REVISION FOR THE FIRST MIDTERM TEST – ENGLISH 10 NEW
I. Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
1.a. breath b. health c. heart d. head
2.a.intestine b. mind c. spine d. reliable
3.a. yoga b. young c. yin d. rthythm
4.a.pop b.idol c.contest d. top
5.a. compare b.album c.talent d.fan
6.a. franchise b. realease c. contest d. post
7. a. Platinum b. format c. stage d. smash
8.a. therapy b. respiratory c. medical d.vessel
9.a.almond b. sesame c. avocado d. massage
10.a. allergy b.imagine c. sugar d.oxygen
11. a. Solo b. music c. single d. song
II. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
1. A. oygenate B. ability C. complicated D. regularly
2. A. Allergy B. sleepiness C. additive D. papaya
3. A. acupuncture B. benefit C. breadwinner D. contribute
4. A. alternative B. acupunture C. original D. respiratory
5.A.stimulate B. skeleton C. pyramid D. digestive
6.A. routine B. laundry C. household D. finance
7.A. contest B. talent C. album D. debate
8.A. concert B. award C. release D. compose
9. A.platinum b. melody C. Contestant D. instrument
10.A. achievement B. audience C.performance D. recording
III. Choose the best answer.
1. John cannot make a ………… to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
2. When acupunture..................................correctly, it is very safe for patients.
A. performs B. will be performed C. is performed D. will have performed
3. Acupuncture can ease pain and treat from simple to complicated ailments.
A. acupoints B. treatments C. points D. diseases
4. I feel dreadful; I think I ………….. sick.
A. am B. am being C. am going to be D. will be
5. At your eye exam, you..............................to read from an eye chart.
A. will probably ask B. are going to ask C. will probably be asked D. are asking
6. ……….. system is made up of our bones. It supports our body and protects our organs.
A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Skeletal
7. The tragic end of “ Swan Lake” shows that magic is ......................................over love.
A. power B. powerful C. powerless D. powerfully
8. Van Cao’s Tien Quan Ca was made into the national............................of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
A. song B. music C. melody D. anthem
9. Her teachers and schoolmates noticed her...........................a deep love of music during her childhood
A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. developed
10. “ Don ca tai tu Nam Bo” is a practice that helps.........................................people together ................................on the land and rivers of the Mekong Delta region.
A. bringing – work B. to bring – to work C. to bringing – working
11. The first ever Junior Eurovision Song Contest ( JESC).......................................in Denmark, in 2003.
A. took part B. took place C. took advantage D. took care.
12. Some contestants manage................................the fame from the TV game shows.
A. gain B. gaining C. to be gained D. to gain
13.My mother .................the responsibility for running the household.
a. Holds b. Takes c. Runs d. Bears
14. Vietnam Idol, a music reality show, is becoming popular among young.............................who love to watch their generation on TV.
A. speactators b. singers c. audiences d. teenage
15. The local authorities will cooperate with the Department of Education and Training ...........................the traditional music in the schools next year.
A. To teach b. teach c. teaching d. taught
16. The Healthy Eating Pyramid reminds us to .........................our intake of salt and added sugar.
A. limit b. stop c. avoid d. remove
17. The tragic end of “ Swan Lake” shows that magic is..........................over the love.
a. power b. powerful c.powerless d. powerfully
18. Van Cao’s Tien Quan Ca was made into the national.....................................of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
a. song b. music c. melody d. anthem
19. Chopin is one of the greatest Romantic piano composers whose works are often technically...........................
a. demand b. demanding c. undemanding d. demanded
20. Fantasia Barrino, the winner of American Idol’s season 3 in 2004, released her....................................Free Yourself, which earned three Grammy Award nominations.
a. debut album b. live performance c. local version d. live programme.
21. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and .............the rubbish.
a. take up b. get out c. get up d. take out
22. The father typically works outside the home while the mother is ..........domestic duties such as homemaking and raising children.
a. suitable for b. capable of c. responsible for d. aware of
23. That teen idol was .......................to win second place in the idol Contest in 2010
a. talent b. being talented c. talented d. talentless
24. A healthy ............between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.
a. balance b. equality c. share d. control
25. One of the ways we .............our teenager’s needs as parents is by giving them attention.
a. watch b. solve c. share d. meet
26. Her teachers and schoolmates noticed her.....................................a deep love of music during her childhood
a. develop b. to develop c. developing d. developed
27. My brother and I ..............to clean the toilets and take out the rubbish.
a. takes turn b. take turn c.takes turns d. take turns
28. A playoff is an extra game in a competition played between two teams or competitors who both have the same scores............................................the winners.
a. decide b. to decide c. deciding d. to deciding
29. Hat Boi involves singing with distinctive vocal production techniques, symbolic gestures, ...................it is extremely difficult to perform...........................requires special training in the art form.
a. and – but b. so – but c. so – and d. but – and
30. Scenes in Cai Luong are elaborate ..............................they are changed frequently throughout the play.
a. and b. or c. but d. so
31. Many “ American Idol” contestants went on to become huge stars, ...................................the popularity of American Idol” began to decrease.
32. My Tam made her fans....................................surprised when she was given the title of “Asia’s Music Legend” in 2004.
a. feel b. felt c. feeling d. to feel
33. The clown in a Cheo play seems to be a supporting role,.....................................actually he or she is very important to the performance.
a. and b. but c. so d. or
34. The main sponsors of “ American Idol” including Coca – cola and AT & T have left, ......................................finance becomes a big problem.
a. and b. but c. or d. so
35. Yoga increases endurance, ................and flexibility.
a. strong b. strength c.powerful d. blood
36. Some foods and spices may ..................your breath for days after a meal.
a. spoil b. harm c. damage d. reduce
37. There are foods that can help you fall asleep or keep you ................
a. wake b. waking c. waking up d. awake
38. Foods and drinks which strongly...........................the body can cause stress.
a. boost b. develop c. Encourage d. stimulate
39. Fish, poutry, beans, or nuts...........................half of the dinner plate
a. make b. make out c. Make up d. make of
40. Ailments are caused by a(n) ......................................of yin and yang.
a. imbalance b. unequal c. Abnormal d. ineffectiveness.
41. That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing. - _____.
A. I’m glad you like it B. That’s all right
C. That’s nice D. You’re quite right
42. ______ is the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs.
A. Husband B. Breadwinner C. Women D. Homemaker
43.“Suoi Mo”, the debut album by Trinh Cong Son, is sweet and gentle.
A. first B. second C. third D. new
44. A lot of fans gathered at their idol’s home to see her after the contest.
A. contestant B. competitors C. judges D. devotees
45.Her exceptional ability is known widely as she has won a lot of prizes in many different contests.
A. talent B. passion C. admiration D. appearance
46.Last year, my class _______ to teach the children in a remote area.
A. volunteer B. voluntary C. volunteered D. volunteers
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
1. Measles are an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A B C D
2. He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy.
A B C D
3. For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment.
A B C D
4. Beethoven began to lose his hearing in 1798 and has become completely deaf by 1824.
A B C D
5. I go to Ho Chi Minh citywith my girlfriend in the summer of 2005
A B C D
6.My younger brother has worked in a bank since a long time.
A B C D
7. I succeeded in (A) to find (B) a job, so my parents didn’t make (C) me go (D) to college.
8. She was give (A) a (B) box full (C) of (D) chocolate.
9. Look! Mary wears (A) a (B) pink skirt. She looks (C) so pretty (D) in it.
10. I’ve already (A) decided (B). I will (C) buy a new flat. (D).
11. Look at (A) the dark clouds (B). I’m sure (C) it will rain (D) soon.
12. The earth circle the Sun once every 365 days.
A B C D
13. Look at these big black clouds! It is going to raining.
A B C D
14. Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world.
A B C D
15. Many accidents is caused by careless driving.
A B C D
VI. Rewrite the following sentences as suggested
1. They don't speak English in this country
2. They will pick Lan up at the station
3. Somebody built the house ten years ago.
…………………………………...............................................................................................
4. She gave him a box full or chocolate.
………………………………….......................................................................................
5. His mother will look after him.
…………………………………............................................................................................
6. The waitress brought him a big steak
…………………………………......................................................................................
7. Somebody broke into our cottage last Saturday.
………………………………….............................................................................................
8..It is said that Laura won a special prize at the musical competition.
@……………………………………………………………………………………………………
9.Our body cannot make essential fatty acids or vitamins, so we must obtain them through diet.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
10.Low fatty acid levels cause a highter risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
11.The consumption of blueberries and tomatoes can delay short-term memory loss or Alzheimer’s
.......................................................................................................................................................................
12.Just a handful of pumkin seeds a day provides you with your recommended daily a mount of zine.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
13.A good intake of vitamin E prevents thinking decline, particularly in the elderly.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
14. He is a talented singer. He has prestige and responsibility.( and)
15. His voice is beautiful. His performance is not skillful.(but)
16. You can go with us to the event. You can stay at home watching TV.( or)
17. The artist played passionately and skillfully. At the end of his performance, he got the heart
applause from the audienc
18. The concert was cancelled at the last minute. We had to stay at home.(so)
VII. Use the words or phrases given to write meaningful sentences.
1. You/ ask/ your letter/ what/ eat/ before/ go/ job interview
2. Onion and garlic/ believe/ give you/ bad breath.
3. You/ not go/ eat peanuts or papaya/ as they/ make you/ sleepy/ right?
4. addition/ avoid/ fast food/ because/ it/ give/ you/ stress.
5. However a cup/ coffee/ consume/ keep you/ awake.
6. Meats and foods/ high in protein/ help/ stay concetrated/ quickminded.
7. Hope/ you/ choose/ right foods/ succeed/ your interview.
8. Teenager/need/ love and support/ their parents/ when they face/ many changes/ their lives.
9. Drinking green tea/ twice/ three times/ day/ bring/ you/ visible results/ days.
10.You / drink/ glass/ hot water/ a teaspoon/ honey/ when/ you / get up/ and/ empty stomach
11. Meat/ poultry and fish/ good/ health/ when / taken/ regulated quantity.
12. Do Nhuan/ first Vietnamese/ who / trained/ Tchaikovsky Conservatory
REVISION FOR THE FIRST MIDTERM TEST – ENGLISH 10 NEW
I. Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
1.a. breath b. health c. heart d. head
2.a.intestine b. mind c. spine d. reliable
3.a. yoga b. young c. yin d. rhythm
4.a.pop b.idol c.contest d. top
5.a. compare b.album c.talent d.fan
6.a. franchise b. release c. contest d. post
7. a. Platinum b. format c. stage d. smash
8.a. therapy b. respiratory c. medical d.vessel
9.a.almond b. sesame c. avocado d. massage
10.a. allergy b.imagine c. sugar d.oxygen
11. a. Solo b. music c. single d. song
II. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
1. A. oxygenate B. ability C. complicated D. regularly
2. A. Allergy B. sleepiness C. additive D. papaya
3. A. acupuncture B. benefit C. breadwinner D. contribute
4. A. alternative B. acupuncture C. original D. respiratory
5.A.stimulate B. skeleton C. pyramid D. digestive
6.A. routine B. laundry C. household D. finance
7.A. contest B. talent C. album D. debate
8.A. concert B. award C. release D. compose
9. A.platinum b. melody C. Contestant D. instrument
10.A. achievement B. audience C.performance D. recording
III. Choose the best answer.
1. John cannot make a ………… to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
2. When acupunture..................................correctly, it is very safe for patients.
A. performs B. will be performed C. is performed D. will have performed
3. Acupuncture can ease pain and treat from simple to complicated ailments.
A. acupoints B. treatments C. points D. diseases
4. I feel dreadful; I think I ………….. sick.
A. am B. am being C. am going to be D. will be
5. At your eye exam, you..............................to read from an eye chart.
A. will probably ask B. are going to ask C. will probably be asked D. are asking
6. ……….. system is made up of our bones. It supports our body and protects our organs.
A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Skeletal
7. The tragic end of “ Swan Lake” shows that magic is ......................................over love.
A. power B. powerful C. powerless D. powerfully
8. Van Cao’s Tien Quan Ca was made into the national............................of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
A. song B. music C. melody D. anthem
9. Her teachers and schoolmates noticed her...........................a deep love of music during her childhood
A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. developed
10. “ Don ca tai tu Nam Bo” is a practice that helps.........................................people together ................................on the land and rivers of the Mekong Delta region.
A. bringing – work B. to bring – to work C. to bringing – working
11. The first ever Junior Eurovision Song Contest ( JESC).......................................in Denmark, in 2003.
A. took part B. took place C. took advantage D. took care.
12. Some contestants manage................................the fame from the TV game shows.
A. gain B. gaining C. to be gained D. to gain
13.My mother .................the responsibility for running the household.
a. Holds b. Takes c. Runs d. Bears
14. Vietnam Idol, a music reality show, is becoming popular among young.............................who love to watch their generation on TV.
A. speactators b. singers c. audiences d. teenage
15. The local authorities will cooperate with the Department of Education and Training ...........................the traditional music in the schools next year.
A. To teach b. teach c. teaching d. taught
16. The Healthy Eating Pyramid reminds us to .........................our intake of salt and added sugar.
A. limit b. stop c. avoid d. remove
17. The tragic end of “ Swan Lake” shows that magic is..........................over the love.
a. power b. powerful c.powerless d. powerfully
18. Van Cao’s Tien Quan Ca was made into the national.....................................of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
a. song b. music c. melody d. anthem
19. Chopin is one of the greatest Romantic piano composers whose works are often technically...........................
a. demand b. demanding c. undemanding d. demanded
20. Fantasia Barrino, the winner of American Idol’s season 3 in 2004, released her....................................Free Yourself, which earned three Grammy Award nominations.
a. debut album b. live performance c. local version d. live programme.
21. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and .............the rubbish.
a. take up b. get out c. get up d. take out
22. The father typically works outside the home while the mother is ..........domestic duties such as homemaking and raising children.
a. suitable for b. capable of c. responsible for d. aware of
23. That teen idol was .......................to win second place in the idol Contest in 2010
a. talent b. being talented c. talented d. talentless
24. A healthy ............between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.
a. balance b. equality c. share d. control
25. One of the ways we .............our teenager’s needs as parents is by giving them attention.
a. watch b. solve c. share d. meet
26. Her teachers and schoolmates noticed her.....................................a deep love of music during her childhood
a. develop b. to develop c. developing d. developed
27. My brother and I ..............to clean the toilets and take out the rubbish.
a. takes turn b. take turn c.takes turns d. take turns
28. A playoff is an extra game in a competition played between two teams or competitors who both have the same scores............................................the winners.
a. decide b. to decide c. deciding d. to deciding
29. Hat Boi involves singing with distinctive vocal production techniques, symbolic gestures, ...................it is extremely difficult to perform...........................requires special training in the art form.
a. and – but b. so – but c. so – and d. but – and
30. Scenes in Cai Luong are elaborate ..............................they are changed frequently throughout the play.
a. and b. or c. but d. so
31. Many “ American Idol” contestants went on to become huge stars, ................but...................the popularity of American Idol” began to decrease.
32. My Tam made her fans....................................surprised when she was given the title of “Asia’s Music Legend” in 2004.
a. feel b. felt c. feeling d. to feel
33. The clown in a Cheo play seems to be a supporting role,.....................................actually he or she is very important to the performance.
a. and b. but c. so d. or
34. The main sponsors of “ American Idol” including Coca – cola and AT & T have left, ......................................finance becomes a big problem.
a. and b. but c. or d. so
35. Yoga increases endurance, ................and flexibility.
a. strong b. strength c.powerful d. blood
36. Some foods and spices may ..................your breath for days after a meal.
a. spoil b. harm c. damage d. reduce
37. There are foods that can help you fall asleep or keep you ................
a. wake b. waking c. waking up d. awake
38. Foods and drinks which strongly...........................the body can cause stress.
a. boost b. develop c. Encourage d. stimulate
39. Fish, poutry, beans, or nuts...........................half of the dinner plate
a. make b. make out c. Make up d. make of
40. Ailments are caused by a(n) ......................................of yin and yang.
a. imbalance b. unequal c. Abnormal d. ineffectiveness.
41. That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing. - _____.
A. I’m glad you like it B. That’s all right
C. That’s nice D. You’re quite right
42. ______ is the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs.
A. Husband B. Breadwinner C. Women D. Homemaker
43.“Suoi Mo”, the debut album by Trinh Cong Son, is sweet and gentle.
A. first B. second C. third D. new
44. A lot of fans gathered at their idol’s home to see her after the contest.
A. contestant B. competitors C. judges D. devotees
45.Her exceptional ability is known widely as she has won a lot of prizes in many different contests.
A. talent B. passion C. admiration D. appearance
46.Last year, my class _______ to teach the children in a remote area.
A. volunteer B. voluntary C. volunteered D. volunteers
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
1. Measles are => is an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A B C D
2. He passed the exams with high scores, that => which made his parents happy.
A B C D
3. For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having => have full commitment.
A B C D
4. Beethoven began to lose his hearing in 1798 and has => had become completely deaf by 1824.
A B C D
5. I go => went to Ho Chi Minh city with my girlfriend in the summer of 2005
A B C D
6.My younger brother has worked in a bank since => for a long time.
A B C D
7. I succeeded in (A) to find => finding (B) a job, so my parents didn’t make (C) me go (D) to college.
8. She was give => given (A) a (B) box full (C) of (D) chocolate.
9. Look! Mary wears => is wearing(A) a (B) pink skirt. She looks (C) so pretty (D) in it.
10. I’ve already (A) decided (B). I will => am going to (C) buy a new flat. (D).
11. Look at (A) the dark clouds (B). I’m sure (C) it will rain => is going to rain (D) soon.
12. The earth circle => circles the Sun once every 365 days.
A B C D
13. Look at these big black clouds! It is going to raining => rain.
A B C D
14. Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment => treatments in the world.
A B C D
15. Many accidents is => are caused by careless driving.
A B C D
VI. Rewrite the following sentences as suggested
1. They don't speak English in this country
=> English isn't spoken in this country.
2. They will pick Lan up at the station
=> Lan will be picked up at the station.
3. Somebody built the house ten years ago.
……………………………......The house was built ten years ago......................................................
4. She gave him a box full or chocolate.
………………………………..He was given a box full of chocolate.........................................................
5. His mother will look after him.
………………………………..He will be looked after by his mother.......................................................
6. The waitress brought him a big steak
………………………………He was brought a big steak by the waitress................................................
7. Somebody broke into our cottage last Saturday.
Our cottage was broken into last Saturday.
8..It is said that Laura won a special prize at the musical competition.
Laura is said to have won a special prize at the musical competition.
9.Our body cannot make essential fatty acids or vitamins, so we must obtain them through diet.
Essential fatty acids or vitamins cannot be made by our body, so they must be obtained through diet.
10.Low fatty acid levels cause a highter risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
A higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss are caused by low fatty acid levels.
11.The consumption of blueberries and tomatoes can delay short-term memory loss or Alzheimer’s
Short-term memory loss or Alzheimer's can be delayed by the consumption of blueberries and tomatoes.
12.Just a handful of pumkin seeds a day provides you with your recommended daily a mount of zinc.
You are provided with your recommended daily amount of zinc just by a handful of pumpkin seeds a day.
13.A good intake of vitamin E prevents thinking decline, particularly in the elderly.
Thinking decline is prevented by a good intake of vitamin E, particularly in the elderly.
14. He is a talented singer. He has prestige and responsibility.( and)
He is a talented, prestigious and responsible singer.
15. His voice is beautiful. His performance is not skillful.(but)
His voice is beautiful but his performance is not skillful.
16. You can go with us to the event. You can stay at home watching TV.( or)
You can go with us to the event or you can stay at home watching TV.
17. The artist played passionately and skillfully. At the end of his performance, he got the heart
applause from the audience
The artist played passionately and skillfully so he got the heart applause from the audience.
18. The concert was cancelled at the last minute. We had to stay at home.(so)
The concert was cancelled at the last minute so we had to stay at home.
VII. Use the words or phrases given to write meaningful sentences.
1. You/ ask/ your letter/ what/ eat/ before/ go/ job interview
=> You asked me in your letter what to eat before going to a job interview.
2. Onion and garlic/ believe/ give you/ bad breath.
=> Onion and garlic are believed to give you bad breath.
3. You/ not go/ eat peanuts or papaya/ as they/ make you/ sleepy/ right?
=> You aren't going to eat peanuts or papaya as they will make you sleepy right?
4. addition/ avoid/ fast food/ because/ it/ give/ you/ stress.
=> In addition, avoid fast food because it gives you stress.
5. However a cup/ coffee/ consume/ keep you/ awake.
=> However, a cup of coffee can be consumed to keep you awake.
6. Meats and foods/ high in protein/ help/ stay concetrated/ quickminded.
=> Meats and foods high in protein can help you stay concentrated and quick-minded.
7. Hope/ you/ choose/ right foods/ succeed/ your interview.
=> Hope you choose the right foods and succeed in your interview.
8. Teenager/need/ love and support/ their parents/ when they face/ many changes/ their lives.
=> Teenagers need love and support from their parents when they face many changes in their lives.
9. Drinking green tea/ twice/ three times/ day/ bring/ you/ visible results/ days.
=> Drinking green tea twice or three times a day brings you visible results after days.
10.You / drink/ glass/ hot water/ a teaspoon/ honey/ when/ you / get up/ and/ empty stomach
=> You should drink a glass of hot water and a teaspoon of honey when you get up and have an empty stomach.
11. Meat/ poultry and fish/ good/ health/ when / taken/ regulated quantity.
=> Meat from poultry and fish gives good health when taken in regulated quantity.
12. Do Nhuan/ first Vietnamese/ who / trained/ Tchaikovsky Conservatory
=> Do Nhuan was the first Vietnamese who was trained in Tchaikovsky Conservatory.
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