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Đề thi Học kì 1 – Explore New Worlds
Năm học 2024 – 2025
Môn: Tiếng Anh 10
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
(Đề số 1)
I. LISTENING
Listen to the conversation between Mary and Mr. Smith. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
- What is Mr. Smith’s job?
A. A teacher
B. A manager
C. A principal - How many years has the school won the best performance award?
A. Two years
B. Three years
C. Four years - According to Mr. Smith, what is the most important factor for the school’s success?
A. Teachers’ effort
B. High-tech facilities
C. Students’ discipline - Mary thinks that students should focus on _____________.
A. academic subjects only
B. a balance between academic and extracurricular activities
C. sports only - What does Mr. Smith say about learning music?
A. Music education helps students relax
B. Music education is unnecessary
C. Music education is a waste of time
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Task 1. Cross out the words that do not belong.
- fruits: oranges, potatoes, apples, bananas
- drinks: tea, coffee, soda, cake
- animals: cats, dogs, birds, chair
- countries: America, Canada, Mexico, tree
- vegetables: carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, fish
Task 2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
- Sarah (be) ____________ very tired, but she (decide) ____________ to go out with her friends.
- I (not like) ____________ to eat vegetables when I (be) ____________ a child.
- He (work) ____________ on his project right now.
- We (not have) ____________ any time to finish the assignment yet.
- I (go) ____________ to the park if it (not rain) ____________.
Task 3. Choose the best answer.
- Tom ____________ to the cinema with his friends yesterday.
A. went
B. go
C. going - I ____________ my homework now.
A. do
B. does
C. am doing - The weather ____________ nice today.
A. are
B. is
C. were - He ____________ his lunch at 12:00 every day.
A. eats
B. eat
C. eating - We ____________ our holiday next week.
A. will start
B. start
C. starting
III. READING
Task 1. Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
Family life in many countries has changed over the years. In the past, most teenagers used to spend a lot of time with their families, helping with housework, and playing with younger siblings. Today, however, teenagers often have a very busy schedule. They spend most of their time studying and participating in extracurricular activities. As a result, they may have less time to relax or help around the house. This can sometimes affect their relationships with their families.
- What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Changes in teenagers’ lifestyles
B. How to balance school and family life
C. The importance of extracurricular activities - According to the passage, teenagers used to _____________.
A. spend a lot of time with their families
B. help their families with work
C. avoid housework - What does the passage suggest is one possible effect of teenagers’ busy schedules?
A. They may become more independent
B. They may have less time to relax
C. They spend more time with friends - What is mentioned as a reason why teenagers today are so busy?
A. They have to help their families more
B. They spend time doing housework
C. They have many activities and study commitments - The author suggests that _____________.
A. teenagers should spend more time doing housework
B. extracurricular activities are not important
C. family relationships may suffer because of teenagers’ busy lives
Task 2. Read the passage and match the sentence halves.
- Teenagers used to spend a lot of time
A. with their families doing housework. - Today, many teenagers don’t have time
B. to help with housework. - They are often very busy
C. because of their studies and activities. - Some families struggle
D. to find time for family activities.
IV. WRITING
Task 1. Rearrange the words to form correct questions.
- do / you / like / watching / movies
- your / speaks / English / who / family / in
- go / she / to / where / does / usually / school
- is / studying / he / now
- weekend / on / what / you / do / usually
Task 2. Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) about your favorite hobby. Include details such as when, where, and how you do it.
ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING
- C
- B
- A
- B
- A
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Task 1.
- potatoes
- cake
- chair
- tree
- fish
Task 2.
- is, decided
- didn’t like, was
- is working
- haven’t had
- would go, doesn’t rain
Task 3.
- A
- C
- B
- A
- A
III. READING
Task 1.
- A
- A
- B
- C
- C
Task 2.
- A
- B
- C
- D
IV. WRITING
Task 1. Rearrange the words to form correct questions.
- Do you like watching movies?
- Who in your family speaks English?
- Where does she usually go to school?
- Where is he studying now?
- What do you usually do on weekends?
Task 2. Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) about your favorite hobby. Include details such as when, where, and how you do it.
Answer:
My favorite hobby is playing basketball. I usually play it with my friends at the local sports center. We meet every Saturday afternoon to practice shooting, passing, and playing matches. I love basketball because it helps me stay fit, improve my teamwork skills, and have fun with my friends. I’ve been playing it for about three years, and it has become an important part of my life. I hope to keep improving my skills and maybe even join a team in the future.
