ĐỀ thi tuyển sinh tiếng Anh lớp 10, Tiền Giang

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KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG ÔN TẬP
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
Khóa ngày 30 tháng 6 năm 2013
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài : 60 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
PHẦN I: TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN: (8.0 điểm)
Question 1-2: Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. depend B. ethnic C. official D. comprise
2. A. Buddhism B. necessary C. unique D. tropical
Question 3-4: Pick out the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
(0.5 pt)
3. A. comic B. cotton C. comment D. symbol.
4. A. separate B. tropical C. wander D. material
Question 5-6: Pick out the word that is of the different topic (or part of speech) from the others (0.5
pt)
5. A. snack B. banyan C. hamburger D. hot dog
6. A. decade B. century C. schedule D. millennium
Question 7-18: Pick out ONE best option to complete these following sentences (3.0 pts)
7. The floods have killed hundreds people and made them………………
8. The girl…………… father teaches you Math is in my class.
9. …………… Thuy’s grandma never trusts weather forecast, she likes watching them.
10. Congratulations………………….your successful test result.
11. I live in Tien Giang, …………is one of the most beautiful provinces in Mekong Delta.
12. Mr. Smith never loses … when facing difficulties.
13. The children were so………………by the film on TV that they didn’t want to go to bed.
14. He doesn’t depends…… ………… his parents.
15. Maryam usually goes to the………… to pray because she’s an Islamist

16. This newspaper is much more……………………than the others
17. I’ve got a brother called Jim. He lives in London. He’s an engineer.
A. My brother, Jim, whom lives in London, is an engineer
B. My brother, Jim, that lives in London, is an engineer
C. My brother, Jim, who living in London, is an engineer
D. My brother, Jim, who lives in London, is an engineer
18. You didn’t phone me about it. I’m disappointed with it.
A. I’m disappointing that you didn’t phone me about it.
B. I’m disappointed that you didn’t phone me about it.
C. I was disappointed that you didn’t phone me about it.
D. I’m disappointed that you don’t phone me about it.
A homesick B homely C homeless D homeland
A who B whose C which D whom
A Although B Despite C As D So
A At B in C about D on
A who B where C which D that
A mind B heart C memory D sense
A exciting B attracted C interesting D boring
A in B on C at D for
A pagoda B shrine C mosque D church
A inform B informative C informed D information
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Đề chính thức
Mã đề: 2141

Question 19-24: Read the passage below, then pick out ONE best option (A, B, C, or D) for each: (1.5
pts)
Why did English become the international language? In the middle of the 19
th
century, French was the

international language. Then Britain became very powerful in the world. England started colonies in North
America and India in the 17
th
century. By 1900 England also had colonies in other parts of Asia, Africa and
the South Pacific. The people in the colonies had to use English. Slowly it became more important the
French internationally. After the Second World War, the United States became very powerful, and even
more people began to learn English.

English has more words than any other languages. The grammar is simpler than in the other major
languages. However, English spelling is difficult. Foreigners all have trouble spelling English. So do native
speakers!
Since 1880, more than 50 artificial languages have been invented, but no one speaks them as a native
language, and none of them has ever become popular. Some people don’t want study English, but it is the
international language. There is no way to change that now.
19. In the middle of the 19
th
century, the most international language was……………….
A. Chinese B. English C. French D. Spanish
19. English slowly became more important than French because…………………….
A. French was too difficult.
B. Britain had more colonies in other parts of the world.
C. The United States had colonies in Asia, Africa and the South Pacific.
D. France lost the colonies in India.
20. English has been learnt by more people ………………………………
A. in 1900
B. in the 17
th
century
C. when the Second World War ended
D. because English has fewer words than any other languages

21. English grammar is ……………………….
A. more difficult than French grammar B. simpler than other important
languages
C. too difficult to learn D. too difficult for the native speakers
23. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. There have been more than 500 artificial languages
B. Some people don’t want to learn English
C. English is now used as an international language
D. More and more people are interested in learning artificial languages
24. Students learn English as …………… at school in Viet Nam.
A. an artificial language B. a native language C. a foreign language D. a second language
Question 25-32: Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing
the meaning of the passage: (2.0 pts)
The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It’s a very fast and convenient (25)
………… to get information. People (26)………….the Internet for many purposes: education,
communication, (27)…………and commerce. The (28)…….helps people communicate with friends and
relatives by (29)……… of e-mail or chatting. However, the Internet has limitations. It is time- (30)
………….and costly. It is also dangerous because of (31)……… and bad programs. On the other hand, the
Internet (32)……….sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and
personal information leaking. So, while enjoying surfing, be alert.
2
5
A way B form C style D kind
2
6
A take B use C get D have
2 A deposits B laws C entertainmen D relax
2
7 t
2

8
A use B development C computer D internet
2
9
A making B doing C means D using
3
0
A spending B saving C consuming D wasting
3
1
A violence B viruses C accidents D pollution
3
2
A users B people C printer D trainer
• QUESTION VIII. Making a complete letter by using the cues (2.0 pts)
1. I / arrive / Ha Noi / 5 o’clock yesterday morning. 2. I / staying / nice hotel / not far / city center. 3. I /
already see / Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum / some places of interest here. 4. Tomorrow / going on a trip / Ha Long
Bay. 5. I / never be there before / I’m excited / trip / not sleep. 6. I / be home / Sunday, November 10
th
. 7. I /
tell you / more / trip / when / be in Hue. 8. I hope / you / well.
• Dear Mom and Dad,
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With love,

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KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG ÔN TẬP
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
Khóa ngày 30 tháng 6 năm 2013
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài : 60 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
PHẦN I: TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN: (8.0 điểm)
Question 1-2: Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. extremely B. authority C. faithfully D. politeness
2. A. benefit B. dangerous C. wonderful D. magazine
Question 3-4: Pick out the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
(0.5 pt)
3. A. parade B. slavery C. celebrate D. exchange
4. A. cotton B. purpose C. deposit D. volcano
Question 5-6: Pick out the word that is of the different topic (or part of speech) from the others (0.5
pt)
5. A. hill B. mountain C. ocean D. volcano
6. A. protect B. waste C. conserve D. preserve
Question 7-18: Pick out ONE best option to complete these following sentences (3.0 pts)
7. I was really……………… by the friendliness of the villagers
8. Some designers have taken…………… form Viet Nam’s ethnic minorities
9. Wearing the Ao dai…………… the students feel proud of the tradition and customs.
10. My mother has to learn English………………….her work.
A boring B exciting C impressed D impressing
A impression B addition C tradition D inspiration
A make B encourages C keep D take
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Đề chính thức

Mã đề: 066
11. They visited the small village…………Uncle Ho was born.
12. Mr. Thomas came home late last night. He… up yet.
13. There is too much traffic………………, the air is polluted.
14. The man…………… your mother is talking to is my English teacher.
15. I’m sorry, I forgot………… your letter. It is still here in my pocket
16. I’m sorry I can’t swim. I wish I……………………
17. In spite of the bad weather, he went on a picnic
A. Although the weather was bad, he went on a picnic.
B. Although the bad weather, he went on a picnic.
C. Although he went on a picnic, the weather was bad.
D. Although going on a picnic, the weather was bad.
18. It takes Nam two hours to do his homework every day.
A. Nam spends two hours to do his homework every day.
B. Nam spends two hours to doing his homework every day.
C. Nam spends two hours does his homework every day.
D. Nam spends two hours doing his homework every day.

Question 19-24: Read the passage below, then pick out ONE best option (A, B, C, or D) for each: (1.5
pts)
Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New
Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One
or two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam.
On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family get together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family
should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year
morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky
money wrapped in red tiny envelops. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

19. When is Tet holiday celebrated in Viet Nam?
20. What do people do before Tet?

21. What do people often make one or two days before Tet?
22. Family members have a reunion dinner……………………
23. What do young members do on the New Year morning?
24. What are children given on the first day of New Year Day?
A on B in C to D for
A where B who C which D whose
A has got B hasn’t got C didn’t get D doesn’t get
A however B since C therefore D although
A whom B who C which D whose
A post B to post C posting D posted
A will swim B could swim C can swim D am able to swim
A January 1
st
B Late in February C The 1
st
day of lunar
new year
D The 1
st
day of solar
new year
A Clean houses B Paint the walls C Buy new clothes D All are correct
A Make sticky rice
cakes
B Make spring rolls C Make jams D A&C are correct
A On the New Year
Day
B On New Year’s
Ever
C At weekend D At noon of the 1

st
day
A Pay their respect to
the elders
B Receive lucky
money
C Visit their relatives
and friends
D All are correct
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Question 25-32: Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing
the meaning of the passage: (2.0 pts)
Environmental pollution is a term refers that to all the ways by (25)………… man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with exhaust gases and smoke, (26)………… the water with chemicals and
other substances, and damages the (27)………… with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes
his surroundings (28)………… various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by scattering
junk and (29)………… on the land and in the water.
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water and soil
are (30)………… to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness and (31)…………
death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is
available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s (32)………… beautiful
world.
2
5
A who B which C whom D who
2
6
A purifies B pumps C sprays D poisons
2
7

A Soil. B forests C streets D beaches
2
8
A on B in C by D with
2
9
A spoiling B leaving C litter D gathering
3
0
A necessary B dangerous C suitable D unimportant
3
1
A so B ever C too D even
3
2
A nature B natural C naturally D natured
PART II. Write a short passage about what you should do to protect our environment. (2.0 pts)
-Use trees leaves or banana leaves to wrap food.
-Reuse and recycle bottles and can. (reduce garbage; save natural resources)
-Not throw trash onto the water. (keep water clean; polluted water can directly harm to people’s health and
kill fish)
-Use public buses instead of motorbikes. (avoid traffic jams; reduce exhaust fume; save energy)
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A Sticky rice cakes B New clothes C Mew toys D Lucky money
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