ĐỀ SỐ 21 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. wished B. realized C. passed D. touched
2. A. carnival B. rickshaw C. island D. gravity
3. A. yogurt B. dye C. yellow D. yield
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. language B. nature C. global D. receive
5. A. economic B. population C. intelligent D. opportunity
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. Many factories in this industrial zone pollutes the air and water.
A. contaminates B. purities
C. cleans D. affects
7. The industrious and intensive farmers of the Mekong Delta thus produced
enough rice to feed the whole country and at the same time helped Viet Nam to
re-enter the world rice market, starting in 1989.
A. lazy B. idle
C. hard-working D. dull
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. This school still uses some traditional methods for teaching English to
students.
A. conventional B. historic C. old D. modern
9. The majority of private sector employment in the U.S. economy is in the
service sector.
A. maximum B. minority C. variety D. prominence
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. She __________ to Ho Chi Minh City last year.
A. went B. has gone C. had gone D. goes
11. ______ we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
A. Although B. However C. Despite D. Because
12. The road is open now, but it is often blocked by snow _________ winter.
A. in B. on C. at D. behind
13. Khoa’s professor had him ______ his thesis many times before allowing him
to present it to the committee.
A. wrote B. writing C. write D. to written
14. She was _____________ that she always came top of the class.
A. so clever B. too clever C. such clever D. clever enough
15. Non la weaving is one thing that makes this village _______. More and more
tourists visit the village to see the making of Non la.
A. expensive B. beautiful C. comfortable D. well-known
16. SEA Games 32, ______ theme is “For a Stronger Southeast Asia”, will take
place in Cambodia from May 5th to May 17th.
A. who B. whose C. when D. which
17. We have _____________ time to get it finished.
A. lot of B. lots of C. a lots D. a lot
18. The doctor advised that he _______ smoking because it was bad for his
health.
A. stops B. stop C. stopping D. stopped
19. My teacher told me that I _______ attend the math course for the higher
level programme that I _______ for.
A. can’t – apply B. couldn’t – apply
C. can’t – applied D. couldn’t – had applied
20. Susan needs someone to show her how to _______ her anxiety and
depressions.
A. empathise B. try C. succeed D. manage
21. Working with Mr. Lam, a skilled _________ in a pottery village, I have learnt a
lot about the art form.
A. physicist B. pharmacist C. mechanic D. craftsman
22. Laura prepared for her exam ______________, so she passed it.
A. carefully B. carelessly C. careful D. careless
23. Thanks to the Internet, people these days can get the latest information in
the most _________ and convenient way.
A. inexpensively B. expense C. inexpensive D. expensively
24. The villagers will soon die because they _____ fresh water.
A. got out of B. ran out of C. grew out of D. made out of
25. Although success takes time, those who remain patient and persistent
understand that ____.
A. "Rome wasn’t built in a day." B. "crying over spilled milk."
C. "jumping on the bandwagon." D. "letting the cat out of the bag."
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 problem of urbanization, that is not new to developing countries, is not
easy to solve.
A. problem B. that C. developing D. easy
27. She were walking along the country road when suddenly the wind blew her
hat off.
A. were walking B. country road C. blew D. off
28. The more you practise, the fluently you can speak.
A. more B. practise C. fluently D. speak
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. A: “Don’t forget to bargain when buying things in an open-air market in
Vietnam”
B: “__________”
A. I don’t agree. B. Thanks. I will.
C. Why not? D. No way!
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. Thanks! I’ve only been in town a few days, so I don’t know my way around.
b. Excuse me. Could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?
c. Oh, I know how you feel!
d. Yes, it’s that way. Go straight on until you see the traffic lights then turn left.
A. c-a-b-d B. b-d-a-c C. a-b-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)
 Charles School
Learn English in one of our three schools for the best experience at the lowest
(31) _____. Choose from London, Oxford or Cambridge. Practise your English,
(32) _____ friends and see England!
1. General English: Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
2. Intensive course: 31 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and
Friday 9 pm.-12 p.m.
3. Part-time course: 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, mornings, afternoons
(33) ____ evenings.
 Mornings: 9 a.m.-l 2 p.m.
 Afternoons: 2-5 p.m.
 Evenings: 5-8 p.m.
4. Exam preparation: Extra focus on grammar and vocabulary, and exam
practice: 19 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-l
2 p.m.
31. A. value B. expectation C. risks D. costs
32. A. meet B. build C. keep D. make
33. A. and B. or C. except D. include
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)
The tourist industry (34) _____ to be the world's largest industry. The direct
economic impact of the industry, including accommodation, transportation,
entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions of dollars every year. The
statistics show that the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide (35)
_____ 1.04 billion in 2012.
Such large numbers of 36) _____, however, are beginning to cause problems.
For example, in the Alps, thousands of skiers (37) _____ the mountains they
come to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be
covered with old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment that have been
thrown away.
Now there is a new holiday guide called Holidays That Don't Cost the Earth.
It tells you how you can be a responsible tourist by (38) _____ your travel agent
or your tour operator the right questions before you book a holiday.
34. A. consider B. is considered C. are considered D. is
considering
35. A. reached B. came C. went D. experienced
36. A. tours B. touristic C. tourism D. tourists
37. A. destroy B. will destroy C. are destroying D. destroyed
38. A. ask B. to ask C. asked D. asking
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)
Đà Lạt – The City of Eternal Spring
Located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, Đà Lạt is a popular tourist
destination known for its mild climate, stunning landscapes, and vibrant flower
gardens. Established by the French in the early 20th century, the city still
retains much of its colonial charm, with European-style villas and pine-covered
hills. The cool weather makes Đà Lạt an ideal place for agriculture, especially
for growing flowers, vegetables, and fruits.
One of the city's biggest attractions is its vast array of colorful flower gardens.
Đà Lạt is often called "The City of a Thousand Flowers" because of its year-
round floral beauty. The annual Flower Festival draws thousands of visitors who
come to admire the breathtaking displays of roses, orchids, and hydrangeas. In
addition to flowers, the city is home to scenic lakes and waterfalls, such as
Xuan Huong Lake and Pongour Waterfall, which offer visitors a peaceful escape
from busy city life.
Besides its natural beauty, Đà Lạt also has a rich cultural and historical
heritage. Many ethnic minority groups, such as the K'Ho and Churu, reside in
the surrounding areas, preserving their unique traditions and lifestyles. Visitors
can explore historical sites like the Trúc Lâm Zen Monastery, the Đà Lạt Railway
Station, and the Crazy House, a uniquely designed guesthouse that attracts
architecture enthusiasts.
The local cuisine in Đà Lạt is another highlight for visitors. Due to the cool
climate, the city is famous for warm and hearty dishes such as bánh căn (mini
rice pancakes) and lẩu gà lá é (chicken hotpot with local herbs). Fresh fruits,
including strawberries and avocados, are also widely available. In the evening,
visitors can enjoy a stroll through the Đà Lạt Night Market, where they can try
grilled sweet potatoes, hot soy milk, and other street food delights while
enjoying the lively atmosphere.
39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of Đà Lạt
B. The attractions and specialties of Đà Lạt
C. The ethnic groups in Đà Lạt
D. The development of agriculture in Đà Lạt
40. Which of the following is NOT true about Đà Lạt?
A. The city was established by the French.
B. The weather in Đà Lạt is mostly hot and humid.
C. Many ethnic minorities live around Đà Lạt.
D. The city is famous for its flower gardens.
41. The word "its" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. the Central Highlands B. agriculture
C. the climate D. Đà Lạt
42. What makes Đà Lạt ideal for growing flowers and vegetables?
A. Its location near many rivers B. Its large number of farmers
C. Its cool climate D. Its historical background
43. Why do many people visit Đà Lạt during the annual Flower Festival?
A. To experience the pleasant weather
B. To see the stunning floral displays
C. To visit historical sites
D. To try local street food
44. What is a popular activity at the Đà Lạt Night Market?
A. Visiting historical sites
B. Enjoying traditional music performances
C. Buying flowers and trying local food
D. Exploring Buddhist temples
45. The word "hearty" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. Light B. Filling C. Expensive D. Unhealthy
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. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
 This school is
47. When they arrived, all the good seats were already taken.
 They didn’t get
48. Be careful, or you will fall down.
 If
49. People are advised to be at home during the outbreak of Covid-19 since it is
dangerous.
 People should

50. Even though he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school.

 In spite