ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 – THCS NGUYỄN ẢNH THỦ I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.5 pt) 1 A closed B looked C rained D followed 2 A pollution B suggestion C international D mention II Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others in the same group (0.5 pt) A energy B effective C replacement D enormous A environmental B conservation C unbelievable D inexpensive III Choose the word / phrase that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) 5 The hurricane is _ to reach the coast tomorrow morning A separated B ordered C predicted D received 6 Innovations can save money _ conserve the Earth’s resources A as well as B as long as C as soon as D as much as 7 The safe _ of nuclear waste is a major international problem A disposal B abandon C display D sale 8 It snowed in Lang Son _ the winter _ 2002 A in / of B of/ in C at / for D for / at She’s concerned _ the result of her final exam 10 A in B on C about D at 10 There is someone at the door _ want to talk to you 11 A whom B who C which D whose 11 We asked Tam why _ he _ home late 12 A Ø/ arrive B does/ arrive C Ø/ arrived D did/ arrive 12 On the way home, he stopped _ some toys for his children 13 A buying B to buy C bought D buys 14 13 “He’s not interested in physics, is he?” - “ _.” A No problem C Yes, he is not at all B I promise he isn’t D No, he isn’t I’m afraid 14 “I promise I won’t be late again.” - “ _.” A That’s a good idea C I hope so B No, thanks D I’m sorry I can’t IV Look at the sign Choose the best answer (0.5 pt) 15 What does this sign mean? 15 A B C D Please give up your seat for elderly or handicapped Elderly or handicapped people must leave their seats This seat is not for elderly or handicapped people You can reserve seats for elderly or handicapped people 16 Look at this sign What should you when you are driving and you see the sign? A You want to wear masks C You can’t wear masks B You can wear masks D You must wear masks 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements are True or False (from 17 to 20), and choose the best answers for questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pt) Have you ever wanted to visit a place where you can truly imagine life in the past? Well, Hoi An is a small beautiful port with a rich history that is so well-preserved that it looks just like it was between the 15th century and the 19th century, Over these years, the influences of Vietnamese, French, Chinese and Japanese cultures have left their marks on the ancient streets, houses, pagodas, temples, halls and tombs It is a unique place and a World Heritage Site There are more than a thousand places of interest and that’s why it’s also a popular tourist destination Too many tourists can spoil a place though, so there are a variety of activities to encourage tourists to explore the wider area and make sure Hoi An doesn’t get overcrowded 17 Hoi An is preserved well so that it looks like it was between the 15th and 19th century 17 18 19 20 18 Only Chinese cultures have influenced the style and types of buildings 19 The visitors can take part in many activities there 20 Too many tourists can spoil Hoi An and make it get crowded 21 The word “b” in line means: A go after B support C provide D advise 22 Changing something good into something bad means _ A imagine B spoil C influence D explore 21 22 VI Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pt) Visiting Buckingham Palace A trip to London is never complete (23) _ a visit to Buckingham Palace! It is the official home of the Queen and a tourist attraction! 50,000 people visit the Palace every year Most people plan their visit (24) they can watch the “Changing of the Guard.” It is very colorful and (25) ceremony where the soldiers, who guard the palace and take ( 26) the Queen, change over The “Changing of the Guard’ takes ( 27) at 11:30 every day in the summer, every other day in the winter, and lasts for about 45 minutes The soldiers wear bright red coast and tall, furry hats A marching band, (28) plays traditional military music, accompanies the new guards to their posts 23 23 A no 24 A since 25 A excite 26 A care 27 A place 28 A that B with B so B excited B part in B part B where C not C as C exciting C care of C role C what 24 D without D such D excitement D part D case D which 25 26 27 28 VII Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pt) 29 Knowing the ending already didn't spoil my _ of the movie ( enjoy ) 30 She _ went back inside to buy a mask from a drugstore ( hurry ) 31 There are reports of widespread flooding in Vietnam ( north ) 32 The food was dull and ( interest ) 33 Jimmy and his family flew to West Palm Beach for golf and ( relax ) 34 We're having a class quiz and all the children have _ ( entrance ) 29 32 30 33 31 34 VIII Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (0.5 pt) 35 An ordinary / can be / 100-watt / energy-saving / light bulb/ by an / bulb / replaced / // 36 What/ asking his mother/if he keeps on/ such questions/ will happen to the boy/ ?// Answer: 35 -> 36 -> IX Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1.0 pt) 35 Why wasn’t the car either locked or put into the garage? -> Why didn’t 36 My father used to live in that village -> That is 37 Do you take pride in being a student of Nguyen Thuong Hien high school? -> Are you 38 Save electricity, or else you will pay much per month -> You won’t pay Answer: 37 Why didn’t _ 38 That is _ 39 Are you _ 40 You won’t pay