ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 THPT CHUYÊN KHXH & NV NĂM 2026
TIẾNG ANH (MÔN ĐIỀU KIỆN) — Mã đề 777 — 50 câu
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Kết quả
Pronunciation (1–5)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Pronunciation (1) · front / stop / hot / log
- front
- stop
- hot
- log
Pronunciation (2) · hunger / logo / angel / single
- hunger
- logo
- angel
- single
Pronunciation (3) · pleasure / heater / disease / northeast
- pleasure
- heater
- disease
- northeast
Pronunciation (4) · number / plumber / fiber / cyber
- number
- plumber
- fiber
- cyber
Pronunciation (5) · example / existence / exhaustion / exception
- example
- existence
- exhaustion
- exception
Stress (6–10)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Stress (6) · arrive / bother / begin / decide
- arrive
- bother
- begin
- decide
Stress (7) · maybe / instead / enough / alright
- maybe
- instead
- enough
- alright
Stress (8) · creation / detective / apartment / festival
- creation
- detective
- apartment
- festival
Stress (9) · actually / probably / already / certainly
- actually
- probably
- already
- certainly
Stress (10) · operator / presidency / criticism / machinery
- operator
- presidency
- criticism
- machinery
Errors, synonyms, antonyms and language use (11–19)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each question.
The red bicycle is her , but the blue one over there belongs to me .
- her
- one
- belongs
- me
The teenage boy and his dog which lived next door often visited us on weekends.
- teenage
- which
- often
- us
A guard had to stand near the entry to check tickets before people went indoor .
- had to stand
- entry
- tickets
- indoor
They have fresh fruit for sale on the street every morning. (CLOSEST)
- available to buy
- ready to give
- free to take
- cheaper to get
We expected twenty experts to be at the conference, but half of them didn't show up on the day. (CLOSEST)
- accept
- register
- attend
- notice
The museum keeps some rare items hidden from visitors to avoid damage. (OPPOSITE)
- under control
- on display
- in sight
- in full
Error (17) · approval / opposition / consideration / acknowledgement
- approval
- opposition
- consideration
- acknowledgement
The children _______ the project when the bell rang.
- discuss
- were discussing
- discussed
- would discuss
We had completed _______ our rooms before our parents came home.
- tidy
- to tidy
- to tidying
- tidying
Grammar (20–25)
Choose the best option.
They stayed inside all afternoon today _______ the weather was too hot.
- which
- because
- while
- if
She thought the movie was boring, but it was _______ interesting.
- possibly
- finally
- actually
- usually
The teacher _______ the students that regular exercise could help them stay strong.
- told
- warned
- said
- asked
Many young people find the city life more _______ than before.
- stress
- stressed
- stressful
- stressfully
Rivers _______ through cities provide water for millions of people, especially in large urban areas.
- flowing
- flowed
- to flow
- being flowed
Some residents were _______ throwing their rubbish in the local community park.
- at risk of
- in charge of
- in line for
- at fault for
Cloze (26–33)
Choose the best option.
- Though
- Since
- As far as
- As long as
- amount
- number
- range
- sum
- within
- with
- for
- by
- disrupted
- disrupt
- have disrupted
- disrupting
- consider
- widen
- follow
- report
- interaction
- disruption
- comparison
- confusion
- when
- what
- why
- how
- significant
- separate
- equal
- private
Reading comprehension (34–41)
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Neighbors also played an important role. They helped each other in work and daily life, which created a strong sense of community. Transportation and communication were limited, so people felt distance more strongly. Bicycles were the main form of travel, and long trips took time and effort. Letters were often the only way to stay in touch with relatives far away. As a result, when people met, they valued those moments more deeply.
Today, Vietnam is more urban and connected than ever before. Large cities continue to grow and offer more jobs and better education. However, this also creates a faster pace of life. Many young people have busy schedules, long working hours, and high expectations. Technology, especially smartphones, has made communication easier. But it has also changed how people interact. Online messages are quick and easy, yet they sometimes replace face-to-face contact.
People also see differences in what they eat. Traditional meals are still important at home and during special occasions. But modern life has increased the need for fast and convenient food. Eating out or having takeaways is now common, particularly for students and office workers.
Even with these changes, some core values remain strong. Family ties still shape decisions and cultural traditions are still respected. Festivals such as Tet are not only holidays but also important times for reflection and connection. For young people today, the challenge is to balance modern opportunities with traditional values.
What is the best title for the passage?
- Balancing tradition and modern life in Vietnam
- Vietnam then and now: A changing way of life
- How global style replaces local style in Vietnam
- Vietnam: A journey from bicycles to smartphones
Why does the writer mention older generations' stories in paragraph 1?
- To describe changes in Vietnamese way of life over time
- To indicate how families share memories across generations
- To show strong differences between past and present life
- To explain how young people get to know their family histories
According to paragraph 2, what occupation did most Vietnamese do in the past?
- fishermen
- craft workers
- carpenters
- farmers
The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to
- people
- smartphones
- online messages
- busy schedules
What is paragraph 5 mainly about?
- The role of traditional meals
- Greater demand for fast food
- Modern eating patterns
- Different groups' food choices
Which of the following is NOT mentioned?
- Cultural traditions still play an important part in modern Vietnamese life.
- A close link between work and home led to more family time in the past.
- Technology has changed the way people keep in touch with each other.
- People in big cities are working to tighter schedules than those in rural areas.
The word “challenge” is closest in meaning to
- effort
- difficulty
- situation
- question
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
- Young people in urban areas may have to deal with higher levels of pressure.
- Young people are eager to combine traditional culture with modern life.
- It is probably hard to maintain the strong sense of community in rural areas.
- Transportation barriers have been overcome thanks to technology.
Dialogue & writing (42–50)
Choose the best option.
Alex: “Do you mind if I borrow your textbook?” Kate: “_____. Make sure you give it back tomorrow.”
- Sure I do.
- No, why do I?
- Yes, that's right.
- No problem.
Tim: “Why don’t we try some outdoor activities to keep fit?” Laura: “_____. We can start this weekend.”
- I'm not so sure.
- I'm fit enough.
- That sounds good!
- That's much better.
Mother: “Don’t worry, dear. You’ve already worked hard. _____” Sophie: “Thank you, mom. I’ll try my best.”
- I'm sure you'll do well.
- You can always rely on me.
- The exam is well-known for its quality.
- You just need a little luck.
Schools offer students free tablets for online learning this year.
- Free tablets are given to students for online learning this year.
- Schools don't have to pay for tablets for online learning this year.
- Students are offered tablets for free online learning programs.
- Online learning with tablets is offered to students for free by schools.
His parents didn't have enough money to pay for his studies abroad.
- His studies abroad cost more than his parents had expected.
- His parents couldn't afford to send him abroad to study.
- He couldn't study abroad if his parents had too little money.
- His parents had to save more money for him to study abroad.
It's compulsory for visitors to handle their rubbish responsibly in natural sites.
- It is strongly expected that visitors to scenic locations keep them clean.
- Visitors to scenic areas are encouraged to appropriately process their waste.
- Proper disposal of trash is the moral duty of tourists to natural landscapes.
- Tourists are obliged to dispose of their litter properly in natural attractions.
Drivers don't follow traffic laws. It's possible for them to have accidents.
- Observing traffic laws can help drivers stay away from accidents.
- Unless drivers follow traffic laws, accidents will definitely happen.
- Accidents may happen when drivers do not obey traffic rules.
- When traffic laws are not followed exactly, drivers will have accidents.
They need to arrive at the station on time. They will catch the train without any trouble.
- Coming to the station on time is necessary to catch the train more easily.
- Timely arrival at the station helps them manage to catch the right train.
- They'll easily take the train as long as they reach the station punctually.
- They'll have no trouble with the train that gets to the station as scheduled.
The company is bound to dominate the market. It has continuously invested in research and development.
- The market will be dominated by companies with continuous investment in research and development.
- There's a likelihood that the company will continuously invest in research and development to lead the market.
- Ongoing investment in research and development enables the company to maintain market dominance.
- The company's steady investment in research and development makes it certain to lead the market.