I. Đề thi tuyển sinh lớp 10 môn Tiếng Anh TP HCM 2025 – 2026

ĐỀ 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 kể thời gian phát đề)

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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 ______ in 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. 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. 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: (talking about a movie)
    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?

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II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (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.

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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

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IV. Read the passage and do the tasks. (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 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.

True/False Questions (write full word):
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.

Multiple Choice:
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.

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V. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses. (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. (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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VI. Use the dictionary entry of “provide” to complete the sentences. (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.

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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 __________________.

38. If he doesn’t catch the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
    → Unless __________________.

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 __________________.

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THE END OF THE TEST

II. Đáp án đề thi tuyển sinh lớp 10 môn Tiếng Anh TP HCM 2025 – 2026

📝 PHẦN I – Trắc nghiệm (3.5 điểm)

Từ câu 1 đến 14: Chọn đáp án đúng

1. B. frightened – /ed/ phát âm là /ɪd/, khác với các từ còn lại /d/
2. C. lack – phát âm /k/, còn lại là âm /eɪ/ ở cuối
3. A. answer – trọng âm rơi vào âm 1, khác phần còn lại
4. B. tradition – trọng âm âm 2, còn lại âm 1
5. B. look them up – cụm từ đúng là “look up in dictionary”
6. A. on – on the third Sunday of June
7. C. went – hành động quá khứ đơn (last year)
8. B. prefer – cấu trúc prefer A to B
9. C. but – mặc dù chuẩn bị kỹ, máy chiếu không hoạt động
10. C. that – mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn cho vật
11. D. excited – be excited about
12. A. for – for a walk (cấu trúc cố định)
13. A. Oh, I need to buy something. Let’s do it!
14. C. What time does the movie start?

15. A. You are not allowed to jump in to the water.
16. C. You will get a free cookie when you buy milk tea on Tuesday
17. B. as – do something as a hobby
18. C. joined – thì hiện tại hoàn thành: have joined
19. A. Some of
20. D. recipes – công thức nấu ăn
21. C. listening – listen to stories
22. B. better – make community better
23. True
24.  False
25.  False
26. True
27. B
28. A
29. attraction (attract)
30. pleasant (please)
31. preparing (prepare)
32. amazingly (amaze)
33. scientists (science)
34. damaging (damage)
35. provide information
36. provides an opportunity
37. Our car broke down on the way to the beach.
38. Unless he catches the first metro, he will be late for the conference.
39. She hasn’t written to her grandparents since last April.
40. It was such awful weather that we couldn’t go picnicking as planned.

1. B	2. C	3. A	4. B
5. B	6. A	7. C	8. B
9. C	10. C	11. D	12. A
13. A	14. C	15. A	16. C
17. B	18. C	19. B	20. D
21. C	22. B	23. True	24. False
25. False	26. True	27. B	28. A
29. attraction (attract)	30. pleasant (please)	31. preparing (prepare)	32. amazingly (amaze)
33. scientists (science)	34. damaging (damage)	35. provide information	36. provides an opportunity
37. Our car broke down on the way to the beach.	38. Unless he catches the first metro, he will be late for the conference.	39. She hasn’t written to her grandparents since last April.	40. It was such awful weather that we couldn’t go picnicking as planned.

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