Đề tham khảo thi vào 10 môn Anh Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh năm 2025 - Đề số 10

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. connect B. comfort C. computer D. contest

2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. pleased B. erased C. increased D. amused

3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. student B. aspect C. system D. degree

4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. separate B. casual C. impression D. government

5. Anna: I knocked on Lisa’s door but she didn’t respond.

Tom: Maybe she didn’t hear you. She __________ headphones.

A. wore B. was wearing C. wearing D. is wearing

6. Ben: I can’t open the file on this computer.

Linda: You need a password to get __________ to the system.

A. benefits B. programs C. access D. information

7. Teacher: Your voice is too fast in the presentation.

Student: Oh, I’ll try to __________ when I speak.

A. slow down B. break down C. calm down D. turn down

8. Daisy: My kitchen sink is leaking!

Tim: You should call a(n) __________ to check it.

A. craftsman B. engineer C. plumber D. designer

9. Sarah: I haven’t seen you in a while.

John: Yes, I’ve been busy with work __________ I haven’t had much free time.

A. therefore B. so C. but D. however

10. Laura: I asked the manager why my salary was late, but he refused __________ me an answer.

Ben: That’s really unprofessional.

A. giving B. to give C. have given D. gave

11. Jenny: People still throw trash everywhere.

Lisa: I think the government should __________ and fine them.

A. prohibit B. allow C. permit D. prevent

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12. Anna: I'm reading __________ interesting book about psychology.

Ben: Sounds good. Who's the author?

A. the B. a C. an D. X (no article)

13. Kate: What about meeting at the school gate at eight?

Lucy: Good! __________.

A. Glad to see you B. I’ll see you C. See you then D. I see

14. Ken: I’ve heard a lot about this book. Do you think it’s worth reading?

Lily: __________

A. Yes, I like reading. B. I don’t know. I haven’t read it.

C. Reading is my favorite. D. I don’t have this one.

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. Riding motorbikes isn’t allowed.

B. We can use motorbikes here.

C. Only motorbikes are allowed.

D. Motorbikes can’t be stopped.

16. What does the sign say?

A. Put recyclable things into it.

B. Don’t put recyclable things into it.

C. Don’t put garbage into it.

D. Put garbage and recyclable things into it.

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Dear Linda,

How have you been? I really miss our weekends together. I wanted to share something that happened

yesterday. It was kind of funny but also a bit stressful. My phone suddenly stopped (17) _________, and for

a while, I had no idea what to do with myself!

I usually rely (18) _________ it for everything - sending messages, setting alarms, listening to music, and

even checking my homework. Without it, I felt disconnected from the world. But on the (19) _________ side,

I had more time to relax, read a few chapters of my book, and even help my mom prepare dinner.

Today at school, we had a class discussion about how electronic devices (20) _________ our daily lives. Most

of my (21) _________ admitted they spend too much time on their phones. Our teacher suggested we should

limit screen time to (22) _________ our eyes and health. I think that’s a good idea.

Could you survive a full day without your phone? Let’s give it a try this weekend!

Looking forward to your reply.

Take care,