CẤU TRÚC SỞ GD&ĐT HỒ CHÍ MINH (2025) ĐỀ LUYỆN THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO 10

ĐỀ SỐ 5
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
I. 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. message B. expert C. tennis D. reward
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. packets B. grams C. pounds D. liters
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. formation B. government C. natural D. nutrient
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. deceive B. bizarre C. package D. idea
5. Minh: Yesterday, my father worked overtime.
Lan: Oh really? So he didn’t arrive home ______ midnight?
A. meantime B. while C. afterwards D. until
6. Harry: How many books do you have in your collection?
Lan: I have _______ books. Some are old, and some are new. I love reading!
A. much B. a lot of C. few D. little
7. Thomas Have you watched the interview with the scientist _______ just received the international
climate award?
Ben: Yes, she gave some really interesting insights on global warming.
A. that B. whom C. who D. him
8. David: Have you heard about the recent earthquake in Turkey?
Nancy: Yes, the destruction was _______ unexpected.
A. annoyingly B. frighteningly C. excitingly D. surprisingly
9. Mike: What do you usually do on weekends?
Linh: I occasionally meet up with my close friends to _______ out and watch a movie.
A. go B. chill C. hang D. relax
10. Mark: Bob decided to lead an independent life, didn’t he?
Helen: Yeah, he’s getting used to _______ the housework by himself.
A. do B. does C. should be done D. doing
11. Linh: Hey, did you hear the news about Mr. Dylan?
Mai: Yeah! He’s just been appointed as _______ of the whole project who makes sure that different
groups work well with each other.
A. hoarder B. coordinator C. fashionista D. chronicler
12. Long: The traffic in our city is getting worse every day.
Khoa: That’s why the local authority is planning to invest _______ renovating infrastructure.
A. with B. in C. for D. on
13. Christ: Thank you for a lovely evening.
Luca: __________
A. You're welcome B. Have a good day C. Cheers D. Thanks
14. Caroline: Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!
Lisa: ____________
A. Never mind! B. Thank you! C. Let’s go! D. Well done.

II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)

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 15. What does the sign say?
A. You can use this door anytime you want to enter.
B. This door is only for use in emergencies when you need to leave quickly.
C. Everyone should use this door to enter the building.
D. This door is locked and cannot be opened at all.
16. You see this sign in a nature reserve. What does the sign say?
A. Stop exhaust fumes from vehicles.
B. Stop water pollution.
C. Stop land pollution.
D. Stop air pollution.

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Where to live and work – big cities or countryside?
The dream of owning a home in big cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (17) ____________ out of
reach for many young families. While some struggle to (18) ____________ that dream, others choose to
return to their hometowns to avoid high living costs. Nguyen Trung Thanh is one of them. He works in
Hanoi (19) ____________ he lives in Bac Ninh, 55 km away. He moved back in 2009, sold his house in
Hanoi, and built a home near his family. His wife worked in Bac Ninh, so they wanted to live closer
together. At first, Thanh took the bus every day, but now he drives. He enjoys the peaceful life, open
space, and time (20) ____________ his family. His children also benefit from being near their
grandparents. Although healthcare was a concern, Thanh has no regrets about his (21) ____________ to
move back. He now feels happy and values the (22) ____________ life in the countryside.
(Adapted from “Where to live and work – big cities or countryside?” on
www.vietnamnet.vn/en)

17. A. remains B. keeps C. stays D. continues

18. A. fulfill B. fulfills C. fulfilling D. fulfilled
19. A. and B. but C. so D. or
20. A. to B. with C. at D. on
21. A. decision B. effort C. problem D. dream
22. A. noisy B. expensive C. quiet D. crowded

IV. Read the following brochure. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)

The Problems of Gen Z

Gen Z includes people born from the late 1990s to early 2010s. They have grown up with the internet,
smartphones, and better living conditions than previous generations. Many of them have good clothes,
travel experiences, and modern education. However, they also face many problems.

Some Gen Z students feel lonely at home. Their parents are often busy with work and don’t have time to
eat or talk with them. Many of them long for cozy family meals with all members present. But they have
very few opportunities to do this because their parents have to work with clients, attend parties, and take
extra jobs to earn more money. They feel that their parents neither listen to nor understand them. Some
even feel hurt when their parents blame them instead of helping.

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Students also feel pressure from school and family. Some parents compare their children to others or
punish them when they don’t get high scores. Even excellent students say they are scolded if they get 8
out of 10. Some students feel ashamed when their parents shout at them in front of friends.

Gen Z has problems and feels pressure just like adults. In many cases, they cannot seek sympathy from
their parents, so they commit negative actions. Some of them make friends with bad people, get
addicted, or drop out. When they are doing these things, they feel recognized, listened to attentively, and
supported emotionally — things they cannot find in their families. “Sensitive” and “fragile” are words
that Gen Z use to talk about their generation. Experts say families and schools need to listen and support
them more.
(Adapted from “The Problems of Gen Z” on www.vietnamnet.vn/en)

23. Gen Z students have grown up with modern technology like smartphones and the internet.
24. Some parents punish their children even when they get good scores like 8 out of 10.
25. Some Gen Z students don’t feel embarrassed when their parents shout at them in front of friends.
26. Experts believe that families and schools should pay more attention to Gen Z students.
27. Some Gen Z students feel hurt because their parents ______.
A. help them with homework C. blame them instead of helping
B. listen to their problems D. cook for them every day
28. What can be inferred about the emotional needs of some Gen Z students?
A. They only care about material things like clothes and phones.
B. They need more emotional support and understanding from their families.
C. They always talk to their teachers when they feel sad.
D. They want to live alone and be independent early.

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. Some online diet trends lack the basic ______________ the body needs. (nourish)
30. It was an ______________ moment when Vietnam U23 team scored the winning goal. (emotion)
31. Their ______________ in promoting harmful products shocked many fans. (involve)
32. Limiting screen time for kids is ______________ to their mental health. (benefit)
33. AI training workshops give students ______________ skills for the future. (value)
34. The launch of Apple’s new AI glasses shows great ______________ in technology. (innovate)

VI. Look at the entry of the word 'argument' in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5pt)

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35. She has got into ____________ her colleague over the new project recently.
36. They had _______________who should pay the bill at dinner.

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. If the movie wins an Oscar, it will become more popular worldwide.
→ Unless the movie_________________________________________________________________
38. International organizations provided food and water to the flood victims.
→ Food and water__________________________________________________________________
39. A reporter asked the Prime Minister, “Will the trade war affect small businesses?”
→ A reporter asked the Prime Minister_________________________________________________
40. Many countries have signed climate agreements. Global temperatures are still rising.
→ Although _______________________________________________________________________

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