END-OF-TERM 1 CLASS 10
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. chore B. character C. children D. check
2. A. bond B. hobby C. other D. top
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. service B. apply C. useful D. local
4. A. advertisement B. application C. volunteer D. successful
Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Mark ______ in. I can hear his steps.
A. comes B. came C. is going to come D. has come
6. In almost all families, fathers are the ______ who earn money for their living needs and children's
study.
A. breadwinners B. homemakers C. shopkeepers D. housekeepers
7. I don’t think he can answer you now. He ______ the rubbish.
A. puts out B. put out C. are putting out D. is putting out
8. Her favourite leisure activity is ______ cartoons with her sisters and brothers. They often _____
on the details together.
A. watch - comment B. watching - comment
C. to watch - are commenting D. to watch - is commenting
9. It’s necessary to organise more programmes to raise people’s ______ of environmental issues.
A. thought B. awareness C. comment D. consideration
10. Make sure that all appliances ______ off when they are not in use.
A. were turned B. turned C. is turned D. are turned
11. Buying organic products helps to reduce the use of harmful ______ in food.
A. chemist B. chemistry C. chemicals D. chemical
12. In the music contest, ______ perform their songs and then receive the judges’ opinions.
A. participants B. participate C. participation D. participating
13. Many live singing competitions allow audiences ______ for their preferred performances.
A. to prepare B. to show C. to look D. to vote
14. Nowadays you can buy things in stores ______ order them online.
A. nor B. or C. but D. so
15. Due to the bad weather, my family decided ______ the trip to the beach.
A. to cancel B. cancelling C. cancelled D. cancel
16. Different types of ______ such as clothes, books, notebooks and other unwanted items can be
accepted.
A. charity B. kindness C. donations D. distributions
17. One of the benefits of taking part in volunteering activities is ______ contact with other teenagers
with similar interests.
A. setting up B. coming into C. caring about D. focusing on
18. He ______ his homework. He is going to prepare lunch now.
A. has just finished B. finished C. is finishing D. finishes
19. AI, which is one of the most important ______ of the 21st century, has changed our daily work
and life.
A. invent B. inventor C. inventions D. inventive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
20. Children rarely show any appreciation for what their parents do for them.
A. gratitude B. valuation C. assessment D. enjoyment
21. These new regulations are only applicable to the old employees who have been working here for
five years.
A. suitable B. proper C. useful D. relevant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. We had various problems on our journey, including a flat tyre.
A. different B. similar C. few D. alike
23. I found her letter by accident while I was looking for my files on the bookshelf.
A. for a price B. on purpose C. by mistake D. in need
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
24. Hoa is talking to Jane.
- Hoa: "Do you have any plans for this weekend?"
- Jane:" ______
A. Yes, I like doing something, B. No. Let's do something together.
C. I don't really know how to do this. D. Not now.
25. Hoa is talking to Jane.
- Hoa: "Volunteering made me feel happy."
- Jane:" ______."
A. It's great to hear that. B. It’s nice to do
something.
C. It's helpful for you. D. I’m a bit tired.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Today, many governments are promoting organic or natural farming methods (26) ______ avoid
the use of pesticides and other artificial products. The aim is to show that they (27) ______ about the
environment and about people's health. But is this the right approach?
Europe is now the biggest (28) ______ for organic food in the world, expanding by 25 percent a
year over the past 10 years. Eating organic is (29) ______ way of defining oneself as natural, good,
caring, different from the junk-food-scoffing masses. As a journalist puts it: "It feels closer to the
source, the beginning, the start of things."
The organic approach means farming natural, rather than man-made. Techniques such as crop
rotation improve soil quality and help organic farmers compensate for the absence of manmade
chemicals. (30) ______ , for its ineffective use of land and labour, there are severe limits to how much
food can be produced.
(Adapted from IELTS by Cambridge)
26. A. that B. how C. who D. why
27. A. bring B. account C. take D. care
28. A. agency B. market C. enterprise D. supermarket
29. A. most B. other C. one D. each
30. A. Moreover B. However C. Although D. Because
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 31 to 35.
"What we’re seeing in Australia, in a completely different environment, are fires that are approaching
or even exceeding the magnitude of things that we only saw in the most remote forested regions in
the world," said Ross Bradstock, the director of the Center for Environmental Risk Management of
Bushfires at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales. The numbers from Australia dwarf
those from some of the most high-profile fires in recent years. The bushfires in southeastern Australia
this season have burned about eight times as much land as the 2018 fires in California, which covered
nearly two million acres and were the worst in that state’s recorded history.
In Australia's history, most bad fire seasons have coincided with the warming of an El Nino pattern.
But that is not the case this time, showing how much this season stands out and the danger the country
faces with more unpredictable weather patterns in the future. "While scientists have long predicted
that climate change would bring longer and more intense fire seasons", Dr. Bradstock said, "Under
his projections, Australia would not have seen this kind of devastation for another 40 to 50 years".
“I guess I’m as shocked as anyone about what’s unfolding and, probably, like everyone else who's
involved and affected, we’ll very quickly recalibrate thinking about what we're doing,” he said.
Recalibrating means expecting these phenomenal fires to continue to occur, particularly as Australia’s
drought shows few signs of ending and temperatures are expected to continue to climb after the
warmest decade on record.
"We would be extremely foolish, given all the evidence and the magnitude of this event, to just laugh
it off as a one-off phenomenon,” Dr. Bradstock said. "I think we have to get ready to deal with a
season like this again in the not-too-distant future."
(Source: https://www.nytimes.com/)
31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Here is What the Future Looks Like
B. The Immense Amount of Land Being Burned
C. Climate Change Helped Set the Table
D. Protecting the World's Biodiversity
32. According to paragraph 1, what can be concluded about the Australia's megafire?
A. The scientists around the world are puzzled by the scale of the incidence.
B. The natural habitats in Australia have been transformed beyond recognition.
C. The modern world has never seen anything quite like these Australia fires.
D. The accident offers the global citizens a chance to showcase their awareness.
33. According to paragraph 2, what did Dr. Bradstock imply about the bushfire?
A. Human is the main catalyst for the Australian fires.
B. The blazes were not expected to be this bad so soon.
C. Megablaze of the same scale will happen in half a century.
D. Climate change would bring more intense wildfires.
34. The word "unfolding" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. evolving B. opening C. unravelling D. happening
35. The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. evidence B. event C. magnitude D. season
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances
or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of thefollowing questions
36.
a.Mike: Yes, I have. I’ve flown a few times for business trips.
b. Mike: It was great! I love the convenience of flying. The only thing I don’t like is the long wait
at the airport.
c. John: Hey, Mike! Have you ever flown on a plane before?
d. John: Yeah, I agree. But once you’re on the plane, it’s much easier to relax and enjoy the
journey.
e. John: Wow, that’s cool! How was your experience?
A. c-a-e-b-d B. c-e-d-b-a C. d-b-a-e-c D. d-a-b-c-e
37. Hi Mark,
a. However, it was interesting to read through the information about the different types of airplanes.
b. Thanks so much for the flight details you sent me last week.
c. Thanks also for the recommendation on the aviation blogs – they have much more useful content
than the websites I’ve been following.
d. It’s really exciting to learn more about flying and aviation, but I’m quite busy with work at the
moment, so I’m focusing on my current projects.
e. You know, we should try flying together sometime. What do you think?
Write back soon,
Tom
A. d-b-a-c-e B. b-e-c-a-d C. b-d-a-c-e D. c-d-a-b-e
38.
a. Yes, especially with the advancements in aviation technology. The flights are smoother and safer
than ever before.
b. Hey, Mike! I heard you’re planning a trip soon. What kind of transportation are you thinking
about?
c. Well, I’ve always preferred flying. The speed and convenience of air travel make it my go-to
option for long-distance trips.
d. I totally agree. I actually find it more comfortable than other modes of transport, like trains or
buses.
e. Exactly! And even though airport security can be a bit of a hassle, the overall experience is still
worth it.
A. b-e-c-a-d B. b-c-d-a-e C. d-a-b-c-e D. c-a-d-b-e
39. a. That sounds great! Have you been using it for work or mostly for leisure?
b. Both, actually. I use it for meetings and video calls during work hours, but it's also perfect for
watching movies, listening to music, and reading books in my free time. It's become a versatile
tool for both productivity and relaxation.
c. Hey, Tom! I heard you recently got an iPad. How are you liking it?
d. Yes, I did! The iPad has been a game changer for me. It's incredibly fast and easy to use.
e. Wow, that’s impressive. I’m considering getting one too. I’ve heard it’s great for creativity as
well.
A. a-c-d-e-b B. c-a-e-b-d C. d-e-a-b-c D. c-d-a-b-e
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
40. They just found a suitable solution to the problem.
A B C D
41. They were cleaning the streets so it started to rain.
A B C D
42. Volunteering has helped me gain life experiment and find my sense of purpose in life.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
43. My mother usually asks me to help with the cooking.
A. I am usually being asked to help with the cooking by my mother.
B. I was usually asked to help with the cooking by my mother.
C. I have been usually asked to help with the cooking by my mother.
D. I am usually asked to help with the cooking by my mother.
44. We haven't seen our friends at secondary school for 10 years.
A. It’s 10 years since we last saw our friends at secondary school.
B. We saw our friends at secondary school since 10 years.
C. We saw our friends at secondary school in 10 years ago.
D. It's 10 years since we see our friends at secondary school.
45. It’s fun and useful to learn a foreign language.
A. A foreign language is fun and useful so we should learn one.
B. Learning a foreign language is fun and useful.
C. We should learn a foreign language because it’s fun and useful.
D. Learning is fun and useful, especially learning a foreign language.
Mark the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
46. The man joined a local cultural festival. He was visiting a village in the mountainous region then.
A. The man joined a local cultural festival and he was visiting a village in the mountainous region.
B. While the man joined a local cultural festival, he was visiting a village in the mountainous
region.
C. The man joined a local cultural festival while he was visiting a village in the mountainous region.
D. The man joined a local cultural festival so he was visiting a village in the mountainous region.
47. Rosie wants to go to the music festival this Friday. She has a maths exam on that day.
A. Rosie wants to go to the music festival this Friday but he has a maths exam on that day.
B. Rosie wants to go to the music festival this Friday so she has a maths exam on that day.
C. Rosie wants to go to the music festival this Friday and she has a maths exam on that day.
D. Rosie wants to go to the music festival this Friday or she has a maths exam on that day
