SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TP.

HCM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN MÔN TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề kiểm tra có 03 trang)
Mã đề 201
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (6.0 MARKS)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 1. Viruses may send malicious email on behalf of the person who’s computer is infected .
A B C D
Question 2. Walking in nature help improve both physical and mental well-being significantly .
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 3. The job Harris is applying ________ is CEO of a retailer company.
A. in B. to C. for D. at
Question 4. Once being ________ a job, you should ask your employer about the job's prospect.
A. taken B. offered C. let D. said
Question 5. She makes a big ________ from selling waste material to textile companies.
A. profit B. refund C. stationer D. coupon
Question 6. He is not only a full-time architect but also a(n) ________ musician.
A. semi-professional B. overslept C. underway D. non-industrialized
Question 7. A crew of ________ was sent to help the injured in the accident on the highway.
A. architects B. locksmiths C. receptionists D. paramedics
Question 8. Tickets for such events will be typically cheap ________ you want seats in the VIP areas.
A. whether B. if C. unless D. when
Question 9. The Body Shop’s products are known to be natural and not tested ________ animals.
A. with B. on C. by D. to
Question 10. Helen and Sarah are talking about their school’s field trip.
-Helen: “This is the best field trip we’ve ever had.”
-Sarah: “________. Everyone enjoyed it to the fullest.”
A. I don’t think that’s a good idea B. I totally disagree
C. You’re right D. Never mind
Question 11. She finished her university degree and then did a(n) ________ qualification.
A. overgraduate B. aftergraduate C. postgraduate D. pregraduate
Question 12. John would be taking a great risk if he ________ his money in that business.
A. would invest B. invested C. had been invested D. invests

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 13. A. agent B. travel C. challenge D. absent
Question 14. A. goes B. watches C. games D. decides

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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 15. A. programmer B. engineer C. architect D. customer
Question 16. A. reward B. dentist C. repeat D. exist

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.
World’s youngest self-made billionaire: Austin Russell
It may be hard to believe that Austin Russell, the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, has anything
in common with others at his age — but he still thinks that he does.
Luminar Technologies, the company which Russell _______ (17) 11 years ago as a teenager, develops
hardware and software meant to power self-driving cars. Your car may soon include its technology if you
drive a Mercedes-Benz or Volvo. With hundreds of employees, it now has a market cap of $2.4 billion.
Very few teenagers can launch and sustain that type of business. The Thiel Fellowship, ______ (18) is a
prestigious program, gave Russell $100,000 to drop out of Stanford University and grow his company full-
time. But _______ (19) focusing on technological expertise or business acumen, Russell credits his journey
so far to two traits common among younger generations: energy and passion.
“People ______ (20) their 20s have a lot of great energy,” Russell tells CNBC. “They put a lot of
passion into things and I’m certainly no exception. I probably take it to the extreme, and that’s very
meaningful.”
Question 17. A. circulated B. founded C. crafted D. originated
Question 18. A. what B. that C. which D. it
Question 19. A. even if B. as though C. rather than D. same as
Question 20. A. at B. in C. of D. for

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.
Sweden can be one of the first countries to stop using cash. In most cities, buses do not take any cash.
Instead, you pay for your ticket by card or mobile phone before you get on. Some businesses only take
cards and there are banks which do not deal with any notes or coins.
In a cashless society, you do not need to worry about having enough change for the bus. You will feel
much more secure as well. Statistics show that since the decrease in the cash economy, there is not as
much crime in Sweden.
However, not all Swedes like the idea. Elderly people complain much about the problems of paying by
card. Small businesses are also unhappy because they have to pay a little money to the bank each time
somebody pays them using a card.
It is not just richer countries that are becoming cashless. Many countries in the developing world have
found that mobile phones are perfect for transferring money. For example, in Kenya, only a few people
have a bank account, but lots of Kenyans have a mobile phone. Now people can pay for things in shops,
pay their bills and their children's school fees, and receive their salary with their phones. Kenya has led a
revolution in mobile banking.
(Adapted from Navigate)
Question 21. What best serves as the title for the passage?

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 A. Bank Notes Then Cash? B. Why Once Again Sweden?
C. The End of Cash? D. A New Currency Unit for Kenya?
Question 22. According to the passage, in a cashless society, ____________.
A people will travel more by bus B. elderly people will become more active
C. you will feel much safer D. businesses will earn more money
Question 23. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. the problems B. all Swedes C. small businesses D. elderly people
Question 24. The word “revolution” in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.
A. an important change B. an unsuccessful attempt
C. a frequent movement D. a violent struggle

II. GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. (1.0 MARK)
1. The time it takes to complete the task _______, depending on the
complexity of the project. (VARIATION)
2. Many newlywed couples are having difficulty finding _______ priced apartments. (AFFORD)
3. A person with dementia may develop _______ behaviors because of memory loss. (REPEAT)
4. Goods will be delivered on _______ of payment. (RECEIVE)

III. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO THE CORRECT TENSE / FORM. (1.0 MARK)
1. Local residents object to _______ the new power station in their area. (HAVE)
2. Having driven for more than 5 hours, we stopped _______ some coffee. (BUY)
3. This is the second time Rick _______ his password. (FORGET)
4. By the 1990s, advancements in computer technology _______ (ALREADY/ REVOLUTIONIZE)
many industries.

IV. FINISH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MEANS
THE SAME AS THE SENTENCE PRINTED BEFORE IT. (2.0 MARKS)
1. Amy met her favorite musician when she was young, and she still remembers it now.
 Amy still remembers________________________________________________________________.
2. She last wrote to her pen pal 6 months ago.
 Her pen pal_______________________________________________________________________.
3. Because of the high price, many students still can’t afford the AI application.
 If the price_______________________________________________________________________.
4. Her parents were born in India.
 India____________________________________________________________________________.
THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.

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