Ôn thi tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh: Đề số 10 năm 2026 có đáp án chi tiết

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English Graduation Practice Test – Test 10

Suggested time: 50 minutes. Questions: 40 multiple-choice items. Choose one answer, A, B, C or D, for each item.

Questions 1–6. Read the notice and choose the best option for each blank.

Community Garden Water-Use Trial
Students are invited to (1) ______ a short trial at the shared vegetable garden. The project has been designed (2) ______ students compare different watering routines. The trial will be conducted (3) ______ the marked boundaries of the north plot on Saturday morning. Participants are asked (4) ______ promptly and bring a notebook. The organisers will publish a summary (5) ______ a list of individual names. We value careful observations (6) ______ quick guesses.

1. 1. A. take after   B. sign up for   C. take off   D. take over
2. 2. A. to help   B. helping   C. help   D. helped
3. 3. A. at   B. within   C. on   D. by
4. 4. A. to arrive   B. arriving   C. arrive   D. arrived
5. 5. A. without   B. between   C. during   D. among
6. 6. A. above   B. across   C. along   D. over

Questions 7–12. Read the project update and choose the best option for each blank.

What the Garden Team Recorded
During the first week, volunteers wrote down when each plot was watered and the equipment (7) ______ was used. They also noted whether the soil looked dry or damp before watering. The team did not change every routine at once, (8) ______ it would be difficult to tell which change affected the result. Each plot was observed (9) ______ the same time of day. The volunteers kept their notes in a shared file (10) ______ members could compare them later. Some records were incomplete, so the group repeated the observation rather than (11) ______ the missing details. A short report (12) ______ after the trial ends.

1. 7. A. who   B. whose   C. which   D. where
2. 8. A. despite   B. although   C. unless   D. because
3. 9. A. on   B. in   C. by   D. at
4. 10. A. so that   B. even if   C. as if   D. rather than
5. 11. A. invent   B. inventing   C. invented   D. to invent
6. 12. A. will be published   B. will publish   C. has published   D. publishing

Questions 13–18. Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank.

Comparing a garden trial fairly
When a community group tests a new routine, it needs to decide what it will compare. If one plot receives water every morning and another only when the soil appears dry, the group should record both the schedule and the amount used. Otherwise, it may be difficult to tell what explains a difference in plant growth. The plots should also be checked in a similar way. A person who measures only the tallest plant may reach a different conclusion from someone who records the condition of every row. Before the trial begins, the group can agree (13) ______ a small set of observations to collect. It should keep a note of weather and other changes that may affect the results. A trial rarely controls every condition, so its findings should be described with care. If one plot looks healthier, that does not by itself prove that the watering routine caused the difference. The group may need to repeat the comparison or gather more information. A simple record can still be useful, (14) ______ it helps people notice questions they had not considered. At the end, the team can explain what it observed and what it could not establish. Readers should not assume that one garden will produce the same result (15) ______ another place with different conditions. The purpose is to learn from a careful comparison, not to claim (16) ______ it proves more than it does. A clear report lets others understand how the observations (17) ______ collected. That makes the next experiment easier to plan and the group’s conclusions more (18) ______.

1. 13. A. at   B. on   C. with   D. to
2. 14. A. whereas   B. although   C. unless   D. because
3. 15. A. at   B. in   C. from   D. on
4. 16. A. that   B. what   C. whose   D. whom
5. 17. A. was   B. were   C. is   D. be
6. 18. A. reliability   B. reliably   C. rely   D. reliable

Questions 19–24. Choose the option that puts the sentences in the correct order.

1. 19. Arrange the conversation. (a) “We can compare the notes at our next meeting.” (b) “I recorded the watering time for each plot.” (c) “Great. Did you also note the weather?”
   A. a–b–c   B. b–c–a   C. c–a–b   D. b–a–c
2. 20. Arrange the email. (a) Could you confirm which plot our group should observe? (b) Dear Mr Hall, (c) We are starting the garden trial this Saturday. (d) We want to avoid recording the same area as another team. (e) Best wishes, Kim
   A. b–a–d–c–e   B. c–b–d–a–e   C. b–c–a–d–e   D. b–d–a–c–e
3. 21. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) The group entered the amounts in a shared table. (b) First, volunteers labelled the watering cans. (c) They then used the same container to measure each plot. (d) At the end of the week, the team compared the totals.
   A. b–a–d–c   B. c–b–d–a   C. b–c–a–d   D. d–b–c–a
4. 22. Arrange the conversation. (a) “It may be useful to repeat it for another week.” (b) “The north plot looked different after the rain.” (c) “Yes, we should note the weather before drawing a conclusion.”
   A. a–c–b   B. b–c–a   C. c–b–a   D. b–a–c
5. 23. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) They decided to keep the original notes with the report. (b) The students finished their garden trial. (c) Their teacher asked how another class could check the results. (d) The notes showed the dates, amounts and observation method.
   A. c–b–a–d   B. b–c–d–a   C. b–a–c–d   D. d–a–b–c
6. 24. Arrange the conversation. (a) “We should ask the garden manager before moving it.” (b) “This watering can is blocking the path.” (c) “Good point. I’ll leave it beside the storage shed for now.”
   A. b–c–a   B. a–c–b   C. c–b–a   D. b–a–c

Questions 25–30. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Small trials in shared gardens
A community garden can be a useful place to test a new idea, but its shared nature makes planning important. Several people may water, weed or harvest the same area. If the group wants to compare two routines, everyone needs to understand which plot is part of the trial and what information to record. Without a shared plan, one person may change a routine without telling the others.

Groups often begin with a question that can be observed, such as whether a different schedule changes how often volunteers need to water. They choose a small number of measures, agree on when to record them and keep the method the same as far as possible. A simple log may include the date, amount of water and a short note about the plot’s condition. It is also useful to record unusual events, including heavy rain or a broken container.

Results from a small garden should be interpreted cautiously. The plots may differ in shade, soil or nearby plants. Those differences can affect what the group observes, even if the watering routine is the same. A trial can suggest what to investigate next, but it may not establish a rule that applies to every garden.

Sharing the method and the limits of the trial helps other gardeners decide whether the findings are relevant to them. The project can also bring people together to discuss how they care for a shared resource. Its value lies not only in the final result but also in the questions and habits the group develops.

1. 25. Why is planning important in a shared garden trial?
   A. A garden must have only one measure.
   B. Plants cannot grow in shared spaces.
   C. Volunteers should never change routines.
   D. Several people may affect the routine being tested.
2. 26. What information might a simple log include?
   A. Date, water amount and a note about the plot
   B. Only the names of every visitor
   C. The cost of every plant in town
   D. A prediction of next year’s weather
3. 27. Why should results be interpreted cautiously?
   A. Volunteers never record dates.
   B. Small gardens cannot be observed.
   C. Plots may differ in conditions such as shade or soil.
   D. All gardens have exactly the same conditions.
4. 28. What can a small trial suggest?
   A. That all watering routines are identical
   B. A rule that applies to every garden
   C. Questions for further investigation
   D. That no more observations are needed
5. 29. The word “them” in “whether the findings are relevant to them” refers to ______.
   A. the questions   B. the plots   C. other gardeners   D. the measures
6. 30. What is one value of a garden trial besides its final result?
   A. It proves which garden is best.
   B. It guarantees that every plant will grow.
   C. It removes the need for planning.
   D. It can help people develop shared questions and habits.

Questions 31–40. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Using water records in a community garden
A group of gardeners may want to understand how much water different parts of a garden use. A record can help, but the group first needs to agree on what counts as a measurement. One member might count watering cans, while another estimates how long a hose was used. Those observations are not directly comparable unless the group knows the capacity of the cans and follows a consistent method for timing the hose.

Records also need context. A plot in full sun may dry more quickly than one beside a wall. A week with little rain may produce different needs from a week with frequent showers. If the group records only the amount of water, readers may assume that all plots had the same conditions. Adding notes about shade, rain and plant type does not solve every problem, but it helps explain what was observed.

Measurements can support a discussion about routines. They do not automatically tell gardeners which routine is best. A routine that reduces water use may require more time or may not suit every plant. Gardeners can combine records with observations about plant condition and with practical knowledge from people who care for the plots. If they test a change, they should decide how long to try it and what signs they will monitor.

At the end of the trial, a useful report describes the method, the result and the limits. If the group does not know whether a change caused an observed difference, it should say so. Clear reporting makes it easier for others to learn without assuming the same result will occur in every garden. The aim is not to turn one set of notes into a universal rule, but to make a better-informed next decision.

1. 31. Why might watering-can counts and hose-use estimates not be comparable?
   A. A count is always more accurate than an estimate.
   B. Hoses cannot be used in gardens.
   C. They use different measures unless capacity and timing are standardised.
   D. Every watering can has the same capacity.
2. 32. What context may affect how quickly a plot dries?
   A. The number of sentences in the report
   B. The name of the garden group
   C. The colour of the record sheet
   D. Shade and rainfall
3. 33. Why add notes about shade, rain and plant type?
   A. They replace the need for measurements.
   B. They prove which routine is best.
   C. They help explain the conditions under which water use was observed.
   D. They make every plot identical.
4. 34. What do measurements not automatically tell gardeners?
   A. When the trial ended
   B. How much water they recorded
   C. Which method they used
   D. Which routine is best in every situation
5. 35. What else can gardeners combine with records?
   A. Only guesses about future weather
   B. Observations about plant condition and practical knowledge
   C. The names of visitors
   D. Unrelated figures from another group
6. 36. What should the group do if it does not know whether a change caused a difference?
   A. Remove the original records
   B. Claim the change definitely worked
   C. Say that the cause is uncertain
   D. Stop describing the method
7. 37. The word “standardised” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
   A. estimated roughly   B. made more expensive   C. hidden   D. made consistent
8. 38. Why should the report describe its method and limits?
   A. So the records can be discarded
   B. So the result appears universal
   C. So others can judge and learn from the findings appropriately
   D. So no one asks further questions
9. 39. What is the writer’s view of a trial’s result?
   A. It can inform a next decision without proving a universal rule.
   B. It always identifies one best routine.
   C. It should not be shared with other gardeners.
   D. It replaces practical knowledge.
10. 40. Which title best describes the careful use of garden water records?
    A. Making Careful Use of Garden Water Records
    B. Why All Gardens Need the Same Routine
    C. How to Build a Garden Wall
    D. The Colour of Watering Cans

Format tham khảo: Cấu trúc Bộ GDĐT từ năm 2025 quy định môn Ngoại ngữ có 40 lệnh hỏi, 50 phút và chỉ dùng trắc nghiệm nhiều lựa chọn. Cục Quản lý chất lượng – Bộ GDĐT. Đây là đề luyện tập tự biên soạn, không phải đề chính thức.

Answer key and explanations

1. 1. B. “Sign up for a trial” means register to participate in it.
2. 2. A. “Designed to help” uses the to-infinitive.
3. 3. B. “Within the marked boundaries” identifies the defined study area.
4. 4. A. “Asked to arrive” takes a to-infinitive.
5. 5. A. A summary is published without names.
6. 6. D. “Value X over Y” means give greater importance to X than Y.
7. 7. C. “Which” is the relative pronoun referring to “equipment.”
8. 8. D. The reason they did not change every routine is that the cause of a result would be hard to identify.
9. 9. D. The phrase is “at the same time of day.”
10. 10. A. The file was shared so that members could compare notes.
11. 11. B. “Rather than” is followed by a gerund.
12. 12. A. The report receives the action, so use the future passive.
13. 13. B. The correct collocation is “agree on a set of observations.”
14. 14. D. The record is useful because it helps the group notice questions.
15. 15. B. “In another place” is the intended phrase for a different location.
16. 16. A. “Claim that it proves” uses “that” to introduce the clause.
17. 17. B. “How the observations were collected” is passive; the plural noun takes “were.”
18. 18. D. “More reliable” is the adjective complement of “conclusions.”
19. 19. B. The report of what was recorded prompts a question about weather; then the notes are compared.
20. 20. C. The order is b–c–a–d–e: Kim addresses Mr Hall, introduces Saturday’s garden trial, asks which plot to observe, explains the need to avoid overlap, then closes.
21. 21. C. Containers are labelled, used to measure, recorded and compared at week’s end.
22. 22. B. The observed difference is followed by agreement that rain should be recorded, then a suggestion to repeat the trial.
23. 23. B. The trial ends, the teacher asks about checking it, the notes are described and retained.
24. 24. D. The path is blocked; the speaker proposes asking the manager before moving the can, and the other accepts the suggestion.
25. 25. D. Several people may water or alter the same area, affecting a comparison.
26. 26. A. Those items are listed as examples of a simple log.
27. 27. C. Shade and soil may differ between plots and affect observations.
28. 28. C. The passage says a trial can suggest what to investigate next.
29. 29. C. “Them” refers to other gardeners deciding whether the findings apply to them.
30. 30. D. A trial can develop shared questions and habits as well as a result.
31. 31. C. Counts of cans and time estimates use different units unless the group standardises the method.
32. 32. D. Shade and rainfall are named as conditions that affect drying.
33. 33. C. The notes add context about conditions during observation.
34. 34. D. Measurements alone do not identify a best routine for every setting.
35. 35. B. The passage suggests combining records with plant observations and practical knowledge.
36. 36. C. The report should state that the cause is not known rather than overclaim.
37. 37. D. Standardised means made consistent or uniform.
38. 38. C. Method and limits let others assess and use the result carefully.
39. 39. A. A trial can inform decisions while remaining limited to its conditions.
40. 40. A. This title captures the emphasis on careful records and interpretation.