LUYỆN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO 10 NĂM HỌC 2024-2025

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ SỐ 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three
in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. mountain B. nation C. decide D. wonder
2. A. remember B. condition C. encourage D. generate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. He can play the guitar, _______?
A. doesn’t he B. can he C. didn’t he D. can’t he
4. This new car is_______ than the old one.
A. biggest B. most big C. bigger D. as big
5. John cannot _______ his sister at the airport because he is seriously ill.
A. get over B. see off C. take over D. set off
6. My father was watching TV when my friend suddenly _______ to my house.
A. comes B. was coming C. came D. has come
7. An English speaking competition _______ by our school every year.
A. organizes B. organized C. is organizing D. is organized
8. That film is still _______ to many people, young and old.
A. attract B. attraction C. attractive D. attractively
9. He often plays the guitar twice _______ week.
A. the B. a C. an D. ϴ (no article)
10. People tend _______ that the problem will never affect them.
A. think B. thinking C. to think D. to thinking
11. I look forward to greeting you on your golden wedding _______.
A. festival B. holiday C. ceremony D. anniversary
12. Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.
– Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.”
– Mira: “________. This will distract them from studying.”
A. Not really B. No way! It’s useful
C. I’m of the opposite opinion D. I quite agree

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
13. A. looked B. fixed C. stepped D. moved
14. A. idiom B. idol C. item D. idea
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
15. People believe that computer skills will enhance their job opportunities or promotion opportunities.
A. increase B. manage C. respect D. believe
16. She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer.
A. brought B. achieved C. ignored D. stayed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.
A. failure B. achievement C. talent D. development
18. I can hardly tell the sisters apart because they are identical in appearance and character.
A. loud B. different C. similar D. frightening
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
19. The number of cars on the roads are increasing, so we need to build more roads.
A. on B. so C. are D. more
20. That restaurant is well known with its excellent standards of service and friendly welcome.
A. with B. its C. of D. friendly
21. Spend a compliment to somebody every day and your life will change in unimaginable ways.
A. Spend B. somebody C. change D. unimaginable

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The same thing happens to me every single workday morning - I can’t seem to get out of bed. When I
hear the alarm clock ring, I imagine all kinds of possibilities, such as calling in sick or at least saying I’ll be
late. (22) _____, being a practical person, I somehow get out of bed and go to work. How do I do it? I have
found (23) ______solutions to my morning problem. First of all, I go to sleep early every weekday night, so
that I will get plenty of sleep. Although most people only need six to eight hours of sleep, I have found that
eight to nine hours is better for me. When I get enough sleep, I feel (24) ______, and I’m even in a better
mood. Secondly, I prepare everything the night before, such as (25) ______ my lunch sandwiches and
putting out the clothes that I’m going to wear the next morning. However, there is always one thing (26)
______ I leave for the morning - taking a shower; my morning shower helps me wake up faster.
22. A. Consequently B. Moreover C. Furthermore D. However
23. A. a few B. much C. no D. a little
24. A. rested B. bored C. relaxing D. stressed
25. A. wrapping B. making C. checking D. doing
26. A. that B. when C. who D. what

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 32 to 36.
Have you ever felt that there aren’t enough hours in the day? These days we have to do our jobs, look
after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay healthy! Like many of us, Alex
Gadsden never had enough time. He ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he decided to
do something about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with a 45-minute
cycle ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too.
He said, “It gives the user a good workout. I’ve only used it for two weeks but I’ve already noticed a
difference.” “I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in the
garden, so it’s nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have
breakfast and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day.” The green washing machine uses 25 liters of
water a wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the
clothes, and then for another 20 minutes to dry them. And it doesn’t use any electricity, of course. Mr.
Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become very popular. With an
invention which cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces your electricity bill, he may well be right.
27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
 A. The benefits of cycling B. The importance of daily exercise
C. Ways to do the washing properly D. A fascinating invention
28. The word ran in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. managed B. moved C. allowed D. changed
29. According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of the cycle washer?
A. He becomes more involved in recycling. B. He helps his wife with the washing-up.
C. He puts on weight. D. His electricity bills are reduced.
30. The word It in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. workout B. the cycle washer C. difference D. the fresh air
31. Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. It doesn’t require any electricity to run the cycle washer.
B. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.
C. Alex’s machine isn’t effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.
D. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
In ancient times, housework was hard because homes did not have water or electricity. One of the most
difficult household activities was washing clothes. People took their dirty clothes to the river once or twice a
week and used rocks, sand and water to clean them.
For many years, people tried to find easier ways to wash their clothes. Sailors, for example, put their
clothes in bags and threw them into the sea. This method worked quite well because the moving water
helped.
In 1846, the first washing machine was invented, but it was difficult to use. The water was cold, so
people warmed it on a fire. Then they pulled the clean, wet clothes through a special machine to take out the
water.
The first electric washing machine was designed in 1908. It was more useful because it could warm the
water but the clothes were still very wet. The contemporary washing machine wasn’t invented until 1930s.
This indispensable item has changed our lives. Today, all the hard work is done for us while we sit and
relax.
32. Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The use of washing machine
B. How people wash their clothes in the past
C. History of washing machine
D. The modern washing machine
33. The word “This” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. the hard work B. the first washing machine
C. the first electric washing machine D. the contemporary washing machine
34. According to paragraph 2, sailors_____.
A. needed rocks to clean their clothes
B. was disappointed with the housework
C. made use of the waves to get clothes cleaned
D. threw their clothes and bags away
35. According to the text, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT_______.
A. In ancient times, it was hard for people to do chores because they didn’t have water or electricity.
B. The first electric washing machine was invented in 1846.
C. The contemporary washing machine has changed our lives
D. Sailors used the moving water to wash their clothes.
36. The word “contemporary " in paragraph 4 is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.
 A. expensive B. electric C. future D. current

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
37. He started learning French six years ago.
A. He last learned French for six years.
B. He has learnt French for six years.
C. He has started learning French for six years.
D. He didn’t learn French six years ago.
38. "Where are you studying now?" asked my friend.
A. My friend asked me where I was studying then.
B. My friend asked me where was I studying at that time.
C. My friend asked me where I were studying then.
D. My friend asked me where are you studying now.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
39. He isn't qualified. He is not given important tasks.
A. If he were qualified, he would be given important tasks.
B. If only he were qualified and wouldn't be given important tasks.
C. If he were qualified, he would not be given important tasks.
D. Provided he is qualified, he will be given important tasks.
40. The test was very long. Terry couldn't do it in 60 minutes.
A. The test was very long so that Terry couldn't do it in 60 minutes.
B. The test was too long that Terry couldn't do it in 60 minutes.
C. The test was too long for Terry to do in 60 minutes.
D. The test was too long for Terry to do it in 60 minutes.
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