ĐỀ SỐ 12 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10

(NINH BÌNH)

PART A: PHONETICS
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. involved B. explained C. accepted D. followed
2. A. sword B. word C. afford D. absorb
3. A. monk B. annual C. destination D. mean
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. lo’cate B. ‘fauna C. ex’plore D. pur’sue
5. A. ‘immigrant B. ‘agency C. e’ssential D. ‘bartender
PART B: VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
6. Our family has been excited _________ the upcoming vacation for ages.
A. about B. from C. to D. with
7. The meditation retreat was a _________ escape from the hustle and bustle of city
life.
A. peaceful B. peacefulness C. peace D. peacefully
8. The local _________ display their artwork at the annual craft fair.
A. artists B. actresses C. artisans D. artifacts
9. Social media campaigns are effective tools to _________ awareness about
environmental issues.
A. rise B. promote C. raise D. enhance
10. He's feeling tired today _________ he didn't get enough sleep last night.
A. although B. however C. but D. because
11. Our family has been excited _________ the upcoming vacation for ages.
A. about B. from C. to D. with
12. The meditation retreat was a _________ escape from the hustle and bustle of city
life.
A. peaceful B. peacefulness C. peace D. peacefully
13. The local _________ display their artwork at the annual craft fair.
A. artists B. actresses C. artisans D. artifacts
14. Social media campaigns are effective tools to _________ awareness about
environmental issues.
A. rise B. promote C. raise D. enhance
15. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's important to eat well and exercise regularly,
staying _________ engaged in physical activity.
A. basically B. negatively C. actively D. comprehensively
PART C: GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
16. The students _________ the assignment when the teacher came in.
A. have discussed B. were discussing C. are discussing D. discussed
17. The family _________ house was damaged in the storm received assistance from
their neighbors to rebuild.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
18. He promised _________ me with my math homework after school today.
A. helping B. help C. to helping D. to help
19. The ______ you solve the problems, the ______ problems you have to deal with.
A. faster - more B. fastest - more C. faster - most D. fastest – most
20. In _________ afternoon, the temperature tends to rise, so it's a great time to head
to the beach.
A. an B.  C. the D. a
21. If the weather _________ sunny and warm, we would have a picnic at the park
this weekend.
A. weren't B. were C. had been D. hadn’t been
22. He never forgets to call you, _________?
A. does he B. doesn’t he C. didn’t he D. did he
23. He asked me _________ the latest episode of our favorite TV show the night
before.
A. if I saw B. if I had seen C. if had I seen D. I had seen
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
19. Ann: “___________ is it from here to your school?”
Jack: “About 10 minutes’ walk.”
A. How far B. How long C. How often D. How fast
20. - Lan: "Can you tell me the way to the nearest milk tea shop?”
- Hoa: "_________ "
A. It’s around the corner B. It’s about two kilometers
C. It opens at nine o’clock D. It costs 25,000 VND
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.
Public transport
Shimizu company wants to offer 3-day holidays in a space station, which will be
bigger than the International Space Station. However, holidays in space will be very
(26) ______________! About 90,000 dollars for three days! Shimizu believe that
there are enough people who will be ready to pay the price.
Other firms, in Japan and (27) ______________ USA, want to open hotels on the
moon! Trips to the moon will be even more expensive!
The Japanese firm is quite serious; but they cannot yet start (28)
______________ their orbiting hotel. First they will have to buy a commercial
reusable shuttle. Today there are no shuttles. The old American shuttles, (29)
______________ Atlantis and Columbia, were very expensive to launch. They had to
be launched into (30) ______________ with a big rocket which cannot be reused.
Tomorrow's shuttles will take off and land on their own, probably like aeroplanes.
26. A. unpleasant B. horrible C. luxurious D. expensive
27. A. an B. a C. the D. 
28. A. building B. making C. creating D. producing
29. A. instead of B. such as C. so as D. as such
30. A. plane B. orbit C. sky D. atmosphere
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.
Vietnam is graced with a diverse array of natural wonders. The iconic Ha Long
Bay, with its emerald waters and thousands of limestone karsts rising dramatically
from the sea, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that seems straight out of a fairy tale.
The terraced rice fields of Sapa, nestled in the northern mountains, showcase the
relationship between man and nature. The serene Mekong Delta, with its labyrinthine
waterways, provides a glimpse into the traditional life of the Vietnamese people.
In addition, Vietnamese culture is a mosaic of traditions, shaped by a long history and
various influences. Its ancient temples and pagodas, such as the Temple of Literature
in Hanoi, reveal a profound reverence for knowledge and spirituality. The bustling
streets of cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are a feast for the senses, offering
tantalizing street food and vibrant markets. The country's rich history, including the
remnants of the Cham and Khmer civilizations, adds depth to its cultural tapestry.
Finally, one of the most cherished aspects of Vietnam is the warm hospitality of
its people. Visitors often find themselves welcomed into homes for a cup of tea,
sharing stories and laughter. The Vietnamese value family bonds and community,
making travelers feel like part of the extended family.
31. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. Exploring Vietnamese Hospitality and Tradition
B. Exploring Wonders of Vietnam
C. Street Food Delights in Vietnamese Cities
D. Vietnam's Limestone Karsts and Waterways
32. Which geographical feature is mentioned as providing a glimpse into the
traditional life of the Vietnamese people?
A. Mekong River B. Ha Long Bay
C. Terraced rice fields D. Limestone karsts
33. The word "tantalizing" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. boring B. delicious C. frightening D. diverse
34. The word "its" in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. Vietnam’s B. the warm hospitality's
C. cherished aspects' D. visitors'
35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The terraced rice fields of Sapa are located in northern Vietnam.
B. Vietnamese culture is influenced by various traditions and a long history.
C. The best time to visit Vietnam and its wonders is during the dry season.
D. Visitors to Vietnam often experience warm hospitality from the local people.
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.
In the USA, there are two days for children to express their love and gratitude to
their parents: Mother Day and Father’s Day.
Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this day, mothers
usually receive greeting cards and gifts from their husbands and children. The best
gift of all American moms is a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have
outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flowers
are an important part of the day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion,
particularly if they are elderly.
Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the USA on the third Sunday in June. The
holiday customs are similar to Mother’s Day. Dad also receives the same gifts as what
moms get on their day.
36. This passage is mainly about _____________.
A. celebrations for teachers B. festivals in the USA
C. celebrations for parents in the USA D. festivals for parents in the world.
37. According to the passage. Mother’s Day is celebrated _____________.
A. on the third Sunday in May B. on the second Sunday in May
C. on the last weekend in may D. on the first weekend
38. According to the passage, which can mother NOT receive on Mother’s Day?
A. greeting cards B. a day of leisure C. flowers D. a wedding dress
39. Father’s Day is held _____________.
A. in the west of the USA B. outside the USA
C. throughout the USA D. in the east of the USA
40. It can be inferred from the passage that on the occasion of Father’s Day,
_____________.
A. kids wear animal masks and visit parents
B. dads dress smartly and give greeting cards and gifts to mums and family members
C. kids get anything they want from fathers
D. dads receive greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoy a day of
leisure
PART E: WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
41. "I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year." said Bill.
A. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there
the next year.
B. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there
the next year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next
year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next
year.
42. People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
A. Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health.
B. Jane was believed to have retired because of her poor health.
C. It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
D. Jane retired because of her poor health was believed.
43. "If I were you, I would marry him", she said to me.
A. She said to me that if I were you, I would marry him.
B. She said to me that she will marry him if she is me.
C. She suggested to marry him if she were me.
D. She advised me to marry him.
44. You feel unhealthy because you don't take any exercise.
A. If you don't take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy.
B. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise.
C. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier.
D. If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
best combined from two given sentences.
45. The government knows the extent of the problem. The government needs to take
action soon.
A. The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action
soon.
B. The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action
soon.
C. Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action
soon.
D. The government knows the extent of the problem, or else it needs to take action
soon.
46. The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.
A. Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.
B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.
47. Hung dropped out of university after his first year. Now he regrets it.
A. Hung regretted having dropped out of university after his first year.
B. Hung wishes he didn't drop out of university after his first year.
C. Hung regrets having dropped out of university after his first year.
D. If only Hung had dropped out of university after his first year.
48. My father does a lot of exercise. He's still very fat.
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, my father is still very fat.
B. My father does a lot of exercise, so he's very fat.
C. Even though my father does a lot of exercise, he's very fat.
D. My father is very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
49.
a. For example, people who speak English can have more job opportunities since they
can speak to foreign clients.
b. Finally, you can make new friends in English classes or English learning
communities.
c. Firstly, learning English can boost your brainpower because it can improve your
memory abilities and your thinking skills.
d. Another benefit of learning English is that it helps improve your communication
skills, so you can convey messages clearly.
e. Learning English is a wonderful way to experience some benefits.
f. In a word, learning English can benefit your mind, your communication skills, your
relationships and your career.
A. e-c-f-a-d-b B. c-e-a-f-d-b C. e-c-a-b-d-f D. e-c-d-
a-b-f
50.
Dear Sir/Madam,
a. I arrived at the hotel at 10 a.m. However, I had to wait for 20 minutes for the check-
in because there was no one at the reception desk!
b. I hope you will do something to solve all of these problems soon or I will give you
bad reviews because of this experience,
c. I’m writing to let you know about my bad experience when staying at your hotel
due to the poor customer service.
d. When I got to my room, the room looked so terrible since it wasn’t cleaned after
the previous guests’ stay.
Best regards,
Nga
A. a-d-c-b B. c-a-d-b C. c-d-a-b D. b-c-a-d