OLYMPIA CENTRE KỲ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 LẦN 2

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful dialogue in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
a. Tom: It was breathtaking! I especially enjoyed visiting the ancient temples and trying traditional food.
b. Sarah: Wow, that sounds wonderful! I'd love to hear more about it.
c. Sarah: How was your trip to Thailand last month?
A. c – a – b B. a – b – c C. b – c – a D. c – b – a
Question 2:
a. Ben: Absolutely. Let’s meet at 6 p.m. near the entrance.
b. Mia: I’m excited for the concert tonight! Are we still meeting at the venue?
c. Ben: No worries. I’ll save us a good spot.
d. Mia: Perfect! Sorry if I’m a little late — traffic might be bad.
A. b – a – d – c B. a – b – d – c C. b – d – c – a D. d – a – c – b
Question 3:
a. My neighbor recommended it, said the coffee is top-notch.
b. There’s a new café opening near the park this weekend.
c. Oh, I’ll have to check it out then! I could use a good cup of coffee.
d. Really? Who told you about it?
e. Have you heard anything about a new place to hang out?
A. e – b – c – d – a B. b – e – a – d – c C. e – b – d – a – c D. b – a – e – d – c

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 4 to 8.
Reading books plays an important role in our lives. It is a way (4)______ people can learn new
things, relax, and develop their imagination.
There are (5)______ types of books available today: novels, science books, travel guides, and even
cookbooks. Thanks to books, we can understand more about the world without traveling far.
Many students read books very (6)______ because they want to prepare well for their exams and
improve their writing skills. Reading also helps people to build a richer vocabulary and think more critically.
Choosing the right kind of book is very important. Reading books that are interesting and (7)______
can inspire readers to study better and be more creative.
In short, if we make reading a daily habit, it will (8)______ a big difference in our personal
development.
Questions 4: A. where B. who C. when D. that
Questions 5: A. few B. little C. much D. many
Questions 6: A. hard B. hardly C. harder D. hardest
Questions 7: A. boring B. confusing C. informative D. difficult
Questions 8: A. take B. make C. build D. put

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 9: A. mountain B. kingdom C. passage D. begin
Question 10: A. educate B. entertain C. satellite D. chemistry
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 11 to 16.
THE RISE OF ECO-FRIENDLY TRAVEL
In recent years, eco-friendly travel has become increasingly popular among tourists worldwide.
Many people are now aware of the environmental impact of traditional tourism and are choosing more
sustainable ways to explore the world. Eco-friendly travel includes activities such as visiting national parks,
staying in eco-lodges, using public transportation, and supporting local businesses.
One of the reasons for this trend is growing concern about climate change. Travelers are seeking to
reduce their carbon footprint by avoiding long flights when possible, biking instead of driving, and selecting
accommodations that use renewable energy. In addition, some governments are encouraging eco-tourism by
offering incentives to businesses that adopt green practices.
Eco-friendly travel does not mean giving up comfort or fun. Many eco-lodges offer luxurious
experiences while maintaining a low impact on the environment. Adventure activities like hiking, kayaking,
and wildlife watching are not only exciting but also environmentally responsible if managed carefully.
While eco-tourism is expanding rapidly, it still faces challenges. For example, some destinations
suffer from too many visitors, which can harm the very ecosystems travelers hope to protect. Moreover, not
all businesses that claim to be eco-friendly actually follow sustainable practices. Therefore, it is important
for travelers to do research and choose reputable companies.
In the future, eco-friendly travel is likely to continue growing, as more people realize the importance of
protecting the planet while enjoying its beauty.
Question 11: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Traditional tourism activities
B. Ways to make travel more luxurious
C. How governments encourage tourism
D. The growth and importance of eco-friendly travel
Question 12: The word “expanding” in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A. becoming smaller B. developing C. disappearing D. moving
Question 13: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of eco-friendly
travel?
A. Supporting local businesses B. Using public transportation
C. Building new shopping malls D. Staying in eco-lodges
Question 14: According to the passage, what are travelers trying to decrease?
A. Their luggage weight B. Their travel expenses
C. Their carbon footprint D. Their number of vacation days
Question 15: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Some eco-lodges offer both comfort and sustainability.
B. Eco-friendly travelers avoid all forms of transportation.
C. Eco-friendly travel requires giving up comfort.
D. Eco-tourism activities are often boring.
Question 16: What can be inferred from the passage about eco-friendly travel?
A. It is only for adventure seekers.
B. It guarantees no harm to nature.
C. It can still have negative effects if not managed properly.
D. It is only popular in developed countries.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph in the following question.
Question 17:
a. After finding information, they write the content carefully and check for mistakes.
b. These projects help students improve their research and teamwork skills.
c. At school, students often work in groups to complete different projects.
d. First, they choose a topic and collect ideas from books or the internet.
e. Finally, they prepare a poster or a presentation to share their project with the class.
A. c – d – a – e – b B. d – c – a – e – b C. c – a – d – b – e D. c – d – b – a – e
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 18: Technical advances in computing and telecommunications have reduced the need for many
people to travel to work.
A. Technical B. computing C. have reduced D. to travel
Question 19: The number of participants have increased significantly since last year’s festival was first
organized.
A. have B. since C. was D. organized
Question 20: While I was walking to school yesterday, I drop my phone on the road and it broke
immediately.
A. was walking B. drop C. on D. broke

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the given one.
Question 21: Mary asked, "Where will you go for your summer holiday?"
A. Mary asked where would I go for my summer holiday.
B. Mary asked where I will go for my summer holiday.
C. Mary asked where I would go for my summer holiday.
D. Mary asked where will I go for my summer holiday.
Question 22: You are not allowed to park your car here.
A. You must not park your car here. B. You should park your car here.
C. You must park your car here. D. You can park your car here.
Question 23: She started working for this company in 2020.
A. She worked for this company since 2020.
B. She was working for this company since 2020.
C. She has worked for this company since 2020.
D. She works for this company since 2020.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the two
given ones.
Question 24: The test was so difficult that we couldn’t finish it in one hour.
A. The test was too difficult for us to finish it in one hour.
B. It was such a difficult test that we couldn’t finish it in one hour.
C. The test was so difficult for us to finish it in one hour.
D. The test was not difficult enough for us to finish in one hour.
Question 25: Tom spent weeks preparing for the presentation. He felt extremely nervous when he stood in
front of the audience.
A. Despite Tom spent weeks preparing for the presentation, he felt extremely nervous when he stood
in front of the audience.
B. Although Tom spent weeks preparing for the presentation, he felt extremely nervous when he
stood in front of the audience.
C. Tom spent weeks preparing for the presentation because he felt extremely nervous when he stood
in front of the audience.
D. Tom spent weeks preparing for the presentation so that he felt extremely nervous when he stood
in front of the audience.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 26: A. failed B. reached C. absored D. solved
Question 27: A. vital B. animal C. hospital D. dentist
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Read the following school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 30.
Volunteering is one of the best ways to make a positive impact on your community. Many activities
such as cleaning parks and helping elderly people (28)______ by young volunteers every year. These
activities not only benefit the community but also give young people valuable experiences.
(29)______ more students join volunteer programs, our city will become a cleaner and happier place
to live. Volunteering helps people learn teamwork, responsibility, and how important it is to care for others.
Choosing the right type of volunteer work is also important. Students should pick something that
matches their interests. For example, if someone enjoys working with animals, volunteering at a pet shelter
would be a (30)______ choice.
Questions 28: A. organize B. organized C. are organized D. organizing
Questions 29: A. Had B. Were C. Unless D. Should
Questions 30: A. logical B. suitable C. terrible D. serious

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 31: It is unusual for the general director to ______ power to his middle managers to make
financial decisions for the company.
A. delegate B. navigate C. terminate D. authorise
Question 32: Her speech was so ______ that everyone stood up and applauded.
A. boring B. moving C. shocking D. confusing
Question 33: They didn't win the game ______ playing well.
A. although B. because C. despite D. because of
Question 34: She used ______ the violin, but now she's taking guitar lessons.
A. to playing B. to play C. playing D. play
Question 35: You must not ______ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able to cook the
dish properly.
A. quit B. skip C. leave D. hide
Question 36: She had to ______the meeting because of an urgent phone call.
A. break out B. go on C. call off D. set up
Question 37: John ______ to London since he ______ five.
A. moved – was B. moved – has been C. has moved – was D. has moved – has been
Question 38: Nobody went to the party, ______?
A. does he B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in the following sentence.
Question 39: The team was divided in their opinions on the project’s direction, which led to a long
discussion.
A. united B. separated C. protected D. compared

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in the following sentence.
Question 40: The company has made significant progress in developing renewable energy sources over the
past decade.
A. considerable B. comfortable C. temporary D. slight

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