SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 9 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Họ và tên học sinh: ....................................................................................................................................................

I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. tried B. obeyed C. cleaned D. asked
2. A. near B. fear C. bear D. dear

II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
3. A. correct B. provide C. produce D. finish
4. A. engineer B. national C. architect D. scientist

III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. Vehicles account __________ air pollution in the city.
A. with B. about C. for D. of
6. I’m sorry. I don’t pay close attention _________ what you said.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
7. Make exercise a part of your daily _________.
A. chore B. frequency C. action D. routine
8. The game was cancelled __________ torrential rain.
A. in spite of B. instead of C. because of D. provided that
9. Yesterday we watched television all evening __________ we didn’t have anything to do.
A. as B. when C. while D. though
10. What benefits does TV bring about to people life? (choose the synonym)
A. programs B. conveniences C. advantages D. experiences
11. Mike is very helpful. He finds ___________ in helping people.
A. confidence B. relaxation C. convenience D. satisfaction
12. It’s high time we _________ him like a child.
A. stop treating B. stop to treat C. stopped treating D. stopped to treat
13. “Would you mind waiting for a few minutes? - “__________.”
A. Not at all B. Never mind C. You’re welcome D. Of course, I wouldn’t
14. “We are going on a trip to Ha Long Bay next week.” - “Really? _________.”
A. Good luck B. Have a nice time C. It’s your pleasure D. Take your time

IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.

15. Look at this sign. What does it mean?

ĐỀ SỐ 9_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 25

 A. The plane to NhaTrang City leaves at 4.20 p.m.
AIR PLANE TICKETS
B. The plane to Ha Noi leaves at 16.20
-Departure: NhaTrang City
C. The plane to NhaTrang City leaves on June 6
-Destination: Ha Noi
D. The plane to NhaTrang City leaves on 6th of July
-Date: June 16 Time: 16.20

16. Look at this sign. What does it say?

A. A candidate has to write about a country in English.
CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST
B. A candidate has to write about trip to the country.
Language: English
C. A candidate has to write about a country friend.
Topic: A country trip
D. A candidate has to talk about a country picnic.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
There is no (17)__________ that in recent years the number of motor vehicles on the road has increased
significantly. This has (18)___________ to numerous problems such as rise in air pollution, a higher accident
rate and, of course, far more (19)__________ congestion. Some argue that if public (20)__________ play a
greater role, then some of these problems might be (21)__________. However, the current is unlikely to change
in the near future (22)__________ certain actions are taken.

17. A. change B. doubt C. certainty D. suspicion

18. A. pushed B. caused C. allowed D. led
19. A. vehicle B. transport C. traffic D. motorbike
20. A. transport B. pressure C. system D. interest
21. A. increased B. reduced C. organized D. progressed
22. A. when B. if C. while D. unless

VI. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False
With the invention of the microcomputer, a computer can now be purchased for as little as a few hundred
dollars. Taking advantage of this situation, quite a few secondary schools, even kindergartens, have already begun
to use computers. Many other schools, however, are hesitating to introduce computer science onto the school
curriculum. They wonder if students, especially younger ones, will be able to use these complicated machines.
They also fear that they may only be suitable for youngsters who are good at math. “What about slower students?”
they ask. Will computers make learning even more difficult for them? Then again, will learning with a computer
be boring?
Schools that are actually using computers are discovering answer to these questions. Surprisingly, students
who are only 6 or 7 years of age are taking to the machines like fish to water. They are not only finding them
easy but they are also finding them fascinating.
23. A great number of secondary schools have taken full advantage of using computers. _____________
24. A few schools are hesitating about using computers. _____________
25. Children from 4 to 6 years old are good at using computers. _____________
26. Nowadays, we can get a computer at an affordable price. _____________

Read the passage again and choose the best answer.

27. What is the closet meaning of the word “fascinating”?

ĐỀ SỐ 9_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 26

 A. attracting B. interesting C. frightening D. terrifying
28. What is the writer’s attitude toward the use of computers in schools?
A. supporting B. hesitant C. opposing D. neutral

VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
29. The plane landed __________________________________________ after a violent storm. (safe)
30. He has a wide _______________________________________ of painting and music. (know)
31. The accident ______________________________________ him for life. (deaf)
32. It was _____________________________________ of him to let the door open. (care)
33. It would be more ________________________________ to switch the machine off at night. (economy)
34. __________________________ made different styles of jeans to match the 1960s’ fashions. (design)

VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
35. to the environment / the products / identifies / The label / that are least harmful. //
→ The label ______________________________________________________________________________
36. along with her cousins / is planning / from New York / the rice-cooking festival / Marta/ to attend. //
→ Marta ________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence
printed before it.
37. Nobody has maintained the ancient houses for at least sixty years.
→ The ancient houses ______________________________________________________________________
38. I’m fond of Johnny although he behaves terribly.
→ In spite _______________________________________________________________________________
39. I can’t speak French as well as Alan.
→ Alan speaks____________________________________________________________________________
40. Lisa has always been meant with money, so she doesn’t have many friends.
→ If Lisa ________________________________________________________________________________

ĐỀ SỐ 9_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 27

 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 10 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Họ và tên học sinh: ....................................................................................................................................................

I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. laughed B. missed C. wasted D. dropped
2. A. leak B. beach C. leaf D. great

II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
3. A. account B. conserve C. install D. faucet
4. A. energy B. natural C. appliance D. furniture

III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. Don't disturb me. I've got ___________ work to do.
A. a lot B. a great deal C. many D. much
6. The children have to come back before dark, ___________?
A. haven’t they B. have they C. don’t they D. do they
7. If the product were not safe, we ____________ it.
A. don’t sell B. sold C. would not sell D. will sell
8. The train from Madrid arrives ___________ noon.
A. on B. over C. in D. at
9. We avoid ____________our environment.
A. polluted B. polluting C. to pollute D. pollute
10. I used to play____________ but I hurt my knee and had to stop.
A. rugby B. athletics C. jogging D. gymnastics
11. If people ___________ energy, there will be no shortage of electricity.
A. destroy B. waste C. use D. save
12. “I can’t find my wallet, Tom” – “Don’t worry. I’ll help you to __________ it”
A. look for B. take care of C. put on D. turn off
13. “Are you doing anything on Friday?” - “__________”
A. I agree. B. No problem. C. Not really. D. Why not?
14. The Smiths will move to Paris, but we hope to ____________ with them.
A. keep at touch B. keep touch C. keep in touch D. keep on touch

IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.

15. Look at this sign. What does it say?

A. Children left unattended will be sold to the circus.
B. Do not enter. Restricted area. Authorized personnel only.
C. Do not bring flammable materials. Keep fire away.
D. Do not breathe under water

16. Look at this sign. What does it say?

ĐỀ SỐ 10_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 28

 A. Only use this entrance in an emergency.
B. Do not park in front of this entrance.
C. Always keep this door open.
D. Permission is needed to park here.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
For good or bad, computers are now part of our daily life. Experts predict that before long all schools and
businesses and most rich families in rich parts of the world will (17)__________ a computer of some kind.
Among the general public, computers arouse strong feelings - people either love them (18)__________ hate
them. The computer lovers talk about how useful computers can be in business, in education and in the home.
Apart from all the games, you can do your accounts on them, learn languages from them, write letters on them
and even (19)__________ your shopping with them. Computers, they say, bring leisure, as many jobs are done
by computerized robots. The haters, on the other (20)__________, argue that computers bring not leisure but
(21)__________. They worry, too, that those (22)__________ spend all the time talking to computers may forget
how to talk to each other. Their biggest fear is that computers may eventually take over all human activities.
17. A. own B. do C. learn D. make
18. A. so B. but C. and D. or
19. A. do B. make C. have D. surf
20. A. hand B. way C. side D. word
21. A. unemployed B. employment C. unemployment D. employ
22. A. that B. whose C. who D. whom

VI. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False
The Problem of Garbage
Every one of us produces garbage of one kind or another. Some of the garbage is thrown into the sea. Some
is burnt or buried under the ground. Every year we need to find about 800,000 cubic meters of empty land just to
bury the garbage. This is the same as filling one football stadium with garbage up to 20 meters high!
This garbage damages the environment. Although a lot of garbage is buried in the ground, some of it gets
blown about in the wind. Also, when garbage is burnt, poisonous gases are given off into the air. The garbage
thrown into the sea will pollute the water.
What can we do about these problems? Well, one very easy answer is to produce less garbage. We can recycle
things made from glass and paper as well as tin cans. People can refuse to take the plastic bags from the shops
and supermarkets by bringing with them their own bags or baskets when they go shopping.
The government should tell people about the dangers of the pollution caused by garbage. Education is
perhaps the most important factor for keeping our environment healthy for the future.
23. Poisonous gases are given off when we burn rubbish. __________________
24. We should use plastic bags whenever doing the shopping in supermarkets. __________________
25. Educate people is probably the most important way to protect the environment. __________________
26. The government is responsible in telling people about the threat of pollution caused by garbage. ________

Read the passage again and choose the best answer.

27. Which of these don’t we usually do with our garbage?
A. Bury it in football stadium. B. Throw it into the sea.
C. Burn it. D. Bury it in the ground.

ĐỀ SỐ 10_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 29

28. Which of these can’t be recycled?
A. Glass B. Paper C. Tin cans D. Poisonous gases

VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
29. My friend was very _______________________________________ when he got the job. (surprise)
30. It is still a bit _________________________________ to use the Internet in everyday life. (cost)
31. Make sure that you ____________________________________ the electricity before you start mending this
light switch. (connect)
32. His health was seriously affected because he suffered from constant _______________________. (sleep)
33. Parks are best places for us to go _________________________________________. (picnic)
34. Some friends arrived ____________________________ last night, so we all went out for dinner. (expect)

VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
35. full use of / We should try / we have already had / the facilities / to make. //
→ We should try __________________________________________________________________________
36. in this country / are / and smoke / The main pollutants / Sulphur dioxide. //
→ The main pollutants _____________________________________________________________________

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence
printed before it
37. He hasn’t been back to his hometown for over 20 years now.
→ It is __________________________________________________________________________________
38. My sister regrets not buying that book.
→ My sister wishes ________________________________________________________________________
39. Having nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.
→ As ___________________________________________________________________________________
40. The book was interesting to most children.
→ Most children __________________________________________________________________________

ĐỀ SỐ 10_ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 30