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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10
ĐỀ ÔN THI SỐ 06 NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
(Đề thi này gồm có 08 trang) ĐỀ THI MÔN: Tiếng Anh (Chuyên)
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Ngày thi: …. / …. / 2023
Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................ số báo danh: ....................
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SECTION I. LISTENING (1.5 pts – 0.1/each)
There are three parts in the listening section. You will hear each part twice. After each part,
you will have a ten-second pause to do.
Part 1. You will hear an interview with an architect called Scott Tenbury. For each question,
choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
1. What does Scott say about his ‘capsule’ apartment in Japan?
A. It was too small for him to feel comfortable in.
B. There was a lot of noise from nearby apartments.
C. He had to think carefully about where to put things.
2. Scott says that the ‘upside-down’ house he lived in
A. wasn’t as exciting as he thought it would be.
B. attracted a lot of interest from tourists.
C. needed repairing regularly.
3. How did Scott feel when he had to leave his home in London?
A. disappointed that it became so expensive to live in
B. pleased to escape the effects of the weather
C. amazed that so many people wanted to buy it
4. What does Scott enjoy about living in cities?
A. having access to facilities B. getting interesting jobs C. seeing lots of people
5. What problem has Scott had with his ‘water building’?
A. It’s hard to find the right color for it.
B. It’s difficult to build on water.
C. It’s not easy to get the right shape.
Part 2. You will hear a talk, about an exercise class, called Extreme Bootcamp. Fill in each blank
with no more than two words or number.
Extreme Bootcamp
- The (6) ………………………………. use the name ‘bootcamp’ for soldiers’ training.
- Extreme Bootcamp takes place on a (7) …………………………so you can exercise and look at the river.
- Members start each class at 6.30 am by doing some jogging.
- Wear the same clothes as for other exercise classes, and bring good (8) ………………………………..
- The next bootcamp starts on (9) ………………………………..
- Contact Ellie (10) ………………………………. for more information.
Part 3. Look at the five sentences for this part. You will hear a man, called Aaron and a woman,
called Sophia talking about learning languages. Decide if each sentence is True or False.

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11. Sophia thinks that Japanese is a difficult language to learn. ……………………

12. Aaron and Sophia agree that it is important to learn languages. ……………………

13. Aaron thinks he has a natural ability for remembering new words. ……………………

14. Sophia feels worried when she can’t understand what someone says. ……………………

15. Aaron thinks writing is the most difficult skill. ……………………

SECTION II. KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE

Part 1: Phonetics (0.4 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
rest in each o f the following questions.
16. A. leisure B. measure C. failure D. pleasure
17. A. external B. executive C. exercice D. exclamation
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each
of the following questions.
18. A. eventually B. category C. shortcoming D. applicant
19. A. proficiency B. equivalent C. petroleum D. electronic
Part 2: Language function (0.4 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following exchanges.
20. - “What a great haircut, Lucy!” -“________.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. You think so? I think it’s a bit too short
C. Oh, yes. That’s right D. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to do this.
21. -“Would you like me to get a taxi?” -“________.”
A. That would be delightful. Thanks B. Yes, please, if it’s no bother
C. Well, let’s see. D. Yes, I see.
22. Mike: “Tell me what your dog’s like?” - Alice: “________.”
A. Very quickly B. Big, black and hairy
C. Very well , thank youD. Biscuit and bones
23. - Tom: "I'm having some friends over for dinner today. Would you like to join us?"
- Mary: “________.”
A. As a matter of fact, I do. B. Can I take a rain check?
C. Come on. It’s my turn. D. Thanks, but I don’t.
Part 3: Synonym and antonym (0.4 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each
of the following sentences.
24. Vietnamese law on labour was adopted by the Vietnamese National Assembly in june 1994
A. enacted B. made C. rejected D. produced
25. Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. a down- to – earth work of art B. an excellent work of art
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Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each
of the following sentences.
26. Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the
highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
27. We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
Part 4: Lexico - Grammar (1.8 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.
28. The refuse collectors often work at night or even at midnight because they take________ for keeping
the city clean and beautiful.
A. possibility B. ability C. responsibility D. probability
29. After the large income tax hike, many people suddenly found it difficult to________ both ends meet.
A. take B. make C. do D. have
30. Those companies were________ due to some seriously financial problems.
A. taken off B. put away C. wiped out D. gone over
31. Whistling or clapping hands to get someone‘s attention is considered________ and even rude in some
circumstances.
A. suitable B. unnecessary C. appropriate D. impolite
32. Friendship is a two-sided _______, it lives by give-and-take.
A. affair B. event C. aspect D. feature
33. "Do you _______ your new roommate, or do you 2 argue?"
A. keep in touch with B. get along with C. on good term with D. get used to
34. The majority of Asian students reject the American _______ that marriage is a partnership of equals.
A. attitude B. thought C. view D. look
35. Sarah and I ________ reserved the room in the same hotel. She was very surprised to see me there.
A. practically B. intentionally C. deliberately D. coincidentally
36. ________ interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
A. Were I B. If I am C. Should I D. I was
37. The kind-hearted woman _________ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.
A. spent B. dedicated C. lived D. wasted
38. It is a biological fact that children _________ their parents.
A. care for B. take to C. look up D. take after
39. _______ I’d like to help you out, I’m afraid I just haven’t got any spare money at the moment.
A. Even B. Despite C. Much as D. Try as
40. By the time you arrive tomorrow, we _________ the work.
A. have completed B. had completed
C. will have completed D. would have completed

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41. We were angry about the situation and insisted _________ by the president.
A. to see B. on seeing C. on being seen D. to be seen
42. _________ in the atmosphere is the temperature falling below the freezing point.
A. What produces frost B. Frost is produced
C. Frost produces D. What is frost produced
43. No matter ________, Mozart was an accomplished composer while he was still a child.
A. how remarkable it seems B. how it seems remarkable
C. how it remarkable seems D. how seems it remarkable
44. At first she didn’t agree to give us a hand with that, yet actually I managed to________.
A. bring her round B. bring her up C. bring her away D. bring her over
45. We had to get a bank loan when the money finally _______.
A. gave in B. gave off C. gave over D. gave out
Part 5: Word form (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
46. Nothing is more precious than …………………….……. (depend)
47. Recently health foods have increased in ……………..……………. (popular)
48. The scales in front of the court …………………..………justice. (symbol)
49. One must be highly ………………….………to write such things. (imagination)
50. Our scientific research has been ……………….…………funded for years. (adequate)
51. My mother smiled ……………………..……at me as I went up on stage. (courage)
52. Do you think they’ll succeed in …………………….………these weights? (standard)
53. Until the situation has settled down, it is ……………………..……to travel to that country. (advise)
54. All members of our class discussed the math question ……………………………. (enthuse)
55. China’s top leaders has ………………………………the threat from the coronavirus. (estimate)
Part 6: Error correction (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each)
There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number and correct
them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is done as an example.
Line Passage
1 During the teenage years, many young people can at times being difficult to talk to.
2 They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their
3 work at school. This is a normal develop at this age Though it can be very hard for parents to
4 understand, it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are
5 still growing up. Youth people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that questions are
6 trying to check up on them. Parents should make their best to talk to their son and daughter
7 about school, work, and future plans but should not push them to talk if they do not want to.
8 Parents should also watch for danger signitures. Some young people in trying to be adult may
9 experience with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual
10 behavior who may be connected with these and help if necessary.
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Line Error Correction

1 00. being  be
……….. 56. ………………………………..  ………………………………..
……….. 57. ………………………………..  ……………………
……….. 58. ………………………………..  ………………………………..
……….. 59. ………………………………..  ………………………………..
……….. 60. ………………………………..  ………………………………..
Part 7: Prepositions and phrasal verbs (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the
following sentences.
61. She tripped and fell ………………………. on the ground badly.
62. The referee sent David ………………………. from arguing with him.
63. Could you put me ………………………. to the manager, please?
64. I'd like to find ………………………. more about being a computer programmer.
65. I'm afraid Mr Brown isn't here. Could you call ………………………. in an hour?
66. You just have to fill ………………………. this form and we'll send the money for you.
67. You should take ………………………. a sport and then you would get more exercise
68. I'm going to throw these old shoes ……………………….. I never wear them anymore.
69. The boss ordered us to carry ………………………. the investigation and several tasks.
70. She promised me to look ………………………. my dog, Oddie, when I go on a vacation.
SECTION III. READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each)
Part 1. Guided cloze test
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following passage.
Lighting a town
The Norwegian town of Rjukan lies along the floor of a narrow valley, (71) ________ by sheer
mountains. Because of its location, the town, with its 3,400 inhabitants, has in the past lived in shadow
for half the year. During the day, from late September to mid-March, the town gets no direct natural
sunlight at all. Its residents all agreed this (72) ________ that the town was incredibly (73) ________
during the winter months.
However, that all changed in 2013 with the completion of a system of mirrors whose design
Martin Anderson, an artist, had first (74) ________ up with some 12 years earlier. With financial budget
from the local government and from several prominent business people, Anderson’s idea became a
reality. Today, high on the mountain opposite the town, (75) ________ three large solar powered,
computer-controlled mirrors (76) ________ the precise movement of the sun across the winter sky,
reflecting its rays onto the town’s market square and flooding it in bright sunlight.
71. A. closed B. contained C. surrounded D. shut
72. A. meant B. explained C. showed D. made
73. A. depress B. depressing C. depressed D. depressingly

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74. A. brought B. come C. caught D. got
75. A. find B. stay C. sit D. hold
76. A. passing B. continuing C. proceeding D. following
Part 2. Open cloze test
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank space.
THE HOMING INSTINCT
The homing instinct is what makes certain animals, birds and fish return (77) ………………………. the
place they consider home. Cats often have this instinct. It was particularly strong in an American cat
called Ninja, which disappeared shortly (78) ………………………. its owners had taken it to their new home; a
year later the cat turned up at its old home even though this was 1,360 kilometres away from where its
owners were now living. Other cats may not travel so far but many (79) ………………………. on going back to
their old home. Pilsbury, an English cat, made a 13-kilometre journey back to its former home 40 times in
spite of having to cross several busy roads to do so.
Pigeons also have the homing instinct and, ever since ancient times, human beings (80)
………………………. used them to carry messages back home. However, cat owners, (81) ………………………. have to

keep returning to their old address in order to bring their cat home, tend to find the homing instinct
simply irritating (82) ………………………. than useful or interesting!
Part 3. Reading comprehension
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below.
There are a number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe. Two that are frequently
linked to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis. Both of them can cause a great amount of devastation
when they hit. However, tsunamis are the direct result of earthquakes and cannot happen without them.
The Earth has three main parts. They are the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is the outer
layer of the Earth. It is not a single piece of land. Instead, it is comprised of a number of plates. There are
a few enormous plates and many smaller ones. These plates essentially rest upon the mantle, which is
fluid. As a result, the plates are in constant – yet slow – motion. The plates may move away from or
toward other plates. In some cases, they collide violently with the plates adjoining them. The movement
of the plates causes tension in the rock. Over a long time, this tension may build up. When it is released,
an earthquake happens.Tens of thousands of earthquakes happen every year. The vast majority are so
small that only scientific instruments can perceive them. Others are powerful enough that people can feel
them, yet they cause little harm or damage. More powerful earthquakes, however, can cause buildings,
bridges, and other structures to collapse. They may additionally injure and skill thousands of people and
might even cause the land to change it appearance.
Since most of the Earth’s surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen beneath the planet’s
oceans. Underwater earthquakes cause the seafloor to move. This results in the displacement of water in
the ocean. When this occurs, a tsunami may form. This is a wave that forms on the surface and moves in
all directions from the place where the earthquake happened. A tsunami moves extremely quickly and can
travel thousnads of kilometres. As it approaches land, the water near the coast gets sucked out to sea. This
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than ten meters in height – can travel far inland. As it does that, it can flood the land, destroy human
settlements, and kill large numbers of people
83. Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?
A. A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake.
B. The most severe type of natural disaster is an earthquake.
C. Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis.
D. Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis do.
84. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to_____
A. The core B. The crust C. The Earth D. The mantle
85. What is the passage mainly about?
A. When earthquakes are the most likely to happen.
B. What kind of damage natural disasters can cause.
C. How earthquakes and tsunamis occur.
D. Why tsunamis are deadlier than earthquakes.
86. The word “adjoining” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________.
A. residing B. approaching C. bordering D. appearing
87. The word “perceive” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. detect B. prevent C. comprehend D. locate
88. Which of the following is true regarding the crust?
A. It is the smallest of the Earth’s three layers
B. It is thicker on land than it is under the water.
C. There many separate pieces that make it up
D. The mantle beneath it keeps it from moving too
89. Based on the passage, what is probably true about tsunamis?
A. They kill more people each year than earthquakes.
B. They are able to move as fast as the speed of sound.
C. They cannot damage ships sailing on the ocean.
D. They can be deadly to people standing near shore.
90. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 about earthquakes?
A. How severe the majority of them are B. What kind of damage they can cause
C. How often powerful ones take place D. How many people they typically kill
SECTION IV. WRITING (2 pts)
Part 1. For questions 91–95, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same
meaning as the first sentence. (0.5 pts – 0.1/each)
91. This matter is so complicated that we don't know how to deal with it.
 So ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. It's a pity you didn't ask us to spend the time with you.
 If only .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. Jeanne inherited all her uncle's money because she had looked after him all his life .

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 As ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Jill was the only person who came late.
 Everyone .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. It's a long time since we spoke to your sister.
 We ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. It is said that he escaped in a stolen car.
 He ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
97. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Sunday.
 I would rather ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
98. This village is inaccessible in winter due to heavy snow.
 Heavy snow makes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
99. “Why don’t you ask your boss for a rise?” He asked me.
 He advised .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
 It came .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 2. For questions 96–100, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words, including the word given. (0.5 pts – 0.1/each)
101. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (taken)
 We ………………………………………………………………………………………....by his smooth manner.
102. There’s nothing new about crimes of passion. (hills)
 Crimes of passion ……………………………………………………………………………………….....
103. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (out)
 I can’t ………………………………………………………………………....without calculator.
104. The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. (have)
@ He is now ………………………………………………………………....up the story to protect his girlfriend.
105. Kelvin should call in a builder to repair those broken roof tiles. (get)
@ Kelvin should ………………………………………………………………………………………....by a builder.
106. Nobody notices children who fail at school. (attention)
@ No …………………………………………………....children who fail at school.
107. She said she wouldn't fund my art course if I didn't work harder. (threatened)
@ She …………………………………………………....my art course if I didn't work harder.
108. Brian couldn't explain how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car. (loss)
@ Brian …………………………………………..…………....how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car.
109. I'm going to eat less chocolate this year. (down)
@ I'm going to ……………………………………..…………………....of chocolate I eat this year.
110. Rosa found it very difficult to persuade her boss to give her a pay rise. (great)
@ Rosa had …………………………………………………………....her boss to give her a pay rise.