THI THU VAO 10 - MUA LUYEN THI 2022-2023 (DANH CHO 2K8, 2K9) ‘Thdi gian thi: 21h30 -> 2230 Ngay 13/5/2023 Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh Facebook: Mrstranganh87 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. plays B. learns C. wants. D.seems. Question 2. A. meat B. head C.seat D.lead 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 stress in each of the following questions, Question 3. A. protect B. explain C.agree D. answer Question 4, A. tradition B. conical C. cultural D. fascinate Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. In the past, marriage in my country used to by parents A. arrange B. arranging C.be arranged D.arranged Question 6, Lan doesn’t mind the midnight oil to revise for her final exam, ‘A. burning B.to burn C.to burning D. burn Question 7. | am not hard-working enough to achieve success,__? A.aren’t 1 B.amI Carel D.am not Question 8. At this time last week, we a party in a luxurious restaurant. A. will be having B.had had C. were having. D. had Question 9. I'm particularly interested in the. development of young children. A. linguist B. linguistically C. language D. linguistic Question 10. Located in Quang Binh Province, Son Doong Cave was by a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991. A. discovered B. invented C. investigated D. founded Question 11. We have decided to meet the second Wednesday of next month to address the issue. A.on Bat Cin D.to Question 12. More and more young people go to big cities to their fortune. A.find B. search C.seek D. traceQuestion 13. In English, same word can operate as many parts of speech Aa B. some C.one D. the Question 14. My parents were that I gained the scholarship to study at Stanford, A.annoyed B. pleased C afraid D. surprising 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. Question 15. I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer because it makes me feel dizzy. A.encourage B. prohibit C.tolerate D. satisfy Question 16. From the garden, there was a marvelous view over the open countryside which took my breath away. A.ordinary B. chaotic C. wonderful D. informal Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 17. Tourism often puts pressure on natural resources through over-consumption, often in places where resources are already scarce. A. limited B. deficient C. vast D, abundant Question 18. I hear Sarah is making a bundle with sales from her latest novel. A. making alot of money B. earning little money C.makinga pile D. being a bag of nerves Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the follo 1g exchanges. Question 19. Tony isin a café. - Tony: "Can I have a cup of iced coffee?” ~ Waiter: “ : A.It’s too hard B. Sorry for saying that C.Don't mention it, please D. Sure, Wait a minute, please Question 20: Hai is thanking Tom for his compliment. - Hai: "Thank you for your kind words, Tom.” ~Tom:"___” A. Same to you. B. Good idea. C. That's not good. D. You're welcome. 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 following questions.In today’s fast-paced digital era, Vietnamese young people are increasingly embracing the virtual world as an integral part of their lives. The phenomenon of living a virtual life has becomea prevalent trend among the youth, shaping their social interactions and daily routines. However, it also presents several drawbacks and challenges that can have adverse effects on their mental and physical health, social skills, and overall well-being. According to experts, excessive screen me is a significant concern associated with living a virtual life. Prolonged exposure to digital devices can lead to eye strain, headaches, sleep disturbances, and other health issues. Moreover, the constant stimulation and distractions of the virtual world can impair concentration, memory, and cognitive functioning, Another negative effect of living a virtual life on young, people is social isolation and disconnection from the real world. Many young people become overly reliant on online interactions and neglect offline relationships and activities, leading to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, the online world can expose them to cyberbullying, harassment, and harmful content, posing a threat to their safety and well-being. To address these issues, young people are encouraged to set boundaries on their screen time, engage in physical activities and social interactions offline, and practice responsible online behavior. Parents, educators, and policymakers also have a role in promoting digital literacy, online safety, and healthy technology use among young people. (Adapted from "How Young People Are Leading A Virtual Life In Vietnam", Forbes) Question 21: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. The Benefits and Drawbacks of Living a Virtual Life B. Virtual Living: A Negative Trend Arises among Vietnamese Youth . The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Vietnamese Teenagers D. The Benefits and Drawbacks of Living a Virtual Life Question 22: The word “adverse” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to___. ‘A. negative B. beneficial ©. reasonable D. popular Question 23: According to the passage, what is the main concern associated with according to experts? A. Sleep disturbances B. Social isolation C. Eye strain D. Excessive screen time Question 24: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to___. A. online interactionsB. feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression C. young people D. offline relationships and activities Question 25: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Virtual living has become a prevalent trend among young people, shaping their social interactions and routines. B. Some of the harmful effects of technology addiction are problems related to physical and mental health, relationship, and other threats. C. Toavoid technology addiction, young people should limit their device usage, engage in physical and social activities, and stay healthy online. D. Toensure healthy technology use among young people, parents, and teachers are enough to control, educate, or deal with problems. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the numbered blanks. ‘The Golden Bridge, located in the picturesque Ba Na Hills near Da Nang, Vietnam, has captured the hearts of visitors with its distinctive charm. This remarkable structure, (26) ___ is also known as "CAu Vang’ in Vietnamese, has quickly becomea must-see destination for (27) ___ tourists exploring the region. Stretching 150 meters, the Golden Bridge boasts an (28), design that sets it apart from other bridges. Supported by colossal stone hands, it offers a sense of awe and wonders as if being cradled by mythical creatures. (29) __, walking along the bridge, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Rolling hills, dense forests, and panoramic vistas paint a picturesque scene that creates lasting memories. The Golden Bridge has become a symbol of Vietnam's creativity and innovation in (30) design. Itbeckons travelers from around the world to experience its unique allure and take in the natural beauty that surrounds it. (Adapted from “The Golden Bridge - A Unique Attraction in Vietnam’, Lonely Planet) Question 26: A. which B.who C.where D. when Question 27: A. few B. much C.little D. many Question 28: A. time-consuming B. breathtaking —C. eye-catching _C. individual-oriented Question 29: A.In conclusion _B. In addition C.In contrast D. In short Question 30: A. architectural B.architect C.architecture architects 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.Question 31. People believe that it takes a long time mastering a foreign language, don't they? A. believe B. takes C. mastering D. don't they Question 32. If you don’t know what a word means, take it up in a dictionary. A.don't B. what C. means D. take Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. Question 33, [tis not necessary for you to do this project, A. You won't do this project. B. You can't do this project. C. You mustn't do this project. D. You needn't do this project. Question 34, It's two months since I last played video games. A. The last time I played video games is two months ago. B. I haven't played video games for two months. G.I started playing video games two months ago. D. [haven't played video games since two months. Question 35. “Why didn't you attend the meeting yesterday, Mary?” Tom asked. A. Tom asked Mary why didn’t she attend the meeting the last day. B. Tom asked Mary why she hadn't attended the meeting the previous day. Tom asked Mary why she hadn't attended the meeting yesterday. D. Tom asked Mary why she didn’t attend the meeting the day before. Question 36, For me, my mother is the most beautiful person in the world. A. Forme, no one is more beautiful than my mother on the world, B. For me, my mother is more beautiful than anyone else in the world C. For me, no one in the world are as beautiful as my mother. D. For me, my mother is the most beautiful person in the world I have ever known. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases given. Question 37. He/show/ me/ town /which/ very/ kind/him. A. He showed me around the town, that was very kind of him. B. He showed me around the town, which was very kind of him, C. He showed me around the town, who was very kind of him, D. He showed me around the town which was very kind of him.Question 38. Mary/wish/ she/concentrate/lesson/this morning. A. Mary wishes she could concentrate on the lesson this morning. B. Mary wishes she concentrated on the lesson this morning, C. Mary wishes she had concentrated on the lesson this morning, ig. Question 39. 1/ suggest/ we /ask/ someone/ directions/ or/ we/never/find/ place. D. Mary wished she will concentrate on the lesson this mor A. I suggest that we ask someone for directions or we'll never find the place. B. I suggest that we will ask someone for directions or we'll never find the place. C. I suggest that we asking someone for directions or we'll never find the place D. I suggest asking someone for directions or we'll never find the place. Question 40. Uniess/ we/ hurry/ we/miss/last/train/go/home. A. Unless we don’t hurry, we will miss the last train to go home B. Unless we hurry, we will not miss the last train to go home. C. Unless we hurry, we will miss the last train to go home. D. Unless we hurried, we would miss the last train to go home. HET: