PHÒNG GD&ĐT TP HOA LƯ ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT

TRƯỜNG THCS NINH MỸ Năm 2025

PART A: PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 1. A. oranges B. arrives C. apples D. comes
Question 2. A. chubby B. suburb C. suck D. support
Question 3. A. mechanic B. teacher C. choose D. chance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 4. A. believe B. center C. again D. decide
Question 5. A. pollution B. historic C. Vietnamese D. environment
PART B: VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 6. ___________demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication in their craft.
A. Police officers B. Electricians C. Workers D. Artisans
Question 7. I love Viet Nam! The sights of it are___________.
A. impressive B. impressed C. impressing D. impress
Question 8. The sports teachers are trying to help develop the_______well-being of
their students.
A. mental B. physical C. intellectual D. emotional
Question 9. The Internet has _____ developed and become part of our daily life.
A. rapided B. rapid C. rapidly D. rapiding
Question 10. The children in the past used to go _____, even in winter. Now they all
have shoes.
A. on foot B. bare-footed C. ground D. soil foot
Question 11. This vase is a beautiful piece of_________. It’s made of clay dug from
our river banks.
A. pottery B. drum C. basket D. painting
Question 12. The clanging sound of the Ha Noi _____ in the 1970s has gone deep
into people’s collective memory.
A. tram B. skytrain C. flyover D. tunnel
Question 13. The bustling____________of the city offers opportunities for
entertainment and employment.
A. infrastructure B. neighbourhood C. systems D. lifestyle
Question 14. We are____________a project on teen pressure at the moment.
A. carrying out B. taking up
C. cutting down on D.getting around
 Question 15. We decided to __________ our plan for the weekend due to bad
weather.
A. go over B. go through C. go up D. go off
PART C: GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 16. We ……………. each other since we graduated from high school.
A. met B. haven’t met
C. meeting D. meets
Question 17. He enjoys _____Thung Nham bird garden in the afternoon to watch
birds back to their nets.
A. visiting B. visit C. visited D. coming
Question 18. If she works hard at English well, she _____ to customers more
fluently.
A. speak B. should speak C. can speak D. must speak
Question 19. I wish I _____ a sister to play together
A. have B. had C. has D. having
Question 20. Ninh Binh province is much______it was before.
A. more facinating as B. more facinating than
C. as facinating as D. facinating than
Question 21. My mother told me I _____ learn hard to pass the entrance exam the
next month.
A. must B. have to C. had to D. has to
Question 22. Even though it rained heavily, we decided to visit people in
need______live in flooded area.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 23. If you spend too ______time on computer games, your health will be
affected.
A. some B. any C. many D. much
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. John: “Sorry, I forgot to call you last night” - Mary: “_____”
A. It’ s alright. We can talk about it today. B. I have no idea
C. You’re welcome. D. No, thanks.
Question 25. Mai: “Do you mind if I open the window ?.” - Lan: “_____”
A. Thank you. B. No, not at all. C. Yes, I would. D. That sounds nice.
PART D: READING
Read the following announcements and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct option that best fits each gap.
A sport announcement
Students must notice the following information for their school sport day on
Tuesday 26 May:
* The date of (26) ............... sport day is on Tuesday 26 May and everyone does it
in their home or garden.
* You will share pictures and video at example@mail.com
* Each group will (27).............to raise money for charity.
*The activity will help you improve your health (28)............ you can play outside
*Remember to donate on our Just Giving Page.
Question 26. A. no article B. a C. an D. the
Question 27. A. take part in B. take in C. take up D. take out
Question 28. A.so B. as C. because of D. but
Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each of
the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say? Choose the best option.
A. You should use more water.
B. You shouldn’t use water.
C. You should turn off the tap.
D. You should save water for our children
Question 30. What does the sign say? Choose the best option.
A. You can’t cut down the small tree
B. You mustn’t cut down the tree with an axe.
C. Deforestation is prohibited here.
D. Smoking isn’t allowed here.
Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and
traditional, life in the city is modern and complicated. People, from different regions,
move to the cities in the hope of having a better life for them and their children. The
inhabitants in city work as secretaries, businessmen, teachers, government workers,
factory workers and even street vendors or construction workers.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low
income, to work harder or they have to take a part-time job to support their family.
For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting up in the early morning to
do exercise in public parks, preparing for a full day of working and studying, then
travelling along crowded boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scooters and
returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise
apartment blocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like
the Internet, telephone, television, and so on. Industrialization and modernization as
well as global integration have big impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most
noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The “ao dai” – Vietnamese
traditional clothes are no longer regularly worn in Vietnamese women’s daily life.
Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred.
Question 31. The reason why people move to the city is _____.
A. to look for a complicate life B. to take part-time jobs
C. to have busy days D. to look for a better life
Question 32. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. people B. city dwellers C. workers D. teachers
Question 33. Industrialization, modernization and global integration may lead to
_____.
A. the fact that women no longer wear ao dai
B. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes
C. big impact on lifestyles in the city
 D. the changes in women’s life
Question 34. The word “impact” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. force B. action C. situation D. effect
Question 35. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. The life in the city B. Life is busy
C. The country life is simple D. The impact of modern life
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.
Over the past few decades, the world's urban population has grown significantly,
leading to the emergence of megacities—urban areas with more than 10 million
residents. While these cities offer vast economic opportunities, they also face serious
challenges such as overpopulation, environmental pollution, and inadequate public
services.
One of the biggest concerns in megacities is traffic congestion. As the number of
vehicles increases, roads become overcrowded, leading to longer commuting times
and increased air pollution. In some cities, public transportation systems are outdated
and unable to accommodate the growing population, making the problem even worse.
Another critical issue is waste management. With millions of people producing tons
of waste daily, many megacities struggle to dispose of garbage properly. Poor waste
management leads to pollution, health risks, and even flooding when drainage
systems are clogged.
Despite these challenges, some cities have implemented innovative solutions.
Expanding public transport, promoting eco-friendly policies, and using advanced
technology in waste management are helping to improve urban life. These efforts
demonstrate that while megacities have problems, they also have the potential for
sustainable development.
Questions:
Question 36. What is the best title for this passage?
A. The Benefits of Living in Megacities
B. Challenges and Solutions in Megacities
C. Traffic Problems in Small Towns
D. The Growth of Rural Communities
Question 37. The word "outdated" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
A. Modern
B. Inefficient
C. Expensive
D. Advanced
Question 38. The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to:
A. Public transport systems
B. Environmental policies
C. Megacities
D. Drainage systems
Question 39. What is one major cause of traffic congestion in megacities?
A. A lack of new roads
B. The increase in the number of vehicles
C. The shortage of fuel
D. The decrease in urban population
Question 40. According to the passage, what is one problem caused by poor waste
management?
A. It reduces the number of vehicles in cities
B. It leads to floods when drainage systems are blocked
C. It improves air quality in urban areas
D. It helps lower the cost of public services
PART E: WRITING
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the sentences given.
Question 41. The shop assistant said to me: "Will we deliver the package to your
doorstep tomorrow?"
A. The shop assistant asked if she will deliver the package to your doorstep the
following day.
B. The shop assistant asked if we would deliver the package to my doorstep the
following day.
C. The shop assistant asked if they would deliver the package to your doorstep the
following day.
D. The shop assistant asked if they would deliver the package to my doorstep the
following day.
Question 42. If he doesn’t study harder, he will fail the exam.
A. He will fail the exam if he studied harder.
B. He will fail the exam unless he studies harder.
C. Unless he doesn’t study harder, he will fail the exam.
D. If he studies harder, he would fail the exam.
Question 43. It’s a pity that I can’t watch fireworks from my balcony.
A.I wish I can watch fireworks from my balcony.
B.I wish I can’t watch fireworks from my balcony.
C.I wish I couldn’t watch fireworks from my balcony.
D.I wish I could watch fireworks from my balcony.
Question 44. She has lived in this city for ten years.
A. She started living in this city ten years ago.
B. She was living in this city ten years ago.
C. She had lived in this city ten years ago.
D. She lives in this city ten years ago.
Choose the sentence that best combines each given pair of sentences.
Question 45. The first boy has just moved. He knows the truth.
A. The first boy which know the truth has just moved.
B. The first boy that knows the truth just moved.
C. The first boy whom knows the truth has just moved.
D. The first boy who knows the truth has just moved.
Question 46. The price of urban houses is high. Many people cannot afford one.
A. The price of urban houses is too high for many people to buy.
B. The price of urban houses is high because many people cannot afford one.
C. The price of urban houses is too high so that many people cannot afford one.
D. Many people cannot afford one, so the price of urban houses is high.
Question 47. My sister was watching TV. At that time my father was washing the
dishes.
A. While my sister was watching TV, at that time my father was washing the dishes.
B. While my sister was watching TV, my father was washing the dishes.
C. My mother was watching TV whereas my father was washing the dishes.
D. Until my sister was watching TV, my father was washing the dishes.
Question 48. This building is tall. However, that building is taller.
A.This building is taller than that building .
B.This building is as tall as than that building .
C.That building is taller than this building .
D.That building is more taller than that building .
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful paragraph/email in each of the following questions.
Question 49:
a. Furthermore, trees take carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, so you should plant
trees or take part in tree-planting events.
b. There are some things that you can do to save the environment from suffering
serious environmental problems.
c. Public transport is also an option if you need to travel long distances and want to
enjoy the scenery.
d. Finally, it is advisable to turn off lights and electronic devices when you are not in
the room.
e. Firstly, you should ride bikes instead of using cars or other gasoline vehicles to
reduce the amount of carbon footprint.
A. b-e-c-a-d B. b-c-d-a-e C. a-b-c-d-e D. a-e-d-c-b
Question 50:
a. Be sure to double-check that you read something a little above your language level
to learn new words.
b. Let me know if you have any questions. Bye for now!
c. Hi Tom, Thanks for your email. I want to share with you some awesome activities
to learn English.
d. Finally, you can listen to your favourite English songs or choose something new to
listen to.
e. First, you can watch movies or TV shows in English. It's a great way to learn new
words.
f. Second, you can read stories in English. You can choose any type of reading you
like.
A. c-d-a-f-e-b B. c-f- a-e-d-b C. c-e-f-a-d-b D. c-e-f-
d-a-b

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PHÒNG GD&ĐT TP HOA LƯ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH
TRƯỜNG THCS NINH MỸ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT
Năm 2025
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ĐÁP ÁN
Mỗi câu đúng 0,2 điểm
Câu Đáp án Câu Đáp án
1 A 26 D
2 B 27 A
3 A 28 B
4 B 29 D
5 C 30 C
6 D 31 D
7 A 32 B
8 B 33 C
9 C 34 D
10 B 35 A
11 A 36 B
12 A 37 B
13 D 38 C
14 A 39 B
15 B 40 B
16 B 41 D
17 A 42 B
18 C 43 D
19 B 44 A
20 B 45 D
21 C 46 A
22 B 47 B
23 D 48 C
24 A 49 A
25 B 50 C
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