TRƯỜNG THCS LÊ VĂN TÁM KỲ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT - LẦN 2

TP. HẠ LONG – QUẢNG NINH Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

(Đề thi này có 04 trang)

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.6 points)
Question 1. A. wonder B. flora C. perform D. explore
Question 2. A. smooth B. ethnic C. heathy D. gather
Question 3. A. established B. attended C. fixed D. picked
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in the following questions. (0.4 points)
Question 4. A. access B. agent C. propose D. homestay
Question 5. A. religious B. develop C. domestic D. immigrant
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word in the following question. (0.4 points)
Question 6. The souvenir shop sells items that remind tourists of their trips.
A. gift B. hardware C. food D. repair
Question 7. Larry was so absorbed in reading the novel that he forgot all about time.
A. annoyed B. interested C. obliged D. distracted
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word in the following question. (0.4 points)
Question 8. English pronunciation can be tricky because some words look the same but
sound different.
A. unclear B. complex C. difficult D. simple
Question 9. We should cut down on our expenses in order to save money for the future.
A. preserve B. reduce C. increase D. maintain
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best fits each gap in the following
questions. (3.2 points)
Question 10. Many teenagers like to meet on social _______ rather than face to face.
A. networks B. television C. projects D. internet
Question 11. I prefer _______ tours because I can spend more time at my favorite places.
A. self-taught B. self-trained C. self-guided D. self-aware
Question 12. We should _______ using non-renewable energy sources to reduce carbon
dioxide.
A. supply B. avoid C. produce D. allow
Question 13. Many people in Canada are _______, speaking both French and English equally
well.
A. experts B. locals C. translators D. bilinguals
Question 14. Keep the park _______while cleaning to ensure that everyone can focus on their
task.
A. noisy B. quiet C. quietly D. noisily
Question 15. One _______ of an open-air market is that it is different from place to place.
A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractively
Question 16. The number of foreign tourists to Quang Ninh has increased _______ this year.
A. signify B. significance C. significant D. significantly

Question 17. The storm made it _______ for them to climb up the mountain.
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 A. possible B. possibly C. impossible D. impossibly
Question 18. The article was posted by Jim on Tuesday, _______?
A. didn’t it B. was it C. did it D. wasn’t it
Question 19. He asked me if I _______ to school by bike every day.
A. went B. am going C. go D. was going
Question 20. The architect ______ designed the new museum is renowned for his innovative
approach.
A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
Question 21. She _______ if I would finish my English homework that night.
A. said to me B. C. wanted to D. explained
suggested know
Question 22. I think we will find another habitable planet _______ 15 years.
A. for B. in C. by D. for
Question 23. The White House, _______ the president works, was built 20 years ago.
A. that B. when C. which D. in which
Question 24. She quickly _______ Spanish during her time in Mexico, where she was
surrounded by the locals.
A. put away B. turned in C. picked up D. looked for
Question 25. All the backpackers were _______when the hostel ran out of rooms, so they had
to find another place to stay.
A. on the same ship B. in the same ship C. on the same boat D. in the same boat
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each
of the following questions. (0.6 points)
Question 26. Because his sickness, he didn’t take part in the English competition.
A B C D
Question 27. When she grew older, she stopped to play with her toys and wanted to do other
A B C D
activities.
Question 28. Neither American English nor British English isn’t superior, and both varieties
A B C
are widely used around the world.
D
Circle the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete the following exchange. (0.4 points)
Question 29. Minh: “I have an English exam next week.”
Peter: “__________ You’ve studied hard, and I’m sure you’ll do it well.”
Minh: “Thanks. I’ll try my best.”
A. No, Minh, you can’t. B. Congratulations!
C. Good luck with it. D. You must hurry up.
Circle the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of
utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in the following question.
Question 30.
a. Thanh: “Really? That would be a big help!”
b. Thanh: “I'm so nervous about my Ha Long Bay presentation. I need more information.”
c. Alex: “Of course! Your presentation will be great.”
d. Alex: “Don't worry! I promise to help you find more details.”
A. d-b-a-c B. d-b-c-a C. b-c-d-a D. b-d-a-c

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Read the following announcement and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31-33 (0.6 points)

ANNOUNCEMENT: LOCAL FAIR COMING TO TOWN

Welcome to the event! Read the following guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth and
enjoyable experience.
Admission: Free entry for all. Tickets may be required for (31) ____ games and rides.
Parking: Limited parking is available at the venue. Additional parking is located at the
parking lot with shuttle service to the fairgrounds.
What to Bring: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and cash for food and games. Don’t (32) ____
your water bottle to stay hydrated!
Safety: Please follow all health guidelines and keep a safe distance (33) ____ others as
needed.
(100 words)
Question 31. A. a little B. much C. a D. some
Question 32. A. bring B. forget C. use D. hold
Question 33. A. from B. for C. with D. to
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34-38. (1.0 point)
The country is now (34) _____ beautiful than a town and pleasant to live in. Many people
think so and go to the country for the summer holidays (35) _____ they cannot live there all
year round.
English villages are not all alike, but in some ways, they are not different from (36) _____.
Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many
miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people are buried.
The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built around it. Country
life is now (37) _____ and many villages have water brought through pipes into each house.
Most villages are so close to some small towns (38) _____ people can go there to buy what
they can’t find in a village shop. (143 words)
Question 34. A. more B. most C. as D. much
Question 35. A. due to B. despite C. because D. although
Question 36. A. each other B. others C. another D. one another
Question 37. A. enjoyable B. comfortable C. difficult D. bustling
Question 38. A. these B. those C. that D. where
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 39-45. (1.4 points)
Our planet is home to diverse ecosystems, supporting millions of species. Forests, oceans, and
rivers play an important role in maintaining Earth's balance by providing oxygen, water, and
food. However, human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overfishing are harming
the environment. Many species are at risk of extinction due to habitat destruction and climate
change. To protect our planet, people must take actions by conserving resources and reducing
waste.
One of the biggest environmental problems today is pollution. Air pollution from factories
and vehicles harms human health and contributes to global warming. Water pollution affects
marine life and reduces the availability of clean drinking water. Many countries are
implementing policies to control pollution, such as promoting renewable energy, reducing
plastic waste and restricting the use of fossil fuels. Individuals can also help by using public
transportation, recycling, and choosing sustainable products.
Another serious issue is climate change, which leads to extreme weather events like
hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires. Melting ice caps cause rising sea levels, threatening
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coastal communities. Scientists and environmentalists are working on solutions to slow
climate change, including using clean energy sources and protecting forests. Everyone has a
role in protecting the planet, and small actions can lead to a big impact. (205 words)
39. What is the reading passage mainly about?
A. Different types of animals on Earth
B. Implementing policies to control pollution
C. Environmental issues and ways to protect the planet
D. The causes and effects of global warming
40. What do forests, oceans, and rivers provide to maintain Earth's balance?
A. food, water, and oxygen B. oxygen, water, and deforestation
C. water, food, and habitat D. water, food, and climate change
41. The word ‘extinction” in paragraph 1 refers to?
A. the existence of a species B. the disappearance of a species
C. the increase in population of a species D. the expansion of a species
42. What can individuals do to reduce pollution?
A. use private transportation B. reuse plastic waste
C. drink clean water D. choose sustainable products
43. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Human activities harm the environment.
B. Factories and vehicles contribute to air pollution.
C. Climate change has no effect on the underwater world.
D. Using clean energy can help slow climate change.
44. According to the passage, what are some causes of climate change?

A. Melting ice caps and overfishing

B. Deforestation, pollution, and burning fossil fuels
C. Recycling and saving energy
D. Hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires
45. Based on the passage, what can both individuals and governments do to combat
environmental problems like pollution and climate change?
A. Governments should build more factories, and individuals should stop using public
transportation.
B. Governments and individuals should focus on using renewable energy, reducing plastic
waste, and conserving resources.
C. Governments should encourage deforestation, while individuals should ignore
environmental issues.
D. Governments and individuals should only be concerned about their own local areas.
Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the one given
before it. (1.0 point)
Question 46. “Let’s go out for a walk now,” he suggested.
 He _____________________________________________________________________
Question 47. Despite being experienced, she could not get the job she applied for.
 Although ________________________________________________________________
Question 48. Blackpink's performance at the concert was the best one of all.
 No performance ___________________________________________________________
Question 49. You won’t make any progress unless you practice speaking English regularly.
 If ______________________________________________________________________
Question 50. I really admire my father for his hard work and dedication.
 I really look ______________________________________________________________

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