MIXED PRACTICES

Part 1. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences. (8 points)
Question 1: Don’t wash up that cup. I ______________ my coffee yet.
A. don’t finish B. wasn’t finishing C. didn’t finish D. haven’t finished
Question 2: I am the boy ______________ is wearing a white T-shirt.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
Question 3: ______________ it is a small town, there are several local restaurants available.
A. Despite B. Because C. In case D. Although
Question 4: We’re having milk for our breakfast, ______________?
A. do we B. aren't we C. were we D. can we
Question 5: Why did you decide to ______________ a new job?
A. look at B. look after C. look in D. look for
Question 6: His parents won’t let ______________ until all his homework is finished.
A. him going out B. him go out C. him to go out D. that he go out
Question 7: About 87 percent of lung cancers are thought to result ______________ smoking.
A. in B. of C. from D. at
Question 8: My family really loves Japanese food, ______________ we order it twice a week.
A. but B. because C. so D.or
Question 9: I think this lest is ______________ than the one we did Iast month.
A. more difficult B. the most difficult C. as difficult D. difficult
Question 10: If it weren’t so cold, we ______________ dinner outside.
A. will have B. have C. had D. would have
Question 11: Renewable energy resources can help ______________ fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions.
A. spray B. cover C. conserve D. locate
Question 12: I don’t like my work. I wish I ______________ a better job.
A. will get B. get C. could get D. can get
Question 13: Our class ______________ into four groups when We have English lessons.
A. is divided B. be divided C. divides D.is dividing
Question 14: The man asked the boys ______________.
A. why they fight B. why were they fighting
C. why they were fighting D. why did they fight
Question 15: Are you patient enough ______________ for her when she goes shopping?
A. wait B. to waiting C. to wait D. waiting
Question 16: Laura prepared for her exam ______________, so she passed it.
A. carefully B. carelessly C. careful D. careless

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10

NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

Question I. Choose the letter A, B, c, or D whose underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
(1.0pt)
1. A. dials B. calls C. talks D. plays
2. A. arranged B. wanted C. climbed D. stayed
3. A. garbage B. standard C. solar D. lunar
4. A. school B. child C. cheese D. church
Question II. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following questions. (4.0pts)
5. Peter played basketball yesterday, ____________?
A. did he B. did not he C. didn't he D. does he
6. English is the language ____________ is widely spoken in Singapore.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
7. Every morning, I often sit in my garden and ____________ to my nightingale sing.
A. listening B. listen C. listened D. listens
8. They are interested in ____________ money for poor children in our village.
A. save B. saving C. to save D. saved
9. If the product were not safe, we ____________ it.
A. would not sell B. don't sell C. sold D. will sell
10. Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics ____________ 1903.
A. at B. in C. on D. with
11. Imagine someday you would live without ____________.
A. electricity B. electric C. electrically D. electrical
12. The water supply ____________ by the fertilizers and the pesticides used on many farms.
A. will be polluted B. is polluting C. pollutes D. will pollute
13. It was late, so we decided ____________ a taxi home.
A. to take B. taking C. took D. take
14. I can’t come now ____________ the children are ill and I have to look after them.
A. because of B. but C. because D. so
15. I wish I ____________ there to have a discussion with you about the project now.
A. am B. have been C. would be D. were
16. John: “What about meeting at the school gate at eight?” - Mary: "Good! ____________”
A. Glad to see you B. I’ll see you C. See you then D. I see
17. She ____________ many new friends since she joined this English club.
A made B. makes C. had made D.has made
18. He said that he ____________ a new computer for his son the following day.
A buy B. will buy C. bought D. would buy
19. The Internet is also ____________ in the countryside, so even farmers can get access to it.
A. believable B. impossible C. available D. comparable
20. She asked her friends to ____________ the radio as she wanted to focus on her lesson.
A. go on B. turn off C. put on D. get over
Question VII. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that have the same meaning as the given ones.
(1.5pts)
35. I can’t answer all the questions.
 I wish I could answer all the questions.
36. You must tell me the whole truth or I won’t help you.
 Unless you tell me the whole truth, I won’t help you.
37. The last time I saw my uncle was in 1990.
 I haven’t seen my uncle since 1990.
38. My brother isn’t old enough to ride a motorbike.
 My brother is too young to ride a motorbike.
39. “Why don't you watch more English films?"
 He suggested that I (should) watch more English films.
40. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
 In spite of having a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

PART A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the same line and
write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. planted B. lived C. stayed D. boiled
2. A. thank B. this C. think D. three
3. A. five B. night C. nine D. sit
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet.
16. The Browns often go to _____________ cinema at weekends.
A. an B. a C. the D. x
17. Valentine’s Day is celebrated _____________ 14th February.
A. in B. on C. from D. by
18. He is interested in listening to "Cooking For You" by Den Vau, _____________?
A. isn’t be B. is he C. doesn’t he D. does he
19. Life in the city is _____________ than that in the countryside.
A. as convenient B. more convenient C. most convenient D. so convenient
20. The children came to class late _____________ it rained heavily.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
21. The 6.30 bus _____________ I often take to school, was late today.
A. that B. who C. whom D. which
22. Alex is talking tơ Tim:
- Alex: "I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” -Tim: “_____________”
A. The same to you! B. Hove a nice day!
C. What a lovely toy! Thanks. D. What a pity!
23. These traditional stories have been _____________ from parents to children over many generations.
A. passed down B. found out C. looked up D. got over
24. The government must _____________ measures to preserve our man-made wonders.
A. do B. lake C. gel D. make
25. Giving lucky money to the young at Tet is a common _____________ in many Asian countries.
A. practice B. behaviour C. tradition D. habit
PART C. READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill in each
gap. If rite the answers on your answer sheet.
from Therefore as different studying
Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for (26) different reasons. Their future may depend on their
exam results. Many of them will probably be afraid that their performances will not be as good (27) as their
friends' and may feel worried about being compared negatively to them. They may feel so exhausted by the amount
of (28) studying which they need to do. To obtain a good result, they may have to give up many leisure activities
such as doing sports and listening to music. Teenagers who suffer (29) from exam stress may show a variety’ of
symptoms including loss of appetite, being unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to study. (30) Therefore, it is
important for teachers and parents to watch om for these signs and to be as supportive and encouraging as possible.
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer A, B, C or D. Write the
answers on your answer sheet.
The environment is the natural world dial surrounds US, consisting of the air we breathe, the water we
drink, the land we live on, and the ecosystems dial support life. It is essential for the well-being of all living beings
on Earth.
One of the issues concerning the environment is climate change. Human activities, such as burning fossil
fuels and deforestation, contribute to the release of greenhouse gases, leading to global warming and the change of
ecosystems. Climate change has serious consequences, including extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and the
loss of biodiversity. Another important aspect of die environment is pollution. Industrial activities, and the use of
harmful chemicals contaminate die air, waler, and soil. Pollution has negative effects on human health, wildlife,
and the overall balance of ecosystems.
Preserving and protecting the environment requires collective actions. Conservation efforts, such as
sustainable resource management and afforestation, play a crucial role in reducing environmental damage. Besides,
individual actions, such as reducing waste, and adopting eco-friendly practices, contribute to a more sustainable
future. It is essential to raise awareness and educate the public about environmental issues. By this way.
individuals can make informed choices and lake steps to minimize their ecological footprint.
36. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Environmental Preservation
B. Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment
C. Climate Change: A Global Crisis
D. Raising Awareness for a Sustainable Future
37. The word “It” in the first paragraph refers to _____________.
A. the air B. the environment C. life D. the land
38. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the consequences of climate change?
A. extreme weather events B. sea-level rise
C. reducing temperature D. the loss of biodiversity
39. The word “contaminate” is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. protect B. pollute C. destroy D. improve
40. According to the passage, pollution _____________.
A. contaminates the environment B. does not affect the air
C. has no effect on human health D. does not change ecosystems
PARTD. WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
41. Emily is food of doing yoga.
 Emily likes doing yoga.
42. Jack passed the exam because he studied so hard.
 Because of studying so hard, Jack passed the exam.
43. It’s a pity that you can’t come to my party on Sunday.
 I wish you could come to my party on Sunday.
44. "Let's eat out tomorrow.” said Jenny.
 Jenny suggested eating out the following day.
45. People say that the Chinese discovered acupuncture thousands of years ago.
 Acupuncture is said to have been discovered by the Chinese thousands of years ago.
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given words so that it keeps the same meaning. Do not
change the form of the words given.
46. They started playing chess 2 hours ago. (HAVE)
 They HAVE played chess for 2 hours.
47. Ms. Nga is a nurse. She lives on the second floor. (WHO)
 Ms. Nga WHO lives on the second floor is a nurse.
48. The news was so bad that the lady got fainted. (SUCH)
 It was SUCH bad news that the lady got fainted.
49. The manager complimented Linda on her work. (PAID)
 The manager PAID Linda a compliment on her work.
50. Ha sings the best in her group, doesn’t she? (ARE)
 No one in Ha’s group is better at singing than her, ARE they?
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