ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN TRƯỜNG: HUỲNH KHƯƠNG NINH ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST GRADE 10, 22- 23 Answers I Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the questions given in each sentence (3.5 pts): Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? …… A communication B motion C suggestion D invention Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? …… A laughed B washed C watched D raised Which word has a different stress from that of the others? …… A volunteer B generous C terrible D waterfall Which word has a different stress from that of the others? …… A persuade B pollute C cover D reduce Due to an end-of-year sale, the price of scanners has gone ……………… recently …… A on B out C down D off Islam is the country’s official …………… in Brunei …… A culture B religion C language D tradition Tom closed all the windows …………… the rain could not come in …… A because B in order to C as D so that We won’t invest in any company that …………… the air …… A pollutes B foams C crosses D updates She congratulated me warmly ………… my new job …… A for B about C.to D on 10 It …………… that it was Peter who caused the accident 10 …… A has reported B have reported C has been reported D have been reported 11 That’s a dreadful noise I wish it ………………… 11 …… A will stop B would stop C stopping D to stop 12 Spacemen could also be affected by ………………… and loneliness because a space trip might take a 12 …… long time A seldom B freedom C boredom D wisdom 13 A: “Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!.” B: “ ………………….” 13 …… A No, thanks B That’s a good idea! C Have a go, please D It’s too late 14 A: “Have you heard Martin and Lisa have just got engaged?” B: “ …………………….” 14 …… A Really? That’s fantastic! B Congratulations! C Let’s celebrate! D Good luck! II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this sign say? A Earthquakes may occur in this B Materials for disasters are area available here C You can expect a tornado in D Tidal waves may come this area unexpectedly Answers 15 …… 16 What does this sign say? 16 …… A People have to use handrails when using stairway C Using handrails is unnecessary when walking up the stairs B In order not to avoid a fall, people use handrails D As the stairs may be slippery; handrails don’t need to be used III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Vietnamese are lucky to have many traditional festivals as these festivals present important values First, it creates an association and honors community strength at the village, region and country level, when the whole community is moving forward at the same time Also, as traditional festivals usually go with a religion or belief, it helps people maintain balance between material life and spiritual life, especially with the stresses of modern life, where people are seemingly programmed to live and work Festivals are an environment for people to go back to their roots, to learn about their origins through word of mouth, performance and their own experiences in the festival It is a way to learn about history, which is much better than reading a textbook at school They are living and breathing culture museums, ensuring the longevity of the country's culture Traditional festivals are environments to nurture traditional culture Answer 17 …… 18 …… 19 …… 20 …… 17 Traditional festivals in Viet Nam are very valuable 18 People in the villages can gather together in the festivals 19 Festivals make people get more tresses of modern life 20 Festivals helps man remember their ancient 21 What is the main idea of the passage? 21 …… A The values of the B The effects of the C The worst of the festivals D The culture of the festivals in Viet Nam festivals in Viet Nam in Viet Nam festivals in Viet Nam 22 The word “roots” in line means ……… 22 …… A the people B the ancient C the foots of the mountains D the roots of trees IV A Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) This Spring Hindu festival is one of the most colorful and fun celebrations around the world and is typically (23) ………… in India and Nepal If you ever get the chance to experience Holi, I urge you to it! During this festival, people typically (24)………… white and parade in the streets, soon after this turns into a giant street party with people throwing colored powdered dye at (25)……………… other Signifying the coming of Spring and the victory of good over evil Depending on where you are, water guns and water balloons are also used (26)………… and drench each other as part of the celebration process Although Holi originated in India and is widely celebrated as a religious (27)……… , it has been adopted in many places around the world and is often incorporated (28)………… fun runs, music festivals, and other events 23 A celebrated 24 A 25 A each 26 A play 27 A time 28 A into B celebrating B make B every B to playing B festival B in C celebrates C wear C once C playing C era C for D to celebrate D put D an D to play D decade D with Answer 23 …… 24 …… 25 …… 26 …… 27 …… 28 …… V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 He promised to come but he’s very …………… ( rely ) 30 My parents have ……………… me to focus on social sciences and humanities ( courage ) 31.I’ve been waiting for 20 minutes and I was getting ………………… ( patient ) 32 Continue under the ……………… and turn right at the traffic lights ( pass ) 33 The film had us all sit on the edges of our seats with …………… (excite) 34 That exchange student can speak both English and Spanish ……………… (fluency) Answer: 29 …………………………… 30 …………………………… 31 …………………………… 32 …………………………… 33 …………………………… 34 …………………………… VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 called coronavirus/ that can affect your lungs/ COVID-19/ is a new illness/ by a virus/ and it's caused / / 36 The Mekong River/ many different / kinds of/ home to/ freshwater fish/ is/ / Answer: 35 36 VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt) 37 “ What animal you like the best, Minh?” → Nam asked ……………… 38 Despite working very hard, he can’t support his large family → Although ………………………………………… 39 I have never been to Japan before → It is ……………………………………………………………………………………… 40 I don’t know where he is, so I can not tell you → If ………………………………………………………… Answer: 37 38 39 40 ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN TRƯỜNG: HUỲNH KHƯƠNG NINH ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST GRADE 10, 22- 23 Suggested keys Answers I Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the questions given in each sentence (3.5 pts): Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? C A communication B motion C suggestion D invention Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? D A laughed B washed C watched D raised Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A A volunteer B generous C terrible D waterfall Which word has a different stress from that of the others? C A persuade B pollute C cover D reduce Due to an end-of-year sale, the price of scanners has gone ……………… recently C A on B out C down D off Islam is the country’s official …………… in Brunei B A culture B religion C language D tradition Tom closed all the windows …………… the rain could not come in D A because B in order to C as D so that We won’t invest in any company that …………… the air A A pollutes B foams C crosses D updates She congratulated me warmly ………… my new job D A for B about C.to D on 10 It …………… that it was Peter who caused the accident 10 C A has reported B have reported C has been reported D have been reported 11 That’s a dreadful noise I wish it ………………… 11 B A will stop B would stop C stopping D to stop 12 Spacemen could also be affected by ………………… and loneliness because a space trip might take a 12 C long time A seldom B freedom C boredom D wisdom 13 A: “Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!.” B: “ ………………….” 13 B A No, thanks B That’s a good idea! C Have a go, please D It’s too late 14 A: “Have you heard Martin and Lisa have just got engaged?” B: “ …………………….” 14 A A Really? That’s fantastic! B Congratulations! C Let’s celebrate! D Good luck! II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this sign say? A Earthquakes may occur in this B Materials for disasters are area available here C You can expect a tornado in D Tidal waves may come this area unexpectedly Answers 15 C 16 What does this sign say? 16 A A People have to use handrails when using stairway C Using handrails is unnecessary when walking up the stairs B In order not to avoid a fall, people use handrails D As the stairs may be slippery; handrails don’t need to be used III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 (1.5 pts) Vietnamese are lucky to have many traditional festivals as these festivals present important values First, it creates an association and honors community strength at the village, region and country level, when the whole community is moving forward at the same time Also, as traditional festivals usually go with a religion or belief, it helps people maintain balance between material life and spiritual life, especially with the stresses of modern life, where people are seemingly programmed to live and work Festivals are an environment for people to go back to their roots, to learn about their origins through word of mouth, performance and their own experiences in the festival It is a way to learn about history, which is much better than reading a textbook at school They are living and breathing culture museums, ensuring the longevity of the country's culture Traditional festivals are environments to nurture traditional culture Answer 17 True 18 True 19 False 20 True 17 Traditional festivals in Viet Nam are very valuable 18 People in the villages can gather together in the festivals 19 Festivals make people get more tresses of modern life 20 Festivals helps man remember their ancient 21 What is the main idea of the passage? 21 A A The values of the B The effects of the C The worst of the festivals D The culture of the festivals in Viet Nam festivals in Viet Nam in Viet Nam festivals in Viet Nam 22 The word “roots” in line means ……… 22 B A the people B the ancient C the foots of the mountains D the roots of trees IV A Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) This Spring Hindu festival is one of the most colorful and fun celebrations around the world and is typically (23) ………… in India and Nepal If you ever get the chance to experience Holi, I urge you to it! During this festival, people typically (24)………… white and parade in the streets, soon after this turns into a giant street party with people throwing colored powdered dye at (25)……………… other Signifying the coming of Spring and the victory of good over evil Depending on where you are, water guns and water balloons are also used (26)………… and drench each other as part of the celebration process Although Holi originated in India and is widely celebrated as a religious (27)……… , it has been adopted in many places around the world and is often incorporated (28)………… fun runs, music festivals, and other events 23 A celebrated 24 A 25 A each 26 A play 27 A time 28 A into B celebrating B make B every B to playing B festival B in C celebrates C wear C once C playing C era C for D to celebrate D put D an D to play D decade D with Answer 23 A 24 C 25 A 26 D 27 B 28 A V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 He promised to come but he’s very …………… ( rely ) 30 My parents have ……………… me to focus on social sciences and humanities ( courage ) 31.I’ve been waiting for 20 minutes and I was getting ………………… ( patient ) 32 Continue under the ……………… and turn right at the traffic lights ( pass ) 33 The film had us all sit on the edges of our seats with …………… (excite) 34 That exchange student can speak both English and Spanish ……………… (fluency) Answer: 29 unreliable 30 encouraged 31 impatient 32 bypass 33 excitement 34 fluently VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 called coronavirus/ that can affect your lungs/ COVID-19/ is a new illness/ by a virus/ and it's caused / / 36 The Mekong River/ many different / kinds of/ home to/ freshwater fish/ is/ / Answer: 35 Covid -19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and it’s caused by a virus called coronavirus 36 The Mekong River is home to many different freshwater fish VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt) 37 “ What animal you like the best, Minh?” → Nam asked ……………… 38 Despite working very hard, he can’t support his large family → Although ………………………………………… 39 I have never been to Japan before → It is ……………………………………………………………………………………… 40 I don’t know where he is, so I can not tell you → If ………………………………………………………… Answer: 37 Nam asked Minh what animal he liked the best 38 Although he works very hard, he can’t support his large family 39 It is the first time I have been to Japan 40 If I knew where he is, I would tell you