PRACTICE TEST 024 BỘ ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
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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.
1 A houses B services C passages D techniques
2 A instead B leave C ready D steady
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 each of the following questions.
3 A marry B provide C arrange D advise
4 A.chemical B sociable C illegal D primary
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5 The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A B C D
6 I enjoy reading the editorial that you told me about it yesterday
A B C D
7 Jeans cloth made completely from cotton in the eighteenth century
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8 You many good choices for the future if you are admitted to a famous university
A will have B had C would have D would have had
9 I wish Ann here.She will be able to help us.
A were B weren't C is D wasn't
10 My brother for this company since he left school
11 I came an old friend while I was walking along the street
A across B into C over D for
12 Sarah has to stay in bed for a few days _ she is sick
A because B and C but D although
13 Relax for some minutes and you'll feel more
A comfort B uncomfortable C comfortable D comfortably
14 _all over the world, English has become the international language
15 After two hours travelling by bus, they _ a quiet town by the beach
A arrived B got C went D reached
16 If you want to lose weight , you go on a strict diet
17 Living in a far-away town I can’t get to the Net easily
A access B work C connect D relation
18 There are a lot of people here, ?
A are they B are there C aren’t there D aren’t they
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
19 Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much
- Jane:“You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora:“ _”
Trang 2A No, I don't think so B Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s D Thanks I’m afraid so
20 Anna: “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 CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
21 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946
A set up B found out C run through D put away
22 Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species
A do harm to B set fire to C give rise to D make way for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.
23 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
24 In the United States, elementary education is mandatory nationwide, with state
governments having no say on the issue
A compulsory B desirable C optional D satisfactory
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Mr Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now Today they are ready (25) _ the beach a clean and beautiful place again After listening to
Mr Brown’s instructions, they are divided (26) _ three groups They work in 3 different places
Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (27) 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 (28) _ the whose area is clean They are all eager to work hard so as to refresh this spoiling Area
25 A make B making C to make D made
26 A in B into C on D to
27 A collected B chosen C selected D elected
28 A until B as C when D since
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 questions.
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 4 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
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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
29 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 4 million people
30 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
31 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
32 From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established……
A on New Year’s Eve, 1791 B in April, 1789
Mark 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.
33 I had never met Rose before However, I recognized her from a picture
A Although I had never met Rose before, I recognized her from a picture
B I recognized her from a picture before I had never met Rose
C Although I had never met Rose before but I recognized her from a picture
D After I had met Rose, I recognized her from a picture
34 The human brain is 8 times the size of a monkey’s It weighs about 1, 400 grams
A The size of human brain is 8 times that of a monkey’s which is about 1, 400 grams weigh
B The human brain, which weighs about 1, 400 grams, is 8 times the size of a monkey’s
C The size of a monkey’s brain is 1, 400 grams, 8 times that of the human one
D The weight of a monkey’s brain is 1, 400 grams, 8-fold than that of the human one.
35 Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he’s too lazy to practice
A Tom is talented but he’ll never be a professional musician as he doesn’t practice
B As a professional musician Tom is not lazy to practice music lessons
C Tom is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy
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36 Tim broke his arm and couldn’t battle in the final
A Tim couldn’t battle in the final due to his broken arm
B If Tim hadn’t broken his arm, he could battle in the final now
C If Tim didn’t break his arm, he could battle in the final
D But for his broken arm, Tim couldn’t have played in the final
37 “What’s your trouble?” my mother asked
A My mother wanted to know what my trouble was B My mother asked what my trouble
is
C My mother wanted to know what trouble is D My mother asked me what was my
trouble
38 He drives more carefully than Jack does.
A He doesn’t drive as carefully as Jack does B Jack drives as carefully as he does
C Jack doesn’t drive as carefully as he does D He drives as carefully as Jack does
39 Mary has the ability to collaborate with others in doing projects.
A Mary has to collaborate with others in doing projects.
B Mary must collaborate with others in doing projects.
C Mary can collaborate with others in doing projects.
D Mary should collaborate with others in doing projects.
40 Etna is an active volcano The volcano is on the island of Sicily
A Etna, which is on the island of Sicily, is an active volcano
B Etna which is on the island of Sicily, is an active volcano
C Etna, which is on the island of Sicily is an active volcano
D Etna, which is on the island of Sicily, is active volcano
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A PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1 A looked B crashed C stopped D lived
2 A mind B bike C fit D tidy
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 the following questions.
3 A attend B struggle C reduce D reward
4 A chemical B sociable C illegal D primary
B VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5 Do you go out ?
A in the afternoon on Fridays B on Fridays in the afternoon
C on afternoons Friday D on Friday afternoons
6 He couldn’t afford the other bike his poverty
A because B because of C in spite of D although
7 You should pay more in class
A part B care C notice D attention
8 He likes stamps He is a stamp
A collect B collecting C collector D collects
9 If he works in a noisy factory, his hearing problem worse
A is B will be C would be D would have been
10 Peter never goes to work late, ?
A does he B do he C doesn’t he D does
11 Why don’t you this word in the dictionary?
A look up B look after C look for D look down
12 Most people prefer flying going by sea because it’s much faster
A from B than C to D over
13 I wish I English as well as a native speake
A spoke B can speak C am speaking D will speak
14 An endangered species is a species population is so small that it is in danger
of becoming extinct
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.
15 Tina: “Congratulations for your first running prize!”
Michael: “ ”
A Never mind B You too
C It’s very nice of you to say so D Are you kidding?
16 Alan: “Do they like Mary?”
Peter: “ _”
A Yes, they like to see her B Sure, she’s such a nice girl
C Certainly They’re like her D No They’re not alike
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17.T he 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200, 000 people and left countless wounded
and homeless
A imprisoned B injured C killed D enriched
18 The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in
the countryside
A visiting B existing C safe D helpful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 Embracing new technologies will help the country to develop more quickly
A rejecting B obscuring C disobeying D contradicting
20 The hotel was incredible with breathtaking view and excellent cuisine
A unimpressive B unspoilt C unadorned D untouched
D READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day It often (21) in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia The Chinese have also been growing rice for (22) years The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants Then they are taken to fields covered (23) muddy water called paddies The fields of rice look very (24) _ After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready (25) People often drain away water before collecting rice Eating rice is a special action in the world They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice (26) , they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths China and Vietnam are the two countries in which people use chopsticks very well
21 A plants B stays C grows D keeps
22 A thousands B thousands of C thousand D thousand of
23 A in B of C with D by
24 A beautify B beauty C beautiful D beautifully
25 A to pick B to be picked C picking D being picked
26 A However B Besides C Moreover D Instead
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 questions.
My village is generally called Langde which consists of Upper Langde and Lower Lane
My own village is Upper Langde, 32 kilometers away from Kaili city and 17 kilometers away from Leishan Country My hometown is located at the foot of a scenic mountain with a murmuring crystal clear river in front Groups of waterwheels by the river side produce beautiful folk songs day and night
My father said that we have this festival runs for three consecutive years People do not kill fattened pigs during the first and second years but only in the final year So the most special
year is the last one, namely the 13th year As you can imagine, it is not easy to see many in one lifetime I can’t remember what the last one, 13 years ago, was like Fortunately my village held the festival from 22nd February to 2nd March this year and the one this year was a very spectacular
27 The writer’s village is
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C in Lower Lane D 17km away from Kaili city planned
28 What is NOT mentioned in the description of the author’s hometown?
A It produced beautiful folk songs B It is near a river
C You can go there on foot D It is near a mountain
29 When are the fattened pigs killed?
A Every thirteen years of the festival B During the first year of the festival
C During the second year of the festival D In the final year of the festival
30 The word “ namely “ can be replaced by
A such as B that is C like D for example
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
31 Did your house built a long time ago?
A B C D
32.The weather was bad because we had to cancel our picnic
A B C D
33 He lived with his grandmother since he was ten
A B C D
34.China is by far most populated country in the world
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
35 We have learnt Enlish for 4 years
A We started to learn English 4 years B We started learning English 4 years ago
C We have learned to start English 4 years D We have started to learn English 4 years
ago
26 He often played the piano at night.
A He used to playing the piano at night B He is used to play the piano at night
C He used to play the piano at night D He is used to playing the piano at night
37 She doesn’t go to China with us.
A We wish she goes to China with us B We wish she did went to China with us
C We wish she went to China with us D We wish she can go to China with us
38 It is likely that they forgot about the extra class
A They probably forgot about the extra class B They surely forgot about the extra class.
C They must forget about the extra class D They may forget about the extra class
39 The baby has been giving his parents a lot of sleepless nights lately
A The baby has been sleeping very well lately
B The baby's parents have had to wake him often recently
C The baby has been waking up his parents often lately.
D The baby's parents have had to sleep at different times recently
40 Keith couldn't figure out what was the matter with Carol
A Carol told Keith she couldn't solve the math problem
B It seemed that Carol was angry at Keith
C Carol had nothing to say to Keith
D It wasn't clear to Keith what Carol's problem was.
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