PRACTICE TEST 024

(BỘ ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2020-2021)

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.
1. A. houses B. services C. passages D. techniques
2. A. instead B. leave C. ready D. steady
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. A. marry B. provide C. arrange D. advise
4. A.chemical B. sociable C. illegal D. primary
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.
5. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A B C D
6. I enjoy reading the editorial that you told me about it yesterday.
A B C D
7. Jeans cloth made completely from cotton in the eighteenth century.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
8. You______many good choices for the future if you are admitted to a famous university.
A. will have B. had C. would have D. would have had
9. I wish Ann ______ here.She will be able to help us.
A. were B. weren't C. is D. wasn't
10. My brother ______for this company since he left school.
A. works B. has worked C. have worked D. worked
11. I came ______ an old friend while I was walking along the street.
A. across B. into C. over D. for
12. Sarah has to stay in bed for a few days _________ she is sick.
A. because B. and C. but D. although
13. Relax for some minutes and you'll feel more ______
A. comfort B. uncomfortable C. comfortable D. comfortably
14. ___________all over the world, English has become the international language.
A. Speaking B. Spoken C. Speak D. To speak
15. After two hours travelling by bus, they _________ a quiet town by the beach.
A. arrived B. got C. went D. reached
16. If you want to lose weight , you______go on a strict diet.
A. can B. should C. could D. may
17. Living in a far-away town I can’t get______to the Net easily.
A. access B. work C. connect D. relation
18. There are a lot of people here, ______?
A. are they B. are there C. aren’t there D. aren’t they
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
19. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much.
- Jane:“You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora:“_______”
A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. D. Thanks. I’m afraid so.
20. Anna: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
Susan: “_____.”
A. You’re welcome. B. Thanks, I will.
C. Good ideas, thanks D. It’s my pleasure.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was
established in 1946
A. set up B. found out C. run throughD. put away
22. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species.
A. do harm to B. set fire to C. give rise to D. make way for
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.
23. When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking
you.
A. to pay no attention to B. be interested in
C. be related D. express interested in
24. In the United States, elementary education is mandatory nationwide, with state
governments having no say on the issue.
A. compulsory B. desirable C. optional D. satisfactory
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.
Mr. Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today
they are ready (25)___________ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to
Mr. Brown’s instructions, they are divided (26)___________ three groups. They work in 3
different places.
Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (27)__________ by Mr.
Brown. He will take the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a map to find
the right place. They won’t eat the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith (28)_____ the whose
area is clean. They are all eager to work hard so as to refresh this spoiling Area.
25. A. make B. making C. to make D. made
26. A. in B. into C. on D. to
27. A. collected B. chosen C. selected D. elected
28. A. until B. as C. when D. since
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.
Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting
European settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4
million residents. Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales,
Australia's most populous and economically important state. The city is an active cultural
centre with a varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and
international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the
Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a
large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.
 Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the
centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The
Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage
performances there. Moreover, the place often hosts internationally touring performances.
Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney
Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city.
Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and
Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the
multicultural nature of the city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the
city streets in the summer months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and
February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the
multicultural festival Carnival in September and October. Sydney has also become world
renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day,
celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.
29. According to the first paragraph, the following are true of Sydney EXCEPT______
A. It was set up in the 18 century.
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B. Europe had it as the first settlement in Australia.

C. Now Sydney is the capital of Australia.
D. Today it has a population of nearly 4 million people.
30. The word intercontinental in the first paragraph could be best replaced with……
A. within continents B. into continents
C. out of continents D. between continents
31. According to the second paragraph, which of the following is TRUE of the Sydney Opera
House?
A. International film festivals are held here. B. This place hosts live modern music
programs.
C. Plays are not performed here. D. This building makes Sydney famous.
32. From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established……
A. on New Year’s Eve, 1791 B. in April, 1789
C. in October, 1790 D. in January, 1788
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I had never met Rose before. However, I recognized her from a picture.
A. Although I had never met Rose before, I recognized her from a picture.
B. I recognized her from a picture before I had never met Rose.
C. Although I had never met Rose before but I recognized her from a picture.
D. After I had met Rose, I recognized her from a picture.
34. The human brain is 8 times the size of a monkey’s. It weighs about 1, 400 grams.
A. The size of human brain is 8 times that of a monkey’s which is about 1, 400 grams weigh.
B. The human brain, which weighs about 1, 400 grams, is 8 times the size of a monkey’s.
C. The size of a monkey’s brain is 1, 400 grams, 8 times that of the human one.
D. The weight of a monkey’s brain is 1, 400 grams, 8-fold than that of the human one.
35. Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he’s too lazy to practice.
A. Tom is talented but he’ll never be a professional musician as he doesn’t practice.
B. As a professional musician Tom is not lazy to practice music lessons.
C. Tom is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy.
D. Though practicing lazily, Tom is a professional musician.
36. Tim broke his arm and couldn’t battle in the final.
A. Tim couldn’t battle in the final due to his broken arm.
B. If Tim hadn’t broken his arm, he could battle in the final now
C. If Tim didn’t break his arm, he could battle in the final.
D. But for his broken arm, Tim couldn’t have played in the final.
37. “What’s your trouble?” my mother asked.
A. My mother wanted to know what my trouble was. B. My mother asked what my trouble
is.
C. My mother wanted to know what trouble is. D. My mother asked me what was my
trouble.
38. He drives more carefully than Jack does.
A. He doesn’t drive as carefully as Jack does. B. Jack drives as carefully as he does.
C. Jack doesn’t drive as carefully as he does. D. He drives as carefully as Jack does.
39. Mary has the ability to collaborate with others in doing projects.
A. Mary has to collaborate with others in doing projects.
B. Mary must collaborate with others in doing projects.
C. Mary can collaborate with others in doing projects.
D. Mary should collaborate with others in doing projects.
40. Etna is an active volcano. The volcano is on the island of Sicily.
A. Etna, which is on the island of Sicily, is an active volcano.
B. Etna which is on the island of Sicily, is an active volcano.
C. Etna, which is on the island of Sicily is an active volcano.
D. Etna, which is on the island of Sicily, is active volcano.
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 PRACTICE TEST 039
(BỘ ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2020-2021)
A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. looked B. crashed C. stopped D. lived
2. A. mind B. bike C. fit D. tidy
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 the following questions.
3. A. attend B. struggle C. reduce D. reward
4. A. chemical B. sociable C. illegal D. primary
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
5. Do you go out ______ ?
A. in the afternoon on Fridays B. on Fridays in the afternoon
C. on afternoons Friday D. on Friday afternoons
6. He couldn’t afford the other bike ______ his poverty.
A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although
7. You should pay more ______ in class.
A. part B. care C. notice D. attention
8. He likes stamps. He is a stamp ______.
A. collect B. collecting C. collector D. collects
9. If he works in a noisy factory, his hearing problem ______ worse.
A. is B. will be C. would be D. would have been
10. Peter never goes to work late, ______?
A. does he B. do he C. doesn’t he D. does
11. Why don’t you ______ this word in the dictionary?
A. look up B. look after C. look for D. look down
12. Most people prefer flying__________going by sea because it’s much faster.
A. from B. than C. to D. over
13. I wish I__________English as well as a native speake
A. spoke B. can speak C. am speaking D. will speak
14. An endangered species is a species __________ population is so small that it is in danger
of becoming extinct.
A. whose B. which C. what D. who
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
each of the following exchanges.
15. Tina: “Congratulations for your first running prize!”
Michael: “______. ”
A. Never mind. B. You too.
C. It’s very nice of you to say so. D. Are you kidding?
16. Alan: “Do they like Mary?”
Peter: “_________”
A. Yes, they like to see her. B. Sure, she’s such a nice girl.
C. Certainly. They’re like her. D. No. They’re not alike.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17.T he 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200, 000 people and left countless wounded
and homeless.
A. imprisoned B. injured C. killed D. enriched
18. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in
the countryside.
A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful
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.
19. Embracing new technologies will help the country to develop more quickly.
A. rejecting B. obscuring C. disobeying D. contradicting
20. The hotel was incredible with breathtaking view and excellent cuisine.
A. unimpressive B. unspoilt C. unadorned D. untouched
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often (21)______in tropical countries
such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia. The Chinese have also been growing rice for
(22)______years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then
they are taken to fields covered (23)______muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice
look very (24)_____. After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready (25)______. People often drain
away water before collecting rice. Eating rice is a special action in the world. They don’t use
spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice. (26)______, they use two short sticks known as
chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. China and Vietnam are the two countries in which
people use chopsticks very well.
21. A. plants B. stays C. grows D. keeps
22. A. thousands B. thousands of C. thousand D. thousand of
23. A. in B. of C. with D. by
24. A. beautify B. beauty C. beautiful D. beautifully
25. A. to pick B. to be picked C. picking D. being picked
26. A. However B. Besides C. Moreover D. Instead
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.
My village is generally called Langde which consists of Upper Langde and Lower Lane.
My own village is Upper Langde, 32 kilometers away from Kaili city and 17 kilometers away
from Leishan Country. My hometown is located at the foot of a scenic mountain with a
murmuring crystal clear river in front. Groups of waterwheels by the river side produce
beautiful folk songs day and night.
My father said that we have this festival runs for three consecutive years. People do not kill
fattened pigs during the first and second years but only in the final year. So the most special
year is the last one, namely the 13 year. As you can imagine, it is not easy to see many in one
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lifetime. I can’t remember what the last one, 13 years ago, was like. Fortunately my village
held the festival from 22 February to 2 March this year and the one this year was a very
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spectacular.
27. The writer’s village is ______.
A. in Upper Langde B. 32 km away from Leishan County
C. in Lower Lane D. 17km away from Kaili city planned
28. What is NOT mentioned in the description of the author’s hometown?
A. It produced beautiful folk songs B. It is near a river
C. You can go there on foot D. It is near a mountain.
29. When are the fattened pigs killed?
A. Every thirteen years of the festival. B. During the first year of the festival.
C. During the second year of the festival D. In the final year of the festival.
30. The word “namely “ can be replaced by.
A. such as B. that is C. like D. for example
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
31. Did your house built a long time ago?
A B C D
32.The weather was bad because we had to cancel our picnic.
A B C D
33. He lived with his grandmother since he was ten.
A B C D
34.China is by far most populated country in the world.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. We have learnt Enlish for 4 years.
A. We started to learn English 4 years. B. We started learning English 4 years ago.
C. We have learned to start English 4 years. D. We have started to learn English 4 years
ago.
26. He often played the piano at night.
A. He used to playing the piano at night. B. He is used to play the piano at night.
C. He used to play the piano at night. D. He is used to playing the piano at night.
37. She doesn’t go to China with us.
A. We wish she goes to China with us. B. We wish she did went to China with us.
C. We wish she went to China with us. D. We wish she can go to China with us.
38. It is likely that they forgot about the extra class.
A. They probably forgot about the extra class. B. They surely forgot about the extra class.
C. They must forget about the extra class.D. They may forget about the extra class
39. The baby has been giving his parents a lot of sleepless nights lately.
A. The baby has been sleeping very well lately.
B. The baby's parents have had to wake him often recently.
C. The baby has been waking up his parents often lately.
D. The baby's parents have had to sleep at different times recently.
40. Keith couldn't figure out what was the matter with Carol.
A. Carol told Keith she couldn't solve the math problem.
B. It seemed that Carol was angry at Keith.
C. Carol had nothing to say to Keith.
D. It wasn't clear to Keith what Carol's problem was.
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