ĐỀ SỐ 22 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. folk B. knowledge C. overlook D. housekeeper
2. A. preserves B. accomplishes C. minimizes D. memorises
3. A. aisle B. sail C. afraid D. straight
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. promise B. replace C. copy D. standard
5. A. mechanic B. demanding C. inquiring D. monument
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. We are sad because the time we studied together has come to an end.
A. finished B. started C. changed D. separated
7. Teenagers should learn how to cope with negative emotions such as fear
and jealousy.
A. opinions B. feelings C. behaviors D. ideas
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. Let’s wait here for her. I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. leave B. arrive C. visit D. enter
9. Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public.
A. impressed B. fearful C. confident D. upset
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 8 p.m. last night, our team _______ the opening ceremony of an
exhibition.
A. hosted B. are hosting C. have hosted D. was hosting
11. _____ cities are crowded, many people prefer to live there because they can
approach convenient public amenities.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even if D. Unless
12. Students often listen attentively _________ their teachers.
A. at B. with C. for D. to
13. Would you mind ____________ the sentence aloud, please?
A. read B. reading C. be reading D. be read
14. Unless you don't care about your future, you _______ study harder.
A. may B. can't C. shouldn't D. should
15. It was very ________ that a couple in the past could have about 5 to 10
children.
A. shared B. obvious C. popular D. common
16. When my brother was 30, he met his new manager, _______ became his
wife two years later.
A. which B. who C. that D. whose
17. ____________ does this washing machine cost? - $250
A. How B. What C. How much D. How many
18. If I ____________ his advice, I would win the match.
A. followed B. would follow C. will follow D. had followed
19. Let’s go for a walk this evening, ____________?
A. won’t we B. will we C. shall we D. don’t we
20. Typical Vietnamese cuisine has _______ its unique features for so many
year.
A. served B. minimized C. maintained D. developed
21. Natural ______ cause a lot of damage for countries every year.
A. disasters B. features C. resources D. scenes
22. We had prepared the meal ____________ before all of the guests came.
A. careful B. carefully C. care D. caring
23. She walked home by herself although she knew that it was _________.
A. dangerously B. endanger C. danger D. dangerous
24. It’s difficult to _________ changes in technology.
A. take care of B. look through C. keep up with D. get up
25. Although the team was losing at halftime, their coach reminded them that
____.
A. it’s not over until the final whistle.
B. spilling the beans.
C. pulling someone’s leg.
D. walking on eggshells.
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. Everyone should arrive early so that we can start the meeting at time.
A. should B. so that C. can D. at time
27. Mary studied very hard. Therefore, she passed the driving test easy.
A. studied B. Therefore C. the D. easy
28. The woman who daughter I saw yesterday is a doctor.
A. The B. who C. saw D. is
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. Peter and Steve are talking on the phone.
- Peter: "I am sorry, Steve. I can’t come to the party tomorrow.”
- Steven: " _____________! Everyone is expecting you to come.”
A. Thank you B. Don’t worry C. I agree D. What a pity
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. Right, small bookstores often display new releases in this way.
b. By doing so, passers-by can see what’s new without coming inside.
c. Oh, they want to attract readers with new titles, don’t they?
d. Why do they put books in the window at bookstores?
A. c-a-b-d B. b-d-a-c C. d-b-c-a D. a-c-b-d
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)
Best Body Fitness
Best Body Fitness isn’t just (31) _____ gym: it’s a full-service fitness
membership made for you.
It’s so EASY.
 Easy to start, stop, cancel or refund a membership
 Easy to access - we're (32) _____ 24/7, we never close
 Easy to do exercise - we have (33) _____ equipment, no long wait
 Easy results - our trainers and equipment give you success
 Easy to find - in the centre of town, near public transport and with parking
 Come and visit us for a personal tour!
31. A. a B. an C. the D. ∅
32. A. open B. opened C. opening D. opens
33. A. many B. lots of C. an D. any
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)
Ayers Rock, which was found for the first time by European explorers in 1873, is
a famous landmark (34) ______ the desert of central Australia. The original
inhabitants of this part of Australia, the Aborigines, call it Uluru. It is 348 metres
high, 3.6 kilometres long and 1.9 kilometres wide. It is a beautiful red-brown
colour, especially when the sun (35) on it early in the morning and in the
evening.
When tourists want (36) ______ Uluru, they often start 440 kilometres away in a
town called Alice Springs. People on these trips usually sleep outside under the
stars, not in tents (37) ______ it's more exciting. A fire keeps away snakes and
(38) ______ animals during the night. And when the sun comes up in the
morning, the view of Uluru is amazing.
After breakfast, visitors often walk around the base of the rock. There are caves
around the base of the rock and inside them you can see paintings. Some of
them are thousands of years old.
34. A. next B. in C. front D. for
35. A. look B. watch C. sits D. shines
36. A. visit B. visited C. visiting D. to visit
37. A. because B. moreover C. such D. however
38. A. another B. other C. an D. any
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)
Tết Holiday – The Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Tết, or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is the most important and widely
celebrated holiday in Vietnam. It usually falls between late January and mid-
February, depending on the lunar calendar. Tết is a time for family reunions,
honoring ancestors, and welcoming a prosperous new year. Days before the
holiday, people clean their houses, prepare special dishes, and decorate with
peach blossoms, kumquat trees, and red banners symbolizing good fortune.
One of the most significant traditions of Tết is giving lì xì, or lucky money, to
children and the elderly. These red envelopes contain money and symbolize
wishes for good health, success, and happiness. Families also gather to enjoy
traditional foods like bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake) in the North and
bánh tét (cylindrical sticky rice cake) in the South. Visiting pagodas to pray for
luck and prosperity is another common activity during the holiday.
Tết is also a time for people to visit relatives, friends, and neighbors to
exchange greetings and best wishes. Many businesses close for several days so
that everyone can celebrate. It is believed that the first visitor to a house on the
first day of the new year, known as xông đất, will bring either good or bad luck
for the year, so families often invite someone with a good fortune to be the first
guest.
Despite the joyful atmosphere, there are also customs to avoid during Tết.
People refrain from sweeping the house on the first day of the new year, as
they believe it will sweep away good luck. Arguing, breaking things, or wearing
black and white clothing is also discouraged, as these actions are thought to
bring bad luck. Instead, everyone focuses on creating a cheerful and
harmonious environment to ensure a positive start to the year.
39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The customs and traditions of Tết Holiday
B. The history of Tết Holiday
C. The importance of food during Tết Holiday
D. The differences between Northern and Southern Tết celebrations
40. Which of the following is NOT true about Tết?
A. It follows the lunar calendar.
B. It is a time for family gatherings.
C. People usually clean their houses on the first day of the new year.
D. Businesses often close during the holiday.
41. The word "It" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. The new year B. The holiday
C. The lunar calendar D. The family reunion
42. The word "refrain from" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Enjoy B. Encourage C. Continue D. Avoid
43. What do people give to children and the elderly during Tết?
A. Traditional cakes
B. Red envelopes with lucky money
C. Fresh fruits and flowers
D. Lanterns and candles
44. Why do people visit pagodas during Tết?
A. To celebrate with monks
B. To seek luck and prosperity for the new year
C. To learn about Buddhism
D. To donate food and money
45. Why do people avoid sweeping their houses on the first day of the new
year?
A. Because it is bad for hygiene
B. Because they are too busy celebrating
C. Because they believe it will remove good luck
D. Because it is considered disrespectful to ancestors
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. “Remember to pick me up at 7 o 'clock tomorrow morning,” he said.
 He
47. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
 I have not
48. He is too short to play basketball.
 If
49. Mrs. Mai becomes older, she feels forgetful.
 The
50. New York City is busier than any other city in the world.
 New York City is the