Đề số 3 luyện thi vào 10 môn Anh trường THPT Nguyễn Tất Thành

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The new scholarship programme will _____ many poor students to continue their studies.

require
force
enable
advise

Captain Cook discovered Australia on a voyage to the Pacific, _____?

was Captain Cook
did he
didn't he
wasn't he

You need to hurry up now; _____, you will miss the last bus back to the city center tonight.

otherwise
therefore
in addition
as a result

You must hurry up now, or you _____ the last train to the city center tonight.

miss
missed
will miss
would miss

A(n) _____ is a natural disaster involving a violent shaking of the ground, which can destroy many large buildings.

typhoon
earthquake
tornado
tsunami

The teacher asked us _____ our books on page ten to do the grammar exercises.

open
opened
opening
to open

Mount Everest is known as the _____ mountain in the world that many people want to climb.

high
higher
highest
most high

My birthday is _____ October, and I usually have a big party with all my close friends.

He has a broad ______ of computer programming, so he can solve this technical issue easily.

knowledge
limit
history
memory

Ms. Lan _____ as an English teacher in this school for ten years, and she still loves her job.

works
is working
has worked
worked

I felt very _____ when I couldn't answer the teacher's simple question in front of the whole class.

proud
glad
satisfied
embarrassed

We should make a(n) _____ to protect the natural environment for the future generations.

effort
choice
promise
decision

_____ Moon has a strong gravitational pull that creates high and low ocean tides.

A
An
The
Ø (no article)

If you don't know the exact meaning of a new word, you should _____ in a dictionary.

look it up
hand it down
set it off
find it out

Read the following email and choose the option that best fits each of the following blanks.

Dear Valued Customer,

Please be informed that our banking server will undergo a mandatory security update tonight. As soon as the technical maintenance 15.1, all online transactions will be accessible immediately. If you 15.2 any system errors during this period, please contact our helpline. We are doing our best to avoid causing any 15.3 to your financial activities.

Best regards,
SmartBank Support Team

Read the following announcement and choose the option that best fits each of the following blanks.

FIRE DRILL NOTICE

The Safety Committee will conduct a mandatory fire drill this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM. This exercise aims to prepare everyone for potential emergencies and ensure a safe evacuation process. When the alarm sounds, all students must immediately leave their classrooms. Please remember that using the elevators during the drill is strictly 16.1. No exceptions will be made, even if you are on the top floor. Furthermore, teachers are kindly requested to ensure that every student 16.2 quietly at the designated assembly point in the school yard. 16.3 students nor teachers are allowed to re-enter the building until the final whistle blows.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

In most Vietnamese high schools, wearing a uniform on Monday mornings is completely mandatory for all students.

compulsory
optional
expensive
free

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The experience of wearing the new virtual reality headset was truly out of this world.

terrible
normal
boring
amazing

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The instructions for building this new bookshelf were so complicated that it took me three hours to finish.

interesting
simple
difficult
expensive

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

My brother's old computer suddenly broke down while he was typing his important final assignment.

stopped
worked
bought
repaired

Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill each gap.

Surviving a Rip Current

A rip current is a powerful, narrow channel of fast-moving water. It is one of the most dangerous hazards at the beach. If you are ever caught in a rip current, your first instinct might be to swim directly back to the shore. However, fighting the water will only 21.1 in extreme fatigue. Instead, you must stay calm and float. To escape, swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the current. Only then should you make your 21.2 back to the land. If you cannot reach the beach, wave your arms to 21.3 attention from lifeguards. Remember that a rip current simply carries you further away from the shore. You will remain perfectly safe 21.4 you panic and exhaust yourself. Anyone who 21.5 the ocean should be aware of this basic survival rule.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

"Lifelong learning" has become a popular idea in today's workplace. Employers, career coaches, and online platforms all encourage professionals to keep learning new skills throughout their careers. This makes sense: technology changes quickly, industries evolve, and workers who stopped developing their skills years ago often struggle to stay competitive. However, a 2023 report by the World Economic Forum found something surprising - while 94% of employees said they were willing to learn new skills, fewer than 30% felt that their learning had actually helped them improve at their jobs.

This gap may be explained by how people are learning. Online course platforms like Coursera and LinkedIn Learning have grown rapidly, offering thousands of short programmes on almost every topic imaginable. A study by Harvard Business Review found that the average professional now completes around eight online courses per year - but spends fewer than three hours on each. Critics argue that this kind of learning is too fast and too shallow. Finishing a short certificate does not give learners the deep understanding that comes from real practice and experience. [I] In fact, research from the University of Toronto suggests that people who overestimate their competence - those who know just enough to feel confident but not enough to perform well - often make more mistakes than those who honestly admit they have more to learn. [II]

Experts indicate that better lifelong learning means choosing quality over quantity. Rather than collecting as many certificates as possible, professionals should focus on building skills that directly connect to what they already do well. [III] A teacher who improves their understanding of child psychology will likely become more effective in the classroom. A graphic designer who learns basic coding can offer clients more complete solutions. [IV] The goal, researchers say, is not simply to learn more - it is to learn smarter.

What is the main idea of the passage?

The undeniable benefits of online platforms for modern employees.
The rapid growth of short certificate programs in the workplace.
Why modern lifelong learning falls short and how to improve it.
How technology changes quickly and affects industry standards.

According to paragraph 1, what did the World Economic Forum report find?

Most employees do not want to spend time learning new skills at work.
Very few workers believed their learning had actually improved their job performance.
Employers are investing less money in staff training programmes than in previous years.
Online learning platforms have made professional development more affordable globally.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a feature of current online learning trends?

Short programmes are available on almost every topic.
The average professional completes around eight courses a year.
Most online courses are free of charge for working professionals.
People typically spend fewer than three hours on each course.

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

"Finishing a short certificate does not give learners the deep understanding that comes from real practice and experience."

Practical experience and real practice are less effective than short certificates in helping learners understand deeply.
In order to get a short certificate, learners must first acquire a deep understanding through real practice and experience.
Learners can only gain a deep understanding by completing short certificates rather than through practical experience.
Short certificates fail to provide the profound knowledge that is acquired through hands-on practice and actual experience.

Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?

"As a result, many workers feel busy and productive, but their actual skills improve very little."

[I]
[II]
[III]
[IV]

What can be inferred from the University of Toronto research mentioned in paragraph 2?

Having zero confidence is the best way to prevent workplace errors.
A superficial level of knowledge can sometimes cause false confidence.
Highly confident workers are always preferred by modern employers.
Admitting a lack of knowledge usually costs professionals their jobs.