UBND HUYỆN THỌ XUÂN KỲ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

TRƯỜNG THCS LÊ THÁNH TÔNG NĂM HỌC 2023- 2024

A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. fixed B. walked C. mended D. laughed
2. A. writes B. sports C. pools D. months
3. A. teacher B. seat C. meat D. bear
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other
words in the same group.
4. A. listen B. poem C. advice D. children
5. A . tradition B. education C. transtation D. vacation

B: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
I. Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs.
6. Please don't make so much noise. I (study).................
7. I (not see) ............. Nam for a long time.
8. That historic building (repaint) ................................................... last year.
9. It is suggested that he ( be)............................ here now.
10. I’m interested in (take) …………………… part in the outdoor activities
II. Put the words in brackets into the correct forms.
11. We are now fully aware of the ______ of natural resources. (CONSERVE)
12. What a ______ surprise! Shall I open the gift now? (LOVE)
13. This is Lam’s elder sister. ___________name is Ha. (SHE)
14. __________are now very interested in using sunny power. (SCIENCE)
15. The new method enables us to do our jobs _______________. (EFFECT)
III. Choose the best answer from the four options given to complete each
sentence.
16.They ………………….go fishing offshore if they had a bigger boat.
A. can B. may C. could D. will
17.Mr. Bao said: “I am so…………………..of having been a Dien Bien Phu
soldier”.
A. interested B. excited C. proud D. keen
18.The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100
countries all…………..the world.

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A. on B. at C. over D.
above
19.Your brother plays the piano very well, ………………….?
A. does he B. doesn’t he C. is he D. isn’t he
20.Rice……………………….in many Asian countries.
A. is grown B. are grown C. was grown D. were grown
21.Suddenly, the ground shook beneath our feet and everything began to collapse.
It was a(an)………………….
A. earthquake B. volcano C. tornado D. tidal wave
22………………….there were no taxis, we had to take a bus.
A. Because B. Because of C. If D. Although
23.“How was your summer vacation?” – “……………………………”
A. Marvelous B. Thanks. That’s very kind of you.
C. Mysterious D. That would be great.
24 The girl wishes she………………… in Hue for the festival next week.
A. had stayed B. was staying C. stay D. could stay
25. When he lived in the city, he …………… to the theater twice a week.
A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going
C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word to complete the
following passage.
because how effective natural
conserving
Many people still believe that (26)……………… resources will never be used up.
Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly (27)
…………… much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and
try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin
Burnharm of the New England Institude of Technology, we have to start (28)
………………… coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the
only alternative. However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power
(29)………………it’s very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious
nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future
generations. The most (30)…………… thing is that we should use natural
resources as economical as possible.
II. Reading the following passage and choose the best answer ( A,B,C,
D ).
Air pollution happens when wastes dirty the air. People reduce most of the
wastes that cause air pollution. Such wastes can be in the form of gases or particles
of solid or liquid matter. These substances result chiefly from burning fuel to power
motor vehicles and to heating buildings. Industrial processes and the burning of
garbage also contribute to air pollution. Besides, there are other substances that

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naturally exist in the air. They include dust, pollen, soil particles, and naturally
occurring gases.
The rapid growth of population and industry and the increasing use of
automobiles and airplanes have made air pollution a serious problem. The air we
breathe has become so filled with pollutants that can cause health problems. It also
harms plants, animals, building materials, and fabrics.
31.When does air pollution happens?
A. when wastes are in the form of gases B. when people produce wastes
C. when people reduce wastes D. when wastes dirty the air
32. What are natural pollutants?
A. pollen B. vehicles C. garbage D. industrial
process
33. Does air pollution cause health problems?
A. Yes, it is B. Yes, it does C. No, it doesn’t D. No, it isn’t
34. What does NOT contribute to air pollution?
A. Industrial processes B. The natural existence of oxygen in the air
C. The burning of garbage D. Motor vehicles
35. What does the word “it” in the last sentence refer to?
A. the polluted air B. the burning material
C. the health problems D. the plant and animal
III: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D)
best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts)
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some
scientists have suggested that human tears are (36) _____ of an aquatic past – but
this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a
number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill,
hungry or uncomfortable. As they develop, they will also cry just to attract parental
attention and will often stop when they get it.
The idea that having a good cry do you (37) _____ is a very old one and now it has
scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they contain a
natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical
helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you
produce .
Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (38) _____
activity. Because some people still regard it as a sign of weakness in men, boys in
particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase
stress, both emotionally and physically.
Tears of emotion also help the body (39) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for
there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other
irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable consider the popularity
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of highly emotional films which are commonly (40) _____ “weepies”. It seems that
people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.
36. A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display
37. A. better B. fine C. good D. well
38. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving
39. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel
40. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called
D. WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it
41. “What can you do to help your mother?”, they asked her.
à They asked ____________________________________________________
42. They have just bought an English book .
à An English book_____________________________________________
43.Although Ann was sick, she finished her homework.
à Ann was ______________________________________________________
44. The woman taught us Music. She is standing next to the door.
à The woman ____________________________________________________
45. I’d rather read newspapers than watch TV in my free time.
à I prefer _____________________________________________________
II. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given
one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given.
46. They will try John for murder at the High Court next week. (trial)
→ John______________________________________________.
47. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? (relation)
→ How do____________________________________________.
48. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was
imposed. (decline)
→ There has__________________________________________.
49. This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies. (doubt)
→ There is____________________________________________.
50. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. (question)
→ My changing________________________________________.

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Keys: Mỗi câu đúng 0,2 điểm x 50 câu = 10 điểm
A. PHONETICS
I.. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. C. mended
2. C. pools
3. D. bear
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other
words in the same group.
4. C. advice
5. B. education
B: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
I. Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs.
6. am studying
7. haven’t seen
8. was repainted
9. be / should be
10. taking
II. Put the words in brackets into the correct forms.
11. conservation
12. lovely
13. her
14. scientists
15. effectively
III: Circle the best answers (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences .
16.C 17.C 18.C 19.B 20.A 21 .A 22 .A
23.A 24 .D 25.C
C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Fill in each of the blanks with a suitable word to complete the
following passage.
26. natural 27. how 28. conserving 29. because 30. Effective
II. Reading the following passage and choose the best answer ( A,B,C,
D ).
31.D. when wastes dirty the air
32. A. pollen
33. B. Yes, it does
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 34. B. The natural existence of oxygen in the air
35. A. the polluted air
III: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D)
best fits each gap. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer. (10 pts)
36. B 37. C 38. C 39. B
40. D
D. WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it
41. They asked her what she could do to help her mother
42. An English book has just been bought ( by them )
43 Ann was sick but she finished his homework
44. The woman who is standing next to the door taught us music.
 The woman standing next to the door taught us music
45. I prefer reading newspapers to watching TV in my free time.
II. Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given
one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given.
46→ John will stand trial murder at the High Court next week.
47→ How do our sales stand in relation to those of other firms?
48→ There has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit
was imposed.
49→ There is no doubt that this new record will sell a lot of copies.
50→ My changing my mind about resigning is out of question.