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KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 – NĂM HỌC 20212022
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ 10

Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 pts )
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.
Question 01. A. place
B. great
C. basic
D. artisan
Question 02. A. sunbathe
B. theater
C. father
D. weather
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 the position of second stress in each of the following questions.
Question 03. A. surface
B. attraction
C. bamboo
D. technology
Question 04. A. convenient
B. encourage
C. material
D. modernize
Mark 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 05. It has been raining much these days. We wish it stop raining now so that we could have
a nice picnic tomorrow.
A
B
C
D
Question 06. Mrs. Brown got used to use chopsticks during meals after living in Vietnam for a month.
A
B
C
D
Question 07. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and unenjoyable.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 08. After the tourists_________ two hours in the gallery, they_________ to a craft village.
A. had spent/ travelled
B. spent/ travelled C. had spent/ travelling D. spent/ had travelled
Question 09. It's not easy to give up_________. My uncle has tried_________ it lots of times without
success.
A. smoke/ to do
B. to smoke/ doing C. smoking/ to do D. smoking/ doing
Question 10. _________ university has been built in our area.
A. An
B. A
C. The
D. 0
Question 11. Air pollution has a bad influence_________ the environment.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. to
Question 12. My sister is a poet. She often takes_________ from the natural beauty.
A. inspiration
B. inspire
C. inspiring
D. inspirational
Question 13. Look! The children are playing_________ in the school yard.
A. happy
B. happiness
C. happier
D. happily
Question 14. My brother is a famous artisan in the village, _________ he is still very young.
A. because
B. although
C. when
D. however
Question 15. We live in the mountainous area so we often go climbing_________ we have free time.
A. whenever
B. however
C. whatever
D. wherever
Question 16. The artisans in my village can_________ basket weaving. They earn enough money from it.
A. deal with
B. come back
C. live on
D. pass down
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respond to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: “It's very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Daisy!” - Daisy: “_______________.”
A. It doesn't matter.
B. That's right.
C. You're welcome!
D. Thanks!
Question 18. - Paul: “Hi, John! How's it going? Getting over jet lag?” - John: “Yes, ________________.”
A. Yes, I ate pretty much last night.
B. Yes, I read pretty much last night
C. Yes, I slept pretty well last night.
D. Yes, I studied pretty well last night.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 19. Students in our class always have a good relationship with one another.
A. get on with
B. know
C. look after
D. think about
Question 20. At the weekends, the city is always crowded with people.
A. full
B. busy
C. quiet
D. packed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21. When you come inside a temple, you should take off your shoes and hat.
A. go on
B. put on
C. get on
D. turn on
Question 22. In developing countries, a lot of people are still living in poverty.
A. difficulty
B. illiteracy
C. health
D. wealth
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
Traditionally, rural villages in Vietnam produced handicrafts (23)__________ they were not busy
with planting or harvesting crops. Over time, many villages developed the expertise to (24)__________
Specialized products and so particular villages became famous (25)__________ such things as weaving,
woodwork, lacquer work and metal products.
With industrialisation many villagers moved to the cities but not maintained (26)__________
craft skills and networks to produce products for the city market, for example, craft villages make
furniture, grow flowers or make utensils for the urban population. Other villages changed from
making (27)__________ crafts to producing different products desired by an industrialised society.
Question 23. A. where
B. when
C. how
D. Why
Question 24. A. do
B. get
C. give
D. make
Question 25. A. for
B. at
C. in
D. after
Question 26. A. her
B. his
C. their
D. our
Question 27. A. fashional
B. traditional
C. natural
D. industrial
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.
Sydney is Australia's most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain
Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770
prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the
busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the
buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20
excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favourite city
for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the
Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in
1973.
Question 28. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. Britain
B. South Pacific
C. Sydney
D. Australia
Question 29. The first population of Sydney was___________.
A. 1624
B. 770
C. 3.600.000
D. 2394
Question 30. The things that make Sydney famous are___________.
A. the high buildings and exciting nightlife
B. beaches
C. Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House
D. harbors
Sydney 31. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
A. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
B. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
C. Sydney is not a favourite city for people from overseas to immigrate into.
D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.
Question 32. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney Opera House.
B. The History of Sydney.
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C. Sydney beaches and harbors
D. An introduction of Sydney
II. WRITING (2.0 pts)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new
one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. We started learning English when we were in grade 3.
 We have ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Question 34. Ba doesn't learn hard so his marks at school are always bad.
 If ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Question 35. “ Please, come to see us whenever you have free time, Mary.”. Daisy said.
 Daisy invited ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 36. The children are listening to music in their room.
 Music ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given
words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. This book is so interesting that I have read it twice.
(such)
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Question 38. I'll give you a call immediately after I have finished my work.
(as soon as)
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Question 39. The villagers are trying to learn English. They can communicate with foreign customers.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (order)
Question 40. The children are eager to visit Hue next week.
(forward)
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
________HẾT ________

ANSWER KEYS
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (from question 1 to question 32)
01. D
02. B
03. A
04. D
05. B
06. B
07. D
08. A
09. B
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. D
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. C
19. A
20. D
21. B
22. D
23. B
24. D
25. A
26. C
27. B
28. C
29. A
30. C
31. C
32. D
II. WRITING (from question 33 to question 40)
Question 33. We have learnt (have been learning) English since we were in grade 3.
Question 34. If Ba learned hard, his marks at school wouldn't be bad. (…. would be good)
Question 35. Daisy invited Mary to come to see her whenever she had free time.
Question 36. Music is being listened to by the children in their room.
Question 37. It is such an interesting book that I have read it twice.
Question 38. As soon as I have finished my work, I'll give you a call.
I'll give you a call as soon as I have finished my work
Question 39. The villagers are trying to learn English in order to communicate with foreign
customers
The villagers are trying to learn English in order that they can communicate with foreign
customers
Question 40. The children are looking forward to visiting Hue next week.

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