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NAME: ________________________________ - CLASS: _______

GRADE 10 – TEST FOR UNITS 1, 2

TIME ALLOWED: 90 MINUTES

*LISTENING :

Listen to two people talking about the responsibilities of their family members and answer each of

the questions below. You can listen to the recording TWICE.

1. Whom does Tung live with?

A. parents only

B. parents and two siblings

C. parents and one sibling

D. parents and three siblings

2. What is Trang’s mother’s profession?

A. She is a nurse.

B. She is a teacher.

C. She is an engineer.

D. She is a housewife.

3. What role does Tung’s father play in his family?

A. He assists Tung in doing homework.

B. He fixes things around the house.

C. He manages the household chores.

D. He cares for everyone at home.

4. What responsibilities does Trang take in her family?

A. fixing things around the house and doing the washing-up

B. cleaning her room and helping with cooking

C. cleaning her room and putting out the rubbish

D. keeping her room tidy and helping with cooking

5. What activity does Tung’s family do together on weekends?

A. watching movies

B. going out for a picnic

C. having dinner with extended family

D. celebrating special occasions

Listen to the following talk and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN two words/ numbers. You

can listen to the recording TWICE.

WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND LIVE SUSTAINABLY

Using (6) ___________

instead of conventional

bulbs

Going by bicycle instead

of car for short trips

Cooking and recycling

used oil

Shopping

-

Consume

less

electricity

- Save (7) ___________

a year

- Save money on gas

- Zero (8) ___________

-

Covering

the

pot

saves

25%,

or

even

50% of the gas used if

using a (9) ________.

- Used oil can be used

to make soap, fertiliser

or fuel.

-

Look

at

(10)

________________

-

Buy

fair

trade

products.

MARK

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Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

11. A. control

B. grocery

C. household

D. homemaker

12. A. value

B. damage

C. equally

D. gratitude

13. A. heat

B. situation

C. turn

D. sustainable

Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.

14. A. necessary

B. experience

C. appreciate

D. respectively

15. A. explosion

B. chemical

C. natural

D. organise

16. A. temperature

B. activity

C. sustainable

D. electrical

Choose the word which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one.

17. People should actively participate in environmental events to preserve the planet for future

generations.

A. destroy

B. protect

C. collect

D. sort

18. I have great respect for my parents’ hard work and efforts in supporting our family.

A. neglect

B. admiration

C. honesty

D. success

19. Doing housework at a young age provides children with necessary life skills.

A. essential

B. extra

C. unimportant

D. useless

Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one.

20. It is essential for humans to use natural resources responsibly to ensure their availability for future

generations.

A. bottled

B. organic

C. artificial

D. compulsory

21. The release of harmful chemicals into rivers can have severe consequences for the environment and

human health.

A. refillable

B. damaging

C. beneficial

D. fresh

22. Showing gratitude for the little things in life strengthens family relationships and promotes a positive

atmosphere.

A. enhances

B. decreases

C. improves

D. destroys

Choose the word or phrase that needs correcting.

23. Don’t forget (A) to put up (B) the rubbish every (C) evening for the garbage collection (D).

24. I go (A) to the supermarket to shop for (B) groceries at present, so that (C) I can prepare lunch later (D).

25. Climate change is a (A) serious environment (B) issue that (C) requires both action (D) from

governments and individuals worldwide.

Choose the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.

26. a. Additionally, family traditions help create lasting memories and a sense of belonging.

b. Finally, spending quality time together as a family strengthens relationships and communication.

c. Firstly, family values play a crucial role in shaping a person's character and guiding their actions.

d. Moreover, these values teach important life skills such as empathy, respect, and responsibility.

e. Family values are fundamental in building a strong and supportive family unit.

A. e – c – d – a – b

B. c – e – d – a – b

C. e – a – d – c – b

D. c – d – e – a – b

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

following questions

27. We should teach children to _________ the difference of opinions.

A. respectful

B. respectable

C. respected

D. respect

28. Wind power and solar power are two excellent sources of green _________.

A. energy

B. gas

C. fossil fuel

D. nature

29. The children, all three, have done the _________, moped, dusted, helped on the house and in the yard.

A. groceries

B. laundry

C. clothes

D. rubbish

30. My mother gets annoyed with my younger brother because he _____ his dirty clothes over the floor.

A. always throws

B. is throwing

C. is always throwing

D. is going to throw

31. He’s a man of strong _________. He always fights for what is right and you can rely on him.

A. health

B. hands

C. influence

D. character

32. “Hurry up! What’s taking you so long?” – “I _________ for an important phone call. Go ahead and

leave without me."

A. wait

B. was waiting

C. am waiting

D. waiting

33. Perhaps I _________ New York one day.

A. am going to visit

B. visit

C. am visiting

D. will visit

34. _________ by your father?

A. Did that book written

B. Was that book written

C. Did that book write

D. Was that book writing

35. Her family members usually buy _________ food at the farmers’ market. It costs a little bit more, but

they think it’s better for their health.

A. artificial

B. chemical

C. useless

D. organic

36. The aim of the project is to better the environment and _________ people to adopt a greener lifestyle.

A. encourage

B. have

C. prevent

D. make

37. It is said that doing household chores can contribute to developing children’s gratitude _________

their parents.

A. with

B. to

C. about

D. on

38. We can’t go along here because the road _________.

A. is repairing

B. is being repaired

C. repairs

D. is repaired

39. I’m going to go out and _________.

A. have cut my hair

B. cut my hair

C. my hair be cut

D. have my hair cut

40. John _________ a respectful and obedient student.

A. said to be

B. is said

C. is said being

D. is said to be

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

WORKING MOTHERS

In the United States today, more than half of mothers with young children work, compared to about one

third in (41)________ 1970s. Women have been moving into the workforce not only for career satisfaction

but also for the income. In many families today, mothers continue to work (42) ________ they have careers

that they have spent years (43) ________. Some women exchange to work soon after giving birth because

they know that most employers are not sympathetic to working mothers who wish to take time off to be

with their young children.

Some people still think that a “good mother” is one who (44)__________ work to stay home with her

children. However, no scientific evidence says children are harmed when their mothers work. A child who

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is emotionally well adjusted, well loved, and well cared for will thrive regardless of whether the mother

works outside the home.

41. A. an

B. a

C. X

D. the

42. A. because

B. but

C. unless

D. without

43. A. to develop

B. develops

C. developing

D. to be developed

44. A. looks for

B. looks after

C. gives up

D. puts up

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

HOW TO STOP WATER POLLUTION

Water pollution is one of the biggest threats to the environment today. There are several sources of water

pollution ranging from sewage and (45) ________ to soil erosion. The impact of water pollution on wildlife

and their natural habitat can be immense. There are also a number of things that the average person can do

to help stop water pollution.

We should conserve the soil (46) ________ soil conservation influences water pollution through erosion.

As soil is eroded by water, it transfers sediment from the land to the body of water, which is polluted by the

chemicals in the sediment. Phosphorus and industrial (47) ________ can be pulled into water through soil

erosion. When phosphorus levels in water become too high, they can lead to algae blooms that can (48)

________ massive fish deaths and make water unsafe for human use. The best way to prevent soil erosion

is to keep the banks of rivers well-covered with plants or trees. Planting trees can have a significantly

positive impact on the reduction in soil erosion.

45. A. fertilizers

B. resources

C. measures

D. factories

46. A. despite

B. although

C. however

D. as

47. A. levels

B. animals

C. plants

D. chemicals

48. A. causing

B. cause

C. caused

D. to cause

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

The Zookeeper

My name's Mark Porter. I've been interested in the natural world since I was very young. I used to keep

insects, and I spent a lot of time drawing them. After I finished school, I went to work in a pet shop - that

was great fun, but I knew I had to go to college if I wanted a better job. So, I went to university to study

Biology and then got a job in Florida working at a sea-life centre, looking after the dolphins.

While I was working there, I saw an advertisement for my current job - a keeper for the fish department

at a zoo in California - and applied. Although it was for the same money, I was pleased when they

immediately offered me the job because there are lots of different activities I'm involved in here. As part of

my job, I get to do research, and I manage an education centre where I tell people of all ages about what

they can do to protect fish and animals.

People think that my job is exciting because I go diving as part of my research work on sharks. However,

I work long hours, and I worry if I have to call a medical specialist to come and look after a sick fish.

Conditions at work can be uncomfortable too, as a lot of the fish I look after bite, so I have to be careful.

Then there are the visitors. Some are OK, but some try to touch the fish or put sweet wrappers in the water

- that makes me angry. However, my job is very rewarding, and I hope that you'll think about working with

animals, too.

49. What can a reader find out from this text?

A. What subject Mark needed to learn to get a better job.

B. How many hours a day does Mark have to work.

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C. How long Mark has been keen on animals.

D. Where you can find the best sea-life centres.

50. What does Mark say about his current job?

A. It allows him to do a variety of things.

B. It was quite difficult to get.

C. It is better paid than his last job.

D. It gives him time off work to go diving.

51. How does Mark feel about visitors to the zoo?

A. Nervous that a fish might hurt them.

B. Annoyed when they don't behave well.

C. Upset when they take the fish out of the water.

D. Sad when they don't ask questions.

52. What might Mark write in his diary today?

A. Today, I performed an operation on a sick fish that had eaten a sweet wrapper.

B. I spent all day in the research laboratory again today doing boring experiments.

C. I gave a talk today to a group of schoolchildren about looking after animals.

D. Today I watched my boss go swimming with sharks - I wish I was allowed to do that too!

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

I have a fear of Thanksgiving. I am a single woman, and my nuclear family has just two other people:

my father and my sister. Our Thanksgiving dinners most often consist of us three, and a relative or a

family friend. That's all. When I hear people talking about the crowds coming to their houses for

Thanksgiving and having to get extra tables and chairs to fit everyone, I am jealous. I don't like the fact

that we don't have enough people to celebrate Thanksgiving. Aside from Thanksgiving, I worry about

having such a small family. It makes me feel tiny and lonely.

In today world, more and more of us need and have close relationships with non-family members that

fulfill the roles of our family. Perhaps, I should invite my friends to the New Year party. At some point

during the meals, we can share an important and meaningful moment from the past year, or a wish for the

upcoming year. By having such an occasion, I will familiarise my family and friends with each other and

set the stage to join us next year. And gradually, I will have more people who care about me and stay in

my life not because of genetics, marriage or duty but because of love.

53. The reason the author thinks that Thanksgiving is frightening is because ………………………

A. there is always a big crowd in her house.

B. she has to cook Thanksgiving dinners for many people.

C. there is not enough family to celebrate the holiday with.

D. her father and sister don't like her nuclear family.

54. The underlined word It in the first paragraph refers to ………………………

A. Thanksgiving

B. a small family

C. the fact

D. today world

55. Why does the author want to invite her friends over for New Year party?

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A. She wants to know some important information.

B. She has so many relationships with non-family members.

C. She wants to have bigger holiday celebrations.

D. She wants to find someone to get married.

56. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. How to celebrate Thanksgiving.

B. Families are becoming smaller.

C. What are the ways to familiarise family with friends?

D. When there's not enough family members to celebrate holidays.

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words provided.

57. Doing housework together helps _________________ family bonds and creates special moments

between children and parents. (strong)

58. We should bring a _________________ bag when we go shopping to reduce plastic waste which

needs many years to break down into small pieces. (use)

59. _________________ are constantly being released into the atmosphere. (pollute)

Complete the dialogue with the phrases/ sentences below. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. Independence can help us become adults.

B. everyone can have some time to relax.

C. because they help teach us life skills.

Anna: Hello, Nam. Do you find any benefits of sharing housework, Nam?

Nam: Well, I think we should do chores (60) _________________

Anna: I agree with you. When cleaning our room or doing our own laundry, we learn to become

independent. It’s good for our future.

Nam: You’re right, Anna. (61) _________________

Anna: It’s time to go home. Bye Nam.

Nam: Ok, see you later.

Reorder the words to make complete sentences.

62. footprint. / advised / down / We / to / reduce / cut / electricity / are / carbon / to / usage / on

________________________________________________________________________________

63. teach / children / Parents / people. / honest / older / should / show / to / their / and / be / to / respect /

________________________________________________________________________________

Use the verbs in their correct forms and add some words where necessary to make meaningful

sentences.

64. My brother / prefer / watch / football / play it.

________________________________________________________________________________

65. I / be / responsible / cook / dinner / as / my mother / usually / work / late.

________________________________________________________________________________

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66. A documentary about wars in Viet Nam / show / TV / tonight.

________________________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning.

67. It’s a long time since he last called me.

 He ______________________________________________________________________________

68. We always try to spend time together every weekend though we’re very busy.

 In spite __________________________________________________________________________

69. The police made him confess after three days.

 He ______________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph

In about 120 – 150 words, write a paragraph about one of your family routines. Use the following

questions as cues for your writing.

1. What is the routine?

2. How often / When do you do it?

3. What are the activities? What does each family member do?

4. How do you feel about the routine?

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