ĐỀ SỐ 2 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10
(QUẢNG NINH)
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs front the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions. (0.6 points)
1. A. cheap B. watch C. check D. ache
2. A. lends B. plants C. plays D. seems
3. A. pleading B. village C. shortbread D. colleague
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary' stress in the following
questions. (0.4 points)
4. A. decide B. arrive C. accept D. service
5. A. educate B. entertain C. satellite D. chemistry
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in the following question. (0.4 points)
6. My elder sister failed her final exam, which depressed my parents.
A. embarrassed B. satisfied C. pleased D. disappointed
7. It's very hard to talk to Mr. Baker. He's 75 years old, and he's deaf.
A. can't see anything B. can't walk
C. can't hear well D. can't run far
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word in the following question. (0.4 points)
8. Physical changes are different for everyone, so you don’t need to feel
embarrassed or frustrated!
A. worried B. responsible C. confident D. depressed
9. We should respect animals and the natural environment, which is their
home.
A. traditional B. original C. artificial D. decorative
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best fits each
gap in the following questions. (3.2 points)
10. At the moment, I ___________ a fascinating book about space exploration.
A. am reading B. has read C. read D. was reading
11. Ho Chi Minh is ______city in my country.
A. larger B. as large as C. the largest D. largest
12. He is keen ___________ playing the guitar and spends hours practicing every
day.
A. for B. in C. of D. on
13. ____________ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of
14. She promised ___________ to my birthday party, but she didn't.
A. to come B. come C. to coming D. coming
15. The doctor treated my mother _______ was very kind and knowledgeable.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
16. She’s ___________ to get the job. The interview went really well.
A. certain B. unsure C. relieved D. astonished
17. No one ever improves pronunciation and __________ by watching someone
else’s shape of the mouth! You improve English speaking by speaking, not
watching.
A. rhythm B. tone C. accent D. sounds
18. It was impossible for her to tell the truth, so she had to __________ a story.
A. invent B. combine C. manage D. lie
19. Children are very ___________. They are good at acting out stories.
A. create B. creation C. creative D. creatively
20. It's ___ for tourists to explore Hạ Long Bay by boat.
A. dangerous B. easy C. exciting D. boring
21. In. a __________ class, this is a great opportunity to learn about different
customs and traditions
around the world.
A. multilingual B. multi-disciplinary
C. multi-dimensional D. multinational
22. Laura prepared for her exam ____________, so she passed it.
A. careless B. careful C. carefully D. care
23. People are now interested in saving money and ____________ resources.
A. natural B. naturalize C. nature D. naturally
24. She asked her friends to ____________ the radio as she wanted to focus on
her lesson.
A. go on B. turn off C. put on D. get over
25. Discovering new planets beyond our solar system proves that scientists are
always trying to ________.
A. go the extra mile B. hit the nail on the head
C. have a lot on their plate D. bite the bullet
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correcting in each of the following questions. (0.6 point)
26. After she had bought (A) himself (B) a new automobile, she sold (C) her (D)
bicycle.
27. After George had returned (A) to his house, (B) he (C) was reading (D) a
book.
28. Buying clothes are (A) often a very time-consuming (B) practice because
those (C) clothes that a person likes are rarely the one (D) that fit him or her.
Circle the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most
suitable response to complete the following exchange. (0.4 points)
29. David is talking to his mother.
- David: "I have a terrible cold.”
- Mother: “___________”
A. Really? That's too bad. B. No, I haven't.
C. That sounds good. D. Thanks so much
Circle the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful
exchange in the following question.
30.
a: Do you follow any family traditions?
b: Yes, it’s been passed down for generations!
c: That sounds beautiful. Is it a long-standing custom?
d: Yes! Every New Year, we have a big feast and light lanterns.
A. a-b-c-d B. a-c-b-d C. a-d-c-b D. b-d-c-a
Read the following advertisement and circle the letter A, B, C or D to
indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 31-33 (0.6 points)
Welcome to Hon Tam, in Nha Trang-the most beautiful (31) ______ in Viet Nam!
Hon Tam is famous for its clean, long beaches with white sand. It attracts
thousands of tourists every year, who come to see the beautiful coral reefs.
Here in Hon Tam, you can spend all day swimming. Favourite leisure activities
include sunbathing, kayaking, or diving in the sea. You can never feel (32)
______!
We offer ecotours to Hon Tam, but tourists are advised not to damage the coral
reefs when (33) ______. You can also buy beautiful local-made souvenirs to take
home and help local businesses!
Call us at 0929292929 and book your tour today!
31. A. destination B. position C. site D. scene
32. A. bored B. boring C. tedious D. boredly
33. A. to dive B. diving C. dive D. dive
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to
indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 34-38. (1.0 point)
Lunar New Year, more (34) ____________ known by its shortened name Tet,
which is the most important and (35) ____________ holiday and festival in Viet
Nam. Tet takes place from (36) ____________ first day of the first month of the
Lunar calendar (around late January or early February) until at least the third
day. Many Vietnamese (37) ____________ for Tet by cooking special foods and
cleaning the house. There are lots of customs practicing during Tet, like visiting
a person’s house on the first day of the New Year, wishing New Year’s greetings
(38) ____________ giving lucky money to children and elderly people. During Tet,
Vietnamese visit their relatives and temples, forgetting about the trouble of the
past year and hoping for a better upcoming year.
34. A. commonly B. largely C. mostly D. fairly
35. A. popular B. dangerous C. difficult D. boring
36. A. a B. an C. the D. x
37. A. prepare B. preparation C. preparative D. preparing
38. A. or B. so C. but D. and
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39-45. (1.4
points)
Pollution is a growing problem in Vietnam, affecting the environment and
people's health. Major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City suffer from severe
air pollution due to traffic congestion and industrial emissions. The high levels
of dust and harmful gases in the air can cause respiratory diseases and other
health issues. In addition, water pollution is a significant concern as factories
and households release untreated waste into rivers and lakes, making clean
water scarce in some areas.
Another major type of pollution in Vietnam is plastic waste. Every year, large
amounts of plastic end up in the ocean, harming marine life and ecosystems.
Many beaches and rivers are heavily polluted with plastic bottles, bags, and
other waste. While the government and environmental organizations are
working to promote recycling and reduce plastic use, the problem remains
serious. Without proper waste management and public awareness, plastic
pollution will continue to threaten the environment.
To address these issues, Vietnam has taken steps such as implementing
stricter environmental laws and encouraging green energy. Many cities are
investing in public transportation to reduce air pollution from vehicles. Schools
and communities are also educating people about the importance of protecting
the environment. However, solving pollution requires the cooperation of both
the government and citizens to ensure a cleaner and healthier future for
Vietnam.
39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of Vietnam’s environment
B. The effects of climate change in Vietnam
C. The pollution problems and solutions in Vietnam
D. The economic impact of pollution in Vietnam
40. The word "scarce" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. limited B. expensive C. fresh D. dirty
41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Air pollution in Vietnam is caused by traffic and industry.
B. Plastic waste harms marine life and ecosystems.
C. The government is not taking any action to reduce pollution.
D. Some cities are improving public transportation to cut down air pollution.
42. The word "these issues" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. air and water pollution B. environmental laws
C. transportation problems D. economic challenges
43. What causes water pollution in Vietnam?
A. High traffic congestion
B. Waste from factories and households
C. Burning fossil fuels
D. Cutting down trees
44. Why is plastic pollution a serious problem in Vietnam?
A. It makes plastic products more expensive.
B. It damages the country's transportation system.
C. It pollutes beaches, rivers, and harms marine life.
D. It helps factories grow economically.
45. What is one solution mentioned in the passage to reduce air pollution?
A. Banning cars in big cities
B. Using more public transportation
C. Stopping all factories from operating
D. Removing all dust from the air
Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that it means
exactly the same as the one given before it. (1.0 point)
46. You must tell me the whole truth or I won’t help you.
Unless
47. The last time I saw my uncle was in 1990.
I haven’t
48. My brother isn’t old enough to ride a motorbike.
My brother
49. “Why don't you watch more English films?"
He suggested
50. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
In spite
