ĐỀ SỐ 17
ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Living in Vietnam today (1)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in
the past mainly worked in agriculture (2)___________ today there are significantly less people
working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be
employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was
(3)___________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still
an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (4)___________ an
increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained
many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they
were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (5)__________ their
unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not
changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.
1.
A. compares
B. differs
C. becomes
D. offers
2.
A. however
B. therefore
C. whereas
D. when
3.
A. traditionally
B. gradually
C. occasionally
D. presently
4.
A. grasping for
B. holding for
C. making up for
D. accounting for
5.
A. on
B. at
C. to
D. for
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 questions.
6.
Both male and female students in my class perform very well.
A. assign
B. work
C. communicate
D. entertain
7.
Mary people in our country still think married women shouldn’t pursue a career.
A. attempt
B. attach
C. achieve
D. want
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Mexico City is growing quickly. In 1970, the city had about 9 million people. Now it has over 17
million. All these people are causing problems for the city. There are not enough jobs. Also, there is
not enough housing. Large families have to live together in small homes. Many homes do not have
water. They also do not have bathrooms or electricity. The Mexican government is worried about all
these problems. It is working hard to make life better in the city.
Why is Mexico City growing so fast? Where are all these people coming from? They are coming
to the city from the country. Life is hard on the farms in Mexico. Most people on farms have to live
a very simple life. They have no extra money for modern things. People think life in the city must be
better. So they leave their farms and move to Mexico City.
All around the world, large cities have the same problems. One of them is air pollution. Mexico
City has pad air. It is dirty and unhealthy. Cars are one reason for the dirty air. Many Mexicans now
own their own cars and drive in the city. The factories in the area also cause air pollution. These
factories put a lot of smoke into the air. It is not easy to clean up the air in a large city. The
government has to make new laws, and everyone has to help.
8.
Why cars are a reason for air pollution?
A. Mexico City has pad air
B. Many Mexicans have their own cars and drive in the city now.
C. Factories put a lot of smoke into the air.
D. Price of cars is cheap.
9.
What do government have to do to make air cleaner?
A. Increase in car tax.
B. Making new laws
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