Đề KSCL thi Tiếng Anh vào 10 trường THPT Chuyên KHTN năm 2026 (Lần 1)

5/5/2023 6:15:00 AM

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

ENGLISH CLUB MEMBERS WANTED

The English Club of High School for Gifted Students is now applications for new members for the coming school year.

The club help students improve their communication skills and confidence in using English through various activities and events.

All students who are interested in joining the club are welcome to apply. Selected members will have opportunities to take part in debates, presentations, and exchanges.

The registration meeting will take place October 25, 2026, at Phan Duc Chinh Lecture Hall.

Please make sure to attend the meeting on time to complete the registration process.

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

"My brother doesn't like online games," Tom said.

  • Tom said his brother doesn't like online games.

  • Tom said his brother didn't liked online games.

  • Tom said his brother didn't like online games.

  • Tom said his brother not like online games.

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

She went to bed early because she felt tired.

  • She felt tired, so she went to bed early.

  • She went early to bed because tired she felt.

  • Because she went to bed early, she felt tired.

  • She went to bed early although she felt tired.

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

  • liveable

  • pricey

  • public

  • basic

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

  • feature

  • tourism

  • standard

  • variety

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose the correct answer to complete the text. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.

A. There are not many parks or playgrounds in cities

B. city life is more expensive and stressful

C. In addition, cities suffer from air and noise pollution

D. City governments are trying to solve these problems


Many young people move to big cities to study or work. Cities offer more jobs and better services. However, living in cities also brings many problems. Compared to the countryside, .

The cost of living is one of the biggest problems. People have to pay more for housing, food, and transport. Many families spend most of their money on rent. . Busy streets and crowded public places make the city noisy and polluted, which can affect people’s health.

Another problem is the lack of green space. Many people live in small apartments without gardens. , so children have fewer chances to play outside or enjoy nature. . They are building parks and improving public transport, but it will take time to make cities more comfortable places to live.

Nam: Would you like some more tea?

Lan: _____

  • Yes, I would.

  • No, I don't like.

  • Yes, please.

  • No, I won't.

The man _____ daughter won the first prize is my teacher.

  • who

  • whom

  • where

  • whose

Students don't have _____ time for face-to-face interaction because of screen use.

  • a lot

  • many

  • much

  • few

Students can search for information far _____ on AI-powered platforms than in printed books.

  • quick

  • quickly

  • more quickly

  • most quickly

You often walk to school, _____?

  • won't you

  • didn't you

  • haven't you

  • don't you

My brother is not very _____ on playing sports, but he enjoys watching them.

  • excited

  • keen

  • familiar

  • worried

In many countries, the number of people choosing to live in cities _____ rapidly over the last few decades.

  • has increased

  • is increasing

  • have increase

  • increases

If people separate their rubbish, the environment _____ cleaner.

  • become

  • will become

  • is becoming

  • would become

Read and do the following tasks.

Last Saturday, our class joined an environmental activity in the local park. _____

Put the sentences (a-d) in the correct order to make a logical paragraph. Choose the correct answer.

a. After that, we collected rubbish and planted young trees.

b. At the end of the activity, the park looked much cleaner.

c. In the morning, students arrived early and listened to instructions.

d. Everyone felt proud of what they had done.

  • c-a-b-d

  • a-c-b-d

  • c-b-a-d

  • b-a-c-d

Choose the sentence that can end the text most appropriately.

  • We felt the activity was a waste of time.

  • We threw rubbish everywhere.

  • This activity encouraged us to care more about the environment.

  • The park became dirtier after that.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Viet Nam is of industrialisation and modernisation, and many aspects of Vietnamese lifestyle have changed. The biggest differences we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with , even with their elders. They are daring in their actions and ambitions. , technology has become important in their daily life. They use it for study and entertainment.

, Vietnamese teenagers have also learnt to treasure traditional customs and traditions. Many customs and traditions are passed from generation to generation. Vietnamese teens show respect for the elders, at home and outside. They learn to value their family. They come to their parents for advice and ask for permission in their important decisions such as university study and marriage. They also wear traditional costumes such as ao dai, ao tu than, and cook traditional Vietnamese foods .

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

  • explore

  • protect

  • allow

  • argue

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

  • distraction

  • assignment

  • monument

  • performance

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

Plastic waste has become a serious environmental problem around the world. Every year, millions of tons of plastic are thrown away, and much of it ends up in rivers and oceans. Plastic waste can harm animals, pollute water, and damage natural habitats.

Many countries are now taking action to reduce plastic use. For example, some supermarkets no longer provide free plastic bags. Instead, they encourage customers to bring reusable bags. Schools also play an important role by teaching students about recycling and protecting the environment.

Young people can help by making small changes in their daily lives. They can use reusable bottles, avoid single-use plastic items, and take part in clean-up activities in their communities. These simple actions may seem small, but together they can make a big difference.

Protecting the environment is a shared responsibility. If everyone works together, we can reduce plastic waste and create a cleaner, healthier planet for the future.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

  • Plastic waste only affects rivers.
  • All plastic waste is recycled every year.
  • Plastic waste can harm animals and the environment.
  • Plastic waste is not a serious problem today.

According to the passage, how do some supermarkets reduce plastic use?

  • By selling more plastic bags
  • By stopping the use of reusable bags
  • By closing plastic factories
  • By asking customers to bring their own bags

The word “reduce” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

  • cut down on
  • increase
  • protect
  • collect

According to the passage, how can young people help the environment?

  • By using more plastic items
  • By avoiding recycling
  • By joining clean-up activities
  • By working in supermarkets

The word “reusable” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.

  • can be used again
  • used only once
  • easy to throw away
  • made of plastic

What is the main idea of the passage?

  • Plastic waste is impossible to control.
  • Only schools are responsible for protecting the environment.
  • Small actions can help reduce plastic waste.
  • Plastic bags are useful in daily life.

What does the sign say?

  • Swimming is allowed here.
  • People should swim carefully in this area.
  • Diving is not allowed here.
  • This place is safe for children to play in the water.

What does the notice say?

  • You should buy food and drinks here.
  • Food and drinks are sold in this area.
  • People must bring their own food and drinks.
  • People are not allowed to eat or drink here.

Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.

This exercise / difficult / than / one / yesterday.

  • This exercise is more difficult than the one yesterday.
  • This exercise is most difficult than the one yesterday.
  • This exercise more difficult than the one yesterday.
  • This exercise is difficult than the one yesterday.

Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.

If / we / not hurry / we / miss / train.

  • If we don’t hurry, we will miss the train.
  • If we won’t hurry, we miss the train.
  • If we didn’t hurry, we miss the train.
  • If we don’t hurry, we missed the train.