Đề minh họa tốt nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh có đáp án (Đề số 35)

✩ COMMUNITYCORE: REIMAGINE BELONGING ✩

     Local initiatives (1) ______ when residents unite in meaningful ways! CommunityCore unveils a(n) (2) ______ that revolutionizes neighborhood dynamics. We celebrate stories (3) ______ communities from isolation to vibrant connection. Our dedicated team remains versed (4) ______ grassroots development, which fuels our revolutionary approach to building stronger neighborhoods.

     The platform enables neighborhoods to (5) ______ alive through collaborative projects, from local festivals to sustainability initiatives. The program instructs members (6) ______ monthly feedback about their experiences, ensuring continuous improvement. Through our framework, we’ve witnessed elderly residents finding new purpose, young families creating support networks, and businesses strengthening local economies.

     Transform your community today: communitycore.io.

(Adapted from CommunityCore Guide)

UNITE AGAINST PLASTIC POLLUTION

     As we step into World Environment Day, the call to action is louder than ever, urging everyone to come together and tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: plastic pollution.

     The Magnitude of Plastic Pollution:

     Plastic debris not only disrupts the balance of marine life but also poses a significant threat to terrestrial ecosystems. Marine mammals and (7) ______ sea creatures often mistake plastic fragments for food, leading to injury or death. Microplastics resulting from the breakdown of larger plastics have infiltrated the food chain, potentially causing harm to humans through the consumption of contaminated seafood and water.

     Actions to Beat Plastic Pollution:

•      Reduce your reliance on single-use plastics by (8) ______ reusable alternatives. By making simple switches, we can significantly reduce the (9) ______ of plastic waste generated.

•      (10) ______ plastic straws and cutlery by using eco-friendly ones like metal or bamboo straws and biodegradable cutlery.

•      Join local initiatives or organize clean-up campaigns in your community. (11) ______ we can prevent plastic waste from reaching our waterways and protect our environment.

•      Share informative content and (12) ______ stories of individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact in fighting plastic pollution.

(Adapted from Campaignoftheworld.com)

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 from 13 to 17.

     Westlife, one of the most successful boy bands in music history, (18) ______. Formed in 1998, (19) ______ with their powerful ballads and harmonious vocals. Their debut single, “Swear It Again”, topped the charts in several countries, (20) ______. Over the years, Westlife produced numerous hits, including “Flying Without Wings”, “My Love”, and “You Raise Me Up”, making them a household name.

     The band’s success wasn’t limited to chart-topping singles. They set records for the most consecutive number-one singles on the UK charts and sold millions of albums worldwide. (21) ______. Westlife’s enduring popularity was driven by their deep connection with fans and their ability to produce timeless music.

     With their smooth harmonies and emotional lyrics, (22) ______. Each member of the group contributed to their distinct sound, but it was their collective talent that made Westlife a global sensation. Despite taking a hiatus in 2012, they reunited in 2018 and continue to perform sold-out shows around the world.

(Adapted from Huffpost)

Read the following passage about the impact of cyberspace communication 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 23 to 30.

     Teens don’t understand the big fuss. As the first generation to grow up in a digital world, they hardly know a time when computers weren’t around, and they leap at the chance to spend hours online, chatting with friends. So what? But researchers nationwide are increasingly concerned that, as cyberspace replaces the pizza parlor as the local hangout, adolescents are becoming more isolated, less adept at interpersonal relationships, and perhaps numb to the small and large deceptions that are prevalent in the email world. Researchers are questioning how the futures of teenagers are changing when so many of them are spending an hour or two on the Internet each day, replacing face-to-face contact with computer screens.

     Social psychologists, including Robert Kraut, have expressed concern about the “opportunity costs” of so much online time for youths. He found that teens who used computers, even just a few hours a week, showed increased signs of loneliness and social isolation. In his study of 100 families using the Internet, Kraut noted that their computer time replaced hours they would have spent with others. “Chatting online may be better than watching television, but it is worse than hanging out with real friends,” he said.

     Today’s teens, however, don’t see anything strange in the fact that the computer screen occupies a central place in their social lives. “School is stressful and busy. There’s almost no time to hang out”, said Parker Rice, 17. “Talking online is just catch-up time.” Many teens acknowledge there’s an unreal quality to their cyberspace communication, including their odd shorthand terms, such as POS (parent over shoulder) or LOL (laughing out loud). Psychologists see this code as part of the exclusive shared language that teenagers love.

     When it comes to email exchanges, teens also show a remarkable tolerance for each other’s fudges or deceptions. Nor are they surprised when a mere acquaintance shares a personal secret through email. Nobody seems to expect the online world to be the same as the real world.

(Adapted from Strategic Reading 3 by Richards and Eckstut - Didier)

Read the following passage 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 31 to 40.

     [I] SARS, Ebola, and SARS-CoV-2 have caused global panic since 2002, and all three viruses were transmitted to humans from wild animals living in dense tropical forests that we are clearing for crops and housing. [II] Stopping deforestation will not only reduce natural disasters but also help contain the spread of dangerous diseases like Zika, malaria, and cholera, which are linked to rainforests. [III] A 2019 study found that a 10 percent increase in deforestation would raise malaria cases by 3.3 percent; that would be 7.4 million people worldwide. [IV]

     To prevent further environmental destruction, societies must take action. One important step is to reduce meat consumption, which improves health and helps reduce the demand for land used for crops and pastures. Cutting down on processed foods will decrease the need for palm oil, much of which is grown on land that used to be tropical rainforests. In addition, improving food production per hectare can meet growing demand without requiring more land, which could help reduce the pressure on forests and other ecosystems.

     Governments should take immediate action to stop the spread of infectious diseases. Banning the sale of live wild animals in wet markets is critical, as these markets have been sources of diseases crossing over from animals to humans. Although these markets have cultural importance, the health risks they pose are too great to ignore. Governments must also address illegal wildlife trade, which contributes to the global spread of infectious diseases and puts more people at risk.

     Ending deforestation and preventing pandemics will guarantee healthier lives, reduce hunger, and promote gender equality while encouraging sustainable land use. The COVID-19 pandemic, although devastating, serves as a reminder to shift our focus toward human achievements through better environmental management. Prioritizing sustainability will help avoid the overexploitation of natural resources and ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

(Adapted from Scientific American)