TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 - ĐỀ SỐ 2 (TP. Hồ Chí Minh)

I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.

III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.

IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.

Question 15. This road sign means:

Riding your bicycle in this area.

You can play soccer in this place.

Do not leave your feet touching the grass.

You can throw the trash here.

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Question 16. This road sign means:

The teacher doesn’t look at the cameras.

Cameras cannot be used near this school.

You must look after your cameras here.

This school is guarded by cameras.

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V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Before the 1960s, Singapore was essential a trading nation. Since (17)___________, it has developed a more varied economy and has (18) __________ an important financial, trade, and transportation center. Singapore has many banks, insurance, and finance companies, as (19)___________ as a stock exchange. Tourism is also important to the economy of Singapore.
There is (20)__________ unemployment in Singapore. The country’s annual income per capita (per person) is one of the highest in Asia. The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country’s economy. For example, it decides what benefits, such as vacation and sick leave, must be (21)_________ for workers by employers. It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provide (22)__________ for retired workers.

VI. Read the passage, and then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE.

The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It is a very fast and convenient way to get information. People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The internet helps people communicate with my friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, the Internet has some limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and personal information leaking. In conclusion, the Internet has both advantages and disadvantages.

Question 23.The Internet has developed very quickly nowadays.

True

False

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Question 24.It is very inconvenient to get information from the Internet.

True

False

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Question 25.We only use the Internet for studying to improve our knowledge.

True

False

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Question 26.The Internet is not only advantageous but also disadvantageous.

True

False

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Read the passage again and choose the best answer.

Question 27. According to the passage, it talks about ________________.

entertainment

education

chatting

Internet

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Question 28. The Internet is ______________ in our daily life.

easy

safe

difficult

important

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VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.

Question 29.

Gas and oil always increases in cold weather. (consume)

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Question 30.

His dream is to be an like his father when he grows up. (economy)

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Question 31.

It is said that traveling by plane is safer than other form of travel. (consider)

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Question 32.

The tools should be stored in a place where they are easily . (access)

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Question 33.

Many countries are trying their best to decrease the population rate. (grow)

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Question 34.

The government refused to money for the project. (provision)

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VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.

Question 35.

first

the

English

won

Trang

just

prize

the

has

speaking

contest.

⇒ —

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Question 36.

which

festival.

joyful

many

Easter

countries

celebrated

⇒ —

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IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.

Question 37.

When did you last spend Christmas with your family? = > How long is it ?

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Question 38.

A building was destroyed in the fire. It has now been rebuilt. = > The building .

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Question 39.

About thirty million people are watching this program. = > This program .

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Question 40.

You are tired because you often stay up late.= > If you .

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