ĐỀ THI THỬ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH - CĐ MÔN TIẾNG ANH

THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 90 PHÚT MÃ ĐỀ THI: TL / 123

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following
questions.
1.
A. confidence
B. obedient
C. mischievous
D. reference
2.
A. discuss
B. equal
C. response
D. equality
3.
A. element
B. especially
C. bacteria
D. suspicious
4.
A. fortunately
B. immediately
C. efficiently
D. inaccurately
5.
A. valuable
B. analysis

C. resolute
D. character

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
6. Summer is one season. Spring is _______________.
A. other B. another C. the other D. others
7. ________ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months.
A. As far as B. So much as C. Much more than D. Except that
8. ________ scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply.
A. Late B. Later C. Latter D. Lately
9. ___________ to the bank manager‟s loan, Gerald‟s struggling company managed to stay solvent.
A. With thanks B. Thank you C. Thanks D. Gratefully
10. All the cereal grains _______ grow on the prairies and plains of the United States.
A. but rice B. except the rice C. but for rice D. excepting rice
11. My nephew is ________ more polite than my niece.
A. too B. better C. far D. very
12. I prefer going to the movies ________ watching a film on video.
A. to B. from C. than D. by
13. ________ the bones of prehistoric man, scientists hope to determine what their owners ate.
A. By studying B. In study of C. To study D. Studying
14. Don‟t _________ anything to him if you can help it.
A. speak B. say C. talk D. tell
15. Most children can‟t wait _______ their presents on their birthday.
A. opening B. to open C. to opening D. for open
16. The various types of bacteria are classified according to ______ shaped.
A. they have B. having C. how they are D. whose
17. ______, which is the highest in the range, appears challenging.
A. Climbing the mountain B. The mountains
C. Up the mountain D. The mountain that in
18. ______ of the United States grown during a Republican administration.

A. Rarely the federal government has B. Rarely has the federal government
C. Has the federal government rarely D. The federal government has rarely
19. - 'Do you mind if I open the window?'
- “_________”
A. Well, yes. C. Well, it's a bit cold. B. No, not now. D. Yes, go ahead.
20. - 'Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash."
- “_________”
A. OK, see you. B. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too.
C. Well, another time. D. That's nice.
21. If the level of VAT is __________ this year, small businesses will be affected.
A. raised B. risen C. arisen D. raising
22. I objected _________ to do all the work myself.

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A. to being asked B. to asking C. being asked D. to be asked
23. These figures show a __________ in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales.
A. loss B. lessening C. reduction D. lowering
24. Is there any chance __________ the machinery repaired?
A. to have B. of having C. for having D. with having
25. Everybody suggested Andrea _____________ in touch with the organizers.
A. getting B. will get C. may get D. get
26. If only I ______________ lost my temper in the meeting!
A. wouldn‟t have B. wouldn‟t C. hadn‟t D. didn‟t
27. It was not until she arrived in class _____ realized she had forgotten her book.
A. and she B. when she C. she D. that she
28. The people of Western Canada have been considering ______ themselves from the rest of the
provinces.
A. to separate B. separated C. separate D. separating
29. - 'Could you tell me how to get to the post office?'
- “_________”

A. Yes, I could. B. Excuse me. Is it easy to get there?
C. It's at the end of this street, opposite the church.
D. Sorry, it's not very far.
30. Many plants can grow in water, without any soil, _______ nutrients are added.
A. as long as B. sure that C. above all D. of necessity
31. The cat was afraid when it saw its _________ in the mirror.
A. sight B. picture C. reflection D. look
32. - 'Could I have a table for two, please?'
- “_________”
A. No, thank you. B. Sorry, we've fully booked.
C. The one over there. D. This table, please.
33. ____________ you feel thirsty, please help yourself to the drinks over there.
A. Should B. Because C. Would D. Do
34. - 'How would you like your steak?'
- “_________”
A. Yes, sir. B. Very good. C. Not too bad. D. Rare, please.
35. The best rooms in that hotel _____________ the bay.
A. view B. regard C. overlook D. examine

Choose the one underlined part (A, B, C or D) in each sentence that should be corrected or
rewritten.
36. Studying the science of logic is one way to cultivate one‟s reason skills.
A B C D

37. As your old one, this new copier can collate and staple the copies in half the time.
A B C D

38. We must have exact count of the number of people expected to attend the closing ceremonies.
A B C D

39. Every of the candidates for the beauty contest has to wear a name badge.
A B C D

40. Since I have so many letters to write, I am going to buy several boxes of stationary.
A B C D

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Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
Next time you have to put (41) _____________ a picnic because of pouring rain, or take the dog (42)
_______________ in the freezing cold, don‟t blame the weatherman. It‟s not his or her fault that the
weather isn‟t perfect all the time. This is the kind of thing you often hear people say, in shops and offices
and at bus stops:
„It was the rain all last week that (43) _____________ on my cold.‟
„Would you believe it? It‟s August and I‟m (44) ______________ on another pullover!‟
„Perhaps it‟s winter (45) ______________ in already!‟
„I don‟t know why we (46) ______________ up with it. I‟m seriously considering moving to Florida!‟
„Have you played any tennis recently?‟
„Not a chance, it‟s been too wet. I think I‟d better (47) ______________ up a nice indoor game like
chess next summer!‟
Most people take bad weather as a personal insult, and become quite annoyed about it. If they (48)
______________ out on a trip, the weather is the main topic of conversation, until they run (49)
______________ of things to say about it. Just remember that the weatherman probably feels the same as
you do (50) ______________ it!
41.
A. on
B. off
C. over
D. about
42.
A. out

B. away
C. off
D. into
43.
A. set
B. came
C. brought
D. put
44.
A. putting
B. taking
C. bringing
D. getting
45.
A. setting
B. putting
C. standing
D. running
46.
A. look
B. take
C. stand
D. put
47.
A. look
B. bring
C. take
D. set
48.
A. set

B. take
C. run
D. look
49.
A. away
B. out
C. down
D. across
50.
A. at
B. of
C. about
D. by

Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage.
The cause of tooth decay is acid, which is produced by bacteria in the mouth. The acid removes
minerals from tooth enamel, allowing tooth decay to begin; the saliva in your mouth encourages
remineralization and neutralizes the acid. The rate at which bacteria in the mouth produce acid depends on
the amount of plaque on the teeth, the composition of the microbial flora, and whether the bacteria of the
plaque have been “primed” by frequent exposure to sugar. To keep your teeth healthy, a regular dental
hygiene program should be followed.
Removing plaque with a toothbrush and dental floss temporarily reduces the numbers of bacteria in
the mouth and thus reduces tooth decay. It also makes the surfaces of the teeth more accessible, enabling
saliva to neutralize acid and remineralize lessions. If fluoride is present in drinking water when teeth are
forming, some fluoride is incorporated into the enamel of the teeth, making them more resistant to attack
by acid. Fluoride toothpaste seems to act in another way, by promoting the remineralization of early
carious lesions.
In addition to a regular dental hygiene program, a good way to keep your teeth healthy is to reduce
your intake of sweet food. The least cavity-causing way to eat sweets is to have them with meals and not
between. The number of times you eat sweets rather than the total amount determines how much harmful

acid the bacteria in your saliva produce. But the amount of sweets influences the quality of your saliva.
Avoid, if you can, sticky sweets that stay in your mouth a long time, also try to brush and floss your teeth
after eating sugary foods. Even rinsing your mouth with water is effective. Whenever possible, eat foods
with fiber, such as raw carrot sticks, apples, celery sticks, etc, that scrape off plaque, acting as a
toothbrush. Cavities can be greatly reduced if these rules are followed when eating sweets.
51. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Good nutrition. B. Food with fiber.
C. Ways to keep your teeth healthy. D. Fluoridization and cavities.

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52. The word “plaque” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. a flat piece of metal fixed to the wall to show the address
B. cavities in the teeth
C. saliva produced in the mouth full of food
D. a substance containing bacteria on the surface of teeth
53. According to the passage, all of the following statements about plaque are true EXCEPT _________.
A. it consists of acid producing bacteria
B. it is not affected by eating sweets
C. it can be removed from teeth by brushing and flossing
D. it reduces the positive effect of saliva
54. We can infer from the passage that one benefit of fluoride to healthy teeth is ____.
A. it strengthens tooth enamel B. it stimulates tooth enamel
C. it makes teeth whiter
D. it is replacement for brushing and flossing in dental care
55. The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A. dental floss B. bacteria C. removal of plaque D. plaque
56. What can be concluded from the passage about sweets?
A. All sweets should be avoided.
B. Sweets should be eaten with care.
C. It is better to eat sweets a little at a time throughout the day.

D. Sticky sweets are less harmful than other sweets.
57. The word “scrape off” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. repel B. rub together with C. remove D. dissolve
58. It can be inferred from the passage that foods with fiber are ________.
A. sugary B. expensive C. sticky D. abrasive
59. According to the passage, the value of eating foods with fiber is that ________.
A. they contain vitamin A
B. they are less expensive than a toothbrush
C. they are able to remove the plaque from your teeth
D. they contain no sugar
60. The author of the passage states that the amount of acid produced by the bacteria in your saliva
increases ________.
A. with the amount of sweets you eat
B. with the number of times you eat sweets
C. if you eat sweets with your meals D. if you eat sticky sweets

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
question
Insects' lives are very short and they have many enemies, but they must survive long enough to breed
and perpetuate their kind. The less insect-like they look, the better their chance of survival. To look
"inedible" by imitating plants is a way frequently used by insects to survive. Mammals rarely imitate
plants, but many fish and invertebrates do.
The stick caterpillar is well named. It is hardly distinguishable from a brown or green twig. This
caterpillar is quite common and can be found almost anywhere in North America. It is also called
"measuring worm" or "inchworm." It walks by arching its body, then stretching out and grasping the
branch with its front feet then looping its body again to bring the hind feet forward. When danger
threatens, the stick caterpillar stretches its body away from the branch at an angle and remains rigid and
still, like a twig, until the danger has passed.
Walking sticks, or stick insects, do not have to assume a rigid, twig-like pose to find protection; they
look like inedible twigs in any position. There are many kinds of walking sticks, ranging in size form the

few inches of the North American variety to some tropical species that may be over a foot long. When at

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rest their front legs are stretched out, heightening their camouflage. Some of the tropical species are
adorned with spines or ridges, imitating the thorny bushes or trees in which they live.
Leaves also seem to be a favorite object for insects to imitate. Many butterflies can suddenly
disappear from view by folding their wings and sitting quietly among the plants that they resemble.

61. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Caterpillars that live in trees
B. The feeding habits of insects
C. How some insects imitates plants to survive
D. Insects that are threatened with extinction
62. Which of the following does the word "enemies" in line 1 refer to?
A. plants looking like insects B. extreme weather conditions
C. creatures that eat insects D. insects looking like plants
63. According to the passage, how does the stick caterpillar make itself look like a twig?
A. By holding its body stiff and motionless
B. By looping itself around a stick
C. By changing the color of its skin
D. By laying its body flat against a branch
64. Which of the following is true of stick insects?
A. They resemble their surroundings all the time.
B. They make themselves look like other insects.
C. They are camouflaged only when walking.
D. They change color to make themselves in visible.
65. Which of the following are NOT mentioned in the passage as objects that are imitated as a means of
protection?
A. Thorns B. Flowers C. Leaves D. Sticks
66. In which paragraph does the author describe the way in which stick caterpillars move?

A. Paragraph one B. Paragraph two C. Paragraph three D. Paragraph four
67. Which of the following is the antonym of the word "inedible" in paragraph 3?
A. eatable B. colourful C. beautiful D. moving
68. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT True about the stick caterpillar?
A. It is not popular in North America.
B. It changes its colour to avoid danger.
C. It can have different sizes.
D. The tropical stick caterpillars can have parts of their body looking like thorns.
69. How can butterflies make themselves invisible?
A. By hiding under the leaves.
B. By disappearing from the view.
C. By folding wings and sitting still among the leaves with similar colours.
D. By flying among colourful flowers.
70. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in italics? The stick caterpillar is well named.
A. The caterpillar is named after a well known name.
B. The caterpillar is named just like the way it looks.
C. The caterpillar has a good name.
D. The caterpillar is stuck to a popular name.

Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that has the nearest meaning to the sentence given.
71. “I won‟t answer any questions,” said the arrested man.
A. The arrested man refused answering any questions.
B. The arrested man refused that he didn‟t answer any questions.
C. The arrested man refused to answer any questions.

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D. The arrested man refused not answering any questions.
72. Gabriela accused Roy of stealing her bike.
A. “Why do you steal my bike, Roy?” said Gabriela.
B. “You would have stolen my bike, Roy,” said Gabriela.

C. “You might have stolen my bike, Roy,” said Gabriela.
D. “You stole my bike, Roy,” said Gabriela.
73. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
A. In spite of his breaking leg, he managed to get out of the car.
B. In spite of the fact that his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
C. Although having a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.
D. Despite he had broken his leg, he managed to get out of the car.
74. Fortunately, no one had said anything about it.
A. Fortunately, anything about it had been said.
B. Fortunately, anything hadn‟t been said about it.
C. Fortunately, it hadn‟t been said about anything.
D. Fortunately, nothing about it had been said.
75. Being a teacher, you must have come across this problem before.
A. You are a teacher so you have to come across this problem.
B. Since you are a teacher, you must have come across this problem before.
C. In order to be a teacher, you must come across this problem.
D. So as to be a teacher, you must have come across this problem before.

Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is the most suitable completion for the set of given words.
76. thermometer / something / measure / temperature
A. A thermometer is something that it measures temperature.
B. A thermometer is something which is used for measuring temperature.
C. A thermometer is something in which is used for measuring temperature.
D. A thermometer is something can be used for measuring temperature.
77. you / get lost / mountains / take / map
A. Unless you should get lost in those mountains, you had better to take a map.
B. In case you get lost in those mountains, you should take a map.
C. If you don‟t get lost in those mountains, you‟d better take a map.
D. In case you get lost of those mountains, you ought to take a map.
78. doctor / advise / more exercise / lose weight

A. The doctor advised him for taking more exercise to lose weight.
B. The doctor advised to him that he should do more exercise to lose weight.
C. The doctor advised him doing more exercises to lose weight.
D. The doctor advised him to take more exercise if he wanted to lose weight.
79. James / sign / contract / speak / lawyer
A. Before James had spoken to his lawyer, he signed the contract.
B. James spoke to his lawyer before being signed the contract.
C. James didn‟t sign the contract until he had spoken to his lawyer.
D. James doesn‟t sign the contract till he had spoken to his lawyer.
80. switches / turn off / leave / workshop
A. All the switches must be turned off before your leaving the workshop.
B. All the switches is to be turned off before we leave the workshop.
C. All the switches have got to be turn off before leaving the workshop.
D. We should be turned off all the switches before we leave the workshop.

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