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Class: 10A__

THE FIRST SEMSESTER TEST
ENGLLSH 10
School year: 2011-2012
(The time is 45 minutes)


I – Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. (1mark)
1- a. profession b. atomic c. contented d. continue
2- a. harrow b. land c. mature d. romantic
3- a. death b. ease c. breath d. leather
4- a. bike b. idea c. opinion d. library
II. Choose the best answer: (3 marks)
1. The ___________ are those who can`t use a part of the body in a normal way.
A. unemployed B. disabled C. injured D. poor
2. The woman __________ is talking to John is her mother.
A. which B. who C. whose D. she
3. A new hospital for children ___________ in our city.
A. have been built B. has built C. has been built D. have built
4. She ___________ for this company since 1999.
A. has worked B. had worked C. worked D. works
5. Sheila couldn`t come to the party, ___________ was a pity.
A. which B. who C. whom D. that
6. My brother wants to become a ____________.
A. photographer B. photography C. photo D. photogenic
III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable words or phrase. (2,5 marks)
Thien Mu pagoda is also known as Linh Mu Pagoda. It is one of (1) ____most beautiful and ancient architectural structures of worship in Hue. The pagoda is (2) ______on Ha Khe Hill, on the left (3) _____ of the Huong River. It was built in the 14th century, according to a legend about the prediction of a fairy lady so it was named Thien Mu, which means "A fairy lady from the heaven" The most striking feature of the pagoda is its Phuoc Duyen Tower. The Tower was built by Thieu Tri King in 1844 and has become, the symbol of Hue. Each of its seven storeys is dedicated to a Buddha who appeared in human form. There is a Buddha status placed on each storey. To the left of the Tower is an enormous bell, which is called "Dai Hong Chung". It (4) _____ in 17l0. It weighs 2,632 kg and is 1.4m in circumference. It is considered to be (5)………outstanding achievement of the 18th century bronze casting. Thien Mu Pagoda can be reached by car or by boat. Entrance is free.
1. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
2. A. situated B. lain C. put D. laid
3. A. land B. field C. soil D. bank
4. A. is being made B. was made C. is going to make D. had made
5. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

IV. Give the correct tenses and forms of the verbs in the brackets ( 2 marks)
1. He …………………………………….(leave) London 2 years ago and I …………………………………………….(not/ see) him since then.
2. There are a lot of black clouds in the sky. It (go)……………………………………rain.
3. Would you like ……………………………………….(play) football now?
4. After she ……………………………………..(have) a shower, she made herself a coffee

V. Find out the mistake in each sentence: ( 1 mark)
1. Yesterday Duong got mark 10 in math, that made him very happy.
A B C D
2. We should raise money to help the poverty in our city.
A B C D
3. My brother has driven his car to work every day when he bought it.
A B C D
4. The air conditioner who is in the sitting room is out of order
A B C D

VI. Turn the following sentences into the passive voice. (0.5 mark)
1. Mrs Brown has sold that house.
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2. They haven’t found the solution yet.
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KEY OF THE FIRST SEMSESTER TEST
ENGLLSH 10
School year: 2011-2012