Giải chi tiết Đề bài Đề thi giữa kì 2 – Đề thi giữa kì 2 – Đề thi đề kiểm tra Tiếng Anh lớp 10 iLearn Smart World.
Câu hỏi/Đề bài:
I. 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.
1. A. private B. remind C. livestock D. register
2. A. picture B. mixture C. material D. lecture
II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. recycle B. exercise C. packaging D. mercury
4. A. agent B. advanced C. measure D. network
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Aston Hospital __________ in 1995, but it __________ by fire in 2005.
A. was built / destroyed B. built / was destroyed
C. was built / was destroyed D. built / destroyed
6. My family lives in a seashore town __________ has a large population.
A. where B. which C. what D. who
7. If I __________ you, I __________ installing solar panels on the house roof.
A. am / will consider B. were / will consider
C. am / would consider D. were / would consider
8. In my opinion, the computer is the greatest machine __________ has ever been invented.
A. that B. of which C. who D. whom
9. In bygone days, computers were huge and not __________. They couldn’t be carried around.
A. capable B. automatic C. recyclable D. portable
10. Passengers are required to keep their seat belts securely __________ during takeoffs and landings.
A. strapped B. attached C. fastened D. closed
11. By , applying the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle, we can lessen the amount of garbage that ends up in __________.
A. landing grounds B. landfills C. greenhouses D. recycling bins
12. Objects can look a hundred times larger __________ this microscope.
A. under B. in C. on D. inside
13. Green consumers will only buy eco-friendly __________ to help protect the environment.
A. produces B. products C. production D. productivity
14. They have decided to __________ the whole site into an industrial complex.
A. advance B. increase C. develop D. repair
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
15. It is obvious that plastic pollution is a world problem and needs to be quickly resolved.
A. certain B. serious C. worrying D. clear
16. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish physician-scientist discovered penicillin in 1945.
A. found B. looked for C. made D. invented
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
17. If we build more parks in the city, it will improve the air quality.
A. destroy B. damage C. worsen D. pollute
18. Thanks to the Internet and social media, we can communicate with each other instantly.
A. slowly B. lastly C. at once D. immediately
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
19. Since the Internet has been invented, it has made significant changes to our daily life.
A. has been invented B. it C. made D. changes to
20. Saving water and energy is one of the best ways to reduce our impact in the environment.
A. Saving B. the best ways C. to reduce D. in the environment
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
21. Person A: Thank you for taking care of my dog when I’m away. __________.
Person B: You’re welcome.
A. Help yourself B. Your help is always welcome
C. I really appreciate your help D. You can’t help it
22. Student A: Shall I carry the bag for you? – Student B: __________
A. Yes, of course you will. B. Not at all. Here you are.
C. Yes, I’m glad to see you. D. There’s no need. Thank you.
23. Student A: We will help reduce pollution if we ride our bikes or use public transportation.
Student B: __________
A. I totally agree. B. What do you think will happen?
C. I find it boring. D. I’m not taking sides.
VIII. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.
24. All the rented _________ should be returned to the front desk before the center closes. (EQUIP)
25. We should switch to renewable energy because it is __________ friendly. (ENVIRONMENT)
IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
26. Robert Goddard invented the liquid-fueled rocket in 1962.
=> The liquid-fueled rocket __________________________.
27. People should answer phone calls outside of the gym so as not to disturb other members.
=> Phone calls _____________________________________.
28. I’m not the mayor of the city, but I want to build more parks and free playgrounds for children.
=> If I ____________________________________________.
29. Hans Lipperhey invented the telescope in 1608. He was a Dutch eyeglass maker. (combine the sentences using Relative Clause)
=> Hans Lipperhey __________________________________.
30. Each of us should buy less and recycle more, so we can reduce waste at home.
=> If each of us ______________________________________.
X. Read the following passage and choose the word that best suits each blank.
BEING A BETTER CITIZEN
We live in a world where everyone is trying to be better every day. How can you help your community more? Sometimes, big changes happen by doing small actions.
To be a better member of your community, there are a few things you can try to do. The first suggestion is that we (31) __________ be more involved. This could be helping to clean up the environment, helping to organize events, assisting with charity, or just taking part in your community. However, people often forget that they can simply be a good person to become a better citizen, (32) __________ is an easy step to improving the community. Somehow in the past, there was an idea that helping the community may be a difficult task, but it can be both easy and (33) __________. Many also seem to believe that it is often older people that make good citizens and members of a community, and that teenagers and children only cause trouble, but this isn’t true. The best time to start helping your community is in your (34) __________, when you have the energy and time that adults might not have. It’s also a good time to make friends.
It may be frightening to become a more involved (35) __________ of the community, but the best thing that you can do is to try! Working together, we can all become better people and a better community.
31. A. would B. should C. will D. can
32. A. who B. where C. which D. that
33. A. advanced B. developing C. rewarding D. fashionable
34. A. younger B. youth C. young D. youngster
35. A. member B. reminder C. shelter D. maker
XI. Read the following passage. For each of the questions, Decide the statement is TRUE or FALSE.
INVENTOR’S CIRCLE
With the progression of technology and the development of existing inventions, it is becoming more difficult for inventors to make money. It feels like people are running out of new ideas. However, there is hope! While becoming a successful inventor is increasingly more difficult, the community of inventors is growing, helping each other to reach their goals.
What makes the inventors’ community so strong? Well, the main reason that people choose to become an inventor is to help others or to make the world a better place to live. With such a goal, why wouldn’t they want to help each other? Inventors often work together, create their own businesses and give opportunities to those in need.
Social media such as Facebook and YouTube have also helped the inventors’ community. They have made it easier for inventors from across the globe to speak with each other and learn from each other through videos. Now that the internet is growing rapidly, there is endless information for inventors aspiring to get what they need.
Still, becoming an inventor is not getting easier with all this extra information. There is more competition, there are more people wanting to make the world better, to make people’s lives easier. This is because they now have all the information they need to make their dreams come true. On the plus side, with all the information and support, it has become easier for anyone to try. So, what’s stopping you? Start inventing!
36. It used to be easier for inventors to make money.
37. Inventors want to make the world better.
38. Inventors usually work on their own.
39. It’s difficult to find information to assist learning.
40. Only smart and educated people can become inventors.
XII. Listen to a radio show about one of the oldest communities and complete the notes with suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.
Jericho is over __(41)__ years old.
Jericho has survived war, sickness and __(42)__.
Jordan river has been used for farming, water, transport and __(43)__.
Many new tools and farming _(44)__ have prevented Jericho from food shortage.
Egypt, __(45)__ and Lebanon are some other ancient cities that are still standing.
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