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Sở Giáo dục Thành phố Huế (Đề thi có 04 trang) KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2025 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: ..................................................................... Số báo danh: ........................................................................ Read the following passage about Sherlock Holmes and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 8. Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 19th century, is one of the most famous detectives in literature. He made his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet in 1887 and quickly became a beloved character. The public's enthusiasm for Holmes led Doyle to write 56 short stories and four novels featuring the detective. Although Doyle took a break from the series, he continued writing about Holmes until 1927. Some of the most iconic stories include The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia. Holmes's popularity is largely due to his unique approach to solving cases. Using logic, deduction, and keen observation, he uncovers clues others often overlook. His brilliant mind allows him to identify culprits and resolve complex problems. Holmes is also a master of disguise, often blending into various settings to gather information. Additionally, he is skilled in boxing and sword fighting, which proves useful in dangerous situations. With the loyal Dr. Watson by his side, Holmes takes on challenging cases and always seems to find a solution. One of the most intriguing aspects of the stories is Holmes's rivalry with Professor Moriarty, a criminal mastermind who poses a significant threat. The two engage in both direct and indirect confrontations, culminating in The Final Problem. In this story, Holmes and Moriarty grapple on a cliff near a waterfall, where both seemingly fall to their deaths. Doyle, tired of writing about Holmes, intended to end the character's story there. However, due to immense public demand, he brought Holmes back and continued writing more detective tales, ensuring Holmes's legacy as one of literature's greatest detectives. Question 1. Which of the following phrases is NOT MENTIONED in the passage about Sherlock Holmes? A. a famous detective B. a beloved character C. a master of disguise D. an expert violinist Question 2. The word “iconic” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ___________. Mã đề: …
A. renowned B. common C. ordinary D. mysterious Question 3. The word “complex” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______________. A. simple B. complicated C. easy D. detailed Question 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Sherlock Holmes first appeared in A Scandal in Bohemia in 1887. B. Conan Doyle wrote a total of 60 short stories about Sherlock Holmes. C. Holmes' rivalry with Professor Moriarty ends in The Final Problem. D. Dr. Watson often disguises himself to investigate several secret cases. Question 5. The word “their” in paragraph 4 refers to ________________. A. Dr. Watson and Doyle's B. Holmes and Dr. Watson's C. Holmes and Moriarty's D. Doyle and Moriarty's Question 6. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? A. Doyle decided to continue writing about Holmes although he was very tired. B. Doyle planned to finish Holmes's story since he was tired of writing about him. C. Doyle was motivated to end Holmes's story by readers as he had lost interest. D. Doyle wanted to create more adventures for Holmes despite feeling very tired. Question 7. In which paragraph does the writer discuss Sherlock Holmes's distinctive method of uncovering the truth? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Question 8. In which paragraph does the writer highlight Sherlock Holmes's rivalry with Professor Moriarty? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Read the following passage about the eyesight 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 from 9 to 13. DRINK, BLINK AND REST Not many people realize how much strain modern life can put on their eyesight. Working on a
computer, watching television and driving at night are just some of the things that can affect your eyes. (9) ________, even sunlight can be damaging to your eyes if you do not wear sunglasses to protect them from ultraviolet light. It was traditionally believed that being long-sighted or short-sighted was a condition that was inherited. But recent studies have shown that this is not always the case. One study in Spain has shown that there has been an increase in eye problems among schoolchildren. Another in America suggests that up to 80 per cent of children may be short-sighted. It appears that (10) ________. New problems, such as the massive increase in the number of people using computers at work, (11) ________. Using a computer means that the eye works in a different way, and it has to work harder. And the problems become worse the longer you spend in front of a screen. Experts have estimated that (12) ________. Office workers suffer from additional problems because of central heating and air conditioning. The trouble here is that eye becomes dry, (13) ________. One recommended way of combating this problem is to close the eyes for one minute every hour, to rest them and keep them moist. There are also many eye exercises that can help reduce the symptoms of eye strain. Question 9. A. The thinner the ozone layer becomes B. Becoming the thinner ozone layer C. The ozone layer is becoming thinner D. With the ozone layer becoming thinner Question 10. A. it often takes children ten years to focus on reading books before they become slightly short- sighted B. children by the age of ten who are not short-sighted often become more interested in reading books C. years of focusing on books causes most children to become slightly short-sighted by the age of ten D. having become slightly short-sighted, children by the age of ten often pay attention to reading books Question 11. A. have added to the rising incidence of eye strain B. the incidence of eye strain is an additional factor C. in addition to the rising incidence of eye strain