UBND QUẬN BA ĐÌNH KHẢO SÁT KÌ THI VÀO LỚP 10
TRƯỜNG THCS GIẢNG VÕ NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: Anh
(Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: ..................................................................... Số báo danh: .......... Mã đề 101
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. shoulder B. background C. announce D. around
Question 2. A. chaos B. cheer C. child D. chance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in following questions.
Question 3. A. accountant B. typical C. develop D. professor
Question 4. A. different B. beautiful C. suitable D. ambitious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. After a long day at school, Minh just wanted to ________ and watch a movie.
A. put on B. chill out C. look up D. call off
Question 6. Let’s do a project on environmental pollution in big cities, ________?
A. shall we B. won’t we C. don’t we D. will we
Question 7. If they worked more carefully, they ________ so many mistakes.
A. don't make B. didn’t make C. won’t make D. wouldn’t make
Question 8. I have two brothers, both of ________ want to become pilots in the future.
A. that B. whose C. who D. whom
Question 9. I love the ________ on your scarf; they remind me of the flowers and leaves changing color in
autumn.
A. colors B. materials C. patterns D. crosses
Question 10. I don’t want much sugar in my coffee. Just ________, please?
A. any B. a few C. a little D. few
Question 11. Traditional craft villages in Vietnam are increasingly attracting ________ thanks to the long-
standing culture and signature products.
A. tourists B. artisans C. investors D. teenagers
Question 12. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!”
B: “______________”
A. Thanks for your gift! C. I’m sorry to hear that.
B. Don’t mention it. D. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
SCHOOL TRIP UPDATE
Dear Students,
We hope you (13) ________ come on our school trip next weekend. (14) ________, the Science and
Technology’s Museum is closed for building work on Saturday, (15) ________ we have got tickets
for St Fagans National History Museum instead. The good news (16) ________ that entry is free so
the trip will now cost £10 each.
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Arrival and departure times are the same.
Mr. Stuart Noble
Head Teacher
Question 13. A. may B. could C. will D. can
Question 14. A. Unfortunately B. Fortunately C. Unfortunate D. Fortunate
Question 15. A. so B. for C. as D. but
Question 16. A. is B. will be C. was D. are
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Our family vacation included visiting several countries and learning about their cultures. Here’s what we did.
___________.
a. In each country, we visited museums, tried local foods, and attended culture events.
b. We planned our trip to include different countries with rich cultural histories.
c. We took lots of photos and enjoyed learning about the unique traditions and customs of each place.
A. a – b – c B. b – a – c C. c – a – b D. a – c – b
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. We collected souvenirs from each country to remember our trip.
B. We met many local people and learned interesting facts about their daily lives.
C. The trip was an amazing experience, and we gained a deeper understanding of world cultures.
D. We spent a lot of time planning our next vacation to explore even more countries.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (19) ________ the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution in
communication. (20) ________ the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances almost
(21) ________ if they were in the same room. Nowadays, though, we (22) ________ use Bell’s invention
for taking photographs, (23) ________ the Internet or watching video clips rather than talking. Over the
last two decades a new (24) ________ of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone.
Question 19. A. is invented B. invents C. invented D. was invented
Question 20. A. As B. For C. Since D. By
Question 21. A. less clearly than C. as clearly as
B. so clearly as D. more clearly than
Question 22. A. increasingly B. increasing C. increase D. increased
Question 23. A. accessing B. entering C. contacting D. searching
Question 24. A. tools B. aids C. means D. ways
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 25. Zeta has written to ________.
Hi Linda. I have bought two tickets for the cinema tomorrow afternoon for me and
Jim. But he can’t come. Are you interested?
Zeta
A. invite Linda to go and see a film C. tell Linda where to meet Jim tomorrow
B. ask Linda what films she’s interested in D. advise Linda to buy 2 tickets
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Question 26. What does the notice say?
A. There are no more than 5 adults on this ride.
B. Children in groups of 5 must have an adult with them.
C. Children less than 5 years old cannot go on this ride alone.
D. Adults are not allowed on this ride.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions from 27 to 32.
People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and
minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the
main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by
trivial, time-consuming matters and never complete the important ones.
One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily.
These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly throughout the day to
assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a
much-deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end
of the workday with uncertainty over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can
contribute to serious problems in mental and physical health.
Question 27. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses ___________.
A. different types of lists C. mental and physical health problems
B. another solution to time management problems D. ways to achieve a sense of fulfilment
Question 28. According to the passage, why do many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish
things?
A. They do not prioritise tasks.
B. They do not seek the advice of time management experts.
C. They get tied down by one difficult problem.
D. They fail to deal with trivial matters.
Question 29. The passage states that one solution to time management problem is to ___________.
A. accomplish time-consuming matters first
B. spend only a short time on each task
C. consult a time management expert
D. keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly
Question 30. The word “accomplish” is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________.
A. achieve B. destroy C. miss D. fail
Question 31. The word “essential” is OPPOSITE in meaning to ___________.
A. necessary B. crucial C. unimportant D. vital
Question 32. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Common Complaints About Work C. Accomplishing Trivial Matters
B. Achieving Job Satisfaction D. Learning to Manage Time
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
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Question 33. “Where will you have your holiday next summer?”
A. Jack asked me where I had my holiday the following summer.
B. Jack asked me where I would have my holiday the following summer.
C. Jack asked me if I would have my holiday the following summer.
D. Jack asked me where I will have my holiday the next summer.
Question 34. "You’d better use public buses instead of your private car" he said.
A. Antony has decided to study English so that he can get a good job in the future.
B. Antony decides to study English in order to he can get a good job in the future.
C. Antony decides to study English although he can get a good job in the future.
D. Antony decides to study English so as that he can get a good job in the future.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given
cues in each of the following questions.
Question 35. We all / wish / people / live / in peace / have / happy life /.
A. We all wish people could live in peace and have a happy life.
B. We all wish people lived in peace and have a happy life.
C. We all wish the people can live in peace and have a happy life.
D. We all wish people are living in peace ad having a happy life.
Question 36. It / take / me / long time / get use to / wear / glasses /.
A. It took me a long time getting used to wearing glasses.
B. It take me a long time to get used to wear glasses.
C. It took me a long time to get used to wear glasses.
D. It took me a long time to get used to wearing glasses.
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter
A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 37 to 40.
Viet Nam is in the period of industrialization and modernization, and many aspects of the Vietnamese
lifestyle have changed. The biggest differences we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyles. They are now
more flexible and casual in the way they dress. (37) ________. They have become more confident in
communicating with others, even with their elders. They are daring in their actions and ambitions. For many
of them, (38) ________. They use it for study and entertainment.
However, Vietnamese teenagers have also learnt to treasure their traditional values. Many customs and
traditions are passed from generation to generation. Vietnamese teens show respect for the elders, at home and
outside. (39) ________. They come to their parents for advice and ask for permission in their important
decisions such as university study and marriage. They also wear traditional costumes such as ao dai, ao tu than,
and (40) ________.
A. They learn to value their families
B. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colors
C. cook traditional Vietnamese foods on special occasions
D. technology has become important in their daily life
Question 37. ________ Question 38. _______ Question 39. _______ Question 40. ______
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UBND QUẬN BA ĐÌNH KHẢO SÁT KÌ THI VÀO LỚP 10
TRƯỜNG THCS GIẢNG VÕ NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: Anh
(Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
KEY Mã đề 101
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. shoulder B. background C. announce D. around
Question 2. A. chaos B. cheer C. child D. chance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in following questions.
Question 3. A. a'ccountant B. 'typical C. de'velop D. pro'fessor
Question 4. A. 'different B. 'beautiful C. 'suitable D. am'bitious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. After a long day at school, Minh just wanted to ________ and watch a movie.
A. put on B. chill out C. look up D. call off
Question 6. Let’s do a project on environmental pollution in big cities, ________?
A. shall we B. won’t we C. don’t we D. will we
Question 7. If they worked more carefully, they ________ so many mistakes.
A. don't make B. didn’t make C. won’t make D. wouldn’t make
Question 8. I have two brothers, both of ________ want to become pilots in the future.
A. that B. whose C. who D. whom
Question 9. I love the ________ on your scarf; they remind me of the flowers and leaves changing color in
autumn.
A. colors B. materials C. patterns D. crosses
Question 10. I don’t want much sugar in my coffee. Just ________, please?
A. any B. a few C. a little D. few
Question 11. Traditional craft villages in Vietnam are increasingly attracting ________ thanks to the long-
standing culture and signature products.
A. tourists B. artisans C. investors D. teenagers
Question 12. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!”
B: “______________”
A. Thanks for your gift! C. I’m sorry to hear that.
B. Don’t mention it. D. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
SCHOOL TRIP UPDATE
Dear Students,
We hope you (13) ________ come on our school trip next weekend. (14) ________, the Science and
Technology’s Museum is closed for building work on Saturday, (15) ________ we have got tickets
for St Fagans National History Museum instead. The good news (16) ________ that entry is free so
the trip will now cost £10 each.
Arrival and departure times are the same.
Mr. Stuart Noble
Head Teacher
Question 13. A. may B. could C. will D. can
Question 14. A. Unfortunately B. Fortunately C. Unfortunate D. Fortunate
Question 15. A. so B. for C. as D. but
Question 16. A. is B. will be C. was D. are
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Our family vacation included visiting several countries and learning about their cultures. Here’s what we did.
___________.
d. In each country, we visited museums, tried local foods, and attended culture events.
e. We planned our trip to include different countries with rich cultural histories.
f. We took lots of photos and enjoyed learning about the unique traditions and customs of each place.
A. a – b – c B. b – a – c C. c – a – b D. a – c – b
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. We collected souvenirs from each country to remember our trip.
B. We met many local people and learned interesting facts about their daily lives.
C. The trip was an amazing experience, and we gained a deeper understanding of world cultures.
D. We spent a lot of time planning our next vacation to explore even more countries.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (19) ________ the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution in
communication. (20) ________ the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances almost
(21) ________ if they were in the same room. Nowadays, though, we (22) ________ use Bell’s invention
for taking photographs, (23) ________ the Internet or watching video clips rather than talking. Over the
last two decades a new (24) ________ of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone.
Question 19. A. is invented B. invents C. invented D. was invented
Question 20. A. As B. For C. Since D. By
Question 21. A. less clearly than C. as clearly as
B. so clearly as D. more clearly than
Question 22. A. increasingly B. increasing C. increase D. increased
Question 23. A. accessing B. entering C. contacting D. searching
Question 24. A. tools B. aids C. means D. ways
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 25. Zeta has written to ________.
Hi Linda. I have bought two tickets for the cinema tomorrow afternoon for me and
Jim. But he can’t come. Are you interested?
Zeta
A. invite Linda to go and see a film C. tell Linda where to meet Jim tomorrow
B. ask Linda what films she’s interested in D. advise Linda to buy 2 tickets
Question 26. What does the notice say?
A. There are no more than 5 adults on this ride.
B. Children in groups of 5 must have an adult with them.
C. Children less than 5 years old cannot go on this ride alone.
D. Adults are not allowed on this ride.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions from 27 to 32.
People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and
minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts,
the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by
trivial, time-consuming matters and never complete the important ones.
One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily.
These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly throughout the day to
assess progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a
much-deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end
of the workday with uncertainty over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can
contribute to serious problems in mental and physical health.
Question 27. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses ___________.
A. different types of lists C. mental and physical health problems
B. another solution to time management problems D. ways to achieve a sense of fulfilment
Question 28. According to the passage, why do many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish
things?
A. They do not prioritise tasks.
B. They do not seek the advice of time management experts.
C. They get tied down by one difficult problem.
D. They fail to deal with trivial matters.
Question 29. The passage states that one solution to time management problem is to ___________.
A. accomplish time-consuming matters first
B. spend only a short time on each task
C. consult a time management expert
D. keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly
Question 30. The word “accomplish” is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________.
A. achieve B. destroy C. miss D. fail
Question 31. The word “essential” is OPPOSITE in meaning to ___________.
A. necessary B. crucial C. unimportant D. vital
Question 32. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Common Complaints About Work C. Accomplishing Trivial Matters
B. Achieving Job Satisfaction D. Learning to Manage Time
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 33. “Where will you have your holiday next summer?”
A. Jack asked me where I had my holiday the following summer.
B. Jack asked me where I would have my holiday the following summer.
C. Jack asked me if I would have my holiday the following summer.
D. Jack asked me where I will have my holiday the next summer.
Question 34. "You’d better use public buses instead of your private car" he said.
A. Antony has decided to study English so that he can get a good job in the future.
B. Antony decides to study English in order to he can get a good job in the future.
C. Antony decides to study English although he can get a good job in the future.
D. Antony decides to study English so as that he can get a good job in the future.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the
given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 35. We all / wish / people / live / in peace / have / happy life /.
A. We all wish people could live in peace and have a happy life.
B. We all wish people lived in peace and have a happy life.
C. We all wish the people can live in peace and have a happy life.
D. We all wish people are living in peace ad having a happy life.
Question 36. It / take / me / long time / get use to / wear / glasses /.
A. It took me a long time getting used to wearing glasses.
B. It take me a long time to get used to wear glasses.
C. It took me a long time to get used to wear glasses.
D. It took me a long time to get used to wearing glasses.
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter
A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 37 to 40.
Viet Nam is in the period of industrialization and modernization, and many aspects of the
Vietnamese lifestyle have changed. The biggest differences we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyles. They
are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. (37) ________. They have become more confident
in communicating with others, even with their elders. They are daring in their actions and ambitions. For
many of them, (38) ________. They use it for study and entertainment.
However, Vietnamese teenagers have also learnt to treasure their traditional values. Many customs
and traditions are passed from generation to generation. Vietnamese teens show respect for the elders, at
home and outside. (39) ________. They come to their parents for advice and ask for permission in their
important decisions such as university study and marriage. They also wear traditional costumes such as ao
dai, ao tu than, and (40) ________.
A. They learn to value their families
B. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colors
C. cook traditional Vietnamese foods on special occasions
D. technology has become important in their daily life
Question 37. B Question 38. D Question 39. A Question 40. C
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