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KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT TỪ NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
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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 correct answer to each of the
following questions from 1 to 12.
Question 1. Huge ______ some favorite games when he heard a knock at the front door last night.
A. plays
B. was playing
C. has played
D. played
Question 2. It is ______ to live in a coastal bungalow than to stay in a high-rise building in town.
A. more pleasant
B. so pleasant
C. pleasant
D. much pleasant
Question 3. Those flowers are ______ everywhere is a sign of spring.
A. going over
B. taking over
C. coming out
D. breaking out
Question 4. Don't you think you should apply for the job ______ writing?
A. with
B. for
C. at
D. in
Question 5. If you are looking for a new car, Mike ______ you to collect all necessary information.
A. would help
B. helped
C. will help
D. help
Question 6. Every day Betty spends two hours ______ English with some of her Spanish friends.
A. practise
B to practise
C. practising
D. practiced
Question 7. Mocha Monkey's Coffee ______ very quickly because of its cheap prices and unique drinks.
A. expands
B. enlarges
C. widens
D. enriches
Question 8. - Bob: “______ does the train to Hanoi leave?” - Lan: “It will leave in ten minutes.”
A. What aspects          B. What time
C. How often    
D. Why don't
Question 9. My sister is ______ to get into medical school this year.
A. hope
B. hopeful
C. hopefulness
D. hopefully
Question 10. Mary wishes she ______ ready for the interview because her English is a little bit bad.
A. was
B. were
C. is
D. would be
Question 11. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are ______.
A. out of practice
B. out of stock
C. out of reach
D. out of work
Question 12. Brian was given ______ uniform when he started working as a guard in this shop.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. 0 (no article)
Read the following leaflet 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 13 to 18.
How to Build Confidence
 Boost Your Confidence with These Tips - Confidence is key to personal and professional success.
Here's how to build and maintain confidence:
 Practice Self-Affirmation: (13) ______ yourself of your strengths and achievements regularly.
 Set Realistic Goals: Set small, achievable goals and celebrate (14) ______ you accomplish them.
 Improve Your Body Language: Stand tall, make eye contact, and smile to project confidence.
 Learn from Mistakes: (15) ______ be afraid of failure. View mistakes as opportunities for growth
and learning.
 Step Outside Your Comfort Zone: Take on new challenges to build resilience and (16) ______.
 Surround Yourself with Positivity: (17) ______ many non-sense relationships, spend time with
supportive people who lift you up and encourage your growth.
 Keep Learning: Continue to (18) ______ new skills and expand your knowledge to increase your
self-belief.
 Confidence is a skill that can be developed with practice and persistence. Start small and build
from there.
Question 13. A. Remind
B. Reduce
C. Recycle
D. Refrain
Question 14. A. when
B. where
C. which
D. that
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Question 15. A. No
Question 16. A. self-esteem
Question 17. A. In place of
Question 18. A. discover

B. Don't
B. self-reliance
B. In conclusion
B. invent

C. Shan't
C. self-assurance
C. In danger
C. increase

D. Won't
D. self-confidence
D. Instead of
D. develop

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
utterances to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 19 to 23.
Question 19. a. Tom: Good luck with your English exam.
b. Mi: Thanks. I'll try my best.
c. Mi: Hey, Tom. I'm having an English exam next Thursday.
A. c-a-b
B. c-b-a
C. a-b-c
D. b-a-c
Question 20. a. Trang: No. My dad picked me up. I rarely use the bus. It's slow and packed with
people.
b. Ben: I mostly get around by underground. It's more reliable than the bus.
c. Ben: No problem, Trang. Did you go by bus?
d. Trang: Hi, Ben. Sorry I couldn't get online earlier. I got stuck in a traffic jam and came
home late.
A. c-a-b-d
B. d-c-a-b
C. c-d-a-b
D. d-a-b-c
Question 21. Dear Dick,
a. Be sure to review it thoroughly before the lecture.
b. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
c. If you have any questions about the content, feel free to ask during class or send me
an email.
d. Please find attached the study material for next week's class.
Best regards,
A. b-a-d-c
B. d-a-c-b
C. c-d-a-b
D. a-d-c-b
Question 22. a. I find that walking helps me stay active while also offering time for reflection or
listening to podcasts.
b. It's a great way to clear my mind and get some fresh air.
c. Walking is an easy, low-impact form of exercise that boosts both my physical and
mental well-being.
d. Taking daily walks has become a regular part of my routine, and I can't imagine my
day without it.
e. I prefer walking in the mornings, but sometimes I'll take an evening stroll to wind
down.
A. e-b-a-d-c
B. c-a-d-b-e
C. b-d-c-a-e
D. d-b-a-e-c
Question 23. a. In conclusion, my interest in technology not only fuels my creativity but also
inspires me to pursue a career in this ever-evolving field. I believe that embracing
technology can lead to incredible opportunities and innovations.
b. My passion for technology began at a young age when I first used a computer.
c. I also enjoy staying updated on the latest tech trends through blogs and podcasts.
d. I love exploring new gadgets and software, always eager to learn how they work.
e. Coding has become one of my favorite hobbies, as it allows me to create my own
projects and solve problems.
A. c-d-c-a-b
B. a-c-b-d-e
C. b-d-e-c-a
D. c-e-b-d-a
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 30.
Man is a land animal, but he closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the
needs of man. The sea provided man with food and convenient way to travel to many parts of the
world. Today, nearly two thirds of the world's population live within 80 kilometers of the sea coast. In
the modern technological world, it offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land
are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of man's needs.
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The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man's technology is impressive. Oil and gas
exploration have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of mineral exist on the ocean
floor ready to be mined. Fish farming- promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food.
The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by the oriental people.
Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new source of energy. Experts believe that the warm
temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents
and waves offer possible use as a source of energy. Technology is enabling man to explore ever more
deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.
The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2030
the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals and energy sources of the sea
will be largely solved.
Question 24. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Man and the Sea B. Sea Food
C. Sea Harvest D. Technology for Sea
Question 25. The major things that the sea offers man are ______.
A. the food, energy sources, and minerals B. minerals and oil
C. warm temperature and ocean currents D. fish and oil
Question 26. The words 'oriental people' in paragraph 2 probably means ______.
A. the people in Asia B. African people
C. European people D. American people
Question 27. The words prevent in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. stop
B. allow
C. block
D. avert
Question 28. The words 'it' in paragraph 1 can be replaced by ______.
A. the population
B. the technology
C. the sea
D. the man
Question 29. It can be inferred from the reading passage that the technology to harvest the sea
______.
A. is not yet completed
B. is the most effective
C. is already out of date
D. is for the rich countries only
Question 30. In which paragraph does the author mention the exploitation of natural resources?
A. Paragraph 4
B. Paragraph 1
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 2
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 31 to 37.
UN warns over impact of rapidly ageing populations. The world needs to do more to prepare
for the impact of a rapidly ageing population, the UN has warned - particularly in developing countries.
Within 10 years the number of people aged over 60 will pass one billion, a report by the UN
Population Fund said. The demographic shift will present huge challenges to countries' welfare,
pension and healthcare systems. The UN agency also said more had to be done to tackle “abuse,
neglect and violence against older persons”.
The number of older people worldwide is growing faster than any other age group. The report,
Ageing in the 21st Century: A Celebration and a Challenge, estimates that one in nine people around
the world are older than 60. The elderly population is expected to swell by 200 million in the next
decade to surpass one billion, and reach two billion by 2050. This rising proportion of older people is a
consequence of success - improved nutrition, sanitation, healthcare, education and economic wellbeing are contributing factors, the report says.
But the UN and a charity that also contributed to the report, HelpAge International, say the
ageing population is being widely mismanaged. "In many developing countries with large populations
of young people, the challenge is that governments have not put policies and practices in place to
support their current older populations or made enough preparations for 2050," the agencies said in a
joint statement.
The report warns that the skills and experience of older people are being wasted, with many
under-employed and vulnerable to discrimination. HelpAge said more countries needed to introduce
pension schemes to ensure economic independence and reduce poverty in old age. It stressed that it
was not enough to simply pass legislation - the new schemes needed to be funded properly.
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Question 31. Which of the following could be the main topic of the passage?
A. The causes of the rise in elderly people. B. The benefits brought by the ageing population.
C. The quick decrease of the elderly people. D. The difficulties caused by the ageing population.
Question 32. The word impact in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. damage
B. benefit
C. influence
D. collision
Question 33. The word surpass in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. exceed
B. decrease
C. respect
D. comprise
Question 34. The word It in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. HelpAge
B. independence
C. poverty
D. old age
Question 35. To ensure economic independence and reduce poverty in old age, countries need to ______.
A. make pension plans
B. enact laws for old people
C. raise funds for public activities
D. support older populations
Question 36. Which of the following is NOT true about older people?
A. Of all the age groups, the elderly are growing the fastest.
B. Countries' welfare, pension and healthcare systems will be pressurized by older people.
C. By 2050, the number of older people may increase to 2 billion.
D. The ageing population is under control.
Question 37. In which paragraph does the author mention the waste of the elderly's potential skills?
A. Paragraph 4
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions from 38 to 40.
Question 38. He drove more carefully than Mike.
A. Mike drove more carefully than him.
B. Mike didn't drive as carefully as him.
C. Mike drove as carefully as him.
D. Mike didn't drive more carefully than him.
Question 39. Julie to her neighbor. “Oh, it wasn't me who started that ugly rumor about you."
A. Julie confessed to starting an ugly rumor about her neighbor.
B. Julie refused to start an ugly rumor about her neighbor.
C. Julie admitted having started an ugly rumor about her neighbor.
D. Julie denied having started an ugly rumor about her neighbor.
Question 40. You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper but you didn't.
A. Contrary to our expectation, you answered all the questions on the exam paper.
B. You should have answered all the questions on the exam paper.
C. You didn't have to answer all the questions on the exam paper as we had expected.
D. You didn't answer all the questions on the exam paper and it was necessary.
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