70 ĐỀ ÔN THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 2019 2020 SẼ GIÚP CÁC BẠN LUYỆN CÁC MẪU CÂU, CÁC DẠNG BÀI TẬP CĂN BẢN NHẤT CỦA CHƯƠNG TRÌNH LỚP 9 HE 7 NĂM. CÁC BẠN CHẮC CHẮN SẼ NẮM ĐƯỢC ĐẦY ĐỦ CÁC KIẾN THỨC CẦN THIẾT CHO KỲ THI TUYỂN VÀO LỚP 10
ĐỀ THI SỐ 001 Buy answer key: Phone me 0971.192.688 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A method B death C think D those A nature B natural C explain D nation A climb B suburb C doubt D comb II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences We have written to each other A for B since They are C until D before that people have spoiled this area A disappoint We should B disappointing C disappointment D disappointed all the lights before going out A turn on B turn over They decided to go C turn of D turn up it was raining heavily A and B but Three thousand cars C though D since C will produce D will be produced next year A produced I last Christmas B were produced to a party tonight Would you like to come, too? A was going B am going 10 She failed her driving test A because 11 Although we live in a fairly C and D but society, there’s still a lot of poverty B mean 12 If I were you, I D go she didn’t have enough lessons B however A wealth C will go C poor D rich C won’t D wouldn’t that A don’t B can’t 13 The guide walked so that most of the party couldn’t keep up with him A quick B rapid C lively D fast III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 He is enough strong to carry the heavy luggage A B C D 15 Phil, that went to bed early, couldn’t finish his homework A B C D 16 I learned English for over ten years now A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Giang is a student from Thanh Hoa province He’s participating (17) a student exchange program, and he is now in (18) United States It is the beginning of July now and he is staying with the Parker family on a farm 100 kilometers from Columbus, Ohio He’s going to be there till the end of August Mr Parker (19) maize on his farm while Mrs Parker works part-time at a grocery store in a nearby town They have two children: Peter the elder brother is (20) age as Giang, and Sam is the younger one (21) school, a level lower than Peter’s Since his (22) on a farm He has also been able to (23) is in primary , Giang has been learning a lot about life his spoken English As soon as he completes his homework, he helps feed the chickens and (24) the eggs He really enjoys himself spending his summer vacation this way 17 A in B from C at D with 18 A an B a C the D any 19 A raise B keep C feed D grows 20 A similar B like C as D the same 21 A which B who C whom D when 22 A arriving B arrived C arrival D arrive 23 A improvement B improve C improving D improved 24 A collect B collection C collective D collector B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket 25 She was because her mother was sick (HAPPY) 26 Wearing casual clothes helps students have freedom of 27 Telephone is one of the greatest 28 Van Cao is one of the most famous (CHOOSE) in 19th century (INVENT) in Viet Nam (MUSIC) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) There are about 3000 living languages in the world, but only six of them are the most important ones Two-thirds of the world’s population speaks those languages More than 400 million people speak English as their mother tongue Another 400 million speak it as a second language No one knows how many people speak it as a foreign language Chinese is the language with more speakers than English, but it is only the language for more than one billion Chinese people English is the official language on one-fifth of the land area in the world It is spoken in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand In South Africa and India it is one of the official languages In many countries, the textbooks in universities are written in English More than three-fourths of the world’s mail is composed in English More than three-fifths of the radio stations broadcast programs in English More than half of the scientific and research journals are in English English is the language of international communication Statements True False 29 Chinese is one of the most important languages 30 75 per cent of the world’s mail is in English 31 People in India speak English as their second language 32 In many countries, the textbooks in universities are written in English III WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first 33 We don’t speak English well => I wish we 34 They have used paper money for thousands of years => Paper money 35 He asked her: “When will you leave here?” => He asked her when 36 This student is both careful and clever => This student is not Điểm: …………………… / 10 =================================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 002 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A teacher B champagne C change D choice A faces B houses C horses D glasses A this B that C then D thank II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences “That’s an excellent drawing, Hoa.” - “ ” A Well done B I’m sorry C That’s very kind of you to say so D That’s a good idea “Is Tina your sister?” A Yes, she does “ ” B Yes, she is C Yes, I The Smiths will move to Paris, but we hope to A keep at touch Rice B keep touch D Yes, I am with them C keep in touch D keep on touch C grew D grows in tropical countries A growing She hasn't written to me B is grown we met last time A since B ago C for D before My friend was very when he got the job A surprising B surprises 10 The train from Madrid arrives A on C surprise D surprised C in D at noon B over 11 -“You haven’t read this article on the website, have you?” -“ A No, you don’t ” B No, you haven’t C No, I haven’t D No, I don’t 12 “I think we should use shower instead of bath to save water.” A I’m sorry B Yes, I’d love to 13 I remember “ C Yes, I’ll take it ” D That’s a good idea! you before, but I have forgotten your name A met B to meet C meeting D meet III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 I think it is necessary that students to wear uniforms when they are at school A B C D 15 The teacher asked me what my name was and where did I come from A B C D 16 Internet is a very fast and easily way for me to get information A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Malaysia is one of the (17) It is divided (18) (20) of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) two regions, known (19) West Malaysia and East Malaysia The of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur The population in 2001 was over 22 million Islam is the country’s official (21) Hinduism The (22) In addition there are other religions such as Buddhism and language is Bahasa Malaysia English, Chinese, and Tamil are also (23) spoken Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue (24) in Chinese or Tamil 17 A nationalities B countryside C countries D areas 18 A in B C into D for 19 A A too B so C as D because 20 A capital B city C region D area 21 A regional B region C religion D religious 22 A nation B national C nationality D nationwide 23 A width B widely C widen D wide 24 A learning B to learning C learned D learnt of B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket Air makes us unhealthy (POLLUTE) They have made careful They are for the demonstration (PREPARE) greeted by the native, (WARM) The by the little girl was a great hit (PERFORM) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) Dear Minh, I am writing to introduce to you a language school where you can improve your English Instead of learning on your own, as you are doing now, you should learn to speak English with others The Academy of Language ofers you a good and friendly environment to practice your English They also have well-qualified teachers There are classes at diferent levels in the afternoon and evening, and courses begin in the first week this November If you are interested, you can phone 38765432 for further information Best of luck! Hoang Statements True/ False Minh is now learning English with a tutor ………… The teachers at the Academy of Language are young and inexperienced ………… Learners can take courses in the morning ………… People who want to attend classes there can phone the school to get information ………… III WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first Speaking English fluently is not easy => It 10 The problem is so difficult that I can’t explain it => This is such 11 She is poor but she lives in happiness => Although 12 It rained, so we couldn’t go out => We couldn’t Điểm: …………………… / 10 =================================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 003 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A looked B called C agreed D loved A so B no C go D A bananas B lights C chairs D tables II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences Nguyen Dinh Chieu, who lived in Ben Tre, was a patriotic A poem B poet C musician D designer A: “Why don’t we get a plumber to check the water pipes?” – B: A That’s a good idea B No, we don’t My brothers often play football A at D Thank you C on D in his father and loves him so much A about It’s raining C Yes, we Sunday afternoon B for John is proud B for C in D of C so D or C are you D aren’t you I can’t go to the beach A because B but You like watching sports, A you ? B don’t you 10 Could you the radio, please? It’s very noisy A turn of B go on 11 She suggested C look after to the mountains for the weekend A go B to go 12 Jeans D look for C going D went C sell D sold all over the world A are sold B is sold 13 Liz wants to a lot of photos to show the trip to her parents A make B take C reach D spend III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 I remember to meet you before, but I have forgotten your name A B C D 15 The letter that you typed it has many careless mistakes A B C D 16 This is the first time I ate Italian food A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Vietnamese’s New Year is (17) according to the Lunar calendar It is officially (18) as the Lunar New Year or Tet It occurs in (19) exact date changes (20) January or early February The year to year Vietnamese people usually (21) holiday several weeks beforehand They clean and (22) for Tet their homes, cook special food such as sticky rice cakes, and make oferings on the family altars On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets together for the reunion meet in which many (24) kinds of dishes are served On Tet, people usually (23) their new clothes, give one another the Tet season’s greetings, and pay mutual visits 17 A celebrate B celebration C celebrating D celebrated 18 A said B told B known D seen 19 A late B lately C later D latest 20 A in B between C for D from 21 A preparing B to prepare C preparation 22 A decorate B decoration C decorating D prepare D decorated 23 A difer B diferent C diference D diferently 24 A wear B put C try D take B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket air does a lot of harm to our life (POLLUTE) I had a good on this film (IMPRESS) His result was excellent (AMAZE) You have to keep your from that snake (DISTANT) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) My village is about 50 kilometers from the city center It is very beautiful and peaceful place and where people grow flowers and vegetables only It’s very famous for its roses and picturesque scenery The air is quite fresh; however, the smell of roses makes people feel cool In spring, my village looks like a carpet with plenty of colors Tourists come to visit it so often Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the villagers much time to water the roses And even at night, people can walk along the path and enjoy the fresh smell of the flowers Statements True False The writer’s village is about fifteen kilometers from the city center His village looks like a carpet with plenty of green trees and grass in the spring It’s very well-known for its roses and beautiful scenery The villagers take much time to water the roses nowadays III WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first The exercises are difficult The teacher gave them to us yesterday (Combine the two sentences into one using relative pronouns) => The exercises which 10 We have learnt this lesson recently (Change the sentence into passive voice) => This lesson 11 The weather was bad, so we didn’t go on a picnic (Rewrite using because) => Because 12 He asked me: “Where you live?” (Change into reported speech) => He asked me Điểm: …………………… / 10 =================================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 004 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A ladies B lays C shirts D chairs A unique B until C university D uniform A breath B tooth C bath D clothes II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences The director says he does not approve A of your plan B in C upon It has taken you a long time to get rid A out your flu B from I suggest that we A shall travel C of B should travel D can travel C because D as for C have had D shall have enough money to buy a laptop A have B had Miriam and Lana A are pen pals for over three years B were C have been 10 If we are in the orbit, we A had A which C would have D would have had live apart try to be together at Tet B they 12 It’s raining D would have been no weight B will have 11 Family members C whom D who , Mr Nam has to go to work B So A But 13 If I C will travel she has to look after her little sister B despite I wish I D of to Lana’s home village by bike Nancy can’t go with us A so D on C Therefore D However rich, I would travel around the world A will be B am C were D be III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 The majority to the news is about violence and scandal A B C D 15 That doctor is visited the patient since p.m A B C D 16 When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage We are using up the world's petroleum We use it in our cars and to heat our building in winter Fanners use petrochemicals to (17) the soil rich They use them to kill insects (18) plants These chemicals go (19) rivers and lakes and kill the fish there Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it Winds carry this (20) air to other countries and other continent Poor formers use the same land over and (21) The land needs a rest so it will be better next year However, the fanners must have food this year Poor people cut down forests (22) land (23) firewood In some areas when the trees are gone, the desert Poor people can't save the environment for the future; This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world It is a problem for all humans The people and the nations of the world must work together to (24) the world's resources 17 A enrich B change C make D let 18 A eat B eaten C eating D ate 19 A to B toward C at D into 20 A pollute B polluting C polluted D pollution 21 A over B again C repeated D repeating 22 A of B for C with D at 23 A gets B changes C turn D becomes 24 A recycle B preserve C keep D use B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket Butter and cheese are made from milk They are milk If you put your (produce) aside, you will be able to speak in public (shy) The scientists have been carrying out some plans this year (agriculture) His boy tried to repair the clock, but he was (success) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) Would you like a robot in your house? It is now generally accepted that in the future, robots will take over many of our tasks, especially jobs of a repetitive nature But it is doubtful if robots will ever be able to any of the more creative types of work - or indeed if people would want them to In the home, robots would probably be used to the cleaning, table-laying, scrubbing and washing up, but it is Considered unlikely so far that they will be used to the cooking - at least not m the near future Robots in the home might not be creative enough to the cooking, plan the meals, and so on They would be used as slaves, freeing people to more of the things they want Statements True False It is thought that robots will be able to the same jobs every day It is certain that robots will be able to help us with creative tasks In the near future, robots will be used to such things such as cooking Robots will help us carry out some of the housework such as washing dishes III WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first "Let's organize a sponsored cycling race." (Make suggestion with suggested) => The children suggested 10 He is extremely rich but very mean (Rewrite sentence with although) => Although 11 You'd better not touch that switch (Rewrite using conditional sentences type 2) => If I 12 I'd rather you didn't smoke here (Rewrite using mind) => Would you mind ? Điểm: …………………… / 10 =================================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 005 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A question B situation C celebration D picture A mosque B boss C box D clock A stopped B walked C watched D agreed II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences There is too much traffic A But B Therefore If we C Although D Since in the next five minutes, we’ll be late for the train A don’t leave He , the air is polluted B didn’t leave C wouldn’t leave D won’t leave C has worked D is working C learns D will learn in this factory for three years A worked She wishes she A learnt B works French well B can learn 10 =================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 15 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A north B south C gather D month A jeans B styles C students D labels A dear B hear C bear D near II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences He had my watch A steal B to steal I knew him C be stolen D stolen C after D during I was a child A until B when She arrived Thailand A in- on Saturday evening B in- in John hasn’t finish C in- at D at -on C works D to work C since D for yet A worked B working The train couldn’t run the snow A because of B because He was ofered the job his qualifications were poor A despite B in spite 10 The damage which C whereas by the earthquake cannot be imagined A was caused B caused 11 We’ve run D even though C is caused D causes sugar Could you buy some more? A after B out of C into 12 The teacher suggests that we A worked harder on pronunciation B working 13 This is Mr Smith, D way C should work D to work son I’m studying with A who B whom C whose D that III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 I couldn’t keep to touch with him before because I’d lost his phone number A B C D 15 If you cut down the trees in the forests, there are big floods every year A B C D 16 I’m interested in learning a new skill, but nobody wants training me A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) 155 Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Jeans are very (17) with young people all (18) the world Some people say that jeans are the “uniform” of youth But they haven’t always been popular The story of jeans started almost two hundred years (19) cloth (20) People in Genoa, Italy, made pants The in Genoa was called “jeanos” The pants were called “jeans” In 1850, a salesman in California began (21) pants made of canvas His name was Levi Strauss (22) - they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became (23) with gold miners, farmers, and cowboys Six years later, factory workers in the United States and Europe began (24) jeans Young people usually didn’t wear them 17 A rare B well-known C famous D popular 18 A in B on C over D above 19 A before B after C ago D next 20 A make B makes C making D made 21 A selling B sold C to be sold D being sold 22 A Although B But C Because D So 23 A famous B popular C good D wonderful 25 A wear B wearing C wore D worn B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket Mai was ……………………………… to look at the big statue of St Claus (Amaze) The air ……………………………… in our city is worse and worse (Pollute) We have to increase our ……………………………… (Friend) This film gives me a good ……………………………… (Impress) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) 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 earthquakes all over the world; huge fires; and so on 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 4, 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 terribly high, there was no breeze at all Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river It was hard to breath, and many people got sick Finally on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away But after that, even more people got sick Many of them died True / false 156 Tornado isn’t mentioned in the text The heavy fog in London in 1952 is his unforgettable personal experience “London Killer Fog” lasted for seven days Some people could walk onto the railroad tracks or into the river II WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first They’ve built two department stores this year (Rewrite into passive voice) => Two department stores 10 Computers are used to design new models (Rewrite into active voice) => People 11 “Can you speak English?” my boss asked (Change into reported speech) => My boss asked 12 They don’t take a map, so they can lose their way (Rewrite into conditional sentences) => If Điểm …………… /10 =================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 16 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A sugar B settle C surprise D sentence A helped B liked C watched D hated A teach B meet C feather D seat II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences Dad allowed Dora A going B to go He used to B working D gone C worked D to work C had D having C have knew D have known C is written D are written a lot of money A have We C go full time, but now he is a part time worker A work I wish I to the party last night B has him since 1999 A has known This report A were written Hoa is sick today, A so B know by Tom yesterday B was written she won’t go to school B but 10 If you want to attend the course, you A had to pass B might pass C however D therefore the written examination C would pass D must pass 157 11 She said that she learning English with you A like B to like C likes 12.” You don’t know where Karen is, A don’t you ?” “Sorry, I’ve no idea.” B you 13 Peter is one of D liked C are you D aren’t you C the nice D the nicest men I’ve ever known A nice B most nice III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 If it can rain this afternoon, we will have to cancel our picnic A B C D 15 Friends advised her stop doing the housework because of her old age A B C D 16 Although she is 103, she still a lot of work in the flat A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage RIVERS Rivers are one of the world’s most important natural resources Many cities are on large rivers, and almost every country has at least one river that (17) lives of its people Besides transportation, rivers (18) an important part in the food, water, for crops, water to drink, and opportunities for recreation for people who live along their banks And (19) for crops, engineers sometimes (20) get water a damp across a river and let the water (21) lake behind the damp Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields (22) a to make electricity for homes and industries However the water often becomes polluted when cities on the river bank (23) size and the number of industries increases We are learning about that (24) in necessary to keep rivers clean if we want to enjoy the benefit of the natural resources 17 A comes B makes C plays D does 18 A provide B give C send D get 19 A so as B in order to C so that D in order that 20 A build B set C make D erect 21 A to become B become C becoming D became 22 A and B but as well C as well as D but also 23 A become B get C grow D plant 24 A it is B it was C there is D there was B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket That litter girl can dance ……………………………… (beauty) 158 I found this problem extremely……………………………… (difficulty) What is responsible for the……………………………… problems in your city? (environment) Watching TV has become one of the most popular forms of ……………………………… (entertain) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) Sending cards is a widespread custom in Britain today The British have been sending cards since Victorian times when wealthy families started to send Christmas greetings In the 1980s the card industry rapidly expanded as celebrations became more and more commercialised There are cards for every occasion from buying a house to having a baby and, more recently, cares for greeting a new job, getting a divorce or just saying “Sorry” More than one hundred million Christmas cards are sold in Britain every year However, cards are no longer confined to special celebrations such as birthdays, because there are many less important occasions when people send cards to each other STATEMENTS T Americans began to send cards in Victorian times You can get cards for divorce as well as buying a house 100 million cards are sold in Britain every year Cards are confined to special celebrations F II WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first The last time I eaten this food was in 2010 => I haven’t 10 Mai doesn’t know a lot of students in her class => Mai wishes 11 People speak English all over the world => English 12 “Can you play the guitar?” Mr Brown asked => Mr Brown asked me Điểm …………… /10 =================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 17 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A energy B liter C shower D serve A studied B interested C turned D installed A separate B select C electronic D English II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) 159 Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences My glasses are in my book bag, but I don't remember A putting B to put C I put Mrs Lan arrived London A in/ at pm yesterday B at/ at C in/ on Islam is the country’s official A education The them there D put D at / on in Malaysia B currency C language D religion C town D country of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur A city B capital Vietnam is a country The weather is usually hot there A tropical Viet got up B cold C warm D heat , so he could not catch the first bus A later B lately 10 Long wishes he C recently have to all the homework given A don’t B wasn’t 11 Please let Tom D late C didn’t D isn’t C to learn D learned with you A learn B learning 12 Many tourists visit the of a historical hero on the mountain A church B shrine C mosque D temple 13 Your village is about kilometers to the East of Dongxoai town, A is it B isn’t it C are they ? D aren’t they III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 The first May Day which was celebrated in England was on 1890 A B C D 15 Bill and Fred was students at a university and they were friends A B C D 16 The boy ran quick to the bus-stop but it had left A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage BIRTH OF THE COMPUTER Most people think of computer as, very modern inventions, products of our new technological age But actually the idea for a computer (17) _ centuries ago by a man (18) worked out over two Charles Babbage Babbage was born (19) 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines which he called “engines” But despite the fact that he (20) building some of these, he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued whether his machines would ever work Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (21) engine 160 based on one of Babbage’s designs (22) has taken six years to complete and more (23) 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 (24) remind people of Babbage’s work 17 A has B was C had D is 18 A known B recognized C written D called 19 A on B in C by D for 20 A wanted 21 A some B made C started D missed B the D that 22 A One 23 A than B He C an C They B therefore C when D then 24 A to B as C for D so D It B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket ………………………………., Aodai is worn by women and men (Tradition) We’re worried about the ……………………………… here (Pollute) The Internet has ……………………………… developed in every field (Increase) The Internet is a very useful means of ……………………………… (Communicate) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) “Learning a foreign language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly There are some diferences, but there is a very important similarity It is this: learning how to these things needs a lot of practice It is never enough to read a book on how to fly a plane A book can give you a lot of information about how to fly, but if only read that book, then try to fly without any practice, you will kill yourself The same is true of learning a foreign language For example, can you speak English well without having lots of practice? “Practice makes perfect” is what every learner of a foreign language should know” STATEMENTS Learning a foreign language and learning to fly are the same in an important way Information about flying from books is enough for someone to fly It is dangerous to try to fly without any real practice Practice more and more is the good way to learn English T F II WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first This is the first time I have seen that film => I haven’t 10 Unless you water those flowers regularly, they will die 161 => If you 11 Tom drove carelessly so he had accidents => Because 12 They are going to build a new bridge in the town => A new bridge Điểm …………… /10 =================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 18 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A bag B pant C face D fashion A school B children C church D cheese A hit B house C hour D holiday II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences Hanh can't go to the movies with us tonight She will have to A look for B look up I'd love to play volleyball A but I am the boy A whom C look down on her little sister D look after I have to complete an assignment B so C because D though is wearing a white T-shirt B which C whose D who Maryam and Lan pen pals for over two years A are B were C have been D is I wish I more time to get to know your beautiful country better A has B have C have had D had “It all depends my parents Anyway, we'll keep in touch." A on B of C at D in 10 The Aodai is the dress of Vietnamese women A tradition B traditional 11 Other designers have taken minorities A inspiration B inspire C traditionally D traditionalist from Vietnam's ethnic C inspirational D inspired 12 The bus collected us _ o'clock early _ the morning A in / in 13 She asked me how I A learn B at / at C at / in D on / in English in my country B learned C learning D to learn III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 If you want to get good grades, you had to study hard 162 A B C D 15 You have read this article on the website, don't you? A B C D 16 I would suggest that your drivers should clearing up all the trash on the ground before leaving A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) It is divided (17) two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia They are (18) by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq km Malaysia (19) tropical climate The Malaysian unit of (20) is the ringgit, consisting (21) 100 sen The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city of the country The (22) in 2001 was over 22 million Islam is the country's official religion In addition, there are other (23) such as Buddhism and Hinduism The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay) English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese and Tamil And English is a (24) second language 17 A of B on C into D at 18 A separated B separation C separate D separating 19 A spends B enjoys C repairs D has 20 A money B monetary C currency D current 21 A in B for C on D of 22 A calculation B addition C population D separation 23 A religions B regions C visions D climate 24 A free B compulsory C option D related B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket Vietnamese people are very ……………………………… and Hanoi is a very interesting city (FRIEND) In the 18th century jean cloth was made ……………………………… from cotton (COMPLETE) Designers ……………………………… styles of jeans to match the 1960s' fashions (DIFFER) This exercise must be done ……………………………… (CARE) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) 163 On Sunday, Ba invited Liz to join his family on a day trip to his home village about 60 kilometers to the north of Hanoi The village lies near the foot of a mountain and by a river Many people go there on weekends to have some rest after a hard working week The journey to the village is very interesting People have the chance to travel between the green paddy fields and cross a small bamboo forest before they reach a big old banyan tree at the entrance to the village Liz met Ba's family at his house early in the morning; and after two hours traveling by bus, they reached the big old tree Everyone felt tired and hungry, so they sat down under the tree and had a snack After the meal, they started to walk into the village for about thirty minutes to visit Ba's uncle Then, they walked up the mountain to visit the shrine of a Vietnamese hero and enjoyed the fresh air there In the afternoon, they went boating in the river and had a picnic on the river bank before going home late in the evening It was an enjoyable day Liz took a lot of photos to show the trip to her parents Statements True False Ba and his family had a two-day trip to their home village Many people like going there for their weekends Liz had a snack at the house of Ba's uncle's There is a shrine on the mountain near Ba's village II WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first The last time she visited me was five months ago => She hasn’t 10 I don’t have much time to stay with you longer => I wish 11 “I’ll see you this afternoon.” Lan said to Ba => Lan said to Ba 12 If you don’t study hard, you may fail the exam => Unless Điểm …………… /10 =================================================== ĐỀ THI SỐ 19 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A seat B head C meat D feed A watches B washes C clauses D likes A pleased B smoked C stopped D missed II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences 164 The final examination will be held June 12th, 2006 A in B on C at How many languages are there A in the world? B on Egypt is famous D to C over D through C from D for ancient pyramid A on B to The boy looks very proud A on his success at school B of C at D in When the trucks leave the police, the ground is covered A in B by C with You have read this article on the website, A don't you C didn't you 10 All the students are looking forward C to spending 11 Did your children enjoy D spending in the sea? B swim C to swim 12 "When is Mr Ba planning to retire? He A works D haven't you their summer vacation in the countryside B spend A swimming D of ? B aren't you A to spend trash for the company for thirty years now" B is working 13 Flowers should D swam C will work D has been working in warm places A be keep B kept C be kept D be keeping III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 You're tired although you stayed up too late to watch TV last night A B C D 15 Tuan sighed sad when he heard that he failed the test A B C D 16 Don't speak English with him; he hardly not know any English A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage New Year is one of the most important (17) in the United States On New Year's Eve, most people go to the parties At twelve o'clock (18) says "Happy New Year" and they (19) night, everyone their friends and relatives good luck New Year's Eve is usally a long night to this holiday children (20) as witches, ghosts or orthers Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit (21) people at the house not give (22) trick on them But this (24) candy, the children will (23) the a ever happens Many people give them candy or fruit 17 A festivals B meetings C contests D courses 18 A on B at C in D for 165 19 A dream B greet C wish D congratulate 20 A wear B dress C put on D take of 21 A Whether B So 22 A they B them C Although C their D If D theirs 23 A say B tell C play D speak 24 A hardly B hard C soon D always B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket Fuel can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads (consume) Many chemicals have a efect on the environment (disaster) , the typhoon didn't cause any damage on the village (lucky) The next stage in the of television is interactive TV (develop) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) Daddy, I am writing this to tell you how much you are missed and loved I will always remember that day - my wedding day You were standing there with tears in your eyes while I was walking towards my groom You gave me a hug, and the feeling that you never wanted to let me go But at last I had to leave you and start my new life a moment in time that lasted forever I now have children, Dad, but I will always be your little girl! Happy Father's Day Statements True False This is a letter written by a daughter to her father …………… …………… The father in the letter is not loved much …………… …………… The man did not let his daughter go at last …………… …………… The writer of this letter hasn't got any children …………… …………… III WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first Ba said, "I am going to meet your sister in front of the station, Liz" => Ba told Liz that 10 The last time she went out with him was two years ago => She hasn’t 11 She is not on board now, so she can't experience these marvelous things => If she 12 The show was interesting to the boys => The boys Điểm …………… /10 =================================================== 166 ĐỀ THI SỐ 20 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: I PRONUNCIATION (0.75 point / 0.25 each): Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A plays B says C stays D mays A leaf B meat C seat D sweat A think B that C three D thanks II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each) Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences A foreign is going to stay with us for a week A pen name B pencil If you heat ice, It C pen pal D reader C is turning D turned into water A will turn B would turn They wish the Second World War A hadn’t happened B hasn’t happened C wouldn’t happed D didn’t happen He continued to the city center A driving B drive He said to her she C driven D to be driving C is wearing D are wearing her best clothes A were wearing B was wearing Of the three girls, Helen, Susan and Alice, Susan is the A funny B so funny 10 The book C funnier D funniest C which D whom is on the table is mine A who B where 11 I live in the countryside, A when , I cannot easily get access to the internet B though C because 12 Family members often gather D therefore the living room to enjoy special foods and exchange wishes one another on the first day of the Lunar New Year A on B at 13 Nga and Maryam are pen pals, A don’t they C in D next to C aren’t they D can’t they ? B are they III ERROR RECOGNITION (0.75 point / 0.25 each) Choose the underlined word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 14 Tom used to going to school by bus Now he goes by bike A B C D 15 The Chinese build the Great Wall over two thousand years ago A B C D 16 Liverpool is an industry city in the North of England A B C D IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 points / 0.25 each) 167 Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage HOMEWORK Many people now (17) that teachers give pupils too much homework They said that it is unnecessary for children to work (18) home in their free time Moreover, they argue that most teachers not properly plan the homework tasks they give to pupils The result is that pupils have to repeat which they have (19) done at school Recently in Greece many parents complained (20) the difficult homework which teachers gave to their children The parents say that most of the homework was (21) of time and they want to stop it Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently In Denmark, West Germany and several other (22) in Europe, teachers can’t set homework at weekends Most people agree that homework is unfair A pupil who can his homework in a (23) and comfortable room is in a much better position than a pupil who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television (24) Some parents help their children with their homework It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework Parents are often better at teaching their own children 17 A think B talk C speak D tell 18 A in C on D at 19 A ever B for B never C already D lately 20 A of B about C with D over 21 A a need B a must D a form 22 A houses B towns C a waste C cities 23 A quiet B noisily C quite D quietly 24 A at B on C in D to D countries B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi) I WORD FORM (1 point / 0.25 each): Give the correct form of the word in each bracket He has worked well and produced some They got Some designers have She likes to wear essay (interest) yesterday morning (marry) the Ao Dai by printing lines of poetry on it (modern) clothing at work (fashion) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE (Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời TRUE FALSE,không viết tắt T F) All the world knows William Shakespeare as one of the poets and dramatists He was born in a small English town of Stratford- upon- Avon in 1564 He grew up in a large family of eight brothers and four sisters, but many of them died very young His father, John Shakespeare, made and sold gloves William learned at a school in Stratford He married very young when he was about nineteen, and soon moved to London where he worked at a theater There he began to 168 write plays for the theater His plays were good and people like them He wrote thirty- seven plays and some books of poems At the end of his life he came back to Stratford and died there in 1616 STATEMENTS TRUE FALSE William Shakespeare was born in England He worked at a theater in London He didn’t write any poems He died when he was 52 years old II WRITING (2 points / 0.5 each): Finish the second sentence (according to the instruction in the bracket) so that it has the same meaning as the first Come soon or you may not meet us => If 10 Ba stayed up late watching TV, so he is tired now => Because 11 My friend cannot stay with me longer => I wish 12 He is fond of walking in the rain => He enjoys Điểm …………… /10 169 ... 20 A capital B city C region D area 21 A regional B region C religion D religious 22 A nation B national C nationality D nationwide 23 A width B widely C widen D wide 24 A learning B to learning... (18) London is expensive The fare depends on the length of the ; you cannot buy books or tickets in advance Children under sixteen pay half, ( 19) children under five travel free But (20) London... saw that the moon was really another world They wondered ( 19) it was th like They dreamed of going there On July 20 , 196 9, that dream came (20) Two American men landed on the moon (21) names