Đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 môn tiếng anh

Đề tuyển sinh lớp 10 Năm học 2012-2013: Nam Định, Bình Định, TP Hồ Chí Minh
SỞ GD - ĐT NAM ĐỊNH TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT (2012- 2013)
MÔN TIẾNG ANH (60 pht)
PART A: PHONETICS
Khoanh tròn vào từ trong số (A, B, C hoặc D) mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với các từ còn lại. Câu 0 đã
được làm như là ví dụ (1.0đ)
0. A. so B. no C. do D. go
1. A. baggy B. casual C. label D. fashion
2. A. city B. recycle C. center D. collect
3. A. tea B. listen C. sent D. tend
4. A. books B. cats C. maps D. dogs
5. A. tidal B. gift C. bill D. public
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Khoanh tròn một phương án đúng nhất trong số (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành những câu sau. Câu 0 đã được làm
như là ví dụ (2.0đ)
0. They have just introduced a new style ___________ jeans in the USA.
A. in B. at C. of D. on
1. My brother usually listens to music ____________ the evening.
A. on B. in C. at D. by
2. - “Would you like to go camping with me next Sunday?” - “______________________.”
A. Yes, please B. Yes, I’d love to C. No, thanks D. Yes, I would
3. ___________ Nam was tired, he helped his mother with her housework.
A. Because B. However C. Despite D. Although
4. –“Do you collect stamps or other things? -“Yes, I’m a stamp __________.”
A. collecting B. collector C. collect D. collection
5. Where are the photos ____________ were taken at the Christmas party?
A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
6. My children are very ___________ about going to the zoo.
A. excited B. interesting C. interested D. exciting
7. The ao dai has been mentioned in poems, novels and songs by poets, writers and _________ for many years.
A. music B. musical C. musician D. musicians

8. –“What does your father do?” -“He’s ____________ engineer.
A. a B. the C. an D. x
9. Nam didn’t go to school yesterday, ____________?
A. did he B. didn’t he C. did Nam D. didn’t Nam
10. The doctor _________ me not to stay up too late at night.
A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced
II. Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành những câu sau. Câu 0 đã được làm như là ví dụ (1.0đ)
0. Last Sunday I (go) went to the cinema with my friend.
1. My brother usually (go) _________________ to work early to avoid traffic jams.
2. If I have her telephone number, I (give) _________________ it to you.
3. She wishes she (can) _______could__________ speak English fluently.
4. Yesterday when I came to see Peter, he (do) _________________ his homework.
5. Mai (not/write) _________________ any letters to me since she moved to Ho Chi Minh City.
PART C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng nhất trong số (A, B, C hoặc D) để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau. Câu 0 đã
được làm như là ví dụ (1.0 đ)
Electricity is the (0) _________ common form of energy used today. (1) _________ the modern world, (2) _________
is instantly available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has numerous uses. The most common use of electricity is to provide
artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to (3) _________ the electric motor of machines. In offices, electricity is used
to light up (4) _________ workplace. It is also used to operate air-conditioners, computers (5) _________ many other
machines.
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0. A. many B. much C. most D. more
1. A. In B. Round C. During D. From
2. A. gas B. water C. electricity D. coal
3. A. driven B. drive C. driving D. drove
4. A. a B. any C. the D. many
5. A. but B. so C. because D. and

II. Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau và làm theo yêu cầu. (2.0 đ)
Sydney is Autralia’s most exciting city, the history of Australia begins here. In 1788, Captain Apthur Phillips arrived
in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisioners). Today there are about 4 million people in
Sydney. It’s the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
There are over twenty excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm summer climate and cool winter have made it a
favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are three things that makes Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney
Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
1. When did Captain Apthur Phillips arrive in Sydney?
_______________________________________________________________________
2. What is the population of Sydney nowadays?
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Is Sydney the most beautiful city in the world?
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The word “overseas” in the second paragraph mostly means ___________.
A. in the country B. homeland C. abroad D. hometown
5. What does the “which” in line 8 refer to __________?
A. Sydney’s beautiful Harbor B. Sydney
C. the Sydney Harbor Bridge D. Sydney Opera House
PART D: WRITING
I. Viết lại các câu sau bắt đầu bằng từ gợi ý sao cho câu thứ hai có cùng nghĩa với câu thứ nhất. (1.5 đ)
1. My sister started learning English 5 years ago.
-> My sister has
2. My cousin often visited me when he lived in Hanoi.
-> My cousin used
3. “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked.
-> My friend asked
4. They built a supermarket near the airport last year.
-> A supermarket
5. It took me three hours to clean the house yesterday.
-> I spent

II. Viết câu hoàn chỉnh dùng những từ, cụm từ gợi ý cho sẵn. (1.5 đ)
1. If / I / you / , / I / learn harder.

2. She / suggest / go / Huong pagoda / this weekend.

3. Two days ago, / my brother / come / school late / because / he / get up / late.

4. The Internet / wonderful invention / modern life.

5. Our school / going / hold / English-speaking contest / celebrate / Teacher’s Day.

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO
NAM ĐỊNH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT
NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH

PART A: PHONETICS (1.0 POINT)
Chọn từ có cách phát âm khác: (1,0 điểm)à 0,2/ câu
1C 2D 3B 4D 5A
PART B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 POINTS)
I. Khoanh tròn đáp án. (2,0 điểm) à 0,2/ câu
1B 2B 3D 4B 5B 6A 7D 8C 9A 10A
II. Điền đúng dạng của động từ: (1,0 điểm) à 0,2/câu
1. goes 2. will give 3. could 4. was doing
5. hasn’t written/ has not written
Nếu học sinh viết sai lỗi chính tả ở động từ thì không cho điểm câu đó

PART C: READING (3.0 POINTS)
I. Chọn từ/ cụm từ đúng để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn: (1.0 điểm)à 0,2/câu
1A 2C 3B 4C 5D
II. Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi: (2,0điểm) à 0,4/ câu
1. (He/ Captain Apthur Phillips arrived /Captain Apthur Phillips arrived in Sydney) in 1788.
2. It is about 4 million (people)/ About 4 million (people)
3. No, it isn’t.
Nếu học sinh trả lời là: No. thì cho 0,2đ.
4. B 5. C
PART D: WRITING (3.0 POINTS)
I. Viết lại câu. (1.5điểm) à 0,3/ câu
1. My sister has learnt (learned)/ has been learning English for 5 years.
2. My cousin used to visit me when he lived in Hanoi.
3. He asked me if/ whether I went to church on Saturday.
4. A supermarket was built near the airport last year./ A supermarket near the airport was built last year.
5. I spent three hours cleaning the house yesterday.
II. Dùng từ, cụm từ gợi ý để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh. (1.5điểm) à 0,3/câu
1. If I were you, I would learn harder.
2. She suggested/ suggests (that) we (should) go to Huong pagoda this weekend/ going to Huong pagoda
this weekend.
3. Two days ago, my brother came to school late because he got up late.
4. The Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life.
5. Our school is going to hold an English speaking contest to celebrate the Teachers’ Day.
* Chú ý: Tổng điểm toàn bài được làm tròn theo nguyên tắc sau:
5.0 à 5. 0 5.1 à 5. 0 5.2 à 5. 25 5.3 à 5.25 5.4 à 5.5
5.5 à 5.5 5.6 à 5.5 5.7 à 5.75 5.8 à 5.75 5.9 à 6.0
______HẾT______
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BÌNH ĐỊNH Khóa ngày 29 tháng 6 năm 2012
Đề chính thức Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày thi: 29/6/2012
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian giao đề)
PART 1. Give the right tenses and form of the verbs in the brackets. (1,5m)
1. My friends ……………. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum there weeks ago. (visit)
2. Poets, writers and musicians …………… the “Ao dai” in poems, novels and songs for centuries.
(mention)
3. If we plant more trees along the streets, the amount of pollution in the atmosphere …………… . (reduce)
4. My sister is on her summer holiday. She ……………. on the beach at the moment. (lie)
5. Don’t forget …………… off the faucets. (turn)
6. I suggest …………… garbage bins around the schoolyard. (put)
PART 2. Give the right form of the words in the brackets to finish the following sentences. (1m)
1. …………. is difficult when two people don’t speak the same language.
(communicate)
2. The Internet has ………………. developed and become part of our daily life.
(increase)
3. Modern patterns have been added to the “Ao dai” to make it more ……………… . (fashion)
4. Finding that the film was ……………… , we turned off the television. (interest)
PART 3. Use the correct preposititions, relative pronouns, connectives to complete the sentences. (1m)
1. Our parents will be very proud ………… us when we pass the exam.
2. Plactic bags will cause pollution …………… they are very hard to dissolve.
3. Hue, ……………… was recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1993, attacts thousands of
tourists.
4. You should do morning exercises regularly ……………… you want to be healthy.
PART 4. Each sentence has ONE mistake. Find and correct it. Number 0 is an example. (1m)
0. I would like having a new computer. having to have
1. I haven’t seen my grandparents since a quarter of a year. ………. ……….
2. My aunt wishes she has a large house in the countryside. ………. ……….

3. Na is very tired. However, she can’t finish her homework before going to bed. ………. ……….
4. I’m disappointing that people have spoiled this area. ………. ……….
PART 5. Complete each space with an appropriate word. (1m)
Nowadays, many rural areas in Vietnam have been (1) …………… and more electricity is needed. If everyone
wastes energy, it will (2) ……… run out. Students at school should learn how to (3) ……. energy, for example,
they should turn off the electric lights (4) ……………. they leave their classrooms.
PART 6. Read the passage carefully and then decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). (1m)
Big cities have problems with crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Everyday, thousands
of vehicles fill the streets, especially during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much
congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking is another problem. There are not enough parking
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facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the
problem of air and noise pollution.
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ……….
2. The traffic seldom causes air and noise pollution. ……….
3. In big cities, there are too many parking facilities. ……….
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion. ……….
PART 7. Write the sentences, using the given words. Make any changes and additions if necessary. (1m)
1. How many/ hour/ day/ you/ spend/ watch TV? → ………………………………….
……………….
2. Why/ not/ we/ take part/ these/ cultural/ activities. → ……………………………………….
………….
PART 8. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same. (1,5m)
1. Liz asked me, “When does your school vacation start?” à Liz asked me
……………………………………
2. Mrs. Quyen does volunteer work. She is a retired teacher. à Mrs. Quyen,
…………………………………….
3. Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet. à The benefits of the Internet ……………………
.

PART 9. Choose 2 words with underlined letters that are pronounced /z/? (0,5m)
casual, comprise, sticks, depends, install à …………………………………………… .
PART 10. Complete the dialogues with the correct responses from the box. (0,5m)
Yes, I would. That’s a good idea. Not at all Yes, please Yes, of course
1. A: Do you mind if I borrow your laptop a moment?
B: …………………………………………………… .
2. A: I’m reading a newspaper. Could you turn the TV down, please?
B: …………………………………………………… .
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BÌNH ĐỊNH
PART 1. Give the right tenses and form of the verbs in the brackets. (1,5m)
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1. My friends ……visited………. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum three weeks ago. (visit)
2. Poets, writers and musicians have mentioned the “Ao dai” in poems, novels and songs for centuries.
(mention)
3. If we plant more trees along the streets, the amount of pollution in the atmosphere will be reduced.(reduce)
4. My sister is on her summer holiday. She is lying on the beach at the moment. (lie)
5. Don’t forget to turn off the faucets. (turn)
6. I suggest putting garbage bins around the schoolyard. (put)
PART 2. Give the right form of the words in the brackets to finish the following sentences. (1m)
1. Communication is difficult when two people don’t speak the same language.
(communicate)
2. The Internet has increasingly developed and become part of our daily life.
(increase)
3. Modern patterns have been added to the “Ao dai” to make it more fashionable. (fashion)
4. Finding that the film was uninteresting, we turned off the television. (interest)
PART 3. Use the correct preposititions, relative pronouns, connectives to complete the sentences. (1m)
1. Our parents will be very proud of us when we pass the exam.
2. Plactic bags will cause pollution because/ since/ as they are very hard to dissolve.

3. Hue, which was recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1993, attacts thousands of tourists.
4. You should do morning exercises regularly if you want to be healthy.
PART 4. Each sentence has ONE mistake. Find and correct it. Number 0 is an example. (1m)
0. I would like having a new computer. having to have
1. I haven’t seen my grandparents since a quarter of a year. …since ……. for
2. My aunt wishes she has a large house in the countryside. ……has …. had
3. Na is very tired. However, she can’t finish her homework before going to bed. However Therfore
4. I’m disappointing that people have spoiled this area. disappointing disappointed
PART 5. Complete each space with an appropriate word. (1m)
Nowadays, many rural areas in Vietnam have been (1) urbanized/ electrified and more electricity is needed. If
everyone wastes energy, it will (2)quickly/rapidly run out. Students at school should learn how to (3) save energy,
for example, they should turn off the electric lights (4) before/ when they leave their classrooms.
PART 6. Read the passage carefully and then decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). (1m)
Big cities have problems with crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Everyday, thousands
of vehicles fill the streets, especially during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much
congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking is another problem. There are not enough parking
facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the
problem of air and noise pollution.
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ……T….
2. The traffic seldom causes air and noise pollution. ……F….
3. In big cities, there are too many parking facilities. ……F….
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion. ……F….
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PART 7. Write the sentences, using the given words. Make any changes and additions if necessary. (1m)
1. How many hours a day do you (often) spend watching TV?
2. Why don’t we take part in these cultural activities.
PART 8. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same. (1,5m)
1. Liz asked me, “When does your school vacation start?”à Liz asked me when my school vacation started
2.Mrs. Quyen does volunteer work. She is a retired teacher.àMrs. Quyen, who is a retired teacher, does

volunteer work.
3. Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet. à The benefits of the Internet can’t be denied.
PART 9. Choose 2 words with underlined letters that are pronounced /z/? (0,5m)
casual, comprise, sticks, depends, install à comprise, depends
PART 10. Complete the dialogues with the correct responses from the box. (0,5m)
Yes, I would. That’s a good idea. Not at all Yes, please Yes, of course
3. A: Do you mind if I borrow your laptop a moment?
B: Not at all
A: I’m reading a newspaper. Could you turn the TV down, please?
B: Yes, of course
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TP HỒ CHÍ MINH Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH – Khóa ngày 21/06/2012
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. (2.5 pts)
1. “I won the first prize in the last spelling contest.” –“ __________ “
A. It’s nice of you B. Congratulations! C. Good luck! D. Try harder next time
2. The course __________ a class book, a practice book and an audio tape.
A. consistsB. contains C. comprises D. composes
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3. I decide not to move to that house __________ its neighborhood is noisy.
A. because B. though C. because of D. so
4. I suggest that all of you __________ hard for the coming exam.
A. working B. to work C. should work D. can work
5. If John were here now, he __________ me with the work.
A. would help B. will help C. may help D. helps
6. Nowadays, __________ can watch a variety of local and international programs on different
channels.
A. spectators B. audiences C. seers D. viewers
7. __________ Christmas, children enjoy singing Christmas carols.

A. On B. At C. Since D. For
8. The matches of EURO 2012 are taking place __________ Ukraine and Poland.
A. in B. on C. at D. out of
9. The lady __________ works as a clerk is kind and generous.
A. whom B. that C. she D. whose
10. –Giang: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Lan!” – Lan: “__________”
A. Yes, that’s all right. B. Thanks! I had it done this morning.
C. Thanks for the curls. D. Never mention it.
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0.5 pt)
III.
11. They are reconstructing all the buildings that were collapsed in the devastating storm last week.
A B C D
12. Our teacher of English is very amusing that he easily appeals to us all.
A B C D
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Every day, in homes all over the world, people waste huge (13)__________ of energy and water. Hong
Kong is estimated to waste about $5 billion worth of energy a year. This is due to their bad habits. For
example, leaving lights, air-conditioners and televisions on when no one is in the room (14)__________ for
wasteful energy consumption. Using too much water, or not (15)__________ dripping taps, also contributes
to the problem. Most people do not realize (16)__________ saving energy in the home will actually save
them money. If people use (17)__________ energy, gas and electricity bills will become lower. Most of the
ways we can use to decrease energy consumption in the home are very simple. The most obvious one is
(18)__________ household appliances when they are not in use.
13. A. numbers B. sums C. amounts D. qualities
14. A. explains B. accounts C. provides D. cares
15. A. closing B. reducing C. fixing D. breaking
16. A. which B. there C. whether D. that
17. A. lower B. fewer C. more D. less
18. A. turn off B. turn on C. break down D. break up
V. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1.0 pt)

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19. Intermediate learners of English can attend classes at Canadian Council.
20. All courses at Canadian Council begin in mid-July.
21. Learners can prepare for French PET certificate exams at Smartlearn.
22. Smartlearn teaching staff are well-trained and experienced.
VI. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)

23. A ______________ storm swept through the countryside at midnight. (disaster)
24. We can store necessary ______________ in a 4GB USB. (inform)
25. Fashion ______________ enjoy an interesting, well-paid job. (design)
26. Geographic Channel is a popular ______________ program on TV. (science)
27. A complaint letter should be ended ______________. (polite)
28. Rain will reach ______________ areas at the end of this week. (coast)
VII. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. (1.0 pt)
29. Young people are keen on ______________ fashionable clothes. (wear)
30. They ______________ TV all evening yesterday. (watch)
31. Unfortunately, he ______________ three accidents recently. (have)
32. A new photocopier ______________ in last week. (put)
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence
printed before it. (2.0 pts)
33. Lucie doesn’t swim as fast as her sister.
Lucie’s sister swims __________________________________________________
34. I’m so sorry I can’t play the piano.
I wish __________________________________________________
35. “May we use the computer now?” they said to the teacher.
They asked the teacher __________________________________________________
36. When did she start preparing for her overseas study?
How long __________________________________________________
GỢI Ý GIẢI ĐỀ THI
Giáo viên giải: TRẦN THỊ HỒNG THỦY – Trường THPT Chuyên Trần Đại Nghĩa
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B

8. A
9. B
10. B
11. C
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12. B
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. D
17. D
18. A
19. TRUE
20. TRUE
21. FALSE
22. TRUE
23. DISASTROUS
24. INFORMATION
25. DESIGNERS
26. SCIENCE
27. POLITELY
28. COASTAL
29. WEARING
30. WERE WATCHING
31. HAS-HAD
32. WAS-PUT
33. Lucie’s sister swims faster than her.
34. I wish I could play the piano.
35. They asked the teacher to allow them to use the computer then.

36. How long has she been preparing for her overseas study?
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