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ĐỀ LUYỆN THI VÀO LỚP 10

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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.

The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and

interesting (1)_________ of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys wrote about

important news stories of the time, like diseases, an enemy navy (2)_________ up the river Thames,

and the Great Fire of London.

He also wrote about himself, even about his faults – he often slept during church or

(3)_________ at the pretty girls. He described his home life- a quarrel with his wife and how they

became friends again, his worry about her illness. Pepys liked not only books, but also music, the

theater, card (4)_________, and parties with good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man

who had many important jobs. He was Member of Parliament and president of the Royal Society.

He is also (5)_________ for his work for the British Navy.

1.

A. description

B. letter

C. notice

D. report

2.

A. driving

B. flying

C. running

D. sailing

3.

A. looked

B. prayed

C. talked

D. said

4.

A. battles

B. games

C. matches

D. plays

5.

A. received

B. remembered

C. reminded

D. reported

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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.

Some of WWF’s missions are: conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring the use of-

renewable natural resources, and promoting the reduction of pollution.

A. jobs

B. careers

C. tasks

D. actions

7.

Air pollution is a consequence of fossil fuel burning by motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and-

rockets.

A. product

B. example

C. harm

D. result

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to

each of the questions.

Education System of Vietnam in the past

Because of 1,000 years under the control of China, there were no records which indicated a formal

education system in Vietnam. In 939, Emperor Ngo Quyen expelled the Chinese invaders and

declared Vietnamese independence. But the first two dynasties, Ngo and Dinh, did not last so long,

and were busy with the national defense, so the education was just in pagodas. Ly Cong Uan, the

founder king of the Ly dynasty had been educated in a pagoda.

To the Ly dynasty, the fundamental educational system was officially improved. King Ly Thanh

Tong established the Temple of Literature at the ancient Capital of Thang Long to encourage people

to appreciate the education. In 1075, the first exam was done by the order of King Ly Nhan Tong to

select scholars for the office and the later year, 1076, the Imperial Academy, the first university in

Vietnam’s history, was set up for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials.

There were also many private classes taught by prominent scholars such as Chu Van An, Le Quy

Don, Nguyen Binh Khiem, Phung Khac Khoan, Vo Truong Toan... The students would only study

literature and ancient history of China, and Vietnam for entirety of their schooling. Later on, the

Public Administration curriculum was finally added to the programme. When the Ho Royal family

ruled the country, students were taught simple mathematics.

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