KÌ THI SINH 10 TRUNG THÔNG
Khoá ngày 21 tháng 06 2012 TP.HCM
Moân thi : ANH gian: 60 phút (không tính gian giao )

I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts)

1. - “I won the first prize in the last spelling contest”. - “_______”
A. It’s nice of you. B. Congratulations! C. Good luck! D. Try harder next time.
2. The course _______ a class book, a practice book and an audio tape.
A. consists B. contains C. comprises D. Composes
3. I decide not to move to that house_______ its neighborhood is noisy.
A. because B. though C. because of D. so
4. I suggest that all of you _______ hard for the coming exam.
A. working B. to work C. should work D. so
5. If John were here now, he _______ me with the work.
A. would help B. will help C. may help D. helps
6. Nowadays, _______ can watch a variety of local and international programs on different channels.
A. spectators B. audiences C. seers D. viewers
7. _______Christmas, children enjoy singing Christmas carols.
A. On B. At C. Since D. For
8. The matches of EURO 2012 are taking place_______ Ukraine and Poland.
A. in B. on C. at D. out of
9. The lady_______ works as a clerk is kind and generous.
A. whom B. that C. she D. whose
10. – Giang: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Lan!” - Lan : “_______”
A. Yes, that’s all right. C. Thanks for the curls.
B. Thanks! I had it done this morning. D. Never mention it.

II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0,5 pt)

11. They are reconstructing all the buildings that were collapsed in devastating storm last week.
A B C D
12. Our teacher of English is very amusing that he easily appeals to us all.
A B C D

III. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following passage. (1,5pts)

Every day, in homes all over the world, people waste huge (13) _______ of energy and water. Hong Kong is estimated to waste about $5 billion worth of energy a year. This is due to their bad habits. For example, leaving lights, air-conditioners and televisions on when no one is in the room (14) _______ for wasteful energy consumption. Using too much water, or not (15) _______ dripping taps, also contributes to the problem. Most people do not realize (16) _______ saving energy in the home will actually save them money. If people use (17) _______ energy, gas and electricity bills will become lower. Most of the ways we can use to decrease energy consumption in the home are very simple. The most obvious one is (18) _______ household appliances when they are not in use.
13. A. numbers B. sums C. amounts D. qualities
14. A. explains B. accounts C. provides D. cares
15. A. closing B. reducing C. fixing D. breaking
16. A. which B. there C. whether D. that
17. A. lower B. fewer C. more D. less
18. A. turn off B. turn on C. break down D. break up







IV. Read the two leaflets, then decide if the statements that follows them are True or False
















19. Intermediate learner of English can attend classes at Canadian Council.
20. All courses at Canadian Council begin in mid-July.
21. Learners can prepare for French PET certificate exams at Smartlearn.
22. Smartlearn teaching staff are well-trained and experienced

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence

23. A ________________storm swept through the countryside at midnight. (disaster)
24. We can store necessary ________________ in a 4GB USB. (inform)
25.