ĐỀ THI MINH HỌA 05 KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kê thời gian
phát đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1 [713642]:
A. dive B. hire C. mint D. lime
Question 2 [713643]:
A. decision B. handsome C. loser D. position
Mark the letter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3 [713644]:
A. explore B. travel C. maintain D. preserve
Question 4 [713645]:
A. population B. communicate C. ability D. according
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5 [713646]: You can use to buy tickets and book hotels on your own.
A. online programme B. travel agencies C. travel apps D. tour guides
Question 6 [713647]: Peter needs to sugary food for a better overall well-being.
A. run out of B. cut down on C. get on with D. keep up with
Question 7 [713648]: Don’t you wish you more time to stay withher?
A. have B. will have C. had had D. had
Question 8 [713649]: Tet is a traditional festival occurs in late January or early February.
A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 9 [713650]: Vietnamese food is always decorated and smells .
A. beautiful/good B.beautifully/well C. beautiful/well D. beautifully/good
Question 10 [713651]: This phone is that one, but it has more features.
A. three times expensive than B. three times as expensive as
C. three times more expensive as D. three times expensive than
Question 11 [713652]: Have you ever to your mom to ask for money?
A. write B. wrote C. written D. writing
Question 12 [713653]: Our teacher told us time playing violent video games.
A. to not spend B. to spent C. not to spent D. not to spend
Question 13 [713654]: The concert hall was so crowded; , thousands of fans were still waiting for their turn
to enter.
A. therefore B. but C. as a result D. however
Question 14 [713655]: My mom’s birthday is 9th December.
A. in B, on C. at D. to
Question 15 [713656]: - A: “How about going to the cinema now?”
- B; “ ”
A. What play is it? B. I’d like it. C. Yes, let’s. D. Will you join us?
Question 16 [713657]: Liam and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
 Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future." Daisy: “ ”
A. There’s no doubt about that. B. I am sorry to hear that.
C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. It doesn’t matter at all.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct order to each of the following
questions.
Question 17 [713658]:
a. Furthermore, artificial intelligence may help predict natural disasters and suggest effective ways to deal
with them.
b. Many experts believe that technology will play a huge role in solving global problems in the future.
c. This could significantly reduce the damage caused by earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters.
d. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are already helping to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
e. As a result, the world may become a safer and more sustainable place to live.
A. b – d – a – c – e B. b – a – d – e – c
C. b – d – c – a – e D. d – b – a – c – e
Question 18 [713659]:
Dear Sir/Madam,
a. We believe that your experience in this field will show them how to succeed in their future careers.
b. I am writing to invite you to give a talk on career development at our school’s Career Orientation Day next
month.
c. We are flexible with the date and time, so please let US know your availability
d. We also believe that your expertise will help the students make informed decisions about their career paths.
e. Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely.
Lan Anh
A. b – a – d – c – e B. b – d – a – c – e
C. b – a – c – d – e D. b – d – c – a – e
Read the following sign and notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct order to each of the following questions.
Question 19 [713660]: What does the sign notice ?
A. Cars are allowed to exceed the speeds of 60.
B. Bicycles share lanes with cars.
C. Motorcycles can be in the 2 outer right lanes.
D. Bicycles can enter the middle lane

Question 20 [713661]: What does the notice say?

A. You can steal Items here.

B. Leave your bags here and it’ll be safe.
C. You are responsible for other’s lost items.
D. Pay attention to your belongings.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 26.
Everyone needs to have a place to call home where they can feel safe. Whether they have bought it (21) their
own or rent it, it matters very little. Our modern-day houses or apartments have air-conditioning to keep us cool,
and heating to keep us warm. There is electricity for lighting and the use of several (22) ,such as TVs and
computers. Hot and cold water flows from the taps and dirty water sinks down the drains. Many of our homes have
balconies or gardens, as well.
In the past, people made their homes by materials (23) . When we look at different houses we can tell
how old they are based on that and the way they (24) . In the past, people did not have running water in
their homes and there were (25) electric lights. To keep warm, they sometimes (26) light a fire
inside their homes. They would use the same fire to also cook their food and heat their water.
Question 21 [713662]:
A. by B. to C. at D. on
Question 22 [713663]:
A. appliances B. instruments C. machines D. tools
Question 23 [713664]:
A. which near them B. that they found nearby
C. which found them nearby D. that is nearby them
Question 24 [713665]:
A. builds B. are built C. be built D. were built
Question 25 [713666]:
A. no B. not C. none D. never
Question 26 [713667]:
A. had to B. should C. could D. can
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 27 to 32.
Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain, traditions play a more
important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and
carefully keep them up.
The British also take pride in their traditional ceremonies and events. One famous example is the Changing of
the Guard at Buckingham Palace, which attracts thousands of tourists every year. These events show the rich
history and cultural heritage of the country, reminding people of the importance of preserving traditions in a
rapidly changing world. Even in modern times, these customs remain a significant part of British identity. To this
day, an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house. English people like gardens.
Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with grass and flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland. Wales and England.
Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland, it is not kept, except by clerks in banks, all shops
and factories are working.
Question 27 [713668]: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Traditions and Customs in Great Britain
B. The importance of Traditions and Customs
C. Traditional Life vs Modern Life
D. Englishmen's Hobbies
Question 28 [713669]: According to the passage, what attracts tourists to Buckingham Palace?
A. The garden in front of the palace.
B. The historical architecture.
C. The Changing of the Guard ceremony.
D. Modem amenities near the palace.
Question 29 [713670]: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. Christmas B. a national holiday C. old traditions D. England
Question 30 [713671]: The phrase “keep them up” is closest in meaning to .
A. preserve them B. take care them C. leave them D. take them
Question 31 [713672]: What does the passage imply about British traditions in modern times?
A. They have completely disappeared in a changing world.
 B. They are still highly valued and preserved.
C. They are no longer relevant to British identity.
D. They are less important than modern developments.
Question 32 [713673]: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. English families usually prefer houses with gardens over modern flats.
B. Christmas is widely celebrated across all parts of Britain.
C. The Changing of the Guard ceremony attracts many tourists.
D. British traditions are an important part of theừ identity.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 33 [713674]: The scientists worked very hard, and they finally achieved some marvelous results
with this drug.
A. disappointed B. compulsory C. wonderful D. convenient
Question 34 [713675]: When I was shopping in the supermarket yesterday, I accidentally met an old friend.
A. came out B. turned up C. ran into D. brought up

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is OPPOSITE in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 35 [713676]: Kevin was eager to play in the rain but his brother, Jack, was reluctant because he was
so cold.
A. afraid B. excited C. worried D. careful
Question 36 [713677]: We invited Khanh to join our trip to Sapa, but he turned it down because he would
have a meeting the following week.
A. refused B. agreed C. accepted D. returned

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, Mark the letter A, B, C or
D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
We all love spending time by the sea. The lucky ones might live on the coast and enjoy the benefits
throughout the year. (37) . Most of us would say we feel healthier by the ocean. So how do we benefit,
exactly?
Well, to start with it's great for our mental health. (38) . They have shown that watching, listening to or
being in the ocean helps our brains slow down. The sound of the waves can help us relax and has a positive effect
in reducing stress. This is why people who have trouble sleeping are often told to listen to recordings of the sound
of waves hitting the shore.
(39) . We go out a lot more when we're on holiday by the sea. We often become more active on
holidays and people who live on the coast are usually more active too. And if you take your walks on the beach
this is even better. (40) . The sea air is also good for people with breathing problems. There is less pollution
in the air near the ocean and in the autumn and winter, the air is fresher.
A. This is healthier than the dry atmosphere on homes
B. Being by the sea is also good for our physical health
C. The rest of us have to wait for our next holiday
D. Scientists have discovered that we have something called “blue mind”
Question 37 [713678]: Question 38 [713679]:
Question 39 [713680]: Question 40 [713681]: