GRADE 10 ADMISSION - SAMPLE TESTS – 2025 FORMAT (HO CHI MINH CITY)-02

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?

We are cleaning and you can’t come in.

The restroom is full now.

The restroom has just been cleaned.

You can sleep because it’s very clean.

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Question 16. What does the sign say?

You need to remember the gap.

You need to think about the gap.

You need to be careful about the gap.

You need to stay away from the gap.

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

Trinh Cong Son (February 28, 1939 – April 1, 2001) is considered one of the greatest Vietnamese songwriters of all time, He is listed as one of the artists with the largest number of discs sold.
It is (17) _____ reported that he composed about 600 musical works in his life, but the number of widely-known song (18) _____ 236. The core themes in all of his songs are love, human’s fate and anti-war. His songs have been performed by hundreds of national and international singers, but only a few of them have been recognized as successful ‘Trinh’s music’ singer.
Apart (19) _____ being a songwriter, he is also known to be a poet, painter and amateur actor. He once played in a film in 1971. At times when staying away from music, he wrote poems and made paintings, many of which were (20) _____ in 1989.
Trinh Cong Son died on April 1, 2001, at the (21) _____ of 62. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at his funeral for a concert, making it one of the largest events in Vietnam ever. Every year, his family and Trinh’s music lovers across the country organize different activities to commemorate his death which is regarded as one of the (22) _____ losses of the nation. On February 28,2019, Google even celebrated his 80th birthday.

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)

Thanksgiving is one of the major holidays of Catholics celebrated annually mainly in the US and Canada to thank that God has given them in the past year. In fact, the original meaning of Thanksgiving day was to celebrate the harvest and thank God for a full and peaceful life, but gradually, the meaning of this holiday has become more human. On this national holiday, American people give gifts, cards or best wishes to those who have helped them over the past year.
In the US, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November while Canadians celebrate it on the second Monday of the month.
Like Christmas, Thanksgiving is a time Americans spend with their families. On this day, families hold a big party at home. Roasted turkey or turkey served with gravy sauce, baked cowpeas, pumpkin pie is a must-have.
In addition to traditional dishes, a number of special activities like parades or football matches are also held. Right after Thanksgiving ends, Friday becomes a shopping day. This day is very famous around the world as Black Friday. On this day, stores launch biggest discounts of the year, attracting millions of shopaholics who have lined up since the night before to buy their favorite items at a price that could not be cheaper.

Question 23.

US residents celebrate Thanksgiving every year.

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Question 24.

American people always give gifts, money and best wishes to those who have helped them over the past year.

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Question 25.

In the US, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of November.

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Question 26.

People hold family parties and many other activities on Thanksgiving.

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Question 27. Which of the following may be the best title for the reading passage?

National Holiday Activities

Holiday Foods

A National Holiday

Black Friday

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Question 28. In the reading passage, all of the following are mentioned EXCEPT _____.

What people give

What people do

What people sing

What people eat

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

Question 29.

Using more reusable bags can lead to great in plastic ones. (reduce)

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Question 30.

My father had a competent repair his motorbike. (machine)

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Question 31.

You need to ensure that a patient feels enough to discuss things fully. (relax)

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Question 32.

He did the physics test so that he had plenty of time to revise it. (quick)

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Question 33.

Evan spent a lot of time on the beach during his summer holiday. (lie)

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Question 34.

The chief executive has received lots of customer about the new product. (complain)

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VI. Look at the entry of the word “explanation” 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 for the missing cookies is that your brother ate them.

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Question 36.

My teacher gave a of how plants use sunlight to grow.

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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.

Tom has never used such an interesting chatbox. 👉 It is .

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Question 38.

Although he was intelligent, he couldn’t solve that physics problem. 👉 Despite his .

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Question 39.

I don’t usually sing karaoke at home for fear of disturbing my neighbours. 👉 In order .

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Question 40.

“Don’t go out without my permission,” Mrs Chau told the students. 👉 Mrs Chau told .

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