(2023) Đề thi thử Tiếng anh THPT theo bộ đề minh họa của Bộ giáo dục (Đề 84)

 Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

Turkey's President Erdogan has declared a three-month state of emergency across areas considered to be (34) ________ hit by the recent deadly earthquakes, (35) ________ are among the biggest earthquakes ever to hit Turkey. They caused huge loss of life and damage in southeast Turkey and in (36) ________ areas in neighboring Syria. President Erdogan also warned of the danger of a large number of aftershocks, stating that: "We are rapidly continuing the search and rescue operations, despite the difficulty of the conditions and the terrible weather." Many countries have (37) ________ their support for Turkey and Syria. The EU has sent more than 1,150 rescue workers. Emergency medical teams will provide essential health care for the injured and most vulnerable people affected by the earthquakes. (38) ________ , Mexico has sent a team of dogs and rescuers who are experts in locating survivors in the rubble. U.S. President Joe Biden said he was "deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquakes". (Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

You put on your backpack and you are ready to head to the mountains for a walk, but does that mean you are hiking or trekking? People often think of trekking and hiking as synonyms, but there are things that set these two activities apart. Duration is one of the most obvious distinctions between these two activities. Trekking usually lasts at least two days, but often even longer than that. People that go trekking often have a final destination in mind. They aspire to reach this destination and can walk thousands of kilometres per trekking trip. On the other hand, hikes are shorter in duration compared to trekking. Hiking can also be an overnight experience, but it usually won’t take several days as trekking would. Another difference between trekking and hiking is the type of terrain. Hikers often use hiking trails that are marked and go through mountains, forests, hills, or other natural environments that people want to explore. In comparison, trekkers have much more freedom in their journeys, which are not always on marked trails and often go through unexplored natural areas such as mountains, roads, beaches, forests, and much more. This way, they can see untouched nature. By now, you can see that trekking is not for everybody. It’s an activity that takes a lot of time, goes through different terrains, and requires mental and physical preparedness. On the other hand, hiking is a leisure activity that can be done by many, even if they haven't hiked before. Usually, with hiking, you will have information about the difficulty level or length of a hiking path, so you can know whether it suits your physical abilities. Therefore, if you are a beginner or just want a pleasant walk instead of challenging yourself, you can always choose an easy, less strenuous trail. (Adapted from mayamaya.ch) 

 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.

The physical impact of the climate crisis is impossible to ignore, but experts are becoming increasingly concerned about another consequence - the strain it is putting on people’s mental wellbeing. Even in the UK, a recent study found that people who experience extreme weather such as storms or flooding are 50% more likely to suffer from mental health problems, including stress and depression, for years afterwards. Soon after he started studying climate anxiety among young people, Dr. Patrick Kennedy- Williams, a clinical psychologist from Oxford, discovered worrying levels of environment-related stress and anxiety in children much younger than he assumed. “What I was most surprised by is how young the awareness and anxiety starts. My own daughter was just six when she came to me and said: ‘Daddy, are we winning the war against climate change?’ For Elizabeth Wathuti, a climate activist from Kenya, her experience of climate anxiety is not about the future but what is happening now. “People in African countries experience eco-anxiety differently because climate change for us is about the impacts that we are already experiencing now and the possibilities of the situation getting worse,” she said. She works with young people through the Green Generation Initiative she founded and sees the effects of eco-anxiety first-hand. A common worry she hears among students is: “We won’t die of old age, we’ll die from climate change.” Kennedy-Williams says there is no way to completely insulate young people from the reality of the climate crisis, and argues that would be counterproductive even if it were possible. Rather, parents should talk to their children about their concerns and help them feel empowered to take action, however small, that can make a difference. “Record and celebrate the changes you make. Nobody is too small. Make connections with other people and at the same time realise that you are not going to solve it on your own." 20-year-old Clover Hogan clearly agrees with this advice. She set up Force of Nature, a project aimed at helping young people realise their potential to create change. Hogan’s group aims to target people aged 11-24 with a crash course in the climate crisis that helps them navigate their anxiety and realise their potential to get involved, take action and make a stand. “This is only the beginning,” said Hogan. “We’re going to see massive, massive widespread climate crisis in every country around the world, so it’s about developing the emotional resilience to carry on." (Adapted from theguardian.com)