THCS LÝ THƯỜNG KIỆT ĐỀ TS 10 THAM KHẢO I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (3.5 pts) Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A reliable B variety C preserve D resolve Which word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A weaved B wandered C published D informed Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A advertise B consumption C history D influence Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A emergency B illiterate C independence D machinery It’s time we _ something to protect our planet A B did C have done D would By next year, we _ here for ten years A lived B have lived C will live D will have lived We all know that fossil fuels-coal, oil and gas are _, they will run out A minimized B limited C shortened D lacking Don’t touch the window It _ A has just been painted B just painted C has just painted D just have been painted Lan is the most beautiful girl I have ever met so far A that B who C whose D which 10 _ Nam’s frequent absence from class, he passed the test A Because B Though C Therefore D In spite of 11.- “How about coming to my birthday party?” - “ _” A No, I’m OK B Take care C Maybe another time D That sounds fun 12 I am late for the appointment, _? A isn’t I B aren’t you C aren’t I D am not I 13.“Do you mind if I use your bike?”- “ _.” A Yes, you B No, you don’t mind! C I’m sorry, that is not possible D Sure What is the price of the bike? 14 Professor Roberts has made lots of _ projects A science B scientist C scientific D scientifically II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 (0.5 pt) 15 What does the sign mean? A You should not make this place tidy B Putting unused things into the garbage dump is necessary C Recycling is very important to protect the environment D You shouldn’t throw your garbage here 16 What does the sign mean? A Van can move on this road B Van is forbidden to move on this road C No vehicles please! D Van over 20 tons can continue going III Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted Most of this pollution comes from the land which means comes from people First there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea Many countries both developed and developing are guilty of doing this Secondly, ships drop about million ton of garbage into the sea each year Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel This not only pollutes the water but it also kills the marine life Next, there are waste materials from factories Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea And finally, oil is washed from land This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumpling of waste 17 Sea pollution is mainly caused by people in many countries _ 18.Oil from ship accidents and oil washed from land are not harmful to living things _ 19.Factories throw untreated waste into the rivers _ 20.Dropping garbage into the rivers is a careless or deliberate action _ Read the passage again and choose the best answer 21.What is the closet meaning of the word “deliberate”? A intentional B occasional C traditional D functional 22 How many factors constitute the oceanic pollution according to the passage? A two B three C four D five IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) The warming of the Pacific Ocean creates weather patterns that (23) the world When the waters warm, the (24) of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases Australia could even experience a drought (25) the other hand, Chile, which borders the Pacific Ocean, is preparing for severe rainstorms In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the monsoon season weaker and makes the area much drier This phenomenon is called El Nino and is used by weather (26) to make long range weather predictions Forecasters know that El Nino will bring unusually heavy rains to southwestern part of the United States and make the (27) part of the country drier El Nino itself used to be predictable It would occur every two or seven years But now, the weather pattern is becoming more (28) Scientists are unsure of the reason of this change 23 A effect B affect C infect D expect 24 A amount B number C great deal D percent 25 A In B At C For D On 26 A forecast B forecasting C forecasters D forecasts 27 A center B centralize C centre D central 28 A constant B constancy C inconstant D inconstancy V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 friendly energy sources include water and wind power (environment) 30.The tools should be stored in a place where they are easily 31 This man _ in writing last Monday 32.She always _ listens to what she is told 33 Gas and oil always increases in cold weather 34.His dream is to be an like his father when he grows up (access) (success) (attention) (consume) (economy) VI Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order fo make complete sentences (0.5 pt) 35 the modern facilities / is still very / With all /, / doing housework / time-consuming / // 36 to express / for / his profundity of knowledge / I / my admiration / would like / // _ VII 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) 37 The boy feels sick because he eats too many cakes If the boy 38.We have read so many stories that we can’t remember their names We have read such _ 39.The Browns last painted the living room two years ago The Browns have _ 40 Robert Pattinson is a British actor He plays Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga Robert Pattinson _ THE END OF THE TEST KEY I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (3.5 pts) Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A reliable B variety C preserve D resolve Which word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A weaved B wandered C published D informed Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A advertise B consumption C history D influence Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A emergency B illiterate C independence D machinery It’s time we _ something to protect our planet A B did C have done D would By next year, we _ here for ten years A lived B have lived C will live D will have lived We all know that fossil fuels-coal, oil and gas are _, they will run out A minimized B limited C shortened D lacking Don’t touch the window It _ A has just been painted B just painted C has just painted D just have been painted Lan is the most beautiful girl I have ever met so far A that B who C whose D which 10 _ Nam’s frequent absence from class, he passed the test A Because B Though C Therefore D In spite of 11.- “How about coming to my birthday party?” - “ _” A No, I’m OK B Take care C Maybe another time D That sounds fun 12 I am late for the appointment, _? A isn’t I B aren’t you C aren’t I D am not I 13.“Do you mind if I use your bike?”- “ _.” A Yes, you B No, you don’t mind! C I’m sorry, that is not possible D Sure What is the price of the bike? 14 Professor Roberts has made lots of _ projects A science B scientist C scientific D scientifically II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 (0.5 pt) 15 What does the sign mean? A You should not make this place tidy B Putting unused things into the garbage dump is necessary C Recycling is very important to protect the environment D You shouldn’t throw your garbage here 16.What does the sign mean? A Van can move on this road B Van is forbidden to move on this road C No vehicles please! D Van over 20 tons can continue going III Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted Most of this pollution comes from the land which means comes from people First there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea Many countries both developed and developing are guilty of doing this Secondly, ships drop about million ton of garbage into the sea each year Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel This not only pollutes the water but it also kills the marine life Next, there are waste materials from factories Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea And finally, oil is washed from land This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumpling of waste 17 Sea pollution is mainly caused by people in many countries TRUE 18.Oil from ship accidents and oil washed from land are not harmful to living things FALSE 19.Factories throw untreated waste into the rivers TRUE 20.Dropping garbage into the rivers is a careless or deliberate action TRUE Read the passage again and choose the best answer 21.What is the closet meaning of the word “deliberate”? A intentional B occasional C traditional 22.How many factors constitute the oceanic pollution according to the passage? A two B three C four D functional D five IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) The warming of the Pacific Ocean creates weather patterns that (23) the world When the waters warm, the (24) of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases Australia could even experience a drought (25) the other hand, Chile, which borders the Pacific Ocean, is preparing for severe rainstorms In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the monsoon season weaker and makes the area much drier This phenomenon is called El Nino and is used by weather (26) to make long range weather predictions Forecasters know that El Nino will bring unusually heavy rains to southwestern part of the United States and make the (27) part of the country drier El Nino itself used to be predictable It would occur every two or seven years But now, the weather pattern is becoming more (28) Scientists are unsure of the reason of this change 23.A effect B affect C infect D expect 24 A amount B number C great deal D percent 25 A In B At C For D On 26 A forecast B forecasting C forecasters D forecasts 27 A center B centralize C centre D central 28.A constant B constancy C inconstant D inconstancy V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 _ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly energy sources include water and wind power (environment) 30.The tools should be stored in a place where they are easily ACCESSIBLE 31 This man SUCCEEDED in writing last Monday 32.She always _ATTENTIVELY _ listens to what she is told 33 Gas and oil _COSUMPTION always increases in cold weather 34.His dream is to be an ECONOMIST _ like his father when he grows up (access) (success) (attention) (consume) (economy) VI Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order fo make complete sentences (0.5 pt) 35 the modern facilities / is still very / With all /, / doing housework / time-consuming / // WITH ALL THE MODERN FACILITIES, DOING HOUSEWORK IS STILL VERY TIMECONSUMING 36.to express / for / his profundity of knowledge / I / my admiration / would like / // I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY ADMIRATION FOR HIS PROFUNDITY OF KNOWLEDGE VII 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) 37 The boy feels sick because he eats too many cakes If the boy DIDN’T EAT TOO MANY CAKES, HE WOULDN’T FEEL SICK 38.We have read so many stories that we can’t remember their names We have read such A LOT OF STORIES THAT WE CAN’T REMEMBER THEIR NAMES 39.The Browns last painted the living room two years ago The Browns have NOT PAINTED THE LIVING ROOM FOR TWO YEARS 40 Robert Pattinson is a British actor He plays Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga Robert Pattinson WHO PLAYS EDWARD CULLEN IN THE TWILIGHT SAGA IS A BRISTISH ACTOR THE END OF THE TEST