ĐỀ SỐ 2 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. dials B. calls C. talks D. plays
2. A. arranged B. wanted C. climbed D. stayed
3. A. garbage B. standard C. solar D. lunar
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. depend B. comic C. publish D. campus
5. A. liveable B. accomplish C. minimize D. physical
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. The new restaurant in town has received ______ reviews from customers.
A. bright B. high C. glowing D. soft
7. She ______ regrets not taking the job offer because it was a great
opportunity.
A. highly B. bitterly C. slowly D. suddenly
8. He is fully committed ______ improving the company's performance.
A. at B. to C. with D. in
9. The company decided to ______ a survey to understand customer
satisfaction.
A. make B. go C. bring D. do
10. She gave me a piece of ______ before my job interview.
A. advice B. information C. knowledge D. suggestion
IV. Supply the correct form of the words in capital.
11. His latest book was so _______________ that it helped her become a
millionaire. (SUCCEED)
12. They are still waiting for the final _______________ from the board. (DECIDE)
13. _______________ water isn’t safe for drinking (POLLUTION)
14. She usually _______________ her lower back by doing these exercises.
(STRONG)
15. We should act _______________ even if we feel worried. (CONFIDENT)
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. Hard work is the key ______________ success.
A. to B. with C. among D. on
17. ______________ the car is old, it still runs well.
A. Due to B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
18. He wanted to go away, but his friends persuaded him ______________.
A. stay B. to stay C. staying D. to staying
19. The Antarctic blue whale is ______________ animal on the planet, weighing
up to 180000 kilos (approximately 33 elephants) and reaching up to 30 meters
in length.
A. bigger B. the biggest C. bigger than D. biggest
20. Email is an ______________ way of contacting a large number of people.
A. efficient B. astonished C. unique D. professional
21. The ___________ patrolled the streets to ensure the safety and security of
the neighbourhood.
A. firefighter B. delivery person C. electrician D. police
officer
22. I saw ________ at the store yesterday.
A. he B. him C. his D. himself
23. _____ Earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.
A. The B. A C. An D. ∅
24. She finished the marathon ______, surprising everyone with her endurance.
A. quickly B. bravely C. effortlessly D. carelessly
25. He asked me _______ swim.
A. that I can B. if I can C. that I could D. if I could
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.
develop technology essential efficiently under
The Role of Robots in Modern Society
Robots have become an (26) _______________ part of our daily lives, assisting in
various fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, and even household chores.
They are designed to work (27) _______________ and complete tasks that
humans may find repetitive or dangerous.
Scientists continue to (28) _______________ new and improved robots that can
perform complex functions with precision. These machines operate (29)
_______________ strict programming and artificial intelligence, allowing them to
adapt to different situations.
As technology advances, the use of robots is expected to grow, making a
significant impact on every aspect of (30) _______________.
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.
Vietnamese conical hats appeared throughout the country. People said that
they originated in the ancient capital city of Hue. As images of non la Vietnam
were on several Ngoc Lu bronze kettledrums and Ao Thinh bronze jars dating
back over 2,500 to 3000 years ago, it is likely that Vietnamese people have
worn non la Vietnam (31) _______ millennia.
Non la, like many other traditional Vietnamese clothing items, has its own (32)
_______, which links to Vietnam rice growing culture. The story is about a
gorgeous Goddess who (33) _______ the sky to save people from a massive
flood. Her large hat, consisting of four round leaves sewn together with bamboo
sticks, protected the people from adverse weather. Furthermore, she also
taught them how to grow vegetables and trees for a living. (34) _______, after
the Goddess vanished, the local people erected a temple to honor her as the
rain-shielding goddess. They also attempted to make hats that look the same
as the ones worn by the Goddess by using (35) _______ and readily available
materials like palm leaves and bamboo. The result is the conical hat called non
la Vietnam that we know today.
31. A. on B. since C. for D. in
32. A. story of origin B. story of discovery C. tale of creation D.
account of origin
33. A. derived from B. advanced to C. evolved into D. descended
from
34. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D.
Although
35. A. nature B. naturally C. natural D.
naturist
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.
The environment is the natural world dial surrounds us, consisting of the
air we breathe, the water we drink, the land we live on, and the ecosystems dial
support life. It is essential for the well-being of all living beings on Earth.
One of the issues concerning the environment is climate change. Human
activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, contribute to the
release of greenhouse gases, leading to global warming and the change of
ecosystems. Climate change has serious consequences, including extreme
weather events, sea-level rise, and the loss of biodiversity. Another important
aspect of die environment is pollution. Industrial activities, and the use of
harmful chemicals contaminate die air, waler, and soil. Pollution has negative
effects on human health, wildlife, and the overall balance of ecosystems.
Preserving and protecting the environment requires collective actions.
Conservation efforts, such as sustainable resource management and
afforestation, play a crucial role in reducing environmental damage. Besides,
individual actions, such as reducing waste, and adopting eco-friendly practices,
contribute to a more sustainable future. It is essential to raise awareness and
educate the public about environmental issues. By this way. individuals can
make informed choices and lake steps to minimize their ecological footprint.
36. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Environmental Preservation
B. Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment
C. Climate Change: A Global Crisis
D. Raising Awareness for a Sustainable Future
37. The word “It” in the first paragraph refers to _____________.
A. The air B. The environment
C. Life D. The land
38. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the
consequences of climate change?
A. extreme weather events B. sea-level rise
C. reducing temperature D. the loss of biodiversity
39. The word “contaminate” is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. protect B. pollute C. destroy D. improve
40. According to the passage, pollution _____________.
A. contaminates the environment B. does not affect the air
C. has no effect on human health D. does not change ecosystems
PART E: WRITING
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning as shown, so
that the meaning stay the same.
41. I advise you to enroll in that school.
 If I
42. It isn’t necessary for you to talk so loudly.
 You don’t
43. During the film on TV, the phone rang.
 While I
44. I go out less than I used to.
 I don’t
45. “I’m working in a restaurant now.” she said
 She said
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. People say that they bought this house last year. (THEY)
 It
47. Minh dreams of having the latest version of MacBook. (HAD)
 Minh
48. No game show on VTV3 is as popular ns “Olympia”. (THE)
 “Olympia”
49 He last changed his Facebook profile picture 2 years ago. (NOT)
 He
50. She works all day, so she doesn't have time to play with her children. (DID)
 If