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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH LAI CHÂU NĂM HỌC 2026-2027
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — Mã đề 02 — 40 câu
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
I. Pronunciation (1–4)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
Pronunciation (1) · walks / keys / sleeps / cups
Pronunciation (2) · provided / decided / arrived / devoted
- provided
- decided
- arrived
- devoted
Pronunciation (3) · chores / chemistry / chicken / church
- chores
- chemistry
- chicken
- church
Pronunciation (4) · sing / invite / iron / climb
II. Grammar & vocabulary (5–22)
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
I haven't met any of my relatives since I ______ to Ho Chi Minh City two years ago.
- don't move
- didn't move
- moved
- haven't moved
Miss Lien asked him where he ______ the volunteer work the following summer.
______ is a common issue in big cities.
- Traffic light
- Traffic jam
- Traffic safety
- Traffic flow
Your brothers submitted their graduation thesis last month, ______?
- did they
- don't they
- didn't they
- do they
My grandmother advises me ______ money for my future.
Do you think life in the country is ______ than life in the city?
- more exciting
- the most exciting
- as exciting
- exciting
Phong is searching for a documentary ______ provides detailed information about endangered species in Southeast Asia.
Several volunteers were injured while they ______ to rescue people from the collapsed building after the earthquake.
- helped
- helps
- have helped
- were helping
You shouldn't ______ old clothes that are still in good condition. You can donate them to charity.
- hang out with
- throw away
- cut down on
- take care of
My uncle has a small bookshop. The shop ______ a wide variety of English novels and comic books.
My dad is ______ person in my family.
- greatest
- greater
- the greatest
- the great
Mary: "In my opinion, we should keep the traditional craft villages long life." — John: "______"
- I like it
- That's nice
- That's all
- That's a good idea
I wish I ______ how to fix my motorbike, so I won't have to spend so much money at the repair shop.
- knew
- would knew
- know
- had known
I want to travel because I enjoy ______ people in new places.
Some candidates failed the oral examination because they didn't have enough ______.
- confide
- confident
- confidence
- confidential
I ______ that problem with him if I meet him tomorrow.
- discuss
- would discuss
- discussed
- will discuss
Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed ______ the foggy weather.
- although
- because
- in spite of
- because of
______ the summer, we usually go to our home village to swim in the river.
III. Error identification (23–25)
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The song who we listened to last night was very interesting.
English are one of the most popular languages in the world.
My best friend likes travelling by air because it is fast, safe and comfortably.
- likes
- comfortably
- safe
- because
IV. Reading cloze (26–30)
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
There are a lot of disadvantages of living in a big city, and air pollution is among (26) ______ most serious problems. Rapid urbanization has led to a rise in the number of factories, as big cities attract both domestic and foreign investments (27) ______ the number of factories is increasing quickly. The air is heavily (28) ______ by smoke and emissions, which cause respiratory diseases and other health issues. Traffic congestion is another factor, as there are too many means of transportation (29) ______ makes this problem worse, and car exhaust further contaminates the atmosphere. Poor air quality affects everyone, especially children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health problems. Dense population and limited green spaces worsen the situation, increasing urban heat and pollution-related risks. To conclude, air pollution, which is expected to (30) ______ more people get serious diseases such as lung cancer and tuberculosis, is a big drawback of city life.
- however
- so
- because
- in spite of
- polluted
- pollute
- pollution
- pollutants
- persuade
- encourage
- suggest
- make
V. Reading comprehension (31–35)
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Life in Vietnam has changed dramatically over the past few decades. In the past, most Vietnamese people lived in small villages and worked as farmers. They lived in simple houses made of wood and bamboo. Family members often lived together in one house, with three generations under the same roof. They usually woke up very early to work in the rice fields.
Transportation was basic - people mainly walked or used bicycles to get around. For entertainment, children played traditional games in the village square, while adults enjoyed folk music and traditional festivals. Most people cooked their meals using firewood, and they ate healthy food grown in their gardens.
Today, life in Vietnam is very different, especially in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Many people live in modern apartments and work in offices. Young people often prefer to live separately from their parents. Instead of bicycles, they ride motorbikes or drive cars. The streets are full of shopping centers, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Technology has changed daily life too. Most people have smartphones and computers. They can order food online and watch movies at home. However, some traditional values remain important. Vietnamese people still love family gatherings, traditional festivals, and their delicious traditional food.
What does the word "They" in paragraph 1 refer to?
- Family members
- Vietnamese houses
- Rice fields
- Vietnamese villages
The word "basic" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
- expensive
- simple
- complicated
- modern
According to the passage, how did people cook their food in the past?
- Using gas stoves
- Using microwaves
- Using firewood
- Using electric cookers
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
- Young people often prefer to live separately from their parents.
- Today, Vietnamese people do not like traditional food any more.
- Today, many people live in modern apartments and work in offices.
- Vietnamese people still love family gatherings and traditional festivals.
What is the passage mainly about?
- Traditional Vietnamese festivals
- Vietnamese cooking methods
- Vietnamese transportation systems
- Changes in Vietnamese lifestyle over time
VI. Sentence combining (36–37)
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair.
Bill took a taxi. He still arrived late for the concert.
- Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
- In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
- Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
- Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn't catch it.
I don't forget the man. He was at the canteen with his wife last week.
- I don't forget the man who was at the canteen with his wife last week.
- I don't forget the man whom was at the canteen with his wife last week.
- I don't forget the man which was at the canteen with his wife last week.
- I don't forget the man who he was at the canteen with his wife last week.
VII. Sentence transformation (38–40)
Choose the sentence closest in meaning.
The last time they traveled with each other was two years ago.
- They traveled with each other for two years.
- They didn't travel with each other for two years.
- They haven't traveled with each other for two years.
- They haven't traveled with each other since two years.
"I can come to your birthday party this Saturday," Jeny said.
- Jeny said to me she could come to my birthday party this Saturday.
- Jeny said to me she could come to my birthday party that Saturday.
- Jeny said to me she can come to my birthday party this Saturday.
- Jeny said to me she can come to my birthday party that Saturday.
Finish your homework; otherwise, you can't go out with your friend.
- If you finish your homework, you can't go out with your friend.
- Unless you finish your homework, you can go out with your friend.
- If you don't finish your homework, you can go out with your friend.
- Unless you finish your homework, you can't go out with your friend.