ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10

Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9

ĐỀ 9 Năm học: 2025-2026
I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. capsule B. advent C. damage D. rare
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. bother B. worth C. without D. together
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. career B. option C. nomad D. modern
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. identity B. infrastructure C. variety D. convenience
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. This antique vase, which belongs ___________ my grandmother, hold great sentimental value for my
family.
A. with B. to C. at D. for
Question 6. Food ___________during the political unrest are now threatened with long prison sentences.
A. providers B. dwellers C. hoarder D. investors
Question 7. As a careful person, Ann always checks her timetable and makes sure she’s available before she
___________ her time to a new project.
A. spends B. avoids C. hesitates D. commits
Question 8. This job will provide you with ____________ experience that may be helpful in the future.
A. fashionable B. worthless C. invaluable D. popular
Question 9. As technology has advanced, young children are now well-equipped with ___________ priced electronic
gadgets.
A. usefully B. popularly C. competitively D. unavoidably
Question 10. Jam is asking his colleagues about James Cameroon’s latest movie.
Jam: “Nobody in this room have seen James Cameroon’s latest movie, __________?
Ted and other colleagues: “No, we haven’t.”
A. has it B. hasn’t it C. have it D. haven’t it
Question 11. Sarah and John are talking about the meeting. Sarah: “Did you turn up at the meeting on time?”
John: “Luckily, the meeting ___________ by the time we arrived there.”
A. just began B. has just begun C. would just begin D. had just begun
Question 12. Fiona and Becky is having a discussion about electricity.
Fiona: “What’s your opinion about electricity now and then?”
Becky: “It ___________ a luxury, but now it’s a necessity.
A. used to be B. would be C. was being D. had been
Question 13. Most students prefer to do little homework ___________ many teachers find it useful.
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A. while B. as C. however D. because
Question 14. Rose is in two minds, and she is asking Liam for advice. Rose: “Which subjects do you think is best:
Music or Science?”
Liam: : “_____________.They’re totally different subjects.”
A. It’s very kind of you. B. I think you should.
C. Thanks for your help. D. It’s up to you.
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 say?
A. Wear protective clothing at the entrance.
B. Keep walking until a hole is seen.
C. Excavation in progress. No entry!
D. No admission required.

Question 16. What does the notice say?

A. Landon will open the time capsule at the age of 18.
B. A prediction of what Landon will be like must be made.
C. Wishes, memories and words of advice are unacceptable.
D. Don’t sign your name in the message.

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Secondary students in Ho Chi Minh City have the option to take (17) _________ in the military semester organized by
the Youth Union. This two-week program helps prepare students (18) _________ their future life. In the program,
adolescents get the (19) ___________ to learn basic knowledge about defense and security, national pride, heroic
traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army, military discipline, as well as manners of a soldiers. Moreover, young
participants can get (20) __________ with the community service in the afternoons, including (21) __________ after
elderly people in the local nursing home, helping with the housework and planting trees. (22) __________ students
have to get used to strict discipline, they say that they get a lot out of the program and their parents can’t help feeling
happy to see their children’s improvement in understanding and behavior after joining the program.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. role B. part C. time D. side

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Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. to B. at C. for D. with
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. money B. chance C. spotlight D. benefit
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. ready B. accustomed C. together D. involved
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. looking B. taking C. putting D. making
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. Although B. Even C. In contrast D. However
V. Read the following and do as directed.
While many people may not understand “Industry 4.0” and other technological changes, they are having a huge impact
on almost every aspect of our lives. In the workplace, technology has improved efficiency and productivity of our
work. Since the Third Industrial Revolution which began which dates back to the 1970, numerous routine and
repetitive tasks have been conducted automatically without human assistance so that employees are freed up to focus
on more important and creative tasks. Advanced software and tools facilitate the practice of working from home.
Video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams make it possible to collaborate across continents in
real-time without having worries about geographical distances. This flexibility, therefore, has opened up opportunities
for companies to hire the best talent regardless of their geographical locations.
Additionally, the advent of the internet has brought about drastic changes in communicative methods. Through social
media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, we can not only make friends with people having common
interests around the world, but also keep in touch with distant relatives and friends, as well as stay informed about
global events. This gives rise to new forms of social interaction and community-building where everyone can interact,
share experiences and build networks.
When it comes to how we travel around the city, ride-hailing apps are of great benefit. Apps like GoJek, GrabBike and
Xanh SM allow users to book motorbike taxis through their smartphones, view fare estimates and track the arrival of
their driver in real-time. These services really offer a convenient, efficient and often cost- effective way to travel in
congested urban areas, compared to traditional motorbike taxis.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. People can work effectively and efficiently thanks to technological advances.
A. True B. False
Question 24. Teleconferencing helps reduce physical travel.
A. True B. False
Question 25. Social networking sites connects people from different countries.
A. True B. False
Question 26. Moving around in traditional motorbike taxis is much cheaper than going with tech-based riding
services.
A. True B. False
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What is NOT mentioned as the aspect of our lives affected by technology?
A. Working methods B. Communication C. Food ordering D. Transportation
Question 28. What can be inferred from the passage about the effects of technology?
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A. Technology was first introduced in the late 20th century.
B. Social networks enable global connection.
C. Zoom is a cost-effective video conference platform.
D. People using traditional motorbike taxis know how much they pay for their journey.
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. Many industries still rely heavily on fossil fuels, causing severe air pollution. (RELIANCE)
Question 30. As a student who comes from a distant village, Lydia lived very economically, rarely going out and
buying very few clothes. (ECONOMY)
Question 31. Tina usually puts on a wearable device on her wrist that tracks her fitness metrics and notifies her of
incoming calls. (WEAR)
Question 32. The company has launched an investigation into the corruption scandal so that the truth will
be uncovered as soon as possible. (COVER)
Question 33. There are crowds of commuters waiting for their trains back to the residential areas. (COMMUTE)
Question 34. After working with glue, the children’s fingers were sticky. (STICK)
VII. Look at the entry of the word “trust” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the
sentences with NO MORE THAN TWO words.
Question 35. My parents always place/put
their trust in me to look after my younger
brother when they are away.
Question 36. He realized that betraying his
sister’s trust would be even worse.

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. This is the first time I have ever used this app. (TRIED)
Never have I | tried out this app (before)
Question 38. They postponed the meeting until tomorrow because the weather was bad. (PUT)
The meeting put off until tomorrow | due/owing to the bad weather.

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Question 39. Marc was envious of his sister when she was given a new computer by their parents. (GREEN)
Marc was green with envy | when his parents gave his sister a new computer.
Question 40. Jess became interested in yoga five years ago. (GETTING)
Jess has getting into | yoga for five years.
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 ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO LỚP 10
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
ĐỀ 10 Năm học: 2025-2026

I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. music B. reset C. players D. result
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. rely B. heavy C. crypt D. story
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. comment B. password C. profile D. request
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. satellite B. memory C. recognise D. souvenir
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. This album consists of a lot of photos taken during my last summer vacation. It reminds me __________
fond memories of those days.
A. on B. at C. of D. to
Question 6. You should keep __________ items in a metal or plastic container. Otherwise, they can become damaged.
A. common B. useful C. popular D. fragile
Question 7. My cousin left his teddy bears at the hotel. Luckily, he _________ in lost property.
A. looked for it B. got it back C. went for it D. put it away
Question 8. The ___________ of the internal combustion engine in the late 19th century paved the way for the steadily
rising exchange of people and goods worldwide.
A. means B. advent C. vehicle D. variety
Question 9. Before the Industrial Revolution, people used to rely ____________ on animals, such as horses or
donkeys, to travel long distances.
A. heavily B. importantly C. finally D. dramatically
Question 10. Hurry up! The bus ___________ leave soon.
A. will B. is going to C. is about to D. is able to
Question 11. The two national leaders ___________ for talks later this afternoon.
A. will meet B. are meeting C. have met D. are going to meet
Question 12. Jane ____________ to read and write before she started school.
A. learns B. learned C. was learning D. had learnt
Question 13. Yesterday, my father worked overtime. He didn’t arrive home ___________ midnight.
A. until B. while C. meantime D. afterwards
Question 14. Ted: “How was your family vacation in New Orleans?” Marie: “ __________”
A. Don’t forget to post it on social media. B. I didn’t realized that.
C. It was a fantastic experience. D. I don’t think so.
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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 notice say?
1. A. It is easier to make an appointment by using your phone.
2. B. Update your information by means of your cell phone.
3. C. The appointment is cancelled due to the Internet
disconnection.
4. D. Using your phone during the meeting is forbidden.
Question 16. What does the sign mean?
1. A. All vehicles are not allowed to park here.
2. B. Drivers must not go on this way.
3. C. There is a shop selling electric vehicles ahead.
4. D. Only electric cars can be parked at this place.

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
FROM A MAGNATE TO AN ART COLLECTOR
During the Gilded Age, spanning from the 1870s to the early 1900s, wealthy individuals played a vital (17) _______
in shaping the art world. Among them was John D. Rockefeller, (18) _________ made significant contributions that
influenced the evolution of art during his time.
John D. Rockefeller, an American industrialist, had a long-standing (19) __________ for modern art and spent the
better part of a century collecting artworks by Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and others. His collection
was (20) _________ of a wide range of artistic styles and periods, indicating a diverse taste. Moreover, he provided
assistance for both established and emerging artists. For instance, he commissioned Mexican painter Diego Rivera to
create the mural “Man at the Crossroads” for Rockefeller Center. (21) __________ the painting was controversial and
eventually destroyed due to ideological differences, it showcased Rockefeller’s openness to modern and socially
relevant art. Such willingness and patronage resulted (22) _________ the elevation of artists’ status and the
exploration of new themes.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. duty B. role C. function D. sect
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. affection B. affluence C. affinity D. attention
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. made up B. brought up C. held up D. put up
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. Because B. Despite C. However D. Although
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
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IV. Read the following and do as directed.
Communication in Vietnam has undergone remarkable transformations from the past to the present. In- person
dialogues, handwritten letters and texting used to be dominant, but many tech-based forms have replaced them.
Traditional modes: During the late 20th century, Vietnam’s telecommunications industry was characterised by limited
access to international channels and reliance on traditional forms such as face-to-face interactions and handwritten
correspondence. Moreover, state-controlled media played an important role in disseminating information.
Mobile phones: Although the first mobile network officially began operation in 1993, it was not until the early
21st century that the explosion of mobile communication brought about a revolution. With their portability and
affordability, they were commonly used to make calls and send messages whenever and wherever you are.
Modern-day communications: In recent years, Vietnam has embraced digital communication fully. Smartphones with
high-speed internet connectivity offer instant access to information and connect individuals on a broader scale. Social
media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and Zalo, enable users to share news and send pictures with astonishing
rapidity, as well as stay connected regardless of geographical distances.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. Handwritten letters are no longer popular in the present.
A. True B. False
Question 24. The spread of the news was regulated by the government in the late 20th century.
A. True B. False
Question 25. Vietnam’s mobile network first launched in the early 21st century.
A. True B. False
Question 26. Spatial separation now has prevented people from keeping in touch with each other.
A. True B. False
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What serves as the best title for the passage?
A. Modes of Communication in Vietnam B. Ways of Communicating in Bygone Days
C. Social Media – A New Method of Communication D. Communication in Vietnam – Then and Now
Question 28. What can Facebook, Instagram and Zalo be described as?
A. e-commerce platforms B. computerised database
C. information sharing apps D. electronic gadgets
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. You may bring a hand-held calculator without memory expansion chips or electronic cards into exam
rooms. (CALCULATE)
Question 30. I still keep this old-style phone because it has great sentimental value for me. My grandmother gave it
to me on my tenth birthday. (SENTIMENT)
Question 31. The fire was so serious that no house in the neighbourhood escaped undamaged. (DAMAGE)
Question 32. As society develops, keeping warm and being well fed no longer suffice. Humans want tasty dishes and
dress fashionably. (FASHION)
Question 33. The company has done their utmost to popularise its latest model of electronic bikes. (POPULAR)
Question 34. You should store all your valuables in the hotel safe in case of theft. (VALUE)

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VII. Look at the entry of the word “common” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete
the sentences with ONE word.
Question 35. Most teenagers in mountainous
areas have to make a tough decision, whether to
attend school or work.
Question 36. Working on a farm every day is
the toughest job that I have ever done.

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. After having filled more than 600 boxes with objects from his everyday life, Andy Warhol died in
1987. (PASSED)
By the time Any Warhol / he passed away in 1987, | he / Andy Warhol had filled more than 600 boxes
with objects from his everyday life.
Question 38. Last night, I finished all my homework. Then, I went to bed.
Before I went to bed last night, I had finished all my homework.
Question 39. I accidentally met an old friend on my way to work. (CAME)
While I was going to work, | I came across an old friend.
Question 40. During their football practice, their fans came in. (PRACTISING)
Their fans came in while they were practising (playing) football.

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