SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

HÀ NỘI THEO CHƯƠNG TRÌNH GDPT 2018

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ MINH HỌA
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang) Mã đề: 07
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. reached B. talked C. trashed D. loved
Question 2. A. housework B. classroom C. hospital D. vision
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. effective B. similar C. symbolic D. eternal
Question 4: A. environment B. eradicate C. domestic D. candidate
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. Many cities have __________ where you can walk, bike or sit and relax.
A. highways B. markets C. parks D. airports
Question 6. If she practices the piano every day, she ___________ a great musician.
A. becomes B. will become C. became D. would become
Question 7. My new bag is ___________ than the old one, with more pockets.
A. more convenient B. most convenient C. the most convenient D. as
convenient
Question 8. If you___________ the lights when you leave the room, you ___________ energy and help the
environment.
A. turn off/ will save B. turns off/ saving C. turning off/ will saves D. will turn off/ save
Question 9. Daisy and Mike are going to leave lower secondary school.
Daisy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."
Mike: “_______________. We had sweet memories together then.”
A. Nonsense B. It’s terrible
C. No ideas D. I agree
Question 10. I love this small village______________ I used to live for 6 years in my childhood.
A. where B. which C. whose D. that
Question 11. Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth, _____________ them strong as your
age.
A. care B. keep C. remain D. continue
Question 12. ____________effort and practice are required to master a new skill, but the results are worth it.
A. A lot of B. Few C. Many D. Some

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.

Garden tip Specialist Wanted!

Are you passionate about gardening? Join our team at (13) __________ Green Thumb Gardening in
Manchester, UK, as a Garden Tip Specialist. We are (14) __________ for people who love plants and helping
others. No prior experience is needed, but enthusiasm is a must. If you are interested, we’d love to hear (15)
______ you! Please send your application (16) __________ info@greenthumb.com or mail it to 45 Garden
Lane. This is a great chance to begin your job in the gardening field. Apply today!
Question 13: A. an B. a C. the D. no article
Question 14: A. looking B. making C. searching D. needing
Question 15: A. about B. from C. with D. of
Question 16: A. to B. for C. at D. by

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.
________. To meet the needs of the event, volunteers prepared more than 200 tasty and nutritious meals to
share with those in need. ________.
At first, the jobs were all planned and looked simple and easy to finish. ________.
a. The event took place in a warm and loving atmosphere, with many smiles and thank-yous from the people
receiving food.
b. Everyone worked very hard, from cooking to packing and handing out the food.
c. We hope that these meals will not only fill their stomachs but also bring joy and hope to their lives
A. c-b-a B. a-c-b C. b-a-c D. c-a-b
Question 18: Choose the sentence that best fits as the opening sentence for the text (in Question 17).
A. Organizing a volunteer event to give food to homeless people is a practical action.
B. The event had some issues but was finished successfully.
C. Organizing a charity event involves many steps and teamwork
D. Volunteers received thank-you notes for their help after the event.

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.
Most people (19) _______ of sharks, but they usually do not know much about them. For example, there are
about 350 species of sharks that live in oceans over the world. All of the (20) _______, but most of them don't
attack people. Some sharks are very small – the smallest shark is about 6 inches long - about as long as your
hand. But some sharks are very large. (21) _______ of sharks may be 60 feet long and weigh 15 tons. Unlike
many other kinds of fish, sharks do not have bone. Their bodies are made up of a kind of tough white flexible
material (called cartilage). Sharks do not have ears. (22) _______ , they 'hear' sounds and movements in the
wade. (23) _______ makes the water vibrates. Sharks can feel these (24) _______ and they help the sharks
find food. Sharks use their large eyes to find food, too. Most sharks see best in low light. They often hunt for
food at dawn in the evening, or in the middle of the night.
Question 19: A. is afraid B. are no afraid C. are not afraid D. are afraid
Question 20: A. carnivores sharks B. sharks carnivores
C. carnivores are sharks D. sharks are carnivores
Question 21: A. The species largest B. Species largest C. Largest species D. The largest
species
Question 22: A. However B. Moreover C. So D. Therefore
Question 23: A. Much sound or movement B. Many sound or movement
C. Any sound or movement D. A lots sound or movement
Question 24: A. vibrate B. vibrational C. vibration D. vibrations
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 25: We enjoyed the festival despite the rain.
A. Although it was raining, we enjoyed the festival.
B. Without the rain, we still enjoyed the festival.
C. We enjoyed the festival when it started to rain
D. The rain prevented us from enjoying the festival.
Question 26: Although the traffic was heavy, we arrived on time for the meeting.
A. We arrived late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic
B. Despite the heavy traffic, we managed to arrive at the meeting on time.
C. Because the traffic was heavy, we couldn’t make it to the meeting on time.
D.. The traffic was so heavy that we were unable to arrive at the meeting on time.

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 27: Everyone / be / surprise /that / he / passed / examination .
A. Everyone is surprising that he passed the examination.
B. Everyone was surprised that he passed the examination.
C. Everyone were surprised that he passed the examination.
D. Everyone are surprising that he passed the examination.
Question 28: plant / lot / green trees / flowers / our neighborhood /.
A. We had planted a lot of green trees and flowers in our neighborhood.
B. They have planted lot green trees and flowers in our neighborhood.
C. They are planted a lot of green trees and flowers in our neighborhood.
D. We have planted a lot of green trees and flowers in our neighborhood..

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 29. What does the sign say?

A. Littering is permitted here.
B. We must not use recycle bins.
C. We must put waste paper into the bin.
D. Dust bins can be found everywhere.

Question 30: What does this notice say?

Harry’s Fruit Farm
Summer jobs for students. Cash paid for all jobs.

A. Harry’s Fruit Farm offers summer jobs for adults.

B. The farm pays students in cash for the summer jobs.
C. Only volunteer work is available at Harry’s Fruit Farm
D. Students need to pay to work at the farm.

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 31 to 36.
Being fluent in more than one language has numerous advantages that extend beyond communication.
Multilingualism offers cognitive, social, and professional benefits, making it a valuable skill in today’s
interconnected world.
One of the cognitive benefits of multilingualism is improved memory and attention. Learning and switching
between different languages exercises the brain, enhancing its ability to remember and process information.
Multilingual individuals often display better problem-solving skills and increased mental flexibility. In terms of
social benefits, being multilingual allows for better cross-cultural understanding and empathy. Language is
closely tied to culture, and by speaking multiple languages, individuals gain insights into different cultural
perspectives. This promotes tolerance, open-mindedness, and the ability to connect with people from diverse
backgrounds. Professionally, being multilingual opens up a world of opportunities. In an increasingly
globalized job market, employers value individuals who can communicate effectively with international
partners and clients. Multilingual employees are often sought after in industries such as tourism, diplomacy, and
international business. Moreover, learning multiple languages can boost academic performance. Research has
shown that multilingual students tend to have better problem-solving skills, enhanced creativity, and improved
overall academic achievement.
While learning multiple languages requires dedication and effort, the benefits are well worth it. It not only
broadens one’s horizons but also contributes to personal growth and understanding of the world.
Question 31. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to become multilingual
B. The benefits of multilingualism
C. Multilingualism in the globalized job market
D. The cognitive benefits of multilingualism
Question 32. What does being multilingual promote in terms of social benefits?
A. Being away from other cultures B. Better understanding of different cultures
C. Speaking only one language D. Having trouble communicating
Question 33. It can be inferred from the passage that multilingual individuals are in high demand in the
professional fields of ___________
A. tourism and diplomacy
B. education and healthcare
C. international business and law
D. technology and diplomacy
Question 34. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Multilingualism fosters cross-cultural understanding and empathy.
B. It needs little effort and dedication to learn multiple languages.
C. Multilingualism individuals often show increased physical flexibility.
D. Being multilingual does not bring people a lot of job opportunities.
Question 35. The word “enhancing” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____________.
A. improving B. decreasing
C. simplifying D. ignoring
Question 36. The word " dedication " in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.
A. commitment B. indifference C. enthusiasm D. focus

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.
Vietnam: Past and Present
Vietnam has a rich history and has changed a lot over the years. In the past, the country was known for its
culture and traditions. Most people worked in agriculture, especially growing rice. Festivals, weddings and the
Lunar New Year were important events. Since 1986, Vietnam (37) ____________. This change helped the
country move from a planned economy to a market economy. As a result, Vietnam is now one (38)
____________ in Southeast Asia. Today, life in Vietnam is better for many people. Education has improved,
giving more chances for young people. Technology has also advanced, making (39) ____________. Even with
these changes, Vietnam still values its traditions. People continue to celebrate festivals and keep their customs,
showing strong community ties. In summary, while Vietnam (40) ____________, it still honors its cultural
roots, mixing old traditions with new ideas to create a unique identity.
A. of the fastest-growing economies
B. has changed a lot
C. has started economic reforms called “Đổi Mới”
D. is easier to connect with others
Question 37. ____________
Question 38. ____________
Question 39. ____________
Question 40. ____________