Đề Thi Thử Vào Lớp 10 Tiếng Anh 2013 - Phần 1 - Đề 12 doc

(1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
2. A. laughs B. ploughs C. roofs D. maps
3. A. beloved B. wicked C. sacred D. played
(4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence:
4. Cut the cake into six ____________________pieces.
A. same B. like C. alike D. equal
5. The statue ___________________a great impression on anyone that saw it.
A. made B. did C. gave D. caused
6. They took her to the International Hospital, __________________is only a mile away.
A. where B. in which C. which D. that
7. The sun was very bright, ________________Mary put on her sunglasses.
A. and B. so C. too D. but
8. ____________________all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Instead of B. Because of C. Although D. Despite
9. If someone ___________________the shop, smile and say, “May I help you?”
A. will come B. comes C. came D. would come
10. Remember to come at eight, ____________________?
A. aren’t you B. shall we C. will you D. don’t you
11. Won’t worry! My mother will take care ____________________the baby.
A. after B. about C. of D. to
12. “Congratulations!” – “_______________________”
A. Well, thank you. B. You are very kind to me.
C. You are welcome. D. Thanks. I’m amazed that I won the first
prize.
13. “________________________”. “I’d really rather you didn’t.”
A. Do you enjoy turning on the TV? C. Is music program on the TV?
B. Would you mind if I turn on the TV? D. You didn’t like watching TV, did you?
(14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage:
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s

climate. Many scientists put the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase n the world’s
temperatures and are convinced that, more than (14)______efore, the Earth is at
(15)________from the forces of the wind, rain, and sun. According to them, global warming is
making extreme weather events, (16)________as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and
(17)_________sea levels all around the world to (18)______.
Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take actions to reduce
the (19)_________of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus
attacking the problem at its source. They are in favor of more money being spent on research into
solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations.
Some scientists, (20)_______, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon
dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait
(21)_______hundred years to notice the result.
14. A. ever B. yet C. never D. once
15. A. danger B. harm C. risk D. threat
16. A. well B. such C. even D. just
17. A. causing B. letting C. damaging D. making
18. A. raise B. arise C. rise D. lift
19. A. amount B. number C. plenty D. deal
20. A. really B. despite C. therefore D. however
21. A. numerous B. over C. several D. various
(22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting:
22. Hurricanes from the Gulf of Mexico have been caused considerable damage to coastal cities in
Texas.
A B C D
23. John has so few news from his parents that he is worried.
A B C D
24. If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A B C D
(25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:
25. Don’t throw the appliance away with the normal __________wastes at the end of its life.

(house)
26. The more they got to know each other, the more their ____________________grew.
(friend)
27. They are very happy because their study is getting on ______________________. (satisfy)
28. She’s a very promising writer, one day she’ll be ___________________. (fame)
(29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False.
Write True or False in your answer sheet:
Have you been thinking about learning a new language? This is your opportunity to
master a new language while studying abroad. It has been proven that culture immersion is the
fastest, most effective way to learn a new language. You not only learn to speak a language
fluently, but you also have the opportunity of learning about the culture of the language and
creating connections with other people that have similar viewpoints and interests. Learning a
language may appear difficult when trying to learn by yourself or in a classroom at home.
However, learning a language abroad facilitates your ability to learn the language while making
the experience fun, memorable and exciting. Learning a foreign language abroad, you will
develop a greater awareness and deeper understanding of other cultures and a more positive
interaction with people from other nations. You can explore career opportunities involving a
foreign language. T F
29. Learning a language abroad enables you to master a new language quickly. ______
______
30. It’s very easy to learn a language by yourself. ______
______
31. You can have a chance to have a good job involving a foreign language. ______
______
32. The writer supports the idea that we should study a language abroad. ______
______
(33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before
them:
33. Recycle waste paper and you will save natural resources.
If _________________________________________________________________

34. “I would go on a diet if I were you,” the doctor told Bob.
The doctor advised ___________________________________________________
35. Working in a large office is a new experience to me.
I’m not used _________________________________________________________
36. We hope to hear another lecture by Professor Brown in the near future.
We look ____________________________________________________________