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1. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.26 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. distinguish B. religion C. highlands D. tradition 2. A. question B. option C. federation D. mention Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. primary B. religion C. optional D. separate 4. A. agree B. invite C. improve D. visit Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Did you forget your purse ___ purpose so you wouldn’t have to pay? A. on B. of C. in D. for 6. Can you tell me how many chapters this book consists ___? A. to B. with C. of D. in Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE/SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. We cannot clean up our polluted rivers and seas overnight. A. clean B. dirty C. honored D. respected Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. Was that movie ___ for an Oscar? A. accepted B. nominated C. recognized D. taken 9. We always listens to the teacher ___ in order to understand the lessons well. A. carelessly B. careful C. careless D. carefully 10. Peter: I’ll pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the airport. Mary: ___ A. Great. I’ll see you then. B. For pleasure C. I have a phone. D. Would be. 11. They were driving to Dallas ___ they caught an accident. A. while B. when C. before D. as soon as Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract more tourists to the country. A. to the country B. flourish C. more D. growing 13. In terms of GDP rankings, New York is the most second wealthiest city in the world. A. wealthiest B. the most second C. in D. the world Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Greece today is a small country in southeastern Europe. The (14) ___ is approximately nine million, and the capital city is Athens. Hundreds of islands surround the mainland. The largest island is Crete. No part of the nation is far from water. The Lonian Sea and the Aegean Sea are famous for the long coastline. Greece is very well-known for its shipping industry. More than three thousand years ago, the Greek people developed a very complicated society. They had a great civilization, one of the greatest that the Western world has (15) ___ seen. Greek architecture, thinking, and art influenced other civilizations. Even the Greek language influenced other languages, including English. For example, the English words alphabet, democracy, and arithmetic come from Greek. Today Greece is one of the most popular nations with the tourists who visit Europe. Thousands of people are attracted to the country (16) ___ its beautiful scenery, magnificent ancient buildings, and its excellent summer weather. 14. A. population B. popularity C. popular D. citizens 15. A. never B. ever C. just D. already 16. A. since B. because C. as D. because of 51
2. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Man and most animals need a constant supply of water to live. Farmers need water for their crops. Hydroelectric dams hold back needed water and provide power for homes and industries. Trees and grass, and other plant life play an important part in the natural circulation of water, thus help conserve it. Without plants most water would run off as soon as it falls, taking away valuable soil. Rapid runoff would cause frequent floods, and leave little water during dry seasons. Nature has many ways of conserving and controlling water. But man often upsets the water balance in his desire to grow more crops. He drains ponds, swamps and wet land. He ploughs under the natural soil, cuts timber, and dredges and straightens streams. These changes reduce natural storage of water and speed run off. Water can be held on the land by planting vegetation. Forests and grass should be planted where there are no natural growths. Dams built across rivers help hold back the water. Reservoirs behind the dams store water during wet seasons for use in dry seasons. Dams help prevent floods by controlling the flow of water. 17. What is the main topic of the passage? A. Controlling water B. Water circulation C. Water conservation D. Use of water 18. What is the consequence of having no plants on land? A. Valuable soil. B. No water C. Dry crops D. Frequent floods 19. In the second paragraph, the word “thus” is closest in meaning to ___. A. so B. because C. if D. however 20. What is NOT a natural way of conserving and controlling water? A. steams B. reservoirs C. swamps D. ponds 21. What do people use reservoirs for? A. Storing water B. Building dams C. Growing plants D. preventing floods Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. Nam studies very hard. Still, his English is not good at all. A. Nam studies very hard, so his English is not good at all. B. Because Nam studies very hard, his English is not good at all. C. Nam’s English is not good at all although he studies very hard D. By studying very hard, Nam’s English is not good at all. 23. I’m not rich, so I can’t buy that house. A. If I were rich, I could buy that house. B. If I am not rich, I can’t buy that house. C. If I were rich, I could not buy that house. D. If I am not rich, so I could buy that house. 24. The water is very cold in January. We go swimming anyway. A. The water is very cold in January if we go swimming anyway. B. When the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway. C. As the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway. D. Although the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway. 25. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning. Then he gets ready for work. A. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning after he gets ready for work. B. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning before he gets ready for work. C. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning as soon as he gets ready for work. D. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning when he gets ready for work. 52
3. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.27 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other in each group. 1. A. weather B. thread C. together D.rather 2. A. impressed B. carved C. embroidered D. weaved Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. department B. attraction C. museum D. government 4. A. typical B. embroider C. grandparents D. family Mark letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences 5. The children were acting the story of the birth of Jesus. A. at B. on C. down D. out 6.The manager told me to pass the message I had just read. A. on B. to C. in D. for Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. My elder sister failed her exam which made my parents depressed A. tolerant B. pleased C. embarrassed D. disappointed Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentence. 8. Peter: What a fantastic cook you are! You: ___ A. It’s very kind of you to say so. B. Sorry, I don’t think so. C. No, it isn’t true. D. I’d prefer it 9. He suggests to the movies tonight. A. to go B. go C. went D. going 10. She smiled so ___ that a lot of people glanced at her. A. attract B. attraction C. attractive D. attractively 11. My old house___ several times this year. A. is being repaired B. has repaired C. repaired D. has been repaired Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect . 13. Mai as well as her parents have been visiting London on holiday. A. have B. as well as C. on holiday D. visiting 14. Easter is a joyful festival who comes in early spring. A. joyful B. in C. comes D. who Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Air pollution is a (14) ___ of ill health in human being. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. (15) ___ there isn't enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in patrol produces a poisonous gas (16) ___collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as quickly as other children and are clumsy when they use their hands. There are other long term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth's climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the poles may melt and may cause serious floods. 14. A. causes B. problems C. problem D. cause 15. A. Although B. And C. Because D. But 16. A. when B. which C. whom D. who 53
4. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG Read the following passage and mark letter A,B, C , or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at sixteen (grade 11). This is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5-10 subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on homework than teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now spend 2-3 hours on homework after school. School uniform Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although school uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16, most teenagers are tired of wearing it. When there is more than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight differences between schools. In London there are many cases of bullying and fighting between pupils from different schools. Clothes and looks In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British teenagers believe it’s important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd, you need to wear trendy labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more expensive, the better. 17. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear? A. trendy labels B. economical trainers C. expensive uniforms D. fashionable hats 18. The word ‘highlight’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___. A. emphasize B. decrease C. confuse D. remark 19. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when ___. A. they are 16 years old C. they begin grade 12 B. they are 11 years old D. they finish grade 10 20. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school B. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE. C. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniform. D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers. 21. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain? A. the school uniform C. the school gate B. the school logo D. the school playground Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. “Should I tell my parents what I really think?” Peter asked. A. Peter wondered whether to tell his parents what he really thinks. B. Peter wondered whether he should tell his parents what he really thought. C. Peter wondered if to tell his parents what he really thought. D. Peter wondered whether to tell his parents what he really thought. 23. Start at once or you will be late for school. A. You won’t be late for school if you don’t start at once. B. If you don’t start at once, you will be late for school. C. If you start at once, you will be late for school. D. Unless you start at once, you won’t be lats for school. 24. She asked him “what are you going to do tomorrow?” A. She asked him what was you going to do the next day. B. She asked him what was he going to do the next day. C. She asked him what are you going to do tomorrow. D. A. She asked him what he was going to do the next day. 25. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise. A. Although the hotel was noisy, we stayed there. B. We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it. C. Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed there. D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel. 54
5. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.28 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other in each group. 1. A. needed B. missed C. wanted D. planted 2. A. surface B. layer C. frame D. birthplace Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. workshop B. remind C. outskirts D. village 4. A.remind B. invite C. design D. wander Mark letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences 5. After visiting Van Phuc village, they came to their hotel for lunch. A. back B.up C. down D. at 6. He asked her to marry him but she turned him . A. off B. out C.in D. down Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. I am pleased that you are interested in learning English A. lucky B. happy C. disappointed D. sad Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. My old house___ several times this year. A. has been repaired B. has repaired C. repaired D. is being repaired 9. LAN: Would you like to join us on the trip to La Khe Silk Village? THU: A. I don’t think so. B. For now. C. Better things happened. D. Sounds great. 10. It would be more ___ to switch the light off at night. A. economist B. economy C. economic D. economical 11. She is skilled at ___cloth. A. giving B. weaving C. doing D. carving Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect . 12. A large number of people was killed when homes, office blocks and highways collapsed. A. collapsed B. number C. when D. was 13. Mrs. Lien, whom sings very well, is my teacher of English. A. English B. very well C. whom D. My teacher Read the following passage and mark letter A,B, C , or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Reading is an important part of learning English. This is something you can learn on your own quite effectively, outside of the classroom or even around other people. Keep a dictionary with you so that you can look up (14) ___words. Then, you can write these words down in a notebook and use them in a conversation so that when you try to use them again, they will come to you much more easily. Newspapers, magazines and books all help you learn English well. (15) ___ you first begin to read English, don't try to understand every word. (16) ___ , simply try to get a general idea of what you are reading. If you don’t understand the first time you read something, you can always go out later and use your dictionary to look up the words you don’t quite know. 14. A. familiar B. unfamiliar C. clear D. long 15. A. When B. which C. where D. that 16. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Moreover Read the following passage and mark letter A,B, C , or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. “Women hold up half the sky”. This is an Chinese saying. However, research shows that perhaps women do more than the share of “holing up the sky”. 55
6. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG Fifty percent of the world’s population is women, but in nearly two-thirds of all working hours, the work is done by women. They do most of the domestic work, for example, cooking and washing clothes. Millions also work outside the home. Women hold forty percent of the world’s jobs. For this work, they earn only 40 to 60 percent as much as men, and of course they earn nothing for their domestic work. In developing countries, where three-fourths of the world’s population lives, women produce more than half of the food. In Africa, 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women. In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman. At 4.45 a.m she gets up,washes and eats. It takes her half an hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3.00 p.m. She collects firewood until 4.00 pm then comes back home. She spends the next hour and a half preparing food to cook. After dinner, she spends an hour washing the dishes. She goes to bed at 9.30 pm. 17. What is the main topic of the passage?. A. The role of women B. The work of women C. Women work in the field D. Women work outside the home 18. In Africa, women do ___ of all agricultural work. A. two - thirds B. Three - fourth C. four - fifths D. one - fifths 19. What is not mentioned as the work of a village woman in Africa?. A. working in the fields B. preparing food for children going to school C. collecting firewood D. bringing water home 20. What is “domestic work”?. A. Firework B. housework C. gardening D. homework 21. The average woman earns ___ the average man. A. less than B. more than C. the most D. the same as Mark letter A, B, c or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. Keep our environment clean or we won’t enjoy a healthy life. A. If we won’t keep our environment clean, we don’t enjoy a healthy life. B. If we don’t keep our environment clean, we won’t enjoy a healthy life. C. If we didn’t our environment clean, we wouldn’t enjoy a healthy life. D. If we keep our environment clean or we would enjoy a healthy life. 23. “Can you open the door ?” he said to Mary. A. He asked Mary open the door. B. He told Mary open the door. C. He told Mary to opening the door. D. He told Mary to open the door. 24. Jane worked hard, so she passed the final exam. A. Jane worked hard, because she passed the final exam. B. Although Jane worked hard, she didn’t pass the final exam. C. Because Jane worked hard, she passed the final exam D. Jane worked hard, but she didn’t pass the final exam. 25. It’s a pity I can’t speak English fluently. A. I wish I can speak English fluently. B. I wish I could speak English fluently C. I wish I couldn’t speak English fluently. D. I wish I would speak English fluently. 56
7. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.29 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. helped B. embroidered C. remarked D. watched 2. A. metropolitan B. polluted C. forbidden D. affordable Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious 4. A. concentrate B. compartment C. underpass D. versatile Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Her parents saw her ___at the railway station A. to B. on C. about D. off 6. They have .Jim’s application for the job. A. turned down B. closed down C. pulled down D. passed down Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. At weekends the city centre is always packed with people. A. fabulous B. crowded C. local D. urban Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences 8. I wish my parents could put themselves in my___. A. shoes B. seat C. bed D. chair 9. The town council decided .down the building as it was unsafe. A. pull B. pulling C. pulled D. to pull 10. He his homework before he went out last night. A. finished B. finish C. had finished D. finishing 11. A: “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.” – B: “ .I was heading this direction anyway” A. You don’t need to. B. Yes, thanks. C. No worries. D. I’d love to. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that is incorrect. 12. Mrs. Lien, whom sings very well, is my teacher of English. A. very well B. Whom C. teacher of English D. My 13. When they lived in Jakarta, they used to eating Indonesian food. A. When B. lived C. they D. eating Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a big city in Germany and it’s quite exciting! There are lots of things to do. My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or go skateboarding. My brother is older than me and I also go to the cinema with him. The city library is a great place. I usually meet my friends there and we do our school (14) or study together. Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and stressful. The streets are always (15) and noisy. Because of the cars is polluted sometimes. People are so busy that they rarely have time for their neighbours or friends. (16) I can’t see myself moving to the countryside. I just love living in the city too much. 14. A. workshop B. projects C. playgrounds D. competitions 15. A. bored B. surprised C. crowded D. exhausted 16. A. And B. Or C. But D. Therefore Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. 57
8. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs. In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city. 17. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Disadvantages of living in the country B. Good points of living in the country C. Advantages of living in the country D. Good and bad points of living in the country 18. The word “certainly" in bold is closest in meaning to __ A. exactly B. definitely C. frequently D. slowly 19. How many advantages does living in the country have? A. four B. two C. three D. one 20. Why is living in the country safer for young children? A. Because there are fewer people. B. Because there are few shops. C. Because there are few services D. Because there is less traffic. 21. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. The country is only suitable for retired people B. There are fewer shops and services in the country. C. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country. D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. My sister can’t get good job because she doesn’t speak English well. A. If my sister speaks English well, she can get the good job. B. If my sister spoke English well, she could get the good job. C. If my sister gets the job, she speaks English well. D. If my sister spoke English well, she can get the good job. 23. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris. A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris. B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French. C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French. D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris. 24. New York is the largest city in the United States, Los Angeles is the second, and the next is Chicago. A. Chicago is the third largest city in the United states. B. Chicago is third the largest city in the United states. C. Chicago is the second largest city in the United states. D. Chicago is the largest city in the United states. 25. “Let’s go to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve,” Mai said A. Mai suggested that we went to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve. B. Mai suggested going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve. C. Mai suggests going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve. D. Mai suggest go to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve 58
9. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.30 Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group 1. A. embarrassed B. depressed C. helpline D. empathise 2. A. forbidden B. metropolitan C. polluted D. affordable Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. forbidden B. determine C. populous D. delicious 4. A. affordable B. fashionable C. reliable D. acceptable Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentence. 5. She turned___ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move. A. down B. on C. off D. up 6. Her parents saw her ___ at the railway station. A. about B. on C. off D. to Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. He refused the job because it sounded boring. A. set off B. get on C. looked around D. turned down Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. Five million bottles of champagne ___ next year. A. will produce B. will be produced C. are produced D. were produced 9. Mai said that she come and look after the children the following day. A. should B. can C. will D. could 10. Our environment is being ___ destroyed. A. seriousness B. serious C. seriously D. so serious 11. A man and a woman are talking at the station. Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?" Woman: “___” A. Oh, thank you. B. Oh, you're night. C. It must be boring. I'm afraid D. Poor you! Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. The house where has a flower garden in front is Lan’s. A. where B. flower C. The D. Lan’s 13. The boy whom laughed happily was my brother. A. was B. happily C. The D. whom Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. After you have thrown away your can, what happens? Well, first of all it is collected by the men (14) ___ empty your dustbin each week (15) ___ take to a tip, together with all the other household rubbish. Then the rubbish is sorted and the steel cans are taken (16) ___ to a special factory which turns old cans into high quality steel. It’s this steel that may we’ll find its way back into your home in the form of knives and folks, garden equipment and, of course, food and drink cans. 14. A. whom B. whose C. who D. which 15. A. so B. and C. or D. but 16. A. separatable B. separate C. separation D. separately Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Air pollution happens when wastes dirty the air. People reduce most of the wastes that cause air pollution. Such wastes can be in the form of gases or particles of solid or liquid matter. These substances result chiefly from burning fuel 59
10. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG to power motor vehicles and to heating buildings. Industrial processes and the burning of garbage also contribute to air pollution. Besides, there are other substances that naturally exist in the air. They include dust, pollen, soil particles, and naturally occurring gases. The rapid growth of population and industry and the increasing use of automobiles and airplanes have made air pollution a serious problem. The air we breathe has become so filled with pollutants that can cause health problems. It also harms plants, animals, building materials, and fabrics. 17.When does air pollution happens? A. when wastes dirty the air B. when people produce wastes C. when people reduce wastes D. when wastes are in the form of gases 18. What are natural pollutants? A. vehicles B. pollen C. garbage D. industrial process 19. Does air pollution cause health problems? A. No, it isn’t B. Yes, it is C. No, it doesn’t D. Yes, it does 20. What does NOT contribute to air pollution? A. Motor vehicles B. Industrial processes C. The burning of garbage D. The natural existence of oxygen in the air 21. What does the word “it” in the last sentence refer to? A. the health problems B. the burning material C. the polluted air D. the plant and animal Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one 22. “Stay at home and revise your lesson” His mother said to him. A. His mother asked him to stay at home and revise his lesson. B. His mother asked him stay at home and revise his lesson. C. His mother asks him to stay at home and revise his lesson. D. His mother asked he to stay at home and revise his lesson. 23. “Don’t forget to revise the lesson carefully, class.” The teacher said to his students. A. The teacher said to his students to forget to revise the lesson carefully. B. The teacher told his students to forget to revise the lesson carefully. C. The teacher said his students to forget to revise the lesson carefully. D. The teacher told his students not to forget to revise the lesson carefully. 24. Although he got up early, he still arrived late for the meeting. A. He arrived late for the meeting because of getting up. B. He arrived late for the meeting whether he got up early or not. C. In spite of getting up early, he arrived late for the meeting. D. He got up early for the meeting and he could catch it 25. Pay the bill or they will cut off the phone service. A. If you didn’t pay the bill, they would cut off the phone service. B. If you don’t pay the bill, they will cut off the phone service. C. If you pay the bill, they will cut off the phone service. D. Unless you don’t pay the bill, they will cut off the phone service 60
11. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.31 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. business B. system C. historical D. landscape 2. A. feature B. tradition C. culture D. statue Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. university B. possibility C. opportunity D. administrative 4. A. education B. language C. preservation D. economic Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Production methods in the village are normally passed from ancestors to the younger generations A.away B.down C. on D.after 6. It was unprofessional her to wear casual clothes to the international conference. A. with B. for C. of D. on Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. Your failure is the consequence of not studying hard enough for the test. A. cause B. status C. motive D. result Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. Hoi An is known as the centre for very___ custom-made clothing. A. affordability B. affordable C. afford D. afford 9. Son Doong Cave ___ in 1991 by a local man named Ho Khanh. A. was found B. found C. was finding D. find 10. I always put off ___ my homework until the last possible moment. A. in doing B. doing C. do D. to do 11. “I’m going to France for my summer holiday.” “___” A. Good idea! B. Lucky you! C. OK. Cool! D. Oh my God! Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. My cat, as well as my two dogs, are fed twice a day, early in the morning, and at eight at night. A. as well as B. early C. are fed D. at 13. Two-thirds of the money belong to me now. A. belong B. of C. to D. me Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. SPACE TOURISM Make your reservations now. The space tourism industry is officially open for business, and tickets are going for a mere $20 million for a one-week stay in space. Despite reluctance from NASA, Russia made American businessman Dennis Tito the world’s first space tourist. Tito flew into space aboard a Russian Soyuz (14)___ that arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on April 30, 2001. The second space tourist, South African businessman Mark Shuttleworth, took off abroad the Russian Soyuz on April 25, 2002, also bound for the ISS. Greg Olsen, an American businessman, became tourist number three to the ISS on October 1, 2005. On September 18, 2006, Anousheh Ansari, a telecommunications entrepreneur, became the first female space tourist and the fourth space tourist (15)___. She was also the first person of Iranian descent to make it into space. Charles Simonyi, a software architect, became the fifth space tourist on April 7, 2007. These trips are the beginning of (16)___ could be a lucrative 21st century industry. There are already several space tourism companies planning to build suborbital vehicles and orbital cities within the next two decades. These companies have invested millions, believing that the space tourism industry is on the verge of taking off. 14. A. missile B. rocket C. satellite D. launcher 15. A. overall B. thoroughly C. general D. together 16. A. how B. which C. when D. what 61
12. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. There is growing evidence that urbanization has a sharp impact on climate, causing changes that can wreak havoc on precipitation patterns that supply the precious resource of water. The heavy amounts of heat and pollution rising from cities both delay and stimulate the fall of precipitation, depriving some areas of rain while drenching others. Cities are on average one to ten degrees warmer than the surrounding undeveloped areas. Cities also produce large amounts of pollutants called aerosols, gaseous suspensions of dust particles or byproducts from the burning of fossil fuels. Both heat and pollutants change the dynamics of clouds. When hoisted up in the sky, the microscopic particles act as multiple surfaces on which the moisture in clouds can condense as tiny droplets. This can prevent or delay the formation of larger raindrops that fall more easily from the sky, or it can cause the rain to fall in another location. In California, pollution blows eastward and causes a precipitation shortage of around one trillion gallons a year across the Sierra Nevada mountain range. By contrast, in very humid cities, such as Houston, heat and pollutants seem to invigorate summer storm activity by allowing clouds to build higher and fuller before releasing torrential rains. 17. The fact that urbanization plays a part in climate change can be___. A. ignored B. proved C. omitted D. imagined 18. One of the changes in climate by urbanization is___. A. different precipitation patterns B. more pollutants C. a decrease in pollution D. undeveloped areas 19. In cities, the rain patterns have been altered because of___. A. moisture in clouds B. microscopic particle C. heat and pollutants D. larger raindrops 20. The language nationally spoken is___. A. do something useful for B. have a positive impact on C. make use of D.cause damage to 21. Why is Houston mentioned in the passage? A. To give an example of an area affected by heavy rain B. To make a contrast with California in pollution C. Because of Houston's shortage of precipitation D. Because Houston allows clouds to build higher and fuller Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning tho the given one. 22. It’s a pity you can’t come to my birthday party. A. What a shame you can’t come to my birthday party. B. I wish you could come to my birthday party. C. If only you couldn’t come to my birthday party. D. I wish you can come to my birthday party. 23. “ Please don’t tell anybody what happened”, An said to me. A. An asked me don’t tell anybody what had happened. B. An asked me not to tell any body what was happening. C. An asked me not to tell anybody what has happened. D. An asked me not to tell anybody what had happened 24. Jane is busy, so she can’t meet you now. A. Unless Jane is busy, she can’t meet you. B. Unless Jane were busy, she could meet you now. C. If Jane isn’t busy, she can meet you now. D. If Jane were busy, she couldn’t meet you now. 25. Because they made too many mistakes, they failed in the exam. A. They made so many mistakes that they failed in the exam. B. They made so many mistakes that failing in the exam. C. They made too many mistakes that they failed in the exam. D. They made so many mistakes for them to fail in the exam. 62
13. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.32 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. drumhead B. surface C. multicultural D. frustrated 2. A. surface B. attraction C. lacquerware D. artisan Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. pedestrian B. facility C. professional D. exhibition 4. A. understand B. engineer C. industry D. competition Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Polluted water can directly do harm people’s health. A.of B.in C. to D.for 6. Have you made your mind about where to go on holiday? A. on B. up C. for D. with Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. If petrol prices keep going up like this, I shall have to use a bicycle. A. decreasing B. developing C. raising D. increasing Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. He was a very___ and honest man who would never betray anyone. A. unreliable B. reliable C. reliability D. reliably 9. Are you going to make your daughter ___ part time in the store this summer? A. working B. to work C. work D. worked 10. When I ___ the office this morning, Tom had already gone out. A. rang B. had rung C. was rung D. ring 11. “Do you find it interesting to travel alone?” “ ___” A. Never mind. B. No, not at all. C. What a pity! D. You’re welcome. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. One of my best friends were awarded a full scholarship to Harvard, which is one of the most famous universities in the world. A. were B. in C. to D. which 13. Children who’s parents spend time with them and take an interest in their education tend to do better in school. A. to do B. an interest C. who’s parents D. with them Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. English is a Germanic language that originated from England. It is also a (14)___ language in the other home countries of the United Kingdom, in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, and numerous other countries. 380 million people speak English as their first language. English has “lingua franca” status in many parts of the world (15)___ the military, economic, scientific, political, and cultural influence of the “British Empire” in the 18th and 19th centuries and that of the “United States” from the mid 20th century to the present. The global influence of English comes from cinema, music, airlines, broadcasting, science, and the Internet in recent decades. English is now the most widely learned second language in the world. Many students worldwide need to learn some English and business English is (16)___ in many fields and occupations. Because people speak and learn English everywhere, the language is considered a “global language”. It is also, by international treaty, the official language for aircraft/airport communication. Its acceptance as a first or second language is the main indication of its global status 14. A. essential B. native C. fundamental D. natural 15. A. because of B. although C. because D. despite 16. A. offered B. confirmed C. commanded D. required 63
14. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study most regular classes such as maths, science and history online. Students will probably be able to these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live videoconferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they live. Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other. They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom. Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities. Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for people all over the world years before. 17. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject? A. Schools will organise a live videoconference for teachers to help students with problems. B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject. C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help. D. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live videoconferencing. 18. Students will still go to school to ___ . A. learn social skills B. learn all subjects C. play with their friends D. use computers 19. The main role of teachers in the future will be ___ . A. guiding students to learn computers B. providing students with knowledge C. helping students with group projects D. organising live videoconferences 20. Students will learn important life skills through ___ . A. going to school every day B. doing volunteer work C. taking online classes D. working in international businesses 21. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Computers will change education in the future. B. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future. C. All classes will be taught online in the future. D. Teachers will help students from home in the future. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning tho the given one. 22. She doesn’t have much money now, but she wants to buy a house in Vinhomes. A. If she has much money, she will buy a house in Vinhomes. B. If she had much money, she will buy a house in Vinhomes. C. If she had much money, she would buy a house in Vinhomes. D. If she has much money, she wants to buy a house in Vinhomes. 23. The teacher said to us, “Don’t write your lesson in pencil”. A. The teacher said us not to write your lesson in pencil. B. The teacher told us not to write our lesson in pencil. C. The teacher said that we don’t write our lessons In pencil. D. The teacher told us not to write your lesson in pencil. 24. Although my neighbor wasn’t experienced, he got a good job. A. Despite being inexperienced, he got a good job. B. Due to his inexperience, he got a good job. C. Even though without any experience, he got a good job. D. In spite of not having experienced, he got the job. 25. They will build a new bridge over the river next month. A. A new bridge will be build over the river next month. B. A new bridge will being built over the river next month. C. A new bridge will build over the river next month. D. A new bridge will be built over the river next month. 64
15. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.33 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. sprayed B. looked C. ordered D. turned 2. A. happen B. prevent C. protect D. second Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. monument B. cathedral C. contestant D. museum 4. A. cultural B. sculpture C. museum D. handicraft Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. The trip to the National Gallery has been put . until next Friday. A. out B. into C. off D. up 6. I was astonished the grade I received on my last essay. A. on B.at C.with D. for Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty. A. offense B. charge C. loss D. punishment Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. The policy ___ several times in the last few months. A. has changed B. have change C. changes D. change 9. I can’t help ___ if what I’m learning to do will have any bearing on the world outside. A. wonders B. wonder C. to wonder D. wondering 10. The research ___ were all undergraduate students in their final year. A. participants B. participate C. participation D. participant 11. Jane: “I’m sorry I’ve broken your favorite glass.” Anna: “ .” A. The same to you B. You’re welcome. C. Don’t worry about it. D. No, I don’t like it. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. My favorite holiday was the one that we spent it in a cottage in the mountains. A. that B. it C. in D. was 13. I saw John in the shop where you bought your watch there. A. in B. bought C. there D. where Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Demo-2 is off to a roaring start. After a delayed launch earlier in the week, the spacecraft lifted off at 3:22 pm EDT on Saturday. It left the planet and entered Earth’s orbit, (1) ___ it will later dock with the International Space Station (ISS), beginning a new era of commercial space tourism and exploration. If all goes as planned, the Crew Dragon capsule, which rides on the top of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, will make (2) ___ to the ISS. The capsule is designed to fly mostly autonomously, but astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will take the controls while in Earth’s orbit to test out its manual capabilities. Docking with the ISS, however, is supposed to be completely autonomous, which is a new feature of the upgraded capsule. A second version of the capsule, the Cargo Dragon, is designed to use this automated docking for seamless deliveries to the ISS. After docking, the astronauts will live on the space station for a few months - the exact (3) ___ is not yet decided - before getting back in the Crew Dragon and returning to Earth. 14. A. where B. where C. which D. that 15. A. 19-hour trip B. a 19-hour trip C. a 19-hours trip D. 19 trip hours 16. A. duration B. period C. timing D. length 65
16. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. What Is It Like Being a Teenager in Britain? School British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at sixteen (grade 11). This is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5-10 subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on homework than teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now spend 2-3 hours on homework after school. School uniform Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you'll notice is the school uniform. Although school uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16 most teenagers are tired of wearing it. When there is more than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight differences between schools. In London there are many cases of bullying and fighting between pupils from different schools. Clothes and looks In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British teenagers believe it's important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd, you need to wear trendy labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more expensive, the better. 17. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when ___. A. they are 16 years old B. they are 11 years old C. they finish grade 10 D. they begin grade 11 18. What is the first thing you'll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain? A. the school gate B. the school logo C. the school uniform D. the school playground 19. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear? A. economical trainers B. expensive uniforms C. fashionable hats D. trendy labels 20. The word ‘highlight' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___. A. emphasise B. confuse C. remark D. decrease 21. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers. B. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE. C. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don't like school uniforms. D. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning tho the given one. 22. Nam forgot his raincoat, so he got wet. A. Nam got wet because of he forgot his raincoat. B. Nam got wet . However, he forgot his raincoat. C. Nam got wet , so he forgot his raincoat. D. Nam got wet because he forgot his raincoat. 23. He doesn’t have my phone number, so he doesn’t phone me. A. If he has had my phone number, he would phone me. B. If he had my phone number, he wouldn’t phone me. C. If he had my phone number, he would phone me. D. If he hadn’t my phone number, he would phone me. 24. “Can you give me your dictionary, Tom?”, Ann said. A. Ann asked Tom to give her his dictionary. B. Ann asked Tom if he give her his dictionary. C. Ann said to Tom to give her his dictionary. D. Ann asked Tom can he give her his dictionary. 25. They will build a new bridge over the river next month. A. A new bridge will be built over the river next month. B. A new bridge will being built over the river next month. C. A new bridge will build over the river next month. D. A new bridge will be build over the river next month. 66
17. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.34 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. facility B. consider C. century D. celebrate 2. A. measure B. structure C. sculpture D. plumber Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. especially B. ability C. entertainment D. illiterate 4. A. famous B. village C. workshop D. bamboo Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. In 1964, the English took he city and renamed it New York. A. over B. of C. after D. on 6. When you come inside a temple, you should take your shoes. A. on B. off C. away D. after Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. Sue was offered a job as a translator but she turned it down. A. denied it B. refused it C. accepted it D. rejected it Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. I’ll ___ for my exams this weekend so I think I’ll stay in on Saturday night. A. be revising B. revise C. be revised D. being revised 9. Would you mind ___ the book back to the library for me? A. to take B. taking C. take D. takes 10. A good night’s sleep will improve your ___. A. concentration B. concentrate C. concentrated D. concentric 11. Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” “___” A. Never mind! B. Thank you! C. Well done! D. Let’s go! Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. The village where I lived was very small, and there were few houses. A. was B. The C. where D. few 13. Bicycle is among the most efficient machine invented by man. A. man B. machine C. Bicycle D. the Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world. (14)___ the first supermarket was opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen. A supermarket is different from other types of stores in several ways. In supermarkets, goods are placed on open shelves. The (15)___ choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter. This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way products are displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; for example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on. Most customers (16)___go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list. They know exactly what they need to buy. They do the shopping according to a plan. 14. A. But B. And C. Because D. If 15. A. sellers B. managers C. assistants D. customers 16. A. whose B. who C. which D. whom 67
18. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Son Doong Cave Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Son Doong Cave was first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association. Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at least 8 5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of Eden" by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversified system of fauna and flora. Besides, the cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous “pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to magnificent beauty of the cave. 17. The reason why Son Doong Cave was formed is that A. the river was buried in the limestone mountains B. the limestone areas were soft C. it only happened from 2 to 5 million years ago D. an underground tunnel was buried in the area 18. The most important feature of “Garden of Eden” is . A. the biggest length B. giant stalagmites C. the biodiversity D. the river below 19. We can infer from the passage that A.“Garden of Eden” is in the underground river B. tunnels and giant domes were formed at the same time C. we can live the cave with the air and water D. “pearl collection” contains a lot of precious stones 20. All of the following are the wonderful features of Son Doong Cave EXCEPT A. the big sizes of the cave and the giant domes B. spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites and stalagmites C. a river flowing over 2.5 kilometers along the cave D. tropical jungle inside with the biodiversity 21. The thing that makes it different from other caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is . A. its discovery by a local man B. stalactites and stalagmites C. the two entrances into the cave D. large holes in the ceiling Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning tho the given one. 22. I don’t have the key, so I can’t get into the house. A. If I would have the key, I got into the house. B. If I had the key, I could get into the house. C. If I have the key, I can got into the house. D. If I will have the key, I get into the house. 23. Although Tom has little money, he feels happy and enjoys his life. A. In spite of having little money, Tom feels happy and enjoys his life. B. Despite Tom has little money, but he feels happy and enjoys his life. C. Tom feels happy and enjoys his life even though having little money. D. Tom feels happy and enjoys his life though the fact that has little money. 24. Lan is 14. Mi is 14, too A. Lan and Mi are the same age. B. Lan is not as old as Mi. C. Lan is younger than Mi. D. Lan’s age is different from Mi. 25. I don’t have a pen pal. A. I wish I didn’t have a pen pal B. I want a pen pal to visit me more often. C. I wish I had a pen pal. D. I expect to receive my pen pal’s letters. 68
19. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG MOCK TEST NO.35 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. great B. treasure C. measure D. pleasure 2. A. design B. physical C. basic D. preserve Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A.minority B. economic C. traditional D. convenient 4. A. determine B. pagoda C. fabulous D. convenient Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Do you think we can live selling silk scarves as souvenirs? A. for B. on with C. in D. on 6. The town council decided to pull the building as it was unsafe. A. down B. up C. over D. in Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy. A. relax B. sit down C. eat D. sleep Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. Do you mind ___ in here? Speaking is not allowed in the library. A. no talking B. not talking C. not talk D. not to talk 9. She ___ me the same question three times since yesterday. A. have asked B. asked C. has asked D. asks 10. Ann suffered from depression and a number of other ___ problems. A. emotional B. emotion C. emotionally D. emotive 11. A: “I really don’t like shopping around the holidays.” B: “___. It’s always so busy.” A. No, it’s not that. B. I like it. C. I don’t like it. D. I couldn’t agree with you more. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. Statue of Liberty is at the entrance to New York harbor. A. to B. Statue C. New York D. the 13. The tickets for the football match cost too many, so we can’t afford them. A. many B. the C. them D. the tickets Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank.Television is one of man’s most important (14) ___ of communication. It brings pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President make a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to bring about peace. (15)___ television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (16)___ to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs than any other kind. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events and motion pictures. 14. A. procedure B. means C. manner D. technology 15. A. Through B. Because of C. At D. In 16. A. monitored B. patterned C. designed D. built up Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. A. Venice is a beautiful city located in northeast Italy that is famous for its intricate transport system of interconnected canals. It has been described as the most beautiful city built by man and one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Venice is also known for its art, architecture and culture. So you’ll never be short of something to do in the “City of Bridges”. 69
20. MOCK TESTS FOR 10TH ENTRANCE EXAM VU HONG VUONG B. First, do a bit of sightseeing by taking a romantic sunset gondola ride down the Grand Canal that will take you through the heart of the city and let you soak up the relaxing atmosphere. You’ll also see the Rialto Bridge that was the only bridge to cross the canal until the 19th century and was mentioned in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice”. C. In the evening, immerse yourself in culture by going to Musica a Palazzo, a Venetian Palace from the 15th century which holds intimate opera performances of various operas such as La Traviata. As the opera progresses you also get a tour of the house as each act is performed in a different room. D. Treat yourself to dinner in the Trattoria alla Madonna, Michelin starred restaurant in the centre of the city serving traditional Venetian fair and specializing in seafood. All ingredients are fresh as they are sourced from the local markets each morning. The restaurant is also decorated with paintings by contemporary Italian artists and as it’s a family run restaurant, it has a very romantic atmosphere. 17. What is the text about? A. How romantic the City of Venice is! B. the love for Venice of the author C. things to do in Venice D. Venice’s history, culture and economy 18. According to the author, what is the city of Venice well known for? A. its intricate transport system of interconnected canals B. its transport system, art, architecture and culture C. its intricate transport system of international canals, art, architecture and culture D. its complicated transport system of interconnected canals and unique culture 19. What does “soak up” in paragraph B mean? A. to waste time B. to spend time experiencing, listening to, or feeling something enjoyable C. motorbikes are very popular among young people D. to breath the fresh air 20. Which statement is TRUE according to the text? A. The Rialto Bridge was no longer the only bridge to cross the Grand Canal after the 19th century B. Venice is a delightful city situated in southeast Italy. C. Dona Palace Hotel is a very romantic place but its room rates are so high. D. The Trattoria alla Madonna Restaurant is decorated with paintings by contemporary Danish artists. 21. Why can people look around Musica a Palazzo as the opera progresses? A. Because each act of the opera is performed in various places. B. Because each act of the opera is performed by a different artist. C. Because each act of the opera is performed at different time. D. Because artists perform each act of the opera in a divergent room. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning tho the given one. 22. “Don’t spend too much time surfing the web”, the teacher said to us. A. The teacher told us not to spend too much time surfing the web. B. The teacher told to us not to spend too much time surfing the web. C. The teacher told us to not spend too much time surfing the web. D. The teacher said to us not to spend too much time to surf the web. 23. The cake was so hard that he could not eat it. A. It was such a hard cake that he could not eat it. B. It was so hard cake that he could not eat it. C. It was such an hard cake that he could not eat it. D. It was such hard cake that he could not eat it. 24. We don’t buy the house because we don’t have enough money. A. If we had enough money, we will buy the house. B. If we had enough money, we would buy the house. C. If we had enough money, we wouldn’t buy the house. D. If we have enough mone , we will buy the house. 25. This road is wider than that one. A. That road is the narrowest road. B. That road is narrower this one. C. That road is narrower than this one. D. That road is narrow than this one. 70