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ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂM HỌC 2025-2026

TIẾNG ANH (KHÔNG CHUYÊN) — 40 câu / 10 điểm

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Kết quả

I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (1–14)

Choose A, B, C or D.

Pronunciation (1) · delayed / frightened / remembered / attacked

delayed
frightened
remembered
attacked

Pronunciation (2) · plane / training / lack / table

plane
training
lack
table

Stress (3) · answer / repeat / surprise / decide

answer
repeat
surprise
decide

Stress (4) · brilliant / tradition / dangerous / serious

brilliant
tradition
dangerous
serious

Henry: I have found some difficult words in this reading passage!
Sophie: You should ______ in the dictionary for their meanings.

look them for
look them up
look them at
look them on

Taylor: When do people celebrate Father's Day in America?
Jane: It is annually celebrated ______ the third Sunday of June.

on
in
at
from

Minh: Have you ever been to Hanoi?
Hoang: Yes, I ______ there last year with my family.

go
am going
went
have gone

Duy: Which place is usually favored for photo shooting, the mountain or the sea?
Khang: I ______ the mountain. The views there are often amazing!

like more
prefer
love more
dislike

Jack: Did everything go well with your presentation yesterday?
Lucy: I had prepared everything carefully, _____ the projector didn't work, unfortunately.

so
because
but
although

Ms Lan: What's your favorite holiday destination?
Ms Mai: I love a town or city _____ has quiet streets and a lot of museums.

who
whom
that
whose

Mark: Hey, Alice! You look really happy today. What's going on?
Alice: Hi, Mark! I'm so ______ about our school trip this Saturday.

amazed
confused
worried
excited

John: What's the weather like today?
Sam: It's sunny and warm – a perfect day ______ a walk!

for
on
in
through

Danny: Are you free after work? Shall we do some shopping together?
Emma: ______

Oh, I need to buy something. Let's do it!
I'm not sure. Don't worry about the time.
Perfect! I can't make it for this evening.
OK, have a good time there.

Anna: _______
Ben: It starts at 7:15 pm. Don't be late!

How long does the film last?
We're arriving there at 7:15, aren't we?
What time does the movie start?
When did you reach the theatre yesterday?

II. SIGNS & NOTICES (15–16)

Look at the sign or notice. Choose A, B, C or D.

What does the sign say?

You are not allowed to jump into the water.
You must be careful when jumping up and down.
Jumping into the water alone is great fun.
Before you jump into the water, ask for help.

What does the notice tell us?

You buy milk tea and get a free cookie every day.
Milk tea and cookies are always free on Tuesday.
You will get a free cookie when you buy milk tea on Tuesday.
You get milk tea and a cookie for 35,000 VND every day.

III. CLOZE — Letter from Lan (17–22)

Choose the best word for each blank.

Dear Mai,

I hope this letter finds you well. Thanks to your lovely letter, which advised me to do something (17) ______ a hobby but still beneficial for the community, I'm delighted to let you know that I have (18) ______ the school cooking club. Now I cook meals for old people in our neighborhood every Friday. We usually make simple dishes such as rice, soup, fish and vegetables. We also come to the homes of those who find it difficult to go out and about and give them the fresh food. (19) _____ the elderly who live alone feel very happy to see us.

I love their smiles when they receive the meals. They often share their favorite (20) _____, which helps us enrich our offered menu. Sometimes, we even sing songs together to create a joyful atmosphere.

I enjoy talking with them and (21) _____ to their stories. Interestingly, they are willing to tell us about their families and how optimistic they are about their grandchildren's future. It's always great to help others and learn kindness. I know you are doing the same thing at your school too. Let's both try to make our community (22) ______!

Love,
Lan

on
as
with
like

got
listed
joined
taken

Some of
Some
A lot
Few

cookers
travels
pastimes
recipes

learning
hearing
listening
finding

harder
better
worse
weaker

IV. READING — Playing sports (23–28)

True/False for 23–26; choose A–D for 27–28.

Today, many teenagers are attracted to screen-based activities such as online games, social media or web surfing. But if they haven't tried playing a sport yet, now is the perfect time to give it a try!

Playing sports offers numerous benefits for teenagers, both physically and mentally. It helps them stay healthy by keeping their bodies active. Physical activities make teens' hearts stronger and give them more energy. Sports help the brain work better, so teens can focus more easily in class. Through sports, teens develop teamwork and sportsmanship. Team sports teach that the team's success depends on how well the players work together. They learn to prioritize the team's interests over individual performance. These ways of thinking aren't just good for school – they're useful in everyday life too. Moreover, sports help teens manage time effectively. Playing sports is also a great way to reduce stress. Spending time with friends through games makes teens more relaxed and socially connected.

To conclude, playing sports helps teenagers be physically fitter, think more positively, and build better relationships. Therefore, teenagers should take up a sport they enjoy!

A lot of young boys and girls are now fond of online activities.

True
False

Sports have some bad effects on teens' concentration in class.

True
False

Playing sports is stressful because of its competition.

True
False

Building relationships is one of the benefits of playing sports.

True
False

What is the main idea of the passage?

The negative side of screen-based activities
The benefits of playing sports for teens
The effectiveness of time management in sports
Teenagers' responsibilities in society

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

Having a balanced diet makes teenagers much healthier.
Playing sports improves teens' focus on their schoolwork.
Sports help teens develop both physically and mentally.
Playing with friends through games is quite relaxing.

V. WORD FORMS (29–34)

Use the correct form of the word in brackets.

The amusement park is a popular ______________ for children in summer. (attract)

They are glad to move into a new house with ______________ surroundings. (please)

To have a successful gala, we spent weeks ______________ for the music performances. (prepare)

____________, the new employee finished the project ahead of schedule. (amaze)

The students had a beneficial meeting with leading ______________ on conservation. (science)

Climate change has caused ______________ storms around the world. (damage)

VI. DICTIONARY ENTRY (35–36)

Use the dictionary entry to complete each sentence (2–3 words).

provide /prəˈvaɪd/ verb to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use SYNONYM supply
Please provide the following information.
The exhibition provides an opportunity for local artists to show their work.
We did not provide any evidence to substantiate the claims.
We are here to provide a service for the public.
We provide financial support to low-income families.

Volunteers are ready to ______________________________ about how to get to the museum.

The summer program ______________________________ for learners to better their English skills.

VII. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (37–40)

Rewrite so that it means almost the same.

Something went wrong with our car on the way to the beach.
→ Our car broke _____________________________________________________.

If he doesn't catch the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
→ Unless he ________________________________________________________.

The last time she wrote to her grandparents was last April.
→ She hasn't ________________________________________________________.

The weather was so awful that we couldn't go picnicking as planned.
→ It was such ________________________________________________________.

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