ĐỀ SỐ 13 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10
(THANH HÓA)
PART A: PHONETICS
I. 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. creature B. feature C. disease D. creation
2. A. appointed B. relaxed C. upgraded D. crowded
3. A. urgent B. permit C. western D. affect
II. 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.
4. A. destroy B. respond C. marry D. support
5. A. achievement B. sightseeing C. description D. contestant
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. She is very talented __________ playing the piano.
A. in B. at C. for D. with
7. He __________ agreed to help us with the project.
A. hardly B. reluctantly C. suddenly D. fairly
8. She made a valuable __________ to the discussion.
A. contribution B. investment C. improvement D. decision
9. The scientist presented a __________ explanation of the complex theory.
A. deep B. clear C. strong D. weak
10. The company is planning to __________ a new product next month.
A. release B. send C. write D. close
IV. Supply the correct form of the words in capital.
11. The restaurant offers a ___________ menu with classic dishes. (TRADITION)
12. ___________ can lead to serious health problems like heart disease. (OBESE)
13. Physical exercise ___________ for your health. (BENEFITCIAL)
14. ___________, the flight was delayed due to bad weather. (FORTUNE)
15. It is ___________ that some people poach fish in the Nhieu Loc Canal.
(DISAPPOINT)
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
16. I ___________ my keys at home yesterday, and I had to call a locksmith.
A. forgot B. had forgotten C. have forgotten D. forget
17. ______ everyone was discussing students’ mental health, the speaker raised
a question about teachers’ wellbeing.
A. When B. While C. So D. Though
18. Since Paul arrived, he has been learning a lot about life ____________ a farm.
A. on B. with C. from D. to
19. The doctor, to ___________ I owe my recovery, provided exceptional care
during my illness.
A. which B. who C. whom D. whose
20. She felt ___________ when she didn't receive the job offer.
A. pleased B. relaxed C. fascinated D. disappointed
21. In order to achieve your dream, you must know your ______ and abilities
first.
A. career B. passions C. knowledge D. skill
22. ______ Sun, which is one of millions of stars in the universe, provides us with
heat and light.
A. The B. A C. An D.
23. We ______________ you if we have time.
A. phones B. would phone C. will phone D. phoned
24. She said she _______ her room the following month.
A. have to decorate B. would have to decorate
C. had to decorate D. would had to decorate
25. She __________ accepted the job offer, even though it was not her first
choice.
A. eagerly B. lazily C. slowly D. carelessly
PART C. READING
VI. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable from the
ones given on the box to fill in each gap.
socializing hobby relaxing routine activities
In today's fast-paced world, having leisure time is important for maintaining a
balanced life. People engage in different (26) ___________ during their free time,
depending on their interests and lifestyle. Some prefer (27) ___________ at home
by reading a book or watching a movie, while others enjoy (28) ___________ with
friends and family. A popular (29) ___________ for many is playing sports or
doing creative work, such as painting or playing music. Regardless of the
choice, leisure time provides a break from the daily (30) ___________ and helps
people feel refreshed and energized.
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of
the numbered blanks.
As I remember, back in the 50s and 60s, Ha Noi was not as crowded as it is
today. Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few
motorbikes that were around were owned by rich people. It was rare to see cars
or jeeps.
Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport. An old tram
station is now home (31) ___________ several retail outlets that look out over the
lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (32) ___________
but also the price. For just five cents you could travel one-way to it’s terminus
in the former Ha Dong Province, which is now part of the expanded Ha Noi.
I still remember on (33) ___________ from school, my friends and I would go to
the lake to catch the tram to Botanical Garden. The sound, clang-clang, clang-
clang could be regularly heard from early in the morning until late in the
evening, come rain or (34) ___________. Time,... decades have passed, but there
is still a clang (35) ___________ in my mind from my childhood.
31. A. with B. in C. to D. by
32. A. convenience B. importance C. comfort D. condition
33. A. days out B. out days C. off days D. days off
34. A. light B. rise C. shine D. brighten
35. A. somewhat B. somewhere C. somehow D. someway
VIII. 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.
I have been on an unforgettable field trip to Ba Vi with my class. The trip was
designed to show students the authentic life of Vietnamese villages and to
support the local community. During this trip, we paid a visit to some local
families who introduced us to the daily life and traditional activities of the local
villages.
The first stop was at the Ri village, where we met Mr. Duoc, who owns the tea
plantation. We had a walk around his farm and took part in the tea harvesting.
Later he taught us how to roll and dry the tea leaves.
Then we visited another village and the other host Mrs. Chin, who taught US
how to cook traditional meals. After cooking we could try the meals we made
for lunch at the tropical garden. After a short break, we could have a cycling
trip along the lake, rice fields, and banana plantations. On the way, we could
enjoy the surrounding scenery and talk to local people. We also saw what
people did for a living and how the local products were made.
After the cycling trip, we moved to the third host Mrs. Chinh, who is a
representative of Muong people. She took us on a boat trip along the Da river,
which was the last part of the field trip.
That was the first time I travelled without my parents, and it was absolutely a
memorable experience.
36. What is the purpose of the field trip?
A. To visit some families in the village and support them
B. To help students experience life in Vietnamese villages
C. To introduce the traditional activities of the students
D. To check whether or not life of Vietnamese villages is authentic
37. What activities did the students do at the tea plantation?
A. Harvesting tea B. Owning the plantation
C. Teaching how to dry the leaves D. Walking around Mr. Duoc’s house
38. The word “authentic” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
_______________.
A. real B. personal C. official D. dependent
39. Which of the following is NOT a part of the field trip?
A. Harvesting tea leaves with the local
B. Cooking traditional meals
C. Swimming in Da river
D. Communicating with local people
40. It can be inferred from the passage that _______________.
A. all the hosts belong to ethnic minority groups
B. the writer didn’t travel with parents in this field trip
C. the trip brought an unpleasant memory to the writer
D. the villagers mainly depend on growing rice and bananas
PART E: WRITING
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning as shown, so
that the meaning stay the same.
41. I have never attended such a thrilling summer camp before.
This is the
42. It’s a pity I can’t get my visa extended.
I wish
43. “Why do I have to conduct this research?” she asked me.
She
44. It’s exciting for him to go on a field trip with his friends every summer.
Going on a field trip
45. We are going to arrive at the airport early to avoid traffic congestion.
We plan
X. Rewrite each of the following sentences using given words so that it
keeps the same meaning. Do not change the form of the words given.
46. The council had to cancel the football match because of the storm. (CALL)
The council had to
47. “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on
Facebook”, he said. (ADVISED)
He
48. When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW)
49. He won’t find a seat unless he’s got a ticket. (ONLY)
He will
50. They’re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)
They’re not sure
