Đề thi tổng ôn tốt nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh (Đề số 9)
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University of Brickerry’s Top Chosen Programmes
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
When the demand for (1) ______ workers has risen, our vocational programmes provide practical courses and hands-on experience (2) ______ students to master their targeted skills within a period of 12-24 months.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
All the courses are carefully designed to help students acquire academic achievements and qualities for their future careers. Besides, two (3) ______ equip students with valuable work experience.
TRY-AND-FIND PROGRAMMES
For those (4) ______ if they might not have chosen the right programme, this 6-8-week programme is for you. There are preliminary sessions so that students can (5) ______ a closer look at the sectors they are planning (6) ______ in.
(Adapted from C-21 Smart)
When the demand for (1) ______ workers has risen, our vocational programmes provide practical courses...
skilled
skillful
skillfully
skills
...and hands-on experience (2) ______ students to master their targeted skills within a period of 12-24 months.
at
by
for
with
Besides, two (3) ______ equip students with valuable work experience.
immersive internship periods
immersive period internships
internship immersive periods
period immersive internships
For those (4) ______ if they might not have chosen the right programme, this 6-8-week programme is for you.
that wonder
whom wonder
wondering
wonder
There are preliminary sessions so that students can (5) ______ a closer...
give
have
make
do
...a closer look at the sectors they are planning (6) ______ in.
to majoring
majoring
major
to major
Explore the Eco World
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA
Tanzania safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the wild natural landscapes to the magnificent animals that roam the land, Tanzania (7) ______ those looking for adventure like no (8) ______.
Safari
Home to colossal (9) ______ of animals like zebras, gazelles, and gnu. Take a ride with us around the park and behold upon the glorious (10) ______.
Local Guidance
The local guides go out of their way with (11) ______ laying emphasis on the importance of wildlife preservation and ensuring visitors cause the least (12) ______ to the ecosystem.
Witnessing the great migration
It is the only place in Africa where land-animal migrations still take place.
(Adapted from THiNK)
Tanzania safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the wild natural landscapes to the magnificent animals that roam the land, Tanzania (7) ______ those looking for adventure...
pulls in
brings in
takes in
draws in
...those looking for adventure like no (8) ______.
others
other
the others
another
Home to colossal (9) ______ of animals like zebras, gazelles, and gnu.
herds
packs
parties
troops
Take a ride with us around the park and behold upon the glorious (10) ______.
scene
sight
view
vision
The local guides go out of their way with (11) ______ laying emphasis on the importance of...
a view to
an aim of
regard to
respect to
...of wildlife preservation and ensuring visitors cause the least (12) ______ to the ecosystem.
interference
interruption
disturbance
distraction
a. Mom: Oh wow, that’ll be interesting. What will be on the menu?
b. Mark: I guess some classic American dishes for the students to try, like apple pie.
c. Mark: We’re having a special lunch at school next week to welcome the new international students.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
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a. Lee: Are you going to the fundraising concert later?
b. May: Why didn’t you let me know? I wouldn’t have left the homework so late if I’d known you were going.
c. May: No, but I would have bought a ticket if I didn’t have so much homework.
d. Lee: Well, I might have called you if you would answer your phone sometimes, but you’re always studying!
e. Lee: That’s a shame. I saw Leo last night and he had two spare ones. If you’d finished your homework, you could go with me now.
(Adapted from Friends Global)
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Hi Holly,
Today I have to stay at home and help my family clean the house.
a. I can’t stand it! Also, mum doesn’t make it any easier. She constantly complains that I do a terrible job at it.
b. My mum assigned me the tasks of dusting the furniture, vacuuming the floor, and washing clothes.
c. I dread doing it, but my mum says it is necessary. I guess I’m fortunate because we only do it twice a month.
d. My sister takes the dog for a walk and does the ironing. I wish I could do that instead of washing the clothes.
e. I don’t mind vacuuming the floor; in fact, I kind of like it. But washing clothes is a whole other story.
Oh well, you can’t always get what you want. Do you have any chores you have to do?
Bye for now,
Nam
(Adapted from English Discovery)
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a. According to the ‘hygiene theory’, overprotecting children can bring about health issues.
b. This might explain why more and more children have allergies to foods like nuts or eggs.
c. Consequently, these children’s immune systems may overreact to common foods, causing severe allergic reactions.
d. Some parents prevent their children from interacting with kids who are sick or from playing outside, which limits their exposure to germs and dirt.
e. Many parents nowadays invest considerable efforts to keep their children as safe as possible, but some argue that too much safety may actually be counterproductive.
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)
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a. This charity began its efforts in 1979 and has worked nonstop to help hungry people since then.
b. Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a non-profit organisation that focuses on dealing with the issue of world hunger.
c. In addition, they run educational programmes in which the poor are taught how to recognise the symptoms of poor nutrition.
d. AAH gives life-saving care to people who have experienced hunger due to war, natural disasters and other major crises.
e. The organisation works in more than 50 countries and currently has more than 8,000 workers supporting approximately 26 million people worldwide.
(Adapted from Bright)
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Steve Jobs’ Life and Achievements
Steven Paul Jobs was born on 24 February, 1955 in San Francisco, USA. His biological parents were not married and gave him up for adoption. He was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs. In 1971, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, who was five years older than him, but they bonded over their love of electronics. After high school, Jobs attended Reed College in Oregon, (18) ______.
When Jobs was 21, he and Wozniak started Apple Computers in Jobs’ family garage with money they got by selling Jobs’ van and Wozniak’s scientific calculator. By making computers smaller, cheaper, and accessible to everyday users, (19) ______.
Although Jobs left Apple in 1985, he returned to his post in 1997 when the company needed new ideas. He helped invent new products such as the iMac, the iBook for students, the iPod music player, and iTunes music software. In 2007, he introduced the touch-screen iPhone which changed the way phones were used. (20) ______, but also to be stylish and easy to use.
In addition, Jobs contributed to computer animation. In 1986, he bought a small company, which later became Pixar Animation Studios. It produced the first full-length computer-animated film Toy Story (1995), (21) ______, and received critical acclaim. Over the course of his life, the studio released other blockbusters like Monsters, Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003), Ratatouille (2007), just to name a few.
In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, which he fought for several years. (22) ______. He had four children, three with his wife of 20 years and one from a previous relationship. On an Apple web page, a statement reads, “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being.”
(Adapted from Global Success)
After high school, Jobs attended Reed College in Oregon, (18) ______.
yet finding the classes boring and dropping out after six months
but found the classes boring and dropped out after six months
onlythen did he find the classes boring and drop out after six months
still, he found the classes boring having dropped out after six months
By making computers smaller, cheaper, and accessible to everyday users, (19) ______.
itled to their company’s major success, with sales climbing fast
sales rose rapidly, turning their company into a great success
such was the success of their company that sales saw a quick rise
their company became a huge success and sales quickly increased
(20) ______, but also to be stylish and easy to use.
Apple not only use cutting-edge technology for the design of its products
Apple products were not only designed to be cutting-edge technology
Cutting-edge technology was not only applied to designApple products
Not only were Apple products designed with cutting-edge technology
It produced the first full-length computer-animated film Toy Story (1995), (21) ______,...
credited Jobs in the role of executive producer
for which Jobs was credited as executive producer
that got the role of executive producer credited to Jobs
whose executive producer was credited as Jobs’ role
In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, which he fought for several years. (22) ______.
He stepped down from work in August, 2011, and passed away two months later
In August,2011, he retired from his post, at last passed away after two months
Once he stopped working in August, 2011, the next two months he passed away
So long as he stopped work in August, 2011, two months later he passed away
Living sculptures
Gregory Kloehn is a sculptor with a difference. Not only are his sculptures created from bits of rubbish, but each of his distinctive creations offers a homeless person somewhere to live. Gregory works in California, where there are a lot of people living on the streets. Each of his sculptures is no bigger than the average sofa, but the tiny, one-roomed shelters are as wonderful as mansions for a person who is sleeping rough. Gregory searches on rubbish dumps to find pieces to use. A washing machine door is as good as a normal window. A fridge door can make a fine front door, and has useful shelves on the inside. And each home is on wheels so that it can be pushed around easily.
The Crazy House
With a desire to bring humans closer to nature, architect Dang Viet Nga created this surreal artistic guesthouse in Da Lat, Viet Nam. The Crazy House has gained recognition for its creative and unique architecture. There are almost no straight lines and no right angles at all. The structure of the house does not follow any rules, but everything looks harmonious. This weird structure is a maze of winding flights of stairs, dangerous-looking bridges, and sculptural rooms, each of which is named after an animal. In one room, guests are watched over by the glowing red eyes of a kangaroo. In another room, the window looks like the cobweb of a giant spider and the fireplace is in the form of an eagle’s egg.
Well-contained housing
If you heard that they were putting homeless people into shipping containers, you might be shocked. But that’s exactly what is happening in Brighton, England. The Brighton Housing Trust has been inspired by a similar housing estate in the Netherlands. It is developing 36 studio flats in the town centre, using old shipping containers. The flats will have a window at each end and a toilet and shower room in the middle. On one side there’ll be a kitchen and small dining table, and on the other side a living room with a sofa bed. At 24 square metres, they are smaller than a shared room in a homeless hostel. But they are much more desirable and certainly spacious enough for one person. They are also stackable. The containers will sit on top of one another with stairs connecting them.
(Adapted from Friends Global)
The word ‘distinctive’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
extraordinary
standard
typical
unique
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
For someone living on the streets, even a small shelter feels luxurious.
Peoplehave trouble sleeping would appreciate these small shelters.
The shelters are spacious enough to be comfortable for the homeless.
Those without a roof over their headenjoy these mansion-like shelters.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of The Crazy House?
animal-themed rooms
even angles
winding staircases
dangerous-looking bridges
The word ‘surreal’ in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
impractical
realistic
lifelike
dreamlike
The word ‘It’ in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
England
the Netherlands
a housing estate
the Brighton Housing Trust
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
The containers’ layout is intended to be minimum functionality in maximum space.
Architect Dang Viet Nga’s intention was to build a structure for nature lovers.
The Crazy House defies conventional design yet maintains an unexpected harmony.
Only the shipping containersturned flats will be suitable for single occupancy.
In which paragraph(s) does the author describe a design that is utilitarian rather than aesthetic?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 3
Paragraphs 1&3
Paragraph 2
In which paragraph(s) does the author connect a design with its environmental impact?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraphs 1&2
Paragraph 3
THE POWER OF IMAGES
It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. There’s something appealing about images that makes them a powerful tool for communication.
[I] As you scroll through your social media feed or browse a news website, what is it that prompts you to read on? [II] Online content that is accompanied by an image is more likely to evoke engagement, in the form of clicks, likes and shares, than straightforward text [III]. This phenomenon is something digital marketers have really picked up on. [IV]
They will tell you that on average people only read around 20 percent of the text on a web page. When it comes to remembering information, it is said that we retain around 80 percent of what we see versus only 20 percent of what we read and just 10 percent of what we hear. Although these figures are criticised by experts as an oversimplification, visuals do play an important role in how we deal with content in an information-rich world. Producing attention-grabbing visuals to attach to digital content is a decisive step for anyone who wants to get their message across to the maximum number of people.
It’s not only in the commercial world that the power of the image is being recognised. Governments and NGOs such as the World Health Organisation are acknowledging the importance of social media in communicating public health messages. Research into social media engagement during one recent disease outbreak, for example, found that it was image-based platforms such as Instagram that were most effective in conveying imperative health messages. Whilst there is some concern amongst healthcare professionals that what starts off as helpful messages can easily get distorted as they are shared and reshared, specialists say that social media has huge potential for promoting public health.
Political journalists and campaigners have also long understood the power of an image. In a social media age, though, simply posting a striking image that is sure to go viral has been labelled by some as ‘slacktivism’. That is the idea that people will like and share an image without really thinking about the ideas behind it or engaging with the political message. The challenge for activists, journalists, marketers and governments is to develop a social media strategy that includes eye-catching visuals but is also more than skin deep.
(Adapted from English Discovery)
Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
The chances are that it’s the images that attract your attention.
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The phrase ‘picked up on’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
put into practice
taken notice of
taken pleasure in
came up with
Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
Studies show that web pages prefer content with images rather than plain text based on how users retaininformation.
Visual content often increases reader engagement by simplifying complex inform-ation for online audiences.
Digital marketers emphasize using visuals as they attract more attention and engage-ment than text alone.
Social media is highly effective for marketing due to people’s limited attention spans for reading online.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in para 2?
The most effective way to get a message across is by creating a clear and not easy-to-forget digital visual.
Reaching the largest audience is possible if your message is visually appealing and attractive.
Impressive visuals are indispensable for those seeking to engage a broad audience with their digital message.
Digital marketers ought to add striking visuals to their messages if they want to stand out from the crowd.
The word ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
governments and NGOs
healthcare professionals
image-based platforms
public health messages
The word ‘imperative’ in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
impartial
negligible
vital
destructive
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
Activists have generally avoided online images due to their shallow impact.
Image-based platforms can pose risks to the accuracy of health information.
Social media images have been widely adopted in public health communication.
The human brain processes images much more efficiently than text or audio.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Experts say the numbers related to our retention of informationis somewhat reliable.
Healthprofessionals try not to use social media images for fear of misinformation.
Campaigners are suggested to take advantage of traditional images for political ends.
‘Slacktivism’ deals with the phenomenon of online activism that lacks substance.
Which of the following can be inferred about ‘slacktivism’?
It is criticized for its misuse in commercial marketing.
It increases the popularity of non-political social media posts.
It refers to ineffective communication strategies by journalists.
It discourages serious engagement with political messages.
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
Images are hugely impactful in online content, albeit with certain worries, and are crucial for both marketing and social causes.
Digital marketers and governments use social media images to drive interaction, despite criticism about misinformation risks.
Social media platforms have heightened the power of images, with visuals becoming the key to effective communication in modern society.
The effectiveness of images is increasingly being recognized by both commercial and social institutions as a means of engaging large audiences.
