Đề thi vào 10 môn Anh Lào Cai năm 2025

PART I. PHONETICS (0.6 point)

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. (0.6 point)

1.

A. tested

B. played

C. solved

D. learned

2.

A. combs

B. stops

C. means

D. lives

3.

A. mental

B. level

C. prevent

D. enter

PART II. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR (5.4 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (4.4 points)

4. Does your mother often work late _________ night?

A. of

B. on

C. at

D. in

5. Where are the books _________ we bought yesterday?

A. whom

B. which

C. who

D. whose

6. You should avoid _________ and stay focused on your tasks.

A. delaying

B. to delay

C. to delaying

D. delayed

7. My sister's dream is to become ________ teacher.

A. an

B. the

C. (no article)

D. a

8. ________ the car is, the more comfortable it is.

A. More expensive

B. The more expensive

C. The most expensive

D. Most expensive

9. Cốm Làng Vòng is well known in Viet Nam as a__________ of Ha Noi autumn.

A. special

B. speciality

C. specially

D. specialise

10. Huy is talking to Lucy after school.

- Huy: "Thank you for helping me with my science project, Lucy." - Lucy: "___________”

A. It's my pleasure.

B. Yes, I'd love to.

C. Congratulations!

D. That's a good idea.

11. - Tim: "John, ___________ do you visit your grandparents?" - John: "Twice a week."

A. how often

B. how far

C. how long

D. how much

12. She wishes her friends ________ to the club meeting with her.

A. go

B. will go

C. went

D. have gone

13. __________ students find it easy to design posters on Canva.

A. Much

B. A little

C. Many

D. Little

14. My favorite show is Anh Trai Say Hi; ________ is Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Chông Gai.

A. she's

B. her

C. she

D. hers

15. He wanted to visit the museum with his family, ________ he was too busy.

A. but

B. or

C. nor

D. and

16. "Rhythm" is __________ English word without a true vowel (a, e, i, o, or u).

A. longer

B. the longest

C. as long as

D. long

17. Children should __________ bad eating habits to stay healthy.

A. give up

B. go on

C. turn down

D. set up

18. The teachers __________ are teaching us got professional training overseas.

A. who

B. which

C. whom

D. whose

19. Sam has learned Vietnamese for 5 years; however, he now __________ speak only a few words.

A. ought

B. should

C. must

D. can

20. Minh is talking to Anna.

- Minh: "I am going to take my high school entrance exam tomorrow." -Anna: "____________"

A. Good job!

B. Good luck!

C. Yes, please!

D. You're welcome!

21. I think that Tom's car is not __________ this car.

A. expensive

B. more expensive

C. most expensive

D. as expensive as

22. I can't go out with you this afternoon because I have to __________ my room.

A. tidy

B. tidied

C. tidies

D. tidying

23. The term "World Englishes" refers to the fact that English has become a(n) _________ means of communication.

A. local

B. annual

C. global

D. total

24. "Tom tries to complete his homework before the deadline." The word "complete" is CLOSEST in meaning to _________.

A. review

B. protect

C. finish

D. postpone

25. "It is essential for young people to learn about their country's history." The word "essential" is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.

A. pleasant

B. unimportant

C. exciting

D. convenient

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the given verbs. (1.0 point)

26. She ___________ up early every morning because she works from home. (NOT/GET)

27. At the moment, he _________ his ideas about city life. (PRESENT)

28. My father took me to the shopping mall and _________ me a new pair of shoes. (BUY)

29. We ___________ close friends since we were at primary school. (BE)

30. He hopes _________ a famous university after finishing high school. (ATTEND)

PART III. READING (2.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaning of the notice in each of the following questions. (1.0 point)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (1.0 point)

Last weekend, I went to the zoo with my family, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. The weather was ideal for a day out, not too hot or too cold, which made our visit even more enjoyable. We spent several hours walking through the zoo, visiting the various animal exhibits. We saw a wide variety of animals, including lions, giraffes, monkeys, and many species of birds. The highlight of our day was when we got the chance to feed the elephants. It was an exciting experience for everyone, and we even learned how to safely interact with these magnificent creatures. Throughout our visit, we also attended a talk on wildlife conservation and we learned about the zoo's efforts to protect endangered species and preserve their natural habitats. It was eye-opening to hear about the different programs aimed at educating people about the importance of conservation. Beyond being a fun and interactive place, the zoo is a great educational resource for all ages. We left with new knowledge about animals and a deeper appreciation for wildlife conservation. The day was not only fun but also very informative, making it a memorable experience for the whole family.

36. What is the best title of the passage?

A. A memorable day at the zoo

B. An amazing zoo in the world

C. A terrible trip to the zoo

D. A zoo with rare birds

37. Which statement is TRUE about the weather?

A. It is very hot and wet.

B. It is very cold and dry.

C. It is very beautiful.

D. It is windy and rainy.

38. The word "It" in the passage refers to _________.

A. seeing a wide variety of animals

B. feeding the elephants

C. visiting the various animal exhibits

D. attending a talk on wildlife

39. The word "endangered" in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _________.

A. threatened

B. preserved

C. protected

D. conserved

40. We can infer from the passage that __________.

A. visitors learned nothing about wildlife conservation

B. children can see few animals and birds

C. educational programs at the zoo are the same

D. spending a day at the zoo is educational

PART IV. WRITING (2.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs corrections in each of the following questions and CORRECT it. (1.0 point)

41. When the father came home, his children are playing happily in the garden.

A B C D

42. We want to learn how to make toys from naturally materials.

A B C D

43. My grandfather is fond of watching TV on his free time.

A B C D

44. In spite of my mother has to work overtime, she never complains.

A B C D

45. Physics are one of my favorite subjects at high school.

A B C D

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. (0.6 point)

46. The Sahara Desert is larger than the Gobi Desert.

→ The Gobi Desert …………………………………….

47. If Jane doesn't take a rest, she will be exhausted.

→ Unless Jane …………………………………………..

48. "I will hold an event about green lifestyle tomorrow," Mary said.

→ Mary said.......……………………………….…………

Combine each pair of the following sentences, using the given words. (0.4 point)

49. My dad has a busy schedule. He tries to make time for his hobbies. (ALTHOUGH)

→ …………………………………………………………

50. The old man used to be a soldier. His trip to Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike is inspiring. (WHOSE)

→ The old man ……………………………………………

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HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

Thực hiện: Ban chuyên môn

41. are => were

42. naturally => natural

43. on => in

44. In spite of => Although

45. are => is

46. isn’t as large as The Sahara Desert / isn’t so large as The Sahara Desert

47. takes the rest, she will be exhausted

48. she would hold an event about green lifestyle the following day

49. Although my dad has a busy schedule, he tries to make time for his children.

50. The old man whose trip to Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike is inspiring used to be a soldier.