UBND THỊ XÃ KINH MÔN ĐỀ GIỚI THIỆU THI VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2025 – 2026

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài 90 phút
(Đề gồm 06 trang)
A. LANGUAGE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word, phrase or
expression that best completes each sentence.
Question 1. We ____four quizzes and five tests so far this semester.
A. have had B. are having C. had D. will have
Question 2. Mai felt _____when she heard her brother shouting while she was studying.
A. sick B. confident C. relaxed D. annoyed
Question 3. I really admire the proffesor ____I met at the conference.
A. whose B. who C. which D. whom
Question 4. London is a large city. Its____is smaller than Tokyo or Shanghai.
A. population B. popular C. populous D. populate
Question 5. He drives ______than his younger so you can rely on him.
A. carefully B. more carefully C. the most carefully D. as carefully
Question 6. Local people often sell ___ like bracelets, scarves and hats to tourists.
A. lacqureware B. artisans C. handicrafts D. sculftures
Question 7. She____ a postcard when the telephone rang.
A. wrote B. was written C.was writing D. has written
Question 8. To save money, we should ____the amount of energy used in our homes.
A. reduce B. increase C. stop D. leave
Question 9. Nick asked Ann if she _____ on a tour of Hue that weekend.
A. is going B. was going C. will go D. should go
Question 10. Woods and fields are typical features of the English _____.
A. landscape B. attraction C. development D. exploration
Question 11. When I started learning English, my mother taught me how to _____ up new
words in the dictionary.
A. look B. pick C. go D. copy
Question 12. Look at the _____. We’ll visit Notre-Dame in the morning and take a cruise
on the Seine River in the afternoon.
A. map B. itinerary C. app D. brochure
Read the following advertisement about a new travel platform and mark the letter A. B,
C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that fits each of the numbered
blanks.
TROPICAL PARADISE BEACH TOUR
Are you ready for the perfect holiday? Join our Tropical Paradise Beach Tour and enjoy
the (13) ______ beautiful beaches, crystal-clear water, and sunny weather! 🌴☀️
On this amazing trip, you will:
✅ Relax on soft, golden (14) ______
✅ Swim in (15) ______warm, blue water
✅ Try delicious (16) ______ seafood
✅ Stay in a luxury beachside resort
✅ Enjoy fun activities like snorkeling and kayaking
Book now for a special price (17) ___ experience the magic of a tropical paradise! 🌊🏝️
📞 Call us today at +123 456 789 or visit www.tropicalparadise.com!
Question 13. A. most B. more C. much D. many
Question 14. A. stone B. sand C. grass D. ice
Question 15. A. Ø (no article) B. an C. a D. the
Question 16. A. fresh B. tender C. rich D. salty
Question 17. A. but B. so C. and D. or
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A. B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the option that fits each of the numbered blanks.
ART COMPETITION FOR TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
To celebrate Teacher’s Day on November 20 th, the school will be hosting a(n) (18)___
with the theme “Our Beloved Teachers and School” The competition will take place
(19)___November 15th to 19th in the Art Room. Students wishing to participate must
submit their artwork by 4:00 PM on November 19 th. All (20)____will be displayed in the
school hall, and the winners will be announced during the Teacher’s Day ceremony. We
encourage every one (21) ___part and showcase their creativity. For more information or
any questions, please feel free to (22)____ in touch with your art teacher directly.
Question 18. A. art exciting competition C. competition art exciting
B. exciting art competition D. exciting competition art
Question 19. A. between B. in C. on D. from
Question 20. A. submissions B. submit C. submissive D. submitted
Question 21. A. taking B. to taking C. to take D. take
Question 22. A. make B. go C. take D. get
B. READING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits
each blank in the passage below.
Health and fitness are some of the most important aspects of life. Without these, life
will be very unhappy and dreadful.
There are many ways to (23)____your health and fitness. Certain activities should
be followed daily like regular physical exercise. It can be (24)___simple activity as
climbing stairs instead of taking a lift or elevator, (25)____more than taking a car to go to
different places. It is important to eat proper and clean food at the right time. The food
should be rich in nutrion (26)___ high in fibre, low in fat, high protein content and have
(27)___vitamins. Proper sleeping pattern is also important to keep healthy. Try to go to
bed at the same time each night and sleep at least 7 hours per day.
For any of these activities, it is important to be self-motivated. The fitness activities
should be a part of your daily (28)____, and this will benefit you by improving your
lifestyle.
It is important to maintain the health and fitness of not just our physical self but our
mental self as well, to have a happy and fulfilled life.
Question 23. A. maintain B. make C. keep D. stay
Question 24. A. some B. a C. an D. a lot of
Question 25. A. walk B. walking C. to walk D. walked
Question 26. A. and B. although C. because D. such as
Question 27. A. more B. less C. much D. fewer
Question 28. A. action B. routine C. condition D. meals

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.

The lifestyle of people living in in urban areas of big cities like Ho Chi Minh City and
Hanoi is different from that of people living in rural areas of villages etc. life in the city is
modern and complicated. City life is busy and most adults are working. The lifestyle is
competitive and the daily routine consists of work till the evenings and then spending time
with family or friends at night. Most of the inhabitants in the city work at many different
positions like secretaries, doctors, teachers, government workers, factory workers and
street vendors etc. The cost of living in the urban areas is more than that in the
countryside. Because of this reason, people tend to work hard to make ends meet.
80% of the Vienamese population lives in rural areas and villages which are scattered
throughout the lowlands areas and along the coastal line. In these areas, the way people
live on a daily basis is in strong contrast to life in urban areas and larger cities. People
work in groups and take up jobs as farmers and fishermen. Everybody is helpful to one
another and is involved in a variety of activities such as raising livestock, making
handicrafts and farming etc. along the coastal line, fishermen are very dependent upon the
sea as it is their only means of livelihood. These fishermen are thus very hardworking and
worship their work. Those people residing in the central highlands or northen mountains
live by growing a number of things like rice, coffee, rubber trees and tea etc.
Question 29. The text is mainly about________.
A. lifestyle in the countryside B. lifestyle in the city
C. lifestyle in the city and the countryside D. lifestyle of young people
Question 30. People in the city tend to work hard to make end meets because of _______.
A. the variety of jobs B. many modern-day amenities
C. busy daily routine D. the higher cost of living
Question 31. According to the text, Vietnamese people mostly in ________.
A. urrban areas B. rural areas and villages
C. both urban and ual areas D. sububan area
Question 32. According to the text the following things are the jobs of people in the
countryside EXCEPT______.
A. raising livestock and farming B. street vendors
C. making handicrafts D. growing rice, coffee, rubber trees and tea
Question 33. The word make ends meet in paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. earn money B. succeed in life
C. save money D. make a decision
Question34. The word dependent in the second paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to__.
A. generous B. self-reliant
C. reliable D. responsible
Question 35. What does the word "that" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. lifestyle B. the cost of living C. urban areas D. rural area
C. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of
utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following
questions.
Question 36.

a. David: That’s a great idea! We could partne with local businesses for supplies.
b Lisa: What if we organized a community clean-up? It could really raise
. awareness.
Lisa: Hey David, have you noticed the plastic waste in our parks? It’s really
c.
concerning!
d Lisa: Exactly! And we should promote it on social media to get more people
. invloved.
e. David: Yes, It’s disheartening. We need to take more responsibility for our waste.

A. c-e-b-a-d B. a-b-d-c-e C. b-a-e-d-c D. c-a-d-b-e

Question 37.

Tom: I’m glad you brought it up. I’ve been feeling that way too, but I wasn’t
a.
sure how to say it.
b Linda: I agree. Let’s plan something special this weekend, just the two of us.
.
Linda: Do you think we’ve been spending enough time together? I know we’ve
c.
both been really busy.
d Linda: I’ve been feeling like something’s off between us lately. Is it just me?
.
Tom: Not really. I think we need to make more time for each other. Maybe
e.
we’re both taking each other for granted.

A. d-e-b-a-c B. c-a-b-e-d C. d-a-c-e-b D. c-e-d-a-b

Question 38.

a. Raising awareness about mental health can help reduce stigma and encourage open
conversations among friends and family
b. In today’s fast-paced world, mental health often takes a backseat to other pressing
issues.
c. I would love to discuss this further with you; perhaps we can meet up for coffee
sometime soon!
d. I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on a
topic that has been on my mind lately: the importance of mental health awareness.
e. However, I believe it is crucial for us to prioritize our mental well-being, just as we do
with our physical health.
Warm regards.
Jane

A. e-b-d-a-c B. c-d-b-e-a C. b-a-d-e-c D. b-d-e-a-c

Question 39.
a. It wass eye-opening to see firthand how small actions can contribute to preseving
natural habitats.
b. One of the most impactful moments was witnessing the release of rehabilitated
animals back into the wild, knowing that ou efforts played a role in their recovery.
c. My experience with conservation started when I volenteered for a local wildlife
protection project.
d. To sum up, it was a rewarding experience that deepened my appreciation for nature.
e. I was able to particimpate in various activities, from planting trees to helping monitor
endangered species.

A. a-e-b-c-d B. b-c-e-a-d C. e-b-c-a-d D. c-e-a-b-d

Question 40. Dear M.r Smith,

a. Could you please review the updated report and let me know if anything else needs to
be addressed?
b. I didn’t realize the error until it was sent, and I understand that it may have caused
confusion during the meeting.
c. Please rest assured that I will double-check my work more carefully moving forward
to prevent such mistakes
d. I am writing to appologize for the mistake I made in the report I submitted last week.
e. I take full responsibility for the oversight, and I have already revised the document to
ensure that all the data is correct.
Sincerely,
David

A. a-c-e-d-b B. d-b-e-c-a C. c-e-a-b-d D. e-c-b-a-d

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option which has
the same meaning as the original sentence.
Question 41. I started to work at this restaurant in 2015.
A. I have worked at this restaurant since 2015.
B. I worked at this restaurant since 2015.
C. I have worked at this restaurant for 2015.
D. I have started to work at this restaurant since 2015.
Question 42.Though I love my job, I don’t like wearing the uniform.
A. I hate wearing the uniform because I love my job.
B. I love my job because of its uniform.
C. I love my job, but I don’t like wearing the uniform.
D. The uniform is so ugly that I don’t like wearing it.
Question 43. It was such a windy day that they had to cancel their rehearsal.
A. They had to delay the rehearsal because of a windy day.
B. The day was such windy that they decided to cut down on their rehearsal.
C. It was so windy that they cancelled their rehearsal flight without notice.
D. The wind was so strong that they had to call off their rehearsal.
Question 44. He is sorry he can’t speak English well.
A. He wishes he can speak English well.
B. He wishes he could speak English well.
C. He wishes he have spoken English well.
 D. He wishes he couldn’t speak English well.
Question 45. Finish your assigment before class. Otherwise, the teacher will punish
you.
A. If you finish your assigment, the teacher will punish you.
B. If you don’t finish your assigment, the teacher will punish you.
C. If you don’t finish your assigment, the teacher will not punish you.
D. If you finished your assigment, the teacher would punish you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence that can
be combined from the two sentences given.
Question 46. A wetland is mostly covered with water. This is necessary for plants
here.
A. A wetland is mostly covered with water, what is necessary for plants here.
B. A wetland is mostly covered with water, when is necessary for plants here.
C. A wetland is mostly covered with water, which is necessary for plants here.
D. A wetland is mostly covered with water, where is necessary for plants here.
Question 47. You must give priority to your work. You want to maintain a well-
balanced life.
A. If you want to maintain a well-balanced life, you must give priority to your work.
B. Unless you want to maintain a well-balanced life, you must give priority to your work.
C. If you don’t want to maintain a well-balanced life, you must give priority to your work.
D. You want to maintain a well-balanced life if you must give priority to your work.
Question 48. The old man is working in this company. I love his daughter.
A. The old man who daughter I love is working in this company.
B. The old man whom daughter I love is working in this company.
C. The old man whose daughter I love is working in this company.
D. The old man by whom daughter I love is working in this company.
Question 49. He was very tired. He agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework.
Question 50. Children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.
We are pleased about that.
A. We are pleased about children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the
family.
B. We are pleased that children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the
family.
C. We are pleased that children allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.
D. We are pleased for children to be allowed to have a voice in decision making in the
family.