Đề thi tuyển sinh lớp 10 THPT môn Tiếng Anh - TP. Hồ Chí Minh (Chủ đề Unit 9 Global Success)

I. PRONUNCIATION & STRESS

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

Câu 1.

Câu 2.

Choose the word whose main stress position is different from that of the others in each group.

Câu 3.

Câu 4.

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

Câu 5. Because of trade, technology, and migration, English has evolved into a global ______ used across all continents.

Câu 6. When Mai moved to Melbourne, it took her several months to ______ the distinct Australian accent.

Câu 7. People who speak two languages with equal fluency from childhood are considered naturally ______.

Câu 8. If you come across an unfamiliar idiom while reading, try to guess its meaning ______ rather than reaching for a dictionary immediately.

Câu 9. Modern linguists emphasize that non-native speakers do not need to imitate British or American accents as long as their pronunciation is ______.

Câu 10. Many everyday English words have been ______ other languages, such as "karaoke" from Japanese and "ballet" from French.

Câu 11. Tom and Lan are discussing English learning strategies.
– Tom: "I think watching movies with English subtitles is the fastest way to expand vocabulary."
– Lan: "______! It also trains your ear to natural intonation."

Câu 12. Peter is asking a language lab instructor for assistance.
– Peter: "Excuse me, could you guide me on how to record my voice for the pronunciation drill?"
– Instructor: "______"

III. SIGNS AND NOTICES

Look at the sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each question.

Câu 13. What does this sign mean?

[Hình vẽ]

Câu 14. What is the primary purpose of this announcement?

[Hình vẽ]

IV. CLOZE TEST

Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each blank.

English is no longer the exclusive property of native speakers in the United Kingdom or the United States. Today, non-native English speakers vastly outnumber native ones by roughly three to one. As a result, English has become a global language with numerous geographical (15) ______, commonly categorized as "World Englishes".

In regions such as India, Singapore, and Nigeria, English is adopted as an official second language. Over decades, local populations have integrated their own cultural concepts, idiomatic expressions, and distinctive pronunciation rules into everyday speech. For example, "Singlish" in Singapore features unique sentence structures that might sound unfamiliar to a tourist, yet it serves as an efficient vehicle for local (16) ______.

Linguists now suggest that learners should focus more on (17) ______ rather than striving for perfection in mimicking native accents. Being able to convey one’s thoughts clearly and negotiate meaning across diverse cultural backgrounds is far more vital than mastering a prestigious accent. Therefore, school curricula worldwide are (18) ______ moving away from strict standard models towards celebrating language diversity.

Furthermore, digital communication has (19) ______ accelerated this evolution. Online gaming platforms, international forums, and global social networks allow people from every corner of the planet to interact constantly. In this interconnected era, having a broad (20) ______ of global accents is a great advantage for young citizens.

Câu 15.

Câu 16.

Câu 17.

Câu 18.

Câu 19.

Câu 20.

V. READING COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage and decide whether the statements from 21 to 24 are True or False, and choose the correct answer for questions 25 and 26.

The concept of "Globish" – a simplified version of English composed of roughly 1,500 core vocabulary words and fundamental grammar structures – was coined by French businessman Jean-Paul Nerrière in the early 2000s. While working for an international corporation, Nerrière observed that during international conferences, non-native speakers from Japan, Brazil, and Germany understood each other with remarkable ease. Surprisingly, it was the native British and American delegates who frequently caused communication breakdowns. Their rapid pace of speech, rich usage of colloquial idioms, cultural humor, and regional slang left international colleagues bewildered.

Globish was not designed to replace traditional English, nor does it aim to be an artistic literary language like the works of Shakespeare or Hemingway. Instead, it functions purely as a practical tool for international trade, travel, and global collaboration. In Globish, speakers avoid complex metaphors, unnecessary figurative speech, and culture-specific jokes. Sentences are kept short and direct, spoken at a moderate tempo, and reinforced with body language when appropriate.

Advocates argue that this pragmatic approach liberates millions of language learners from the unrealistic burden of sounding like a native speaker. In our globalized economy, the primary goal of learning a foreign language is mutual understanding. As long as two individuals can conduct business, solve problems, and exchange ideas without misunderstanding, their communication is deemed a success.

Decide whether the statements are True or False:

Câu 21. Jean-Paul Nerrière developed Globish after noticing communication patterns among international business people.
Câu 22. Native English speakers rarely encounter difficulties when communicating with international colleagues.
Câu 23. Globish aims to become an artistic literary medium comparable to classic English literature.
Câu 24. Speaking at a reasonable pace and using straightforward sentences are recommended when using Globish.

Choose the correct answer for questions 25 and 26:

Câu 25. What is the closest meaning of the word "bewildered" in the first paragraph?

Câu 26. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?

VI. WORD FORMATION

Use the correct form of the word given in parentheses to complete each sentence.

Câu 27. Attending international youth camps has significantly improved her spoken English ______ within six months. (FLUENT)

Câu 28. The ______ of English as an official working language in ASEAN has stimulated regional cooperation. (ADOPT)

Câu 29. The teacher asked the students to ______ the passage so that foreign guests could easily grasp the core message. (SIMPLE)

Câu 30. A good learner must recognize how ______ shifts in pitch and voice indicate different emotions. (INTONATE)

Câu 31. Despite having a strong regional accent, his speech was completely ______ to all international listeners. (COMPREHEND)

Câu 32. Linguistic ______ is an asset that enriches cultural exchanges and broadens our global perspectives. (DIVERSE)

VII. REARRANGEMENT

Rearrange the groups of words in the correct order to make complete sentences.

Câu 33. can easily / without using / A bilingual person / switch between / two languages / a dictionary. //
$\rightarrow$ A bilingual person ___________________________________________________.

Câu 34. makes it / The widespread use / a vital tool / for global integration / of English. //
$\rightarrow$ The widespread use ___________________________________________________.

VIII. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.

Câu 35. You will not achieve high proficiency in spoken English unless you practice talking every day.
$\rightarrow$ If you _______________________________________________________________.

Câu 36. "Why don't we set up an English-speaking club at our school this semester?" suggested Lan.
$\rightarrow$ Lan suggested that _____________________________________________________.

Câu 37. Although his vocabulary was limited, he managed to make himself understood.
$\rightarrow$ Despite ________________________________________________________________.

Câu 38. People have borrowed thousands of foreign words into modern English over the centuries.
$\rightarrow$ Thousands of foreign words ______________________________________________.

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A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

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