KHÓA LUYỆN GIẢI ĐỀ VÀO 10

ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CỦA SỞ NGHỆ AN

Năm học 2024 -2025
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the two
given ones.
Question 1. No matter how hard Jeans tried to lose weight, she did not succeed.
A. Jeans tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded.
B. However hard Jeans tried, she could not lose weight.
C. It did not matter whether Jeans could lose weight.
D. It was hard for Jeans to lose weight because she never succeeded.
Question 2. She is learning computer programming. She wants to get a better job.
A. She has got a better job because she is learning computer programming
B. She is learning computer programming, so she has got a better job.
C. She is learning computer programming so that she can get a better job.
D. To learn computer programming, she may be able to get a better job.

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.
Question 3.
a. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together.
b. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different
languages.
c. Thanks to globalization, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world.
d. To sum up, in today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on
music projects and share ideas together.
e. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance.
A. d-b-c-e-a B. c-a-b-e-d C. c-b-e-a-d D. d-a-b-e-c

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.

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Question 4.
a. Wow! I didn't know that my mom was older - she's going to be 57 on September 2. Anyway, Aunt
Mary's going to be so surprised to see us all here!
b. I'm really excited about Aunt Mary's surprise birthday party this afternoon! Aren't you?
c. I know! But we still have to get all the food set up before she gets here... OK! We're all ready now.
Shh! She's here!
d. Yeah! How old is she?
e. She'll be 55 on May 14.
A. b-a-c-d-e B. a-b-c-d-e C. b-d-e-a-c D. a-e-d-c-b

Question 5.
a. How did your physics exam go?
b. Oh, it went really well. Thanks for helping me with it!
c. No problem. So... Don't forget to come over around 10.00 tomorrow to study for our math exam?
d. Not bad, thanks. I'm just glad it's over! How about you... how'd your presentation go?
A. a-d-b-c B. b-c-a-d C. a-c-b-d D. a-b-c-d

Question 6.
a. I need to get my hair cut. I also need to have my new pants hemmed.
b. Well, I'm in town visiting for a few days, and I need to get some things done while I'm here.
c. Sure. What do you need?
A. a-c-b B. c-a-b C. b-c-a D. b-a-c

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
It's the end of the school year and the exam period is approaching. Undoubtedly, exams put pressure (15)
_________ both students and parents alike. Most parents would like to see their children succeeding
academically, as they believe a good education gives them an added advantage in life. They want to see
their children settled in a rewarding job and be financially well-off. But is that what their children have
planned for themselves? Apparently it is not. Most students (16) _________ can't think that far ahead or have
no intention of doing so. They would rather aim low so as not to be disappointed if they get low marks.
However, child psychologists, who have been consulted on the matter, stress that students should aim high,
but at the same time have a variety of other options. (17) _________, students will not have to worry about
grades and in the long term they will have better chances of succeeding. On the whole, there are many ,
practical and invaluable things (18) _________ parents can do for their children. Apart from being people
their children can turn to, parents can plan a reasonable schedule that both they and their children agree

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on. According to psychologists' (19) _________, this schedule should include no more than eight hours of
studying, three proper meals a day and some exercise. Above all, prior to each exam, parents need to
reassure their children that everything will be fine whatever the result.
Question 15. A. by B. on C. in D. with
Question 16. A. both B. neither C. either D. nor
Question 17. A. However B. Moreover C. In contrast D. As a result
Question 18. A. whom B. that C. why D. who
Question 19. A. clues B. qualities C. instructions D. announcements

Read the following advertisement 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.
ADVERTISEMENT
Looking for a part-time job is perfect for students? Join our dynamic team at the local coffee shop!
Develop your leadership, time management, and communication skills (20) ________ serving up
delicious brews. We value teamwork and (21) ________ abilities, offering a supportive environment. If
you're fluent in a foreign language and thrive (22) ________ pressure, apply now! Gain valuable
experience in multitasking and operating machinery.
Don't miss this opportunity to grow and excel!

Question 20. A. because B. as C. while D. despite

Question 21. A. problem-solved B. problem-solving
C. solving problems D. solving-problem
Question 22. A. under B. with C. in D. on

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 23. The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of endangered animals have
increased.
A. endangered B. industrialized C. is becoming D. have increased
Question 24. Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they can't get rid of
them.
A. them B. are aware C. although D. to
Question 25. Viet Nam Airlines regrets informing the passengers that flight VN 251 to Hanoi is
postponed due to the bad weather.
A. informing B. to C. is postponed. D. due to

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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.
Question 26. Bill is such a careless driver that he has many traffic accidents.
A. If Bill drives carefully, he will not have many traffic accidents.
B. If Bill drove carefully, he would not have many traffic accidents.
C. If Bill drives carefully, he will have many traffic accidents.
D. If Bill had driven carefully, he would have had many traffic accidents.
Question 27. "I have never been to China, I think I shall go there next month" said Rose.
A. Rose said that she would have never been to China and she will go there the next month.
B. Rose said that she has never been to China and she thinks she would go there the next month.
C. Rose said that she had never been to China and she thought she would go there the next month.
D. Rose said that she had never been to China and she thinks she will go there the next month.
Question 28. People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.
A. It is expected that the report will be suggested by some major reforms.
B. It is expected that some major reforms will be suggested by the report.
C. It is expecting that some major reforms will be suggested by the report.
D. It is expecting that the report will suggest some major reforms.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 29. Mr. Alan is the teacher in _________ we have much confidence.
A. who B. which C. that D. whom
Question 30. The fire was believed to have been caused by an _________ fault.
A. electricity B. electronic C. electrify D. electrical
Question 31. Violent crime has been reduced since the laws came into _________.
A. influence B. effect C. impact D. affect
Question 32. A strong wind spread the flames very quickly, ________?
A. didn't it B. did it C. does it D. doesn't it
Question 33. My friend plays _________ guitar beautifully in a popular local band.
A. (no article) B. the C. a D. an
Question 34. _________ children like ice cream. That's quite natural.
A. Most of B. The most of C. The most D. Most
Question 35. At this time last night she was cooking and he _________ the newspaper
A. will be reading B. read C. is reading D. was reading

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Question 36. Be honest! Don't let success go to your ________.
A. mouth B. eyes C. hairs D. head

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 37. A. rained B. jumped C. followed D. arrived
Question 38. A. wonder B. government C. column D. worry

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 39. A. committee B. engineer C. referee D. entertain
Question 40. A. happen B. obtain C. affect D. perform