Đề thi ĐGNL Tiếng Anh vào lớp 10 Chuyên (dành cho HS đầu lớp 9) mùa thi năm 2025

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

They went through the project _____ to find any mistakes that could have been overlooked during the initial review.

He _____ unexpected resistance when he proposed the new policy changes. 

Alfred embraced new experiences with enthusiasm. Not for a moment _____ his choice to study abroad in France.

The contract stipulates that all employees _____ annual training sessions.

The hiker's _____ spirit helped him overcome the treacherous terrain and reach the summit of the mountain.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Her constant gossiping and spreading rumors about her colleagues is beyond the pale.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The enigma surrounding the ancient artifact captivated the archaeologists who are eager to decipher the symbols on it.

Think of ONE word which can be used appropriately in three sentences.

1. The company's new product is expected to make a big ____ in the market.

2. The couple decided to _____ out on a luxurious honeymoon to celebrate their wedding.

3. Most children like to _____ each other with water during their bath time.

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Think of ONE word which can be used appropriately in three sentences.

1. The company stays one _____ ahead of its competitors by constantly innovating new products.

2. The government plans to _____ up security measures at the airports.

3. During the intense negotiations, the CEO decided to _____ in to ensure a fair resolution for all parties involved.

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Think of ONE word which can be used appropriately in three sentences.

1. The research team strives to _____ new ground in cancer treatment.

2. They decided to _____ off their engagement due to irreconcilable differences.

3. After a long day of work, she needed a _____ to recharge her energy.

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Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each gap.

When a work project offered me the opportunity to return to New Zealand, I spent several weeks 15.1recapturingrefamiliarisingregainingrediscovering a country I had left in my early twenties. I’d forgotten about the petrol stations where men in smart uniforms 15.2servesupplyassistattend to you. They fill your tank, check your oil and still charge you less than one third of the British price for fuel. And the people rush to your assistance if they see you puzzling over a map or the blissful absence of tips. Locals simply cannot understand why anybody should expect to pay extra for friendly efficient service.

Given that New Zealand has about 3,000 kilometers of coastline, it should come as no surprise that social life 15.3messesturnsrevolvesgathers around the sea. When Auckland office workers leave their desks at the end of the working day, they don’t head home. Instead, they 15.4havemakedoget a beeline for the marina and spend the evening under sail on the Hauraki Gulf. There are more yachts in Auckland than in any other city in the world - no wonder it’s called the City of Sails. Even those who can’t afford a vessel of their own will always know someone who has one, or at the 15.5utmostverysimplesingle least, will windsurf the offshore breezes at speeds that make the commuter ferries appear to stand still.

Fill in each blank with one best word.

EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION

If you were to hazard a 16.1 at when and where the next major earthquake will strike, there’s a chance that you’d be almost as accurate as the experts. The science of earthquake prediction is still in 16.2 infancy, which is uncomfortable, considering the threat posed 16.3 human civilization. Even with vast resources at their disposal, often the best that scientists can do is say that the odds are that an earthquake will strike where one occurred before. One reason the chances of making an accurate prediction are so low is the nature of the forces involved. It seems to be impossible to tell the difference between a small earthquake and a warning tremor. Scientists need to decide whether to put lives at 16.4 by not issuing a warning, or constantly issue warnings about the threat of an earthquake that may be ignored. In the end, the odds seem to be 16.5 us solving this difficult problem any time soon.

Complete the text by changing the form of the word in capitals.

A WARM RECEPTION

I was suffering from exhaustion by the time the natives found me. At first they looked at me (THREATEN) 17.1 and shouted in a language I didn't understand, but they treated me warmly when they realised who I was and soon showed me great consideration and kindness. In fact, their generosity knew no bounds, and I was grateful to them. (TRAGIC) 17.2, their way of life was under threat from many directions, even though they jealously guarded their traditions as much as they could. To my (ASTONISH) 17.3, they knew a great deal about me and what I wanted to do to help them, which (COURAGE) 17.4 me greatly, I must say. I promised to support them in their (CONTINUE) 17.5 struggle and said I would present their case once again to the government.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

CONSERVING THE SALTWATER CROC

It is hard to understand at first glance what would possess a tourist to visit the beaches of Australia, so full are they of poisonous and similarly deadly animals. Its sub-tropical waters may appear to be a paradise, but are home to, among other creatures, the most poisonous blue-ringed octopus in the world, which carries enough venom to kill ten adults, the most deadly sea wasp, responsible for at least seventy deaths through the twentieth century, and the most venomous stone fish, which has the added danger of being so well-disguised that bathers often step on it by accident; death follows shortly if an antidote to the poison is not available.

The saltwater crocodile can be found throughout South-East Asia, from India to the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, but it is in the swampy mouths of northern Australian rivers that it is at its most numerous, for though it has been responsible for over twenty-seven deaths since 1876, naturalists have managed to create a spirit of conservation in the human population that shares this coastline with the monster croc.

Despite their name, they are equally at home in fresh water, but are capable of travelling great distances across the ocean, and about a quarter of the many small islands around the Great Barrier Reef are home to these reptiles.

They are not particularly active hunters, their cold blood meaning much of their day must be spent in statuesque immobility, basking in the sun on the banks of the rivers. Their main weapons are surprise and a bite capable of crushing skulls. They must be doing something right, though; they are one of the oldest species on earth, having changed very little in sixty-five million years.

Yet three decades ago, their numbers in Australia had reached an all-time low of about three thousand. This had much to do with the activity of hunters who killed hundreds of thousands of the animals in the post-war period, mainly for their skins.

There are areas where the animal is a protected species, but crocodiles move around freely, and tend to stray into areas inhabited by humans; this is often where attacks take place.

The novel approach to conservation introduced by Australian naturalists has tended to focus on the place closest to many people's hearts: their pockets. By emphasizing the extra tourism such a creature can encourage, they have turned the crocodiles from a nuisance and a danger into an asset.

Like most dangerous sides of nature, the situations in which animal attacks occur can be avoided with a little care. The blue-ringed octopus bites only when bothered or picked up. Most poisonous creatures would rather flee than use their deadliest weapon. And the saltwater crocodile, when left alone, is far less of a danger to humans than, to take a few well-worn examples, automobiles, sunburn, and smoking.

What is the tone of paragraph 1?

Which of the below is TRUE of saltwater crocodiles?

The fact that crocodiles have changed little in sixty-five million years proves _____.

Which of the below is typical of Australian naturalists' message about crocodiles?

The final paragraph tells us that _____.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

Every possible effort was made by the firefighters to extinguish the fire.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It's not rocket science; you just need to follow the instructions.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given.

She rejected all her old friends when she became famous. (TURNED)

=> She all her old friends when she became famous.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given.

The cheque they got helped enormously to pay for their honeymoon. (WAY)

=> The cheque they got for their honeymoon.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

There's no doubt the FBI will investigate the illegal activities of public officials.

=> The illegal activities of public officials are bound ...............

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

The project was completed on time although the deadline was very tight.

=> Tight ..........