English Exercise 1- (45 minutes) Class: 10

English Exercise 1- (45 minutes)
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Class: 10	
I. Choose the word that has the underlined (letters) pronounced differently
1. a. around 	b. mouse	c. count	d. country
2. a. mechanic	b. achievement 	c. chemistry	d. school
3. a. cut	b. fun	c. pull	d. button
4. a. camera	b. famous	c. glad	d. family
5. a. seat 	b. leave	c. increase	d. ready
II. Put the verbs into the correct form.
1. Last night, before Nam (go)..to bed, he (do).. his homework.
2. I am looking forward to (see).you again.
3. My cat usually (walk)on the river bank in the early mornings.
4. My uncle decided (go).to England for his business.
5. Up to now, he (write)ten novels.
6. I think it (rain)....tomorrow.
7. Three years ago, there (be) very few people in this village.
8. They (live).in this street for a long time.
9. If we (have)..more reliable car, we (drive).to Spain rather than fly.
10. We (not have)..any money if we (not work)
III. Finish the second sentences so that it has the similar meaning as the first.
1. My father began working in that company ten years ago.
My father has	
2. Somebody has borrowed the books on the wild animal.
The books	
3. The film was very interesting. We saw it last night.
The film	
4. Because the film was boring, I decided to leave early.
Because of	
5. My mother said to me : “ I will take you to the hospital tomorrow.
My mother told me	
6. This year is 2009 and my sister is fifteen years old.
He said that	
7. He couldn’t go to work because of his illness.
Because	
8. I’m sorry I can’t come to the party.
I wish	
9. He said to me,” What school do you go to? “
He asked me 	
10. Drinking tea with meant leaves is his habit.
His habit	
IV. Complete the sentences with the correct verb form of the words in the capital letters in the parentheses.
1. My teacher ( SATISFY)with my homework because I often get bad marks in exams.
2. Many people believe in ghosts but I ( BELIEVE) it.
3. He wants to be an actor, but his parents (APPROVE).of his intentions.
4. Advantages of owing a car (WEIGH)..its disadvantages.
5. His English vocabulary is not good, so his teacher wants him to (RICH)..it by mastering prefixes and suffixes.
6. Many people want to (FOREST) ..for wood and soil.
7. Her family and friends were (PLEASE) with her behavior because she cheated her teacher.
8. The company will attempt to (CONSIDERATION)..the salary increase next year.
9. We should ( POPULAR)education for people in remote and mountainous areas.
10. The writer must try to (DIVERSE)the content and styles to attract more readers.
11. Today I see you work too hard. If you continue to (WORK), you will become ill.
12. The direction (SCANDAL).his work in all this region and people hope he will be imprisoned someday.
13. Animals will be (DANGER). if they are not protected and conserved.
14.Would you (CLASS) his novels as serious literature or mere entertainment?
15. My students say to me that they really want to (BROAD) ..their knowledge by reading English grammar books.
16. The professors will be able to (BRIGHT)..the results of this research work.
17. I am much absorbed in writing an English book because my girlfriend always (COURAGE). Me.
18. It is very kind of you to (INVITATION).me to the party.
19. Everyone wants to (BEAUTY).. for himself or herself.
20. Many people think he is dead but he is still (LIVE)when I reach the hospital.
V. Choose the word ( a,b,c or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Air pollution
 Everyone wants to (1)..pollution. But the pollution problem is as (2).as it is serious. It is complicated (3)much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example (4).from automobiles causes a large (5)..of all air pollution. But the automobiles (6) transportation for millions of people. Factories (7)much of waste that pollutes air and water, but factories gives employment to a large number of people.
 Thus to end and greatly reduce pollution (8)people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most of people don’t want to do that, of course. But pollution can be (9)..reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (10)businesses and traffic to stop or cut down on certain polluting activities.
1 a. cause	b. destroy	c. lessen	d. increase
2. a. easy	b. simple	c. permanent	d. complicated
3. a. because	b. so that 	c. although	d. when
4. a. gas	b. exhaust	c. vapour	d. garbage
5. a. series	b. percentage	c. number	d. emission
6. a. carries	b. gives	c. provides	d. brings
7.a. provides	b. discharge	c. supply 	d. cause
8. a. gradually	b. obviously	c. differently	d. immediately
9. a. only 	b. gradually	c. clearly	d. directly
10. a. forbit	b. require	c. permit	d. prevent
VI. Fill each gap with the correct form of the verb from the box
Experience, lose, get, attend, award, respond, look, hear, improve, surf, wander, leak
1. If you work harder, you’ll be .the scholarship.
2. He said heforward to Tet holidays.
3. This is the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever..
4. If he..that English school, his English would be better.
5. Please tell me if you.from her.
6. I don’t want my document.out, I want to keep its secret.
7. Viruses can keep you from.access to the file you want to open.
8. I enjoythe net looking for information on MTV.
9. Over ninety teenagers have to Jim’s questions.
10. Sometimes we see him alone in the park.
VII. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences.
1. Jeans ________ all over the world. (sell)
2. If Hoa (have)  ___________ much money, she would travel around the world.
3. When my mother came home from work, I_________(cook) dinner. 
4. Jane_________(go) to school by bicycle every day.
5. The children_________(play) badminton in the stadium now.            
6. My father ( teach)______________ English in this school five years ago.
7. We (not seen)her since we (be).. on holiday in Ha Long Bay.
8. Phuong (not finish).her homework yet.
9. As soon as I (have)enough money, I’ll buy a new one.
10. You (see)Mrs Chi lately?- yes. I (see)..it hard.
VIII. Report these statement, using the verbs suggested:
1. “ I have been in London for a month with my brother”.
He said	
2. “ I will come to see you as soon as possible”.
He told me	
3.”Mr.John teaches Physic every Monday”
She said	
4. “ It isn’t so foggy today as it was yesterday.”
He remarked	
5. He said to them “ Don’t use bent coins in a slot machine”
He asked	
6. She said to him “ Remember to send this message to my father.”
She asked	
7. “Write to me as often as you can” said his wife.
His wife told	
8. “ Careful! You’ll fall through the ice.
I warned him	
9. “You must be home by 9 o’clock.”
She said	
10. “John left here an hour ago.”
She told me	
11. “ You can stay in my house when I am on holiday.”
Jim told us	
12. “ I grew these carrots myself.”
He told me	
13. “ Are you enjoying yourself?”
He wanted to know	
14. “ What’s the weather like ?”
She asked me	
15. “Does Ann always go to church on Sundays ?”
He wondered	
16. “ Have you seen John recently?”
She asked me	
17. “ What kind of holiday has Marco had?”
We wanted to know	
18. “ Did you study hard for the exam?”
She wondered