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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 THÀNH PHỐ HUẾ NĂM HỌC 2026-2027
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — Mã đề 156
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
I. Cloze — Cheaper Holidays (1–7)
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D for each blank from 1 to 7.
We can save money on all aspects of our holiday, from where and when to go to how to get to and from the airport; here are some (1) ______ on how to get the most for your money when choosing (2) ______ holiday. For the best deals, book your holiday between the high and (3) ______ seasons; you could save up to 70% on some holiday resorts while still enjoying good weather and other high season advantages and there will be fewer crowds. You can also save money by going somewhere where living costs are lower. It might cost more to get there but once you are there, you will (4) ______ less on eating out and getting around as food and transport will be significantly cheaper. And start saving before you even leave the country by choosing the most cost-effective way to the airport. There are many bus services from major cities to airports (5) ______ are cheaper than trains. If you go by train, book well in advance to get cheaper tickets and if you decide to go by car, book your carparking as soon as possible; some airports offer up to 50% (6) ______ for early bookings. Finally, make sure you research all the available options online. Signing up to email alerts can be a good idea as then you will be the first to know about cheap offers. The earlier you book, the (7) ______ the bargains are likely to be.
Cloze (1) · way / clues / idea / tips
Cloze (2) · some / little / a / few
Cloze (3) · low / cold / short / poor
Cloze (4) · pay / cost / spend / waste
Cloze (5) · who / when / which / where
Cloze (6) · over / under / below / off
Cloze (7) · best / worst / worse / better
II. Word stress (8–9)
Choose the word that differs in primary stress.
Stress (8) · consider / discover / generate / encourage
- consider
- discover
- generate
- encourage
Stress (9) · physics / success / system / feature
- physics
- success
- system
- feature
III. Signs & notices (10–11)
Look at the sign/notice and choose the correct answer.
[Biển báo: Keep dogs on leads — Giữ chó trong dây dắt]
- You must lead your dogs out frequently.
- You must keep your dogs under control.
- You must let your dogs run about.
- You must tie your dogs to a post.
[Thông báo: If you borrow tennis equipment, you must take it back to reception.]
- Members must let the receptionist know when they have finished playing.
- You must return the club's tennis equipment after using them.
- You needn't ask a receptionist for any tennis equipment.
- If you join the club, you should bring your own equipment.
IV. Synonym (12–13)
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
- supply
- raise
- produce
- prepare
She decided to turn down the job offer because the salary was too low.
- accept
- discuss
- refuse
- consider
V. Grammar & vocabulary (14–26)
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
I like my current job because of its ______ working hours.
- flexibility
- flex
- flexible
- inflexible
Although Minh was very nervous, he managed to ______ his presentation successfully.
- carry out
- turn up
- go off
- come across
He left home early to avoid ______ stuck in traffic jams during rush hours.
- to get
- got
- to getting
- getting
The more you practise speaking English, ______ confidently you can speak to foreigners.
Last weekend, my father bought me ______ interesting book about space at the bookshop near our house.
Tourists who can't visit the museum in person can take a ______ tour on its website.
- virtual
- direct
- physical
- foreign
Many scientists recommended that the government ______ strict laws to control deforestation.
- to apply
- applying
- apply
- applies
Tim told me that he ______ an email to his friend in America then.
- was writing
- would write
- writes
- is writing
They asked their teacher ______ wear uniform to join the trip to the farm the next weekend.
- if they have to
- if they had to
- whether they may
- whether they must
We're going camping this weekend, so we need a/an ______ stove that we can easily pack and transport.
According to the timetable, the train to Da Nang ______ at 6:30 tomorrow morning.
- left
- leave
- leaves
- is leaving
If it keeps raining tomorrow, we ______ our eco-tour in the forest.
- will cancel
- cancelled
- could cancel
- cancel
I love going to this park ______ it's the quietest place in the city.
- because of
- since
- despite
- due to
VI. Opposite meaning (27–28)
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.
The thick walls were built to protect the village from dangerous wild animals.
Going snorkelling in the coral reef was an exhilarating experience for me.
- interesting
- amazing
- boring
- exciting
VII. Sentence combining (29–33)
Choose the sentence that best COMBINES each pair.
We all like talking to Jim. His sense of humour is amazing.
- We all like talking to Jim, whose sense of humour is amazing.
- Jim, who likes talking about his sense of humour, is amazing.
- We are talking about Jim, whose sense of humour is amazing.
- Jim, who has an amazing sense of humour, always likes talking to us.
The mountain is very high. No one can climb up to the top.
- The mountain is so high that no one can climb up to the top.
- It is such a high mountain that no one can climb up to the top.
- The mountain is very high since no one can climb up to the top.
- The mountain is high enough for everyone to climb up to the top.
She feels more stressful when she works harder.
- Though she feels more stressful, she works harder.
- She works harder in spite of her stress.
- The more stressful she feels, the harder she works.
- The harder she works, the more stressful she feels.
Don't smoke here. It's harmful to the children.
- You mustn't smoke here since it does harm to the children.
- The children shouldn't smoke because of its harmful effects.
- As smoking is harmful, the children aren't allowed to smoke.
- You can smoke here with the children although it's harmful.
You want to stay healthy. You should play sports.
- Unless you play sports, you will stay healthy.
- You will stay healthy if you play sports.
- If you don't play sports, you may stay healthy.
- You may play sports if you stay healthy.
VIII. Exchanges (34–35)
Choose the most suitable response.
Linda: "We've just moved to a new house in the countryside". / Tom: "______"
- Alright. Why don't you drop in?
- Congratulations! I hope you enjoy living there.
- Exactly. Everyone prefers living in the city.
- Sure. I moved here three years ago.
Tim: "Thank you so much for your birthday present. I really love it!" / Nancy: "______"
- You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.
- What a pity! It's the most expensive.
- Never mind. It's my birthday.
- Don't worry. I'll give you a present.
IX. Closest meaning (36–40)
Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning.
She is very sad because she can't speak English well.
- She wishes she could speak English well when she was sad.
- She wishes she weren't sad to speak English better.
- She wishes she were happy when she spoke English.
- She wishes she could speak English better.
They were walking in the forest and it started to rain heavily.
- It started to rain heavily while they were walking in the forest.
- They were walking in the forest during the heavy rain.
- It started to rain heavily in the middle of the forest.
- They walked in the forest after the heavy rain.
"Why don't we buy a new bike tomorrow?" said Jim.
- Jim promised to buy a new bike the next day.
- Jim denied buying a new bike the following day.
- Jim suggested buying a new bike the next day.
- Jim refused to buy a new bike the following day.
"How can I decorate my house for the important party tonight?" said Jenny.
- Jenny wondered how could she decorate her house for the important party that night.
- Jenny asked how she can decorate her house for the important party tonight.
- Jenny wondered how to decorate her house for the important party that night.
- Jenny asked her friends how to decorate her house for the important party tonight.
Public transport is more popular in big cities than in small towns.
- People in small towns use public transport more often than in big cities.
- Public transport is less commonly used in big cities than in small towns.
- People in small towns prefer public transport more than those in big cities.
- In big cities, people use public transport more often than in small towns.
X. Conversation arrangement (41–42)
Choose the correct arrangement.
a. We can also use reusable bottles and bags instead of plastic ones.
b. We should turn off lights and fans when we don't need them.
c. What can we do to go green?
d. That will make our environment cleaner.
e. What else can we do?
- c – b – d – a – e
- c – a – e – b – d
- c – a – d – b – e
- c – b – e – a – d
a. Thanks. I've practiced speaking English every day.
b. Your English is getting better and better. Keep it up!
c. That sounds great!
- c – a – b
- b – a – c
- b – c – a
- c – b – a
XI. Pronunciation (43–44)
Choose the word whose underlined part differs in pronunciation.
Pronunciation (43) · intended / allowed / covered / mentioned
- intended
- allowed
- covered
- mentioned
Pronunciation (44) · social / local / global / moral
XII. Reading — Life in the future (45–50)
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Welcome to life in the future! You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. You've recently had a new anti-aging treatment, so you look like a 30-year-old. And many people your age could live to be 120 now, so at 60-you're not old at all.
Science has also found amazing ways to keep people healthy. Nanotechnology can help cure many illnesses, including cancer. And if any part of your body is unhealthy, you can 'grow' a new one in a laboratory.
As you get dressed, you say to your shirt, 'Turn red.' It becomes red. In 2045, 'smart' clothes contain nanoparticles that carry electricity. So you can program clothes to change colors or patterns.
On the way to the kitchen, you want to call a friend. Your cell phone is by the window because it gets its energy from the sun. But you don't need to pick up the phone. You can just touch your jacket sleeve to make the call.
It's breakfast time. You reach for the milk, but a voice says, 'Don't drink that!' Your fridge knows the milk is old, and tells the supermarket to replace it. Ten minutes later, it's delivered by a drone.
As you leave for work, the lights turn off by themselves. Your home goes into the 'sleep' mode to save energy. In 2045, cars drive themselves, so you just tell your driverless car where you want to go.
Will all this come true? Perhaps the future is much closer than we think.
What is the main idea of the passage?
- Future technology may change people's daily lives.
- People will live longer thanks to anti-aging treatments.
- Smart homes will replace traditional houses completely.
- Nanotechnology is the most important scientific discovery.
What does the writer say about aging in the future?
- People at 60 will look like teenagers.
- Anti-aging treatment will be free for everyone.
- Living to 120 will become impossible.
- Age 60 will not be thought of as old.
According to the passage, what is NOT mentioned about future technology?
- Clothes can change colors when programmed.
- Fridges can order fresh food automatically.
- Robot doctors work in hospitals.
- Cars can drive without a human driver.
The word "one" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
- illness
- laboratory
- cancer
- body part
The phrase "pick up" in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ______.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
- Smart clothes can change colors.
- All phones will run on solar power only.
- Drones will deliver all meals every day.
- People must manually turn off home lights.