SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN

TRÀ VINH NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi gồm có 05 trang) Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Điểm bài thi Điểm bài thi Chữ ký Chữ ký Số phách
(bằng số) (bằng chữ) Cán bộ chấm thi 1 Cán bộ chấm thi 2

I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the
others. (0,5 point)
Question 1: A. variety B. difficulty C. facility D. authority
Question 2: A. environmental B. conservatively C. approximately D. considerable
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently
from the others in each group. (0,5 point)
Question 1: A. see B. seaside C. sugar D. send
Question 2: A. section B. question C. action D. nation
III. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Circle the
answer A, B, C or D. (2,0 points)
Question 1: Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ________?
A. do we B. don’t we C. did we D. shall we
Question 2: She’d better __________ a mask to go to school.
A. to wear B. wear C. wearing D. wears
Question 3: He prefers flying________ going by the sea because it’s too much faster.
A. to B. than C. from D. over
Question 4: __________ you study hard, you won’t pass the exams.
A. If B. Unless C. If not D. As if
Question 5: The inconsiderate driver was _____ for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
A. inflicted B. condemned C. harassed D. fined
Question 6: Mary: “Would you mind turning down your radio?.”- Susan: “_____.”
A. I’m really sorry! I didn’t help you yesterday B. No, I don’t
C. Oh! I’m so sorry! I didn’t realize that D. Yes, I do
Question 7: After he _____ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.

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 A. finish B. finishes C. finished D. had finished
Question 8: My mother is very tired. __________, she has to do all the housework.
A. However B. So C. And D. Moreover
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. (1,0
point)
Question 1: The better you are at English, more chance you have to get a job.
A B C D
Question 2: He has such much money that he can buy an island.
A B C D
Question 3: The professor together with his three students have been called to court.
A B C D
Question 4: Nobody can do the test because its difficulty.
A B C D
V. Read the following passage and circle the most appropriate answer (A, B, C or D) to
the questions. (1,0 point)
After only 50 minutes flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical
paradise of Viet Nam and the world: Phu Quoc Island. The island has a roughly triangular
shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east width of 25km. A great part of terrain
is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among
which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc’s location
in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub-equatorial with a temperate weather all year round,
making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time in the year. However, the best time to travel to this
island is during the dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear
and the rains are away.
Phu Quoc is most famous for its the cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most
famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Viet Nam and
the world. Besides, another thing worth trying there is spicy yet interesting black pepper.
However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched
coastline featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability,
but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can
find in nowhere else in the world.
Question 1: What is Phu Quoc Island regarded as?
A. Tropical Paradise B. Lanterns Paradise
C. City of Eternal Spring D. Pearl of the Orient
Question 2: According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island ________.

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 A. has the tallest mountain in Viet Nam B. doesn’t have rains all the year round
C. has both beaches and mountains D. doesn’t have lots of tourist
Question 3: Tourist can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to ________.
A. its friendly local people B. its location by the sea
C. its dry season D. its temperate climate
Question 4: The word “intrigue” has the closest meaning to __________.
A. attract B. promote C. inspire D. pay attention to
VI. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (1,0
point)
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying
themselves and (1) ______ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now
study at college or university, sometimes on a part-time basis while having a job and looking
(2) _____ a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this situation
is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher (3) ______ means that students
can no longer rely on having their expanses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant
towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan which may include grants,
scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places considerate pressure on students
and many part-time (4) _________ during the term and work full-time in the vacation.
Question 1: A. producing B. carrying C. doing D. making
Question 2: A. for B. after C. up D. on
Question 3: A. education B. condition C. position D. state
Question 4: A. things B. jobs C. problems D. classes
VII. Read the passage and complete the blanks with ONE suitable word in each blank.
(1,0 point)
Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a big city in Germany and it’s quite exciting! There
are lots of thing to do. My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or __ (1)
___ skateboarding. My brother is older than me, so I also go to the cinema with him. The city
library is a great place, too. I usually meet my friends there and we do our school __ (2) ___
or study together. Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and
stressful. The street are always __ (3) ___ and noisy. Because of the cars the air is polluted
sometimes. People are so busy that they rarely have time for their neighbours or friends. But I
can’t see myself moving to the countryside. I just love living in the __ (4) ___ too much.
Question 1: ___________________ Question 3: ____________________
Question 2: __________________ Question 4: _____________________

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VIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed before it. (0,75 point)
Question 1: The reporter said, “We are getting more information about the space flight this
evening.”

→ The reporter said _____________________________________________________

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Question 2: It is my opinion that you should spend more time learning English.

→ If _________________________________________________________________
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Question 3: You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this.

→ No matter __________________________________________________________
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IX. Build the sentences using the suggested words (0,75 point)
Question 1: Mr. Loc/ used/ go/ swimming/ when/ he/ young.

→ __________________________________________________________________
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Question 2: He/ suggested/ we/ put off/ trip/ Sam Son beach/ because/ bad weather.

→ __________________________________________________________________
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Question 3: She/ work/ this bank/ since/ her friend/ move/ Nha Trang City.

→ __________________________________________________________________
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X. Write an essay about the following topic. (1,5 points)
It is said that modern technology makes it easier for students to learn. Do you agree or
disagree with the statement?
Write an essay of about 150-180 words to support your opinion.
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