Đề tham khảo thi vào 10 môn Anh Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh năm 2025 - Đề số 17

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)

II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)

II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Book Review – Join Me by Helen Wheeler and Jackie Townsend

I was excited when I heard my two favourite authors were writing a book together. After reading it, I found the story enjoyable, though I still think each of them (17) ________ better individually. The book is about a young woman who hires a fake boyfriend to get her dream job because her boss prefers (18) ________ people in relationships. But to be honest, I found the situation rather (19) ________, as I don’t think bosses can select employees that way these days. I won’t tell you what happened as that would (20) ________ the story for you. I’ll just say that when I was reading the book, I predicted what would happen. However, my prediction was wrong, and the ending was a (21) ________ surprise. Overall, the book was quite fun to read, though not as great as I had expected. I was surprised (22) ________ how much I still enjoyed it.

 (Adapted from B1 Preliminary Reading, Exam English)

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Book Review – Join Me by Helen Wheeler and Jackie Townsend

I was excited when I heard my two favourite authors were writing a book together. After reading it, I found the story enjoyable, though I still think each of them (17) ________ better individually. The book is about a young woman who hires a fake boyfriend to get her dream job because her boss prefers (18) ________ people in relationships. But to be honest, I found the situation rather (19) ________, as I don’t think bosses can select employees that way these days. I won’t tell you what happened as that would (20) ________ the story for you. I’ll just say that when I was reading the book, I predicted what would happen. However, my prediction was wrong, and the ending was a (21) ________ surprise. Overall, the book was quite fun to read, though not as great as I had expected. I was surprised (22) ________ how much I still enjoyed it.

 (Adapted from B1 Preliminary Reading, Exam English)

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Book Review – Join Me by Helen Wheeler and Jackie Townsend

I was excited when I heard my two favourite authors were writing a book together. After reading it, I found the story enjoyable, though I still think each of them (17) ________ better individually. The book is about a young woman who hires a fake boyfriend to get her dream job because her boss prefers (18) ________ people in relationships. But to be honest, I found the situation rather (19) ________, as I don’t think bosses can select employees that way these days. I won’t tell you what happened as that would (20) ________ the story for you. I’ll just say that when I was reading the book, I predicted what would happen. However, my prediction was wrong, and the ending was a (21) ________ surprise. Overall, the book was quite fun to read, though not as great as I had expected. I was surprised (22) ________ how much I still enjoyed it.

 (Adapted from B1 Preliminary Reading, Exam English)

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Book Review – Join Me by Helen Wheeler and Jackie Townsend

I was excited when I heard my two favourite authors were writing a book together. After reading it, I found the story enjoyable, though I still think each of them (17) ________ better individually. The book is about a young woman who hires a fake boyfriend to get her dream job because her boss prefers (18) ________ people in relationships. But to be honest, I found the situation rather (19) ________, as I don’t think bosses can select employees that way these days. I won’t tell you what happened as that would (20) ________ the story for you. I’ll just say that when I was reading the book, I predicted what would happen. However, my prediction was wrong, and the ending was a (21) ________ surprise. Overall, the book was quite fun to read, though not as great as I had expected. I was surprised (22) ________ how much I still enjoyed it.

 (Adapted from B1 Preliminary Reading, Exam English)

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Book Review – Join Me by Helen Wheeler and Jackie Townsend

I was excited when I heard my two favourite authors were writing a book together. After reading it, I found the story enjoyable, though I still think each of them (17) ________ better individually. The book is about a young woman who hires a fake boyfriend to get her dream job because her boss prefers (18) ________ people in relationships. But to be honest, I found the situation rather (19) ________, as I don’t think bosses can select employees that way these days. I won’t tell you what happened as that would (20) ________ the story for you. I’ll just say that when I was reading the book, I predicted what would happen. However, my prediction was wrong, and the ending was a (21) ________ surprise. Overall, the book was quite fun to read, though not as great as I had expected. I was surprised (22) ________ how much I still enjoyed it.

 (Adapted from B1 Preliminary Reading, Exam English)

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Book Review – Join Me by Helen Wheeler and Jackie Townsend

I was excited when I heard my two favourite authors were writing a book together. After reading it, I found the story enjoyable, though I still think each of them (17) ________ better individually. The book is about a young woman who hires a fake boyfriend to get her dream job because her boss prefers (18) ________ people in relationships. But to be honest, I found the situation rather (19) ________, as I don’t think bosses can select employees that way these days. I won’t tell you what happened as that would (20) ________ the story for you. I’ll just say that when I was reading the book, I predicted what would happen. However, my prediction was wrong, and the ending was a (21) ________ surprise. Overall, the book was quite fun to read, though not as great as I had expected. I was surprised (22) ________ how much I still enjoyed it.

 (Adapted from B1 Preliminary Reading, Exam English)

IV. Read the following inspirational article. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)

Mental Health Matters: Selena Gomez Speaks Out

Selena Gomez is a singer and actress who cares deeply about mental health. She has talked openly about her struggles with depression and anxiety, especially during the pandemic. Growing up in the public eye made things harder, but she feels lucky to have a voice to help others. She wants people to feel proud of who they are and not be ashamed to talk about mental health.

Not alone

Selena believes that social media creates unrealistic ideas of beauty. People try to look perfect online, which makes others feel sad or lonely. She supports taking breaks from social media and reminds everyone that it’s okay not to look like the photos we see. She also says therapy helped her understand her feelings and feel better. Being honest about her mental health was hard, but it helped her and her fans.

Beauty for the future

Selena started Rare Beauty to change how we talk about beauty. She wants makeup to be fun, not something people use to hide. Rare Beauty supports all skin tones and celebrates what makes people different. The brand also created the Rare Impact Fund to support mental health services. Selena hopes to raise $100 million to help people, especially those who don’t have access to mental health care. She wants everyone to feel confident, rare, and loved.

 (Adapted from “Selena Gomez: How beauty can influence our mental health”, CNN)

IV. Read the following inspirational article. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)

Mental Health Matters: Selena Gomez Speaks Out

Selena Gomez is a singer and actress who cares deeply about mental health. She has talked openly about her struggles with depression and anxiety, especially during the pandemic. Growing up in the public eye made things harder, but she feels lucky to have a voice to help others. She wants people to feel proud of who they are and not be ashamed to talk about mental health.

Not alone

Selena believes that social media creates unrealistic ideas of beauty. People try to look perfect online, which makes others feel sad or lonely. She supports taking breaks from social media and reminds everyone that it’s okay not to look like the photos we see. She also says therapy helped her understand her feelings and feel better. Being honest about her mental health was hard, but it helped her and her fans.

Beauty for the future

Selena started Rare Beauty to change how we talk about beauty. She wants makeup to be fun, not something people use to hide. Rare Beauty supports all skin tones and celebrates what makes people different. The brand also created the Rare Impact Fund to support mental health services. Selena hopes to raise $100 million to help people, especially those who don’t have access to mental health care. She wants everyone to feel confident, rare, and loved.

 (Adapted from “Selena Gomez: How beauty can influence our mental health”, CNN)