ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT KHỐI 10 MÃ 420

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
Question 1: A. visits B. plays C. hates D. stops
Question 2: A. tangle B. dangerous C. battle D. calculate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
QUESTION 3. “Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here!”
- “______________”
A. What a pity! B. It’s our pleasure. C. Sorry, we don’t know. D. That's nice of you!
QUESTION 4. Peter and Mary are talking about social networks.
- Peter: “Using social networks may have negative effects on students.”
- Mary: “____________. It distracts them from their studies.”
A. I’m not sure about that B. I don’t quite agree
C. You’re wrong D. That’s quite true
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.
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones. Neither will
they be (5)_________of the harmful effect that many people predicted text language would have on
young people’s language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of a good
background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging people to
communicate more. They can also provide reassurance to people (6)_________are alone in dangerous
situations. Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact; texting can
signal your unavailability to (7)_________people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and
headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone while on public
transport is thought to be rude and 8)_________by many people in the UK.( 9)_________, a significant
minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval from their fellow
passengers.
(Adapted from “AdvancedExpert’’ by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)

QUESTION 5. A. anxious B. aware C. alert D. forgetful

QUESTION 6. A. when B. which C. who D. where
QUESTION 7. A. one B. another C. every D. other
QUESTION 8. A. inconsiderate B. insignificant C. inflexible D. inattentive
QUESTION 9. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise
*VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR : Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the
sentences.
QUESTION 10. The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016,
which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. offered C. gave D. paid
QUESTION 11. Some people tend to wrongly believe that men are not as good ____ children as women.

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 A. with B. as C. at D. on
QUESTION 12. My boss was so _________ at the concept “ Cultural diversity” that he searched for all
night to make out it deeply.
A. surprise B. surprising C. surprised D. surprisedly
QUESTION 13. All staff in this restaurant ____ an urgent meeting right now.
A. are attending B. is attending C. attends D. attend
QUESTION 14. We are looking to find ____ ways to stimulate learning and continually trying to
improve the way we teach.
A. portable and mobile B. ineffective and inappropriate
C. shocking and amazing D. new and creative
QUESTION 15. This charity provides financial support and mental comfort to ____ children.
A. advantaged B. disadvantaged C. advantageous D. disadvantageous
QUESTION 16. _______ they do not have much experience, their applications have been approved.
A. So that B. Although C. Because D. As soon as
QUESTION 17. I ____ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students
from all over the world.
A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. saved up
QUESTION 18. There's a meaningful ___________ in the paper about the Gender Equality in Viet Nam.
A. essay B. article C. announcement D. feature
QUESTION 19. You should stop _____ about the bush, Peter! Just tell me exactly what some typical
American features are.
A. beating B. hiding C. rushing D. moving
QUESTION 20. While the teacher was explaining to the whole class, she ____ carefully.
A. didn't listen B. wasn't listening C. had listened D. wasn't listened
QUESTION 21. 3-D printing ____ complex tools and components.
A. is used for produc B. is used to produce C. uses for producing D. uses to produce
*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
QUESTION 22. Most students try their best making full use of electronic devices to make a good
presentation about weddings in Western countries.
A. their B. electronic C. making D. about
QUESTION 23. Brenda and other female firefighters became the targets of laughter , anger, and violent
from the co workers and local people.
A. other B. violent C. targets D. and
QUESTION 24. Facebook.com’s server IP address haven’t been found in Google Chrome browser
because of the error of Internet connection.
A. Facebook.com’s B. Internet connection C. because of D. haven’t been found
*Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.

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QUESTION 25. If you want to become a well-known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a
way to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
A. genius B. infamous C. renowned D. new
QUESTION 26. The new cartoon film catches the fancy of the children.
A. satisfies B. amuses C. attracts D. surprises
*Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
QUESTION 27. A. laptop B. design C. custom D. access
QUESTION 28. A. physically B. equality C. remarkably D. discriminate
*Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
QUESTION 29. Tom was too wet behind the ears to work in such a big smartphone shop .
A. full of sincerity B. without money C. lack of energy D. full of experience
QUESTION 30. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?
A. care B. notice C. consideration D. neglect
*Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770. His childhood was unhappy. His father drank too much.
Beethoven's musical talent was obvious from childhood. He quickly became a talented performer on the
piano. In 1792, he moved to Vienna, Austria, to study with Austrian composer Joseph Haydn. Soon
Beethoven was playing music that he wrote himself. Many people admired his powerful, dramatic music.
Beethoven was often ill or depressed. He was unable to find a woman who would marry him. Just as he
was becoming very successful, he started to lose his hearing. Deafness is the worst fate for a musician.
Beethoven's performing career was over.
Despite Beethoven's hearing loss, he still wrote music. The music he wrote became even better. His music
was richly expressive and revealed feelings such as joy and sadness. He created one bold masterpiece
after another. Besides piano music, Beethoven wrote string quartets (pieces for four stringed instruments)
and other kinds of chamber music. Chamber music is written for small groups, and people can play it in
their homes or in small halls. Beethoven also wrote songs, two masses, an opera, and nine outstanding
symphonies.
Beethoven studied works by Haydn, German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and Austrian composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Then he broke their rules and made music that was like no one else's. It was
emotional and challenging. Beethoven wanted his music to express ideas as well as emotions. He wanted
it to praise freedom and equality and other high ideals.
Some of Beethoven's well-known achievements are the Moonlight Sonata for piano, the Fifth Symphony,
and the Ninth Symphony. The Fifth Symphony has a famous four-note opening, da-da-da-dum. The
Ninth Symphony ends with a triumphant chorus called "Ode to Joy." Beethoven's music set a standard
that later composers measured their work by.
Crowds loved him and adored his music. Beethoven was famous, although not happy. In 1827, he got
pneumonia and died in Vienna.
Question 31. Which of the following best describes Beethoven's life according to the passage?
A. talented, powerful and challenging B. emotional, dramatic, and outstanding
C. unhappy, stressful, but successful D. talented, outstanding, and successful
Question 32. The phrase "was over" in the passage mostly means ____.
A. finished B. completed C. started D. remained
Question 33. What happened after Beethoven lost his hearing according to the passage?
A. He became a famous talented performer on the piano.
B. He started writing music for his own performance only.
C. His music became more and more impressive and emotional.
D. His music was better, more impressive and varied in types.

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Question 34. Which of the following is true about Beethoven's music according to the reading?
A. It was strongly affected by that of other famous musicians.
B. It helped Beethoven enjoy a life with luxuries and comforts.
C. It expressed ideas and emotions, praised freedom and equality.
D. It set a standard by which all other composers measured their work.
Question 35. The word "Crowds" in the passage mostly refers to ____.
A. music composers B. small groups C. audience D. performers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
QUESTION 36.She intended to study music in New Jersey. Accidentally she left and studied music in
New York.
A. She left her hometown in New Jersey in order to study music in New York.
B. After studying music in New Jersey, she studied music in New York.
C. She left New Jersey with the intention to study music in New York.
D. She was going to study music in New Jersey but then studied in New York.
QUESTION 37. Most of the classmates couldn’t come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
C. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
D. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn’t come.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
QUESTION 38. Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel, therefore, it was interesting.
B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would stay up all night to finish it.
C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
QUESTION 39.I am very interested in the book you lent me last week.
A. The book is interesting enough for you to lend me last week.
B. It was the interesting book which you lent me last week.
C. The book that you lent me last week interests me a lot.
D. The book which you lent me last week is too interesting to read.
QUESTION 40. It’s no use asking her for help.
A. It’s not worth asking her for help. B. There’s no point in asking her for help.
C. It’s no good to ask her for help. D. We have no trouble asking her for help.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
I didn’t even notice him. It was a chilly November evening in New York City, and my daughter and I
were walking up Broadway. I was thinking, “Milk, dry cleaners, home”. Was I supposed to notice a guy
sitting inside a cardboard box next to a newsstand? No, but Nora did. She wasn't even four, but she pulled
at my coat sleeve and said. “That man’s cold, Daddy. Can we take him home?"

I don't remember my reply - probably something like, “That wouldn't really be helping him”. Maybe I
made her feel better by giving her an apple. I don't know. But I do remember a sudden heavy feeling
inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her world, whether it was
birds in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing suffering and poverty.

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A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who delivered meals to elderly
people. The volunteers went to a nearby school on a Sunday morning, picked up a food package, and
delivered it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She
could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how valuable our job was. When Sunday
came, she was ready, but I had to push myself to leave the house. On the way to the school. I fought an
urge to turn back. The Sunday paper and my coffee were waiting at home. Why do this? Still, we picked
up the package and phoned the elderly person we'd been assigned. She invited us right over. And that day
Nora and I paid a visit to her depressing flat. After saying goodbye, I walked home in tears.

Professionals call such a visit a “volunteer opportunity". Indeed, the proverty my daughter and I helped
lessen that Sunday afternoon was not the old woman's alone it was in our lives, too. Nora and I regularly
serve meals to needy people and collect clothes lor the homeless. Yet, as I've watched her grow over
these past four years. I still wonder which of us has benefited more?

QUESTION 41: Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. A Lesson in Caring B. Volunteer Opportunities
C. An International Voluntary Organisation D. A Beautiful Sunday
QUESTION 42: The phrase “delighted at" in the passage is closet in meaning to.....
A. very bored with B. very pleased at
C. very disappointed with D. very surprised at
QUESTION 43: Which of the following is true about Nora, the author’s daughter?
A. She was a naughty schoolgirl.
B. She didn't care for anyone around her.
C. She was not interested in doing charity.
D. She is ov er four years old now.
QUESTION 44: After reading the newspaper article about volunteers who helped the elderly, the
writer.....
A. paid no attention B. went to work
C . signed him and his daughter up D. took his daughter to school
QUESTION 45: How did the writer feel after the visit to the elderly woman that Sunday?
A. He felt relaxed. B. He felt sorry for her.
C. He felt happy. D. He felt disappointed.

II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN

*Complete the sentences below by giving the correct form of the words.
QUESTION 46. Van Cao is known as one of the most important................ of modern Vietnamese music
( COMPOSE )
Question 47: Mary's very clever; She learns very fast and she knows a lot. She's a very
(INTEREST) ..................................................girl.
*Rewrite the sentences using the given words
QUESTION 48. They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview. (Using passive voice)
→ YOU _________________________________________________________________
QUESTION 49. Sue could study music next year. She could study drama instead. ( or)
→ SUE__________________________________________________________________
QUESTION 50. Their teacher is making them study hard. (Using passive voice)

→ THEY ________________________________________________________________