Mã đề 009

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 10
ĐỀ PHÁT TRIỂN THEO FORM MINH HỌA 2024
(Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không tính thời gian giao đề)

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 1: Jane and Tom are discussing their upcoming trip.
- Jane: “I believe we should explore the local cuisine and culture while we’re there.”
- Tom: “__________. It allows us to immerse ourselves in the destination.”
A. I don’t think so. B. That’s right.
C. Absolutely not. D. I doubt it.
Question 2: Minh is at David’s birthday party.
- David: “Would you like a piece of cake, Minh?”
- Minh: “__________.”
A. No, I’m feeling tired. B. A glass of water, please.
C. Yes, I’d love some tiramisu. D. No, I prefer coffee.

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: Emily is _______ pianist in her music school.
A. the most good B. the better C. the more good D. the best
Question 4: The museum offers a variety of _______ programs designed to engage students and enhance
their learning experience.
A. uneducated B. education C. educate D. educational
Question 5: The cake _______ by my sister and her friends for the bake sale was beautifully decorated.
A. was baked B. to bake C. baking D. baked
Question 6: Many tourists dream of traveling to _______ Philippines to explore its stunning landscapes.
A. an B. the C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 7: She found it difficult to _______ her childhood belongings when moving to a new city.
A. take on B. part with C. cut off D. chip in
Question 8: The decision _______ by the committee after careful consideration of all proposals.
A. was made B. makes C. has made D. was making
Question 9: He attempted _______ the difficult puzzle but couldn’t figure it out.
A. solve B. solving C. to solve D. to solving
Question 10: You are coming to the party tonight, _______?
A. don’t you B. are you C. do you D. aren’t you
Question 11: The feedback from the customer satisfaction survey positively _______ the company’s
commitment to improving service quality.
A. relinquished B. subverted C. bolstered D. preserved

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 Question 12: When she entered the classroom, the teacher _______ on the whiteboard.
A. was writing B. has written C. were writing D. writes
Question 13: Unfortunately, Huyen Baby was _______ from the ‘Beautiful Sisters Riding The Wind
and Turning Waves’ before reaching the final round.
A. abolished B. eradicated C. erased D. eliminated
Question 14: I will call you back _______.
A. once I returned home from the supermarket
B. by the time I will return home from the supermarket
C. when I return home from the supermarket
D. as soon as I had returned return home from the supermarket
Question 15: He decided to _______ reparation to his neighbor by repairing the fence he accidentally
damaged.
A. bring B. make C. lay D. do
Question 16: Vietnam is dedicated to fighting _______ embezzlement cases through stringent legal
measures.
A. with B. against C. at D. for
Question 17: As a talented musician, she feels like she has the world at her _______ with endless
opportunities for success.
A. fingers B. arm C. feet D. toes

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 18: A. channel B. chimney C. champagne D. chirpy
Question 19: A. middle B. divide C. issue D. finish

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 20: A. decorate B. especial C. organize D. versatile
Question 21: A. timeless B. country C. exist D. climate

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 22: Despite his efforts, his performance in the competition was unremarkable.
A. overrated B. mediocre C. exceptional D. underestimated
Question 23: After the team’s recent loss, the coach tried to put the heat on the players during practice,
pushing them to perform better.
A. exert influence B. raise expectations C. relieve pressure D. lower salaries

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: She eagerly anticipated the arrival of her family for the holiday gathering.
A. prepared B. expected C. overlooked D. ignored

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 Question 25: The old house has weathered many storms over the years, standing strong against the
elements.
A. broadened B. collapsed C. sustained D. narrowed

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
TEENAGERS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
In many countries, there is a widespread perception that teenagers’ lives nowadays are dominated
by technology. However, the information (1) _________ was gathered in a recent study of Australian
teenagers’ use of and attitudes towards technology suggests that this view doesn’t reflect the reality of
their everyday existence. The research by academics from the University of Canberra in Australia found
that, while most teenagers had ready access to home computers, mobile phones and (2) _________
electronic devices, they generally spent more time on traditional (3) _________ such as talking to family
and friends, doing homework, and enjoying hobbies and sports than on using technology. Accessing
social media and playing computer games ranked as low as ninth and tenth respectively among the ten
most common after-school activities.
Fifteen-year-old Laura Edmonds is one of the teenagers surveyed. She admits to being very (4)
_________ to her smartphone and makes full use of various apps, (5) _________ if she needs to unwind
after a hard day at school, she tends to “hang out with my friends, listen to music or chat with my mum
and dad”.
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and
Eunice Yentes)
Question 26: A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 27: A. one B. every C. other D. another
Question 28: A. operations B. pursuits C. events D. incidents
Question 29: A. enclosed B. attached C. related D. conformed
Question 30: A. nor B. till C. like D. but

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 from 31 to 35.
More and more young people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and
starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from university
and starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race. Most students see the
time as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals
greatly.
A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidize their
travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while travelling.
For example, they may work on local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not only earn some
money, but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some understanding of their culture.
There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may
decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make their career,
such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing to work with a charity
which arranges voluntary work in various parts of the world. The projects provide hands-on experience
of a very varied nature, from teaching to helping build roads or dams.
The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit greatly from encountering new
and varied experiences and from communication with a wide range of people. Perhaps most importantly,
gap-year students have to learn to stand on their own two feet.
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 (Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca
Mok)

Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Working for Life B. Taking Time Out
C. Studying Overseas D. Contributing to the Community
Question 32: The word “subsidize” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
A. ask for B. pay for C. work for D. apply for
Question 33: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. local farms B. local hotels C. local people D. gap-year students
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The number of students taking a gap year between high school and university is falling.
B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get experience.
C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel.
D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university.
Question 35: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of
students’ taking a gap year?
A. They learn how to become independent.
B. They receive practical training for their future careers.
C. They have an opportunity to meet local people.
D. They earn money to support their further studies.

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 from 36 to 42.
“I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970,” says Richard Perez with noticeable
glee. He can afford to be smug. He lives “off-grid” - unconnected to the power grid and the water, gas
and sewerage supplies that most people in the world rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources
his own water and deals with his own waste disposal - and he prefers it that way. “There are times when
the grid blacks out,” he says. “I really like the security of having my own electricity company.”
Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now
approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that Perez says has
been increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people who live off-grid, self-
sufficiency means guilt-free energy consumption and peace of mind. “It feels brilliant to make use of
clean, free energy that is not from fossil fuels,” says Suzanne Galant, a writer who lives off-grid in rural
area in Wales. “And if something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves.” Now even urbanites are seeing
the appeal of generating some if not all of their own power needs. So is energy freedom an eco pipe-
dream or the ultimate good life?
Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind or hydro-
power. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby river or stream, that
might prove prohibitively expensive!
There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to
get the energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done, and without giving
up a 218-century lifestyle: “I have got five personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers,
a microwave, a convection oven, vacuum cleaners - you name it,” says Perez, “There is an external beam
antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite dish for an Internet connection have got 70 kWh in
batteries that could last me five days. I have too much electricity.” Too much electricity and no more
bills. That has got to be worth aiming for.
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 (Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)

Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Unplugging from the Grid B. No Water, No Life!
C. A Day in the Life of an ‘Off-gridder’ D. Living without Electricity
Question 37: The phrase “blacks out” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______.
A. serves many purposes B. fails to work
C. has no functions D. is able to run
Question 38: According to paragraph 1. Richard Perez has managed to _______.
A. provide energy for people in his neighborhood B. save a lot of money with his own company
C. stay independent of certain public utilities D. pay off his electricity bills since 1970
Question 39: The word “pipe-dream” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.
A. a terrible situation B. an impractical hope C. a promising vision D. a real nightmare
Question 40: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. being a pioneer B. giving up a 21st century lifestyle
C. being off-grid D. getting the energy
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The number of ‘off-gridders’ in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.
B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity.
C. ‘Off-gridders’ enjoy not doing harm to the environment.
D. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people.
B. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.
C. Many ‘off-gridders’ have made a fortune selling their own electricity.
D. Most people living in temperate regions are against the idea of living off-grid.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 43: Mary didn’t devote enough time to studying. She didn’t achieve high grades.
A. If Mary had devoted enough time to studying, she couldn’t have achieved high grades.
B. If Mary had devoted enough time to studying, she could have achieved high grades.
C. If Mary had devoted enough time to studying, she can’t have achieved high grades.
D. If Mary had devoted enough time to studying, she can have achieved high grades.
Question 44: He carefully studied the recipe. He then began cooking.
A. No sooner had he carefully studied the recipe when he began cooking.
B. Only after he began cooking did she carefully study the recipe.
C. Not until he carefully studied the recipe did be begin cooking.
D. Had it not been for his carefully studying the recipe, he would have begun cooking.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 45: The shelter offers support to the homeless, addressing its needs for housing and healthcare.
A. shelter B. homeless C. its D. healthcare
Question 46: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop at sunset created a forgetful moment for all
who witnessed it, etching a vivid memory in their minds for years to come.
A. breathtaking B. mountaintop C. forgetful D. vivid

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 Question 47: Last year, environmental organizations are advocating for stricter regulations to protect
endangered species.
A. environmental B. are C. regulations D. endangered

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 48: It was irresponsible of you to leave the door unlocked while you were away.
A. You could have locked the door before leaving.
B. You needn’t have locked the door before leaving.
C. You should have locked the door before leaving.
D. You must have locked the door before leaving.
Question 49: Emma completed her last marathon race two years ago.
A. Emma has been running marathon races for two years.
B. The last time Emma ran a marathon race was two years ago.
C. Emma started running marathon races two years ago.
D. Emma didn’t run marathon races for two years.
Question 50: “I’m sorry, I can’t attend the meeting,” Tom said.
A. Tom refused to attend the meeting.
B. Tom agreed to attend the meeting.
C. Tom regretted not attending the meeting.
D. Tom apologized for not attending the meeting.

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