Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer for each question The Siamese crocodiles are believed to be extinct in the wild.. It is speculated that there are only about two h[r]
Trang 1Trường THPT Cẩm Giàng ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ 2 - NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
Môn: Tiếng Anh – LỚP 10 THÍ ĐIỂM
Thời gian: 45 phút
Họ và tên :
A- LISTENING (2.5p)
Part 1- Listen to five different people talking about their jobs and choose the best answer for each of the following questions
1 When does speaker A work?
A When he is at university B Weekends and holidays C Summer holidays
2 What does speaker B say tourists love doing?
A Visiting universities B Taking a boat trip C Swimming in the river
3 Does speaker C like his job?
A Yes B Sometimes C No
4 What does speaker D say is difficult about being a pilot?
A Traveling to many countries B Learning many languages C Flying planes in bad weather
5.What does speaker E not like about her job?
A The doctors B The sick people C The uniform
Part 2: Listen to the interview and choose the best answer for the question or to complete the sentences
6 What is the name of the girl being interviewed?
A Alice B Ellen C Alex
7 She says we should save water when
A taking a bath B cleaning clothes C washing cars
8 The girl's second suggestion is about _
A separating different types of garbage B disposing of trash properly C having a family clean-up party
9 By recycling paper, we can _
A protect the forests B cut down on waste C save money
10 What does the girl do once a month?
A She visits a recycling center B She cleans a neighborhood park C She collects newspapers
B- READING: (3p)
Part 1: Look at the text in each question What does it say? Choose the best option for each question
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Part 2 Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks
It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most environmentally desirable form of transport (16) towns, but such cold calculations do not mean much on
a frosty winter morning The real appeal of cycling is that it is so (17) It has none of the difficulties and tensions of other ways of travelling so you are more cheerful after a ride, even though the rush hour
The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is "But isn't it (18) dangerous?" It would be foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an alarming (19) of accidents involving cyclists However, although police records (20) that the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist It is possible to ride in such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum
18 A expectedly B strangely C comfortably D terribly
Part 3 Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer for each question
The Siamese crocodiles are believed to be extinct in the wild It is speculated that there are only about two hundred Siamese crocodiles left in the wilderness Most of the Siamese crocodiles in the wild are in remote areas
of Thailand and Cambodia Unlike other species of crocodiles, the Siamese crocodiles are quite inoffensive They are a low threat to humans Unless they are being attacked first, they are not likely to attack you
One of the reasons why crocodiles are endangered is the destruction of their habitat Many swamp areas are converted into farming areas Furthermore, crocodile’s skins are very valuable Many of crocodiles were hunted
Trang 3for their skin and meat Global warming also contributes to the cause of endangering crocodiles because the weather and climate play significant roles in determining the sex of the crocodiles If the weather is 31.6 degrees Celsius, male crocodiles will be produced Female crocodiles are produced at lower temperature
Different efforts have been made to save the Siamese crocodiles Comparing to other endangered animals, it is easier to save them Because they lay a lot of eggs, it is easy to breed them Like other species of crocodiles, the sex of the Siamese crocodiles is determined by the temperature in the stage of development
21: The Siamese crocodiles .
A became completely extinct years ago and none of them exist in the wilderness
B are always ready to attack anyone who gets near them
C can be found in remote areas of Thailand and Cambodia
D are very dangerous because they are offensive
22: The second paragraph is about .
A the reasons why the Siamese crocodiles have become extinct C the causes of global warming
B swamp areas in Thailand and Cambodia D hunting the Siamese crocodiles for food
23: Which is NOT mentioned in the text as a cause of the Siamese crocodiles’ extinction?
A Habitat destruction B Global warming C Illegal hunting D lack of food
24: Which of the following sentence is NOT true?
A Temperature has an effect on determining the sex of the crocodiles
B People can eat crocodiles’ meat
C People hunt Siamese crocodiles for their skin
D More female crocodiles are produced if the weather is more than 31.6 degrees Celsius
25: We can learn from the last paragraph that _.
A the Siamese crocodiles are being protected from extinction
B saving the Siamese crocodiles from extinction is the most difficult
C temperature doesn’t affect other species of crocodiles
D it’s hard to breed Siamese crocodiles because they don’t lay eggs
C WRITING (2.5p)
Part 1 Rewrite the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same
26 People should protect whales and other sea animals
Whales and other sea animals………
27 The students have become quite proficient in their new language They attend class five hours per day
(Using a relative clause)
→………
28 Boddy’s father said to him, “Don’t forget to brush your teeth.”
Boddy’s father reminded ………
29 “I will apply for my visa tomorrow,” she said
She said………
Part 2: In about 120 – 140 words, write a paragraph about advantages of using electronic devices in learning.
Trang 4Đáp án và biểu điểm:
A Listening : Mỗi câu trả lời đúng đạt 0,25 điểm:
1B 2B 3A 4C 5C 6C 7A 8B 9A 10C
B Reading : Mỗi câu trả lời đúng đạt 0,2 điểm:
11B 12C 13C 14B 15C 16C 17C 18D 19A 20C 21C 22A 23D 24D 25A
C Writing: Từ câu 26-29 mỗi câu trả lời đúng đạt 0,25 điểm:
26 Whales and other sea animals should be protected
27 The students who attend class 5 hours per day have become quite proficient in their new language
28 Boddy’s father reminded him to brush his teeth
29 She said she would apply for her visa the next day
II In about 120 – 140 words, write a paragraph about advantages of using electronic devices in learning (1.5p)
1 Form: (paragraph) (0.2point)
2 Content: (0.7points )
Good topic sentence (0.2 p) and appropriate supporting ideas (0.5 points)
3 Language: (0.5pts)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (0.1) + Suitable connectors (0.1) + Correct grammar (0.3 p) + Punctuating/ Spelling (0.1)