Đề kiểm tra Tiếng Anh 10 - Units 1

HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Practice Test 1

PRACTICE TEST - ENGLISH 10

Content: Units 1 - 3

Time allowed: 50 minutes (excluding test distribution)

I. LANGUAGE

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 1.

A. damage

B. routine

C. artist

D. concert

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.

Question 2.

A. breadwinner

B. heavy

C. clean

D. instead

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.

Question 3. Sharing household chores helps strengthen family bonds and creates a cheerful atmosphere at home.

A. destroy

B. divide

C. build up

D. finish

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.

Question 4. Travelling by bus and train regularly is an eco-friendly habit that everyone should adopt.

A. harmful

B. sustainable

C. natural

D. reusable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. You should cut down ______ your plastic consumption to reduce your carbon footprint.

A. at

B. on

C. in

D. with

Question 6. It is parents' duty to join hands to take care of their children and show ______.

A. responsibly

B. responsible

C. responsibility

D. irresponsible

Question 7. In my family, my father is the main ______ who earns a living, while my mother takes care of the household.

A. homemaker

B. runner-up

C. judge

D. breadwinner

Question 8. The television talent show attracted hundreds of young ______ who wanted to perform on stage.

A. participants

B. appliances

C. groceries

D. footprints

Question 9. Turning off unused electrical devices is a simple way to ______ energy in the home.

A. waste

B. conserve

C. damage

D. litter

Question 10. Look! The students ______ up rubbish in the schoolyard for the green weekend campaign.

A. pick

B. picked

C. are picking

D. were picking

Question 11. My sister ______ the heavy lifting because she often suffers from back pain.

A. doesn’t usually do

B. usually doesn’t

C. isn’t usually doing

D. not usually does

Question 12. "There is no cooking oil left in the kitchen." – "Don't worry. I ______ to the grocery store and buy a bottle now."

A. am going to go

B. will go

C. go

D. am going

Question 13. Look at those thick dark clouds in the sky! It ______ heavily very soon.

A. will rain

B. is raining

C. rains

D. is going to rain

Question 14. Her parents never let her ______ out alone late at night after the music show.

A. staying

B. to stay

C. stay

D. stayed

Question 15. The famous pop star decided ______ his debut single at the charity concert next weekend.

A. to perform

B. performing

C. perform

D. performed

II. READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Adopting a green lifestyle has become an essential goal for modern families. Small adjustments in daily household routines can make a remarkable difference to the surrounding environment and help reduce each individual's carbon footprint.

To begin with, cutting down on electricity usage is an easy first step. Turning off unnecessary electrical appliances and replacing conventional bulbs with energy-saving LED lights can lower utility bills while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, responsible waste management plays a critical part in protecting natural resources. Instead of discarding everything together, households should sort rubbish into recyclable materials, organic waste, and non-recyclable items. Many families have also chosen reusable shopping bags, refillable water bottles, and biodegradable containers to replace single-use plastic products.

Furthermore, engaging in eco-friendly household tasks helps strengthen relationships among family members. When parents and children garden together, plant trees, or maintain a clean living space, they build stronger bonds and learn valuable life skills. By doing so, families not only preserve the environment but also encourage younger generations to show gratitude and respect for nature.

Question 16. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Simple Actions for a Greener Household

B. How to Clean Up Local Neighbourhoods

C. The Danger of Single-Use Plastic Items

D. Reducing Electricity Bills for Families

Question 17. According to paragraph 2, using energy-saving LED bulbs helps to ______.

A. eliminate all household rubbish completely

B. generate more organic fertilizer for gardens

C. lower electricity expenses and carbon emissions

D. prevent families from using modern electronics

Question 18. The word "sort" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. classify

B. damage

C. produce

D. drop

Question 19. The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

A. life skills

B. family members

C. single-use plastics

D. household tasks

Question 20. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Discarding all waste into a single bin is strongly recommended for modern families.

B. Reusable containers and bags are practical alternatives to single-use plastics.

C. Doing eco-friendly activities together can foster stronger family connections.

D. Turning off unused household appliances is an effective way to save energy.

III. WRITING

1. Sentence Arrangement

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph, dialogue, or letter.

Question 21. Arrange the following sentences to make a meaningful paragraph about sharing housework:
a. Furthermore, doing chores helps children learn essential life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
b. Sharing housework brings several great benefits to all family members.
c. In conclusion, dividing household responsibilities makes family bonds stronger and happier.
d. First of all, it relieves the burden on parents after a hard working day at the office.

A. b - d - a - c

B. d - a - b - c

C. b - a - d - c

D. a - d - b - c

Question 22. Arrange the following sentences to make a meaningful paragraph about green living:
a. Next, you should walk, cycle, or take public transport instead of using private motorbikes.
b. Adopting eco-friendly habits in our daily routines is simple and practical.
c. To begin with, remember to turn off and unplug all electrical devices before leaving your room.
d. These small actions will gradually minimize your carbon footprint and preserve the planet.

A. b - a - c - d

B. b - c - a - d

C. c - b - a - d

D. a - c - b - d

Question 23. Arrange the following exchanges to make a meaningful dialogue:
a. Nam: That sounds like a wonderful idea! Shall we invite Minh and Lan to join us as well?
b. Phong: Are you free this Saturday morning, Nam? Our school youth club is going to collect litter around the lake.
c. Phong: Yes, let's do that. The more people join, the cleaner our neighbourhood will be!

A. b - c - a

B. a - b - c

C. b - a - c

D. c - a - b

Question 24. Arrange the parts of the following letter into the correct order:
a. Dear Jack, I hope you are doing well.
b. I am writing to tell you about an exciting music festival taking place in our town next weekend.
c. There will be many famous artists and live performances on stage. Would you like to come with me?
d. Best wishes, An.
e. Let me know soon so that I can book the tickets in advance.

A. a - b - c - e - d

B. a - c - b - e - d

C. b - a - c - e - d

D. a - b - e - c - d

2. Sentence Transformation

Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has the closest meaning to the original one, using the given cues.

Question 25. Many volunteers collect plastic bottles and cans in the park every Sunday. (Rewrite the sentence into the passive voice in the present simple tense)
$\rightarrow$ Plastic bottles and cans __________________________________________________.

Question 26. The Youth Union will organise an environmental campaign next month. (Rewrite the sentence into the passive voice using "will")
$\rightarrow$ An environmental campaign __________________________________________________.

Question 27. My parents are going to clean the solar panels tomorrow morning. (Rewrite the sentence into the passive voice using "be going to")
$\rightarrow$ The solar panels __________________________________________________.

Question 28. My father allowed me to attend the live concert with my classmates. (Rewrite the sentence using a bare infinitive with "let")
$\rightarrow$ My father let __________________________________________________.

Question 29. Lan was extremely tired after school. She helped her mother prepare dinner. (Combine into a compound sentence using the conjunction "but")
$\rightarrow$ Lan was __________________________________________________.

Question 30. Because the weather was stormy, the organiser delayed the outdoor music show. (Rewrite the sentence using "Because of")
$\rightarrow$ Because of __________________________________________________.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Official Marking Guide

ANSWER KEY AND MARKING SCHEME

Môn: English 10 – Units 1 to 3

Test duration: 50 minutes

ANSWER KEY AND MARKING SCHEME

PRACTICE TEST - ENGLISH 10 (UNITS 1 - 3)

A. GENERAL GUIDELINES

- Full credit is awarded for grammatically correct sentences that follow the instructions precisely.
- Minor spelling or punctuation errors in the writing section may be penalized as appropriate.
- Any alternative grammatically correct sentence structure that preserves the intended meaning shall be accepted.

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Question	Key	Topic / Brief Explanation
1	B	routine /ruːˈtiːn/ (stressed on the 2nd syllable); others on the 1st: damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/, artist /ˈɑːtɪst/, concert /ˈkɒnsət/.
2	C	clean /kliːn/ (pronounced /iː/); the others are pronounced /e/: breadwinner, heavy, instead.
3	C	strengthen (to make stronger / develop) = build up; destroy: ruin, divide: separate.
4	A	eco-friendly (environmentally friendly) $\ne$ harmful (causing damage).
5	B	Phrasal verb: cut down on (to reduce consumption of something).
6	C	A noun is required after the transitive verb show: responsibility.
7	D	breadwinner (the person who earns money to support a family); homemaker (person who manages the home).
8	A	participants (people taking part in an event or contest); appliances (household devices).
9	B	conserve energy (to save / protect energy from being wasted); waste (use carelessly).
10	C	Signal word "Look!" indicates the Present Continuous tense: are picking (plural subject students).
11	A	Adverbs of frequency follow negative auxiliary verbs in Present Simple: doesn’t usually do.
12	B	Spontaneous decision made at the moment of speaking $\rightarrow$ Future Simple: will go.
13	D	Prediction based on present evidence ("thick dark clouds") $\rightarrow$ Near Future: is going to rain.
14	C	Causative structure: let + O + V (bare-inf) (allow someone to do something) $\rightarrow$ stay.
15	A	Verb pattern: decide + to V (to make a choice to do something) $\rightarrow$ to perform.
16	A	Best title: Simple Actions for a Greener Household (covers energy, waste, and family collaboration).
17	C	Stated in paragraph 2: "...lower utility bills while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions."
18	A	sort (to arrange / separate waste into categories) = classify.
19	B	"When parents and children garden together... they build stronger bonds" $\rightarrow$ refers to family members.
20	A	Paragraph 2 states households should sort rubbish, not put everything into a single bin.
21	A	Paragraph structure: Topic sentence (b) $\rightarrow$ First point (d) $\rightarrow$ Second point (a) $\rightarrow$ Concluding sentence (c).
22	B	Paragraph structure: Topic sentence (b) $\rightarrow$ First step (c) $\rightarrow$ Second step (a) $\rightarrow$ Summary/Result (d).
23	C	Dialogue flow: Invitation/idea (b) $\rightarrow$ Agreement and suggestion (a) $\rightarrow$ Acceptance (c).
24	A	Informal letter order: Salutation (a) $\rightarrow$ Purpose (b) $\rightarrow$ Details/Invitation (c) $\rightarrow$ Call to action (e) $\rightarrow$ Sign-off (d).

C. WRITING - SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Part	Question	Target Answer / Model Response
III.2	25	Plastic bottles and cans are collected in the park by many volunteers every Sunday. (Acceptable: are collected by many volunteers in the park every Sunday)
	26	An environmental campaign will be organised next month by the Youth Union. (Acceptable: will be organised by the Youth Union next month / organized)
	27	The solar panels are going to be cleaned by my parents tomorrow morning.
	28	My father let me attend the live concert with my classmates.
	29	Lan was extremely tired after school, but she helped her mother prepare dinner.
	30	Because of the stormy weather, the organiser delayed the outdoor music show. (Acceptable: Because of the storm / Because of the weather being stormy)