SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT​

TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2025–2026​

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho mọi thí sinh)​
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề​
(Đề thi này có 04 trang)

Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation.

Question 1: A. books B. pens C. maps D. cats​

Question 2: A. hear B. near C. clear D. bear​
Question 3: A. culture B. future C. picture D. sure

Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress.

Question 4: A. offer B. apply C. enter D. travel​

Question 5: A. volunteer B. understand C. entertain D. industry

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.

Question 6: The government is trying to tackle the problem of poverty in the rural areas.​
A. ignore B. solve C. create D. worsen​
Question 7: It is crucial to protect endangered species to maintain biodiversity.​
A. unnecessary B. vital C. difficult D. simple

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.

Question 8: The air in the city is heavily polluted due to traffic and industrial emissions.​
A. clean B. dirty C. smelly D. dangerous​
Question 9: The company decided to expand its operations to overseas markets.​
A. limit B. grow C. develop D. extend

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best fits each gap in the following
questions.

Question 10: If I __________ you, I would study harder for the exam.​
A. am B. was C. were D. have been​
Question 11: She is the __________ student in our class.​
A. intelligent B. more intelligent C. most intelligent D. as intelligent​
Question 12: We are looking forward __________ you soon.​
A. to seeing B. to see C. seeing D. see​
Question 13: He is a talented musician, __________ he has never had formal training.​
A. so B. but C. because D. and​
Question 14: It's important __________ your hands regularly to prevent the spread of germs.​
A. wash B. washing C. to wash D. washed​
Question 15: You __________ drive so fast in this area; it's very dangerous.​
A. mustn't B. should C. might D. can​
Question 16: The streets are __________ with tourists during the summer months.​
A. empty B. crowded C. quiet D. peaceful​
Question 17: Eating a balanced diet is essential for staying __________.​
A. unhealthy B. fit C. lazy D. tired​
Question 18: A librarian is someone who __________ books in a library.​
A. sells B. buys C. manages D. reads​
Question 19: She __________ her parents in intelligence and beauty.​
A. takes after B. takes on C. takes off D. takes up​
Question 20: We went on a __________ trip to the mountains last weekend.​
A. day B. week C. month D. year​
Question 21: He felt __________ when he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home.​
A. happy B. excited C. embarrassed D. angry​
Question 22: The story is completely __________. It could never happen in real life.​
A. true B. realistic C. fictional D. factual​
Question 23: This smartphone is more __________ than my old one.​
A. expensive B. expensively C. expense D. more expensively​
Question 24: They __________ to the beach every summer when they were children.​
A. used to go B. are going C. go D. went​
Question 25: The internet has become as common as __________ in modern life.​
A. the sun B. the rain C. the air D. the earth

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting.

Question 26: She doesn't enjoys playing the piano because she finds it difficult.​
A B C D​
Question 27: Despite of the rain, they decided to go for a walk in the park.​
A B C D​
Question 28: If I would have known you were coming, I would have baked a cake.​
ABCD

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following
exchange.

Question 29: John and Mary are talking about their weekend plans.​
– John: "What are you doing this weekend?"​
– Mary: "__________"​
A. I am fine, thank you. B. I don't know. C. I am going to visit my grandparents. D. See you later.​
Question 30:​
a. A: I think it's a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.​
b. B: I agree. Plus, it's environmentally friendly.​
c. A: What do you think about cycling to work?​
d. B: That's true. It can be tiring sometimes, especially on hot days.​
(A. c-a-b-d B. a-b-c-d C. d-c-a-b D. b-a-c-d)

Read the advertisement and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits.

Discover the Magic of Ancient Town!

Explore the charming streets of Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (31) __________
history comes alive. Wander through narrow alleyways filled (32) __________ colorful lanterns and
traditional architecture. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and experience the warm hospitality of the locals.
(33) __________ you're looking for cultural immersion or simply a relaxing getaway, Ancient Town
offers an unforgettable experience.

Question 31: A. where B. which C. who D. when​

Question 32: A. on B. with C. at D. in​
Question 33: A. Whether B. If C. Because D. Although

Read the passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits.

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. It is primarily caused (34)
__________ the increase in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, (35) __________ as
burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The effects of climate change are already being felt around the
globe, (36) __________ rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, and changes in
precipitation patterns. It is crucial (37) __________ governments, businesses, and individuals take
action to reduce emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. (38) __________ we act now,
the consequences could be devastating for future generations.

Question 34: A. by B. for C. with D. on​

Question 35: A. such B. so C. like D. as​
Question 36: A. including B. include C. included D. includes​
Question 37: A. to B. for C. that D. if​
Question 38: A. Unless B. If C. Because D. Although

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer.

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of
others. There are many different types of volunteer opportunities available, from working at a local
soup kitchen to helping out at an animal shelter. Volunteering can be a rewarding experience, and it can
also help you develop new skills and meet new people.

One of the benefits of volunteering is that it can help you feel more connected to your community.
When you volunteer, you are working alongside other people who share your values and who are
passionate about making a difference. This can create a sense of belonging and purpose.

Volunteering can also help you develop new skills. If you are looking to learn a new skill, volunteering
can be a great way to do it. There are many volunteer opportunities that require specific skills, such as
computer skills, communication skills, or problem-solving skills. By volunteering, you can gain
experience in these areas and improve your job prospects.

Finally, volunteering can be a great way to meet new people. When you volunteer, you are working
alongside people from all walks of life. This can be a great way to expand your social circle and make
new friends.

Question 39: What is the main idea of the passage?​

A. The importance of having computer skills.​
B. The benefits of volunteering.​
 C. The different types of volunteer opportunities.​
D. The need to help out at animal shelters.​
Question 40: The word "rewarding" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to:​
A. difficult B. satisfying C. boring D. tiring​
Question 41: According to the passage, what is one of the benefits of volunteering?​
A. It helps you earn a lot of money.​
B. It helps you feel more connected to your community.​
C. It helps you avoid meeting new people.​
D. It helps you stay at home.​
Question 42: Which of the following skills is mentioned as a skill you can develop through
volunteering?​
A. Cooking skills B. Driving skills C. Computer skills D. Painting skills​
Question 43: Why does the author mention working at a local soup kitchen and helping out at an
animal shelter?​
A. To show that volunteering is only for certain types of people.​
B. To give examples of different volunteer opportunities.​
C. To argue that these are the only worthwhile volunteer activities.​
D. To discourage people from volunteering.​
Question 44: What does the phrase "walks of life" in the last paragraph refer to?​
A. Different types of jobs.​
B. Different types of shoes.​
C. Different backgrounds and experiences.​
D. Different types of animals.​
Question 45: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?​
A. Volunteering is a waste of time.​
B. Volunteering can help you develop new skills.​
C. Volunteering is only for people who have a lot of money.​
D. Volunteering is not a good way to meet new people.

Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one given
before it. (1.0 point)

Question 46: "I will call you tomorrow," he said to me.​

-> He told me

Question 47: She is too young to watch that movie.​

-> She

Question 48: They started learning English five years ago.​

-> They

Question 49: Unless it rains, we will go for a picnic.​

-> If

Question 50: It is necessary for students to wear uniforms at school.​

-> Students

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 English Part of Meaning Synonym Antonym Example Sentence
Word Speech (Tiếng
Việt)

I.
Environmen
t&
Sustainable
Living

Clean Adjective Sạch sẽ spotless, dirty, filthy We need to keep our

pristine environment clean.
(Chúng ta cần giữ
cho môi trường sạch
sẽ.)

Dirty Adjective Bẩn soiled, grimy clean, spotless The river is dirty
because of pollution.
(Con sông bị bẩn do
ô nhiễm.)

Protect Verb Bảo vệ safeguard, damage, harm We should protect

preserve animals and plants.
(Chúng ta nên bảo vệ
động vật và thực vật.)

Save Verb Tiết kiệm, conserve, waste, squander We can save energy
cứu preserve by turning off the
lights. (Chúng ta có
thể tiết kiệm năng
lượng bằng cách tắt
đèn.)

Help Verb Giúp đỡ assist, aid hinder, obstruct We can help the
environment by
recycling. (Chúng ta
có thể giúp môi
trường bằng cách tái
chế.)

Pollution Noun Ô nhiễm contaminatio purity, cleanliness Air pollution is a

n, impurity serious problem in
the city. (Ô nhiễm
không khí là một vấn
đề nghiêm trọng ở
thành phố.)
Deforestation Noun Phá rừng forest reforestation, Deforestation
clearing, afforestation contributes to climate
logging change. (Phá rừng
góp phần vào biến
đổi khí hậu.)

Climate Noun Biến đổi global climate stability Climate change is

change khí hậu warming, causing more
climate crisis extreme weather
events. (Biến đổi khí
hậu đang gây ra
nhiều hiện tượng thời
tiết khắc nghiệt hơn.)

Renewable Noun Năng lượng sustainable fossil fuels, Renewable energy

energy tái tạo energy, green non-renewable sources are essential
energy energy for the future. (Các
nguồn năng lượng tái
tạo rất cần thiết cho
tương lai.)

Sustainable Adjective Bền vững eco-friendly, unsustainable, We need to live in a

green damaging sustainable way.
(Chúng ta cần sống
một cách bền vững.)

Conserve Verb Bảo tồn preserve, waste, deplete It's important to

protect conserve water. (Điều
quan trọng là phải
bảo tồn nước.)

Recycle Verb Tái chế reuse, discard, dispose We should recycle to

repurpose reduce waste. (Chúng
ta nên tái chế để giảm
rác thải.)

Ecosystem Noun Hệ sinh thái environment, artificial The ecosystem is a

habitat environment complex web of life.
(Hệ sinh thái là một
mạng lưới sự sống
phức tạp.)

Biodiversity Noun Đa dạng variety of monoculture, Biodiversity is

sinh học life, species uniformity essential for a healthy
richness planet. (Đa dạng sinh
học rất cần thiết cho
 một hành tinh khỏe
mạnh.)

II.
Education &
Careers

Study Verb Học tập learn, read ignore, neglect I study English at
school. (Tôi học tiếng
Anh ở trường.)

Learn Verb Học hỏi acquire, forget, unlearn I want to learn new
grasp things. (Tôi muốn
học những điều mới.)

Work Noun/Verb Công job, leisure, rest / idle, My father goes to

việc/Làm employment loaf work every day. (Bố
việc / labor, toil tôi đi làm mỗi ngày.)

Job Noun Công việc occupation, unemployment I want to find a good

position job after school. (Tôi
muốn tìm một công
việc tốt sau khi ra
trường.)

School Noun Trường học academy, - I go to school five

institution days a week. (Tôi đi
học năm ngày một
tuần.)

Skill Noun Kỹ năng ability, talent ineptitude, Communication skills

incompetence are important for
success. (Kỹ năng
giao tiếp rất quan
trọng cho thành
công.)

Qualification Noun Bằng cấp, certification, disqualification A university degree is

trình độ credential a key qualification
for many jobs. (Bằng
đại học là một bằng
cấp quan trọng cho
nhiều công việc.)
Career Noun Sự nghiệp profession, avocation, hobby She has a successful
vocation career in marketing.
(Cô ấy có một sự
nghiệp thành công
trong lĩnh vực
marketing.)

Profession Noun Nghề occupation, - Teaching is a

nghiệp career rewarding profession.
(Dạy học là một nghề
nghiệp đáng làm.)

Occupation Noun Nghề job, - What is your father's

nghiệp profession occupation? (Nghề
nghiệp của bố bạn là
gì?)

University Noun Trường đại college, - She plans to attend

học academy university after
graduating. (Cô ấy dự
định học đại học sau
khi tốt nghiệp.)

College Noun Trường cao institute, - He is studying

đẳng academy engineering at a local
college. (Anh ấy
đang học kỹ thuật tại
một trường cao đẳng
địa phương.)

Scholarship Noun Học bổng grant, - She received a

bursary scholarship to cover
her tuition fees. (Cô
ấy nhận được học
bổng để trang trải học
phí.)

Employment Noun Việc làm, job, work unemployment Employment rates are
sự làm thuê rising as the economy
improves. (Tỷ lệ việc
làm đang tăng lên khi
nền kinh tế cải thiện.)
Entrepreneur Noun Doanh nhân businesspers employee He is a successful
on, founder entrepreneur who
started his own
business. (Anh ấy là
một doanh nhân
thành công đã bắt đầu
công việc kinh doanh
của riêng mình.)

III. Health
&
Well-being

Eat Verb Ăn consume, abstain, fast We need to eat

ingest healthy food. (Chúng
ta cần ăn thức ăn lành
mạnh.)

Drink Verb Uống imbibe, sip abstain, dehydrate We should drink

plenty of water.
(Chúng ta nên uống
nhiều nước.)

Exercise Verb Tập thể dục workout, rest, laze I exercise every day.
train (Tôi tập thể dục mỗi
ngày.)

Healthy Adjective Khỏe mạnh fit, well sick, ill It's important to stay
healthy. (Điều quan
trọng là phải giữ gìn
sức khỏe.)

Sick Adjective Ốm, bệnh ill, unwell healthy, fit I feel sick today.
(Hôm nay tôi cảm
thấy ốm.)

Balanced diet Noun Chế độ ăn nutritious unhealthy diet, A balanced diet

cân bằng diet, junk food includes fruits,
wholesome vegetables, and
eating whole grains. (Một
chế độ ăn cân bằng
bao gồm trái cây, rau
và ngũ cốc nguyên
hạt.)
Nutrition Noun Dinh dưỡng nourishment, malnutrition, Good nutrition is
sustenance starvation essential for
maintaining good
health. (Dinh dưỡng
tốt là điều cần thiết
để duy trì sức khỏe
tốt.)

Nutritious Adjective Bổ dưỡng wholesome, unhealthy, junk Fruits and vegetables

nourishing are nutritious foods.
(Trái cây và rau quả
là những thực phẩm
bổ dưỡng.)

Stress Noun Căng thẳng pressure, relaxation, calm It's important to

strain manage stress
effectively. (Điều
quan trọng là phải
quản lý căng thẳng
một cách hiệu quả.)

Anxiety Noun Lo lắng worry, calm, serenity She experiences

unease anxiety before exams.
(Cô ấy cảm thấy lo
lắng trước các kỳ thi.)

Depression Noun Trầm cảm sadness, happiness, joy Depression can affect
despondency people of all ages.
(Trầm cảm có thể ảnh
hưởng đến mọi lứa
tuổi.)

Mindfulness Noun Chánh awareness, distraction, Mindfulness

niệm, sự presence oblivion techniques can help
tỉnh thức reduce stress. (Các kỹ
thuật chánh niệm có
thể giúp giảm căng
thẳng.)

IV. Culture
& Society

People Noun Mọi người individuals, - I like meeting new

humans people. (Tôi thích
gặp gỡ những người
mới.)
Family Noun Gia đình relatives, kin - I love my family.
(Tôi yêu gia đình tôi.)

Friend Noun Bạn bè companion, enemy, foe He is my best friend.

pal (Anh ấy là bạn thân
nhất của tôi.)

Help Verb Giúp đỡ assist, hinder, obstruct We should help each

support other. (Chúng ta nên
giúp đỡ lẫn nhau.)

Respect Verb Tôn trọng admire, value disrespect, We should respect

disregard our elders. (Chúng ta
nên tôn trọng người
lớn tuổi.)

Tradition Noun Truyền custom, modernity, It's a tradition to

thống heritage innovation exchange gifts during
Tet. (Đó là một
truyền thống để trao
đổi quà tặng trong
dịp Tết.)

Custom Noun Phong tục practice, - It's a local custom to

habit remove your shoes
before entering a
house. (Đó là một
phong tục địa phương
để cởi giày trước khi
vào nhà.)

Festival Noun Lễ hội celebration, - The Water Festival is

carnival a popular celebration.
(Lễ hội té nước là
một lễ kỷ niệm phổ
biến.)

Heritage Noun Di sản legacy, - We must protect our

inheritance cultural heritage.
(Chúng ta phải bảo
vệ di sản văn hóa của
chúng ta.)
Historical site Noun Địa điểm landmark, - The Citadel is an
lịch sử monument important historical
site. (Thành cổ là một
địa điểm lịch sử quan
trọng.)

Monument Noun Tượng đài, statue, - The Statue of Liberty

công trình memorial is a famous
kỷ niệm monument. (Tượng
Nữ thần Tự do là một
tượng đài nổi tiếng.)

Poverty Noun Nghèo đói destitution, wealth, affluence The government is

hardship working to reduce
poverty. (Chính phủ
đang nỗ lực giảm
nghèo đói.)

Inequality Noun Bất bình disparity, equality, fairness Inequality is a major

đẳng inequity challenge facing
many societies. (Bất
bình đẳng là một
thách thức lớn đối với
nhiều xã hội.)

Discriminatio Noun Phân biệt prejudice, equality, fairness Discrimination based

n đối xử bias on race is
unacceptable. (Phân
biệt đối xử dựa trên
chủng tộc là không
thể chấp nhận được.)

V.
Technology
&
Innovation

Use Verb Sử dụng utilize, discard, abandon I use the computer

employ every day. (Tôi sử
dụng máy tính mỗi
ngày.)

New Adjective Mới recent, old, outdated I have a new phone.

modern (Tôi có một chiếc
điện thoại mới.)
Old Adjective Cũ aged, ancient new, modern My computer is old.
(Máy tính của tôi đã
cũ.)

Fast Adjective Nhanh quick, rapid slow, sluggish The internet is very
fast. (Internet rất
nhanh.)

Slow Adjective Chậm sluggish, fast, quick My computer is very

leisurely slow. (Máy tính của
tôi rất chậm.)

Artificial Noun Trí tuệ nhân AI, machine human Artificial intelligence
intelligence tạo intelligence intelligence is rapidly changing
the world. (Trí tuệ
nhân tạo đang thay
đổi thế giới một cách
nhanh chóng.)

Robotics Noun Ngành automation, - Robotics is used in

robot học robotics manufacturing.
engineering (Ngành robot học
được sử dụng trong
sản xuất.)

Automation Noun Sự tự động mechanizatio manual labor Automation is

hóa n, increasing efficiency
robotization in many workplaces.
(Sự tự động hóa đang
tăng hiệu quả ở nhiều
nơi làm việc.)

Internet of Noun Mạng lưới IoT, - The Internet of

Things vạn vật kết connected Things connects
nối devices everyday objects to
the internet. (Mạng
lưới vạn vật kết nối
kết nối các đồ vật
hàng ngày với
internet.)
Cybersecurit Noun An ninh information vulnerability, Cybersecurity is
y mạng security, IT exposure essential for
security protecting our data
online. (An ninh
mạng là rất cần thiết
để bảo vệ dữ liệu của
chúng ta trực tuyến.)

Data privacy Noun Quyền information data breach, data We must protect our
riêng tư dữ privacy, data exposure data privacy in the
liệu protection digital age. (Chúng ta
phải bảo vệ quyền
riêng tư dữ liệu của
mình trong thời đại
kỹ thuật số.)

VI. Travel &

Tourism

Go Verb Đi travel, stay, remain I want to go to the

journey beach. (Tôi muốn đi
biển.)

See Verb Nhìn, thấy view, overlook, miss I want to see new
observe places. (Tôi muốn
nhìn thấy những nơi
mới.)

Visit Verb Thăm call on, drop avoid, shun I want to visit my
in family. (Tôi muốn
thăm gia đình tôi.)

Travel Verb Du lịch journey, tour stay, reside I like to travel. (Tôi
thích du lịch.)

Holiday Noun Kỳ nghỉ vacation, work, routine I'm going on holiday.

break (Tôi sẽ đi nghỉ.)

Ecotourism Noun Du lịch sinh sustainable mass tourism, Ecotourism promotes

thái tourism, unsustainable responsible travel.
nature tourism (Du lịch sinh thái
tourism thúc đẩy du lịch có
trách nhiệm.)
Sustainable Noun Du lịch bền responsible mass tourism, Sustainable tourism
tourism vững tourism, exploitative aims to minimize
green tourism impacts. (Du lịch bền
tourism vững nhằm giảm
thiểu tác động.)

Tourist Noun Điểm du landmark, - The Eiffel Tower is a

attraction lịch site popular tourist
attraction. (Tháp
Eiffel là một điểm du
lịch nổi tiếng.)

Landmark Noun Địa danh monument, - The Great Wall is a

site famous landmark.
(Vạn Lý Trường
Thành là một địa
danh nổi tiếng.)

Destination Noun Điểm đến location, origin, starting Paris is a popular

place point tourist destination.
(Paris là một điểm
đến du lịch nổi tiếng.)

Synonym Meaning Antonym Meaning Part of Example Sentence

(English) (Synonym - (English) (Antonym - Speech
Tiếng Việt) Tiếng Việt)

Excellent Tuyệt vời Terrible Khủng khiếp, Adjective The food was excellent, but
tồi tệ the service was terrible.

Joyful Hân hoan, Miserable Khổ sở, bất Adjective She felt joyful after the
vui sướng hạnh good news, but he felt
miserable after the loss.

Large Rộng lớn, to Small Nhỏ bé Adjective They live in a large house,
lớn but they also have a small
apartment in the city.

Simple Đơn giản, dễ Difficult Khó khăn Adjective The instructions are simple,
dàng but the task itself is
difficult.

Significant Đáng kể, Trivial Tầm thường, Adjective The results are significant,
quan trọng không quan but some details are trivial.
trọng
Pretty Xinh đẹp Ugly Xấu xí Adjective She is a pretty girl, but the
building next door is quite
ugly.

Quick Nhanh chóng Slow Chậm chạp Adjective The response was quick,
but the progress is slow.

Wealthy Giàu có Poor Nghèo Adjective They are a wealthy family,

but their neighbors are very
poor.

Compassionat Thương cảm, Unkind Không tốt Adjective He is a compassionate

e nhân ái bụng, tàn doctor, but some people
nhẫn can be unkind to patients.

Courageous Dũng cảm, Cowardly Hèn nhát Adjective She is a courageous leader,
can đảm but he is a cowardly
person.

Preserve Bảo tồn, giữ Damage Gây hại, phá Verb We should preserve our
gìn hoại forests, and avoid doing
things that damage them.

Pure Tinh khiết, Polluted Ô nhiễm, bẩn Adjective The water is pure in the
trong lành mountains, but it becomes
polluted in the city.

Genuine Thật, tự Artificial Nhân tạo, giả Adjective This is a genuine diamond,
nhiên tạo not an artificial one.

Save Tiết kiệm, Waste Lãng phí Verb We should save energy, and
bảo tồn avoid wasting it.

Admire Ngưỡng mộ,

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