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ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10_ SỐ Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A protest B wedding C reception D success A present B decrease C increase D mouse Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others A origin B dependence C harmony D factory A replacement B pollutant C resident D depletion Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence As town grow, they tend to destroy the surrounding areas A urban B commercial C land D rural During the last hundred years we have done great to the environment A injury B pollution C damage D hurt There are lots of things we can all to the environment A enhance B protect C make D build Environmental pollution is becoming an serious problem that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible A increasingly B increasing C increase D increased The Korean are than the American in addressing their bosses A more formal B formal C most formal D the most formal 10 People in Western countries are often surprised to learn that Japanese celebrate Christinas A Ø - Ø B the - the C the - Ø D Ø - the 11 "I'm a big fan of U23.” Derek said Derek said he a big fan of U23 A was B has been C were D had been 12 Hoang and Phong football as they’re having class now A don’t play B are playing C doesn’t play D aren’t playing 13 That was a very strange question _ A you ask B you are asking C for asking D to ask Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 14 The teacher asked his students to focus on your topic A B C D 15 Sally suggested to go to school by bicycle in order to save energy A B C D 16 Tony promised that he would his homework today A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 A: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" B: “ ” A Really? That’s fantastic! B Congratulations! C Let’s celebrate! Only you can change your life No one can it for you D Good luck! 18 A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?" B: “ ” A I couldn’t agree more B Oh, thanks! C Really? Are you kidding? D No, not right now Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 We are facing severe environmental pollution despite the fact that many world organizations are working hard to reduce it A heavy B destructive C harmful D serious 20 Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil, and other chemicals in rivers, which makes the water unclean A substances B stuffs C contaminants D wastes Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance A devotion B industry C laziness D enthusiasm 22 Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living A high B good C acceptable D low Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CULTURE SHOCK Many people dream of living in a foreign country It can be an amazing experience for those (23) are willing to settle down in a new place (24) , there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (25) to deal with it Societies are (26) in many different ways Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with local people who might not approve of things you and might object to things you say You might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (27) a large fine just for dropping rubbish Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences 23 A who B which C what D whose 24 A Therefore B However C Although D Moreover 25 A what B when C how D why 26 A organize B organizing C organization D organized 27 A spend B waste C pay D borrow Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Lorna: I might retire early I don’t know I'm 55 and my husband retired last year He spends most of his time in the garden I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks I'm definitely going to learn a new language I hale going abroad and speaking English Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that We want Only you can change your life No one can it for you to have a big family and live in a big house Then, when I retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me I can't stand the thought 28 The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because A her husband has already retired B she likes doing gardening C she hates travelling abroad D she likes to learn English 29 Which of the following is NOT true about Cass? A His baby is born the following year B He wants his family to live in a big house C He wants to retire soon D He wants to earn more money 30 Who does NOT want to retire shortly? A Linda B Sue C Roger D Lorna 31 Roger A has spent enough time with his family already B will ask his boss for retirement next year C has never been to Paris before D doesn’t want to go to Paris 32 The word “mature” in the passage is closest in meaning to A old B grown-up C childish D young Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the roo one 33 I haven’t gone to the supermarket for three weeks The last time 34 It took Mary two hours to travel to the countryside last week Mary spent _ 35 Alcohol is bad for us, so are cigarettes Both 36 Staying at home is better than going out in this wet weather I’d rather Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital 37 Ha is the shortest girl in my class (NO ONE) _ 38 He is too short to be a goalkeeper (ENOUGH) _ 39 Our crop don't grow fast because of the lack of rain (IF ) _ 40 Mr.Brown's team has lost the game He looks very sad ( WHOSE) _ Only you can change your life No one can it for you ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10_ SỐ Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A campus B publish C supply D difficult A about B south C young D count Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others A model B admire C happy D cover A scenery B hamburger C pagoda D grocery Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence Laziness is normally the cause of A poor B poverty C richness D success A free is guaranteed to every citizen A educated B education C educating D educational AIDS is a newly-discovered and very disease A danger B dangerous C endangered D dangerously Please your cigarette I'm allergic to smoke A put aside B put off C put up D put out Let's have a drink, ? A shall we B will we C shall you D we 10 They didn't go on a picnic the weather was awful A so B although C because D because of 11 Do you know the lady son is standing over there? A who B whom C which D whose 12 I believe you because I know you are A true B truth C truthful D truly 13 Water at 100 degrees Celsius A boiling B boil C is boiling D boils Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 14 A fax machine used to send and receive letters quickly A B C D 15 The young has future in their hands Do you think so? A B C D 14 Has a new hospital for children built in your city? A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person ” “ ” A It’s my pleasure B I don’t know what time that person comes C I’d love to come What time? D Do you have time for some gossip? 18 “I have a terrible headache ” “ ” A Maybe I’m not going to the doctor’s B Not very well Thanks C Maybe you should take a rest D Not bad I’m going to the doctor’s Only you can change your life No one can it for you Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange 20 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A effects B symptoms C hints D demonstrations Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money A authentic B forger C faulty D original 22 Her father likes the head cabbage rare A over-boiled B precious C scarce D scare Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Rice is (23) by Vietnamese people every day It often (24) in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia The Chinese have also been growing rice for (25) years The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants Then they are taken to fields covered (26) muddy water called paddies The fields of rice look very beautiful After or months, the rice is ready to be picked People often drain away water before colleting rice Eating rice is a special action in the world They don't use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice (27) , they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths China and Vietnam are the four countries in which people use chopsticks very well 23 A used B taken C eaten D boiled 24 A grows B keeps C plants D stays 25 A thousands B thousand C thousand of D thousands of 26 A in B by C with D of 27 A However B Moreover C Besides D Instead Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions More than two hundreds years ago, the term “ environmental pollution” was quite strange to people They lived healthy, drank pure water, and breathed fresh air Nowadays, the situation is quite differrent People all over the world are worried about things that are happening to the environment Actually it is man that is destroying the surroundings with many kinds of wastes Everybody knows that motorbikes and cars emit dangerous gases that cause poisonous air and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycle Manufactures know that wastes from factories make water and soil polluted, but they not want to spend a lot of their money on treating the wastes safely Scattering rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it Is it worth talking a lot about pollution? 28 More than two hundred years ago _ A the environment was polluted as much as it is today B people knew nothing about environmental pollution C air was polluted badly D people was faced with pollution Only you can change your life No one can it for you 29 In former days, people A led a healthy life B lived in the polluted environment C were worried about pollution D drank contaminated water 30 Nowadays, many people are concerned about _ A the destruction of the poisonous air B the polluted water C the wastes from the factories D the pollution of the environment 31 Everybody knows that cars emit dangerous gases A so they not travel by car B so they prefer travelling by bicycle C but they still prefer traveling by car D and they enjoy traveling on foot 32 Factory owners _ A know nothing about pollution B have no awareness of pollution C treat wastes from their factories safely D not want to spend money on treating the wastes safely Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one 33 No one in the group is younger than Mai Mai is _ 34 "Where are you going for your holidays?" I asked them I asked them _ 35 The luggage is too heavy for her to carry The luggage is so _ 36 He is tired, so he couldn't score any goals If he _ Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital 37 It isn’t necessary to finish the work today ( HAVE TO) _ 38 Sally finally managed to get a job (SUCCEEDED) _ 39 That’s the last time I go to that restaurant (CERTAINLY) _ 40 “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued (HAD BETTER) _ Only you can change your life No one can it for you ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10_ SỐ Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A nature B change C gravity D basic A darkness B warmth C market D remark Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others A electric b computer C fascinate D fantastic A contribute b influence C computer D remember Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence Disneyland its 60th birthday on Saturday 18 July, 2015 A celebrated B congratulated C complicated D complimented the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, pupils often pay their teachers a visit A To B On C In D At Our little son was sleepy when we were walking to the park; , we went home early A therefore B however C moreover D although People _ not love nature may not love anything else in life A whom B whose C which D who The small bamboo forest _ the entrance to the village makes it picturesque A at B in C on D to 10 About 70% of the earth’s is covered with water A world B atmosphere C ocean D surface 11 The teacher Van if she had ever tried calling a helpline A said B advised C asked D suggested 12 I chose to buy the house in District avoid noise and pollution A so that B in order that C so as to D in order not Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 14 If it rains, we had to cancel the meeting scheduled for today A B C D 15 She avoided to talk to me because I tried to tell a lie to her A B C D 16 Jane couldn’t come to my birthday party, this made me feel sad A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 David: “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!” Helen: “ ………… ” A I B Thanks for your compliment C You too D OK 18 Ann: “ What you usually on Sunday?” Mary: “ …………….” A I used to drive to work B I’d be sleeping all day C I’m not doing anything D I usually sleep until noon Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Only you can change your life No one can it for you 19 I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A reasonable B acceptable C pretty high D wonderful 29 I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry A hopeless B hopeful C successful D unsuccessful Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 30 I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional 31 The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A soak B permanent C complicated D guess Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks WATER There’s much more water than land on the (23) _ of the earth The seas and oceans cover nearly (24) _ of the whole world, and only one-fifth of its land If you traveled over the earth in different directions, you would have to spend much more of your time (25) _ on water that on roads or railways We sometimes forget that for every mile of land (66) _ four miles of water There’s so much water in the surface of our earth that we have to use two words to describe We use the word SEAS to describe those parts of water surface which is only few hundreds of mile, the word OCEANS to describe the huge area of water (27) _ are thousands of miles wide and very deep 23 A cover B surface C outer D outside 24 A four-fives B four-fifth C four - fifths D fourth-fifths 25 A to move B move C moved D moving 26 A there are B there is C there has D have 27 A that’s B which C where D whose Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in many part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least minutes People can use the Internet to shopping This saves a lot of time It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through “ on line” rather than attend a class 28 The Internet allows people A to stay at home and rest B not to work C to travel to work D to work at home 29 To a business, the Internet is to communicate with customers A a cheap way B a very expensive way C an inconvenient way D a difficult way Only you can change your life No one can it for you 30 E mail can be use to send A documents B information C data D all are correct 31 It takes _ to the shopping on the Internet A a lot of time B a little time C less time D more time 32 To use the Internet for education is A impossible B possible C inconvenient D difficult Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one 33 I would like you to close the window Would you mind ……………………………………………………………………… …? 34 They don’t have much time for revising the lessons because they chat too much If they didn’t ……………………………………………………………….……….…… 35 Despite trying a lot, he didn’t pass the last exam Although ……………………………………………………………….……….……… 36 It is over 10 years since his grandfather died His grandfather …………………………………………………………………………… Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital 39 Ba is both talented and handsome (NOT ONLY….BUT ALSO…) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 I don’t know anything about her family (WISH) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41 I advise you to wear a coat when you go out (HAD BETTER) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 Do you have a cheaper pen than that one? (CHEAPEST) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Only you can change your life No one can it for you ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10_ SỐ Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A sugar B subject C separate D simple A bush B push C pull D lunar Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others A happy B rename C formal D married A couple B promise C report D wedding Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence “Where are Kent and Margret?” “They were hungry, so they _ to the grocery store.” A go B had gone C went D were gone I’m supposed to be here _? A am I B am not I C are I D aren’t I Every year I love helping my dad put _ the decorations around the house A on B up C in D off People _ outlook on life is optimistic are usually happy ones A whose B whom C that D which Just a moment Let me look at my _ A plan B class C syllable D schedule 10 Mexico _ of 31 states and a federal district A made up B is made up C make up D was making up 11 Florida _ by Georgia to the North A is bordered B borders C frontiers D boundaries 12 The roof collapsed _ the weight of snow A by B to C with D under 13 The doctor _ him to smoke a few cigarettes each day A let B make C stopped D allowed Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 14 She did not know where most of the people in the room was from A B C D 15 It is impossible to believe that somebody actually admire that man A B C D 16 Florida has become the twenty-seventh state in the United States on March 3, 1845 A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 “Do you need any help, Kate?” - “ ” A I haven’t got a clue B No, thanks, I can manage C That’s all for now D That’s fine by me 18 “It’s very generous of you to offer to pay!” - “ ” A I’m glad you like it B Thanks a million C That was the least I could D You can say that again Only you can change your life No one can it for you A approximately B generally C frankly D simply 20 Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence A inquire B recognize C communicate D dismiss Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 Mathematics, a required subject in all schools, is divided into many branches A assembled B separated C strengthened D shortened All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A forced B impelled C required D optional Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (23) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (24) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (25) _ in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (26) _ at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (27 _ of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures 23 A maximum B minimum C small D large 24 A in B of C on D for 25 A test B exam C course D lesson 26 A form B class C grade D course 27 A variety B amount C number D lot Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions With increasing development and use of computer technology, there is a new disease to worry about Computer "viruses", programs designed to sabotage computers, are infecting computers incorporation homes and universities These viruses spread exponetially, much like biological contagion, and then disrupt the effected systems The virus secretaly attaches itself to alter files The damage is generally activated by using the computer's clock Then any program executed may be exposed to the virus including program spread through telephone connections Because of the increasing incidents of virus infiltration, business and agencies are becoming wary of sharing softwares Security policies need to be increased as immmunity programms are being developed 28 Which of the following is the best title of this passage? 115 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 A Deleting files C Be aware B Sharing software D Stop the clock 29 It is infered that a company can best protect itself from the virus by _ A ensuring personal hygiene B setting the clock correctly C spead programs by telephone D.being careful about sharing software 30 The virus is A a program C a disk B an insect D a microbe 31 The people most interested in reading this passage probably would be A health researchers B computer users 32 Which of the following is false? C medical personnel D government workers A There is a new disease that the health inspectors must worry about B People create viruses to damage information that computers store C computer users should be careful about using shared software D If the virus infects a computer, the information that computers store may be lost Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one 33 When will you book the flight for your trip to Vietnam? When will the flight _ 34 She feels strange when she drives on the left She is not 35 Julia has been working for this company for six years Julia started 36 You are unfit because you don’t enough exercise If you Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital 37 When you come inside you should remove your coat and hat (TAKE) 38 Mandy is excited about going to Greece on holiday ( LOOKING) 39 Lock the door carefully before going to bed ( MUST) 40 Immediately after his arrival things went wrong ( HARDLY) 116 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10_ SỐ 38 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A explained B prepared C disappointed D interviewed A honest B forest C pollute D foreign Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others A education B community C development D unbreakable A exciting B important C delicious D beautiful Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence her five dresses, she likes the red one best A Of B In C From D Among C are keep D keep The performing animals in iron cages A be kept B are kept I look forward to from you 117 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 A to hear B hear C hearing D to hearing After a lot of difficulties, he to open the door A succeeded B obtained C realized D managed It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to A meet B break C compare D balance 10 Jennifer Aniston, _ is perhaps best known for her role in “Friends”, has also appeared in several major films A that B who C whom D which 11 “ It was nice of you to give me the present Thank you” Ben said to Mary Ben thanked Mary the present A of giving him C for giving him B it had been nice of her to give him D that she had been nice to give him 12 This is the second time A you are losing your door key B you've lost your door key C you were losing your door key D your door key was lost by you 13 They see the outdoors as a A exhausted activity, not a job opportunity B international C recreational D volunteering Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 14 Unless you work harder, we will finish on time A B C D 15.Her sister knows how for prepare Chinese foods A B C D 16 I asked her whether was there a fridge in the kitchen A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 Daughter: “Dad! I have just won the first prize in the Olympic English Contest.” Father: “ ” A Congratulations! B That’s a good idea C Thank you D I’d love to 18 “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.” “ I was heading this direction anyway.” A You don’t need to B Yes, thanks.C No worries D I’d love to Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Your failure is the consequence of not studying hard enough for the test A cause B motive C result 20 Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society 118 D status Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 A essential B delighted C exciting D informative Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 The story told by the teacher amused children in the class A frightened B jolted C saddened D astonished 22 She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A allergic to B delighted at C displeased with D angry at Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (31) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (32) institutions The university traces its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (33) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (34) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (35) 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford 23 A put B placed C located D stood 24 A learning B academic C graduating D scholar 25 A that B where C whose D which 26 A postgraduates B postgraduated C postgraduation D postgraduating 27 A last B least C late D lately Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture The main function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions In some 119 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they have a major disadvantage They usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based on speech Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few 28 Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A Signs, Signals, and Symbols B Gestures C Communication D Speech 29 What does the author say about speech? A That it is the only true form of communication B That it is dependent upon the advances made by inventors C That it is necessary for communication to occur D That it is the most advanced form of communication 30 Applauding was cited as an example of A a sign B a signal C a symbol D a gesture 31 Why were the telephone, radio, and TV invented? A Because people were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals B Because people wanted to communicate across long distances C Because people believed that signals, and symbols were obsolete D Because people wanted new forms of entertainment 32 It may be concluded from this passage that A signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are forms of communication B symbols are very easy to define and interpret C only some cultures have signals and symbols D waving and handshaking are not related to culture Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one 33 My friend plays piano the brilliantly and she sings very well Not only 34 Watching TV is not as important as doing homework Doing homework 35 You have ridden a horse before, haven't you? Have you 36 I'm quite happy to look after the baby for you I don't mind Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital 120 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 37 Why don’t you consider our suggestion before making official decision? ( THINK OVER) 38 The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it ( SUCH) 39 But for his help we wouldn’t have finished the project on time ( IF) 40 He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me ( NOT ONLY) ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10_ SỐ 39 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A classmates B notebooks C households D earthquakes A pleased B stopped C washed D missed Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others A recreation B entertainment C literature D information A natural B department C exception D attentive Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence By the year 2015, the world population biilion people A will reach B reaches C will have reached D reach When he was your age, he walk kilometers to school every morning A was used to B uses to C used to D used The ao dai used for men were different those for women A from B with C to D for 121 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 My mother was afraid to let me _ the tree A climbing B climb C climbs D climbed 10.People like wearing jeans because the material doesn’t wear _ easily A out B off C away D by 11 The _ age of the girls in this class is sixteen A general B average C equal D usual 12 The trouble started only the other man came into the room A when B until C and then D too soon 13 The beautiful woman has a busy life A society B socialize C social D socializing Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 14 It was not until 1937 that the southern source of the Nile River discovered A B C D 15 I think it is more easier to play the guitar than the piano A B C D 16 Mr Thanh never drinks coffee in the morning, doesn't he? A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A You’re welcome 18 “ B Long time no see C Nice to meet you D Sorry, we've got little time ?” “Everything is fine How about you?” A How old are you? B How’s it going? C What’s your life? D What’s the matter? Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking A steers me B irritate me C moves me D frightens me 20 New Zealand has relatively few species of animals because of its long isolation from other landmasses A respectively B approximately C considerably D comparatively Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 The boy denied breaking the window of the neighbor’s house A admitted B agreed C regretted D refused 22 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war 122 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 A happiness B worry and sadness C pain and sorrow D loss Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Health is something we tend to (23) _ when we have it When our body is doing well, we are hardly aware of it But illness can come, even (24) _ we are young In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little how to cure them once they struck The result was that many children died About a century ago, (25) _, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed The (26) _ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed As this medical discovery spread, the world became much safer for children The result is that (27) _ a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can expect to live for 75 years And what we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to advance Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today 23 A forget B ignore C give up D throw away 24 A if B so C when D while 25 A therefore B however C although D moreover 26 A reason B origin C source D cause 27 A where B when C why D whereas Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Mozart, who was born on January 27, 1756 in the Austrian city of Salzburg, was neither the first nor the last child prodigy, but he was certainly the greatest He was born into a moderately prosperous family where his unmatched musical genius made itself known extremely early Mozart began leaning to play harpsichord at three and his earliest known work was composed in 1761 when he was five, the age at which he also first appeared in public From the age of six, when his father took him on the first foreign tour, Mozart toured the courts and musical centres of Austria, Germany, France, England, Holland, Switzerland and Italy It has been calculated that Mozart spent almost a third of his short life - he died at the age of thirty five – travelling As Mozart matured, he continued to tour and give concerts Mozart also wrote a lot of operas His first opera, Mitridate, Re di Ponto, was performed in Milan when he was 14, and it was the first of many successes in the theatre 28 How rich was Mozart’s family? A Very rich B As rich as a financial C Not very rich D Very poor 29 When did he take the first step into the world of music as a composer? A When he was three B When he was five C When he was fourteen D When he was thirty-five 123 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 30 What did he on his first tour to some major European countries? A He made so much sightseeing B He toured the courts and musical centres C He toured only D He did nothing 31 Why is it possible to name Mozart “A travelling composer”? A Because he spent almost a third of his short life travelling C Because he never travelled B Because he liked travelling a lot D Because he had good imagination 32 What expression in the passage means “an exceptionally clever child”? A A child normal B A child clever C A child prodigy D Child playing harpsichord Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one 33 It takes Nam two hours to his homework every day Nam spends 34 I’m sorry I can’t swim I wish 35 He has collected these stamps for two years These stamps 36 “I am a student.” said Nam Nam said Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital 37 Jackson has to work part-time on Sunday, so she can’t hang out with her best friend (COULD) 38 They are going to redecorate the living room for us tomorrow (HAVE) 39 In spite of the bad weather, he went on a picnic ( ALTHOUGH) 40 They cancelled the flight because of the heavy rain ( SO HEAVY) 124 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10_ SỐ 40 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A proposed B explained C impressed D injured A knight B kidergarten C knob D knife Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others A adventure B activity C appliance D average A reputation B collection C limitation D inspiration Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence The new teacher loves poems and them by heart A makes us to learn B make us learn C makes us learn D make us to learn We must wait Thursday for our final exam results A later B until C after D by A new computer system has been installed at a of £200.000 A price B worth C value 125 D cost Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 You have been reading for four hours This book _ be very interesting A can B might C must D should C wider D widen English is used in the world A wide B widely 10 I really can’t the twins apart They look so alike A say B talk C take D tell 11 Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be after Grenfell Tower fire A got down C turned down B let down D pulled down 12 Last year Matt earned _ his brother, who had a better position A twice as much as B twice more than C twice as more as D twice as many as 13 No sooner the feast will start tomorrow A will the bell ring than B the bell will ring than C the bell will ring when D will the bell ring when Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 14 Mary asked there was anything interesting on TV to see that night A B C D 15 The magazine went out of business because they did not have readers enough A B C D 16 There are a lot of material here You can use some of it A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 Let’s go somewhere for a drink A All right B Yes, we C No, we don’t D No, thanks 18 Nam : “ I don’t think English is too hard to study ” - Huy : “ “ A I too B I don’t neither C Neither I D I either Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 She hesitated for a moment, and then went on A walked B continued speaking C arrived school D climbing up C without D see about 20 They were forced to postpone the trip A put off B call off Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 126 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 21 I found a job at a local hospital after I had graduated from Hai Phong Medicine College A out of work B out of fashion C out of order D out of practice 22 My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding which goods she was going to buy A excessive B limited C required D abundant Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (23) _ of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you‘ve made up your (24) _ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel don‘t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work If someone says you‘re totally in the (25) of talent, ignore them That‘s negative criticism If , however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are many film stars (26) were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn‘t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to ( 27 ) well if you persevere and stay positive 23 A alert B clever C intelligent D aware 24 A mind B brain C thought D idea 25 A absentee B shortage C lack D missing 26 A which B whom C they D who 27 A sail through B turn out C deal with D come into Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions People usually complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to first They get tied down by trivial; time-consuming matters and never complete the important ones One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to access progress Not only is this an effective way to imagine time, but also it serves to give individuals a muchdeserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements People who not keep lists often face the end of the work with uncertainty over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problems in mental and physical health 28 Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A Common Complains About Work B Accomplishing Trivial Matters 127 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 C Achieving Job Satisfaction D Learning To Manage Time 29 According to the passage, why many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish things? A They not prioritise tasks B They get tied down by one difficult problem C They fail to deal with trivial matters D They not seek the advice of time management experts 30 In paragraph 2, the word those refer to: A daily lists B trivial matters C priorities D people 31 The passage states that one solution to time management problems is to: A consult a time management expert B accomplish time-consuming matters first C keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly D spend only a short time on each task 32 The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses: A mental and physical health problems B another solution to time management problems C ways to achieve a sense of fulfillment D different types of lists Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one 33 She wrote me a letter to tell me she never wanted to see me again The letter 34 People hope that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped It 35 Vietnamese women continue to wear the fashionable Ao dai The fashionable Ao dai 36 "Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?" Peter said to Ann Peter invited Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital 37 The child ran out because of the strange noise ( MADE) 38 Jonah had obviously made an effort to put on smart clothes for the occasion ( DRESS UP) 39 We could have lost that match if there hadn't been efforts from everyone of us ( WITHOUT) 40 Thank you very much for your help ( THANKFUL) 128 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 129 Ms Tuyen _ HNUE_ 0334753715 ... _ 40 He went out of the room He did not say any thing (WITHOUT) _ _ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 _ SỐ 12 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced... one can it for you ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP SỐ 13 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently A ought B thought C brought D though A thick B think C thus D thin Choose the word... _ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP SỐ 11 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently Only you can change your life No one can it for you 1 A there B though C than