Đề số 12 luyện thi vào 6 môn Tiếng Anh trường THCS Archimedes

9/1/2026 7:00:00 AM

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • speaker

  • feature

  • seatbelt

  • measure

Choose the word which has the bold part pronounced differently from the others.

  • giant

  • guest

  • general

  • gentle

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • relatives

  • families

  • memories

  • cottages

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • tennis
  • address
  • supper
  • bottle

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • company
  • atmosphere

  • customer

  • employment

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • lip
  • chin
  • knee
  • plate

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • ugly
  • jealous
  • handsome
  • pretty

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • caterpillar
  • rhinoceros
  • helicopter
  • alligator

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • delivery
  • ceremony
  • ingredient
  • motorcycle

Choose the word that is different from the rest.

  • brush
  • coast
  • bridge
  • beach

The new shopping mall _____ to the public in the middle of next year.

  • will open
  • is opened
  • will opening
  • will be opened

Are _____ expensive sunglasses on the kitchen counter near the sink right now?

  • this
  • that
  • them
  • these

I want to buy that new smartphone, _____ I simply do not have enough money yet.

  • but
  • so
  • or
  • and

It is raining heavily outside, so you _____ take an umbrella before you leave the house.

  • needn't

  • can

  • had better
  • don't have to

_____ the students in my class passed the final English exam with very high grades yesterday.

  • Most
  • Most of
  • None

  • Any

She is working on a very important presentation for the upcoming business meeting tomorrow, _____?

  • isn't she
  • doesn't she
  • is she
  • hasn't she

The teacher wrote a difficult question on _____ board and asked everyone to solve it.

  • an
  • Ø (no article)

  • the
  • a

My sister drives much _____ than I do when it rains heavily during the night.

  • carefully
  • as carefully

  • more carefully
  • most carefully

The documentary about deep sea creatures was extremely _____ to watch on television last night.

  • fascinate
  • fascinated
  • to fascinate
  • fascinating

My hometown is not especially interesting. It's not famous _____ anything.

  • for
  • with
  • at
  • on

He bought three shirts: one for him and _____ for his children.

  • the other

  • others

  • the others

  • another

Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common _____ during the Lunar New Year.

  • behaviours
  • habits
  • events
  • practices

Conical hat making in the village has been passed _____ from generation to generation.

 
  • on
  • down
  • up
  • in

Doctors often _____ patients to eat more vegetables and do regular exercise to stay healthy.

  • threaten
  • prepare
  • hire
  • encourage

I got some _____ advice on how to make a presentation from my English teacher, so I passed my oral test.

  • useless
  • usefulness
  • useful
  • uselessness

I can’t remember _____ when we met, but it was sometime last summer.

  • normally

  • globally

  • precisely
  • approximately

If you eat too quickly, you may not _____ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied.

  • pay
  • take
  • show
  • keep

My sister and I are trying to _____ sweet food and soft drinks to stay healthy.

  • carry out
  • come down with
  • hand down
  • cut down on

She carefully _____ the seeds in small pots and placed them by the window.

  • recycled
  • planted
  • produced
  • brought

She added a smiling _____ to her message to show that she was happy.

  • letter
  • voice
  • emoji
  • project

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

I (study) medicine at university at the moment because I want to become a successful surgeon in the future.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

This milk (smell) sour; you should check the expiration date before using it for the cake.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

I (buy) this smartphone two days ago, but the battery is already showing some serious problems.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Over the last few days, there (be) a lot of discussion about the new environmental projects.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

We (not / wear) our coats at that time because the sun was shining and it felt warm.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Wait! I (get) an umbrella for you; you can't go out in this heavy rain without one.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

We believe that the global temperature (rise) significantly in the future.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Do you remember (lock) the front door before we left the house for our long summer holiday?

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

If I (win) the lottery, I would travel around the world and help poor people in need.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

I am considering (apply) for a new club in a different center.

A: Where did you buy those stylish sneakers?

B: _____

  • Sneakers are more comfortable than leather shoes.
  • I am going to wear them to the gym tomorrow.
  • My sister gave me a pair of shoes for my birthday.
  • I picked them up at the new shop on High Street.

A: How often do you practice playing the piano?

B: _____

  • I started taking piano lessons five years ago.
  • My piano teacher is very patient and talented.
  • At least an hour every day after I finish work.
  • Playing an instrument helps you to relax a lot.

A: When will the final exam results be announced?

B: _____

  • The exams were much harder than I expected.
  • I studied very hard to get a good grade in math.
  • They will be posted on the website next Monday.
  • My teacher is still marking our papers right now.

A: Why is it important to recycle plastic bottles?

B: _____

  • We collected a lot of plastic bottles last week.
  • There are many recycling bins in our neighborhood.
  • My neighbor never throws away any glass jars.
  • To protect the environment and reduce waste.

A: What is the most popular activity in this park?

B: _____

  • Most people come here to jog or walk their dogs.
  • The park is famous for its beautiful old trees.
  • I went to the park with my classmates yesterday.
  • You should not pick the flowers in the public park.

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

Emma’s Blog

Last summer holiday, my family and I visited Lake District, a beautiful national park in the northwest of England. We drove there from London, and it took us about six hours. The journey was long but totally worth it.

The Lake District is well-known for its stunning lakes, green hills, and peaceful countryside. It’s a great place for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature. We stayed in a cozy cottage near Windermere, the largest lake in the area. One morning, we took a boat trip across the lake and admired the breathtaking views. We also hiked up Orrest Head and saw the whole lake from above. It was not too difficult, and the scenery was amazing.

One of the highlights of our trip was visiting Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter, the famous children’s writer. We learned about her life and saw her lovely garden. In the evenings, we tasted delicious local food like roast lamb and sticky toffee pudding.

This trip was both relaxing and exciting. It helped us get closer to nature and spend quality time as a family. I’ll never forget the peaceful mornings by the lake and the fresh air of the countryside.

How did Emma’s family travel to the Lake District?

  • By train

  • By car
  • By boat
  • By bus

What activity did they do on Windermere Lake?

  • Go fishing

  • Go swimming

  • Taking a boat trip
  • Go surfing

What made Orrest Head special for Emma's family?

  • It was Beatrix Potter's home.

  • It was very challenging to climb.
  • It offered amazing views of the lake.
  • It had the best local restaurants.

The word "her" in the third paragraph refers to _____.

  • Beatrix Potter's
  • Hill Top's
  • Orrest Head's
  • Emma's

What is the main purpose of this blog?

  • To give information about Beatrix Potter
  • To explain how to travel from London to Windermere
  • To introduce local food in northwest England
  • To describe a relaxing trip to the Lake District

Read and then decide if the following statements are true or false.

Sports and Culture: Jamaica and Cuba

JAMAICA

Are you looking for beautiful beaches, friendly people, and amazing music? Then come to Jamaica! If you love sport, remember that Jamaica is famous for cricket. Because of the island's great weather, cricket lovers can enjoy this sport all year round. The British originally brought cricket to Jamaica when it was a colony. After Jamaica became independent, the people continued to play at a very high level. To learn more about this history, visit the Sports Museum in Kingston. Interestingly, in international matches, Jamaica does not compete as a single country. Instead, they join Barbados and other small islands to form a team called the "West Indies", which is one of the world's best.

CUBA

In Cuba, baseball is more than just a game; it is a symbol of freedom. It all started in the 1860s when two Cuban brothers returned home from a university in the USA, bringing baseball equipment with them. The sport quickly became popular across the island. During the war for independence, Spanish authorities tried to stop the game. They noticed that Cubans began to prefer baseball over bullfighting, which was the traditional Spanish sport. By choosing baseball, Cubans showed that they did not want the Spanish to tell them what to do. Today, a special exhibition in Cuba tells this story of how baseball became a national symbol. It opens tomorrow and runs for two months!

Jamaica plays under its own name in all international cricket competitions.

The British were responsible for introducing cricket to the island of Jamaica.

The "West Indies" is the name of a single country located in the Caribbean.

Baseball was brought to Cuba by students who had studied abroad.

Spanish authorities tried to ban baseball because they preferred bullfighting.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

You will not get better unless you take your medicine.

=> If you , you will not get better.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

She finished the race in spite of feeling very tired.

=> Although , she finished the race.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

How tall is the 1960 tsunami in Chile?

=> What the 1960 tsunami in Chile?

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first. 

The taste of seafood in Sam Son is not so good as the one in Phu Quoc. 

=> The taste of seafood in Phu Quoc one in Sam Son.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

Most travelers think exploring new cultures is exciting.

=> Most travelers find

Write a paragraph (about 100 words) about how you balance your time for study and other activities.

*Note: Your writing should include about 3 tips.