ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN TRƯỜNG: TRẦN VĂN ƠN ĐỀ THAM KHẢO THI TS 10 - 2023 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 smoked B pleased C.stopped D.missed Answers Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A.none B.phone C.stone D.zone … Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A.earthquake B.energy C.although D.forward Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A.limitation B.interactive C documentary D communicate The domestic market accounts _ 80 % of the company’s revenue A on B at C in D for We touch with each other after we moved Do you have her phone number? B lost C got D forgot A kept Consumers want products both work effectively and save energy A which B.that C Both A& B are correct D whose The monument was built as a _ to those who lost their lives in the war A memory B memorizing C memorize D memorial _ the pollution in that river is awfully bad, the water is not fit to drink B Since C.When D Although A Because of 10 Crops are sprayed with _ to kill insects C dung D dynamite A pesticide B fertilizer 11 “Happy New Year!” _ “ _” A OK B Me too D.All right C The same to you 12 Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English Students are going(A) to visit(B) the village when(C) Bao Truc pottery products are made(D) 13 I whether she remembered to bring me the camera D told A wondered B wanted C said 14 English native speakers are those who speak English their mother tongues A like B.as C for D with 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 Don’t enter B No allowed C No littering D Be careful 16 What does this sign say? A It is possible to drink water here C Water here is not drinkable B It is impossible to use water here for bathing D Water here is just for drinking … … … … … … … … 10 … 11 … 12 … 13 … 14 … Answers 15 … 16 … III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 13 to 16 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 17 and 18 (1.5 pts) Coal, oil and natural gas are known as fossil fuels Fossil fuels were formed over millions of years ago We use the energy in these fossil fuels to make electricity We use electricity in many different ways We light and heat our homes, schools and offices Using electricity to run computers, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners Our cars and plane runs on gasoline, which comes from oil Most of the energy we use come from fossil fuels However, fossil fuels are known as non-renewable sources of energy They can’t be used over and over again This means that one day they will run out! Luckily, there are some renewable sources we can use, that we can keep using Unlike non-renewable fossil fuels, they will run out Three forms of renewable fuels are: solar enery, water energy and wind energy All these renewable energy sources are essential for us because they will not run out, so we need to get better and better at using them Answer 17 …… 18 …… 19 …… 20 …… 21 …… D Using energy effectively 17 Some kinds of household appliances in our home can’t work without energy 18 All of our energy comes from fossil fuels 19 Fossil fuels are the energy sources we can use many times 20 Alternative energy sources need using well 21 The passage is about: A How to use electricity B The use of household C The advantage of appliances household appliances 22 Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below: 22 …… Non-renewable energy sources will eventually run out _, renewable energy sources will not run out and we can keep using them A For example B On the other hand C Because D Therefore IV A Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) On March 11,2011 at 2:46pm a(n) (23) earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan Just minute after the biggest earthquake , a 10- meter tsunami wave (24) the coast of Japan causing (25) destruction.The earthquake and tsunami have (26) extensive and severe damage in Northeastern Japan, leaving thousands (27) _ people confirmed dead, injured or missing, (28) millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation The tsunami swept away everything that lay in its path: house, streets, vehicles, bridges, farms Everything now lies undistinguishable from rubble Answer 23 A end B complete C total D run out of 23 … 24 A reserves B stores C mines D contents 24 … 25 A update B repeated C renewed D produced 25 … 26 A traditional B alternative C revolutionary D surprising 26 … 27 A goods B supplies C provisions D materials 27 … 28 A exhaustions B destructions C waste D consumption 28 … V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each Answers sentence (1.5 pts) 29 The lazy boy is terribly afraid of his father then goes to school (compel) 29 ………………… 30 They voted in favor of the _ of smoking in the public areas (prohibit) 30 ………………… 31 He is one of the most effective _, in the “Keep Our City Clean” campaign ( active) 31 ………………… 32 Why not to Dalat with my family this weekend? (travel) 32 ………………… 33 Chemical wastes from factories are that cause serious damage to human (pollute) 33 ………………… 34 Many plans have been made to conserve the earth’s resources ( innovate) 34 ………………… VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 to distinguish/ fact and fiction / It is / clearly / between / in this book/ difficult / → 36 and use it / we can / many things/ less energy/ more wisely/ There are/ to use/ → 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 This is the best solution to the problem However, there are others → 38 “Why don’t we stop eating this kind of food to avoid diseases?” said Timmy → 39 The news was so bad that she burst into tears on hearing it → 40 My sister is coming to stay with me next week I often told you about her → GOOD LUCK ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN TRƯỜNG: TRẦN VĂN ƠN ĐỀ THAM KHẢO THI TS 10 – 2023 (KEY) 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 smoked B pleased C.stopped D.missed Answers Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A.none B.phone C.stone D.zone A… Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A.earthquake B.energy C.although D.forward Which word has a different stress from that of the others? A.limitation B.interactive C documentary D communicate The domestic market accounts _ 80 % of the company’s revenue A on B at C in D for We touch with each other after we moved Do you have her phone number? B lost C got D forgot A kept Consumers want products both work effectively and save energy A which B.that C Both A& B are correct D whose The monument was built as a _ to those who lost their lives in the war A memory B memorizing C memorize D memorial _ the pollution in that river is awfully bad, the water is not fit to drink B Since C.When D Although A Because of 10 Crops are sprayed with _ to kill insects C dung D dynamite A pesticide B fertilizer 11 “Happy New Year!” _ “ _” A OK B Me too D.All right C The same to you 12 Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English Students are going(A) to visit(B) the village when(C) Bao Truc pottery products are made(D) 13 I whether she remembered to bring me the camera D told A wondered B wanted C said 14 English native speakers are those who speak English their mother tongues A like B.as C for D with 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 Don’t enter B No allowed C No littering D Be careful 16 What does this sign say? A It is possible to drink water here C Water here is not drinkable B It is impossible to use water here for bathing D Water here is just for drinking B… C… D… …D… …B… …C …D …B 10 A… 11 C… 12 C… 13 A… 14 …B Answers 15 D… 16 C… III Read the following text Decide if the statements from 13 to 16 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 17 and 18 (1.5 pts) Coal, oil and natural gas are known as fossil fuels Fossil fuels were formed over millions of years ago We use the energy in these fossil fuels to make electricity We use electricity in many different ways We light and heat our homes, schools and offices Using electricity to run computers, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners Our cars and plane runs on gasoline, which comes from oil Most of the energy we use come from fossil fuels However, fossil fuels are known as non-renewable sources of energy They can’t be used over and over again This means that one day they will run out! Luckily, there are some renewable sources we can use, that we can keep using Unlike non-renewable fossil fuels, they will run out Three forms of renewable fuels are: solar enery, water energy and wind energy All these renewable energy sources are essential for us because they will not run out, so we need to get better and better at using them Answer 17 T 17 Some kinds of household appliances in our home can’t work without energy 18 F 18 All of our energy comes from fossil fuels 19 F 19 Fossil fuels are the energy sources we can use many times 20 T 20 Alternative energy sources need using well 21 The passage is about: 21 D A How to use electricity B The use of household C The advantage of D Using energy effectively appliances household appliances 22 Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below: 22 B Non-renewable energy sources will eventually run out _, renewable energy sources will not run out and we can keep using them A For example B On the other hand C Because D Therefore IV A Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) On March 11,2011 at 2:46pm a(n) (23) earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan Just minute after the biggest earthquake , a 10- meter tsunami wave (24) the coast of Japan causing (25) destruction.The earthquake and tsunami have (26) extensive and severe damage in Northeastern Japan, leaving thousands (27) _ people confirmed dead, injured or missing, (28) millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation The tsunami swept away everything that lay in its path: house, streets, vehicles, bridges, farms Everything now lies undistinguishable from rubble Answer 23 A end B complete C total D run out of 23 D 24 A reserves B stores C mines D contents 24 A 25 A update B repeated C renewed D produced 25 C 26 A traditional B alternative C revolutionary D surprising 26 B 27 A goods B supplies C provisions D materials 27 B 28 A exhaustions B destructions C waste D consumption 28 D V WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each Answers sentence (1.5 pts) 29 The lazy boy is terribly afraid of his father then goes to school (compel) 29 compulsorily 30 They voted in favor of the _ of smoking in the public areas (prohibit) 30 prohibition 31 He is one of the most effective _, in the “Keep Our City Clean” campaign ( active) 31 activists 32 Why not to Dalat with my family this weekend? (travel) 32 travel 33 Chemical wastes from factories are that cause serious damage to human (pollute) 33 pollutants 34 Many plans have been made to conserve the earth’s resources ( innovate) 34 innovatory VI Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 to distinguish/ fact and fiction / It is / clearly / between / in this book/ difficult / It is difficult to distinguish clearly between fact and fiction in this book 36 and use it / we can / many things/ less energy/ more wisely/ There are/ to use/ There are many things we can to use less energy and use it more wisely 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 This is the best solution to the problem However, there are others  Although this is the best solution to the problem, there are others 38 “Why don’t we stop eating this kind of food to avoid diseases?” said Timmy  Timmy suggested that kind of food shoud be stopped eating to avoid diseases 39 The news was so bad that she burst into tears on hearing it  It was such bad news that she bust into tears on hearing it 40 My sister is coming to stay with me next week I often told you about her  My sister, whom I often told you about, is coming to stay with me next week