Đề Tiếng Anh thi thử vào lớp 10 TPHCM năm 2025- Mã đề thi HCM-98
Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer for questions 1 and 2.
Question 1
You see this sign at a bus stop. What does it mean?
- You are not allowed to sit here.
- You must sit facing forward.
- This seat is broken.
- You can''t stand here.
Question 2
What does the sign say?
- You should unlock a physical lock.
- You must share your mindful vibes online.
- You will immediately feel inner peace.
- You should engage in mindfulness practices.
Choose the word / phrase / sentence that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence.
Question 3
Emily: Have you read the new thriller yet? It''s captivating, __________ a little predictable at times.
John: Really? I might give it a try then.
- and
- for
- though
- so
Question 4
Sarah: How did you manage to overcome your fear of public speaking?
Michael: I signed up __________ a public speaking course, and it made a world of difference.
- for
- to
- with
- on
Question 5
Sarah: Are you still living __________ the city center, Emily?
Emily: No, I moved to a quieter neighborhood last year.
- to
- on
- at
- in
Question 6
Sarah: What''s the latest __________ in hats this season?
Maria: Bucket hats are really popular right now.
- color
- trend
- shopping
- wear
Question 7
Carlos: Did you see the amazing decorations they put up for the party?
Maria: Are you talking about __________ ones with the balloons and streamers?
- that
- these
- this
- those
Question 8
Sarah: I saw you waiting for the bus this morning. Did you miss it?
John: Yes, unfortunately. I was only a few minutes __________, but it still drove away without me.
- behind
- slow
- late
- early
Question 9
Sarah: Did you __________ away those old clothes, like you promised?
Ben: Oh, no! I completely forgot.
- donate
- give
- sell
- throw
Question 10
Teacher: What do you call the phenomenon when light bends as it passes through a prism?
Student: It''s called __________.
- brightness
- reflection
- refraction
- spectrum
Question 11
Sarah: My anxiety''s been bad lately.
John: __________
- I''m be sorry.
- I''m sorry to been.
- I''m sorry being.
- I''m so sorry.
Question 12
Sarah: __________
Michael: I know, right? I feel like I''m melting!
- I can''t believe it''s already summer.
- It''s way too hot to be outside today.
- What are your plans for the weekend?
- Do you want to grab some ice cream later?
Question 13
Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
- parking
- impose
- whisper
- highly
Question 14
Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
- educate
- fiscal
- certainly
- encounter
Question 15
Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
- little
- growing
- assist
- program
Question 16
Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
- overall
- domestic
- extension
- direction
Choose the word that best fits each space in the following passage
Dear Sarah,
I wanted to apologize for not communicating clearly about the group project. I understand that my (17) __________ explanation of the problem caused confusion and wasted everyone''s time. I should have been more (18) __________ about the challenges I was facing and asked for help sooner. I realize now that waiting until the last minute to (19) __________ my concerns made things difficult for everyone. I am truly sorry for the (20) __________ stress and frustration I caused. I value our friendship and teamwork, and I want to make things right. Can we please meet tomorrow to (21) __________ everything and create a plan for moving forward? I am (22) __________ to put in the extra effort to ensure we succeed as a team.
Best,
Emily
Question 17
- honest
- interesting
- funny
- unclear
Question 18
- nervous
- silent
- private
- open
Question 19
- ignore
- voice
- forget
- hide
Question 20
- little
- any
- unnecessary
- much
Question 21
- discuss
- forget
- avoid
- ignore
Question 22
- upset
- forced
- scared
- committed
Read the following brochure of a community event. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer to complete the statements in the question 27 and 28.
Spread the Love: Community Kindness Week!
This September, join us for a week dedicated to spreading kindness throughout our community!
What's Happening:
- Daily Challenges: Each day features a new act of kindness, from complimenting strangers to donating to local charities. Check our website daily for inspiration!
- Volunteer Fair: Meet local organizations and discover fulfilling volunteer opportunities.
- Appreciation Wall: Share your gratitude and kind messages for others to see.
- Closing Celebration: Enjoy live music, food trucks, and heartwarming stories of kindness shared throughout the week.
Mark Your Calendars:
- Dates: September 20th - 27th, 2024
- Location: Various locations throughout the city (see website for details)
Get Involved:
- Visit our website: www.spreadthelove.org to download the Kindness Calendar and learn more about each day's challenge.
- Follow us on social media @SpreadKindness for daily inspiration and to share your acts of kindness.
- Let's make our community a brighter place, one act of kindness at a time!
Question 23
The purpose of Community Kindness Week is to encourage people to do kind things for others.
- True
- False
Question 24
Community Kindness Week lasts for one month.
- True
- False
Question 25
Participants can find opportunities to volunteer at the event.
- True
- False
Question 26
Participants need to pay a fee to join the event.
- True
- False
Question 27
According to this brochure, people who want to participate should __________.
- prepare a speech on kindness
- register their names online
- attend the event every day
- visit the website to learn about daily challenges
Question 28
All of the following statements are mentioned in the brochure EXCEPT __________.
- People can find more information on social media.
- The event will take place at different places.
- There will be a closing event to celebrate the week.
- Participants can win prizes for completing all the challenges.
Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29
The sunny forecast gave us a hopeful __________ of good weather. (indicate)
Question 30
We need a __________ leader to guide our team. (capability)
Question 31
A relentless __________ pursued the struggling artist for the debt. (credit)
Question 32
The article __________ mentioned the environmental impact of the project. (brief)
Question 33
The athlete endured a __________ injury during the championship match. (pain)
Question 34
Her __________ planning helped the team win the competition. (strategy)
Look at the entry of the word "suggestion" in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words.
Type: countable noun
Syllables: sug-ges-tion
UK: /səˈdʒes.tʃən/
US: /səˈdʒes.tʃən/
Definition: An idea or plan put forward for consideration.
Examples:
- I'm open to any helpful suggestions.
- The committee welcomed suggestions from everyone.
- Do you have any suggestions for improvement?
- She made a suggestion about what to do next.
Question 35
My team is always happy to receive __________ from our clients.
Question 36
During the meeting, John __________ about how to improve the project timeline.
Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37
The movie was not as entertaining as they expected. ➡ The movie was __________
Question 38
Tom can play the guitar really well. ➡ Tom is __________
Question 39
The report must be finished by tomorrow. ➡ They have __________
Question 40
She cleaned the house before leaving. ➡ Before leaving, __________