Đề Tiếng Anh ôn thi vào lớp 10 TPHCM năm 2025- Mã đề thi HCM-09
Choose the word / phrase / sentence that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence.
Question 1
Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
- planning
- attach
- charter
- marriage
Question 2
Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
- strategy
- organize
- gather
- regarding
Question 3
Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
- believe
- during
- offend
- contain
Question 4
Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
- committee
- champion
- editor
- honestly
Question 5
Sarah: I love watching documentaries about predators, __________ documentaries about marine life are my absolute favorite.
Maria: Me too! Have you seen the new one about dolphins?
- but
- so
- and
- or
Question 6
Teacher: Are you OK speaking __________ front of the class?
Student: To be honest, I''m a little nervous.
- on
- for
- in
- at
Question 7
Sarah: Did mindfulness exercises help you deal __________ stress?
John: Definitely! I feel much calmer now.
- of
- by
- in
- with
Question 8
Sarah: Are you caught up on “Stranger Things”? The __________ just came out last week.
John: No! I didn''t know that!
- series
- season
- chapter
- volume
Question 9
Lisa: I heard you bought a new mattress; how is it?
John: __________ one is great! I''ve been sleeping much better.
- That
- Those
- These
- This
Question 10
John: Did you watch the documentary about the Amazon rainforest?
Peter: Yes, I did. It was so __________ that I almost cried.
- moving
- dull
- long
- hilarious
Question 11
Waiter: Can I help you, sir?
Customer: I''m __________ about trying the new mango smoothie.
- planning
- dreaming
- hoping
- thinking
Question 12
Teacher: Remember to show __________ for your classmates'' opinions even when you disagree.
Student: Yes, teacher.
- generosity
- respect
- ambition
- humour
Question 13
Liam: Want to go for a swim?
Emily: __________
- Sounding good!
- Sound good!
- Sounds good!
- Sounds well!
Question 14
Emily: __________
Michael: Absolutely! It opens your mind to new perspectives.
- Reading aloud helps improve your vocabulary.
- I learn so many new facts from reading non-fiction.
- It''s important to read books from different genres.
- One of the best things about reading is gaining empathy.
Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer for questions 15 and 16.
Question 15
You are walking into a classroom and see this sign on the door. What rule does the sign tell you?
- The sign says that food and drinks must be in sealed containers.
- The sign says that eating and drinking are not permitted inside the classroom.
- The sign says that only certain types of food are allowed in the classroom.
- The sign says that only drinks are allowed in the classroom, but not food.
Question 16
What does the sign say?
- You should only watch documentaries with your friends.
- You can become cool by impressing your friends.
- You should watch whatever you find entertaining.
- You will appear knowledgeable by watching documentaries.
Choose the word that best fits each space in the following passage
Dear Emily,
Remember our walk in the park yesterday? The (17) __________ was so peaceful, with the leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. I loved watching the (18) __________ ducks gliding across the pond. We walked for a (19) __________ time, chatting and enjoying the fresh air. I saw (20) __________ children playing on the swings and their laughter filled the air. We sat on a bench (21) __________ a beautiful oak tree, watching the world go by. It was a perfect afternoon, and it reminded me how much I enjoy spending (22) __________ with you.
See you soon,
Sarah
- bench
- weather
- atmosphere
- ground
- crowded
- noisy
- small
- graceful
- quickly
- long
- short
- loudly
- little
- several
- much
- few
- through
- beneath
- over
- on
- games
- money
- time
- food
Read the following brochure of a workshop 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.
Unleash Your Potential: A Self-Discovery and Goal-Setting Workshop
Feeling lost or unsure about your future? This workshop is designed to help you gain clarity, set powerful goals, and create a roadmap to achieve your dreams.
What You'll Gain:
- Identify your core values, passions, and strengths
- Define your personal vision and set inspiring goals
- Develop actionable strategies to overcome obstacles
- Connect with like-minded individuals and build a support system
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone seeking direction or a renewed sense of purpose
- Individuals looking to make a career change or pursue a passion project
- Those feeling stuck or unfulfilled and ready to create positive change
Workshop Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (includes a one-hour lunch break)
- Location: The Inspiration Hub, 123 Main Street
- Fee: $99 (includes workshop materials and light refreshments)
Registration:
- Visit our website: www.unleashyourpotential.com
- Limited spots available, register by October 20th!
Contact:
- Email: info@unleashyourpotential.com
Question 23
The workshop aims to help attendees discover their inner selves and set achievable goals.
- True
- False
Question 24
The workshop is exclusively designed for individuals looking to switch careers.
- True
- False
Question 25
The registration deadline for the workshop is October 28th, 2023.
- True
- False
Question 26
Attendees will receive guidance on creating strategies to overcome challenges in pursuing their goals.
- True
- False
Question 27
According to the brochure, this workshop is beneficial for those who __________.
- have already achieved great success
- are feeling unfulfilled and desire positive change
- are not interested in personal growth
- are unsure about attending the workshop
Question 28
All of the following information is included in the brochure EXCEPT __________.
- The benefits of attending the workshop
- Details about the workshop fee and what it includes
- Testimonials from previous workshop attendees
- The target audience for the workshop
Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29
The company is looking for __________ engineers. (experience)
Question 30
A __________ smile spread across her face as she read the message. (please)
Question 31
A natural leader, she was a proven __________ in the business world. (achieve)
Question 32
__________, the bus will arrive soon. (hope)
Question 33
The salad contained a __________ variety of fresh vegetables. (mix)
Question 34
The country''s political __________ was remarkably peaceful. (transit)
Look at the entry of the word "hypothesis" in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words.
Type: countable noun
Syllables: hy-po-the-sis
UK: /haɪˈpɒθ.ə.sɪs/
US: /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/
Definition: An idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved.
Examples:
- Scientists' working hypothesis
- Several alternative hypotheses
- Formulate a hypothesis
- The underlying hypothesis
Question 35
Before conducting the experiment, the researchers had to __________.
Question 36
The team explored __________ to explain the unexpected results.
Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37
Lisa loves going to the gym in the morning. ➡ Lisa enjoys __________
Question 38
His family was not aware of his surprise visit. ➡ His family did __________
Question 39
The book was fascinating, so I finished it quickly. ➡ I finished the book __________
Question 40
The garden is not as beautiful in winter as it is in spring. ➡ The garden is __________