ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A volcano B make C tidal D crazy A visited B looked C needed D persuaded Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A exchange B invite C economic D embroider A intermediate B documentary C reputation D communicate Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting The students laughed happy when they saw the monkeys eating bananas A B C D The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what A B Cto D Have you ever considered work as a teacher after graduating from university? A B C D Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: The _growth rate of Vietnam reached about 8.0% in 2007 A economic B economically C economical D economy I came an old friend while I was walking along the street A across B into C over D for 10 Sarah has to stay in bed for a few days _ she is sick A because B and C but D although 11 Mathew studied Physics _ England from 2002 to 2006 A at B about C in D on 12 If only she …………English well A speaks B has spoken C spoke D speaking 13 It’s very late We suggest _ a taxi to get to the airport A catch B catching C to catch D caught 14 Environmental _ is a serious problem facing mankind today A pollute B polluted C pollution D polluting 15 Your brother passed the final exam, _? A does he B doesn’t he C did he D didn’t he 16 Jennifer Aniston, _ is perhaps best known for her role in “Friends”, has also appeared in several major films A that B who C whom D which Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 Daughter: “Dad! I have just won the first prize in the Olympic English Contest.” Father: “ ” A Congratulations! B That’s a good idea C Thank you D I’d love to 18 Peter: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” Susan: “ _.” A You’re welcome B Thanks, I will C Good ideas, thanks D It’s my pleasure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange 20 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A effects B symptoms C hints D demonstrations Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A soak B permanent C complicated D guess 22 She was happy that she could get in touch with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study A lose contact with B lose control of C put in charge of D make room for Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space Electricity is the most common form of energy used today (23) _ the modern world, (24) _ is instantly available at the touch of a switch Electricity has numerous uses The most common use of electricity is to provide artificial lighting In factories, electricity is used to (25) _ the electric motor of machines In offices, electricity is used to light up (26) _ workplace It is also used to operate airconditioners, computers (27) _ many other machines 23 A In B Round C During D From 24 A Gas B water C electricity D coal 25 A Driven B drive C driving D drove 26 A A B any C the D many 27 A But B so C because D and Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men Ninety percent of the people who get lung cancer die Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer Many smokers have heart disease and pneumonia Smoking causes one million early deaths in the world every year Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others Smokers breathe smoke out into the air They breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands Children whose parents smoke have more breathing and lung problems than other children Women who are married to smokers are more likely to have lung cancer than those married to non-smokers We are all aware that smoking is bad So why people smoke? 30 Every year, smoking causes about one million A cancer patients B killing diseases C early deathsD injured men 31 The word “it” in the passage refers to A cancer B smoke C air D breath 32 Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems? A People who live in the city B People who live with smokers C People who live with non-smokers D People who live in the country II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 “Can you speak English?” said Peter Peter asked me 34 If it doesn’t rain, we will go to the cinema this evening Unless _ 35 They will make you pay a fine if they catch you smoking You 36 Can you use this computer? You can ? Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37 Have you finished the book? I lent you the book two weeks ago (which) _ 38 It’s a pity we not have a computer ( wish) I _ 39 Bob didn’t speak Dutch However, He decided to settle in Amsterdam (In spite of) _ 40 The house was too badly damaged in the fire, so it couldn’t be repaired (too ) _ ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A lived B liked C watched D washed A when B who C where D what Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A baby B novel C people D remind A learner B teacher C enjoy D doctor Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting His mother is very proud of him, doesn’t she? A B C D The man whom robbed you has been arrested A B C D Miss Hoa stopped to type the letter when she saw me coming A B C D Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: Mrs Brown forgot her raincoat she got wet A so B however C because D if Peter is short He's not…………… to be a policeman A so tall B tall enough C quite tall D enough tall 10 Jupiter spins faster than planet A any B any another C any others D any other 11 The core of the moon is much smaller, in relation to its size of the planets A those B than those C ones D than are those 12 the stove when you have finished cooking A Put off B Put out C Put D Put up with 13 Coal very widely as a source of energy until the 19th century A not used B did not use C not using D was not used 14 She arranged .her friends in the afternoon as the weather was fne A meeting B to be meeting C to have met D, to meet 15 object .the proposal to restrict the use of cars in the city A at B with C for D to 16 ………… is a festival which is celebrated in late March or early April in Israel and by all Jewish people A Christmas _ B Passover C Easter D Thanksgiving Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 John offered his mother a nice gift on her birthday John's mother: Thank you very much for your gift! How wonderful it is! John: A Never mind! B I'm happy you like it C That's right D Of course 18 William is talking to Jennie about his headache William: Oh, dear The pain in my head is killing me Jennie: A How you do? B What can I for you now? C Don't mention it D I'm sorry I can't Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A reasonable B acceptable C pretty high D wonderful 20 Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States A Artifacts B Pottery C Rugs D Textiles Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A to pay no attention to B be interested in C be related D express interested in 22 They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to A unpardoned B misconstrue C discouraged D impaired Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock which can be heard all over the world on the BBC If the Houses of Parliament hadn't burned (14) in 1834, the great clock would never have been erected Big Ben takes its (15) from Sir Benjamin Hall who was responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of Parliament were being built It is not only of immense size but is extremely accurate as well Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked (18) a day On the BBC, you can hear the clock when it is actually striking because microphones (19) .to the clock tower Big Ben has rarely gone wrong Once, however, it failed to give the correct time A painter (21) had been working on the tower a pot of paint on one of the hands and slowed it down 23 A up B on C down D off 24 A place B name C fame D time 25 A two B two time C couple D twice 26 A connects B are connected C is connected D connect 27 A who B whom C which D where Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers English is one of the most popular languages in the world It comes second in the number of speakers after Chinese In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a key to success However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice regularly You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror Learning by heart all the words does not help much if you not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt Reading books, listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words Besides English learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes * Questions 28 How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2? A B C 29 The word “memorize" in paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to …………… A remember B forget C communicate 30 A good way to correct your mistakes is A avoiding speaking English B stopping learning English C practicing speaking English a lot 31 According to the passage, which of the following statements Is TRUE? A You should never speak English with yourselves B Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success C English learner should be shy if they make mistakes 32 The passage is mainly about ………………… A how to learn English effectively B people who study English in Vietnam C how to read books, listen to radio and watch films II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 “ I want to be a pilot, ” my brother said - My brother said that _ 34 Many trees died because of the bad weather - Because the weather _ 35 I don’t have the key, so I cannot get into the house - If I 36 We might find life on another planet - Life on another planet Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37 His life is very hard He studied very well ( Although) → ……………… …………………………………… 38.The weather was terrible We couldn’t go to the beach (So) ………………………………………………………………………………… 39 The book is very expensive He bought it at the bookstore (which” ) →…………………………………………………… 40 Do you like orange juice? Do you like apple juice?(or) …………………………………………………………………………………… ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A runs B stands C sleeps D sprays A enjoyed B walked C watched D practiced Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A money B student C music D enjoy A nation B mention C federation D option Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting You have read this interesting article on the website, have you? A B C D Jeans cloth made completely from cotton in the eighteenth century A B C D My sister enjoys listening to music and dance with her friends A B C D Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: I am not in a hurry I don't mind A waiting B wait C to wait D to waiting I wish Ann here She will be able to help us A were B weren't C is D wasn't 10 Relax for some minutes and you'll feel more A comfort B uncomfortable C comfortable D comfortably 11 We close friends since we were in grade A have been B will be C were D are 12 We were too tired doing the washing up after the meal A out B over C of D on 13 Thanh and Nga are going to Australia learn English A so as to B so that C so as D in order that 14 I was tired, _ I went to bed early last night A however B although C because D so 15 The children enjoy to the zoo A taking B to play C being taken D took 16 Nam is a student He always goes to school at 6.30 in the morning A a B an C the D ∅ Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 Jane invites Mary to go to the cinema Jane: “Would you like to go to the cinema with me this weekend?” Mary: “ _.” A Yes, I’d love to B Yes, I C I agree with you D Yes, it is 18 Mr Smith is have lunch a restaurant Mr Smith: “ Could you bring me some water?” Waiter:” _” A No, I don’t B I don’t wait C Certainly, sir D No, thanks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A casual B significant C promiscuous D aggressive 20 Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness A record B shine C categorize D diversify Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding at B holding back C holding to D holding by 22 The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important A explicit B implicit C obscure D odd Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space Mr Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now Today they are ready (1) _ the beach a clean and beautiful place again After listening to Mr Brown’s instructions, they are divided (2) _ three groups After listening to Mr Brown’s Group should check the sand, and group has to check among the rocks Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (3) by Mr Brown He will take the bags to the garbage dump Each member will be given a map to find the right place They won’t eat the picnic lunch provided by Mrs Smith until the whose area is clean They are all eager to work hard so as to refresh this (4) Area A make B making C to make D made A in B into C on D to A collected B chosen C selected D elected A spoil B spoils C spoiling D spoiled Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788 Sydney was the first everlasting European settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about million residents Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous and economically important state The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea Sydney is well-known for its Opera House The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music The Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there Moreover, the place often hosts internationally touring performances Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer months Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and October Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26 28 According to the first paragraph, the following are true of Sydney EXCEPT…… A It was set up in the 18th century B Europe had it as the first settlement in Australia C Now Sydney is the capital of Australia D Today it has a population of nearly million people 29 The word intercontinental in the first paragraph could be best replaced with…… A within continents B into continents C out of continents D between continents 30 According to the second paragraph, which of the following is TRUE of the Sydney Opera House? A International film festivals are held here B This place hosts live modern music programs C Plays are not performed here D This building makes Sydney famous 31 In the last paragraph, the word “annual” means…… A each year B every year C yearly D all year round 32 From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established…… A on New Year’s Eve, 1791 B in April, 1789 C in October, 1790 D in January, 1788 II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 “I want to send my son to a university in the UK,” she said She said .in the UK 34.Teachers should educate students to preserve traditional values Students teachers 35.She doesn’t know how to get access to the Internet She wishes the Internet 36 I last saw Peter when he attended the school meeting I haven’t……………………………… …………………………meeting Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37.He read the poem to us yesterday The poem has been translated into several languages (which) 38 Mr Ba is too old That's the reason why he can not continue the work (If ) 39 The new restaurant looks good However, it seems to have few customers.(In spite) 40 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough (too) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A exchange B bank C hamburger D bamboo A sightseer B hike C shrine D picnic Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A purpose B remote C control D respond A lesson B delay C wonder D pencil Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting They have wrote (A) to (B) one another (C) for a long time (D) He said (A) that he was riding his bike (B) on the way home (C) now (D) The rock who (A) they found last week (8) may have landed (C) on Earth from the moon (D) Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: 8: Nam wanted to know what time _ A the movie begins B the movie began C did the movie begin D does the movie begin 9: I am very fat I think if I morning exercise regularly, I _ weight A may lose B lose C would lose D lost 10: The room is _decorated for Christmas A beauty B beautify C beautiful D beautifully 11: night, the temperature seems to be cooler and cooler A At B On C For D In 12: I am wondering what to my sister's wedding A have to bring B to bring C bringing D should bring 13: We can't go along here because the road A, is being repaired B is repairing C was repaired D repaired 14: Many people not like climbing A despite its danger B since its danger C although it is dangerous D because it is dangerous 15: The man and the dog I had taken a photo of were in the park A which B that C who D whose 16: –“Do you collect stamps or other things? -“Yes, I’m a stamp .” A collecting B collector C collect D collection Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 John: "Shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for Mary?" Tom: " _" A Great idea B There's no doubt about it C Yes, please D I don’t wait 18 Harry: "What a terrific hairstyle!" Daisy: " _ " A Why don't you like it? B Thank you C My pleasure D Yes, it is Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order A restricted B as well as C unless D instead of 20 This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate A situation B attention C place D matter Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional 22 The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East A expensive B complicated C simple and easy to use D difficult to operate Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space I come from Switzerland I came to London six months (36) to learn English I haven't met many English people yet, only my teachers I started learning English at school in Switzerland (37) I was eleven, so I have learnt it for nearly ten years At first in London, I couldn't understand anything, but now my English (38) improved I have just taken an exam If I pass it, I (39) into the next class I'm excited today because my parents will come tomorrow to stay with me for a few days and I (40) _ them for a long time They have never been to England and they can't speak English 23 A ago B before C last D after 24 A because B that C so D when 25 A were B are C is D have been 26 A moved B will move C could move D would move 27 A haven't seen B didn't see C don't see D hasn't seen Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Tiger Woods started playing golf when two years old Now he is one of the most famous professional golfers in the world Tiger is from the United States His father is African-American and his mother is Thai His real name is Eldrick, but everyone knows him as Tiger, the nickname his father gave him He started playing golf professionally in 1996, and won all four of the World Golf Championships before he turned 25 He holds the record as the youngest player ever to win all four of these championships Although he has played on many great golf courses, one of Tiger's favorite places to play is Pebble Beach Tiger became a role model at an early age People look up to him, so he is very grateful Because many people helped Tiger as a child, he wants to lend a hand to others now Some people cannot play golf because of their ethnicity, while others not have enough money Occasionally, Tiger himself was prevented from playing golf Because of this, he created the Tiger Woods Foundation to help make golf open to everyone He likes to see diversity on the golf course, and he wants all children to play golf if they want to Tiger is happy that many children now want to play golf because of him 28: What is the main idea of this reading? A Tiger's golf career B Tiger's best teacher C Tiger's foundation D Tiger's experience and opinions 29: Which is true about Tigers parents? A Both of them are Asian B His father is famous C Neither of them plays golf D One of them is not from America 30: What record does Tiger hold? A The player to finish a game of golf the fastest B The youngest to win four important championships C The first African-American golfer D The first golfer to turn professional as a teenager 31: Where does Tiger like to play golf? A The World Golf Championship B Augusta C Pebble Beach D The United States 32: What does the Tiger Woods Foundation do? A Makes golf courses B Helps kids to play golf C Gives money to professional golfers D Sells golf equipment II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 People say that they bought this shop last year - It is _ 34 He had scarcely put the phone down when the doorbell rang - Scarcely 35 Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night? - You know _ 36 It takes Minh hours to play football every day - Minh spends Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentences including the WORD given 37 Mark is too poor to buy that villa (not)  38 It’s a pity We can not enjoy the party (wishe)  39 “You shouldn’t stay up too late.” (were)  40 “Don’t swim far off the shore.” Said the lifeguard to the boy (against)  ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A claimed B warned C occurred D existed A health B appear C ready D heavy Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A understand B engineer C benefit D Vietnamese A inspiration B experience C communicate D embroidery Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting What a pity I have to look at my little brother, so I can't go to the cinema tonight A B C D The children decided to cancel their camping trip therefore the weather was too bad A B C D If Caroline doesn't take a raincoat with her, she would get wet on the way to school A B C D Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: 8: I wish I what to to help my mother now A know B will know C knew D have known 9: Thank you for your letter I am glad that you're keeping well A, listening B to listen C to hear D hearing 10: There is too much traffic in the city , the air is polluted A Therefore B However C But D So 11: If I younger, I in a boat around the world A Were - will sail B were-would sail C am - will sail D am - would sail 12: Human beings must stop the environment right now A to pollute B polluted C pollute D polluting 13: This is the first time I myself out of the house A locked B have locked C am locking D lock 14: Last night I came home, cooked dinner, and TV A watch B was watching C has watched D watched 15: Remember to your shoes when you get into a Japanese house A take over B take place C take on D take off 16 Susan is very of telling other people what to A fond B interested C keen D bored Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 Veronica: “What a lovely dress you are wearing!” Kate: “………………….” A Certainty It's costly B No thanks C Thanks for your nice compliment D Never mind 18 Son: ’Why don't we go fishing this afternoon?" Father: “……………” A That’s a good idea B Glad you enjoyed it C The traffic is not too bad, I think D No Thanks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long A arrive B return C enter D visit 20 This tapestry has a very complicated pattern A obsolete B intricate C ultimate D appropriate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A restrain B stay unchanged C remain unstable D fluctuate 22 Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check A similar B different C fake D genuine Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space People in many countries grow fresh water fish from eggs They move the small fish into lakes and rivers The fish live and (23) _ there People go fishing in these lakes and rivers They enjoy catching fish because fish is also good food Now the Japanese grow salt water fish Most of them are yellow tail fish Workers grow the fish from eggs Every time they feed the fish, they play tapes of piano music The fish (24) _that piano music means food When the fish are small, the Japanese put them into the ocean near the land The fish find some of their (25) _ food Workers also feed them They play the same piano music The fish already know the music They swim toward it and (26) _ the food In a few months the fish are large The Japanese play the same music The fish swim toward it and the workers catch them The Japanese get about 15 percent of their seafood (27) _farms in the ocean 23 A bread B born C grow D develop 24 A think B recognize C realize D learn 25 A own B own’s C self D self’s 26 A see B find C bite D hold 27 A on B of C from D in Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in teaching and learning Many schools have brought television sets, intending to use them effectively to improve the quality of education; but actually they are rarely used properly in classrooms Meanwhile, children spending the majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV and their typical school days proceed as if television did not exist There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs and maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of work Secondly these schools have not found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their ongoing instructional programs Lastly, most teachers not regard the quality of television and its usefulness in the classroom Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become good readers However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading books and newspapers but watching television instead 28 The text is about: A the use of television at schools B teaching and learning television C educational specialists D watching TV outside school 29 When TV first appeared, educational specialists A did not appreciate it B did not appreciate it C believed it would be useful for schooling D.banned children from watching TV 30 According to the text, TV A has not been used properly in classrooms.B has been used effectively in classrooms C has not existed in classrooms D has not attracted students’ interest 31 There are explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers A two B three C four D five 32 Children spend their free time A reading books B reading newspapers C learning foreign languages D watching TV II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 I am sorry, I don’t understand the instructions on the packet.=>I wish……………… 34 They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.=>A lot of presents…………………………… 35 'Let's play football this afternoon," Peter said to me.=>Peter suggested……………………………………… 36 The woman comes from Manchester My teacher is talking with her over there The woman with……………………………………………… Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentences including the WORD given 37 Thankfully, Diana doesn't need to have an operation NO 38 The minister had to resign because of ill health LED 39.You will benefit from seeing the doctor if you've just got a cold WORTH 40.I'm seeing the nutritionist at three tomorrow APPOITMENT 10 A agree with B hate C please with D.have a good relationship with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 Fill each of the blanks below with a suitable word from the reading passage A unimportant B irrelevant C uninteresting D impossible 22 Work with a partner and fill in the blanks with the right questions A sick B liberal C unhealthy D improper Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space People who live in the industrially advanced and affluent countries of the world take telecommunication for granted Computer data with text, graphics and even video clips (15) been added to the telephone Fax, email and modems have become integral parts of office equipment for most businesses in the developed world It is important to remember, however, that although North America, Europe and Japan own about 85 percent of the world's telephones; they have under a quarter of the world’s population Today, telecommunications are at the center of (17) international economy To participate in this economy, countries need telecommunications to enable them to obtain information and knowledge which they can use to attract industrial (19) and find new markets Businesses and factories need the telephone and computer because producers and customers may be thousands of kilometers apart Regional and national borders are no (20) barriers to trade With the trend towards a more cooperation between countries, global telecommunications increase in importance They are the key to development and progress 23 A have B are C is D are 24 A on B for C in D 25 A an B the C some D a 26 A investor B investment C association D investigation 27 A further B final C more D longer Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers The Beatles In the 1960s, the Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular The Beatles changed pop music They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs The Beatles did not have a long career Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970 They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them 28 The passage is mainly about A how the Beatles became more successful than other groups B why the Beatles split up after years D The Beatles’ fame and success D many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song 29 The four boys of the Beatles A came from the same family B came from a town in the north of England C were at the same age D received good training in music 30 What is not true about the Beatles A The members had no training in music B They had long stable career C They became famous when they wrote their own songs D They changed pop music 31 The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to A notorious B bad C shocking D popular 32 The tone of the passage is that of A admiration B criticism C neutral D sarcasm II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 The police let him leave after they had questioned him He was 36 34 I haven’t seen that man here before It's 35 The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it The furniture was too 36 I'm always nervous when I travel by air Travelling Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37 She can’t understand me She is my old acquaintance (Although) 38 We are always proud of my dad He is the best person in the world (who) 39 He drove very fast He had an accident (because of) 40 This problem is very difficult We can’t solve it now (so) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 19 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A ready B please C Easter D beach A amount B shout C round D route Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A pattern B conserve C revise D correct A institute B distinctive C defensive D division Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting We are having my house paint That is why there is all this mess A B C D I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day A B C D After said goodbye to my parents, I went to school with my sister A B C D Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: You have to pass the examination .you want to attend the course A if B or C in order to D so She suggested .to music A listen B listening C to listen D listened 10 Your friends won't be here for long, .? A they B won’t they C would they D will they 11 If yοιι .do that exercise I'll explain it to you A can B could C can't D couldn't 12 This is the house .Nam was born A where B which C that D when 13 If I were you, I stay here longer A didn't B can't C would D will 14 I wish it rain so often here A doesn't B don't C didn't D did 15 He told me he leave the city the following day A Will have to B would have to C has to D had to 16 By learning English, you can get access the world's development A with B into C to D for Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17"Let me congratulate you on winning the first prize."- " " A It's vey good B You're welcome C Never mind D That's very kind of you to say so 18 Mai: “ What are you going to this weekend, Lan?” - Lan: “ ” A I don’t feel like going out B What a great idea! C I haven’t planned yet D I went to the beach with my dad 37 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 You don't need a computer You can get by with the typewriter A understand B manage with C buy D pass with 20 I fell into the water when I tried to get out of the canoe A enter B start C climb D exit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 Look at the illustrations of different parts of a computer system A together B similar C average D pure 22 She was wearing a beautiful dress A unsightly B dirty C dusty D bad Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space Two British policemen were sent to investigate a flying saucer on March 31, 1989, the day before April Fool’s Day When the policemen arrived at a field in Survey, they saw a small figure wearing a silver space (23) walking out of a spacecraft Immediately the police ran off in the opposite direction Reports revealed that the alien was in fact a small person, and the flying saucer was a hot air balloon that had been specially built to look (24) a UFO by Richard Branson, the 36-year-old chairman of Virgin Records Branson had planned to (25) _ the balloon in London’s Hyde Park on April However, a wind change had brought him down in a Survey field The police received a lot of phone calls from terrified motorists as the balloon drifted over the motorway One lady was so (26) _ by the incident that she was crying as she was (27) the UFO to a radio station 23 A suit B cloth C denim D linen 24 A like B as C for D after 25 A fly B land C erupt D collapse 26 A pleasing B terrific C shocked D amazed 27 A telling B saying C phoning D describing Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Smog is a combination of smoke and fog It occurs when gases from burnt fuel mix with fog on the ground When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine, dangerous particles in the air Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic Particularly, in the summertime, when it is very hot, smog stays near the ground It is dangerous to our breathing, and in smoggy areas, we cannot see very well Smog was first discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the Industrial Revolution At that time, people used coal for heating and cooking Factories also used coal to produce iron and steel Smoke mixed with wet, foggy air and turned yellow The smog often over cities for many days It caused lung diseases and breathing problem Thousands of people died in London every year Today, cities that have a large population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the biggest smog problems - for example, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo 28 Where can smog possibly be found? A At a place where it is rainy B At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy C In a city where many people smoke D Underground 29 In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to A tiny B good C harmful D shiny 30 What will happen if smog stays close to the ground ? A It will disappear in a shot time B It will make the sky cleaner C It will harm our health and block our sight D It will cause many storms 31 What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution? A There were too many cars in the country B The weather there was too foggy C People smoke a lot at that time D Factories and people used coal as energy 32 In the third paragraph, the word it refers to A iron B smog C steel D smoke II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 Apples are usually cheaper than oranges Apples are not 34 That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there 38 It is such 35 Tim will be eighteen next week It's Tim's 36 John and Ann didn't tell the truth Neither Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37 It was raining heavily outside We postponed the picnic (as) 38 The girl is very beautiful Her dress is red (whose) 39 She learns English well She plays sports well, too (not only ) 40 She is intelligent She can this exercise by herself (enough ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 20 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A charity B teacher C Christmas D children A history B disaster C extensive D beside Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A damage B destroy C erupt D describe A family B practical C conclusion D uniform Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting The house painted more than three years ago, but I’m not going to have it done again for a while A painted B three years ago C going to D it If the question were not so difficult, I will be able to answer it A the B so C will be D it If I were you, I didn’t buy that old building A were B didn't C buy D old building Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: The problem .never happened A that I expected it B who I had expected C I had expected it D I had expected How long is it since vou .smoking? A gave in B gave out C gave away D gave up 10 We .go fishing with him when we in the village A used to - lived B are used to - lived C used to - live D get used to - lived 11 I suggested for a walk We had a lot of free time A go B to go C going D being gone 12 I remember him somewhere A seeing B see C to be seen D saw 13 I in heavy traffic every day A used to drive B am used to driving C get used to drive D used to driving 14 This is the only one of the novels published recently translated in English A that has ever been B which has ever C that have ever been D has ever been 15 Tom hasn't got a ticket If he , he A have - will get in B had - can get in C had - could get in D have - could get in 16 It is 10 years we first met together A after B while C when D since Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 - Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.” - Bob: “ ” A That’s very kind of you to say so B That was at least I could C Sure, I will D Yes, let’s 39 18 Liz is asking Andrew about the seat Liz: " Do you mind if I sit here? " Andrew: "Not at all. _ " A Be my guest B I’d be glad to C Fire away, I’m all ears D Now you’re taking Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students A required B Applied C fulfilled D specialized 20 I received housing benefit when I was unemployed A out of order B out of fashion C out of work D out of practice Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 His rude comments made other Facebookers very angry A pleasant B Honest C polite D kind 22 And we can even learn foreign languages on computers A known B native C natural D expected Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space There have been concerns about health problem in the area recently as the last reported to cause the pollution To stay from worries, we decided (41) a health check with the local doctor We phoned to make an (42) at o'clock the next morning, the doctor welcomed us (43) _ the door with a lovely smile After (44) _ necessary forms, we were given different tests All the tests were done very quickly with the net of modern (45) _ As she did the checks, the doctor said that a lot of people were worried about air pollution and came to help for health checks like us 23 A have B to have C having D had 24 A arrange B arranging C arranged D arrangement 25 A at B in C of D on 26 A fill B filled C filling D to fill 27 A tools B equipment C work D materials Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and a composer He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era Charlie Chaplin’s portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world Charlie was born in London on the 16 th of April, 1889 He spent his childhood in Poverty and hardship In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States He first appeared on screen in 1914 He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career He also composed background music for most of his films In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for ‘ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century’ Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland 28 In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in A the US B London C Switzerland D England 29 When did he start appearing in films? A in 1910 B in 1914 C in 1972 D in 1977 30 Charlie Chaplin is very famous for _ A his state performance B his background music C his character “the Tramp” D his composing background music 31 Which of the following is not true? A Charlie Chaplin was an English artist B He played classical music C Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88 D He received an award in 1972 32 The word “carrer” is the closest meaning to A pantomime B play C life D life-work II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 He could not afford to buy the car The car 34 "Why don't you put your lugtiage under the seat?" he asked me He suggested 35 Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job In spite 36 I advise you to put your money in the bank 40 You'd Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37 That is the forest They are living and working in the forest (where) 38 The weather is not fine We won’t take photographs (If) 39 She went to bed early She was tired last night (because) 40 She is an active girl Everyone dislikes her (though) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 21 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A necessary B celebrated C special D receive A bone B only C lonely D son Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A follow B exist C really D borrow A wander B helmet C access D about Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting If there is no water, there would be no life on the earth A is B be C on D the We are looking forward to spend our summer vacation in the country A are B to spend C summer vacation D in There are so much chickens in the garden that I can't count them all A so much B chickens C in the garden D count them all Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: My class are lucky a chance to visit the capital A having B to have C to be D being Would you like and visit our country Vietnam? A come B to come C coming D came 10 I've been a cup to match the one I broke A looking for B looking over C looking through D looking 11 We wish our team lose this language game A won't B didn't C don’t D doesn't 12 Manchester is the and most beautiful city in England A most clean B cleaner C more clean D cleanest 13 The building at the end of the street in the early 20th century A is built B will build C was built D has been built 14 If you smoke twenty cigarettes a day, you of lung cancer A died B will die C would die D had died 15 Your hair is so long You'd better have it tomorrow morning A cut B to be cut C to be done D to cut 16 Scotland is rich coal and iron A in B of C about D on Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “ _.” A I wouldn't Thank you B Yes, I'd love to Thanks C Do you think I would? D Yes, you're a good friend 18 Jimmy: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring" - Kate: “ .” A Not in the least B At all costs C Just in case D You are welcome Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 Now, Peter has become accustomed to driving to the left A has got used to B has become upset with C has become angry with D all are correct 20 If the world’s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species will be extinct 41 A die from B die out C die of D die for Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost anything you ask A unsuitable B unimportant C ill-prepared D irregular 22 The man understood the lessons very well A ill B hardly C poorly D wrong Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space Every season there are new clothes and new fashions in the shops Colours and styles keep (23) _ One season black is the 'in' colour, but the next season everyone is wearing orange or pink or grey The length of women's skirts goes up and down from year to year A shirt (24) _ you once thought was very trendy can look (25) old-fashioned a few years later And your father's shirts, you always thought were very conservative and traditional, can suddenly become (26) Keeping up with the fashions can be very expensive So one way to save money is never to throw your old clothes out If you wait long enough, the clothes are out of fashion today will be (27) _ in fashion tomorrow Yesterday's clothes are tomorrow's new fashions 23: A to change B changed C changing D change 24: A whom B that C what D who 25: A stranger B strangeness C strange D strangely 26: A outdated B old C useless D stylish 27: A out B away C back D up Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years ago The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material The fibers used in paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin may add weight and texture Where these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from trees Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution 28 According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by A the Chinese B the Egyptians C ancient cultures D foresters 29 What is the main ingredient in most paper ? A resin B cardboard C plant fiber D papyrus 30 According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is A rags B trees C fabric D wastepaper 31 According to the passage, recycling paper is A bad for the environment C good for the environment B wasteful D economical 32 According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT A reduce the need for ink C save energy B save forests D reduce air pollution II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 Although he wasn,t experienced, he got the job.àDespite ………………………………………… 34 If you are a student, you can always get special reduced prices.àUnless……………………………………… 35 Nowhere is more expensive than this restaurant.àThis restaurant…………………………………………… 36 All the other players on the field were better than Jim.àJim was the……………………… Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given 37 My sister is not old enough to ride a bicycle too ……………………………………… 38 A knock at the door interrupted Dad,s story telling ……………………………………………………………… 39 The total sales for this video are already over a million copies sold 42 …………………………………………… 40 After sitting in front of the computer all evening I felt sleepy been ………………………………………… ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 22 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A charge B champagne C exchange D champion A ethnic B think C gather D earth Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A attendance B interesting C department D apprentice A several B particular C construction D eruption Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting Because of the light, the city seemed to be differently from the way I had remembered it A Because of B differently C from D had remembered it I want to it on myself because other people make me nervous A want B on myself C other D nervous Her parents don’t allow her go out in the evening A Her B don’t C go out D in Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: It is raining very hard I wish I a raincoat A bad had B will have C am having D had Her aunt suggests that she harder on her examination A worked B should work C would work D works 10 The bridge recently A is built B is being built C has been built D has built 11 Her father has promised her a new pairs of shoes before Christmas A buy B to buy C buying D buys 12 Mary is very beautiful and rich ,she is very modest Λ However B Therefore C Although D Because Would you .the gas when the kettle boils? A turn in B turn down C keep on D keep up 13 Let's go into the room we'll be protected from the strong winds A which B that C who D where 14 If he had known the new words, he .the passage A would understand B understood C had understood D could have understood 15 They are tired they stayed up late watching football last night A if B while C because D although 16 My sister is getting married a singer A for B with C on D to Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 -“ Would you mind lending me you bike?” – “ ……” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s 18 Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “…… ” A With all my heart B Never remind me C It’s my pleasure D Wish you Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport A use up B with C take up D go on 20 The small white flowers are my favorite They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the entire garden A release B stop C end D me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 Places of scenic beauty are places where the scenes are interesting and beautiful A incorrect B tiresome C irrelevant D unlucky 43 22 Why is computer a miraculous device? A ordinary B improper C false D ugly Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space Every day, in homes all over the world, people waste huge (1) of energy and water Hong Kong is estimated to waste about $ billion worth of energy a year This is due to their bad habits (2) caving lights, air-conditioners and television on when no one is in the room wastes a lot of energy Using too (3) water or not fixing dripping taps also contributes to the problem Most people not realize that saving energy in the home will actually save them money If people _(4) less energy, gas and electricity bills will become lower Most of the ways we can use to decrease energy consumption in the home are very use, or simple The most obvious one is turning off household appliances when they are not (5) equipping our homes with energy-saving bulbs 23 A numbers B sums C amounts D qualities 24 A For example B In addition C In contrast D On the contrary 25 A many B much C little D few 26 A use B using C used D to use 27 A in B on C by D at Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different times Music may seem to influence people differently That is because people can react differently to the music We are able to apply a choosing process to the music we hear If someone hates jazz, then a jazz piece with a positive effect will probably not make him feel good A happy song might appear to make an angry person angrier, yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger; rather it is the positive effect of the music The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy feeling: it points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the surface When a piece of music is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind, and feelings are being affected The musicians of ancient cultures such as China, India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music In fact, Pathagoras, in ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them Because the musicians of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that was positive, uplifting, and beneficial Once the effects of music are better understood, the next step is to gain a better understanding of the music around us, and what effect it is actually having 28 The text is about _ A The science of music B Understanding music C The effects of music on human feelings D Music and an angry person 29 Music _ A cannot be chosen B affects everybody in the same way C affects us in different ways D never make us angry 30 According to the text, _ A Everybody likes jazz B Jazz always makes us feel better C No one likes jazz D a very angry person sometimes not accept music 31 In ancient cultures, there used to be a science that concerned the effects of music in _ A China B India C Turkey D Greece 32 The word "Once" has a close meaning to _ A on time B when C because D if II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 "Please sit down,” the teacher said to me => The teacher asked me 34 I fell asleep because the film was boring => The film was so 35 “ What are you doing?”, she asked me => She wondered 36 I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning => I am used Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given in blanket Do not change the word given 37 She never stops saying how much she dislikes public transport (complaining) ………………………………………………………………… 38 The bus service in our city brcomes more inefficient every year (getting) ……………………………………… 39 Why don,t we go to the cinema tonight ? (film) ……………………………………………………… 44 40 Italy is where we went for a holiday last year (on) ……………………………………………… ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 23 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A likes B days C lives D listens A meat B great C mean D teacher Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A happy B early C allowed D injured A inspiration B economic C situation D material Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting Most students were able of finding good jobs three to six months after graduation We were made learning fifty new words every week Suzy had better to change her study habits if she hopes to be admitted to a good university Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: May I watch the game we are having lunch? A while B during C between D just She couldn't reach the phone because she a bath A had B had been having C was having D is having 10 It is 10 p.m, she for nearly four hours A is studying B was studying C studies D has been studying 11 The thing I hate most about is the boredom A employ B unemployed C employment D being unemployed 12 In developed countries unemployed people can get A employment B benefit C employment benefit D unemployment benefit 13 Her include swimming and reading A interesting B interests C interested D interest 14 Ask him in Don't keep him standing at the door A to come B come C coming D came 15 you work hard, you'll fail the exam A If B While C Because D Unless 16 Forests will disappear we stop cutting down trees A unless B if C when D whole Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 Teacher: “ Janet, you’ve written a much better essay this time” Janet: “ ……………………………” A Writing? Why? B Thank you It’s really encouraging C.You’re welcome D What did you sya? I’m so shy 18 Ken and Tom are high-school students They are discussing where their study group will meet Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Ken: “ Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” Tom: “ _” A We are too busy on weekdays B Why don’t you look at the atlas C The library would be best D Studying in a group is great fun Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 His brother gave up smoking last year A liked B continued C stopped D enjoyed 20 Both Mary and her brother look like her mother A take after B take place C take away D take on Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 20 As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a scientific career which was impossible for a woman at that time A ugly B dark C dull D dirty 45 21 As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a scientific career which was impossible for a woman at that time A important B likely C unreal D maybe Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space Everyone wants to reduces pollution but the pollution …(23) is as complicated as it is serious It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, …(24) from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people Factories (25) many of materials that pollute the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that … (26) them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that …(27) businesses and individuals to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities 23 A work B problem C accident D event 24 A exhaust B fire C gas D liquid 25 A offer B bring C discharge D cause 26 A benefit B harm C motivate D encourage 27 A require B forbid C prevent D request Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Every year students in many countries learn English Some of these students are young children Others are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, others study by themselves A few learn English just by hearing the language, in film, on television, in the office, or among their friends But not many are lucky enough to that Most people must work hard to learn another language Learning another language! Learning English! Why all these people want to learn English? Is it difficult to answer that question? Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects They study their own language and Mathematics…and English (In England, or America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Mathematics, and another language, perhaps French, or German, or Spanish) Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English 28 According to the writer, …………… A only adults learn English B no children like learning English C English is only useful to teenagers D English is popular in much of the world 29 Many people learn English by ……… A watching videos only B hearing the language in the office C working hard on their lessons D talking with the film stars 30 Many boys and girls learn English because ………… A English can give them a job B It is included in their study courses C their parents make them D they have to learn their own language 31 In America or Australia many school children study …………… A such foreign languages as French, German, and Spanish B English as a foreign language C English and Mathematics only D their own language and no foreign language 32 Many adults learn English because ………… A their work is useful B they want to go abroad C most of their books are in English D it helps them in their work II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 “ I’m sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter.=> Peter apologized 34 We can’t afford sorry to buy the house.=>The house 35 That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.=> It is 36 Why don’t you ask her yourself?=> I suggest Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37 The day was too hot He had to cancel the tennis game (such … that) 38 You’d better take a sweater It might get cold (in case) 46 39 Most of the audience didn’t know the result of the match The television was interrupted in the middle of the game (Therefore) » 40 Tom has continued to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day The doctor warned him (Even though) » ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 23 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A ought B thought C brought D though A thick B think C thus D thin Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A dormitory B category C priority D ordinary A pesticide B separate C slavery D efficient Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting Jason’s professor had him to write his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to the committee I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: One of the major causes _ heart disease is lack of exercise A for B to C of D by On March 27, a lot of firework is _ off in Danang city A set B gone C placed D burned 10 He _ an overdose of heroin and died A used to B used C was used to D was used 11 Can you give me the _ for tomato soup? A formula B recipe C order D method 12 I must go to the dentist and _ A get my teeth to take care of B take care of my teeth C my teeth be taken care of D get my teeth taken care of 13 The two cars for sales were in poor condition, so I didn’t buy _ A either of them B both of them C neither of them D each of them 14 _ his financial problem, Mark bought a new motorbike A Although B Because C Despite D Instead of 15 The first time I noticed something was wrong was _ I got home A since B when C for D until 16 Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B we C don’t we D will we Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – Linda: “Me .” A so B Either C too D neither 18 Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” – John: “ .” A My excitement B My delight C My happiness D My pleasure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 I’ll be back in a minute, Jane I just want to try out my new tape recorder A resemble B test C arrive D buy 20 I resemble my mother in many ways A turn on B look after C goes over D take after Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21 She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father A offered B had C gave D asked 22 And in 1891, the shy Marie, with very little money to live on, came to Paris to continue her studies at the Sorbonne A many B a lot C few D much Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space 47 People are rapidly destroying the world's tropical forests In 1950, tropical forests (23) about 8,700.000 square miles of the earth or about three-fourths of Africa Today less than half the original extent of the earth's tropical forests remains Few tropical forest species can adjust to disturbance of their habitat Most die when people clear large areas of forests Scientists estimate (24) tropical deforestation wipes out about 7,500 species per year Commercial logging and the expansion of agriculture have (25) or wiped out wide areas of tropical forests Huge mining projects, the construction of hydro-electric dams have also narrowed forest areas A complex combination of social, political and economic factors has caused these destructive activities Rapid population growth and poverty often intensify the pressure to clear tropical forests for short-term economic benefits Brazil, Indonesia, and other nations have (26) tropical forests to create new settlements that allow people to move out of overcrowded cities Many conservation organizations are working with governments to conserve tropical forests Such efforts include establishing protected areas, (27) intelligent management of tropical forests and increasing awareness about the importance of tropical forests 23 A fell B covered C caught D spreads 24 A what B that C why D which 25 A damaged B damaging C damage D damages 26 A cutting out B cutting down C cut out D cut down 27 A promoting B to promote C promote D promoted Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquake Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the center of a fairly recent quake Some birds screeched and flew about wildly Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate 28 What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior ? A the number of people who will die B environmental changes C a coming earthquake D the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake 29 Why can animals perceive these changes when humans can not ? A Animals are more intelligent than humans B Humans don’t know where to look C By running around, they can feel the vibrations D Animals have certain instincts that humans don’t possess 30 If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be A.a lower death rate B.fewer animals going crazy C.fewer people evacuated D.fewer environmental changes 31 Which of the following statements is not true ? A Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake B All birds and dogs in the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake center become wild before the quake C The Chinese have successfully predict an earthquake and saved many lives D By observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquake 32 In the passage, the word “evacuate” most means A save B exile C destroy D remove II Writing Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same 33 They have just opened a new super market in our town A new super market ……………………………………… ……….… 34 I can’t go to the party tonight night because I am very busy If ………………………………………………………………… ….… 35 This morning we met a man He is my uncle The man ………………………………………….….…… ……….… 36 “ Do you live in this flat with your parents?” Nam asked me Nam asked me ……………………………………………….…….… Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets 37 We take you up Da Lat You can enjoy pure air there (where) 48 38 Jim doesn’t study hard He doesn’t get better grades (if) 39 Tuan is very active He studies the best of us (who) 40 The oil washed from land will also lead to the death of fish People are worried (adjective + that) » ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 25 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A leisure B pressure C treasure D pleasure A laugh B plough C enough D cough Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D A practicality B politician C uncontrollable D comfortable A managerial B determination C unbelievable D inability Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting They wish they are able to spend more time in the countryside A are B to C more D in We studied very hard for the exam, because we passed it very easily A studied B hard C because D very easily Staying in bed all day is not good for our health, hasn't it? A in B all day C for D hasn't it Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: It is the most beautiful building the world A around B of C in D at If you come to the cinema, your friend with you A bring B get C invite D take 10 I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday I didn’t well A feel B fell C felt D feeling 11 We discussed the problem but we a final decision A don’t reach B won’t reach C hadn’t reached D didn’t reach 12 Tom, write carefully and don’t any mistakes! A B have C give D make 13 Sue can’t come to the party she’s broken her leg A although B because C because of D so 14 rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy A While B During C Through D On 15 Kate a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back A is having B has C had D had had 16 If you forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot A smoke B smoked C would smoke D smoking Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response 17 Bush: “ .” Clinton: “No, but thanks all the same.” A Another cup of coffee? B May I help you? C Would you like a slice of salad? D How about having dinner out? 18 Tom: “Would you please drive me to class today?” Thuy: “ .” A No, I don’t mind B You are welcome C Yes, I’d be glad to D Thank you for all Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films A economics B Businesses C contests D advertisements 20 It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened A practice B power C will D competence Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 49 21 In some societies, language is associated with social class and education People judge one’s level in society by the kind of language used A connected with B not allowed by C separated from D dissimilar to 22 There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor A epidemic B Drought C famine D flood Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space We are using up the world's petroleum We use it in our cars and to heat our building in winter Farmers use petro-chemicals to (23) the soil rich They use them to kill insects eating plants These chemicals go into rivers and lakes and kill the fish there Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it Winds carry this (24) air to other countries and other continents Poor fanners use the same land over and (25) The land needs a rest so it will be better next year However, the farmers must have food this year Poor people cut down forests for firewood In some areas when the trees are gone, the land (26) desert Poor people can't save the environment for the future This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world It is a problem for all humans The people and the nations of the world must work together to (27) the world's resources 23 A enrich B change C make D let 24 A pollute B polluting C polluted D pollution 25 A over B again C repeated D repeating 26 A gets B changes C turn D becomes 27 A recycle B preserve C keep D use Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless People are asked to help by donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund Donations of bottled water are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply In addition, volunteers are needed to travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations 28 What does this notice concern? A Help for flood victims B Safety precaution C Dangerous roads D Warning about weather 29 What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned? A Furniture B Clothing C Food D Medicine 30 In addition to supplies, what is needed? A Volunteers B New bridges C Places to stay D Teacher 32 “Devastating floods” in line refer to those that _ A happen suddenly B are very short C last for a long time D cause a lot of damage 32 The word “donating” in line is closest in meaning to _ A selling B buying C giving D taking II Writing Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 33 I can’t remember the answers to these questions.=> I wish 34 “I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” said Nam.=> Nam said _ 35 Nga spends hours a day practicing English with her friend=> It takes 36 We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily It is 37 He was advised to stop smoking His health was very poor (because of) » 38 The book was very interesting He read it from cover to cover (so … that) » 39 I was careless I broke the cup (since) » 40 He failed the examination He made preparation for it carefully (even though) » 50 ... 40.I''m seeing the nutritionist at three tomorrow APPOITMENT 10 ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined... waste of time denying that you did it when we''ve got proof (POINT) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 10 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice: Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced... ……………………………………………………………………………… ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 SỐ 18 Năm học 2019-2020 I Multiple choice : Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: A think