ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH
TRƯỜNG PHỔ THÔNG NĂNG KHIẾU
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10
NĂM HỌC 2024–2025

ĐẾ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10

Năm học 2024 - 2025
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Không chuyên)

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi: 139

PHẦN 1. TRẮC NGHIỆM (7.0 điểm) - Thí sinh làm bài trên phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm.
Choose the word whose underlined part pronounces differently front the other three.
Câu 1: A. paths
B. highs
C. baths
D. laughs
Câu 2: A. pool
B. school
C. wool
D. tool
Choose the word whose primary stress position differs from the other three.
Câu 3: A. animal
B. hospital
C. chemical
D. official
Câu 4: A. camel
B. hotel
C. hostel
D. channel
Choose the word or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blanks in the following
questions.
Câu 5: My sister…for hours, and I'm worried she will overwork herself.
A. has studied
B. will have studied
C. is studying
D. has been studying
Câu 6: Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a cultural….of historical buildings from the 11th century.
A. monument
B. landscape
C. complex
D. heritage
Câu 7: According to Vietnamese traditions, children need to care…..their parents in old age.
A. with
B. of
C. about
D. for
Câu 8: I think this event will be cancelled because……people have shown interests.
A. a little
B. few
C. little
D. a few
Câu 9: ……the only authentic ramen restaurant in town, Ittou Ramen is always packed with
customers.
A. To be
B. Being
C. It is
D. Having been
Câu 10: It…….Mrs. Allen that you saw because she passed away last month.
A. mustn't have been
B. can't have been
C. can't be
D. mustn't be
Câu 11: Tam: Are you coming to the movie with us this weekend?'
Huy: '…………'
A. That's out of the question.
B. If I were you, I would.
C. Thanks. I think it's great.
D. I wouldn't miss it for anything.
Câu 12: I ……a very interesting book in the library, but when I came back the next day it was
gone.
A. searched for
B. looked up
C. came across
D. ran into
Câu 13: The……..shows that we are going to visit Beijing's Forbidden City on the third day of our
trip.
A. itinerary
B. tour guide
C. reservation
D. destination
Câu 14: Neither me nor my mom…….where my dad took the car.
A. don't know
B. knows
C. doesn't know
D. know
Câu 15: Elizabeth participates in many club activities …,improving her resume for college.
A. so that
B. so as to
C. in order to
D. with a view to
Choose the word or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Câu 16: It was (A) reported that people (B ) had been queuing in front of the (C) soon opening
sneaker's store since (D) yesterday.
Câu 17: The computer (A) that I (B) had my friend (C) repaired last month just (D) broke down
again.

Câu 18: (A) Would you have any (B) questions, do not hesitate (C) to contact us via email or (D)
on social media.
Câu 19: Children, (A) no matter how young, (B) ought to be taught to help (C) others in times of
(D) needs.
Câu 20: All the rats (A) had escaped successfully (B) by the time the cat (C) had realized what (D)
was going on.
Read the passage and decide which is the best answer (A,B,C, or D) for each question from 21
to 28.
BEAUTY
th
1 “In 18 century France, wealthy noblemen wore large wigs of long white hair to make themselves
attractive. In cultures throughout the world, people have gone to extreme lengths to achieve the goal
of beauty. [A]
2 Today, people continue to devote a lot of time and money to their appearance. According to a
recent report, one out of three consumers globally say they are spending more money today on
beauty and health care products than ever before. Worldwide, sales of makeup, dieting, hair and
skin-care products, as well as gym memberships and cosmetic surgery, generate billions of dollars
every year. Beauty is power. Studies suggest that good-looking people not only make more money,
they also get picked first for opportunities and are perceived as friendlier. [B]
3 But what exactly is beauty? Trying to define it is difficult, and yet we know it when we see it, or
so we think. "Beauty is health," says one psychologist. "It's a billboard saying “I'm healthy. I can
pass on your genes." In studies done by psychologists at New Mexico State University, men
regularly showed a preference for women with certain features: larger eyes, clear skin, fuller lips,
and a smaller nose and chin. Other studies suggest that women prefer men with large shoulders and
a narrow waist. According to scientists, the mind tells us that these equal health and genetic wellbeing. In other words, it's a fundamental part of human nature to look for such qualities in a mate.
[C]
4 Not everyone agrees with this notion, however. "Our natural hardwiredness can be altered by all
sorts of expectations, predominantly cultural," says C. Loring Brace, an anthropologist at the
University of Michigan. What is viewed as attractive in one culture might not be in another? Look
in most Western fashion magazines, for example, and the women on the pages are thin. But is this
the "perfect" body type for women worldwide? Beauty standards are subjective and vary around the
world. Yu and Shepard found in one study that while being overweight is undesirable in Western
cultures, for native peoples in southeast Peru, this is not the case. [D]
5 For better or worse, beauty plays a role in our lives, but it is extremely difficult to define exactly
what makes one person attractive to another. Although there do seem to be certain physical traits
that are considered universally appealing, it is also true that beauty does not always conform to a
single, uniform standard. A person's cultural background, for example, may influence what they
find attractive in others.
In the end, beauty really is, as the saying goes, in the eye of the beholder.
Câu 21: Which is the main idea of the passage?
A. Beauty is becoming more important in today's world.
B. Scientists have found an explanation for certain beauty standards.
C. There are practical benefits to being beautiful.
D. Beauty is important but not easy to define.
Câu 22: What is the author's purpose in paragraph 1?
A. To explain the reason why beauty is so important.
B. To describe the search for beauty in some cultures.
C. To question the beauty standards in some cultures.
D. To illustrate that beauty has been important everywhere for a long time.

Câu 23: What is TRUE about the search for beauty in today's world?
A. People from certain countries care more about beauty.
B. Being beautiful today mostly benefits a person's career.
C. The beauty industry is a massive one.
D. The variety of beauty products and services is increasing.
Câu 24: It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that.....
A. There may be genetic advantages behind beauty.
B. Large features are more preferred by both men and women.
C. Men are more selective than women when it comes to their partner's beauty.
D. Beautiful people live healthier lives.
Câu 25: The word 'these' in paragraph 3 refers to.....
A. men and women
B. male preference
C. certain features
D. other studies
Câu 26: What can be inferred from the example in paragraph 4?
A. Magazines have been responsible for creating some beauty standards.
B. Western cultures have a great influence on beauty standards worldwide.
C. Being overweight is attractive in some cultures.
D. Western beauty standards have recently changed.
Câu 27: What word is CLOSEST in meaning to 'beholder' in the saying in paragraph 5: 'Beauty is
in the eye of the beholder? '
A. owner
B. culture
C. public
D. viewer
Câu 28: In which place can the following sentence best fit?
'Take another example: In the Hull culture of Papua New Guinea, men grow their hair long
as a symbol of health and strength.'
A. [D]
B. [C]
C. [A]
D. [B]
Read the passage and decide which is the best answer or D) for each question from 29 to 32.
Blended learning is an innovative (29)…...approach that combines traditional classroom methods
with digital and online media. In this learning environment, students experience the best of both
worlds: face-to-face interaction with teachers and peers, and the flexibility of online learning. This
method allows for a more personalized learning experience that can cater to individual students'
needs. For instance, in a typical blended learning setup, students might attend in-person classes
where they engage in discussions or work on group projects and activities. (30)……at home, they
complete online assignments and access resources through the internet.
This combination not only helps reinforce the material learned in class but also encourages
students to be more responsible for their own learning. Additionally, blended learning can be
suitable for different learning styles, increasing personal engagement. Visual learners, for example,
might benefit from interactive video lessons, (31)…..those who prefer more practice can re-watch
learning content and redo exercise as much as they want. Moreover, this approach prepares students
for the increasingly digital world they will encounter in higher education and the workforce. (32)
……integrating technology with traditional teaching, blended learning creates a dynamic
environment that develops both academic competences as well as digital literacy.
Câu 29: A. well-educated
B. education
C. educator
D. educational
Câu 30: A. Meanwhile
B. However
C. Therefore
D. On the contrary
Câu 31: A. so
B. but
C. while
D. for
Câu 32: A. With
B. By
C. From
D. In
Câu 33: What is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The pros and cons of Blended Learning
B. An Introduction to Blended Learning
C. How to Maximize the Benefits of Blended Learning
D. Why Blended Learning is the Future of Education

Câu 34: According to the text, what is TRUE about Blended Learning?
A. The online learning portion gets more focus than traditional learning.
B. There is more assignment to do at home than normally.
C. Some types of learner might not like it.
D. Each student's learning experience might be different from others'.
Câu 35: What is NOT an aim of Blended Learning?
A. Helping students to learn more responsibly
B. Preparing students for a future digital world
C. Teaching students necessary skills for the workplace
D. Equipping students with skills to perform well in school
PHẦN 2. TỰ LUẬN (3.0 điểm) - Thí sinh làm bài trên phiếu trả lời tự luận.
WORD FORMATION
Provide the most suitable form of the given word in brackets to complete each space below.
Câu 36: Increased………………….rates helped to eradicate the deadly disease. (VACCINE)
Câu 37: The Internet has made education more…………..to people of all economic backgrounds.
(ACCESS)
Câu 38: You can buy kitchen…………………….at the electronic store. (APPLY)
Câu 39: Many students………………applied to help with the charity event. (VOLUNTEER)
Câu 40: It is impossible to finish all these tasks right now, so please……………………the most
important ones first. (PRIORITY)
Câu 41: She was very……………….and kept telling me to quit the competition. (ENCOURAGE)
Câu 42: The mayor is……………………security in the city to prepare for the President's visit.
(STRONG)
Câu 43: ………………hopes to educate travellers become more responsible and respectful to
nature and the environment. (TOURIST)
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given in the brackets. Do NOT make any changes to the word given. You must write
from THREE to EIGHT words, including the given word. Example:
Return the money to me by Monday, or I'll take you to court.
(UNLESS)
You………………………………will return the money by Monday.
Write on your answer sheer, be taken to court unless you
Câu 44: It was so foggy that we couldn't drive any further.
(PREVENTED)
 The thick fog…………………………………any further.
Câu 45: Katy said to me: ''Henry is not a reliable person.''
(WARNED)
 Katy…………………………………………..on Henry.
Câu 46: I couldn't finish the puzzle because I didn't have more time.
(HAD)
 If…………………………………...to finish the puzzle.
Câu 47: Playing in the rain, Tom got a cold.
(CAME)
 Tom…………………………………played in the rain.
Câu 48: Your comment during the meeting was unnecessary.
(MADE)
 You needn't………………………….during the meeting.
Câu 49: 'Why don't you join our camping trip, Mary?'
(PART)
 I suggest……………………………….our camping trip.
Câu 50: If you have more friends, you will be invited to hang out more.
(INVITATIONS)
 The more………………………………………..to hang out you will receive.
HẾT

ANSWER KEY
1B
11D
21D
31C
41

2C
12C
22D
32B
42

3D
13A
23C
33B
43

4B
14B
24A
34D
44

5A
15D
25C
35C
45

6C
16C
26C
36
46

7D
17C
27D
37
47

8B
18A
28A
8
48

9B
19D
29D
39
49

10B
20C
30A
40
50

Câu 36: VACCINATION
Câu 37: ACCESSIBLE
Câu 38: APPLIANCES
Câu 39: VOLUNTARILY
Câu 40: PRIORITIZE
Câu 41: UNENCOURAGING
Câu 42: STRENGTHENING
Câu 43: ECOTOURISM
Câu 44:  The thick fog prevented us from driving any further.
Câu 45:  Katy warned me not to rely on Henry./ against relying on Henry.
Câu 46:  If only I had had more time, I would have been able to finish the puzzle.
Câu 47:  Tom came down with a cold after having played / (because he had played) in the rain.
Câu 48:  You needn't have made your comment during the meeting.
Câu 49:  I suggest Mary('s) taking part our camping trip.
Câu 50:  The more friends you have, the more invitations to hang out you will receive.