SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HÀ TĨNH
KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10
NĂM HỌC 2026-2027
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH · Thời gian: 60 phút
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Đề thi gồm 40 câu, 3 trang. Mã đề 02. Học sinh làm bài trên phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm.
English Speaking ClubWords given (two extra words): homework, improve, prepare, announcement, camera, attend This is a/an (1) ______ about the English-Speaking Club meeting on Wednesday. The topic this week is "My Dream Job". Each member should (2) ______ a short two-minute talk before coming. You do not need to write a long text, but please bring a small (3) ______ if you want to take photos for the club page. By speaking more often, you will (4) ______ your confidence and communication skills.
Question 1. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (1). Question 2. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (2). Question 3. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (3). Question 4. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (4). Question 5. What should guests bring to the picnic?
A. Sports equipment for park games.B. Food and drinks for everyone.C. A present and a birthday cake.D. Something for sun protection and sitting.
Question 6. What does Sara ask Ben to do?
A. Prepare paper copies of the meeting notes.B. Repair the printer before the meeting.C. Buy a new printer for the office.D. Add paper to the printer soon.
Question 7. Which statement is TRUE?
A. Students must borrow at least three books each time.B. Students can keep library books for fourteen days.C. Students cannot bring drinks only near the bookshelves.D. Students may eat snacks if they sit quietly.
Question 8. The man came home last night while his wife ______ the housework.A. is doingB. doesC. was doingD. did
Question 9. His father is really keen ______ watching football on TV.A. atB. onC. aboutD. of
Question 10. This bike belongs to my brother. The old one over there is ______.A. mineB. IC. myD. me
Question 11. John: "I'll take the final exam tomorrow."
Tom: "______"A. Congratulations!B. My pleasure.C. Good luck!D. Thank you.
Question 12. Hurry up or you will miss ______ last bus.A. aB. anC. theD. Ø (no article)
Question 13. You shouldn't be afraid of ______ mistakes when speaking English.A. makingB. takingC. goingD. doing
Question 14. His daughter fancies doing things in a ______ way.A. createB. creativeC. creativityD. creatively
Question 15. They still enjoyed their trip ______ the weather was bad.A. because ofB. becauseC. althoughD. despite
Question 16. My children don't mind ______ me with the gardening.A. helpB. helpedC. to helpD. helping
Question 17. If she gets up early, she ______ more time to do morning exercise.A. will haveB. would haveC. hasD. had
Question 18. Please ______ the lights before leaving the room to save energy.A. look afterB. turn onC. look upD. turn off
Question 19. You should see a/an ______ when you have a health problem.A. doctorB. singerC. artistD. teacher
Question 20. Ann: "It's not good to eat fast food."
Lena: "______. It can make us overweight."A. I don't think soB. I don't agreeC. That's wrongD. I agree
Question 21. The article seemed balanced at first, but its conclusion was clearly ______ toward one side of the argument.A. discerningB. biasedC. cautiousD. practical
Learning from failureFailure can feel like a heavy rain cloud over a teenager's head. A low-test score, a lost match, or a rejected idea may make students want to give up. But failure is not always an enemy. (22) ______ mistakes can become useful lessons if students look at them carefully. There are young people (23) ______ are not successful at their first attempts, but they continue trying until they improve. Their progress may be slow and quiet, like a plant growing under the soil. (24) ______, they often become stronger because they learn what does not work. To grow from failure, students need to (25) ______ attention to feedback instead of only feeling embarrassed. They should ask what can be changed and try again with a better plan. This attitude builds real resilience, a quality that helps people keep going even when they have to cope with (26) ______ tasks in life.
Question 22. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (22).A. MuchB. EachC. EveryD. Several
Question 23. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (23).A. whichB. whoseC. whoD. where
Question 24. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (24).A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. For exampleD. Although
Question 25. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (25).A. payB. makeC. takeD. give
Question 26. Chọn từ điền vào chỗ (26).A. challengingB. charmingC. effortlessD. pleasant
Question 27. Từ nào có phần gạch chân phát âm khác các từ còn lại?A. hourB. handC. harmD. home
Question 28. Từ nào có phần gạch chân phát âm khác các từ còn lại?A. listB. tickC. linkD. bike
Question 29. Từ nào có vị trí trọng âm khác các từ còn lại?A. hobbyB. balloonC. teacherD. student
Question 30. Từ nào có vị trí trọng âm khác các từ còn lại?A. excitingB. attractiveC. wonderfulD. historic
Tiny bedroom gardensIn many cities, teenagers do not have large gardens, but some of them are now creating tiny green spaces in their bedrooms. They grow small plants on desks, windows, or shelves. Some choose herbs like mint or basil, while others prefer easy plants that need little water. Short videos online have made this hobby more popular, especially among teens who want their rooms to feel calmer. For many young people, these little gardens are not only for decoration. Taking care of a plant gives them a small daily task. They need to check the soil, add water, and move the plant if it needs more light. Some teens say this simple habit helps them slow down after a busy school day. It also gives them a break from screens, which are a big part of modern life. Not every teen becomes a plant expert, of course. Some plants die because their owners forget to water them or choose the wrong place. Still, many teenagers do not give up. They simply try again with a stronger plant. Because of this, the hobby teaches patience as well as care. In a fast world, even a tiny plant can help a teenager feel steadier.
Question 31. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?A. How to Build a Large Garden in a City HouseB. Why All Teenagers Should Study Farming at SchoolC. Tiny Bedroom Gardens: A Small Hobby with Quiet Benefits for TeensD. Tiny Bedroom Gardens: A New Way to Help Students Become Plant Experts
Question 32. The word calmer in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.A. smallerB. quieterC. brighterD. busier
Question 33. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to ______.A. taskB. waterC. soilD. plant
Question 34. According to the passage, what do many teens do when their plants die?A. They choose another place for them.B. They keep up watering them.C. They choose to give up.D. They continue with their work.
Question 35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Some teens fail at first, but they may continue and learn patience.B. Young people grow plants only to decorate their bedrooms.C. Large city gardens are becoming more common in teen bedrooms.D. Most teenagers are expected to become plant experts very quickly.
Question 36. Rewrite, beginning with I wish: It's a pity that I don't have time to take some extra courses. Question 37. Rewrite, beginning with He spent: It took him two days to finish the report. Question 38. Rewrite, beginning with This shopping mall isn't: The store near my house is more crowded than this shopping mall. Question 39. Rewrite, beginning with The boy said that: "The cleaners are working on the ground floor now," said the boy. Question 40. Rewrite, beginning with Everyone rose: Everyone stood up when she walked into the room. 
