KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2008-2009 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (2.5 pts) there have been many changes in his life, he still remains a nice man to everyone A However B Despite C Because D Although She complains noisily about anything she doesn’t like A what B that C about which D whose You seem to be quite good physics A for B about C at D to Our house needs to be A painting B paint C painted D paints If you saw a UFO, what you do? A will B would C can D did – “Would you like a glass of green tea?” A No, let’s not B No, I don’t C No, thanks D No, I wouldn’t Mr Long often goes swimming Sunday morning A in B on C until D at We’re good friends We each other since we were in primary school A know B have known C have been known D knew We wish you A good luck B congratulation C happy D enjoy yourself 10 The final match of EURO 2008 on June 30th A will be occurred B takes place C happening D is going II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.75 pt) A exactly B example C exercise D examination A change B champion C choose D toothache A waited B erased C needed D ended III Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (0.75pt) “Can you help me with my homework?” – “I wish I could but I couldn’t” A can B with C homework D couldn’t The new film has been attracted a lot of people all over the world A B C D We want to spend our holiday in a villa by the sea and enjoying sea food A our holiday B by C enjoying D food IV Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (2.0 pts) Every year many people in the world learn English Some of them are young children (1) _ are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, and some learn in evening classes A few learn English by (2) _ or just by (3) _ to the language on television or among their friends Most people must work hard to learn English (4) _ all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer that question Young children learn English at school to study better at their subject Many adults learn English because (5) of their useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their (6) studies, because some of their books are written (7) English at college and university Other people learn English because they want to read English newspapers or magazines for (8) and entertainment (1) A the others B others C another D each other (2) A them B their C themselves D theirs (3) A listening B speaking C talking D hearing (4) A what B how C why D where (5) A they are B it is C there is D of being (6) A taller B higher C better D fuller (7) A in B at C by D with (8) A equipment B example C transportation D information V Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow are True/False (1.0pt) “My name if Phil I’m from Canada I’m living in a flat in HCM city, where I am taking a Vietnamese course It’s my first time abroad I am sharing the flat with another student called Dev We have known each other for just some months, since we entered the class Dev is from Germany We study in the same group Dev had studied Vietnamese before he came here So he can speak a little Vietnamese We go to class in the morning, so in the afternoon we have time to work in groups Dev helps me a lot not only in my study but also in my daily life We often practise speaking Vietnamese and our homework together Thanks to his help, I have made big progress in speaking and listening as well Last week we had a test and I did a really good job Our papers will be returned tomorrow And I hope that we will get good marks I’m very happy to have a friend like Dev.” This is the first time Phil has been in a foreign country TRUE Dev, Phil’s new friend, is Canadian FALSE Phil can now speak better Vietnamese then Dev can FALSE In Phil’s opinion, Dev is a helpful friend TRUE VI Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.0 pt) There are a lot of……………… at tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh city (SIGHTSEE) He felt………… because he lost the match (DISAPPOINT) She drives………… , so she has never caused an accident (CARE) Teachers now give more……………to their students in classroom activities (FREE) VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them (2.0pts) The children are excited about going to the circus ® The children are looking She talks too much in class ® I wish When did you start learning English? ® How long The teacher said, “Let us elect Ha Long Bay to be one of the World Wonders.” ® The teacher suggested that Ha Long Bay TEST 2: I Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or as directed.(3pts) He can’t go to see his friends He hasn’t got ………… time A a B many C much D a lot My sister loves to watch the stars………… night A on B in C at D for Plastic bags will cause pollution………… they are very hard to dissolve A so B but C or D because My father tells me that Ha Noi is different………… Kuala Lumpur A from B in C with D at Tony is going to ………… us to Hue on Sunday Do you want to come? A get B take C make D turn “I can’t find my wallet, Tom” – “Don’t worry I’ll help you to ………… it” A look for B take care of C put on D turn off These students take part in charity activities in their town, ………… ? A they B don’t they C did they D didn’t they We are really………… that people have spoiled this area A happy B proud C disappointed D excited What would you like to drink? - ………… A Yes, please B Milk, please C No, thanks D OK 10 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A bills B plumbers C cracks D showers 11 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A predict B report C erupt D get 12 Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence They wish there was many rivers and lakes in their hometown A B C D II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (1pt) This fashion………….wants to modernize the traditional Ao dai (design) The forecast says the weather will be……… but cold (sun) Their children are playing……… on the beach (happy) We are looking forward to…………from you (hear) III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses (1 pt) If your child………… speaking English everyday, he will soon improve it (practise) Listen! I think someone……………… at the door (knock) We…………Mr and Mrs Smith for ten years (know) Mr Dennis…………to New York in 1982 (go) IV Read the passage and answer the questions (2pts) Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association ot South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur The population in 2001 was over 22 million Islam is the country’s official religion In addition there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism The national language is Bahasa Malaysia English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil How many regions is Malaysia divided into? ………………………………………………………… What is the capital of Malaysia? …………………………………………………………… In which year did Malaysia have a population of over 22 million? ………………………………………………………………………… Is Bahasa Malaysia the national language of Malaysia? …………………………………………………………… V Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box (1pt) who what love best but You ask me what I think about my dad Great! Great! I must tell you my dad is the (1)…… person in the world Do you know what I mean? He is a considerate and generous man (2)… … is loved not only by his family (3)……… also by all his friends His priority is always his family His sense of humor distinguishes him from others In a word, my dad’s terrific! I’m so pround of him and (4)…… him so much Happy Father’s Day Daddy! VI Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given or combine the sentences as directed (2pts) People speak English in almost every corner of the word English……………………………………………………… 2 This watch is a gift The watch was given to me on my 15th birthday (Use Relative clause) …………………………………………………………………………… Nam is 17 years old Lan is 15 years old ……………………….younger………………………………………… “Are you having a wonderful time here?, the teacher asked me The teacher asked me………………………………………………… Test 1: V T F T VI sightseers F disappointed carefully freedom VII The children are looking forward to going to the circus I wish she didn’t talk too much in class How long have you been learning English? The teacher suggested that Ha Long Bay (should) be elected as one of the World Wonders Test 2: II designer sunny happily Hearing III practices is knocking have known went IV Malaysia is divided into two regions The capital of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Malaysia had a population of over 22 million in 2001 Yes, it is V best who but love VI is spoken in almost every conner of the world This watch, which was given to me on my 15th birthday, is a gift Lan is two years ……….than Nam if I was having a wonderful time there ... like Dev.” This is the first time Phil has been in a foreign country TRUE Dev, Phil’s new friend, is Canadian FALSE Phil can now speak better Vietnamese then Dev can FALSE In Phil’s opinion, Dev... sharing the flat with another student called Dev We have known each other for just some months, since we entered the class Dev is from Germany We study in the same group Dev had studied Vietnamese... C No, thanks D OK 10 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A bills B plumbers C cracks D showers 11 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced