Đề thi tổng ôn tốt nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh (Đề số 5)

SMART CITIES AROUND THE WORLD

1. In Singapore, the mobile app Parking.sg allows you (1) ______ a nearby car park with (2) ______, book a parking space, and make a payment. You can also extend your booking or receive a refund if you leave early.

2. New York City (US) has one of the largest bike-sharing systems (3) ______ Citi Bike. Using a mobile app, you can unlock bikes from one station and return them to any other station in the system, making them ideal (4) ______ one-way trips.

3. In Copenhagen (Denmark), you can use a mobile app to guide you through the city streets and tell how fast you need to pedal to (5) ______ the next green light. The app can also give you (6) ______ and work out the calories you burn.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Read the following listicle and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

In Singapore, the mobile app Parking.sg allows you (1) ______ ...

... a nearby car park with (2) ______, book a parking space, and make a payment.

New York City (US) has one of the largest bike-sharing systems (3) ______ Citi Bike.

Using a mobile app, you can unlock bikes from one station and return them to any other station in the system, making them ideal (4) ______ one-way trips.

In Copenhagen (Denmark), you can use a mobile app to guide you through the city streets and tell how fast you need to pedal to (5) ______ the next green light.

The app can also give you (6) ______ and work out the calories you burn.

ANTARCTICA – trip of a lifetime!

Cruise past towering crystal icebergs. Watch a midnight sunset. (7) ______ pods of whales and (8) ______ of seals and penguins. Tread where (9) ______ have ever walked!

As the world’s driest, coldest and windiest place, it is no wonder that it is our only uninhabited continent. (10) ______ holding 90% of the Earth’s frozen water, Antarctica is actually a desert, and conditions are (11) ______. But it is spectacularly beautiful. With cruise packages to (12) ______ all budgets – an eleven-day trip starts from £3,700 – you’d be surprised how easy it can be to visit – and how hard it will be to forget!

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Cruise past towering crystal icebergs. Watch a midnight sunset. (7) ______ pods of whales...

... and (8) ______ of seals and penguins.

Tread where (9) ______ have ever walked!

(10) ______ holding 90% of the Earth’s frozen water, Antarctica is actually a desert,...

... Antarctica is actually a desert, and conditions are (11) ______.

But it is spectacularly beautiful. With cruise packages to (12) ______ all budgets – an eleven-day trip starts from £3,700 – you’d be surprised how easy it can be to visit – and how hard it will be to forget!

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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.

a. Sue: Yes – 20 km! Come join us!

b. Derek: Are you going to walk a long way?

c. Sue: Marco and I want to do a sponsored walk next Sunday to help the flood victims.

(Adapted from THiNK)

a. Jennifer: Wait, is online study an option?

b. Jennifer: I’m thinking about marketing or economics.

c. Peter: OK. Let’s break it down. What major are you interested in?

d. Jennifer: I can’t decide which university to study at. I really like both Weston and Eastdale.

e. Peter: Both universities teach marketing. Only Eastdale has economics. Would you like to study in person or online?

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

Dear Mr Blackwell,

I am writing to you regarding the volunteer programme at the Prambanan Temple Compounds in Indonesia.

a. Another thing is the participation fee. Will there be any extra costs or is everything covered? It would be helpful to know the total expense for better planning.

b. I am interested in taking part as a volunteer and would appreciate some additional details about the programme.

c. Could you provide information on the training volunteers get? I have never worked at a heritage site before and I am a bit nervous about what will be expected of me.

d. I look forward to your reply and to learning more about the programme. It sounds like an excellent volunteering experience. Thank you in advance for the information.

e. I am also curious about the accommodation arrangements with local families. Do volunteers have roommates and how far is the accommodation from the site?

Kind regards,

Jack Hackett

(Adapted from Bright)

a. I think this is the only one I would actually try.

b. This is followed by red, green, orange, purple, yellow and on the seventh day, all of the colours.

c. Christina Aguilera does the seven-day colour diet, eating food of a different colour every day for a week.

d. Day one is white, but that means white fruit and vegetables, not white bread or white rice!

e. This diet might encourage you to try new things, like ripe avocado and you’d get plenty of vitamins.

(Adapted from English Discovery)

a. Academic or cognitive skills like critical thinking and creativity are important, as are social and emotional skills such as friendliness, positive thinking and self-esteem.

b. But while these things are undoubtedly important, there are many other worthwhile skills which are often overlooked.

c. It is crucial to take a ‘holistic approach’, meaning you should aim to develop yourself as a whole person rather than focusing on one aspect at the expense of the others.

d. Other skills not to be neglected include self-control, time management and finding a balanced life.

e. The term ‘personal development’ is often connected with activities like dieting or exercise, or perhaps learning a new computer program.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart)

Is Coffee in Danger?

Around the world, coffee is a lifeline for 25 million farmworkers on about 1.09 million square kilometers of land. That’s over 7 percent of Earth’s surface! In Việt Nam, coffee exports reached approximately 1.78 million tonnes in 2022 alone. Every year, people drink more than 500 billion cups. Businesses in the United States (18) ______. Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual - it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry.

Unfortunately, climate change is taking its toll on this business and the people who depend on it. (19) ______. Too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry - any misstep can harm the plants or reduce the quality of the beans. As the climate becomes warmer and rainfall patterns shift, many regions currently having perfect weather for coffee production may no longer be suitable. In Brazil - the world’s largest coffee grower - for example, (20) ______.

Even worse, the coffee berry borer beetle, an insect that feeds on coffee beans, also loves warmer temperatures. This means that as the climate heats up, these pests will spread to new areas, (21) ______. In addition, diseases like coffee rust - which causes the tree to lose its ability to produce berries - become more common in hotter, wetter conditions.

Coffee fuels billions of mornings, conversations, and workdays across the globe. (22) ______, it could become part of our history, not our future.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)

Read the following passage about coffee and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Businesses in the United States (18) ______.

Unfortunately, climate change is taking its toll on this business and the people who depend on it. (19) ______.

This means that as the climate heats up, these pests will spread to new areas, (21) ______.

(22) ______, it could become part of our history, not our future.

In Brazil - the world’s largest coffee grower - for example, (20) ______.

Social media has become an integral part of modern life, especially for teenagers. While it offers opportunities for connection, entertainment, and creativity, it also presents significant risks. This essay will explore the most pressing dangers associated with social media use among teens and suggest strategies to mitigate these risks.

One of the first things every teen needs to realize is that the Internet doesn’t forget. A spur-of-the-moment post might seem harmless now, but it could come back to bite later. Posting questionable content can affect academic and career opportunities for universities and employers are increasingly reviewing candidates’ social media activity. Numerous cases have shown individuals facing consequences for content shared years earlier. Therefore, teens must take great caution and think long-term before sharing anything online.

Another major concern is the addictive nature of social media. When hours are spent scrolling through feeds, something else gets pushed aside - studying, engaging in extra-curriculars, and maintaining personal relationships. Overreliance on virtual interactions may also impair communication skills, resulting in decreased academic performance and social isolation. To keep life in balance, teens should establish boundaries and make time for face-to-face connections with friends.

Last but not least, social media exposes users to cyber threats like malware and viruses. An inadvertent click on a suspicious link or download from an untrustworthy source can wreck a computer and compromise personal data. Teens need to be on guard - installing reliable antivirus software and steering clear of strange links or offers from strangers can make all the difference.

Social media isn’t going anywhere, and it can definitely be fun. Still, using it recklessly can bring about unnecessary trouble. By being mindful of what they post, setting healthy limits on screen time, and staying alert for cybersecurity threats, teens can enjoy the perks of social media without falling into its traps. Social media can remain a valuable tool - if used with care and foresight.

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of social media?

The word ‘pressing’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

The word ‘inadvertent’ in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

The word ‘its’ in paragraph 5 refers to ______.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the essay?

In which paragraph does the writer mention a temporal relationship?

In which paragraph does the writer acknowledge the impossibility of avoiding social media entirely?

[I] Migration is a natural phenomenon that has fascinated humans for centuries and is important to ecosystem health. [II] It is observed in species across the animal kingdom, from the tiniest insects to the gargantuan blue whale. [III] Every year, millions of animals set out on an epic journey searching for food, shelter, and mating opportunities. [IV]

The Great Migration

Between December and April, wildebeest migrate through the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania. In February, the female wildebeest bring forth more than 400,000 calves in a three-week period. In April, the rain stops, the plains become dry and the wildebeest population sets off in search of fresh grass. First, they head west, then north towards Kenya, then south back to the Serengeti where they began their journey. In total, it’s a return journey of about 1,000 miles, and it is taken by 1.7 million wildebeest.

The journey is necessary but dangerous. Facing not only the risks of starvation and drowning but the wildebeest must also look out for predators along the way. The stronger ones run on the outside of the herd while the young animals stay on the inside.

When wildebeest cross a river, they can look disorganised, but experts have shown that the herd are actually using something called ‘swarm intelligence’. This means that no one wildebeest is the leader but instead they explore and overcome obstacles as a group.

Multigenerational Relay

Monarch butterflies spend their summer in Canada and the northern USA where there are plenty of nectar plants and not many predators. However, they cannot survive the cold winters of the north. Thus, in September and October, they begin a long journey south of over 2,500 miles to Mexico via the southern USA.

When spring arrives, the monarchs start their return journey north; the population cycles through three to five generations to reach their destination. Along the way, females lay eggs on milkweed plants, which the caterpillars use for food after hatching. This new generation of butterflies complete the journey their great-great-great-grand-parents started. It is still a mystery to scientists how the new generations know where to go, but they appear to navigate using a combination of the Earth’s magnetic field and the position of the sun.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart & National Geographic)

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

Often travelling thousands of miles by land, sea, or air, these animals push the limits of endurance.

The word ‘gargantuan’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

The phrase ‘bring forth’ in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.

The word ‘ones’ in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

Which of the following is NOT true about The Great Migration?

Which of the following best summarises paragraph 5?

 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 6?

Which of the following can be inferred about monarch butterflies?

Which of the following best summarises the passage?