ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10
ĐỀ SỐ 16
(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. book              B. food                      C. soon                      D. moon

2. A. chair              B. fair                      C. water                      D. hair

3. A. leave              B. teacher                     C. head                      D. peace

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. enjoy              B. answer                      C. arrive                      D. believe

5. A. environment          B. industry              C. disaster                    D. connection

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. The government is trying to find a __________ to the increasing pollution problem.

A. solution                B. reason                C. method                D. idea

7. She __________ a complaint about the poor service at the restaurant.

A. said                        B. filed                        C. spoke                D. told

8. They reached a __________ agreement after hours of negotiation.

A. separate                B. weak                C. mutual                D. unnecessary

9. He is married __________ a famous actress.

A. to                        B. with                        C. by                        D. of

10. She was __________ aware of the risks before making the decision.

A. hardly                B. deeply                C. extremely                D. fully

IV. Supply the correct form of the words in capital.

11. Investing in renewable energy can have significant long-term benefits both
environmentally and ___________. (ECONOMIC)

12. The writer was ___________ to her characters as animals and showed us their
journey through animal eyes. (FAITH)

13. The polar bear's ___________ depends on its ability to catch fish. (SURVIVE)

14. They are going to demolish those slums to ___________ the street. (LARGE)

15. He was offered the job thanks to his ___________ performance during his job
interview. (IMPRESS)

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. Renewable energy resources can help ______________ fossil fuels and reduce
carbon emissions.

A. spray                B. cover                C. conserve                D. locate

17. I was planning to go for a walk; __________, it started raining heavily, so I had to
change my plans. 

A. although                B. therefore                 C. despite                D. however

18. Troops have been sent to protect aid workers __________ attack. 

A. for                        B. at                        C. out                        D. from

19. If she ______ the meeting yesterday, she would have known about the changes.

A. attended                 B. attends                C. will attend                 D. had attended 

20. If you get ___________ when speaking, take two deep breaths before you say
something.

A. annoyed                B. unwilling                C. nervous                D. pleased

21. The artist ______ paintings are displayed in the gallery is renowned for his
innovative techniques.

A. whose                 B. whom                C. which                D. who

22. Mark said that they ______ to visit the museum the following week.

A. will plan                                        B. would have planned

C. were planning                                D. are planning

23. Please close _____ door.

A. the                        B. a                        C. an                        D. ∅

24. Dick tried to place the _______ on others for his mistakes. 

A. denial                 B. blame                 C. hurt                 D. complaint

25. Today is _______ hot in the burning sun of summer. 

A. warmly                 B. terrifiedly                 C. scorchingly         D. boilingly

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.
reduce richer entertainment from language

Reading is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in personal and academic
development. It helps improve ___________ (26) skills by expanding vocabulary and
enhancing comprehension. People who read frequently tend to perform better in
school and have a greater understanding of the world around them.

Furthermore, reading can be a great source of ___________ (27). Whether it's a thrilling
novel, an inspiring biography, or an informative article, books allow readers to explore
new ideas and experiences. Additionally, reading regularly helps to ___________ (28)
stress and improve mental well-being.

Books come in various genres, ranging ___________ (29) fiction and fantasy to science
and self-improvement. No matter the genre, reading provides an opportunity to gain
knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. Developing a habit of reading can lead
to a ___________ (30) and more fulfilling 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.

UNESCO has given an award to a festival in South Korea. It decided (31) _____ South
Korea's Lotus Lantern Festival to its list of intangible (32) _____ heritage. The festival is
one of 25 things the UN added to its heritage list this year.

The South Korean festival (33) _____ in spring to celebrate Buddha's birthday. It
symbolises lighting up the world to make things fair for everyone. The festival dates
back 2,000 years. There was an ancient temple in 57 BC that royals visited to see lotus
lanterns. Today, it is one of Korea's biggest festivals. People (34) _____ temples with
lanterns made of paper and bamboo. Villages, towns and cities hold parades where
people carry lanterns through the streets. A spokesperson said: "We will try to make
the festival a cultural (35) _____ that can be loved by people around the world."

31. A. adding         B. add                 C. to add                 D. added

32. A. cultural         B. culture                 C. culturally                 D. cultures

33. A. held                 B. is held                 C. holds                 D. is hold

34. A. celebrate         B. decorate                 C. honour                 D. hang

35. A. value                 B. site                         C. wonder                 D. heritage

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 Earth – Our Precious Planet

The Earth is a unique planet in the solar system because it is the only one known to
support life. It has the right balance of air, water, and land that allows humans,
animals, and plants to survive. The atmosphere not only provides oxygen but also
protects living things from harmful radiation from the sun.

Unfortunately, human activities are harming the Earth. Pollution from factories and

vehicles releases harmful gases into the air, leading to global warming. Deforestation
destroys the habitats of many animals and reduces the amount of oxygen in the
atmosphere. Additionally, plastic waste is polluting oceans and rivers, putting marine
life at risk.

There are many ways people can help protect the Earth. Recycling waste, using
renewable energy sources, and reducing the use of plastic are some of the most
effective solutions. Planting more trees and using eco-friendly products can also help
reduce environmental damage.

Governments and individuals need to work together to save the planet. Laws should
be made to limit pollution, and people should be educated about the importance of
protecting nature. If everyone takes action now, the Earth will remain a beautiful and
healthy place for future generations.

36. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The structure of the Earth

B. The importance of the atmosphere

C. The problems facing the Earth and how to protect it

D. The history of the Earth

37. The word "reduces" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. increases                B. decreases                C. develops                D. destroys

38. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The Earth is the only known planet that can support life.

B. Deforestation helps increase oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

C. Pollution from vehicles contributes to global warming.

D. Recycling waste is a good way to protect the environment.

39. According to paragraph 3, what can people do to help the Earth?

A. Use more plastic and waste energy

B. Recycle waste and use renewable energy

C. Cut down more trees and use fossil fuels

D. Pollute the environment more

40. According to paragraph 4, who should take action to protect the Earth?

A. Only governments

B. Only scientists

C. Both governments and individuals

D. Only students

PART E: WRITING

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the

meaning stay the same.

41. Peter usually had lunch in the canteen, but he doesn't now.

🡪 Peter used 

42. It is raining so I can't go to the beach.

🡪 I can't 

43. Some of the people can't find a seat in the concert hall.

🡪 There are some

44. The two-year case has been solved by a renowned detective.

🡪 A renowned detective

45. We can't listen to you because of the noise. 

🡪 If there

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. His parents made him study hard for the exams. (STUDY)

🡪 He was

47. We started cooking for the party four hours ago. (HAVE)

🡪 We

48. She could not answer the merchants in their own language. (ABLE)

🡪 She was

49. We

can't

buy

(THAT)                        

the

house

because

the

down

payment

is

so

high.

🡪 The down payment is

50. I think I should take a coat. (BETTER)                                                        

🡪 I had