MOCK TEST KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT
003 NĂM HỌC: 2025-2026
Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0.5 point)
Question 1: A. collected B. washed C. missed D. looked
Question 2: A. breath B. health C. teeth D. than
Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others. (0.5 point)
Question 3: A. replace B. advise C. listen D. enjoy
Question 4: A. encourage B. recognize C. national D. history
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.0 points)
Question 5: The children were running __________ they saw the ice cream truck.
A. when B. where C. while D. until
Question 6: It’s __________ to swim in the sea after eating.
A. dangerous B. dangerously C. danger D. more dangerous
Question 7: The teacher gave me some advice __________ to improve my writing skills.
A. what B. on how C. how D. that
Question 8: The students are looking forward __________ the school trip to the mountains.
A. to go B. going C. to going D. for go
Question 9: Last year, the government __________ several new policies to improve environmental protection.
A. introduce B. introduced C. introduces D. is introducing
Question 10: Before booking a trip, it’s important to research the __________ of the destination.
A. price B. culture C. budget D. expenses
Question 11: __________ it was raining heavily, the tourists continued their sightseeing tour.
A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. However
Question 12: The teacher asked us to __________ the instructions carefully before starting the experiment.
A. go on B. go over C. go out D. go through
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that indicates the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a
meaningful exchange or letter/ email in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)
Question 13:
a. Lan: How often do you recycle plastic bottles?
b. Lan: Do you care about recycling?
c. Mai: Yes, I do. I think it helps protect the environment.
A. a – b – c B. b – c – a C. c – b – a D. b – a – c
Question 14:
Hi Trang,
a. Congratulations on your excellent result in the final exam!
b. You worked really hard, and you deserve it.
c. I’m so happy for you.
d. Let’s celebrate this weekend!
Best wishes,
Mai
A. c – b – a – d B. a – c – b – d C. a – b – c – d D. d – b – a – c
Read the following passage and choose the word (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.25 points)
Water Pollution
Water pollution is a serious problem in many countries. Factories and farms release waste into rivers
and lakes, (15) __________ harms fish and other animals. People may also get sick if they drink or use polluted
water.
(16) __________, many people still throw rubbish into the water. They may not understand how their actions
affect the environment.
To solve this problem, governments should control waste and (17) __________ stricter laws. People
must also learn to protect water sources by not littering and using water wisely.
Schools and media can help raise awareness about this issue. If more people act, we can keep our water
clean and safe for future (18) __________. Water is life, and (19) __________ we protect it, we protect
ourselves.
Question 15: A. who B. which C. whose D. that
Question 16: A. However B. Because C. So D. And
Question 17: A. write B. create C. make D. enforce
Question 18: A. people B. generations C. animals D. families
Question 19: A. when B. before C. if D. unless
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)
Sustainable living means making choices that reduce our negative impact on the environment and help
preserve natural resources for future generations. People who live sustainably try to use less energy, produce
less waste, and support eco-friendly practices.
Simple actions like using reusable bags, turning off lights when not needed, and recycling can make a big
difference. Many people also choose to eat locally grown food, use public transportation, and conserve water at
home. Businesses can contribute by using clean energy, reducing plastic packaging, and encouraging
employees to follow green habits. Governments can pass laws that protect the environment and promote
renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Living sustainably not only helps the planet but also improves our health and saves money. If everyone
takes small steps, together we can create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world.
Question 20. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Sustainable living improves personal relationships. B. Only governments can protect the environment.
C. Small actions lead to a sustainable future. D. Recycling is difficult and costly.
Question 21. How can businesses help the environment?
A. Use more plastic packaging. B. Promote clean energy and reduce waste.
C. Ignore environmental problems. D. Stop their employees from recycling.
Question 22. What does the word "contribute" in line 6 mean?
A. reduce B. improve C. take part in or help D. avoid
Question 23. What is the synonym of “conserve” in line 5?
A. waste B. protect C. collect D. increase
Question 24. Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Using reusable bags helps the planet. B. Sustainable living saves money.
C. Only big actions can help the environment. D. People can support eco-friendly practices.
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 point)
Question 25: My friend suggested to study together for the exam.
A B C D
Question 26: I know a man whose job are very dangerous.
A B C D
Question 27: The boy ran quick down the street, hoping to catch the bus before it drove away.
A B C D
Question 28: We are having dinner when the guests arrived.
A B C D
Complete each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (2.0 points)
Question 29: Reading books regularly is useful for developing vocabulary.
➔ It is ___________________________________________________________________________.
Question 30: The last time he played football was last Sunday.
➔ He has _________________________________________________________________________.
Question 31: They said, “Did you visit the museum yesterday?”
➔ They asked _____________________________________________________________________.
Question 32: Respect other people’s opinions or you’ll cause arguments.
➔ If you _________________________________________________________________________.
Combine the two sentences with the given word in brackets. (1.0 point)
Question 33: The film was very interesting. I watched it twice. (WHICH)
➔ The film _______________________________________________________________________.
Question 34: The student was so careless. He broke the window. (SO … THAT)
➔ The student ____________________________________________________________________.
* Phạm vi kiến thức: Chương trình lớp 9, theo khung chương trình giáo dục phổ thông 2018, không
theo sách giáo khoa)
ANSWER KEY for MOCK TEST 3
I. Pronunciation (0.5 point)
Question 1: A. collected
Question 2: D. than
II. Stress (0.5 point)
Question 3: C. listen (stress on the first syllable; others on the second)
Question 4: A. encourage (stress on second syllable; others on first)
III. Vocabulary & Grammar (2.0 points)
Question 5: A. when (“They were running when they saw…”)
Question 6: A. dangerous (adj. needed)
Question 7: B. on how (“advice on how to improve…”)
Question 8: C. to going (look forward to + V-ing)
Question 9: B. introduced (past simple for last year)
Question 10: B. culture (logical match with “destination”)
Question 11: A. Although
Question 12: D. go through (= read/understand carefully)
IV. Sentence Ordering (0.5 point)
Question 13: B. b – c – a
Question 14: B. a – c – b – d
V. Cloze Passage (Water Pollution) (1.25 points)
Question 15: B. which
Question 16: A. However
Question 17: D. enforce (only suitable collocation with "laws")
Question 18: B. generations
Question 19: C. if
VI. Reading Comprehension (1.25 points)
Question 20: C. Small actions lead to a sustainable future.
Question 21: B. Promote clean energy and reduce waste.
Question 22: C. take part in or help
Question 23: B. protect
Question 24: C. Only big actions can help the environment. (NOT true)
VII. Error Identification (1.0 point)
Question 25: B. to study → studying (suggest + V-ing)
Question 26: D. are → is (job is singular)
Question 27: A. quick → quickly (adverb needed)
Question 28: A. are having → were having (past progressive for background)
VIII. Sentence Transformation (2.0 points)
Question 29: It is useful to read books regularly to develop vocabulary.
Question 30: He has not played football since last Sunday.
Question 31: They asked if I had visited the museum the day before.
Question 32: If you don’t respect other people’s opinions, you’ll cause arguments.
IX. Sentence Combination (1.0 point)
Question 33: The film, which I watched twice, was very interesting.
Question 34: The student was so careless that he broke the window.
