Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH ĐỀ I Supply the correct verb forms: The last tsunami disaster in Japan in March ( cause ) a lot of serve damages People said that the fishing village ( destroy ) in a heavy storm the day before No one ( know ) when he will come II Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: believe that we should preserve the tropical rainforests in the world A Consumers B Aliens C Conservationists D Tourists How long did it take you to the village? A getting B to get C for getting D get _they use energy-saving light bulbs, their electricity bill is still enormous A Since B When C Although D If Vietnamese students have to leave _class on Christmas Day A in B to C from D for Computers are playing an important role both in our homes and at work A increase B increasing C increased D increasingly Peter frequently the chickens after finishing his homework A feeds B is feeding C has fed D feeding 10 The undeveloped country needs to develop _in order to attract foreign investment A conclusion B microorganism C infrastructure D tradition 11 Assignments through access to the Internet A can B is done C can be done D be done 12 _the night before Christmas, Santa Clause enters each house to give children gifts A In B At C For D On 13 What would you if you away by aliens? A took B take C are taken D were taken III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Friendship is (14) _to us Everyone needs friendship In all our lives, we cannot live (15) friendship just as we cannot survive without air and water Friendship gives us a feeling of (16) and encourages us to go ahead all the time But real friendship is not (17) to find True friendship must be sincere and unconditional It is based (18) mutual understanding, not on mutual benefit Some people try to get (19) _from their friends, and their friends also try to make use of them If such a relationship is (20) _friendship, we need no friends (21) _all 14 A needed B good C important D unimportant 15 A with B in C without D for 16 A idea B love C importance D warmth 17 A easy B easily C hard D difficult 18 A in B on C at D for 19 A it B that C something D anything 20 A called B the C named D thought https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH 21 A get B with C at IV Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 23 24 24 24 24 D of Tom has to go to the dentist’s because of he has a toothache A B C D Mr Pike, that got the award last month, is a good doctor A B C D If you aren’t successfully, try your best to overcome the difficulty A B C D They say that the weather would be better in the coastal city tomorrow afternoon A B C D They kept to finish the work although the weather was terrible A B C D The material is made from cotton is usually strong and hard-wearing A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 26 27 28 VI What about to her reply? She’s looking forward to hearing from you (response) _, Vietnamese women usually wear the Ao Dai on their wedding day (Tradition) Snow in April is an unusual _ in the area (occur) In a few years’ time, our houses will be by solar energy (hot) Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Energy is very important in modern life People use energy to run machines, heat and cool their homes, cook, give light, transport people and products from place to place Most energy nowadays comes from fossil fuels-petroleum, coal, and natural gas However, burning fossil fuels causes pollution Also, if we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will use up all the fossil fuels in the twenty-first century Scientists are working to find other kinds of energy for the future What might these sources of energy be? 30 31 32 Energy is collected for use in their homes We burn coal to produce electricity Air pollution comes from the burning of fossil fuels Scientists aren’t doing research into alternative energy sources _ _ _ _ V Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 With hard work, he can improve his pronunciation quickly  If he 34 Let’s meet this afternoon and practice our English  Why 35 Dick continued to work although he was too tired  Dick went https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH Cinderella is the name of the film  They have named Amy doesn’t use a computer, so her work is very difficult to read  If _ Although Lan didn’t feel well, she went to work  In spite of _ I would like to have a special present at Christmas  I wish My sister is a hard student She always does her homework before going to class  My sister, who I am looking forward to receiving a good response from you  I am _ This shirt is a high quality product It is very expensive  This shirt, _ I asked them “Are you having a party tomorrow?”  I asked We last went to London two years ago  We haven’t _ They last visited Phong Nha Cave last summer  The last time _ I last met him in HCMC months ago  It’s three months Because he is too old, he can hardly anything  His age prevents _ ĐỀ I Supply the correct verb forms: If the weather here ( be ) _ better now, we’d go on a picnic ( You, ever tell) the lies to anyone ? When I came, they ( prepare ) _ to start their trip II Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Many people were injured when the building A destroyed B struck C collapsed D occurred The _of the volcano was a terrible disaster A eruption B cyclone C prediction D shift He thinks the Internet is very useful, _? A doesn’t he B isn’t he C doesn’t it D isn’t it Children _are good at home and in school will receive presents from Santa Claus A who B which C whom D whose She suggests _on a picnic next Sunday A go B to go C going D should go https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH Adults celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival it is often thought as a festival for children only A because B although C however D therefore 10 Most of the earthquakes in the world occur _the Ring of Fire A at B on C from D in 11 Please turn _the volume I can’t hear the world news well A on B up C down D off 12 “Let’s go to the pop concert!” – “ _”.A All right B We go C Yes, please D You’re going 13 What you think of American films?” – “ _” A Yes, I B No, I don’t C I like them D I think of them very much III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: A gesture is an action that sends a message from one person to another (14) using words We use gestures to communicate (15) _others There are some gestures that have completely different meaning depending on when and (16) _they are used When an American wants (17) that something is OK or good, he raises his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and forefinger The circle sign has only one meaning for him He might be (18) _to learn that in other countries it can mean something very different (19) _Japan, for instance, it is the gesture (20) money In France it means “zero” or “worthless” Such differences can lead to all kinds of misunderstanding when foreigners meet But why is it that the same gesture has (21) many different meanings? 14 A with B without C don’t D not 15 A on B for C to D with 16 A place B time C where D way 17 A show B to show C shown D showing 18 A surprise B surprising C surprisingly D surprised 19 A In B For C From D With 20 A of B against C for D to 21 A such B so C very D so that IV Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 23 24 24 24 I haven’t smoked since a long time A B C D If I have to many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert A B C D She likes listening to music and to look after her cat in her free time A B C D More than 350 million people say English as their mother tongue A B C D Why don’t we use energy- saving bulbs to reducing electricity? A B C D https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH 24 I was late for class this morning because my alarm clock didn’t ring off A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 35 36 37 38 VI Energy-saving bulbs should be used to save _ (electric) Is military service in this country? (compel) Thousands of inhabitants were killed on May 12 (disaster) Increased traffic _widening the roads (necessity) Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Vietnam’s New Year is officially known as Tet It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteenth The exact date changes from year to year Tet lasts ten days The first three days are the most important Vietnamese people believe that what people act during those days will influence the whole year As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible Vietnamese people believe that the first person through the door on New Year’s Day brings either good or bad luck Children receive lucky money as they in other countries 29 30 31 32 Tet occurs in late January or early February There are two weeks for Lunar New Year People should not argue with each other at Tet The first visitor on New Year’s Day brings good or bad luck T F VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 They haven’t decided the exact time of the match yet The exact time _ 34 It was after midnight Hoverer, we did not feel tired Although 35 They stayed in a very luxurious hotel last summer The hotel 36 The last time they played tennis was two years ago They haven’t _ I don’t have a map, so I can’t show you the way If They hadn’t brought along an umbrella Therefore, they got wet Because _ Ho Chi Minh city lies on the River Sai Gon I was born in this city Ho Chi Minh city, My mother asked me “ Did you finish your homework ?” My mother asked me _ The hotel was very comfortable We stayed in that hotel in days The hotel _ 37 38 39 40 41 https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo 42 43 44 45 46 BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH They have decided to cut down on the numbers of lights in the house They decided to The air is badly polluted by exhaust fumes from cars Because there You must leave now or you will be late for school If The little boy doesn’t get up late in the morning any longer The little boy I can hardly this assignment I wish _ ĐỀ I Supply the correct verb forms: He himself denied ( steal ) _ some important files of the company The weatherman expects the weather ( get ) _ finer today The storm reached and damaged this town heavily because the weather forecast (experience ) _ incorrectly II Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: The building was totally _in the fire A destroyed B repaired C collapsed D broken _are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm A Earthquakes B Volcanoes C Typhoons D Tornadoes You never goes to school late, _? A are you B aren’t you C you D don’t you Do you know the student on that bench? A sits B sitting C sat D who sitting They left early _the show was boring A because B although C so D but I wish this entrance examination easier A is B are C were D can be 10 We sheltered _the rain in a doorway A for B from C under D in 11 People use the Internet _many different purposes A on B in C with D for 12 “Thank you very much!” – “ _” A Of course B Indeed C Not at all D Nothing 13 “I’m afraid I’ve broken your ruler” – “ _” A Don’t mention it B Not at all C It’s the same D Don’t worry about it III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH Are you looking for a cheap, clean, (14) _source of power that doesn’t cause (15) or waste natural resources ? Look no further than solar energy from our sun At present, most of our electricity comes (16) the use of coal, gas, oil, or nuclear power This power could be (17) by the sun One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population Many countries (18) _ already using solar energy Solar panels are placed on the (19) of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water The energy can be stored for a number of days, (20) _on cloudy days you can use solar energy too Sweden has an advanced solar energy program There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power (21) of gas by the year 2015 14 A old B effective C electric D easy 15 A garbage B energy C electricity D pollution 16 A to B for C from D up 17 A provided B prevented C polluted D reduced 18 A will B have C are D were 19 A floor B roof C side D wall 20 A because B but C if D so 21 A instead B except C addition D because IV Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 We saw an UFO at about ten o’clock last night A B C D 23 It’s a long time since I have visited the capital A B C D 24 We think that Mother’s Day should celebrate nationwide A B C D 24B Thank you for inviting me to the party I wish I can but I can’t A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 26 27 28 VI Most accidents can be avoided if people pay more _(attend) The fans were extremely because their team lost (appoint) Farmers are trying to their chickens before Tet (fat) Going abroad for studying is becoming _popular nowadays.(increase) Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Zamenhof invented a new language called Esperanto to improve understanding between people of different countries He showed Esperanto to his friends to find out what they thought about it Later in the same year he went to study at a university in Moscow He wanted to improve Esperanto Zamenhof's friends then worked hard to spread the new language They tried to persuade schools throughout the world to teach it However, only a few people today speak Esperanto because more and more people use English as a foreign language T F 29 Esperanto is a new language https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH 30 31 32 VII Zamenhof went to Moscow to improve Esperanto His friends helped him to spread Esperanto More and more people use Esperanto today Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 I think you should apply for that job If 34 Because of her carelessness, Lan broke the glass Because Lan _ 35 BKAV is a program Its performance is really good The program _ 36 They stopped going out with each other two years ago They haven’t _ 37 “You don’t study hard, I think you will fail the next exam” Nam’s father said to him Nam’s father suggested _ 38 Justin said, “I’ll it tomorrow, Mom” Justin said to _ 39 Lan doesn’t have enough time to it well If Lan 40 “What about clean up your room today, my son?” My Mom suggested _ 41 There isn’t any tree in my garden I wish _ 42 Nam’s test result is better than mine My test result is not _ 43 Mai is cleverer than her brother Mai’s brother is not _ 44 This story is more boring than that novel That novel is 45 That action movie was more thrilling than this horror one This horror movie is _ https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH ĐỀ I Supply the correct forms of Verbs or Tenses : She stopped ( answer ) the phone, then she kept ( cook) The man said to me that someone ( stand ) _ in front of the gate then Look ! The sky is cloudy, it ( rain ) soon II Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Family members who live apart try to be together _ Tet A on B in C at D to I was delighted _my presents A with B of C at D in I am your close friend, _? A am not I B am I not C aren’t I D am I The electric light bulb _by Thomas Edison A is invented B was invented C invents D invented I enjoy _gourmet meals A cooked B be cook C cook D cooking If Mr Robertson became rich, he travel around the world A can B will C would D should 10 Wearing casual clothes makes students _self-confident when they are in their favorite clothes A feel B felt C fall D fell 11 The women and animals you saw on TV were from China A that B which C whom D who 12 The air is polluted there’s too much traffic A however B because C therefore D but 13 “Congratulations! You made a hat-trick today.” – “ ” A Thank you I’m glad you like it C Thank you so much That’s very kind of you B Thanks It’s the whole team’s effort D Thank you Everybody can solve this problem III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Christmas is a family celebration and many of the customs center on children When they go to bed (14) Christmas Eve, children hang up a pillow case or a sack for their (15) Traditionally, it should be a stocking, (16) a stocking wouldn’t hold (17) to satisfy today’s kids While the children are (18) _, so the custom goes, Father Christmas or Santa Claus, (19) _(but only to children who have been good) He travels from the North Pole in a sleigh (20) _is pulled by reindeer After landing on the roof, Father Christmas climbs (21) _the chimney and puts presents in the sacks that the children have left out 14 A on B in C to D at https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH 15 A decorations B presents C preparations 16 A despite B because C but 17 A enough B too C so 18 A separate B nominate C ancient 19 A will come B comes C came 20 A who B whom C whose 21 A up B on C down IV Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 D letters D and D such D asleep D would come D which D in One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth are enough to provide power for the total population A B C D 23 He came to the show late even though there was a traffic jam A B C D 24 Mrs Green suggested to go to the beach A B C D 24A All students in high schools always try to study hard so that they can go into an university A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 26 27 28 Many _say that is the best method to adopt (environment) The result was, however, What a shame! (satisfy) _, UFOs are still mysterious things (science) In Europe, there is a scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines (label) VI Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Pollution is a major problem of our times Air, water and land are all polluted Poor waste disposal is to blame for many of the problems and the situation is particularly acute in heavily industrialized and over-populated regions Pollution of the atmosphere has led to the destruction of the ozone layer and to the greenhouse effect Other environmental problems have been caused by too rapid a use of resources There are far fewer fish in the sea because of overfishing and the destruction of the rain forests is having unforeseen ecological consequences Battery farming provides a lot of food but involves keeping animals in unnatural and unhealthy condition 29 Pollution is an important problem nowadays _ 30 Pollution of the atmosphere has destroyed the ozone layer _ 31 There are more fish in the sea due to over-fishing _ 32 Battery farming provides a lot of food and involves keeping animals in good condition _ https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 10 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH 20 A on B for C of 21 A homelessness B homeless C homesick IV Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: D by D homely 22 He failed in the match although he didn’t try hard A B C D 23 The city where we visited last summer vacation was Hoi An A B C D 24 I was so pleased that my son had worked effective on that issue A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 Lunch is often _in the kitchen by my mother (prepare) 26 Those players _received the awards from the president of the committee (pride) 27 The terrible _of the storm made thousands of people homeless (destroy) 28 Thousands of people were killed in the huge tidal waves (disaster) VI Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Garbage is a serious problem in the United States Every year, Americans produce 308 billion pounds of garbage (about 140 billion kilos) A lot of garbage goes into landfills, but there are not enough landfills for all the garbage One answer to the garbage problem is recycling About half of all the garbage in the USA can be recycled and used again Recycling helps people solve the landfill problem and saves energy T F 29 Every year, people all over the world produce 308 billion pounds of garbage _ _ 30 To solve the problem of garbage, Americans have to recycle it _ _ 31 About 50 % of the garbage in the USA can be recycled and used again _ _ 32 Recycling isn’t the solution to the garbage problem _ _ VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 We can’t buy this house because we don’t have enough money If we _ 34 He is too lazy to pass the examination He is so _ 35 When did you start learning English? How long 36 Mai is the best student in the class Nobody else https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 42 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH ĐỀ 16 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A hour B happy C high D hotel A needed B dripped C wanted D decided A eruption B question C tradition D addition II Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: She was almost out of breath when she the top of the hill A went B arrived C reached D traveled Unless you understand, I explain it to you again A am B will C was D would She is _a kind girl that everybody loves her A so B very C such D too Tuan _French since he ten A learnt/was B learnt/is C learning/was D has learnt/was He got good grades in his exams _he never seemed to much work A since B although C because D so that People _take physical exercise can live longer A which B whom C whose D who 10 We decided not to swim in the sea looked rather dirty A who B which C where D whose 11 Daddy, there is the weather forecast TV A at B on C in D to 12 Hue will have temperatures 23 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius A in B from C with D between 13 “Congratulations!” – “ _.” A Thanks B That’s wonderful C I’m sorry D Don’t worry III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Christmas is my (14) holiday I enjoy (15) Christmas cookies and planning parties I like sending cards and hearing (16) old friends I love seeing children open their (17) _on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one special custom that we have in our family On the night before Christmas we wear warm clothing and go from house (18) _house in our neighborhood At each house, we (19) Christmas songs Then we go to the hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing there We want to let people (20) that we care about them Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by (21) _I love this 14 15 16 A like A bake A of B dislike B baking B with https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 C favorite C to bake C from D love D baked D by Page 43 Lê Quốc Bảo 17 18 19 20 21 A presents A by A shout A know A fireworks BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH B gifts B to B cry B to know B fireplace C offers C after C sing C knowing C light D both A and B D and D speak D knew D firecrackers IV Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 Because my illness, I couldn’t work for six months So I lost my job A B C D 23 The bus is such an inexpensive means of transport that people take them very often A B C D 24 He suggested staying at home and play chess instead A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 English is one of the subjects (compel) 26 Butter and cheese are milk (produce) 27 The goods in this shop were displayed on the shelves (attract) 28 We were _because we couldn’t win the prize (succeed) VI Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: The Lunar New Year, known as Tet Holiday, is celebrated every year in Viet Nam It is the time for getting together with the other members of the family Some days before the New Year, the house is cleaned and clothes are cleanly washed Cakes and tarts are baked for offering to visitors On the Eve of the New Year, the whole family meets at the house of the head of the family for a union dinner Red watermelons are cut to get luck On New Year’s Day itself, friends and relatives visit one another New clothes are worn to signify a fresh beginning of the year Red packets with money in them are given to children This action is called “Li xi” and the packets are called “Hong bao” The atmosphere during the Tet Holidays is so exciting that Vietnamese people living abroad always try to be in Viet Nam at Tet although they are very busy earning their livings 29 30 The Lunar New Year is on the first day of the Calendar year On the Eve of the Lunar New Year the whole family assembles in the house of the head of the family for a reunion dinner 31 Old clothes are worn to signify a fresh beginning of the year 32 “Hong bao” means the red packets with money to give to children VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 It’s raining, so we can’t have lunch in the garden If 34 I’ve never read such an interesting book before It’s 35 It’s nearly twenty years since we knew each other We have https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 44 Lê Quốc Bảo 36 BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH Peter is the tallest boy in this class No one _ ĐỀ 17 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A creature B pleasure C reason D feature A aches B passes C places D wishes A sacred B added C wanted D walked II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) A disastrous earthquake _Tu Xuyen in China last May A collapsed B struck C occurred D erupted This movie was _for an Oscar A nominated B recognized C accepted D called Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life, ? A can he B can’t he C can’t they D can they Lan wishes she _Malaysia next summer vacation A visited B can visit C could visit D will visit The printer has been repaired looks OK A who B which C whose D where The weather was bad we didn’t go on a picnic A although B because C but D so 10 City-dwellers can easily get access the Internet nowadays A on B of C to D in 11 Young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs _Easter Day A at B on C in D for 12 I suggest fixing the dripping faucet – “ .” A Good idea B Yes, please C We will D I’m afraid not 13 You like watching sports, don’t you? – “ .” A I’m the opposite C Yes, I B I think so D No, I hate it III Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2pts) There are a lot of things you should follow to be a welcome guest in America When you are (14) to have dinner at your friend’s house, it’s necessary to bring a small present Flowers are always nice; or you may bring a bottle of (15) if you know that your friend likes drinking.You are expected to arrive for dinner (16) time or just a few minutes late Don’t get there (17) If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them Try to relax and enjoy yourself (18) the dinner table If you don’t know about choosing the (19) _fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them If you still have no idea of (20) _to do, ask the person next to you https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 45 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH When it comes to the food, if you like it, say so They are looking forward to hearing your compliments Of course, you will thank them for the meal and for their kindness It is also a good idea to send a (21) _note the day after 14 A made B forced C demanded D invited 15 A juice B wine C lemonade D Coke 16 A at B by C on D for 17 A early B late C slow D quick 18 A on B at C to D with 19 A big B new C main D right 20 A where B what C why D which 21 A goodbye B welcome C thank-you D message IV Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) 22 23 24 He has written to her every other day since the last two weeks A B C D There were nothing like this when I was your age A B C D Vehicles also account with air pollution in our city A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1pt) 25 26 27 28 Today there is a meeting of local The problem, to say, is the cost involved The use of light and dark good and evil The hotel is _located far from the downtown area (conserve) (need) (symbol) (convenience) VI Read the speech and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: (1pt) Good evening, ladies and gentlemen My name is Professor Roberts and tonight I’m going to tell you how to save energy in your house Most of us use too much energy You can reduce this amount by: using energy-saving bulbs, using solar energy, turning off unnecessary lights, preparing food before turning on the stove If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save energy but also the environment will be cleaner T F 29 The meeting happens in the afternoon 30 There are many children in the room 31 The speaker gives four simple rules 32 According to the speaker, energy will be saved VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: (2pts) 33 34 About thirty million people are watching this programme This programme _ You are tired because you often stay up late If you https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 46 Lê Quốc Bảo 35 36 BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH The students are working in a laboratory with a lot of chemicals The laboratory _ The last time I saw him was two days ago I haven’t THE END https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 47 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH ĐỀ 18 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A treasure B pleasure C weather D creature A character B charity C headache D Christmas A relaxed B reduced C comprised D published II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) HCM City will _temperatures between 26oC and 31oC tomorrow A arrive B achieve C occur D experience It’s not easy to _her to change her mind A persuade B make C suggest D prevent You think the Internet is very useful, ? A don’t you B aren’t you C doesn’t it D isn’t it If I became rich, I _travel around the world A can B will C could D used to The town they spent their holiday was really beautiful A which B that C whose D where We decided to leave early the show was not interesting A although B because C if D so 10 They arrived _Ha Noi last night A on B in C at D to 11 The examination will be held _June 18, 2008 A at B on C in D from 12 “Thank you very much” – “ .” A Good idea B Not all C You’re welcome D Nothing 13 “Congratulations!” – “ .” A Well done C Thank you B Of course D Don’t worry III Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2pts) Thuy’s grandma likes watching the weather (14) on TV The weather in Ha Noi is often mild The (15) in Ha Noi are often between 26C and 30C However, they are much lower (16) _December and February Ho Chi Minh City often (17) _higher temperatures than Ha Noi and Hue Thunderstorms, (18) _lightning and heavy rains, often take place along the south-central coast or over the central (19) The Cuu Long Delta experiences sunny weather almost all the year around (20) , in this area, there are sometimes heavy rains and floods (21) cause a lot of damage to the crops 14 A bureau B forecast C foresee D station https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 48 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH 15 A news B places C weathers D temperatures 16 A between B both C in D either 17 A have B expect C experiences D happens 18 A with B for C have D both 19 A areas B coast C delta D highlands 20 A Therefore B However C Besides D Despite 21 A it B they C that D to IV Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) 22 He has done a lot of mistakes in his writing because of his carelessness A B C D 23 Her father earned a large number of money last year A B C D 24 You are going to buy a new motorcycle, don’t you? A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1pt) 25 26 27 28 Fuel _can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads Don’t run too fast if you feel Our government should _the system of traffic We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated (consume) (comfort) (modern) (nation) VI Read the speech and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: (1pt) Was Christopher Columbus the first to come to America? Was Leif Ericsson? In fact, Columbus wasn’t the first, and Ericsson wasn’t either People from Northern Asia came to America about thirty thousand years before anyone else Today, we call these people Native Americans, or Indians The Indians came to America because the weather began to change Northern Asia became very cold Everything froze They had to move or die The first Europeans traveled to America in sailboats but there were no sailboats thirty thousand years ago How did the first Indians come to America? They walked! T F 29 Columbus was the first to come to America 30 Columbus discovered America first 31 Native Americans are called Indians 32 The first Indians sailed to America VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: (2pts) 33 34 35 They have painted their house blue and white Their house Lan is the best student in our class Nobody _ We stayed in a very luxurious hotel last summer The hotel https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 49 Lê Quốc Bảo 36 BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH The last time we had a party was last Christmas We haven’t THE END https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 50 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH ĐỀ 19 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A treasure B pleasure C weather D creature A character B charity C headache D Christmas A relaxed B reduced C comprised D published II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) A disastrous earthquake _Tu Xuyen in China last May A collapsed B struck C occurred D erupted This movie was _for an Oscar A nominated B recognized C accepted D called Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life, ? A can he B can’t he C can’t they D can they Lan wishes she _Malaysia next summer vacation A visited B can visit C could visit D will visit The printer has been repaired looks OK A who B which C whose D where The weather was bad we didn’t go on a picnic A although B because C but D so 10 City-dwellers can easily get access the Internet nowadays A on B of C to D in 11 Young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs _Easter Day A at B on C in D for 12 I suggest fixing the dripping faucet – “ .” A Good idea B Yes, please C We will D I’m afraid not 13 You like watching sports, don’t you? – “ .” A I’m the opposite C Yes, I B I think so D No, I hate it III Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2pts) Thuy’s grandma likes watching the weather (14) on TV The weather in Ha Noi is often mild The (15) _in Ha Noi are often between 26C and 30C However, they are much lower (16) December and February Ho Chi Minh City often (17) higher temperatures than Ha Noi and Hue Thunderstorms, (18) lightning and heavy rains, often take place along the south-central coast or over the central (19) The Cuu Long Delta experiences sunny weather almost all the year around (20) , in this area, there are sometimes heavy rains and floods (21) cause a lot of damage to the crops 14 A bureau B forecast C foresee D station https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 51 Lê Quốc Bảo 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 A news A between A have A with A areas A Therefore A it BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH B places B both B expect B for B coast B However B they C weathers C in C experiences C have C delta C Besides C that D temperatures D either D happens D both D highlands D Despite D to IV Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) 22 He has written to her every other day since the last two weeks A B C D 23 There were nothing like this when I was your age A B C D 24 Vehicles also account with air pollution in our city A B C D V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1pt) 25 26 27 28 Fuel can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads (consume) Don’t run too fast if you feel _ (comfort) Our government should _the system of traffic (modern) We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated (nation) VI Read the speech and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: (1pt) Good evening, ladies and gentlemen My name is Professor Roberts and tonight I’m going to tell you how to save energy in your house Most of us use too much energy You can reduce this amount by: using energy-saving bulbs, using solar energy, turning off unnecessary lights, preparing food before turning on the stove If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save energy but also the environment will be cleaner T F 29 The meeting happens in the afternoon 30 There are many children in the room 31 The speaker gives four simple rules 32 According to the speaker, energy will be saved VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them:(2pts) 33 34 35 They have painted their house blue and white Their house You are tired because you often stay up late If you _ We stayed in a very luxurious hotel last summer The hotel https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 52 Lê Quốc Bảo 36 BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH The last time I saw him was two days ago I haven’t _ THE END https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 53 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH ĐỀ 20 I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) there have been many changes in his life, he still remains a nice man to everyone A However B Despite C Because D Although She complains noisily about anything _she doesn’t like A what B that C about which D whose You seem to be quite good _physics A for B about C at D to Our house needs to be _ A painting B paint C painted D paints If you saw a UFO, what you do? A will B would C can D did “Would you like a glass of green tea?” – “ ” A No, let’s not B No, I don’t C No, thanks D No, I wouldn’t Mr Long often goes swimming _Sunday morning A in B on C until D at We’re good friends We _each other since we were in primary school A know B have known C have been known D knew We wish you A good luck B congratulation C happy D enjoy yourself 10 The final match of EURO 2008 on June 30th A will be occurred B takes place C happening D is going II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A exactly B example C exercise D examination A change B champion C choose D toothache A waited B erased C needed D ended III Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) “Can you help me with my homework?” – “I wish I could but I couldn’t” A B C D The new film has been attracted a lot of people all over the world A B C D We want to spend our holiday in a villa by the sea and enjoying sea food A B C D IV Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2.0pts) https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 54 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH Every year many people in the world learn English Some of them are young children (1) _are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, and some learn in evening classes A few learn English by (2) or just by (3) to the language on television or among their friends Most people must work hard to learn English (4) all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer that question Young children learn English at school to study better at their subject Many adults learn English because (5) useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their (6) studies, because some of their books are written (7) _English at college and university Other people learn English because they want to read English newspapers or magazines for (8) _and entertainment A The others B Others C Another D Each other A them B their C themselves D theirs A listening B speaking C talking D hearing A What B How C Why D Where A they are B it is C there is D of being A taller B higher C better D fuller A in B at C by D with A equipment B example C transportation D information V Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow are True or False: (1.0pt) “My name if Phil I’m from Canada I’m living in a flat in HCM city, where I am taking a Vietnamese course It’s my first time abroad I am sharing the flat with another student called Dev We have known each other for just some months, since we entered the class Dev is from Germany We study in the same group Dev had studied Vietnamese before he came here So he can speak a little Vietnamese We go to class in the morning, so in the afternoon we have time to work in groups Dev helps me a lot not only in my study but also in my daily life We often practise speaking Vietnamese and our homework together Thanks to his help, I have made big progress in speaking and listening as well Last week we had a test and I did a really good job Our papers will be returned tomorrow And I hope that we will get good marks I’m very happy to have a friend like Dev.” T F This is the first time Phil has been in a foreign country Dev, Phil’s new friend, is Canadian Phil can now speak better Vietnamese then Dev can In Phil’s opinion, Dev is a helpful friend VI Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.0pt) There are a lot of _at tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh city (sightsee) He felt because he lost the match (disappoint) She drives , so she has never caused an accident (care) Teachers now give more _to their students in classroom activities (free) VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: (2.0pts) The children are excited about going to the circus → The children are looking _ https://www.facebook.com/quocbao153 Page 55 Lê Quốc Bảo BỘ ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN ANH She talks too much in class → I wish When did you start learning English? → How long _ The teacher said, “Let us elect Ha Long Bay to be one of the World Wonders.” → The teacher suggested that Ha Long Bay THE END – Chúc em thi đậu! 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