Đề nâng cao ôn thi vào lớp 10 – Test 1 – By Mr.

Lucky

SECTION ONE: LISTENING (2.0 pt)

Question 1. You will hear a radio announcer giving details about a contest that is being held. Fill
in the missing information. Write your answers in the numbered box below.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS
Contest is being held by North Counties: ……………………………………….
Animal Rescue
You should submit photos of (1.) …………………………………………………
Send submissions by email to the address: (2.) …………………………………..
Photos must be sent by (3.) ………………………..…………………………….
Winners will receive a £ 25 (4.) ………………………………………………….
Also the winning photos will be used in a (5.) ……………………………………

Question 2. You will hear there people (Wendy, Mrs. Turner and Adrian) discussing a film they
have seen at the cinema. Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) to answer the questions. Write your
answers in the numbered box below.
Example: What does Wendy’s mum think of the film?
A. It was not her favorite film. B. She loved the film. C. She absolutely hated it.
6. Adrian mentions computer graphics in order to show that ______
A. he wants to change the subject.
B. Mrs. Turner is wrong about the dinosaurs.
C. he knows well what he is talking about.
7. Adrian feels that watching a film at home ______________
A. is always better than going to the cinema.
B. is not something he wants to do again.
C. has advantages and disadvantages.
8. When Adrian suggests that Wendy was frightened, she ____________
A. admits that she felt scared.
B. denies that she felt scared.
C. complains about the length of the film.
9. What is suggested that they do now when the film has ended?
A. go straight home B. go for a drink C. go for dinner
10. Adrian doesn’t let Mrs. Turner drive because ________________
A. he enjoys driving. B. she will drink alcohol. C. they could get in trouble.
Write your answers here:
Example 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
A

SECTION TWO: USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 pts)

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Question 1. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to finish each of the following sentences. Write
your answers in the numbered box below. (1.0 pts)
11. They received ______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
12. She asked me how long ______.
A. I have been waiting B. have I been waiting
C. had I been waiting D. I had been waiting
13. ______ you pay in advance, you must give us a 10 percent deposit.
A. Unless B. Provided C. Supposing D. If
14. She never let you cook the meals, ______?
A. did she B. doesn't she C. didn't she D. does she
15. When I have some free time, I tend to do nothing ______laze about.
A. only B. and C. but D. like
16. Most of the courses at the banquet were completely consumed, but there _____ food
still remaining.
A. were few B. was little C. were a few D. was a little
17. The four-storey house __________ on that hill is still new.
A. be built B. building C. built D. being building
18. You should pay _____________to what the instructor is saying.
A. attendance B. attention C. convention D. intention
19. We met our cousin last night. We ____________ each other for years.
A. don’t see B. haven’t seen C. hadn’t seen D. didn’t see
20. As a great politician, he always needs to protect his _____________ .
A. reputation B. publicity C. notoriety D. rumour
Write your answers here:
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Question 2. Replace the words in brackets in the following sentences with a suitable phrasal verbs.
Put the verb into the correct tense. (0.5 pts)
doze off cut down on call off
take after go down with show off
Example: What a lovely baby. He certainly __________ his father, does he?

21. “I came first in all my exams.” – “Stop _______! You are such a big head”
(boast)
22. My father’s tried to _____________ the number of cigarettes he smokes but it’s is far too
difficult. (reduce)
23. Bill can’t come with us tonight after all. It seems he’s __________a cold.
(catch)
24. Because of heavy downpour, the proposed open – air concert had to be ____________ .
(cancel)

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25. After a heavy meal and a glass or two of wine, I ____________ in front of the TV.
(fall asleep)
Write your answers here:
Example 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
takes after

Question 3. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct and
some have a word which should NOT be there. If a line is correct, put a tick ( ) by the number. If a
line has a word which should NOT be there, write the word in the corresponding numbered boxes.
There are 2 examples at the beginning (0 and 00) (1.0 pt)
A LATE NIGHT
Thank you for the book which you had sent me for my birthday last week. I 0. had
am certain I will really enjoy reading it as the book is one I have been 00. 
intending to buy ever since it was being published about two and a half years 26. ...............
ago. On Thursday, instead of buying for me a present, my sister took me out 27. ..............
for a meal in a restaurant which had been highly recommended her in a local 28. ...............
newspaper. The restaurant, which had been open for only two months, was 29. ...............
about 25 kilometres away and we went to there in my sister's car. The meal 30. ...............
was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the evening. 31. ...............
Unfortunately, after we left the restaurant, we had a problem with the car as 32. ...............
that it would not start. We could not find out what the trouble was and decided 33. ...............
to leave it behind in the car park until the following day. We asked of a waiter 34. ...............
to call a taxi but had to wait over an hour for it to arrive, and so we did not get 35. ...............
back home until very late. I certainly did not feel at all like getting up and
going to work next morning.

Question 4. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the numbered
box. (0.5 pt)
0. Thank you for your _______________ (GENEROUS)

36. David has been a bit ______________ today (TROUBLE)

37. I have told you on ____________occasions not to leave the safe unlocked. (NUMBER)
38. She was presented with the gift in _________for her long service. (GRATEFUL)
39. Jack’s parents keep complaining about him because he’s very________ (OBEY)
40. My boss was so angry that he was absolutely ___________ (SPEECH)
Write your answers here:
Example 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
generosity

SECTION THREE: READING (3.0 pts).

Question 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
numbered gap. Write your answers in the numbered box below. (1.0 pt)

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HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT JOB?

A few people decide early in life what they want to do and then follow a prescribed of
training to reach their (41.) _________. More often, a young person takes the best job available, and
that leads to a life time in particular field. Of course, both who you know and what you know are
important. Frequently, an individual finds a job through a friend, relative or other (42.)
___________ person. However, a university degree, the minimum requirement for many jobs and
advanced training and qualifications is a (43.) ___________ in most professional fields. What’s
more, what you know can be the (44.) ___________ to a good job.
There is probably no sing right job for anybody. Out of the (45.)________ 20,000 types of
occupations available in modern society, there are probably hundreds that you could perform well
and find rewarding. Although circumstances (46.) __________ one’s choices, there are still more
possibilities than people realise. Chance always (47.) ______ a part in finding a job you like, but
vocational counsellors believe that a person can improve the (48.)______ by analysing his or her
ambitions, interests and (49.) ________. One person may want to earn a lot of money. Others may
give priority to being active, helping people or having a low risk of becoming unemployed.
Personal interests, such as love the outdoors or a fascination with computers, may point the (50.)
_________ to a job a person enjoys and respect.
41. A. plan B. goal C. end D. object
42. A. valuable B. beneficial C. helpful D. advantageous
43. A. need B. must C. want D. demand
44. A. ticket B. admission C. direction D. certificate
45. A. expected B. assessed C. estimated D. calculated
46. A. shorten B. press C. shrink D. narrow
47. A. takes B. shorten C. puts D. plays
48. A. odds B. difference C. angles D. favour
49. A. faculties B. aptitudes C. inclinations D. tendencies
50. A. course B. way C. passage D. progress

Write your answers here:

Example 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
A

Question 2: Read the text below and think of ONE word which best fits each gap. Write your
answers in the box numbered below. (1.0 pt)

Regular exercise such as jogging or swimming is good for your heart. It can also give you
more energy to enjoy life. As a (51) ______ of regular exercise, your body gets better at using
oxygen. It becomes easier for your heart to pump blood (52) ______ your body. After a while, the
heart doesn’t need to work quite as hard. Exercise is often thought to be an easy way of losing
weight. But in (53) ______, exercise tends to increase your appetite. Many people discover they
lose no weight with exercise alone. (54)______ diet and exercise are needed to achieve this. Some
people exercise because they think it will help them to live longer. If that is your reason for
exercising, then you (55) ______ avoid short, intensive exercise. Squash, for example, (56)______is
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a fast game, may be harmful (57)______you’re unfit or middle-aged. Other sports can be dangerous
(58)______. Although both rugby and football are popular sports, a rugby player is three
(59)______ more likely to be injured than a tennis player. It is advisable, (60)______, to choose a
sport that suits you and not one that is going to harm you.

 Write your answers here:

51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

Question 3. Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following
questions. Write your answers in the numbered box below.(1.0 pt)
INTERNET JOBS
Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of
course, there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth
of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal
level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job
of webmaster. However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position. The
qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organisation needs a webmaster
to perform.
To specify the job description of a webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and
software that the website the webmasters will manage is running on. Different types of hardware
and software require different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website
will be running internally (at the firm itself) or externally (renting shared space on the company
servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will be
working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these factors need to
be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.
Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer
applications. However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in
high demand. Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a "new
media."
The term "new media" is difficult to define because it encompasses a constantly growing set
of new technologies and skills. Specifically, in includes websites, email, Internet technology, CD-
ROM, DVD, streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital
music, computer illustration, video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry.
Additionally, many of today's Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the job professions.
With many companies having to downsize in tough economic items, the outsourcing and
contracting of freelance workers online has become common business practice. The Internet
provides an infinite pool of buyers from around the world with whom freelancers can contract their
services. An added benefit to such online jobs is that freelancers are able to work on projects with

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companies outside their own country of residence. How much can a person make in these kinds of
careers? As with many questions related to today's evolving technology, there is no simple answer.
There are many companies willing to pay people with technical Internet skills salaries well above
$70,000 a year. Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can vary greatly.
Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 and $70,000 per year.
61. The word "identify" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. name B. estimate C. discount D. encounter
62. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to
A. companies B. new job opportunities
C. hardware and software D. webmasters
63. What does "it" in paragraph 4 refers to?
A. Modern technology B. New media C. The Internet D. A webmaster's
career
64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
A. They never work independently.
B. They require a minimal level of expertise.
C. The duties they perform depend on the organisation they work for.
D. They do not support software products.
65. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT
A. There are online job available for workers with minimal computer skills.
B. Webmaster must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.
C. Online workers cannot free themselves from the office.
D. "New media" is not easy to define.
66. Which of the following is not mentioned as part of "new media"?
A. websites B. Internet technology C. writing skills D. video games
67. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. online workers can work full-time online
B. only skilled workers make good money
C. it is easy to become a webmaster
D. workers with limited computer skills cannot work online
68. The word "vary" in paragraph 5 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. change B. decrease C. increase D. differ
69. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform people about the tasks and role of a webmaster
B. To inform people about the computer industry
C. To inform people about employment related to the Internet
D. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money
70. Which of the following is TRUE of the job of freelance writers?
A. They may work with others at the company. B. They require in-depth knowledge of
applications.
C. They manage hardware and software. D. It is considered a 'content' job.
Write your answers here:
61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.

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SECTION FOUR: WRITING (2.0 pts)

Question 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to
the original one.0 has been done for you as an example. (0.5 pt)
71. They believe that Barack Obama deeply studied Vietnamese history and culture before the visit
to our country.
- Barack Obama ______________________________________________________
72. In my opinion, it’s better to walk than take a taxi.
- I prefer ____________________________________________________________
73. It was such lovely party that all of them didn’t want to leave until midnight.
- The party __________________________________________________________
74. Linh is the only real friend that my daughter has.
- Except ____________________________________________________________
75. Susan didn’t say anything to the police until she met her lawyer.
- It was not until ______________________________________________________

Question 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using
the word given in capital. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between TWO
and SIX words, including the word given. (0.5 pt)
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76. Jim didn’t intend to go to the party at first.(INTENTION)
- Jim _____________________________ to the party at first.
77. This old iPad was so badly damaged that it wasn't worth keeping. (POINT)
- This old iPad was so badly damaged that ____________________________ keeping it.
78. The police said Jonathan had robbed 2 billion dollars from the bank. (ACCUSED)
- The police _______________________________2 billion dollars from the bank.
79. Driving in Hanoi Old Quarter at night is prohibited. (SUPPOSED)
- You ___________________________________ in Hanoi Old Quarter at night.
80. When we arrive isn’t really important, as long as we get there. (MATTER)
- It really _______________________________ time we arrive, as long as we get there.

Question 3. In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home using technology with
electronic devices like computers, smartphones. They may also choose to go to traditional schools.
Which do you prefer? Write a passage of about 180 words, using reasons and examples to support
your position. (1.0 pt)

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