ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ( 60 PHÚT) I. READING: Read the passage and decide if the statements below are true (T) or fales(F). ( 3Ms) Pollution is a major problem of our times.Air , water and land are all polluted.Poor waste disposal is to blame for many of the problems and the situation is particularly acute in heavily industrialized and over-populated regions. Pollution of the atmosphere has led to the destruction of the ozone layer and to the green house effect.Other environmental problems have been caused by too rapid a use of resources. There are far fewer fish in the sea because of over-fishing and the destruction of the rain forests is having unforeseen ecological consequences.Battery farming provides a lot of food but involves keeping animals in unnatural and unhealthy condition. * Decide if it is true(T) or false(F).Correct the false sentences. 1…… Pollution is an important problem nowadays . 2…… Pollution of the atmosphere has destroyed the ozone layer. 3…… There are more fish in the sea due to over-fishing. 4…… Battery farming provides a lot of food and involves keeping animals in good condition. 5…… Poor waste disposal causes pollution. 6. The situation of pollution is less acute in heavily industrialized and over-populated regions. II. Language focus: Part1: (2,5ms) Circle the correct answer : 1. There are many celebrations ……………………… the year. A. in B. throughout C. over D. on 2. Family members ………………………… live apart try to be together at Tet. A. Who B.Whom C.Whose D.Which 3. Most of earthquakes in the world in the Ring of Fire A.happens B.occur C. broke D.erupt 4. When a tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a…………………in Asia. A. typhoon B.hurricane C.tornado D. cyclone 5. Lan has just won the first prize……………………………the English speaking contest. A. on B. at C. in D. of 6. I have no money, …………………………… I can’t buy my mother a present. A. though B. even though C. because D. so 7. …………………………….Liz has an exam tomorrow, she is watching TV now. A. even though B. even if C. because D. unless 8. We are flying to Sacramento,………………………….is the capital city of California. A. that B.Which C. where D. A & B are correct 9. That’s very kind ………………………….you. A. to B. at C. for D.of 10. Nga,……………………… is standing over there, is my best friend. A.Who B. whom C. that D. All are correct Part 2: Put the verbs in the correct tenses or forms. 1. I enjoy ( watch)………………………………… cartooms. 2. The Barkers ( have)…………………………………dinner now. 3. He used to ( take)……………………………………….a bus to his office. 4. The stadium ( build) …………………………………… at the end of the street two years ago. 5. He is interested in ( read)…………………………………….magazines. 6. We ( study)………………………………… English since we ( move)……………………………………to this city. 7. When …………………… you ( write)…………………………this letter? - I ( write)……………………………this letter 2 week ago. 8. He ( already/ read)……………………………………that novel. 9. Mr.Phong ( come)……………………………………… to see us next week. 10. We ( prepare) ………………………………………… for the English Speaking Club now. Part 3: complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 1.Remember to take care of this tree or it will die. -If………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.Minh is very good at speaking English. -Minh can………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.How about going for a pizza? -Let’s …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.The play received good notices ,however , not many people went to see it . -Although ………………………………………………………………. 5.Joan eats very little so as not to put on weight . -Joan eats very little because ………………………………………………… 6.If Loe doesn’t change his way ,he will end up in prison . -Unless ………………………………………………………………. 7.My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview . -I must ……………………………………………………………… 8.It is not necessary for you to do the test . -You ………………………………………………………… 9.How long is it since you saw Tom ? -When ………………………………………………… ? 10.It would be nice to be able to fly a plane . -I wish ………………………………………………………… 11. My family must decorate the Christmas Tree today. - the Christmas Tree……………………………………………………………………………… 12. My mother held my birthday party last Friday evening. - My birthday party…………………………………………………………………………… III> WRITING: Make sentences based on the words given. ( 2 Ms) 1.It / be / necessary / have / a day / celebrate / our parents . …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.Children / have / special day / express / feelings / memories / and love / their parents . …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.We / have / opportunity / enhance / family traditions . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4.Sunday / a day off / so / everybody / free / work / study . …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. We / should / have / small / party / with / special food / that / mother / like / best. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. Children/ should / give / parents / flowers / and / bring them / big cake. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. We / try / make / parents / happy / so that / parents / always / think / they / have / happiest / family / in / world. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8.I / think / ideas / be / supported/ the day / be / celebrated / nationwide. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ( Leâ Thò Thu – Tröôøng THCS Bình Nghi – Taây Sôn – Binh Ñònh) ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ( 60 PHÚT) B. Reading: Read the passage and then answer the questions. ( 2.5Ms) Birthday parties began in Europe centuries ago when people believed that evil spirits were attracted to people on their birthdays. In order to protect them, friends and families gathered around the birthday person to offer good wishes, thoughts and gifts. At first only royalty was thought to be important enough to warrant a birthday celebration. Eventually, the tradition was expanded to include children. Almost everyone loves to celebrate his or her birthday and America, England and Australia share similar customs. A few of the similarities are birthday candles, lit on a birthday cake. The number of candles equals the age of the person , with an additional candle to “grow on”. 1. When did birthday parties begin in Europe? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Why did people in Europe celebrate birthday parties? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. What did families and friends do on birthdays? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. Which countries share this custom? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. What is special about the birthday? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… II. Language focus: Part1: (2,5ms) Circle the correct answer : 1. I hope you don’t mind me ……………………… so late at night. A. telephoning B. to telephone C. telephone D. telerhoned 2. I’ve known him ………………………. I left school. A. when B. during C. until D. since 3. ………………… the traffic was bad, I arrived on time. A. Although B. In spite of C. despite D. even 4. I’m not used …………………… dinner at 6 pm. A. to have B. to having C. having D. have 5. Don’t forget ………………………. The alarm clock for six o’clock tomorrow morning. A. put B. to put C. putting D. to have put 6. He had to leave early, …………………… he? A. didn’t B. musn’t C. hasn’t D. shouldn’t 7. He enjoys …………………………. Speaking English with the other students. A. practise B. to practice C. practicing D. practiced 8. I …………………. A bath when the phone …………………………. A. was taking / rang B. was taking / was ringing C. took / rang D. took / was ringing 9. You don’t like bananas, …………………… ? A. do you B. don’t you C. are you D. did you 10. If you eat a lot of candy, you ………………… have a toothache. A. will B. would C. had to D. might Part 2: (1,5 Ms) Match the half-sentence in column A with the one in column B : A B 1. I think we should take a shower 2. How about making posters on energy saving 3. What’s the matter, Mrs Lien? a. and hanging them around our school? b. the vegetables will become poisonous and inedible. 4. If we use much pesticides on vegetables, 5. If we plant more trees along the streets, 6. I’m amazed that c. instead of a bath to save energy. d. we will have more shade and fresh air. e. I’m worried about my most electricity bill. f. I could win the first prize. * Answers: 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 5+ 6+ Part3: (1,0m) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1. When …………… you first (meet) …………………….her? 2. How long ………………… you (live) …………………… here? 3. I ………………………. ( drop ) my bag when I …………………………. ( run) for a bus. 4. What is the best film you ( ever / see)………………………………………… 5. Look! It’s cloudy. It ( rain) …………………………………………… 6. Mr.Tan ( work) ………………… in that factory since 1990. He ( select) ………………………. The manager next month. 7. It’s a pity. We (be) …………………… happier if she ( be ) ……………………… here 8. If I ( be)………………………… you , I ( help)…………………………………………………… him. 1. Part 4: Complete the second sentences so that they stay the same meanings as the first ones. 1. What a pity you can’t take part in our town. - I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. The air isn’t pure, so we aren’t healthy. - If ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. German is very difficult. I can’t learn it. - German is too …………………………………………………………………………………. 4. She was very tired so she went to bed early. - She went…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Make me some coffee and I will give you a cake. - If …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. Perhap I’ll have time. If so, I’ll come and see you. - If ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Judy liked the full-moon festival very much. The festival is celebrated in mid-fall. ……………………………………………………………………………………… which ………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Tomorrow I’ll go to the airport to meet my friends. My friends come to stay with us during the Christmas. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….who………………………………………………………………………………………………… III> WRITING: Complete the letter to your family. ( use the words given) Dear Mon and Dad, 1. I / arrive / Dalat / 7 o’clock / last Monday. Uncle Huy / meet / me / bus station / take / home / motorbike. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.When / I / come / weather / fine / day / beautiful/ . I / enjoy / cool / fresh / air/ here. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. I / visit / many beautiful places / Dalat / such / the flower garden / the Cry Lake / the Love valley/ dalat University. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. Yesterday Uncle Huy / take / I / the Prenn and Dambri falls. The falls / beautiful / impressive. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. I / tried / many kinds / food / fruit. I / feel / comfortable / relaxed. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6. I / really / impressive / by / beautiful sights / wonderful weather/ here. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. I / return / home / next Thursday. ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ( 60 PHÚT) I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differentyly from that of the others: 1. A. seat B. head C. meat D. feed 2. A. watches B. washes C. clauses D. likes 3. A. pleased B. smoked C. stopped D. missed 4. A. nuclear B. humor C. pollute D. tunic 5. A. earth B. gather C. ethnic D. think II. Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: 6. The final examination will be held_________June 12th, 2007. A. in B. on C. at D. to 7. How many languages are there______the world? A. in B. on C. over D. through 8. Egypt is famous_________ancient pyramid. A. on B. to C. from D. for 9. The boy looks very proud_______his success at school. A. on B. of C. at D. in 10. When the trucks leave the police, the ground is covered________trash. A. in B. by C. with D. of 11. You have read this article on the website,________? A. don't you B. aren't you C. didn't you D. haven't you 12. All the students are looking forward________their summer vacation in the countryside. A. to spend B. spend C. to spending D. spending 13. Did your children enjoy________in the sea? A. swimming B. swim C. to swim D. swam 14. "When is Mr Ba planning to retire? - He__________for the company for thirty years now". A. works B. is working C. will work D. has been working 15. Flowers should_________in warm places. A. be keep B. kept C. be kept D. be keeping 16. They went on walking_____________it started to rain. A. though B. because C. but D. despite 17. Study harder_________ A. if you will fail the exam B. and you would fail the exam C. unless you fail the exam D. or you will fail the exam 18. The girl wishes she____________in Hue for the festival next week. A. had stayed B. was staying C. stay D. could stay 19. Miss Lan stopped_________her letter because she had to leave for the hospital. A. to write B. write C. writting D. wrote 20. Do you know the man______________car Jack is driving? A. who B. whom C. which D. whose 21. "I suggest going to Vung Tau on the weekend." - "________". A. That's a fine day B. That's a good idea C. That's a trip D. That's a reason 22. "________" - "Don't worry. I can fix it". A. Are you worried? B. May i fix your TV? C. The TV is out of order again. D. I want to fix your TV. III .Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: New Year is one of the most important (23) ____________ in the United States. On New Year's Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o'clock (24) ____________ night, everyone says "Happy New Year" and they (25) _____________ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year's Eve is usally a long night to this holiday children (26) __________ as witches, ghosts or orthers. Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit. (27) ___________ the people at the house do not give (28) _____________ candy, the children will (29) ___________ a trick on them. But this (30) __________ ever happens. Many people give them candy or fruit. 23. A. festivals B. meetings C. contests D. courses 24. A. on B. at C. in D. for 25. A. dream B. greet C. wish D. congratulate 26. A. wear B. dress C. put on D. take off 27. A. Whether B. So C. Although D. If 28. A. they B. them C. their D. theirs 29. A. say B. tell C. play D. speak 30.A. hardly B. hard C. soon D. always IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: 31. You're tired although you stayed up too late to watch TV last night. A B C D 32. Tuan sighed sad when he heard that he failed the test. A B C D 33. Don't speak English with him; he hardly knows any English. A B C D 34. 90 percent of earthquakes occurs around the Pacific Rim. A B C D V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 35. Fuel ______________ can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads. (consume) 36. Many chemicals have a ___________ effect on the environment. (disaster) 37. __________, the typhoon didn't cause any damage on the village. (lucky) 38. The next stage in the ___________ of television is interactive TV. (develop) VI. Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write True or False in your answer sheet: Daddy, I am writing this to tell you how much you are missed and loved. I will always remember that day - my wedding day. You were standing there with tears in your eyes while I was walking towards my groom. You gave me a hug, and the feeling that you never wanted to let me go. But at last I had to leave you and start my new life a moment in time that lasted forever. I now have children, Dad, but I will always be your little girl! Happy Father's Day. 39. This is a letter written by a daughter to her father. 40. The father in the letter is not loved much. 41. The man did not let his daughter go at last. 42. The writer of this letter hasn't got any children. VII. Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 43. Ba said, "I am going to meet your sister in front of the station, Liz". Ba told Liz that ________________________________________ 44. The last time she went out with him was two years ago. She hasn't ____________________________________________ 45. She is not on board now, so she can't experience these marvelous things. If she ________________________________________________ 46. The show was interesting to the boys. The boys felt __________________________________________ ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỦ VÀO 10 NĂM HỌC : 2010-2011 1B 2D 3A 4C 5B 6B 7A 8D 9B 10C 11D 12C 13A 14D 15A 16D 17D 18C 19D 20B 21C 22A 23B 24C 25B 26D 27B 28C 29A 30B 31B 32C 33B 34 consumption 35 disastrous 36 luckily 37 development 38 True 39 False 40 False 41 False 42 Ba told Liz that he/she was going to meet his /her sister in front of the station. 43 She hasn’t gone out with him for two years. 44 If she were/was on board now, she would/could experience these marvelous things. 45 The boys felt interested in the show. The end ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ( 60 PHÚT) . would/could experience these marvelous things. 45 The boys felt interested in the show. The end ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2 010 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ( 60 PHÚT) . nationwide. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ( Leâ Thò Thu – Tröôøng THCS Bình Nghi – Taây Sôn – Binh Ñònh) ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2 010 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ( 60 PHÚT) B. Reading: Read the passage and then answer the questions here. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. I / return / home / next Thursday. ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2 010 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ( 60 PHÚT) I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced