Ðề luyện thi Môn Tiếng Anh vào Lớp 10 - Năm 2023 (Form TP.

Hồ Chí Minh) (Mã đề201)

I. Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in
each sentences or best answers the question.
Question 1. A few years after his graduated from a university, the man acquired the ________
of being a philosopher.
A. business B. impression C. inspiration D. reputation
Question 2. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. beautiful B. suggestion C. constancy D. sympathy
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. deny B. become C. create D. homesick
Question 4. Please call to wake me up tomorrow. I shall probably oversleep as I am not used
________ up so early.
A. to get B. getting C. get D. to getting
Question 5. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. after B. false C. laugh D. glass
Question 6. I can’t here what you are saying. Can you ________ the radio?
A. turn up B. turn out C. turn down D. turn on
Question 7. Learning helps us ________ a lot of knowledge.
A. win B. acquire C. request D. achieve
Question 8. I found photo albums and home videos lying all ________ the living room floor.
A. over B. on C. off D. in
Question 9. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. passed B. washed C. watched D. played
Question 10. He claimed he was playing badly ________ an injury, but I think he was lying.
A. due to B. because C. though D. despite
Question 11. My wedding day is a day ________ I will never forget.
A. when B. whom C. that D. on which
Question 12. I hoped we haven’t invited ________ people to welcome them all properly.
A. so much B. too many C. lots of D. plenty of
Question 13. - Justin: “How did you get here?”- Alan: “________”
A. Is it far from here? B. The train is so crowded.
C. I came here last night. D. I came here by train.
Question 14. - Emma: “I don’t think I can do this one.”- Rose: “________”
A. Sure, no way! B. Yeah. It’s not what you think.
C. Oh, come on! Have a go! D. No, I hope not.
II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the question 15
and 16.
Question 15. What does the sign mean?
A. Residential areas B. Crossroads ahead.
C. Road widens D. Opening bridge ahead.
Question 16. What does the sign mean?
A. Water here is not drinkable B. Water is leaking here.
C. The faucet is dripping. D. There’s no water here.
III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True
or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for question 21 and 22.
(1.5 pts)
Education
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that,
you need to stay at high school for another two years. There are several options in the district of
Northacre.
St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide
range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St. Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so
maybe too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to
follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it
has excellent tuition and facilities. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in.
A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get in-the-job
training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away. But the warned – places
are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College.
Question 17. St. Leopold’s is the best school for humanities and sciences.
A. True B. False
Question 18. You can only attend St. Leopold’s school if you pay tuition fees.
A. True B. False
Question 19. You have to pass an exam and pay fees in order to be admitted to Knowle
Grammar School.
A. True B. False
Question 20. The article advises readers who want a professional career to go to high school
for two more years, then get a degree.
A. True B. False
Question 21. The aim of the article is to ________.
A. advise people to get a job after B. advise young people about how to get to
graduation a university
C. tell young people about the options D. advise young people to stay in
available education
Question 22. What is the problem with apprenticeships?
A. They are few available. B. They don’t give you any qualifications.
C. They are expensive. D. They are not helpful for your
professional career.
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blanks space in the following
passage.
How saving wildlife benefits humans?
It’s no secret that we’ve lost an overwhelming ___(23)___ of species within the last four
decades. These species have all but disappeared due to overpopulation, deforestation,
consumer culture, climate change, animal exploitation, and other ___(24)___ sources – all
inflicted by mankind. It’s been said that at least 10,000 species are lost a year, having the world’s
wildlife population in just the past 40 years. However, the rapid loss of species we are witnessing
today is estimated by experts to be between 1,000 to 10,000 times higher than the natural
___(25)___ rate.
When the public and politicians began insisting ___(26)___ environmental protection in the
1960s, conversation laws began passing in the 1980s, ___(27)___ with the Alaska National
Interest Lands Act, which set aside 101 million acres of Alaska to be preserved as a monument,
national park and wildlife refuge to maintain one of the United States’ last “wild” areas. With
more and more public involvement, restoring and preserving ___(28)___ wildlife species
became possible. As World Wildlife Fund perfectly puts it, conserving wildlife is “is a source pf
inspiration.”
Question 23.
A. amount B. figure C. number D. data
Question 24.
A. harmed B. harmable C. harmless D. harmful
Question 25.
A. exhaustion B. existence C. extinction D. exacerbation
Question 26.
A. of B. on C. in D. at
Question 27.
A. including B. starting C. becoming D. launching
Question 28.
A. endangered B. endanger C. dangerous D. danger
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29.
The principle has made it for the first year students to attend classes twice a week in
the lab. (compel)
Question 30.
Several games were provided for the and amusement of the children. (educate)
Question 31.
She enjoys looking at the which are made by Mr. David. (designer)
Question 32.
America’s pollution fell for the fourth successive month. (industry)
Question 33.
It was hot in the greenhouse. (tropic)
Question 34.
The government is Ho Chi Minh City at the moment. (beauty)
VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete
sentences.
Question 35.
→ Although and highly globalized industry. the fashion industrial developed first
today it is an international in Europe and America,

Question 36.
and type of clothing worn → The amount are dependent and the weather.
on physical stature

VII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37.
Could you keep the noise down? → Would you mind
Question 38.
Last night, all flights were cancelled because of the heavy fog. → Because
Question 39.
Putting garbage into the bins is one answer to minimize pollution. → If you
Question 40.
The local authority is building more bridges and roads because they want to develop this small
town → In order
 Ðề luyện thi Môn Tiếng Anh vào Lớp 10 - Năm 2023 (Form TP.
Hồ Chí Minh) (Mã đề202)
I. Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in
each sentences or best answers the question.
Question 1. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. damage B. decorate C. devastate D. typhoon
Question 2. A: “Thanks for your help.” B: “______.”
A. The same to you. B. That’s all right.
C. Thank you, too. D. You are welcomed.
Question 3. He’s completely ___________ - He’s been working all night to finish the project.
A. surprised B. amused C. excited D. exhausted
Question 4. Protect the environment is everyone’s ___________ in the world.
A. impression B. damage C. responsibility D. Flood
Question 5. A: “______”. B: “Never mind!”
A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me B. Thank you for being honest to me
have it cleaned
C. Congratulations! How wonderful! D. Would you mind going out for dinner
next Saturday?
Question 6. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. enhance B. priority C. custom D. throughout
Question 7. Never ___________ on the others. Do it by yourself.
A. deliver B. define C. deny D. depend
Question 8. ___________ use banana leaves to wrap food?
A. Why not B. Why don’t C. How about D. Let’s
Question 9. I think chatting on the Internet is ___________.
A. compulsory B. violently C. required D. time-consuming
Question 10. ___________ the night before Christmas, Santa Clause enters each house to give
children gifts.
A. For B. On C. At D. In
Question 11. Films are the most popular ___________ of entertainment.
A. region B. area C. style D. form
Question 12. If I ___________ you, I would relax.
A. were B. am C. was D. A, C correct
Question 13. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. respects B. books C. develops D. finishes
Question 14. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. access B. experience C. attend D. effective
II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the question 15
and 16. (0.5 pt)

Question 15. On the way, you can see this sign and it warns that:
A. Keeping away the workers is B. The work ahead is dangerous.
unnecessary.
C. It’s important to avoid a big sand ahead. D. There is a big sand near here.
Question 16. What does the sign mean?
A. This garbage bin is just for cans. B. This is just for recycled cans.
C. Cans can’t be recycled. D. All the garbage has to be put here.
III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True
or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for question 21 and 22.
Coronaviruses are viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from common cold
to more serious diseases. COVID-19 is the disease which is caused by a new coronavirus. It was
first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City in China. The incubation period is estimated at 2
to 14 days. The virus can spread from person to person through contact with an infected person.
This is usually through contact with droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. You can
also get it from touching objects or surfaces that have cough or sneeze droplets from an
infected person, and then touching your mouth or face.
COVID-19 can cause mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever.
Symptom can be more severe for some people and can lead to pneumonia or breathing
difficulties. In rare cases, the disease can be fatal. Older people and people with pre-existing
medical conditions appear to be more at risk of becoming severely ill with the virus. People living
or travelling in an area where the COVID-19 virus is circulating can get the virus. There is no
specific medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19. If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until
you have recovered. You should rest, sleep, keep warm and drink plenty of liquids. People who
have severe symptoms may need medical attention to help them breathe.
Question 17. Originally, COVID-19 appeared in China.
A. True B. False
Question 18. People catching COVID-19 can travel anywhere and that doesn’t cause severe
damage.
A. True B. False
Question 19. COVID-19 is a common disease and it lasts in seven days
A. True B. False
Question 20. Runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever are symptoms of COVID-19.
A. True B. False
Question 21. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Coronaviruses B. Pneumonia. C. Fever D. Cough and
sneeze.
Question 22. What does the writer imply when he says, “the disease can be fatal”?
A. let’s have a rest and you will recover. B. the people who catch COVID-19 in
severe condition can be dead.
C. the disease will disappear. D. Everything hasn’t changed
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blanks space in the following
passage.
Water is essential for life. Without it, life on Earth would not exist. However, although we know
this for a fact; we keep ___(23)___ the water on our planet.
One of the main causes of water pollution is waste which is pumped ___(24)___ rivers, lakes
and seas. The waste come from homes, factories and farms. Some of this waste can harm
animals and plants ___(25)___ other waste causes disease. Scientists predict that most of the
world’s rivers will be polluted in twenty years’ time and they say that some rivers are already so
polluted that they are ___(26)___ dead.
Another main cause of water pollution is oil spills. Oil spills are caused by leaks in ships or by
accidents involving oil tankers. Thousands of tons of oil spread over the surface of the sea, and
as a result destroy marine life, life on beaches, kill sea birds, etc.
A lot of ___(27)___ have been taken by governments to stop water pollution. For example, the
people responsible are fined. However, the problem is very serious and something ___(28)___
to prevent water pollution.
Question 23.
A. to pollute B. polluting C. pollute D. having pollute
Question 24.
A. with B. from C. into D. on
Question 25.
A. when B. That C. while D. which
Question 26.
A. scientifically B. biologically C. poisonously D. enthusiastically
Question 27.
A. responsibility B. campaigns C. issues D. measures
Question 28.
A. may be B. should do C. might have D. must be done
happened
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29.
Her appearance is today. We don’t need her. (need)
Question 30.
Her promotion was totally . We were all very surprised. (expect)
Question 31.
Many articles are written in English. (science)
Question 32.
Solar energy is by the sun. (provision)
Question 33.
Consumers always want cheap and appliances. (produce)
Question 34.
There were over fifty in the orchestra last night. (music)
VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete
sentences.
Question 35.
considerable progress → Our parents were happy to hear had made . all of us

Question 36.
→ She costumes . looks traditional in her very beautiful

VII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37.
Columbus was a great explorer. He discovered America. → Columbus, who made .
Question 38.
Throwing trash pollutes the environment. → The environment .
Question 39.
Let’s teach the children how to protect their bodies. → I suggest the children .
Question 40.
The children are excited about going to the circus. → The children are looking .