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TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — 60 phút — 05/6/2025

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Kết quả

I. Phonetics (1–3)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs in pronunciation.

Pronunciation (1) · tested / played / solved / learned

tested
played
solved
learned

Pronunciation (2) · combs / stops / means / lives

combs
stops
means
lives

Pronunciation (3) · mental / level / prevent / enter

mental
level
prevent
enter

II. Lexical-Grammar (4–25)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer.

Does your mother often work late _______ night?

Where are the books _______ we bought yesterday?

whom
which
who
whose

You should avoid _______ and stay focused on your tasks.

delaying
to delay
to delaying
delayed

My sister's dream is to become _______ teacher.

an
the
Ø (no article)
a

_______ the car is, the more comfortable it is.

More expensive
The more expensive
The most expensive
Most expensive

Cốm Làng Vòng is well known in Viet Nam as a _______ of Ha Noi autumn.

special
speciality
specially
specialise

Huy: "Thank you for helping me with my science project, Lucy."
Lucy: "_______"

It's my pleasure.
Yes, I'd love to.
Congratulations!
That's a good idea.

Tim: "John, _______ do you visit your grandparents?"
John: "Twice a week."

how often
how far
how long
how much

She wishes her friends _______ to the club meeting with her.

go
will go
went
have gone

_______ students find it easy to design posters on Canva.

Much
A little
Many
Little

My favorite show is Anh Trai Say Hi; _______ is Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Chông Gai.

she's
her
she
hers

He wanted to visit the museum with his family, _______ he was too busy.

"Rhythm" is _______ English word without a true vowel (a, e, i, o, or u).

longer
the longest
as long as
long

Children should _______ bad eating habits to stay healthy.

give up
go on
turn down
set up

The teachers _______ are teaching us got professional training overseas.

who
which
whom
whose

Sam has learned Vietnamese for 5 years; however, he now _______ speak only a few words.

ought
should
must
can

Minh: "I am going to take my high school entrance exam tomorrow."
Anna: "_______"

Good job!
Good luck!
Yes, please!
You're welcome!

I think that Tom's car is not _______ this car.

expensive
more expensive
most expensive
as expensive as

I can't go out with you this afternoon because I have to _______ my room.

tidy
tidied
tidies
tidying

The term "World Englishes" refers to the fact that English has become a(n) _______ means of communication.

local
annual
global
total

"Tom tries to complete his homework before the deadline." The word "complete" is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.

review
protect
finish
postpone

"It is essential for young people to learn about their country's history." The word "essential" is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

pleasant
unimportant
exciting
convenient

III. Verb forms (26–30)

Complete using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

She _______ up early every morning because she works from home. (NOT/GET)

At the moment, he _______ his ideas about city life. (PRESENT)

My father took me to the shopping mall and _______ me a new pair of shoes. (BUY)

We _______ close friends since we were at primary school. (BE)

He hopes _______ a famous university after finishing high school. (ATTEND)

IV. Notices (31–35)

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the meaning of the notice.

DANGER!
DO NOT ENTER!

What does the sign say?

No one can enter this area.
Everyone can enter this area.
This area is safe for you.
It is not dangerous to enter this area.

WATER SAVING!
Don't leave the tap running after using it.

What does the sign say?

Turn the tap off if you don't use it.
Let the tap run after you use it.
Leave the tap on if you are not using it.
Don't leave the tap off if you don't use it.

MONDAY SWIMMING LESSON
From 8 am to 11 am
Late students can't join.

What does the notice say?

Students must start their swimming lesson after 11.00 am.
Students cannot join the swimming lesson if they are late.
Students can't learn to swim from 8.00 to 11.00.
Students will be late if they learn to swim.

HOANG LIEN NATIONAL PARK
CLOSED until Tuesday.
Free ONLY this Wednesday.

What does the notice say?

You must go to the park from Monday to Wednesday.
You can go to the park this Wednesday without payment.
You don't have to pay if you go to the park on Tuesdays.
You cannot go to the park from Tuesday to Wednesday.

School's closing ceremony
27 May - 7.30 am
Because of the bad weather, tomorrow's ceremony will be in the School Hall instead.

What does the notice say?

The place of the ceremony will be different.
The ceremony will start earlier than usual.
There will be more people at the ceremony.
The weather tomorrow will be beautiful.

V. Reading — Zoo (36–40)

Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

Last weekend, I went to the zoo with my family, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. The weather was ideal for a day out, not too hot or too cold, which made our visit even more enjoyable. We spent several hours walking through the zoo, visiting the various animal exhibits. We saw a wide variety of animals, including lions, giraffes, monkeys, and many species of birds. The highlight of our day was when we got the chance to feed the elephants. It was an exciting experience for everyone, and we even learned how to safely interact with these magnificent creatures. Throughout our visit, we also attended a talk on wildlife conservation and we learned about the zoo's efforts to protect endangered species and preserve their natural habitats. It was eye-opening to hear about the different programs aimed at educating people about the importance of conservation. Beyond being a fun and interactive place, the zoo is a great educational resource for all ages. We left with new knowledge about animals and a deeper appreciation for wildlife conservation. The day was not only fun but also very informative, making it a memorable experience for the whole family.

What is the best title of the passage?

A memorable day at the zoo
An amazing zoo in the world
A terrible trip to the zoo
A zoo with rare birds

Which statement is TRUE about the weather?

It is very hot and wet.
It is very cold and dry.
It is very beautiful.
It is windy and rainy.

The word "It" in the passage refers to _______.

seeing a wide variety of animals
feeding the elephants
visiting the various animal exhibits
attending a talk on wildlife

The word "endangered" in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.

threatened
preserved
protected
conserved

We can infer from the passage that _______.

visitors learned nothing about wildlife conservation
children can see few animals and birds
educational programs at the zoo are the same
spending a day at the zoo is educational

VI. Error identification (41–45)

Mark the underlined part that needs correction.

When the father came home, his children are playing happily in the garden.

father
his
are
happily

We want to learn how to make toys from naturally materials.

want
to make
toys
naturally

My grandfather is fond of watching TV on his free time.

is
watching
on
free

In spite of my mother has to work overtime, she never complains.

In spite of
has
overtime
complains

Physics are one of my favorite subjects at high school.

are
of
favorite
school

VII. Sentence transformation (46–48)

Rewrite without changing the meaning.

The Sahara Desert is larger than the Gobi Desert.
→ The Gobi Desert _______

If Jane doesn't take a rest, she will be exhausted.
→ Unless Jane _______

"I will hold an event about green lifestyle tomorrow," Mary said.
→ Mary said _______

VIII. Sentence combining (49–50)

Combine using the word in brackets.

My dad has a busy schedule. He tries to make time for his hobbies. (ALTHOUGH)
→ _______

The old man used to be a soldier. His trip to Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike is inspiring. (WHOSE)
→ The old man _______

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