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ĐỀ MINH HOẠ - KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT MÔN TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút Đề 6 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. fascinated B. intimidated C. proved D. hesitated 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. troop B. flood C. food D. mood 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. democracy B. catastrophe C. philosophy D. photograph 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. determine B. emphasize C. organize D. exercise 5. Jack: I love playing tennis and basketball. How about you? Mary: I enjoy swimming _____ jogging. A. and B. but C. or D. so 6. Emma: When should we meet for coffee? Tom: Let's meet _____ Friday afternoon. A. in B. on C. at D. during 7. Tourist: Excuse me, where's the museum? Local: It's _____ the old church. A. next to B. opposite C. behind D. near 8. Sarah: What kind of artwork catches your attention the most? Michael: I'm particularly drawn to the _________. A. sculpture B. masterpiece C. portrait D. exhibition 9. Sarah: Do you know the man _____ just walked into the store? Peter: Yes, he's my uncle. A. who B. which C. what D. where 10. Coach Davis: How would you describe the new swimming champion's performance? Tom: It was absolutely _________! A. phenomenal B. spectacular C. magnificent D. extraordinary 11. Mom: It's getting late. Son: Okay, I'll _____ my computer now.
A. turn off B. shut down C. switch off D. power off 12. Alex: What's the most essential item we need for the expedition? Sarah: We definitely need a proper _________. A. harness B. backpack C. equipment D. compass 13. Mr. Chen: Would you be willing to relocate to our branch in Singapore? David:_____________________________________ A. Yes, I've always wanted to work abroad. B. No, I have family commitments here. C. I need to think about it. D. That's an interesting offer. 14. Lisa:_________________________________________ Mark: I'm from the Marketing Department at Google. A. Which department are you working in? B. How long have you been working here? C. What brings you to the conference? D. Have we met before? 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 sign mean? A. No talking allowed at all B. No shouting or yelling C. No singing permitted D. No whistling allowed 16. What does this sign mean? A. Exit B. Danger
C. Poison only D. No entry III. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts) Dear Sarah, I'm planning a(n) (17)_________ for Mike's birthday next week! I've been brainstorming ideas for weeks. The party will be at the (18)_________ restaurant downtown. I've already booked a private room for twenty guests. We could decorate it with balloons and photos. Could you help me invite (19)_________ people from his office? I know you're better at organizing these things. Remember how great you were at planning Lisa's party? I hope he'll be (20)_________ when he sees the surprise! I've ordered his favorite chocolate cake and hired a jazz band—you know how much he loves jazz! Let's meet (21)_________ the café tomorrow to discuss the details. I have so many ideas to share! We should plan some fun party games too. Don't forget to (22)_________ about it to anyone! You know how bad Mike is at keeping secrets. He always ruins surprises! Best wishes, LK 17. A. celebration B. participate C. congratulate D. celebrate 18. A. fancily B. fanciest C. fancy D. fancier 19.A. much B. a few C. few D. little 20.A. under the weather B. in the air C. on the fence D. over the moon 21.A. on B. in C. at D. by 22.A. keep lips sealed B. keep mum C. keep mouth shut D. keep quiet IV. Read the following flyer for world of dreams. 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) UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF YOUR DREAMS! Ever wondered why we spend nearly one-third of our lives dreaming? Scientists have discovered that during a typical lifetime, the average person spends approximately 6 years in dreamland! During REM sleep, our brain activity is surprisingly similar to when we're awake. Research shows that 12% of people dream exclusively in black and white, while most experience full color. Interestingly, before color television became common, only 15% of people reported dreaming in color! Even more fascinating, studies reveal that blind people experience dreams through their other senses - touch, sound, and even smell. Want better dreams? Try keeping a dream journal! Regular journaling can help you remember up to 90% of your dreams. Avoid screens before bedtime and maintain a consistent sleep schedule. Some people can even master lucid dreaming - the ability to control their dreams! 23. Brain activity during REM sleep resembles waking brain activity.
24. We spend about 6 years of our life dreaming. 25. Dream journaling can help remember 90% of dreams. 26. Most people used to dream in black and white before color TV. 27. According to the text, what percentage of people dream only in black and white? A. 8% B. 10% C. 12% D. 15% 28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tip for better dreaming? A. Keeping a dream journal B. Avoiding screens before bed C. Taking sleeping pills D. Maintaining consistent sleep schedule V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts) 29. The company's new environmental _________ have significantly reduced their carbon footprint. (INITIATE) 30. The rise of artificial intelligence has led to intense debates about its _________ implications for society. (ETHIC) 31. Scientists were _________ surprised by how quickly the new vaccine showed positive results. (PLEASANT) 32. The _________ of remote work during the pandemic has changed how many companies operate. (NORMALIZE) 33. Many young entrepreneurs find it _________ to balance work life and personal time. (CHALLENGE) 34. The documentary's _________ portrayal of climate change moved many viewers to take action. (POWER) VI. Look at the entry of the word 'tickle' in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt) 35. Sarah took a big sip and immediately her eyes widened as the bubbles hit her tongue and _________ made her cough slightly. 36. John was trying his best to focus on studying in the quiet library. Just as he reached the most crucial part of his textbook, _________ started building up in his throat.