ĐỀ THI THỬ KHỐI 9 VÀO 10 (8)

Năm học: 2022-2023

Thời gian: 50 phút

Mark 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.

Question 1. A. marched B. leaked C. acted D. leaped

Question 2. A. break B. jam C. chase D. snake

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.

Question 3: The fire ruined the forest completely; all habitats were totally in the flames.

A. impacted B. decreased C. improved D. destroyed

Question 4: The price for footwear has declined dramatically, so many people have taken advantage to buy
their favourite shoes.

A. slightly B. considerably C. effectively D. calmly

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

THE FUTURE OF CITIES

The World Health Organisation has produced a report predicting that 9.8 billion of us will be living on this
planet by 2050. Of that number, 72% will be living in urban areas - a higher proportion than ever before.
Presented with this information, governments have a duty to consider how best to meet the (5) _______ of
city residents, and not just for the short-term. Certain problems associated with urban living have been
highlighted by research company Richmond-Carver in its latest global survey. At the top of the list, survey
respondents' concerns is the fact that competition amongst tenants for rental properties has driven the median
price up - so much so people need to hold down two or more jobs to meet (6) _______ their expenses.
Another issue the survey highlighted is the difficulty commuters face. Overcrowding means that seats are
often not available on long journeys, but more significant is that schedules are (7) _______. Many studies
have shown the effect that has on a country's productivity. Interestingly, certain problems seem more
common in some cities than others: respondents from increasingly crowded European cities, including
Manchester and Barcelona, commented on how their quality of life was affected by loud machinery, other
people's music and car alarms. Something the survey failed to ask about was the value people placed on
having access to nature in urban neighborhoods. (8) _______, some countries are already moving forward.
Singapore is a prime example; its rooftop gardens make the city a far more desirable place to live. It is the
Singaporean government (9) _______ is behind this push for sustainable living.
Question 5: A. ranges B. conflicts C. needs D. issues
Question 6: A. every B. much C. few D. all

Question 7: A. unreliable B. independent C. unremarkable D. extraordinary

Question 8: A. However B. Therefore C. In addition D. For instance

Question 9: A. what B. who C. that D. which

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.

Question 10: The government announced out of the blue that there would be an investment in tidal energy.

A. surprisingly B. calmingly C. continuously D. predictably

Question 11: While the theory is indeed very important, part of it is expendable and should be done away
with to make the lesson easier to understand!

A. trivial B. rare C. difficult D. necessary

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.

Question 12: “Learning videos can help children learn some basic vocabulary.” - “ _______ . They learn
less effectively from screens.”

A. No doubt B. I couldn’t agree with you more.

C. I’m afraid you’re wrong. D. You’re right

Question 13: “The boiled chicken tastes so good!” - “ _______ ”

A. I'm glad you like it. B. No, don't worry.

C. I don't, either D. Sure. I'd love to

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 14. I believe that squash is one of the most demanding sports, _______ ?

A. isn’t B. doesn’t it C. don’t I D. aren’t I

Question 15. I.__________TV when the telephone rang

A. was watching B. watched

C. am watching D. had been watching

Question 16: The most important choice to make to ensure _______ when skiing is that of your equipment.
 A. safe B. safety C. saved D. safer
Question 17: It sounded like a pipe dream, but he was so enthusiastic it was hard not to get excited ______
him.

A. in B. with C. for D. about

Question 18: Yesterday, I _______ for work late because I _______ to set my alarm.

A. had left - forgot B. left – had forgot

C. was leaving – was forgetting D. had been leaving – was forgetting

Question 19: All advertising aimed at children under the age of 12 _______.

A. Are banned B. bans C. has been banned D. had banned

Question 20: Some diehard fans of the visiting team got angry at the _______ ’s final decision.
A. examiner B. coach C. athlete D. umpire
Question 21: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _______ what she missed while she was away.

A. take up B. catch up with C. go down with D. give up

Question 22: Children and parents should be concerned about _______ knowledge of growing vegetables
and raising pets.

A. bridging B. taking C. acquiring D. voicing

Question 23: The Titanic _______ the Atlantic when it _______ an iceberg.

A. was crossing - struck B. had crossed – was striking

C. crossed – had struck D. is crossing - strikes

Read the following passage and mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

When you wake up in the morning, do you assume that you're going to have a great day or that you're going
to have a difficult day? If you normally have positive expectations, you might consider yourself an optimist,
and if your expectations are usually negative, you may be a pessimist.
According to research done by the Mayo Clinic, optimism can have a strong positive effect on your health.
Their research shows that optimists may live longer, get colds less often, and be less likely to suffer from
cardiovascular disease. Optimists may even deal with stress better than pessimists do.
If you think you might be a pessimist and would like to try to be more optimistic, pay attention to what some
call “self-talk.” The term “self-talk” refers to the automatic thoughts that go through your head all the time.
You know-the ideas, worries, beliefs, and hopes that run through your mind as you're driving, washing
dishes, folding laundry. Are those thoughts negative like, “Everyone knows so much more than I do,” or
positive like, “I'm learning a lot at this job”?
If your self-talk is negative, there are some things you can do to steer it in a more positive direction. First,
you can simply stop your negative self-talk. Every time you catch yourself thinking something negative, you
can stop yourself by actually saying, “Stop,” out loud. Alternatively, you can revise your self-talk. For
example, if you catch yourself saying, “I’m terrible at giving presentations,” revise that to a question like,
“How can I improve my presentation skills?” Another idea is to think of yourself as a friend. When you
“hear” a negative sentence go through your mind, think about whether or not you would feel comfortable
saying it to a friend. If the sentence seems too mean to say to a friend, think about what would sound better.
Question 24. Mayo Clinic’s research indicated that ______.

A. Optimism strongly effect on your health in a good way

B. Optimism lead to a healthier life style on everyone.

C. Optimism can change your life nagatively.

D. Optimism have a strong connect with healthy life.

Question 25. According to paragraph 2, what is NOT a benefit to thinking positively?

A. improved life. B. catch colds less frequently.

C. totally free from stress. D. less chance to contract serious diseases.

Question 26. The word “revise” in the last paragraph most closely means______.

A. change B. read again C. make D. replay

Question 27. When you “hear” a negative sentence go through your mind, ______.

A. consider if it’s appropriate to say to a friend. B. tell your friend about what you think of.

C. say it to one of your friends. D. change it into an uncomfortable sentence.

Question 28. Which of the following is true, according to the passage??

A. Most people tend to engage in negative thoughts rather than positive ones.

B. There is a direct connection between optimism and health.

C. Presentation skills are not as important as your optimistic thoughts.

D. You can create conscious thoughts from your head all the time.

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 29. It’s ten years since I came back to my hometown.

A. The last time I came back to my hometown was ten years.

B. I haven’t come back to my hometown for ten years.

C. I have come back to my hometown for ten years.

D. I last come back to my hometown ten years ago.

Question 30. It is required by law that those who are in close contact with covid-19 are isolated.

A. Those who are in close contact with covid-19 may be isolated.

B. Those who are in close contact with covid-19 should be isolated.

C. Those who are in close contact with covid-19 will be isolated.

D. Those who are in close contact with covid-19 must be isolated.

Question 31. “No, I won’t take part in the contest,” said Sally.

A. Sally promised to take part in the contest.

B. Sally apologized for not taking part in the contest

C. C. Sally regretted not taking part in the contest.

D. Sally refused to take part in the contest.

Question 32. It was wrong of you to copy all her writing paper.

A. You shouldn’t have copied all her writing paper.

B. You can’t have copied all her writing paper.

C. You needn’t have copied all her writing paper.

D. You might not have copied all her writing paper..

Question 33. Linh had no belongings at all when she came to this country.

A. Linh didn’t belong to this country when she first came here.

B. Linh felt very lonely when she came to this country.

C. Linh felt miserable when she arrived in this country.

D. Linh didn’t have any property when she first came here.
Question 34. Each person in the office should be given a personal parking space.
A. All staff members have their personal guaranteed parking spaces at the office.
B. It is advisable that all office staff have their own parking space.
C. The office suggests building a large parking area to provide all staff a space.
D. Having a parking space for all staff should be merely a personal issue.
Question 35. All other cafés are further away, so I have no other choice but this one.
A. As there is no café near here, I have no other choice but to go further away.
B. I still choose this café despite having to travel a really long distance.
C. C. This café seems to be the only option when taking distance into consideration.
D. H Long distance cannot prevent me from trying all cafés to find the best choice.

Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.

Question 36. After graduating from Columbia in 2003, he becomes a scholar, travelling to Oxford.

A. graduating B. in C. becomes D. travelling

Question 37. Last month, cycling safety groups are planning to lobby for better facilities for cyclists.

A. safety B. are C. to lobby D. facilities

Question 38. Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop our social skills.

A. Participating B. activities C. helps D. our

Mark 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.

Question 39. A. moment B. action C. language D. report

Question 40. A. renovate B. recommend C. modernize D. simplify