ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN 1 TRƯỜNG THPT CHÂU THÀNH - HỒ CHÍ MINH

Read the following passage 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.

Most of us have taken a selfie at one time or another, be it a photo of ourselves in a beautiful place, (1) ____________, or on a memorable night out with friends. But today, more and more people are putting their lives at risk in an attempt to get the most shocking pictures to share on social media. In several cases, this action has had disastrous consequences.

Take, for example, the Spaniard (2) ____________ during the annual bull run in a village near his hometown, or the Singaporean tourist who died when he fell from cliffs on the coast of Bali. Such incidents have led to the death toll from selfie-related incidents reaching double figures for the first time in 2015, (3) ____________.

Despite the risks, social media is full of pictures featuring near misses that could have been fatal under other circumstances. Under the caption 'Most dangerous selfie ever', a woman posing at a stadium can be seen narrowly avoiding (4) ____________. Yet the photo has received thousands of 'likes', and the comments below it suggest that this behavior is something to be admired.

In response to the increasing threat posed by the selfie, the authorities have started to take action. The Russian Interior Ministry, for instance, has launched a public education campaign advising selfie- takers against balancing on dangerous surfaces or posing with their pets, among other things. (5) ____________, then perhaps it is about time we asked ourselves which is more important, a 'like' or a life?

(Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)

Read the following advertisement 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.

Are you excited to learn (6) ____________ the diverse cultures that shape our global community? Join our “Journey Through World Cultures” Workshop and begin discovering what it means to be a true global citizen. Throughout the program, you will explore meaningful traditions, everyday lifestyles, and fascinating stories from many countries through hands-on activities (7) ____________ culture-based games, traditional outfit showcases, and sampling well-known international foods. Discover how people around the world celebrate special moments, solve problems, and (8) ____________ meaningful connections. Along with learning about global diversity, you will strengthen key skills such as cultural awareness, teamwork, and (9) ____________, which are essential in today’s multicultural environment. Our admissions counselors will also be present to offer guidance on (10) ____________, giving you clearer direction for your future study and
career pathways. Whether you plan (11) ____________ abroad, this workshop will open the door to countless international opportunities.

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.

Read the following leaflet 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.

PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT EVERY DAY!

Discover what simple changes we can make in our daily routines to benefit the environment
Current challenges:

Industrial activities and widespread urban development have destroyed forests and (17) ____________ habitats. Additionally, we (18) ____________ 500 million plastic bottles every week, contributing to land and ocean pollution. This waste leads to the deaths of countless marine animals each year.

Steps we can take!
• Choose eco-friendly products and reduce water consumption at home. This helps decrease the (19) ____________ of resources needed for production.
• Avoid products packaged in excess materials. (20) ____________ buying single-use plastic water bottles, use a refillable water bottle! This helps lower the (21) ____________ of waste you generate.
• Compost biodegradable waste and (22) ____________ organic materials whenever possible. Separate food scraps from recyclable items for better waste management.

Read the following passage about the history of the selfie and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

When did the selfie mania begin? Most people would guess that it was around the beginning of this century or perhaps a bit later when smartphones became mainstream. But most people would be wrong, just as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were wrong when they declared on Twitter in 2017 that they had invented the selfie eleven years previously. In fact, they were around 167 years too late to make that claim.

The oldest existing selfie dates back to 1839 when photographer Robert Cornelius took a self- portrait photograph of himself. To achieve this, he had to uncover the lens, run to his place and pose in the same position for up to fifteen minutes and then run back to cover the lens again. Cornelius couldn’t take a dozen shots and choose the best one – his selfie had to be just one photo. Half a century later, in 1914, thirteen- year-old Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia took a picture of herself in a mirror and became the first teenager to take a selfie.

And what about the origin of the word itself? It is thought to come from Australia where people have a habit of putting -ie on the end of words – barbie for barbecue, postie for postal worker and even Aussie for Australian. In 2002, an Australian man took a photo of an injury to his lip and put it up on a public forum to ask for advice on how to treat it. He referred to the photo as a selfie, and the term was born. Selfie became Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year in 2013.

So, why do we take so many photos of ourselves? A 2017 study into ‘selfitis’, as the obsessive taking of selfies has been called, found a range of motivations, from seeking to feel more part of a group to shaking off depressive thoughts and – of course – capturing a memorable moment. Since we live so much of our lives online, there is pressure to present good quality images, and so it is no surprise that airbrushing apps that enable people to retouch images and present an idealised version of themselves are gaining popularity.
(Adapted from English Discovery)

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 following questions.

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, contributing significantly to environmental degradation. Fast fashion, characterised by cheap, rapidly produced clothing, encourages excessive consumption and waste. Millions of garments end up in landfills each year, where synthetic fabrics like polyester take centuries to decompose. Additionally, textile production consumes vast amounts of water— cotton farming alone requires enough water to meet the global population’s yearly needs. Toxic dyes and chemicals used in manufacturing further contaminate rivers, harming aquatic life and nearby communities. The industry’s carbon footprint is equally alarming, accounting for nearly 10% of global emissions—more than international flights and maritime shipping combined.

Beyond production, the environmental impact extends to transportation and consumer habits. [I] Clothes often travel thousands of miles before reaching stores, increasing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Consumers, influenced by ever-changing trends, discard clothing after only a few years, perpetuating a cycle of waste. [II]Many are unaware that washing synthetic fabrics releases microplastics into waterways, which eventually enter the food chain. While some brands promote recycling programmes,
less than 1% of discarded clothing is actually repurposed into new garments. The lack of sustainable alternatives and transparency in supply chains makes it difficult for shoppers to make eco-friendly choices.

However, change is possible. A growing movement towards slow fashion encourages buying fewer, practices, such as using organic cotton, recycled fabrics, and water-saving techniques. [III] Governments and organisations must enforce stricter regulations on pollution and waste while supporting innovation in sustainable textiles. The future of fashion depends on balancing style with environmental responsibility - because looking good should never come at the cost of the planet. [IV]