SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10

THÀNH PHỐ ĐÀ NẴNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2015

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Đề thi có 04 trang. Thí sinh làm bài trên đề thi.

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D that indicates the best answer to each question. (2.5 pts)
1. I missed the bus so I had to go home _______ taxi.
A. on B. in C. at D. by
th th
2. The opening ceremony of the 28 SEA Games was held _______ June 5 , 2015.
A. on B. for C. in D. at
3. We are _______ that there will be an effective solution to the air pollution in this city.
A. afraid B. disappointed C. worried D. hopeful
4. – “What do you _______ the Internet for?” – “To get information and to chat with my friends.”
A. use B. do C. take D. listen
5. Our father wanted us _______ the room for the party.
A. decorate B. to decorate C. decorating D. decorated
6. What beautiful flowers! I wish I _______ a camera to take a photo of them.
A. have B. will have C. had D. have had
7. Jim was the man _______ won first prize in the competition.
A. which B. who C. whom D. what
8. – “_______ have you lived in this town?” – “For 10 years.”
A. How long B. How old C. How many D. How often
9. If Peter were here now, he _______ help me with the work.
A. will B. would C. may D. can
10. _______ it was very cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. Although B. Since C. If D. However
11. My brother had to stop cycling _______ he had a pain in his leg.
A. because B. so C. therefore D. despite
12. The article was posted by James last Tuesday, _______?
A. didn’t it B. isn’t it C. hasn’t it D. wasn’t it
13. Bill suggests _______ the dripping faucet to save water.
A. replace B. replacing C. to replace D. replaced

14. We are going to _______ our car repaired next week.

A. let B. hire C. have D. set
15. – “What a lovely house you have!” – “_______.”
A. Never mind B. Thank you C. Of course D. You’re welcome
16. “Don’t worry about me – I can _______ myself.”
A. look for B. look forward C. look at D. look after
17. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. mind B. pick C. tide D. invite
18. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. passed B. watched C. expected D. washed
19. Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence.
Mrs. Jones tells her students how using the new equipment.

20. Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence.

She speaks French as better as her friend does.
A B C D
II. Supply the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each of the following
sentences. (1.5 pts)
1. She's not only beautiful but also ………….……………. . (intelligence)
2. People in Britain often ……………… the song Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve. (song)
3. There is a ………………….……. of fresh water in this region during the dry season. (short)
4. English is …………………..……. used in many countries today. (wide)
5. To Hoai was one of the most famous …….…………………. in Vietnam. (write)
6. Playing with water can keep children ………..………………. for hours. (amuse)
III. Supply the correct tense of the verb in parentheses to complete each of the following
sentences. (1.5 pts)
1. It ……………….…………….... (rain) heavily now. Please put on your raincoat.
2. We …………………………………….. (not/ decide) what to get Mark for his birthday yet.
3. Kate ……………….……….. (go) to the sports club every Saturday morning.
4. – “This suitcase is too heavy.” – “Really? I ………………………. (help) you.”
5. …………………..………..….. (you/see) Fast and Furious 7 on TV last night?
6. Harry was washing his car while Daisy ……………………..……….. (read) a book.

IV. Read the advertisement and do the task as directed. (1.5 pts)

@ Mexico
13-Day Mexican Adventure Tour
Have you ever wanted to hike through a jungle, go cliff diving or climb a pyramid? Have you
always dreamed of swimming with dolphins and relaxing on white sandy beaches? If you
haven’t lived your dream holiday yet, here’s your chance to do all these things and more!

Mexico City, Guadalajara, Acapulco, Oaxaca, Cancun, Chichen Itza

Accommodation: Stay in luxurious 5-star hotels – single or double rooms and suites
available.
Sports activities: Try a wide range of water sports – water-skiing, snorkeling,
windsurfing, white-water rafting or jet-skiing. Play golf, tennis or go horse riding. Take a hike
through the jungle or try something more relaxing like deep-sea fishing.
Entertainment: Go to beach barbecues, and night clubs. Take part in cultural events with
traditional costumes and dances. Eat quality food at a variety of restaurants and try delicious
local dishes.
Other activities: Visit museums and galleries. Take a tour of ancient ruins and temples
and climb the pyramid at Chichen Itza. See the famous cliff divers diving from 45m and even
try it yourself. Relax on white sandy beaches and swim with the dolphins.
Total: Single room: £2,500 Double room: £ 3,500 Suite: £5,200
Prices include: Flights, hotels, meals and tour and transport costs.
Contact: Consort Travel,
52, Hadley Street, Swansea Email: consorttravel@co.uk

Tick () the correct answer. TRUE FALSE DOESN’T SAY

1. The weather is good in Mexico.
2. The tour lasts for almost 2 weeks.
3. They offer a lot of different water sports.
4. A room for two people costs £5,200.
5. The price includes breakfast only.
6. The tour leaves from Swansea.
V. Read the following text and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for
each of the blanks. (1.5 pts)
Mother’s Day

“Eat your food!”, “Be careful!”, “Don’t be late!” are some phrases mothers (1)________ famous for.
But it’s not only advice and orders that they give. Mothers offer us unlimited love and support
throughout our lives. To thank them (2)________ what they do for us every day, we honor them on
Mother’s Day, every year. Most countries (3)________ Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May,
while others have their Mother’s Day at different times throughout the year.

Today, people (4)________ over the world do special things to please their mothers on this day.
They send them cards, give them flowers and chocolates and take them out to lunch. Little children
make special gifts for (5)________ mothers and sometimes they even do the chores around the
house
to let their mothers (6)________ a relaxing day.
1. A. is B. are C. have D. has
2. A. in B. from C. at D. for
3. A. celebrate B. take C. put D. participate
4. A. on B. around C. all D. of
5. A. they B. their C. theirs D. them
6. A. make B. see C. do D. have
VI. Complete each of the following sentences so that it is closest in meaning to the
original sentence. (1.5 pts)
1. “Mary, when does your school vacation start?” asked Peter.
Peter asked ………………………………………………………………………..………. .
2. We haven’t seen each other for five years.
The last ……………………………………………………………………………….……. .
3. Our teacher is ill, so she won’t give us a history test today.
Our teacher is ill, so we ……………………………………………………….……. today.
4. Bring a map with you or you will get lost.
If you don’t ……………………………………………………………….……….……….. .
The End