Đề tham khảo thi vào 10 môn Anh Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh năm 2025 - Đề số 16

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. cot B. hot C. lot D. loth

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

A. shout B. sugar C. share D. surgery

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

A. guitar B. control C. city D. export

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

A. introduce B. delegate C. marvelous D. currency

5. Tom: Hey, did you go to the movies last night?

Anna: I wanted to go to the movies, _______ I had to finish my homework.

A. because B. but C. despite D. because of

6. Tom: I still can't believe what Jack did this morning.

Mark: I know, right? He jumped _______ the river from the bridge and swam to the other side like it

was nothing

A. into B. on C. at D. from

7. Smith: I heard your sister sang at the school concert.

Emma: Yes, she stood _______ the stage and performed in front of a large audience. She wasn’t even

nervous!

A. in B. of C. on D. at

8. Sophia: Are we really baking cookies now?

Jake:Yes, but please don’t _______ a mess in the kitchen. I just cleaned it!

A. have B. do C. make D. catch

9. Tom: I couldn’t sleep again last night.

Sarah: Yeah, me too. The boy _______ dog barks all night lives next door. It’s so noisy!

A. that B. whose C. which D. whom

10. Sana: Why do you think we should use solar panels at school?

Olivia: Because _______ energy is a key factor in combating climate change. It’s cleaner and better for

the planet.

A. non-renewable B. fossil C. electronic D. renewable

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11. Mr. Carter: Did you see Ben’s new car?

David: Of course. He’s always eager to show _______ his new car to his friends. It’s kind of funny!

A. off B. up C. to D. out

12. Min: I’m trying to eat healthier.

Mia: Let’s try _______. It is food produced by methods complying with the standards of organic

farming, so it’s grown without chemicals.

A. fast food B. processed food C. organic food D. junk food

13. Jack: Is it going to rain today?

Jenny: _____________________

A. No, the forecast says it's sunny all day. B. I don’t like rain.

C. It’s raining tomorrow. D. I didn’t bring my umbrella.

14. Anna: What do you think of my new dress?

Kate: _____________________

A. I haven’t had dinner yet. B. It’s not a good time to talk.

C. I don’t think I know. D. It looks great on you! Very stylish.

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. There is a nearby medical center.

B. We should take patients to the hospital.

C. Hospitals are permitted to build here.

D. The Red Cross is available.

16. What does the notice say?

A. Touch lightly to check the temperature.

B. Wait until it cools down before touching.

C. Do not touch the surface.

D. It’s safe to touch if you’re wearing gloves.

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

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the room I stayed in during my recent business trip at your

hotel (October 1st–5th, under the name George Butler). The room did not meet the advertised (17)

__________, particularly in terms of cleanliness.

The bathroom had an unpleasant (18) __________, and the bed sheets and pillowcases were stained. This

made the stay uncomfortable and raised serious hygiene (19) __________. As a business traveler, I rely on a

clean and comfortable room for rest and productivity.