SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT
TRƯỜNG THCS VÀ THPT NGUYỄN SIÊU NĂM HỌC 2025-2026
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
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.
Question A. purpose B. surprise C. course D. practise
1.
Question A. comfortable B. popular C. holiday D. problem
2.
Read the following text and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
best answer to each of the following questions.
TEENTECH Forum
Thomson@2005: I always read about teens and how much time they spend on their electronic
devices. Is it a good idea for teens to have a lot of electronic devices? What do you think?
Dan@14: Of course it is! Having a device like a smartphone is a great way for me to contact
friends and family members especially the ones I don't see very often. I share photos and send them
text messages on a messaging app all the time. I also use my laptop and my tablet to do research
and improve my computer skills.
Harrison@008: Electronic devices can have some negative effects on teens. I had a tablet, a
smartphone and a games console. I spent too much time playing video games and going on social
media. My parents said it would reduce my attention span and make me lack social skills. My doctor
told me I was gaining weight, too. Now, I just have a smartphone and I only use it after I finish my
homework. I'm glad I stopped wasting so much time on electronic devices.
Question 3. What is the main topic of the forum discussion?
A. Several benefits of social media for teenagers.
B. Some effects of electronic devices on teens.
C. Different ways to improve computer skills.
D. Different ways to contact friends and family members.
Question 4. Why does Dan@14 believe it's good for teens to have electronic devices?
A. Because he can improve his social skills by making friends with new people.
B. Because he can play video games on the screen all the time.
C. Because he can gain weight and finish his homework.
D. Because he can stay connected with friends and relatives and better his computer skills.
Question 5. Where does Dan@14 share photos and send messages?
A. On a games console. B. On a computer website.
C. On a messaging app. D. On TeenTech forum.
Question 6. How does Harrison@008 change his habits of using electronic devices?
A. He completely stops using electronic devices.
B. He spends most of his time playing video games on social media.
C. He starts using more types of electronic devices.
D. He only uses his smartphone after finishing his homework.
Question 7. The phrase 'attention span' in the text probably means
A. the ability someone can remember
B. the period of time someone can focus
C. the learning style someone can choose
D. the learning method someone can use
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 8. Thanh: "What does this sign say,
Emma?" Emma: " "
A. Adults should watch their kids carefully at the playground.
B. You can let your kids play on their own at the playground.
C. Kids need to keep a close watch on their parents.
D. You can relax while your kids are playing at the playground.
Question 9. What does this sign say?
A. The product can last five days after opening.
B. The product should be stored in a refrigerator immediately.
C. The product doesn't have to be kept cool.
D. The product should be taken out of the fridge after five days.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 10. A. limitation B. activity C. emotional D.
environment
Question 11. A. pollution B. unlucky C. volunteer D. historic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 12. The students are looking forward a break after their exams.
A. having B. to having C. will have D. to have
Question 13. Last weekend, their family enjoyed a picnic lunch the river bank.
A. next B. between C. in D. on
Question 14. It's the first time our children their own pottery in a workshop.
A. have made B. to make C. made D. had made
Question 15. I wish I a chance to take a photography class next school year.
A. had had B. having C. have had D. could have
Question 16. Do you think flashcards can help us learn English ?
A. more effective B. as effectively C. more effectively D. so effective
Question 17. If he a few years younger, I'm sure he would get the
job.
A. were B. will be C. would be D. is
Question 18. The tour guide asked the tourists heavy bags when hiking in the mountain.
A. didn't bring B. not to bring C. not bringing D. not brought
Question 19. Wellington, is the capital city of New Zealand, is famous for its stunning
natural landscapes and beautiful harbour views.
A. that B. which C. where D. what
Read the following text and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE
Location: Bibury School, Malvern School, Trent College
Dates: 30th June-25th August 2024
Ages: 7-18 years old
Overview:
Welcome to our Intensive English Programme - the perfect choice for students looking to achieve
specific language learning goals and (20) rapid progress in their English proficiency! Our
Intensive English Programme offers an additional 12 hours of English language instruction per
week on top of our regular (21)
English course. These extra classes are held in small groups of three or four, allowing for a
personalised learning experience that is tailored to (22) student's individual needs.
Highlights:
* Residential accommodation
* Full-board
* 12 hours of intensive English (23) small groups
* A variety of indoor and outdoor (24)
* Two excursions per week
Question A. finish B. work C. make D. run
20.
Question A. 15 hours B. 15's hour C. 15-hour D. 15-
21. hours
Question A. both B. each C. none D. all
22.
Question A. in B. under C. along D. up
23.
Question A. possibilities B. difficulties C. activities D. abilities
24.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Unless people take action to protect the environment, climate change will be
worse.
A. If people didn't take action to protect the environment, climate change would have worse.
B. If people took action to protect the environment, climate change were worse.
C. If people don't take action to protect the environment, climate change will be worse.
D. If people don't take action to protect the environment, climate change would be worse.
Question 26. People think that reading can improve our imagination and creativity.
A. Reading is thought improving our imagination and creativity.
B. It is thought that reading can improve our imagination and creativity.
C. It is thought that reading to improve our imagination and creativity.
D. Reading is thought that can improve our imagination and creativity.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written
from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. Khanh/have/take/ a course/improve/ English?
A. Khanh had to take a course to improve of her English, wouldn't she?
B. Khanh had to take a course to improve her English, hadn't she?
C. Khanh had to take a course to improve her English, didn't she?
D. Khanh had to take a course improving her English, wasn't she?
Question 28. Most/ our classmates/find/TV game shows/enjoyable/interesting.
A. Most in our classmates find these TV game shows enjoyable and interesting.
B. Most in our classmates find these TV game shows enjoyable but interesting.
C. Most of our classmates finds these TV game shows are enjoyable and interesting.
D. Most of our classmates find these TV game shows enjoyable and interesting.
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 29-32.
Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest, emptiest, and driest place on Earth. Ninety-nine percent of Antarctica is
covered by ice about 5 metres thick. The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was minus 89.2
degrees Celsius, registered on July 21, 1983, at Antarctica’s Vostok station. This continent is dry, windy,
and very cold. Winds in some places __________. There is an area called Dry Valleys that has not had
rain for more than a million years!
The existence of Antarctica was completely unknown until the continent __________. Antarctica doesn't
have a government and belongs to no country. It is the only place in the world that _________. There
are 30 various countries that operate 80 research stations located around the continent. In summer,
more than 4000 scientists from all over the world work in research stations. Tourists arrive here, too.
More than 56,000 people ________.
A. was first discovered in 1820.
B. is not ruled by any nation.
C. travelled to Antarctica during the 2018-2019 season.
D. can reach 320 km/h.
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT
TRƯỜNG THCS VÀ THPT NGUYỄN SIÊU NĂM HỌC 2025-2026
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÁP ÁN
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.
Question A. purpose B. surprise C. course D. practise
1.
Question A. comfortable B. popular C. holiday D. problem
2.
Read the following text and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
best answer to each of the following questions.
TEENTECH Forum
Thomson@2005: I always read about teens and how much time they spend on their electronic
devices. Is it a good idea for teens to have a lot of electronic devices? What do you think?
Dan@14: Of course it is! Having a device like a smartphone is a great way for me to contact
friends and family members especially the ones I don't see very often. I share photos and send them
text messages on a messaging app all the time. I also use my laptop and my tablet to do research
and improve my computer skills.
Harrison@008: Electronic devices can have some negative effects on teens. I had a tablet, a
smartphone and a games console. I spent too much time playing video games and going on social
media. My parents said it would reduce my attention span and make me lack social skills. My doctor
told me I was gaining weight, too. Now, I just have a smartphone and I only use it after I finish my
homework. I'm glad I stopped wasting so much time on electronic devices.
Question 3. What is the main topic of the forum discussion?
A. Several benefits of social media for teenagers.
B. Some effects of electronic devices on teens.
C. Different ways to improve computer skills.
D. Different ways to contact friends and family members.
Question 4. Why does Dan@14 believe it's good for teens to have electronic devices?
A. Because he can improve his social skills by making friends with new people.
B. Because he can play video games on the screen all the time.
C. Because he can gain weight and finish his homework.
D. Because he can stay connected with friends and relatives and better his computer skills.
Question 5. Where does Dan@14 share photos and send messages?
A. On a games console. B. On a computer website.
C. On a messaging app. D. On TeenTech forum.
Question 6. How does Harrison@008 change his habits of using electronic devices?
A. He completely stops using electronic devices.
B. He spends most of his time playing video games on social media.
C. He starts using more types of electronic devices.
D. He only uses his smartphone after finishing his homework.
Question 7. The phrase 'attention span' in the text probably means
A. the ability someone can remember
B. the period of time someone can focus
C. the learning style someone can choose
D. the learning method someone can use
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 8. Thanh: "What does this sign say,
Emma?" Emma: " "
A. Adults should watch their kids carefully at the playground.
B. You can let your kids play on their own at the playground.
C. Kids need to keep a close watch on their parents.
D. You can relax while your kids are playing at the playground.
Question 9. Mike: "I've just got awarded a
scholarship!" Chi: " "
A. My pleasure. B. No worries. Everything will be alright.
C. How cool! Congratulations! D. Thanks for your advice.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 10. A. limitation B. activity C. emotional D.
environment
Question 11. A. pollution B. unlucky C. volunteer D. historic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 12. The students are looking forward a break after their exams.
A. having B. to having C. will have D. to have
Question 13. Last weekend, their family enjoyed a picnic lunch the river bank.
A. next B. between C. in D. on
Question 14. It's the first time our children their own pottery in a workshop.
A. have made B. to make C. made D. had made
Question 15. I wish I a chance to take a photography class next school year.
A. had had B. having C. have had D. could have
Question 16. Do you think flashcards can help us learn English ?
A. more effective B. as effectively C. more effectively D. so effective
Question 17. If he a few years younger, I'm sure he would get the
job.
A. were B. will be C. would be D. is
Question 18. There's of information available on the internet about the IELTS tests.
A. few B. no C. many D. a lot
Question 19. The tour guide asked the tourists heavy bags when hiking in the mountain.
A. didn't bring B. not to bring C. not bringing D. not brought
Question 20. Wellington, is the capital city of New Zealand, is famous for its stunning
natural landscapes and beautiful harbour views.
A. that B. which C. where D. what
Question 21. In my opinion, stories about faraway lands are always .
A. amaze B. amazingly C. amazed D. amazing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Lien was over the moon when she became the leader of her school DIY club.
A. surprised B. delighted C. satisfied D. depressed
Question 23. The city council has decided to pull down a number of unsafe old buildings in the
centre.
A. turn up B. set up C. cheer up D. give up
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24. Some children get a lot of pleasure from doing jigsaw puzzles.
A. fun B. participation C. experience D. improvement
Question 25. Sitting around can get boring. To begin with, let's explore some fun hobbies we can try!
A. First of all B. In the end C. To give advice D. In fact
Read the following text and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE
Location: Bibury School, Malvern School, Trent College
Dates: 30th June-25th August 2024
Ages: 7-18 years old
Overview:
Welcome to our Intensive English Programme - the perfect choice for students looking to achieve
specific language learning goals and (26) rapid progress in their English proficiency! Our
Intensive English Programme offers an additional 12 hours of English language instruction per
week on top of our regular (27)
English course. These extra classes are held in small groups of three or four, allowing for a
personalised learning experience that is tailored to (28) student's individual needs.
Highlights:
* Residential accommodation
* Full-board
* 12 hours of intensive English (29) small groups
* A variety of indoor and outdoor (30)
* Two excursions per week
Question A. finish B. work C. make D. run
26.
Question A. 15 hours B. 15's hour C. 15-hour D. 15-
27. hours
Question A. both B. each C. none D. all
28.
Question A. in B. under C. along D. up
29.
Question A. possibilities B. difficulties C. activities D. abilities
30.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 31. Her son said he was in the school canteen then.
A. "I'm in the school canteen then", her son said.
B. "He was in the school canteen now", her son said.
C. "I'm in the school canteen now", her son said.
D. "He is in the school canteen then", her son said.
Question 32. Unless people take action to protect the environment, climate change will be
worse.
A. If people didn't take action to protect the environment, climate change would have worse.
B. If people took action to protect the environment, climate change were worse.
C. If people don't take action to protect the environment, climate change will be worse.
D. If people don't take action to protect the environment, climate change would be worse.
Question 33. People think that reading can improve our imagination and creativity.
A. Reading is thought improving our imagination and creativity.
B. It is thought that reading can improve our imagination and creativity.
C. It is thought that reading to improve our imagination and creativity.
D. Reading is thought that can improve our imagination and creativity.
Question 34. Minh made more spelling mistakes than I did.
A. I made less spelling mistakes than Minh did.
B. I didn't make more spelling mistakes as Minh did.
C. I didn't make as much spelling mistakes as Minh did.
D. I didn't make as many spelling mistakes as Minh did.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 35. Thu Hien has played a saxophone since she was only 10 years old
A. has B. was C. a saxophone D. since
Question 36. I haven't made in my mind yet on how to celebrate my parents' wedding anniversary.
A. yet B. in C. my parents' D. to celebrate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written
from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 37. Khanh/have/take/ a course/improve/ English?
A. Khanh had to take a course to improve of her English, wouldn't she?
B. Khanh had to take a course to improve her English, hadn't she?
C. Khanh had to take a course to improve her English, didn't she?
D. Khanh had to take a course improving her English, wasn't she?
Question 38. It/nice/you/give/useful/advice.
A. It is nice of you to give me such useful advice.
B. It is nice of you giving me such useful advice.
C. It is nice of you to give me a useful advice.
D. It is nice of you giving me an useful advice.
Question 39. You/should/go/bus/instead/car/because/ its environmental benefits.
A. You should going by bus instead by car because of its environmental benefits.
B. You should go by bus instead of by car because of its environmental benefits.
C. You should go by bus instead of by car because its environmental benefits.
D. You should to go by bus instead of by car because of its environmental benefits.
Question 40. Most/ our classmates/find/TV game shows/enjoyable/interesting.
A. Most in our classmates find these TV game shows enjoyable and interesting.
B. Most in our classmates find these TV game shows enjoyable but interesting.
C. Most of our classmates finds these TV game shows are enjoyable and interesting.
D. Most of our classmates find these TV game shows enjoyable and interesting.
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