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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — 40 câu / 10 điểm
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (1–14)
Choose A, B, C or D.
Pronunciation (1) · destroys / controls / predicts / wanders
- destroys
- controls
- predicts
- wanders
Pronunciation (2) · label / campus / nation / parade
Stress (3) · deny / visit / behave / impress
Stress (4) · official / regular / violent / wonderful
- official
- regular
- violent
- wonderful
Helen: I've got to help my mom with the housework so I can't go out with you tonight.
Tam: What a pity! I wish you ________ with me.
Jane: There's a crack in the pipe in my kitchen. What should I do?
Annie: You should ________ a plumber check it tomorrow.
David: I'm interested ________ Geography and Science. How about you?
Olivia: I love Arts and Maths.
Marry: Do you still remember our plan for this weekend?
Ann: We're going to pay a visit to the National Zoo, ________?
- do we
- don't we
- are we
- aren't we
Teacher: Who was absent from class this morning, Peter?
Peter: Sam was! He didn't come ________ he was sick.
Mom: Don't forget ________ all the lights and fans before you leave home.
Tim: I sure will.
- turning off
- to turn off
- turning on
- to turn on
Joanna: Do you know when Nathan will go to the Town Hall?
Sam: I've no idea. What I know is he ________ two days off.
- has
- going to have
- was having
- had
Daisy: What a ________ painting!
Mike: Thanks. Maybe it's the best I've ever drawn.
- terrific
- terrible
- silly
- useless
Emma: Why don't we hold a farewell party for Jane?
Daisy: ________
- You're welcome.
- That sounds great!
- Don't worry about it.
- Go ahead.
Phil: May I ask you something?
Mark: ________
- No, thanks!
- Don't mention it.
- Of course, you can!
- I completely agree.
II. SIGNS & NOTICES (15–16)
Look at the sign or notice. Choose A, B, C or D.
What does the sign say?
(Sign: red prohibition circle over a hand dropping paper into a toilet.)
- Throw all waste paper into the toilet.
- Take out paper from the toilet.
- Don't throw any kind of trash into the toilet.
- Don't leave the toilet dirty after use.
What does the notice tell us?
(Notice: Paradise Restaurant / Booking is requested / Call: 20242025)
- You have to book in advance to eat at Paradise Restaurant.
- You mustn't book beforehand to eat at Paradise Restaurant.
- You can eat at Paradise Restaurant without calling.
- You are requested to eat at Paradise Restaurant.
III. CLOZE — Da Nang (17–22)
Choose the best word for each blank.
Da Nang, a famous holiday destination in the centre of Vietnam, ranks as one of the best cities that are worth a visit. Beautiful natural landscapes and (17)_______ local people are contributory factors to this city's recognition. With the blue sea, sandy (18)_______ and spectacular mountains, Da Nang captivates not only domestic but also foreign tourists (19)_______ want to enjoy magnificent scenery. Visiting My Khe Beach and Ba Na Hills, which features the Golden Bridge, is considered a must when you are in Da Nang. In addition, attending Da Nang's International Fireworks (20)_______ is a memorable experience. With its annual splendid performances, this event is an unforgettable celebration. The locals' hospitality is (21)_______ factor that makes a deep impression (22)_______ visitors. They always receive a great welcome from enthusiastic, warm-hearted Quang people. There's no doubt that Da Nang is deservedly a popular tourist attraction.
- strange
- friendly
- angry
- disastrous
- pools
- buildings
- beaches
- spaces
- Festival
- Experiment
- Flight
- Adventure
- the other
- other
- another
- each other
IV. READING — Conserving energy (23–28)
True/False for 23–26; choose A–D for 27–28.
Conserving energy is really important for the environment as well as for your wallets. Doing simple things like turning off lights when you leave a room, unplugging electronics when you're not using them, and using energy-saving devices can help a great deal. You can also use renewable energy sources like solar or wind power to save more energy. Now scientists can convert sunlight directly into electricity, and this energy from the sun offers a clean and abundant source of power that can be harnessed almost anywhere on Earth. Wind farms, both onshore and offshore, have become a familiar sight in many regions, providing a reliable source of renewable power that can help reduce human dependence on fossil fuels and lessen the negative impacts of climate change. When you save energy, you're not just helping the planet, and you're also saving money on your electricity bill. Even small changes in your daily habits can make a big difference over time, which is good for both the Earth and your bank account. Remember, every little bit helps, so let us all do our part to conserve energy and make the world a better place for our future generations.
Saving energy is unnecessary for the environment.
Unplugging electronics when they're not in use helps save money.
Solar energy is difficult to get and it is a limited source of power.
Making small changes in our daily habits leads to a great number of benefits.
What does the word "them" refer to?
- lights
- electronics
- devices
- wallets
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
- You have to change your daily habits.
- Scientists are finding more types of energy.
- Let's save energy for a better world.
- We live in an energetic and beautiful world.
V. WORD FORM (29–34)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets.
Food __________ is necessary for a camping trip. (prepare)
Mr Tam is a well-qualified and __________ teacher. (experience)
We need to __________ our house to welcome the new year. (beauty)
__________ communication is essential to better mutual understanding. (effect)
Thanks to my dad's __________, I now feel confident for the coming contest. (assist)
She __________ passed the test without having any difficulties. (succeed)
VI. SENTENCE BUILDING (35–36)
Rearrange the groups of words to make complete sentences.
Every one of us / our beloved leader / set by Uncle Hồ, / should follow the example /. //
→ Every one of us ________
Studying abroad / opportunities to learn / gives students / about different cultures /. //
→ Studying abroad ________
VII. REWRITE (37–40)
Rewrite so that it means almost the same.
The children like making models of animals in their free time.
→ The children are keen ________
I advise you to go to the dentist twice a year.
→ If I were ________
She hasn't participated in a competition for two years.
→ It has been ________
Because of his good performances, he was nominated as Singer of The Year.
→ Because he ________