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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH NINH BÌNH NĂM HỌC 2025-2026
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — 50 TN — Mã đề 754
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Announcement — Eco-Tourism
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each gap from 1 to 3.
Go Eco-Tourism: Adventure with Purpose!
• Explore, conserve, and make a difference with Go Eco-Tourism!
• Immerse yourself (1) _______ nature, support local communities, and leave a positive impact.
• Booking at GoEcoTourism.com or calling 1-800-GO-GREEN (2) _______ you to an eco-friendly adventure.
• Join us today for (3) _______ purposeful travel experience!
- expects
- explores
- concludes
- connects
Word stress
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions from 4 to 5.
Stress (4) · remind / shorten / bully / active
Stress (5) · dependent / historic / celebrate / relation
- dependent
- historic
- celebrate
- relation
Exchanges
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges from 6 to 7.
Nam apologizes to Miss Lan for not coming to the class on time. - Nam: “I am sorry for being late, Miss Lan.” - Miss Lan: “_______”
- Same to you.
- Thanks a lot.
- Good idea.
- Never mind.
David is talking to Hoa at a travel agency. - David: “Can I borrow your brochures about tourist attractions in Ninh Binh province, Hoa?” - Hoa: “_______”
- What a pity! I don’t know.
- Sorry, I’m not.
- Yes, I like reading about cultures.
- Sure. Here you are.
Reading — Teen nutrition
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 8 to 12.
Nutrition plays a vital role in the overall health and well-being of teens as they are undergoing rapid growth. A balanced diet, which includes a variety of foods, is essential for maintaining good health. It provides necessary vitamins, minerals, and energy required for daily activities. However, many teens struggle with poor dietary choices, leading to various health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of healthy eating habits. Making healthy food choices is one aspect of healthy eating. It also consists of maintaining a punctual and regular eating schedule. Schools, communities, and governments have initiated programs with a view to educating teens about nutrition to help them incorporate to lead a healthy lifestyle. These initiatives often focus on promoting fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while reducing the consumption of processed foods and sugary beverages.
Despite these efforts, challenges remain. Access to healthy food options and food supplies can be limited. Additionally, cultural factors and marketing strategies can influence food choices, making it difficult for teens to adopt healthier diets. Addressing these barriers is crucial for improving teens’ physical and mental health.
The word crucial in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
- critical
- accessible
- trivial
- beneficial
According to the passage, what can lead to health issues?
- Access to healthy food options
- A balanced diet
- Poor dietary choices
- Daily activities
The word it in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
- overall health
- energy
- nutrition
- a balanced diet
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a purpose of schools, communities and governments when starting nutrition programs?
- Developing marketing strategies
- Encouraging fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins
- Reducing the consumption of processed foods and sugary beverages
- Educating teens about nutrition
The passage is mainly about _______.
- the role of government in controlling food supplies
- the importance of exercise for good health
- the effects of nutrition on teenagers’ health
- the history of dietary practices
Grammar & Vocabulary
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 13 to 30.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a wonderful _______ of modern life.
- invent
- inventively
- inventive
- invention
The _______ in our street usually comes at 6 p.m. to take the rubbish away.
- firefighter
- police officer
- garbage collector
- delivery person
Sam Son beach always gets overcrowded in _______ seasons.
We are eager to talk about the preservation of _______ resources.
- natural
- naturalize
- naturally
- nature
Many rare animal species are now on the _______ of extinction.
She had planned their trip to Thung Nham Bird Park very _______ so that she could have a great experience.
- thoroughly
- sustainably
- amazingly
- beautifully
To better your English pronunciation, you should listen to native speakers regularly and try to _______ them.
- guess
- understand
- imitate
- translate
Parents should help teenagers _______ their own decisions on their future career choices.
I accidentally _______ an old friend of mine when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
- caught sight of
- gave priority to
- made effort to
- lost touch with
You should _______ your shoes before you come into the house to show your politeness to the host.
- give up
- take off
- look for
- turn down
She _______ in Hoa Lu City since her family moved here in April, 2005.
- lives
- has lived
- was living
- lived
Millions of Vietnamese people enjoyed _______ the parade for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30th, 1975 - April 30th, 2025).
- watch
- to watch
- watching
- to watching
If you want to pass the high school entrance exam, you _______ study harder.
The symptoms of Covid-19’s Omicron XEC variant were _______ than we had thought at first.
- more serious
- serious
- more seriously
- most serious
We wish we _______ a discussion with the local authorities about the project to transform Hoa Lu City into a millennium heritage city.
He said that he _______ to take part in “Go Green” Campaign to clean up the Day river.
There were _______ people expecting to attend Trang An Festival 2025.
My sister will join a food tour in Ninh Binh next month _______ she loves different local dishes there.
- because
- because of
- although
- in spite of
Pronunciation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 31 to 33.
Pronunciation (31) · youngsters / respects / overlooks / develops
- youngsters
- respects
- overlooks
- develops
Pronunciation (32) · update / useful / suburb / rubbish
- update
- useful
- suburb
- rubbish
Pronunciation (33) · machine / childhood / exchange / smartwatch
- machine
- childhood
- exchange
- smartwatch
Reading — Ninh Binh tourism
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 34 to 38.
Ninh Binh is well-known for its natural beauty and historical significance, making it a must-visit destination in Vietnam. One of the most famous attractions is the Trang An Landscape Complex - a UNESCO World Heritage site with its wonderful caves, majestic mountains, and winding rivers.
Another remarkable spot is Tam Coc - Bich Dong, often considered as “Ha Long Bay on land”. This picturesque region features towering limestone mountains that rise dramatically from lush rice fields. A boat trip along the tranquil river offers visitors stunning views and a unique perspective of the area’s natural wonders.
Cuc Phuong National Park, the first national park in Vietnam, is another highlight of Ninh Binh. The park provides opportunities for trekking through its rich forests. Visitors can also explore the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, which is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species.
In recent years, Ninh Binh has seen significant growth in tourism. The local government is actively promoting the region as an eco-tourism destination, hoping to attract even more tourists to experience the beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh.
What is the best title of this passage?
- Some unique features of Ninh Binh
- Ways to develop Ninh Binh’s Tourism
- Ninh Binh - A place of cultural diversity
- Ninh Binh - A land of Beauty Spots
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a famous attraction in Ninh Binh province?
- Cuc Phuong National Park
- Ha Long Bay
- Trang An Landscape Complex
- Tam Coc - Bich Dong
According to the passage, what is the focus of tourism development in Ninh Binh?
- historical sites
- rich forests
- cultural heritage
- eco-tourism
The word its in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
- UNESCO’s
- Trang An Landscape Complex’s
- Ninh Binh’s
- Vietnam’s
The word stunning in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
- breathtaking
- original
- memorable
- potential
Sentence combining
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each given pair of sentences from 39 to 42.
The woman is my Music teacher. She is wearing a red dress.
- The woman whose red dress is wearing is my Music teacher
- The woman who she is wearing red dress is my Music teacher
- The woman who is wearing a red dress is my Music teacher
- The woman which is wearing a red dress is my Music teacher
Peter was playing football. His sister was making some paper flowers at that time.
- After Peter was playing football, his sister was making some paper flowers
- While Peter was playing football, his sister was making some paper flowers.
- Peter was playing football until his sister was making some paper flowers
- Before Peter was playing football, his sister was making some paper flowers
My uncle has worked hard. However, he can’t earn enough money to support his family.
- Because my uncle has worked hard, he can’t earn enough money to support his family
- Because of my uncle has worked hard, he can’t earn enough money to support his family
- Although my uncle has worked hard, he can’t earn enough money to support his family
- Despite my uncle has worked hard, he can’t earn enough money to support his family
The black car is running at a speed of 100 km/h. The red car is running at a speed of 80 km/h.
- The red car is running faster than the black car
- The black car is running more fastly than the red car
- The red car is running more fastly than the black car
- The black car is running faster than the red car.
Signs & notices
Read the sign or the notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer for each of the following questions from 43 to 44.
What does the notice say?
- Students must leave their mobile phones at home
- Students must switch off their mobile phones before getting into campus
- Students must turn off their mobile phones after getting into campus
- Students must not show their mobile phones to their friends
What does the sign say?
- You mustn’t park here from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- You are allowed to park here from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- You don’t have to park here from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- You must park here from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Paragraph / email arrangement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/email in each of the following questions from 45 to 46.
[a]. Secondly, volunteering helps students connect with the community, making them aware of the needs around them. [b]. Additionally, students develop such important skills as teamwork and communication ones while they volunteer. [c]. Firstly, students doing voluntary work can gain valuable real-world experience which may help them in their future careers. [d]. Finally, doing volunteer work can be a rewarding experience as students feel good about helping others. [e]. High school students benefit from doing voluntary work in many ways.
- e-c-b-d-a
- e-a-c-b-d
- e-c-a-b-d
- c-a-b-d-e
Dear Mick, [a]. On the first day, we put up the tents. They held a tent competition, and although we tried our best, our team was only the runner-up. Guess what? I met Nam, our classmates, but we couldn’t talk much because he was in another team. [b]. How are you? I’m having so much fun here at English Camp. It’s a pity you can’t join us. It’s my third day here and I wish the camp would last a month! [c]. Today there’s an English speaking contest on how to learn English successfully for non-native English speaking students. Hung’s giving a presentation on his top tips for learning English. [d]. I must go now. Hung is calling me. See you next time. [e]. The second day, when we had a cooking competition, was also awesome. We had to draw lots to choose what we would cook. Hung did ours and we were excited to make sushi. Best wishes, Mi
- b-d-a-c-e
- b-a-c-d-e
- a-c-b-e-d
- b-a-e-c-d
Sentence transformation (MCQ)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the sentences given from 47 to 50.
Watch out for cybercrime when using the Internet or you will be cheated.
- If you are not cheated, you will watch out for cybercrime when using the Internet
- If you don’t watch out for cybercrime when using the Internet, you will not be cheated
- If you will be cheated, you watch out for cybercrime when using the Internet
- If you don’t watch out for cybercrime when using the Internet, you will be cheated
My sister walked to school when she was a student.
- My sister used to walked to school when she was a student
- My sister used to walking to school when she was a student
- My sister used to walks to school when she was a student
- My sister used to walk to school when she was a student
Jane asked me “Will you go on a picnic to Son Ha Grotto tomorrow?”
- Jane asked me if I will go on a picnic to Son Ha Grotto tomorrow
- Jane asked me whether I would go on a picnic to Son Ha Grotto tomorrow
- Jane asked me whether I will go on a picnic to Son Ha Grotto the next day
- Jane asked me if I would go on a picnic to Son Ha Grotto the following day
I am not confident enough to communicate with foreigners.
- I wish I am confident enough to communicate with foreigners
- I wish I were confident enough to communicate with foreigners
- I wish I am not confident enough to communicate with foreigners
- I wish I were not confident enough to communicate with foreigners.