SỞ GĐĐT THÁI NGUYÊN THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 LẦN II - NĂM 2024

TRƯỜNG THPT SÔNG CÔNG MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions:
Question 1. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was
established in 1946.
A. run through B. put away C. found out D. set up
Question 2. The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
A. revived B. surprised C. lively D. survived

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.
Question 3. China is by far most populated country in the world.
A. most populated B. country C. is D. the
Question 4. In my opinion, the Internet is a very fast and conveniently way to get information.
A. is B. conveniently C. to get D. In my opinion
Question 5. My brother insisted on going out although the heavy rain.
A. although B. on C. heavy D. going

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer for each of the following questions.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is a non-governmental organisation that tries to conserve
and protect the world’s natural environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund.
The organisation founders were a small group of passionate, mostly British naturalists and
conservationists such as Peter Scott, Max Nicholson, Guy Mountfort and Julian Huxley.
In 1960, after Huxley published a series of articles in the UK’s Observer newspaper on
environmental problems in Africa, he received a letter from a businessman Victor Stolan, who
recommended the foundation of an international organisation to raise funds for the conservation of wild
species. Huxley, Nicholson and companions reacted to this by forming WWF, known then as the World
Wildlife Fund, a year later.
WWF works to protect endangered species of wildlife and preserve natural habitats. WWF has
grown to become the world’s largest conservation organisation with over 5 million members and around
1,300 environmental projects worldwide. For example, it has saved 30 different endangered species like the
gorilla, the giant tortoise, and of course, the panda, the animal that’s on its logo. The well-known panda
logo of WWF came from a panda named Chi Chi, which scientists transported from the Beijing Zoo to the
London Zoo in the same year of the establishment of WWF. Anyone can become a member and help raise
money for the charity projects.
Question 6. Who was Victor Stolan?
A. a conservationist B. a publisher C. a businessman D. a naturalist
Question 7. What does the word it in the third paragraph refers to?
A. project B. organization C. WWF D. species of wildlife
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Question 8. Which of the following statements is NOT true about WWF?
A. It works to protect the nature and animals.
B. Most of its founders come from Britain.
C. In the beginning, the founders called it World Wide Fund for Nature.
D. It raises money to save, protect and find homes for animals.
Question 9. The word “preserve” in the third paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to______?
A. help B. destroy C. conserve D. attach
Question 10. What does the text say about the panda on WWF logo?
A. It lived in China before some people carried it to England.
B. Someone from China sold it to the London Zoo.
C. Chi Chi was very famous in China.
D. It grew up in London

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.
Question 11. He said, "I have decided to quit my job because of its boredom."
A. He said that he had decided to quit my job because of its boredom.
B. He said that he had decided to quit his job because of its boredom.
C. He said that he decided to quit his job because of its boredom.
D. He said that he has decided to quit his job because of its boredom.
Question 12. We have never stayed at a better hotel than this.
A. This is best hotel that I have ever stayed at.
B. This hotel is as good as the other ones.
C. This is the good hotel that I have ever stayed at.
D. This is the best hotel that I have ever stayed at.
Question 13. My sister sent me a letter yesterday
A. The letter is sent me by my sister yesterday.
B. The letter yesterday was sent me by my sister.
C. The letter was sent me by my sister yesterday.
D. The letter sent me by my sister yesterday.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 14. Peter and Mary are talking about Mary’s daughter.
- Peter: “How beautiful your daughter is!”
- Mary: “______”
A. Yes, I share your opinion. B. Sorry, I have no idea.
C. Don’t say anything about it. D. Thank you for your compliment.
Question 15. Jenny is asking Mary to use her bike.
- Jenny: “Do you mind if I use your bike?”
- Mary: “______.”
A. Not at all. Help yourself. B. You can say that again.
C. Sorry. I have no idea. D. Yes, certainly.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 16. The beautiful girl vanished suddenly in the dark.
A. left B. departed C. appeared D. turned in
Question 17. They all watched him without making noise, waiting for an explaination
A. cautiously B. silently C. noisily D. carefully
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 18. At 5 o’clock yesterday evening, my elder sister ______ her clothes.
A. was ironing B. is ironing C. ironed D. has ironed
Question 19. His son became addicted to social media last year, ______?
A. does he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. did he
Question 20. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and floods are all natural ______.
A. systems B. roles C. resources D. disasters
Question 21. I always check my results carefully because I want to avoid ______mistakes.
A. to making B. making C. make D. to make
Question 22. This is very ______! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?
A. conveniently B. convenience C. inconvenient D. convenient
Question 23. We usually ______ our grandparents on summer vacations.
A. to visit B. visiting C. visit D. visited
Question 24. She returned______Vietnam after spending much time abroad.
A. from B. at C. in D. to
Question 25. We’re good friends. We ______ each other for a long time.
A. knew B. have known C. are knowing D. know
Question 26. I wish you ______watching television while I am talking to you.
A. stopped B. would stop C. had stopped D. to stop
Question 27. I'm reading ______ book about ancient Egypt.
A. an B. ∅ (no article) C. the D. a
Question 28. One of the attractions in my hometown is the traditional market ______ is open every
Sunday.
A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
Question 29. If people shared household chores, the family life ______ happier.
A. will be B. would have been C. had been D. would be
Question 30. Television can ______ people with the latest information in an inexpensive and
convenient way.
A. provide B. interact C. communicate D. apply

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 31. A. cats B. books C. hands D. hats
Question 32. A. soft B. sugar C. stuff D. song
Question 33. A. standard B. polar C. garbage D. dollar
Question 34. A. check B. letter C. design D. step
Question 35. A. lived B. liked C. fixed D. missed

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
word/phrase best fits each numbered blank.
My challenge to you is to read books for 30 minutes each day for a month. I know that many people
prefer relaxing (36)______the TV or on their computers. Everyone has different interests, but I believe
reading has many advantages over screen-based activities (games, movies and TV).
First of all, it’s better for your eyes. To get a good night’s sleep, you should avoid (37)______at screens for
an hour before bed because doing so can be very stressful on your eyes. One thing I enjoy about reading is
travelling to another world - I often forget the time or what is going on around me! Reading is a great way
to relax before going to bed because it allows you to think (38)______the world of the book rather than the
problems you face during the day in your real world.
Finally, reading helps me meet a lot of new people! Moreover, it teaches you to respect other
people’s opinions and to (39)______their beliefs. With a book, you can truly enter another person’s world
and listen to their words carefully.
Give it a (40)______ ! Spend 30 minutes reading books before going to bed or eating lunch. If you
read a lot, why not try an English book or give the challenge to someone else? Good luck and happy
reading!
Question 36. A. without B. into C. in front of D. under
Question 37. A. sleeping B. singing C. looking D. listening
Question 38. A. in B. at C. for D. about
Question 39. A. understand B. like C. disagree D. believe
Question 40. A. hand B. look C. try D. book

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