SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018
THỜI GIAN: 120 PHÚT
I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences or do as
directed. (2.0 pts)
1. I often go to school _________ foot.
A. by
B. to
C. on
D. with
2. They are keen ________ football. They often play football on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons.
A. at
B. of
C. on
D. in
3. On Saturday, there is a meeting _________ 10.30 a.m. to 11.15 a.m.
A. from
B. between
C. at


D. in
4. - "That's an excellent drawing, Lan." - "........................................ ."
A. Well done
B. I'm sorry
C. That's very kind of you to say so
D. That's a good idea
5. These students have taken part in charity activities in their town, ......................?

D. wear off
11. Mary is _________ than her sister.
A. more busy
B. the busier
C. busiest
D. busier
12. Our teachers feel _______ that all of us will pass the entrance examination.
A. bored
B. hopeful


C. sorry
D. disappointed
13. They are the places _________ we visited last summer vacation.
A. which
B. when
C. in which
D. where
14. Life in the country is boring, _______ my grandparents like to live there.
A. because
B. so
C. although
D. however
15. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
A. weather
B. father
C. teacher
D. canoe
16. Da Nang International Fireworks Competition___________ every two years.
A. helds

their news and information through television than through newspapers and radio. The
development of television is one of the most rapid and exciting events of our century.
True (T), False (F) or No information (NF)?
1. Television used to be broadcast white and black._____
2. Color television began in Asia in 1969._____
3. Color television broadcasts began in the United States before 1954.____
4. The first landing on the moon was broadcast live on television in 1969.____
5.Thanks to the satellites,TVprograms are transmitted around the world immediately.____
6. Fewer people now get their news and information through television than through
newspapers and radio. ___
VI. Read the following text and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
for each of the blanks. (1.5 pts)
Hi everyone,
I've been in Paris for over a week now and I'm having a great excursion In the first few days I
did quite a lot of (1)...............: the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame. and all the usual tourist
attractions. Most places are absolutely (2) .......... with tourists, so yesterday I decided to have a
look round the shops.
Today I've been to a couple of interesting art (3) ........... I got lost on my way back to the hotel,
but it didn't matter because I discovered a really fascinating market with lots of little stalls,
selling just about everything from apples to antiques.
I ate in the hotel the first night but usually I (4) ................for dinner - the restaurants are great
and I can get a set meal for less than 25 euros. I'm afraid I've (5) .......... a lot of money, but it's a
great place. You'll be able to see for yourself (6)........ I get back - I've taken lots of photos. .
I hope you're all well. I'll write again next week.


Love,

VII. Complete each of the following sentences so that it is closest in meaning to the original
sentence. (1.5 pts)

V.
1T

2F

3F

2D

3D

4T

5T

6F

VI.
1B

4A

5B

6D

VII.
1. Would you mind closing the window?
2. If they didn’t chat too much, they would have had time for revising the lessons


D. much
Question 10. Uncle Mike ___ smoke cigarettes when he was young.
A. used to
B. isn’t used to
C. wasn’t used to


D. use to
Question 11. I wish you ___ join the trip to Son Doong Cave with us next Sunday.
A. would
B. will
C. be
D. can
Question 12. My son is quite___ in biology.
A. interestingly
B. interesting
C. interest
D. interested
Question 13. Some students in my class prefer ___ TV to playing sports.
A. watched
B. to watch
C. watch
D. watching
Question 14. We decided to hold a meeting ___ Monday.
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. at
Question 15. Jack ___ working for the local newspaper two months ago.


Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your nnsiver sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlineJ irord(s) in each o/zâe/of/oa'fng questions.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B› C, or D on your answer sheet to inditate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
People often wonder whether they should choose to play a team sport or an individual sport. It
really depends (23) what kind of person you are. In reality, the importance is finding what suits
you best.
To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. You have the (24)
____ to be with others as you practise and play together as a team. You learn to work with
others, which teaches you to be more patient and understanding. In addition, you can share your
successes and (25) ___ with your team.
On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help you feel proud of
yourself and give you great satisfaction (26) you depend mainly on your own effort and
determination. Finally, in individual sports, you set (27)____ goals, which helps you become
more self- confident and independent.


Read the following passage and mark the fetter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand what
you have to do in your assignment. Write it down in your notebook if you need to, and don’t be
afraid to ask questions about what is expected.
Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have
libraries that are specifically designed for students to study or to get their homework done.
Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need
to devote more time to your homework.
Whenever you need some help, the first person you should ask for help is your teacher.
Sometimes, it is good to have someone explain something that you are not completely sure of.
In addition, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is a friend

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.


Question 33. “Let’s help the homeless in the neighbourhood,” Maria said.
=> Maria suggested ........................................................................
Question 34. I last talked to him five months ago.
=> I haven’t .......................................................................................
Question 35. Michael is not tall, so he cannot become a pilot.
=> Michael is not …………………………………………………
Question 36. The students planted a lot of trees last school year.
=> A lot of trees ……………………………………………………
Write new sentences as similar as possible in meanfnQ to the original sentences, using the
given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.
Question 37. Linda is more careful than Elena. (careless)
=> ………………………………………………………………………….
Question 38. We are going back to Venice. It is a city in northeastern Italy. (which)
=> ………………………………………………………………………….
Question 39. He doesn’t know how to prepare for a presentation. He doesn’t feel confident. (If)
=> ………………………………………………………………………….
Question 40. Jim came to the show late. He could see the main part of his show.
(Although) => …………………………………………………………………………..
Đáp án
MULTIPLE CHOICE


WRITING
33. I haven’t talked to him for five months.
34. Michael is not tall enough to become a pilot
35. A lot of trees were planted by the students last school year

B. often
C. long
D. much
Question 10. Uncle Mike ___ smoke cigarettes when he was young.
A. used to
B. isn’t used to
C. wasn’t used to
D. use to
Question 11. I wish you ___ join the trip to Son Doong Cave with us next Sunday.
A. would
B. will
C. be
D. can
Question 12. My son is quite___ in biology.
A. interestingly
B. interesting
C. interest


D. interested
Question 13. Some students in my class prefer ___ TV to playing sports.
A. watched
B. to watch
C. watch
D. watching
Question 14. We decided to hold a meeting ___ Monday.
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. at

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your nnsiver sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlineJ irord(s) in each o/zâe/of/oa'fng questions.


Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B› C, or D on your answer sheet to inditate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
People often wonder whether they should choose to play a team sport or an individual sport. It
really depends (23) what kind of person you are. In reality, the importance is finding what suits
you best.
To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. You have the (24)
____ to be with others as you practise and play together as a team. You learn to work with
others, which teaches you to be more patient and understanding. In addition, you can share your
successes and (25) ___ with your team.
On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help you feel proud of
yourself and give you great satisfaction (26) you depend mainly on your own effort and
determination. Finally, in individual sports, you set (27)____ goals, which helps you become
more self- confident and independent.

Read the following passage and mark the fetter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand what
you have to do in your assignment. Write it down in your notebook if you need to, and don’t be
afraid to ask questions about what is expected.


Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have
libraries that are specifically designed for students to study or to get their homework done.
Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need
to devote more time to your homework.
Whenever you need some help, the first person you should ask for help is your teacher.

D. Students can do their homework in school libraries.
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question 33. “Let’s help the homeless in the neighbourhood,” Maria said.
=> Maria suggested ........................................................................
Question 34. I last talked to him five months ago.
=> I haven’t .......................................................................................
Question 35. Michael is not tall, so he cannot become a pilot.
=> Michael is not …………………………………………………
Question 36. The students planted a lot of trees last school year.
=> A lot of trees ……………………………………………………


Write new sentences as similar as possible in meanfnQ to the original sentences, using the
given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.
Question 37. Linda is more careful than Elena. (careless)
=> ………………………………………………………………………….
Question 38. We are going back to Venice. It is a city in northeastern Italy. (which)
=> ………………………………………………………………………….
Question 39. He doesn’t know how to prepare for a presentation. He doesn’t feel confident. (If)
=> ………………………………………………………………………….
Question 40. Jim came to the show late. He could see the main part of his show.
(Although) => …………………………………………………………………………..
Đáp án
MULTIPLE CHOICE

WRITING
33. I haven’t talked to him for five months.
34. Michael is not tall enough to become a pilot