Đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2018-2019

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NINH THUẬN
NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Đề thi chính thức:
SECTION 1: USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 points)
Part 1. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) in each sentence. (2.0 pts)
1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
A. capture
B. describe
C. decorate
D. celebrate
2. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
A. generous
B. financial
C separate
D. regular
3. My parents asked us __________ too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spending
B. did not spend
C. not to spend
D. to not spent
4. If I were a flower, l __________a sunflower.
A. was
B. were
C. will be
D. would be
5. Any: " __________is it from your house to the beach?"
Hoa: "About five kilometers".
A. How far
B. How often
C. How much
D. How long
6. Let's paint the house__________. It will be much cheaper.
A. yourself
B. herself
C. ourselves
D. themselves
7. David learned to play__________guitar when he was student.
A. the/a
B. a/ the
C. the / the
D.a/a
8. We have had a new museum __________ was built in the city centre a few years ago.
A. when
B. whose
C. which
D . who
9. Kate: "I thought the film was really boring." Andy: "___"
A. If you like
B. So did I
C. I'm afraid not
D. I do too
10. We may have a__________of oxygen in the future if all the rainforests are cut down.
A. production
B. shortage
C. less
D. spare
Part 2. Read the text below and write only ONE word which best fits each gap. (1.0 pt)
A man named Byron Reese set up an online source of news information. Reese's website
(1) __________ different from other news media because his website (2)__________ reports
happy news. Reese believes that he can provide a more balanced view of today's society
(3)__________ reporting stories that don't focus on bad things. Others believe that the news
media (4)__________ the responsibility to report on issues that people need to know about.
Reese agrees with them, (5)__________ he also thinks people get a distorted view of the
world if they only hear about bad news all the time.
SECTION 2: READING (3.4 points)
Part 1: Match the sentences in column A with appropriate notices in column B. There is
ONE option in B that you do NOT need to use (1.2pts)
A B
1. You can pay however you like.
A. NO CHEWING GUM
ALLOWED IN CLASS
2. Go here if you need directions.
B. DON'T FORGET TO WEIGH
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
3. You must not have this at school. C. This way to the tourist information office →
4. Remember to do this at the supermarket
D. No parking
Disabled people only
5. You must not wear this during lessons.
E. Tuesday Special
2 for 1 Burger Deal
6. You and a friend can eat here for half price. F. No jewellery in gym class
G. Cash and all maior credit cards accepted
Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the
following questions. (1.2 pts)
Smog is a combination of smoke and fog It occurs when gases from burnt fuel mix with fog
on the ground. When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine,
dangerous particles in the air.
Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic. Particularly, in the summertime, when it is very
hot, smog stays near the ground. It is dangerous to our breathing, and in smoggy areas, we
cannot see very well.
Smog was first discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the
Industrial Revolution. At that time, people used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also
used coal to produce iron and steel. Smoke mixed with wet, foggy air and turned yellow. The
smog often hung over cities for many days. It caused lung diseases and breathing problem.
Thousands of people died in London every year.
Today, cities that have a large population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the
biggest smog problems - for example, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo.
1. Where can smog possibly be found?
A. At a place where it is rainy
B. At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy
C. In a city where many people smoke
D. Underground
2. In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to
A. tiny
B. good
C. harmful
D. shiny
3. What will happen if smog stays close to the ground ?
A. It will disappear in a shot time
B. It will make the sky cleaner.
C. It will harm our health and block our sight.
D. It will cause many storms.
4. What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
A. There were too many cars in the country.
B. The weather there was too foggy.
C. People smoke a lot at that time.
D. Factories and people used coal as energy.
5. In the third paragraph, the word it refers to ______.
A. iron B. smog C. steel D. smoke
6. According to the author, what kind of cities is facing the most severe smog problems?
A. Some cities in the United States
B. Highly populated cities located in subtropical areas
C. Cities with large-scale industry
D. Cities which have heavy traffic and a large number of cars
Part 3: Read the two notes about the school trip. Fill in the missing information in Kim's
notes. (1.0 pt)
School trip to
Cambridge
Monday 11th June
Leave from school at 8 a.m
Bring your own lunch
To: Kim
From: Frances
Received: Wed 9/5, 6.15 p.m
Let's meet at my place at 7.30 on Monday morning.
We can take a bus to school. My mum will pick us up from school
when we get back. She'll drive you home.
SECTION 3: WRITING (3.6 points)
Part 1. Use the sets of words to write meaningful sentences. Make all changes additions if
necessary. (1.2 pts)
1. My father/ go/ swimming/ every morning.
2. Could you/ tell me/ how/ get/ sports center?
3. I/ born/ the tenth/ September/ 2003
4. They/ learn/ English/ since/ they/ be/ six/ year/ old.
5. I will read/ this leaflet/ see/ what activites/ be/ organize/ this attraction
6. It be/ good idea/ eat/ different/ kind/ fruit/ vegetable/ our/ day/ meals.
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentene.
Write no more than five words, including the WORD given. (1.2 pts)
1. They worked very hard in spite of their old age. OLD
Although ................ they worked very hard.
2. Tom works more carefully than John. AS
John doesn't ...................Tom (does).
Kim's notes
0. School trip: Cambridge
1. Date: .......................................................................
2. Take:.........................................................................
3. Time to meet Frances:...............................................
4. Get to school by: ........................................................
5. Get home by: .............................................................
3. "How many students are there in your class, Tom?" HIS
The teacher asked Tom how many students .................. class.
4. Jenny spends two hours doing her homework every day. TO
It takes ............................her homework every day.
5. Why don't you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air ? ABOUT
How ..........................around your house to get more fresh air?
6. He didn't open his birthday gifts until after all the guests had left. BEFORE
He waited until all the guests ......................... his birthday gifts.
Part 3: Read the email from your American friend, Angela. (1.2 pts)
Sorry I couldn't come to your birthday meal at the restaurant last night. Who did you go with?
What did you do? What did you have to eat? What time did you go home? What presents did
you get for your birthday? How did you feel about your birthday?
Write an email to Angela and answer the questions in about 50 - 60 words. (DO
NOT write your name or your personal information).
Đáp án tham khảo:
SECTION 1:
Part 1.
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A
6. C 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. B
Part 2.
1. is
2. always
3. by
4. take
5. but
SECTION 2:
Part 1.
1. G 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. F 6. E
Part 2.
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. B
Part 3.
1. Monday 11th11th June
2. lunch
3. 7.30 a.m.
4. bus
5.car
SECTION 3:
Part 1.
1. My father goes swimming every morning.
2. Could you tell me how to get to a sports center?
3. I was born on the tenth September, 2003.
4. They have learned English since they were six years old.
5. I will read this leaflet to see what activities is organize in this attraction.
6. It is a good idea to eat different kinds of fruit and vegetables in our day meal.
Part 2.
1. Although they were old, they worked very hard.
2. John doesn't work as carefully as Tom.
3. The teacher asked Tom how many students there were in his class.
4. It takes Jenny two hours to do her homework every day.
5. How about planting some trees around your house to get more fresh air?
6. He waited untill all guests had left before he opened his birthday gifts.
Part 3.
I was quite sad when you couldn't come to my birthday party. I went to the restaurant with my
parents. I sang "Happy birthday to you" song, prayed and blew the candles. Then, we ate the
cake and other delicious food. I got home at 10p.m. I got a lot of lovely gifts. I really enjoyed
the party!