Review English 10 Pearson for the 1st term test

I. LISTENING: (2ms)

Task 1. Listen to the recording about the volunteer work for children in Viet Nam and fill each blank with only ONE word. You will hear the recording twice. (1m)

(Học sinh làm bài trên đề)

Today, there are (1) _____________ kinds of volunteers who work for disadvantaged children in Viet Nam. They work in institutions like orphanages, disability centres, villages, and shelters for (2)_____________ children. Many children are parentless or their families are unable to care for them. The role of volunteers is to provide love, (3)_____________, and life skills for these children. They can help with caring for children, (4) _____________Vietnamese, arts, crafts, music, (5)_____________, and life skills where possible. They are required to have specialized training in physiotherapy, nursing, or other professions when working with children with mental and physical disabilites.

Task 2. Listen to Helen talking to her friend, Sam, about being in a rock band.

Choose the best answer. You will hear the conversation twice. (1m)

(Học sinh tô đáp án đúng vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm)

Question 1: In Nick’s band, Helen______.

A. sings B. dances. C. plays the drums D. plays the guitar

Question 2: Sam agrees to play the guitar on______.

A. Wednesday B. Sunday C. Friday D. Thursday

Question 3: Hellen tells Sam to come to her flat at ____.

A. 6:00 B. 7:00 C. 7:30 D. 6:30

Question 4: Sam should bring______.

A. CDs B. a guitar C. a sweater D. sandwiches

Question 5: How much does Helen earn, per night, in the band ?

A. £25 B. £10 C. £15 D. £110

II. LANGUAGE AND READING: (4ms)

(Học sinh tô đáp án đúng vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm)

Question 6: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

The singer was _______ in the third round of the competition due to the lowest number of votes .

A. encouraged B. appreciated C. organised D. eliminated

Question 7: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

Before applying_______ a volunteer position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the organisation.

A. up B. out C. for D. up

Question 8: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

Luckily, I got some ______ advice on how to make a presentation on ‘Volunteer Project’ from my class teacher.

A. usefulness B. useless C. useful D. uselessness

Question 11: Choose the word that has the stress position different from the others.

A. rubbish B. plastic C. suffer D. award

Question 12: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

A. develop B. welcome C. benefit D. generous

Question 13: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

There are some ______ for volunteers such as reading books to the elderly people, helping old people and young children to cross the road.

A. purposes B. benefits C. situations D. activities

Question 14: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

Tom wants to go to the music festival on Saturday, ______ he has a maths exam on that day.

A. or B. but C. and D. so

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.

Nowadays more and more teenagers are (16)_____involved in community activities. Some may join different charity groups to help the needy in their neighbourhoods or other areas. Others may set up volunteer clubs at their schools and develop their own plans to help people in the community. These may include various community activities, such as donating old clothes, cleaning up the environment, and (17)_____ after-school activities for children.

When teenagers take part in community activities, they gain numerous (18)______. First, they come into contact with other teenagers (19) _______share similar interests. Second, teenagers can learn (20)________ improve essential life skills. And, finally, community activities can increase teenagers’ self-confidence and boost their well-being.

Question 16: A. taking B. making C. getting D. doing

Question 17: A. organise B. organising C. organised D. to organise

Question 18: A. situations B. benefits C. arguments D. disadvantages Question 19: A. who B. which C. whom D. whose

Question 20: A. and B. so C. but D. because

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.

[I] A better community starts with each person doing their part. [II] Simple acts of kindness, like helping a neighbor or greeting someone with a smile, can have a big impact. These actions make people feel happy and valued. [III] When we are kind to others, we inspire them to do the same. This creates a friendly environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. [IV]

Communities can also improve when people work together. Volunteering is a great way to help others. You can help by cleaning a park, helping at a local food bank, or organizing a charity event. When many people work together for the same goal, they make their community a better place. Everyone has something special to offer, and working together can make a real difference.

Respecting others is also important. We live in a world with many different cultures, traditions, and ideas. It’s essential to be kind and understanding, even if people are different from us. This helps everyone feel equal and respected, creating a more peaceful community.

In conclusion, making a better community is not about big changes. It is about small acts of kindness, working together, and respecting others. When everyone plays their part, a community can be a great place to live.

Questions 21.
Where would the following sentence best fit in the first paragraph?

"Being kind helps to create a positive environment where people can trust each other."

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV

Questions 22.
The word volunteering to in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ____.
A) Helping without pay
B) Working for money
C) Writing a letter
D) Playing games

Questions 23.
The word them in Paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A) People
B) Neighbors
C) Acts
D) Smiles

Questions 24.
The word safe in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to
A) Protected
B) Dangerous
C) Quiet
D) Comfortable

Questions 25.
Which statement is TRUE based on the passage?

A) Only big events can make a community better.
B) Respecting others is not important for a peaceful community.
C) Small acts of kindness help to improve communities.
D) Everyone should work alone to improve their community.

Questions 26.
Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the sentence "When many people work together for the same goal, they make their community a better place"?

A) When people work alone, they make a community better.
B) Working with others helps to improve a community.
C) People should not work together if they want a better community.
D) A community becomes better only when one person works.

Questions 27.
Where can you find information about how to make the community a better place?

A) First paragraph
B) Second paragraph
C) Third paragraph
D) Fourth paragraph

Questions 28.
Which action is NOT mentioned as a way to improve a community?

A) Volunteering at a food bank
B) Helping a neighbor
C) Building new houses
D) Respecting different cultures

III. WRITING: (2ms)

(Học sinh làm bài trên đề)

Task 1 - Put the words or phrases in the right order to make correct sentences. (0.4m)

1. to take care / housework helps/ of themselves/ children learn/ Doing/ of themselves/.

=>..........................................................................................................................................

2. Rita is a/ good drummer,/ so she will probably/ be invited to join/ the band.

=>..........................................................................................................................................

Task 2 – Rewrite these sentences as suggested. (0.6m)

1. During his performance, some audiences left the stadium.

=>While..........................................................................................................................................

2. The law does not allow people to park here. (Use the given word “let” to complete the sentence)

=> The law..........................................................................................................................................

3. Pollution affects the environment in many ways. (Use passive voice)

=> ..........................................................................................................................................

Task 3 – Composition writing: (1m)

Read the job advert and complete the application letter for volunteer work (about 80-100 words). (1m)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Hope charitable organization needs patient and hard-working volunteers to help at the food bank and deliver free meals to the poor kids in slums.

Hope Charitable Organisation

100 Ha Thanh Street, Ha Noi

Dear Sir or Madam,

..........................................................................................................................................

I have already filled in the online application form and sent it in as requested. I am available for an interview on any weekday after 4.30 p.m. or at weekends. If my application is successful, I can start immediately.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Nguyen Ha Vi

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Keys

I. LISTENING: (2ms)

Task 1. Listen to the recording about the volunteer work for children in Viet Nam and fill each blank with only ONE word. You will hear the recording twice. (1m)

(Học sinh làm bài trên đề)

1. some 2. street 3. education 4. teaching 5. sports

Task 2. Listen to Helen talking to her friend, Sam, about being in a rock band.

Choose the best answer. You will hear the conversation twice. (1m)

(Học sinh tô đáp án đúng vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm)

Question 1: In Nick’s band, Helen______.

A. sings B. dances. C. plays the drums D. plays the guitar

Question 2: Sam agrees to play the guitar on______.

A. Wednesday B. Sunday C. Friday D. Thursday

Question 3: Hellen tells Sam to come to her flat at ____.

A. 6:00 B. 7:00 C. 7:30 D. 6:30

Question 4: Sam should bring______.

A. CDs B. a guitar C. a sweater D. sandwiches

Question 5: How much does Helen earn, per night, in the band ?

A. £25 B. £10 C. £15 D. £110

II. LANGUAGE AND READING: (4ms)

(Học sinh tô đáp án đúng vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm)

Question 6: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

The singer was _______ in the third round of the competition due to the lowest number of votes .

A. encouraged B. appreciated C. organised D. eliminated

Question 7: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

Before applying_______ a volunteer position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the organisation.

A. up B. out C. for D. up

Question 8: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

Luckily, I got some ______ advice on how to make a presentation on ‘Volunteer Project’ from my class teacher.

A. usefulness B. useless C. useful D. uselessness

Question 11: Choose the word that has the stress position different from the others.

A. rubbish B. plastic C. suffer D. award

Question 12: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

A. develop B. welcome C. benefit D. generous

Question 13: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

There are some ______ for volunteers such as reading books to the elderly people, helping old people and young children to cross the road.

A. purposes B. benefits C. situations D. activities

Question 14: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

Tom wants to go to the music festival on Saturday, ______ he has a maths exam on that day.

A. or B. but C. and D. so

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.

Question 16: A. taking B. making C. getting D. doing

Question 17: A. organise B. organising C. organised D. to organise

Question 18: A. situations B. benefits C. arguments D. disadvantages

Question 19: A. who B. which C. whom D. whose

Question 20: A. and B. so C. but D. because