ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 PTTH TỈNH QUẢNG NINH

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0,4point)
1. A. come                   B. gone                        C. long                        D. want  
2. A. money                B. period                     C. some                        D. onion
II. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in the following questions. (0,4point)
3. A. economics          B. education                C. economy                 D. scientific
4. A. answer                B.  agree                      C. allow                       D. attract

III. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the
following questions (1,2point)

            5. you’re tired as you got up too late to watch TV last night.

               A             B            C                            D
      6. The internet is a very fast and convenient way for us to get a lot of informations.
                                    A                                B                         C                          D
      7. The bus is such an inexpensive means of transport that people take them very often.
                              A                               B                                  C                D
      8. She has been playing as a professional tennis player from 1990s.
                  A         B                                      C                                 D
      9. What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems.
                      A                                      B                               C      D
      10. He often spends much hours playing computer games, which is not good at all.
                              A                B                          C                         D

IV. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
(2,0p)

11. Let's go somewhere else. There's …... noise in this room.

                        A. too many                B. too much                C. enough                    D. too
12. I’d rather you……….home now.   A. going        B. go               C.  gone           D. went
13. Cut the cake into seven ………pieces.    
                        A. same                       B. like                          C. a like                                   D. equal
14. You …... open the door before the train gets into the station. It's very dangerous.
                        A. must           B. mustn't                    C. should                     D. don't have to
15. This is the best movie …... I have seen.      A. which     B. where           C. whose         D. that
16. She’d like………somewhere different for a change.   A. to go   B. going          C. go   D. to have gone
17. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
              A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.                        B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink.
              C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink.          D. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it.
18. I……….English for four years.    A. learned       B. am learning             C. have learned           D. learn
19. It’s two years…………….….him.          
   A. since I see             B. that I don’t see      C. since I last saw         D. that I haven’t seen
20. Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”        - Helen: “………………”
            A. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s”                  B. it’s up to you
            C. I’d rather not                                              D. You can say that again

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V. Put each word in capital letters into the correct form so that it can fit the gap in each sentence
below (1p)

21. Teenagers are now…………………dressed.                                                       FASHION           

22. Like beverage cans and bottles, this…………can be recycled.                           PRODUCE               

23. Mr. Brown felt…………. That people have spoiled that area.                            DISAPPOINT                    

24. Despite the ……….weather, thousands of soldiers helped protect the area.       STORM                   

25. My friend Tuan has been nominated as one of the most effective ……….in the town charity
program. .                                                                                                                                ACTIVE

VI. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits of the numbered blanks from 26-30.  (1,5p)

I am writing about the short stop that your trucks (26)……… around my house on their way to the north. When
the trucks of your company have a short (27)………there, the drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground
after their refreshment. When the trucks leave the place, the ground is (28)……………of trucks and a few
minutes later there is bad smell and flies all over the place, I myself, (29)……….the people living around here,
would urge that your company should tell your drivers to clean up all the trash on the ground before leaving.
(30)…………. You do something about it and soon. We will have to report this to the local authority. I am
looking forward to hearing from you and seeing positive response from your company.

26. A. produce                 B. do                           C. take                        D. make

27. A. break                     B. relax                       C. advertise                D. entertain
28. A. crowded                B. filled                      C. fond                       D. full
29. A. as long as             B. as far as                 C. as soon as              D. as well as
30. A. Although               B. If                           C. Because                 D. Unless

VII. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 31-35 (1,5p)

            It is estimated that about 200 million people who use Internet computer network around the world.
Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost
6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people
may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted
finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users
say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having
discussions with strangers in Internet areas called “chat room” is one of the most addictive activities.

31. Most people use the Internet……………

A. for getting information      B. for entertainment
C. A and B are wrong.            D. A and B are correct
32. Some people use the Internet so often that………………..
            A. they become more and more intelligent                 B. it is seriously harming their lives
            C. it is good for their mind                                         D. they become computer programmers
33. When someone is addicted to the Internet………………
            A. they cannot stop using it easily                              B. they can stop using it easily
            C. they can get rid of it                                               D. they will become intelligent
34. According to Mr. Greenfield, 30% Internet users use the internet……………………
            A. for entertainment                             B. for getting information                                          
C. for chatting                                      D. for escaping from problems or emotions
35. One of the most addictive activities is………………..
            A. setting programs                 B. playing chess          C. chatting      D. getting information
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VIII. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one
given before it. (2,0p)

36. She has been working for this company for 6 years.

            She started …………………………………………………………………………………………

37. The last time she went out with him was 9 month ago.

            It is………………………………………………………………………………………………

38. Miss Huong Tram is the best student in this class.

            Nobody……………………………………………………………………………………

39. There was too much snow for us to go out.

            There was such……………………………………………………………………………………….

40. Why are you looking at me like that?” said my friend.

            My friend asked………………………………………………………………………………..

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 Đề thi  Anh vào lớp 10 tỉnh Quảng Ninh

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.5 point) 
Question 1:  A. unit                 B. city                           C. nine                      D. thing
Question 2: A. horses             B. houses                     C. chooses               D. rises
II. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in the following questions. (0.5 point)
Question 3: A. nation                    B . comic                        C. enjoy                D. mountain
Question 4: A. ability                     B. impossible                 C. reality               D. difficult
III. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the
following questions. (1.5 points) 
Question 5: I suggest (A) go to (B) school by bicycle instead of (C) by motorbike(D).
Question 6: She is (A) very good (B) at (C) English, doesn't she (D)?
Question 7: The bus collected (A) us on (B) 5 o'clock early (C) in the morning(D).
Question 8: Scientists say (A) that the disappearance of(B) the trees are(C) already causing
changes in(D) the climate.
Question 9: In the (A) 18 century jean cloth (B) was make (C) completely from (D) cotton.
Question 10: We're amazing(A) that Nga won (B) the first prize (C) in the language (D) contest.
VI. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 26-30. (1.25 points)
My village is about 50 kilometers (26)……………….the city center. It is a very beautiful and (27)…………….
place where people grow flowers and vegetables only. The picturesque scenery. The air is village is
very famous for its pretty roses (28)………….. quite fresh; however, the smell of roses sometimes
makes people feel cool. In spring, my village looks (29)………………a carpet with plenty of colors.
Tourists come to visit it so much time to water often. Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn't take the
(30)………………… the roses. And even at night, people can walk along the path and enjoy the fresh
smell of the flowers.
Question 26: A. on                     B. for                       C. from                           D. at
Question 27: A. peace                B. peaceful             C. peacefully                  D. peacefulness
Question 28: A. So                     B. to                         C. but                           D. and
Question 29: A. Nike                   B. as                       C. same                       D.after
Question 30: A. villages               B. villagers             C. shoppers                 D. city-dwellers
VII. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 31-35. (1.25 points)
Saving energy means decreasing the amount of energy used while achieving a similar outcome of
end use. Using less energy has lots of benefits - you can save money and help the environment.

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Generating energy requires precious natural resources, for instance coal, oil or gas. Therefore, using
less energy helps us to preserve these resources and make them last longer in the future.
If people use less energy, there is less pressure to increase the available supply of energy, for
example by constructing new power plants, or by importing energy from a different country.
There are many sources on the web that give you ideas of what you can do to save energy. Here are
a few ideas to help you:
* Change your travel behavior, think more in terms of public transportation, if possible, walk or ride
your bicycle instead of taking the car.
* Reduce your house heat, keep the windows closed while heating, dress warmly.
* Choose products that come with lightweight packaging.
* Turn off lights and appliances when you are not using them, use energy-saving light bulbs.
* Reuse plastic bags for shopping and storage.
* Use a microwave instead of a stove to reheat food.
* Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable batteries.

Question 31: What is the best title of the passage?

A. How to Save Energy B. Saving Energy
C. Why to Save Energy D. Benefits of Saving Energy
Question 32: According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned as the benefits of saving
energy EXCEPT ___.
A. saving money B. preserving natural resources
C. helping the environment D. reducing house heat
Question 33: If people save energy, ____.
A. more energy will be imported B. more money will be spent
C. fewer power plants will be built D. fewer natural resources will be preserved
Question 34: According to the passage, people can find ways of saving energy by ______.
A. searching the Internet B. keeping the windows closed
C. choosing lightweight packaging products D. using public transport
Question 35: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. There are many sources of energy.
B. Products with lightweight packaging are not expensive.
C. A microwave is better than a stove.
D. It is not very difficult to find ways to save energy.
VIII. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one
given before it. (1.25 points) 
Question 36: Study harder and you will pass the exam.
→ If you ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 37: It's a pity that I can't speak Chinese. .

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 → I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38: "I will fly to Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow," he said.
→ He said ……………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39: Although I was very tired, I couldn't sleep.
→ In spite of......................................................................................
Question 40: The minister proposed regular meetings for the committee.
→ The minister suggested that……………………………………………………………………………

KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG

I. Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or do as directed. (3 pts)
1.He can’t go to see his friends. He hasn’t got ………….. time.
A. a B. many C. much D. a lot
2. My sister loves to watch the stars………….. night.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
3. Plastic bags will cause pollution………….. they are very hard to dissolve.
A. so B. but C. or D. because
4. My father tells me that Ha Noi is different………….. Kuala Lumpur.
A. from B. in C. with D. at
5. Tony is going to ………….. us to Hue on Sunday. Do you want to come?
A. get B. take C. make D. turn
6. “I can’t find my wallet, Tom” – “Don’t worry. I’ll help you to ………….. it”
A. look for B. take care of C. put on D. turn off
7. These students take part in charity activities in their town, …………..?
A. do they B. don’t they C. did they D. didn’t they
8. We are really………….. that people have spoiled this area.
A. happy B. proud C. disappointed D. excited
9. What would you like to drink? - …………..
A. Yes, please B. Milk, please C. No, thanks D. OK
10. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. bills B. plumbers C. cracks D. showers
11. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. predict B. report C. erupt D. get
12. Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence.
They wish there was many rivers and lakes in their hometown.
A B C D

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II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (1pt)
1. This fashion _________ wants to modernize the traditional Ao dai. (design)
2. The forecast says the weather will be ____but cold. (sun)
3. Their children are playing ________on the beach. (happy)
4. We are looking forward to________ from you. (hear)

III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses. (1 pt)
1. If your child _______ speaking English everyday, he will soon improve it. (practise)
2. Listen! I think someone _______ at the door. (knock)
3. We _________ Mr. and Mrs. Smith for ten years. (know)
4. Mr. Dennis ____ to New York in 1982. (go)

IV. Read the passage and answer the questions. (2pts)

Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association ot South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. The capital of Malaysia
is Kuala Lumpur. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official
religion. In addition there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national
language is Bahasa Malaysia. English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. Bahasa
Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students
may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil.
1. How many regions is Malaysia divided into?
__________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the capital of Malaysia?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. In which year did Malaysia have a population of over 22 million?
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Is Bahasa Malaysia the national language of Malaysia?
__________________________________________________________________________

V. Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box. (1pt)

who what love best but

You ask me what I think about my dad. Great! Great! I must tell you my dad is the (1)
______ person in the world. Do you know what I mean? He is a considerate and generous man (2)
______ who is loved not only by his family (3) ______also by all his friends. His priority is always
his family. His sense of humor distinguishes him from others. In a word, my dad’s terrific! I’m so
pround of him and (4) ______him so much. Happy Father’s Day. Daddy!
VI. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the
words given or combine the sentences as directed (2pts).
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1. People speak English in almost every corner of the word.
->English__________________________________________________________________
2. This watch is a gift. The watch was given to me on my 15th birthday.
->________________________________________________________________________
3. Nam is 17 years old. Lan is 15 years old.
-> Lan _________________________________________________________________
4. “Are you having a wonderful time here?, the teacher asked me.
->The teacher asked me_______________________________________________________