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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 12 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. coins B. chains C. facts D. trains Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A. thank B. that C. thing D. think Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. problem B. function C. success D. purpose Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A. engineer B. magic C. recent D. common Question 5. Reporter: How many books __________________ so far? Author: I have published five novels and two collections of short stories. A. do you write B. did you write C. have you written D. are you writing Question 6. Secretary: Where should I file these documents? Manager: Put them ____________ the blue folder in my cabinet. A. into B. at C. by D. over Question 7. Alex: I've heard this city is famous ____________ its historical architecture. Tour Guide: Yes, people come from all over the world to see our buildings. A. by B. with C. about D. for Question 8. Ms. Johnson: Could someone _____________ the main differences between metaphors and similes? James: Yes, metaphors directly state that one thing is another, while similes use "like" or "as" for comparison. A. bring up B. point out C. look into D. check out Question 9. Jack: This is the museum ____________ houses the famous dinosaur fossils. Sophie: I've been wanting to visit it for months! A. which B. who C. where D. whom Question 10. Teacher: What did you think of the science experiment today? Student: It was really ____________. I've never seen chemical reactions like that before! A. ordinary B. fascinating C. dull D. predictable Question 11. Tourist: We couldn't visit the museum __________ it was closed on Mondays.

3 III. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts) Dear Lucas, I hope this letter finds you well. The expedition to the ancient ruins last weekend was truly remarkable. The artifacts we discovered have significant historical value, and the archaeologist was impressed (17)_________ our findings. The narrow pathway through the dense forest led to an (18)_________ clearing. Behind the weathered stone wall, we found the magnificent temple that had remained hidden for centuries. Your enthusiasm during our adventure was contagious, and the local guide was exceptionally (19)_________ about the region's history. The mysterious symbols on the temple walls were both puzzling and fascinating to decode. Throughout our journey, we walked alongside the rushing river until we reached the excavation site. Among the treasures were (20)_________ pottery pieces and intricate jewelry from the prehistoric era. I've attached some photographs from our trip. Could we meet at the library next Saturday to discuss our research paper? By the way, I bought a small notebook to record our (21)_________ discoveries. The local museum wants to display our findings next month! Remember to bring your compass and map when we go back. I think we missed some interesting (22)_________ on the eastern side of the ruins. With excitement, LK Question 17.A. on B. to C. by D. in Question 18.A. unexpected B. amazing C. peaceful D. ordinary Question 19.A. passionate B. informative C. enthusiastic D. knowledgeable Question 20.A. fragile B. delicate C. exquisite D. pristine Question 21.A. future B. research C. past D. journey Question 22.A. features B. artifacts C. spots D. details IV. Read the following leaflet ________________. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts) Celebrate Your Achievements: Every Step Matters  Are you preparing for high school entrance exams? Remember that your journey toward success includes many small victories worth celebrating!  Why Celebrating Matters When students focus only on final results, they miss the joy of progress. Research shows that recognizing small achievements builds confidence and motivation. Each homework assignment completed, each practice test attempted, and each difficult concept understood represents growth.  Different Kinds of Success