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Trường THPT Diễn Châu 3 NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10 THPT

Đề chính thức Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm 7 trang)
ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH
Bằng số:………………………… Giám khảo :
Bằng chữ:………………..……… ………………………………………

SECTION A – LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear a woman talking on the radio about how to study. For questions 1-12, fill in each
blank with one missing word or phrase.
1. Some of you are propably fantastic at studying, really organized and good at (1)_________.
2. It’s a good idea to have some kinds of plan or (2)_____________.
3. If you’re studying for an important exam, it’s important to think (3) _____________.
4. Make sure the place where you’re going to study is (4)___________, with no distracting noises.
5. If you have to work near a TV, you might have to use (7)___________to down out the sound of the
TV.
6. While you’re studying, you should (6)_____________ the internet, text message, facebook, ect.
7. You should plan your studying and take regular (7)___________.
8. It is better to write notes, so your mind is (8) ____________the information.
9. Mind maps seem to work in the same way the (9) ___________ works.
10. Which study method you choose all depends on your personal (10)___________.
11. Mine is for mind maps. I would suggest using (11)__________, though, and even little drawings.
12. They can make things much more (12) ____________.

Your answers:
1. concentrating 4.comfortable 7. breaks 10.preference
2. timetable 5. headphones 8.processing 11. colors
3.long-term 6.forget 9.brain 12.memorable

Part 2: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best
answer (A, B, or C)
1. You hear a young man talking. Why did he go back to the college?
A. He needed a better job
B. He needed an evening an ctivities
C. He needed new skills.
2. You hear a man talking on the radio. What is he?
A. An inventor B. a company employee C. a writer
3. You hear someone talking on the radio about an artist. How does the artist feel about his work?
A. He would like to exhibit it in an art gallery.
B. He wants to make his creations last longer.
C. He is happy to see his work destroyed
4. You hear a woman talking to her son. Why is she talking to him?
A. To give him a warning
B. To refuse permission
C. To make a suggetion
5. You hear part of a lecture about the role of retired people in the economy. What is the lecturer
describing?
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 A. Reason why something is changing
B. Errors in statistical information
C. Disagreements between researchers
6. You hear a chef being interwiewed on the radio. Why did he decide to become a chef?
A. To follow a family tradition
B. To develop a natural talent
C. To pursue his love of cooking
7. You hear a teenager talking about the sport she plays. How does she feel while she is playing the
sport?
A. uncomfortable B. embarrassed C. confident
8. You hear an explorer talking about a journey he is making. How will he travel once he is across the
river?
A. By motor vehicle B. on a horseback C. on foot

Your answers:
1. C 3.C 5. B* 7.B*
2. A 4. A* 6. B 8. C*

SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in the
box given.
1. _________ further riot to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
A. Should B. Did C. Were D. Had
2. New York and Tokyo are two of _______ populated cities in the world.
A. more densely B. the most densely C. as densely D. so densely
3. It can take more than six months _______ the IELTs course.
A. to complete B. completing C. complete D. completed
4. “Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy__________ since her childhood.”
A. who she has known B.whom she has known him C. that she have known D. she has been known
5. My mother _______a big meal when I got home.
A. prepared B. was preparing C. has prepared D. will prepare
6. Famous people get tired of __________ everywhere they go.
A. recognizing B. to recognize C. recognize D. being recognized
7. It is a wonderful day. _________ sun is shinning.
A. An B. The C. A D. ø
8. She felt _____________after a long journey.
A. exhausted B. exhausting C. exhaustingly D. exhaust
9. Mai: “Wow! This suitcase is heavy.” Tam: “I ____________ it for you. Give it to me.”
A. will carry B. am carrying C. am going to carry D. carry
10. My classmate told me to watch movies in English ______ learn spoken English better.
A. so as B. so that C. in order to D. in order that
11. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never ____ the floor during the first three days of the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
12. Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends ____.
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
13. I _______ cakes for the whole morning. Would you like to have a piece?
A. have baked B. was baking C. have been baked D. will be baking
14.The book, …………consists of 4 parts, has been translated in French.
A. which B. that C. in which D. where
15. He …. for London one year ago.
A. left B. has left C. leaves D. had left
16. Superstitions still an important role in life for many people in Viet- nam.
A. take B. play C. do D. give
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 17.Tim didn't understand the lesson, he asked his friend for help.
A. but B. so C. and D. Because
18. You will find your life when you help many other people.
A. harmful B. meaningful C. meaningless D. Hopeless
19. The government will soon the problem of inequality in wages.
A. establish B. address C. sue D. Abolish
20. He the lights on in the office because our electricity bill was huge.
A. needn't have left B. should have left C. must have left D. can leave

Your answers:
1. C 5. B 9.A 13.A 17.B
2. B 6. D 10. C 14. A 18. B
3. A 7. B 11 A 15. A 19. B
4. A 8. A 12. B `16. B 20. C

Part 2. Read the passage below which contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the
corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes
Line
1 I have just returned from a trip to Halong Bay, that left unforgettable memories in me. Halong
2 Bay is locate in the North-East of Vietnam. It is 43,000 ha in area and is a composition of 775
3 island of various sizes. With its special scenic and natural features, Halong Bay is recognized as a
4 World Heritage of great important.
5 During my stay, I travelled to much beautiful sites. I’m particularly impressed by Dau Go, Trinh
6 Nu, Thien Cung Grottoes, where large stones of special shapes really made me feeling
7 breathless. I also visit Tuan Chau, a 300 ha area and recently known to Vietnamese as well as
8 foreigners as a resort for relaxing and entertain.
9 Historically, Halong has Bai Tho Mountain, where Emperor Le Thanh Tong once visited and
10 wrote a poem. The mountain named Poem. Halong also has a very famous beach, Bai Chay,
11 along its coast. Pine tree, large hotels and small villas with distinguished architectural styles,
12 together with long stretches of white sand and rows of green Casuarina trees are all the speacial
13 features that will surely interested even the most difficult visitors.

Your answer
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1 2 Is locate Is located 6 8 entertain Entertaining

2 4 important importance 7 9

3 5 much many 8 10 interested interest

4 6 feeling feel 9 1 that Which

5 7 visit visited 10

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 SECTION C – READING
Part 1: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.

THE SUFFRAGETTES
England has had a democracy for a long time. Until 1918, however, women were not allowed (1) ____ in it.
The right to vote is called ‘suffrage’ and the English women who fought for and won that right were called
“suffragettes”.
The suffragette movement was led by Emmiline Pankhurst. In 1903, she (2) ____ an organization called the
Women’s Social and Politica Union (WSPU). Members of the WSPU (3)______ to the Prime Minister to
demand suffrage, but he told them to “be patient”. The suffragettes were not (4) ____.They wanted change
immediately.
(5)______ fight for the vote for women became intense and sometimes violent. In 1908, two suffragettes
chained themselves to the fence outside the Prime Minister's front door!( 6) _____ were arrested and spent
weeks in jail.(7)_______ 1912, hundreds of women came down the streets of London. They broke shop
windows and even threw stones at the Prime Minister’s house. Thousands of suffragettes were (8) ____ for
this and similar actions over the years.
World War I (1914-1918) proved to be an (9)______ event for the women’s movement. Women contributed
so much (10)_____ the war effort as nurses', factory workers, and at other jobs that more people became
convinced of their right to vote. Women were finally given that right in January, 1918.
1. A. to vote B. for vote C. in voting D. vote
2. A. did B. made C. founded D. found
3. A. went B. was going C. have gone D. will go
4 A. satisfaction B. satisfactory C. satisfy D. satisfied
5. A. The B.A C. An D. One
6. A. She B. They C. He D. It
7. A. In B. On C. When D. At
8. A. jailing B. to jail C. jailed D. to be jailed
9.A. importantly B. importance D. import D. important
10.A. to B. with C. of D. in

Your answers:
1. A 3.A 5.A 7.A 9.D
2.C 4. D 6.B 8.C 10. A

Part 2: Filling in each blank with ONE appropriate word. Write the answers in the box given
Australia is (1)_____ big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days,
you can see thousands of people at the (2)_____. Many beaches have waves (3)______ are very high. These
large waves are known as surf and the people who (4)_____ them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and it
needs learning. Don’t expect to be (5)____ to surf properly the first (6)_____ you try. (7)______, by
practising a few times you will learn (8)____ to do it. Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need
explaining. It started hundreds years ago in Hawaii. Men swam out to sea to (9)______ fish and found they
could come (10)______ to land very quickly by riding the waves. These first surfers did not use a board.
They (11)______ “body surfers”. Many people (12)____ do this type of surfing today. After a while people
started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (13)______ them. These first
surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made of
plastic or fiberglass (14)____.

Your answer:
1.a 3.which 5.able 7.However 9.catch 11.used* 13.on
2.beaches* 4.surf* 6.time 8.how 10.back 12.can* 14.instead

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Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Write the
answers in the box given

Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs
vary from country to country.
The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of
purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150
years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now,
bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colors of
joy and happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding
ceremony,
The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on
the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is
symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's
name on the groom’s ring, an vice versa.
Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and
because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many
countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of
well-wishers – usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one
to marry.
Gifts: In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes.
Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example
in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new
home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.
With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of
the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other
countries.
1. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. Wedding ceremonies B. Wedding customs C. Wedding day D. Wedding history
2. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.
A. about 150 years ago B. over a century ago
C. less than 100 years ago D. less than 200 years ago
3. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____.
A. modesty B. secrecy C. purity D. security
4. In some Asian and Middle Eastern.countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a
wedding?
A. red B. orange C. white D. blue
5. The phrase “eternal union" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. never-ending relationship B. lovely relationship
C. temporary relationship D. healthy relationship
6. The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?
A. role B. love C. June D. rose
7. According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as
a present?
A. Brazil B. the U.K C. China D. Russia
8. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.
B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.
C . It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride’s wedding ring.
D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries’.
Your answers:
1.B 3.C 5.A 7.C
2.A 4.D 6.C 8.D
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 SECTION D: WRITING
Part 1 :Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to first one. Use and don’t change
the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test. (NO)
2. His first novel was better than this one.
This novel is not as good as the first one he wrote. ( GOOD)
3. How long is your jouney from home to work?
How long …does it take you to……………get from home to work? ( TAKE)
4. She started learning how to play guitar two months ago
She………has learned how to……………………… play guitar for two months.
5.I don’t see why I should try harder.
In my opinion, it ......is not worth trying...............................................................harder..(WORTH)

Part 2. Write a letter to invite your friend to your birthday party ( 80-100 words)
Dear Sophia,
How are you? I hope you are well. It was a long time that we have not seen each other. I’m very glad to see
you again. Do you remember when my birthday was? It is surprisingly in the next month, May. I’m looking
forward to celebrating a big, exciting party in my house, in which many of my relatives and friends will
come to join with me. How about you? Are you free on the 13th May? Let me know if there will be anything
cropping up that you cannot attend my birthday party.
Also, you already get my address, right? If not, just text me at least the day right before my birthday so that I
can show you some directions. Wish you to come with me to enjoy the party. See you soon!
Lots of love,
Signature.

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Part 3. It is said that Tablet computers and Smart phones are now one of the best ways to learn foreign
languages. As a student, write an essay (of 150-200 words) to your teachers to give your own opinion.

Due to the advance of technology, human life has changed greatly in many aspects. The most significant
change may probably be in education, especially learning foreign languages. Compared to the past, students
now have numerous effective ways to learn languages. One of them that is considered to be the best efficient
way is using electronic devices such as tablet computers and smartphones. In my view, I believe that these
tools have supported students so much during their studying.

Tablets and smartphones, first, help them to seek for information which is related to the languages they are
learning. It is obvious that the Internet is a huge store of data that are collected from all of sources around
the world. Students can also take advantage of these devices to practice listening, writing skills by watching
videos on YouTube on channels like BBC News, VOA, etc.… . Just by a click, they can reach articles they
are interested in where they can find a large number of materials available to boost their reading skills.

Moreover, there are now some applications which allow them to interact and communicate with native
speakers so that they can get a good accent. Some of them are free as well, so students do not need to take it
into account when using these applications.

In short, globalization enables us to enhance the economy of our country. However, it requires us to get
competence in languages. As a result, students may need to learn languages more effectively and rapidly.
Tablets and smartphones ,therefore, are invented to address this difficulties.

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