ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN TRƯỜNG: THCS Huỳnh Khương Ninh ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST GRADE 10, 22- 23 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 predicted B fixed C distinguished D replaced Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A lost B official C modern D optional Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A popular B demonstrate C position D generous Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A souvenir B volunteer C Vietnamese D successful The entrance exam is June 22nd A at B in C on D for It’s necessary face masks when they are out of their houses A for everyone B that everyone C to everyone D for everyone to wear wearing wearing wearing go out for dinner today? A Let’s B What about C I suggest D Why not A: “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?” –B: “ ” A All right B No, you can’t C Yes, thanks D You’re welcome Minh, don’t come late again, ? A you B does he C will he D will you 10 It was quite a serious illness, she took a long time to get over it A but B therefore C so D however 11 If you had money with me now, I you something to drink A buy B would buy C will buy D bought 12 They have just their wedding because of the pandemic A put off B taken off C gone off D turned off 13 Iphone 12, is very popular to people now, costs three times as much as my salary A which B that C who D Both A & B 14 They asked me I had a fever within 10 days A did B whether C D what II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this A No trucks B No passing zone for trucks sign say? allowed C Trucks must yield to other vehicles 16 What does this sign say? Answers …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… 10 …… 11 …… 12 …… 13 …… 14 …… Answers 15 …… D Hill ahead A Construction zone ahead B Hospital ahead C Roundabout ahead D Railroad crossing ahead 16 …… 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) Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feeling has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas Tourists, the deaf and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact, and can be used internationally; spelling, however, can not Body language transmits ideas or thought by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, which shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other form of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Answer 17 Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language 17 …… 18 The deaf and mute use an oral form of communication 18 …… 19 Road maps or picture signs don’t show human thoughts and feelings 19 …… 20 There are many forms of communication in existence today 20 …… 21 Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? 21 …… A Braille B body language C signal flags D picture signs 22 Which action can be understood that you are telling jokes? 22 …… A wink B shake your head C nod your head D flirt IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) Coronaviruses were discovered (23)…………the 1960s They are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds At the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus started (24)……………….in China This type of coronavirus (25) ……………… 2019-nCoV, novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 It is believed that the virus was transmitted from animals to humans Some of the first cases were diagnosed in people who had visited a market selling live seafood and animals Some of the symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, (26)……………… trouble breathing These symptoms are very much like those people have with a cold or the flu The virus can be more serious in some people, especially if they are sick or have health problems Some early reports reveal that children seem to be getting coronavirus at much lower rates than adults Even if they get infected, the symptoms are milder However, most people (27)…………… get severely infected are those with a weak immune system, like the elderly Coronavirus may be life-threatening for these people They (28)…………… develop more serious respiratory tract illnesses that may be fatal Answer 23 A at B on C in D through 23 …… 24 A spread B spreading C spreads D to spreading 24 …… 25 A is often called B often is called C often called D often be called 25 …… 26 A or B so C but D and 26 …… 27 A whom B who C which D whose 27 …… 28 A may B must C might D could 28 …… V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 He is a young teacher, but he is very (experience) 30 This factory’s is high, so it attracts a lot of investment.(produce) 31 He can look back on his career with great (satisfy) 32 We usually watch the news on TV because it’s very ( inform ) 33 Thanks to Covid-19, he now realizes health is the most thing that he has ( value ) 34 My house is situated far from my school and the bus stop ( convenience) 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 has been/ they believe/ in sales/ these months/ it/ there/ better soon/ ; however,/ will be/ a sharp decrease/ 36 it / a ringing tone/ that/ popular/ download/ as/ the song/ millions of teenagers/ and use/ is/ so/ 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 They don’t have much spare time, but they volunteer to help in the campaign 38 “Don’t forget: you need to fill in the form before getting on board”, the airport worker told me 39 I suggest decorating our classroom again 40 I have no advice to offer you Answer: 37 Even though 38 The airport worker reminded 39 I suggest our 40 I have no advice GOOD LUCK ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN TRƯỜNG: THCS Huỳnh Khương Ninh ENTRANCE EXAMINATION TEST GRADE 10, 22- 23 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 predicted B fixed C distinguished D replaced Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A lost B official C modern D optional Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A popular B demonstrate C position D generous Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A souvenir B volunteer C Vietnamese D successful nd The entrance exam is June 22 A at B in C on D for It’s necessary face masks when they are out of their houses A for everyone B that everyone C to everyone D for everyone to wear wearing wearing wearing go out for dinner today? A Let’s B What about C I suggest D Why not A: “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?” –B: “ ” A All right B No, you can’t C Yes, thanks D You’re welcome Minh, don’t come late again, ? A you B does he C will he D will you 10 It was quite a serious illness, she took a long time to get over it A but B therefore C so D however 11 If you had money with me now, I you something to drink A buy B would buy C will buy D bought 12 They have just their wedding because of the pandemic A put off B taken off C gone off D turned off 13 Iphone 12, is very popular to people now, costs three times as much as my salary A which B that C who D Both A & B 14 They asked me I had a fever within 10 days A did B whether C D what II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 15, 16: (0,5pt) 15 What does this A No trucks allowed B No passing zone for trucks sign say? C Trucks must yield D Hill ahead to other vehicles 16 What does this sign say? A Construction zone ahead B Hospital ahead C Roundabout ahead D Railroad crossing ahead Answers A B C D C D D A D 10 C 11 B 12 A 13 A 14 B Answers 15 D 16 C 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) Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feeling has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas Tourists, the deaf and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact, and can be used internationally; spelling, however, can not Body language transmits ideas or thought by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, which shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other form of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Answer 17 Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language 17 TRUE 18 The deaf and mute use an oral form of communication 18 FALSE 19 Road maps or picture signs don’t show human thoughts and feelings 19 FALSE 20 There are many forms of communication in existence today 20 TRUE 21 Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? 21 A A Braille B body language C signal flags D picture signs 22 Which action can be understood that you are telling jokes? 22 A A wink B shake your head C nod your head D flirt IV Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) Coronaviruses were discovered (23)…………the 1960s They are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds At the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus started (24)……………….in China This type of coronavirus (25) ……………… 2019-nCoV, novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 It is believed that the virus was transmitted from animals to humans Some of the first cases were diagnosed in people who had visited a market selling live seafood and animals Some of the symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, (26)……………… trouble breathing These symptoms are very much like those people have with a cold or the flu The virus can be more serious in some people, especially if they are sick or have health problems Some early reports reveal that children seem to be getting coronavirus at much lower rates than adults Even if they get infected, the symptoms are milder However, most people (27)…………… get severely infected are those with a weak immune system, like the elderly Coronavirus may be life-threatening for these people They (28)…………… develop more serious respiratory tract illnesses that may be fatal 23 A at B on C in D through 24 A spread B spreading C spreads D to spreading 25 A is often called B often is called C often called D often be called 26 A or B so C but D and 27 A whom B who C which D whose 28 A may B must C might D could V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 He is a young teacher, but he is very (experience) 30 This factory’s is high, so it attracts a lot of investment.(produce) 31 He can look back on his career with great (satisfy) 32 We usually watch the news on TV because it’s very ( inform ) 33 Thanks to Covid-19, he now realizes health is the most thing that he has ( value ) 34 My house is situated far from my school and the bus stop ( convenience) Answer: 29 EXPERIENCED 30 PRODUCTION 31 SATISFACTION 32 INFORMATIVE 33 VALUABLE 34 INCONVENIENTLY Answer 23 C 24 B 25 A 26 D 27 B 28 A VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 has been/ they believe/ in sales/ these months/ it/ there/ better soon/ ; however,/ will be/ a sharp decrease/ 36 it / a ringing tone/ that/ popular/ download/ as/ the song/ millions of teenagers/ and use/ is/ so/ Answer: 35 There has been a sharp decrease in sales these months; however, they believe it will be better soon 36 The song is so popular that millions of teenagers download and use it as a ringing tone 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 They don’t have much spare time, but they volunteer to help in the campaign 38 “Don’t forget: you need to fill in the form before getting on board”, the airport worker told me 39 I suggest decorating our classroom again 40 I have no advice to offer you Answer: 37 Even though they don’t have much spare time, they volunteer to help in the campaign 38 The airport worker reminded me to fill in the form before getting on board 39 I suggest our classroom should be decorated again 40 I have no advice which I can offer you GOOD LUCK