BÀI TẬP ĐỌC HIỂU TS 10 (ANH 9)

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I. GAP FILL 2

Garbage is what someone leaves (1)____that they do not want to use anymore. It can also be called
(2)___ or rubbish. A definition of garbage is anything left behind at a place (3)____you used to be, but
are not anymore. In modern homes and businesses, (4)____, garbage is normally separated and put where
it can be (5)___ and taken to a place designed to hold, burn, or (6)____garbage.
Smoke is a cloud of very small, solid parts. It is made when (7)____something. Smoke is can be bad
(8)____ if it goes into the lungs of a person, it can kill them. Most people think that they ale always
(9)____ to see smoke, but it can also be (10)____ (a thing that a person is not able to see).
1. A. beside
B. in front
C. after
D. behind
2. A. waste
B. save
C. safe
D. store
3. A. it
B. that
C. which
D. where
4. A. but
B. however
C. therefore
D. moreover
5. A. wrapped
B. organized

C. collected
D. picked
6. A. recycle
B. rebuild
C. reuse
D. rearrange
7. A. firing
B. fighting
C. burning
D. chopping
8. A. just as
B. because
C. since of
D. otherwise
9. A. could
B. possible
C. capable
D. able
10. A. invisible
B. unmovable
C. unspeakable
D. insensible

II. GAP FILL 3

Everyone wants to (1)_____pollution but the problem isn’t (2)____simple as we think. Much
pollution is caused by things that serve people in daily life. For example, exhaust fume (3)____automobiles
causes approximately 37% of air pollution. But the automobiles (4)____transportation for millions of people.
Many factory (5)____are guilty of pollutant release into the air and water. Some factory owners let waste and
chemicals run (6)_____into the rivers which lead to the sea. This not only pollutes water but also kills sea

creatures. But the authorities can not close these factories (7)____they give employment to a large number of
people. (8)_____, to reduce pollution, people would have to stop (9)____many things they often use. Most of us
don’t want to do that. We can’t clean up our polluted (10)____overnight but we can stop adding the problem
while scientists search for answers.
1. A. increase
B. reduce
C. produce
D. replace
2. A. less
B. like
C. as
D. more
3. A. from
B. in
C. for
D . at
4. A. send
B. use
C. take
D. provide
5. A. owners
B. workers
C. employees
D. keepers
6. A. direct
B. directly
C. indirectly
D. indirect
7. A. so
B. though

C. if
D. because
8. A. However
B. Therefore
C. Besides
D. Although
9. A. making
B. working
C. using
D. throwing
10. A. environmental
B. condition
C. environment
D. conditional
III. GAP FILL 4

FRIENDSHIP
What’s the difference between a friend and a good friend? Some people say that a good friend has to
be interesting. (1)…………… answer that intelligence is the most important thing. And what about looks?


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Does your friend need to be (2)……………in order to be your best friend? In my opinion, personality is the
key to (3)…………… people good friends. I always think that a cheerful attitude to life and a caring character
(4)…………….. the most important factors.
1. A. Ones
B. Others
C. Some
D. People
2. A. attractive

B. interesting
C. intelligent
D. important
3. A. do
B. share
C. help
D. make
4. A. include
B. contain
C. are
D. have

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IV. GAP FILL 5

ENERGY FROM THE SUN
About twenty percent of the world’s present energy already comes from the sun is on form or another.
Special devices have already been made available to (1)……………………on the roofs of the houses or flats to
(2)………………………………………the sun’s ray and thus heat water. Thousands of these devices are now being used
to provides (3)……………………………………… in homes throughout the United States while more than a million solar
water-heating units have already been (4)…………………………………….in homes in Japan. Other purposes for which
solar energy is at present being used include the (5)……………………………………………of salt from seawater,
irrigation and sewage disposal.
1. A. fit
B. fix
C. put
D. locate
2. A. catch
B. contain

C. greet
D. manufacture
3. A. light
B. existence
C. life
D. energy
4. A. planned
B. built
C. standing
D. attached
5. A. passing
B. delivery
C. divorce
D. separation

V. READ & ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 1

An increasing number of people are now going on holiday to Egypt. Last year, for example, about one and
a half million tourists visited Egypt. The population of Egypt is about fifty million and the capital is El Qahira
(Cairo), a busy city of just under nine million people. Although the weather is hot and dry and most of the country
is desert, the average temperature from October to March is not too high. The most interesting sights are the
pyramids at Giza. However, it is also pleasant to visit Alexandria, Port Said and several other places.
1. According to the passage, how many people visited Egypt last year?
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the population of the capital of Egypt?
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. How is the weather in Egypt?
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. What are the most interesting sights in Egypt?
_______________________________________________________________________________

VI. READ & ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 2

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world.
The Internet allows people to work at home instead of travelling to work. The Internet allows businesses to
communicate with customers and workers in many parts of the world for the cost of a local telephone call.
Email allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at
least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the
Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive email or talk
their problems through “ on-line” rather than attend a class.
1. How many people that use the Internet computer network around the world?


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3.
4.
5.

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What does the Internet allow people to do?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
What does the Internet allow businesses to do?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Can people use the internet to do shopping?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Is it possible to use the Internet for education?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

VII. READ & ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 3

Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur
Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today
there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South
Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are
brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its
warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are three
things that make Sydney famous : its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932
and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
1. Where did Captain Arthur arrive in 1788?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Is Sydney the biggest city in Australia?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. What is the population of Sydney today?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
VIII. READ & ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 4

A birthday is the day when a person was born. In many places, on a person’s birthday, he or she
celebrates with friends and family at a party. Where they eat cake or other foods, and get gifts.
In many English-speaking countries, people sing the song “Happy birthday to You” to the person
celebrating his/her birthday. There are similar songs in other languages.
A birthday cake is usually decorated and covered with candles. Most of time the number of candles is
the same as the age of the birthday person.
A birthday can give a person new responsibilities and rights.
In the United States of America, a person can buy tobacco and pornography, vote, and become a legal
adult at the age of 18.
In Judaism, boys have a bar mitzvah around the time they become 13. Girls sometimes have a bat

mitzvah around their 12th or 13th birthday.
In Latin America, a quinceanera party makes a girl’s 15th birthday.
1. What does a person often do on her/his birthday?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Who is the song “Happy Birthday to You” sung to?
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3. What is the birthday cake decorated with?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. At what age does an American person have rights to vote?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
IX. READ & ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 5

English is an international language. One thousand million people speak English in the world. It is the
first language of 400 million people. It is the second language of about 600 million people. Four fifths of the
world computers use programs in English. Three quarters of all international correspondence is in English.
Does English have the most speakers? No, it doesn’t surprisingly. Twice as many people speak Chinese
as the first language.
1. How many people speak English in the world?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. How many people speak English as the first language?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Which language has the most speakers?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Why is English considered as an international language?
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