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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
12. HR Manager: We need to address the high turnover rate in our department. Director: I agree. Let's implement a new _________. A. initiative B. perspective C. framework D. structure 13. Recruiter: Would you be open to relocating for this position? Candidate: "_________”. I've always wanted to experience working abroad, and this opportunity seems perfect. A. I might consider it B. I'll think about it C. Absolutely, without hesitation D. Perhaps next time 14. Ken: “_________" I noticed you've been working late hours recently. Is everything alright? Max: Thanks for asking. I'm just trying to meet the project deadline. A. I was wondering if B. By the way C. I couldn't help but notice D. Just to mention II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt) 15. What does this orange warning light typically indicate when it illuminates on your vehicle's dashboard? A. The parking brake is engaged or there's a problem with the braking system B. The engine oil pressure is low C. The tire pressure monitoring system has detected low tire pressure D. The vehicle's airbag system needs servicing 16. What specific type of hazard does this warning sign indicate?
A. Risk of falling objects B. Chemical burn hazard C. Corrosive substances hazard D. Hand crushing hazard III. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts) Dear Sarah, I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible (17)_________ during our beach cleanup event last weekend. The way you coordinated everything was simply outstanding. The turnout was beyond our expectations, and it was truly (18)_________ to witness the community coming together for such a meaningful cause. We had (19)_________ participants join us, including families with children and local business owners, which made the entire experience more impactful. Everyone agreed that we managed to (20)_________ in our community by removing over 500 pounds of waste from our beloved shoreline. The local newspaper wants to feature our success story (21)_________ next month's environmental section. Before our next cleanup event, could you help me (22)_________ the registration process? Your expertise in handling the paperwork last time was invaluable. I'm also planning to organize a small celebration dinner to thank all our core volunteers. Would you be interested in joining us this Friday evening at the Coastal Café? Best wishes, LK 17. A. commitment B. initiative C. effort D. attempt 18. A. encouraging B. remarkable C. ordinary D. typical 19. A. a significant number of B. much C. little D. plenty 20. A. make waves B. break ground C. make a difference D. take action 21. A. at B. on C. in D. within 22. A. come up with B. get through C. look into D. keep track of IV. Read the following brochure of Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts) Powering the Future from Ocean Depths Did you know that the temperature difference between deep and surface ocean waters could power our future? Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is an innovative renewable energy technology that harnesses this temperature gradient to generate electricity. This remarkable system operates by using warm surface waters to vaporize a working fluid, which drives a turbine to produce power, while cold deep water helps condense the fluid back to its liquid state. OTEC plants offer multiple benefits beyond power generation. They can produce fresh drinking water as a beneficial by-product and support aquaculture operations. Additionally, these facilities operate