Choose the word / phrase A, B, C or D that best fits the space in each sentence.. Choose the word A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 40 Họ tên học sinh: I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A tastes B washes C buses D arranges A chemistry B headache C machine D Christmas II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A disease B humour C cancer D treatment A dependent B chemical C humorous D wonderful III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence I think your old jeans need _ A mends B to mend C mending D mended “Let’s go to Vung Tau on the weekend.”- “ ” D Yes, let’s A That’s a fine day B That’s a good trip C Yes, please Nobody understands what she says, ? A does it B doesn’t it C they D don’t they Excuse me Do you allow in this area? A to smoking B smoke C smoking D to smoke She spends hours every day just _ the Net A making B breaking C surfing D looking 10 What benefits does TV bring about to people’s life? A event B advantages C programs D information 11 Some people think using the Internet is very _ because it takes a lot of time A time-consuming B informative C interesting D convenient 12 Internet is a wonderful of modern life A invention B device C part D time 13 Before newspapers were invented, _ would go through the city streets ringing the bell A Designers B Writers C Town criers D poets 14 - I think we should go to the English- speaking club to improve our speaking - A No, I can’t B Good idea C Let’s go D Yes, I can that IV Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign 15 This picture gives us: A You have to allow other vehicles to go past before you move onto a road B Other drivers have to give way to you C It’s necessary to get out of this way D The way ahead is dangerous ĐỀ SỐ 41_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 121 16 What does this sign mean? A It is the area for people who smoke B Social Media is a new cigarette brand C We shouldn’t smoke more than cigarettes a day D We are now addicted to social media V Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological (17) But actually the idea for a computer was worked out over two centuries ago by a man called Charles Babbage Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (18) he called “engines” Despite the fact that he (19) building some of these, he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued (20) his machines would ever work Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building an engine based on one of Babbage’s designs (21) has taken six years to complete and more than four thousand parts have been specially made Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum (22) remind people of Babbage’s work 17 A old B age C time D years 18 A whose B who C these D which 19 A wanted B made C started D missed 20 A until B whether C while D though 21 A One B He C They D It 22 A to B as C for D so VI Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment A new study, however, says that almost 6% of internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity According to Mr Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions 23 Most teenagers like to go on the Internet for information or entertainment 24 Using the Internet so often can more harm than good 25 Someone who is addicted to the Internet spends just a little time on surfing it 26 Some people use the Internet to get away from their unpleasant situations Read the passage again and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) 27 What is the passage referred to? B Internet can be addictive A Internet is seriously harming our lives D All people need to use the internet C It is not difficult to stop using the Internet 28 The word “emotions” in the paragraph is nearest in meaning to : A happiness B anger C envy D strong feelings VII.Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence ĐỀ SỐ 41_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 122 29 It is still a bit to use the Internet in everyday life (cost) 30 _ TV is available now (interact) 31 TV are advertisements in which goods and services are promoted (commerce) 32 Sign language is still used as a means of (communicate) 33 Physical exercise is to our health (benefit) 34 They showed a about animal communication (document) VIII Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences 35 computer “viruses” programs / in companies, homes, and universities / There is a new disease/ designed to damage and infect computers / to worry about / // → There is a new disease _ _ 36 considerable difficulties / internet services are rather easy / , / with English / Although / if you are not familiar / to use / // → Although _ IX Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it 37 You spend two hours doing that work, don’t you? → It takes _ 38 The phone is on the table It belongs to Minh → The phone which _ 39 I think it would be a good idea to take the train → I suggest 40 These students have already done the homework → The homework _ SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 41 Họ tên học sinh: X Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pts) 41 A slavery B ancient C celebrate D parade 42 A carriage B lift C tidal D shift XI Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the other (0.5 pts) 43 A collapse B volcano C temperature D typhoon ĐỀ SỐ 41_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 123 44 A infrastructure B receive C ultimately D separate XII.Multiple choice: Read and choose appropriate word or phrase (1.5 pts) 45 The government _ us about the upcoming storm A warned B said C promised D explained 46 Tornadoes can suck _ anything that is in their path A out B about C up D with 47 Tim should get his car _ soon It’s dangerous to drive a broken down car A to fix B fixed C fixing D to be fixed 48 Elephants _ are my favorite animals, have long noses A ,which B which C who D that 49 This is one possible solution to the problem _, there are others A However B And C But D So 50 Rose: I got the highest score in English test today Rose’s mom: _ A Well done B Thanks C That’s terrible D Word harder XIII CAUTION SIGNS (0.5 pts) 51 What does the sign say? A Wear your mask 52 What does this sign mean? B Hide your face C Toxic area D Food contamination A School zone crossing B Working zone C Do not cross D Pedestrian walkway XIV Complete the passage with the suitable words in the box (1.5 pts) traditionally chimney celebration from actually only reindeer international Christmas is a family (13) and many of the customs center on children When they go to bed on Christmas Eve, children hang up a pillow case or sack for their presents (14) _, it should be stocking, but a stocking wouldn’t hold enough to satisfy today’s kids While the children are sleeping, so the custom goes, Father Christmas or Santa Claus, comes but (15) to children who have been good He travels (16) the North Pole in a sleigh which is pulled by (17) After landing on the roof, Santa Claus climbs down the (18) and puts presents in the sacks that the children have left out XV.Reading comprehension: TRUE or FALSE, answer the questions (1.5 pts) ĐỀ SỐ 41_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 124 I often hear or read about “natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington, Hurricane Andrew in Florida, the floods in the American Midwest, terrible all over the world, huge fires, and so on But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of 1952 It began on Thursday, December 4th, when a high-pressure system (warm air) covered southern England With the freezing – cold air below, heavy fog formed Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog The humidity was high, there was no breeze at all Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks of into the river It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick Finally, on Tuesday, December 9th, the wind came and the fog went away But after that, even more people got sick Many of them died 19 A tornado is a natural disaster which isn’t mentioned in the text 20 His unforgettable personal experience is the heavy fog in London in 1925 21 The “London Killer Fog” lasted for five days 22 The traffic stopped because of the heavy fog Read the passage again and choose the best answer 23 What is the synonym with “terrible”? A horrific B wonderful C severe D intense 24 According to the passage, which of the following is true? A The London Killer Fog ended on Thursday, December 4th, 1952 B During the London Killer Fog, people travelled normally C After the London Killer Fog, no one got sick D The humidity in the London Killer Fog was extremely high XVI Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) (active) 25 The next stage in the development of television is _ TV (innovate) 26 The recording industry is driven by constant (prediction) 27 Scientists that the world would end on 12 November 28 I don’t have very much to feel _ about at the moment (joy) 29 He stood up and went outside (abrupt) 30 Hurricanes are one of the most powerful natural (disastrous) XVII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (2.0 pts) 31 Although Nam wasn’t intelligent, he passed the exam easily → In spite of _ 32 Avengers is a fantastic movie I want to watch it again → Avengers 33 Wendy is excited about her upcoming trip to Paris next week → Wendy is looking _ 34 Today I’ve met a beautiful lady Her dress looked so gorgeous ĐỀ SỐ 41_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 125 → Today 35 To their surprise, dinner was ready on the table → They were very _ 36 The home team managed to win the match finally → The home team was _ 37 It’s two months since we last saw a movie → We haven’t 38 Minh doesn’t speak French as well as Lan → Minh wishes _ XVIII Put the words in their correct order (0.5 pts) 39 that family member / a celebration / Tet is so important / try to come back home / living apart / // → Tet is _ 40 and developing nations / the covid-19 / for preventing / Both developed / are responsible / // → Both _ ĐỀ SỐ 41_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 126 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 42 Họ tên học sinh: I Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the other (0.5 pts) A acquaintance B forecast C freedom D humor A describe B behave C collapse D nominate II Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pts) A destroy B expect C erupt D decorate A amount B achieve C dynamite D deforestation III Multiple choice: Read and choose appropriate word or phrase (1.5 pts) They _ wedding car with ribbons and flowers A decorated B fixed C installed D innovated Let me congratulate you on your successful project – “ _.” A You're welcome B Yes, let's that C No problem D It's nice of you to say so I will give you my phone number _ you want to ask me more information A just in case B just like that C just a moment D just now “Do you mind if I sit here?” – “ _.” A Yes, I B No, I don 't C Not at all D Yes, of course Hue will _ the temperature ranging from 23°C to 30°C A get B take C experience D see 10 You were standing there with tears while I was walking _ my groom A to B on C in D towards IV SIGNS (0.5 pts) 11 What does the sign say? A Mustn’t ride a motorbike B Mustn’t use a vehicle C Mustn’t drive a car D Mustn’t ride a bike 12 What does this sign mean? A Stand closer B Keep social distance C Stand on your right hand D Stand on your left hand V Complete the passage with the suitable words in the box (1.5 pts) protect of disappeared such as crops solve 127 ĐỀ SỐ 42_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we not make an effort to (13) them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts (14) their bodies Some birds, (15) parrots, are caught alive, and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat – the place where they live – is (16) More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers us powerful chemicals to help them grow better (17) , but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm the wildlife The most successful animals on earth – human beings – will soon be the only ones left unless we can (18) this problem VI Reading comprehension: TRUE or FALSE, answer the question (1.5 pts) Air pollution is by far the most harmful form of pollution in our environment It is caused by the injurious smoke emitted by cars, buses, trucks, trains, and factories Even smoke from burning leaves and cigarettes is harmful to the environment causing a lot of damage to man and the atmosphere Evidence of increasing air pollution is seen in lung cancer Water pollution caused by industrial waste products released into lakes, rivers, and other water bodies, has made marine life no longer hospitable Humans pollute water with large scale disposal of garbage and other household waste In many areas in the world, water in some rivers is too polluted to bath or drink Noise pollution, soil pollution and light pollution are also damaging the environment at an alarming rate Noise pollution includes aircraft noise, noise of cars, buses, vehicle horns, loudspeakers, and industry noise which are extremely harmful to the environment 19 Air pollution isn’t the most harmful form of pollution 20 Burning forest doesn’t cause air pollution 21 Both waste products in industry and household make water polluted 22 Only the noise from the factories also does harm to the environment 23 What is the text about? B The water pollution A The air pollution D Environmental pollution C The noise pollution 24 The word “vehicle” in the passage means _ A means of transport B plane C traffic jam D traffic lights VII WORD FORMS (1.5 pts) (attract) 25 One of the most famous tourists in Hue is the Citadel (clothe) 26 What is your favorite type of _? (experience) 27 He is an _ worker He often does something wrong (danger) 28 If we keep on polluting the sea, marine life will be (celebrate) 29 They organized a party of their parents’ 50th anniversary (economy) 30 Our _ situation is getting better and better VIII Sentence transformation (2 pts) ĐỀ SỐ 42_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 128 31 “I’m working in a restaurant, and don’t care much for it.” she said → She said _ 32 Lan hasn’t written to Maryam for a month → It’s _ 33 Most participants in the bull-fighting event enjoy it very much → Everyone who 34 I think you should apply for that job → If 35 Because of her carelessness, Lan broke the glass → Because Lan _ 36 They stopped going out with each other two years ago → They have _ 37 Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party → Though _ 38 “I’m sorry I didn’t phone you earlier.” Daisy said to me → Daisy apologized _ IX Rearrange the words in the right order to make a meaningful sentence (0.5 pts) 39 The London Eye, / which / one of the most famous / attracts / tourist hordes / is / a lot of travelers / // → The London Eye, _ _ 40 garbage bins / to prevent / throwing trash / put / around the school yard / from / lazy students / // → Put _ _ ĐỀ SỐ 42_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 129 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 43 Họ tên học sinh: I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pts) A energy B generous C category D suggest A thunderstorm B weather C clothing D therefore II Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the other (0.5 pts) A effective B correspond C compulsory D religion A inspiration B intermediate C communicative D documentary III MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) Ha Long Bay is the place _ our family visits every year A where B which C whom D whose They have installed educational software to _ the needs of the school A fight B keep C mash D match - "In my opinion, detective films are interesting." - " _" A There's no doubt about it B Well done C Yes, congratulations! D It's very kind of you to say so The English course will take _ at the end of this month A part B abroad C place D turn They _ you the job if you can use the computer A will offer B would offer C have offered D are offering 10 That day was the sixteenth _ November A in B of C on D since 11 We should develop such _ sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy A alternative B traditional C surprised D dangerous 12 They didn't have a good crop this year _ the weather was good A but B because C though D despite 13 Everyone is present here, _? A isn't he B isn't it C are they D aren't they 14 A funnel-shaped storm passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a _ A typhoon B tsunami C tornado D hurricane IV CAUTION SIGNS – WARNINGS: Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign (0.5 pts) 15 The picture tells us: ĐỀ SỐ 43_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 130 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 46 Họ tên học sinh: I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pts) A connect B comfort C computer D contest A pleased B erased C increased D amused II Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the other (0.5 pts) A education B development C economic D preparation A different B regular C achieving D property III Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) It's not _ to call anyone at night A convenient B equal C difficult D economic - A: Congratulations! You did great - B: “ _” A It's nice of you to say so B It's my pleasure C You're welcome D That's okay I'll look for another job _ my salary is increased A if B unless C despite D because Most robots are empowered by artificial _ or AI, and machine learning technology A intelligence B internet C information D interest Thousands of lives were saved because the scientists _ them about the tsunami A have warned B had warned C warned D would warn 10 Remote controls are used to _ with television A invent B develop C interact D respond 11 Wearing uniforms help poor students feel equal _ others A about B at C on D to 12 Deforestation, garbage dump, and air pollution are main _ problems in Vietnam A educational B economic C environmental D social 13 Hoai cannot remember the name of the restaurant _ she ate her favorite roasted duck A which B whose C whom D where 14 I wish I could visit your village again someday, Ba – “ _.” A Too true B What a day! C You are always welcome D Yes let's IV CAUTION SIGNS WARNINGS: Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign (0.5 pts) 15 This sign means: ĐỀ SỐ 46_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 140