SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày thi: 06 tháng 6 năm 2025
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không tính thời gian phát đề)
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)
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!
Sophie: You should ______ the dictionary for their meanings.
A look them for
B look them up
C look them at
D look them on
6. Taylor: 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 am going
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 so
B because
C but
D although
10. Ms Lan: What’s your favorite holiday destination?
Ms Mai: I love a town or city ______ 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.
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 When did you reach the theatre yesterday?
D What time does the movie start?
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D)
for questions 15 and 16. (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.
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)
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
17. A on B as C with D like
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)
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 them that the
team’s success depends on how well the players work together. They learn to
prioritise 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 so that they can become
more organized and responsible. On top of that, playing sports is a great way
to reduce stress. Spending time with friends through games also 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.
23. A lot of young boys and girls are now fond of online activities. ___
24. Sports have some bad effects on teens’ 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’ responsibilities 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)
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 with
______. (science)
33. The students had a beneficial meeting with leading ______ on
conservation. (science)
34. Climate change has caused ______ storms around the world.
(damage)
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)
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)
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 ___________________
THE END OF THE TEST
Đáp án đề thi tiếng Anh vào 10 TP. Hồ Chí Minh 2025
Câu Đáp án Câu Đáp án
1 D 12 A
2 C 13 A
3 A 14 C
4 B 15 A
5 B 16 C
6 A 17 B
7 C 18 C
8 B 19 A
9 C 20 D
10 C 21 C
11 D 22 B
23. True
24. False
25. False
26. True
27. B
28. A
29. attraction
30. pleasant
31. preparing
32. Amazingly
33. scientists
34. damaging
35. provide information
36. provides an opportunity
37. down on the way to the beach.
38. catches the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
39. written to her grandparents since last April.
40. awful weather that we couldn't go picnicking as planned.
