ĐỀ THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH

A: PHONETICS
I. Choose the word with different pronunciation from the others.

II.Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best answer.
1. Solar energy doesn’t cause………..
A. pollution C. pollute
B. polluted D. pollutant
2. Tet is a festival………… occurs in late January or early February.
A. whom C. where
B. when D. which
3. It’s raining. …………….., Mr. Nam has to go to work.
A. Although C. Therefore
B. So D. However
4. If I ………….rich, I ……………………….around the world.
A. will be - travel C. were - would travel
B. am - will travel D. would be – traveled
5. The girl wishes she………………… in Hue for the festival next week.
A. had stayed C. stay
B. was staying D. could stay
6. You don’t like watching this film, …………………?
A. don’t you C. do you
B. are you D. did you
7. When he lived in the city, he …………… to the theater twice a week.
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A. uses to go C. used to go
B. has gone D. was going
8. My house………….. in 1999
A. is built C. was built
B. was building D. has been built
9. The entrance examination will be held………………….June 22nd 2012.
A. in C. at
B. on D. to
10. Hoa: I suggest going camping next Sunday.- Lan: …………………………..
A. That’s a fine day
B. That’s a good idea
C. That’s a reason
D. That’s a good trip
II. Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct tense or form
1. The weather is terrible today. If the weather (1.be)……… good, I (2. go).....................for a walk.
2. Yesterday, when we (3.visit)…………………. them, they (4. have)………….. dinner.
3. I (5.write )............ to my pen pal 2 months ago, but I (6.not receive) ……....... his reply since then.
4. We would rather (7. stay)...........................at home than go out on rainy days.
5. I enjoy (8. teach)...................................., but I don't want ( 9. do)......................all my life.
6. My house (10. build)………………………………………..at present.
III/ Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. The accident happened because he drove …………………………... (care)
2. Air …………….……is one of the problems that people have deal to with. (pollute)
3. Traditional ………………..…... are a good source of fun and entertainment. (celebrate)
4. You should buy this book . It’s very…………………………….. (inform)
5. (Tradition)………….………................……., people eat sticky rice cakes at Tet.
C: READING.
I. Read the text. Then choose the right sentence A, B, C or D
Last year, we had a nice holiday. My friend and I went to the seaside for a month. I had been to the
seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it was the great event
for him. Finally, the day came. It was a fine morning. We got up very early because we wanted to
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leave home after breakfast. We made the journey by car. We reached the seaside at noon. We spent
many hours on the beach. We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand. People said we ought
to spend at least a few weeks at the seaside. If we could stay longer, so much the better.
1. How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?
A. week C. A month
B. A few weeks D. A few months
2. Who went to the seaside the first time?
A. The writer C. The writer/s family
B. The writer and his friend. D. The writer/s friend.
3. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside?
A. It was bad C. It was snowy
B. It was rainy D. It was nice.
4. How did they travel to the seaside?
A. By car C. By bus
B. By train D. By air
5. When did they reach the seaside?
A. At 8 o/clock C. At 4 p.m
B. At 12 o/clock D. At 9 p.m
II. Read the passage and answer the following questions
Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland. He went to a small school in a village, and when he
left school he didn’t go to university. He worked for five years in an office. But his brother, Tom, was
a doctor and helped Fleming to go to university and study medicine. So he went to London University
and in 1906 he became a doctor. In 1915, Fleming married Sarah McElroy, an Irish woman. They had
one son. During the First World War, many soldiers died in hospital because they didn’t have the right
medicines. So after the war, Fleming tried to find a drug that could help them. He worked for many
years and in 1928 he discovered a new drug and he called it “penicillin”. He later worked with an
Australian and a German scientist to develop a drug that doctors could use. In 1945, they won the
Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on penicillin.
1. Where was Alexander Fleming born?
………………………………………………………………
2. Did he work in an office before he went to university?
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……….………………………….………..
3. What did he study at university?
………………………………………………………….………
4. When did he win the Nobel Prize in medicine?
…………………………………………….………
D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences.
1. He has never been late for work.
- Never……………………………………………………………………………………
2. The man is my new boss. He is talking to the lady over there.
- The man …………………………………………………………………………………
3. “Does Mr. Pike live here?” the postman asked the boy.
- The postman asked the boy ……………………………………….…………………….
4. They will build a new school next month.
- A new school……………………………………………………..……………………..
5. Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy.
- It is ….........................................
II. Write complete sentences.
1. we /not/ see/ each other/ for/ 5 years.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Mr Bill/ used/ go /swimming/ when/ he/ young.
……………………………………………………………………………………….……
3. She / be / best / student / class.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. How long / it / take / you / go / school / everyday?
…………………………………………………………………………………………

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Đề 2:
Thời gian: 120 phút
Question I.
A. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

B. Find the word A, B, C, or D which has different stress pattern in line

Question II. Choose the best words or phrase (A,B,C or D) to complete the sentences
1. Hanoi is famous …………….its beauty.
A. for C. with
B. about D. by
2. Let’s go out and enjoy the sunshine, …………..? – That’s a good idea.
A. will you C. won’t we
B. don’t you D. shall we
3. He’s used…………… in heavy traffic everyday.
A. drive C. driving
B. to drive D. to driving
4. If the weather …………tomorrow, we’ll have a picnic.
A. is C. was
B. were D. will be
5. Walking is a good form of exercise for……….. young ………. old.
A. neither / or C. both / and
B. either / nor D. both / or
6. The New Year is celebrated ………..midnight …….. January 1.
A. in / on C. at / in
B. at / on D. in /in

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7. Can you …….. the volume a little? I can’t hear it very clearly.
A. play C. down
B. sing D. turn
8. He is man ……….. we wanted to find.
A. who C. whom
B. whose D. which
9. A “They suggest going to Sapa on the weekend.” - B “………………………….”
A. That’s a fine day C. That’s a trip
B. That’s a good idea D. That’s a reason
10. ………… Mai is very tired,she has to finish her homework before she goes to bed.
A. Eventhough C. However
B. So D.Therefore
Question III : Give the correct tense of the verbs in the brackets
1. I. (write) .............. to my pen pal 2 months a go, but I (not receive)................. his reply since then.
2. I can’t go out because it (rain).............. and I (not have)........................ a rain coat.
3. She (say) .......she would phone me this morning , but it’s now 12.30 and she (not phone) ..... yet.
4. He had a bad fall while he (repair ).............................. his roof.
5. Laura wishes that she (not live).......................... in a small flat .
6. Our school (repair) ...............................in some years
7. Nga suggests (help)............................... the poor
Question IV. Give the correct tense or form of the words in brackets
1. We often take part in many ……………..activities at school. (culture)
2. The Internet has helped students study more……………… (effective)
3. There are many………..in Viet Nam every year (celebrate)
4. Solar energy does not cause ……………. (pollute)
5. ……………. is one of big proplems in the world (forest)
Question V: Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting

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Question VI. Read the passage and circle the best answer to each of the following questions
about it
Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes destroyed as a result of an
earthquake in Tokyo in 1923. The earthquake began a minute before the noon when the inhabitants of
Tokyo were cooking their midday meals. Thousands of stoves were overturned as soon as the earth
began to shake. As a result, small fires broke out everywhere and quickly spread. The fire engines
were prevented from going to help because many of the roads had cracked open. It was impossible to
use fire fighting equipment as most of the water pipes had burst. Consequently, over ninety percent of
the damage caused by fire rather than by the collapse of the buildings.
1. How many people were killed in the earthquake in Tokyo in 1923?
A. Ten thousand people C. Thousands of people
B. Almost a hundred thousand people D. Many people
2. When did the earthquake begin?
A. began a minute before the noon in 1923 C. began a minute before the noon in 1925
B. began a minute before the noon in 1924 C. began a minute before the noon in 1922
3. What happened as soon as the earth began to shake?
A. people died C. Thousands of stoves were overturned
B. the water pipes had burst D. the roads had cracked open
4. Why was the fire engines prevented from going to help?
A. because the water pipes had burst D. because many of the roads had cracked
B. because no one helped open
C. because small fires broke out everywhere
5. What was most of the damage caused by?
A. fire C. water pipes
B. the roads D. the collapse of the buildings
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Question VII Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer
Jeans are very popular with (1)________people all over the world. Some people say that jeans are the
“uniform” of youth. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans (2)________almost two
hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth made in genoa was
(3)________“jeanos”. The pants were called “jeans”. In 1850, a saleman in California began selling
pants made of canvas. His name was Levi Strauss. Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants”
became (4)________with gold miners, farmers and cowboys. Six years later Levis began making his
pants with blue cotton cloth called denim. Soon after, factory (5)_______in the US and Europe began
wearing jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.

Question VIII. Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first
sentences. (1.0p)
1. I don’t have a map, so I can’t show you the way
=> If I…………………………………………
2. The man is my new boss. He is talking to the lady over there.
=> The man ………………………
3. “Does Mr. Pike live here?” the postman asked the boy
=> The postman asked ……………………….
4. They will build a new school next month.
=> A new school……………………..……………………..
5. Though he lives in England, he can’t speak English well.
=>In……………………………………..

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Đề 3:
Thời gian: 120 phút
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
7. The bus__________before I reached the bus-stop.
A. left C. was leaving
B. had left D. will leave
8. The hotter the weather is, __________.
A. more tired we feel C. more and more we feel tired
B. we will feel more tired D. the more tired we feel
9. The teacher needs to__________the class into two to play the game.
A. decrease C. reduce
B. shorten D. divide
10. I’ve tried those tablets and they are not__________in helping me stop coughing.
A. effective C. profitable
B. successful D. helpful
11. Which is__________, an elephant or a blue whale?
A. bigger C. biggest
B. the bigger D. the biggest

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12. He couldn’t reach the goal, __________surprised me.
A. who C. which
B. whom D. that
13. The school__________all the student to take an interest in arts.
A. noticed C. supposed
B. encouraged D. managed
14. I like sitting on the beach watching the__________in the evenings.
A. sunshine C. sunlight
B. sunrise D. sunset
15. There is__________food left but not enough for everyone.
A. few C. little
B. a few D. a little
16. I bought these magazines__________have something to read on the trip.
A. for C. so as to
B. so that D. in order
17. They suggested__________the archaeological site the next weekend.
A. to visit C. should visit
B. visiting D. would visit
18. If I were in your shoes, __________.
A. I will say sorry to them C. I would apologize to them
B. they would buy them for me D. they can have them
19. I plan to__________around the world after I graduate from university.
A. travel C. trip
B. voyage D. journey
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
25. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?” Ha and Mai:
“_____”
A. Because they can pollute the environment.
B. How come? Who can do that?
C. That’s a very good idea. Let’s do that.
D. What about this weekend?
26. Phuong: “I’m taking my TOEFL test tomorrow.” Daisy: “_________”

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 A. Good fortune B. Good Luck.
C. Good outcome. D. Good success.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
27. Don’t worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you.
A. look after C. rely on
B. live on D. stand for
28. We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear school uniforms
A. ban C. reduction
B. arrangement D. debate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
29. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
A. cover C. show
B. beautify D. locate
30. Solar energy doesn’t cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. expensive C. commercial
B. effective D. possible
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world.
Most people use the Internet to (31)_________information or for entertainment. A new study,
however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming
their lives. The study (32)_________that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet
because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop
(33)_________activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users claim that they
use the Internet to escape from (34)_________or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or
discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (35)_________activities.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television
program can be seen in so many parts of the world.
That program became one of America’s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some
people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.
Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who
watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is
shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it
regularly.
The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers,
letters and human relationships.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons
have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the
government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds television skills. Perhaps another
important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly
because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the
program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself
learning, and he wants to learn more.
36. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” becaue it is_________.
A. the longest street in the United States.
B. shown in many countries
C. the longest television program in the world.
D. watched regularly by six million children
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37. The underlined word “praise” in the passage probably means________.
A. use to teach children
B. watch and study
C. produce and sell
D. approve and admire
38. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________.
A. they needn’t go to school
B. it is shown many hours a day
C. it is shown in the evening
D. it is shown many times during the week
39. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”?
A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers
B. pictures, letters and relationships
C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures
D. numbers and human relationships
40. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________.
A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it
B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it
C. it teaches educational theories
D. it is produced by the government
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
41. The teacher was too tired to teach us how to swim.
The teacher was not
__________________________________________
42. The mother made the little girl go to bed in time.
The little girl
__________________________________________
43. She can’t go to school today because she is ill.
If she
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__________________________________________
44. My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.
My sister has
_________________________________________
45. The car was so expensive that my dad didn’t buy it.
The car was too
___________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the
given words in any ways.
46. She stayed at home. She did not go to see him. (instead of)
_______________________________________________________________________
47. The exercise was very long. Jimmy couldn’t do it in thirty minutes. (too)
_______________________________________________________________________
48. He tried hard. He couldn’t set up a new world record. (although)
_______________________________________________________________________
49. He went on holiday. I went on holiday. (both....and)
_______________________________________________________________________
50. Mary’s room is dirty. It is messy too. (not only.....but)
_______________________________________________________________________

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Đề 4:
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by
circling A, B, C, or D:

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D

Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

8. Mrs. Brown forgot her raincoat......she got wet.
A. so C. because
B. however D. if
9. Peter is short. He's not…………… to be a policeman.
A. so tall C. quite tall
B. tall enough D. enough tall
10. Jupiter spins faster than......planet.
A. any C. any others
B. any another D. any other
11. The core of the moon is much smaller, in relation to its size of the planets.
A. those C. ones
B. than those D. than are those
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12. .......the stove when you have finished cooking.
A. Put off C. Put
B. Put out D. Put up with
13. Coal......very widely as a source of energy until the 19th century.
A. not used C. not using
B. did not use D. was not used
14. She arranged.......her friends in the afternoon as the weather was fne.
A. meeting C. to have met
B. to be meeting D. to meet
15. 1 object.......the proposal to restrict the use of cars in the city.
A. at C. for
B. with D. to
16. …………. is a festival which is celebrated in late March or early April in Israel and by all
Jewish people.
A. Christmas C. Easter
B. Passover D. Thanksgiving
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.
17. John offered his mother a nice gift on her birthday.
John's mother: Thank you very much for your gift! How wonderful it is! John: ______
A. Never mind! C. That's right.
B. I'm happy you like it. D. Of course.
18. William is talking to Jennie about his headache.
William: Oh, dear. The pain in my head is killing me. Jennie: ________
A. How do you do? C. Don't mention it.
B. What can I do for you now? D. I'm sorry. I can't.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
19. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable C. pretty high
B. acceptable D. wonderful

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20. Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United
States.
A. Artifacts C. Rugs
B. Pottery D. Textiles
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
21. When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. to pay no attention to C. be related
B. be interested in D. express interested in
22. They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.
A. unpardoned C. discouraged
B. misconstrue D. impaired
Read the following passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.
When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock which can be
heard all over the world on the BBC. If the Houses of Parliament hadn't burned (14)......in 1834, the
great clock would never have been erected. Big Ben takes its (15)......from Sir Benjamin Hall who was
responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of Parliament were being built. It is not
only of immense size. but is extremely accurate as well. Officials from Greenwich Observatory have
the clock checked (18)......a day. On the BBC, you can hear the clock when it is actually striking
because microphones (19).......to the clock tower. Big Ben has rarely gone wrong. Once, however, it
failed to give the correct time. A painter (21)......had been working on the tower hung a pot of paint on
one of the hands and slowed it down.

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

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English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of speakers
after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a key to
success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice
regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at
English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not
help much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading books,
listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides. English learners
should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages. Practicing
speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.
28. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
29. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ……………
A. remember
B. forget
C. communicate
30. A good way to correct your mistakes is
A. avoiding speaking English
B. stopping learning English
C. practicing speaking English a lot
31. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. You should never speak English with yourselves.
B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
32. The passage is mainly about …………………..
A. how to learn English effectively.
B. people who study English in Vietnam.
C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films
II. WRITING
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Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.
33. “ I want to be a pilot, ” my brother said.
- My brother said that _____________________________________.
34. Many trees died because of the bad weather.
- Because the weather _____________________________________.
35. I don’t have the key, so I cannot get into the house.
- If I __________________________________________________ .
36. We might find life on another planet.
- Life on another planet____________________________________.
Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.
37. His life is very hard. He studied very well. ( Although)
→ ………………..……………………………………
38.The weather was terrible. We couldn’t go to the beach (So)
…………………………………………………………………………………
39. The book is very expensive. He bought it at the bookstore. (which” )
→ …………………………………………………….
40. Do you like orange juice? Do you like apple juice?(or)
……………………………………………………………………………………

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