ĐỀ SỐ 8 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. far B. star C. Mars D. jazz
2. A. supplies B. provides C. manages D. believes
3. A. vehicle B. holiday C. behavior D. horror
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)
3. A. pronounce B. divide C. reduce D. widen
4. A. contestant B. destruction C. paradise D. appearance
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)
5. Michael's leg is better now. He is relieved that he can play football again.
A. hurt B. pleased C. amused D. bored
6. Remember to drop me a line while you are away on holiday.
A. give me a ring B. take me with you
C. come and visit me D. write to me
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)
5. The doctor said that my father was obese and that he had to go on a diet to
correct the problem.
A. tired B. too fat C. very weak D. underweight
6. My mother was frightened and worried when my brother did not come
home after school.
A. comfortable B. amused C. nervous D. terrified
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. Environmentalists all over the world ______ the rich and diverse wildlife of
national parks for decades.
A. protected B. have protected
C. will protect D. protects
11. I wish I ______ trilingual in Vietnamese, English and Japanese ten years from
now.
A. were B. am C. will be D. would be
12. Based on what I've read, the Industrial Revolution began _____________ the
late 18th century.
A. at B. in C. for D. on
13. ______ her experiences and English skills, she was suitable for the job.
A. Although B. Due to C. Despite D. Because
14. She suggested that he ______ money for the poor in the neighbourhood.
A. raising B. raise C. to raise D. would raise
15. If plastic waste is not properly managed, oceans _____________ more
polluted.
A. becomes B. are becoming C. became D. will become
16. Food in Northern Vietnam is not as _______ as that in Central and Southern
Vietnam, as black pepper is often used rather than chillies.
A. strong B. flavour C. spicy D. exciting
17. Such _______ as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in
Southern Vietnamese food than in Northern and Central Vietnam.
A. dishes B. courses C. ingredients D. menus
18. He is very stubborn, so it is very difficult to ______________ him to go.
A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent
19. Instead of admitting his mistake, he always tries to put the _____________ on
others.
A. charge B. guilt C. fault D. blame
20. In 1950, Alan Turing published his work, ______ eventually became The
Turing Test, a tool to measure computer intelligence.
A. what B. who C. when D. which
21. My father loves ______ sightseeing in new places in the central part of
Vietnam.
A. making B. going C. looking D. taking
22. A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors
of dishes, which creates the unique _______ in the regional cuisine.
A. feature B. part C. description D. list
23. The earthquake caused much _____________ destruction to the residents of
this area and claimed many lives.
A. extend B. extensive C. extensively D. extension
24. Maria and her sister are always quarreling. They’ve never _____________
each other.
A. got along with B. went along with
C. went down with D. came up with
25. I have to repeat everything to my kids several times. Everything I say goes
________.
A. in one ear and out the other B. off the rails
C. to waste D. into memory
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. The children were so (A) amusing (B) at the cartoon that (C) they couldn’t
help laughing (D).
27. My mother is ill so (A) I’d like to have (B) a day off (C) to take care for (D)
her.
28. My uncle Hung, who (A) has come back from (B) England, as well as his four
children are (C) warmly welcome (D).
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. "What’s the matter? You’re not listening to me.’’ – “______”
A. Excuse me. I’m thinking of something else.
B. I'm sorry. I have been thinking about something else.
C. Excuse me. I’m still listening to you.
D. I’m sorry. I have still been listening to 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. Jake: Hopefully, more cities will adopt this model!
b. Emma: Have you heard about the new ecodistrict in the city?
c. Emma: I love how it promotes sustainability and reduces pollution.
d. Jake: Yeah! It’s designed with green spaces and renewable energy.
A. b-d-c-a B. c-a-b-d C. a-c-b-d D. d-b-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)
 GREAT BARRIER REEF TOUR, AUSTRALIA
* Dive with us to explore (31) ______ most beautiful coral reef in the world
* Swim in (32) ______ with colourful fish
* Watch 3D documentaries to learn about sea animals and the coral reef, and
what you can do to (33) ______ it
* Price: Only $99/adult & $59/child
* Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day
31. A. the B. a C. an D. 
32. A. deep blue sea B. blue deep sea C. sea blue deep D. blue sea deep
33. A. reserve B. conserve C. maintain D. protect
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)
Traditionally, rural villages in Vietnam (34) ______ handicrafts when they were
not busy (35) ______ planting or harvesting crops. Over time, (36) ______
villages developed the expertise to make specialized products and so particular
villages became famous for such things as weaving, woodwork, lacquer work
and metal products. With I industrialization, many villagers moved to the cities
but maintained their craft skills and networks to produce products for the city
market, for example, craft villages make furniture, grow flowers or make
utensils for the urban population. Other villages changed from (37) ______
traditional crafts to producing different products desired by an industrialized
(38) ______.
34. A. produced B. produce C. have produced D. will produce
35. A. in B. with C. of D.by
36. A. much B. lot of C. many D. a
37. A. make B. to making C. to make D. making
38. A. society B. social C. sociable D. socially
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)
An ecodistrict is an urban area designed to promote sustainability and
environmental responsibility. These districts incorporate green infrastructure,
energy-efficient buildings, and waste reduction systems to minimize their
ecological footprint. By using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind
power, ecodistricts aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support a
healthier urban environment.
One of the key features of an ecodistrict is its focus on efficient resource use.
Many ecodistricts implement water conservation strategies, such as rainwater
harvesting and wastewater recycling, to reduce water consumption.
Additionally, sustainable transportation options, including bike lanes, electric
public transit, and pedestrian-friendly pathways, help decrease air pollution and
traffic congestion. These efforts contribute to creating more livable and
resilient urban communities.
Despite their benefits, ecodistricts face challenges such as high initial costs and
the need for public participation. Developing an ecodistrict requires careful
planning and collaboration between governments, businesses, and residents.
However, as more cities recognize the long-term advantages of sustainable
urban planning, ecodistricts are becoming an essential model for future urban
development.
39. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The importance of public transportation
B. The challenges of urban expansion
C. The concept and benefits of ecodistricts
D. The impact of climate change on cities
40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The role of renewable energy in ecodistricts
B. The impact of ecodistricts on air pollution
C. The use of smart technology in ecodistricts
D. The need for collaboration in ecodistrict planning
41. The word "resilient" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Strong and adaptable B. Large and crowded
C. Expensive and complex D. Weak and unstable
42. What does the word "these efforts" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The benefits of renewable energy
B. Strategies to improve urban sustainability
C. The construction of new highways
D. The challenges of ecodistricts
43. What is one key feature of an ecodistrict?
A. The use of traditional energy sources
B. The promotion of sustainable transportation
C. The focus on expanding industrial zones
D. The elimination of all urban challenges
44. Why do ecodistricts aim to reduce water consumption?
A. To support local businesses
B. To increase the population of cities
C. To conserve resources and minimize waste
D. To promote the construction of new roads
45. What is one challenge faced by ecodistricts?
A. A lack of interest in sustainability
B. High initial costs and the need for public involvement
C. The inability to use renewable energy
D. The negative impact on air quality
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. “I will visit my grandma this Saturday.” Ann said.
 Ann said
47. John last returned to his hometown 12 years ago.
 John has
48. My village does not have access to clean piped water.
 I wish
49. The picture was so expensive that Mr. Brown couldn’t buy it.
 It was
50. No game show on VTV3 is as popular as “Olympia".
 "Olympia" is the