Đề thi thử tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 môn tiếng anh năm 2025 - Phòng GD&ĐT quận Ba Đình (Hà Nội)
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Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Who is the message for?
Pupils who don't study well.
Pupils who don't like to help their friends.
Pupils who don't have classmates
Pupils who are sick.
Who is the message for?
The plumber will repair the shower tomorrow.
It is impossible to have a hot shower this morning.
Alex prefers taking a cold shower today.
Alex can't take a shower until tomorrow.
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Tourism is the fastest-growing industry in the world. Although tourism brings money and jobs to an area, (3). If tourism is not managed carefully, it can cause problems for local people (4). For example, when Phuket in Thailand became popular with tourists, people couldn't manage the amount of rubbish created by 2 million visitors each year. In Goa, India, many new hotels used too much water, and local people had to walk far to get enough. (5). Tourists throw away rubbish, making the beautiful deserts look messy. (6).
Although tourism brings money and jobs to an area, (3).
Luckily, now tourists can join tours to help clean up.
It can also damage the things tourists came to see
In Egypt, deserts are being spoiled by tourists' rubbish
who might not benefit from tourism
If tourism is not managed carefully, it can cause problems for local people (4).
Luckily, now tourists can join tours to help clean up.
It can also damage the things tourists came to see
In Egypt, deserts are being spoiled by tourists' rubbish
who might not benefit from tourism
In Goa, India, many new hotels used too much water, and local people had to walk far to get enough. (5).
Luckily, now tourists can join tours to help clean up.
It can also damage the things tourists came to see
In Egypt, deserts are being spoiled by tourists' rubbish
who might not benefit from tourism
Tourists throw away rubbish, making the beautiful deserts look messy. (6).
Luckily, now tourists can join tours to help clean up.
It can also damage the things tourists came to see
In Egypt, deserts are being spoiled by tourists' rubbish
who might not benefit from tourism
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The hotel price was _______, so we couldn't negotiate.
smooth
affordable
cheap
fixed
The English word "kindergarten" is a borrowed word, ______ comes from German.
that
who
which
whose
Student: “I've heard that you are going to the UK to pursue higher education. ______” - Teacher: "Thank you! I'll miss all of you."
I hope you won't go.
wish you all the best of luck.
You will think about that.
I wish you were here.
UNESCO promotes ______ tourism to protect natural wonders for future generations.
majestic
admiring
sustainable
annual
The teacher asked the students to ______ their essays before submitting them.
go over
copy to
pick up
look up
The visitor asked ______ the Taj Mahal at night.
if it is possible to see
if it was possible to see
whether was it possible to see
whether is possible to see
Before booking your hotel, it's important to ______ the total cost, including taxes.
estimate
add
enter
solve
The students ______ English skills are good can have better job opportunities in the future.
who
whose
which
of which
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
plough
daughter
tough
although
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
concentric
proficient
agency
center
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
You/shouldn't/ look/ the meaning/ all the words/ when reading/ text.
You shouldn't look for the meanings of all the word when reading a text.
You shouldn't look over the meanings all the words when reading a text.
You shouldn't look up the meanings of all the words when reading a text.
You shouldn't look after the meanings all the words while reading a text.
One day/ I/ visit/ Mount Fuji/ which/ Japan's most iconic natural wonder.
One day, I will visit Mount Fuji which is Japan's most iconic natural wonder.
One day, I will visit Mount Fuji which of Japan's most iconic natural wonder.
One day, I will visit Mount Fuji, which is Japan's most iconic natural wonder.
One day, I will visit Mount Fuji, which of Japan's most iconic natural wonder.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Last year, I volunteered at a local shelter for homeless animals and helped care for a dog named Max. He was very shy and scared at first.
a. A few weeks later, Max was adopted by a loving family, and I was SO happy to have been part of his journey.
b. Slowly, Max began to trust me, and I saw him wag his tail for the first time.
C. One day, I spent extra time with him, walking him around the yard and talking to him softly.
b-c-a
b-a-c
c-b-a
a-b-c
Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 19) most appropriately.
After that, I went home with disappointment and bought a new dog.
Finally, I decided to bring Max to my apartment and provide him with the care he needed.
This volunteer work is amazing because I can help many miserable people.
This experience taught me how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blank.
There are some fun facts about English you did not know.
The first one is that the number of people who have learned English as their second language is more than that of native English speakers in the world. One thing this fact should tell you for sure is that English is a (21) and you definitely need to learn it if you want to move to (22)
country or to work in an international company.
Around 4000 new words are added to the English dictionary every year. Partly, it happens because we use brand names as common nouns more and more, which means that such word as "to google" make their way into official (23) "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" was for a long time considered to be the longest word in the English language. It means fantastic. However, there is an even longer word, officially recognized in a dictionary: "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis". It is the name of (24) disease. There are 45 letters in this word!
If you look at written English text, you will definitely notice that the articles are the most common words in the text. "The" is the most used word in English and "A" is the sixth most common. The most common verb is "to be", it ranks as the second most common word in the language, and the most common noun is "I". which is ranked as the tenth most common English word. It is similar (25) many other European languages.
Do you remember always confusing writing of the words like "color" "colour". "favorite" "favourite". "program" - "programme", "catalog" "catalogue"? This difference in spelling occurred when Americans decided to simplify the spelling of English words and omit the letters (26) you do not pronounce.
One thing this fact should tell you for sure is that English is a (21)
concentric
mother tongue
borrowed language
global language
you definitely need to learn it if you want to move to (22)
country or to work in an international company.
one another
others
the others
another
Partly, it happens because we use brand names as common nouns more and more, which means that such word as "to google" make their way into official (23) "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" was for a long time considered to be the longest word in the English language.
standards
dictionaries
models
variety
It is the name of (24) disease.
a
0 (no article)
the
an
It is similar (25) many other European languages.
of
with
to
for
This difference in spelling occurred when Americans decided to simplify the spelling of English words and omit the letters (26) you do not pronounce.
what
which
whose
why
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Chau can speak both English and Japanese perfectly.
Chau is good at learning both English and Japanese.
Chau practices speaking English and Japanese regularly.
Chau can use English and Japanese.
Chau is bilingual in English and Japanese.
Although visitors can reduce stress in a package tour, they have to follow a fixed itinerary.
Despite reducing stress in a package tour, visitors have to follow a fixed itinerary.
Despite visitors reducing stress in a package tour, they have to follow a fixed itinerary.
Although reducing stress in a package tour, visitors have to follow a fixed itinerary.
Visitors can reduce stress in a package tour, despite they have to follow a fixed itinerary.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions below.
As teenagers, setting goals can help you live a more balanced life. Goals give you a sense of direction and help you manage your time better. When you have clear goals, it's easier to focus on schoolwork, hobbies, and time with friends and family.
To start, think about what is important to you. For example, you may want to improve your grades, learn a new sport, or spend more time with family. Once you know your goal, break it into smaller steps. This makes it easier to work on and helps you stay motivated to try harder.
It's also important to set goals that you can achieve. If your goal is too hard, you might feel frustrated and give up. For example, if you want to get fit, start by jogging a few times a week instead of trying to run a marathon.
Finally, check your progress often. Ask yourself if you are still on track to reach your goal. If not, change your plan and try again. This will help you stay focused and not lose motivation. By setting your own goals, you can create a balanced and happy life, making sure there is time for everything that matters to you.
What is the main purpose of the text?
To show why teenagers should focus more on their hobbies.
To encourage teenagers to spend more time with family.
To describe how teenagers can achieve school success easily.
To explain how setting goals can lead to a more balanced life.
The word 'motivated' in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to
Excited
Uninterested
Focused
Balanced
After choosing a goal, what should teenagers do next?
Break the goal into smaller, more achievable steps.
Work on the goal only when they feel motivated.
Try to focus on the goal and forget about distractions.
Begin working on all parts of the goal at once.
The word 'frustrated' in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to
Surprised
Interested
Satisfied
Annoyed
Which statement is NOT true according to the text?
Checking progress regularly keeps teenagers on track.
Setting realistic goals helps teenagers stay motivated.
Breaking a goal into smaller steps makes it easier to achieve.
It is better to work on many goals at the same time.
How should teenagers check their progress on their goals?
See if they are making progress and make changes if necessary.
Ask their friends to check their goals for them.
Look at their goals only after they have finished.
Check their progress only when they feel like it.
Read the following instructions and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
DISCOVER THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA!
The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Located (35) Egypt, these incredible pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are a symbol of ancient engineering.
What you'll see:
- Great Pyramid: The largest of the pyramids, built as a tomb for a pharaoh.
- Ancient Sphinx: A giant statue with the body of (36) lion and the head of a king.
- Desert scenery: Experience the beautiful desert landscape around the pyramids.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and step back in time to (37) one of the world's (38) ancient wonders!
Located (35) Egypt, these incredible pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are a symbol of ancient engineering.
over
in
at
on
A giant statue with the body of (36) lion and the head of a king.
X
a
the
an
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and step back in time to (37) one of the world's
attend
recognize
examine
explore
(38) ancient wonders!
greater
greatest
great
most great
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
translate
contest
fluent
palace
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
hesitate
clarity
majestic
ruinous
