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SỞ GD & ĐT NGHỆ AN
TRƯỜNG THPT NAM ĐÀN 1
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(Đề thi có 04 trang)
KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT ĐỊNH HƯỚNG KHỐI
NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: ............................................................................
Số báo danh: .......
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 1. The instructions for the game were so confused that we did not know how to start.
A. to start. B. for C. confused D. The
Question 2. I move to Ho Chi Minh city three years ago to learn English.
A. city B. English. C. years D. move
Question 3. Many living organisms depend largely on the environment for the satisfaction of its needs.
A. Many B. satisfaction C. its D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 4. A. think B. thin C. thing D. this
Question 5. A. unit B. countryside C. child D. wide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 6. The last time I saw her was three years ago.
A. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her
B. I have often seen her for the last three years.
C. I have not seen her for three years.
D. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
Question 7. They finished the kitchen’s building on Saturday.
A. The kitchen’s building is finished on Saturday.
B. The kitchen’s building are finished on Saturday.
C. The kitchen’s building was finished on Saturday.
D. The kitchen’s building were finished on Saturday.
Question 8. It was not necessary for Nancy to clean all the flat.
A. Nancy needn’t clean all the flat.
B. Nancy needn’t have cleaned all the flat.
C. Nancy might clean all the flat.
D. Nancy must clean all the flat.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 9. When she came home from school yesterday, her mother _______in the kitchen.
A. cooked B. is cooking C. was cooking D. cooks
Question 10. As the reason turns from spring to summer, some people feel a bit under the ______ and
can’t concentrate fully on their work.
A. storm B. rain C. weather D. climate
Question 11. It is cold outside, so please _______ your jacket.
A. Put off B. take off C. turn on D. put on
Question 12. ____ you ____ the shoplifter to the police yet?
A. When – reported B. Have – reported C. Do – report D. Are – reporting
Question 13. The clown in a Cheo play seems to be a supporting role, ______ actually he or she is very
important to the performance.
A. so B. and C. but D. or
Question 14. The tragic end of “Swan Lake” shows that magic is ________ over love.
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A. powerfully B. powerful C. powerless D. power
Question 15. I’ve decided to live in abroad. I ______________ Korea next year.
A. am going to move to B. will move to
C. have moved to D. move to
Question 16. The benefit from sharing the housework is increasing family ___________.
A. chores B. bonds C. routine D. value
Question 17. They were so ____ about joining the local volunteer group that they couldn’t sleep last
night.
A. excited B. excite C. exciting D. excitement
Question 18. He feels ________about teaching English to children in remote areas.
A. excited B. hopeless C. interested D. helpful
Question 19. You should more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. set B. get C. pay D. make
Question 20. The river ______ by poisonous chemicals for a long time.
A. pollutes B. polluted C. was polluted D. has been polluted
Question 21. Most of my friends enjoy__________football on television.
A. watching B. watch C. to watch D. watched
Question 22. The elderly people in our neighbourhood appreciated the _______ of the place.
A. cleaning up B. cleaning out C. cleaning away D. cleaning on
Question 23. You shouldn't sit in ________ sun for too long.
A. the B. An C. ∅ (no article) D. a
Question 24. Switching to ________ light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-expending B. energy-wasting C. energy-lacking D. energy-saving
Question 25. Mary often uses social networks, ______?
A. isn't she B. does she C. doesn't she D. is she
Question 26. Washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to ____ time while doing housework.
A. waste B. spend C. save D. kill
Question 27. Child marriage ____ in several parts in the world because it limits access to education and
training.
A. must be stopped B. can be stop C. will be stop D. must stop
Question 28. While studying, he was financially dependent________ his parents.
A. from B. on C. of D. to
Question 29. If you have an ____________, you don't have to bring all those heavy books in your bag.
A. correction pen B. earbuds C. e-book reader D. digital camera
Question 30. It's no good ____ him the truth now.
A. to tell B. tell C. telling D. not to tell
Read the following passage and mark the letter A. B. C. or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks .
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than
ever before. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population (The
Economist, 2010). It is (31) _____ not surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and (32)
______are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting negatively on our society.
The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline friends to
online friends (33) _____ are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional support.
However, a lot of research shows these criticisms are generally (34) _____. Allen et al. (2010) discovered
that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than those who
are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not (35)
_____ offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships.
The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of
people than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
(Adapted from “Skillful Reading & Writing 4”by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Question 31. A. while B. however C. despite D. therefore
Question 32. A. others B. other C. many D. each
Question 33. A. which B. whom C. who D. what
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Question 34. A. uninvolved B. unequalled C. unsettled D. unfounded
Question 35. A. making B. combining C. providing D. substituting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 36. We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able to organise
activities for young children.
A. reluctant B. passive C. active D. dynamic
Question 37. Public service announcement is a special advertisement for the community, normally about
health or safety matters.
A. Private B. Popular C. Secret D. Open
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 38. Tom told us about his investment in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after investing in the company did Tom informs us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Tom told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had he informed us about his investment in the company when Tom arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Tom arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investment in the company.
Question 39. My uncle can play volleyball. He can't play basketball.
A. My uncle can play volley ball, and he can’t play basketball.
B. My uncle can play football, so he can play basketball.
C. My uncle can play volleyball, but he can't play basketball.
D. My uncle can play volleyball, nor can he play basketball.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 40. “Why don’t we visit the Happy Mind Charity Centre this weekend?” – “____”
A. That’s a good idea! B. Until next time.
C. Because it is so useful. D. I’ll tell you about this centre.
Question 41. Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
- Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum.”
- Kate: “ . It is an essential life skill.”
A. I can’t agree with you more. B. Not at all.
C. Oh, that’s a problem. D. You can make it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following sentences.
Question 42. Sometimes adults think children may break or damage things when they do housework.
A. gain B. suffer C. destroy D. lose
Question 43. Parents should encourage their kids to share the housework for their own good as well as
the good of the whole family.
A. stimulate B. appreciate C. respect D. comfort
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 44. A. succeed B. subject C. confuse D. divide
Question 45. A. invention B. family C. document D. Internet
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The use of Chatbot A.I in language teaching has revolutionized the way we approach language
learning. These intelligent software programs offer a range of benefits that make language education more
engaging, effective, and accessible.
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One of the most significant benefits of Chatbot A.I in language teaching is the personalization it offers.
Chatbots are capable of adapting to each student's learning style, pace, and ability, delivering lessons that
are tailored specifically to their needs. This ensures that students receive instruction that is most relevant
to them, leading to improved engagement and motivation.
Another advantage of Chatbot A.I is that it provides students with immediate feedback. Unlike a
traditional classroom setting where students have to wait for a teacher to correct their mistakes, Chatbots
can provide instant feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, helping them to identify and
address their weaknesses in real-time.
The availability of Chatbot A.I technology 24/7 also makes language learning more accessible.
Students can practice their language skills at any time, from anywhere, without having to worry about
scheduling conflicts with a teacher. This flexibility means that language learning can become a more
integral part of students' daily lives, helping to embed the new language more deeply in their minds.
Finally, Chatbot A.I provides an enjoyable and engaging experience for language learners. With its use
of gamification techniques and interactive dialogues, Chatbots make language learning feel like a fun and
engaging activity, rather than a chore.
Question 46. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The benefits of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
B. The instant feedback of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
C. The 24/7 availability of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
D. The personalization of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
Question 47. According to paragraph 2, Chatbots _______ .
A. help students receive the most irrelevant instruction.
B. make students lose engagement and motivation.
C. provide lessons that are tailored specifically to students' needs.
D. are incapable of adapting to each student's pace.
Question 48. The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. Chatbots’ B. students’ C. teachers’ D. mistakes’
Question 49. The word "embed" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. plant B. bury C. seal D. enclose
Question 50. Which of the following is TRUE according to the essay?
A. Chatbots are only available during traditional classroom hours.
B. Chatbots are unable to adapt to each student's learning style.
C. Chatbots make language learning feel like a chore.
D. Chatbots provide instant feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
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TRƯỜNG THPT NAM ĐÀN 1
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KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT ĐỊNH HƯỚNG KHỐI
NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: ............................................................................
Số báo danh: .......
Mã đề 302
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. Economically disadvantaged students often drop out of school, choosing a low- paying job
to earn money.
A. attend B. leave C. reject D. accept
Question 2. Large carbon footprint is a reason for destroying the natural world.
A. uncommon B. gentle C. artificial D. pure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 3. Many teenagers _______ their applications to become volunteers in that summer campaign.
A. give in B. send away C. give out D. send in
Question 4. She avoids ________ out in the sun because she doesn’t want her skin to look bad.
A. going B. go C. to go D. to going
Question 5. If you don't have time to volunteer, you can _________ money and food.
A. donate B. boost C. deliver D. participate
Question 6. She avoids ________ out in the sun because she doesn’t want her skin to look bad.
A. to going B. going C. go D. to go
Question 7. I can't believe that you ________ all the three exercises. You just started five minutes ago.
A. have finished B. have been finishing
C. are finishing D. finished
Question 8. In Muslim countries, changes ____ to give women equal rights to natural or economic
resources, as well as access to ownership.
A. may make B. can make C. will make D. must be made
Question 9. The course was so difficult that I didn't -___________ any progress at all.
A. create B. produce C. do D. Make
Question 10. “Save Children” was ---------- by the United Nations
A. put up B. set up C. put on D. set on
Question 11. Volunteering has helped me gain life ______ and find my sense of purpose in life
A. flooded areas. B. expectation C. expectancy D. experiences
Question 12. The ancient houses ______ by the fire. They are now under reconstruction.
A. destroyed B. have destroyed C. were destroyed D. were destroying
Question 13. The main sponsors of “American Idol” including Coca-Cola and AT&T have left, ______
finance becomes a big problem.
A. but B. or C. so D. and
Question 14. My brother hopes to travel around the world______ next summer.
A. Ø (no article) B. the C. a D. an
Question 15. He feels ________about teaching English to children in remote areas.
A. interested B. helpful C. hopeless D. excited
Question 16. My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for ____ at weekends.
A. groceries B. heavy lifting C. cook D. the chores
Question 17. It’s a good idea in theory, but it’s going to be hard to put it into _______ .
A. examination B. test C. trial D. practice
Question 18. Police said the thieves were obviously well acquainted _______ the alarm system
at the department store.
A. with B. in C. of D. to
Question 19. The flowers in the garden are beautiful, _______?