ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 1 - KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

MÔN TIẾNG ANH

THỜI GIAN: 90 PHÚT
I. Choose the word/phrase/ sentence (A,B,C,D) that best fits the space
given in each sentence or best answers the question. (3.5pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. Increases B. advertises C. enterprises D. comprises
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. Homework B. lonely C. frosty D. decode
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. Afford B. lifestyle C. advance D. refer
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. Officer B. popular C. interesting D. museum
5. Minh: Why do you look so worried?
Hoa: I’m still thinking about the way to deal _______ this problem most
effectively.
A. On B. about C. with D. in
6. Mary: Has the invitation been sent to your clients?
An: Yes, it _______ yesterday.
A. Was being sent B. had been sent C. was sent D. has been sent
7. Fed: Why did the singer ______ his jacket on stage?
Olivia: It was getting too hot under the lights.
A. Take off B. put off C. get off D. go off
8. Peter: Why do scientists usually English in communication?
Ann: Because English enables them ________ on new ideas.
A. To collaborating B. collaborating C. collabrorate D. to collaborate
9. Alex: What do you think of my latest assignment?
Teacher: Much better. There ______ lots of grammatical mistakes in your
previous one.
A. Used to being B. used to be C. are used to be D. are used to
being
10. Mom: How was the workshop?
Linh: It went ______ that everyone didn’t leave until 11.30
A. So good B. so well C. too good D. too well
11. Loan: Why is your little sister crying?
Nam: She’s ______ her finger.
A. Cut B. sprained C. broken D. injured
12. Lan: I think your upcoming report is on recycling,________?
Mai: Yes, I’m really into, recycling helps reduce waste and keeps our
environment clean.
A. Do I B. is it C. don’t I D. isn’t it
13. Josh: I’m feeling really fed up.
Mark: ________
A. Oh, it serves you right. C. Just calm down
B. I’m really amazed to hear that. D. Hey, look on the bright side
14. Daniel: ________
Lan: Sorry to hear that.
A. I’ve got engaged C. I failed the history again.
B. B. I’ve been promoted D. I’m now on cloud nine.
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answers (A, B, C, or
D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
15. What does the sign say?
A. Please do not take photos in this area as it is prohibited
B. Photography is allowed in this location, so feel free to
take pictures.
C. Feel free to take photos in this area as there are no
restrictions.
D. Taking photographs is encouraged here for sharing with
others.
16. What does the sign mean?
A. This space is open for everyone to enter without any
restrictions.
B. This area is open to everyone, no restrictions apply.
C. Feel free to enter, as there is no limit to public access.
D. Access to this area is restricted, and the public cannot enter.

III. Choose the word/phrase/ sentence (A,B,C,D) that best fits the
space given in the following regulations. (1.5 pts)
Jamila's blog
Hi everyone. This week, I read an article that said tourism was always bad for
the planet and that people had to stop traveling to places for vacations. It
made me think about tourism and the environment.
At first, I thought the writer of the article was right. Most tourists usually fly to
fascinating holiday locations to admire them, but air travel is bad for the
environment. Then, when people visit tourist sites like ancient monuments or
castles, they often (17) __________ them at the same time by touching them.
And they don’t just take photographs but (18) __________ as well. When
tourism companies construct things like thrilling roller coasters in beautiful
green places, they sometimes (19) __________ peaceful areas of nature
completely.
But traveling to tourist areas can be green and good for our Earth if we use
trains for long journeys rather than planes and then walk or cycle when we get
to natural sites of beauty. In historic cities, we can take buses because they
carry lots of people at once and many already (20) __________ on green
electricity.
Second, we can stay in places that care about nature. Some hotels use less
water and energy than others. They (21) __________ things too. It’s good to
pick these places to stay.
Tourists can also help in the areas they visit by always taking their trash back
to their hotel, hostel, or campsite. They can also eat the food in local
restaurants and cafés. First, the meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit in a local
place don’t usually come from far away, so it’s fresher and doesn’t need much
fuel to get there. Secondly, buying things locally helps the (22) __________, who
are often very poor in tourist areas.

17. A. admire B. damage C. clean D. improve

18. A. souvenirs B. books C. chairs D. trash
19. A. repair B. protect C. destroy D. build
20. A. work B. run C. stop D. stay
21. A. recycle B. burn C. waste D. leave
22. A. tourists B. visitors C. residents D. locals
IV. Read the following passage. Decide whether the statement from
23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or
D) for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
There are lots of benefits of reading. Firstly, reading is an active mental
process that requires the use of your brain. Engaging in reading helps you
think more, thereby making you smarter. It takes mental effort and, as a
result, enhances your concentration and focus. Unlike other forms of media,
such as magazines, Internet posts, or emails, which provide only brief bits of
information, books present complete narratives that require sustained
attention. This process of prolonged concentration can help improve your
ability to focus.
Additionally, reading books exposes you to lots of new and comprehensive
information, which can lead to the development of more creative ideas. It also
makes you more knowledgeable and skilled in the subjects you read about,
boosting your self-esteem.
Lastly, reading books, especially challenging ones, helps expand your
vocabulary, as you encounter new words whose meanings are essential for
understanding the story or context.
23. Magazines, Internet posts, and emails provide complete narratives.
24. Reading books can help improve your concentration and focus.
25. Reading books does not contribute to creative thinking.
26. Reading only familiar and easy books is the best way to expand your
vocabulary.
27. Why does reading books improve concentration?
A. Because books are usually short and easy to read.
B. Because reading requires you to focus on complete narratives for long
periods.
C. Because you can read books while doing other activities.
D. Because books contain pictures and visuals that capture attention.
28. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Reading is more enjoyable than other forms of entertainment.
B. Reading improves brain function, knowledge, and vocabulary.
C. Only challenging books are worth reading.
D. Reading books is the best way to relax.
V. Use the correct form the word given in each sentence. (1.5pts)
29. Clean water and food are basic ___________ for man. (necessary)
30. Ms Linh trained hard to outperform her main ____________in the race. (compete)
31. After the pandemic, many of his stocks unfortunately became almost _______. (value)
32. He is known to be ________, often missing deadlines and being late for meetings. (rely)
33. John ______ agreed to try the new dish although he wasn’t sure he would like it. (hesitate)
34. The teacher spent the first 15 minutes ___________ the assignment in detail. (describe)
VI. Look at the entry of the word in a dictionary. Use what you can
get from the entry to complete the sentences with two words. (0.5pt)
[countable] something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.
 connection between A and B Scientists have established a
connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease.
 connection with something a direct/close/strong
connection with something
 His resignation must have some connection with the recent
scandal.
 connection to something Consumers are more likely to buy
something from a person or shop they feel a personal
connection to.
 How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a
connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)?
 in connection with somebody/something for reasons
connected with somebody/something
 in this/that connection (formal) for reasons connected with
something recently mentioned
35. To solve the puzzle, you need to ______________________ between the clues."
36. "To fully understand the story, you must make ______________________ the characters and
their motivations.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it
means almost the same as the printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. He has an interest in the proposal.
He is ____________________________________________________
38. We are worried about the situation.
We are concerned ____________________________________________________
39. His parents made him run around the schoolyard.
He ____________________________________________________
40. I’m afraid I don’t have time to talk to you.
I wish ____________________________________________________
 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THAM KHẢO- KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
THỜI GIAN: 90 PHÚT
VIII. Choose the word/phrase/ sentence (A,B,C,D) that best fits the
space given in each sentence or best answers the question. (3.5pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
B. Increases B. advertises C. enterprises D. comprises
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
B. Homework B. lonely C. frosty D. decode
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
B. Afford B. lifestyle C. advance D. refer
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
B. Officer B. popular C. interesting D. museum
5. Minh: Why do you look so worried?
Hoa: I’m still thinking about the way to deal _______ this problem most
effectively.
B. On B. about C. with D. in
6. Mary: Has the invitation been sent to your clients?
An: Yes, it _______ yesterday.
B. Was being sent B. had been sent C. was sent D. has been sent
7. Fed: Why did the singer ______ his jacket on stage?
Olivia: It was getting too hot under the lights.
B. Take off B. put off C. get off D. go off
8. Peter: Why do scientists usually English in communication?
Ann: Because English enables them ________ on new ideas.
B. To collaborating B. collaborating C. collabrorate D. to
collaborate
9. Alex: What do you think of my latest assignment?
Teacher: Much better. There ______ lots of grammatical mistakes in your
previous one.
B. Used to being B. used to be C. are used to be D. are used to
being
10. Mom: How was the workshop?
Linh: It went ______ that everyone didn’t leave until 11.30
B. So good B. so well C. too good D. too well
11. Loan: Why is your little sister crying?
Nam: She’s ______ her finger.
B. Cut B. sprained C. broken D. injured
12. Lan: I think your upcoming report is on recycling,________?
Mai: Yes, I’m really into, recycling helps reduce waste and keeps our
environment clean.
B. Do I B. is it C. don’t I D. isn’t it
13. Josh: I’m feeling really fed up.
Mark: ________
A. Oh, it serves you right. C. Just calm down
B. I’m really amazed to hear that. D. Hey, look on the bright side
14. Daniel: ________
Lan: Sorry to hear that.
C. I’ve got engaged C. I failed the history again.
B. I’ve been promoted D. I’m now on cloud nine.
IX. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answers (A, B, C, or
D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
15. What does the sign say?
A. Please do not take photos in this area as it is
prohibited.
B. Photography is allowed in this location, so feel free to take
pictures.
C. Feel free to take photos in this area as there are no restrictions.
D. Taking photographs is encouraged here for sharing with others.
16. What does the sign mean?
A. This space is open for everyone to enter without any
restrictions.
B. This area is open to everyone, no restrictions apply.
C. Feel free to enter, as there is no limit to public access.
D. Access to this area is restricted, and the public cannot enter.

X. Choose the word/phrase/ sentence (A,B,C,D) that best fits the

space given in the following regulations. (1.5 pts)
Jamila's blog
Hi everyone. This week, I read an article that said tourism was always bad for
the planet and that people had to stop traveling to places for vacations. It
made me think about tourism and the environment.
At first, I thought the writer of the article was right. Most tourists usually fly to
fascinating holiday locations to admire them, but air travel is bad for the
environment. Then, when people visit tourist sites like ancient monuments or
castles, they often (17) __________ them at the same time by touching them.
And they don’t just take photographs but (18) __________ as well. When
tourism companies construct things like thrilling roller coasters in beautiful
green places, they sometimes (19) __________ peaceful areas of nature
completely.
But traveling to tourist areas can be green and good for our Earth if we use
trains for long journeys rather than planes and then walk or cycle when we get
to natural sites of beauty. In historic cities, we can take buses because they
carry lots of people at once and many already (20) __________ on green
electricity.
Second, we can stay in places that care about nature. Some hotels use less
water and energy than others. They (21) __________ things too. It’s good to
pick these places to stay.
Tourists can also help in the areas they visit by always taking their trash back
to their hotel, hostel, or campsite. They can also eat the food in local
restaurants and cafés. First, the meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit in a local
place don’t usually come from far away, so it’s fresher and doesn’t need much
fuel to get there. Secondly, buying things locally helps the (22) __________, who
are often very poor in tourist areas.

17. A. admire B. damage C. clean D. improve

18. A. souvenirs B. books C. chairs D. trash
19. A. repair B. protect C. destroy D. build
20. A. work B. run C. stop D. stay
21. A. recycle B. burn C. waste D. leave
22. A. tourists B. visitors C. residents D. locals
XI. Read the following passage. Decide whether the statement from
23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or
D) for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
There are lots of benefits of reading. Firstly, reading is an active mental
process that requires the use of your brain. Engaging in reading helps you
think more, thereby making you smarter. It takes mental effort and, as a
result, enhances your concentration and focus. Unlike other forms of media,
such as magazines, Internet posts, or emails, which provide only brief bits of
information, books present complete narratives that require sustained
attention. This process of prolonged concentration can help improve your
ability to focus.
Additionally, reading books exposes you to lots of new and comprehensive
information, which can lead to the development of more creative ideas. It also
makes you more knowledgeable and skilled in the subjects you read about,
boosting your self-esteem.
Lastly, reading books, especially challenging ones, helps expand your
vocabulary, as you encounter new words whose meanings are essential for
understanding the story or context.
23. Magazines, Internet posts, and emails provide complete narratives. FALSE
24. Reading books can help improve your concentration and focus. TRUE
25. Reading books does not contribute to creative thinking. FALSE
26. Reading only familiar and easy books is the best way to expand your
vocabulary. FALSE
27. Why does reading books improve concentration?
A. Because books are usually short and easy to read.
B. Because reading requires you to focus on complete narratives for
long periods.
C. Because you can read books while doing other activities.
D. Because books contain pictures and visuals that capture attention.
28. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Reading is more enjoyable than other forms of entertainment.
B. Reading improves brain function, knowledge, and vocabulary.
C. Only challenging books are worth reading.
D. Reading books is the best way to relax.
XII. Use the correct form the word given in each sentence. (1.5pts)
29. Clean water and food are basic ___________ for man. (necessary) NECESSITIES
30. Ms Linh trained hard to outperform her main ____________in the race. (compete)
COMPETITOR(S)
31. After the pandemic, many of his stocks unfortunately became almost _______. (value)
VALUELESSS
32. He is known to be ________, often missing deadlines and being late for meetings. (rely)
UNRELIABLE
33. John ______ agreed to try the new dish although he wasn’t sure he would like it. (hesitate)
HESITANTLY
34. The teacher spent the first 15 minutes ___________ the assignment in detail. (describe)
DESCRIBING
XIII. Look at the entry of the word in a dictionary. Use what you can
get from the entry to complete the sentences with two words. (0.5pt)

35. To solve the puzzle, you need to make the connection between the clues."
36. "To fully understand the story, you must make the connection between the characters and
their motivations.
XIV. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it
means almost the same as the printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. He has an interest in the proposal.
He is interested in the proposal.
38. We are worried about the situation.
We are concerned about the situation.
39. His parents made him run around the schoolyard.
He was made to run around the schoolyard by his parents.
40. I’m afraid I don’t have time to talk to you.
I wish I had time to talk to you.