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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN KHOA HỌC TỰ NHIÊN NĂM 2025-2026
TIẾNG ANH (MÔN ĐIỀU KIỆN) — 40 câu
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Kết quả
I. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (1–8)
Choose A, B, C or D.
Are you ______ in chess? If yes, would you mind playing a game with me?
- excited
- interested
- familiar
- related
We ______ TV when someone knocked on the door.
- were watching
- was watching
- watched
- are watching
If we plant more trees, we ______ fresher air in the cities.
- had
- would have
- to have
- will have
Sophie: "I like your new dress. It looks good on you."
Emma: "______"
- It's really expensive.
- Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
- The same to you.
- That is my pleasure.
This is the fishing village ______ I met him ten years ago.
- who
- whom
- where
- whose
The boy had ______ money, so he couldn't buy a new toy.
- lot
- little
- much
- many
This book is ______ than the one you are reading.
- more interesting
- so interesting
- most interesting
- a lot interesting
Tet is the time for Vietnamese families to clean and ______ their houses.
- prepare
- hang
- buy
- decorate
II. CLOSEST MEANING (9–10)
Choose the sentence closest in meaning.
"I still like Madonna", Joe claims.
- Joe claims still like Madonna.
- Joe claims he still likes Madonna.
- Joe claims he still like Madonna.
- Joe claims being like Madonna.
It took her two hours to do housework yesterday.
- She spend two hours to doing housework yesterday.
- It took her two hours doing housework now.
- She spent two hours doing housework yesterday.
- Do housework yesterday took him two hours.
III. SENTENCE FROM CUES (11–12)
Choose the correct sentence from the cues.
They / used / go / school / bike / when / they / young.
- They used to go to school by bike when they are young.
- They use go to school by bike when they were young.
- They used to go school by bike when they were young.
- They used to go to school by bike when they were young.
What / height / mountain?
- What's height of the mountain?
- What's the height in the mountain?
- What's the height of the mountain?
- What's the height on the mountain?
IV. ARRANGEMENT (13–14)
Put sentences in order; choose the best ending.
Since childhood, I have dreamed of exploring new places and learning about different cultures. Last summer, I finally had the chance to make that dream come true with a trip to Denver. ______
a. In the evening, I enjoyed a traditional meal while listening to live folk music.
b. I met friendly locals who shared fascinating stories about its history and traditions.
c. When I arrived at Denver, I visited famous landmarks.
a. In the evening, I enjoyed a traditional meal while listening to live folk music.
b. I met friendly locals who shared fascinating stories about its history and traditions.
c. When I arrived at Denver, I visited famous landmarks.
Put (a–c) in the correct order to complete the text above.
- a-b-c
- b-a-c
- c-b-a
- a-c-b
Choose the sentence that can end the text (Question 13) most appropriately.
- The trip gave me a deeper love for traveling.
- I decided never to visit that place again because it was too crowded.
- The journey is bad, and I wished I stayed at home instead.
- I realized that traveling was not enjoyable.
V. READING — Artificial Intelligence (15–20)
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, means computers can do things that usually need human intelligence. This includes understanding speech, solving problems, and learning from experience.
AI is used in many parts of our lives. For example, when you speak to a virtual assistant like Siri or Alexa, that's AI. Some cars can drive themselves using AI, and online shops can suggest things you might like to buy.
AI is useful, but there are also questions. People worry about jobs, privacy, and how machines make decisions. It's important to use AI in a safe and fair way.
In the future, AI may help doctors find diseases early, help students learn faster, and make life more comfortable. But we must think carefully about how we use it.
AI is used in many parts of our lives. For example, when you speak to a virtual assistant like Siri or Alexa, that's AI. Some cars can drive themselves using AI, and online shops can suggest things you might like to buy.
AI is useful, but there are also questions. People worry about jobs, privacy, and how machines make decisions. It's important to use AI in a safe and fair way.
In the future, AI may help doctors find diseases early, help students learn faster, and make life more comfortable. But we must think carefully about how we use it.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
- People use computers to play games only.
- With AI, computers can work without electricity.
- With AI, computers can do tasks that need human thinking.
- Computers are used to learn languages only.
Which of the following is an example of AI?
- Reading a book
- Talking to Siri
- Using a calculator
- Listening to music on the radio
The word "experience" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
- fun
- skill
- feeling
- past events
What are some of the concerns about AI?
- It may stop online shopping.
- It could take away jobs or affect privacy.
- It can't work on phones.
- It makes people happier.
The word "carefully" in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
- slowly
- carelessly
- quickly
- clearly
What is the main idea of the passage?
- AI is dangerous and should be stopped.
- AI is a kind of robot that works in factories.
- AI is a useful technology but must be used wisely.
- AI can only be used in hospitals.
VI. PRONUNCIATION (21–22)
Choose the word whose underlined part differs.
Pronunciation (21) · listen / timing / storm / teacher
- listen
- timing
- storm
- teacher
Pronunciation (22) · decided / included / developed / polluted
- decided
- included
- developed
- polluted
VII. STRESS (23–24)
Choose the word with a different stress pattern.
Stress (23) · city / father / decide / mother
- city
- father
- decide
- mother
Stress (24) · brother / agree / lesson / problem
- brother
- agree
- lesson
- problem
VIII. CLOZE — Breakfast (25–30)
Choose the best word for each blank.
Do you skip breakfast? Millions of people do, and if you are one of them, you are putting your ability to think and learn (25) ______. Skipping breakfast can cause you to be hungry, tired, or grumpy throughout the morning. Why is that?
(26) ______, you have not eaten for about eight hours, your body's fuel, called glucose, is low. Eating breakfast raises the level of glucose in your brain. Your brain requires a constant flow of glucose to do mental work.
So, eating breakfast will give you a mental edge at school. What if you don't have (27) ______ for breakfast or if you are not hungry when you wake up? Having something for breakfast is (28) ______ than nothing. Drink some milk or juice. (29) ______ catch a nutritious snack later in the morning. Yoghurt, dry cereal, cheese, or fruit are good choices. What if you don't like breakfast food? Then eat any foods you do like. Even cold pizza or a fruit smoothie can power your morning. Remember, (30) ______ no reason to skip this essential meal.
(26) ______, you have not eaten for about eight hours, your body's fuel, called glucose, is low. Eating breakfast raises the level of glucose in your brain. Your brain requires a constant flow of glucose to do mental work.
So, eating breakfast will give you a mental edge at school. What if you don't have (27) ______ for breakfast or if you are not hungry when you wake up? Having something for breakfast is (28) ______ than nothing. Drink some milk or juice. (29) ______ catch a nutritious snack later in the morning. Yoghurt, dry cereal, cheese, or fruit are good choices. What if you don't like breakfast food? Then eat any foods you do like. Even cold pizza or a fruit smoothie can power your morning. Remember, (30) ______ no reason to skip this essential meal.
- at risk
- at all
- for risk
- for all
- If you wake up
- Even if you wake up
- While you wake up
- When you wake up
- many time
- enough time
- time enough
- many times
- better
- gooder
- best
- more good
- Secondly
- More slowly
- Then
- After
- There were
- There was
- There is
- There are
IX. GAP FILL — City life (31–34)
Choose A, B, C or D (phrases A–D below).
Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities but nowadays many people are reluctant to make such a move. They say that compared to suburban areas, (31) ______.
The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the higher the living cost. Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. (32) ______. The densely populated neighbourhoods, busy traffic, and big construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful to people's health, such as increasing their stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.
Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, so people tend to live in smaller houses or in apartment blocks. (33) ______; therefore, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of doing sports outdoors.
(34) ______. However, they still have a long way to go before they can reduce living costs and pollution and increase green space to make all cities in the world more livable places.
Options:
A. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities
B. city life has many drawbacks
C. The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems
D. Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution
The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the higher the living cost. Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. (32) ______. The densely populated neighbourhoods, busy traffic, and big construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful to people's health, such as increasing their stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.
Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, so people tend to live in smaller houses or in apartment blocks. (33) ______; therefore, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of doing sports outdoors.
(34) ______. However, they still have a long way to go before they can reduce living costs and pollution and increase green space to make all cities in the world more livable places.
Options:
A. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities
B. city life has many drawbacks
C. The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems
D. Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution
- Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities
- city life has many drawbacks
- The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems
- Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution
- Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities
- city life has many drawbacks
- The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems
- Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution
- Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities
- city life has many drawbacks
- The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems
- Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution
- Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities
- city life has many drawbacks
- The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems
- Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution
X. SIGNS & NOTICES (35–36)
Read the sign or notice. Choose A, B, C or D.
[Biển cấm: hình người đang chạy bị gạch chéo — NO RUNNING]
What does the sign say?
- You shouldn't walk slowly and carefully here.
- Running is not allowed in this area.
- You must run quickly to leave this place.
- Running in this area is allowed.
[Thông báo: Era Restaurant — Booking is requested — Call +849874627]
What does the notice say?
- You can eat at Era Restaurant without calling.
- You mustn't book beforehand to eat at Era Restaurant.
- You are requested to work at Era Restaurant.
- You have to book in advance to eat at Era Restaurant.
XI. ANNOUNCEMENT CLOZE (37–40)
Choose the best word for each blank.
Dear Customers,
It is my pleasure (37) ______ you that our new store 'Stationery City' is now open for business in your area. We offer a wide range of office equipment and furniture. We would like to offer you our special introductory discount of 40% off all purchases (38) ______ 13th November. We can also offer you a loyalty scheme which could (39) ______ you a lot of money. Please see our website www.stationerycity.com for (40) ______ further details.
Thank you for your attention.
It is my pleasure (37) ______ you that our new store 'Stationery City' is now open for business in your area. We offer a wide range of office equipment and furniture. We would like to offer you our special introductory discount of 40% off all purchases (38) ______ 13th November. We can also offer you a loyalty scheme which could (39) ______ you a lot of money. Please see our website www.stationerycity.com for (40) ______ further details.
Thank you for your attention.
- informing to
- inform
- to informing
- to inform
- at
- into
- on
- up
- meet
- see
- waste
- save
- a
- Ø (no article)
- an
- the