ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST TRƯỜNG: VÕ TRƯỜNG TOẢN GRADE 10, 22- 23 ĐỀ I Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the questions given in each sentence (3.5 pts): Answers Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A conclusion B measure …… C resource D usually C introduce D conserve C suggest D cover C interactive D disastrously C who D Ø C to invite D to be invited C all D once Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A protect B global …… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A conserve …… B receive Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A understanding …… B independent The people and animals hurt during the forest fire are being treated A that B which …… I didn’t expect to her birthday party last week A inviting …… B being invited World Cup are held four years in a selected country A each B every …… That smell always reminds me hospital A by …… B over C of D about B dissolves C softens D rots C on that case D in that case When you put some salt in hot water, it A melts …… 10 Dave: “I’ll be home late tonight.” – Sue: “Well, , I won’t cook dinner.” A on the case B in any case 10 …… 11 People believe social network is affecting our young generation, doing them more bad than good A positively B carefully 11 …… C negatively D succesfully C worn off D gone out C. required D. optional C. raw D harmless 12 It’s no use crying over spilt milk Those breads have A gone off B worn out 12 …… 13 These books are compulsory= reading for students of engineering A. selective B. free of charge 13 …… 14 The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial≠ influence on the company as a whole A. damaging B. innocent 14 …… Answers II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this sign say? A Bring dangerous electrical devices here and follow the B Must stay away from high-voltage areas 15 …… instructions 16 What does this sign say? C Keep this high-voltage zone device out of people’s reach D Stay in a high-voltage area to avoid danger A There is an exit to a cluster of roads B There is an accident here with dead people C There is no way out at one end of it D There is a road that drivers can take at the end 16 …… III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Disastrous avalanches occur when large chunks of snow break loose from a mountainside As it speeds downward, the mass of snow shatters like broken glass These hazards can travel as fast as cars on a freeway, up to one hundred miles per hour Avalanches come in many shapes and sizes They are most common during the winter, but they occur year-round The highest risk period is during and immediately after a snowstorm If caught in an avalanche, try to get off the slab Skiers and snowboarders can head at a 45-degree angle downhill to gather speed and veer left or right out of the slide path Snowmobilers can use the throttle to get away from danger No escape? Reach for a tree No tree? Swim hard Because the human body is denser than avalanche debris, it sinks quickly As the slide slows, clear air space to breathe Then punch a hand skyward Once the avalanche stops, it settles like concrete, making body movement nearly impossible Wait—and hope—for a rescue Answer 17 Avalanches are disastrous events that occur when enormous chunks of snow break free from a mountainside 17 …… 18 Avalanches come in a variety of shapes and sizes 18 …… 19 The highest speed at which an avalanche can travel is 50 miles per hour 19 …… 20 When the avalanche stops, it settles like concrete, making bodily movement easy 20 …… 21 …… 21 When is the highest risk period for avalanches? A During the fall B During the summer C During the winter after a snowstorm D During the spring C Wait for the avalanche to stop D Swim as hard as they can 22 …… 22 What should a person caught in an avalanche if they can’t escape and find a tree? A Curl up into a ball B Try to reach a nearby shelter IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) We know that nowadays students (23) _ from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest causes First, it is important to your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a high grade, and (24) _ can be hard to deal with Second, many schools want to show high test grades from their students to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them Therefore, they have high expectations for the teachers, who (25) _ have high expectations for the students In addition, most parents want to see great school reports, and they can start pushing their children when test time (26) _ Moreover, if you had a (27) _ time with a test in the past, or if you have done poorly on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one Finally, sometimes other students can spread rumors about a test, or you might hear things from older friends or siblings Rumors like “That teacher’s tests are totally impossible to pass!” can make you a lot (28) _ nervous Answer 23 A suffer B prevent C experience D show 23 24 A force B causes C grades D pressure 24 25 A after B then C than D again 25 26 A comes through B comes to C comes around D comes under 26 27 A low B bad C pleasant D harmful 27 28 A less B many C more D much 28 V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 Cinema is a medium of mass (entertain) 30 In parts of the country the situation is terrible As many as 20% of the working population is without a job (employ) 31 We want to our city (beauty) 32 He is a soccer player (promise) 33 The young fashion designer wanted to create dress styles different from those of her contemporaries (recognize) 34 It’s her birthday next week I must remember her a present (bring) VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 Ao Dai is/ a lot of songs/ the image of/ mentioned in/ and novels/./ 36 which pass overland / funnel-shaped / below a thunderstorm / tornadoes are / storms/./ Answer: 35 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt) th 37 We haven’t gone to Nha Trang with our parents since we were in 12 grade 38 No other in this class dances as skillfully as Mary 39 She always turns on the light when going to bed 40 “Do you like chocolate, boys?” said Mrs Sandra Answer: 37 We last ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 Mary is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 Her mother suggests that the light …………………………………………………………………………………… 40 Mrs Sandra ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST TRƯỜNG: VÕ TRƯỜNG TOẢN GRADE 10, 22- 23 ĐỀ – SUGGESTED ANSWER I Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the questions given in each sentence (3.5 pts): Answers Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? …… A conclusion B measure C resource D usually C introduce D conserve C suggest D cover C interactive D disastrously C who D Ø Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A protect B global …… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A conserve B receive …… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A understanding B independent …… The people and animals hurt during the forest fire are being treated A that B which I didn’t expect to her birthday party last week …… …… A inviting B being invited C to invite D to be invited B every C all D once B over C of D about B dissolves C softens D rots C on that case D in that case World Cup are held four years in a selected country A each …… That smell always reminds me hospital A by …… When you put some salt in hot water, it A melts …… 10 Dave: “I’ll be home late tonight.” – Sue: “Well, , I won’t cook dinner.” A on the case 10 …… B in any case 11 People believe social network is affecting our young generation, doing them more bad than good A positively B carefully 11 …… C negatively D succesfully C worn off D gone out C. required D. optional 12 It’s no use crying over spilt milk Those breads have A gone off 12 …… B worn out 13 These books are compulsory= reading for students of engineering A. selective 13 …… B. free of charge 14 The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial≠ influence on the company as a whole A. damaging B. innocent 14 …… C. raw D harmless Answers II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this sign say? A Bring dangerous electrical devices here and follow the B Must stay away from high-voltage areas 15 B instructions 16 What does this sign say? C Keep this high-voltage zone device out of people’s reach D Stay in a high-voltage area to avoid danger A There is an exit to a cluster of roads B There is an accident here with dead people C There is no way out at one end of it D There is a road that drivers can take at the end 16 C III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Disastrous avalanches occur when large chunks of snow break loose from a mountainside As it speeds downward, the mass of snow shatters like broken glass These hazards can travel as fast as cars on a freeway, up to one hundred miles per hour Avalanches come in many shapes and sizes They are most common during the winter, but they occur year-round The highest risk period is during and immediately after a snowstorm If caught in an avalanche, try to get off the slab Skiers and snowboarders can head at a 45-degree angle downhill to gather speed and veer left or right out of the slide path Snowmobilers can use the throttle to get away from danger No escape? Reach for a tree No tree? Swim hard Because the human body is denser than avalanche debris, it sinks quickly As the slide slows, clear air space to breathe Then punch a hand skyward Once the avalanche stops, it settles like concrete, making body movement nearly impossible Wait—and hope—for a rescue Answer 17 Avalanches are disastrous events that occur when enormous chunks of snow break free from a mountainside 17 T 18 Avalanches come in a variety of shapes and sizes 18 T 19 The highest speed at which an avalanche can travel is 50 miles per hour 19 F 20 When the avalanche stops, it settles like concrete, making bodily movement easy 20 F 21 When is the highest risk period for avalanches? A During the fall B During the summer 21 C C During the winter after a snowstorm D During the spring C Wait for the avalanche to stop D Swim as hard as they can 22 What should a person caught in an avalanche if they can’t escape and find a tree? A Curl up into a ball B Try to reach a nearby shelter 22 D IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) We know that nowadays students (23) _ from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest causes First, it is important to your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a high grade, and (24) _ can be hard to deal with Second, many schools want to show high test grades from their students to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them Therefore, they have high expectations for the teachers, who (25) _ have high expectations for the students In addition, most parents want to see great school reports, and they can start pushing their children when test time (26) _ Moreover, if you had a (27) _ time with a test in the past, or if you have done poorly on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one Finally, sometimes other students can spread rumors about a test, or you might hear things from older friends or siblings Rumors like “That teacher’s tests are totally impossible to pass!” can make you a lot (28) _ nervous Answer 23 A suffer B prevent C experience D show 23 A 24 A force B causes C grades D pressure 24 B 25 A after B then C than D again 25 D 26 A comes through B comes to C comes around D comes under 26 C 27 A low B bad C pleasant D harmful 27 B 28 A less B many C more D much 28 D V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 Cinema is a medium of mass entertainment (entertain) 30 In parts of the country the unemployed situation is terrible As many as 20% of the working population is without a job (employ) 31 We want to beautify our city (beauty) 32 He is a promising soccer player (promise) 33 The young fashion designer wanted to create dress styles recognizably different from those of her contemporaries (recognize) 34 It’s her birthday next week I must remember to bring her a present (bring) VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 Ao Dai is/ a lot of songs/ the image of/ mentioned in/ and novels/./ 36 which pass overland / funnel-shaped / below a thunderstorm / tornadoes are / storms/./ Answer: 35 The image of Ao Dai is mentioned in a lot of songs and novels 36 tornadoes are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt) th 37 We haven’t gone to Nha Trang with our parents since we were in 12 grade 38 No other in this class dances as skillfully as Mary 39 She always turns on the light when going to bed 40 “Do you like chocolate, boys?” said Mrs Sandra Answer: 37 We last went to Nha Trang with our parents when we were in 12 th grade 38 Mary is the most skillful dancer in this class 39 Her mother suggests that the light shouldn’t be turned on when she goes to bed 40 Mrs Sandra asked the boys if they liked chocolate