Đề thi thử 2026 số 10 — Sở GD&ĐT Đồng Nai

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or

1. 1. a.Henry: I still don't think I fully understand the concept of "teamwork skills" that we learned about in class.b.Henry: Oh, I see. Thanks a lot for your explanation!c.Jane: Well, it basically means working well with other people to get things done.
   A c – a – b B a – b – c C b – a – c D a – c – b
2. 2. a.Frank: No problem. So, do you feel like studying tomorrow for our math exam?b.Linda: Hey! How did your physics exam go?c.Linda: Oh, it went really well – thanks to your help!d.Linda: Yeah, sure! Come over around 10:00, after breakfast.e.Frank: Not bad, thanks. I'm just glad it's over! How about you? How did your presentation go?
   A b – a – c – e – d B b – e – c – a – d C c – a – d – e – b D d – e – b – a – c
3. 3. Dear Hiring Manager,a.I am writing to apply for the Tour Guide position advertised on your website.b.My experience during this period includes leading both domestic and international tours, along with a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.c.These achievements reflect my strong interpersonal and communication skills.d.Having worked in the tourism industry for over five years, I am confident in my ability to contribute positively to your team.e.Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to your response. Yours faithfully,
   A a – d – c – b – e B a – b – d – c – e C a – d – b – c – e D a – b – c – d – e
4. 4. a.For me, though, karaoke is about expressing your feelings through the song.b.As winning at karaoke depends largely on the songs you sing, you have to be strategic and choose ones that show off your range.c.While I'm not good at communicating my inner thoughts, I can do that through other people's lyrics.d.In these events, you are evaluated on your vocal skills, delivery of the song, and mastery of the stage.e.We all know karaoke as a fun activity to enjoy with friends on a night out, but competitive karaoke is all around us – take popular singing contests, for example.
   A e – d – b – a – c B b – e – a – c – d C e – b – d – c – a D b – e – d – a – c
5. 5. a.The result is devastating habitat and biodiversity loss on the island, but not all species are suffering.b.Madagascar's forests are being converted to agricultural land at a rate of one percent every year, a shift fueled by the cultivation of the country's main staple crop: rice.c.There are few places in the world where relations between agriculture and conservation are more strained.d.A key reason for this destruction is that insect pests are destroying vast quantities of what is grown by local subsistence farmers, leading them to clear forest to create new paddy fields.e.In fact, some of the island's insect-eating bats are currently thriving and this has important implications for farmers and conservationists alike.
   A c – d – b – a – e B b – a – d – c – e C b – d – a – c – e D c – b – d – a – e

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

1. 6. Chỗ trống (6) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A education rigorous academically B academically rigorous education C academically education rigorous D education academically rigorous
2. 7. Chỗ trống (7) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A a B an C the D Ø (no article)
3. 8. Chỗ trống (8) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A developing B developed C develop D to develop
4. 9. Chỗ trống (9) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A consistency B consistent C consistently D consist
5. 10. Chỗ trống (10) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A included B that are included C including D be included
6. 11. Chỗ trống (11) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A sense B smell C taste D touch

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option

1. 12. Chỗ trống (12) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A the birth of Elon Musk did not begin his rise to stardom B Elon Musk did not begin to rise to stardom at birth C the rise to stardom did not begin at Elon Musk's birth D Elon Musk's rise to stardom did not begin at birth
2. 13. Chỗ trống (13) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A nor did his most groundbreaking ideas happen overnight B neither his most groundbreaking ideas happened overnight C either did his most groundbreaking ideas happen overnight D his most groundbreaking ideas didn't happen overnight too
3. 14. Chỗ trống (14) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A strongly believing that you must always move forward B that you must always move forward with a strong belief C which always move you forward with a strong belief D you must always have a strong belief to move forward
4. 15. Chỗ trống (15) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A On the contrary, many of us lack the natural talent or even motivation to build billion-dollar companies B The natural talent or even motivation to build billion-dollar companies is possessed by quite a few of us C The natural talent or even motivation to build billion-dollar companies is what none of us have D Granted, not all of us have the natural talent or even motivation to build billion-dollar companies
5. 16. Chỗ trống (16) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A even if the odds aren't in your favor B as if the odds aren't in your favor C as if your favor isn't in the odds D even if your favor isn't in the odds

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that

1. 17. Chỗ trống (17) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A on B to C for D with
2. 18. Chỗ trống (18) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A supplies B materials C appliances D accessories
3. 19. Chỗ trống (19) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A beside B indeed C thereby D instead
4. 20. Chỗ trống (20) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A another B the others C others D other
5. 21. Chỗ trống (21) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A groups B sides C ranks D forces
6. 22. Chỗ trống (22) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A sustainable B profitable C available D flexible

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer

1. 23. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit? These individuals often lost track of time and ignored basic needs like food or sleep while working.
   A [IV] B [III] C [I] D [II]
2. 24. The reference to artists in paragraph 1 primarily serves to __________.
   A provide an early example of a characteristic associated with flow B argue that flow is most commonly found in creative professions C explain the research method Csikszentmihalyi used to study flow D illustrate that flow is psychologically challenging but manageable
3. 25. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a characteristic or condition of flow?
   A A strong sense of personal control over the task B Immediate feedback on the individual's progress C A less than accurate idea about the passage of time D A high level of physical strength and endurance
4. 26. The word "optimal" in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to __________.
   A ideal B positive C suitable D typical
5. 27. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
   A alerts B subjects C activities D states
6. 28. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?
   A High-flow activities require significant mental effort, making them less popular among teenagers than low-flow activities. B Teenagers generally prefer passive activities like watching television despite the negative impacts on their mental health. C While high-flow activities demand initial effort, they yield far better psychological and academic outcomes for teenagers. D Low-flow activities are directly responsible for the increasing rates of depression and low self -esteem

7. among teenagers.

   29. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5? In workplaces, balancing enjoyment, interest, and absorption dramatically increases employee productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.
   A Achieving a combination of enjoyment, interest, and deep engagement at work significantly enhances workers' output and health. B Engaged employees who find their work enjoyable and interesting are more likely to experience greater workplace well-being. C Only by independently improving overall productivity and creativity can employees actually achieve enjoyment and absorption. D Balancing enjoyment, interest, and absorption at work requires creative employees to improve their

8. productivity and well-being.

   30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
   A Evidence for the benefits of flow remains largely limited to artistic settings and adolescent populations. B Many still prefer low-flow activities since they require less effort and motivation at the outset. C The ESM relied mainly on participants' later reflections on how they had felt during the day. D Experiencing flow at work tends to raise productivity at the cost of creativity and well-being.
9. 31. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
   A Passive leisure is less beneficial than active leisure, but schools should not try to reduce it. B Flow depends more on task difficulty than on motivation, goals, or feedback. C Creating conditions that support flow could be an effective strategy for educational institutions. D Because flow is more common in artists, this group stands to benefit more from it than others do.
10. 32. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
    A The concept of flow, initially discovered by observing artists, has now become an essential psychological framework for explaining why individuals prefer passive entertainment. B Extensive research by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates that engaging in challenging tasks directly promises academic success and wealth for global citizens. C Low-flow activities like watching television are widely popular and ultimately lead to higher self - esteem compared to high-flow activities that demand advanced skills. D A deeply absorbing psychological state that supports well-being and performance across many fields of

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best

1. 33. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the decline in African elephant populations?
   A illegal hunting B climate change C agricultural expansion D habitat loss
2. 34. The word "attributed" in paragraph 2 most nearly means __________.
   A showed B proved C linked D caused
3. 35. The phrase "this commodity" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
   A black market B poaching C ivory D trade
4. 36. The word "acute" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.
   A mild B brief C noticeable D significant
5. 37. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? This growing pressure further threatens elephant populations that are already weakened by poaching.
   A Poaching has reduced elephant numbers, and continued habitat loss is forcing the survivors into human settlements. B Ongoing destruction of elephant habitat puts additional strain on populations already severely affected by poaching. C The expansion of agriculture and human settlement, along with poaching, continues to threaten elephant populations. D The loss of habitat is encouraging more poaching, which is placing increasing pressure on elephant

6. populations.

   38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
   A The expansion of agriculture is a major cause of elephant habitat loss. B The ivory trade is legal in most Asian markets. C Savanna elephant populations declined by about 90 percent on average. D Forest elephants now outnumber savanna elephants in many parts of Africa.
7. 39. In which paragraph does the writer mention statistical evidence from research?
   A Paragraph 4 B Paragraph 2 C Paragraph 3 D Paragraph 1
8. 40. In which paragraph does the writer discuss possible future consequences for elephants?
   A Paragraph 2 B Paragraph 4 C Paragraph 1 D Paragraph 3