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2025
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - 10
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Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. cake
B. club
C. circle
D. candy
Question 2: A. hide
B. pick
C. shine
D. like
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. remind
B. waver
C. worship
D. manage
Question 4: A. preference B. attraction
C. advantage
D. recruitment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: I _______ along the street when I suddenly heard footsteps behind me.
A. was walking
B. walk
C. am walking
D. walked
Question 6: People should use public transport instead of their own vehicles, _______?
A. should they
B. shouldn't they
C. couldn't they
D. could they
Question 7: He drove _______ than his brother and he rarely met with any fatal accidents.
A. more careful
B. so carefully
C. as careful
D. more carefully
Question 8: Cyber security experts recommend _______ two-factor authentication to protect your
online accounts.
A. using
B. used
C. to using
D. to use
Question 9: Such approaches should be supported in order to _______ positive behavior change.
A. put off
B. set off
C. bring about
D. hold up
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 10 to 15.
McDonald's ad outro
This advertisement example isn't for just one McDonald's ad. It's specifically for the ba
da ba ba ba “I'm lovin' it” outro it's now synonymous (10) ______ and that helped reignite
McDonald's fledgling reputation in the early '00s.
Now, it's not like McDonald's is the first brand to use (11) ______ catchy jingle in its ad
campaigns. However, this one caused a lot of talk because of where it came from - or, rather, who
it came from.
Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, and Pusha T have all claimed credit for creating the
jingle. Although Timberlake and Williams collaborated on a song called “I'm Lovin' It” for the ad
campaign, the original (12) ______ of the jingle are ad agency Heye & Partner and Mona Davis
Music.
(from: https://www.wix.com/blog/advertisement)
Question 10: A. from
B. for
C. in
D. with
Question 11: A. a
B. an
C. the
D. 0 (no article)
Question 12: A. creation
B. creative
C. creators
D. creatively
ASPCA “In the Arms of An Angel”
At the time, this ASPCA ad (13) ______ to simply as “The Ad”. It had a potent combination
of Sarah McLachlan's “In the Arms of An Angel”, homeless animals shaking and crying in
shelters, and the singer herself calling for you to help support these animals.
Within two years, the ASPCA (14) ______ over $30 million from this fundraising effort.
Why was it so effective? According to the spokesperson: “It was brutal doing those ads. It was
like, 'Can you just be a little sadder and a little more this and little more that.' [(15) ______] I can't
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watch them, it kills me.”
https://www.wix.com/blog/advertisement)
Question 13: A. refers
B. has referred
Question 14: A. rose
B. heighten
Question 15: A. And now B. And then

(from:
C. referred
C. raised
C. With now

D. was referred
D. increased
D. Still then

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16: a. Because of this versatile range of ad types and placements, online advertising has
become the most powerful tool in a brand's arsenal today.
b. However, that doesn't mean that other kinds of advertising should be forgotten.
c. The only difference between the two is that the latter is commonly done in selfowned platforms or free advertising sites.
d. When all four are combined, it can be a truly potent combination for a brand
trying to reach their audience wherever they go.
e. In fact, online advertising is not too far from the different types of content marketing.
A. e-c-a-b-d
B. e-a-c-b-d
C. c-a-b-d-e
D. c-e-a-b-d
Question 17: a. The tweet wasn't some off-the-cuff response by Oreo execs though.
b. Oreo's 2013 Super Bowl tweet is one of the greatest examples of social media
marketing.
c. The 15-person team from 360i, Kraft, and MediaVest had been doing war room
strategies for two years leading up to the event.
d. It was simply a tweet that happened in real time and Oreo instantly went viral for
its quick-witted response to the power outage.
e. The post wasn't promoted.
f. They tell the story about how that tweet came to be here.
A. b-c-a-e-d-f
B. b-d-e-a-c-f
C. b-a-d-e-c-f
D. b-e-d-a-c-f
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
After twenty years (18) ______, business schools in the United States have started to face
harder times. Only Harvard's MBA School has shown a substantial increase in enrollment in
recent years. Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments. (19) ______,
the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degrees, has dropped
about 3 percent to 75,000, and (20) ______.
There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree. The first
one is that many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not
guarantee a plush job on Wall Street, (21) ______. Many of the entry- level management jobs are
going to students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as
those holding MBA degrees. Students have asked the question, “Is an MBA degree really what I
need to be best prepared for getting a good job?” (22) ______ has been the cutting of American
payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered. Business needs are changing, and
MBA schools are struggling (23) ______.
Question 18: A. with rising enrollments and economic prosperity
B. for raising student enrollments and economic prosperity
C. in increasing student enrollments and economic prosperity
D. of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity
Question 19: A. For 1990
B. Since 1990
C. From 1990
D. In 1990
Question 20: A. the trend of lower enrollment rates is expecting to continuing
B. the trend of lower enrollment rates has expected to continue
C. the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue
D. the trend of lower enrollment rates was expected to continuing
Question 21: A. or in other financial districts of major American cities
B. and in other financial districts of major American cities
C. but in other financial districts of major American cities
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D. neither in other financial districts of major American cities
Question 22: A. The second major factor
B. The two major factor
C. A second major factor
D. A last major factor
Question 23: A. meeting the new demands
B. to meet the new demands
C. meet the latest demands
D. to meeting the latest demands
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Presenting yourself professionally is key in job interviews (24) ______ it influences people's
perception of you and your career. Basic professional etiquette such as dressing appropriately,
following proper interview procedures, and demonstrating good behavior, such as smiling and
shaking hands, are (25) ______ essential elements of presenting yourself professionally. One of the
most important is Making the Good First Impression. Body language is crucial when it comes to
interviews because it speaks about your confidence and shows (26) ______ you are. Controlling
your body language is required because you have to be confident and be professional in an
introduction. To show that you are engaged in your interaction, you should start with a firm
handshake and (27) ______ direct eye contact throughout a conversation. Remember to smile too.
During the introduction, speak clearly and precisely while acting naturally with body movements.
Having good posture is also important. Always keep your posture upright, chin up and shoulders
down. Avoid crossing your arms as it might seem you are not involved and separated from the
conversation. Good posture exudes (28) ______.
Question 24: A. but
Question 25: A. much
Question 26: A. which
Question 27: A. retain
Question 28: A. self-esteem

B. although
B. some
B. who
B. uphold
B. self-improvement

C. yet
C. every
C. whose
C. maintain
C. self-assurance

D. because
D. another
D. when
D. sustain
D. self-awareness

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
We spoke to a number of apprentices that have successfully completed their courses, and
they had the following advice to share.
Ensure you know all of your deadlines in advance and get organized. You will follow a
study programme that is set by your apprenticeship provider; however, remember it won't be like
going to school every day – you'll have to set your own time aside to study and make sure you
keep on top of your deadlines. You might think you've got plenty of time, but it'll soon creep up on
you! When you first get your study programme, set yourself your own timing plan so you don't
find yourself in a last minute panic.
Make sure your employer is aware of your apprenticeship status, right from the start, and
throughout the entire programme. Having an engaged and supportive employer is key to
completing a successful apprenticeship. Keep them updated with what you're working on, what
deadlines you're working to and what is required from them. They might decide to tailor what
you're working on based around your course content at certain times of the year.
Question 29: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Advice for a successful apprenticeship
B. Time-management skills for an apprentice
C. The need for an engaged and supportive employer
D. Recommendation for completing your courses
Question 30: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. apprentices
B. courses
C. advice
D. employers
Question 31: According to the passage, if you make your own timing plan, you will not ______.
A. get into a last minute panic
B. get plenty of time
C. do everything by your own
D. be organized
Question 32: The word tailor in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. adapt
B. reject
C. support
D. perform
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Question 33: According to the passage, it is advisable to keep your boss updated with all of the
followings EXCEPT ______.
A. how much you earn
B. what your work is
C. what deadlines you have to meet
D. how they want you to do the work
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
In 1812 a young man called James Barry finished his studies in medicine at Edinburgh
University. After graduating he moved to London where he studied surgery at Guy's Hospital.
After that the popular young doctor joined the army and over the next forty years had a brilliant
career as an army medical officer, working in many far-off countries and fighting successfully for
improved conditions in hospitals. It was a remarkable career - made even more remarkable by
the discovery upon his death that he was in fact a she, James Barry was a woman.
No one was more surprised at this discovery than her many friends and colleagues. It was
true that throughout her life people had remarked upon her small size, slight build and smooth
pale face. One officer had even objected to her appointment as a medical assistant because he
could not believe that Barry was old enough to have graduated in medicine. But no one had ever
seriously suggested that Barry was anything other than a man. By all accounts Barry was a
pleasant and good-humored person with high cheekbones, reddish hair, a long nose and large
eyes. She was well-liked by her patients and had a reputation for great speed in surgery - an
important quality at a time when operations were performed without an aesthetic. She was also
quick tempered. When she was working in army hospitals and prisons overseas, the terrible
conditions often made her very angry. She fought hard against injustice and cruelty and her
temper sometimes got her into trouble with the authority. After a long career overseas, she
returned to London where she died in 1865. While the undertaker's assistant was preparing her
body for burial, she discovered that James Barry was a woman.
So why did James Barry deceive people for so long? At that time a woman could not study
medicine, work as a doctor or join the army. Perhaps Barry had always wanted to do these things
and pretending to be a man was the only way to make it possible. Perhaps she was going to tell
the truth one day, but didn't because she was enjoying her life as a man too much. Whatever the
reason, Barry's deception was successful. By the time it was discovered that she had been the first
woman in Britain to qualify as a doctor, it was too late for the authorities to do anything about it.
Question 34: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. James Barry pretended to be a man to become a doctor
B. Gender discrimination among doctors in London
C. James Barry and her career overseas
D. Punishment for James Barry's deception
Question 35: In paragraph 1, the word “remarkable" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. noticeable
B. commented
C. rewarding
D. focused
Question 36: 41. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ______.
A. many people suspected that she was a woman
B. all people were surprised at the discovery
C. people remarked upon her small size
D. people noticed her slight build and smooth pale face
Question 37: In paragraph 2, the word “objected" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. protested
B. agreed
C. protected
D. shared
Question 38: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry?
A. She lost her temper easily.
B. She could control her temper perfectly.
C. She never lost her temper.
D. She was calm and well-behaved.
Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry?
A. She performed her operations quickly. B. She performed her operations slowly.
D. Her patients did not like her much.
C. She performed her operations carelessly.
Question 40: In paragraph 4, the word “it" refers to ______.
A. Barry's deception B. Barry's choice
C. Barry's career
D. Barry's reputation
____HẾT____
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