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KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 TRƯỜNG THPT

HÀ TĨNH

CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH
NĂM HỌC 2026 – 2027

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên)

Đề thi có 15 trang

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

I. LISTENING (5 POINTS)
Part 1. Listen and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. What does Paul say about becoming an actor?
A. He only started considering it after he turned 18.
B. It was an ambition he had had since he was a child.
C. He made up his mind only after finishing drama school.
D. His teachers were the ones who encouraged him to do it.
2. Paul got his first acting role at the age of _____________.
A. 20

B. 18

C. 21

D. 22

3. Why did Paul leave West Square?
A. He wanted to try a broader range of roles.
B. He no longer felt the pay was good enough.
C. He had become fed up with the part he was playing.
D. He had already secured a more attractive television role.
4. What does Paul miss most about his previous job?
A. Being recognized by the public.

B. Getting messages and letters from viewers.

C. Working alongside a strong cast.

D. Having the opportunity to play a famous villain.

5. How did Paul prepare for his role in City Watch?
A. He worked on his fitness before shooting started.
B. He shadowed police officers in real life.
C. He familiarized himself with the city by studying routes.
D. He practiced sounding like a local police officer.
6. How has Paul's new job changed his life?
A. He now spends less time travelling and has more time for himself.
B. He now travels more at weekends to visit relatives and friends.
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C. He has moved back to live with his parents for good.
D. He has become too busy to enjoy free time.
7. In the future, Paul is most likely to _____________.
A. make a CD with a record company

B. plan to go to South America with his friend

C. keep working to afford a flat of his own

D. stop acting for a long holiday

Part 2. Listen and complete the flow chart below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Write
your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

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Part 3. You will hear a conversation among three high school students: Ann, Brian and Chloe. Listen
and decide who (Ann, Brian, or Chloe) each of the following statements belongs to. You may use each
name more than once. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
18. Habits can shape responsibility through personal small activities like carrying a reusable water bottle or
bringing your own shopping bag.
19. Environmental responsibility should become part of everyday school culture rather than remain an
occasional activity.
20. Personal actions are valuable, but major institutions must not avoid responsibility for environmental
damage.
21. Many environmental campaigns in schools look effective on the surface but do not lead to long¬term
behavioral change.
22. Whether individual effort alone can solve a large-scale problem is still a question.
23. Environmental action in some schools is mainly symbolic or temporary.
24. Students are often more motivated when they take environmental action together as a group.
25. Real changes can happen when people stop giving questions and take part in real activities.
II. GRAMMAR AND LEXICAL ITEMS (5 POINTS)
Part 1. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. Weather _____________, we will start tomorrow.
A. permitting

B. permits

C. will permit

D. is permitting

2. John's father bought him a(n) _____________ bike as a birthday gift.
A. blue Japanese expensive

B. expensive Japanese blue

C. Japanese expensive blue

D. expensive blue Japanese

3. Let's not decide yet where to stop on the journey – we'll just play it by _____________ and see how we
feel.
A. lip

B. eye

C. ear

D. hand

4. This museum is known _____________ since the 20th century.
A. to be building

B. having been built

C. to build

D. to have been built

5. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used _____________.
A. off

B. out

C. away

6. I don't suppose he will be a good leader, _____________?
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A. do I

B. will I

C. will he

D. doesn't he

7. This morning, I awoke with an _____________ sense of foreboding which I could find no reason for.
A. intelligible

B. intangible

C. intensive

D. indelible

8. The firm went bankrupt and their shares became _____________.
A. priceless

B. unworthy

C. invaluable

D. worthless

9. Most whole milk undergoes homogenization, _____________ hot milk is pumped through valves to break
up and permanently disperse the fat globules.
A. which is a process B. a process

C. which process

D. a process in which

10. One way to let off _____________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A. steam

B. tension

C. cloud

D. sweat

11. It _____________ my mind yesterday that you must be a bit short of staff – Shall I send someone to help
out?
A. took

B. had

C. crossed

D. washed

12. _____________ in this national park has declined from a few thousand to a few hundred for the past ten
years.
A. The number of tigers

B. For a number of tigers

C. A number of tigers

D. That the number of tigers

13. My mother _____________ most of her time to taking care of my family.
A. assigns

B. devotes

C. allocates

D. distributes

14. You gave me some useful advice. _____________, I couldn't have finished my report.
A. Otherwise

B. However

C. Moreover

D. Therefore

15. The film lasted every three hours with _____________ of 15 minutes between part one and part two.
A. a pause

B. an interruption

C. an interval

D. a stop

16. _____________ he works, he cannot earn enough to support his growing children.
A. How hard

B. However hard

C. No matter hard

D. So hard as

17. I'd rather you _____________ a noise last night; I couldn't concentrate on my work.
A. wouldn't make

B. didn't make

C. hadn't made

D. haven't made

18. I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am _____________ awake.
A. wide

B. well

C. full

D. broad

19. Sarah and I _____________ reserved the room in the same hotel. She was very surprised to see me there.
A. practically

B. intentionally

C. deliberately

D. coincidentally

20. Searching for one man in this city is like looking for a _____________.
A. salt of the earth
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B. sand in the desert

C. needle in a haystack

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Part 2. Write the correct FORM of each capital word in the following passage. Write your answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes.
The role of grandparents in children's upbringing
The word grandparents is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assume. It
emphasises the (21. ESSENCE) _____________ part they play in family life. With a wealth of old world
experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or (22. MEDIATE)
_____________ into listeners or friends, they can offer support and (23. STABLE) _____________ in an
ever-changing world.
The (24. UNDERLIE) _____________ sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous.
Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their
grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at others. It goes underground whenever
required, but it is solid and (25. ABSOLUTE) _____________ dependable.
Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and their children. (26. REBEL) _____________
children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of
grandparents can be very important provided they act as impartial judges and are able to convey this (27.
FEEL) _____________ to both parties. Grandchildren prefer to listen to their grandparents rather than their
parents, who often find themselves up against a brick wall.
One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family,
values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. However, instilling beliefs and values
is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago. Then, no questions were asked and there was an implicit
sense of trust. With changing times and changing (28. LOOK) _____________, children have started to
question the validity of everything around them. Globalisation has eroded their sense of belonging and (29.
WEAK) _____________ identification with their roots. Science and technology force them to doubt every
(30. TRADITION) _____________ belief. It's grandparents who can teach them to appreciate cultural
traditions and inform their moral development.
Part 3. Match the words in column A with their strongest collocates in column B and then use the full
phrases to fill the gaps in the sentences below. Use each item ONCE only. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.

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A

B

prone

of recovery

consistent

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fit

to approval

identity

protocol

market

claim

warranty

to overheating

communication

with the contract

safety

volatility

capable

for purpose

subject

breakdown

31. After clicking a fake link, he discovered that his bank account had been drained - a classic case of
_____________.
32. Before entering the chemical storage area, all staff must follow the _____________ and sign the
logbook.
33. The device stopped working within two weeks, so she filed a _____________ with the manufacturer.
34. Because of recent events, investors have become cautious about _____________ in emerging markets.
35. The delay was caused not by lack of effort but by a _____________ between departments.
36. The scholarship is _____________ by the selection committee, so meeting the criteria does not guarantee
an award.
37. The supplier promised “high performance”, but the parts were not _____________ for industrial use.
38. If the laptop is _____________, check whether the fan is blocked and stop using it immediately.
39. After the shock, he seemed calm in public, but still _____________ with proper support.
40. Your cancellation request is only valid if it is _____________, especially the notice period clause.
III. READING (5 POINTS)
Part 1. Read the following text and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each gap. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
The newspaper has been a part of our daily life for several centuries. They have been a way for the
public to be informed of important events that are occurring around the world. Newspapers have (1)
_____________ dramatic changes over the course of history. Some of the earliest newspapers date (2)
_____________ to Ancient Rome where important announcements were carved in stone tablets and placed
in highly populated areas where citizens could be informed of the announcements. The biggest change was
printing them on (3) _____________ and use of the printing machine. By automating the production of the
newspaper, the number of papers available to the public greatly increased, while making it (4)
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_____________ for people to purchase one. These developments led to a boom in the newspaper industry
where several different newspapers started to appear in major cities, and morning, afternoon and evening
editions went to (5) _____________ in large numbers. These papers gave readers news, weather, sports and
other features that informed and entertained them.
However, newspaper costs continued to rise and the number of newspaper

(6)

continued to fall.

This led to a vast reduction in the number of newspapers and newspaper editions in every market. In
addition, with the (7) _____________ in the users of technology, the public no longer needed the newspaper
for its source of information. In (8) _____________ of the paper, people started to take other media such as
radio, television and the Internet as an information source. In recent years, newspapers and other media have
(9) _____________ to the changing technology environment by starting to offer online editions to cater to
the needs of the public. In the future, the trend towards more electronic delivery of the news will continue
with more emphasis on the Internet, social media and other electronic delivery methods. However, while the
method of delivery is changing, the newspaper and the industry still have a (10) _____________ in the
world.
1. A. undergone

B. undertaken

C. underachieved

D. understated

2. A. forward

B. back

C. from

D. toward

3. A. padding

B. upholstery

C. newsprint

D. blotter

4. A. luxurious

B. exclusive

C. fancy

D. affordable

5. A. shelf

B. press

C. client

D. bureau

6. A. subscribers

B. biographers

C. editors

D. browsers

7. A. contraction

B. alternation

C. explosion

D. deflation

8. A. turn

B. swap

C. refill

D. lieu

9. A. adapted

B. adopted

C. traded

D. bartered

10. A. bound

B. niche

C. leap

D. hassle

Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in
each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local government.
Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from (11) _____________ homeland to help them
start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public – welfare
programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid (12)
_____________ of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the points of
(13) _____________ that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.
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Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of
the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid (14) _____________ by
deduction from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons (15)
_____________ get a modest monthly income, provides people with unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and comes to their (16) _____________. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at
age 62, but many wait (17) _____________ age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there
has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have (18) _____________ money to fulfill its
obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase
dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make (19) _____________ the anticipated
deficit, but a long- term solution is still (20) _____________ debated.
Part 3. Read the text and do the tasks that follow. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered
boxes.
Brain Rot
A. A teenager opens a phone while waiting for the kettle to boil and promises to watch just one short video.
A few minutes later, the water is cold, the homework has not begun, and ten unrelated clips have already
passed across the screen. None of them was particularly memorable, yet together they created a strange
mental fog. This experience is now often described online as “brain rot” - a phrase that sounds humorous at
first, but points to a serious concern about how constant low-value stimulation may shape the way young
people think, feel, and focus.
B. The expression does not refer to a medical diagnosis, nor does it mean that a person's intelligence is
literally disappearing. Instead, it is a cultural shorthand for the dull, restless, overloaded state that can follow
hours of consuming fragmented, repetitive, or trivial content. In that state, the mind is not empty; it is
crowded. Thoughts feel jumpy rather than clear. Silence becomes uncomfortable. Even when a teenager
wants to concentrate, the brain seems to keep asking for one more tiny burst of novelty.
C. One reason this pattern is so difficult to resist is that digital platforms rarely provide stimulation in a
steady, predictable form. They rely on interruption, surprise, and rapid contrast. A user may encounter a joke,
then a beauty tip, then a conspiracy theory, then a heartbreaking story, all within a single minute. Because the
next post might be funnier, stranger, or more emotionally intense than the last, the brain remains alert. This
constant state of anticipation keeps attention hooked, even when the overall experience is unsatisfying.
D. Teenagers are especially exposed to this pattern, not because they are careless, but because adolescence is
a period when identity, belonging, and curiosity matter enormously. Young people are naturally more
attentive to trends, peer approval, and social signals. At the same time, the parts of the brain responsible for
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long-term planning and self-regulation are still developing. This means that a teenager trying to revise for an
exam is not simply choosing between study and entertainment. They are negotiating with a digital system
built to feel immediate, personal, and difficult to leave.
E. The academic consequences are easy to underestimate. Brain rot does not usually make students forget
everything they know, but it can weaken the habits required for demanding learning. When the mind
becomes used to constant novelty, slower forms of thought begin to feel unusually heavy. Reading a dense
passage, solving a multi-step problem, or drafting a careful essay may seem less rewarding than they once
did, not because these activities have changed, but because the student's tolerance for delay and effort has
been reduced. In other words, the issue is not only distraction; it is a shrinking appetite for sustained
attention.
F. The emotional effects can be just as important. Many teenagers report feeling both overstimulated and
strangely flat after long periods online. They have consumed dozens of images and opinions, yet feel less
satisfied, not more. Some begin to treat every topic ironically, as if seriousness itself were embarrassing.
Others compare their ordinary lives with endlessly edited versions of other people's success, beauty, or
confidence. Over time, this can produce a mix of envy, numbness, insecurity, and low-level exhaustion that
is difficult to name but hard to ignore.
G. Still, it would be simplistic to blame every online habit for this problem. Not all entertainment is
mindless, and not every hour on a screen is wasted. Teenagers also use digital spaces to learn, create,
organize, and stay connected. The danger appears when passive consumption starts replacing richer forms of
engagement - reading for depth, speaking face to face, making something original, or even allowing
boredom to exist for a while. Brain rot, then, is less about technology itself than about imbalance.
H. The most realistic solutions are usually small rather than dramatic. Deleting every app may sound
impressive, but many students benefit more from introducing friction into their habits. Turning off nonessential notifications, moving social apps off the home screen, setting a fixed moment to check messages,
or keeping the phone out of reach while studying can all reduce automatic use. Equally important is
rebuilding tolerance for slower experiences. The first ten minutes of reading or revising may feel
uncomfortable after weeks of fragmented scrolling, but that discomfort is not failure. It is evidence that
attention is being trained again.
I. In the end, brain rot is not merely a trendy insult about internet culture. It reflects a deeper struggle over
what deserves our attention and how easily that attention can be manipulated. For teenagers growing up in an
economy built around clicks, swipes, and endless refreshes, protecting the mind may require more than
willpower. It may require deliberate habits, critical awareness, and the courage to choose depth when the
world keeps offering speed.
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Questions 21 - 24: Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, i - viii.
i. Restoring control by making impulsive use less convenient
ii. A popular label for a mind that feels crowded and restless
iii. Why adolescents are more susceptible to this pattern

21. Paragraph B: _____________

iv. The hidden cost to deep learning and mental stamina

22. Paragraph C: _____________

v. A small habit that quietly consumes more time than expected

23. Paragraph E: _____________

vi. Online enjoyment should not be treated as the enemy

24. Paragraph H: _____________

vii. Why unpredictability keeps users engaged
viii. A broader lesson about defending attention in modern life
Questions 25 - 30: Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading
passage? Write TRUE (T), FALSE (F) or NOT GIVEN (NG).
25. The passage presents brain rot as an officially recognized psychological disorder.
26. The writer suggests that online feeds are compelling partly because users cannot reliably predict what
will appear next.
27. According to the passage, teenagers mainly struggle with brain rot because they usually have more
homework than adults.
28. The text indicates that frequent exposure to rapid, low-value content may reduce a student's willingness
to persist with demanding tasks.
29. The writer argues that enjoyable online content should be eliminated completely if students want to
improve their focus.
30. The passage states that schools have already introduced compulsory lessons to teach students how to
avoid brain rot.
Part 4. Read the following passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best answers each of the
questions. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
When the Lunar New Year turns toward the Year of the Horse, many people instinctively associate it
with energy, freedom, and restless ambition. The horse, in popular imagination, is a creature of movement
and vitality, embodying both independence and charisma. Yet this familiar image, though appealing, captures
only a fraction of the horse's true significance. The horse is not merely a symbol of speed or spirit; it is one
of the few animals that has fundamentally shaped the trajectory of human civilization.
What makes the horse particularly fascinating, especially in a year such as Bính Ngọ, is its unique
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position between myth and reality. Unlike purely mythical creatures, the horse has lived alongside humans
for thousands of years, occupying both practical and symbolic roles. It has pulled ploughs, carried
messengers, transported goods, and enabled military campaigns. In doing so, it did not simply escort human
progress - it actively transformed it. Entire trade networks expanded because of the horse, and political
power was often determined by mobility, which horses made possible.
One of the lesser-known facts about horses is that, despite their strength and imposing presence, they
are biologically prey animals. This may seem counterintuitive, as horses are often perceived as powerful and
dominant. However, their evolutionary survival depended not on aggression but on heightened awareness
and rapid escape. This explains their extraordinary sensitivity. Horses can detect subtle changes in human
body language, tone, and emotional state. Long before a person speaks, a horse may already “read” their
tension or calmness.
This sensitivity has shaped the way horses appear in literature and folklore. They are frequently
depicted not merely as tools but as perceptive companions. Unlike animals that are portrayed as blindly loyal
or entirely independent, horses occupy a middle ground. They respond, interpret, and adapt. Skilled riders
often emphasize that working with a horse requires communication rather than control. True horsemanship is
not about domination but about mutual understanding.
[A] From an evolutionary perspective, the modern horse is the result of a long and complex
transformation. Its earliest ancestors were small, forest-dwelling creatures, quite unlike the large, fast
animals we recognize today. Over millions of years, as environments changed, horses adapted by developing
longer limbs, stronger bodies, and a single hoof that enabled efficient movement across open landscapes.
Speed became a defining characteristic, not as a luxury, but as a necessity for survival.
The domestication of horses marked a turning point in human history. Once humans learned not only
to tame but also to breed and train horses, the impact was profound. Travel became faster, communication
more efficient, and warfare more dynamic. Armies gained mobility, and trade routes expanded dramatically.
In many ways, the horse reduced distances between communities, making the world more interconnected
long before modern technology existed. [B]
Yet the symbolic meaning of the horse often goes beyond its practical contributions. Humans have
long associated horses with freedom, even though most horses have lived under human control. This
apparent contradiction reveals something deeper about human psychology. The horse represents not literal
freedom, but the idea of untamed energy - the sense that something essential cannot be entirely subdued. A
galloping horse appears to embody motion itself, as if vitality were made visible.
This symbolic power is reflected in art and culture. Artists across centuries have struggled to capture
the dynamic movement of horses. Before the invention of photography, depicting motion was a significant
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artistic challenge, and the horse became a central subject for this exploration. Equestrian statues, in
particular, attempt to freeze a moment of motion, presenting strength and balance in a static form. Yet even
in stillness, the horse seems to resist immobility.
Another often overlooked aspect of horses is their social intelligence. Horses live in structured
groups where communication is subtle but effective. They use body language, posture, and movement to
establish relationships and maintain order. Leadership within a herd is not always based on strength alone;
calmness and experience can be equally important. This complexity challenges the stereotype of horses as
purely instinctive or impulsive animals.
In modern contexts, horses continue to play meaningful roles beyond their traditional uses. One
notable example is their application in therapeutic settings. Horses are used to support individuals with
physical disabilities, emotional difficulties, and developmental conditions. The rhythmic movement of a
horse can assist in physical rehabilitation, while its sensitivity to human emotions creates opportunities for
psychological engagement. Because horses respond so directly to human behavior, they provide immediate
feedback, making them valuable partners in certain forms of therapy.
[C] Although machines have replaced horses in many practical functions, their symbolic and
emotional significance remains strong. We still use expressions like “horsepower” and continue to admire
the grace and strength associated with them. The horse persists in language, art, and cultural imagination,
even in an age dominated by technology.
Ultimately, the Year of the Horse invites a deeper reflection on what this animal truly represents.
Beyond speed and strength, the horse embodies a balance between power and sensitivity, independence and
cooperation. Its historical importance lies not only in what it did for humanity, but also in how it shaped
human perception of movement, of freedom, and of connection.
Thus, while zodiac traditions may present the horse in simplified terms, the reality is far more
complex. The horse is not merely a symbol we have created; it is a living being whose characteristics have
influenced human history in profound ways. Its enduring fascination lies in this dual identity -both real and
symbolic, both practical and poetic. [D]
31. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the physical characteristics of horses and their evolution.
B. To argue that horses are superior to other zodiac animals in terms of reflection.
C. To explore the multifaceted significance of horses beyond common stereotypes.
D. To explain how horses are used in modern therapeutic practices.
32. The word “escort” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. accompany
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C. externalize

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33. According to the passage, what was the horse's main survival strategy in its early evolution?
A. Using vigilance and rapid absconding
B. Relying on group hunting techniques
C. Adapting to aquatic environments
D. Developing strong defensive weapons like claws and fangs
34. What can be inferred about the relationship between humans and horses?
A. Humans completely controlled horses.