SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT
PHÒNG GD&ĐT NAM TỪ LIÊM THEO CHƯƠNG TRÌNH GDPT 2018
Đề minh họa
Họ và tên thí sinh:............................................................................................
Số báo danh:.....................................................................................................
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.
Question 1. A. relax B. temple C. rely D. depend
Question 2. A. honour B. happy C. hurry D. ahead
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.
Question 3. A. ancient B. reader C. abrupt D. joyful
Question 4. A. pollution B. designer C. important D. newspaper
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. Every year, heavy rains affect the central-eastern provinces of Vietnam and cause ...........
A. floods B. droughts C. earthquakes D. eruptions
Question 6. I saw a beautiful bird while I ............... in the park this morning.
A. walked B. have walked C. had walked D. was walking
Question 7. During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese families visit pagodas ............ than on other
occasions.
A. more frequent B. more frequently C. frequenter D. as frequently
Question 8. I wish I .............. you but I’m too busy at the moment.
A. have helped B. could help C. can help D. would help
Question 9. Shop assistant: “Would you please wait a few minutes?” Customer: “..........”
A. Of course, I will. B. Not at all. I have waited.
C. No, thanks. I need a few minutes. D. No worries. I’m in no rush.
Question 10. Planet Earth, .......... is the third planet from the Sun, is known for its diverse ecosystems
and abundant natural resources.
A. what B. who C. whose D. which
Question 11. Many of the gases which are produced by factories are ........... to our health.
A. harmful B. destructive C. disastrous D. unreliable
Question 12. Tessa has so ....... homework that she can’t go out with us.
A. many B. plenty C. little D. much
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Attention, students!
This is a reminder that the English exam will (13) ........ on Monday, March 5th, at 9:00 AM in the
main auditorium. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes (14) ..... to find your seats and settle in.
You are allowed to bring a pen, pencil, and an eraser. Please do not bring any (15) ...... devices or
notes.
Good luck with your preparations, and we look (16) .......... to seeing you on exam day!
Thank you.
Question 13. A. take part in B. take place C. take off D. take up
Question 14. A. late B. in time C. early D. fast
Question 15. A. electronic B. electricity C. electric D. electrical
Question 16. A. out B. on C. for D. forward
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical
text.
We had planned a relaxing weekend in the countryside. However, things didn’t go as smoothly as we
had hoped. ...............
a. On the way there, our car suddenly broke down in the middle of the road.
b. We were so excited to leave the city and enjoy some peace.
c. After waiting for an hour, a kind driver stopped to help us.
A. b - a - c B. a - c - b C. c - b - a D. b - c - a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 18).
A. Finally, we managed to reach our destination, but it was already dark.
B. The countryside was beautiful, and we had a great time exploring it.
C. The car broke down, so we had to return home without enjoying the weekend.
D. We quickly found a mechanic, and the car was fixed in no time.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
Reading books has many benefits that can help improve our lives. We can (19) ........... new
knowledge while enjoying stories and interesting facts. It can also be a great way to improve our
vocabulary and communication skills, as we learn new words, phrases and expressions. (20) ..........,
reading books is a calming and relaxing activity that helps to reduce stress levels. When we read
books, we practise (21) ........... and it improves our thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally,
research has shown that reading books regularly can improve memory and brain function over time. It
is important to choose the right book that is not (22) ................ our level, so we can really understand
the story and learn from it. Before buying a book, you should read the first few pages. This will give
you a good idea of the book's difficulty level. If you are not sure (23) ……. level of book to choose,
ask a librarian or teacher (24) ........... help.
Question 19. A. gain B. use C. show D. apply
Question 20. A. However B. Moreover C. Although D. While
Question 21. A. focusing B. focus C. to focus D. focused
Question 22. A. too for difficult B. for difficult too C. too difficult for D. difficult for too
Question 23. A. which B. how C. why D. what
Question 24. A. about B. for C. from D. with
Mark the 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.
Question 25. Although she was old, she looked very graceful.
A. Because she was old, she looked very graceful.
B. She looked very graceful, so she was old.
C. She looked very graceful in spite of she was old.
D. In spite of her old age, she looked very graceful.
Question 26. I suggest having chicken and waffles tonight.
A. Let’s to have chicken and waffles tonight.
B. Let’s have some chicken and waffles tonight.
C. How about have some chicken and waffles tonight?
D. We really like chicken and waffles tonight.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the
given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. If / I / have / enough / money / me / now / I / buy / that / coat.
A. If I has had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
B. If I had enough money with me now, I will buy that coat.
C. If I had enough money with me now, I would have bought that coat.
D. If I had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
Question 28. The doctor / ask / him / cut / down / sweet food / drinks.
A. The doctor asked him cut down on sweet food and drinks.
B. The doctor asked him to cut down on sweet food and drinks.
C. The doctor asked him to cut down sweet food and drinks.
D. The doctor asked him cut down sweet food and drinks.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. You should keep the door open unless there is a fire.
B. You mustn’t put the door on fire.
C. You should only shut the door when it is on fire.
D. This door must remain closed to prevent the spread of fire.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
A. The library is not open at noon.
B. The library closes after 1 o’clock on Saturday afternoons.
C. People can come to the library from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
every day.
D. People cannot come to the library on the weekends.
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 from 31 to 36.
Water pollution can be caused by a variety of things. Firstly, sewage is dumped directly into the seas
without being treated properly. This is a global problem, with equally significant challenges in high-,
middle-, and low-income countries. Sewage pollution has reduced the water quality and posed several
threats to human health. Secondly, cruise ships release a large amount of garbage into the ocean every
year. 40 percent of cruise ships depend on 30-year-old waste treatment technology, leaving sewage
with high levels of bacteria, heavy metals and other pollutants that are harmful to aquatic life and
people. The third reason is oil spills. Oil spills happen in many different ways. Most of these spills are
small and happen accidentally, for example oil spills while refueling a ship. But these spills can still
cause damage, especially if they happen in sensitive environments. Large oil spills are disasters. These
tend to happen when pipelines break, or big oil tankers sink. The negative effects of oil spills on the
ecosystems and economies can be seen for decades following a large oil spill.
Question 31. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “significant” in the context?
A. minor B. noticeable C. major D. important
Question 32. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Various causes and consequences of water pollution
B. The impact of untreated sewage on water quality
C. The environmental hazards of oil spills
D. Pollution caused by cruise ships dumping waste into the sea
Question 33. According to the passage, oil spills ...........
A. only happens in sensitive environments B. are caused by oil tanker accidents
C. affect the environment in a short period of D. can be used in refueling activities
time
Question 34. Why is sewage pollution a global problem?
A. It only affects low-income countries. B. It reduces water quality everywhere.
C. It is only a problem in high-income countries. D. It is not a serious issue.
Question 35. What do many cruise ships rely on for waste treatment?
A. New technology B. No technology at all
C. 30-year-old technology D. Manual waste disposal
Question 36. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “pollutants” as used in the text?
A. cleaners B. contaminants C. resources D. products
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below.
For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
A. but they need care and attention
B. help keep the balance of nature
C. Some animals can be trained to help people
D. Many wild animals face threats from human activities
Animals are an important part of our world. They come in many shapes and sizes. Some animals live
in the wild, while others are kept as pets. For example, a dog is a common pet, (37) ........... Cats are
also popular pets because they are independent and can take care of themselves. (38) .......... They often
stay close to their owners and provide companionship. In the wild, animals like lions and elephants
(39) ........... Lions are known as the kings of the jungle, and they are strong and powerful. Elephants
are the largest land animals, and they are known for their intelligence and memory. (40) ........... It is
important to protect them and their habitats.
Question 37. .............. Question 38. .............. Question 39. .............. Question 40. ..............
KEYS
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.
Question 1. A. relax B. temple C. rely D. depend
Question 2. A. honour B. happy C. hurry D. ahead
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.
Question 3. A. ancient B. reader C. abrupt D. joyful
Question 4. A. pollution B. designer C. important D. newspaper
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. Every year, heavy rains affect the central-eastern provinces of Vietnam and cause ...........
A. floods B. droughts C. earthquakes D. eruptions
Question 6. I saw a beautiful bird while I ............... in the park this morning.
A. walked B. have walked C. had walked D. was walking
Question 7. During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese families visit pagodas ............ than on other
occasions.
A. more frequent B. more frequently C. frequenter D. as frequently
Question 8. I wish I .............. you but I’m too busy at the moment.
A. have helped B. could help C. can help D. would help
Question 9. Shop assistant: “Would you please wait a few minutes?” Customer: “..........”
A. Of course, I will. B. Not at all. I have waited.
C. No, thanks. I need a few minutes. D. No worries. I’m in no rush.
Question 10. Planet Earth, .......... is the third planet from the Sun, is known for its diverse ecosystems
and abundant natural resources.
A. what B. who C. whose D. which
Question 11. Many of the gases which are produced by factories are ........... to our health.
A. harmful B. destructive C. disastrous D. unreliable
Question 12. Tessa has so ....... homework that she can’t go out with us.
A. many B. plenty C. little D. much
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Attention, students!
This is a reminder that the English exam will (13) ......... on Monday, March 5th, at 9:00 AM in the
main auditorium. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes (14) ......... to find your seats and settle
in.
You are allowed to bring a pen, pencil, and an eraser. Please do not bring any (15) ......... devices or
notes.
Good luck with your preparations, and we look (16) .......... to seeing you on exam day!
Thank you.
Question 13. A. take part in B. take place C. take off D. take up
Question 14. A. late B. in time C. early D. fast
Question 15. A. electronic B. electricity C. electric D. electrical
Question 16. A. out B. on C. for D. forward
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical
text.
We had planned a relaxing weekend in the countryside. However, things didn’t go as smoothly as we
had hoped. ...............
a. On the way there, our car suddenly broke down in the middle of the road.
b. We were so excited to leave the city and enjoy some peace.
c. After waiting for an hour, a kind driver stopped to help us.
A. b - a - c B. a - c - b C. c - b - a D. b - c - a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 18).
A. Finally, we managed to reach our destination, but it was already dark.
B. The countryside was beautiful, and we had a great time exploring it.
C. The car broke down, so we had to return home without enjoying the weekend.
D. We quickly found a mechanic, and the car was fixed in no time.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
Reading books has many benefits that can help improve our lives. We can (19) ........... new knowledge
while enjoying stories and interesting facts. It can also be a great way to improve our vocabulary and
communication skills, as we learn new words, phrases and expressions. (20) .........., reading books is a
calming and relaxing activity that helps to reduce stress levels. When we read books, we practise
(21) ........... and it improves our thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, research has shown
that reading books regularly can improve memory and brain function over time. It is important to
choose the right book that is not (22) ......... difficult for our level, so we can really understand the story
and learn from it. Before buying a book, you should read the first few pages. This will give you a good
idea of the book's difficulty level. If you are not sure (23) ……. level of book to choose, ask a librarian
or teacher (24) ........... help.
Question 19. A. gain B. use C. show D. apply
Question 20. A. However B. Moreover C. Although D. While
Question 21. A. focusing B. focus C. to focus D. focused
Question 22. A. too for difficult B. for difficult too C. too difficult for D. difficult for too
Question 23. A. which B. how C. why D. what
Question 24. A. about B. for C. from D. with
Mark the 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.
Question 25. Although she was old, she looked very graceful.
A. Because she was old, she looked very graceful.
B. She looked very graceful, so she was old.
C. She looked very graceful in spite of she was old.
D. In spite of her old age, she looked very graceful.
Question 25. I suggest having chicken and waffles tonight.
A. Let’s to have chicken and waffles tonight.
B. Let’s have some chicken and waffles tonight.
C. How about have some chicken and waffles tonight?
D. We really like chicken and waffles tonight.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the
given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. If / I / have / enough / money / me / now / I / buy / that / coat.
A. If I has had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
B. If I had enough money with me now, I will buy that coat.
C. If I had enough money with me now, I would have bought that coat.
D. If I had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
Question 28. The doctor / ask / him / cut / down / sweet food / drinks.
A. The doctor asked him cut down on sweet food and drinks.
B. The doctor asked him to cut down on sweet food and drinks.
C. The doctor asked him to cut down sweet food and drinks.
D. The doctor asked him cut down sweet food and drinks.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. You should keep the door open unless there is a fire.
B. You mustn’t put the door on fire.
C. You should only shut the door when it is on fire.
D. This door must remain closed to prevent the spread of fire.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
A. The library is not open at noon.
B. The library closes after 1 o’clock on Saturday afternoons.
C. People can come to the library from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
every day.
D. People cannot come to the library on the weekends.
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 from 31 to 36.
Water pollution can be caused by a variety of things. Firstly, sewage is dumped directly into the seas
without being treated properly. This is a global problem, with equally significant challenges in high-,
middle-, and low-income countries. Sewage pollution has reduced the water quality and posed several
threats to human health. Secondly, cruise ships release a large amount of garbage into the ocean every
year. 40 percent of cruise ships depend on 30-year-old waste treatment technology, leaving sewage
with high levels of bacteria, heavy metals and other pollutants that are harmful to aquatic life and
people. The third reason is oil spills. Oil spills happen in many different ways. Most of these spills are
small and happen accidentally, for example oil spills while refueling a ship. But these spills can still
cause damage, especially if they happen in sensitive environments. Large oil spills are disasters. These
tend to happen when pipelines break, or big oil tankers sink. The negative effects of oil spills on the
ecosystems and economies can be seen for decades following a large oil spill.
Question 31. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “significant” in the context?
A. minor B. noticeable C. major D. important
Question 32. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Various causes and consequences of water pollution
B. The impact of untreated sewage on water quality
C. The environmental hazards of oil spills
D. Pollution caused by cruise ships dumping waste into the sea
Question 33. According to the passage, oil spills ...........
A. only happens in sensitive environments B. are caused by oil tanker accidents
C. affect the environment in a short period of D. can be used in refueling activities
time
Question 34. Why is sewage pollution a global problem?
A. It only affects low-income countries. B. It reduces water quality everywhere.
C. It is only a problem in high-income countries. D. It is not a serious issue.
Question 35. What do many cruise ships rely on for waste treatment?
A. New technology B. No technology at all
C. 30-year-old technology D. Manual waste disposal
Question 36. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “pollutants” as used in the text?
A. cleaners B. contaminants C. resources D. products
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below.
For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
A. but they need care and attention
B. help keep the balance of nature
C. Some animals can be trained to help people
D. Many wild animals face threats from human activities
Animals are an important part of our world. They come in many shapes and sizes. Some animals live
in the wild, while others are kept as pets. For example, a dog is a common pet, (37) ........... Cats are
also popular pets because they are independent and can take care of themselves. (38) .......... They often
stay close to their owners and provide companionship. In the wild, animals like lions and elephants
(39) ........... Lions are known as the kings of the jungle, and they are strong and powerful. Elephants
are the largest land animals, and they are known for their intelligence and memory. (40) ........... It is
important to protect them and their habitats.
Question 37. A Question 38. C Question 39. B Question 40. D
