Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 Tiếng Anh năm 2026 THCS Phương Liệt (Hà Nội) có đáp án

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 4.

When the River Speaks

Vietnam is a country of many voices. From the busy streets of Hanoi to the quiet rice fields of the Mekong Delta, each place tells a different story. But today, many of those stories are being lost. (1) __________. As a result, traditional crafts, local festivals, and even minority languages (2) __________.

Climate change is making this problem worse. Floods, droughts, and storms are hitting rural areas harder than ever before. Farmers __________ (3)  are now forced to leave. When a community loses its land, it often loses its identity too. The connection between people, nature, and heritage runs deeper than most of us realize.

Yet there is still hope. Some young Vietnamese are choosing a different path. They are returning to their hometowns, learning old skills, and finding ways to share their culture with the world through social media and tourism. (4) __________ . In fact, these two things are deeply intertwined. A forest kept healthy is also a story kept alive. A river that still flows clean is a community that can still thrive.

A. They understand that protecting the environment and preserving traditions are not separate goals

B. Young people are moving to cities to find better jobs and a more comfortable life, leaving their home villages behind

C. who have lived on the same land for generations

D. spoken by ethnic groups are slowly disappearing

But today, many of those stories are being lost. (1) __________.

As a result, traditional crafts, local festivals, and even minority languages (2) __________.

Farmers __________ (3) are now forced to leave.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 5 to 16.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 5 to 16.

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 primary stress in each of the following questions from 7 to 4.

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 primary stress in each of the following questions from 7 to 4.

My neighbor is driving me mad! It seems that _______ it is at night, _______ he plays his music!

The increase in the interest rate has brought ________ changes in consumers' behaviors.

As my town becomes more ________ there are fewer trees, so the air feels hotter in summer.

Joana and David, two lecturers, are talking about library skills.

Joana: "I think we should teach our students how to use the library."

David: “___________. Library skills help them use resources effectively."

Mount Everest is ________ highest mountain in _________ world.

In rural areas, children begin primary _________ at six, though some start later due to long travel distances.

If they ___________ less time on social media last night, they would sleep better now.

I am used to ___________ early, but my friend still finds mornings very difficult.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.

(17) ___________ In many international workplaces, English sounds different because each speaker brings a local accent and style. When students choose careers in tourism, tech, or business, they may use English daily with partners worldwide. (18) ___________ This is why respect and clarity often matter more than sounding "native."

Choose the sentence that can BEGIN the text most appropriately.

Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

a. A job interview can feel smoother when you explain ideas simply and check understanding.

b. Some workers practise key phrases, so they can solve problems quickly during calls.

c. Hearing many accents at work teaches you to listen for meaning, not perfect sounds.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.

In today's fast-paced world, many schools are introducing mindfulness to help students manage academic pressure. This practice involves focusing on the present moment to attain a (19) _________. By practicing mindfulness, students (20) ________ cultivate emotional resilience and improve their concentration. However, some educators argue that the school day is too busy to include these sessions without cutting into core subjects.

To see real benefits, schools must (21) _________ advantage of the quiet moments between classes. (22) _________, mindfulness has been shown to reduce bullying by encouraging empathy among peers. For the teachers (23) _________ sessions, the biggest challenge is maintaining student engagement during the exercises. It is essential for everyone to understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. By working together, we can ensure a (24) ________ environment where every student feels supported.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions from 25 to 26.

"Why don't you take a day off tomorrow?" she said to me.

I started to work at this restaurant in 2015.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 27 to 30.

SCATTERED MEMORIES: THE PRE-DIGITAL ERA

Before the arrival of smartphones and the Internet, our childhood was filled with simple but unforgettable moments. Looking back, we realize how much our world has changed.

• Many of us still remember the days when we spent (27) _________ time outdoors, playing traditional games like hide-and-seek or skip-rope.

• Instead of sending instant messages, we used to write (28) _________ letters to our pen pals and wait weeks for a reply.

• It was a common family (29) ________ to gather around a small black-and-white television every evening to watch the news or a favorite movie.

• Most children in the neighborhood were very close (30) _________ each other, sharing every piece of candy or handmade toy.

These memories remind us to cherish the present while respecting the values of the past. Life was slower back then, but it was full of real connections.

• Many of us still remember the days when we spent (27) _________ time outdoors, playing traditional games like hide-and-seek or skip-rope.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best made from the given cues in each of the following questions from 31 to 32.

Despite /lack / public amenities/people/fancy/live/this/area.

The film/be/boring /I/ fall asleep.

Read the following notice or message and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 33 to 34.

What does the notice mean?

What does the sign say?

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 following questions from 35 to 40.

Since the 19th century, companies have looked for better and cleaner ways of creating electricity. One UK company has created a special type of floor made of square tiles. Under each square, there is a system that can create electricity very cheaply when someone steps on it!

The design of the floor works very well when it is used in very busy areas. And the reason is that a lot of energy is created simply because of the large numbers of people walking across the floor. The floor can have other uses too; one of them is to record how many people visit a shopping centre. This kind of information is very useful for shop owners because very often they want to know at which times of a day they have the highest numbers of customers, so the next time you visit a shopping centre, have a careful look at the floor that you are walking across!

What is the passage mainly about?

The word "creating" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ________.

According to paragraph 1, the special floor creates electricity when

The word "useful" in paragraph 3 is in OPPOSITE meaning to ________.

The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to ________.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the good thing about the floor in the passage?