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ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 17 KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2025 (Đề thi có … trang) Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề _________________________________ Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. Experience the Perfect Day at the Beach! A Relaxing Escape It was a (1) _______ day at the beach. The sun was shining brightly, and the sound of the waves was relaxing. As I looked around, I noticed a group of children playing with a (2) ______ ball. They seemed to be having a great time. Moments of Pure Bliss Nearby, there was a man (3) _______ under a large umbrella. He seemed completely absorbed in his reading, unaware (4) ________ anything happening around him. A few minutes later, I decided to (5) ________ a walk on the shore, feeling the cool breeze against my skin. After a while, I stopped (6) _______ a quick snack before continuing my walk. It had been a long week, and I felt like I needed this break to relax and recharge. Question 1. A relaxing B. relaxed C. relax D. relaxation Question 2: A. plastic large black B. black large plastic C. large plastic black D. large black plastic Question 3: A. sitting B. sit C. sat D. who sit Question 4: A. to B. of C. in D. at Question 5: A. make B. put C. take D. pay Question 6: A. to take B. taking C. take D. to taking Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12. Why Young People Should Try Cooking at Home Why Do Young People Prefer Eating Out? Many young people today tend to eat out rather than cook at home. They often feel that cooking takes too much time, while (7) _______ believe it's simply more convenient to buy food. However, cooking is not as difficult as it may seern. (8) ________ are easy to find, and there are countless tutorials online that guide even beginners. Making Cooking Simple For those willing to give cooking a try, it's possible to (9) _______ a delicious meal in a short (10) ________ of time. Online resources provide many (11) ________ ideas, allowing people to experiment with new dishes. (12) ________ the variety of options available , many still rely on fast food for convenience, which can impact their health over time. Question 7: A. other B. the other C. others D. another Question 8: A. Elements B. Materials C. Components D. Ingredients Question 9: A. set off B. put together C. turn into D. come up with Question 10: A. amount B. scale C. level D. extent Question 11: A. report B. account C. recipe D. receipt Question 12: A. In light of B. Except for C. Rather than D. Despite
Obviously, regular exercise can help you improve your strength, stay in good shape, and prevent dangerous diseases. But did you know that aside from its physical effects, staying active can also offer you a wide range of mental benefits? When faced with mental or emotional challenges in life, exercise can help you build resilience and cope in a healthy way, instead of resorting to alcohol, drugs, or other negative behaviours that only worsen your symptoms. It also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good. In addition, physical activity can also serve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break the cycle of negative thoughts that feed mental health problems like depression. Even if you are feeling just fine and not suffering from mental health issues, regular exercise can still give you another advantage: a sharper, more active brain. This is because the same endorphins that make you feel better also help you concentrate and feel mentally sharp for tasks at hand. Exercise also stimulates the growth of new brain cells and helps prevent age-related memory decline. And of course, leading an active lifestyle will significantly boost your self-confidence. Regular activity is an investment in your mind, body, and soul. And when it becomes a habit, it can develop your sense of self- worth and make you feel strong and powerful. You'll feel better about your appearance, and by meeting exercise goals, you'll also feel a sense of achievement and success. (Adapted from helpguide.org) Question 23: The word worsen in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________. A. treat B. decline C. mend D. accept Question 24: The word feed in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______. A. assist B. intensify C. motivate D. provide Question 25: According to the passage, all of the following are benefits of exercise EXCЕРТ _______. A. releasing chemicals that boost your energy B. building resilience and coping in a healthy way C. distracting from negative thoughts and emotions D. worsening symptoms of mental health problems Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3? A. Regular exercise helps generate new brain cells and completely stops age-related memory decline. B. Exercise promotes the development of brain cells and can slow age-related memory decline. C. Physical activity encourages brain cell growth and helps prevent memory problems with aging. D. Exercise stimulates brain cells and prevents all memory loss as you get older. Question 27: The word it in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. lifestyle B. activity C. soul D. investment Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Alcohol or drugs reduce mental issues but also cause health problems. B. Endorphins boost both your emotions and your ability to stay focused. C. People who do not exercise will lose their memories as they grow old. D. The more exercise goals you meet, the more success you will achieve. Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer discuss exercise boosting self-confidence? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer mention exercise helping with mental resilience? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.