SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HƯNG YÊN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm 06 trang)

KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2025 – 2026 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Dành cho thí sinh thi vào lớp chuyên Tiếng Anh) (Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề)

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SECTION I. LISTENING (1.5 points)
Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần thí sinh được nghe 2 lần. Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) có trong băng bài nghe.

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Part 1.
You will hear a woman reporting a theft to an officer in a police station. Listen and complete the form. Write no more than ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each blank from question 1 to 10 on your answer sheet. You will hear the conversation twice. (1.0 point)

CRIME REPORT FORM
Type of crime: theft

Personal information
Example
Name: Louise Taylor
Nationality: _______
Date of birth: 14 December 1977
Occupation: interior designer
Reason for visit: business (to buy antique ______)
Length of stay: two months
Current address: Park Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft
Items stolen:
• a wallet containing approximately £250
• a phone
Date of theft: September 10th

Possible time and place of theft
Location: outside the museum at about 4 p.m.
Details of suspect:
• some boys asked for the time then ran off
• one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
• He was about 12, slim build with blonde hair

Crime reference number allocated: 8795482561

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Part 2.
You will hear Monica and her friend, Jonathan, talking about a holiday. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following questions. You will hear the conversation twice. (0.5 point)

1. Where did Jonathan’s father wish to spend their holiday?

A. in the USA

B. in Canada

C. in Brazil

D. in Mexico

2. How long did their journey last?

A. for about 4 weeks

B. from the 1st to the 30th July

C. since 3rd July

D. for a month

3. According to Jonathan, Yellowstone Park is _____ national park of the country.

A. the biggest

B. the most exciting

C. the most scary

D. the oldest

4. Jonathan and his family were afraid of at the campsite in the park because

A. there were lots of wild birds

B. bears possibly appeared

C. they saw a dangerous snake in a river

D. there were wild animals

5. All of the followings are true EXCEPT

A. Jonathan took as many pictures as he expected

B. Jonathan bought just a few souvenirs

C. Jonathan’s brother spent too much money on souvenirs

D. The holiday was dangerous one

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SECTION II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2.5 points)

Part 1: Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (1.5 points)

1. The project was delayed due to lack of funding. The company ______ more investors.

A. could have found

B. must have found

C. should have found

D. would have found

2. They insisted that she ______ the party.

A. attended

B. attend

C. attends

D. to attend

3. Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was ______ experience of her life.

A. the most terrifying

B. the most terrified

C. most terrified

D. far more terrifying

4. None of the students had prepared adequately for the exam, ______?

A. hadn’t they

B. didn’t they

C. did they

D. had they

5. ______ when people didn’t understand what he was trying to say that he discontinued his discussion.

A. So frustrated did he feel

B. So frustrated he felt

C. Such frustrated did he feel

D. He felt such frustrated

6. Gracefully gliding ______ the dance floor, she surprised the audience with her skillful movements.

A. upon

B. towards

C. across

D. throughout

7. It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to ______.

A. meet

B. break

C. compare

D. balance

8. Minh is going to have to ______ the fact that his assignment will not be completed before the deadline.

A. bring up

B. clear up

C. face up to

D. come up with

9. ______ the report one more time, she submitted it to her boss this morning.

A. Having proofread

B. Proofreading

C. When proofreading

D. To proofread

10. Luckily, the rain ______ so we were able to play the match.

A. watered down

B. gave out

C. got away

D. held off

11. The scientific team organized several challenging ______ to explore the uncharted regions of the Arctic.

A. expeditions

B. expressions

C. experiences

D. expectations

12. The deadline for the project is tomorrow, and I haven’t even started. I’m really ______.

A. in a panic

B. in a bind

C. in a whirl

D. in a haze

13. My brother plays his records ______ in his room at night and nobody can get enough sleep.

A. at full tilt

B. in full swing

C. in full cry

D. at full blast

14. Peter: “I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced.”
    John: “______”

A. Are you kidding me?

B. There’s no doubt about it.

C. Certainly.

D. It’s nice of you to say so.

15. Mary: “Here you are. The book is a bit thick but it’s interesting.”
    Mark: “______”

A. I don’t think so. It’s a great film.

B. Yeah. Mr. David wants a thick book.

C. Thanks. Hopefully, I can finish it.

D. I agree. A thick book is boring.

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Part 2: Supply the appropriate form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences. Write them on your answer sheet. (1.0 point)

1. Dr. Thomson’s long experience at the World Health Organization makes him __________ to the talks. (DISPENSE)
2. The sudden resignation of the CEO created a wave of __________ throughout the company. (STABLE)
3. We always have a spare room in case visitors arrive __________. (EXPECT)
4. Andi has correctly __________ the order of a pack of cards in just 31.16 seconds. (MEMORY)
5. I don’t like doing shopping in this market because the price is really __________. (REASON)
6. Politicians shouldn’t __________ blame the media if they don’t win the election. (VARY)

7. The common __________ was that we had all worked for the same company. (NOMINATE)
8. Some work is going on to __________ the bridge, which carries a great deal of traffic. (STRONG)
9. He’s at that __________ age when he’s very easily led by other children. (IMPRESS)
10. The __________ in his story made the teacher doubt whether he was telling the truth. (CONSISTENT)

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SECTION III. READING (3.5 points)

Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill in each of the blanks. Write them on your answer sheet. (1.0 point)

It’s the end of the school year and the exam period is approaching. Undoubtedly, exams (1) ______ pressure on both students and parents alike.

Most parents would like to see their children (2) ______ academically, as they believe a good education gives them an added advantage in life. They want to see their children settled in a rewarding job and be (3) ______ well-off. But is that what their children have planned for themselves? Apparently it is not.

Most students either can’t think that far ahead or have no (4) ______ of doing so. They would rather aim low so as not to be disappointed if they get low marks. However, child psychologists, who have been (5) ______ on the matter, stress that students should aim high, but at the same time have a/an (6) ______ of other options. As a result, students will not have to worry about grades and in the long term they will have better chances of succeeding. On the whole, there are many practical and invaluable things that parents can do for their children. (7) ______ being people their children can turn to, parents can plan a reasonable schedule that both they and their children (8) ______ on. According to psychologists’ (9) ______, this schedule should include no more than eight hours of studying, three proper meals a day and some exercise. Above all, prior to each exam, parents need to (10) ______ their children that everything will be fine whatever the result.

1. A. put

   B. set

   C. force

   D. bring

2. A. to succeed

   B. been succeeding

   C. have succeeded

   D. succeeding

3. A. richly

   B. financially

   C. economically

   D. valuably

4. A. opinion

   B. demand

   C. intention

   D. reaction

5. A. recommended

   B. consulted

   C. advised

   D. suggested

6. A. amount

   B. sum

   C. collection

   D. variety

7. A. Nevertheless

   B. Instead of

   C. Apart from

   D. As far as

8. A. agree

   B. accept

   C. confirm

   D. approve

9. A. clues

   B. announcements

   C. instructions

   D. directions

10. A. ensure

    B. reassure

    C. insure

    D. make sure

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Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Write them on your answer sheet. (1.0 point)

In the twenty-first century, the paradigm of work is undergoing a profound metamorphosis, precipitated by technological innovation and shifting socio-economic dynamics… [truncated for brevity in code]

1. What is the primary focus of the passage?

A. How companies are downsizing due to automation.

B. The changing nature of work in response to technology and social change.

C. The need to abandon traditional employment models.

D. The advantages of working from home for employees.

2. The word “metamorphosis” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. resistance

B. transformation

C. routine

D. reproduction

3. According to the passage, what challenge does remote work present?

A. It reduces access to high-speed internet.

B. It limits flexible working hours.

C. It hinders team building and company culture.

D. It encourages workplace inequality.

4. What is a notable feature of the gig economy?

A. It is based on short-term, independent projects.

B. It eliminates the need for digital skills.

C. It promotes full-time permanent contracts.

D. It decreases job availability.

5. The phrase “this shift” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

A. the move from in-person work to online education

B. the decline of remote work options

C. the rise of the gig economy and automation

D. the increase in government job creation

6. What issue do many gig workers face?

A. Excessive income taxes

B. Lack of workplace safety regulations

C. Difficulty finding remote work

D. Limited access to employment benefits

7. What does the author suggest about technical skills?

A. They are being replaced by creative thinking.

B. They are decreasing in relevance.

C. They must be continuously updated and refined.

D. They only apply to IT professionals.

8. What kinds of human-centered skills are employers now valuing more?

A. Manual dexterity and endurance

B. Memorization and repetition

C. Compliance and routine task completion

D. Critical thinking and communication

9. What is implied about lifelong learning?

A. It is no longer necessary in the digital age.

B. It is essential for professional survival.

C. It is provided by most employers.

D. It is not applicable to gig workers.

10. What is the author’s overall tone regarding the changes in the workforce?

A. Analytical and forward-thinking

B. Critical but dismissive

C. Alarmist and pessimistic

D. Sarcastic and skeptical

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Part 3: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write the words on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)

Human-driven causes of climate change

Scientists agree that human activity is the primary driver of what we’re seeing now worldwide. This type of climate change is sometimes referred to as anthropogenic, (1) __________ is just a way of saying “caused by human beings.” The unchecked (2) __________ of fossil fuels over the past 150 years has drastically increased the presence of atmospheric greenhouse gases, most notably carbon dioxide. At the same time, logging and development have led to the widespread (3) __________ of forests, wetlands, and other carbon sinks—natural resources that store carbon dioxide and (4) __________ it from being released into the atmosphere.

Right now, atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (5) __________ carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are the highest they’ve been in the last 800,000 years. Some greenhouse gases, like hydrochloro­fluorocarbons (HFCs), do not even (6) __________ in nature. By continuously pumping these gases into the air, we helped raise the earth’s average temperature (7) __________ about 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the 20th century—which has brought us to our current era of deadly, and increasingly routine, weather extremes. And it’s important to note that while climate change (8) __________ everyone in some way, it doesn’t do so equally: All over the world, people of color and those living in economically disadvantaged or politically marginalized communities bear a (9) __________ larger burden, despite the fact that these communities (10) __________ a much smaller role in warming the planet.

(Adapted from: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/what-are-causes-climate-change)

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Part 4: You are going to read an article about a sailing race. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A to H for each paragraph from 1 to 5 of the article. There are two extra headings which you do not need to use. There has been an example for you. (0.5 point)

EX: Paragraph 0: D

A. The consequences of poor performance

B. An unexpectedly demanding way of life

C. A solution that seems to work

D. The terrible consequences of making a mistake

E. Benefiting from the power of nature

F. Cooperating to overcome the power of nature

G. It’s not what people think

H. No way out if you don’t like it

Paragraph 0: D
Imagine for a moment, spending the night on board of a large yacht, being roughly woken in the pitch dark and ordered on deck. Every so often you will be totally drenched, very suddenly, in salt water. You will be sharing the same cramped space with 14 other people for a whole year. Your stomach, when not affected by seasickness, will be hit by the competitive tension and nervousness that afflicts all sportspeople. You will be obliged to concentrate without cease. The slightest loss of focus could cost someone their life.

Paragraph 1:
For the eight crews taking part in the Round-the-world yachting race, this has been daily life since they left Britain eleven months ago. Now, after racing 50,000 across kilometers of ocean, they are soon due home. While most of us have worked, slept, taken a holiday, these crews have sailed and sailed, day after day, night after night, in weather conditions that would test any human. This is the reality of ocean yacht racing, which bears little resemblance to the popular image of sailing – the quick sprint around a lake before returning ashore for a meal and a warm bath.

Heading: ______

Paragraph 2:
Racing 20-metre yachts around the world is a story of unrelenting hard work, pushing yourself to the limits of endurance. But it is also a story of the vastness and beauty of the sea, of seeing the sun rise and set on hundreds of desolate horizons, and of the supreme satisfaction of arriving somewhere knowing that wind alone has taken you there.

Heading: ______

Paragraph 3:
Unlike the captains, who are professional sailors, the crews all consist of amateur volunteers who have actually paid for the privilege of taking a year off from their work and enduring these difficult conditions. On board London Light the ages range from 21 to 65. For the youngest member, Susan Porter, the trip is about the excitement of both the racing and the elements. “Being able to pitch yourselves as a team against a storm gives you a huge sense of achievement,” she says.

Heading: ______

Paragraph 4:
Jerry Wallace, a marketing director, found sailing a refreshing change from the selfish individualism of business. Although he was prepared for the discomfort, the mental stress of long distance racing was not what he had anticipated. A Grand Prix driver has a few hours of focus, a footballer 90 minutes, but we have been racing for 11 months. This is something I didn’t really appreciate before I started.

Heading: ______

Paragraph 5:
Inevitably, there are tensions. The kind of people who choose to take part in races like this tend to be motivated and strong-willed. On a trivial level, there are the usual arguments about things like cleaning, tidying, personal hygiene, even the way people snore. Row on a boat must be addressed immediately. Left to develop, they get much worse. On London Light they have done this by having a meeting where problems can be discussed and resolved by majority vote. Cooperation is the key, and everyone can have their say. The London is one of the few boats that has never lost any crew early because of a personality clash.

Heading: ______

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SECTION IV. WRITING (2.5 points)

Part 1: Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. Write them on your answer sheet. (0.5 point)

1. If she hadn’t refused the job offer last year, she would have enjoyed a much higher salary now.

A. if

B. hadn’t refused

C. would have enjoyed

D. higher

2. For your documents to accept, they must be official before you scan and upload them as PDF files.

A. For

B. to accept

C. must be

D. before

3. Surrounded by the forested mountain slopes are the town of Cornel, a former silver mining town, 2,357 meters above sea level.

A. Surrounded

B. slopes are

C. former

D. sea level

4. Foreign students who are doing a decision about which school to attend may not know exactly where the choices are located.

A. are doing

B. about which

C. to attend

D. the choices

5. The museum director was neither friendly or professional in his approach to us.

A. The museum

B. was

C. or

D. in his

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Part 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (0.5 point)

1. I’m sorry for behaving so badly at his party last Sunday.
   → I shouldn’t ___________________________________________
2. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
   → Enormous ___________________________________________
3. “Remember to lock the front door carefully before leaving,” she said to him.
   → She reminded ___________________________________________
4. His description of the incident was completely different from what really happened.
   → His description of the incident bore ___________________________
5. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all.
   → He made no ___________________________________________

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Part 3: Use the word given in each bracket and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. You must use between THREE AND FIVE WORDS. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITAL. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (0.5 point)

1. She was going to hand in her notice when the boss decided to promote her.
   → She was ___________________________________________ (POINT)
2. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition.
   → He finally ___________________________________________ (SWING)
3. The neighbors’ all-night parties were too much for me, so I moved.
   → I moved because I ___________________________________________ (PUT)
4. I am afraid there is no room in the concert hall tonight.
   → I am afraid the concert hall ___________________________________________ (BOOKED)
5. The student told his parents nothing about his poor academic results.
   → The student kept ___________________________________________ (DARK)

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Part 4: Some people think that the purpose of museums should be to attract and entertain young people. Others believe that the purpose of museum is to educate, not entertain. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Write at least 200 words. (1.0 point)

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