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1 ĐỀ MINH HOẠ - KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT MÔN TIẾNG ANH - TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH (2026) Thời gian: 90 phút Đề 18 I. Choose the word/phrase/sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts). Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. drinks B. thanks C. teams D. sinks Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. heart B. heard C. learn D. pearl Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. prestigious B. tremendous C. ridiculous D. economic Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. philosophy B. psychology C. literature D. mythology Question 5. Tourist: Excuse me, __________________ me where the nearest subway station is? Local: Certainly, it's just around the corner on your right. A. could you tell B. can you tell C. will you tell D. may you tell Question 6. Coach: Your serve technique has improved significantly. Tennis Player: Thanks. I've been practicing my ball toss ____________ my head rather than too far forward. A. above B. over C. on top of D. beside Question 7. Debate Coach: I've noticed you're particularly skilled ____________ constructing logical arguments. Student: Thank you, I've been practicing by analyzing political speeches. A. at B. with C. on D. for Question 8. Lab Partner: The chemical reaction didn't work. Should we _____________ the experiment? Student: No, let's adjust the temperature and try once more before giving up. A. break into B. call off C. go through with D. hold against Question 9. Principal: We've invited the author ____________ latest novel won the national literature award. Librarian: The students are excited to meet someone ____________ writing they've studied all semester. A. who / which B. whose / whose C. which / who's D. whom / whose Question 10. Teacher: What did you learn from the history documentary?
2 Student: It was very ____________. I had no idea about the ancient civilization's achievements. A. boring B. informative C. useless D. repetitive Question 11. Teacher: You can use your notes during the test, __________ you can't use your textbooks. Student: That's fair. I'll prepare my notes carefully. A. so B. and C. but D. while Question 12. Teacher: What's your _____________ to the water shortage problem in your project? Student: We propose collecting rainwater for school gardens. A. answer B. response C. solution D. approach Question 13. Teacher: Your presentation was excellent, Minh! Minh: "______________________________________" A. I didn't prepare at all. B. Presentations are boring. C. Thank you for your feedback, teacher. D. I want to do another presentation. Question 14. Father: "____________________________________" Daughter: I think I left them in the car this morning. A. What did you learn at school today? B. Have you seen my car keys? C. Would you like to go shopping tomorrow? D. Did you call your grandmother today? II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt) Question 15. What does this yellow triangular sign with an exclamation mark typically indicate? A. General warning or caution B. Road works ahead C. School zone D. No entry Question 16. What does this diamond-shaped red sign with an exclamation mark typically indicate? A. Temporary hazard or danger ahead B. Stop completely

4 sides of paper. Establish recycling stations in classrooms to ensure materials find proper disposal paths. Suggest powering down equipment during lunch breaks to conserve electricity.  Home life offers numerous opportunities for environmental stewardship. Address dripping faucets promptly and opt for brief showers rather than filling bathtubs. Unplug devices instead of leaving them in standby mode. Consider replacing conventional bulbs with energy-efficient alternatives that reduce consumption significantly. Transportation choices matter tremendously. When possible, walk or cycle to nearby locations – this benefits both the atmosphere and your physical wellbeing. Utilize public transit for longer journeys, or encourage family carpooling arrangements with neighbors heading in similar directions.  Dietary decisions impact our ecological footprint substantially. Select locally-harvested produce to minimize transportation emissions. Participate in weekly plant-based meal days, as meat production contributes heavily to greenhouse gases and requires extensive resources. Most importantly, share your knowledge! Inspire relatives and peers through your example. Together, this generation can transform modest individual efforts into remarkable collective progress.  Remember: We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. Question 23. According to the flyer, using digital notes helps reduce waste at school. Question 24. The text recommends fixing leaking taps only when they become severely damaged. Question 25. Walking to nearby destinations improves both environmental conditions and personal health. Question 26. The flyer suggests completely eliminating meat from your diet permanently. Question 27. According to the flyer, which action contributes heavily to greenhouse gas emissions? A. Using conventional light bulbs B. Taking long showers C. Meat production D. Leaving devices in standby mode Question 28. All of the following are mentioned in the flyer as ways to reduce environmental impact EXCEPT _________. A. Establishing community gardens B. Cycling to nearby destinations C. Using public transportation D. Powering down equipment during breaks V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts) Question 29. Medical researchers have made significant ___________ in cancer treatment methods. (advance) Question 30. The ___________ of artificial intelligence in everyday devices is rapidly increasing. (prevalent) Question 31.The school's ___________ approach to teaching science has improved test scores. (interact)