Đề thi Học kì 1 Tiếng Anh 10 Explore New Worlds đề 3

Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo

Đề thi Học kì 1 – Explore New Worlds

Năm học 2024 – 2025

Môn: Tiếng Anh 10

Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

(Đề số 3)

I. LISTENING

Listen to the conversation between Mary and Peter. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

1. Where are the volunteers going to do volunteer work?

A. In a coastal area
B. In a city
C. In a rural village

2. Who are the volunteers going to help?

A. Elderly people
B. Orphans and children in need
C. People with disabilities

3. What can students do if they cannot join the volunteer activities?

A. Organize other charity events
B. Donate money or goods
C. Assist in fundraising events

4. What does Mary intend to bring for the children?

A. Books and stationery
B. Handmade toys
C. Sports equipment

5. What is the purpose of writing a report after the volunteer trip?

A. To inform others about the trip
B. To evaluate the success of the project
C. To learn from the volunteers’ experience for future campaigns

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Task 1. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

1. Jack was so tired after the long walk, so he asked his friend to help him with the ___________.

A. heavy lifting
B. heavy lifting
C. team building

2. Scientists can ___________ the impact of deforestation on climate change.

A. estimate
B. ignore
C. adopt

3. The workers in the factory always give ___________ to the safety rules to avoid accidents.

A. attention
B. difficulties
C. solutions

4. Students who volunteer in ___________ activities gain valuable real-world experience.

A. business
B. governmental
C. community

5. His aim is to ___________ his skills by practicing more and more.

A. improve
B. develop
C. increase

Task 2. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. The children are ___________ (play) games in the yard right now.
2. Many environmental issues ___________ (discuss) in last week’s meeting.
3. They usually ___________ (have) lunch at noon.
4. The team will ___________ (organize) a charity event next month.
5. My friend ___________ (help) me to clean the beach last weekend.

Task 3. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. A. organic
   B. available
   C. together
   D. volunteer
2. A. support
   B. approach
   C. achieve
   D. teacher

III. READING

Task 1. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.

The Vietnamese traditional festivals are some of the most important events in the culture of Vietnam. They are often celebrated (1) ___________ the beginning of the lunar year or during harvest season. Many festivals aim to honor the ancestors and pray for good health and prosperity. In these festivals, people often wear traditional costumes, visit temples, and participate in activities like dragon dances, music, and food offerings. The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most popular festivals for children. It is a (2) ___________ time for family gatherings, where children often get lanterns and moon cakes. However, in recent years, some festivals have become too commercialized, which makes them less (3) ___________ than before. Despite this, the spirit of the Vietnamese festivals still plays an important role in (4) ___________ the country’s culture. Many people still believe that participating in festivals can bring them (5) ___________ fortune for the year ahead.

Task 2. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions.

The new park in the city center has been a big success since it opened last month. The park was created as a green space for local residents and tourists to relax and enjoy outdoor activities. It features walking paths, gardens, playgrounds, and a lake where people can rent boats. The park is especially popular among families with young children, as there are many safe and clean areas for them to play. Since the park’s opening, the surrounding area has become much cleaner, with fewer cars and less pollution. People are now walking and cycling more than before, reducing their carbon footprints. It has also become a gathering place for local communities to hold events and activities, making the city a more vibrant and friendly place.

1. What is the main purpose of the park?

A. To reduce the amount of pollution in the city
B. To provide a green space for the community
C. To attract tourists to the city
D. To create a commercial area for businesses

2. What is NOT a feature of the park?

A. Walking paths
B. Playgrounds
C. A zoo
D. A lake

3. How has the park affected the surrounding area?

A. It has become more polluted.
B. People are using cars more often.
C. The area has become cleaner.
D. It has reduced the number of outdoor activities.

4. Who benefits the most from the park?

A. Tourists
B. Families with children
C. Local businesses
D. Environmental organizations

5. What has the park contributed to the city?

A. It has made the city more polluted.
B. It has created more job opportunities.
C. It has made the city more lively and friendly.
D. It has increased the number of tourists.

IV. WRITING

Put the words or phrases in the correct order to make sentences. Write each sentence in the blank.

1. the/ raised/ SOS/ the/ last/ group/ fund/ year/ our/ for/ village/ visited/ we/ children/ the/ in.
2. people/ believe/ environment/ improve/ volunteer/ they/ their/ skills/ can/ by/ volunteering.
3. library/ a/ community/ she/ donate/ for/ books/ local/ to/ her.
4. many/ to/ reduce/ we/ should/ our/ pollution/ use/ public/ transportation/ .
5. inspired/ campaign/ the/ by/ environment/ the/ they/ started/ an/ to/ protect/ clean-up.

ANSWER KEY

I. LISTENING

1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. C

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Task 1.

1. A
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D

Task 2.

1. playing
2. discussed
3. have
4. organize
5. helped

Task 3.

1. D
2. C

III. READING

Task 1.

1. at
2. special
3. traditional
4. preserving
5. good

Task 2.

1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. C

IV. WRITING

1. Our voluntary group raised fund for the SOS children village we visited last year.
2. Many people believe they can improve their skills by volunteering.
3. She donates books for a local community library.
4. We should use public transportation to reduce our pollution.
5. Inspired by the environment campaign, they started an clean-up to protect.