ĐỀ 3 ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10 Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9

Tên: Năm học: 2025-2026

I. PRONUNCIATION

Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. result B. studies C. useful D. culture
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. think B. bother C. thought D. fifth
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. postpone B. effort C. product D. package
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. experience B. secondary C. environment D. certificate
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. Following a zero-waste lifestyle, she not only reuses plastic bottles and bags, but also buys
products ____________ packaging.
A. up B. of C. about D. without
Question 6. During your lifetime, you sometimes have to face a moral __________ where every option
is like a bad one.
A. value B. identity C. dilemma D. consequence
Question 7. Due to some organizational challenges, we’ll have to __________ the meeting until next
week.
A. decide B. postpone C. hesitate D. participate
Question 8. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence:
“My uncle has been on the dole since the factory was closed.
A. moneyless B. homeless C. jobless D. useless
Question 9. A large number of children living in remote and mountainous areas have ___________
school because of their family burdens.
A. put off B. got on with C. dropped out of D. stuck with
Question 10. John and Pan are talking about their project.
John: “We’ll have enough time to finish our project ahead of schedule.” Pan: “Yeah, I’ve been working
on it diligently! _________, our efforts pay off!”
A. Hopefully B. Thoughtfully C. Carefully D. Usefully
Question 11. Tin and Sam are exchanging their personal information. Tin: “When did you start to
become a minimalist?”
Sam: “I __________ a minimalist since I __________ from the University of Fine Arts.”
A. became – had graduated B. was becoming – graduated
C. become – have graduated D. have become - graduated

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Question 12. Joining pro-environmental movements, I’m getting used to __________ by public
transportation.
A. travel B. to travel C. travelling D. travelled
Question 13. Pete strongly wanted his sister to face the consequences of her actions. He decided to keep
quiet, ___________.
A. though B. although C. despite D. contrast
Question 14. Jim wants to invite his new friend, Chloe, to his birthday party.
Jim: “Would you like to come to my birthday party next weekend? I’m sure you will make a lot of friends
there.”
Chloe: “Thanks for your invitation. , and I’ll call you later.”
A. Let me give it some thought B. It’s nice of you to say so
C. Have you thought of the party D. Never mind
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.

Question 15. What does the sign mean?

A. Take your bag here.
B. Use only one plastic bag for each receipt.
C. No plastic bag is allowed here.
D. Use banana leaves instead of plastic ones.
Question 16. What does the notice say?
A. Yoga classes are going to open at the weekend.
B. Those interested in yoga must submit their name to
the yoga teacher.
C. Yoga classes begin at the beginning of November.
D. Both teachers and students can join yoga classes.

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Last year was a special occasion when I (17) _________ my mind to experience the nomadic lifestyle in
Mongolia. Living among nomadic families, I had a deep (18) ___________ with nature and the
simplicity of life that was both humbling and liberating. During my journey, each day began with the (19)
___________ sounds of animals and the people preparing for a day, as well as brought new adventures
from herding livestock across endless grasslands to sharing stories around the warmth of the ger camp.
My daily activities depended (20) ___________ the rhythm of nature, tending to animals before dawn,
taking a midday break and gathering firewood for warmth in the afternoon. Interesting (21) ___________
it was, living as a nomad presented some challenges such as harsh weather conditions, remote locations
and the constant need to adapt. In the end, my experience of the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia was not
only a journey of exploration, but a profound lesson in living (22) ___________ with nature.

Question 17. A. tried out B. got into C. kept on D. made up

Question 18. A. affinity B. insight C. option D. expertise
Question 19. A. cultural B. melodic C. outdoor D. envious
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Question 20. A. on B. for C. in D. with
Question 21. A. even B. in spite C. though D. however
Question 22. A. honestly B. hesitantly C. harmonically D. harmlessly
V. Read the following and do as directed.

Most people think that going zero-waste is an impractical idea due to the omnipresence and convenience
of plastic. But Moe has proved that a zero-waste lifestyle is easier than we think.

Moe Karl, a university graduate in environmental studies, has committed himself to a zero-waste lifestyle
for about three years. Instead of taking plastic bags to the market, he carries boxes and net bags for
everything from vegetables and meat to rice and pepper. Only in very dire circumstances does he buy
packaged stuff at the supermarket. Even for things like pepper, peanut and rice, he brings along his own
containers so that he can put them away on the shelf as soon as he arrives home.
When it comes to what has not been eaten at the end of the meal, he does not throw them away. He turns
them into fertilizers for his vegetable garden. Every scrap there is, from leaves to eggshells, he puts in a
container, sprinkles in some fungi and lets them do their work. It could get a bit smelly, but it does not
matter when it is in open space. That is his own secret recipe for a vegetable garden that not only feeds
his entire family, but some of his neighbor’s as well. Homegrown veggies certainly taste better than store-
bought ones. By and large, his lifestyle helps reduce the amount of food waste and keep trash away from
his living space.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:

Question 23. Moe finished a degree in environmental studies.

Question 24. Under no circumstances does Moe buy packaged things from the supermarket.
Question 25. Moe never keeps leftovers for his vegetable garden.
Question 26. Moe’s lifestyle fails to reduce the amount of trash within his neighborhood.
23.___________ 24.__________ 25.__________ 26.__________
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:

Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Disadvantages of using plastic bags. B. How to address environmental problems.
C. Solutions to global food waste. D. Living without waste.
Question 28. What can be inferred about Moe’s zero-waste lifestyle?
A. It benefits both Moe and his neighbors.
B. It guarantees adequate supplies of the local food.
C. It is only applicable to solid food.
D. It gives out an unpleasant smell around his house.
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.

Question 29. The soup is ____________. You must add some salt. (TASTE)
Question 30. After graduation from Harvard, she was in the ____________ position of having multiple
job offers with competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. (ENVY)
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Question 31. As a person of great vision, Sarah was ____________ with the responsibility of leading the
company’s new marketing campaign. (TRUST)
Question 32. Jasmine admitted to having acted _____________ when she was caught cheating during the
exams.(HONEST)
Question 33. Vicky decided to enrol in an online personal _____________ course. (DEVELOP)
Question 34. Being impulsive by nature, Martin often tends to make hasty ______________ without
considering the consequences, which frequently leads to regret later on. (DECIDE)
VII. Look at the entry of the word “promise” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry
to complete the sentences with ONE word.

Question 35. Marc knew that his sister

would hate him if he _________ his
promise.

Question 36. I felt encouraged by the

promise _________ my parents’
support.

VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as
the sentence printed before it.

Question 37. I have never met such a kind person as Dean. (KINDEST)

→ Dean is _________________________________________.

Question 38. The last time my brother went out with his friends was a very long time ago.

→ It has been a very ________________________________________________________.

Question 39. Although she was injured, she still took part in the whole project. (INVOLVED)
→ Despite her ____________________________________________ with the whole project.

Question 40. I tried to phone her, but there was no reply.

→ Although _____________________________________.

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