. Although C. In spite of D. Because of
26. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held?
A. in that B. which C. in where D. where
27. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected.
A. more easy that B. easiest C. more easy than D. easier than
28. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
A. symbolised B. found C. impressed D. characterised
29. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him.
A. had spoken B. speaks C. speak D. spoke
30. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi.

A. history B. historic C. historical D. historian
31. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded?
A. situated B. renamed C. found D. established
32. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake.
A. made B. overcame C. maintained D. provided
33. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal.
A. much older B. older C. more old D. more older
34. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the greatest
Vietnamese poets.
A. who B. that C. whose D. which
The End
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MÔN ANH VĂN 10 - BAN CƠ BẢN Đề Số 368
I. SOUNDS. (0.6 pts.)
01. C. southern 02. D. sure 03. B. machine
II. STRESS. (0.4 pts.)
04. A. convenient 05. C. species
III. READING 1. (1.5 pts.)
06. situated 07. preserved 08. monuments 09. imperial 10. constructed 11. handicraft
IV. WRITING. (2 pts.)
12. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. It was a gift to American people from the
French.
The Statue of Liberty, which is in New York Harbor, was a gift to American people from
the French.
13. I’m not as good at maths as you are.
You are better at maths than I am / than me.
14. It was raining heavily but Lan didn’t wear a raincoat.
Although it was raining heavily, Lan didn’t wear a raincoat.
15. No one in my class is taller than Nam.

Nam is the tallest in my class.
V. READING 2. (1.5 pts.)
16. What did the bayan trees in Van Mieu witness?
They witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times.
17. What were engraved on the stone stelae?
The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations (were
engraved on stone stelae).
18. When was the first university of Vietnam established?
It was established in 1070.
VI. VOVABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (3 pts.)
19. Huế is famous … its Imperial City. A. for
20. Have you seen the place … the graduation ceremony will be held? D. where
21. … New York is not the capital of the United States, it is the home of the United Nations.
D. Although
22. “How was the exam?” ~ “ Well, it was quite easy - … we expected. D. easier than
23. If the foreigner… more slowly, I could understand him. A. spoke
24. New York city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. What is a synonym of founded?
C. established
25. The Great Pyramid is … than the Taj Mahal. B. much older
26. Nguyen Du, … “Kieu’s Story” was translated into many foreign languages, was one of the
greatest Vietnamese poets. B. whose
27. New York is … by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings. D. characterised
28. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous … and cultural site in Hanoi. C. historic
29. Unless the biodiversity were …, marine life would be at stake. C. maintained
30. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look … the 1,000-year-old tree. A. at
VII. IDENTIFYING THE ERRORS. (1 pts.)
31. Despite (A) [Although / Despite the fact that]
32. my oldest (B) sister [eldest]
33. you would understand (D) it. [would have understood]
34. so not to miss (C) [so as not to]

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