TEST ON UNITS 1216 2 ANH VAN 10 09 ma de

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MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 143
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
Question 1:A. cash
B. cinema
C. composer
D. class
Question 2:A. movement B. hold
C. host
D. motion
Question 3:A. decade
B. action
C. character
D. rapid
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 4:A. audience
B. character
C. detective
D. fiction
Question 5:A. anthem

B. funeral
C. emotion
D. orphan
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 6: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. how important
B. realised
C. to his life
D. when she
Question 7: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. delighting
B. at
C. are
D. success
Question 8: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. Why
B. wearing
C. To keep warm
D. from
Question 9: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. feel
B. embarrassed
C. to lie
D. to
Question 10: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. asking for
B. went on
C. strike
D. a pay rise
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 11: It is NOT true to say that......
A. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
B. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
C. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
D. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
Question 12: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. Australian Football Confederation
B. Oceanic Football Confederation
C. European Football Confederation
D. Asian Football Confederation
Question 13: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
B. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
C. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
D. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
Question 14: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
B. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
C. because the Africans have wished for this

D. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
Question 15: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. All are correct.
B. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
C. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
D. will be the 19th World Cup

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(16)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(17)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(18)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(19)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good
movie can cost several million dollars and require the ...(20)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 16:A. force
B. enable
C. let
D. make
Question 17:A. effort
B. pride
C. talent
D. knowledge
Question 18:A. price
B. charge

C. cost
D. expenditure
Question 19:A. to
B. at
C. on
D. with
Question 20:A. skills
B. abilities
C. qualities
D. methods
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 21: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. comforted
B. lulled
C. pleased
D. consoled
Question 22: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. shortage
B. overdose
C. absence
D. short
Question 23: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
A. routine
B. habit
C. pastime
D. sorrow
Question 24: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. lyrical
B. smooth
C. interested

D. gentle
Question 25: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. What
B. Whose
C. Which
D. Who
Question 26: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.
A. comfortable
B. delight
C. comfort
D. sorrow
Question 27: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?
A. to explain - getting
B. to explain - to get
C. explaining - to get
D. explaining - getting
Question 28: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interesting
B. interestingly
C. interestedly
D. interested
Question 29: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. festival
B. gala
C. show
D. ceremony
Question 30: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
A. casual
B. informal
C. solemn

D. friendly
Question 31: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.
A. would get
B. are going to
C. won’t
D. will
Question 32: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. making - smelling
B. to make - smell
C. make - to smell
D. to make - smelling
Question 33: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinating
B. fascinate
C. fascinated
D. fascinatingly
Question 34: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How long
B. How much
C. How often
D. How far
Question 35: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. take
B. register
C. participate
D. enroll
Question 36: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amusing
B. amuses
C. amused

D. amuse
Question 37: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. comfort
B. emotion
C. romance
D. sense
Question 38: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. helped
B. would help
C. will help
D. is going to help
Question 39: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. What
B. Why
C. How
D. How much
Question 40: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"
A. To find - started
B. Finding - starts
C. Finding - started
D. To find - starting
Question 41: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. emotion
B. feeling
C. opinions
D. sensation
Question 42: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. actor
B. director
C. character

D. editor
Question 43: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
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A. Are you going to do all the housework?
B. I’m going to go out.
C. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
D. I am not going to make you a drink.
Question 44: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. are going to take
B. would take
C. will be taken
D. will take
Question 45: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
A. attempt
B. achievement
C. conclusion
D. expectance
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the original one.
Question 46: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
B. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
C. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
D. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
Question 47: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I enjoyed the film very much.
B. I was strongly impressed by the film.
C. I was impressing by the film.
D. I was amused by the film.

Question 48:What did we all go to school early for?
A. What was the reason we all go to school early?
B. How did we all go to school early?
C. Why did we all go to school early?
D. For what we all go to school early?
Question 49: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
C. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Question 50: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. I want to have no friends.
B. Having no friends frighten me.
C. I am frightened of having no friends.
D. I am frightening of having no friends.

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MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 236
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)
Mã Phách ……….

Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 1: It is NOT true to say that......
A. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
B. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
C. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
D. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
Question 2: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
B. because the Africans have wished for this
C. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
D. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
Question 3: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. will be the 19th World Cup
B. All are correct.
C. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
D. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
Question 4: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. Oceanic Football Confederation
B. Australian Football Confederation

C. Asian Football Confederation
D. European Football Confederation
Question 5: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
B. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
C. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
D. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 6:A. audience
B. fiction
C. character
D. detective
Question 7:A. funeral
B. emotion
C. anthem
D. orphan
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 8: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. take
B. participate
C. enroll
D. register
Question 9: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. will help
B. is going to help
C. would help
D. helped
Question 10: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. What
B. Who

C. Whose
D. Which
Question 11: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. to make - smell
B. make - to smell
C. making - smelling
D. to make - smelling
Question 12: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.
A. are going to
B. would get
C. will
D. won’t
Question 13: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interestingly
B. interesting
C. interestedly
D. interested
Question 14: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. gentle
B. smooth
C. interested
D. lyrical
Question 15: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. gala
B. show
C. ceremony
D. festival
Question 16: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
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A. casual
A. informal
B. friendly
C. solemn
Question 17: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. short
B. absence
C. overdose
D. shortage
Question 18: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amuse
B. amuses
C. amusing
D. amused
Question 19: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. pleased
B. consoled
C. comforted
D. lulled
Question 20: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. romance
B. sense
C. emotion
D. comfort
Question 21: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. will take
B. will be taken
C. are going to take
D. would take

Question 22: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
A. habit
B. routine
C. pastime
D. sorrow
Question 23: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. How much
B. What
C. Why
D. How
Question 24: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. sensation
B. emotion
C. opinions
D. feeling
Question 25: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. actor
B. director
C. character
D. editor
Question 26: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
A. expectance
B. attempt
C. achievement
D. conclusion
Question 27: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?
A. to explain - getting
B. explaining - getting
C. explaining - to get
D. to explain - to get

Question 28: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"
A. Finding - starts
B. To find - started
C. To find - starting
D. Finding - started
Question 29: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
A. I’m going to go out. B. I am not going to make you a drink.
C. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
D. Are you going to do all the housework?
Question 30: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.
A. sorrow
B. comfort
C. delight
D. comfortable
Question 31: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How far
B. How much
C. How long
D. How often
Question 32: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinating
B. fascinatingly
C. fascinated
D. fascinate
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 33: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. to
B. embarrassed
C. to lie
D. feel

Question 34: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. to his life
B. realised
C. when she
D. how important
Question 35: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. went on
B. asking for
C. a pay rise
D. strike
Question 36: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. success
B. at
C. delighting
D. are
Question 37: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. from
B. Why
C. wearing
D. To keep warm
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(38)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(39)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(40)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(41)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good
movie can cost several million dollars and require the ...(42)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.

Question 38:A. make
B. enable
C. let
D. force
Question 39:A. effort
B. talent
C. knowledge
D. pride
Question 40:A. expenditure B. price
C. cost
D. charge
Question 41:A. with
B. to
C. on
D. at
Question 42:A. qualities B. methods
C. abilities
D. skills
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
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Question 43:A. cinema
B. class
C. cash
D. composer
Question 44:A. movement B. hold
C. motion
D. host
Question 45:A. decade

B. action
C. character
D. rapid
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the original one.
Question 46:What did we all go to school early for?
A. What was the reason we all go to school early?
B. Why did we all go to school early?
C. How did we all go to school early?
D. For what we all go to school early?
Question 47: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. I want to have no friends.
B. I am frightened of having no friends.
C. I am frightening of having no friends.
D. Having no friends frighten me.
Question 48: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
B. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
C. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
D. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
Question 49: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
C. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Question 50: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I was amused by the film.
B. I was strongly impressed by the film.
C. I was impressing by the film.
D. I enjoyed the film very much.

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MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 261
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)
Mã Phách ……….
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
Question 1:A. decade
B. rapid
C. action
D. character
Question 2:A. class
B. cash
C. cinema
D. composer
Question 3:A. motion
B. movement
C. host
D. hold
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 4:A. emotion
B. orphan

C. funeral
D. anthem
Question 5:A. detective
B. character
C. audience
D. fiction
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the original one.
Question 6: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I was strongly impressed by the film.
B. I was impressing by the film.
C. I was amused by the film.
D. I enjoyed the film very much.
Question 7:What did we all go to school early for?
A. Why did we all go to school early?
B. What was the reason we all go to school early?
C. How did we all go to school early?
D. For what we all go to school early?
Question 8: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. I am frightened of having no friends.
B. I am frightening of having no friends.
C. Having no friends frighten me.
D. I want to have no friends.
Question 9: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
B. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
C. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
D. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
Question 10: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?

C. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 11: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. at
B. success
C. delighting
D. are
Question 12: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. to
B. embarrassed
C. feel
D. to lie
Question 13: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. went on
B. strike
C. asking for
D. a pay rise
Question 14: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. realised
B. when she
C. how important
D. to his life
Question 15: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. To keep warm
B. wearing
C. Why
D. from
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 16: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?

A. to explain - getting
B. to explain - to get
C. explaining - to get
D. explaining - getting
Question 17: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
A. attempt
B. expectance
C. achievement
D. conclusion
Question 18: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. consoled
B. lulled
C. pleased
D. comforted
Question 19: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.
A. delight
B. comfortable
C. sorrow
D. comfort
Question 20: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How much
B. How often
C. How long
D. How far
Question 21: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interestedly
B. interestingly
C. interesting
D. interested
Question 22: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"

A. To find - started
B. Finding - started
C. To find - starting
D. Finding – starts
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Question 23: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinating
B. fascinatingly
C. fascinate
D. fascinated
Question 24: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. lyrical
B. smooth
C. gentle
D. interested
Question 25: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amusing
B. amused
C. amuse
D. amuses
Question 26: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. Who
B. What
C. Whose
D. Which
Question 27: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. shortage
B. short

C. overdose
D. absence
Question 28: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. helped
B. would help
C. will help
D. is going to help
Question 29: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
A. solemn
B. friendly
C. informal
D. casual
Question 30: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. opinions
B. sensation
C. emotion
D. feeling
Question 31: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. emotion
B. romance
C. comfort
D. sense
Question 32: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. to make - smelling
B. to make - smell
C. make - to smell
D. making - smelling
Question 33: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. gala
B. show

C. ceremony
D. festival
Question 34: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. are going to take
B. would take
C. will take
D. will be taken
Question 35: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
A. sorrow
B. habit
C. routine
D. pastime
Question 36: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. What
B. Why
C. How
D. How much
Question 37: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. register
B. take
C. enroll
D. participate
Question 38: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.
A. will
B. are going to
C. won’t
D. would get
Question 39: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. character
B. director

C. actor
D. editor
Question 40: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
A. I’m going to go out.
B. I am not going to make you a drink.
C. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
D. Are you going to do all the housework?
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 41: It is NOT true to say that......
A. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
B. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
C. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
D. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
Question 42: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. All are correct.
B. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
C. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
D. will be the 19th World Cup
Question 43: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......

A. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
B. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
C. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
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D. because the Africans have wished for this
Question 44: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. Australian Football Confederation
B. Asian Football Confederation
C. Oceanic Football Confederation
D. European Football Confederation
Question 45: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
B. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
C. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
D. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(46)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(47)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(48)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(49)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good
movie can cost several million dollars and require the ...(50)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 46:A. make
B. force
C. let

D. enable
Question 47:A. knowledge B. effort
C. pride
D. talent
Question 48:A. price
B. charge
C. expenditure
D. cost
Question 49:A. on
B. to
C. at
D. with
Question 50:A. qualities B. abilities
C. skills
D. methods

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BÀI KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 665
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 1:A. anthem
B. funeral
C. orphan
D. emotion
Question 2:A. audience
B. detective
C. character
D. fiction
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(3)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(4)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(5)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(6)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good movie
can cost several million dollars and require the ...(7)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 3:A. let
B. make
C. force
D. enable
Question 4:A. talent
B. pride
C. effort
D. knowledge
Question 5:A. charge

B. cost
C. price
D. expenditure
Question 6:A. on
B. to
C. at
D. with
Question 7:A. abilities
B. methods
C. qualities
D. skills
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 8: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. short
B. absence
C. shortage
D. overdose
Question 9: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amusing
B. amuse
C. amused
D. amuses
Question 10: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. will take
B. will be taken
C. would take
D. are going to take
Question 11: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. show
B. ceremony

C. gala
D. festival
Question 12: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.
A. delight
B. comfort
C. sorrow
D. comfortable
Question 13: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. helped
B. will help
C. would help
D. is going to help
Question 14: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. romance
B. emotion
C. comfort
D. sense
Question 15: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.
A. are going to
B. would get
C. won’t
D. will
Question 16: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
A. informal
B. casual
C. solemn
D. friendly
Question 17: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?
A. to explain - to get
B. to explain - getting

C. explaining - getting
D. explaining - to get
Question 18: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. director
B. character
C. actor
D. editor
Question 19: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How long
B. How often
C. How far
D. How much
Question 20: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinate
B. fascinating
C. fascinatingly
D. fascinated
Question 21: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"
A. To find - started
B. To find - starting
C. Finding - started
D. Finding - starts
Question 22: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. Which
B. What
C. Who
D. Whose
Question 23: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. opinions
B. sensation

C. emotion
D. feeling
Question 24: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
A. achievement
B. expectance
C. attempt
D. conclusion
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Question 25: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
A. pastime
B. sorrow
C. habit
D. routine
Question 26: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interested
B. interesting
C. interestingly
D. interestedly
Question 27: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. lyrical
B. smooth
C. gentle
D. interested
Question 28: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. to make - smelling
B. making - smelling
C. to make - smell
D. make - to smell

Question 29: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. What
B. How
C. Why
D. How much
Question 30: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. pleased
B. comforted
C. consoled
D. lulled
Question 31: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. enroll
B. register
C. take
D. participate
Question 32: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
A. I’m going to go out.
B. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
C. I am not going to make you a drink.
D. Are you going to do all the housework?
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 33: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. To keep warm
B. wearing
C. Why
D. from
Question 34: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. at
B. delighting
C. success

D. are
Question 35: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. realised
B. when she
C. how important
D. to his life
Question 36: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. to
B. embarrassed
C. to lie
D. feel
Question 37: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. went on
B. strike
C. asking for
D. a pay rise
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 38: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup

B. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
C. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
D. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
Question 39: It is NOT true to say that......
A. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
B. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
C. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
D. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
Question 40: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because the Africans have wished for this
B. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
C. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
D. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
Question 41: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
B. will be the 19th World Cup
C. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
D. All are correct.
Question 42: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. European Football Confederation
B. Oceanic Football Confederation
C. Australian Football Confederation
D. Asian Football Confederation
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
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Question 43:A. action
B. rapid
C. character

D. decade
Question 44:A. cinema
B. class
C. composer
D. cash
Question 45:A. host
B. movement
C. motion
D. hold
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the original one.
Question 46: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
C. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Question 47: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
B. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
C. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
D. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
Question 48: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I was amused by the film.
B. I was impressing by the film.
C. I was strongly impressed by the film.
D. I enjoyed the film very much.
Question 49:What did we all go to school early for?
A. Why did we all go to school early?
B. How did we all go to school early?
C. For what we all go to school early?
D. What was the reason we all go to school early?

Question 50: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. I am frightened of having no friends.
B. Having no friends frighten me.
C. I want to have no friends.
D. I am frightening of having no friends.

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(Đề gồm có 03 trang)

BÀI KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 381
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 1: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. Why
B. wearing
C. To keep warm
D. from
Question 2: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. success

B. delighting
C. are
D. at
Question 3: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. went on
B. a pay rise
C. strike
D. asking for
Question 4: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. when she
B. to his life
C. how important
D. realised
Question 5: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. to
B. embarrassed
C. feel
D. to lie
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(6)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(7)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(8)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(9)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good movie
can cost several million dollars and require the ...(10)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 6:A. make
B. let

C. force
D. enable
Question 7:A. pride
B. effort
C. talent
D. knowledge
Question 8:A. price
B. cost
C. expenditure
D. charge
Question 9:A. on
B. with
C. at
D. to
Question 10:A. qualities B. methods
C. skills
D. abilities
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 11:A. detective B. audience
C. character
D. fiction
Question 12:A. anthem
B. emotion
C. funeral
D. orphan
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
Question 13:A. decade
B. character
C. rapid
D. action

Question 14:A. composer B. cinema
C. class
D. cash
Question 15:A. hold
B. host
C. movement
D. motion
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
Question 16: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
C. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Question 17: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
B. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
C. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
D. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
Question 18:What did we all go to school early for?
A. What was the reason we all go to school early?
B. For what we all go to school early?
C. How did we all go to school early?
D. Why did we all go to school early?
Question 19: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I was strongly impressed by the film.
B. I was impressing by the film.
C. I was amused by the film.
D. I enjoyed the film very much.
Question 20: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. Having no friends frighten me.

B. I am frightened of having no friends.
C. I want to have no friends.
D. I am frightening of having no friends.
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Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 21: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because the Africans have wished for this
B. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
C. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
D. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
Question 22: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
B. will be the 19th World Cup
C. All are correct.
D. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
Question 23: It is NOT true to say that......
A. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa

B. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
C. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
D. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
Question 24: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. Australian Football Confederation
B. European Football Confederation
C. Oceanic Football Confederation
D. Asian Football Confederation
Question 25: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
B. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
C. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
D. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 26: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. consoled
B. lulled
C. pleased
D. comforted
Question 27: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. shortage
B. absence
C. overdose
D. short
Question 28: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amusing
B. amused
C. amuse
D. amuses
Question 29: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.

A. are going to
B. will
C. would get
D. won’t
Question 30: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. What
B. How much
C. How
D. Why
Question 31: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
A. casual
B. friendly
C. solemn
D. informal
Question 32: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
A. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
B. Are you going to do all the housework?
C. I’m going to go out.
D. I am not going to make you a drink.
Question 33: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
A. habit
B. routine
C. pastime
D. sorrow
Question 34: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. gentle
B. interested
C. smooth
D. lyrical
Question 35: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.

A. comfortable
B. comfort
C. sorrow
D. delight
Question 36: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. would take
B. will take
C. will be taken
D. are going to take
Question 37: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How long
B. How far
C. How often
D. How much
Question 38: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. emotion
B. feeling
C. opinions
D. sensation
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Question 39: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"
A. To find - started
B. To find - starting
C. Finding - starts
Question 40: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. helped
B. would help
C. will help

Question 41: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinating
B. fascinatingly
C. fascinated
Question 42: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interesting
B. interestingly
C. interested
Question 43: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. emotion
B. romance
C. sense
Question 44: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. show
B. festival
C. ceremony
Question 45: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. Which
B. Whose
C. What
Question 46: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. take
B. register
C. participate
Question 47: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
A. expectance
B. attempt
C. conclusion
Question 48: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?
A. explaining - to get

B. to explain - getting
C. to explain - to get
D. explaining - getting
Question 49: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. actor
B. editor
C. director
Question 50: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. to make - smell
B. to make - smelling
C. make - to smell

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D. Finding - started
D. is going to help
D. fascinate
D. interestedly
D. comfort
D. gala
D. Who
D. enroll
D. achievement

D. character
D. making - smelling


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BÀI KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 962
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
Question 1:A. cinema
B. composer
C. class
D. cash
Question 2:A. host
B. movement
C. motion
D. hold
Question 3:A. decade
B. rapid
C. action
D. character
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 4:A. character B. detective
C. audience
D. fiction
Question 5:A. orphan
B. funeral

C. emotion
D. anthem
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 6: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. consoled
B. pleased
C. comforted
D. lulled
Question 7: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
A. attempt
B. achievement
C. conclusion
D. expectance
Question 8: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. actor
B. character
C. editor
D. director
Question 9: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"
A. To find - starting
B. To find - started
C. Finding - starts
D. Finding - started
Question 10: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. enroll
B. register
C. take
D. participate
Question 11: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. will be taken

B. would take
C. are going to take
D. will take
Question 12: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. shortage
B. overdose
C. absence
D. short
Question 13: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amused
B. amusing
C. amuse
D. amuses
Question 14: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
A. informal
B. solemn
C. friendly
D casual
Question 15: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. opinions
B. emotion
C. feeling
D. sensation
Question 16: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinate
B. fascinated
C. fascinatingly
D. fascinating
Question 17: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. make - to smell

B. to make - smell
C. making - smelling
D. to make - smelling
Question 18: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. festival
B. gala
C. show
D. ceremony
Question 19: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. sense
B. comfort
C. emotion
D. romance
Question 20: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interesting
B. interestingly
C. interestedly
D. interested
Question 21: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. How
B. Why
C. What
D. How much
Question 22: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How long
B. How often
C. How far
D. How much
Question 23: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.
A. delight

B. comfort
C. sorrow
D. comfortable
Question 24: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. Which
B. Whose
C. What
D. Who
Question 25: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. gentle
B. lyrical
C. smooth
D. interested
Question 26: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?
A. explaining - to get
B. to explain - getting
C. to explain - to get
D. explaining - getting
Question 27: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.
A. will
B. won’t
C. are going to
D. would get
Question 28: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
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A. pastime
B. routine
C. sorrow

D. habit
Question 29: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. helped
B. is going to help
C. will help
D. would help
Question 30: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
A. I am not going to make you a drink.
B. Are you going to do all the housework?
C. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
D. I’m going to go out.
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 31: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. realised
B. how important
C. when she
D. to his life
Question 32: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. success
B. are
C. at
D. delighting
Question 33: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. wearing
B. from
C. Why
D. To keep warm
Question 34: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. feel
B. to

C. to lie
D. embarrassed
Question 35: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. asking for
B. a pay rise
C. strike
D. went on
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(36)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(37)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(38)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(39)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good
movie can cost several million dollars and require the ...(40)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 36:A. make
B. let
C. force
D. enable
Question 37:A. effort
B. pride
C. talent
D. knowledge
Question 38:A. cost
B. price
C. expenditure
D. charge
Question 39:A. with

B. at
C. on
D. to
Question 40:A. methods B. skills
C. qualities
D. abilities
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 41: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. Asian Football Confederation
B. Oceanic Football Confederation
C. European Football Confederation
D. Australian Football Confederation
Question 42: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
B. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
C. All are correct.
D. will be the 19th World Cup
Question 43: It is NOT true to say that......
A. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

B. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
C. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
D. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
Question 44: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
B. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
C. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
D. because the Africans have wished for this
Question 45: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
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B. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
C. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
D. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
Question 46: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
B. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
C. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
D. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
Question 47: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
C. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Question 48: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I enjoyed the film very much.
B. I was strongly impressed by the film.

C. I was amused by the film.
D. I was impressing by the film.
Question 49:What did we all go to school early for?
A. For what we all go to school early?
B. What was the reason we all go to school early?
C. How did we all go to school early?
D. Why did we all go to school early?
Question 50: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. I am frightening of having no friends.
B. I am frightened of having no friends.
C. Having no friends frighten me.
D. I want to have no friends.

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MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 117
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

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Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.

Question 1:A. movement B. host
C. hold
D. motion
Question 2:A. character
B. action
C. rapid
D. decade
Question 3:A. cinema
B. class
C. cash
D. composer
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 4:A. funeral
B. emotion
C. anthem
D. orphan
Question 5:A. audience
B. character
C. fiction
D. detective
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 6: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. to lie
B. to
C. embarrassed
D. feel
Question 7: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. asking for
B. went on
C. strike

D. a pay rise
Question 8: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. are
B. delighting
C. at
D. success
Question 9: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. To keep warm
B. wearing
C. Why
D. from
Question 10: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. to his life
B. when she
C. how important
D. realised
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
Question 11: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
C. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Question 12: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
B. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
C. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
D. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
Question 13:What did we all go to school early for?
A. What was the reason we all go to school early?
B. How did we all go to school early?

C. Why did we all go to school early?
D. For what we all go to school early?
Question 14: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. I am frightened of having no friends.
B. I am frightening of having no friends.
C. Having no friends frighten me.
D. I want to have no friends.
Question 15: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I was impressing by the film.
B. I enjoyed the film very much.
C. I was strongly impressed by the film.
D. I was amused by the film.
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(16)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(17)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(18)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(19)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good
movie can cost several million dollars and require the ...(20)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 16:A. force
B. enable
C. let
D. make
Question 17:A. knowledge B. talent
C. pride
D. effort
Question 18:A. price

B. cost
C. expenditure
D. charge
Question 19:A. at
B. with
C. on
D. to
Question 20:A. skills
B. methods
C. abilities
D. qualities
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
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The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 21: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. All are correct.
B. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
C. is scheduled to take place in South Africa

D. will be the 19th World Cup
Question 22: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because the Africans have wished for this
B. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
C. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
D. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
Question 23: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. European Football Confederation
B. Oceanic Football Confederation
C. Asian Football Confederation
D. Australian Football Confederation
Question 24: It is NOT true to say that......
A. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
B. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
C. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
D. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
Question 25: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
B. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
C. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
D. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 26: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.
A. won’t
B. are going to
C. will
D. would get
Question 27: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. editor
B. character

C. actor
D. director
Question 28: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
A. informal
B. friendly
C. casual
D. solemn
Question 29: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amuse
B. amusing
C. amused
D. amuses
Question 30: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.
A. delight
B. comfortable
C. comfort
D. sorrow
Question 31: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
A. sorrow
B. habit
C. routine
D. pastime
Question 32: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. short
B. shortage
C. overdose
D. absence
Question 33: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. enroll
B. take

C. register
D. participate
Question 34: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. Who
B. Whose
C. Which
D. What
Question 35: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interested
B. interestingly
C. interestedly
D. interesting
Question 36: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. gala
B. festival
C. show
D. ceremony
Question 37: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. feeling
B. opinions
C. emotion
D. sensation
Question 38: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinating
B. fascinated
C. fascinatingly
D. fascinate
Question 39: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. make - to smell
B. to make - smell

C. making - smelling
D. to make - smelling
Question 40: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
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A. expectance
B. conclusion
C. attempt
D. achievement
Question 41: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. lyrical
B. gentle
C. smooth
D. interested
Question 42: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. How
B. Why
C. How much
D. What
Question 43: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
A. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
B. I am not going to make you a drink.
C. I’m going to go out. D. Are you going to do all the housework?
Question 44: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How far
B. How often
C. How much
D. How long
Question 45: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"

A. To find - started
B. Finding - started
C. Finding - starts
D. To find - starting
Question 46: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?
A. explaining - to get
B. to explain - to get
C. to explain - getting
D. explaining - getting
Question 47: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. consoled
B. comforted
C. lulled
D. pleased
Question 48: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. would help
B. is going to help
C. will help
D. helped
Question 49: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. will take
B. will be taken
C. would take
D. are going to take
Question 50: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. sense
B. emotion
C. romance
D. comfort

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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
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BÀI KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 976
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
Question 1:A. rapid
B. action
C. character
D. decade
Question 2:A. composer B. cash
C. class
D. cinema
Question 3:A. motion
B. hold
C. movement
D. host
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to

take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 4: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. will be the 19th World Cup
B. All are correct.
C. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
D. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
Question 5: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because the Africans have wished for this
B. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
C. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
D. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
Question 6: It is NOT true to say that......
A. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
B. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
C. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
D. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Question 7: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
B. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
C. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
D. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums

Question 8: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. European Football Confederation
B. Asian Football Confederation
C. Australian Football Confederation
D. Oceanic Football Confederation
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(9)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(10)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(11)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(12)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good
movie can cost several million dollars and require the ...(13)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 9:A. enable
B. make
C. force
D. let
Question 10:A. effort
B. knowledge
C. talent
D. pride
Question 11:A. price
B. expenditure
C. cost
D. charge
Question 12:A. at
B. to
C. with

D. on
Question 13:A. abilities
B. qualities
C. methods
D. skills

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Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 14: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
A. went on
B. asking for
C. strike
D. a pay rise
Question 15: It was not until when she left that he realised how important she was to his life.
A. realised
B. to his life
C. when she
D. how important
Question 16: I feel it embarrassed to lie to our teachers.
A. feel
B. to
C. to lie
D. embarrassed
Question 17: Parents are always delighting at their children’s success.
A. delighting
B. are
C. at
D. success

Question 18: ~ A: "Why are you wearing a sweater for?" ~ B: "To keep warm from cold weather."
A. Why
B. To keep warm
C. wearing
D. from
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
Question 19: .......can he jump?” ~ “About three metres.”
A. How long
B. How much
C. How far
D. How often
Question 20: ......hat is on your table?” ~ “Hoa’s.”
A. Which
B. Whose
C. Who
D. What
Question 21: He looks so serious, so it is difficult for you to find any.......on his face.
A. emotion
B. comfort
C. romance
D. sense
Question 22: Mickey Mouse is my favourite......in cartoon films.
A. director
B. character
C. editor
D. actor
Question 23: Music can communicate the musician's or composer’s.......
A. sensation
B. opinions
C. emotion

D. feeling
Question 24: Why don’t you write to John.......how........to your house?
A. to explain - getting
B. to explain - to get
C. explaining - to get
D. explaining - getting
Question 25: I always feel nervous whenever I attend a (n)......ceremony like this.
A. casual
B. solemn
C. informal
D. friendly
Question 26: Cycling is an enjoyable......for people of all ages.
A. sorrow
B. habit
C. routine
D. pastime
Question 27: My sister always takes great......in looking after her husband and her children.
A. delight
B. sorrow
C. comfort
D. comfortable
Question 28: Mr. Bean's comedies are very.......
A. amuse
B. amuses
C. amused
D. amusing
Question 29: ~ Mary: "I’m exhausted." ~ Tom: "..........."
A. I’m going to go out. B. Are you going to do all the housework?
C. Take a rest. I’ll do the housework.
D. I am not going to make you a drink.

Question 30: When I was a little girl, my grandmother often.......me to sleep with her fairy tales every night.
A. lulled
B. consoled
C. comforted
D. pleased
Question 31: The doctor advised him to.......in outdoor activities.
A. take
B. enroll
C. participate
D. register
Question 32: I really enjoy......songs written by Van Cao.
A. gentle
B. interested
C. smooth
D. lyrical
Question 33: She is beautiful with a.......smile.
A. fascinated
B. fascinating
C. fascinate
D. fascinatingly
Question 34: ......are you saving money?” ~ “To buy a new bicycle.”
A. Why
B. How
C. What
D. How much
Question 35: The largest and probably best-known film......is held in Cannes, France.
A. show
B. ceremony
C. gala
D. festival

Question 36: I am fond of talking to him. He is a very........man.
A. interested
B. interestedly
C. interesting
D. interestingly
Question 37: The children are very excited. Christmas is coming and they.......get their presents.
A. won’t
B. are going to
C. would get
D. will
Question 38: "Why did you phone the theatre?" ~ ".......put what time the play......"
A. To find - started
B. Finding - starts
C. Finding - started
D. To find - starting
Question 39: He is kind and generous. I am certain he......you.
A. helped
B. will help
C. is going to help
D. would help
Question 40: One of the problems in Ho Chi Minh City is the......of fesh water for the residents’ daily needs.
A. absence
B. shortage
C. overdose
D. short
Question 41: Lan bought some flowers.......the house......nice.
A. to make - smell
B. make - to smell
C. to make - smelling
D. making - smelling

Question 42: I think by the year 2050, cars........over motorbikes.
A. will take
B. will be taken
C. would take
D. are going to take
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Question 43: His remarkable......surprised all of us. It’s incredible!
A. achievement
B. conclusion
C. attempt
D. expectance
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
Question 44:A. character B. fiction
C. detective
D. audience
Question 45:A. anthem B. emotion
C. funeral
D. orphan
Choose the correet sentence among A, B, C, or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
Question 46: How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. How long is from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
B. How long does it take from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
C. What distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
D. What is the distance from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Question 47: Having no friends is frightening to me.
A. Having no friends frighten me.
B. I am frightened of having no friends.
C. I want to have no friends.

D. I am frightening of having no friends.
Question 48: The meeting couldn’t start until the headmaster came.
A. It was not until the headmaster came could the meeting start.
B. The meeting couldn’t start because the headmaster didn’t come.
C. It was not until the headmaster came that the meeting could start.
D. Not until the headmaster came could the meeting be started.
Question 49:What did we all go to school early for?
A. How did we all go to school early?
B. For what we all go to school early?
C. What was the reason we all go to school early?
D. Why did we all go to school early?
Question 50: The film made a strong impression on me.
A. I enjoyed the film very much.
B. I was impressing by the film.
C. I was strongly impressed by the film.
D. I was amused by the film.

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BÀI KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 10 ~ MÃ ĐỀ 428
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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Motion pictures - also called movies, films or the cinema - are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They ...
(1)... people to enter an imaginary world for a short period of time. Millions of people around the world go to the movies
every day. However, movies should not be seen only as a form of entertainment. Movies are also considered a major art form,
and those who make motion pictures take great ...(2)... in their creative work. Like artists who express themselves by
painting, moviemakers express their ideas by making movies. The ...(3)... of creating a movie that is an art as well its a
business is generally greater than the money needed to create any other workjof art like a piece of music or a painting.
Although the movies only date back ...(4)... the late 1800s, the motion-pictures industry is now a common one. A good movie
can cost several million dollars and require the ...(5)... of hundreds of workers and a long period of time before it is
completed.
Question 1:A. let
B. force
C. make
D. enable
Question 2:A. pride
B. talent
C. effort
D. knowledge
Question 3:A. charge
B. price
C. cost
D. expenditure
Question 4:A. on
B. to
C. with
D. at
Question 5:A. abilities

B. skills
C. methods
D. qualities
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
Question 6:A. motion
B. movement
C. hold
D. host
Question 7:A. class
B. composer
C. cash
D. cinema
Question 8:A. rapid
B. action
C. character
D. decade
Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, which is scheduled to
take place between 14 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a
nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving OFC - Oceanic Football Confederation - as the only FIFA
Confederation never to have hosted the event.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as a part of a new policy to rotate the event between football
confederations. Five African nations put in bids to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup: Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and
Tunisia.
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. In addition to the
stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infra-structure, and
implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of international tourists attending the matches in accordance
with standard requirements.
Question 9: It is NOT true to say that......
A. South Africa is proud of being the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

B. Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia belong to Africa
C. South Africa has to pay attention to the safety and security of local and international tourists
D. South Africa hasn’t made any plans for the World Cup until now
Question 10: All FIFA Confederations have hosted the World Cup except......
A. Australian Football Confederation
B. Asian Football Confederation
C. European Football Confederation
D. Oceanic Football Confederation
Question 11: Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup......
A. because the Africans have wished for this
B. because of the rotation of the event between football confederations
C. because there isn’t any other country wanting to host the event
D. because they recognize Africa is the best place to hold the event
Question 12: The 2010 FIFA World Cup........
A. will be the first World Cup held in Africa
B. is scheduled to take place in South Africa
C. All are correct.
D. will be the 19th World Cup
Question 13: According to the passage, it is true that.......
A. South Africa is to build and upgrade five new stadiums
B. South Africa is among many countries that placed bids to host the World Cup
C. five African nations are planning to improve its public transport
D. South Africa doesn’t need to meet any FIFA requirements
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
Question 14: The workers went on strike in order asking for a pay rise.
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