Đề luyện thi vào 10 môn Tiếng anh năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 37)

PRACTICE TEST 037
(BỘ ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2022-2023) A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions. 1. A. watched B. ploughed C. coughed D. disliked 2. A. clear B. hear C. peace D. area
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in the following questions. 3. A. many B. ladder C. forest D. invent 4. A. ability B. acceptable C. education D. hilarious
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. We might be able to catch _____ last train if we hurried. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
6. If she __________ him, she would be very happy. A. would meet B. will meet C. met D. should meet
7. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems
B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems
D. In spite of there are problems
8. Linda refused ______ in the musical performance because she was sick. A. to participate B. participate C. participating D. to participating
9. Most ___ understand that disciplinary actions do not always work with students. A. educate B. educationally C. educational D. educators
10. They named their daughter __________ their favourite movie star. A. of B. for C. after D. on
11. Many people in our village are still __________. They can’t read or write A. unhealthy B. traditional C. creative D. illiterate
12. He came to Paris 6 months ago ______ French A. so that to learn B. in order to learn C. for learning D. being learning
13. There is no point in phoning him this afternoon. He______in the garden and won’t hear the phone. A is working B. will be working C. works D. will work
14. The concert is amazing, _____? A. isn’t it B. was it C. doesn’t it D. did it
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.
15. - Lucy:“What attractive new glasses you have got, Sue!”
- Sue:“________.”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid
B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment
D. I don't like your sayings
16. Anna:“Would you mind if I open the window?”
John: “______. ” A. No, not at all B. You’re welcome C. You can D. Yes, if you like C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


17. This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student. A. simple B. large C. small D. complex
18. I came to John’s party last night but I stayed there for a while before I left. A. for relaxation B. for a whole night
C. a long period of time
D. for a short period of time
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.
19. Linh is feeling a bit frustrated about her study. She’s failed the exam once again. A. worried B. depressed C. relaxed D. embarrassed
20. Do you think we can live on selling silk scarves as souvenirs?
A. have enough money to live
B. not have enough money to live C. earn enough money D. live by D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Pets can improve your life
The role of animals in helping people recover from a range of health and emotional problem has
long been widely recognized. Now a survey (21)______ is reported in the Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology appears to show that owning a pet can benefit healthy individuals, too. A number of
experiments, (22)______ by two universities in the United States, indicate that pet owners are
generally happier, (23)______, fitter, more confident and better able to cope with everyday issues than non – owners.
The researchers discovered that individuals have just as close a relationship with the key people in
their lives (24)______ they have with their pets. And although they found no (25)______ that people
choose emotional relationship with pets over relationships with (26)______ people, a study of
universities showed that owning a pet helped them get over the break-up of a relationship with a partner. 21. A. which B. who C. where D. when 22. A. carried B. conducted C. governed D. operated 23. A. healthy B. healthier C. more healthy D. as healthy 24. A. because B. because of C. as D. although 25. A. testimony B. support C. evidence D. indication 26. A. every B. other C. another D. others
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we
communicate. Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their
field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike
simulated experiences and consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible
through developments in information technology.
For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Yet, some of the
older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutoriol support or instruction from a
teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a
minimum number of study hours per years; however, they may make up these hours by studying at
home at times that suit their family schedule. They can log on early or late in the day and even join live
classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer
software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as
that students’ learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and
teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each invidual
student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce


special programs adjusted to the students’ needs.
27. What is the topic of the passage?
A. Students don’t have to go to school any more.
B. Computer software will make sure students learn at home.
C. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.
D. The effect of information technology on education.
28. How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly? A. No time. B. Three. C. Four. D. Once or twice.
29. What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning? A. Virtual reality. B. Teacher. C. Computer software. D. Parents.
30. What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?
A. Students’ learning time won’t be monitored.
B. Students’ weak achievement can be identified.
C. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule.
D. Students can stay at home to learn. E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
31. Passing (A) the driver’s (B) test is a necessity (C) requirement for all people wishing (D) to drive a motor vehicle.
32. It was such (A) worried (B) news that they all sat (C) there saying (D) nothing.
33. Although (A) both of them are (B) trying to get (C) the scholarship, she has the highest (D) grades.
34. Many nations protect (A) endangered species by forbidding (B) hunting, to restrict (C) land
development and creating preserves (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. I liked reading your article about global warming in the newspaper
A. I was very interested to read your article about global warming in the newspaper.
B. I was very interesting to read your article about global warming in the newspaper.
C. I was interested in reading your article of global warming in the newspaper.
D. I was very interesting in reading your article of global warming in the newspaper.
26. I’m afraid I disagree with you. Many points are not reasonable.
A. I am afraid I don’t agree to you about a number of points.
B. I am afraid I can’t agree to you on number of points.
C. I am afraid I don’t agree with you on a number of points.
D. I am afraid I can’t agree with you about the number of points.
37. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business
38. He is by far the richest man I know.
A. He is the richest man in my country.
B. He is one of many rich men I know.
C. He is richer than all his friends.
D. He is much richer than anyone I know.
39. By next May he will have worked here for 5 years.
A. He no longer works here.
B. He has now worked here for 5 years.


C. He is going to work here for the next 5 years.
D. He is at present working here.
40. She would have sung for us if he had asked her.
A. He didn’t ask her to sing so she didn’t sing.
B. She was going to sing for us but she then changed her mind.
C. She sang for us although he didn’t ask her.
D. He asked her to sing but she refused. _____The end_____