Đề thi vào 10 Tiếng Anh Tỉnh Thanh Hóa năm 2023-2024

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KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT THANH HÓA NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 ĐỀ THI CHÍNH Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề PART A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
in the same line and write A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet. 1. A. planted B.lived C.stayed D. boiled 2. A. thank B.this C. think D. three 3. A. five B.night C. nine D. sit
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line
and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 4. A. teacher B. invite C. future D. funny 5. A. family B. solution C. symbolic D. attractive
PART B. VOCABULARY AND FRAMMAR
I. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
6. I usually (read) _____________ newspapers in the morning.
7.They (talk) _____________ about sports last night.
8.He (wait) _____________ for his girlfriend at the airport since 2 p.m.
9.Mr. Hai doesn’t enjoy (watch) _____________ action films.
10.This test (do) _____________ more carefully, you would get better mark.
II. Supply the correctform of the words in capital. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
11. Earthquakes, volcanoes and typhoons are _____________ disasters. NATURE
12. The idea of “Go Green" is _____________ supported by teenagers. WIDE
13. The locals didn’t _____________ to build a factory in this area. AGREEMENT
14. Nutritionists consider junk foods as _____________ and harmful. HEALTH
15. Many people cannot even afford basic ___________ such as food and clothing. NEED
III. Choose the word or phrase that bestfits the gap in each of the following sentences.
Write A, B,C or D on your answer sheet.
16.The Browns often go to _____________ cinema at weekends. A. an B. a C.the D. x 1
17. Valentine’s Day is celebrated _____________ 14th February. A. in B. on C. from D. by
18. He is interested in listening to "Cooking For You" by Den Vau, _____________? A. isn’t be B. is he C. doesn’t he D. does he
19. Life in the city is _____________ than that in the countryside. A.as convenient B. more convenient C. most convenient D. so convenient
20. The children came to class late _____________ it rained heavily. A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
21. The 6.30 bus _____________I often take to school, was late today. A. that B. who C. whom D. which 22. Alex is talking tơ Tim:
- Alex: "I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” -Tim: “_____________” A. The same to you! B. Hove a nice day! C. What a lovely toy! Thanks. D. What a pity!
23. These traditional stories have been _____________ from parents to children over many generations. A. passed down B. found out C. looked up D. got over
24.The government must _____________ measures to preserve our man-made wonders. A. do B. lake C. gel D. make
25.Giving lucky money to the young at Tet is a common _____________ in many Asian countries. A. practice B. behaviour C. tradition D. habit PART C. READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given in the
box to fill in each gap. If rite the answers on your answer sheet. from Therefore as different studying
Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for (26) _____________ reasons. Their
future may depend on their exam results. Many of them will probably be afraid that their
performances will not be as good (27) _____________ their friends' and may feel worried
about being compared negatively to them. They may feel so exhausted by the amount of
(28) _____________ which they need to do. To obtain a good result, they may have to give 2
up many leisure activities such as doing sports and listening to music. Teenagers who suffer
(29) _____________ exam stress may show a variety’ of symptoms including loss of appetite,
being unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to study. (30) _____________, it is important
for teachers and parents to watch om for these signs and to be as supportive and encouraging as possible.
II. Read thefollowing passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap.
Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Fathers used to act as the “breadwinner” of their family, and as the teacher of moral
and religious values. (31) _____________, those roles are gradually changing.
More and more women are going out to work and (32) _____________ money. This
increases the budget of the family. Besides, there are various programmes assisting mothers
financially. These changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because they make
paternal financial support less essential for (33) _____________ families.
With the (34) _____________ of financial support reduced, and with a changing
concept of a father’s role, modem fathers tend to be more involved in children's caregiving.
They are now spending more time and energy on their children.
Researches suggest that fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in
die world, which helps their social and emotional development. Moreover, children
(35)_____________ receive morelove from their fathers are less likely to have behavioural problems. 31. A. Therefore B. So C. However D. Despite 32. A. lake B. gain C. earn D. get 33.A. each B. much C. little D. many 34. A. suffering B. severity C. intensity D. burden 35. A. who B. which C. whom D. where
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer A, B,
C or D. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
The environment is the natural world dial surrounds US, consisting of the air we
breathe, the water we drink, the land we live on, and the ecosystems dial support life. It is
essential for the well-being of all living beings on Earth.
One of the issues concerning the environment is climate change. Human activities, 3
such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, contribute to the release of greenhouse gases,
leading to global warming and the change of ecosystems. Climate change has serious
consequences, including extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and the loss of biodiversity.
Another important aspect of die environment is pollution. Industrial activities, and the use
of harmful chemicals contaminate die air, waler, and soil. Pollution has negative effects on
human health, wildlife, and the overall balance of ecosystems.
Preserving and protecting the environment requires collective actions. Conservation
efforts, such as sustainable resource management and afforestation, play a crucial role in
reducing environmental damage. Besides, individual actions, such as reducing waste, and
adopting eco-friendly practices, contribute to a more sustainable future. It is essential to
raise awareness and educate the public about environmental issues. By this way, individuals
can make informed choices and lake steps to minimize their ecological footprint.
36. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Environmental Preservation
B. Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment
C. Climate Change: A Global Crisis
D. Raising Awareness for a Sustainable Future
37. The word “It” in the first paragraph refers to _____________. A. the air B. the environment C. life D. the land
38.According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the consequences of climate change? A. extreme weather events B. sea-level rise C. reducing temperature D. the loss of biodiversity
39.The word “contaminate” is closest in meaning to _____________. A. protect B. pollute C. destroy D. improve
40.According to the passage, pollution _____________.
A. contaminates the environment B. does not affect the air
C. has no effect on human health D. does not change ecosystems PART D. WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 4