MIDTERM TEST 2 - GRADE 10 - FORM 2025

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.
Question1: A. honor B. popular C. domestic D. cough
Question 2:A. caption B. celebration C. nature D. nation
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question3:A. omen B. purpose C. century D. result
Question 4:A. military B. biography C. equivalent D. petroleum
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: It’s 7:30 p.m. now and we ____ meal together. We usually ____ dinner at that time.
A. have - eat B. have - are eating C. are having - eat D. are having - are eating
Question 6: The acupuncturist decides which and how many needles will ____.
A. be use B. be used C. use D. used
Question 7: We were asked to show some identification before the security guards would _______ us in.
A. authorize B. let C. leave D. call
Question 8: In the 20th century, most of the _____________ attitudes to remarriage are changing.
A.contemporary B. latest C. conventional D. permanent
Question 9: Those flowers are ______ everywhere is a sign of spring.
A. going over B. taking over C. coming out D. breaking out

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
Question10: A. into B. about . with D. to
Question11: A. illustrated B. customized C. demonstrated D. exhibited
Question12: A. percent B. sales C. deal D. rate

Question 13: A. schedule B. scheduling C. are scheduled D. have scheduled

Question 14: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. Do
Question 15: A. leads B. comes C. takes D. casts
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make
a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Greetings from Vietnam! At the weekend, Paul and l went to one of the oldest cities in Vietnam called Hội An.
b.The next morning, we went to a sandy beach near the city and had a relaxing swim.
c. We first walked around the charming streets of the old town.
d. Our visit to Hội An was so wonderful that we did not want to leave.
e. In the afternoon, we visited a picturesque village called Trà Quế, where we took a cooking class and learned how to
make some local dishes.
f. Dear Evageline,
A. f-b-d-e-a-c B. f-d-b-a-c-e C. f-a-c-b-e-d D. d-b-a-c-f-e
Question 17:
a. Last year, I gained valuable experience working part-time at a local computer repair centre, and I also spent six
months as a tech support trainee at a major IT firm.
b. I am writing to apply for the IT support technician position advertised in the local newspaper on Tuesday 5th July.
c. I am very adaptable, reliable and excellent at multitasking, and I have strong communication skills and natural
problem-solving abilities.
d. I have a bachelor's degree in IT from the University of Leeds, and I have recently completed a master's in IT
management.
e. I have attached a copy of my CV to this letter for your review.
f. If you have any questions about me, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
A. b-d-a-c-e-f B. e-f-b-d-a-c C. b-d-f-a-c-e D. f-b-e-c-d-a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Equality between men and women is not only a basic human right, but also a key part of making the world safe,
wealthy, and long-lasting. (18)________ make up about half of the world's population. One in five women and girls
between the ages of 15 and 49 have said they have been physically or sexually abused by a partner in the past year.
Sadly, 49 countries do not have rules that protect women from domestic violence. This kind of violence against
women and girls doesn't just hurt them personally; it lowers (19)_______ and makes it harder for them to be involved
in society. People (20)_______ practices like child marriage and female genital (21)_______, but there is still a lot of
work to be done to get rid (22)_______.
Equal rights for women and girls in terms of education, health care, good work, and participation in political and
economic decision-making will help countries grow and benefit people all over the world. To end the gender-based
abuse that happens in many countries around the world, new laws (23)______ about equal rights for women at work
and the end of harmful practices that target women.
Question 18:
A. It thinks that women and girls C.It was thinking that women and girls
B. Be thought that women and girls D.It is thought that women and girls
Question 19:
A. his quality of life B.them quality of life C.their quality of life D.our quality of life
Question 20:
A. who are affected by damaging C.that are affected by damaging
B. whom are affected by damaging D.whose are affected by damaging
Question 21:
A. to cut are making progress C.to cutting are making progress
B. cutting are making progress D.be cut making progress
Question 22:
A. to these things. B.with these things. C.for these things. D.of these things.
Question 23:
A. needed to make B.need to be made C.to need be made D.needing to be made
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
When it comes to (24)_______advantage of the festive job surge, college students are in an ideal position to flourish.
It is possible to work flexible hours because the majority of holiday jobs are in the retail industry. When the amount of
work you have to do at school begins to decrease, you will have the opportunity to pick up additional hours and earn
more money. (25)_____ this, those who are looking for holiday work stand to benefit (26)______the competition
among retailers. The compensation, perks, and possibilities for overtime that they provide are often superior.
Temporary seasonal employment is (27)_____option for you to consider if you want to get your foot in the door with a
company that you might be able to work with on a (28)______basis once you return to school.
Question 24:A. making B. bringing C. taking D. holding
Question 25:A. In spite of B. However C. Because D. Moreover
Question 26:A. about B. from C. with D. to
Question 27:A. others B. other C. the other D. another
Question 28:A.regular B. particular C. dictatorial D. permanent
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 33.
A food reviewer is a paid writer who writes about the food they try. People who do this job may also be known as food
writers or restaurant reviewers. Food reviewers usually write about what they eat after going to different places and
ordering different kinds of food. Some people write about food for websites, blogs, newspapers, and magazines. But
not all jobs in this field pay well, or at all. Food writers who are just starting out might send in reviews for free at first
just to get their name on the paper and show that they have written something. Some people become food reviewers
by writing about the food they eat and where they eat on social media.
They can try new foods anywhere in the world. A few of these experts have their own TV shows. People who
know a lot about food can also write books about it. There aren't many paid openings for this highly sought-after job.
People who want this job will have to work hard and spend a lot of time on it.
Here are the levels of pay for each job:
●$36 an hour for a journalist
$41,869 a year for a reporter
Writing staff: $38,716 a year
Content writers make $17.54 an hour.
Pay ranges from $7.25 to $74.45 an hour.
Food writing is a pretty small area, so not much is known about how much food writers make. News reporters, staff
writers, and content writers, whose jobs are a lot like food reviews, can find information here. A lot of people who
review food don't always write about it. They look at places for a living and write about other things when they're not
rating restaurants.
Question 29: What can be the title of the passage?
A. How Food Critic Organizes Their Work
B.The World of Food Reviewing: Careers, Challenges, and Pay.
C. Food Critic- A Highly Stressful Job
D. Being a Food Critic Changes Lives
Question 30: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A.newspapers B. restaurant C. food writers D. social media
Question 31: The word “expert” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to_______.
A.origin B. authority C. fortunately D. delicate
Question 32: According to the passage, all are true EXCEPT ____________.
A. The salary range for food critics is not specified.
B. Food critics earn higher salaries than journalists and content writers.
C. Some food critics may not receive any payment for their work.
D. Food critics often work as full-time journalists or reporters to supplement their income.
Question 33: What can be inferred about the number of full-time positions available for food critics?
A. There is a high demand for full-time food critics. B. Most food critics prefer to work part-time.
C. Full-time food critic jobs are highly competitive. D. Getting a bachelor’s degree surely make you sought-after.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 40
A baby born today will live for how long? 100 years? 120 years? Genes that could make us all live longer are being
studied by scientists.
100 years old is already an important milestone for a huge number of people. They are called "wellderly" because there are so
many healthy older people. Not having a big sickness like high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes makes this group of
people over 80 years old.
In places where good old age is common, there are a lot of research studies. The island of Okinawa in Japan and Calabria
in the south of Italy are two examples. About 2,000 people are living in the small village of Molochio in Calabria. Plus, at least
eight of them are over 100 years old. “I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables” is the answer that experts always get from people like
this when they are asked how they stay so healthy and young. "Something from every food group." "I don't drink or smoke."
Today, experts are also looking at genes to try to figure out why some people live so long. In the past, they only looked at
things like food and lifestyle. Eric Topol, a researcher, says that we must have genes that keep us from getting old. People who
share a DNA link were looked at in the new study on living a long time. Living in Ecuador is a cool group. There are several
people in one part of the country who all have the same genetic situation. Laron disease is the name for it. Not very tall—just
over a meter—these guys get. They are also less likely to get cancer and diabetes because they have Laron syndrome. Their
family members live shorter lives because of this. Additionally, there is a group of long-living Japanese-American guys on the
Hawaiian island of Oahu. In the Laron syndrome group, they share a gene.
The family trees of the 100-year-old people were made by researchers back in Calabria. Family records from the 1800s
to the present day were looked at. To sum up, DNA factors that are good for men's health have been found. Most of the time,
women in Europe live longer than men, so this finding is strange. Why do some people live longer? Probably a third factor—
luck—comes into play along with genes and the surroundings.
Question 34: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.The Secrets of A Long And Healthy Life B. Tips To Increase Life Expectancy
C. How To Live More Than 100 Years? D. Human Lifespan Is Determined by Genetics
Question 35: The word “huge” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to____.
A. compatible B. advantageous C. preferable D. numerous
Question 36: Which of the following is NOT true about the Laron syndrome?
A. This syndrome is a health problem for groups of people in Ecuador and Hawaii.
B. It is the result of a genetic condition.
C. People diagnosed with this syndrome are prone to diabetes.
D. Ecuadorians having Laron syndrome are approximately one metre tall.
Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to_______.
A. heart disease B. Laron disease C. DNA D. genes
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, _________.
A. Scientists have been studying places where only one healthy old person lives
B. Scientists have been studying places where there is no healthy old person
C. Scientists have been investigating places where most people live to be a hundred
D. Scientists have conducted many studies of places where healthy old age is normal
Question 39: The word “strange” in the last paragraph is opposite in meaning to______.
A. basic B. common C. integral D. positive
Question 40: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Different factors lead to a healthy old age. B. More European men live to a healthy old age than women.
C. In the past, more people lived to a healthy old age. D. We will all live to at least 100 years.