ĐỀ SỐ 14 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10

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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. opened B. seemed C. closed D. rested
2. A. wealthy B. without C. something D. thoughtful
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. remain B. cover C. legend D. station
4. A. linguistics B. historic C. behaviour D. interact
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.
5. The of the small town's residents made it a welcoming place to visit.
A. friendliness B. illness C. ugliness D. laziness
6. The pollution from the factory had a __________ effect on the local ecosystem,
causing harm to plant and animal life.
A. destructively B. destroy C. destructive D. destruction
7. She promised __________ diligently for her upcoming exams and improve her
grades.
A. studying B. study C. to studying D. to study
8. During my research, I __________ some valuable information about the topic.
A. came across B. turned away C. backed up D. warmed up
9. I've been a vegetarian since I __________ a documentary about animals.
A. had watched B. watch C. would watch D. watched
10. The company is __________ into departments, each responsible for specific
tasks.
A. consisted B. included C. directed D. divided
11. She was tired, __________ she stayed up late to finish the book.
A. so B. although C. but D. since
12. You have seen the Korean Drama “The Myth”, _____________?
A. Do you B. haven’t you C. have you D. don’t you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
that is CLOSEST In meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following
sentence.
13. If you are walking across the school yard and see your teacher
approaching you, a small friendly wave is appropriate.
A. greeting B. going after C. coming near D. following
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following
sentence.
14. The restaurant has an extensive menu, and the food was absolutely
delicious.
A. awful B. tasty C. appetizing D. mouth-watering
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful dialogue in each
of the following questions.
15.
a. John: I heard your school is implementing project-based learning. How's that
working out?
b. John: That's remarkable. Our school should definitely consider adopting this
innovative approach too.
c. Mary: It's fantastic! Students are more engaged and they're developing real-
world problem-solving skills.
A. b-a-c B. a-b-c C. c-b-a D. a-c-b
16.
a. Good idea! Let’s enjoy the nice weather while it lasts.
b. How’s the weather today?
c. That sounds great! Maybe we can go for a walk.
d. It’s sunny and warm, perfect for going outside!
A. d-b-c-a B. a-d-b-c C. c-d-b-a D. b-d-c-a
17.
a. Emma: Does this affect the diversity of your talent pool?
b. Emma: I noticed many companies are shifting to Al-powered recruitment
processes nowadays.
c. Tom: Actually, we've seen improved diversity as Al helps eliminate
unconscious biases.
d. Tom: True, we've implemented Al screening, but we still value human
interaction in final decisions.
e. Emma: That's fascinating how technology is making hiring both efficient and
more inclusive.
A. b-a-c-d-e B. b-c-a-e-d C. b-d-a-c-e D. b-d-c-
a-e
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the best option that fits each of the
numbered blanks from 18 to 20.
WHAT TO DO IN A ROAD CRASH
1. Immediately check yourself, passengers, and others involved (18) ______
injuries. If anyone is hurt, call emergency services and avoid moving anyone
unless necessary for safety.
2. If the vehicles are still operational, move them to a safe area, such as the
side of the road, to prevent further accidents. Turn on hazard lights.
3. Report the accident to the police, regardless of its (19) ______. This
ensures that an official report is filed, which may be necessary for
insurance purposes.
4. Safely exchange names, contact details, and license plate numbers with the
other driver(s). Take pictures of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and any
(20) ______ road signs to document the situation for later reference.
18. A. about B. of C. for D. with
19. A. importance B. seriousness C. strength D. severity
20. A. relevance B. relevant C. irrelevant D. relevantly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the best option that fits each of the
numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
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 to be picked. 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. (25) ________, they use two short sticks
known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. China and Vietnam are the
two countries where people use chopsticks very well.
21. A. grows B. keeps C. plants D. stays
22. A. thousands B. thousands of C. thousand of D. thousand
23. A. in B. by C. with D. of
24. A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. the beauty
25. A. However B. Moreover C. Besides 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.
Rice is one of the most important staple foods in the world, providing
nourishment to billions of people. It is a primary source of carbohydrates, which
give the body energy. Different types of rice, such as white, brown, and wild
rice, offer varying nutritional benefits. Rice is widely consumed in many cultures
and is a key ingredient in numerous traditional dishes.
Rice is grown in many countries, especially in Asia, where it is a major
agricultural product. It thrives in warm, wet climates and is usually cultivated
in flooded fields called paddies. Farmers use traditional and modern farming
techniques to grow and harvest rice efficiently. Advances in agriculture have
helped increase rice production to meet the growing global demand.
Besides being a staple food, rice has various uses. It is used to make flour,
noodles, and even beverages like rice milk. In some cultures, rice plays a role in
religious ceremonies and festivals. Additionally, rice husks and bran are used in
animal feed, while rice straw can be used for making paper and handicrafts.
Despite its importance, rice production faces challenges such as climate
change, water shortages, and soil depletion. Scientists and farmers work
together to develop sustainable farming practices to ensure future rice supply.
With ongoing research and innovation, rice will continue to be a vital food
source for generations to come.
26. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The history of rice farming
B. The importance, cultivation, and uses of rice
C. The role of rice in religious ceremonies
D. The differences between white and brown rice
27. Which of the following is NOT true about rice?
A. It is a staple food for many people worldwide.
B. Rice can only be grown in cold, dry climates.
C. It is used in various food products like flour and noodles.
D. Farmers use both traditional and modern techniques to grow rice.
28. The word "cultivated" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. Eaten B. Grown C. Sold D. Washed
29. Where is rice mainly grown?
A. In cold and dry regions B. In warm, wet climates, especially in
Asia
C. Only in small home gardens D. In forests with tall trees
30. What are some other uses of rice besides being a food?
A. It is used in festivals, animal feed, and making paper.
B. It is only eaten and has no other purpose.
C. It is mainly used for growing flowers.
D. It is a replacement for all other grains.
31. What is one challenge rice production faces?
A. Climate change and water shortages B. Too many farmers growing rice
C. Lack of interest in eating rice D. Decreasing demand for rice
worldwide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in the
following question.
32.
a. Traditional media professionals argue that human insight and emotional
depth cannot be replicated.
b. The rise of artificial intelligence in digital content creation has sparked
intense debate in media circles.
c. While Al can generate articles and videos quickly, questions about
authenticity and creativity emerge.
d. This hybrid approach might define the future landscape of digital media
production.
e. Yet, some platforms have successfully integrated Al tools with human
oversight.
A. b-a-e-d-c B. b-c-a-e-d C. b-a-c-d-e D. b-d-c-
e-a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
33. Papers which are written in pencils won’t be accept by the teacher.
A. won’t be B. accept C. are written D. which
34. The children played outdoors last night when it began to rain very hard.
A. played B. began C. to rain D. hard
35. Students are expected to be respectful of his teachers and other adults.
A. are expected B. of C. his D. other
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
36. No smartphone in the FPT store is as expensive as this iPhone.
A. This iPhone is as expensive as other smartphones in the FPT store.
B. This iPhone is the most expensive smartphone in the FPT store.
C. This iPhone is not as expensive as other smartphones in the FPT store.
D. This iPhone is not the most expensive smartphone in the FPT store.
37. "Let's hold a big party to welcome the newcomer." the term leader said.
A. The team leader disagreed to hold a big party to welcome the newcomer.
B. The team leader refused to hold a big party to welcome the newcomer.
C. The team leader denied holding a big party to welcome the newcomer.
D. The team leader suggested holding a big party to welcome the newcomer.
38. Don’t walk outside without a sun hat or you will get sunburn.
A. Without a sun hat you mustn’t walk outside to get sunburn.
B. Unless you walk outside without a sun hat, you will get sunburn.
C. If you don’t wear a sun hat outside, you will get sunburn.
D. Having a sun hat and you can get sunburn when walking outside.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
sentence that best combines the two given ones.
39. I went to the supermarket. I wanted to buy food for the whole week.
A. The food for the whole week was not enough so I went to the supermarket.
B. In order to go to the supermarket, I wanted to buy food for the whole week.
C. I went to the supermarket to buy food for the whole week.
D. For the food to be bought for the whole week, I went to the supermarket.
40. Drinking wine is a very bad habit. You had better get rid of it immediately.
A. You should get rid of the habit of drinking wine immediately and you will see
how bad it is.
B. Because drinking wine is a very bad habit, you should get rid of it
immediately.
C. Stop drinking wine and it will soon become your bad habit.
D. If you stop drinking wine immediately, it will have a bad effect on your
health.