SGK Tiếng Anh 10 - TEST YOURSELF F

TEST YOURSELF F
Listening (2.5 points)
Listen and fill each blank with the missing word.
Well, I think that living in Bangkok is very exciting, but I haven't lived
here all my life. My family came here when I was (1)	.
But now it is my home. Nearly all my (2)	live here.
It's our (3)	city, and very big. From morning till night
there are (4)	of people on the main streets. Some parts of
the city are very (5) 	. I have a long journey to school
every day, but I don't mind because it's so (6)	. There's
always something happening in the (7) 	. There are all
kinds of people selling things - fruits, (8)	, cooked food,
clothes - everything you could imagine. I really (9)	the
excitement of the crowded streets and large (10) 	
buildings. I love walking around the streets at the weekend with some other boys from my class.
Reading (2.5 points)
Read the passage, and choose A, B, or c that best completes the sentences. Sydney - the largest metropolitan area in Australia - is located on the southeastern coast of the country. With a population of about 4 million people, it is the capital of New South Wales (NSW), Australia's most populous and economically important state. The city is a dynamic cultural centre with the economy focused on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its harbour is one of the leading centres of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sydney was founded as a British colony on January 26, 1788. Today, the natural harbour forms the centrepiece of a modem, cosmopolitan city. Sydney's population is diverse with its people coming from many other countries, which results in the city's vibrant cultural life. It is the top Australian destination for tourists from abroad, and tourism is a leading industry in the city. Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, which boosted its image worldwide as the gateway to Australia.
more people come to Australia through Sydney
fewer people come to Australia through Sydney c. people had a bad opinion of the city
Grammar (2.5 points)
Combine the following pairs of sentences, changing the second sentence into a non-defining relative clause, and putting it in the correct place (1.5 points).
Example:
When I was in town, I met your sister. She was shopping for some clothes.
When I was in town, I met your sister, who was shopping for some clothes.
Their house is quite big and modern. It's in the suburb of the eity.
The new English teacher seems to be very friendly. I met her yesterday.
Sandra has got a new job with Capital Insurers. It's a much better company than the last one she worked for.
Her latest novel is really good. I read it on holiday.
This bag is full of books. I earned it all the way from the station.
• Put the adjectives in brackets into the comparative or superlative form. (1 point)
Pam:	So how are you enjoying living in the new place?
Debbie: Oh, it's very nice. The house is much (1)	 (big)
than the one we had in London, and one of the
(2) 	 (good) things is being able to walk in the
garden.
Pam:	So all in all, it's much (3)	(good) than London,
isn't it?
Debbie: Yes, I think so. In London, it's certainly (4) 	
(polluted), and (5)	(stressful). Here it's, so much
quieter, and that's good for my health.
Writing (2.5 points)
Write a description of Taipei, using the cues below.
capital city of Taiwan
founded in the 18lh century
population: 2.3 million
country's most exciting city
weather: humid, not very pleasant
busy city, crowded streets
famous for excellent museums