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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH NAM ĐỊNH NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — Đề chính thức 08.06.2023 — 60 phút
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
PART A.I — Pronunciation (1–3)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
Pronunciation (1) · weaved / booked / equipped / stressed
- weaved
- booked
- equipped
- stressed
Pronunciation (2) · depend / render / listen / intend
Pronunciation (3) · exchange / teacher / children / schooling
- exchange
- teacher
- children
- schooling
PART A.II — Stress (4–5)
Choose the word with a different stress pattern.
Stress (4) · refuse / enjoy / answer / demand
Stress (5) · family / profession / benefit / galaxy
- family
- profession
- benefit
- galaxy
PART A.III — Grammar & vocabulary (6–15)
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
You gave him your password, ______________?
- do you
- don't you
- did you
- didn't you
He drives ______________ than his younger brother so you can rely on him.
- carefully
- the most carefully
- more carefully
- as carefully
She took a different career ______________ when she gave up singing and became a school teacher.
There are a lot of people who ______________ work in remote areas nowadays.
- voluntarily
- volunteers
- volunteered
- voluntary
______________ she is very busy with her work, she still spends time reading books every day.
- Because of
- In spite
- Because
- Although
Conical hat making in the village has been ______________ from generation to generation.
- passed away
- passed down
- brought out
- picked up
She often plays ______________ piano in her free time.
He has a good sense of ______________. He makes his classmates laugh all the time.
I feel so ______________ now because my parents do not want me to become a designer.
- excited
- interested
- depressed
- addicted
- Nam: "I passed the entrance exam to high school. I'm so happy." - Peter: "______________!"
- What a pity
- Congratulations
- Good luck
- Thank goodness
PART A.IV — Verb forms (16–20)
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
A new school (build) __________ last month.
Den Vau, a famous rapper, and his friends (help) __________ many children in mountainous areas for a long time.
After Tom (finish) __________ his work, he went to the cinema.
My mother taught me how (cook) __________ chicken soup.
My friends suggested (play) __________ soccer after school.
PART B.I — Cloze: Tourism & wonders (21–25)
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Many wonders of the world, natural or man-made, are often opened to the public and tourists from all over the world. (21) ______________ turning these landmarks into tourist attractions has left negative impacts. Vandalism such as drawing on walls, carving onto stones and stealing is very common. Tourists often (22) ______________ caught and fined heavily but this does not seem to deter some people. The effects (23) ______________ tourism are sometimes less obvious. Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic landmarks of India, is being destroyed because of pollution created by surrounding population and millions of visitors. Air pollution and acid rain have yellowed the white marble surface of Taj Mahal. Tourism also poses an extreme threat to (24) ______________ natural wonders. The increase of human activity can end up destroying a whole ecosystem (25) ______________ has been in place for hundreds of years.
- In spite of
- Because of
- However
- Moreover
PART B.II — Reading: Healthy living (26–30)
Answer questions 26–28; choose A–D for questions 29–30.
HEALTHY LIVING
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet, which is often high in sugars and fats. Another reason is that too many of us spend our evenings glued to the television, instead of doing something to keep ourselves fit. Today's hectic lifestyles also prevent us from spending as much time as we should on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and at work don't leave much time for healthy eating. Many kinds of food, such as frozen meals and canned vegetables, save time but are often unhealthy. Fast food and takeaways are also responsible for many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of exercise is essential. This can be anything from gentle forms of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems is something that the young and the old should consider. If you don't practice any form of exercise now, it is important for you to choose one and start today and get in shape!
How many people today are overweight?
→ ________
What prevents us from spending as much time as we should on staying in shape?
→ ________
Should the young and the old consider doing exercise every day?
→ ________
What does the word "This" in the 3rd paragraph refer to?
- good health
- a regular programme of exercise
- health problems
- good shape
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT unhealthy food?
- frozen meals
- canned vegetables
- fast food and takeaways
- fresh fruits
PART C.I — Sentence rewriting (31–35)
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (Part C.II essay omitted.)
The last time I visited my grandparents was last month.
→ I haven't __________
"I want a camera for my birthday," he said to me.
→ He told me that __________
You don't get the job because you don't speak English well.
→ If you __________
People say that Ha Long Bay is one of the most extraordinary World Heritage Sites.
→ It is said that __________
This is the man. He works for NASA.
→ This is the man __________