MOCK TEST KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT

006 NĂM HỌC: 2025-2026

Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0.5 point)
Question 1: A. studies B. watches C. matches D. teaches
Question 2: A. climate B. describe C. divide D. decide
Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others. (0.5 point)
Question 3: A. castle B. basic C. fauna D. propose
Question 4: A. minimize B. counsellor C. monument D. decisive
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.0 points)
Question 5: The company __________ a new app to promote sustainable living.
A. has already developed B. already developed C. have developed D. developed already
Question 6: The hotel offers various __________ to help guests relax, including a spa and swimming pool.
A. items B. means C. equipment D. facilities
Question 7: The tourists were __________ by the stunning views of the landscape.
A. amazed B. amazing C. amaze D. amazement
Question 8: The children __________ their toys before going to bed.
A. picked out B. picked up C. picked over D. picked in
Question 9: We are not sure when __________ the next meeting.
A. to schedule B. scheduling C. schedule D. scheduled
Question 10: I can’t open the file _______ I forgot the password.
A. because B. although C. so D. unless
Question 11: They will _______ a presentation about environmental problems.
A. do B. have C. give D. make
Question 12: The government is trying to reduce air pollution by encouraging people to use _______
transportation.
A. heavy B. private C. public D. manual
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that indicates the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a
meaningful exchange or letter/ email in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)
Question 13:
a. Nam: Would you like to go hiking this weekend?
b. Nam: That’s a great idea! Let’s invite Hoa too.
c. Huy: Sure. I haven’t gone hiking for a while.
A. b – a – c B. a – b – c C. a – c – b D. c – a – b
Question 14:
Hi Linh,
a. You should drink enough water and avoid junk food.
b. Staying healthy is really important for students like us.
c. Doing regular exercise will also help you stay fit.
d. I hope these tips help you.
Yours,
Lan
A. a – c – b – d B. b – a – c – d C. b – c – a – d D. d – b – c – a
Read the following passage and choose the word (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.25 points)
Useful Inventions in Daily Life
Inventions have changed the way people live and work. One example is the internet, (15) __________
connects people around the world. It allows them to search for information, shop online, and stay in touch with
others.
Another invention is the washing machine, which saves time and energy. People no longer need to wash
clothes by hand, which (16) __________ hours of hard work in the past.
(17) __________, not all inventions are used wisely. For example, smartphones can help communication, but
they may also lead to less face-to-face contact.
Inventions can improve health, education, and entertainment. Scientists (18) __________ create useful
tools help society develop. We should use technology for good and avoid (19) __________ problems.
Question 15: A. who B. which C. that D. what
Question 16: A. spent B. wastes C. saved D. took
Question 17: A. However B. Because C. So D. And
Question 18: A. whose B. who C. which D. that
Question 19: A. create B. creating C. created D. to create
Read the following passage and choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (1.25 points)
The Importance of Reading Books
In the age of the internet and social media, many young people spend most of their time on
smartphones, often forgetting the value of reading books. However, reading books is one of the most effective
ways to improve knowledge, imagination, and language skills. Unlike short online articles or social media
posts, books offer deep and detailed information on various topics.
Reading also helps reduce stress, improves focus, and enhances memory. Many successful people say
that reading daily has helped them gain new ideas and stay inspired. To build a reading habit, students can start
with books they find interesting and spend just 15–30 minutes a day reading.
Schools and families should encourage reading by creating quiet spaces, organizing book clubs, or
providing access to libraries. In a world full of distractions, books remain a valuable source of learning and
personal growth.
Question 20. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Books are not as interesting as smartphones. B. Reading books helps improve knowledge and skills.
C. Social media is the best way to learn. D. Students should read only at school.
Question 21. How can students start building a reading habit?
A. Read for 2 hours every day. B. Read only textbooks.
C. Start with interesting books and read daily. D. Avoid libraries and book clubs.
Question 22. What is the synonym of “enhances” in line 5?
A. reduces B. improves C. destroys D. challenges
Question 23. What does the word “they” in line 7 refer to?
A. Successful people B. Students C. Libraries D. Families
Question 24. Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Reading books helps people relax and focus better.
B. Schools should provide quiet places for reading.
C. Short articles give more detailed information than books.
D. Reading helps develop imagination.
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 point)
Question 25: I suggest to go to the countryside this weekend.
A B C D
Question 26: Students which arrive late must explain to the teacher.
A B C D
Question 27: The students did their homework very careful because they wanted to understand all the
lessons. A B C D
Question 28: Last weekend, I have watched that movie with my friends at the cinema.
A B CD
Complete each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (2.0 points)
Question 29: Riding a bicycle every day is good for your health.
➔ It is ____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 30: I began learning English five years ago.
➔ I have __________________________________________________________________________.
Question 31: He said, “Will you go to the concert tomorrow?”
➔ He asked ________________________________________________________________________.
Question 32: Arrive early or you won’t get a good seat.
➔ If you __________________________________________________________________________.
Combine the two sentences with the given word in brackets. (1.0 point)
Question 33: He is very tall. He can play basketball well. (SO … THAT)
➔ He _____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 34: The boy is very smart. He solved the problem quickly. (WHO)
➔ The boy _________________________________________________________________________.
* Phạm vi kiến thức: Chương trình lớp 9, theo khung chương trình giáo dục phổ thông 2018, không
theo sách giáo khoa)
✅ I. Pronunciation (0.5 point)
Question 1: A. studies
Question 2: C. divide

✅ II. Stress (0.5 point)

Question 3: D. propose (stress âm 2, các từ còn lại là âm 1)
Question 4: D. decisive (stress âm 2, các từ còn lại stress âm 1)

✅ III. Vocabulary & Grammar (2.0 points)

Question 5: A. has already developed (HTHT dùng với "already")
Question 6: D. facilities (spa and pool → facilities)
Question 7: A. amazed (bị ấn tượng → người → amazed)
Question 8: B. picked up (phrasal verb: pick up toys)
Question 9: A. to schedule (when + to V)
Question 10: A. because (do quên mật khẩu)
Question 11: C. give (give a presentation)
Question 12: C. public (public transportation)

✅ IV. Sentence Ordering (0.5 point)

Question 13: C. a – c – b
Question 14: B. b – a – c – d

✅ V. Cloze Passage (1.25 points)

Question 15: B. which (internet → which connects...)
Question 16: C. saved (saved hours of work)
Question 17: A. However (tuy nhiên)
Question 18: B. who (scientists → who create...)
Question 19: B. creating (avoid + V-ing)

✅ VI. Reading Comprehension (1.25 points)

Question 20: B. Reading books helps improve knowledge and skills.
Question 21: C. Start with interesting books and read daily.
Question 22: B. improves (enhances = improves)
Question 23: A. Successful people (“they say reading helps…”)
Question 24: C. Short articles give more detailed information than books. ❌

✅ VII. Error Identification (1.0 point)

Question 25: A. to go → going (suggest + V-ing)
Question 26: A. which → who (students → who)
Question 27: B. careful → carefully (trạng từ sau "did very")
Question 28: A. have watched → watched (Last weekend → QKĐ)

✅ VIII. Sentence Transformation (2.0 points)

Question 29: It is good for your health to ride a bicycle every day.
Question 30: I have learned English for five years.
Question 31: He asked if I would go to the concert the next day.
Question 32: If you don’t arrive early, you won’t get a good seat.

✅ IX. Sentence Combination (1.0 point)

Question 33: He is so tall that he can play basketball well.
Question 34: The boy who solved the problem quickly is very smart.