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ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN ĐẶC BIỆT PHÁT TRIỂN ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2025: ĐỀ SỐ 09 Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. Eighteen-year-old Lauren Clark is a student, but she isn’t at university yet. Instead she’s taking a gap year. ‘I decided (1) _______ my maths course immediately. Instead I’m here in Ghana for six months. I’m teaching English and maths to school children. I’m also helping to build the school library. I’m so (2) _______ I can actually do all of this. I’m developing (3) _______ I didn’t know I had. I’m more patient and polite – and I’m certainly not lazy here! I feel more responsible and I think I’m (4) _______.’ In Europe, taking a gap year is very common. Instead of heading straight to college after school, a growing (5) _______ of students take a year off to travel, work, explore special interests or volunteer. ‘Colleges find that students (6) _______ this choice are more confident and mature when they arrive and do better on their courses,’ said Dr Edwin Chance, Rector of York University. (Adapted from Solutions) Question 1. A. not starting B. not to starting C. not start D. not to start Question 2. A. surprised B. surprise C. surprisingly D. surprising Question 3. A. manners B. requirements C. qualities D. characters Question 4. A. taking off B. growing up C. bringing in D. paying off Question 5. A. minority B. number C. deal D. degree Question 6. A. to make B. made C. make D. making Read the following brochure and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12. CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS! Mardi Gras is a(n) (7) _______ and is attended by almost a million people every year. If you're planning to visit New Orleans at this time, it's better to be prepared for the party! Tips for visitors: Plan ahead: Many hotels start (8) _______ reservations for Mardi Gras in August. To get the room you want, call well (9) _______ advance. Don’t wait until January! Plan your transportation: Many streets are closed to cars. Get there early: For the big parades on the weekend before Mardi Gras, plan to arrive about four hours ahead of time to find a good (10) _______. Check the weather forecasts: It can be very warm or very cold at this time of year, (11) _______ you might need a jacket, sunscreen, or an umbrella - or all three. Catch Mardi Gras throws: People riding on floats in the parades throw small things to the crowd. Spectators jump up to catch beads, plastic coins, cups, and toy animals. Bring a plastic bag to hold (12) _______ your souvenirs. (Adapted from Active Skills for Reading) Question 7. A. festival huge event B. huge festival event C. event huge festival D. huge event festival Question 8. A. keeping B. making C. putting D. taking Question 9. A. for B. of C. on D. in Question 10. A. situation B. role C. spot D. function Question 11. A. since B. yet C. though D. so Question 12. A. each B. much C. others D. all
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. Question 13. a. Ms. Johnson: Some students see homework as extra work rather than practice. b. Ms. Johnson: Do you think we’re giving too much homework? c. Ms. Johnson: Good point. Maybe I’ll remind them of that before the next assignment. d. Mr. Adams: Not really. It reinforces what they learn in class. e. Mr. Adams: That’s why I always explain how it helps. When they see the progress, they complain less. A. b – d – a – e – c B. a – d – c – e – b C. b – e – c – d – a D. a – e – c – d – b Question 14. a. Although challenges remain, such initiatives are gradually making Hanoi’s roads more navigable. b. These efforts are complemented by improved traffic management, such as better signaling systems and designated lanes for buses. c. To reduce traffic jams in Hanoi, the government has implemented several measures. d. Moreover, stricter regulations on the use of motorbikes in congested areas have been introduced to ease road congestion. e. The expansion of public transportation, including a new metro system and additional bus routes, aims to encourage people to rely less on private vehicles. A. c – a – d – e – b B. c – e – d – b – a C. c – d – a – b – e D. c – b – a – e – d Question 15. Dear Sarah, a. There are several books on ancient civilisations that could help us gather detailed information. b. This weekend might be a good time to go, as we’ll have more time to explore. c. Our teacher suggested using multiple sources, so I think the library would be a great place to start. d. I wanted to tell you about the history project we need to complete this month. e. Let me know if you’re free, and we can plan a visit together! Best, Emily A. b – c – e – a – d B. d – c – a – b – e C. a – c – e – d – b D. c – e – d – b – a Question 16. a. Jake: Do you always use a dictionary when you study? b. Jake: I should try that instead of looking up every word! c. Lena: Only when I can’t guess the meaning from context. It helps me remember better. A. a – c – b B. b – c – a C. b – a – c D. c – a – b Question 17. a. Eventually, I decided that a workplace that fails to recognise equal effort is not the right place for me. b. This unjust treatment not only undermined my confidence but also created a hostile work environment. c. At my previous workplace, I experienced a frustrating form of discrimination. d. I attempted to address the issue with my manager, yet my concerns were largely disregarded. e. Despite possessing the same qualifications as my colleagues, I was repeatedly overlooked for important projects. A. e – d – c – b – a B. d – b – e – c – a C. b – c – d – e – a D. c – e – b – d – a
Read the following passage about dying languages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. The world is getting smaller, at least when it comes to language. More and more people speak the three most common languages: English, Spanish, and Mandarin. As a result, local languages are being forgotten. In many parts of the world, grandparents speak a language their grandchildren do not understand. (18) _______. A language is said to be in trouble when less than 30 percent of children in the community speak it. It is considered a dying language. If children no longer learn to use a language, it will have fewer and fewer speakers over time and, eventually, the language will be gone. Why keep languages alive? (19) _______. They show how a culture understands or explains the world. “You need to look at a variety of languages, because no one language gets it all,” said anthropologist Dr. Linda Cumberland who is working to save Assiniboine, a Native American language. Needing a dictionary and people to record its grammar, (20) _______. Most importantly, you need to listen to those who still speak the language. This can be very difficult, especially if there are very few speakers of the language left. For example, when researchers were working to save the language Ayapaneco in Mexico, it was hard for them to record anything because the last two people on Earth who could speak the language (21) _______ ! Today, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) lists more than 3,000 languages (22) _______. Some of the languages still have a few million speakers and may survive. Unfortunately, hundreds of languages have fewer than 25 speakers remaining and may soon be lost forever. (Adapted from Solutions) Question 18. A. The loss of local languages threatens cultures and languages that aren’t passed down B. Going extinct, cultures and languages that aren’t passed down risk local languages C. As cultures change and languages aren't passed down, local languages slowly disappear D. Without local languages, cultures wouldn’t change and languages would be passed down Question 19. A. Languages hold the key to understanding a culture’s beliefs and values B. Understanding a culture’s beliefs and values determines the influence of languages C. Languages are important to understanding a culture, shaping its beliefs and values D. Understanding languages is vital so that their beliefs and values are revealed Question 20. A. the survival of a dying language is uncertain B. a dying language struggles to survive C. the decline of a dying language accelerates over time D. it is challenging to keep a dying language alive Question 21. A. that were unwilling to communicate with each other B. refused to speak to each other C. avoiding conversing with each other D. whose decision not to talk to each other Question 22. A. of which the risk of extinction within this century B. vanished before the century ends
C. gone extinct by the turn of the century D. that may disappear by the end of this century Read the following passage about culture shock and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. Each society has its own beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviours, and social habits. These things give people a sense of who they are and how they are supposed to behave. They also shape interactions within the community, influencing traditions, communication styles, and social expectations. People become conscious of such rules when they meet people from different cultures. For example, the rules about when to eat vary from culture to culture. Many North Americans and Europeans organise their timetables around three mealtimes a day. In other countries, however, it’s not the custom to have strict rules like this – people eat when they want to, and every family has its own timetable. When people visit or live in a country for the first time, they are often surprised at the differences between this culture and the one in their own country. For some people, travelling abroad is the thing they enjoy most in life; for others, cultural differences make them feel uncomfortable, frightened, and insecure. This is known as “culture shock.” The intensity of culture shock varies from person to person, depending on their adaptability and prior exposure to different cultures. When you’re visiting a foreign country, it is important to understand and appreciate cultural differences. This can help you avoid misunderstandings, develop friendships more easily, and feel more comfortable when travelling or living abroad. (Adapted from Interchange) Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an aspect shaped by a society's values? A. communication styles B. social habits C. traditions D. social expectations Question 24. The word “conscious” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. aware B. responsible C. careful D. demanding Question 25. The word “strict” in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to _______. A. unofficial B. flexible C. pleasant D. unreliable Question 26. The word “one” in paragraph 3 refers to _______. A. country B. travelling abroad C. culture shock D. culture Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? When you’re visiting a foreign country, it is important to understand and appreciate cultural differences. A. When exploring a foreign country, adapting to cultural differences ensures a smoother trip. B. It is mandatory to follow local customs and traditions when staying in a foreign country. C. Visiting a new country is meaningful when you fully embrace its cultural differences. D. When traveling abroad, recognising and valuing cultural differences plays a crucial role. Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Discomfort is regarded as an inevitable part of every trip to a foreign country. B. A person’s ability to adapt largely determines the severity of culture shock. C. All North Americans and Europeans are not allowed to eat when they want. D. Culture shock arises from the discomfort when someone encounters cultural differences. Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer provide a definition? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer give a piece of advice?