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. expanded B. discharged …… C. exchanged D. desired C. down D. account C listen D divide C environment D education C whose D of which Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. sound B. touch …… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A depend B enjoy …… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A improvement B discovery …… Mr North teaches a class for students native language is not English A which of B that …… I felt a splitting headache all the medicine I had taken A because of B despite …… C owing to D but for C most of D nearly C If D Were C in/on D at/on C Of course It’s not costly D I think so C disappointing D cheerful C turn up D hold up C. failure D. success C. united D. separated Plants lose their water through their leaves A most …… B almost he call, please tell him to leave a message A Unless …… B Should When you are space, you will be able to walk the wall like Spiderman A on/in B in/at …… 10 Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” – Mary: “ ” A No problem B Thanks Drop in anytime 10 …… 11 Fashion designers have to be very to create new clothing collections A creative B interesting 11 …… 12 Technology is changing so fast that my salary can’t with its pace A look up B keep up 12 …… 13 This is the first time the team has experienced such a triumph= over a much stronger team A. opponent B. friendship 13 …… 14 The two skyscrapers were connected≠ by a giddy walkway A. pasted B. gathered 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? 16 What does this sign say? A Run slowly when going to school B Speed up to avoid accidents C There is a school nearby, reduce speed D People are running, be careful A Vehicles must give way and check B.Vehicles have to go up and down C Vehicles are allowed to go parallel D.Vehicles are allowed to pass from both sides 15 …… 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) Renewable energy is defined as energy produced from natural sources that are replenished at a faster rate than it is consumed Sunlight and wind are two examples of such constantly replenishing sources Renewable energy sources are plentiful and all around us Fossil fuels - coal, oil, and gas - on the other hand, are non-renewable resources that take hundreds of millions of years to form Fossil fuels, when burned to produce energy, cause harmful greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide Renewable energy produces much fewer emissions than burning fossil fuels Transitioning from fossil fuels, which now account for the majority of emissions, to renewable energy is key to addressing the climate crisis Renewables are now cheaper in most countries and generate three times more jobs than fossil fuels Answer 17 Renewable energy sources are constantly replenishing in nature 17 …… 18 Renewable energy is produced from natural sources that are replenished at a slower rate than it is consumed 18 …… 19 Burning fossil fuels cause harmful greenhouse gas emissions 19 …… 20 Transitioning to renewable energy is not necessary to address the climate crisis 20 …… 21 What are two examples of constantly replenishing sources of renewable energy? 21 …… A Water and nuclear power B Natural gas and water C Coal and oil D Sunlight and wind C It is cheaper than fossil fuels D All are correct 22 …… 22 Why is transitioning to renewable energy important? A It causes fewer harmful greenhouse gas B It generates more jobs than fossil fuels emissions IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) Hi everyone, I've been in Paris for over a week now and I'm having a great excursion In the first few days I did quite a lot of (23) .: the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and all the usual tourist attractions Most places are absolutely (24) with tourists, so yesterday I decided to have a look round the shops Today I've been to a couple of interesting art (25) I got lost on my way back to the hotel, but it didn't matter because I discovered a really fascinating market with lots of little stalls, sell ing just about everything from apples to antiques I ate in the hotel the first night but usually I (26) for dinner - the restaurants are great and I can get a set meal for less than 25 euros I'm afraid I've (27) a lot of money, but it's a great place You'll be able to see for yourself (28) I get back - I've taken lots of photos I hope you're all well I'll write again next week Love, Answer 23 A viewing B sightseeing C looking D landscape 23 …… 24 A took B stayed C packed D full 24 …… 25 A exhibits B castles C concerts D galleries 25 …… 26 A go out B leave C call D stay in 26 …… 27 A paid B spent C lost D gotten 27 …… 28 A until B while C after D when 28 …… V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 We decorated the house (attraction) 30 It is to phone someone at night (convenience) 31 He is one of the most energetic (active) 32 We felt after the long trip (exhaust) 33 It was of you to leave the door open! (care) 34 He takes from the beauty of the nature (inspire) VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 important inventions/ one of/ of our life/ the most/ the Internet is /./ 36 some people report/ UFOs are strange/ in the sky/ flying objects that/ they have seen/./ 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) 37 The last time I saw my aunt was 10 years ago 38 Sam is the best swimmer of the school team 39 The teacher said, “Let’s elect Ha Long Bay to be one of the World Wonders” 40 Does your father often wash that car? Answer: 37 I have ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 No one …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 The teacher suggested that Ha Long Bay …………………………………………………………………………… 40 Is ……… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ? ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST TRƯỜNG: VÕ TRƯỜNG TOẢN GRADE 10, 22- 23 ĐỀ – SUGGESTED KEY 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. expanded B. discharged …… C. exchanged D. desired C. down D. account C listen D divide C environment D education C whose D of which Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. sound B. touch …… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A depend B enjoy …… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A improvement B discovery …… Mr North teaches a class for students native language is not English A which of B that …… 6 I felt a splitting headache all the medicine I had taken A because of …… B despite C owing to D but for Plants lose their water through their leaves A most …… B almost C most of D nearly C If D Were C in/on D at/on C Of course It’s not costly D I think so C disappointing D cheerful C turn up D hold up C. failure D. success C. united D. separated he call, please tell him to leave a message A Unless …… B Should When you are space, you will be able to walk the wall like Spiderman A on/in …… B in/at 10 Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” – Mary: “ ” A No problem 10 …… B Thanks Drop in anytime 11 Fashion designers have to be very to create new clothing collections A creative 11 …… B interesting 12 Technology is changing so fast that my salary can’t with its pace A look up 12 …… B keep up 13 This is the first time the team has experienced such a triumph= over a much stronger team A. opponent B. friendship 13 …… 14 The two skyscrapers were connected≠ by a giddy walkway A. pasted 14 …… B. gathered 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? 16 What does this sign say? A Run slowly when going to school B Speed up to avoid accidents C There is a school nearby, reduce speed D People are running, be careful A Vehicles must give way and check B.Vehicles have to go up and down C Vehicles are allowed to go parallel D.Vehicles are allowed to pass from both sides 15 C 16 D 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) Renewable energy is defined as energy produced from natural sources that are replenished at a faster rate than it is consumed Sunlight and wind are two examples of such constantly replenishing sources Renewable energy sources are plentiful and all around us Fossil fuels - coal, oil, and gas - on the other hand, are non-renewable resources that take hundreds of millions of years to form Fossil fuels, when burned to produce energy, cause harmful greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide Renewable energy produces much fewer emissions than burning fossil fuels Transitioning from fossil fuels, which now account for the majority of emissions, to renewable energy is key to addressing the climate crisis Renewables are now cheaper in most countries and generate three times more jobs than fossil fuels Answer 17 Renewable energy sources are constantly replenishing in nature 17 T 18 Renewable energy is produced from natural sources that are replenished at a slower rate than it is consumed 18 F 19 Burning fossil fuels cause harmful greenhouse gas emissions 19 T 20 Transitioning to renewable energy is not necessary to address the climate crisis 20 F 21 D 21 What are two examples of constantly replenshing sources of renewable energy? A Water and nuclear power B Natural gas and water C Coal and oil D Sunlight and wind 22 D 22 Why is transitioning to renewable energy important? A It causes fewer harmful greenhouse gas B It generates more jobs than fossil fuels C It is cheaper than fossil fuels D All are correct emissions IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) Hi everyone, I've been in Paris for over a week now and I'm having a great excursion In the first few days I did quite a lot of (23) .: the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and all the usual tourist attractions Most places are absolutely (24) with tourists, so yesterday I decided to have a look round the shops Today I've been to a couple of interesting art (25) I got lost on my way back to the hotel, but it didn't matter because I discovered a really fascinating market with lots of little stalls, sell ing just about everything from apples to antiques I ate in the hotel the first night but usually I (26) for dinner - the restaurants are great and I can get a set meal for less than 25 euros I'm afraid I've (27) a lot of money, but it's a great place You'll be able to see for yourself (28) I get back - I've taken lots of photos I hope you're all well I'll write again next week Love, Answer 23 A viewing B sightseeing C looking D landscape 23 B 24 A took B stayed C packed D full 24 D 25 A exhibits B castles C concerts D galleries 25 D 26 A go out B leave C call D stay in 26 A 27 A paid B spent C lost D gotten 27 B 28 A until B while C after D when 28 D V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 We decorated the house attractively (attraction) 30 It is inconvenient to phone someone at night (convenience) 31 He is one of the most energetic actor (active) 32 We felt exhausted after the long trip (exhaust) 33 It was careless of you to leave the door open! (care) 34 He takes inspiration from the beauty of the nature (inspire) VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 important inventions/ one of/ of our life/ the most/ the Internet is /./ 36 some people report/ UFOs are strange/ in the sky/ flying objects that/ they have seen/./ Answer: 35 The Internet is one of the most important inventions of our life 36 UFOs are strange flying objects that some people report they have seen VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt) 37 The last time I saw my aunt was 10 years ago 38 Sam is the best swimmer of the school team 39 The teacher said, “Let’s elect Ha Long Bay to be one of the World Wonders” 40 Does your father often wash that car? Answer: 37 I have not seen my aunt for 10 years 38 No one else in the school team swims as well as Sam 39 The teacher suggested that Ha Long Bay should be elected to be one of the World Wonders 40 Is that car often washed by your father?