ĐỀ SỐ 4 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. arrived B. explained C. visited D. supposed
2. A. sound B. count C. around D. could
3. A. cough B. spaghetti C. laugh D. enough
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. explain B. supply C. protect D. borrow
5. A. delicious B. decorate C. natural D. luxury
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 must be sure that we are taking the necessary steps to prevent the
problem of bullying at school.
A. suggested B. advisable C. voluntary D. needed
7. Sam is a mechanic. He works in a large garage. He earns $25.00 an hour.
A. fixes cars B. gets money C. gets tired D. pays cash
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. Artificial house plants look like plants, but they are plastic.
A. man-made B. pretty C. new D. natural
9. My uncle has an unusual hobby. He likes collecting old electric fans.
A. complicated B. exciting C. normal D. typical
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. I promise I ____________ to school on time.
A. am going to B. am going C. will go D. go
11. This is _______ time I have overworked on a homework assignment.
A. hardest B. the hardest
C. the most hardly D. most hard
12. Hydroelectric dams in Viet Nam have provided power ______ millions of
homes and businesses.
A. for B. to C. with D. of
13. Ms. Young gets up early every morning _____ she has enough time to
practise yoga.
A. because B. although C. but D. so
14. The people who live in _____ Scotland are called the Scots.
A. ∅ B. an C. a D. the
15. Let’s have a party tonight, ____________?
A. won’t we B. shall you C. shall we D. will you
16. The recent economic policies have ______________ impacted the country's
GDP growth.
A. significantly B. naturally C. differently D. intellectually
17. Each member of the family has a small bowl and _______ which allow him
orher to take food from the table throughout the meal.
A. pots B. chopsticks C. knives D. pans
18. People in our town believe that preserving old traditions can _______
community bonds.
A. lengthen B. widen C. brighten D. strengthen
19. The first ____________ of the farm was my great-grandfather, who built the
house.
A. inhabit B. inhabitable C. inhabitation D. inhabitant
20. It's _______ for students to complete their homework on time.
A. important B. dangerous C. useless D. harmful
21. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are _______ sources of calcium.
A. rich B. attractive C. numerable D. a lot
22. This ______________ is a place of great holiness for the religion's followers.
A. resort B. religion C. temple D. language
23. John looked ____________ today because he got mark 10.
A. happy B. happily C. unhappy D. happiness
24. They had to ______________ the invitation to the party as they already had
plans.
A. turn down B. slow down C. calm down D. break down
25. Even though modern lifestyles are changing rapidly, many families still
follow traditional customs because they believe it's important to _______.
A. break the ice B. keep the ball rolling
C. burn the midnight oil D. pass down from generation to generation
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. My little (A) daughter is going to (B) being (C) taken (D) to daycare center.
27. There are (A) also many (B) single mothers and single fathers which (C) are
raising children by (D) themselves.
28. The most (A) you practise (B) your English, the faster (C) you will learn (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. - John: "What are you thinking of doing when you leave school?"
- Tom: “__________”
A. I'm not sure. Maybe something with history.
B. I’m not great at technology.
C. Not much. My dad is an engineer.
D. Oh, languages are not definitely my strengths.
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. Jamie: Yes, please! I need all the help I can get.
b. Alex: Did you finish the math homework?
c. Alex: Want to work on it together?
d. Jamie: Not yet, it's so confusing!
A. a-c-d-b B. b-d-c-a C. c-a-d-b D. b-d-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)
"Celebrate with us (31) ______ the magic of (32) ______!
Enjoy vibrant performances, delicious food, and cultural traditions.
Feel the rhythm of music and dance in an electrifying atmosphere.
Bring your loved ones for (33) ______ unforgettable experience.
Don’t miss out—join the fun this season!"
31. A. at B. in C. on D. with
32. A. festival B. celebration C. gathering D. carnival
33. A. a B. an C. the D. ∅
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)
Agriculture is the world’s most important industry. It provides us with almost all
our food. It also (34) ____________ materials for two other basic human needs -
clothing and shelter. (35) ____________, agriculture provides materials used in
many industrial products, such as paints and medicines. About half of the
world’s workers are employed in agriculture - far more than in (36) ____________
industry.
Agriculture is one of the world’s oldest industries. It began about 10,000 years
ago in the Middle East. By that time, certain Middle Eastern tribes had
discovered how to grow plants from seeds and how to raise animals in captivity.
Having mastered these skills, they could begin to practise agriculture. As
agriculture developed and farm (37) ____________ increased, fewer people were
needed to produce food. The nonfarmers could then develop arts, crafts, trades
and other activities of civilized life. Agriculture therefore not only greatly (38)
____________ the food supply but also made civilization possible.
34. A. gives B. supplies C. brings D. takes
35. A. However B. Yet C. In addition D. Although
36. A. any other B. others C. some D. the other
37. A. land B. animals C. output D. houses
38. A. caused B. added C. provided D. influenced
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)
Our planet is home to diverse ecosystems, supporting millions of species.
Forests, oceans, and rivers play a crucial role in maintaining Earth's balance by
providing oxygen, water, and food. However, human activities such as
deforestation, pollution, and overfishing are harming the environment. Many
species are at risk of extinction due to habitat destruction and climate change.
To protect our planet, people must take action by conserving resources and
reducing waste.
One of the biggest environmental problems today is pollution. Air pollution from
factories and vehicles harms human health and contributes to global warming.
Water pollution affects marine life and reduces the availability of clean drinking
water. Many countries are implementing policies to control pollution, such as
promoting renewable energy and reducing plastic waste. Individuals can also
help by using public transportation, recycling, and choosing sustainable
products.
Another serious issue is climate change, which leads to extreme weather
events like hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires. Melting ice caps cause rising sea
levels, threatening coastal communities. Scientists and environmentalists are
working on solutions to slow climate change, including using clean energy
sources and protecting forests. Everyone has a role in protecting the planet,
and small actions can lead to a big impact.
39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Different types of animals on Earth
B. The importance of technology in modern life
C. Environmental issues and ways to protect the planet
D. The history of global warming
40. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Human activities harm the environment.
B. Factories and vehicles contribute to air pollution.
C. Climate change has no effect on coastal areas.
D. Using clean energy can help slow climate change.
41. The word "extinction" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. the disappearance of a species
B. the growth of plants and animals
C. the expansion of forests
D. the increase in pollution
42. Why is air pollution dangerous?
A. It only affects animals
B. It harms human health and increases global warming
C. It helps plants grow faster
D. It makes the sky look more colorful
43. What are some causes of climate change?
A. Melting ice caps and strong winds
B. Hurricanes and earthquakes
C. Deforestation, pollution, and burning fossil fuels
D. Recycling and saving energy
44. What can individuals do to reduce pollution?
A. Use more plastic products
B. Drive cars instead of using public transport
C. Avoid recycling
D. Choose sustainable products and reduce waste
45. The word "solutions" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. problems B. answers C. experiments D. dangers
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. If you don’t put the food into the fridge, it will go off quickly.
 Unless
47. It is very hot at noon, but the workers still continue their work.
 Although
48. Daisy bought a new bike last Sunday.
 A new bike
49. “I will be on vacation in Sa Pa.”, she said.
 She said that
50. Minh doesn’t know how to play the guitar, so he can’t enter this contest.
 If Minh