GRADE 10 ADMISSION - SAMPLE TESTS – 2025 FORMAT (HO CHI MINH CITY)-14

I. Choose the word, phrase, or sentence that best fits the space in each sentence or best answers the question. (3.5 pts).

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

Question 15. What does the notice mean?

You need to ask for permission when you want to use the computer.

You must ask for a computer when you go to Viva Library.

You have to be a member of staff in order to use the computers.

A member of staff will give you a computer.

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Question 16. What does the sign mean?

Only smartphones are allowed to be used in this area.

The shop offers a wide range of e-gadgets.

Make sure that your cell phones are in silent mode.

Electronic devices are banned here.

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III. Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

London Parks
London is famous (17) ___________ its parks and gardens. Some of them belong to the Crown but they are all open to the public and the entrance is free of charge. In St James’s Park you can watch and (18) ___________ swans, ducks, geese and other water birds. Hyde Park (19) ___________ to be hunting ground and is still popular with horse riders.
Those who like a good argument should go to the Speakers’ Corner to listen to individuals giving their speeches on (20) ___________ subjects. Regent’s Park now houses London Zoo and an open-air theatre where Shakespeare’s plays are staged in summer. Not (21) ___________ the parks are in the city centre. Greenwich and Richmond are located in the suburbs. All these areas of green give the city dwellers an excellent (22) ___________ to enjoy some peace and quiet away from traffic and crowded streets.
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IV. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False. Choose the correct answer for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)

The best way to travel in Alaska
During the winter months the state of Alaska becomes one of the coldest parts of the world. Temperatures fall as low as -50oC. Car engines can freeze and even if your car starts, the snow and ice on the road can make travel impossible. When the weather is like this, the best way to travel is with a team of huskies pulling you. That’s according to people like Geoff Roland who prefer travelling by dog sledge. “Huskies might not be as fast as a modern snowmobile, but they are better for the environment. The journey is also much quieter than by snowmobile. It’s what makes travel through the wilderness so enjoyable.”
When Geoff was younger, he took part in the Iditarod. The word Iditarod originally comes from an old native American word meaning “a faraway place” but nowadays it’s the name of the world’s longest dog sledge race which takes place in Alaska each spring. The 1,600-kilometre route follows the old roads which the original Indians once used. As years passed, aeroplanes and snowmobiles became more common, and people started to forget about the old trails. But in 1973 a group of people started the race in order to maintain Alaska’s history and its traditional form of transport. Some people criticise the Iditarod because they think it is cruel for the dogs but Geoff disagrees: “Huskies are natural racers. I think they’re much happier when they’re in front of the sledge.”
Adapted From “Life” of National Geographic learning – Pre-intermediate Reading Texts

Question 23.

Alaska is the coldest part of the world during winter months.

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Question 24.

In the winter, cars in the state of Alaska cannot run solely due to problems of car engines.

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Question 25.

Travelling by huskies does not make as much noise as travelling by snowmobile.

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Question 26.

In the beginning, the word Iditarod meant “the longest dog race”.

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Question 27. Why did most people forget about the old roads once used by the original Indians?

Because the old trails were badly damaged due to aeroplanes and snowmobiles.

Because modern forms of transport got more popular.

Because Huskies were raised along the trails.

Because the old trails were available exclusively to competitions.

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Question 28. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

It is cruel to maintain Alaska’s history.

Huskies are used to running in the race.

Geoff sides with some people’s criticism.

Modern means of transportation are environmentally friendly.

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V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)

Question 29.

Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and . (energetic)

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Question 30.

For those who are not with Christmas crackers, they’re little packages in garnish paper. (acquaintance)

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Question 31.

It was a peaceful area, where the grass was soft and the trees surrounded them . (protect)

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Question 32.

There are systems already in our vehicles to warn us that we have left our headlights on or our keys in the ignition. (installation)

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Question 33.

You must work more to protect the environment. (efficiency)

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Question 34.

On weekends, I liked to spend my time at the airport watching airships take off and land. (vary)

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VI. Look at the entry of the word “suggestion” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)

Question 35.

I that we try the new Italian restaurant downtown. I've heard great things about their pasta.

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Question 36.

Thank you for your feedback on my presentation. I'm always open to .

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VII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)

Question 37.

Although she was ill, she went to school. 👉 In spite of .

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Question 38.

The city is very large. We were born in it. 👉 The city .

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Question 39.

My sister can’t cook as well as my mother can. 👉 My mother .

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Question 40.

“Let’s go to the hospital to have a check-up,” my mom said. 👉 My mom suggested that .

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