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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH 10 (2025 – 2026) – Đề 1

Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
(0.5 point)
1. A. method B. mother C. brother D. father
2. A. worked B. watched C. cleaned D. helped
Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others. (0.5
point)
3. A. receive B. attend C. capture D. destroy
4. A. character B. benefit C. century D. disaster
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.0 points)
5. This is the first time she ________________ a traditional Vietnamese meal.
A. tries B. tried C. has tried D. is trying
6. If he _________________ harder, he will pass the exam.
A. study B. studies C. studied D. studying
7. Do you remember Miss Ly, _____________________ is working in an international bank in Ha
Noi?
A. which B. that C. whom D. who
8. Remember to _____________________ all the lights and fans before you leave their rooms.
A. turn on B. look for C. go on D. turn off
9. _____________________the car was expensive, he bought it.
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Due to
10. The students are very _________________ because their school team won the competition.
A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. excitement
11. Stress and tiredness often lead to lack of_____________________.
A. concentrated B. concentration C. concentrate D. concentrator
12. The government should take action to reduce air _________________ in big cities.
A. attention B. solution C. pollution D. condition

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that indicates the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to
make a meaningful exchange or letter/ email in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)
13. Rearrange the sentences to make a meaningful conversation.
a. I love Vietnamese food, especially pho and spring rolls.
b. Yes, I have! I tried pho, and it was delicious!
c. Have you ever tried Vietnamese food?
d. That’s great! You should also try banh mi next time.
14. Rearrange the sentences to make a meaningful email.
A. How are you? I just came back from my summer vacation in Da Lat.
B. The weather was cool, and the scenery was beautiful. I really enjoyed it!
C. We visited many places like the Valley of Love and Langbiang Mountain.
D. What about you? How was your summer vacation? Write to me soon!

Read the following passage and choose the word (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.25 points)

Modern technology has changed the way people live and work. The internet allows people to
communicate with others (15) ___________. Smartphones and computers help people work more
efficiently and (16) _____________ information quickly. However, spending too much time on screens
can have (17) ____________ effects on health. To stay healthy, people should take regular breaks and
do outdoor activities. Technology is useful, (18) ___________ people must use it wisely. Moreover,
people should be aware of the risks of sharing personal information (19) ____________ the internet
and take steps to protect their privacy.

15. A. instantly B. slowly C. rarely D. carelessly

16. A. delete B. access C. destroy D. block
17. A. positive B. useful C. negative D. friendly
18. A. so B. and C. because D. but
19. A. in B. on C. at D. over

Read the following passage and choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions. (1.25 points)
Sleep is essential for good health. When people sleep, their bodies rest and recover. Sleep also helps the
brain process information and improves memory. People who do not get enough sleep often feel tired
and find it hard to concentrate. Experts recommend that adults should sleep for at least 7-8 hours each
night. Children need even more sleep to grow and develop properly. A regular sleep schedule and a
comfortable sleeping environment can improve sleep quality. However, modern lifestyles make it
difficult for many people to get enough sleep. Busy work schedules, stress, and too much screen time
before bed can lead to sleep problems. To sleep better, people should avoid caffeine in the evening and
try to relax before bedtime.

20. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The importance of sleep B. The benefits of waking up early
C. The history of sleep studies D. The dangers of sleeping too much
21. According to the passage, what happens when people do not get enough sleep?
A. They feel energetic B. They become more intelligent
C. They feel tired and lose focus D. They sleep better the next night
22. What is one way to improve sleep quality?
A. Drinking coffee at night B. Having a regular sleep schedule
C. Using the phone before bed D. Sleeping less than 5 hours
23. What does the word "it" in sentence “However, modern lifestyles make it difficult for many people
to get enough sleep” refer to?
A. Caffeine B. Work C. Sleep D. The brain
24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The effects of sleep on memory B. The impact of stress on sleep
C. Tips for better sleep D. The dangers of sleeping too much

Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 point)
25. The doctor suggested that he should drink more water and took a lot of rest.
A B C D
26. If we will reduce the speed of population growth, there will be less pressure on the earth.
A B C D
27. Mr. Pike, that got the award last month, is a good doctor.
A B C D
28. Although his leg was broken but he managed to get out of the car.
A B C D
Complete each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (2.0
points)

29. Nga said: " I am going to visit my grandmother next weekend."

 Nga said that _____________________________________________________________
30. Although the weather was beautiful, we didn’t go on the picnic.
 In spite of____________________________________________________________.
31. If he doesn’t study hard, he may fail the exam.
 Unless _______________________________________________________________
32. We started learning Japanese five years ago.
 We have ____________________________________________________________.

Combine the two sentences with the given word in brackets. (1.0 point)
33. Tom studied very hard. He passed the exam with a high score. (Using “so”)
34. The book is very interesting. I borrowed it from the library. (Using “which”)

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