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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH THANH HÓA NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — Đề chính thức 14/6/2024 — 60 phút — 50 câu
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
PART A. Phonetics (1–5)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (1–3) or whose stress pattern is different (4–5).
Pronunciation (1) · walks / cups / points / things
Pronunciation (2) · schooling / chicken / children / chopstick
- schooling
- chicken
- children
- chopstick
Pronunciation (3) · unit / think / nice / city
Stress (4) · nation / happy / comic / decide
Stress (5) · holiday / condition / several / difficult
- holiday
- condition
- several
- difficult
PART B. Verb forms (6–10)
Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
She (watch) __________ the film "Avengers" last night.
I (not see) __________ Tom for nearly three months.
Jane often (go) __________ to school with her friends on foot.
I dislike (read) __________ detective stories, but my brother loves them.
The city (destroy) __________ during the storm has now been rebuilt.
PART B. Word forms (11–15)
Supply the correct form of the words in capital.
You must be __________ when you open that door. (CARE)
Traditional celebrations are a good source of fun and __________. (ENTERTAIN)
Environmentalists are making every effort to __________ natural habitats. (PROTECTION)
We should act __________ even if we feel nervous. (CONFIDENT)
Smoke from cigarettes can even do harm to __________. (SMOKE)
PART B. Grammar & vocabulary (16–25)
Choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap.
Mike has attended over 12 meetings so far, __________?
- hasn't he
- does he
- has he
- doesn't he
__________ Tuesday, there is a meeting between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
My brother practises playing __________ guitar every day to join a music festival next month.
__________ his bad cold, he continued to work until late.
- Because of
- Because
- In spite of
- Although
Is this the __________ book you've ever read?
- as interesting
- most interesting
- more interesting
- interesting as
David: "How about going fishing next Sunday?" Tim: "__________"
- You're welcome.
- That's a good idea.
- Good job.
- Thanks a lot.
All motorcyclists must wear helmets. It is __________ for them to wear helmets.
- official
- compulsory
- optional
- separate
The Pikes __________ their trip because of the bad weather.
- put away
- put up
- put out
- put off
To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world, and he always sets a good __________ for her.
- role
- behaviour
- example
- action
The water park we went to yesterday was fantastic, but the entrance __________ was a bit expensive.
PART C. Cloze (box) — Energy (26–30)
Fill each gap with a word from the box: quickly, most, on, pollution, simple.
Modern civilization is heavily dependent (26) __________ energy. Without reliable power sources, we couldn't operate machines, use transportation, communicate via the Internet, or do many other things. Although everyone recognizes the importance of energy, deciding what kind of energy the world should use in the future is not a (27) __________ task. The two leading candidates for this role are green energy and nuclear energy.
Currently, (28) __________ of the energy we use is derived from fossil fuels. Although this energy source has provided people with a lot of benefits, there are several problems with it. For starters, it is a finite resource which is (29) __________ running out. Some analysis have even estimated that the Earth could run out of coal and oil within the next 50 years. Burning fossil fuels also creates a large amount of (30) __________, which is harmful to the environment. Although fossil fuels still provide the majority of our power, governments are seeking better energy sources to use.
PART C. Cloze MCQ — Vietnam (31–35)
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to fill each gap.
From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been (31) __________ significant changes in the majority of countries around the world. Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today (32) __________ the way we lived a century ago. Vietnam is no exception although there are some aspects of life in Vietnam that haven't changed much since the early 20th century.
Living in Vietnam today differs greatly (33) __________ the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture, whereas today there are significantly fewer people working in this (34) __________ of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, (35) __________ was traditionally agricultural, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity.
PART C. Reading — Summer walking (36–40)
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Hot weather makes the heart pump harder. That is the reason why the majority of mountain rescue statistics are made up from summer walkers suffering heart attacks. So, how to walk safely in summer?
The answer is to keep up the water intake. It is vital not to wait until a thirst before stopping for a drink. Instead, keep drinking regularly from your water bottle.
Given that evaporation is the body's way to cool itself, soaking a hat with water is a great way to cool the head. Walking in the heat increases the rate at which your feet swell, which can lead to them feeling tight in your boots. Cool water from a stream reduces any swelling and helps general foot comfort.
As for what clothing you wear, this should be lightweight and reasonably loose-fitting. Tight clothing will feel uncomfortable and may even lead to an irritating rash on the skin. The answer, if this does develop, is to try and stay cool as much as possible. Do this by either keeping in the shade, or washing the affected area with cold water, but without soap.
It is understandable to want to remove some clothing when it is extremely hot, but it does not really make much sense to take off T-shirts. The sun's rays can be quite strong, and shoulders are always very sensitive to sunburn. This is the worst place to be red and sore when you are wearing a heavy rucksack on your back. Wearing shorts can also create problems for walkers, as the backs of the legs can catch the sun very easily.
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
- Causes of Heart Attacks for Walkers
- How Heat Affects the Body
- Causes of Uncomfortable Swelling
- Advice for Walking in Summer
The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
The word "irritating" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
- comfortable
- pleasant
- annoying
- appealing
According to paragraph 5, wearing shorts __________.
- is good for walkers when it is too hot
- can protect walkers' feet perfectly
- is advisable for strong walkers only
- can cause sunburn on walkers' legs
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
- Summer walkers should avoid using soap to wash a rash on the skin.
- Summer walkers had better drink only when they feel thirsty.
- Summer walkers should keep their head cool by wearing soaked hats.
- Summer walkers had better not put on tight and heavy clothes.
PART D. Rewrite (41–50)
Rewrite the sentences as directed.
If you don't try to work hard, you will fail the exam. → Unless __________
It's a pity that I can't speak Korean well. → I wish __________
She said: "I'm going to Ho Chi Minh city next week". → She said __________
Walking in the rain gives my sister pleasure. → My sister is interested __________
The mechanic is fixing my father's car tomorrow. → My father is having __________
Phong started studying English 6 years ago. (STUDIED) → Phong __________
The woman was very kind. She helped me last week. (WHO) → The woman __________
The film is so long that they can't broadcast it in one night. (TOO) → The film __________
Paul can't stand the noise of the traffic anymore. (PUT) → Paul __________
The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years. (RISE) → There __________