ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TỈNH NINH BÌNH NĂM HỌC 2026-2027
TIẾNG ANH (CHUNG / KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — 30 TN + 6 viết (bỏ đoạn văn Q37)
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
PART A: LANGUAGE (1–12)
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer.
If John _______ enough sleep, he won’t be tired at school tomorrow.
While they _______ on the lake, it started to rain.
- fished
- fish
- were fishing
- are fishing
The _______ you study for the exam, the better your result will be.
- harder
- hard
- hardest
- more hard
Could you tell me how _______ this computer?
_______ Nam was sick, he still joined the “Green Saturday” campaign.
- Because
- Although
- Because of
- In spite of
I wish I _______ more time to visit Tam Chuc Pagoda.
Trang An Landscape Complex is an _______ destination, attracting many visitors every year.
- amazingly
- amazing
- amaze
- amazement
In the evenings, I _______ my homework and prepare my new lessons.
It’s important for people to eat a _______ diet every day.
- harmful
- boring
- healthy
- stressful
The trip to Tran Temple helped us learn about the _______ of protecting our country.
- nation
- tradition
- lifestyle
- habit
How often do you _______ to your hometown?
- go off
- turn on
- carry out
- come back
Many people want to apply for a _______ in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field.
PART B: READING — Cloze advertisement (13–16)
Read the advertisement and choose the correct answer for each blank.
CITY SIGHTSEEING ADVENTURE
◆ Looking for an exciting way to spend your weekend? Join our City Sightseeing adventure for teenagers!
◆ We will visit famous historical (13) _______, enjoy street food and take photos at the museum. This trip is ideal for students (14) _______ want to experience the fast-paced urban lifestyle. The journey begins (15) _______ 7.30 a.m this Sunday at the main square. If you would like to come, please contact our club before Thursday.
◆ Note that there are not (16) _______ tickets remaining. Grab yours now!
- landmarks
- suburbs
- mountains
- villages
Sign & notice (17–18)
Read the sign/notice and choose the correct answer.
Question 17: (No-smoking sign)
Question 18 notice: Remember to bring your ID card when you enter the building.
What does the sign say?
- People can smoke freely in this area.
- Smoking is permitted in some areas.
- People mustn’t smoke in this area.
- Smoking is allowed in this area.
What does this notice say?
- Leave your ID card at home.
- No ID card required.
- Show your ID card online.
- Bring your ID card.
Reading — English in science (19–23)
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
English is often considered to be the international language of science. It proves to become an effective tool through time in communication, documentation and sharing of discoveries and inventions.
In communication, the use of English helps to promote international cooperation and aims to encourage significant scientific advancements. English enables scientists, engineers, explorers and inventors worldwide to think of new ideas and share their findings.
For information storage and sharing, scientists like using English to document and share the knowledge of inventions and discoveries, creating easy access to the development of various fields. As a result, original or translated scientific publications have reached the masses easily. Isaac Newton’s law of gravitation, Thomas Edison’s key inventions including the light bulb and recorded sound are typical examples. Besides, we also need to refer to Christopher Columbus’s and James Cook’s explorations of new lands.
We cannot deny the importance of English in developing and spreading the knowledge of various aspects.
(Adapted from Friends Plus 9)
According to the passage, English is the international language of _______.
- science
- business
- research
- education
What does the word It in paragraph 1 refer to?
- documentation
- English
- science
- communication
In paragraph 2, the following people use English to share their findings EXCEPT _______.
- scientists
- engineers
- explorers
- architects
In paragraph 3, who is the inventor of the light bulb?
- Isaac Newton
- Christopher Columbus
- Thomas Edison
- James Cook
What can be the best title for the passage?
- The roles of English in science and discoveries.
- The discovery of English language in the world.
- Main functions of English in information storage.
- English as a good communication tool in our life.
Reading — North American Odyssey (24–28)
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
The North American Odyssey was Dave’s and Amy’s longest trip. They wanted to use this journey to encourage people to protect North America’s waterways and wild places. Also, they wanted to teach schoolchildren about these wild areas. Therefore, they ran the Wilderness Classroom, an online platform where schoolchildren could follow their trips and learn from their experience.
They made the Wilderness Classroom interactive and fun by posting videos every week and online updates every Monday. Students could help them make decisions about the trip by doing surveys and suggesting routes they should take.
On April 22nd, 2010, they started their journey on their kayaks north out of Seattle. They spent the next three years kayaking, canoeing and dogsledding across the Northwest Territories, through the Great Lakes, and down the East Coast.
On April 4th, 2013, they continued their journey to Key West of Florida, completing their North American Odyssey. Since then, they have been going on other adventures and sharing their experience with schoolchildren. For Dave, raising kids’ awareness of the wild is “a first stepping stone” to make people understand how important to conserve wild areas. As a result, people will join hands to make our planet more sustainable.
(Adapted from Explore English 9)
In paragraph 1, the North American Odyssey was Dave’s and Amy’s _______.
- longest trip
- shortest trip
- hardest trip
- easiest trip
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about Dave and Amy?
- They ran the Wilderness Classroom.
- They taught children right at school.
- They posted their videos every month.
- They updated their journey every day.
Which of the following can be inferred about the Wilderness Classroom?
- It allowed schoolchildren to interact with wildlife directly.
- It made the experience of wilderness accessible to students.
- It protected children from potential dangers in the wild areas.
- It helped children make decisions about when to take a trip.
The word conserve in paragraph 4 is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.
- destroy
- damage
- protect
- reduce
What is the main idea of the passage?
- Wilderness classroom, an online platform for booking trips.
- Wild areas and their features in the North American Odyssey.
- Means of transport to explore wild places in the North America.
- Teaching people about wild areas while exploring the world.
PART C: Writing — Arrangement (29–30)
Choose the correct arrangement of the sentences.
Dear Nick,
a. After school, I usually revise my lesson.
b. How are you? I want to tell you about my daily life.
c. I hope you can visit me soon.
d. Every morning, I go to school by bus.
e. In the evenings, I walk around the park and enjoy the fresh air.
Best wishes, Mi
- a – d – e – b – c
- e – a – d – b – c
- b – d – a – e – c
- d – b – e – a – c
a. Secondly, a lot of vehicles and industrial activities contribute to severe air pollution.
b. Living in a city, despite many conveniences, has some disadvantages that affect its residents’ quality of life.
c. Finally, the cost of living in large urban centers is very high.
d. Firstly, one of the daily challenges is the traffic jams, which often happen during rush hours.
e. In conclusion, while cities are centers of opportunities, city life is not always comfortable.
- b – d – a – c – e
- b – d – c – e – a
- d – a – c – b – e
- e – b – d – a – c
PART C: Writing — Word order & rewrite (31–36)
Put the words in order / complete the sentences (no more than five words where stated). Skip free essay Q37.
likes / this traditional cone hat. / My friend / wearing / → ______
better at English / is / than / Nam / his sister. / → ______
cause many problems, / scientists suggest / Because / be stricter laws / to a new place. / there / from / taking plants and animals / to stop people / invasive species / → ______
I last watched a cartoon a long time ago. → I ______ for a long time.
“Is the weather good in London today?” He asked his friend. → He asked his friend ______ in London that day.
She is speaking to a foreign man. He is fluent in Vietnamese. → She is speaking to a foreign man ______ in Vietnamese.