Thi Thử Tốt Nghiệp THPT Tiếng anh năm 2025 - Sở GD&ĐT Yên Bái

Thi Thử Tốt Nghiệp THPT Tiếng anh năm 2025 - Sở GD&ĐT Yên Bái

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Thi Thử Tốt Nghiệp THPT Tiếng anh năm 2025 - Sở GD&ĐT Yên Bái

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival, Hanami, is a traditional celebration _(1)_ during spring. It involves the viewing of cherry blossoms, known as sakura, which bloom at different times across Japan. The festival typically starts in late March and continues _(2)_ approximately 2 weeks. Celebrations include outdoor parties, picnics, and events in public parks, rivers, and other locations where cherry trees are _(3)_. The festival dates back to the Nara period (710- 794 A.D.), indicating its _(4)_ in Japan. The cherry blossoms symbolize the arrival of spring and the transient beauty of nature. The short blooming period of the sakura is a reminder of life’s fleeting _(5)_. This festival is not just about viewing flowers, but it’s a time for people _(6)_ together and appreciate the simple, yet transient beauty of life.Question 1.

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Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheetto indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.Title: ASEAN poster making eventTo: The Hanoi High School Youth Union BoardDate: 10 January 2024We would like to propose an ASEAN poster making event to welcome a _(7)_ of studentsfrom ASEAN countries who are coming to visit our school on 3rd of March.The event will take place in the school Hall from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. We will organise all theactivities and invite all ASEAN students and representatives of _(8)_ classes. In themorning, students will take part in training _(9)_ on poster design, presentations anddiscussions on current issues in ASEAN, and group brainstorming activities. We’ll also

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.Question 13.a. Jane: Watch out! You're too close and will burn yourself!b. Jane: Hi, Nga. Is that a coal-burning stove?c. Nga: Hi. Yes, my dad bought it last week. It heats up our home very quickly. Let me put in some more coal.

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Question 14.a. Mike: I went to India for two weeks.b. Sue: No. What happened?c. Mike: I felt as if I was a fish out of water.d. Mike: Hey, have I ever told you about the time I traveled alone?e. Sue: How did you feel?

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Question 15.Dear Alex,a. However, if you could let us know which area you are most interested in and why, we can make sure we won’t disappoint you.b. Thank you for your email. It sounds like you would be perfect for the course.c. Looking forward to your reply.d. It would also be helpful to know if there is any food you don’t eat. This will make life easier for our cook.e. We offer lessons in all types of art.Best wishes,Hillary Mason

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Question 16.a. After completing my degree in social work, I began working as a social worker and have been doing it for almost five years now.b. My advice to anyone who is considering a career in social work is to have a strong support system in place and take care of yourself mentally and physically.c. It can be emotionally challenging at times, but the reward of seeing people's lives change for the better is what keeps me motivated to work hard every day.d. I have always been passionate about helping others in my community.e. I always try to make a positive difference in someone's life, no matter how small it may be. Knowing that I am able to make a positive impact on someone's life makes me feel good.

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Question 17.a. Urbanization is rapidly replacing parks with buildings, which threatens air quality and animal habitats.b. Additionally, we advocate for new laws to protect existing parks. You can support us through donations or volunteering.c. If you want to volunteer or donate money to Park Protectors, visit www.parkprotectors.com to learn more and join our mission to save parks and wildlife.d. Park Protectors is an environmental charity working in over 15 countries to create and preserve parks for both people and animals.e. We run campaigns to protect these green spaces: one focuses on fundraising to build new parks, and another organizes protests against companies planning to develop on parkland.

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Read the following passage about science of love and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.Although couples will rarely believe it, scientific factors _(18)_. Research has shown that scent plays an important role in choosing a mate. Other experiments have demonstrated that love is caused by combinations of chemicals in the brain. Furthermore, New York psychologist Arthur Aron applied the principles of science to demonstrate that the process of falling in love could be speeded up to just 45 minutes!_(19)_. However, the leap from being attracted to someone to falling in love with them is a big one, and Aron wanted to find out if the closeness associated with feelings of being in love could be created artificially.Aron produced a paper _(20)_. if couples answered them together. The questions came in three sets with each set covering increasingly intimate ground. They covered many personal opinions and experiences; for example, 'Would you like to be famous?", 'What does friendshipmean to you?" and 'When did you last cry in front of another person?" After answering the questions together, _(21)_. Aron tested his questions on pairs of strangers and then asked them to stare at each other. _(22)_. Many of them swapped contact details after the experiment. So if you're keen on someone and would like to get closer to them, it would seem that Aron's questions could help you to achieve your objective.Question 18.

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Read the following passage about safer streets and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.Walking is a great way to get around. For short trips, for exercise, or just for fun, walking can be better than driving or riding. But in many cities, walking can also be dangerous. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are a danger to pedestrians, and sometimes there are accidents. David Engwicht, from Brisbane, Australia, wants to do something about this. His book, Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns, has a simple message: We need to take back our streets and make them better places for walking.In the past, Engwicht says, streets belonged to everybody. Children played there, and people walked to work or to stores. Now, however, most city engineers design streets for vehicles. People stay inside buildings to get away from the crowded sidewalks, the noisy streets, and the dangerous traffic. Unfortunately, this gives them less contact with their neighbors.Many cities are working to make their streets safer for pedestrians. There are new crosswalks on the streets and more traffic lights and bicycle lanes. The city of Florence, Italy, only allows cars and buses with special permits to drive on its historic city streets. In Boston, US, the Slow Streets Program gives some neighborhoods more stop signs and a 20 mph (32 kph) speed limit.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods. Whether we live in a small town or a city with a population in the millions, Engwicht says we should think of streets as our “outdoor living room.” Changing the traffic is just the beginning. In the future, streets may again be safe places for people, and walking will be an even better form of transportation than it is now.Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method cities use to improve pedestrian safety?

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Question 24. The word dangerous in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.

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Question 26. The word permits in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by ________.

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Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

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Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

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Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer mention efforts to improve pedestrian safety?

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Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer mention Engwicht’s efforts to change attitudes toward streets and neighborhoods?

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Read the following passage about the urban shift and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.'Ha Noi Then and Now' exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors this week. The pictures have brought back childhood memories to old residents while helping younger generations see how the city has changed over the years.In the 'Then' hall, visitors can see pictures of 20th-century Ha Noi. Back in 1954, it was a small city with a population of about 530,000 residents in an area of about 152 sq km. The capital's famous Old Quarter or '36 old streets' dates back hundreds of years, with each street focusing on a different trade or craft. [I] 'My parents couldn't afford a motorbike or car. Most residents used to get around by bicycle or on foot,' said an 80-year-old visitor. [II] Trams, which began service in 1901, were a popular means of public transport until 1991. [III] Buses were not very frequent then. [IV] People lived and worked in low-rise buildings. The city was a fascinating mixture ofFrench colonial buildings and traditional Eastern architecture. The 'Now' pictures show a modern city with a population of over 8 million people. Over the years, the urban area has gradually expanded to over 3,000 sq km including many of the surrounding villages. As rural residents move into Ha Noi, the government is providing more affordable housing. More high-rise buildings have also been built. Ha Noi has improved its transport infrastructure, building new roads and bridges. It is modernising bus services using more electric ones. The Ha Noi Metro opened to the public in 2021 and is expected to include more lines by 2030.However, urbanisation has created new problems. "As more people come to seek better job opportunities, the city is getting more and more crowded. This has led to more traffic jams and higher unemployment rates,' said a 21-year-old student. Air pollution is also causing concern among city residents. (Adapted from Bright)Question 31. The word attracted in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ________.

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Question 33. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true about transportation in 20th century Ha Noi?

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Question 34. Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit? Transportation options were limited, as few people owned vehicles at the time

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Question 35. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?

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Question 36. The word expanded in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

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Question 37. According to the passage, what is one reason for Ha Noi's current transportation challenges?

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Question 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

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Question 39. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

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Question 40. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

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