KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10

NĂM HỌC 2023 – 2024

ĐỀ 1 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced

differently from the others.
1. A. curly B. bury C. hurt D. nurse
2. A. recommended B. enjoyed C. recognized D. arrived
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from
the others in each
group.
3. A. event B. behave C. surprise D. damage
4. A. impossible B. academic C. optimistic D. education
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in
each sentence
5. - “_______________ stay with Vietnamese friends in the college dormitory.”
- “Sorry, but I disagree with you, Ben. It's not convenient for practicing speaking English
there.”
A. Why don't we +V0 B. Why not +V0 C. What/How about+V-ing D. I
think we should
Let’s +V0
6. Many foreigners found the ao dai very special and impressive. Actually, it is the
_______________ dress
of Vietnamese women.
A. comfortable B. unique C. casual D. modern
7. Lan used to +Vo walk past the mosque _______________ her way to primary school.on
the way
A. through B. at C. from D. on
8. I don’t like doing the _______________, especially cleaning the windows.
A. homework B. occupation C. housework D. job
9. _______________ his frequent absence from class, he passed the test.
A. Because B. Though C. Therefore =so D. In spite of /despite+
cụm danh từ/Ving
10. Nobody can deny(phủ nhận) the _______________ of the internet in our life.
A. benefits B. inspiration C. information D. reputation
11. Remote controls are used _______________ with TV. (bị động) be used to +V-ing: làm
quen với việc
A. to interacting B. interacting C. to interact D. to be interacted
12. _______________ television, people can get the latest information and enjoy
interesting programs.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Thankfully D. Thanks to
13. The Internet is now _______________ not only in cities, but also in the countryside.
A. being B. available C. coming D. having
14. - “Could you do me a favor, please?” nhờ vả - “_______________”
A. Let me help you. B. Yes, go ahead! (Xin phép)
C. No, Thanks. I'm fine D. Sure. What can I do for you? / I’m sorry, I’m busy now
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.
15. This road sign means:
A. you must not use a mobile phone here
B. you must not use a camera here.
C. dogs can’t be entered.
D. you can’t come into.
16. This road sign means:
A. you must not use a camera here.
B. you must not use a mobile phone here
C. you must not turn right.
D. you must wash your hands.
V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Humans are destroying the Earth’s tropical rain forests. Nearly 80,000 square kilometers
are being destroyed every year. About a quarter of the (17)____N______ comes from
people cutting trees for fuels. Another quarter is to make grassland for their cattle. The
(18)______adj_____ trees are cut down to sell the wood or to start farm.
The population in cities all over the world is growing, and more and more wood is needed
to build huge new buildings. For example, 5,000 trees from the Sarawak rain forest in
Malaysia were used to build just one tall building. (19)___________ people continue
cutting down trees in Sarawak rain forest, all the trees could be gone in eight years.
The world needs more food, and it seems like a good idea to clear the rain forests and
use the land for (20)___________. Many people think that the land (21)___________ these
huge, thick forests must be in rich nutrients, but it isn’t. This is another surprising thing
about rain forests. Most of the land in tropical rain forests is very (22) ___________.
17. A. destroying(V) B. destruction(N) C. destroyer(người) D. destructive
18. A. remaining (phần còn lại) B. staying C. enduring D. dwelling
19. A. Unless B. Although C. While D. If
20. A. urbanization B. forestry C. agriculture D. cultivation
21. A. in B. beyond C. under D. over
22. A. poor B. short C. unfortunate D. ill
VI. Read the passage, and then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE
or FALSE.
Electricity is the most common form of energy today. In the modern world electricity is
very available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has many uses. The most common use
of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to light up the
workplace. It also used to operate air-conditioners, computers and many other machines.
Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that we have in our homes. Such
appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons and many others. The
list is simply endless. Modern man will most probably be lost without electricity.
23. The passage is about a kind of energy. __________________
24. Electricity has a lot of uses. ______T____________
25. Without electricity, our life will not be affected. _________F_________
26. The appliances depended on electricity
are endless. Read the passage again and _________T_________
choose the best answer.
27. Electricity is the most ______________ form of energy today.
A. popular B. famous C. expensive D. easy
28. Modern man will most probably be lost _______________ electricity.
A. for B. at C. without D. with
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. S+V+O( cụm
danh từ, tính từ, trạng từ)
29. ______Traditionally_____, the Ao dai was frequently worn by both men and women.
(tradition)
30. Some designers ________modernize________ the Ao dai by printing lines of poetry on
it. (modern)
31. Thi Vai River was used for years as(như) _____industrial___adj_(N)_ waste dump.
(industry)
32. They are planning to protect the forest from(v-ing/N) __________desforestation______.
(forest)
33. He is one of + N số nhiều the most famous ____environmentalists___ in the world.
(environment)
34. It was your (N)_____carelessness_____ to leave matches(que
diêm) where children could get them. (care) carefullness
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make
meaningful sentences.
35. is / to / conservationists / some / Mr. Brown / talking / volunteer /? //
Is __________________________________________________________________________
36. the trucks / When / trash / covered with / the ground / , / leave / is /. //
When tobe covered with (bị bao phủ)_______________________________________
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means
almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
37. “Don’t forget to do your assignment, Jack.” said Jack’s mother.
Jack’s mother asked him not to forget… / to do his assignment_____________
38. Lan is the best student in my class.
Nobody in my class studies as well as Lan__________________________________
39. Because of their good performance, they won that match.
Because they performed well,______________________________________________
40. My father teaches Math well.
My father is ________________________________________________________________
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I. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. what B. which C. who D. where
2. A. health B. appear C. ready D. heavy
Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. summer B. support C. replace D. consist
4. A. designer B. vacation C. important D. national
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION (3.25 points)
Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. You should spend more time ___V-ing____ to English programs on the radio.
A. to listen B. listen C. listening D. listened
6. In order (not) to (v) waste electricity, please turn the lights _______ before you leave
the room.
A. at B. on C. up D. off
7. You haven’t seen(HTHT) the new Star Wars movie, _______? Câu hỏi đuôi: xác định
thì=>kđ-pđ
A. do you B. have you C. won’t you D. did you
8. I prefer watching music videos _______ are on YouTube.
A. which B. whose C. who D. whom
9. The Lunar New Year holiday is the most important _______ for Vietnamese people.
A. decoration B. interaction C. religion D. celebration
Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in the following question.
10. Wearing informal clothes makes me feel comfortable.
A. colorful B. loose C. casual D. striped
Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following question.
11. We can save nature resources by using solar energy instead of coal, gas and oil.
A. save B. nature=> natural C. using D. of
12. My father still walked to the office although the heavy rain. Although +mệnh đề
A. My B. walked C. although=>despite/in spite of D.heavy
Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Emma say to
Jacob? Choose the correct letter (A-F). There is ONE extra letter you do not
need to use.
Jacob: Who’s your favourite writer, Emma: (16)
Emma? _____________________________
Emma: I think it must be J.K. Rowling. Jacob: That’s a good idea. When are you
free?
Jacob: Oh, yes. I love all her Harry Potter
books. Emma: (17)
_____________________________
Emma: (13)
_____________________________ Jacob: That’s great. See you then.
Jacob: You’ll have to wait for a while, I A. I know. I read somewhere that she
think. hasn’t started writing it yet.
Emma: (14) B. What about going to see it together?
_____________________________
C. Me too! I can’t wait to read the next
Jacob: Have you seen the latest Harry one.
Potter film?
D. It’s a book. I’m reading at the
Emma: (15) moment.
_____________________________
E. Friday is best because I don’t have
Jacob: My brother says it’s even better any homework.
than the others.
F. Not yet. I’ve been quite busy.
III. READING (3.25 points)
Read the following passage. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
I’ll never forget something that happened to me when I was 16 years old. I thought that
it was time to get fit. All my friends were (18) ________ part in sports or going to the gym
every day (19) _______ I thought it was a good idea to do the same. Well, I decided to
take up football. I was a fast runner and it was fun hanging out with all the other players.
Anyway, our team trained very hard every day and we (20) _______ enough games to
play in the final! On the day of the big match we were very nervous. There were
hundreds of people in the (21) ______. With two minutes left, the score was 2-2. The ball
came to me and I kicked it as hard (22) _______ I could. The ball went the wrong way and
the spectators went silent. I looked around and saw why - I had scored a goal for the
other team!
18. A. bringing B. putting C. taking D. making
19. A. so B. but C. although D. however
20. A. win B. winning C. to win D. won
21. A. market B. stadium C. zoo D. library
22. A. than B. like C. to D. as
Read the following article and choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Identical twins have the same physical appearance. When you look at a photo of
identical twins, you might see that they both have the same height, hair and eye color.
When you first see them, identical twins look the same, but there are some differences in
their looks, Partrick Flynn, a computer scientist from the University of Notre Dame in the
United States, uses computer technology to look closely at identical twins. Computers
can recognize people when they cut their hair or grow a beard. So how about twins?
Can computers tell the difference? The answer is: Yes! While humans can tell how people
feel, computers are good at noticing very small physical differences. Technology can see
things like differences in the size of freckles.
So what can humans do to identify identical twins? Their personalities can be different.
One twin may be quiet, while the other twin may be talkative. They may also like
different things and have different hobbies. Looking alike doesn’t mean acting alike.
23. Identical twins are twins that ________.
A. look almost the same B. look very different
C. wear the same clothes D. use computer technology

24. In the second paragraph, the word they refers to _________.

A. computers B. differences C. people D. things
25. Technology can be used to see small differences between identical twins, such as
_________.
A. fashions B. hairstyles C. interests D. freckles
26. In the last paragraph, the words quiet and talkative may describe someone’s
_________.
A. hobbies B. personality C. physical appearance D. looks
27. What could be the best title for this article?
A. The Same, but Different? B. The lives of Twins
C. Why Twins Look Alike? D. The Differences in Appearance
Read the following texts and choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Please don’t eat ice creams here. They 28. Where might you see this?
aren’t good for our books! Please
A. in a café
finish them outside before you come
in. Thanks. B. in a swimming pool
C. in a library
D. in a picnic area
Hi George, 29. Why has Josh sent this message?
I’m going camping next weekend, so A. to ask George go camping with him
can I borrow your tent? You bought one next weekend
last summer, didn’t you? If you’ve got
B. to ask if George will lend him some
a small cooker, that would be great,
camping equipment
too.
C. to tell George about a new tent he’s
Thanks.Josh
going to buy
D. to tell George to buy a tent
30. What can’t theatre customers do?
A. ask for different seats after they’ve
City Theatre paid

We cannot change your seats after you B. choose where they sit before they
have booked tickets. book
C. get their money back on tickets
D. buy tickets at the City Theatre
IV. WRITING (2.5 points)
Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original
one, beginning with the given words.
31. The children are excited about seeing you again.
=> The children are looking forward ___TO +V-ING___________________________________
32. Nobody has answered my questions properly. BỊ ĐỘNG (HTHT)
=> My questions have not been answered properly_____________________________________
33. Work hard and you will pass the exam.
=> If you don’t work hard, you won’t pass the exam
If you work ______hard, you will pass the exam
UNLESS you work hard, you won’t pass the exam
Order the words to make complete sentences.
34. go/ you/ to/ tonight/ the/ to/ Would/ party/ like/ ?
=> ___Would you like to (V) go to the party tonight?___________
35. I/ to/ go/ the/ park/ with/ to / used/ my/ parents/.
=> ____I used to go to the park with my parents ________________________
36. passed/ My father/ learned/ was/ I/ had/ the/ entrance exam/ that/ high school/
pleased/ when/so.
=>_________________________________________________________________
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced
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differently from the others.
1. A. hates B. works C. stops D. lives
2. A. school B. child C. cheese D. church
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from
the others in each
group.
3. A. recent B. suggest C. apply D. divide
4. A. expensive B. official C. impossible D. beautiful
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in
each sentence.
5. Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all _____________ people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
6. Do you know the man ____________ car Jack is driving?
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
7. Many people became _______________ because of the natural disasters every year.
A. homeland B. homesick C. homeless D. homework
8. A _____________ is a tropical storm which reaches 120 km per hour in North and South
America.
A. cyclone lốc xoáy B. typhoon C. hurricane D. tornado
9. We couldn’t go on a picnic as planned _____________ it was raining hard.
A. however B. but C. because D. so
10. Chocolate and eggs are what children receive ____________ Easter. IN=>ON=>AT
A. at B. on C. in D. with
11. A disastrous earthquake_________ Sichuan in China last May.
A. collapsed B. struck C. occurred D. erupted
12. _____________ Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at night.
A. In B. At C. On D. From
13. Da Lat, ___________________she spent her childhood, is well-known for beautiful spots.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
14. “I promise I won’t be late again.” - “______________________.”
A. That’s a good idea B. I hope so C. No, thanks D. I’m sorry I can’t
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.
15. This road sign means:
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. This road sign means:
A. Cameras cannot be used near this school.
B. You must look after your cameras here.
C. This school is guarded by cameras.
D. The teacher doesn’t look at the cameras.
V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Before the 1960s, Singapore was essential a trading nation. Since (17)___________, it has
developed a more varied economy and has (18) ___V3_______ an important financial,
trade, and transportation center. Singapore has many banks, insurance, and finance
companies, as (19)___________ as a stock exchange. Tourism is also important to the
economy of Singapore.
There is (20)__________ unemployment in Singapore. The country’s annual income per
capita (per person) is one of the highest in Asia. The government of Singapore plays a
major role in the country’s economy. For example, it decides what benefits, such as
vacation and sick leave, must be (21)_________ for workers by employers. It also
operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provide (22)__________
for retired workers. For/
17. A. then B. that C. there D. those
since=>
HTHT
18. A. adapted B. adjusted C. become D. turned to (S+
19. A. long B. far C. much D. well
20. A. few (rất ít,CN) B. little(rất ít, UCN) C. a little (1 ít, UCN) D. a few (1 ít, CN)
21. A. provided –cung cấp B. given C. offered D. handed
22. A. wages B. fees C. earnings D. pensions
VI. Read the passage, and then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE
or FALSE.
The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It is a very fast and
convenient way to get information. People use the Internet for many purposes:
education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The internet helps people
communicate with my friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, the
Internet has some limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous
because of viruses and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes
have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and personal
information leaking. In conclusion, the Internet has both advantages and disadvantages.
23. The Internet has developed very quickly nowadays. _________T_________
24. It is very inconvenient to get information from the Internet. _______F___________
25. We only use the Internet for studying to improve our knowledge. _______F___________
26. The Internet is not only advantageous but also disadvantageous. _________T_________
Read the passage again and choose the best answer.
27. According to the passage, it talks about ________________.
A. education B. Internet C. entertainment D. chatting
28. The Internet is ______________ in our daily life.
A. easy B. difficult C. safe D. important
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
29. Gas and oil ___________CONSUMPTION__________ always increases in cold weather.
(consume)
30. His dream is to be an ________ECONOMIST_________ like his father when he grows up.
(economy)
31. It is said that traveling by plane is ___CONSIDERABLY _ safer than other form of
travel. (consider) ADJ+ADV
32. The tools should be stored in a place where they are easily ____ACCESSIBLE____.
(access)
33. Many countries are trying their best to decrease the population _____GROWTH____
rate. (grow)
34. The government refused to V________PROVIDE____________ money for the project.
(provision)
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make
meaningful sentences.
35. has just won / Trang / in / the first prize / speaking contest / the English /. //
Trang ______________________________________________________________________
36. is / is celebrated / a joyful festival / in many countries / Easter / which /. //
Easter ___________________________________________________________________
IX. 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. A building was destroyed in the fire. It has now been rebuilt.
The building _____________________________________________________________
39. About thirty million people are watching this program.=> S+BE+’BEING’+V3 +BY O
This program _IS BEING WATCHED _BY ABOUT THIRTY MILLION PEOPLE____
40. You are tired because you often stay up late. (if + QKĐ, WOULD/COULD)
If you __DID’T STAY UP LATE, YOU WOULDN’T BE TIRED______________
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