ĐỀ SỐ 23 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. problem B. love C. box D. hobby
2. A. widened B. listened C. existed D. warned
3. A. neighbour B. crowded C. county D. underground
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. provide B. pursue C. succeed D. broaden
5. A. essential B. digital C. generous D. talented
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 Niagara Falls attract millions of tourists annually with its breathtaking
beauty.
A. daily B. monthly C. yearly D. weekly
7. The tour operator agreed to work out a new itinerary following our
requirements.
A. locate B. plan C. support D. hunt
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. Despite all the stress and pressure, she managed to accomplish her goal of
graduating with honours.
A. achieve B. maintain C. fail D. distract
9. In ancient times, people mostly relied on handwritten scrolls for
communication.
A. modern B. antique C. fresh D. stylish
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. We ______ in this neighborhood for five years before we moved to the city.
A. had lived B. have lived C. lived D. were living
11. The boy was very hungry, ____________ he ate nothing.
A. so B. and C. therefore D. but
12. Who’s taking care _____________ the children while you’re away?
A. with B. of C. on D. at
13. I look forward _____________ you on Tuesday after work.
A. see B. to seeing C. to see D. seeing
14. My older cousin wants to go for _______ swim every time he visits our
village.
A. the B. an C. ∅ D. a
15. Have you got an idea ________ we should do to deal with this matter?
A. how B. where C. what D. why
16. I don’t like my work. I wish I _____________ a better job.
A. get B. could get C. can get D. could got
17. We found these cigarettes in your purse - but before we ________ to
conclusions, we wanted to talk to you.
A. dance B. jump C. walk D. run
18. When are you going to get the roof ________? It leaks quite badly.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
19. He _____________ a long-distance runner when he was younger.
A. use to being B. used to being C. use to be D. used to be
20. There will be a lot of schoolwork when the school year starts, so students
need to learn to take breaks _______ to make sure they are not overloaded.
A. definitely B. appropriately
C. additionally D. anxiously
21. Every advanced nation has strict regulations to protect endangered
___________.
A. group B. type C. species D. class
22. Julia has already completed her English courses ____________.
A. successfully B. success C. successful D. succeed
23. It’s not too hard to _______________ all the ingredients to make spring rolls.
A. memorize B. memory C. memorable D. memorably
24. In case you want to find out more about the history of the Imperial Citadel
of Thang Long, I can take you there for a visit. I'll _______ tomorrow.
A. call you up B. take you up C. put you up D. pick you up
25. Although the new product had potential, the marketing team knew that
____.
A. "the proof is in the pudding."
B. "they had to pull out all the stops."
C. "it was a piece of cake."
D. "they were barking up the wrong tree."
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. Being healthy require you to take care of your physical, mental and
emotional health.
A. require B. to take
C. of D. mental and emotional
27. The guide who’s hometown is Sapa recommended us a 2-day trekking tour
to Fansipan.
A. who’s B. recommended
C. 2-day D. to Fansipan
28. She did her test careful this morning.
A. did B. test C. careful D. this
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: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - Ann: “_____________.”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, I do
C. No, I don’t D. I’m happy for that
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. I don’t mind really, as long as it’s hot.
b. Tea will be great, thanks.
c. I’ve made some fresh tea, but you can also have coffee or hot chocolate.
d. What would you like to drink?
A. c-a-b-d B. b-d-a-c C. d-a-c-b 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)
SUMMER CLUBS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
We're excited to announce that registration for Summer Clubs is now open! This
is a great chance for students to explore interests, make friends, and
participate (31) _______ fun activities.
From sports and arts to science and technology, there's something for
everyone. Join our soccer club, unleash your (32) _______ in art workshops, or
dive into coding challenges with our tech club.
Clubs will (33) _______ from June 15 to August 15, meeting twice a week. Don't
miss out on a summer of fun and learning!
Visit our website or contact the club admins for more information. We can't wait
to see you!
31. A. on B. in C. into D. out
32. A. creativity B. creation C. creative D. creator
33. A. meet B. start C. run D. organize
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)
Robotic restaurants
Nowadays, robots are so (34) ______ that they are used routinely to carry out
many tasks that people don't want to do because they are repetitive, dirty, or
dangerous. Robots can also be programmed to carry out (35) ______ jobs that
are too complex for humans. Robots most obviously impact everyday life,
especially in the service capacity. Japan leads the world in robot technology by
using robots in restaurant kitchens to make sushi and chop vegetables. They
are also important earlier in food production, planting rice, and growing crops.
(36) ______, robots work as receptionists, cleaners, and drink servers. Some
robots specialize in (37) ______ coffee, starting with the beans, while others can
be hired as a waiter to (38) ______ drinks at parties or working behind a bar. The
makers of such robots claim savings of up to 20 percent on the cost of spilled
drinks.
34. A. helpless B. helpful C. dangerous D. useless
35. A. a B. any C. much D. some
36. A. Additionally B. buy C. give D. provide
37. A. make B. to make C. making D. to making
38. A. serve B. buy C. give D. provide
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 in Hanoi
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most polluted cities in Southeast
Asia. Rapid urbanization, increasing industrial activities, and a growing number
of vehicles have contributed to serious air pollution in the city. The high
concentration of fine dust particles in the air often exceeds safe levels, causing
health problems for residents. In addition, waste disposal and water pollution
are also major environmental concerns in it.
One of the biggest sources of pollution in Hanoi is traffic. With millions of
motorbikes and cars on the roads, vehicle emissions release large amounts of
carbon dioxide and other harmful gases into the air. Many streets are often
covered in thick smog, especially during the winter months when weather
conditions trap pollutants close to the ground. Noise pollution from heavy traffic
also affects the daily lives of people in the city.
The government has taken several measures to reduce pollution in Hanoi.
Efforts include improving public transportation, promoting the use of electric
vehicles, and encouraging tree planting to absorb pollutants. Additionally,
stricter regulations on industrial emissions and waste management have been
introduced to control pollution from factories and construction sites. However,
these solutions take time to show significant results.
Despite these efforts, pollution remains a serious issue in Hanoi. Many people
still rely on motorbikes, and the number of factories continues to increase.
Experts suggest that raising public awareness, enforcing stricter environmental
laws, and investing in green energy are necessary to improve the city's air and
water quality in the future. Without further action, pollution will continue to
pose a major challenge to Hanoi’s development and public health.
39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The effects of traffic on Hanoi’s economy
B. The causes and solutions for pollution in Hanoi
C. The history of environmental laws in Hanoi
D. The development of public transportation in Hanoi
40. Which of the following is NOT true about pollution in Hanoi?
A. The city has high levels of air pollution.
B. Factories contribute to environmental problems.
C. Most people in Hanoi use electric vehicles.
D. The government has introduced measures to reduce pollution.
41. The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. urbanization B. air pollution
C. Hanoi D. waste disposal
42. The word "pose" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. solve B. reduce C. present D. improve
43. What is one of the biggest causes of pollution in Hanoi?
A. Deforestation B. Vehicle emissions
C. Illegal fishing D. Tourism activities
44. What has the government done to reduce pollution?
A. Encouraged people to use more plastic
B. Built more factories
C. Promoted tree planting and public transportation
D. Stopped public transportation services
45. Why does pollution remain a serious issue in Hanoi?
A. The government has not taken any action.
B. The number of vehicles and factories is still increasing.
C. People do not need to wear masks.
D. The air quality is improving quickly.
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. He is sorry he can’t speak English well.
 He wishes
47. This is the first time Max has drunk this kind of soft drink.
 Max has
48. The mechanic fixed my car yesterday.
 I had
49. A supermarket is more convenient than a shopping center.
 A shopping center
50. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache.
 If