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1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TP HCM ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 18 KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2026 – 2027 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) (Đề thi có 05 trang) 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) 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. inboxes B. defences C. rewrites D. publishes 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. timeline B. memorise C. financial D. citadel 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. visit B. extinct C. survive D. evolve 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. butterfly B. departure C. tradition D. protection 5. Mark: You have already finished the project report for the manager, ________________? Lucy: Yes, I sent it to his email address about twenty minutes ago. A. haven’t you B. did you C. have you D. didn’t you 6. Peter: Was the Temple of Literature built ________________ the Ly Dynasty in 1070? Mary: That is correct, it was constructed to honor scholars and sages. A. within  B. in    C. on    D. under 7. Waiter: Would you like to pay for the buffet ________________ advance or afterwards? Guest: I would prefer to pay now so we can leave quickly later. A. in  B. by C. from    D. with 8. Jane: It is very wrong to ________________ people just because they are poor. Jack: I totally agree, everyone deserves to be treated with equal respect. A. make up for  B. look down on C. do away with D. come in for 9. Tom: Is that the famous professor ________________ you were talking about yesterday? Anna: Yes, he is the one who won the international award for science. A. which   B. whose C. whom D. when 10. Liam: Why does Sarah always think that the worst things will happen? Mona: I don’t know, she has always been such a/an ________________ person lately. A. pessimistic   B. adorable    C. resourceful  D. disorganized


4 Many students wonder if listening to music while studying is a good idea. The answer depends on your personality and what you are studying. On one hand, music can make studying more enjoyable. If you are doing repetitive tasks, like organizing notes or drawing, background music can help you stay relaxed and focused. Many people prefer "lo-fi" beats or classical music because these styles don't have lyrics. Without words, the music doesn't distract your brain from reading. On the other hand, listening to songs with lyrics can be a problem. When you try to memorize new words or write an essay, your brain has to process language. If you listen to a song with singing, your brain gets "noisy," and it becomes harder to remember information. This is called the "irrelevant sound effect." In conclusion, if you need to concentrate deeply, silence is usually best. However, if you are bored or doing easy work, light music without lyrics can be a great tool to keep you motivated. You should experiment to see what works for you! 23. Background music is helpful when you are doing repetitive tasks like drawing. 24. Most people prefer music with lyrics while they are reading books. 25. The "irrelevant sound effect" makes it easier for your brain to remember new information. 26. Silence is generally recommended for tasks that require deep concentration. 27. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Silence is a requirement for any student aiming for high academic achievement. B. Repetitive tasks are effectively performed in a silent environment. C. Music without lyrics can be beneficial to certain tasks. D. Classical music is more effective than lo-fi beats for improving memory. 28. According to the passage, why is it difficult to write an essay while listening to songs with lyrics? A. Because the "irrelevant sound effect" only happens when writing. B. Because the brain struggles to process two different language sources at once. C. Because "lo-fi" beats are more motivating for creative writing. D. Because singing makes the listener want to stop studying and dance. V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts) 29. Learning a new language ________________ your mind and helps you understand different cultures. (BROAD) 30. He showed me his large ________________ of old coins from many different countries. (COLLECT) 31. My family occasionally receives holiday cards from ________________ relatives who live overseas. ((DISTANCE) 32. The blue and red pens cost two dollars and three dollars ________________. (RESPECT)