Tiếng Anh 10 – Bright

SECOND SEMESTER MIDTERM TEST

Note: Each correct answer earns 0.2 points.

I. PRONUNCIATION (0.8 points)

A. 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.
1. A. equator B. reduce C. extreme D. extinct
2. A. preserve B. conserve C. consider D. waste
B. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. avoid B. inspire C. explore D. limit
4. A. recycle B. souvenir C. safari D. disaster

II. USE OF ENGLISH (3.8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I was tired after the long trek in the forest, so I went to bed ______ usual last night.
A. more early than B. earlier than C. earlier as D. not early as
6. Amelia, ______ parents are marine biologists, is my best friend.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
7. I can still remember ______ Cat Ba National Park in the north of Vietnam five years ago.
A. having visited B. to visit C. visited D. visiting
8. ______ Sahara, the world’s largest desert, is bordered in the west by ______ Atlantic Ocean.
A. The / the B. no article / the C. The / no article D. no article / no article
9. Every household should have a ______ so that we can turn food waste into fertilizers for plants.
A. recycle bin B. compost bin C. trash can D. landfill
10. Make sure you clean up the place and ______ the campfire completely before leaving.
A. put up B. put off C. put out D. put down
11. Industrial and vehicle ______ are responsible for most of the air pollution in this region.
A. emissions B. chemicals C. materials D. footprints
12. ______ causes serious problems, one of which is many animals lose their homes and become
endangered.
A. Afforestation B. Forestry C. Deforestation D. Reforestation
13. Galápagos islands are the perfect place to see wildlife, but tourists need special ______ if they
want to spend their holiday here.
A. allowance B. permission C. suggestion D. inspiration
14. I will never forget seeing Phong Nha Cave. It was so beautiful that it took my ______ away.
A. mind B. soul C. breath D. heart

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
15. The students are raising money to help the animals suffering in the Australian wildfires.
A. donating B. spending C. collecting D. investing
16. If more people use public transportation, air quality in big cities will improve.

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 A. be better B. be healthier C. upgrade D. advance

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
17. In order not to waste water, we ought to fix dripping taps and take shorter showers instead of
baths.
A. protect B. reserve C. conserve D. purify
18. The owner of the hotel is an old man who is very kind and hospitable.
A. uninterested B. unreliable C. uninspired D. unfriendly

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
19. If everyone stops to buy plastic water bottles, then plastic pollution can be reduced.
A B C D
20. Don’t leave electrical appliances and devices in standby since they still use energy.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
21. Student A: We should switch to energy-efficient devices if we want to save electricity.
Student B: ______
A. I completely agree.
B. Why don’t you buy them?
C. That’s an absurd idea.
D. How about renewable energy?
22. Student A: What can we do to help endangered animals?
Student B: ______
A. We are not responsible.
B. You must stop eating meat.
C. Have you considered joining a wildlife group?
D. There’s nothing you can do.
23. Student A: I love seeing famous landmarks and visiting museums. What do you recommend?
Student B: ______
A. Let’s eat at this restaurant.
B. Eco-tourism is the best recommendation.
C. Package tour is very cheap.
D. How about this sightseeing tour around Europe?

III. WORD FORMATION (0.4 points)

Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.
24. I hope that more people will take part in _______ projects to help protect wildlife.
(CONSERVE)
25. Plastic pollution is a serious _______ issue that needs to be dealt with urgently.
(ENVIRONMENT)

IV. READING (3.0 points)

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A. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

For years, sports clubs haven’t (26) __________ much attention to protecting the
environment, but that is changing as businesses aim to have zero impact on the environment.
Despite being a relatively small club that currently competes in League Two, Forest Green Rovers
is considered one of the best (27) __________ football stadiums in the world. In 2011, the club
finished building the very first organic football pitch in the world. The grass footballers play on is
sustainable and free from pesticides and weed killers. Rainwater is collected from large, flat open
areas and nearby roofs, and used to irrigate the pitch (28) __________ than using mains water. The
pitch is mowed by the first solar-powered robotic lawn mower to be used in British football. To
reduce the need for electricity, 180 solar panels were installed on the clubhouse roof to convert
sunlight (29) __________ power. It is also the first football club to adopt a completely vegan diet –
a(n) (30) __________ way to combat climate change. Finally, the team has installed charge points
to make it easier for players and visitors to use electric vehicles.

26. A. drawn B. received C. paid D. caught

27. A. eco-friendly B. environmental C. energy-efficient D. natural
28. A. instead B. rather C. more D. preference
29. A. for B. with C. from D. into
30. A. careful B. advantaged C. effective D. profitable

B. Read the following passages. For each of the questions from 31 to 35, complete the notes
using the list of words, A – H, below. There are some words that you don’t need.

Costa Rica is said to be the perfect place for eco-tourism. Roughly ¼ of the entire territory of
Costa Rica is protected areas, consisting of national parks, wildlife refuges, and biological reserves
that captivate lovers of eco-tourism activities. Costa Rica is also said to make up approximately 5%
of the Earth’s biodiversity. This country also has got 12 different ecosystems ranging from majestic
volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, tropical dry, wet and rain forests, mangroves, wetlands
and coral reefs.
Among all the eco-tourism activities in Costa Rica, a tour around Costa Rica’s organic coffee
plantations is still the best way to not only enjoy local fare but learn about how the nation produces
its fresh ingredients. Many coffee farms utilize natural compost and solar energy and a variety of
tours that support organic farming and fair trade are available.
When you’ve finished going on a hike through the jungle-like fields of the coffee plantations,
you can enjoy the view of the country’s lush green forests with zip-lining. This is an exceptional
recreational activity that involves riding a steel cable on a protective seat while observing birds,
waterfalls, and flora. If you seek the thrill of an adventure, check out one of Costa Rica’s volcanoes.
The unique environment around these volcanoes nurtures a breeding ground for rich biodiversity
that you won’t be able to see anywhere else in the world.

A. 5 percent B. wildlife refuges C. hiking D. eco-tourism

E. twelve F. zip lining G. a quarter H. ecosystems

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 Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for (31) __________. Nature reserves
cover (32) __________ of Costa Rica. It’s also home to about (33) __________ of the planet’s flora
and fauna. The country has got a diversity of (34) __________. Some special options for eco-
tourists include: visiting organic coffee plantations, (35) __________ through a forest or exploring
the unique biodiversity around volcanoes.

C. 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 36 to 40.

Plastics which were produced from fossil fuels are just over a century old, but they have
revolutionized our life completely. The great advantages plastic offered led to a throwaway trend
that made us discover plastic’s dark side: the threat it poses to our environment and life. Plastic
pollution is one of the main causes of marine species extinction, health problems for human beings
and animals alike, and the destruction of our ecosystems. According to Greenpeace, more than
100,000 sea creatures and a million sea birds die every year after eating plastic or getting trapped in
plastic rubbish.
Every year, the world produces more than 380 million tonnes of plastic. In the next second
while you’re reading this paragraph, people around the globe will use more than 160,000 plastic
bags and they’ll throw away more than 20,000 plastic bottles. About 10% of plastic will be
recycled, and some will go to landfills, but a lot of it will end up in the waterways and eventually in
the ocean. Experts estimate that there are already 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste in the world’s
oceans. Because plastic isn’t biodegradable, it won’t decompose naturally, so all the plastic that we
have now in the world will exist forever. Experts are warning that if we don’t take urgent action,
plastics in the ocean will outweigh fish by 2050. There are many ways we can do to keep plastic out
of the ocean. We can swap plastic bags for reusable ones which are made of cloth or fiber , reduce
the use of disposable cutlery as well as food containers, and avoid plastic wrappings if possible. We
can also join in clean-up campaigns in your local community. Every little helps!

36. The word ‘poses’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. creates B. impresses C. damages D. develops
37. Plastic pollution _______.
A. affects the fishing industry
B. creates infectious diseases to human beings and animals
C. has a deadly effect on wildlife
D. trap the ecosystem
38. Around the world, people get rid of ______ per second.
A. 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic
B. 380 million tonnes of plastic
C. 160,000 plastic bags
D. 20,000 plastic bottles
39. Plastic rubbish will _____.
A. decompose in a million years
B. disappear naturally over time
C. might be more common than fish by 2050.

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 D. can be recycled safely
40. All of the following statements are possible solutions to ocean plastic pollution EXCEPT _____
A. Reduce your own use of single-use plastics.
B. Participate in a beach or river clean-up.
C. Avoid packaging items in plastic if not necessary.
D. Make your own cutlery and food containers.

V. WRITING (1 point)
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
41. He said he didn’t pick flowers and drop litter in the national park.
→ He denied____________________________________________________________________.
42. Leo’s interest is to explore remote eco-destinations such as Galápagos islands.
→ Leo enjoys ___________________________________________________________________.
43. According to recent statistics, no other city in the world is as busy as Mexico City. (FAR)
→ According to recent statistics, the Mexico City ______________________________________.
44. The beach holiday is not so exciting as the eco-holiday in Costa Rica. (MUCH)
→ ____________________________________________________________________________.
45. I recently revisited Phu Quoc Island. It is still as beautiful as a pearl. (Combine the sentences
using Relative Clause)
→ ____________________________________________________________________________.

VI. LISTENING (1 point)

Listen Laura talking about a holiday she took. For questions from 46 to 50, decide whether the
statements are True (T) or False (F).

46. Laura took an eco-holiday in Madagascar. __________

47. During her holiday, she took part in a beach clean-up. __________
48. Madagascar’s environmental problems include deforestation and habitat loss. __________
49. Laura helped plant trees on the beach. __________
50. Laura said that an eco-tour cost more than a luxury holiday. __________

EXTRA QUESTIONS (1 point)

VII. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
51. Plastic pollution causes harm to not only the natural environment but also our health.
A. Plastic pollution harms either the health of people or the natural environment.
B. Plastic pollution has terrible impacts on both the environment and our health.
C. Plastic pollution is harmful to the environment but the health of people.
D. Plastic pollution has positive impacts on neither the environment nor our health.
52. It’s better for wild animals to live in their natural habitats than to be kept in captivity.
A. There are more wild animals living in their natural habitats than being kept in captivity.
B. Wild animals live better in captivity rather than in their natural habitats.
C. Wild animals should be able to live in their natural habitats instead of being kept in
captivity.

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 D. Wild animals that live in their natural habitats are better than those living in captivity.

SENTENCE COMPLETION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each
of the following questions.
53. The movement aims ________.
A. is to inspire and encourage people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
B. inspiring and encouraging people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
C. with the inspiration and encouraging people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
D. to inspire and encourage people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
54. We can help protect the environment ______.
A. by use energy-efficient devices, recycle garbage and buy eco-friendly products
B. by using energy-efficient devices, recycling garbage and buying eco-friendly products
C. by using energy-efficient devices, recycling garbage and buy eco-friendly products
D. with using energy-efficient devices, recycling garbage and buying eco-friendly products
55. We should take measures to protect ______.
A. the blue whale which are an endangered species
B. the blue whale, that is an endangered species
C. the blue whale, which is an endangered species
D. the blue whale which it is an endangered species

***End – Of – Test***

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