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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH BẮC NINH NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — mã 472, 04 trang
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Listening 1 — Ha Long Bay
Listen to what a tourist says about Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Bay is situated in the _____ of Viet Nam.
- South
- North
- Northeast region
- Southeast region
With its rich history and picturesque setting, Ha Long Bay is the _____ for any tourist.
- perfect destination
- natural wonder
- perfect attraction
- beauty spot
Viewed from any angle, Ha Long Bay looks like _____.
- a work of nature
- a picture
- a work of art
- a dragon
It has _____ islands concentrated in two main zones.
Ha Long was one of the places where _____ first existed.
- animals
- elephants
- monkeys
- humans
Listening 2 — Diana
Listen to a student explain why she can’t come to class.
Diana can’t come to class next Wednesday because _____.
- she has a mid-term exam
- she has a doctor’s appointment
- she has a meeting
- she has a different class
For homework, she has to read _____.
- chapters 18 and 20
- chapters 17, 19 and 20
- chapters 17 and 20
- chapters 17, 18, 19 and 20
The articles and video are available _____.
- in the library
- online
- via email
- in the bookshop
The teacher can send Diana the practice test ___________.
- by post
- by email
- after the mid-term exam
- on Friday
The office needs _____.
- the mid-term exam paper
- an email from Diana
- the doctor’s advice
- a note from the doctor
Error correction
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The woman who daughter I saw yesterday is a doctor.
None of them had any idea about how make a raft with only a few bamboo canes.
The number of women earning Doctor’s Degrees have risen sharply in recent years.
- of women
- have risen
- Doctor’s
- recent years
Speaking exchanges
Choose the suitable response.
Teacher: "You did a really good job on your mid-term exam. Keep going!" Linda: "_____"
- Yes, sure.
- Thank you for your compliment.
- Yes. Why not?
- You can say that again.
Emily: "Thank you for giving me a ride to the station." Doris: "_____"
- You’re welcome.
- Never mind
- It doesn’t matter.
- Yeah, OK.
Sentence combining
Choose the best combination.
He lowered his voice. He didn’t want anyone to hear what he was saying.
- He lowered his voice so as no one could hear what he was saying.
- He lowered his voice so that no one could hear what he was saying.
- He lowered his voice in order that he didn’t want anyone to hear what he was saying.
- He lowered his voice in order for everyone to hear what he was saying.
I saw many houses. They were destroyed by the storm.
- I saw many houses were destroyed by the storm.
- I saw many houses which were destroyed by the storm.
- I saw many houses which destroyed by the storm.
- I saw many houses being destroyed by the storm.
Lexico – grammar
Choose the best answer.
I couldn’t concentrate on my lesson _____ the noise next door.
- despite
- although
- because of
- because
Could you please turn off _____ oven? The potatoes are going to be burned.
The local government is introducing tougher _____ to preserve historical sites.
Don’t _____ practising. You’re making good progress.
- go on
- deal with
- give up
- turn down
She had to prepare a lot for the meeting, _____?
- had she
- didn’t she
- hadn’t she
- did she
She has just won the first prize in the singing contest. She is _____ about that.
- out of this world
- once in a blue moon
- the sky’s the limit
- over the moon
The more time he spends with his children, _____ he is.
- the happier
- the happiest
- happy
- happier
Sometimes it is better to tell a _____ lie than to hurt someone’s feelings.
The tourist _____ in Singapore are quite close to each other, so travelling between them is convenient.
- attract
- attractively
- attractions
- attractive
By the time John arrived, all his friends _____.
- had left
- have left
- were leaving
- would leave
The environmentalists suggested that we _____ more trees to improve the city’s landscape and the environment as well.
- planting
- should plant
- will plant
- planted
More open discussion _____ online to help us reach a good decision.
- will conduct
- conducts
- will be conducted
- conducted
Closest meaning
Choose the closest meaning.
Is there any place in particular that you’d recommend I visit while I’m in Hanoi? (CLOSEST)
Mercury is the sun’s swiftest planet. Its orbital period around the sun is only about 88 Earth days. (CLOSEST)
- fastest
- hottest
- smallest
- slowest
Reading — Travel advice
Choose the correct answer.
The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal through the year, so you can save a lot if you are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if you book well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information about your destination as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel there. Think about spending money as well. Will you able to access your own money easily enough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating lunches and smaller evening meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It may also help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label your suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your itinerary in a prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign country.
Which can be the best title for the passage?
- Travel Procedures
- How to Adjust Travel Dates
- How to Protect Your Luggage
- Travel Advice
Which of the following is NOT advisable according to the passage?
- Save money by cutting out dinner
- Research your destination
- Apply for visas if necessary
- Always bring identification
The word “prominent” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
- flexible
- hidden
- noticeable
- common
The underlined word “they” refers to your _____.
- visas
- suitcases
- lunches
- details
It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
- larger lunches cost more than smaller ones
- you must always take cash with you
- travelling may cost more in peak season
- you can’t get back your lost luggage overseas
Stress
Choose the different stress.
Stress (37) · participant / information / geography / activity
- participant
- information
- geography
- activity
Stress (38) · suggest / explore / attach / listen
- suggest
- explore
- attach
- listen
Pronunciation
Choose the different sound.
Pronunciation (39) · church / change / choose / chef
Pronunciation (40) · ranked / proved / gained / prepared
- ranked
- proved
- gained
- prepared
Opposites
Choose the opposite.
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. (OPPOSITE)
- a large quantity
- a large amount
- a small quantity
- an excess
It was such a complicated task that I couldn’t do it myself. (OPPOSITE)
- simple
- problematic
- complex
- difficult
Closest sentence
Choose the closest sentence.
People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.
- It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms.
- It is expecting that some major reforms will be suggested by the report.
- It was expected that the report will suggest some major reforms.
- It is expected that the report will be suggested by some major reforms.
"Where are you going to stay when you are in Hue?" Lan asked me.
- Lan asked me where am I going to stay when I am in Hue.
- Lan asked me where I was going to stay when I was in Hue.
- Lan asked me where was I going to stay when I was in Hue.
- Lan asked me where I am going to stay when I am in Hue.
I don’t know anything about plumbing, so I can’t fix the leak in the pipe myself.
- If I know something about plumbing, I can’t fix the leak in the pipe myself.
- If I knew something about plumbing, I could fix the leak in the pipe myself.
- If I knew something about plumbing, I couldn’t fix the leak in the pipe myself.
- If I don’t know anything about plumbing, I can’t fix the leak in the pipe myself.
Cloze — Job interview
Choose the word that fits each blank.
A job interview is a chance for you to prove that you can satisfy all the requirements of the job you are (46) for. That is why it is essential to be well-prepared for the job interview. Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself. It also means paying attention to details like personal appearance, (47) and behaviour. Before the interview, you should gather (48) information about the company and the employer as possible. Not only will you appear informed and intelligent but you will also (49) a decision if a job offer is eventually made. You might also want to prepare for answering questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember that appearance is very important. (50) we like it or not, it is the first thing people notice about us. You should match your dress to employees in the workplace where you are applying. You should come on time for the interview.
the job you are (46) for
- requiring
- applying
- begging
- asking
personal appearance, (47) and behaviour
- punctuality
- punctuate
- punctually
- punctual
gather (48) information about the company … as possible
- too many
- as much
- as many
- too much
you will also (49) a decision if a job offer is eventually made
(50) we like it or not, it is the first thing people notice about us