ĐỀ SỐ 19 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. lived B. looked C. missed D. watched
2. A. south B. bought C. found D. about
3. A. homework B. rhythm C. perhaps D. hunt
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. entrance B. destroy C. enjoy D. prevent
5. A. cinema B. position C. family D. scientist
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. It was rude of him not to say “Thank you” when he was given a gift from his
friend.
A. polite B. impolite C. nice D. gentle
7. I’ve heard an interesting story about life in Viet Nam after the war.
A. uninteresting B. boring C. tired D. gripping
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. I’ve become completely reliant on our parents since I lost my job.
A. independent B. dependent C. lazy D. counting
9. Tom became a wealthy man after winning a lottery.
A. rich B. well-off C. needy D. prosperous
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. Don’t answer the door until I _______ back
A. come B. had come C. came D. will come
11. You need good shoes to go biking in the mountains _____________ the
ground is rough and hard.
A. even though B. before C. so that D. because
12. Nam is not very good _____________ English.
A. in B. at C. with D. to
13. He advised me _____________ all the facts before doing the project.
A. considered B. considering C. consider D. to consider
14. The _______ she tried to explain, the _______ they wanted to listen, as she
was not an honest person.
A. more - more B. less - more C. worse - better D. more - less
15. The Nguyens may not be wealthy, but they are very __________ with their
lives.
A. fond B. satisfied C. keen D. amazed
16. Alexander Fleming, _____________ discovered penicillin, received the Nobel
Prize in 1945.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
17. Most of the children in my village enjoy __________football afterschool.
A. to play B. play C. playing D. played
18. My memory is poor. I can’t learn these new words _____.
A. in mind B. in heart C. of mind D. by rote
19. Those fashionable jeans were expensive, _____________?
A. were they B. was it C. weren’t they D. wasn’t it
20. Hurry up, or you won’t _____ the last bus.
A. miss B. keep C. catch D. go
21. The result of the exam was finally __________ on the Internet last night.
A. noticed B. announced C. declared D. informed
22. He was offered the job thanks to his _____________ performance during his
job interview.
A. impressive B. impression C. impress D. impressively
23. The scientists discovered a __________ cave deep in the remote jungle.
A. habit B. habitual C. habitable D. habitually
24. My mother told me to go shopping since we were _______ milk and Coke.
A. using out B. running out of
C. looking for D. taking care of
25. While social media provides a platform for people to express their opinions
freely, it can also spread misinformation quickly, making it __________.
A. Burn the midnight oil B. A walk in the park
C. Spill the beans D. A double-edged sword
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.. I wish I have enough money to buy a new dictionary.
A. a B. have C. wish D. to buy
27.. Most children remain dependent on his parents while at university.
A. at B. his C. on D. Most
28. I don’t know what happened because I didn’t read today’s newspaper yet.
A. don’t know B. what C. because D. didn’t read
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 mind if I used your phone?” - Mary: “_____________.”
A. Of course not B. No, thank you
C. No, I can’t D. Yes, I do
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’d love to, but I have a lecture at that time.
b. Are you free to grab lunch after our sociology class?
c. Maybe we can go after your lecture instead.
d. That works for me, let’s meet at the café around 2 pm.
A. c-d-b-a B. a-d-b-c C. b-a-c-d D. d-c-b-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)
Come and join our lunchtime yoga class with experienced yoga teacher Divya
Bridge!
When? (31) _____ Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Where? Room 7
How much? £10 for four 30-minute classes
What to bring? (32) _____ clothes. Divya will provide the yoga mats
How to join? Write to Sam at Sam.Holden@example.com
We can only take a (33) _____ of 20 in the room, so book now!
31. A. Each B. Most C. Every D. All
32. A. fashionable B. comfortable C. expensive D. cheap
33. A. minimum B. number C. maximum D. minority
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)
Different types of hobbies offer different types of benefits. First, if you are (34)
_____ physical hobbies, for example, hiking, camping, swimming, yoga, you can
increase both your heart rate and brain function; lose weight, build muscle and
(35) _____ bones. Second, it's advisable for you to spend your time on some
hobbies like gardening, listening to music, painting or drawing, cooking and
photography because they can improve your mental health, decrease stress by
relaxing your mind after daily life of hard work. Hobbies are also (36) _____
great way to socialize and expand your relationship; to improve confidence
level, boost self-esteem, and improve the quality of life. Last but not least,
some hobbies can provide a way to save or make money. (37) _____, to save
money you can refurbish items you find at a garage sale or grow your own
vegetables. To make money, you can sell the photographs you (38) _____ or the
cakes you bake.
Hobbies are essential to having a well-rounded life. Saving some time for
yourself to enjoy a hobby can provide the physical, mental, emotional, social
and economic benefits that make life more meaningful, relaxing, and fun!
34. A. interest in B. keen to C. fond of D. crazy with
35. A. upgrade B. strengthen C. reduce D. support
36. A. a B. an C. the D. ∅
37. A. Therefore B. However C. Furthermore D. For
example
38. A. make B.do C. take D. have
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)
Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam
Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups, with the Kinh people making up the
majority of the population. The remaining 53 ethnic minorities, such as the Tay,
Thai, H'Mong, and Khmer, have distinct languages, traditions, and lifestyles.
Many of these groups reside in remote mountainous regions, where they
maintain their unique cultural identities despite modernization.
The ethnic minorities contribute significantly to Vietnam’s cultural diversity.
They celebrate various festivals, practice traditional crafts, and engage in
subsistence farming. Although their customs differ from those of the Kinh
majority, they are all part of Vietnam’s rich heritage. However, due to
geographical challenges and economic conditions, many ethnic minority
communities face difficulties in accessing education and healthcare.
Over the years, the Vietnamese government has implemented policies to
improve the living conditions of ethnic minorities. Programs focused on
infrastructure development, education, and healthcare have been introduced to
reduce economic disparities. Additionally, efforts to preserve indigenous
languages and cultural practices have been emphasized to ensure these
communities retain their identities while integrating into modern society.
Despite these initiatives, ethnic minorities still encounter obstacles such as
poverty and limited access to resources. Many young people from these groups
migrate to urban areas in search of better opportunities, which sometimes
leads to the erosion of traditional ways of life. Nonetheless, preserving and
supporting ethnic minority cultures remains a priority in Vietnam’s development
efforts.
39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The economic development of Vietnam
B. The challenges and contributions of ethnic minorities in Vietnam
C. The history of ethnic minorities in Vietnam
D. The differences between Kinh people and ethnic minorities
40. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Ethnic minorities in Vietnam maintain unique traditions.
B. The Vietnamese government has taken steps to support ethnic minorities.
C. All ethnic minorities in Vietnam live in urban areas.
D. Some young people from ethnic minorities move to cities for better
opportunities.
41. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. The Kinh people B. The Vietnamese government
C. Ethnic minorities D. Remote mountainous regions
42. Why do ethnic minorities face challenges in accessing education and
healthcare?
A. Because they refuse to integrate into modern society
B. Because of geographical difficulties and economic conditions
C. Because the government does not support them
D. Because they prefer traditional medicine over modern healthcare
43. What has the Vietnamese government done to support ethnic minorities?
A. Provided modern entertainment and shopping centers
B. Encouraged them to abandon their traditions
C. Developed infrastructure, education, and healthcare programs
D. Moved them to urban areas
44. Why do many young ethnic minorities migrate to cities?
A. To learn new languages
B. To experience city life
C. To escape their cultural heritage
D. To find better job opportunities
45. The word “obstacles” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Problems B. Opportunities C. Customs D. Resources
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. “Would you like to come out to dinner with me tonight, Jenny?” Paul said.
 Paul invited
47. Jupiter is bigger than any other planet in the solar system.
 Jupiter is the
48. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
 I have
49. I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
 I'm
50. The new house is more spacious than the old one.
 The old