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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT
KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC .... - ......
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH CHUNG
ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO Ngày thi: .../.../....
Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (8.00 POINTS)
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
Question 1: I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is _____ honest person.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
Question 2: Language provides ready access _____ world scholarship.
A. on B. to C. in D. at
Question 3: The woman to _____ I talked was the runner-up of the race last year.
A. whom B. that C. who D. whose
Question 4: If he _____ hard today, can he have a holiday tomorrow?
A. will work B. works C. worked D. would word
Question 5: I started doing my homework at 4.00, and now I _____ it yet.
A. didn’t finish B. don’t finish C. aren’t finishing D. haven’t finished
Question 6: _____ may help teenagers become more confident and allow them to grow.
A. Freedom B. Materials C. Memory D. Generation
Question 7: She decided _____ to town and redecorate all the rooms in the house.
A. going B. to go C. go D. went
Question 8: The teacher asked me what _____ and where I came from.
A. my name was B. was my name C. is my name D. my name is
Question 9: Mikes loves going out. _____, his sister prefers staying at home reading books.
A. Then B. Therefore C. However D. Moreover
Question 10: Jack always wanted to be an actor when he _____ up.
A. came B. grew C. brought D. settled
Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order to complete a logical text.
Question 11: Energy is essential for our daily lives. However, not all forms of energy are
sustainable. _____.
a. Therefore, using renewable sources like wind and solar power can help reduce
environmental impact.
b. On the other hand, fossil fuels like coal and oil are limited and cause pollution.
c. Firstly, renewable energy is better for the planet because it doesn’t produce harmful
emissions.
A. c-b-a B. b-c-a C. a-b-c D. b-a-c
Question 12: Tea is one of the oldest drinks in the world. _____.
a. Also, tea is known for its health benefits, such as improving digestion.
b. It was first discovered in China thousands of years ago.
c. Today, people drink tea in many forms, including black, green, and herbal tea.
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A. b-a-c B. a-c-b C. c-b-a D. b-c-a

Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part
that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 13: We are amazing that the people who live in that area have polluted the river.
A. have polluted B. who C. in D. amazing
Question 14: When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.
A. three days B. diving C. When D. to spend
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 15: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.
A. suddenly B. gradually C. eventually D. luckily
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 16: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next
month.
A. preserve B. protect C. pollute D. destroy
Write 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 17: Nam and Tom are chatting after school.
Nam: “Let's go swimming this afternoon"
Tom: “_____”
A. That’s a good idea. B. It’s my pleasure. C. Never mind. D. Thank you.
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
Question 18: What does the notice say?
A. We are not going to notice any visitor for ever.
B. We have stopped expecting guests for ever.
C. We are not welcoming guests at the moment.
D. We are not visiting anyone at the moment.
Question 19: What does the sign mean?
A. It is not allowed to pick flowers.
B. You cannot water flowers.
C. There are not many flowers.
D. Flowers are not planted here.

Read the following announcement and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 20 to 23.
ANNOUNCEMENT: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAREER
 Before deciding on a career, it’s important to think (20) _____ your interests and skills.
 Talk to professionals who are working in the field you are interested (21) _____.
 Make sure to research the (22) _____ of the job market to see if it is growing or shrinking.
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 Consider the level of education and (23) _____ you need for the career you understand and
are suitable for.
Question 20: A. with B. for C. about D. on
Question 21: A. x (no article) B. the C. a D. an
Question 22: A. situation B. problem C. level D. condition
Question 23: A. train B. training C. trains D. trainer
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct phrase or sentence that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 24 to 27.
Earth day is a meaningful day which is celebrated every year on April 22. Earth day
(24) _____ in 1970. Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin, had inspired the affection of
college students. This special day reminds us that we need to preserve the Earth’s beauty
and natural resources. Millions of school children participate in Earth day projects. (25)
_____. Earth day pushes people (26) _____, or even reserve the damage we have done.
Recycling materials like cans, glass, and paper saves natural resources. (27) _____.
Environmental groups encourage governments to pass laws protecting land, animals, plants,
water, and air. Laws also ban dangerous chemicals that pollute our air and water.
Think about what you can do to help make the planet a cleaner and healthier place.
A. On each Earth day, people study the environment report on the problems face out plane
B. to look for ways to slow
C. started on college campuses
D. People are encouraged to conserve energy like oil, gasoline, and electricity
Question 24: _____Question 25: _____ Question 26: _____Question 27: _____
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32.
Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become
more productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and
stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work and study, even if it’s just taking
out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is essential for students. Let’s drink more
water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is
very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized,
turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to
a great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out
all your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you
feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do something you love. Whether it is painting
or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can cheer up your mood and distract you
from a stressor. It’s about time that we students accept that we can achieve just as much
in life without all the stress.
Question 28: What is the best title of the passage?
A. Reasons for adults’ stress. B. Practical stress management for adults.
C. Reasons for students’ stress. D. Practical stress management for students.
Question 29: The word “we” in the last sentence refers to _____.
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A. students B. parents C. adults D. teachers

Question 30: What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable?
A. They have to arrange time to breathe.
B. They don’t need to take notice of certain tasks.
C. They need to set time for relaxation.
D. They should stop working and studying.
Question 31: According to the passage the word “stressed out” in the passage is closest in
meaning to _____.
A. angry B. confident C. tense D. delighted
Question 32: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. You should stay alone when being under pressure.
B. The lonelier you are, the more stress you can have.
C. When you feel lonely, you shouldn’t grab someone to talk.
D. If a person feels lonely, stress can also get worse.

B. WRITTEN TEST (2.00 points)

Complete these sentences with the suitable form of word in the bracket. Write
you answers on your answer sheet.
Question 33: Eat ____ every day and you’ll feel much better in the long run. (HEALTHY)
Question 34: I want to live in a quiet and _____ village when I’m retired. (PEACE)
Question 35: I _____ the Christmas tree every year. (DECORATION)
Question 36: Jack is one of the most famous watch _____ in the world. (COLLECT)

Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence given using the given words. Write you answers on your answer sheet.
Question 37: We hope to hear another lecture by Professor Smith.
 We look _______________________________________________________________.
Question 38: In the middle of our lunch, the phone rang.
 While they _____________________________________________________________.
Question 39: Although the cost of living here is high, people usually go shopping.
 Despite _______________________________________________________________.
Question 40: “Will it be dangerous to stand here?” they asked me.
 They asked me _________________________________________________________.

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