Thanh Loc Highschool
Class: ____________
Name:_______________________________
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA THƯỜNG KỲ LẦN 2 HK1 - NH: 2022-2023
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 10
Thời gian: 40 phút
USE OF LANGUAGE (2.5 points)
Choose the word /phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. I’ve got a difficult, important exam tomorrow. I’m feeling a little bit _________.
A. bored B. anxious C. proud D. embarrassed
2. My sister won the first prize in the English competition. My parents were very ____________.
A. frightened B. upset C. confused D. proud
3. _________ is a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it.
A. Desert B. Mountain C. Lake D. Cliff
4. We can explore the _________ caves along the coast of Mexico.
A. icy B. steep C. rocky D. low
5. What is she doing now? She is playing __________ guitar.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
6. Playing basketball is fun, but it’s __________.
A. tired B. tiring C. shocked D. shocking
7. TV is one of the most popular forms of ____________.
A. entertain B. entertaining C. entertainment D. entertained
8. There are more than 100 students in the final ______________.
A. examine B. examination C. examiner D. examinee
9. Look at this! I cut myself and _______ all over my sleeves.
A. broke B. burned C. bled D. tripped
10. I can’t walk very fast because I _______ my ankle yesterday.
A. broke B. cut C. slipped D. sprained
11. If you go hiking in the countryside, take a _______so that you can carry things in it.
A. kayaking B. rucksack C. dinghy D. pole
12. When I'm walking on rocky ground, my _______stop me from falling over.
A. poles B. helmets C. life jacket D. rucksack
13. I want to go there. There is ______ storm coming.
A. an B. a C. no article D. the
14. These dancers are great but I don’t really like ______ music.
A. the B. an C. a D. no article
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting in each sentence.
15. Finally, they both reached a sandy beach, completely exhausting.
A B C D
16. Tom slowly put his hat into the rucksack as his brother is having breakfast.
A B C D
READING (2.0 points)
PART 1: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Dear Cindy,
I’m having a costume party to (17)____ Halloween at my house. It’s (18)____ 31 October and starts at 6p.m.
We’re having a BBQ in my garden, with loads of food and (19)_____ music too. We’re also playing some interesting board games.
Don’t forget to dress up as a scary character to scare everyone (20)_____ it’s a costume party. We’re having some great rewards for the person with the most impressive costume.
Please let me know if you can come.
Peter
17. A. celebrated B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrating
18. A. at B. on C. in D. from
19. A. no article B. a C. an D. the
20. A. although B. in spite of C. because of D. because
PART 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Have you ever felt a sudden feeling of joy because you heard a favorite song playing? Then you know that music can have a strong effect on your emotions. Try to take advantage of this power of music. It can help get you out of a bad mood or stay in a good mood, says Alicia Ann Clair, professor of music therapy at the University of Kansas. Music can also help you relax and feel rejuvenated.
To cheer up or boost your energy, listen to Latin music or anything with a strong beat, lots of percussion, and a fast tempo. When you want to relax after a busy day, music with string instruments and woodwinds, less percussion, and a slower tempo can calm you.
Listen to calming music before you start any stressful activities, advises Dr. Clair. “Once you’re in a good state of mind, it’s easier to maintain it.” You can lower stress at work with music, too, by playing relaxing tunes. But only play them when you really need them. You can change your mood by switching from one kind of music to another. For example, first play some nice gentle ballads, and then listen to something more energetic. When you want to calm down after a busy week at work, just do the opposite.
(Adapted from Strategic Reading by Richards and Eckstut-Didier)
21. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The importance of listening to music
B. New ways to listen to music
C. Benefits of listening to music
D. The connection between music and moods
22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a benefit of listening to music?
A. It can help you relax.
B. It can make you feel more energetic.
C. It can cheer you up.
D. It can help you concentrate on your study.
23. The word “calm” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to make somebody more ______.
A. relaxed B. busy C. worried D. intelligent
24. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. activities B. ballads C. relaxing tunes D. instruments
WRITING (4.0 points)
PART 1: Read the answers and complete the questions.