Đề thi tuyển sinh lớp 10 môn Anh số 8 năm 2020-2021

ĐỀ TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH
CÓ ĐÁP ÁN NĂM 2020 - 2021
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)
I. Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1.A. columnist B. frustrated C. study D. adulthood 2.A. safari B. variety C. versatile D. operate
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. mischievous B. supportive C. interview D. educate 4. A. honest B. system C. subject D. polite
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. Wooden clogs have been the simple _____ of Vietnamese women for ages. A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. signal
6. Rickshaw looks ____ in each ____ of Vietnam: Hanoi’s rickshaw is wider and low. Hue’s is a bit
narrower but longer, Saigon’s rickshaw is tall and long. A. different – area B. the same – part C. different – region D. differently – region
7. Survey findings ____ that the current family remains an important production unit of society. A. express B. show C. explain D. record
8.Many workers wish that they ____ labour contracts with the company A. were signing B. sign C. signed D were signed
9. The photos by a British diplomat capture the ____ of old bicycles, crowed electric trams, the queue to
buy goods and lines of barrels waiting to collect water in the 1980s. A. minds B. thinking C. ideas D. images
10.The life at that time was very difficult ____ every family tried to buy a branch of peach
blossoms to display on the Lunar New Year Festival. A. despite B. although C. but D. so
11. We suggest that the authorities ____ street children from following foreign tourist in the downtown. A. should stop B. will stop C. stopped D. would stop
12. After they ____ their breakfast, they ____ shopping yesterday. A. have/go B. had had/ go C. had/ had gone D. had had/ went
13. It was raining, ____ we cancelled the trip to the beach. A. although B. because C. so D. but
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct
in each of the following questions.
14. The teacher asked him why hadn’t he done his homework, but he said nothing. A B C D
15.Pay attention of the traffic lights when you are travelling in the street. A B C D
16. Peter was the first scored a goal for his team in the yesterday’s match. A B C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
17. Haven’t you done any volunteer work before, Jen?” - “ ________” A. No, not now B. Yes, I have never done it
C. Yes, I’ve done it once D. Sure, no problem
18. “ Are you teaching English or Math at Hoa Binh Orphanage?” - “______” A. Yes, I am B. No, I’m not C. English, of course
D. I’ll choose literature
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Female firefighters are sometimes the targets of laughter and anger from the coworkers and local people. A. reasons B. sources C. directions D. victims
20. Many women had to pay a heavy price to win equality. A. achieve B. lose C. attempt D. respect
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. He’s a wonderful example of a kind- hearted person with good judgement. A. inhuman
B. tolerant C. generous D. sympathetic
22. The situation seemed hopeless and desperation filled them both with anger. A. pessimistic B. pointless C. promising D. useless
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A job interview is a chance for you to (23) ______ that you can satisfy all the requirements of
the job you are (24)____________for. That is why it is essential to be well-prepared for the
job interview.Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself. It
also means paying attention to details like personal appearance, (25)__________, and
demeanor. Before the interview , you should gather(26) ________information about the
industry and the employer as you can. Not only will you appear informed and intelligent but
you will also make a decision if a job offer is eventually made. You might also want to
prepare for answering questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember that
appearance is very important. You should match your dress to employees in the workplace
(27) ________you are applying. You should come on time for the interview. 23.A.suggest B. prove C. offer D. recommend 24.A. applying B. asking C. begging D. requiring 25. A. punctual B. punctuality C. on time D. punctuate 26.A.so much B. too much C. as much D. as many 27.A.that B. which C. in that D. where
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The system of USA education starts with twelve years of primary and secondary school
education which the Americans have to follow. A secondary school ("high school")
diploma or certificate is a compulsory requirement for the student to be able to enter
college, university, vocational, secretarial or other professional and technical schools.
American children who are around six years of age normally begin their learning at a
primary school. It takes from five to six years to complete the primary schooling. After
finishing the primary schooling, students will have to enter a secondary school where
they may spend 6 or 7 year durations consisting of either two three- year programs, or a
three-year and a four-year program. Schools at this level are known as Middle School or
Junior High School and High or Senior High School
Completion of this stage is called Twelfth Grade. International students are advised to find out
which level of education in their country corresponding to the twelfth grade in the U.S.A.
After completing the twelfth grade, students are admitted to college or university for
higher education. Study at a college or university leading to the Bachelor's Degree is known
as "undergraduate" education. Study beyond the Bachelor's Degree is known as "graduate"
school, or "postgraduate" education. Advanced or graduate degrees include law, medicine,
M.B.A. (Master), and Ph.D.(doctorate) etc.
The USA has the highest number of educational institutions providing higher
education than any other country. There are more than 3800 colleges and universities
imparting degree programs. The size of US. higher educational institutions varies greatly,
too, from colleges that enroll fewer than 1,000 students to large universities that enroll more than 50,000 students.
28. If a US. student wants to enter a vocational school, he/ she must _________.
A. have at least 12 years of secondary schooling. B. get a high school diploma
C. complete a senior high school without its certificate.
D. complete two four-year programs at secondary school.
29.Schools at secondary level consist of ___________.
A. Middle Schools and High schools.
B. Middle schools and Junior High schools.
C. High schools and Senior High schools. D. Junior and Senior schools.
30. According to the text, graduate students are those who ___________.
A. graduated from a high school.
B. are studying a college or a university.
C. are pursuing a Master or Doctorate program at university.
D. graduated from a college or a university.
31. If you want to study a Master program, you ___________.
A. must be a undergraduate student.
B. must get a Bachelor diploma.
C. must finish 'graduate' program.
D. must complete a Bachelor program at university.
32. According to the text, which statement below is TRUE?
A. The USA has the best education in the world.
B. The number of the US. colleges and universities is higher than any other country.
C. International students whose level of education corresponds to the 12thgrade in the
USA can apply for any programs in a US. university.
D .International students are advised to apply for a US. high school before for a college.
B. WRITING (2.0 points)
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. The Old Quarter is the noisiest part of the city.
-> No other parts .........................................................................
34. This place was the most dangerous I’ve ever been.
-> I’ve .........................................................................................
35. No other cities in China are bigger than Shanghai.
-> Shanghai is China’s ..............................................................
36. This is the best food I’ve ever eaten in this country.
-> I’ve never .............................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word in brackets.
37. You can’t understand these things because you are very young (enough)
-> ......................................................................................................
38. I have so much to do today. (wish)
-> ......................................................................................................
39. Tom is a playwright as well as an actor. (not only)
-> ......................................................................................................
40. They did not finish the kitchen on Monday. (wasn’t)
-> ...................................................................................................... ANSWER KEYS 1.A 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.D 9, D 10.A 11.A 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.B 16.B 17.C 18.C 19.D 20.A 21.A 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.B 26.C 27.D 28.B 29.A 30.A 31.C 32.D
33. no other parts in Hanoi are noisier than the Old Quarter.
34. I’ve ever been to such a dangerous place before.
35. shanghai is china’s biggest city.
36. I’ve never eaten the better food in this country before.
37. you are not old enough to understand these things.
38. I wish I didn’t have so much to do today.
39. Tom is not only a playwright but also as actor.
40. The kitchen wasn’t finished on Monday.