SỞ GD & ĐT NINH BÌNH ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I

TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN KHÁNH A Năm học: 2024 - 2025

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Khối: 10
Full name:…………. CODE: 1
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Class: ...............

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of
the following questions.
Question 1: A. hate B. make C. plane D. dance
Question 2: A. children B. achieve C. exchange D. schoolboy
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 stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 3: A. festival B. material C. performer D. tradition
Question 4: A. grateful B. divide C. achieve D. respect
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. Don’t __________ your used household items, but sort and recycle them.
A. throw away B. cut down C. pick up D. break down
Question 6. Look at the dark cloud. It ________ soon.
A. is going to rain B. is raining C. rains D. will rain
Question 7. We adopt green lifestyle to make our life greener and more _____________.
A. refillable B. reusable C. sustainable D. recyclable
Question 8. They __________ about problems of the environment at present.
A. has talked B. talks C. talked D. are talking
Question 9. He decides ____________ information from different sources to include in the
presentation.
A. collect B. collecting C. to collect D. collects

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of
the following questions.
Question 10:
a. First, doing housework helps children develop some important life skills such as doing
the laundry, cleaning the house or taking care of others.
b. They will certainly need those skills in their lives later, when they start their own
families.
c. I think children should do housework for a number of reasons.
d. Second, children can learn to take responsibility when they do housework. They know
that they have to do something even though they don't like to do it.
e. So doing housework is really good for children and I believe that they should do it.
A. e-c-a-b-d B. e-a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-d-b
Question 11:
a. Furthermore, we took part in a clean-up event at a local park, which showed us the
importance of keeping nature clean.
b. Dear Binh, I wanted to share my experience from a recent field trip focused on eco-
friendliness.
c. In conclusion, this trip was very educational and inspired me to be more mindful of my
environmental impact.
d. Best regards,
e. Next, we explored a community garden and discovered how growing our own food
helps the environment.
f. First, we visited a recycling center, where we learned how to sort and recycle waste
properly.
A. b – f – a – c – e – d B. b – f – a – e – c – d
C. b – f – e – a – c – d D. b – e – f – a – d – c

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 12 to 17.
FIELD TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT: ĐÀN TRANH MUSIC PERFORMANCE
We will be going on (12)___________ field trip to enjoy a live Đàn Tranh music
performance. This traditional Vietnamese musical instrument has a (13)________ sound,
and you will get to experience it up close!
Reminder:
 Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
 Be on time so that we can enjoy the whole performance together.
 Don’t forget vote (14)_________ the performance you like most!
 We are excited to share this musical adventure with you! 

Question 12: A. a B. an C. the D. no

article
Question 13: A. beautifully B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautify
Question 14: A. on B. to C. with D. for

GREEN EVENT
We are looking for volunteers to join in GREEN EVENT. This is a great opportunity to
get experience of eco-friendly lifestyle. We want people who are:
✔ chatty
✔ hard-working
✔ passionate
Here are some important details:
✔ Date: Next Friday
✔ Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Our activities:
✔ Recycling workshop: You (15) _________ to learn how to recycle properly.
✔ Clean-up walk: Join us in picking up litter around the school.
✔ Turn off all (16)______________ when not in use.
Join us now and I believe we will (17)_________ a big difference together!Contact us at
greeneventyka.com

Question 15: A. are encouraged B. is encouraged C. to encourage D. encourage

Question 16: A. resources B. appliances C. products D.
energies
Question 17: A. take B. do C. make D. have

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 18 to 23.
Plastic bags are a big problem for our oceans. Many people use plastic bags every
day, but when they are thrown away, they often end up in the sea. This happens because
(18)________. They can float in the water for a long time and travel far from (19)________.
In the ocean, (20)________. For example, turtles might mistake plastic bags for
jellyfish and eat them. This can make the turtles sick or even kill them. Fish and other sea
creatures can also get tangled in plastic bags, (21)________.
Moreover, as plastic bags break into tiny pieces, they turn into microplastics.
(22)________ can spread throughout the ocean and mix with the water. This makes the
water dirty and unsafe for all sea animals.
(23)________, we can use fewer plastic bags and choose reusable bags instead. By
doing this, we can help keep our oceans clean and protect the animals that live there.
Small changes in our habits can make a big difference for the environment.
Reference https://www.eltngl.com
Question 18: A. plastic bags are not easy to break down
B. plastic bags are easy to be broken down
C. it takes a fortnight to break down plastic
D. it needs several days to be broken down
Question 19: A. where they were thrown away B. which they throw away
C. where they are thrown away D. which they are throwing away
Question 20: A. plastic bags can cause serious harm to sea animals
B. plastic bags can do serious harm to landfill animals
C. plastic bags cannot cause serious harm to the ocean
D. plastic bags can do seriously harm to ocean creatures
Question 21: A. which will protect them B. that is hurting or killing
them.
C. that is going to protect them D. which can hurt or kill
them.
Question 22: A. That tiny pieces B. This small piece
C. These tiny pieces D. Those small piece
Question 23: A. Helping solve that problem B. To help solve this
problem
C. Helped solve that problem D. To helping solve this problem

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 24 to 28
Family time is when family members do things together. Ways of spending family
time vary from taking a family holiday in a nice place (24)________year,(25)
________planning a family movie night every week, to having one meal together every
day. Some families spend time together just by having regular family meetings. Family
members can sit together to discuss important issues and (26)________ decisions, or just
have a chat. Some people may think it is easy for everyone to find time for their family. In
many cases, parents as well as children have to (27)_________their own timetables to
make time to be with their family. Family time is important as it helps make the bonds
between family members stronger and creates fond memories of happy experiences
(28)___________ is really necessary for a happy life.
Question 24: A. every B. many C. some D. little
Question 25: A. or B. and C. but D. so
Question 26: A. do B. take C. create D. make
Question 27: A. exchange B. adjust C. set D. inform
Question 28: A. who B. when C. which D. where

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
Do you like eating healthy food? Organic food is good for you and the environment.
Organic farmers do not use bad chemicals to grow food. They use natural ways to make
the food grow. This helps keep the air and water clean.
When we eat organic food, we feel good. We have more energy, and we do not get
sick as much. Also, the soil is happy when we use organic farming. The soil is like a big
filter that keeps the water clean. When we use chemicals, the soil gets polluted, and the
water gets dirty. But with organic farming, the soil is healthy, and the water becomes
clean.
We can help the environment by choosing to buy organic food. It can be a little
more expensive, but it is worth it. We can also grow our own organic food at home. We
can plant vegetables and fruits in our garden and take care of them. It is fun and good for
the environment. Therefore, let's eat healthy and help the planet!
Reference: https://organicfood.vn
Question 29: What is the best title of the passage?
A. Healthy Food B. Harmful Chemicals
C. Natural Vegetables D. Organic Food
Question 30: What does the word “they” in the 1st paragraph refer to?
A. food B. chemicals C. people D. farmers
Question 31: The word “choosing” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
___________.
A. adopting B. calculating C. following D. considering
Question 32: According to the passage, what is NOT the benefit of eating organic food?
A. we feel more optimistic B. we have more power
C. we can work effectively D. we are not usually ill
Question 33: According to the passage, how can we grow our own organic food at home?
A. buy organic food at supermarkets B. eat healthy and help the planet
C. take care of the planted vegetables D. plant vegetables and fruits in our
garden

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
Music on social media has changed how artists and fans interact. Platforms like
TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube help musicians reach people worldwide easily. Artists can
share short videos, live performances, and behind-the-scenes content, creating personal
bonds with fans in real-time.
Social media can also make songs or performances go viral, making unknown
artists famous quickly. This accessibility is crucial for independent musicians because it
helps them distribute their music directly to listeners, which avoids traditional
gatekeepers like record labels and radio stations. They can grow their fan base
organically and develop dedicated followers.
Social media challenges and trends centered around music, such as dance routines
or lip-sync battles, encourage users to be creative and active participants in the music
experience. For fans, social media provides a platform to find new music, share favorite
tracks, and even talk directly with admired artists.
However, social media can be challenging for artists as they need to maintain an
active online presence. Balancing creativity with constant content creation is a new reality
for musicians today. Despite these challenges, music on social media has made the
industry more interactive, inclusive, and fast-paced than ever before.
Question 34: What can be the best title for the passage?
A. The rise and decline of social media platforms. B. Music industry and its impact
on music fans.
C. How social media transforms the music industry. D. The challenges of being
a musician today.
Question 35: The word “bonds” in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to
____________.
A. separations B. friendships C. relations D.
connections
Question 36: The word “viral” in the 2nd paragraph is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. unnoticed B. popular C. temporary D.
expensive
Question 37: Social media is important for musicians because it __________.
A. helps them avoid traditional gatekeepers like record labels.
B. allows them to perform live in front of large audiences.
C. provides a platform to create long videos for their fans.
D. requires them to create content consistently.
Question 38: The word “their” in the passage refers to ______.
A. platforms’ B. listeners’ C. musicians’ D. labels’
Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Social media can make unknown artists famous quickly.
B. Social media lets musicians distribute their music directly.
C. Social media platforms cannot be a challenge to artists.
D. Social media helps fans interact directly with artists.
Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. Social media has made the music industry less competitive.
B. Social media requires musicians to balance creativity and content creation.
C. Traditional media is more effective than social media for musicians.
D. Social media only benefits popular, well-known musicians.