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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT
THANH HOÁ NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60
phút ( Đề thi này gồm 4
trang)
PART A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each question.
Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. needed B. looked C. helped D. watched
2. A. please B. clear C. tea D. clean
3. A. think B. thin C. thank D. though
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each question. Write A, B, C
or D on your answer sheet.
4. A. remind B. worker C. collect D. relax
5. A. historic B. delicious C. relation D. quality
PART B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.0 points)
I. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
6. My father (jog) in the park every morning.
7. The students enjoy (play) soccer after school.
8. They (cook) dinner when the light went out.
9. My teacher suggested that we (collect) waste paper for the recycling project.
10. I (have) a calculator, I would lend it to you now.
II. Supply the correct form of the words in capital to complete the sentences. Write the answers on your
answer sheet.
11. Doing exercises regularly maintains your mental and health. (PHYSIC)
12. Nowadays, students can use several AI tools to their English. (IMPROVEMENT)
13. You should be careful when using which contain chemicals. (PRODUCE)
14. She speaks English after living in Britain for several years. (FLUENT)
15. The island has a very beautiful beach, but sadly, it is quite . (ACCESS)
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
on your answer sheet.
16. She gave me orange yesterday.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
17. She has a meeting Monday, but I’m not sure.
A. at B. in C. on D. by
18. The new film is about a poor little girl can speak several languages.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
19. Mai drives than her brother.
A. more carefully B. as careful C. carefully D. careful
20. Mr Brown, a foreign tourist, is talking to the tour guide.
Mr Brown: “Thank you for showing us around the Temple of Literature.”
The tour guide: “ .”
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A. That’s a good idea B. Yes, I’d love to
C. Of course D. You are welcome
21. My grandmother doesn’t know to use the washing machine.
A. whom B. what C. how D. which
22. We missed the bus this morning we got up late.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
23. My uncle his living by selling bread on the streets.
A. does B. has C. takes D. earns
24. The government is a plan to solve the traffic problem in big cities.
A. carrying out B. looking up C. looking after D. turning off
25. Extended families with three or four living under one roof still remain in this region.
A. customs B. generations C. traditions D. relatives
PART C. READING (3.0 points)
I. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill in
each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities, but nowadays many people are reluctant to
make such a move. They say that compared to suburban areas, city life has many drawbacks.
The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the (26) the living cost is.
Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. Apart from that, city people seem to
suffer from more noise and air (27) . The densely populated neighbourhoods, busy traffic, and big
construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful (28) people’s health, such as
increasing their stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.
Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, (29) peopletend to
live in smaller houses or in apartment blocks. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities; therefore, teenagers
often hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of (30) sports outdoors.
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap. Write the answers on
your answer sheet.
Many health experts believe that children and young people today are more unhealthy than they used to be.
So why has this happened?
One reason is bad eating habits. They eat too (31) fast food like hamburgers and pizzas and not
enough fruits and vegetables. In (32) United States, many...
children have been eating fast food regularly since they were young. In fact, almost one-third of American
children aged four to nineteen have been eating fast food nearly all the time. They also don’t do exercises and
(33) much time watching TV, surfing the Internet or playing computer games.
So how can you change your habits if you have been following an unhealthy (34) for a long time?
First, you change your diet and eat more vegetables. Next, find an activity (35) you enjoy. Why not try
something different like rock climbing or hiking? Many young people have found that becoming fit and healthy
can be a lot of fun.
31. A. many B. a little C. a few D. much
32. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
33. A. take B. spend C. make D. let
34. A. action B. hobby C. lifestyle D. balance
35. A. who B. which C. when D. why
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III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer A, B, C or D. Write the
answers on your answer sheet.
Cell phones are an important part of our society and their main use is communication. They keep students in
touch with the rest of the world by giving them the power to interact with it. In the old days, if you forgot to bring
your lunch, you had to rely on the school office calling home for you. Now, students have the ability to solve their
own problems and handle certain emergencies on their own.
Cell phones also allow students to keep in touch with their friends and students at other schools. While not
directly beneficial to education, better relationships can lead to higher self-esteem and reduce isolation, which is
good for everybody. In the same way, camera phones allow students to capture the kinds of memories that help
them build a solid school culture. In some cases, they can act as documentation of misbehaviors because they
provide evidence and prevent bad behaviors.
Academically, the cell phone can record a video or an audio of the lessons that may need to be reviewed later.
And just imagine if classes could be easily recorded for students who are absent. What if they could even be
streamed and seen from home instantly?
36. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of cell phones in communication and education.
B. Cell phones will be used as cameras to capture memories.
C. How to use some electronic devices in communication and education.
D. Cell phones can be used as an excellent recorder.
37. The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. students B. cell phones C. uses D. societies
38. According to the passage, cell phones help students .
A. interact with the world B. handle the household chores
C. write their lectures D. increase isolation
39. The word “provide” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. advise B. promise C. offer D. decide
40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cell phones only help students entertain themselves.
B. Nowadays, students can solve their problems without cell phones.
C. Cell phones help students write their assignments at school.
D. Students can record the lessons for later review.
PART D. WRITING (2.0 points)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences, beginning as shown so that the meaning stays the same.
41. My sister doesn’t have a laptop to study online.
→ My sister wishes she .
42. “I am going to travel to Ireland for vacation next month,” said John.
→ John said .
43. If you don’t hurry up, you will miss the bus.
→ Unless .
44. Eating junk food is not good for teenagers.
→ It is not .
45. Though my mother was tired, she managed to finish her work.
→ Tired .
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences, using the given words so that it keeps the same meaning. Do not
change the form of the words given.
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46. My sister often collected dolls when she was young. (USED)
→ My sister .
47. I know a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant serves excellent sushi. (WHICH)
→ I know .
48. The worker was so lazy that no manager wanted to hire him. (SUCH)
→ He was .
49. They had no bread left when I came to the local bakery yesterday. (RAN)
→ They .
50. The aim of this charity organization is to prioritize the needs of street children. (GIVE)
→ The aim of this charity organization is .
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HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI
PART A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each question.
Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. needed B. looked C. helped D. watched
2. A. please B. clear C. tea D. clean
3. A. think B. thin C. thank D. though
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each question. Write A, B, C
or D on your answer sheet.
4. A. remind B. worker C. collect D. relax
5. A. historic B. delicious C. relation D. quality
PART B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.0 points)
I. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
6. My father (jog) jogs in the park every morning.
7. The students enjoy (play) playing soccer after school.
8. They (cook) were cooking dinner when the light went out.
9. My teacher suggested that we (collect) should collect waste paper for the recycling project.
10. Were I (have) to have a calculator, I would lend it to you now.
II. Supply the correct form of the words in capital to complete the sentences. Write the answers on your
answer sheet.
11. Doing exercises regularly maintains your mental and physical health. (PHYSIC)
12. Nowadays, students can use several AI tools to improve their English. (IMPROVEMENT)
13. You should be careful when using products which contain chemicals. (PRODUCE)
14. She speaks English fluently after living in Britain for several years. (FLUENT)
15. The island has a very beautiful beach, but sadly, it is quite inaccessible. (ACCESS)
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
on your answer sheet.
16. She gave me orange yesterday.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
17. She has a meeting Monday, but I’m not sure.
A. at B. in C. on D. by
18. The new film is about a poor little girl can speak several languages.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
19. Mai drives than her brother.
A. more carefully B. as careful C. carefully D. careful
20. Mr Brown, a foreign tourist, is talking to the tour guide.
Mr Brown: “Thank you for showing us around the Temple of Literature.”
The tour guide: “ .”
A. That’s a good idea B. Yes, I’d love to
C. Of course D. You are welcome
21. My grandmother doesn’t know to use the washing machine.
A. whom B. what C. how D. which
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22. We missed the bus this morning we got up late.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
23. My uncle his living by selling bread on the streets.
A. does B. has C. takes D. earns
24. The government is a plan to solve the traffic problem in big cities.
A. carrying out B. looking up C. looking after D. turning off
25. Extended families with three or four living under one roof still remain in this region.
A. customs B. generations C. traditions D. relatives
PART C. READING (3.0 points)
I. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill in
each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities, but nowadays many people are reluctant to
make such a move. They say that compared to suburban areas, city life has many drawbacks.
The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the (26) higher the living cost is.
Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. Apart from that, city people seem to
suffer from more noise and air (27) pollution. The densely populated neighbourhoods, busy traffic, and big
construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful (28) to people’s health, such as increasing their
stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.
Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, (29) so people tend to live in
smaller houses or in apartment blocks. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities; therefore, teenagers often
hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of (30) playing sports outdoors.
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap. Write the answers on
your answer sheet.
Many health experts believe that children and young people today are more unhealthy than they used to be.
So why has this happened?
One reason is bad eating habits. They eat too (31) fast food like hamburgers and pizzas and not
enough fruits and vegetables. In (32) United States, many...
children have been eating fast food regularly since they were young. In fact, almost one-third of American
children aged four to nineteen have been eating fast food nearly all the time. They also don’t do exercises and
(33) much time watching TV, surfing the Internet or playing computer games.
So how can you change your habits if you have been following an unhealthy (34) for a long time?
First, you change your diet and eat more vegetables. Next, find an activity (35) you enjoy. Why not try
something different like rock climbing or hiking? Many young people have found that becoming fit and healthy
can be a lot of fun.
31. A. many B. a little C. a few D. much
32. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
33. A. take B. spend C. make D. let
34. A. action B. hobby C. lifestyle D. balance
35. A. who B. which C. when D. why
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer A, B, C or D. Write the
answers on your answer sheet.
Cell phones are an important part of our society and their main use is communication. They keep students in
touch with the rest of the world by giving them the power to interact with it. In the old days, if you forgot to bring
to pollution so playing higher
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your lunch, you had to rely on the school office calling home for you. Now, students have the ability to solve their
own problems and handle certain emergencies on their own.
Cell phones also allow students to keep in touch with their friends and students at other schools. While not
directly beneficial to education, better relationships can lead to higher self-esteem and reduce isolation, which is
good for everybody. In the same way, camera phones allow students to capture the kinds of memories that help
them build a solid school culture. In some cases, they can act as documentation of misbehaviors because they
provide evidence and prevent bad behaviors.
Academically, the cell phone can record a video or an audio of the lessons that may need to be reviewed later.
And just imagine if classes could be easily recorded for students who are absent. What if they could even be
streamed and seen from home instantly?
36. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of cell phones in communication and education.
B. Cell phones will be used as cameras to capture memories.
C. How to use some electronic devices in communication and education.
D. Cell phones can be used as an excellent recorder.
37. The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. students B. cell phones C. uses D. societies
38. According to the passage, cell phones help students .
A. interact with the world B. handle the household chores
C. write their lectures D. increase isolation
39. The word “provide” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. advise B. promise C. offer D. decide
40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cell phones only help students entertain themselves.
B. Nowadays, students can solve their problems without cell phones.
C. Cell phones help students write their assignments at school.
D. Students can record the lessons for later review.
PART D. WRITING (2.0 points)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences, beginning as shown so that the meaning stays the same.
41. My sister doesn’t have a laptop to study online.
→ My sister wishes she had a laptop to study online.
42. “I am going to travel to Ireland for vacation next month,” said John.
→ John said (that) he was going to travel Ireland for vacation the next month/ the following month.
43. If you don’t hurry up, you will miss the bus.
→ Unless you hurry up, you will miss the bus.
44. Eating junk food is not good for teenagers.
→ It is not good for teenagers to eat junk food.
45. Though my mother was tired, she managed to finish her work.
→ Tired as my mother was, she managed to finish her work.
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences, using the given words so that it keeps the same meaning. Do not
change the form of the words given.
46. My sister often collected dolls when she was young. (USED)
→ My sister used to collect dolls when she was young.
47. I know a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant serves excellent sushi. (WHICH)
→ I know a Japanese restaurant which serves excellent sushi.
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48. The worker was so lazy that no manager wanted to hire him. (SUCH)
→ He was such a lazy worker that no manager wanted to hire him .
49. They had no bread left when I came to the local bakery yesterday. (RAN)
→ They ran out of bread when I came to the local bakery yesterday.
50. The aim of this charity organization is to prioritize the needs of street children. (GIVE)
→ The aim of this charity organization is to give priority to the needs of street children .
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