ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT TP.HCM NĂM HỌC 2025 – 2026
MÔN THI: TIỀNG ANH (Thời gian thi 90 phút)
1. Choose the word/phrase/sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question
given in each sentence. (3.5 pts).
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. delayed

B. frightened

C. remembered

D. attacked

2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. plane

B. training

C. lack

D. table

3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. answer

B. repeat

C. surprise

D. decide

4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. brilliant

B. tradition

C. dangerous

D. serious

5. Henry: I have found some difficult words in this reading passage!
Sophie: You should in the dictionary for their meanings.
A. look them for

B. look them up

C. look them at

D. look them on

6. Taylor: When do people celebrate Father's Day in America?
Jane: It is annually celebrated ____ the third Sunday of June.
A. on

B. in

C. at

D. from

7. Minh: Have you ever been to Hanoi?
Hoang: Yes, I _____ there last year with my family.
A. go

B. am going

C. went

D. have gone

8. Duy: Which place is usually favored for photo shooting, the mountain or the sea?
Khang: I _____ the mountain. The views there are often amazing!
A. like more

B. prefer

C. love more

D. dislike

9. Jack: Did everything go well with your presentation yesterday?
Lucy: I had prepared everything carefully. ____ the projector didn't work, unfortunately.
A. so

B. because

C. but

D. although

10. Ms Lan: What's your favorite holiday destination?
Ms Mai: I love a town or city _____ has quiet streets and a lot of museums.
A. who

B. whom

C. that

D. whose

11. Mark: Hey, Alice! You look really happy today. What's going on?
Alice: Hi, Mark! I'm so _____ that about our school trip this Saturday.
A. amazed

B. confused

C. worried

12. John: What's the weather like today?
Sam: It's sunny and warm - a perfect day ____ a walk!
A. for

B. on

C. in

D. through

D. excited

13. Danny: Are you free after work? Shall we do some shopping together?
Emma: _______
A. Oh, I need to buy something. Let's do it!

B. I'm not sure. Don't worry about the time.

C. Perfect! I can't make it for this evening.

D. OK, have a good time there.

14. Anna: _____
Ben: It starts at 7:15 pm. Don't be late!
A. How long does the film last?

C. What time does the movie start?

B. We're arriving there at 7:15, aren't we?

D. When did you reach the theatre yesterday?

II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16.
15. What does the sign say?
A. You are not allowed to jump into the water.
B. You must be careful when jumping up and down.
C. Jumping into the water alone is great fun.
D. Before you jump into the water, ask for help.
16. What does the notice tell us?
A. You buy milk tea and get a free cookie every day.
B. Milk tea and cookies are always free on Tuesday.
C. You will get a free cookie when you buy milk tea on Tuesday.
D. You get milk tea and a cookie for 35,000 VND every day.
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear Mai,
I hope this letter finds you well. Thanks to your lovely letter, which advised me to do something (17) ____ a
hobby but still beneficial for the community, I'm delighted to let you know that I have (18) ___ the school
cooking club. Now I cook meals for old people in our neighborhood every Friday. We usually make simple
dishes such as rice, soup, fish, and vegetables. We also come to the homes of those who find it difficult to go
out and about and give them the fresh food. (19) _____ the elderly who live alone feel very happy to see us.
I love their smiles when they receive the meals. They often share their favorite (20) ____ , which helps us
enrich our offered menu. Sometimes, we even sing songs together to create a joyful atmosphere.
I enjoy talking with them and (21)____ to their stories. Interestingly, they are willing to tell us about their
families and how optimistic they are about their grandchildren's future. It's always great to help others and
learn kindness. I know you are doing the same thing at your school too. Let's both try to make our
community (22) _____
Love,
Lan
17. A. on

B. as

C. with

D. like

18. A. got

B. listed

C. joined

D. taken

19. A. Some of

B. Some

C. A lot

D. Few

20. A. cookers

B. travels

C. pastimes

D. recipes

21. A. learning

B. hearing

C. listening

D. finding

22. A. harder

B. better

C. worse

D. weaker

IV. Read the following passage. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
Today, many teenagers are attracted to screen-based activities such as online games, social media or web
surfing. But if they haven't tried playing a sport yet, now is the perfect time to give it a try!
Playing sports offers numerous benefits for teenagers, both physically and mentally. It helps them stay
healthy by keeping their bodies active. Physical activities make teens' hearts stronger and give them more
energy. Sports help the brain work better, so teens can focus more easily in class. Through sports, teens
develop teamwork and sportsmanship. Team sports teach them that the team's success depends on how well
the players work together. They leam to prioritise the team's interests over individual performance. These
ways of thinking aren't just good for school - they're useful in everyday life too. Moreover, sports help teens
manage time effectively so that they can become more organized and responsible. On top of that, playing
sports is a great way to reduce stress. Spending time with friends through games also makes teens more
relaxed and socially connected.
To conclude, playing sports helps teenagers be physically fitter, think more positively, and build better
relationships. Therefore, teenagers should take up a sport they enjoy.
23. A lot of young boys and girls are now fond of online activities.
24. Sports have some bad effects on teens' concentration in class.
25. Playing sports is stressful because of its competition.
26. Building relationships is one of the benefits of playing sports.
27. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The negative side of screen-based activities
B. The benefits of playing sports for teens
C. The effectiveness of time management in sports
D. Teenagers' responsibilities in society
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Having a balanced diet makes teenagers much healthier.
B. Playing sports improves teens' focus on their schoolwork.
C. Sports help teens develop both physically and mentally.
D. Playing with friends through games is quite relaxing.

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. The amusement park is a popular, ______________ for children in summer. (attract)
30. They are glad to move into a new house with ______________ surroundings. (please)
31. To have a successful gala, we spent weeks ______________ for the music performances. (prepare)
32. _______________ , the new employee finished the project ahead of schedule. (amaze)
33. The students had a beneficial meeting with leading ______________ on conservation. (science)
34. Climate change has caused _______________ storms around the world. (damage)
VI. Look at the entry of the word "provide" in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
provide /pre'vaid/
verb
1. to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
SYNONYM supply






Please provide the following information.
The exhibition provides an opportunity for local artists to show their work.
She did not provide any evidence to substantiate the claims.
We are here to provide a service for the public.
We provide financial support to low-income families.

35. Volunteers are ready to ________________________ about how to get to the museum.
36. The summer program _____________________ for learners to better their English skills.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. Something went wrong with our car on the way to the beach.
→ Our car broke _________________________________________
38. If he doesn't catch the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
→ Unless he ________________________________________________
39. The last time she wrote to her grandparents was last April.
→She hasn't _________________________________________________
40. The weather was so awful that we couldn't go picnicking as planned.
→It was such _____________________________________________________
THE END OF THE TEST

Đáp án gợi ý:
1–D
2–C
3 –A
4–B
5–B
6 –A
7–C
8–B
9–C
10 – C
11 – D
12 – A
13 – A
14 – C
15 – A
16 – C
17 – B
18 – C
19 – A
20 – D
21 – C
22 – B
23 – True
24 – False
25 – False
26 – True
27 – B
28 - A
29. attraction
30. pleasant
31. preparing
32. Amazingly
33. scientists
34. damaging
35. provide information
36. provides an opportunity

37. Our car broke down on the way to the beach.
38. Unless he catches the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
39. She hasn't written to her grandparents since last April.
40. It was such awful weather that we couldn't go picnicking as planned.