ĐỀ SỐ 15 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. gallery B. arrange C. native D. tasteless
2. A. breath B. smooth C. wealth D. growth
3. A. requested B. performed C. intended D. uploaded
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. re’lease B. pro’mote C. des’troy D. ‘happen
5. A. ‘negative B. ‘accident C. dis’cover D. ‘columnist
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. The new student in my class is ____________ good at both English and French.
A. reason B. reasoned C. reasonable D. reasonably
7. Many employees objected _____________ the new company policy on overtime.
A. about B. with C. to D. for
8. The construction work on the road is causing a lot of _________ for commuters.
A. inconveniently B. inconvenience C. conveniently D. convenient
9. Yoga and meditation are often recommended for improving _____________ health
and reducing stress.
A. cooperative B. dependent C. mental D. doubtful
10. The students need to improve their _____________ during exams to perform their
best.
A. embarrassment B. concentration C. obesity D. severity
11. We heard the news as soon as we ____________ the car radio.
A. went over B. switched on C. grew up D. turned down
12. There are _____________ people waiting in line for the new iPhone release.
A. a lot of B. a little C. another D. much
13. I dropped my phone and it broke. ____________, I need to either borrow yours or
buy a new one.
A. Because B. However C. Therefore D. Furthermore
14. The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930s and the 1940s, but it’s
still an important ____________ of entertainment.
A. source B. status C. origin D. prospect
15. It's important for students to keep a _______ plan to revise their exams
effectively.
A. sensibly B. sensible C. sensitive D. sensitively
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. He _____________ the championship trophy for his outstanding performance in
the last tournament.
A. wins B. won C. is won D. is winning
17. I strongly advised him _____________ and drive to ensure his safety and the
safety of others.
A. not drink B. not drinking C. not to drink D. to drink
18. Easter is a joyful festival, ____________?
A. doesn’t is B. isn’t it C. is it D. hasn’t it
19. I was invited by the professor ____________ I met at the conference.
A. whose B. where C. which D. whom
20. By the time Jane _______ at the cinema yesterday, the film _______.
A. arrived/ had started B. arrived/ was started
C. had arrived/ started D. were arriving/ started
21. The Grand Suite Hotel is by far _______ hotel in Los Angeles.
A. the most expensive B. the expensive
C. the more expensive D. most expensive
22. There aren’t any airports near _______ hotel. _______ nearest one is 70
kilometers away.
A. the – A B. a – A C. a – The D. the – The
23. We ____________ a party to celebrate your success if we had free time.
A. hold B. will hold C. would hold D. held
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
24. Susan wants to borrow Mike’s bike.
- Susan: “Is it all right if I use your bike?” - Mike: “____________”
A. Good job! B. Nothing much. C. Sure, go ahead. D. So cool!
25. Tom and John meet each other at the football ground.
- Tom: “How often do you play football, John?” - John: “____________”
A. About 2 miles. B. One year ago C. About an hour. D. Twice a week.
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.
Vietnam is a country rich in customs and traditions, which play a significant
role in the daily lives of its people. These customs are deeply (26) _____________ in
the country's history, culture, and spiritual beliefs.
One of the most important values in Vietnamese culture is the (27)
_____________ for elders. Younger generations are taught to show deference to their
parents, grandparents, and teachers. This respect is often demonstrated through (28)
_____________ or using specific honorific titles when addressing them. Ancestor
worship is another vital part of Vietnamese spirituality. Families have ancestral altars
in their homes, where offerings are made to honor deceased relatives. This practice is
believed to ensure the well-being and prosperity of the living. (29) _____________,
Tet is the most significant traditional festival in Vietnam. It marks the beginning of
the lunar new year and is a time for family reunions. During Tet, families clean their
homes, visit temples, exchange gifts, and enjoy (30) _____________ special
traditional foods.
26. A. began B. originated C. founded D. rooted
27. A. respect B. respectful C. respectable D.
respective
28. A. waving B. staring C. bowing D. shaking
29. A. However B. Additionally C. Therefore D. Otherwise
30. A. much B. little C. few D. many
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 teenage years, often referred to as adolescence, are a pivotal period in a
person's life. This stage marks the transition from childhood to adulthood, and it's
characterized by physical, emotional, and social changes. Let's explore the unique
challenges and experiences that teenagers face during this transformative phase.
One of the most noticeable changes during adolescence is the rapid physical
development. Teenagers undergo significant growth spurts, which may result in
awkwardness as they adjust to their changing bodies. This period also brings about the
onset of puberty, a process marked by the development of secondary sexual
characteristics. These physical changes can be both exciting and confusing for
teenagers, as they come to terms with their emerging identities.
Emotionally, teenagers often grapple with a rollercoaster of feelings.
Hormonal fluctuations can lead to mood swings, making it challenging for them to
regulate their emotions. They may also experience a heightened sense of self-
awareness and self-consciousness, which can sometimes result in self-esteem issues.
Peer pressure becomes more influential, and teenagers may feel the need to fit in,
even if it means making choices they might later regret.
Socially, adolescents begin to explore their independence and identity. They
seek greater autonomy from their parents and strive to establish their own identities.
Friendships become increasingly important, and teenagers may start forming closer
bonds with peers who share their interests and values. However, these newfound
social connections can also lead to conflicts and peer pressure, making it crucial for
teenagers to develop strong decision-making skills.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Challenges of Teenage Emotions
B. Adolescence: A Time of Transformation
C. Peer Pressure in the Teenage Years
D. The Impact of Technology on Adolescents
32. What process is marked by the development of secondary sexual characteristics
during adolescence?
A. Emotional growth B. Puberty
C. Academic achievements D. Decreased self-esteem
33. The word "grapple with” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. come up with B. fraught with C. struggle with D. get on with
34. The word "their" in the fourth paragraph refers to _____________.
A. closer bonds' B. teenagers’ C. peers’ D. friendships’
35. What emotional challenges do teenagers often face during adolescence?
A. Decreased mood swings B. Reduced self-awareness
C. Decreased self-consciousness D. Difficulty in regulating emotions
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 past, getting recipes and cooking tips was a complicated process. A person
had to go to the store and buy a cook book, or get recipes from friends. Fortunately,
the Internet has changed all that. Now, if you want to find a recipe for lasagne or
Cobb salad, you just search online. It couldn’t be simpler.
Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are
so many of them. They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas.
The problems with blogs is that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need
to use with caution. When you are looking at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer
knows what he or she is talking about.
We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs. The first is called Smitten
Kitchen. This website is run by a family living in New York City. It focuses on food
that doesn’t require many ingredients. If you want to make food that is simple but
wonderful, then this is the site for you. It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes,
divided into categories. You will be amazed at how many there are.
 Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog. It is run by a writer who lives in
Berlin. This blog also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great
restaurants in Berlin, and advice for people who want to start their own blogs.
Wednesday Chef has great pictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of
Berlin. The blog got its name because in the past, newspapers published their food
articles on Wednesdays.
There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good.
Go online and check some of them out. You might be surprised at how much they can
help you improve your cooking.
36. How did Wednesday Chef get its name?
A. The writer posts recipes on Wednesdays.
B. The writer only cooks on Wednesdays.
C. The writer was born on a Wednesday.
D. Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays.
37. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?
A. There are many of them.
B. Everyone who writes them is an expert.
C. They are free.
D. They give a lot of different ideas.
38.Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?
A. A family in New York.
B. A woman in New York.
C. A family in Berlin.
D. A woman in Berlin.
39.What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?
A. It only gives recipes on Italian food.
B. It focuses on simple recipes.
C. It only offers a few recipes.
D. Most of the food on that blog is hard to make.
40.Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?
A. We don’t know who the writers are.
B. Most new blogs are terrible.
C. The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make.
D. They charge you some fees to get the recipes.
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. His legs were broken, but he managed to get out of the car.
A. Despite his broken legs, he managed to get out of the car.
B. Because of his broken legs, he managed to get out of the car.
C. As he was able to get out of the car, his legs were broken.
D. He was able to get out of the car, so his legs were broken.
42. “Why don’t you wear sunglasses, Anna?” said Bob.
A. Bob suggested Anna should wear sunglasses.
B. Bob advised Anna shouldn’t wear sunglasses.
C. Bob said that Anna didn’t wear sunglasses.
D. Bob wondered why Anna wore sunglasses
43. I used to live in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. I’m used to living in Ho Chi Minh City.
B. I no longer live in Ho Chi Minh City.
C. I have lived in Ho Chi Minh City.
D. I’m still living in Ho Chi Minh City.
44. He didn't eat anything but small pieces of bread and butter.
A. He ate small pieces of bread and butter but didn't like them.
B. He only ate some small pieces of bread and butter.
C. He didn't eat anything, not even the bread and butter.
D. He didn't touch the bread and butter, but he ate other things.
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. I don’t know the answer. That’s why I can’t tell you
A. If I knew the answer, I wouldn’t tell you.
B. If I know the answer, I can’t tell you.
C. If I know the answer, I can tell you.
D. If I knew the answer, I would tell you.
46. We didn’t have a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. We stayed in a cheap hotel, so we didn’t have a lot of money.
B. In spite of having a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. Because we didn’t have a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
D. We didn’t stay in a cheap hotel as we didn’t have a lot of money.
47. He gave her a gift. She really likes it.
A. He really likes the gift which she gave him.
B. He really likes the gift which he gave her.
C. She really likes the gift which he gave her.
D. She gave him a gift which she really likes.
48. It is a basic requirement in the modern world to be able to deal with figures.
A. Dealing with the modern world requires a basic knowledge of figures.
B. Being able to deal with figures is a basic requirement in the modern world.
C. The world requires us to have a basic understanding of figures.
D. Dealing with figures requires a basic knowledge of the modern world.
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. The water cycle is a continuous process that describes how water moves through
the Earth and the atmosphere.
b. As water vapor rises into the atmosphere, it cools and condenses to form clouds.
c. Water from the ground evaporates into the air due to heat from the sun.
d. Eventually, the water falls back to the Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow.
e. This cycle is essential for maintaining life on Earth and supporting ecosystems.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. a-c-e-b-d C. a-c-b-d-e D. a-e-b-d-c
50.
Dear Sir or Madam,
1. Could you tell me how long I will need to study and how much it will cost?
2. I am writing to enquire about an English course at your school next
summer.
3. Could you tell me what kind of accommodation you provide, and how much it
costs?
4. I would also like to know if you can arrange accommodation for me.
5. I am particularly interested in doing the Cambridge First Certificate exam. I got
good marks in my English exam this year, and I think I am at B2 level now.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Mai Nguyen
A. 1-4-2-3-5 B. 1-3-4-2-5 C. 2-5-1-4-3 D. 4-2-1-
3-5