GRADE 10 ADMISSION - SAMPLE TESTS – 2025 FORMAT (HO CHI MINH CITY)-20

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?

Anyone who visits must go to the site office and check in.

The site office is for everyone to make a report.

Guests are reported to visit the site office.

All visitors can enter the place through the site office.

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Question 16. What does the sign mean?

Slow down, pedestrians crossing ahead.

Pedestrians stop.

Pedestrians only, no vehicles traffic.

School advance warning, you’re entering school zone.

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

This car runs on chocolate!
Scientists have built a 300kph racing car that uses chocolate as a fuel! The project is (17) ________ to show how car-making could (18) ________ environmentally friendly. The car meets all racing cars (19) ________ apart from its fuel. This is a mixture of waste chocolate and vegetable oil, and such ‘biofuels’ are not allowed in the sport yet. It has to be mixed with normal fuel so that all parts of the car keep (20) ________.
Carrots and other root vegetables were used to make some parts inside and outside the car. Even the mirrors are made (21) ________ potatoes! The sides of the car contain a mixture of natural materials from plants (22) ________ other recycled materials.
The project is still young, so the scientists have not yet found out how ‘green’ the car is.
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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)

Life in the past was very different from life today. People lived simpler lives and relied on basic technologies to accomplish daily tasks. Unlike the present, where technology is integral to almost every aspect of life, in the past, people used manual tools and methods for everything from cooking to transportation.
Transportation in the past was much slower and less convenient compared to today. People primarily traveled on foot, by horse, or by carriage. Long-distance journeys were arduous and time-consuming, often taking weeks or months to complete. There were no cars, trains, or airplanes to make travel faster and more comfortable.
Communication was also a challenge in the past. Without smartphones or the internet, people relied on letters sent by post to communicate over long distances. It could take days, if not weeks, for a letter to reach its destination. As a result, staying in touch with loved ones who lived far away was much more difficult than it is today.
Despite these challenges, life in the past had its own charm and simplicity. Communities were tight-knit, and neighbors often relied on each other for support and companionship. Families spent more time together, engaging in activities like storytelling and board games rather than being glued to screens.
Today, while we enjoy the conveniences of modern life, it's important to appreciate the lessons we can learn from the past. Understanding how people lived in earlier times can help us appreciate the advancements we've made and remind us of the value of simplicity and human connection.

Question 23.

Life in the past was different from life today because people relied on basic technologies.

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Question 24.

Walking wasn’t a primary transportation in the past.

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Question 25.

In order to communicate over long distances, people relied on letters by using smartphones or the internet.

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Question 26.

Families spent more time together, participating in activities like storytelling and board games rather than being glued to screens.

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Question 27. The closest meaning of the word "simplicity"in the last paragraph is:

laziness

business

happiness

easiness

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Question 28. What is the main idea of this reading?

Life in town.

Life in the past.

Life in the countryside.

Life in the city.

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

Question 29.

He said the police had been informed and were now investigating the mysterious . (appear)

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Question 30.

With her black clothes and dyed hair, Melanie looked very goth to her classmates. (compare)

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Question 31.

The hospital reported that they had admitted an man with a serious head injury. (identify)

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Question 32.

I remember a time as a child when my sister and I shared an world of made-up creatures. (imagine)

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Question 33.

It is impossible for humans to fly. (physic)

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Question 34.

The contract must have the of both sides. (sign)

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VI. Look at the entry of the word “description” 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.

The beauty of the sunset over the ocean was , with vibrant colors painting the sky.

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Question 36.

The police officer asked the witness to provide a of the suspect, including their height, clothing, and any distinguishing features.

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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.

“This is a library. Keep silent, will you?” the librarian said. 👉 The librarian .

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Question 38.

My mom lived in a small village when she was a girl. 👉 My mom used .

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Question 39.

We didn’t follow the recipe. Therefore, the cake we had baked was terrible. 👉 Because of .

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Question 40.

The runner could hardly keep up with the others. 👉 The runner had difficulty (in) .

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