AN THOI HIGH SCHOOL MID-TERM TEST OF THE FIRST SEMESTER
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ENGLISH 10 - ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025
Time: 45 minutes
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 1: A. mended B. faced C. objected D.
waited
Question 2: A. sofa B. panda C. pizza D. jacket
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 3: A. hotline B. complaint C. problem D. service
Question 4: A. medical B. reliable C. assistant D.
expensive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions
Question 5: I ______ eat junk food, maybe two or three times a year because I know it’s not healthy
at all.
A. often B. usually C. seldom D. sometimes
Question 6: John will start studying for the exam ______.
A. after he finished his lunch B. when he finishes
his lunch
C. before he finished his lunch D. until he is
finishing his lunch
Question 7: I knew they were talking about me______ they stopped when I entered the room.
A. because B. so C. after D. before
Question 8: We need to do this______ than we are at the moment.
A. quickly B. the quickest C. more quickly D. most quickly
Question 9: He is the ______ student in the class.
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A. smart B. smarter C. more smart D. smartest
Question 10: Peter’s father doesn’t want him ______ out late again.
A. to stay B. to staying C. stayed D. staying
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following exchanges
Question 11 Jessica can’t stand listening to rock music. She finds it very loud and aggressive.
A. really likes B. prefers C. really hates D. doesn’t
mind
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following exchanges
Question 12: My phone overheats when I play online games. What should I do?
A. is too hot B. heats up C. works too much D.
cools down
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions
Question 13: Where’s the broom? I want to ______ the floor. It looks dirty.
A. sweep B. vacuum C. mop D. dust
Question 14: We should ______ a decision soon.
A. make B. do C. take D.
Have
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of
utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of thefollowing
questions from 15 to 16
Question 15: a. David: Hey, Sarah! You’ve been traveling a lot lately, right?
b. David: That's amazing! How was the experience?
c. Sarah: Hi, David! Yes, I just got back from Europe.
A. a-b-c B. c-a-b C. a-c-b D. b-a-c
Question 16: a. James: Hi, Lily! I’ve been doing great, just got a new job recently.
b. Lily: Hi, James! How have you been?
c. Lily: Really? That’s awesome! What are you doing now?
A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. a-c-b D. c-b-a
Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 17 to 19.
Unlock the Power of Family Connection!
Join our Family Bonding Course and create deeper, more meaningful relationships with your loved
ones.
✔ Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on activities designed (17) ______ family dynamics.
✔ Effective Communication Skills: You will be taught to speak (18) _______ listen with empathy,
ensuring every family member feels heard.
✔ Conflict Resolution Techniques: Gain practical strategies to resolve (19) ______ peacefully
and constructively.
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Question 17: A. improving B. to improve C. to improving D.
improve
Question 18: A. so B. but C. and D. now that
Question 19: A. conflicts B. groceries C. routines D.
rubbishes
Read the following letter and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 20-23
Many people assume that video games have a negative effect on young people. A lot of time in
front of a screen is bad for the mind and the body, they believe. Newspaper headlines often express
the same opinion - and combat games cause the most concern because of the violence. (20) ______
is there any evidence for this view? According to a report in American Psychologist, the truth is not
so simple. Playing video games is sometimes good for children's (21) ______ , health and social skills.
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Research (22) ______ that video games can actually improve certain mental skills. This is
especially true for combat games. These games teach players to think about objects in three
dimensions and this makes them better at (23) ______ science, technology, engineering and maths.
Other types of video game do not usually provide these benefits.
(Adapted from Solutions 3rd Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Question 20: A. Therefore B. But C. So D. Moreover
Question 21: A. educate B. educated C. educator D. education
Question 22: A. showed B. had showed C. shows D.
show
Question 23: A. studying B. to study C. study D. being studied
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26-
28
the passage and choose the best answer.
In many families, gender roles affect how people act and what jobs they do at home.
Traditionally, men are expected to work outside the house and earn money, while women stay
home to take care of the children and do housework. Fathers are often seen as the family leaders,
and mothers are seen as caregivers. In some places, boys are encouraged to be strong and
independent, while girls are taught to be kind and helpful.
However, these roles are changing in today’s world. Many women now have jobs outside the
home, and some men take care of children and do housework. In modern families, both parents
often work and share household tasks to support each other. Children are also learning that they
can do any task, no matter their gender. Boys can learn how to cook, and girls can play sports and
take leadership roles.
Changing gender roles helps families work better as a team. When everyone shares the
work, there is less stress, and people feel happier. It also teaches children to respect others and
grow with more life skills. Today, families are starting to choose roles based on what people enjoy
and are good at, rather than following old ideas about gender.
In the future, gender roles may continue to change as people focus more on equality. It is important
for family members to help each other, no matter their gender. This helps create a loving home
where everyone feels valued and supported.
Adapted from:
https://raisingchildren.net.au
Question 24: What is the best title for the passage?
A. How can you become a good father? B. Being a parent is a hard task for everyone.
C. Modern society’s shift toward fast changing. D. Changing gender roles in modern families
Question 25: According to the passage, what is one reason gender roles are changing in today’s
world?
A. Men no longer want to work outside the home. B. More women are earning higher salaries than
men.
C. Parents are choosing roles based on skills and enjoyment.
D. Children are no longer taught any gender roles at home.
Question 26: The word "independent" in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.
A. dependent B. confident C. reliable D. valuable
Question 27: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Traditionally, men were expected to work outside the home.
B. Boys are now learning household tasks like cooking.
C. Gender roles in families remain unchanged today.
D. Shared household tasks reduce stress for families.
Question 28: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. traditional gender roles are no longer relevant in modern society.
B. children benefit from learning tasks regardless of their gender.
C. fathers still do not participate in childcare or housework.
D. families who stick to traditional roles feel happier and luckier.
WRITING
Combine the sentences using the given words in brackets.
Question 29: My sister spends half an hour doing exercise. Then, she has breakfast. (after)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 30: I will finish the housework. Then, I will go to the supermarket to buy some food.
(WHEN)
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-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Rewrite the following sentences using Comparative or Superlative
Question 31: The movie we watched yesterday is not as thrilling as this one.
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Rewrite the text messages in full sentences with proper punctuation and spelling.
Question 32: can u pick me from my house 2nite @ 6:15?
-> ………………………………………………………………………………….
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