TRƯỜNG THCS VĂN LANG ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 HỌ TÊN: ………… ………… ………… Năm học 2023-2024 LỚP : ………… (Thời gian làm 90 phút) I USE OF ENGLISH: Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) Choose the word that has the pronunciation different from that of the other words: A proud B about C around D would A passed B watched C played D washed Choose the word whose main the stress pattern is placed differently from the other words: A reply B appeal C enter D support A impossible B academic C optimistic D education Mr Smith, _health hasn’t been good recently, has gone into hospital for some tests A who B whose C that D whom I was really worried _ my brother because he didn’t come home last night A at B of C with D about D job D In spite of I don’t like doing the _, especially cleaning the windows A homework B occupation C housework _ his frequent absence from class, he passed the test A Because B Though C Therefore I like the new idea of those _ spoons which can be eaten after use as it is made of good rice A edible B inedible C poisonous D wooden D exist 10 10 Some of this nuclear waste will remain for thousands of years A permanently B active C survive 11 _ television, people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs A In spite of B Because C Thankfully D Thanks to 11 D which 12 12 Do you know the man car Jack driving? A whose B who C whom 13 Student 1: "Excuse me! Could you show me the way to the library? Student 2: "Sorry, I'm new here Student 1: " _" A Not at all B Bad luck C No problem D Thank you all the 13 same 14 A is a tropical storm which reaches 120 km per hour in North and South America A cyclone B typhoon C hurricane D tornado 14 II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign: (0,5pt) 15 Look at this sign What does it say? WARNING Security cameras in use around this school A Do not leave your feet touching the grass B Riding your bicycle in this area C You can play soccer in this place D You can throw the trash here 16 Look at this sign What does it say? A Cameras cannot be used near this school C This school is guarded by cameras 15 16 B You must look after your cameras here D The teacher doesn’t look at the cameras III READING COMPREHENSION: (3pts) A 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 Paul Villinski was born in 1960 is an American sculptor best known for his large-scale installations of individual butterflies made from aluminum cans found on the streets on New York City Paul Vallinski, takes recycling to a higher level Paul uses crushed aluminium cans and other rubbish he picks up off the streest of New York to craft magnificent wall decorations and sculptures showing butterflies and birds Paul believes his works are like actors in narratives He brings the objects back to life and at the same time uses them in order to raise awareness of how people are wasting the Earth’s natural resources Paul’s works are exhibited all over the USA and he hopes that the image of the butterfly will remind people that change is possible 17 Paul Vallinski makes art from rubbish 17 18 Paul’s works are only made of plywood 18 19 The image of the butterfly represents people’s change 19 20 His works of art are exhibited in the USA and another countries 20 21 According to the passage, which sentence is NOT mentioned about Paul? 21 A He is a sculptor B He is from New York C He uses crushed aluminium cans to create his D His works can raise people’s awareness about saving natural resources works of art 22 The word “ picks up” in the third line of passage is closest in meaning to A throws away B finds C collects D discovers 22 B Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage The Boryeong Mud festival is an annual festival that takes place every summer in Boryeong, South Korea The festival began in 1998, after scientists discovered that the mud in the area was full (23) _ beneficial minerals the skin, and they developed several kinds of cosmetics made from it The festival is one of the most popular (24) in South Korea (25) _ preparation for the festival, people bring mud in big trucks from nearby fields to a local beach and deposit it in what they call a “mud experience land” People come from all over South Korea, and from as far as the USA, to experience the mud and to have fun There is a range of activities to choose from, including mud sliding, mud skiing, mud wrestling and mud massage There is (26) colored mud available for body painting, and a health center where people can go for massage and acupuncture In the evening, there are song contests and (27) concerts There is also a spectacular firework (28) _ The Boryeong Mud Festival is a great festival that contributes to developing the local economy 23 A in B from C of D about 23 24 A times B events C meetings D shows 24 25 A For B On C At D In 25 26 A as well B too C much D also 26 27 A live B transmit C popular D traditional 27 28 A parade B activity C display D shooting 28 IV WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 British people celebrate Day to honor their dead soldiers on November,11th every year (remember) 29 30 He is one of the most famous ……….… in the world (environment) 30 31 How many spacecrafts have the moon? (orbit) 31 32 The tools should be stored in a place where they are easily … … (access) 32 33 Many countries are trying their best to decrease the population ……… rate (grow) 33 34 It is said that traveling by plane is …… …… safer than other form of travel (consider) 34 V WRITING (1.5 pts) A Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence 35 has just won/ Hoang Hoa/ in/ the first prize/ speaking contest/ the English //  36 Is / to / conservationists /some / Mr Josh / talking / volunteer /? //  B Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it 37 When did you last spend Christmas with your family?  How long 38 About thirty million people are watching this program  This program 39 You are tired because you often stay up late  If 40 “ I’m sorry I didn’t call,” she said  She apologized KEY I USE OF ENGLISH: Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) Choose the word that has the pronunciation different from that of the other words: A proud B about C around D would 1D A passed B watched C played D washed 2C Choose the word whose main the stress pattern is placed differently from the other words: A reply B appeal C enter D support 3C A impossible B academic C optimistic D education 4A Mr Smith, _health hasn’t been good recently, has gone into hospital for some tests A who B whose C that D whom 5B I was really worried _ my brother because he didn’t come home last night A at B of C with D about 6D D job 7C D In spite of 8D I don’t like doing the _, especially cleaning the windows A homework B occupation C housework _ his frequent absence from class, he passed the test A Because B Though C Therefore I like the new idea of those _ spoons which can be eaten after use as it is made of good rice A edible B inedible C poisonous D wooden 9A D exist 10D 10 Some of this nuclear waste will remain for thousands of years A permanently B active C survive 11 _ television, people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs A In spite of B Because C Thankfully D Thanks to 11D D which 12A D Thank you all the 13D 12 Do you know the man car Jack driving? A whose B who C whom 13 Student 1: "Excuse me! Could you show me the way to the library? Student 2: "Sorry, I'm new here Student 1: " _" A Not at all B Bad luck C No problem same 14 A is a tropical storm which reaches 120 km per hour in North and South America A cyclone B typhoon C hurricane D tornado 14C II Look at the signs Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign: (0,5pt) 15 Look at this sign What does it say? WARNING Security cameras in use around this school A Do not leave your feet touching the grass B Riding your bicycle in this area E You can play soccer in this place F You can throw the trash here 16 Look at this sign What does it say? B Cameras cannot be used near this school 15 A 16 C B You must look after your cameras here C This school is guarded by cameras D The teacher doesn’t look at the cameras III READING COMPREHENSION: (3pts) A 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 Paul Villinski was born in 1960 is an American sculptor best known for his large-scale installations of individual butterflies made from aluminum cans found on the streets on New York City Paul Vallinski, takes recycling to a higher level Paul uses crushed aluminium cans and other rubbish he picks up off the streest of New York to craft magnificent wall decorations and sculptures showing butterflies and birds Paul believes his works are like actors in narratives He brings the objects back to life and at the same time uses them in order to raise awareness of how people are wasting the Earth’s natural resources Paul’s works are exhibited all over the USA and he hopes that the image of the butterfly will remind people that change is possible 17 Paul Vallinski makes art from rubbish 17 T 18 Paul’s works are only made of plywood 18 F 19 The image of the butterfly represents people’s change 19 T 20 His works of art are exhibited in the USA and another countries 20 F 21 According to the passage, which sentence is NOT mentioned about Paul? 21 B A He is a sculptor B He is from New York C He uses crushed aluminium cans to create his D His works can raise people’s awareness about saving natural resources works of art 22 The word “ picks up” in the third line of passage is closest in meaning to 22 C A throws away B finds C collects D discovers B Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage The Boryeong Mud festival is an annual festival that takes place every summer in Boryeong, South Korea The festival began in 1998, after scientists discovered that the mud in the area was full (23) _ beneficial minerals the skin, and they developed several kinds of cosmetics made from it The festival is one of the most popular (24) in South Korea (25) _ preparation for the festival, people bring mud in big trucks from nearby fields to a local beach and deposit it in what they call a “mud experience land” People come from all over South Korea, and from as far as the USA, to experience the mud and to have fun There is a range of activities to choose from, including mud sliding, mud skiing, mud wrestling and mud massage There is (26) colored mud available for body painting, and a health center where people can go for massage and acupuncture In the evening, there are song contests and (27) concerts There is also a spectacular firework (28) _ The Boryeong Mud Festival is a great festival that contributes to developing the local economy 23 A in B from C of D about 23 C 24 A times B events C meetings D shows 24 B 25 A For B On C At D In 25 D 26 A as well B too C much D also 26 D 27 A live B transmit C popular D traditional 27 A 28 A parade B activity C display D shooting 28 C IV WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence (1.5 pts) 29 British people celebrate Day to honor their dead soldiers on November,11th every year (remember) 29 remembrance 30 He is one of the most famous ……….… in the world (environment) 30 environmentalists 31 How many spacecrafts have the moon? (orbit) 31 orbited 32 The tools should be stored in a place where they are easily … … (access) 32 accessible 33 Many countries are trying their best to decrease the population ……… rate (grow) 33 growth 34 It is said that traveling by plane is …… …… safer than other form of travel (consider) 34 considerably V WRITING (1.5 pts) A Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence 35 has just won/ Hoang Hoa/ in/ the first prize/ speaking contest/ the English //  Hoang Hoa has just won the first prize in the English speaking contest 36 is / to / conservationists /some / Mr Josh / talking / volunteer /? //  Is Mr Josh talking to some volunteer conservationists? B Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it 37 When did you last spend Christmas with your family?  How long is it since you (last) spent Christmas with your family? 38 About thirty million people are watching this program  This program is being watched by about thirty million people 39 You are tired because you often stay up late  If you didn’t (often) stay up late, you wouldn’t be tired 40 “ I’m sorry I didn’t call,” she said  She apologized for not calling THE END