ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9 ĐỀ 1 Năm học: 2025-2026 I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. frame B. attic C. app D. chat
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. recent B. social C. city D. receipt
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. remote B. forget C. remind D. follow
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. infrastructure B. ordinary C. valuable D. significant
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. Streets full _________ vehicles during rush hour make it difficult to move around quickly.
A. of B. for C. with D. in
Question 6. During the mid-20th century, bicycles played a significant __________ in facilitating long-distance travel
and the transportation of goods.
A. act B. vibe C. role D. mode
Question 7. The success of the project has _________ from the collaborative efforts of the team members.
A. led B. resulted C. invested D. reminded
Question 8. Time capsules are believed to provide future generations with ___________ lessons about culture,
technology and way of life during a particular period of time.
A. rare B. unpopular C. valuable D. fashionable
Question 9. It is __________true that technological advances have revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.
A. finally B. luckily C. thankfully D. definitely
Question 10. He has got a brand new laptop, _________?
A. does he B. don’t he C. have he D. hasn’t he
Question 11. The boy couldn’t decide to upgrade his smartphone to the latest model or not.
A. what B. whether C. how D. when
Question 12. After taking the cake out of the oven, my mother left it to cool completely. __________, she made the topping.
A. Meanwhile B. By the time C. The moment that D. Just as
Question 13. Some construction workers __________ the scaffolding high above the ground when the accident happened.
A. were to assemble B. were assembling C. had assembled D. used to assemble
Question 14. Pam and Jim are sharing their memories.
Jim: “You looked nostalgic when you came across this bracelet.__________”
Pam: “It reminds me of my grandmother, but she passed away last year.”
A. Are you really interested in it? B. Why not wear it to the party?
C. What’s the story behind that? D. Everything is alright, isn’t it?
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
Question 15. What does the sign mean?
A. Electronic devices are banned here.
B. Only smartphones are allowed to be used in this area.
C. Make sure that your cell phones are in silent mode.
D. The shop offers a wide range of e-gadgets.
Question 16. What does the notice say?
A. No school bus is going to be operated next week.
B. Students will go on Bus 326, instead of Bus 53.
C. Students will be collected before 7.45 am.
D. The bus will leave students at the station at 4.40 pm.
IV.Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
THE CRYPT OF CIVILISATION
A time capsule which is made of metal or (17) __________ plastic serves as a snapshot of the culture, lifestyle and
technology of the era (18) _________ it was created. One of its most notable examples is the Crypt of Civilisation, an
extraordinary time capsule project located at Oglethorpe University, Georgia.
(19) _________ by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs in the 1930s and sealed in 1940, the monumental time capsule holds within
its stainless steel a treasure (20) __________ of artifacts, documents and recordings representing the 20th-century
civilisation. The purpose of the crypt is to show people in the future how life was in the past. (21)
___________that future generations open, they will gain insight (22) __________ the accomplishments and
aspirations of their forebears. All in all, the Crypt of Civilisation is a special place that connects past, present and
future in a timeless embrace of human endeavour.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. brand B. rare C. fragile D. tough
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. where B. that C. on when D. in which
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. Relieved B. Conceived C. Perceived D. Received
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. hunt B. box C. trove D. draw
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. The moment B. Just as C. In the end D. By the time
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. into B. beyond C. against D. upon
V. Read the following and do as directed.
Summer is coming round the corner, and you are still making a plan for your vacation. But, you don’t want to visit
travel agencies. What will you do? No worries. Travel-focused AI assistants will do you a favor.
Over the last few years, these intelligent chatbots have revolutionized the way we plan, book and experience our
journey. Not only do they spin up a list of things to do on your vacation, but they also suggest more eco- friendly
travel options. With a few simple but specific prompts like destinations, length of stay and interests, the software can
come up with a personalized list of tourist attractions, accommodations, activities and means of transportation. But the
assistance does not stop there. Once we’ve made our selection, the AI bot turns into a trip planner, scouring the
internet for the best flight deals and optimizing every aspect of your itinerary to make sure that we will have a memorable trip.
However, there are undeniably a few limitations. First, misinformation is undeniable due to the software’s overreliance
on the quality and accuracy of the data on the internet. Some AI-powered travel apps are known to offer generic advice
like “enjoy lunch at a local restaurant”, suggest activities that are out of season or too far apart, repeatedly recommend
the same restaurant, consistently steer you to their advertisers or point you to locations that have closed. Moreover,
unlike human travel advisors who offer a high level of empathy, creativity and improvisation, these apps are unable to
provide solutions to unexpected events or changing circumstances during the journey.
Travel-focused AI software has made our trip planning easier and more convenient, no matter what weaknesses it may
have. AI travel apps are improving as they learn, and, hopefully, they will be more useful and trustworthy in the near future.
(Adapted from “Artificially Intelligent Help for Planning Your Summer Vacation” by J. D. Biersdorfer – The New York Times)
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. Travel-focused AI chatbots only make a list of activities during the vacation.
A. True B. False
Question 24. Travel-focused AI chatbots have the ability to suggest activities tailored just for you.
A. True B. False
Question 25. AI-powered travel apps rely heavily on the quality and accuracy of the data available to them.
A. True B. False
Question 26. Human travel advisors fail to offer the same level of empathy, creativity and improvisation as AI travel apps.
A. True B. False
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The way AI has changed our life. B. Good and weak points of AI travel bots.
C. The difficulty of planning a trip. D. A virtual platform for trip planners.
Question 28. What is the writer’s attitude towards AI-powered travel apps?
A. doubtful B. disappointed C. anxious D. optimistic
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. The motorised / motorized conveyor belt efficiently transported goods along the assembly line in the factory. (MOTOR)
Question 30. Thanks to the new management team’s efforts, the company is now able to stay ahead in the market with
its competitively priced products. (COMPETE)
Question 31. In order to boost productivity, most cooperatives have replaced old-fashioned machines with modern ones. (FASHION)
Question 32. In bygone days, most agrarian civilisations / civilizations relied heavily on traditional farming practices. (CIVIL)
Question 33. The modernization project of public transportation systems aims to improve efficiency while
maintaining affordability for commuters of all income levels. (AFFORD)
Question 34. This program aims to popularize traditional games among high school students. (POPULAR)
VII. Look at the entry of the word “spotlight” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete
the sentences with THREE words.
Question 35. She stood nervously on stage in the
spotlight, feeling the audience’s eyes on her move.
Question 36. The article has turned the
spotlight on Andy Warhol’s time capsules.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37. My grandmother once owned this diamond ring. (BELONG)
🡪 This diamond ring used to belong to my grandmother.
Question 38. It is annoying that Kate keeps her bedroom untidy. (FORGETTING)
🡪 Kate is always forgetting to tidy/clean bedroom.
Question 39. The boy can’t wait to ride his new bike.
🡪 The boy is really looking forward to riding his new bike,
Question 40. I started to follow her on Instagram last year. (FOLLOWER)
🡪 On Instagram, I have become/been her follower since last year. ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. frame B. attic C. app D. chat
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. recent B. social C. city D. receipt
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. remote B. forget C. remind D. follow
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. infrastructure B. ordinary C. valuable D. significant
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. Streets full _________ vehicles during rush hour make it difficult to move around quickly.
A. of B. for C. with D. in
Question 6. During the mid-20th century, bicycles played a significant __________ in facilitating long-
distance travel and the transportation of goods.
A. act B. vibe C. role D. mode
Question 7. The success of the project has _________ from the collaborative efforts of the team members.
A. led B. resulted C. invested D. reminded
Question 8. Time capsules are believed to provide future generations with ___________ lessons about
culture, technology and way of life during a particular period of time.
A. rare B. unpopular C. valuable D. fashionable
Question 9. It is __________true that technological advances have revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.
A. finally B. luckily C. thankfully D. definitely
Question 10. He has got a brand new laptop, _________?
A. does he B. don’t he C. have he D. hasn’t he
Question 11. The boy couldn’t decide to upgrade his smartphone to the latest model or not.
A. what B. whether C. how D. when
Question 12. After taking the cake out of the oven, my mother left it to cool completely. __________, she made the topping.
A. Meanwhile B. By the time C. The moment that D. Just as
Question 13. Some construction workers __________ the scaffolding high above the ground when the accident happened.
A. were to assemble B. were assembling C. had assembled D. used to assemble
Question 14. Pam and Jim are sharing their memories.
Jim: “You looked nostalgic when you came across this bracelet.__________”
Pam: “It reminds me of my grandmother, but she passed away last year.”
A. Are you really interested in it? B. Why not wear it to the party?
C. What’s the story behind that? D. Everything is alright, isn’t it?
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
Question 15. What does the sign mean?
A. Electronic devices are banned here.
B. Only smartphones are allowed to be used in this area.
C. Make sure that your cell phones are in silent mode.
D. The shop offers a wide range of e-gadgets.
Question 16. What does the notice say?
A. No school bus is going to be operated next week.
B. Students will go on Bus 326, instead of Bus 53.
C. Students will be collected before 7.45 am.
D. The bus will leave students at the station at 4.40 pm.
IV.Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
THE CRYPT OF CIVILISATION
A time capsule which is made of metal or (17) __________ plastic serves as a snapshot of the culture,
lifestyle and technology of the era (18) _________ it was created. One of its most notable examples is the
Crypt of Civilisation, an extraordinary time capsule project located at Oglethorpe University, Georgia.
(19) _________ by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs in the 1930s and sealed in 1940, the monumental time
capsule holds within its stainless steel a treasure (20) __________ of artifacts, documents and recordings
representing the 20th-century civilisation. The purpose of the crypt is to show people in the future how life
was in the past. (21) ___________that future generations open, they will gain insight (22) __________
the accomplishments and aspirations of their forebears. All in all, the Crypt of Civilisation is a special place
that connects past, present and future in a timeless embrace of human endeavour.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. brand B. rare C. fragile D. tough
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. where B. that C. on when D. in which
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. Relieved B. Conceived C. Perceived D. Received
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. hunt B. box C. trove D. draw
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. The moment B. Just as C. In the end D. By the time
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. into B. beyond C. against D. upon
V. Read the following and do as directed.
Summer is coming round the corner, and you are still making a plan for your vacation. But, you don’t
want to visit travel agencies. What will you do? No worries. Travel-focused AI assistants will do you a favor.
Over the last few years, these intelligent chatbots have revolutionized the way we plan, book and
experience our journey. Not only do they spin up a list of things to do on your vacation, but they also suggest
more eco- friendly travel options. With a few simple but specific prompts like destinations, length of stay
and interests, the software can come up with a personalized list of tourist attractions, accommodations,
activities and means of transportation. But the assistance does not stop there. Once we’ve made our
selection, the AI bot turns into a trip planner, scouring the internet for the best flight deals and optimizing
every aspect of your itinerary to make sure that we will have a memorable trip.
However, there are undeniably a few limitations. First, misinformation is undeniable due to the
software’s overreliance on the quality and accuracy of the data on the internet. Some AI-powered travel apps
are known to offer generic advice like “enjoy lunch at a local restaurant”, suggest activities that are out of
season or too far apart, repeatedly recommend the same restaurant, consistently steer you to their advertisers
or point you to locations that have closed. Moreover, unlike human travel advisors who offer a high level of
empathy, creativity and improvisation, these apps are unable to provide solutions to unexpected events or
changing circumstances during the journey.
Travel-focused AI software has made our trip planning easier and more convenient, no matter what
weaknesses it may have. AI travel apps are improving as they learn, and, hopefully, they will be more useful
and trustworthy in the near future.
(Adapted from “Artificially Intelligent Help for Planning Your Summer Vacation” by J. D. Biersdorfer
– The New York Times)
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. Travel-focused AI chatbots only make a list of activities during the vacation.
A. True B. False
Question 24. Travel-focused AI chatbots have the ability to suggest activities tailored just for you.
A. True B. False
Question 25. AI-powered travel apps rely heavily on the quality and accuracy of the data available to them.
A. True B. False
Question 26. Human travel advisors fail to offer the same level of empathy, creativity and improvisation as AI travel apps.
A. True B. False
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The way AI has changed our life. B. Good and weak points of AI travel bots.
C. The difficulty of planning a trip. D. A virtual platform for trip planners.
Question 28. What is the writer’s attitude towards AI-powered travel apps?
A. doubtful B. disappointed C. anxious D. optimistic
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. The motorised / motorized conveyor belt efficiently transported goods along the assembly line
in the factory. (MOTOR)
Question 30. Thanks to the new management team’s efforts, the company is now able to stay ahead in the
market with its competitively priced products. (COMPETE)
Question 31. In order to boost productivity, most cooperatives have replaced old-fashioned machines with modern ones. (FASHION)
Question 32. In bygone days, most agrarian civilisations / civilizations relied heavily on traditional farming practices. (CIVIL)
Question 33. The modernization project of public transportation systems aims to improve efficiency while
maintaining affordability for commuters of all income levels. (AFFORD)
Question 34. This program aims to popularize traditional games among high school students. (POPULAR)
VII. Look at the entry of the word “spotlight” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with THREE words.
Question 35. She stood nervously on stage in the
spotlight, feeling the audience’s eyes on her move.
Question 36. The article has turned the
spotlight on Andy Warhol’s time capsules.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.
Question 37. My grandmother once owned this diamond ring. (BELONG)
🡪 This diamond ring used to belong to my grandmother.
Question 38. It is annoying that Kate keeps her bedroom untidy. (FORGETTING)
🡪 Kate is always forgetting to tidy/clean bedroom.
Question 39. The boy can’t wait to ride his new bike.
🡪 The boy is really looking forward to riding his new bike,
Question 40. I started to follow her on Instagram last year. (FOLLOWER)
🡪 On Instagram, I have become/been her follower since last year.
ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9 ĐỀ 2 Năm học: 2025-2026 I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. dispose B. waste C. consider D. subject
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. caravan B. moral C. value D. action
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. career B. option C. culture D. social
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. consider B. hesitate C. transition D. decision
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. She has always been concerned about the environment, so she has a bachelor’s degree __________
environmental studies from Edinburgh.
A. on B. at C. for D. in
Question 6. If we could all make an ___________ to reduce the amount of household waste, it would help keep the world clean and unpolluted.
A. impact B. effect C. import D. effort
Question 7. As a good strong leader, Ms. Harper never ___________ to do anything that benefits her team.
A. hesitates B. decides C. considers D. postpones
Question 8. This ___________ victory in the semi-final left the national football team in contention for this year’s championship finals.
A. considerate B. thoughtful C. unavoidable D. decisive
Question 9. As an interior designer, Marie decorated her apartment __________, blending modern design with vintage charm.
A. tastily B. tastefully C. tastelessly D. distastefully
Question 10. I have ___________to eat a vegan diet in order to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.
A. thought twice B. made up my mind C. taken my time D. kept my options open
Question 11. The kids ___________ soccer all afternoon, but their energy seems inexhaustible.
A. played B. have played C. were playing D. have been playing
Question 12. All candidates are anxiously waiting outside the auditorium because the results have ___________ to be announced.
A. for B. since C. yet D. already
Question 13. ___________ it was our first meeting, she was very nice when I got to know her.
A. Because B. However C. Even if D. In spite of
Question 14. Liam and Rosa are talking about their study.
Liam: “There’s not much time left to choose your last subject for final year. Have you made up your mind yet?”
Rosa: “I know. whether to do business or art.”
A. The good thing about this is B. I’m leaning towards
C. I have thought of speaking D. I’m in two minds
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
Question 15. What does the sign mean?
A. Move gently because there is a yoga class.
B. Yoga classes start at 9 o’clock every day.
C. This week’s yoga class is canceled due to the renovation project.
D. Keep talking until the yoga class ends.
Question 16. What does the notice say?
A. Martin and Lucy have decided to join the meditation workshop.
B. Lucy asked Martin where the workshop would be held.
C. A meditation workshop is going to be held on Saturday and Sunday.
D. Martin can submit his registration form after Wednesday.
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
It is often not easy to understand people who live an unusual lifestyle because it goes (17) ________ the grain,
especially concerns about health. But Don Gorske is a (18) __________ example of one of those who lead a healthy
but out-of-the-norms life. Don has eaten 2 Big Macs on a daily basis for over 50 years, and until now, he has
consumed more than 30,000 Big Macs. For two decades, he has claimed the world record for the most Big Macs eaten,
and has (19) __________ his record to a total of 34,128 Big Mac burgers. (20) _________ the considerable number of
burgers he has eaten, he is still relatively healthy – thanks to his six-mile walks around his neighborhood and the (21)
__________ of French fries from his order. (22) ___________ about 86 kilograms, Don believes that the Big Mac is
the reason for his healthy weight.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. up to B. beyond C. against D. over
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. major B. main C. central D. prime
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. extracted B. expanded C. extended D. expired
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. Although B. Despite C. Even D. Due to
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. exclusion B. inclusion C. decision D. implosion
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. At B. In C. On D. From
V. Read the following and do as directed.
Decision-making plays an important role in leading a happy and successful life. Good decisions can lead to benefits
while poor choices can result in losses. For those who agonize over every possibility of their choices, they get
exhausted from decision fatigue. Charles Darwin is a typical example. In 1838, the English naturalist was on the horns
of dilemma – whether to get married or devote his life to science.
To facilitate the process, Darwin made a list of the expected pluses and minuses of marriage. On the left- hand side,
he tried to imagine what marital life would be like (“having a constant companion”, and “the likelihood that children
would be part of the package”). On the right-hand side, he tried to imagine what it would be like not to marry (“not
forced to visit relatives and to bend in every trifle”). Most of Darwin’s list seemed to point him toward a life of staying
single. Yet he decided to marry, seemingly putting his sober list of pluses and minuses aside.
Why did Darwin ignore the calm, rational calculus he laid out? Obviously, as social beings, we want to belong to
something larger than ourselves. The decisions we made do not just lead to good days or bad days. They define us and
determine who we are, who we might aspire to become and who we might come to be. Darwin accepted that daily
happiness was less important how he thought he should live his life, and who and what he wanted to become.
From Darwin’s lesson, the advice is to spend less time trying to figure out the best path to get to where you want to go
and spend more time thinking about where you want to go in the first place.
(Adapted from How to Make a Decision When There’s No “Right” One by Russ Roberts)
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. Some people are worn out by overthinking their decisions.
A. True B. False
Question 24. Charles Darwin jotted down the pros and cons of getting married before coming to the final decision.
A. True B. False
Question 25. His decision was to stay single until his death.
A. True B. False
Question 26. It can be inferred that we should listen to our emotions when making a tough choice.
A. True B. False
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What serves as the best title for the passage?
A. Marriage – A Sacred Choice You’ve Ever Made B. Charles Darwin – Famous English Naturalist
C. “Head Choice” versus “Heart Choice” D. Decision-making in Business
Question 28. What does the phrase “the process” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. dilemma B. decision fatigue C. every possibility D. decision-making
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. That each item purchased in the supermarket is wrapped in plastic is a prime example
of overpackaging that worsens plastic pollution in our oceans. (PACKAGE)
Question 30. Lauren decided not to use disposables like paper cups, plastic cutlery, and aluminum foil trays in order
to protect the environment. (DISPOSE)
Question 31. Leaving the lights on all day is a wasteful use of natural resources. (WASTE)
Question 32. On the first day of the conference, she hesitantly approached the podium, not knowing how the
audience would react to her speech. (HESITATE)
Question 33. We always avoid making snap decisions to make sure that all options are carefully discussed. ( AVOIDANCE)
Question 34. Marc was envious of his sister when his parents bought her a new laptop as a reward for her outstanding
academic results. (ENVY)
VII. Look at the entry of the word “money” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete
the sentences with ONE word.
Question 35. We are going to organize a concert
to raise money for the local children’s
hospital. Question 36. This product is not too
expensive, so you don’t have to pay good/much money for it.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37. We last got together at our last meeting in 2020.
🡪 We haven’t got together since our last meeting in 2020.
Question 38. Although the weather was bad, they tried to stick with their plan for camping.
🡪 They tried to stick with their plan for camping despite despite the bad weather.
Question 39. He became keen on baking after attending a cake-making workshop although he wasn’t interested in cooking. (GOT INTO)
🡪 Despite his lack of interest in cooking, he got into baking after attending a cake-making workshop.
Question 40. This is the first time I have postponed what I can do. (PUT)
🡪 I have never put off what I can do (before). ------ HẾT------ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. dispose B. waste C. consider D. subject
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. caravan B. moral C. value D. action
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. career B. option C. culture D. social
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. consider B. hesitate C. transition D. decision
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. She has always been concerned about the environment, so she has a bachelor’s degree __________
environmental studies from Edinburgh.
A. on B. at C. for D. in
Question 6. If we could all make an ___________ to reduce the amount of household waste, it would help
keep the world clean and unpolluted.
A. impact B. effect C. import D. effort
Question 7. As a good strong leader, Ms. Harper never ___________ to do anything that benefits her team.
A. hesitates B. decides C. considers D. postpones
Question 8. This ___________ victory in the semi-final left the national football team in contention for this year’s championship finals.
A. considerate B. thoughtful C. unavoidable D. decisive
Question 9. As an interior designer, Marie decorated her apartment __________, blending modern design with vintage charm.
A. tastily B. tastefully C. tastelessly D. distastefully
Question 10. I have ___________to eat a vegan diet in order to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.
A. thought twice B. made up my mind C. taken my time D. kept my options open
Question 11. The kids ___________ soccer all afternoon, but their energy seems inexhaustible.
A. played B. have played C. were playing D. have been playing
Question 12. All candidates are anxiously waiting outside the auditorium because the results have ___________ to be announced.
A. for B. since C. yet D. already
Question 13. ___________ it was our first meeting, she was very nice when I got to know her.
A. Because B. However C. Even if D. In spite of
Question 14. Liam and Rosa are talking about their study.
Liam: “There’s not much time left to choose your last subject for final year. Have you made up your mind yet?”
Rosa: “I know. whether to do business or art.”
A. The good thing about this is B. I’m leaning towards
C. I have thought of speaking D. I’m in two minds
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
Question 15. What does the sign mean?
A. Move gently because there is a yoga class.
B. Yoga classes start at 9 o’clock every day.
C. This week’s yoga class is canceled due to the renovation project.
D. Keep talking until the yoga class ends.
Question 16. What does the notice say?
A. Martin and Lucy have decided to join the meditation workshop.
B. Lucy asked Martin where the workshop would be held.
C. A meditation workshop is going to be held on Saturday and Sunday.
D. Martin can submit his registration form after Wednesday.
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
It is often not easy to understand people who live an unusual lifestyle because it goes (17) ________
the grain, especially concerns about health. But Don Gorske is a (18) __________ example of one of those
who lead a healthy but out-of-the-norms life. Don has eaten 2 Big Macs on a daily basis for over 50 years,
and until now, he has consumed more than 30,000 Big Macs. For two decades, he has claimed the world
record for the most Big Macs eaten, and has (19) __________ his record to a total of 34,128 Big Mac
burgers. (20) _________ the considerable number of burgers he has eaten, he is still relatively healthy –
thanks to his six-mile walks around his neighborhood and the (21) __________ of French fries from his
order. (22) ___________ about 86 kilograms, Don believes that the Big Mac is the reason for his healthy weight.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. up to B. beyond C. against D. over
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. major B. main C. central D. prime
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. extracted B. expanded C. extended D. expired
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. Although B. Despite C. Even D. Due to
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. exclusion B. inclusion C. decision D. implosion
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. At B. In C. On D. From
V. Read the following and do as directed.
Decision-making plays an important role in leading a happy and successful life. Good decisions can
lead to benefits while poor choices can result in losses. For those who agonize over every possibility of their
choices, they get exhausted from decision fatigue. Charles Darwin is a typical example. In 1838, the English
naturalist was on the horns of dilemma – whether to get married or devote his life to science.
To facilitate the process, Darwin made a list of the expected pluses and minuses of marriage. On the
left- hand side, he tried to imagine what marital life would be like (“having a constant companion”, and “the
likelihood that children would be part of the package”). On the right-hand side, he tried to imagine what it
would be like not to marry (“not forced to visit relatives and to bend in every trifle”). Most of Darwin’s list
seemed to point him toward a life of staying single. Yet he decided to marry, seemingly putting his sober list of pluses and minuses aside.
Why did Darwin ignore the calm, rational calculus he laid out? Obviously, as social beings, we want to
belong to something larger than ourselves. The decisions we made do not just lead to good days or bad days.
They define us and determine who we are, who we might aspire to become and who we might come to be.
Darwin accepted that daily happiness was less important how he thought he should live his life, and who and what he wanted to become.
From Darwin’s lesson, the advice is to spend less time trying to figure out the best path to get to where
you want to go and spend more time thinking about where you want to go in the first place.
(Adapted from How to Make a Decision When There’s No “Right” One by Russ Roberts)
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. Some people are worn out by overthinking their decisions.
A. True B. False
Question 24. Charles Darwin jotted down the pros and cons of getting married before coming to the final decision.
A. True B. False
Question 25. His decision was to stay single until his death.
A. True B. False
Question 26. It can be inferred that we should listen to our emotions when making a tough choice.
A. True B. False
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What serves as the best title for the passage?
A. Marriage – A Sacred Choice You’ve Ever Made B. Charles Darwin – Famous English Naturalist
C. “Head Choice” versus “Heart Choice” D. Decision-making in Business
Question 28. What does the phrase “the process” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. dilemma B. decision fatigue C. every possibility D. decision-making
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. That each item purchased in the supermarket is wrapped in plastic is a prime example
of overpackaging that worsens plastic pollution in our oceans. (PACKAGE)
Question 30. Lauren decided not to use disposables like paper cups, plastic cutlery, and aluminum foil trays
in order to protect the environment. (DISPOSE)
Question 31. Leaving the lights on all day is a wasteful use of natural resources. (WASTE)
Question 32. On the first day of the conference, she hesitantly approached the podium, not knowing how the
audience would react to her speech. (HESITATE)
Question 33. We always avoid making snap decisions to make sure that all options are carefully discussed. ( AVOIDANCE)
Question 34. Marc was envious of his sister when his parents bought her a new laptop as a reward for her
outstanding academic results. (ENVY)
VII. Look at the entry of the word “money” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with ONE word.
Question 35. We are going to organize a concert
to raise money for the local children’s
hospital. Question 36. This product is not too
expensive, so you don’t have to
pay good/much money for it.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.
Question 37. We last got together at our last meeting in 2020.
🡪 We haven’t got together since our last meeting in 2020.
Question 38. Although the weather was bad, they tried to stick with their plan for camping.
🡪 They tried to stick with their plan for camping despite despite the bad weather.
Question 39. He became keen on baking after attending a cake-making workshop although he wasn’t
interested in cooking. (GOT INTO)
🡪 Despite his lack of interest in cooking, he got into baking after attending a cake-making workshop.
Question 40. This is the first time I have postponed what I can do. (PUT)
🡪 I have never put off what I can do (before). ------ HẾT------
ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9 ĐỀ 3 Năm học: 2025-2026 I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. result B. studies C. useful D. culture
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. think B. bother C. thought D. fifth
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. postpone B. effort C. product D. package
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. experience B. secondary C. environment D. certificate
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. Following a zero-waste lifestyle, she not only reuses plastic bottles and bags, but also buys products ____________ packaging.
A. up B. of C. about D. without
Question 6. During your lifetime, you sometimes have to face a moral __________ where every option is like a bad one.
A. value B. identity C. dilemma D. consequence
Question 7. Due to some organizational challenges, we’ll have to __________ the meeting until next week.
A. decide B. postpone C. hesitate D. participate
Question 8. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence: “My uncle
has been on the dole since the factory was closed.
A. moneyless B. homeless C. jobless D. useless
Question 9. A large number of children living in remote and mountainous areas have ___________ school because of their family burdens.
A. put off B. got on with C. dropped out of D. stuck with
Question 10. John and Pan are talking about their project.
John: “We’ll have enough time to finish our project ahead of schedule.” Pan: “Yeah, I’ve been working on it
diligently! _________, our efforts pay off!”
A. Hopefully B. Thoughtfully C. Carefully D. Usefully
Question 11. Tin and Sam are exchanging their personal information. Tin: “When did you start to become a minimalist?”
Sam: “I __________ a minimalist since I __________ from the University of Fine Arts.”
A. became – had graduated B. was becoming – graduated
C. become – have graduated D. have become - graduated
Question 12. Joining pro-environmental movements, I’m getting used to __________ by public transportation.
A. travel B. to travel C. travelling D. travelled
Question 13. Pete strongly wanted his sister to face the consequences of her actions. He decided to keep quiet, ___________.
A. though B. although C. despite D. contrast
Question 14. Jim wants to invite his new friend, Chloe, to his birthday party.
Jim: “Would you like to come to my birthday party next weekend? I’m sure you will make a lot of friends there.”
Chloe: “Thanks for your invitation. , and I’ll call you later.”
A. Let me give it some thought B. It’s nice of you to say so
C. Have you thought of the party D. Never mind
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
Question 15. What does the sign mean? A. Take your bag here.
B. Use only one plastic bag for each receipt.
C. No plastic bag is allowed here.
D. Use banana leaves instead of plastic ones.
Question 16. What does the notice say?
A. Yoga classes are going to open at the weekend.
B. Those interested in yoga must submit
their name to the yoga teacher.
C. Yoga classes begin at the beginning of November.
D. Both teachers and students can join yoga classes.
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Last year was a special occasion when I (17) _________ my mind to experience the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia.
Living among nomadic families, I had a deep (18) ___________ with nature and the simplicity of life that was both
humbling and liberating. During my journey, each day began with the (19) ___________ sounds of animals and the
people preparing for a day, as well as brought new adventures from herding livestock across endless grasslands to
sharing stories around the warmth of the ger camp. My daily activities depended (20) ___________ the rhythm of
nature, tending to animals before dawn, taking a midday break and gathering firewood for warmth in the afternoon.
Interesting (21) ___________ it was, living as a nomad presented some challenges such as harsh weather conditions,
remote locations and the constant need to adapt. In the end, my experience of the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia was
not only a journey of exploration, but a profound lesson in living (22) ___________ with nature.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. tried out B. got into C. kept on D. made up
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. affinity B. insight C. option D. expertise
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. cultural B. melodic C. outdoor D. envious
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. on B. for C. in D. with
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. even B. in spite C. though D. however
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. honestly B. hesitantly C. harmonically D. harmlessly
V. Read the following and do as directed.
Most people think that going zero-waste is an impractical idea due to the omnipresence and convenience of plastic.
But Moe has proved that a zero-waste lifestyle is easier than we think.
Moe Karl, a university graduate in environmental studies, has committed himself to a zero-waste lifestyle for about
three years. Instead of taking plastic bags to the market, he carries boxes and net bags for everything from vegetables
and meat to rice and pepper. Only in very dire circumstances does he buy packaged stuff at the supermarket. Even for
things like pepper, peanut and rice, he brings along his own containers so that he can put them away on the shelf as soon as he arrives home.
When it comes to what has not been eaten at the end of the meal, he does not throw them away. He turns them into
fertilizers for his vegetable garden. Every scrap there is, from leaves to eggshells, he puts in a container, sprinkles in
some fungi and lets them do their work. It could get a bit smelly, but it does not matter when it is in open space. That
is his own secret recipe for a vegetable garden that not only feeds his entire family, but some of his neighbor’s as well.
Homegrown veggies certainly taste better than store-bought ones. By and large, his lifestyle helps reduce the amount
of food waste and keep trash away from his living space.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. Moe finished a degree in environmental studies.
A. True B. False
Question 24. Under no circumstances does Moe buy packaged things from the supermarket.
A. True B. False
Question 25. Moe never keeps leftovers for his vegetable garden.
A. True B. False
Question 26. Moe’s lifestyle fails to reduce the amount of trash within his neighborhood.
A. True B. False
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Disadvantages of using plastic bags. B. How to address environmental problems.
C. Solutions to global food waste. D. Living without waste.
Question 28. What can be inferred about Moe’s zero-waste lifestyle?
A. It benefits both Moe and his neighbors.
B. It guarantees adequate supplies of the local food.
C. It is only applicable to solid food.
D. It gives out an unpleasant smell around his house.
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. The soup is tasteless. You must add some salt. (TASTE)
Question 30. After graduation from Harvard, she was in the enviable position of having multiple job offers with
competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. (ENVY)
Question 31. As a person of great vision, Sarah was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the company’s new
marketing campaign. (TRUST)
Question 32. Jasmine admitted to having acted dishonestly when she was caught cheating during the exams. (HONEST)
Question 33. Vicky decided to enrol in an online personal development course. (DEVELOP)
Question 34. Being impulsive by nature, Martin often tends to make hasty decisions without considering the
consequences, which frequently leads to regret later on. (DECIDE)
VII. Look at the entry of the word “promise” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete
the sentences with ONE word.
Question 35. Marc knew that his sister
would hate him if he broke his promise.
Question 36. I felt encouraged by the
promise of my parents’ support.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37. I have never met such a kind person as Dean. (KINDEST)
🡪 Dean is the kindest person (that) | I have (ever) met.
Question 38. The last time my brother went out with his friends was a very long time ago.
🡪 It has been a very long time | since my brother (last) went with his friends.
Question 39. Although she was injured, she still took part in the whole project. (INVOLVED)
🡪 Despite her injury, | she still got involved with the whole project.
Question 40. I tried to phone her, but there was no reply.
🡪 Although I tried to phone her, there was no reply. ------HẾT------ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. result B. studies C. useful D. culture
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. think B. bother C. thought D. fifth
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. postpone B. effort C. product D. package
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. experience B. secondary C. environment D. certificate
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. Following a zero-waste lifestyle, she not only reuses plastic bottles and bags, but also buys
products ____________ packaging.
A. up B. of C. about D. without
Question 6. During your lifetime, you sometimes have to face a moral __________ where every option is like a bad one.
A. value B. identity C. dilemma D. consequence
Question 7. Due to some organizational challenges, we’ll have to __________ the meeting until next week.
A. decide B. postpone C. hesitate D. participate
Question 8. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence:
“My uncle has been on the dole since the factory was closed.
A. moneyless B. homeless C. jobless D. useless
Question 9. A large number of children living in remote and mountainous areas have ___________ school
because of their family burdens.
A. put off B. got on with C. dropped out of D. stuck with
Question 10. John and Pan are talking about their project.
John: “We’ll have enough time to finish our project ahead of schedule.” Pan: “Yeah, I’ve been working on it
diligently! _________, our efforts pay off!”
A. Hopefully B. Thoughtfully C. Carefully D. Usefully
Question 11. Tin and Sam are exchanging their personal information. Tin: “When did you start to become a minimalist?”
Sam: “I __________ a minimalist since I __________ from the University of Fine Arts.”
A. became – had graduated B. was becoming – graduated
C. become – have graduated D. have become - graduated
Question 12. Joining pro-environmental movements, I’m getting used to __________ by public transportation.
A. travel B. to travel C. travelling D. travelled
Question 13. Pete strongly wanted his sister to face the consequences of her actions. He decided to keep quiet, ___________.
A. though B. although C. despite D. contrast
Question 14. Jim wants to invite his new friend, Chloe, to his birthday party.
Jim: “Would you like to come to my birthday party next weekend? I’m sure you will make a lot of friends there.”
Chloe: “Thanks for your invitation. , and I’ll call you later.”
A. Let me give it some thought B. It’s nice of you to say so
C. Have you thought of the party D. Never mind
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
Question 15. What does the sign mean? A. Take your bag here.
B. Use only one plastic bag for each receipt.
C. No plastic bag is allowed here.
D. Use banana leaves instead of plastic ones.
Question 16. What does the notice say?
A. Yoga classes are going to open at the weekend.
B. Those interested in yoga must submit their name to the yoga teacher.
C. Yoga classes begin at the beginning of November.
D. Both teachers and students can join yoga classes.
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Last year was a special occasion when I (17) _________ my mind to experience the nomadic lifestyle
in Mongolia. Living among nomadic families, I had a deep (18) ___________ with nature and the simplicity
of life that was both humbling and liberating. During my journey, each day began with the (19)
___________ sounds of animals and the people preparing for a day, as well as brought new adventures from
herding livestock across endless grasslands to sharing stories around the warmth of the ger camp. My daily
activities depended (20) ___________ the rhythm of nature, tending to animals before dawn, taking a
midday break and gathering firewood for warmth in the afternoon. Interesting (21) ___________ it was,
living as a nomad presented some challenges such as harsh weather conditions, remote locations and the
constant need to adapt. In the end, my experience of the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia was not only a
journey of exploration, but a profound lesson in living (22) ___________ with nature.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. tried out B. got into C. kept on D. made up
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. affinity B. insight C. option D. expertise
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. cultural B. melodic C. outdoor D. envious