Đề thi vào 10 môn Anh Lai Châu năm 2025

QUESTION I. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (1.0 point)

Question 1.

A. grade

B. paper

C. table

D. habit

Question 2.

A. destroyed

B. performed

C. wanted

D. combined

Question 3.

A. scholarship

B. choose

C. character

D. school

Question 4.

A. parks

B. conditions

C. systems

D. letters

QUESTION II. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following questions. (4.5 points)

Question 5. I am looking for a book ________ tells about traditional festival of Asian people.

A. who

B. which

C. whom

D. whose

Question 6. The city council is working on a new plan to improve the local ________ system.

A. transport

B. transported

C. transportation

D. transporting

Question 7. A fire-fighter was injured severely while he ________ to put out a fire.

A. was helping

B. helped

C. has helped

D. helps

Question 8. He decided ________ an English course before going to work in America.

A. taking

B. to take

C. take

D. takes

Question 9. was raining heavily, ________ the concert hall was full of people.

A. because

B. and

C. so

D. but

Question 10. Every time Parkas sees a movie made in India, he ________ homesick.

A. is feeling

B. felt

C. feels

D. have felt

Question 11. Your brother passed his driving test last week, ________?

A. does he

B. did he

C. didn't he

D. doesn't he

Question 12. I'm interested in ________ to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories.

A. talk

B. to talk

C. to talking

D. talking

Question 13. Vietnamese Independence Day, which is celebrated annually ________ September 2nd, holds great significance for all Vietnamese people.

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. from

Question 14. I ________ my best friend again since I went abroad five years ago.

A. don't meet

B. didn't meet

C. haven't met

D. hadn't met

Question 15. The computer I bought last week was a bit ________ than I expected, but it was very nice.

A. more expensive

B. most expensive

C. expensive

D. as expensive

Question 16. She said she ________ her grandparents the following week.

A. will visit

B. visited

C. visits

D. would visit

Question 17. I wish I ________ an electric bike. I'm tired of riding to school every day.

A. have

B. will have

C. had

D. have had

Question 18. If we ________ global warming, more natural disasters will occur.

A. didn't prevent

B. don't prevent

C. won't prevent

D. wouldn't prevent

Question 19. Canada, the USA, and Russia are big countries, but Russia is ________.

A. bigger

B. the bigger

C. biggest

D. the biggest

Question 20. David and Tony are talking on the way home after school.

David: "Why don't we go swimming?"

Tony: "________ . It's too hot here."

A. That's a good idea

B. Never mind

C. You're welcome

D. I'm glad you like it

Question 21. The city looks like a ________ jungle with ugly buildings and almost no parks.

A. green

B. loveable

C. tropical

D. concrete

Question 22. The local authority tried to ________ private car use but they didn't succeed.

A. cut down on

B. look for

C. carry out

D. hang out with

QUESTION III. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D that needs correction in each of the following questions. (0.75 point)

Question 23. The woman which is wearing the T-shirt is my friend.

A. The

B. which

C. wearing

D. is

Question 24. One of the biggest problems facing our society are unemployment.

A. One of

B. biggest problems

C. our

D. are

Question 25. I am learning to garnish different dishes to make them more attractively.

A. am

B. to garnish

C. them

D. attractively

QUESTION IV. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to fill in each of the numbered blanks. (1.25 points)

Natural Wonders of the World

The world is full of incredible natural wonders, each showcasing (26) _______ beauty and uniqueness. The Grand Canyon in the United States is one of the most famous natural wonders. It is known for its vastness, with layers of rock that tell the story of Earth's history. The Canyon attracts millions of tourists every year, eager to witness the breathtaking views.

Another remarkable wonder is the Amazon Rainforest, (27) _______ is considered the "lungs of the Earth" because of its role in producing oxygen. It's home to countless species of plants and animals, many of which have never been discovered. (28) _______ the rainforest is beautiful, it is also facing major threats due to deforestation and climate change.

It is important for us to (29) _______ these natural wonders, not just for their beauty, but also for the critical environmental services they provide. And, there are places like the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, which is known for its incredible marine life and vibrant coral reefs. These reefs are (30) _______ threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution. Therefore, it is essential that we take actions to protect these incredible ecosystems before it's too late.

Question 26.

A. Ø (no article)

B. a

C. an

D. the

Question 27.

A. who

B. which

C. where

D. that

Question 28.

A. But

B. Because

C. Although

D. So

Question 29.

A. damage

B. protect

C. destroy

D. balance

Question 30.

A. seriously

B. more serious

C. serious

D. seriousness

QUESTION V. 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)

Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities but nowadays many people are reluctant to make such a move. They say that compared to suburban areas, city life has many drawbacks.

The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the higher the living cost is. Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution. The densely populated neighborhoods, busy traffic, and big construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful to people's health, such as increasing their stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.

Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, so people tend to live in smaller houses or in apartment blocks. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities; therefore, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of doing sports outdoors.

The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems. However, they still have a long way to go before they can reduce living costs and pollution, and increase green space to make all cities in the world more liveable places.

Question 31. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The reasons for moving to the suburbs.

B. The high cost of living in cities.

C. The disadvantages of city life.

D. The causes of pollution in cities.

Question 32. Why does the author mention "accommodation, petrol, food, and drinks" in paragraph 2?

A. To suggest city people save money.

B. To explain how convenient city life is.

C. To describle what city people often lack.

D. To give examples of high living costs.

Question 33. What does the word "them" in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. construction sites

B. stress levels

C. bad effects

D. city people

Question 34. According to the passage, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls because _____.

A. they have few places outdoor to play

B. they find shopping malls interesting

C. they prefer them to entertainment complexes

D. their houses are too small

Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about city authorities?

A. They are trying to find solutions to city problems.

B. They reduced pollution levels in cities by half last year.

C. They hope to lower the costs of living in cities.

D. They want to solve problems for all the world's cities.

QUESTION VI.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions (0.5point)

Question 36. It was cold and rainy. We managed to go to class on time.

A. Because it was cold and rainy, we managed to go to class on time.

B. Despite it was cold and rainy, we managed to go to class on time.

C. In spite the cold and rain, we managed to go to class on time.

D. Although it was cold and rainy, we managed to go to class on time.

Question 37. Ha Long Bay is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is located in Quang Ninh.

A. Ha Long Bay is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, which is located in Quang Ninh.

B. Ha Long Bay, which is located in Quang Ninh, is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

C. Ha Long Bay is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, where is located in Quang Ninh.

D. Ha Long Bay, that is located in Quang Ninh, is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

QUESTION VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. (0.75point)

Question 38. The last time Peter ran in a marathon race was when he was 18 years old.

A. Peter didn't run in a marathon race when he was 18 years old.

B. Peter has run in a marathon race since he was 18 years old.

C. Peter started to run in a marathon race when he was 18 years old.

D. Peter hasn't run in a marathon race since he was 18 years old.

Question 39. "When will you start doing your exercises?" my father asked.

A. My father asked me when would I start doing my exercises.

B. My father asked me when I will start doing my exercises.

C. My father asked me when I would start doing my exercises.

D. My father asked me when will I start doing my exercises.

Question 40. If we don't take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet will be in danger.

A. Unless we take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet would be in danger.

B. Unless we don't take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet would be in danger.

C. Unless we take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet will not be in danger.

D. Unless we take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet will be in danger.

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