KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

THEO CHƯƠNG TRÌNH GDPT 2018

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
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. casual B. baggy C. label D. access
Question 2. A. healthy B. gather C. leather D. although

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. solar B. humour C. erupt D. capture
Question 4. A. economical B. intermediate C. documentary D. deforestation

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. Lucas: “Why don’t we collect old batteries and recycle them properly?” Amelia: “________”
A. I like batteries. B. I couldn’t agree. C. Great. Let’s do that. D. I think we should recycle.
Question 6. Getting to the doctor can be ________ in some rural areas. People have to drive a long way to the
closest hospital.
A. comfortable B. inconvenient C. unhealthy D. efficient
Question 7. Every summer, I look ________ to spending some time with my grandparents on their farm.
A. forward B. up C. after D. on
Question 8. You should ________ eating too much fast food as it can lead to obesity.
A. prevent B. deny C. avoid D. insist
Question 9. Life in the countryside is ________ more peaceful but also cheaper than in the city.
A. not only B. both C. either D. as
Question 10. The band _______ music is amazing made all the spectators dance and sing along.
A. which B. whose C. that D. whom
Question 11. By learning English, you can get ________ to a wider educational and career opportunities.
A. information B. access C. knowledge D. aspect
Question 12. In the past, some volcano ______ had the power to destroy whole cities and change global
climate.
A. movements B. eruptions C. appearances D. actions

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 numbered blank from 13 to 16.
COMPUTER CLUB
Do you like computers?
Are you (13) _______ programming?
Then come to our computer club!
We meet every Monday in the computer lab after school from 3.30.p.m. We do (14) _______, we learn to use
software and we play games online too. It’s (15) _______ great fun! Don’t wait! Come to join our club! Or
visit our website for (16) ________ information.
Question 13. A. interested in B. bored with C. fed up with D. annoyed with
Question 14. A. programme B. programming C. to programme D. programmed
Question 15. A. an B. a C. the D. no article
Question 16. A. little B. many C. more D. the most

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 17 to 18.
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 17).
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 time.

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 numbered blank from 18 to 23.
There are numerous reasons (19) _______ students should wear uniforms to school. Firstly, school uniforms
create a sense of equality among students. (20) _______ there weren’t school uniforms, some children might
wear expensive clothes with brand names, while others might not be able to afford them. When all students
wear the same outfit, there's less pressure to buy expensive clothes to (21) _______ with peers. Secondly,
wearing uniforms helps students focus more on studying instead of what they look like. If students are required
to wear uniforms, they do not need to spend time (22) _______ about what they should wear tomorrow. They
do not need to pay (23) _______ to the latest trend since they do not compare themselves with other students.
Lastly, uniforms can help students feel more connected (24) _______ their school. When students wear
uniforms with their school's colours or logo, it can help create school pride and a sense of community, leading
to increased school spirit and loyalty.
Question 19. A. what B. which C. why D. how
Question 20. A. Despite B. Unless C. Although D. If
Question 21. A. fit in B. look like C. take on D. go on
Question 22. A. to think B. thinking C. to thinking D. thought
Question 23. A. interest B. compliment C. respect D. attention
 Question 24. A. to B. for C. at D. by
Read the following announcement and 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. I won’t finish my assignment by the deadline without your help.
A. Unless you help me, I won’t finish my assignment by the deadline.
B. I will complete my assignment soon, with or without your help.
C. Unless you don’t help me, I won’t finish my assignment by the deadline.
D. I will not finish my assignment with your help.
Question 26. Crisps are not as healthy as fresh fruits and vegetables.
A. Crisps are healthier than fresh fruits and vegetables.
B. Crisps and fresh fruits are equally healthy.
C. Fresh fruits and vegetables are less healthy than crisps.
D. Fresh fruits and vegetables are healthier than crisps.

Read the following announcement and 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. My son / crazy / play / computer / games.
A. My son is crazy to play computer games. B. My son is crazy about playing computer games.
C. My son crazy plays computer games. D. My son is crazy in playing computer games.
Question 28. I / decided / cut down / fast food / and / start / cook / my own meals.
A. I decided to cut down on fast food and start cooking my own meals.
B. I decided cutting down on fast food and starting to cook my own meals.
C. I decided cut down fast food and start to cook my own meals.
D. I decided to cut down fast food and start cooking my own meals.

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. Waste is not available in this place.
B. You don’t need to litter in this place.
C. You mustn’t throw trash on the ground.
D. Littering is not good for the environment.

Question 30. Student who do not sign up before Friday lunchtime...

Students who do not sign up before Friday lunchtime...

A. won’t be able to choose their afternoon activities next week.
B. will not be able to do afternoon activities next week.
C. will have to work in the afternoons next week.
D. will do any afternoon activity they want.

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.
On 11th March 2011, northeastern Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. It
measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and strong shaking could be felt several hundred kilometers away. Soon after
that, the coastline was hit by a devastating tsunami, which produced waves up to 40 meters high. It destroyed
dozens of towns close to the sea and also carried boats, cars and even planes many miles inland. The earthquake
also damaged a nuclear power plant. Toxic radioactive materials were released into the environment and
thousands of people were forced to leave their homes. At least 18,000 people died in the disaster and more than
450,000 were left with no home after the tsunami. As soon as the disaster happened, donations and assistance
were sent to Japan from around the world. Today, the region has made incredible progress not just in returning
to its pre-quake status, but in going beyond, looking to the future and outward to the world.
Question 31. The passage is mainly about _______
A. how a tsunami can happen in Japan B. a terrible disaster in Japan in 2011
C. the number of deaths in natural disasters in Japan D. how Japan has improved since 2011
Question 32. The earthquake _______
A. came after a huge tsunami B. forced thousands of people to leave Japan
C. caused a nuclear accident D. caused loss of life and property throughout Japan
Question 33. What happened to the nuclear power plant?
A. It was evacuated. B. It was unaffected. C. It was damaged. D. It was completely destroyed.
Question 34. What was the global reaction to the disaster?
A. No response B. People celebrated
C. Countries closed their borders D. Donations and assistance were sent
Question 35. What was a significant long-term effect of the disaster on the population?
A. Increased job opportunities B. Thousands were displaced from their homes
C. A rise in tourism D. A decrease in international aid
Question 36. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “toxic” as used in the passage?
A. safe B. poisonous C. beneficial D. natural

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 fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40
the most.
A. Using less electricity by turning off lights when not needed is a good habit
B. can take hundreds of years to decompose
C. It helps to keep our environment clean and reduces the need for new materials
D. Trees play a critical role in cleaning the air we breathe

There are many ways to help protect the environment. One simple action is to reduce the use of plastic bags,
which (37) _______. Instead, people can use cloth bags that can be reused many times. Another way is to save
electricity. (38) _______ This not only helps the environment but also saves money on electricity bills. Planting
more trees is another important action. (39) _______ Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which is
essential for life. Finally, supporting recycling programs is key. (40) _______ Recycling helps reduce waste and
conserves natural resources.

Question 37. _______ Question 38. _______ Question 39. _______ Question 40. _______

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 2. Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm.

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

THEO CHƯƠNG TRÌNH GDPT 2018
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. B

11. B 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. D

21. A 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. A

31. B 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B 36. B 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. C