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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH TÂY NINH NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — Mã đề 743
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
I. Closest meaning
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Ann can't buy a new car because she doesn't have enough money.
- If Ann didn't have enough money, she couldn't buy a new car.
- If Ann has enough money, she could buy a new car.
- If Ann had enough money, she could buy a new car.
- If Ann doesn't have enough money, she couldn't buy a new car.
She asked him, "Are you leaving my party now?"
- She asked him whether did he leave her party then.
- She asked him whether he was leaving her party then.
- She asked him if she left his party then.
- She asked him if he was leaving her party then.
The man is rich and kind. Many people like him.
- The man whom many people like is rich and kind.
- The man is rich and kind whom many people like.
- The man whom many people like him is rich and kind.
- The man many people like whom is rich and kind.
II. Pronunciation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Pronunciation (4) · ring / mind / bill / miss
Pronunciation (5) · polluted / relaxed / divided / printed
- polluted
- relaxed
- divided
- printed
III. Exchanges
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Tom: "What about taking a shower instead of a bath in order not to waste water?" Daisy: "__________"
- That's a good idea.
- Yes, it is expensive.
- No, everyone likes it.
- No problem.
Mark: "You're really good at painting." Emma: "__________"
- Well done!
- That's very kind of you.
- Congratulations!
- Don't mention it.
IV. Stress
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Stress (8) · follow / receive / design / depend
- follow
- receive
- design
- depend
Stress (9) · scenery / energy / religion / generous
- scenery
- energy
- religion
- generous
V. Error ID
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.
He would like improving his English speaking skill to find a good job.
- a
- improving
- speaking
- to find
Jim came to the show an hour late because the traffic jam.
If we continue using private cars, the air will be heavy polluted.
VI. Cloze — Clothing
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 of the numbered blanks.
Clothing is what we wear to (13) __________ our bodies and keep us warm or cool. There are many different types of clothing for different occasions and weather. For example, when it's cold outside, we wear jackets, sweaters, and hats to stay warm. In the summer, we wear shorts, T-shirts, and sandals to stay cool. Clothing comes in all sorts of colors, patterns, and sizes. (14) __________ everyone can find something they like. Some clothes have buttons or zippers to help us put them on, while (15) __________ just slip over our heads. We wear different clothes for different activities, like sports clothes for playing games or pajamas for sleeping. Sometimes, we (16) __________ up in fancy clothes for parties or weddings, and other times, we wear casual clothes for school or hanging out with friends. No matter what kind of clothes we wear, the (17) __________ important thing is that they make us feel comfortable and confident!
- others
- the other
- another
- other
VII. Grammar & vocabulary
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence.
It is so hot. I suggest that we __________ go swimming.
Banh Chung is a __________ food at Tet in Vietnam.
- traditionally
- traditionalist
- traditional
- tradition
She said she __________ to the party the next day.
- has gone
- go
- will go
- would go
Lan has lost her key, so she is __________ it.
- looking out
- looking up
- looking for
- looking after
I see the kids playing football in the playground. I wish I __________ younger.
The car __________ belongs to my neighbour is always parked in front of my house.
She is preparing for her next examination, __________?
- isn't she
- doesn't she
- is she
- does she
Solar energy can __________ us with clean and safe power.
__________ my father missed the bus this morning, he went to work on time.
- Because
- However
- Therefore
- Although
My parents are __________ of my winning the first prize in the competition.
- keen
- proud
- disappointed
- tired
My father often comes back home from work __________ 5 p.m.
To __________ electricity, we should use natural light during the day.
I __________ my close friend since we left school.
- didn't meet
- don't meet
- won't meet
- haven't met
In my family, the housework __________ by every member every day.
Jeans have never been out of __________ as people of all ages like wearing them.
She __________ a new house in my neighbourhood 3 weeks ago.
- buys
- bought
- is buying
- has bought
VIII. Reading — Birthday party
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 following questions.
My friend Sara has recently celebrated her birthday with a fun party at her house. The party started at 6 p.m., and when I arrived, Sara was greeting guests at the door with a big smile. The living room was decorated with colorful balloons and streamers, and there was a table piled high with delicious snacks and treats. Sara had planned some exciting activities for her guests. We played games like musical chairs and charades, and everyone joined in the game laughing and cheering each other on. Later in the evening, Sara's mom brought out a homemade birthday cake with candles, and we all sang "Happy Birthday" as Sara blew them out. After cake, Sara opened her presents, and she was thrilled with everything she received. From books to toys to gift cards, it was clear that her friends and family knew her well and had picked out thoughtful gifts. When the party ended, Sara thanked everyone for coming and said it was the best birthday she had ever had. We all agreed that it was a fantastic celebration filled with fun, laughter, and friendship.
What is the main idea of the passage?
- a memorable birthday celebration
- a thoughtful gift
- a decorated living room
- a birthday cake
How was the living room decorated?
- with candles
- with flowers
- with colorful balloons and streamers
- with paintings
What does the word "them" refer to?
- cakes
- presents
- candles
- songs
What does the word "thrilled" in the passage mean?
- delighted
- crying
- hopeless
- sad
Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
- Sara considered it the best birthday she had ever had.
- Sara welcomed her guests warmly at the door.
- Sara received thoughtful gifts from her friends and family.
- Sara did not enjoy the activities planned.
IX. Synonyms
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 questions.
Buying a big house can be costly because you have to pay a lot of money for it. (CLOSEST)
- cheap
- comfortable
- normal
- expensive
Despite feeling tired, she decided to go on studying for her exams late into the night. (CLOSEST)