ĐỀ SỐ 16 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. book B. food C. soon D. moon
2. A. chair B. fair C. water D. hair
3. A. leave B. teacher C. head D. peace
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. enjoy B. answer C. arrive D. believe
5. A. environment B. industry C. disaster D. connection
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. The new policy will enhance the quality of education in rural areas.
A. improve B. reduce C. limit D. weaken
7. She was astonished by the breathtaking view from the mountain top.
A. disappointed B. amazed C. bored D. confused
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. The weather was freezing, so we decided to stay indoors.
A. warm B. rainy C. dry D. windy
9. He gave a very generous donation to the charity.
A. kind B. selfish C. wealthy D. polite
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. He _____ more confident since he joined the club.
A. is becoming B. becomes C. has become D. become
11. I was planning to go for a walk; __________, it started raining heavily, so I
had to change my plans.
A. although B. therefore C. despite D. however
12. Troops have been sent to protect aid workers __________ attack.
A. for B. at C. out D. from
13. Our Chemistry teacher told us __________ her instructions if we wanted to
pass that experiment.
A. not to follow B. to follow C. follow D. following
14. If she ______ the meeting yesterday, she would have known about the
changes.
A. attended B. attends C. will attend D. had attended
15. If you get ___________ when speaking, take two deep breaths before you say
something.
A. annoyed B. unwilling C. nervous D. pleased
16. The artist ______ paintings are displayed in the gallery is renowned for his
innovative techniques.
A. whose B. whom C. which D. who
17. Of all the candidates, David is _____________ for the post.
A. most suitable B. the most suitable
C. more suitable D. as suitable
18. Tom told us that sometimes he had difficulty ________ his feelings.
A. expressing B. communicating
C. sending D. talking
19. Mark said that they ______ to visit the museum the following week.
A. will plan B. would have planned
C. were planning D. are planning
20. I want to talk to my teacher about my problems, but I have no idea ________
to start or ________ to talk to him.
A. what – where B. where – who
C. why – whom D. where – how
21. Ann was raised to be very ________ on her parents, and she was ________
that she wouldn’t be able to live on her own afterwards.
A. dependent – worry B. dependent – worried
C. independent – worry D. independent – worried
22. Investing in renewable energy can have significant long-term benefits both
environmentally and
__________.
A. economically B. economic C. economics D. economical
23. Renewable energy resources can help ______________ fossil fuels and reduce
carbon emissions.
A. spray B. cover C. conserve D. locate
24. She had been depressed all day, but she started to __________ after hearing
that she was promoted.
A. break up B. shout out C. take up D. cheer up
25. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, many fear that robots
will eventually ___, taking over jobs once performed by humans.
A. rule the roost B. hit the sack
C. bite the bullet D. break the ice
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. He suggested to go to Ha Long Bay since it’s a famous natural wonder of
Viet Nam.
A. to go B. since C. a D. natural
27. The children were very boring with the film and wanted to go home.
A. boring B. with C. and D. to go
28. Anna is so shy that she doesn’t have some friends.
A. so B. shy C. doesn’t have D. some
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. Two friends meet each other after a period of time.
Bob: “I haven’t seen you in a while Ken. Let’s grab a cup of coffee and talk!"
Ken: “______”
A. You’re welcome. B. Alright! Let's go.
C. My mom doesn’t want to. D. How dare you?
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. Exactly, it saves them both time and effort.
b. By doing so, they can easily choose what they need for home.
c. Oh, so they don’t have to spend time wandering around aisles?
d. Why do people prefer online grocery shopping instead of going toe the store.
A. b-a-c-d B. a-d-b-c C. d-b-c-a D. b-c-d-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)
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based on the number of people (33) _____ read your articles. You may also
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31. A. for B. at C. down D. up
32. A. our B. their C. my D. its
33. A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
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)
UNESCO has given an award to a festival in South Korea. It decided (34) _____
South Korea's Lotus Lantern Festival to its list of intangible (35) _____ heritage.
The festival is one of 25 things the UN added to its heritage list this year.
The South Korean festival (36) _____ in spring to celebrate Buddha's birthday. It
symbolises lighting up the world to make things fair for everyone. The festival
dates back 2,000 years. There was an ancient temple in 57 BC that royals
visited to see lotus lanterns. Today, it is one of Korea's biggest festivals. People
(37) _____ temples with lanterns made of paper and bamboo. Villages, towns
and cities hold parades where people carry lanterns through the streets. A
spokesperson said: "We will try to make the festival a cultural (38) _____ that
can be loved by people around the world."
34. A. adding B. add C. to add D. added
35. A. cultural B. culture C. culturally D. cultures
36. A. held B. is held C. holds D. is hold
37. A. celebrate B. decorate C. honour D. hang
38. A. value B. site C. wonder D. heritage
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)
Robots: The Future of Automation
Robots have become an essential part of modern technology, significantly
impacting various industries. They are machines programmed to perform
specific tasks, often replacing humans in repetitive or hazardous jobs. From
assembling cars in factories to assisting doctors in surgery, robots are
improving efficiency and precision. With advancements in artificial intelligence
(AI), robots are now capable of learning and adapting to new environments,
making them even more useful in everyday life.
One of the greatest advantages of robots is their ability to work tirelessly
without rest. Unlike humans, they do not need breaks, sleep, or food, which
increases productivity. Additionally, robots can perform dangerous tasks such
as handling toxic chemicals or exploring space, reducing risks for human
workers. However, some people worry that widespread automation may lead to
job losses, as companies replace human workers with machines to cut costs.
Robots are not only used in industries but also in households and personal
services. Robotic vacuum cleaners help people maintain clean homes
effortlessly, while robotic assistants provide company for the elderly. In the
medical field, robotic arms assist in complex surgeries with unmatched
precision. These advancements have led to debates about how much control
robots should have in society, raising ethical and security concerns.
Despite some concerns, the future of robotics looks promising. Researchers
continue to develop more intelligent and versatile robots that can interact with
humans more naturally. Self-driving cars, smart homes, and even robotic
teachers are becoming more common, showing that robots will continue to play
a significant role in our lives. The challenge lies in finding a balance between
technological progress and maintaining job opportunities for humans.
39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The risks of using robots in dangerous jobs
B. The impact of robots on various fields
C. The history of robot development
D. The ethical concerns of artificial intelligence
40. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Robots are used in the medical field to assist doctors.
B. Robots can work continuously without needing rest.
C. Robots are unable to learn or adapt to new situations.
D. Robots are used in both industries and personal services.
41. The word "They" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. Humans B. Industries C. Robots D. Jobs
42. What are some jobs that robots are replacing?
A. Teaching and writing books
B. Exploring space and assembling cars
C. Farming and fishing
D. Acting and singing
43. Why are some people concerned about the use of robots?
A. Robots make too many mistakes in factories.
B. Robots cannot be used in hospitals.
C. Robots are too expensive to maintain.
D. Robots are taking over human jobs.
44. What is one benefit of using robots in dangerous jobs?
A. They can replace human managers.
B. They make workers more productive.
C. They reduce risks for human workers.
D. They lower the cost of living.
45. The word "precision" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. accuracy B. difficulty C. speed D. complexity
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. Peter usually had lunch in the canteen, but he doesn’t now.
 Peter used
47. It is raining so I can’t go to the beach.
 I can’t
48. Some of the people can't find a seat in the concert hall.
 There are some
49. The two-year case has been solved by a renowned detective.
 A renowned detective
50. We can’t listen to you because of the noise.
 If there