ĐỀ SỐ 12 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10

(THANH HÓA)

PART A: PHONETICS
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. visited B. destroyed C. believed D. preferred
2. A. describes B. misses C. receives D. goes
3. A. chapter B. chemical C. exchange D. church
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress
in each of the following questions.
4. A. widespread B. adore C. parkland D. service
5. A. continent B. position C. continue D. consumer
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. She was __________ disappointed when she didn’t get the job.
A. deeply B. hardly C. totally D. fully
7. He __________ a great effort to complete the project on time.
A. made B. did C. took D. got
8. She is really passionate __________ classical music.
A. for B. in C. about D. with
9. The company has gained a strong __________ in the market.
A. reputation B. respect C. knowledge D. influence
10. The report provides a __________ analysis of the current economic situation.
A. deep B. heavy C. detailed D. strong
IV. Supply the correct form of the words in capital.
11. Banh Chung is a ________ food at Tet in Vietnam. (tradition)
12. Children should be brought up under their parents’ ________. (protect)
13. I ________ the Christmas tree every year. (decoration)
14. Consumers want products that will not only work ________ but also save
money. (effect)
15. It is usually forbidden to destroy ________ building. (history)
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
16. She said she _______ to the party the next day.
A. has gone B. go C. will go D. would go
17. I see the kids playing football in the playground. I wish I _______ younger.
A. am B. will be C. were D. can be
18. The car _______ belongs to my neighbour is always parked in front of my
house.
A. whose B. whom C. which D. who
19. _______ my father missed the bus this morning, he went to work on time.
A. Because B. However C. Therefore D. Although
20. My parents are _______ of my winning the first prize in the competition.
A. keen B. proud C. disappointed D. tired
21. My father often comes back home from work _______ 5 p.m.
A. at B. to C. on D. in
22. Jeans have never been out of _______ as people of all ages like wearing
them.
A. fashion B. work C. type D. job
23. She _______ a new house in my neighbourhood 3 weeks ago.
A. buys B. bought C. is buying D. has bought
24. She speaks English __________, so everyone understands her clearly.
A. hardly B. fluently C. strongly D. widely
25. My brother practises playing _______ violin every day to join a music festival
next month.
A. a B. the C. an D. Ø
PART C. READING
VI. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable from the
ones given on the box to fill in each gap.
so allows building active another
Living in the mountains can be very hard. First, there is not enough land to
grow crops or raise livestock. (26) ________ houses is also difficult because the
land is not flat. The air in the mountains is (27) ________ problem. The higher we
get, the thinner the air becomes. This means there is less oxygen, which makes
breathing harder.
Despite these challenges, people around the world have lived and worked in
mountainous areas for centuries. There are many health benefits of living in the
mountains. Being on the mountaintops (28) ________ you to live far from
pollution. The air you breathe is fresher. There are places where you cannot
drive a car or a motorbike, (29) ________ you have to walk. Travelling up and
down hills and mountains on foot helps keep you (30) ________. Finally,
mountain people are quite simple and friendly. They live a peaceful life.
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of
the numbered blanks.
Around 60 kilometers southwest of Hanoi, the Perfume Pagoda is one of the
largest (31) _______ sites in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District. It comprises
a complex of pagodas and Buddhist shrines built into the limestone cliffs of
Perfume Mount, spreading alongside the mountain up to the peak. The
complex’s center is Inner Temple, right inside Huong Tich Cavern. Huge
numbers of (32) _______ flock to the site during the Perfume Pagoda Festival,
which begins in the middle of the first lunar month and (33) _______ until the
middle of the third month (or from February to April) (34) _______ pray for
happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Also, it is a very popular
opportunity for young couples to meet and for numerous romances to be
formed. On this special occasion, a wide (35) _______ of traditional cultural
activities is incorporated. The Perfume Pagoda is not only a sacred site for
Buddhists, but a great sightseeing spot in Vietnam as well.
31. A. religious B. regional C. seasonal D. ruinous
32. A. pilgrims B. spectators C. passengers D. observers
33. A. stops B. ends C. finishes D. lasts
34. A. because B. so that C. in order to D. due to
35. A. kind B. range C. type D. series
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The Importance of Sleep
Sleep is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. It helps the body
recover from daily activities and supports brain function. Scientists recommend
that adults should sleep between seven and nine hours per night. However,
many people do not get enough sleep due to busy schedules and stress. As a
result, they may experience fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and even serious
health issues.
One of the most important benefits of sleep is its role in memory and learning.
During sleep, the brain processes and stores information gathered throughout
the day. Studies show that people who get enough sleep perform better on
tests and have improved problem-solving skills. In contrast, those who lack
sleep often struggle with remembering things and making decisions.
Additionally, sleep has a significant impact on physical health. It helps regulate
hormones, boost the immune system, and reduce the risk of diseases such as
heart disease and diabetes. People who consistently get enough sleep tend to
have more energy and a stronger immune system. Therefore, developing good
sleeping habits is crucial for a healthy lifestyle.
36. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The brain stops working while we sleep.
B. Sleep is important for both mental and physical health.
C. People should sleep less to be more productive.
D. Sleep only helps with memory improvement.
37. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. scientists B. adults C. many people D. daily activities
38. The word "significant" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. small B. important C. useless D. simple
39. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Sleep helps regulate hormones and the immune system.
B. People who lack sleep perform better on tests.
C. Getting enough sleep can prevent some diseases.
D. Scientists recommend that adults sleep between seven and nine hours per
night.
40. According to the passage, what is one benefit of sleep?
A. It helps people eat more food.
B. It makes people more stressed.
C. It helps with memory and learning.
D. It stops the body from recovering.
PART E: WRITING
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning as shown, so
that the meaning stay the same.
41. I last met him ten years ago.
 I have
42. They use this pencil to draw thick lines.
 This pencil
43. He said to her, "I'll help you when you need me.”
 He promised
44. He wishes he could have more time to go swimming every day.
 If he
45. Before he left the room, he turned off all the devices to save electricity
 After
X. Rewrite each of the following sentences using given words so that it
keeps the same meaning. Do not change the form of the words given.
46. He will only phone if he changes his mind. (WON’T)
 He
47. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years. (TIME)
 The last
48. It’s no use reading that book. (WORTH)
 That book is
49. He is too short to play basketball. (THAT)
 He’s so
50. There is no oil and gas left on Earth. (RUN)
 The Earth has