Đề thi thử tuyển sinh vào Lớp 10 THPT môn Tiếng Anh - Đề số 9

ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH 10 
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ 9
THỜI GIAN 60 PHÚT
FULL NAME 
MARK 
REMARK 
CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER. (2.5PTS)
They _________Ho Chi Minh City last summer.
 A. visit	B. will visit	C. have visit	D. visited 
 He asked me if I _________to school by bicycle every day.
A. am going	B. go	C. was going	D. went
_________Friday morning, there is a meeting between 11am and 1 pm.
A. In	B. For	C. On	D. At
The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday,_________?
A. didn’t it	B. wasn’t it	C. was it	D. did it
 She was sick yesterday, _________she was absent from school.
 A. since	B. so	C. because	D. but
You really saw a UFO, _________?
A. aren’t you	B. don’t you	C. didn’t you	D. weren’t you
If Mr. John _________rich, he would travel around the world.
A. is	B. will be 	C. was	D. were
Lan ________the train if she _________in a hurry.
 A. will miss/ is not	B. misses/ is not	C. misses/ is	 D. will miss/ does not
The book _________is on the table belongs to my brother.
A. which	B. where	C. whose	D. who
 I didn’t go to the party yesterday because _________.
A. I am sick	B. I will be sick	C. I was sick	D. I would be sick
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer.(1.0PT)
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for doing math problems. (1)_________, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. Other (2)_________are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (3)_________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (4)_________. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have personalities. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry. It is easy (5)_________they are like people.
1. A. Two	B. Second	C. Twice	D. Double 
2. A. programs	B. people	C. students	D. typewriters
3. A. programs 	B. reasons 	C. games 	D. computers
4. A. work	B. have worked	C. are working 	D. worked 
5. A. to think 	B. thinking	C. for thinking	D. that thought
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer(1.5PT)
The invention of the phonograph happened quite by accident. Thomas Edison moved to Menlo Park, New Jersy in 1876, where he established an industrial research laboratory. There, Edison was working on a carbon telephone transmitter to improve the existing Bell telephone system.In that laboratory a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was trying to improve a telegraph repeater. He attached a telephone diaphragm to the needle in the telegraph repeater; in this way, he was able to reproduce a recording that could be played back. After he made some improvements to the machine, he tested it. He recited “Mary Had a Little Lamb” into the machine and played his voice back to a very surprised audience.
What is the best title for the passage?
A. Thomas Edison’s many inventions B. Improvements in telephone and telegraph 
C. The History of Menlo Park	 D. An accidental invention
In what year did the invention of phonograph occur?
 A. 1876	B. 1877	C. 1878	D. the article does not say
What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph?
A. A telegraph repeater	B. A telegraph diaphragm	
C. A telephone repeater	D. A telephone diaphragm
According to the passage, how was the phonograph made?
A. With a telephone needle and a recorder B. From a recording of a telegraph
C. With only a telegraph repeater 
D. From a combination of telephone & telegraph part
According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention?
A. He made improvements to the machine.	B. He used a carbon transmitter.
C. He read a children’s rhyme.	D. He produced the audience voice.
WORD-FORM. (1.5PTS)
He had been a keen sportsman in his_________________.(young)
This research is considered crucial in___________for sending humans to Mars.(prepare)
It is wacky and different, bright and__________________.(color)
The _________________parklands were the project's appeal.(river)
The proposed bank restructuring will dramatically___________________this economic situation.(bad)
The state's only function is as an apparatus of coercion and_________________(compel)
Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting.(O.5PT)
1. My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries. 	 
 A B 	 C 	 D
2. Mr. Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English. 	
	 A 	 B 	 C 	 D
Rewrite the following sentences. (2.5pts)
They have just sold that old house.
That old house_________________________________________________.
In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.
Although______________________________________________________.
 They will build a new mall here.
A new mall____________________________________________________.
Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better.
If_________________________________________________________.
Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family.
Although______________________________________________________.
Rearrange the following sentences. (0.5pt)
your beautiful country/ I wish I / better/ to get to know/ had more time/./
__________________________________________________________
a trip abroad/ very difficult/ It seems/ for me to have/ ./
__________________________________________________________