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1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÀ RỊA – VŨNG TÀU ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2025 – 2026 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên) Thời gian làm bài thi: 120 phút Ngày thi: 07/06/2025 Lưu ý: Đề thi gồm 11 trang; thí sinh làm bài thi vào đề thi. I. LISTENING (2.0 pts.) PART 1. You will hear a radio discussion between an interviewer and two journalists. Listen and CIRCLE the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Question 1: What is the main point of the anecdote that Jeff tells? A. The young seem to lack social skills. B. It’s an all too familiar sight these days. C. It’s the same thing as using your phone in the theater. D. They are no better than internet trolls. Question 2: What does Jeff say about the “death of deference”? A. People no longer care what others think of them. B. Teenagers didn’t want their behaviour to be disapproved of. C. For the most part it had positive effects on society. D. It made people disrespect those in authority. Question 3: What does Laura imply about teenage behaviour? A. There’s nothing that can be done about it. B. That it’s not entirely their fault. C. It’s worse nowadays than previously. D. They are not taught how to behave. Question 4: How does Jeff respond to Laura’s opinion of teenagers? A. He believes it is all their fault. B. He thinks they are not properly brought up. C. Those in charge of children should take responsibility. D. He thinks she is just making excuses for bad behaviour. Question 5: Both Jeff and Laura seem to agree that ___________. A. a little bit of rudeness is a good thing. B. parents don’t teach their children how to converse. C. the young don’t understand adult conversation. D. the art of conversation has declined. (Adapted from Cambridge CAE Practice Test)

3 Question 7: People who often take part in charity activities are definitely ___________. A. movers and shakers B. sour grapes C. an old flame D. the salt of the earth Question 8: Despite being very kind-hearted, the way she talks often ___________ people off. A. puts B. lays C. writes D. kicks Question 9: The new tax ___________ on beers and liquors will deter people from drinking. A. pressed B. imposed C. thrown D. levelled Question 10: ___________, Open AI can generate an animated video with realistic effects and audio. A. The prompt fed to the machine B. The prompt is fed to the machine C. The prompt feeding to the machine D. Once the prompt was fed to the machine III. CLOZE TEXT (1.0 pt.) Fill in each blank with ONE word to complete the passage. THE IMPORTANCE OF KRILL Krill are small, shrimp-like animals that only grow to around 5cm in length, yet are one of the most important species on the planet. They may appear to be a relatively insignificant sea creature. However, their position at the (1) ___________ of the food chain of hundreds of larger organisms has led to them being described as the fuel that runs the engine of marine ecosystems worldwide. There are 85 known species of krill, amongst the most important of (2) ___________ are the Antarctic krill. Intriguingly, they congregate in such large numbers at certain times of year that they are clearly visible (3) ___________ space. Krill form a critical part of the diets of many birds, fish and whales, but are themselves mainly (4) ___________. They feed on microscopic plants called algae that float near the surface of the ocean. Recent scientific studies suggests that krill numbers have fallen dramatically (5) ___________ the 1970s, perhaps by as much as 80 percent. Should krill populations fall further, then all the animals that are dependent on them will also be in serious trouble. (Adapted from Formula C1 Exam Trainer) IV. WORD FORM (0.4 pts.) Write the correct form of each bracketed word. The Higher They Climb, the Harder They Fall Lance Armstrong was the embodiment of ambition and fierce determination in the face of incredible odds. He fought and beat cancer, then went on to win the Tour de France an incredible seven times straight. But was he really such a magnificent athlete or was there something murky behind his spectacular success? (1. INITIATE) ___________, many Armstrong supporters pointed out that during his seven Tour de France
4 victories, he was the most drug-tested athlete in the world, and that he never tested positive. But cycling is rife with banned performance-enhancing drugs, and many cyclists who never failed a drug test have gone on to admit their guilt later. Some people believe Armstrong did, in fact, return positive results, but was protected by various cycling (2. BODY) ___________ so as not to ruin the image of the sport. It cannot be forgotten that Armstrong’s amazing journey from near death to sporting triumph had created a whole new generation of cycling enthusiasts. Although he was never caught (3. HAND) ___________, the World Anti-Doping Agency had no choice but to strip him of all his titles. Forced to publicly apologize to his cancer support organization, he then confessed to doping in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, though he refrained from revealing his methods. From the height of fame, Armstrong is now in the depths of (4. FAMOUS) ___________. (Adapted from Close Up C1) V. READING (2.6 pts.) PART 1. Read the following advertisement and announcement and CIRCLE the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (0.6pts.) NEW WINDSCREEN COMING!! We, as car manufacturers, have been constantly coming up with new and innovative ways to meet your expectations of being digitally connected at all times. Our old car windscreen, which has traditionally been used for observation only, can now be transformed into a source of information. We are excited to announce that the holograms appearing on our new windscreen WS0531 will give you details of restaurants, shops or historic (1) ___________ or it can be used as an alternative to GPS systems that already exist. This revolutionary feature can be accessed simply with a wave of your hand. Undeniably, we know you may be concerned about safety issues. Using an interactive windscreen while the car is stationary is fine but at speed, it’s another story. However, we can assure you that our holograms are completely non-intrusive, so such risks are minimized. Our products could indeed be used to alert drivers to (2) ___________ in the road ahead. The new windscreen WS0531 is available at our brick-and-mortar store on 46 John Lenon street, Orange district at a reduced price, 50% off, (3) ___________ for the first 100 customers. Come and buy now! (Adapted from Onscreen C1) Question 1: A. landscapes B. landfalls C. landmarks D. landslides Question 2: A. hurdles B. obstructions C. impediments D. deterrents Question 3: A. merely B. mainly C. conservatively D. exclusively Dear new recruits, On behalf of the board of creative directors, I would like to make this important announcement