SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 17
Họ và tên học sinh:....................................................................................................................................................
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. arrived B. expressed C. studied D. recalled
2. A. proud B. plough C. though D. noun
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each
group.
3. A. permit B. refuse C. support D. offer
4. A. engineer B. national C. architect D. scientist
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. ________________ may cause floods.
A. Volcano B. Tornado C. Dynamite D. Deforestation
6. He is very rich; _______________, he never helps anyone.
A. but B. however C. therefore D. so
7. By learning English, people can have ______________ to the world’s development.
A. touch B. success C. access D. acquaintance
8. The roof of the house _______________ under the weight of the snow last night.
A. collapsed B. was collapsed C. collapses D. was collapsing
9. What can we do to spend less ______________ lighting?
A. on B. for C. in D. at
10. Professor Roberts has made lots of _____________ projects.
A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically
11. All pilots are responsible ______________ their passengers’ safety.
A. about B. to C. with D. for
12. The woman whose windows are broken is shouting _______________ at the children.
A. angry B. anger C. angrily D. angrier
13. The men and the cattle _______________work in the fields bring us food everyday.
A. that B. which C. who D. whose
14. How long do you think the concert will last? - ________________.
A. About 10 p.m. B. It finishes at 10 p.m. C. It’s a long time D. So long
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.

15. What does the sign mean?

A. This road is only for motorbikes.

B. This road is only for cars.
C. This road is only for cars and motorbikes.
D. Cars and motorbikes are forbidden to go on this road.

16. What does the sign mean?

A. There’re pedestrians crossing ahead.
B. There’re barriers ahead.
C. Pedestrians can’t cross the road.
D. All vehicles must stop due to the barriers.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
 Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, developed a way of
teaching how words (17)__________ be pronounced. He translated the (18)__________ of words into straight
or curvy lines. His brother was also associated with work on speech.
As a young child, Alexander, like his brothers, received his early schooling at home from his father. His
main interest remained in the sciences, especially biology. Later, Alexander (19)__________ to be a teacher
and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (20)__________ in how deaf people communicate. In 1870,
because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family (21)__________ to the United States. He
hoped that a warmer climate would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children
there (22)__________ he invented a new machine. It was very similar to the human ear itself, and Bell
discovered it could carry human speech through a wire from one place to another.
17. A. ought B. should C. might D. would
18. A. calls B. voices C. noises D. sounds
19. A. trained B. became C. educated D. taught
20. A. amazed B. interested C. surprised D. excited
21. A. went B. moved C. flew D. arrived
22. A. so B. be C. since D. that
VI. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False.
On Christmas Eve everything is rush and bustle. Offices and public buildings close at one o’clock, but the
shops stay open late. Most big cities, especially London, are decorated with colored lights across the streets and
enormous Christmas trees. The main line stations, trains and buses are crowded with people traveling from all
parts of the country to be at home for Christmas.
In the homes there is a great air of expectation. The children are also decorating the house with colored
lights. Christmas cards – with the words “A Merry Christmas to You” or “Wishing You a Merry Christmas and
Prosperous New Year”, or “With the Compliments of the Season”, etc. – are arranged on shelves, tables and
sometimes hung round the walls.
Meanwhile the housewife is probably busy in the kitchen getting things ready for the next day’s dinner.
The Christmas bird, nowadays usually a turkey, is being prepared, the pudding is inspected and the cake is got
out of its tin.
23. The shops close at one o’clock on Christmas Eve. ___________________
24. Colored lights are decorated across streets in big cities. ___________________
25. All the people are at home on Christmas Eve. ___________________
26. Trains and buses are almost empty on Christmas Eve. ___________________

Read the passage again and choose the best answer.

27. What is the closet meaning of the word “expectation”?
A. prosperity B. hope C. willingness D. perfection
28. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. All shops close at Christmas. B. Housewives are free at Christmas.
C. Everyone has to prepare a lot of things for Christmas. D. All are correct
VII.Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
29. People are interested in the ______________________________ of wood to prevent floods. (preserve)
30. Most of our ___________________ now comes from the use of coal, gas, oil and nuclear power. (electric)
31. I hope that you will solve the problem _________________________________________. (effect)
32. I’ll _________________________________ you to my parents. (introduction)
33. We must use our natural resources ____________________________________. (economy)
34. I was __________________________________ that he didn’t pass the final test. (disappoint)
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
35. have/ taken/ Other designers/ inspiration/ from/ Vietnam’s/ ethnic minorities. //
 Other designers__________________________________________________________________________
36. it is necessary/ to wear uniforms/ when/ at school/ they/ are/ I think/ for/ school students. //
 I think_________________________________________________________________________________
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.
37. Lan said: “Why don’t we use energy – saving appliances.”
 Lan suggested energy–saving appliances______________________________________________________
38. They will build a new bridge in this neighborhood next year.
 A new bridge____________________________________________________________________________
39. No one knows anything about his background, do they?
 Nothing________________________________________________________________________________
40. The children usually find the animal shows interesting.
 The children usually feel___________________________________________________________________
 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 18
Họ và tên học sinh:....................................................................................................................................................
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. stopped B. laughed C. walked D. lasted
2. A. ocean B. cotton C. chopstick D. solid
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each
group.
3. A. festival B. argument C. benefit D. embroider
4. A. entrance B. handle C. demand D. measure
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. I’m able to pass the exam, _______________, Mr. Brown?
A. am I B. do I C. aren’t I D. All are correct
6. You _______________ take your money with you in case you see any good souvenirs to buy.
A. can B. might C. should D. will
7. The Chinese language gave us the word “_______________”, which means “big wind”.
A. hurricane B. typhoon C. snowstorm D. cyclone
8. Dream can be a rich source of _______________ for an artist.
A. inspiration B. entertainment C. experience D. convenience
9. “I’m taking my final exam next week.” – “_______________.”
A. Congratulations! B. Good luck! C. Well done! D. That’s wonderful!
10. “In my opinion, detective films are interesting.” – “_______________.”
A. There’s no doubt about it. B. Well done.
C. Yes, congratulations! D. It’s very kind of you to say so.
11. Polluted water can directly do harm _______________ people’s health.
A. for B. on C. to D. at
12. I always visit my parents _______________ Christmas.
A. on B. in C. at D. to
13. The factory in _______________ my brother works is the biggest in the city.
A. whom B. which C. that D. where
14. This is the first time the Pikes _______________ their trip to Phu Quoc island.
A. make B. will make C. made D. have made
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.

15. What does the sign mean?

A. Be alert! There’re pedestrians crossing in front of library.
B. Be careful! There’re walkers nearby.
C. All vehicles must stop because of the walkers.
D. No one is allowed to cross the road.

16. What does the sign mean?

A. The airbag is activated.
B. The airbag isn’t working.
C. The airbag needs to be serviced.
D. Engage the airbag right now.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
 Earthquakes: Ninety percent (17)__________ earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is known
as the ‘Ring of Fire’. In 1995, a huge earthquake (18)__________ the city of Kobe in Japan. A large number of
people (19)__________ killed when homes, office blocks and highways collapsed.
Tidal waves: Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater (20)__________ of the Earth.
In the 1960s, a huge tidal wave (21)__________ Anchorage, Alaska. The tidal wave (22)__________ from
Alaska to California!
17. A. of B. in C. on D. about
18. A. affected B. made C. struck D. impacted
19. A. is B. are C. was D. were
20. A. motion B. performance C. movement D. development
21. A. took B. hit C. reached D. knocked
22. A. visited B. traveled C. continued D. flew
VI. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False
I am writing to you about the problem of catching fish in the lake behind my house. I am very worried
because people don’t use fishing rod or net but use electricity to catch fish. This is not only dangerous to people
around the area, but they do harm to the environment. A lot of small fish died and floated on the water surface.
Other animals such as frogs, toads and even birds also died from electric shock waves.
I would suggest that the local authorities should prohibit and fine heavily anyone using this way of
catching fish.
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing the protection of environment from the local authority.
23. The writer objects to using electricity to catch fish.

24. The writer wants people to use fishing rod or net to catch fish.

25. To use electricity to catch fish is not dangerous to people around the area.

26. The writer hopes the local authorities will protect the environment.

Read the passage again and choose the correct answer.

27. What is the closet meaning of the word “prohibit”?
A. require B. force C. forbid D. persuade
28. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Fish-catching by electricity B. Protection of environment
C. The impact of electricity on animals D. All are correct
VII.Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence
29. We take ____________________ in being students of the most famous schools in this city. (proud)
30. We are all very _______________________________ by our new neighbor’s enthusiasm. (impress)
31. The Taj Mahal is one of the most ______________________________ buildings in India. (magnificence)
32. It is ___________________ to know that countryside markets are places to look for lovers. (surprise)
33. This method is ___________________________ effective in helping people stop smoking. (high)
34. These researchers have ________________________________ a survey on drug addiction. (conduct)
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
35. students / proud of / to be / wearing uniforms / their school / encourages. //
 Wearing uniforms________________________________________________________________________
36. the class members / a / impression / good behaviors / deep / all / made / her / on. //
 Her____________________________________________________________________________________
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it
37. She has to finish all the reports before 5 pm today.
 All the reports___________________________________________________________________________
38. Tom often falls asleep while the teacher is explaining the lesson.
 Tom’s teacher wishes_____________________________________________________________________
39. We last wrote to each other a year ago.
 We have________________________________________________________________________________
40. “Are you going to apply for the exchange student program in our school next year?” said Hoa to Nam.
 Hoa asked Nam__________________________________________________________________________
 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 19
Họ và tên học sinh:....................................................................................................................................................
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. count B. found C. could D. sound
2. A. happens B. rains C. cancels D. stops
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
3. A. animal B. holiday C. history D. solution
4. A. attend B. arrive C. appear D. borrow
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. People living in the city don’t usually go hiking _______________ it is very good for their health.
A. although B. therefore C. however D. because
6. You will be at the meeting tomorrow, _______________?
A. don’t you B. will you C. will not you D. won’t you
7. The river _______________ flows through my hometown is very polluted now.
A. who B. that C. whose D. where
8. I’m so proud _______________ my father and love him so much.
A. in B. at C. of D. with
9. _______________ the first and second nights of Passover, people eat a special meal called Seder.
A. At B. In C. On D. Since
10. I don’t like watching sports because some sports are _______________.
A. inexpensive B. violent C. informative D. popular
11. All fossil fuels are _______________ resources that cannot be replaced after use.
A. unlimited B. renewable C. available D. non-renewable
12. “Would you like some more soup?” – “_______________.”
A. No, thanks. Well done. B. Thank you very much. It is my pleasure.
C. That soup tastes very good. D. Uh, well…just a little. Thanks.
13. “I love the song Sorry-Sorry very much” – “_______________.”
A. So do I B. No, I won’t C. Neither so I D. I am, too
14. Those students are lucky to have such a devoted and _______________ teacher.
A. qualify B. qualification C. qualified D. unqualified
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.

15. What does the sign mean?

A. You can be in the reverse direction.
B. You can turn around.
C. You cannot be in the reverse direction.
D. All vehicles can move on this road.

16. What does the sign mean?

A. You are allowed to move ahead.
B. You can turn left.
C. The speed limit is 60 km/h.
D. You are forbidden to go straight.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Dear Sir,
 I saw your school’s advertisement in today’s edition of the Vietnam News. I am (17)__________ in
learning Vietnamese and I (18)__________ like some information about your school.
I speak a little Vietnamese, but I want (19)__________ to read and write it. (20)__________ you please
send details of courses and fees? I can complete a (21)__________ Vietnamese test if necessary.
I look forward (22)__________ from you.
Yours faithfully,
17. A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interests
18. A. would B. will C. could D. should
19. A. learn B. learning C. to learning D. to learn
20. A. Could B. Would C. Should D. Must
21. A. speaking B. spoken C. speak D. speaks
22. A. hear B. hearing C. to hear D. to hearing
VI. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False
The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It’s a very fast and convenient way to get
information. People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment and
commerce. The Internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of email of chatting.
However, the Internet has limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of virus and
bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or
electronic junk mail, and personal information leaking. So, while enjoying surfing, be alert!
23. The Internet is very fast but inconvenient to get information. ___________________
24. People use the Internet for a few purposes. ___________________
25. You spend so much time and money using the Internet. ___________________
26. It is also dangerous because it has virus and bad programs. ___________________

Read the passage again and choose the correct answer.

27. What is the closet meaning of the word “communicate”?
A. tell B. shout C. speak D. cry
28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The effect of the Internet on our life B. The bad points of the Internet
C. The viruses and spam of the Internet D. All are correct
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
29. ________________________________ food is very convenient for campers. (can)
30. Gas and oil ____________________________________ always increases in cold weather. (consume)
31. His dream is to be an ____________________________ like his father when he grows up. (economy)
32. Why don’t we ______________________________________ after a hard-working week? (relax)
33. As he was driving ______________________________________, the police arrested him. (care)
34. The sky is very __________________________________. The weather is very hot today. (cloud)
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
35. in France / They / five million bottles / next year / will produce / of champagne. //
 They___________________________________________________________________________________
36. who says / and always / To the one / what you start / lose heart / never / finish. //
 To the one______________________________________________________________________________
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.
37. Mr. Nam plays soccer very wonderfully.
 Mr. Nam is_____________________________________________________________________________
38. You’re the worst guitarist in the world.
 No one_________________________________________________________________________________
39. Julia has been working for this company for six years.
 Julia started_____________________________________________________________________________
40. I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
 I am used_______________________________________________________________________________
 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 20
Họ và tên học sinh:...........................................................................................................................................
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from the others.
1. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D.
goes
2. A. manage B. massage C. coverage D.
garbage
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the
others in each group.
3. A. answer B. reduce C. empty D.
subject
4. A. national B. interesting C. probable D.
delicious
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. _______________ we use water economically, we won’t have enough fresh water to use
in the future.
A. If B. Unless C. Because D.
Although
6. You never go to school late, _______________?
A. are you B. aren’t you C. do you D.
don’t you
7. Most of the earthquakes in the world occur _______________ the Ring of fire.
A. at B. in C. on D.
from
8. Let’s go to the pop concert! - “_______________.”
A. All right B. We go C. Yes, please D.
You’re going
9. I don’t like using the Internet because it has some _______________.
A. benefits B. advantages C. conveniences D.
limitations
10. They differ _______________ each other so much.
A. with B. to C. from D.
of
11. “I’m taking my final exam next week.” – “_______________!”
A. Congratulations B. Good luck C. Well done D.
That’s wonderful
12. Polluted water can directly _______________ harm _______________ people’s health
and kill fish.
A. do / for B. do / to C. make / for D.
make / to
13. She wants to buy the new dress. _______________, it is very expensive.
 A. However B. Therefore C. But D.
Although
14. The label tells the consumers how much energy _______________ each model has.
A. efficiency B. efficient C. efficiently D.
effective
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.

15. What does the sign mean?

A. You can turn left.
B. You can go straight.
C. You cannot turn left and move ahead.
D. You are allowed to turn left and move ahead.

16. What does the sign mean?

A. Van can move on this road.
B. Van is forbidden to move on this road.
C. No vehicles please!
D. Van over 20 tons can continue going.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Drought is a condition that become (17)___________ the average rain fall for fertile area
drops far below the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas which are not irrigated,
the lack of (18)___________ causes farm crops to death. Higher than normal temperatures
usually accompany period (19)___________ drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest
fires start (20)___________ during drought. The soil of a drought area becomes dry and
crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is blown away by the hot, dry (21)___________. Streams,
ponds, and wells often dry up during a drought, and animals suffer and may even dies because
of the lack of (22)___________.
17. A. when B. where C. what D. who
18. A. wind B. rain C. fog D. storm
19. A. in B. at C. on D. of
20. A. difficulty B. easily C. hardly D.
quickly
21. A. winds B. rains C. fogs D.
storms
22. A. air B. steam C. wind D. water
VI. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False.
Switzerland is a small country in central Europe. The total land area of this tiny country is
only 15,941 square miles (41,288 square kilometers). The estimated population of this
European nation in 1984 was 6,392,000.
Because this nation is so small, you might think that there is only one nation language.
However, you would be incorrect because there are three official languages. They are
German, French and Italian. As a result, Switzerland has three official names: Schweiz (in
German), Suisse (in French), and Svizzera (in Italian). All national laws are published in these
languages.
The three official languages plus Romansch are the four national languages spoken in
Switzerland. If you look on Swiss coins or postage stamps, you will not find the name for this
country in any of the national languages. Instead, you will find the word “Helvetia”, the Latin
name for this country.
23. German, French and Italian are three official languages in Switzerland.

24. Many people in Switzerland speak German, but probably only a very few speak
Romansch.

25. Italian is an official language.

26. On Swiss coins, you will find the name Switzerland.

Read the passage again and choose the correct answer.

27. Where is Switzerland located in Europe according to the passage?
A. In the North B. In the West C. In the Center D.
In the South
28. Which language is the word “Helvetia” originated from?
A. German B. Italian C. French D.
Latin
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
29. Recently pop-rock music has decreased in
______________________________________.
30. Your money will be refunded if the goods prove to be
_____________________________.
31. The ____________________________ of old buildings should be taken into
consideration.
32. It is tiring to talk to such ________________________________________-minded
person.
33. They did everything possible to __________________________________ the police
force.
34. Smoke from cigarettes can even do harm to
_____________________________________.
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
35. rich or poor / Wearing uniforms / feel equal / in many ways / helps students / they are /
whether. //
 Wearing uniforms____________________________________________________________________
36. in/ the Internet / modern life / a wonderful invention / For me / is. //
 For me_____________________________________________________________________________
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the
same as the sentence printed before it.
37. I’m asking you this question for the third time.
 This is_____________________________________________________________________________
38. Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children.
 Young children should take_____________________________________________________________
39. The film “Titanic” is on Red Cinema. Have you seen it?
 Have you___________________________________________________________________________
40. He has to pay the bills before the fifth of the month.
 The bills____________________________________________________________________________