KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2024-2025

ĐỀ THAM KHẢO
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Công lập)
THCS TĐ
Ngày thi:
Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Đề thi gồm 02 trang. Thí sinh làm bài trên giấy thi do cán bộ coi thi phát.
Thí sinh chỉ ghi đáp án vào giấy thi, không viết lại đề.
Đề thi gồm 04 trang.
Họ và tên thí sinh: ……………………………….. Số báo danh: ……………….……
Chữ kí CBCT 1: …………………………………. Chữ kí CBCT 2: …………………
PHẦN A: TRẮC NGHIỆM (USE OF ENGLISH AND READING) (8,0 POINTS)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 1: You should ___________ morning exercises to keep fit.
A. doing B. to do C. do D. did
Question 2: Mr. Smith ____________ at this school since he graduated in 1990.
A. has taught B. taught C. have taught D. will teach
Question 3: Lan ____________to school yesterday because she was sick.
A. don’t go B. doesn’t go C. hasn’t gone D. didn’t go
Question 4: My mother often _____________ me English on Saturday evenings.
A. taught B. teaches C. will teach D. has taught
Question 5: Nga’s younger sister loves _______________ Korean movies.
A. watching B. watch C. being watched D. watched
Question 6: They _______________ Ha Long Bay next winter, won't they?
A. visit B. have visited C. will visit D. visited
Question 7: Many _______________come to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum everyday.
A. visitor B. visit C. visitors D. visiting
Question 8: John was really impressed by the ____________ of the local people.
A. friendliness B. friendly C. friend D. unfriendly
Question 9: For me, the Internet is a wonderful ____________ of modern life.
A. invention B. invent C. inventor D. invented
Question 10: Mai’s sister has graduated from university. She’s now looking _______a job.
A. up B. after C. for D. at
Question 11: We are looking forward _____________ our holiday.
A. for B. to C. on D. in
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Question 12: She is famous _______________ her beautiful face and sweet voice.
A. of B. for C. in D. at
Question 13: The competitions will take place _____________ 8a.m and 2p.m.
A. from B. at C. on D. between
Question 14: Before Tet, I often clean the house _____________ decorate it with colorful
lights.
A. and B. so C. but D. or
Question 15: I couldn’t sleep at night_____________ the bar nearby played music so
loudly.
A. however B. although C. therefore D. because
Question 16: ______________ the work is sometimes very hard, he is doing it very well.
A. Moreover B. Though C. However D. Therefore
Question 17: Teachers provide a model for children to _________.
A. imitate B. allow C. behave D. change
Question 18: The pagoda is in a beautiful ______________, close to the sea.
A. spaces B. setting C. tower D. set
Question 19: Youngsters love to eat from street ______________for the cheap price.
A. vans B. vendors C. trucks D. trainers
Question 20: This city has one of the most ______________ underground rail networks in
the world.
A. efficient B. delicious C. fascinated D. polluted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 21: Mai: “In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents.”
Ann: “________________”
A. Sure. That’s right.
B. No, thanks.
C. Really? I can’t imagine that.
D. That’s cool!
Question 22: A: “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.”
B: “ I was heading this direction anyway.”
A. You don’t need to. B. Yes, thanks.
C. No worries. D. I’d love to.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to
27.
The sun and the wind are (23) _____________sources of energy. The wind turns turbines to
(24) _____________ electricity. Solar power can be converted (25) _____________ electricity. It
can be used to heat or cool our houses. Although there are some (26) _____________, these
alternative energy sources can offer abundant amounts of clean, safe electricity. They will
(27) _____________ valued more and more in the future in Viet Nam.
Question 23: A. non-renewable B. limited C. dangerous D. alternative
Question 24: A. make B. take C. do D. get
Question 25: A. for B. into C. from D. at
Question 26: A. disadvantages B. advantages C. confidence D. benefits
Question 27: A. are B. being C. be D. to be
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32.
Ke Ga Cape, which is about twenty-five kilometres from the city of Phan Thiet, is often
overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam. Therefore, the peacefulness of this
coastal area has been preserved. If you want to experience the 'real', unspoiled side of Viet Nam,
we highly recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’ list.
Once you've arrived at Ke Ga Cape, its attractions are immediately obvious. Most travellers are
attracted the sight of its untouched cliffs spreading out along the coast and the sound of the
casuarina trees rustling in the breeze.
On sunny days, you will be enthralled by the harmonious tones of the sea and sky, and the sight of
cloud embracing the mountain peaks. You can also admire the splendid sunrise, and later go for a
walk to enjoy the mesmerising sunset. The red-yellow rays of the reflected in the waves paint an
enchanting picture of the pristine Ke Ga Cape. Sometimes it may be hard for you to distinguish
where the sky ends and the sea begins.
What are the locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse like? If you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse, taking a
canoe is highly recommended because it is quick, convenient, and safe. Ke Ga Lighthouse is worth
a visit during your Viet Nam tour, if you want to experience daily life in a fishing village. The
locals are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere. Not surprisingly, they will often invite you to
join them for a meal of their freshly caught seafood, which will definitely awaken your taste buds.
Question 28: How far is it from Ke Ga Cape to the city of Phan Thiet?
A. It is about twenty-five kilometres.
B. It is twenty-five kilometres.
C. It is often overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam.
D. It is never overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam.

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Question 29: To whom is Ke Ga Cape highly recommended?
A. It is highly recommended to those who want to experience the 'real’, unspoiled side
of Viet Nam.
B. The peacefulness of this coastal area has been preserved.
C. If you want to experience the 'real', unspoiled side of Viet Nam, we highly
recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’ list.
D. We highly recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’ list.
Question 30: Why has the peacefulness of Ke Ga Cape been preserved?
A. Because once you've arrived at Ke Ga Cape, its attractions are immediately obvious.
B. Because the peacefulness of this coastal area has been preserved.
C. Because it is overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam.
D. Pe Because we highly recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’
list.
Question 31: Why is taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ke Ga
Lighthouse?
A. If you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse, taking a canoe is highly recommended.
B. Taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse.
C. Because the locals are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere.
D. Because it is quick, convenient, and safe.
Question 32: What are the locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse like?
A. Ke Ga Lighthouse is worth a visit during your Viet Nam tour.
B. Taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse.
C. The locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse will often invite you to join them for a meal of their
freshly caught seafood.
D. The locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere.
PHẦN B: TỰ LUẬN (WRITING) (2,0 POINTS)
Rewrite the following sentences as directed. (1,0 point)
Question 33: The man is my new boss. He is talking to the lady over there.
→ The man who _______________________________________________________
Question 34: My father said, “I will go to Nha Trang with you tomorrow.
→ My father said that ___________________________________________________
Question 35: They built that new school last year.
→ That new school _____________________________________________________
Question 36: It's a pity! I can't take you to the airport.
→ I wish _____________________________________________________
Make meaningful sentences from the words or phrases given. (1,0 point)
Question 37: It/ is/ important/ children/ learn/ English/ a very young age.
→____________________________________________________________________

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Question 38: She/ suggests/ go /to Ha Long Bay/ train.
→____________________________________________________________________
Question 39: If/ Lan/ be/ taller/she/ work/ as/ a fashion model.
→____________________________________________________________________
Question 40: Yesterday/ my brother/ go out/ although/ it / rain /very hard.
→____________________________________________________________________
HẾT./

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 ANSWER KEYS
PHẦN A: TRẮC NGHIỆM (USE OF ENGLISH AND READING) (8,0 POINTS)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 1: You should ___________ morning exercises to keep fit.
A. doing B. to do C. do D. did
Question 2: Mr. Smith ____________ at this school since he graduated in 1990.
A. has taught B. taught C. have taught D. will teach
Question 3: Lan ____________to school yesterday because she was sick.
A. don’t go B. doesn’t go C. hasn’t gone D. didn’t go
Question 4: My mother often _____________ me English on Saturday evenings.
A. taught B. teaches C. will teach D. has taught
Question 5: Nga’s younger sister loves _______________ Korean movies.
A. watching B. watch C. being watched D. watched
Question 6: They _______________ Ha Long Bay next winter, won't they?
A. visit B. have visited C. will visit D. visited
Question 7: Many _______________come to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum everyday.
A. visitor B. visit C. visitors D. visiting
Question 8: John was really impressed by the ____________ of the local people.
A. friendliness B. friendly C. friend D. unfriendly
Question 9: For me, the Internet is a wonderful ____________ of modern life.
A. invention B. invent C. inventor D. invented
Question 10: Mai’s sister has graduated from university. She’s now looking _______a job.
A. up B. after C. for D. at
Question 11: We are looking forward _____________ our holiday.
A. for B. to C. on D. in
Question 12: She is famous _______________ her beautiful face and sweet voice.
A. of B. for C. in D. at
Question 13: The competitions will take place _____________ 8a.m and 2p.m.
A. from B. at C. on D. between
Question 14: Before Tet, I often clean the house _____________ decorate it with colorful
lights.
A. and B. so C. but D. or
Question 15: I couldn’t sleep at night_____________ the bar nearby played music so
loudly.
A. however B. although C. therefore D. because
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Question 16: ______________ the work is sometimes very hard, he is doing it very well.
A. Moreover B. Though C. However D. Therefore
Question 17: Teachers provide a model for children to _________.
A. imitate B. allow C. behave D. change
Question 18: The pagoda is in a beautiful ______________, close to the sea.
A. spaces B. setting C. tower D. set
Question 19: Youngsters love to eat from street ______________for the cheap price.
A. vans B. vendors C. trucks D. trainers
Question 20: This city has one of the most ______________ underground rail networks in
the world.
A. efficient B. delicious C. fascinated D. polluted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 21: Mai: “In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents.”
Ann: “________________”
A. Sure. That’s right.
B. No, thanks.
C. Really? I can’t imagine that.
D. That’s cool!
Question 22: A: “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.”
B: “ I was heading this direction anyway.”
A. You don’t need to. B. Yes, thanks.
C. No worries. D. I’d love to.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to
27.
The sun and the wind are (23) _____________sources of energy. The wind turns turbines to
(24) _____________ electricity. Solar power can be converted (25) _____________ electricity. It
can be used to heat or cool our houses. Although there are some (26) _____________, these
alternative energy sources can offer abundant amounts of clean, safe electricity. They will
(27) _____________ valued more and more in the future in Viet Nam.
Question 23: A. non-renewable B. limited C. dangerous D. alternative
Question 24: A. make B. take C. do D. get
Question 25: A. for B. into C. from D. at
Question 26: A. disadvantages B. advantages C. confidence D. benefits
Question 27: A. are B. being C. be D. to be
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32.
Ke Ga Cape, which is about twenty-five kilometres from the city of Phan Thiet, is often
overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam. Therefore, the peacefulness of this
coastal area has been preserved. If you want to experience the 'real', unspoiled side of Viet Nam,
we highly recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’ list.
Once you've arrived at Ke Ga Cape, its attractions are immediately obvious. Most travellers are
attracted the sight of its untouched cliffs spreading out along the coast and the sound of the
casuarina trees rustling in the breeze.
On sunny days, you will be enthralled by the harmonious tones of the sea and sky, and the sight of
cloud embracing the mountain peaks. You can also admire the splendid sunrise, and later go for a
walk to enjoy the mesmerising sunset. The red-yellow rays of the reflected in the waves paint an
enchanting picture of the pristine Ke Ga Cape. Sometimes it may be hard for you to distinguish
where the sky ends and the sea begins.
What are the locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse like? If you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse, taking a
canoe is highly recommended because it is quick, convenient, and safe. Ke Ga Lighthouse is worth
a visit during your Viet Nam tour, if you want to experience daily life in a fishing village. The
locals are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere. Not surprisingly, they will often invite you to
join them for a meal of their freshly caught seafood, which will definitely awaken your taste buds.
Question 28: How far is it from Ke Ga Cape to the city of Phan Thiet?
A. It is about twenty-five kilometres.
B. It is twenty-five kilometres.
C. It is often overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam.
D. It is never overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam.
Question 29: To whom is Ke Ga Cape highly recommended?
A. It is highly recommended to those who want to experience the 'real’, unspoiled side
of Viet Nam.
B. The peacefulness of this coastal area has been preserved.
C. If you want to experience the 'real', unspoiled side of Viet Nam, we highly
recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’ list.
D. We highly recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’ list.
Question 30: Why has the peacefulness of Ke Ga Cape been preserved?
A. Because once you've arrived at Ke Ga Cape, its attractions are immediately obvious.
B. Because the peacefulness of this coastal area has been preserved.
C. Because it is overlooked by the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam.
D. Pe Because we highly recommend that you add Ke Ga Cape to your 'places to visit’
list.
Question 31: Why is taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ke Ga
Lighthouse?

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 A. If you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse, taking a canoe is highly recommended.
B. Taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse.
C. Because the locals are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere.
D. Because it is quick, convenient, and safe.
Question 32: What are the locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse like?
A. Ke Ga Lighthouse is worth a visit during your Viet Nam tour.
B. Taking a canoe highly recommended if you want to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse.
C. The locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse will often invite you to join them for a meal of their
freshly caught seafood.
D. The locals in Ke Ga Lighthouse are very friendly, warm-hearted, and sincere.
PHẦN B: TỰ LUẬN (WRITING) (2,0 POINTS)
Rewrite the following sentences as directed. (1,0 point)
Question 33: The man is my new boss. He is talking to the lady over there.
→ The man who is talking to the lady over there is my new boss.
Question 34: My father said, “I will go to Nha Trang with you tomorrow.
→ My father said that he would go to Nha Trang with me the next day/the following day.
Question 35: They built that new school last year.
→ That new school was built last year.
Question 36: It's a pity! I can't take you to the airport.
→ I wish I could take you to the airport.
Make meaningful sentences from the words or phrases given. (1,0 point)
Question 37: It/ is/ important/ children/ learn/ English/ a very young age.
→ It is important for children to learn English from/at a very young age.
Question 38: She/ suggests/ go /to Ha Long Bay/ train.
→ She suggests going to Ha Long Bay by train.
Question 39: If/ Lan/ be/ taller/she/ work/ as/ a fashion model.
→If Lan were/ was taller, she would work as a fashion model.
Question 40: Yesterday/ my brother/ go out/ although/ it / rain /very hard.
→ Yesterday, my brother went out although it rained very hard.
HẾT./