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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT
THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given
in each sentence. (3.5 pts) (Từ câu 1 đến câu 14, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự (A, B, C, D) cho đại diện cho câu trả lời
đúng vào phần ANSWERS.)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. delayed B. frightened C. remembered D. attacked
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. plane B. training C. lack D. table
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. answer B. repeat C. surprise D. decide
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. brilliant B. tradition C. dangerous D. serious
5. Henry: I have found some difficult words in this reading passage!
Sophy: You should in the dictionary for their meanings.
A. look them for B. look them up C. look them at D. look them on
6. Tony: When do people celebrate Father’s Day in America?
Jane: It is annually celebrated the third Sunday of June.
A. on B. in C. at D. from
7. Minh: Have you ever been to Hanoi?
Hoang: Yes, I there last year with my family.
A. go B. am going C. went D. have gone
8. Duy: Which place is usually favored for photo shooting, the mountain or the sea?
Khang: I the mountain. The views there are often amazing!
A. like more B. prefer C. love more D. dislike
9. Jack: Did everything go well with your presentation yesterday?
Lucy: I had prepared everything carefully, the projector didn’t work, unfortunately.
A. because B. so C. although D. but
10. Ms Mai: What’s your favorite holiday destination, Lan?
Ms Lan: I love a town or ciy has quiet streets and a lot of museums.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
11. Mark: Hey, Alice! You look really happy today. What’s going on?
Alice: Hi, Mark! I’m so about our school trip this Saturday.
A. amazed B. confused C. worried D. excited
12. John: What’s the weather like today?
Sam: It’s sunny and warm – a perfect day a walk!
A. for B. on C. in D. through
13. Danny: Are you free after work? Shall we do some shopping together?
Emma:
A. Oh, I need to buy something. Let’s do it!
B. I’m not sure. Don’t worry about the time.
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C. Perfect! I can’t make it for this evening.
D. OK, have a good time there
14. Anna:
Ben: It starts at 7:15 pm. Don’t be late!
A. How long does the film last?
B. We’re arriving there at 7:15, aren’t we?
C. What time does the movie start?
D. When did you reach the theatre yesterday?
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (Từ câu 15
đến câu 16, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự (A, B, C hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời đúng vào Phần ANSWERS.) (0.5
pt)
15. What does the sign say?
A. You are not allowed to jump into the water
B. You must be careful when jumping up and down
C. Jumping into the water alone is great fun
D. Before you jump into the water, ask for help
School Canteen
Milk tea from 20,000 VND – get
A FREE cookie every Tuesday
LUNCH DEAL: 35,000 VND
16. What does the notice tell us?
A. You buy milk tea and get a free cookie every
day
B. Milk tea and cookies are always free on Tuesday
C. You will get a free cookie when you buy milk
tea on Tuesday
D. You get milk tea and a cookie for 35,000 VND
every day
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts) (Từ câu 17
đến câu 22, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự (A, B, C hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời đúng vào Phần ANSWERS.)
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 others in 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 the mthe 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) ,whichhelps 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
17. A. on B. as C. with D. like
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18. A. got B. listed C. joined D. taken
19. A. Some of B. Some C. A lot D. Few
20. A. cookers B. travels C. pastimes D. recipes
21. A. learning B. hearing C. listening D. finding
22. A. harder B. better C. worse D. weaker
IV. Read the following passage. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose
the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
(Câu từ 23 đến 26, thí sinh viết đầy đủ từ True hoặc False vào ô trả lời. Mọi cách viết khác đều không được
chấm điểm. Đối với câu 27 và 28, thí sinh chỉ viết từ A, B, C hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời đúng vào phần
ANSWERS.
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 and learn more easily at school. Through sports, teens develop
teamwork and sportsmanship. Team sports teach them that the team’s success depends on how well the players
work together. They learn to prioritise the team’s interests over their own. Good discipline is also important. It is a
key to doing well at school – it’s useful in everyday life too. Moreover, sports help teens manage their everyday
life so they can become more organized and responsible. Also, playing sports is a great way to reduce stress.
Spending time with friends while playing sports makes teens feel happier 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 today!
23. A lot of young boys and girls are now fond of online activities.
24. Sports have some bad effects on teen’s concentration in class.
25. Playing sports is stressful because of its competition.
26. Building relationships is one of the benefits of playing sports.
27. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The negative side of screen-based activities
B. The benefits of playing sports for teens
C. The effectiveness of time management in sports
D. Teenagers’ reponsibilities in society
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Having a balanced diet makes teenagers much healthier
B. Playing sports improves teens’ focus on their schoolwork
C. Sports help teens develop both physically and mentally
D. Playing with friends through games is quite relaxing
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts) (Từ câu 29 đến 34, thí sinh viết câu
trả lời vào Phần ANSWERS)
29. The amusement park is a popular for children in summer. (attract)
30. They are glad to move into a new house with surroundings.(please)
31. To have a successful gala, we spent weeks for the music performances. (prepare)
32. , the new employee finished the project ahead of schedule.(amaze)
33. The students had a beneficial meeting with leading on conservation. (science)
34. Climate change has caused storms around the world. (damage)
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ANSWERS
29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.
VI. Look at the entry of the word “provide” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete
the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
(Từ câu 35 đến câu 36, thí sinh phải viết cụm từ cần điền để hoàn chỉnh mỗi câu bên dưới)
ANSWERS
35. Volunteers are ready to about how to get to the museum.
36. The summer program for learners to better their English skills.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt) (Từ câu 37 đến câu 40, thí sinh viết câu trả lời vào Phần ANSWER)
37. Something went wrong with our car on the way to the beach.
→ Our car broke
38. If he doesn’t catch the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
→ Unless he
39. The last time she wrote to her grandparents was last April.
→ She hasn’t
40. The weather was so awful that we couldn’t go picnicking as planned.
→ It was such
provide /prə va d/ ˈ ɪ (verb)
1. 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.
• She 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.
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HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI
I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given
in each sentence. (3.5 pts) (Từ câu 1 đến câu 14, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự (A, B, C, D) cho đại diện cho câu trả lời
đúng vào phần ANSWERS.)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. delayed B. frightened C. remembered D. attacked
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. plane B. training C. lack D. table
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. answer B. repeat C. surprise D. decide
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. brilliant B. tradition C. dangerous D. serious
5. Henry: I have found some difficult words in this reading passage!
Sophy: You should in the dictionary for their meanings.
A. look them for B. look them up C. look them at D. look them on
6. Tony: When do people celebrate Father’s Day in America?
Jane: It is annually celebrated the third Sunday of June.
A. on B. in C. at D. from
7. Minh: Have you ever been to Hanoi?
Hoang: Yes, I there last year with my family.
A. go B. am going C. went D. have gone
8. Duy: Which place is usually favored for photo shooting, the mountain or the sea?
Khang: I the mountain. The views there are often amazing!
A. like more B. prefer C. love more D. dislike
9. Jack: Did everything go well with your presentation yesterday?
Lucy: I had prepared everything carefully, the projector didn’t work, unfortunately.
A. because B. so C. although D. but
10. Ms Mai: What’s your favorite holiday destination, Lan?
Ms Lan: I love a town or ciy has quiet streets and a lot of museums.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
11. Mark: Hey, Alice! You look really happy today. What’s going on?
Alice: Hi, Mark! I’m so about our school trip this Saturday.
A. amazed B. confused C. worried D. excited
12. John: What’s the weather like today?
Sam: It’s sunny and warm – a perfect day a walk!
A. for B. on C. in D. through
13. Danny: Are you free after work? Shall we do some shopping together?
Emma:
A. Oh, I need to buy something. Let’s do it!
B. I’m not sure. Don’t worry about the time.
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C. Perfect! I can’t make it for this evening.
D. OK, have a good time there
14. Anna:
Ben: It starts at 7:15 pm. Don’t be late!
A. How long does the film last?
B. We’re arriving there at 7:15, aren’t we?
C. What time does the movie start?
D. When did you reach the theatre yesterday?
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (Từ câu 15
đến câu 16, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự (A, B, C hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời đúng vào Phần ANSWERS.) (0.5
pt)
15. What does the sign say?
A. You are not allowed to jump into the water
B. You must be careful when jumping up and down
C. Jumping into the water alone is great fun
D. Before you jump into the water, ask for help
School Canteen
Milk tea from 20,000 VND – get
A FREE cookie every Tuesday
LUNCH DEAL: 35,000 VND
16. What does the notice tell us?
A. You buy milk tea and get a free cookie every
day
B. Milk tea and cookies are always free on Tuesday
C. You will get a free cookie when you buy milk
tea on Tuesday
D. You get milk tea and a cookie for 35,000 VND
every day
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts) (Từ câu 17
đến câu 22, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự (A, B, C hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời đúng vào Phần ANSWERS.)
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 others in 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 the mthe 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) ,whichhelps 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
17. A. on B. as C. with D. like
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18. A. got B. listed C. joined D. taken
19. A. Some of B. Some C. A lot D. Few
20. A. cookers B. travels C. pastimes D. recipes
21. A. learning B. hearing C. listening D. finding
22. A. harder B. better C. worse D. weaker
IV. Read the following passage. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose
the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
(Câu từ 23 đến 26, thí sinh viết đầy đủ từ True hoặc False vào ô trả lời. Mọi cách viết khác đều không được
chấm điểm. Đối với câu 27 và 28, thí sinh chỉ viết từ A, B, C hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời đúng vào phần
ANSWERS.
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 and learn more easily at school. Through sports, teens develop
teamwork and sportsmanship. Team sports teach them that the team’s success depends on how well the players
work together. They learn to prioritise the team’s interests over their own. Good discipline is also important. It is a
key to doing well at school – it’s useful in everyday life too. Moreover, sports help teens manage their everyday
life so they can become more organized and responsible. Also, playing sports is a great way to reduce stress.
Spending time with friends while playing sports makes teens feel happier 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 today!
23. A lot of young boys and girls are now fond of online activities. T
24. Sports have some bad effects on teen’s concentration in class. F
25. Playing sports is stressful because of its competition. F
26. Building relationships is one of the benefits of playing sports. T
27. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The negative side of screen-based activities
B. The benefits of playing sports for teens
C. The effectiveness of time management in sports
D. Teenagers’ reponsibilities in society
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Having a balanced diet makes teenagers much healthier
B. Playing sports improves teens’ focus on their schoolwork
C. Sports help teens develop both physically and mentally
D. Playing with friends through games is quite relaxing
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts) (Từ câu 29 đến 34, thí sinh viết câu
trả lời vào Phần ANSWERS)
29. The amusement park is a popular for children in summer. (attract)
30. They are glad to move into a new house with surroundings.(please)
31. To have a successful gala, we spent weeks for the music performances. (prepare)
32. , the new employee finished the project ahead of schedule.(amaze)
33. The students had a beneficial meeting with leading on conservation. (science)
34. Climate change has caused storms around the world. (damage)
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ANSWERS
29. attraction 30. pleasant 31. preparing 32. Amazingly 33. scientists 34. damaging
VI. Look at the entry of the word “provide” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete
the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
(Từ câu 35 đến câu 36, thí sinh phải viết cụm từ cần điền để hoàn chỉnh mỗi câu bên dưới)
ANSWERS
35. Volunteers are ready to provide information about how to get to the museum.
36. The summer program provides an opportunity for learners to better their English skills.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt) (Từ câu 37 đến câu 40, thí sinh viết câu trả lời vào Phần ANSWER)
37. Something went wrong with our car on the way to the beach.
→ Our car broke down on the way to the beach.
38. If he doesn’t catch the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
→ Unless he catches the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
39. The last time she wrote to her grandparents was last April.
→ She hasn’t written to her grandparents since last April.
40. The weather was so awful that we couldn’t go picnicking as planned.
→ It was such awful weather that we couldn’t go picnicking as planned.
provide /prə va d/ ˈ ɪ (verb)
1. 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.
• She 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.
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