Đề tuyển sinh lớp 10 Năm học 2012-2013: Nam Định, Bình Định, TP Hồ Chí Minh
SỞ GD - ĐT NAM ĐỊNH TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT (2012- 2013)
MÔN TIẾNG ANH (60 pht)
PART A: PHONETICS
Khoanh tròn vào từ trong số (A, B, C hoặc D) mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với các từ còn lại. Câu 0 đã
được làm như là ví dụ (1.0đ)
0. A. so B. no C. do D. go
1. A. baggy B. casual C. label D. fashion
2. A. city B. recycle C. center D. collect
3. A. tea B. listen C. sent D. tend
4. A. books B. cats C. maps D. dogs
5. A. tidal B. gift C. bill D. public
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Khoanh tròn một phương án đúng nhất trong số (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành những câu sau. Câu 0 đã được làm
như là ví dụ (2.0đ)
0. They have just introduced a new style ___________ jeans in the USA.
A. in B. at C. of D. on
1. My brother usually listens to music ____________ the evening.
A. on B. in C. at D. by
2. - “Would you like to go camping with me next Sunday?” - “______________________.”
A. Yes, please B. Yes, I’d love to C. No, thanks D. Yes, I would
3. ___________ Nam was tired, he helped his mother with her housework.
A. Because B. However C. Despite D. Although
4. –“Do you collect stamps or other things? -“Yes, I’m a stamp __________.”
A. collecting B. collector C. collect D. collection
5. Where are the photos ____________ were taken at the Christmas party?
A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
6. My children are very ___________ about going to the zoo.
A. excited B. interesting C. interested D. exciting
7. The ao dai has been mentioned in poems, novels and songs by poets, writers and _________ for many years.
A. music B. musical C. musician D. musicians

II. Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau và làm theo yêu cầu. (2.0 đ)
Sydney is Autralia’s most exciting city, the history of Australia begins here. In 1788, Captain Apthur Phillips arrived
in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisioners). Today there are about 4 million people in
Sydney. It’s the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
There are over twenty excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm summer climate and cool winter have made it a
favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are three things that makes Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney
Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
1. When did Captain Apthur Phillips arrive in Sydney?
_______________________________________________________________________
2. What is the population of Sydney nowadays?
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Is Sydney the most beautiful city in the world?
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The word “overseas” in the second paragraph mostly means ___________.
A. in the country B. homeland C. abroad D. hometown
5. What does the “which” in line 8 refer to __________?
A. Sydney’s beautiful Harbor B. Sydney
C. the Sydney Harbor Bridge D. Sydney Opera House
PART D: WRITING
I. Viết lại các câu sau bắt đầu bằng từ gợi ý sao cho câu thứ hai có cùng nghĩa với câu thứ nhất. (1.5 đ)
1. My sister started learning English 5 years ago.
-> My sister has
2. My cousin often visited me when he lived in Hanoi.
-> My cousin used
3. “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked.
-> My friend asked
4. They built a supermarket near the airport last year.
-> A supermarket
5. It took me three hours to clean the house yesterday.
-> I spent

PART C: READING (3.0 POINTS)
I. Chọn từ/ cụm từ đúng để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn: (1.0 điểm)à 0,2/câu
1A 2C 3B 4C 5D
II. Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi: (2,0điểm) à 0,4/ câu
1. (He/ Captain Apthur Phillips arrived /Captain Apthur Phillips arrived in Sydney) in 1788.
2. It is about 4 million (people)/ About 4 million (people)
3. No, it isn’t.
Nếu học sinh trả lời là: No. thì cho 0,2đ.
4. B 5. C
PART D: WRITING (3.0 POINTS)
I. Viết lại câu. (1.5điểm) à 0,3/ câu
1. My sister has learnt (learned)/ has been learning English for 5 years.
2. My cousin used to visit me when he lived in Hanoi.
3. He asked me if/ whether I went to church on Saturday.
4. A supermarket was built near the airport last year./ A supermarket near the airport was built last year.
5. I spent three hours cleaning the house yesterday.
II. Dùng từ, cụm từ gợi ý để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh. (1.5điểm) à 0,3/câu
1. If I were you, I would learn harder.
2. She suggested/ suggests (that) we (should) go to Huong pagoda this weekend/ going to Huong pagoda
this weekend.
3. Two days ago, my brother came to school late because he got up late.
4. The Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life.
5. Our school is going to hold an English speaking contest to celebrate the Teachers’ Day.
* Chú ý: Tổng điểm toàn bài được làm tròn theo nguyên tắc sau:
5.0 à 5. 0 5.1 à 5. 0 5.2 à 5. 25 5.3 à 5.25 5.4 à 5.5
5.5 à 5.5 5.6 à 5.5 5.7 à 5.75 5.8 à 5.75 5.9 à 6.0
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3. Na is very tired. However, she can’t finish her homework before going to bed. ………. ……….
4. I’m disappointing that people have spoiled this area. ………. ……….
PART 5. Complete each space with an appropriate word. (1m)
Nowadays, many rural areas in Vietnam have been (1) …………… and more electricity is needed. If everyone
wastes energy, it will (2) ……… run out. Students at school should learn how to (3) ……. energy, for example,
they should turn off the electric lights (4) ……………. they leave their classrooms.
PART 6. Read the passage carefully and then decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). (1m)
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Đề tuyển sinh lớp 10 Năm học 2012-2013: Nam Định, Bình Định, TP Hồ Chí Minh
Big cities have problems with crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Everyday, thousands
of vehicles fill the streets, especially during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much
congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking is another problem. There are not enough parking
facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the
problem of air and noise pollution.
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ……….
2. The traffic seldom causes air and noise pollution. ……….
3. In big cities, there are too many parking facilities. ……….
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion. ……….
PART 7. Write the sentences, using the given words. Make any changes and additions if necessary. (1m)
1. How many/ hour/ day/ you/ spend/ watch TV? → ………………………………….
……………….
2. Why/ not/ we/ take part/ these/ cultural/ activities. → ……………………………………….
………….
PART 8. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same. (1,5m)
1. Liz asked me, “When does your school vacation start?” à Liz asked me
……………………………………
2. Mrs. Quyen does volunteer work. She is a retired teacher. à Mrs. Quyen,
…………………………………….
3. Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet. à The benefits of the Internet ……………………
.

3. Hue, which was recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1993, attacts thousands of tourists.
4. You should do morning exercises regularly if you want to be healthy.
PART 4. Each sentence has ONE mistake. Find and correct it. Number 0 is an example. (1m)
0. I would like having a new computer. having to have
1. I haven’t seen my grandparents since a quarter of a year. …since ……. for
2. My aunt wishes she has a large house in the countryside. ……has …. had
3. Na is very tired. However, she can’t finish her homework before going to bed. However Therfore
4. I’m disappointing that people have spoiled this area. disappointing disappointed
PART 5. Complete each space with an appropriate word. (1m)
Nowadays, many rural areas in Vietnam have been (1) urbanized/ electrified and more electricity is needed. If
everyone wastes energy, it will (2)quickly/rapidly run out. Students at school should learn how to (3) save energy,
for example, they should turn off the electric lights (4) before/ when they leave their classrooms.
PART 6. Read the passage carefully and then decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). (1m)
Big cities have problems with crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Everyday, thousands
of vehicles fill the streets, especially during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much
congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking is another problem. There are not enough parking
facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the
problem of air and noise pollution.
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Đề tuyển sinh lớp 10 Năm học 2012-2013: Nam Định, Bình Định, TP Hồ Chí Minh
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ……T….
2. The traffic seldom causes air and noise pollution. ……F….
3. In big cities, there are too many parking facilities. ……F….
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion. ……F….
PART 7. Write the sentences, using the given words. Make any changes and additions if necessary. (1m)
1. How many hours a day do you (often) spend watching TV?
2. Why don’t we take part in these cultural activities.
PART 8. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same. (1,5m)
1. Liz asked me, “When does your school vacation start?”à Liz asked me when my school vacation started
2.Mrs. Quyen does volunteer work. She is a retired teacher.àMrs. Quyen, who is a retired teacher, does

A. On B. At C. Since D. For
8. The matches of EURO 2012 are taking place __________ Ukraine and Poland.
A. in B. on C. at D. out of
9. The lady __________ works as a clerk is kind and generous.
A. whom B. that C. she D. whose
10. –Giang: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Lan!” – Lan: “__________”
A. Yes, that’s all right. B. Thanks! I had it done this morning.
C. Thanks for the curls. D. Never mention it.
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0.5 pt)
III.
11. They are reconstructing all the buildings that were collapsed in the devastating storm last week.
A B C D
12. Our teacher of English is very amusing that he easily appeals to us all.
A B C D
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Every day, in homes all over the world, people waste huge (13)__________ of energy and water. Hong
Kong is estimated to waste about $5 billion worth of energy a year. This is due to their bad habits. For
example, leaving lights, air-conditioners and televisions on when no one is in the room (14)__________ for
wasteful energy consumption. Using too much water, or not (15)__________ dripping taps, also contributes
to the problem. Most people do not realize (16)__________ saving energy in the home will actually save
them money. If people use (17)__________ energy, gas and electricity bills will become lower. Most of the
ways we can use to decrease energy consumption in the home are very simple. The most obvious one is
(18)__________ household appliances when they are not in use.
13. A. numbers B. sums C. amounts D. qualities
14. A. explains B. accounts C. provides D. cares
15. A. closing B. reducing C. fixing D. breaking
16. A. which B. there C. whether D. that
17. A. lower B. fewer C. more D. less
18. A. turn off B. turn on C. break down D. break up
V. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1.0 pt)

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Đề tuyển sinh lớp 10 Năm học 2012-2013: Nam Định, Bình Định, TP Hồ Chí Minh
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1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A

36. How long has she been preparing for her overseas study?
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