Ôn tập tuyển sinh lớp 10 trung học phổ thông Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (Đề 40 câu)
PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A baggy B minority C style D rivalry A girls B parks C countries D regions Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A casual B embroider C designer D occasion A consist B fashion C design D constrain Answers: III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence Nowadays, advertisements on the media are very important and in business A standard B considerate C commercial D communicative C aren’t you D don’t you Have a cup of tea, ? A you B will you The intense 8.9 earthquake and tsunami have struck the east coast of Japan March 11th 2011 A since B in C on D from Quynh: “How long will your homework take you?” – Anh: “ ” A In the evening B For two hours C Since I came here D Until eight o’clock he practised hard, he didn’t pass the driving test A As long as B If C As D Even though 10 The show was called because of the rain A for B off C of D into 11 It is very difficult to integrate yourself into a community is quite different from yours A whose culture B the culture that C that culture D which culture 12 Because he always did on his English tests, his parents were not surprised that he got an A A fluently B joyfully C generously D well 13 “You don’t like science film, you?” - “ ” A Yes, I B Yes, very much C No I don’t D Yes, of course 14 Sue was in the accident; meanwhile, her sister has only minor injuries A serious ill Answers: B badly injure C seriously hurt D bad hurt _ _ _ _ _ 10 _ 11 _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What does the sign say? A Road work ahead B Lane ahead closed C Construction zone begins D Construction work one kilometer ahead 16 What does the sign say? A You can put papers everywhere B Papers are used only for recycling C Put unused papers here to recycle D We must use recycled paper Page ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 About 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work E-mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least five minutes People can use the Internet to shopping, so they can save 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 online instead of attending traditional classes 17 The Internet is useful for millions of people 18 People cannot use the Internet for multi-purposes 19 Using the Internet for education is impossible 20 Online shopping does not help people save time 21 The Internet allows people A not to work B to work at home 22 E-mail can be used to send A information B documents C to travel to work D to stay at home and rest C pictures D all are correct Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage There is now increasing concern about the world’s energy resources, particularly about those involving fossil fuels In less than a hundred years we shall probably (23) all the present sources of oil and gas The world’s coal (24) should last longer, but, once used, these cannot be (25) It is important, therefore, that we should develop such (26) sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy as well as water and wind power Until these energy (27) are widely used, it is important for the developed countries to reduce energy (28) as much as possible 23 A end B complete C total D run out of 24 A reserves B stores C mines D contents 25 A update 26 A traditional B repeated B alternative C renewed C revolutionary D produced D surprising 27 A goods B supplies C provisions D materials 28 A exhaustions B destructions C waste D consumption Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 A good campaign will increase our sales (advertise) 30 Housework has been regarded as women’s work (tradition) 31 The flood in the Mekong delta last year was (disaster) 32 Who is the current of the Viet Nam News? (edit) 33 Chemical wastes and other are pumped into the river (pollute) 34 The Christmas tree looks beautiful It has been by my sisters (decoration) Answers: 29 _ 32 _ 30 _ 33 _ 31 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 the mountain / by / My village / and / lies / the river / near / of / the foot 36 use / twice / Baths / as / shower / much / showers, / so / water / as / I / taking / suggest Answers: 35 My village 36 Baths Page ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 She hasn’t worn that dress since her sister’s wedding She last 38 The doctors have made the announcements over the loudspeakers The announcements 39 They live in a four-room apartment The apartment in 40 The man continued to work although it rained The man went Answers: 37 She last 38 The announcements 39 The apartment in _ 40 The man went _ PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A space B volcano C planet D state A traveled B liked C wrapped D faxed Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A mention B sailor C pattern D inspire A earthquake B experience C energy D exercise Answers: III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence She suggests money for the poor in the area A save B to save C saves D saving Tornadoes, the funnel-shaped storms can suck up anything is in their path A who B whom C whose D that As an exchange student, my brother has to live in when going on studying at a university A a council B an academy C a campus D a dormitory His sister says that she wants to become a fashion when she grows up A poet B designer C writer D tutor Thanks to the of the Internet, we can now get access to electric newspapers A develop B develops C developed D development 10 They will visit the of a Vietnamese hero A house B mosque C place 11 Islam is the country’s official in Malaysia A region B currency C religion D shrine D capital 12 During the war, he was imprisoned as an enemy A alien B alienist C alienate 13 Was the movie “Star Wars” for an Oscar? A nominated B taken C recognised D alienator D accepted 14 Nga: “How about going to the movie theatre tonight?” Page ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 - Mai: “ ” A You’re welcome Answers: _ 10 _ B Yes, I’d love to _ 11 _ C No, thanks _ 12 _ D Great! Let’s that _ 13 _ _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What does the sign say? A X intersection ahead warning sign B Railroad crossing ahead warning sign C Advance warning of a cross intersection D No right turn warning 16 What does the sign say? A We should stop and park 2.5-ton truck here B We should be careful with trucks crossing the road C We should look for another way to travel if your truck is over 2.5 tons D We should ask for help from a bigger truck Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal behaviour might help predict future earthquake Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometre radius of the centre of a fairly recent quake Some birds screeched and flew about wildly Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster In 1976 after observing animal behaviour, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate 17 According to the investigation, animal normal behaviour might help predict future earthquake 18 Scientists believe that animals can feel the environmental changes before the disaster 19 Thanks to observing animal behaviour, there were less people killed in the terrible quake in 1976 in China 20 Only dogs can help predict future earthquakes 21 In the passage, the word “evacuate” most means A remove B destroy C exile D save 22 If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be A a lower death rate C fewer animals going crazy Answers: 17 _ 18 _ B fewer people evacuated D fewer environmental changes 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage Last summer, Peter went (23) holiday for two weeks to the island of Sardinia He stayed in a hotel which had a beautiful swimming pool and beautiful views of the sea It was in a village where local people went (24) in the winter, and foreign (25) came in the summer Peter spent his first day on the beach, but on the second day, he (26) very ill Therefore, he went to see a local doctor, who was a very nice man and he spoke English very (27) Peter took the doctor’s (28) and stayed in his room for the rest of the day He soon felt better and greatly enjoyed his vacation 23 A to B on C at D in 24 A fish B fishes C fishing D to fish 25 A visitors B villagers C farmers D neighbours Page ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 26 A is B feel C felt D thought 27 A comfortably B interestedly C hardly D fluently 28 A advices Answers: B advice C advise D advises 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 We were by the great richness of detail in her painting (impress) 30 Can you tell me what kind of calculator works ? (effective) 31 Most people need to increase their daily of fruit and vegetables (consume) 32 They don’t have enough money to buy equipment (necessity) 33 A lighthouse marks the to the harbour (enter) 34 Students should learn about keeping the environment (pollute) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 Tornadoes / thunderstorm / pass / are / funnel-shaped / below / a / storms / which / overland 36 primary / of / Bahasa Malaysia / is / language / the / in / instruction / all / secondary schools Answers: 35 Tornadoes 36 Bahasa Malaysia IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 “Why did you set off so late for the airport?” Tom asked us Tom asked 38 If she doesn’t get up early, she will miss the first train Unless 39 She doesn't have enough money to buy that dress She wishes 40 There were so many people in the hall that we couldn’t see him There were such Answers: 37 Tom asked _ 38 Unless _ 39 She wishes _ 40 There were such _ PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A faithful A worked B failure B stopped C fairly C forced D fainted D wanted Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A dangerous A documentary Answers: Page B carriage B newspaper C extensive C teenager D furniture D literature ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence Vietnam is said to be very rich in mineral such as oil, gas A sources B resources C streams Embroidered jeans didn’t the 1990s’ fashion A fit B match C suit D flows D wear That hospital is one of the oldest in my city A institutions B institutes C campuses D dorms The beautiful beach has been because of the oil spillage A pollutant B polluter C polluted D polluting It is common for advertisers to use to reach the largest possible audience A communication B interaction C remote control 10 he’s got a good job now, he still complains A Although B Even though C Though D mass media D However 11 Scientists us when the volcanoes could erupt A had covered B had collapsed C had warnedD had predicted 12 There has been little rain in this area for months, ? A has it B has there C hasn’t it D hasn’t there 13 Primary education is free and for all children between six and eleven in Vietnam A comfortable B compulsory C traditional D dependable 14 Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.” Daisy: “ ” A It doesn’t matter at all C It’s very kind of you to say so Answers: _ _ 10 _ 11 _ B There’s no doubt about that D I am sorry to hear that _ _ _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What should you put in this recycling bin? A Paper B Organic waste C Plastic D Electronic waste 16 What does the sign say? A Keep to the left B Winding road ahead C Danger, road ends D Danger, sharp turn Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 For the first time ever, plants from Earth are growing on the moon The China National Space Administration showed photos of cotton seeds sprouting into life The administration said the cotton plants were among several plants that were "growing well" Other plants that are now growing on the moon are potatoes, rock cress and rapeseed The plants are part of a project on China's space mission to the far side of the moon The project is called a "moon surface micro-ecological circle" Project leader Liu Hanlong says the cotton seeds Page ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 were the first to sprout He said the plants were chosen because they were small, strong and could grow in the difficult conditions on the moon's surface Professor Hanlong said the project's aim was to understand more about how plants grow outside of Earth The long-term aim is to develop plants that can grow on the moon or on planets like Mars The professor said: "We have given consideration to future survival in space Learning about these plants growing in a low-gravity environment would allow us to lay the foundation for our future establishment of a space base." The project also includes yeast and fruit flies The professor hopes the six organisms in the project will make up a mini-ecosystem The plants will produce oxygen and food for the fruit flies, and the yeast could manage the flies' waste and the dead plants to provide another food source 17 Plants have never grown on the moon before this mission 18 The plants are growing on the far side of the moon 19 Scientists said their long-term aim is to grow plants on Mars 20 There are sixty different organisms in the Chinese eco-system project 21 Why were the plants chosen for this mission? A they were small and strong C they can grow without water B they were tasty D they don't need light 22 What will the plants provide for the fruit flies besides food? A nitrogen B oxygen C CO2 D acetic acid Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage English is very useful language If we (23) English we can go to any place or country we like We shall no find it hard to make people understand (24) we wish to say English also helps us to learn all kinds of (25) hundreds of books are (26) in English every day in (27) countries English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge (28) all corners of the world Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among the countries of the world 23 A to know 24 A what B know B where C knew C when D known D how 25 A subjects B things C ideas D plans 26 A write B wrote C written D writing 27 A must 28 A in B lot of B with C many C at D a lots of D to Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 The newspaper is published You can get it every day (day) 30 I never receive any to my email from her (respond) 31 Many walked around the tourist attraction (sightseeing) 32 We should make the most efforts to stop (deforest) 33 Steve Harvey is a actor (humour) 34 We finished the job, but only with great (difficult) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 by Vietnamese people / Sticky rice / on Tet / are enjoyed / cakes 36 If you want / you have to / improve / read / your writing / this book / to Page ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 Answers: 35 Sticky rice 36 If you want _ IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 It would be nice to have a swimming pool in our garden I wish 38 Stop talking, or you’ll be punished If 39 She first moved to that house in 1990 She has 40 “Where you want to put this bag, sir?” The man asked me The man asked me Answers: 37 I wish 38 If _ 39 She has 40 The man asked me _ PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A mosque A special B question B climate C quarter C because D queen D come Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A advance A persuade B amount B polite C attend C publish D campus D supply Answers: III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence The police are a lost girl They haven’t found her anywhere A looking at B looking after C looking for D looking up If John , please tell her that I have left for the party A call B calls C calling D came The room looks so new and strange, ? A they B does it C isn’t it D doesn’t it The material used to make jeans was very strong and it is worn out A nearly B strongly C hardly D mainly Maryam usually goes to the to pray because her religion is Islam A mosque B pagoda C church D temple 10 Mrs Lan likes to wear Ao dai because she think it is the of Viet Nam A subject B symbol C picture D fashion 11 I haven’t seen her we left school A after B before C since D for 12 She is intelligent, talented and enthusiastic , she is not successful A though Page B because C However D but ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 13 The final exam will be held June 2nd, 2018 A on B in C at D since 14 “I suggest going to Vung Tau on the weekend.” – “ ” A Yes, I B Yes, please C Yes, you would D That’s a good idea Answers: _ _ _ _ _ 10 _ 11 _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What does the sign say? A You can smoke here B No smoking in this area C Smoking is not prohibited here D You should smoke later 16 What does the sign say? A Animals are very lovely B Don’t take photos of animals C Animals are prohibited here D Don’t feed the animals Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 Jeans are the most popular kind of clothing in the world They are popular almost everywhere, in Japan, France, Indonesia and Brazil Rich people and poor people wear them Young people and even some old people wear them, too In the United States, they are the only kind of traditional clothes In other countries, young people wear them because they want to look modern Jeans are sign of youth and independence Everyone wants to be modern, young and independent 17 Jeans can’t be seen in Asia 18 Jeans are the traditional clothes in USA 19 Only young people wear jeans 20 Jeans are the symbol of youth and independence 21 Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage above? A Jeans are popular B In Indonesia, they wear jeans C Some old people wear jeans D Wearing jeans is practical 22 Which of the following can replace the word “they” in line 4? A jeans B young people C old people D rich people Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name Tet, is the most important and popular holiday and (23) _ in Vietnam Tet takes (24) _ from the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar until at least the third day Many Vietnamese (25) _ for Tet by cooking special holiday foods and cleaning the house There are a lot of customs (26) _ during Tet, like visiting a person’s house on the first day of the new year, ancestral worshipping, wishing New Year’s greetings, and giving lucky money to children and elderly people Tet is also an occasion for pilgrims and family (27) _ During Tet, Vietnamese visit their relatives and temples, forgetting about the troubles of the past year and hoping for a (28) _ upcoming year 23 A activity B parade C festival 24 A part Page B place C care D occasion D back ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 25 A practice B celebrate C prepare D support 26 A practiced B practicing C to practice D practices 27 A relations 28 A well B contacts B better C joints C worse D reunions D best Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 It was such news that they all sat there saying nothing (worry) 30 They saved the paintings from (destroy) 31 Our team played very last week We lost (successful) 32 This village has been since last year (electric) 33 People need to increase their daily of fruit and vegetables (consume) 34 If we want to have a(n) environment, we shouldn't drop litter in public places (pollute) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 he wanted to / It was such / a beautiful sight that / stay longer 36 there was / she heard on TV / Lan’s mother / a typhoon coming / told her Answers: 35 It was such _ 36 Lan’s mother IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 The bad news gave them a strong disappointment They were 38 His sister works for a space research center She is a space scientist His sister, 39 He has to pay the bills before the fifth of the month The bills 40 The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad Because of Answers: 37 They were 38 His sister, 39 The bills _ 40 Because of _ PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A television A equal B pressure B fashion C pleasure C champagne D leisure D match Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A inspiration A interactive Answers: Page 10 B fashionable B experience C modernize D symbol C commercial D linguistics ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 School children around the world have been going on strike They are unhappy that their governments are doing too little to fight climate change The strikes are part of a growing international movement called School Strike for Climate Instead of going to school, students across the globe have been skipping classes to take part in street protests Many of the protests have been outside government buildings The movement began in August 2018 when Swedish student Greta Thunberg stood outside Sweden's government every Friday She held a sign that read: "School strike for climate" Photos of her went viral on social media Students organized themselves and copied Ms Thunberg's actions The movement is growing worldwide In 2019, strikes have taken place across Europe, North America and Australia Over 45,000 students protested on one day in Switzerland and Germany Students have held banners reading, "Why learn without a future?" "If you not act as adults, we will" and "Like the sea level, we rise." The first worldwide strike will take place on March 15 Many scientists, politicians and teachers congratulated the students for their activism However, not everyone is on the students' side Australia's leader called for "more learning in schools and less activism" A journalist in the U.K wrote: "If children really must wag their fingers at older generations for some imaginary sin, I wish they'd it at the weekend." 17 Children say governments aren't doing enough to fight climate change 18 Many protests have been inside government buildings 19 One day over 45,000 students went on strike in Germany & Switzerland 20 A journalist wished the students would strike at the weekend 21 When did the movement begin? A March, 2017 B August, 2017 C August, 2018 22 Which country's leader asked students for less activism? A Sweden B Brazil C Austria D July, 2018 D Australia Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage Newspapers, magazines, and books are the print media Newspapers are (23) of the main sources for spreading news and events throughout the world The broadcast media such as radio and television deliver (24) and entertainment to the (25) Motion pictures are one of the most (26) forms of entertainment The multimedia helps students (27) about a particular topic in a variety of ways When we use the Internet, we can give and get a (28) of information very quickly 23 A much B many C one D a 24 A information B images C pictures D photos 25 A classmates B representatives C members D public 26 A popular B exact C unique D excellent 27 A learn B learns C learning D have learnt 28 A amount B lot C lots D quality Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 The ao dai is the dress of Vietnamese women (tradition) 30 They me to join their family to Hue last year (invitation) 31 The old man walked to the park (slow) 32 Tet is the most important for Vietnamese people (celebrate) 33 His father is a man to everyone (generosity) 34 can exactly predict the ice will melt in the warming global (science) Page 17 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 Van / he / life / a farm / has / Since / a lot / been / arrived, / about / on / learning 36 He / he / heard / sadly / the / sighed / when / news / bad Answers: 35 Since 36 He IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 They lost their way because of not having a map Since 38 The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them They are such 39 “Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?” he asked Tim He asked Tim 40 What a pity! Tommy cannot take part in our picnic next week! We wish Answers: 37 Since 38 They are such _ 39 He asked Tim _ 40 We wish _ PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A programs B inviduals C subjects D celebrations A though B enough C cough D rough Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A primary B religion C tropical D friendliness A village B banyan C bamboo D entrance Answers: III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence There may be a lot of stones in Mars A preciosity B preciously C precious D preciousness C haven’t I D am I I am not late for school today, ? A aren’t I B did I Thousands of seismographs which all over the world record about a million small earthquakes every year A places B placed C are placed D placing She cried with when she heard the news It was her time A joy / joyful B joyful / joy C joyfully / joy D joy/ joyfully The thieves waited until it was dark enough to his house yesterday A broke into Page 18 B broke out of C broke away D broke through ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 10 The English textbook of 10 units A comprises B consists C divides D depends 11 There are three levels of difficulty in this game: low, and high A intermediate B advanced C middle D normal 12 The word “jean” comes from a kind of that was made in Europe A substance B form C element D material 13 TV can enjoy interesting programs by choosing the right channels A spectators B audiences C watchers D viewers 14 “Shall we eat out on New Year’s Eve, Mom?” - “ ” A Are you sure? Answers: _ 10 _ B It’s my pleasure _ 11 _ C Thanks a lot _ 12 _ _ 13 _ D That’s not a good idea _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What does the sign say? A Maximum legal speed is 50 mph in all weather conditions B Minimum legal speed is 50 mph in ideal conditions C Maximum legal speed is 50 mph in ideal conditions D Minimum legal speed is 50 mph in all weather conditions 16 What does the sign say? A Low flying aircraft warning B No fly zone ahead C General information sign for an aircraft manufacturing plant D General information sign for an airport Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 Women across Japan are fed up with having to wear high-heeled shoes to work One woman is so fed up that she started a movement to end the requirement for female employees to wear the shoes The movement has the hashtag #KuToo This is a combination of the Japanese words "kutsu" (which means shoe) and "kutsuu"(which is the Japanese word for pain) The movement was started by Japanese actress Yumi Ishikawa She tweeted about her belief that employers in Japan should not require female workers to wear high heels Ms Ishikawa also launched an online petition It asks Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to forbid employers from requiring women to wear certain types of shoes Ishikawa's tweet is now spreading across other parts of Asia Many women in China and South Korea have started their own campaigns against having to wear high heels Ishikawa told TIME magazine: "I thought that if there are so many people who feel the same as me, why not start some sort of movement." Many women supported Ishikawa on social media They complained about sore feet, bleeding heels, back pain and other health issues A visually impaired woman in her 20s who has to wear high heels at work said it is difficult for her to keep her balance and not fall over A recent survey found that over 70 per cent of women working in Tokyo wear high heels to work at least once a week 17 A woman in Japan started a movement against wearing high heels 18 The hashtag #KuToo is a combination of two Japanese words 19 The article says the woman's tweet has spread across South America 20 A survey said women in Tokyo wear high heels at least twice a week 21 What did the woman start online? A a revolution B a game C a fight D a petition 22 What two things did woman complain about? Page 19 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 A squashed toes and blisters B sore feet and squashed toes C sore feet and bleeding heels D bunions and blisters Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage The Hung King Temple Festival (23) from the 8th to the 11th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho province This festival is held to worship the Hung Kings (24) are the founders and also the first emperors of the nation The festival features a procession from the (25) of the Nghia Linh mountain to the High Temple on the top of the mountain Here, there is a ceremony of offering incense and specialties such (26) Chung cakes and Day cakes and five-fruit tray to the Kings Moreover, there are also many (27) activities including bamboo swings, lion dances, wrestling (28) Xoan singing performances 23 A happens B goes on C takes place D begins 24 A whose B who C expected D missed 25 A foot B leg C head D face 26 27 A if A joy B that B joyful C why C joyfully D as D joyfulness 28 A and B so C but D or Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 On a survey, every Vietnamese produces the average of three-kilo rubbish a day (house) 30 He has mental toughness and is a strong character and a(n) captain (inspiration) 31 Despite the of antibiotics, blood transfusions and life-support machines, most of these soldiers recovered, often from life-threatening injuries (exist) 32 It's not to wear short skirts at the moment (fashion) 33 Wind power is a(n) alternative to fossil fuels (pollute) 34 Bastille Day is the national holiday in France, annually on July 14 (celebrate) 34 can exactly predict the ice will melt in the warming global (science) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 read / before / I / a novel / so / never / have / good 36 water / our / and /air / health / will / affected / be / polluting / the / stop / we / Unless Answers: 35 I 36 Unless _ IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 The man continued to work although it rained -> The man went 38 Jim moved to this house in 1952 -> Jim has 39 They bought these books yesterday -> These books 40 What a pity! I can’t watch “Avengers: Endgame” this weekend -> I wish Page 20 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 Answers: 37 The man went _ 38 Jim has 39 These books 40 I wish PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A energy B generous C category D suggest A raised B picked C laughed D watched Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A interesting B redundant C intelligent D important A environment B impression C announcement D reputation Answers: III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence Nam wanted to know what time A the movie begins C did the movie begin B the movie began D does the movie begin I am very fat I think if I morning exercise regularly, I weight A may lose B lose C would lose The room is decorated for Christmas A beauty B beautified D lost C beautifully D beautiful night, the temperature seems to be cooler and cooler A At B On C For I am wondering what to my sister's wedding A have to bring B to bring D In C bringing D should bring 10 We can't go along here because the road A repaired B is repairing C was repaired D is being repaired 11 Many people not like climbing A despite its danger B since its danger C although it is dangerous D because it is dangerous 12 The man and the dog I had taken a photo of were in the park A which B that C who D whose 13 I wish I what to to help my father now A know B will know C knew D have known 14 John's mother: “Thank you very much for your gift! How wonderful it is!” – John: “ ” A Never mind! C That's right B I'm happy you like it D Of course Answers: _ _ _ _ _ 10 _ 11 _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 Page 21 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 15 What does the sign say? A Deer crossing ahead B State park area C No hunting allowed D Wildlife reserve area 16 What does the sign say? A You should help strangers B You ought not to follow strangers C You should talk with strangers D You should be friendly and kind Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 With over 800 million active users, Facebook is changing the way hundreds of millions of people relate to one another and share information It is a social networking service launched on February 4, 2004 It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommate in Harvard University The website’s membership was firstly limited to Harvard students, but was expanded to other colleges in the Boston area, and gradually most universities in the United States and Canada By September, 2006, it was opened to everyone as long as they had a valid email address along with an age requirement of being 13 and older 17 Exactly 800 million people use Facebook to communicate with each other 18 In 2004, Facebook was started as a social networking service 19 Mark Zuckerberg was the only founder of Facebook 20 As soon as Facebook was launched, it was widely used all over the world 21 When was Facebook opened to everyone? A Nearly 24 months since it was first launched B Exactly 24 months since it was first launched C More than 24 months since it was first launched D Less than 24 months since it was first launched 22 What is the main idea of the passage? A the history of the media B the history of a kind of social network C the history of Harvard University D Mark Zuckerberg and his roommate Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage All of us use energy every day – for transportation, cooking, heating and cooling rooms, manufacturing, lighting and entertainment The choices we make about (23) we use energy – turning machines off when we’re not using them or choosing to buy (24) appliances – impact our environment and our lives There are many things we can to use less energy and use it more wisely Two main ways to (25) energy are energy conservation and energy efficiency Turning lights off when you leave the room and (26) aluminium cans are both ways of conserving energy Energy efficiency is the use of technology that requires less energy (27) the same function A compact fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than an ordinary bulb to produce the same (28) of light is an example of energy efficiency 23 A when B why C how D which 24 A efficient B efficiency C efficiently D effective 25 A store B produce C use D save Page 22 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 26 A reusing B returning C recycling D redoing 27 A perform B to perform C performing D to performing 28 A number B amount Answers: 23 _ 24 _ C speed 25 _ D source 26 _ 27 _ 28 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 29 It is always to hear other people’s point of view (interest) 30 The teacher often me to practice speaking English (courage) 31 The festival is held in Hung King Temple (official) 32 Her dedication to her work was (admire) 33 Energy-saving bulbs help save money (consume) 34 Environmental groups want a total (prohibit) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 the / third / covers / two / sea / of / earth / The 36 considerable progress / Our parents were / all of us had made / happy to hear Answers: 35 The _ 36 Our parents were IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 We reduce the air pollution to have a better life 38 She was so lazy, so she failed the exam 39 The last time she flew to Sydney with him was in February 40 Lan said: “I’m planting this tree for my father now.” Our life Because of She has Lan said Answers: 37 Our life 38 Because of _ 39 She has 40 Lan said _ PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A motorbikes B determines C involves D cultures A public B music C use D value Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A destruction B measurement A friendliness B currency Answers: C experience C forestry D alternative D intermediate III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence Islam is Malaysia’s religion A compulsory B official C traditional D optional Those students are lucky to have such a devoted and teacher A qualify Page 23 B qualification C qualified D unqualified ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 Because plastic bags are very hard to , they will cause pollution A dissolve B wrap C tear D collect In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by a(n) bulb A energy-saving B energy-save C saving-energy D save-energy During the years studying in the university, was my favourite accommodation because it was located on the campus, which was so convenient for my study A flat B apartment C hotel D dormitory 10 The representatives from WHO were warmly welcomed by the friendly in Vietnam A addition B demonstration C application D atmosphere 11 Ann’s eyes are weak; , she has to wear glasses A but B however C so 12 Go and turn the faucet before the bathtub overflows A on B off C over D therefore D down 13 Ho Chi Minh City was named President Ho Chi Minh, wasn’t it? A after B on C at D over 14 “Why don’t we have a look around the campus?” – “ ” A Do we? Answers: _ B Yes, why not? _ C Yes, thanks _ _ D It’s my pleasure _ 10 _ 11 _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What does the sign say? A It’s wet and slippery so you should be careful when come into this place B You should throw waste paper into the right place C You can play football here D You mustn’t sleep here 16 What does the sign say? A Taxi is fixed here B Taxi drivers have a break here C Taxi can pick everyone up but cannot drop everyone off here D This is the place for you to get on and get out off a taxi Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 A teenage Indonesian girl swept away in the Indian Ocean tsunami on Boxing Day seven years ago has been reunited with her family Fifteen-year-old Wati was eight when the devastating tsunami wiped out the village of Ujong Baroh in Sumatra’s Aceh province Her family survived the giant tidal wave but little Wati was carried away The last time her mother saw her was when the water carried the little girl away She was desperately clinging to her three children in an attempt to keep them all together, but her efforts were in vain as she lost her grip on Wati Yusniar never thought she would see her daughter alive again Wati’s family made several attempts to find her but no one reported seeing her alive A miracle happened last Wednesday when her grandfather Ibrahim, who lived in another town, got a visit from an acquaintance who was with a teenage girl Wati had visited the old man in his coffee shop She told him she was trying to get back to her village but did not know the way Ibrahim suspected the teenager might be his long-lost grand-daughter but she could not remember any of her parents’ of relatives’ names, except Ibrahim’s Wati’s identity was confirmed by her parents several days later from a mole and a scar above her eyebrow that Page 24 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 she got when she was six years old It is still unclear what happened to Wati in her seven-year absence The deadly tsunami killed more than 150,000 people in several Indian Ocean nations 17 The girl’s family was washed away in the tsunami 18 The girl’s mother couldn’t keep hold of her hand during the tsunami 19 Her parents knew who she was from a scar above her eyebrow 20 The girl told her family everything that happened since the tsunami 21 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A The girl remembered the names of her parents and siblings B The girl’s family thought she was dead after the tsunami C The girl comes from Indonesia D The girl suddenly showed up at her grandfather’s coffee shop 21 In the passage, the word “wipe out” is closest in meaning to: A conserve B save C destroy D prevent Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage If you want to have a big (23) in learning English, you should start a “Learning Diary” After each class, or at the end of each week, you could note down how (24) English you spoke, how many new words you learned, what you listened or (25) , and how much you understood This could be both in class and out You could also give (26) a grade for things like the amount of English spoken or the number of things you listened or read inside and (27) class After keeping this diary for a month or two you can (28) see much progress you have made 23 A succeed 24 A far B success B many C successful C wide D succession D much 25 A reading B have read C were reading D read 26 A you B ourselves C us D yourself 27 A outside 28 A clear B insides B cleanness C outsides C clearing D out of side D clearly Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 I am old enough so I can live (independent) 30 Many visit that museum every day (sightsee) 31 I’m afraid you aren’t for the job (qualification) 32 The of the employees have university degrees (major) 33 Electricity, gas and water aren't luxuries but (need) 34 He is well-known for his He always helps the poor (generous) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 different patterns / to the ao dai / have added / , so it looks / more fashionable / The designers 36 has / as the most / charity program / Kate / effective / been nominated / in the town / activist Answers: 35 The designers _ 36 Kate Page 25 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 Ms Linh had a plumber fit the pipes in her house ➝ Ms Linh got 38 The boy is handsome He is talking to my sister ➝ The boy who 39 What a pity! I don’t have a computer ➝ I wish 40 I am excited about the coming festival ➝ I am looking Answers: 37 Ms Linh got 38 The boy who 39 I wish 40 I am looking PRACTICE TEST 10 I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A advises B raises C devises D goes A supervised B discouraged C enlightened D increased Answers: II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A mechanic B attendance C energetic D reality A receipt B energize C parade D traditional Answers: III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence There used to be a big old banyan tree at the to my village A gate B road C entrance Ha Long Bay is famous one of the world wonders A with B for C as D door D like Students shouldn’t distinguish between compulsory subjects and subjects A tropical B official C traditional D optional Many people become because of the natural disasters every year A homesick B homeless C homeland D homework The city was completely by the earthquake last week A collapsed B struck C destroyed D broken 10 The roof under the weight of snow last night A collapsed B pulled down C put away D broke off 11 The government supplied the victims food and water A for B to C with 12 It is said that playing cards is a time- activity A consuming B consumption C consumed D on D consumer 13 The local authority should the fish catching by electricity A protect B prohibit C permit D allow 14 “I’ve just passed my driving test.” – “ ” A Good luck Answers: Page 26 B Congratulations C I’m afraid not D It’s my pleasure _ _ _ _ _ 10 _ 11 _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What does the sign say? A Warning of a right curve ahead B Warning of merging traffic to the right C Warning of a winding road ahead D Warning of a right turn ahead 16 What does the sign say? A You must touch because it’s not hot B You must not touch because it’s very hot C It’s very hot so you can touch D They don’t warn people about hot surface Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 For many people the language of the Internet is English “World, Wide, Web: Three English Words” was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago The article went on to say: “If you want to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to it: learn English.” In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services Although Internet services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English In fact, a good knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet Learning to use language so that you can use it fluently and confidently Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to on the Internet 17 It is not easy to learn Internet services 18 We should learn English to take full advantage of the Internet 19 Everyone was English as the language of Internet 20 If we not know English well, we will have may difficulties when using the Internet 21 According to the passage, A we should use the Internet as well as English C it takes years to learn how to use the Internet B knowing English is helpful in using the Internet D the Internet can be used for education 22 Which of the followings is NOT true? A We can learn more English on the Internet B Learning to use Internet services is not difficult C Michael Specter wrote this newspaper article D English is a compulsory language of the Internet Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage There was a king named Hung He had a beautiful daughter When the king’s daughter wanted (23) _, he gave a requirement: on a fixed day, whoever came first with wedding presents, was to get the princess’s hand There were many (24) _, but the Mountain God and the River God were the best ones (25) _, the king declared that from that day the princess belongs (26) _ the Mountain God In the morning of the day fixed the king, the Mountain God arrived first at the king’s palace with many precious presents The river God was late, and he was very angry He returned to his house and began to fight with the Mountain God to get back the princess He asked other Gods in his region to help him to make rain and raise the river water to create a flood The Mountain God found back by moving up his mountains, (27) _ became higher and higher After a long struggle, the River God couldn’t anything to defeat his opponent The conflict was repeated each year in the month of July (28) _ the Vietnamese people still suffer floods each year in this month of fighting between the two Gods Page 27 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 23 A be married B to be married C being married D to be marry 24 A candidates B examiners C students D viewers 25 26 A Although A in B Because B at C So C from D Therefore D to 27 A who B which C whom D whose 28 A That’s where B That’s when C That’s why D That’s what Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 28 _ 29 Strict always make students nervous (examination) 30 , a lot of students of our school take part in the English-speaking club (interest) 31 A lot of come to Van Mieu every day (visit) 32 Energy – saving bulbs should be used to save (electric) 33 He wants to his room (decoration) 34 You should have a mechanic check your motorcycle (regulation) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 clean / us / school / beautiful / make / Let / our / place / a / and 36 made / material / “jeans” / in / from / Europe / comes / a kind / of / The word Answers: 35 Let 36 The word _ IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 They first used this computer 20 years ago ➝ This computer has 38 What about organizing a charity event to raise money? ➝ I suggest a charity 39 What a pity! You aren’t here to help me now ➝ I wish 40 Although it rained heavily, they went on working ➝ In Answers: 37 This computer has _ 38 I suggest a charity 39 I wish 40 In _ NAME: _ PROGRESS TEST CLASS: _ – (90 MINUTES) – I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A lecture B cure C furniture D picture A roofs B cloths C books D clothes Answers: Page 28 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A institute B scenery A puppet B unique Answers: C material C tunic D dormitory D notice III Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence Buy this kind of energy- bulb and you won’t spend as much money on electricity A using B saving C producing D consuming She is very tired; , she has to finish her homework A moreover B so C and D however They knelt down and for the homeless people A dressed B wished C prayed I don’t like him at all, but I have to as my husband A keep along with B get on well with C come down with D lived D keep in touch with Wearing helmets when riding motorbikes is by law A adding B optional C religious D compulsory 10 Some farmers don’t like the ground with the pesticides A spray B spraying C throw D throwing 11 The inhabitants wrote a letter of complaint to the local about the noise from the factory A author B authorities C authority 12 We received our first semester a few days ago A problem B report C passage D authorized D aspect 13 She doesn’t like to wear a blouse A short-sleeved B short-sleeving C sleeved-short 14 “Would you like a cup of tea?” – “ ” A Yes, I would Answers: _ B Yes, please _ C I’m sorry _ _ D short-sleeve D It’s my pleasure _ 10 _ 11 _ 12 _ 13 _ 14 _ IV Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16 15 What does the sign say? A Wrong way, turn around B Divided highway begins C Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow D Divided highway ends 16 What does the sign say? A The hire charge covers all the costs except fuel and insurance B The hire charge covers all the costs including fuel and insurance C The hire charge covers all the costs except insurance D The hire charge covers all the costs apart from fuel Answers: 15 16 V Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 A recent discovery shows the world now has two ocean garbage patches These are huge areas of the ocean which have a huge floating island of trash and litter The first garbage patch was discovered in the Pacific by ocean researcher Charles Moore in 1997 The new one was found in the Atlantic by a husband and wife team Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen “We found the Great Atlantic Garbage Patch,” said Ms Cummins “Our job Page 29 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 now is to let people know that plastic ocean pollution is a global problem Unfortunately, it is not confined to a single patch,” she added Ms Cummins described her sadness at what humans are doing to the ocean: “It’s shocking to see it first-hand We’ve managed to leave our footprint really everywhere.” The BBC has just reported on the damage the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is doing Tons of plastic is washing up on the beaches of Hawaii This island chain is world famous for having some of the world’s most beautiful beaches The very name ‘Hawaii’ conjures up images of paradise islands No longer The BBC’s presenter Simon Reeve says Kamilo Beach on the island of Hawaii has been described as “the world’s dirtiest beach” He went on a tour of the remote beach with a local conservationist They analysed what was on the beach and found more plastic particles than grains of sand A Wikipedia search confirms the beach’s new status The website says, “it is known for its accumulation of plastic marine debris from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” 13 The world’s first ocean garbage patch was found in the Indian Ocean 14 A garbage patch discoverer encouraged people to leave footprints 15 An analysis of a Hawaiian beach found more plastic than sand 16 Wikipedia says Kamilo Beach is best known for marine life 17 What can be inferred from the passage? A Scientists have discovered Hawaiians use plastic in their gardens B The garbage patches not move and look to be permanent C People are washing tons of plastic bottles on Hawaii’s beaches D The article says the word ‘Hawaii’ makes you think of paradise 18 In the passage, the word “accumulation” is closest in meaning to: A reduction B pollution C enlargement D recreation Answers: 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ // 21 _ 22 _ VI Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage Revising for the exam is not as easy as it looks You will need to work out (23) method suits you best, and then stick to it Some people like studying at night when it’s quiet, but others find the early morning is a good time to get things done You might enjoy (24) to music while you revise, but this can be listening Can you really concentrate (25) two things at once? So think unless you turn your radio on ! Your what is also important (26) you are revising This may be a more than usually good period of your life, when you should take extra care to eat properly No missed meals, or junk food, or endless cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well If you are fed up with what you’re doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a walk to clear your head regular exercise (27) to keep your body fit and your brain working well Finally, you also need (28) time off Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time to relax Then you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm! 23 A who 24 A listen B which B to listen C that C listening D whose D have listened 25 A in B at C with D on 26 A although B because C if D while 27 A help 28 A to take B will help B took C helped C taking D is helping D takes Answers: 23 _ 24 _ 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ 28 _ VII Use the correct form of the word given in brackets in each sentence 29 General Vo Nguyen Giap is the man who always fought for our country’s independence (hero) 30 I think you should love and treat your children in a(n) way (equality) 31 The use of light and dark good and evil (symbol) 32 A lot of have gone to this tourist attraction on Sunday (sightsee) 33 A good student must know how to study (effect) Page 30 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 34 Are you satisfied with this area? (spoil) Answers: 29 _ 30 _ 31 _ 32 _ 33 _ 34 _ VIII Rearrangement these following words into complete sentences 35 which / is / enjoys / child / celebration / every / the / Children’s Day 36 to America / Mai is happy that / a junior high school scholarship / she’s just received Answers: 35 Children’s Day 36 Mai is happy that _ IX Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings 37 “Who teaches you English, Long?”, said Vy ➝ Vy asked 38 They will build a stadium in my hometown next month ➝ A stadium 39 Because of the heavy traffic, they came to the seminar late ➝ Since 40 All visitors to the museum are asked to sign the visitors book ➝ Everyone Answers: 37 Vy asked _ 38 A stadium 39 Since 40 Everyone _ Page 31 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH 10 TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 ... A short-sleeved B short-sleeving C sleeved-short 14 “Would you like a cup of tea?” – “ ” A Yes, I would Answers: _ B Yes, please _ C I’m sorry _ _ D short-sleeve D It’s my pleasure... by elevators when there is a fire B We must take advantage of the elevators when there is a fire C We must not bring any cases into the elevators D We must extinguish fire inside the elevators... over-harvesting trees for lumber or pulp or clear the land for other human activities A Forestry B Forestation C Deforester 10 Can you turn the light ? It’s too dark A on B off C in D Deforestation