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ĐỀ MINH HOẠ - KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT MÔN TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút Đề 9 I. Choose the word/phrase/sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts). 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. accomplished B. determined C. established D. sacrificed 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. group B. thought C. throughout D. route 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. colleague B. expertise C. refugee D. volunteer 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. transfer B. conduct C. maintain D. compose 5. Alice: When is the board meeting scheduled? Bob: It's planned for _________ the quarterly review next month. A. during B. while C. since D. within 6. Tourist: Where can I find the historical manuscripts? Librarian: They're kept _________ the restricted section of our archives. A. in B. at C. with D. by 7. Security Guard: Where exactly did you park your car? Visitor: I parked _________ the main entrance and the parking garage. A. between B. during C. before D. within 8. Tech Support: What seems to be the issue with your device? Customer: It keeps crashing whenever I open multiple applications. Tech Support: Sounds like we need to check the_________. A. optimization B. configuration C. specification D. customization 9. Student: Have you read the research paper _________ Dr. Thompson published last week? Professor: Yes, it's quite groundbreaking. A. who B. where C. what D. which 10. Professor: Your research presentation was quite _________. Student: Thank you, I spent months gathering and analyzing the data. A. groundbreaking B. conventional C. rudimentary D. superficial 11. Emma: Could you _________ these documents while I'm away at the conference? Mark: Sure, I'll make sure they're properly processed. A. look through B. look after C. look up D. look into


24/7, unlike solar or wind power, providing a consistent base load power supply for coastal communities.  However, OTEC faces several challenges. Current installation costs are significantly higher compared to other renewable energy sources. The technology requires extensive infrastructure, including long pipes to reach cold deep water. Environmental concerns also exist, such as the impact on marine ecosystems and potential thermal pollution.  Despite these challenges, OTEC's future looks promising. Advances in materials science and engineering are reducing construction costs. Several countries, including Japan and Hawaii, are investing in OTEC research and development, recognizing its potential in their renewable energy portfolios. 23. OTEC technology relies on temperature differences between surface and deep ocean waters. 24. OTEC plants can only operate during daylight hours. 25. The main challenge for OTEC implementation is the lack of suitable ocean locations. 26. New developments in materials science are helping to make OTEC more cost-effective. 27. According to the passage, which additional benefit does OTEC provide besides electricity generation? A. Wind power generation B. Fresh water production C. Solar power storage D. D. Tidal energy harvesting 28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge for OTEC technology? A. High installation costs B. Environmental impacts C. Extensive infrastructure requirements D. Limited operating temperature range V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts) 29. The rapid _______ of Mars requires advanced technology and careful planning to ensure sustainable human settlements. (colonize) 30. Scientists were amazed by the _______ abilities of dolphins when they demonstrated complex problem- solving skills. (cognition) 31. The ancient artifact's _______ continues to baffle archaeologists, as its purpose remains unknown despite decades of research. (mysterious) 32. The city's new eco-friendly buildings were designed with _______ in mind, using renewable materials and energy-efficient systems. (sustain) 33. The quantum computer's _______ speed far exceeded that of traditional computers, processing complex data in mere seconds. (calculate) 34. Despite facing numerous setbacks, her _______ attitude helped her become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the field. (persist)