ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH HÀ TĨNH NĂM HỌC 2026-2027
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — mã đề 02 — 40 câu
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Part 1. Gap fill (announcement)
Complete the text with the given words. There are two EXTRA words: homework / improve / prepare / announcement / camera / attend
English Speaking Club. This is a/an (1) ______ about the English-Speaking Club meeting on Wednesday. The topic this week is “My Dream Job”. Each member should (2) ______ a short two-minute talk before coming. You do not need to write a long text, but please bring a small (3) ______ if you want to take photos for the club page. By speaking more often, you will (4) ______ your confidence and communication skills.
Part 2. Short texts
Choose A, B, C or D.
Invitation: “You’re invited to Emma’s birthday picnic! Sunday, 3 p.m. Green Park. Bring a hat and something to sit on.” What should guests bring?
- Sports equipment for park games
- Food and drinks for everyone
- A present and a birthday cake
- Something for sun protection and sitting
Note: “Ben, The printer is out of paper again. Could you put more paper in it before the meeting starts? We need to print the handouts. Thanks, Sara.” What does Sara ask Ben to do?
- Prepare paper copies of the meeting notes
- Repair the printer before the meeting
- Buy a new printer for the office
- Add paper to the printer soon
Library rules: Students may borrow up to three books at a time. Books must be returned within two weeks. No food or drinks are allowed inside. Which statement is TRUE?
- Students must borrow at least three books each time
- Students can keep library books for fourteen days
- Students cannot bring drinks only near the bookshelves
- Students may eat snacks if they sit quietly
Part 3. Grammar & vocabulary
Choose A, B, C or D.
The man came home last night while his wife _______ the housework.
His father is really keen _______ watching football on TV.
This bike belongs to my brother. The old one over there is _______.
John: “I’ll take the final exam tomorrow.” Tom: “_______”
- Congratulations!
- My pleasure.
- Good luck!
- Thank you.
Hurry up or you will miss _______ last bus.
You shouldn’t be afraid of _______ mistakes when speaking English.
His daughter fancies doing things in a _______ way.
- create
- creative
- creativity
- creatively
They still enjoyed their trip _______ the weather was bad.
- because of
- because
- although
- despite
My children don’t mind _______ me with the gardening.
If she gets up early, she _______ more time to do morning exercise.
- will have
- would have
- has
- had
Please _______ the lights before leaving the room to save energy.
- look after
- turn on
- look up
- turn off
You should see a/an _______ when you have a health problem.
- doctor
- singer
- artist
- teacher
Ann: “It’s not good to eat fast food.” Lena: “_______. It can make us overweight.”
- I don’t think so
- I don’t agree
- That’s wrong
- I agree
The article seemed balanced at first, but its conclusion was clearly _______ toward one side of the argument.
- discerning
- biased
- cautious
- practical
Part 4. Cloze (failure)
Choose A, B, C or D.
Failure can feel like a heavy rain cloud over a teenager’s head. A low-test score, a lost match, or a rejected idea may make students want to give up. But failure is not always an enemy. (22) ______ mistakes can become useful lessons if students look at them carefully. There are young people (23) ______ are not successful at their first attempts, but they continue trying until they improve. Their progress may be slow and quiet, like a plant growing under the soil. (24) ______, they often become stronger because they learn what does not work. To grow from failure, students need to (25) ______ attention to feedback instead of only feeling embarrassed. They should ask what can be changed and try again with a better plan. This attitude builds real resilience, a quality that helps people keep going even when they have to cope with (26) ______ tasks in life.
(24)
- Therefore
- However
- For example
- Although
(26)
- challenging
- charming
- effortless
- pleasant
Part 5. Pronunciation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Part 6. Stress
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 (29) · hobby / balloon / teacher / student
- hobby
- balloon
- teacher
- student
Stress (30) · exciting / attractive / wonderful / historic
- exciting
- attractive
- wonderful
- historic
Part 7. Reading (tiny gardens)
Choose A, B, C or D.
In many cities, teenagers do not have large gardens, but some of them are now creating tiny green spaces in their bedrooms. They grow small plants on desks, windows, or shelves. Some choose herbs like mint or basil, while others prefer easy plants that need little water. Short videos online have made this hobby more popular, especially among teens who want their rooms to feel calmer.
For many young people, these little gardens are not only for decoration. Taking care of a plant gives them a small daily task. They need to check the soil, add water, and move the plant if it needs more light. Some teens say this simple habit helps them slow down after a busy school day. It also gives them a break from screens, which are a big part of modern life.
Not every teen becomes a plant expert, of course. Some plants die because their owners forget to water them or choose the wrong place. Still, many teenagers do not give up. They simply try again with a stronger plant. Because of this, the hobby teaches patience as well as care. In a fast world, even a tiny plant can help a teenager feel steadier.
Best title?
- How to Build a Large Garden in a City House
- Why All Teenagers Should Study Farming at School
- Tiny Bedroom Gardens: A Small Hobby with Quiet Benefits for Teens
- Tiny Bedroom Gardens: A New Way to Help Students Become Plant Experts
calmer is closest in meaning to _______.
- smaller
- quieter
- brighter
- busier
it in “move the plant if it needs more light” refers to _______.
What do many teens do when their plants die?
- They choose another place for them
- They keep up watering them
- They choose to give up
- They continue with their work
Which is TRUE?
- Some teens fail at first, but they may continue and learn patience
- Young people grow plants only to decorate their bedrooms
- Large city gardens are becoming more common in teen bedrooms
- Most teenagers are expected to become plant experts very quickly
Part 8. Sentence transformation
Rewrite so that it means the same.
It’s a pity that I don’t have time to take some extra courses. → I wish ______
It took him two days to finish the report. → He spent ______
The store near my house is more crowded than this shopping mall. → This shopping mall isn’t ______
“The cleaners are working on the ground floor now,” said the boy. → The boy said that ______
Everyone stood up when she walked into the room. → Everyone rose ______