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TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — 06 trang — 150 phút — THPT Chuyên Lê Quý Đôn
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
A.I Lexico-grammar
Choose A–D.
Various TV channels have provided extensive __________ of the recent parade.
- coverage
- communication
- correspondence
- vision
Nothing matters to Mrs. Smith apart from her family, __________?
- don't they
- doesn't it
- do they
- does it
What you decide now may have a considerable __________ on your future.
- relevance
- significance
- bearing
- application
There are two buses at 5.30 pm, and one always follows __________ in case the first one gets full.
- another
- the other
- other
- others
Finding somewhere cheap to live in the city centre is __________ impossible.
- virtually
- vastly
- amply
- enormously
I didn't want to __________ the news to him, but I had to.
The film director's rise to fame comes at the __________ of his privacy.
- disadvantage
- interference
- expense
- indulgence
Celine is an outstanding candidate. Her performance stands __________ above the rest.
- alive and kicking
- head and shoulders
- life and soul
- short and sweet
__________ is of great importance.
- That children get a good education
- Children that get a good education
- Children getting a good education
- Children get a good education
Jason made no __________ about telling his colleagues what he thought of them.
Don't expect Gillian to offer you a free drink - he's too __________.
- narrow-minded
- tight-fisted
- slow-witted
- far-sighted
The locals are required to use water economically __________ the low rainfall over the past three months.
- on behalf of
- in accordance with
- on account of
- in compliance with
__________ relevant qualifications, she would be offered the job.
- Unless Lucy has
- If Lucy has
- Did Lucy have
- Were Lucy to have
I think you should __________ a thought for those who live in poverty.
My daughter has recently joined a basketball club, __________ are high school students.
- most of whose members
- of whose most members
- of most members who
- most of its members
Sarah and I __________ booked the rooms at the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me there.
- naturally
- practically
- opportunistically
- coincidentally
This seems to be __________ of the two suggestions that have been put forward.
- the more sensible
- more sensible
- the most sensible
- most sensible
Once the new Marketing Manager's ideas were implemented, sales __________ and the company made huge profits.
- upgraded
- raised
- rocketed
- achieved
Jane: Did you enjoy the party last night? Tom: No. I would rather __________ home.
- stay
- have stayed
- stayed
- to stay
Soobin's first concert was a roaring success owing to his __________ efforts.
- energetic
- dynamic
- strenuous
- vibrant
A.II Error correction — UPFs
Mistake → correction.
A growing body of research has underscored the serious healthy risks associated with ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). A new meta-analysis involved over 240,000 individuals found that a 10% increase in caloric consumption from UPFs correlates with a nearly 3% rise in the risk of premature death from the ages of 30 and 69.
UPFs, as defined by NOVA (Professor Carlos Monteiro), contain no whole foods and are typically consisted of chemically manipulated ingredients and synthetic additives. They are designed for convenience and long shelf life, and are increasingly implicated in negative health outcomes.
A study adds to existing evidence linking higher UPF consumption to cardiovascular mortality, obesity, type 2 diabetes, mental health disorders, sleep disturbances, cognitive decline, and certain cancers.
When researchers emphasize that causality cannot be definitively established, the consistency of findings across diverse populations heighten concerns. A theoretical model predicts eliminating UPFs could have prevented over 124,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2017. Moreover, critics argue that such estimates may be inflated.
… a diet enriched in minimally processed foods is preferable. Reducing UPF uptake, even modestly, appears practical.
a new meta-analysis involved over 240,000
UPFs — from the ages of 30 and 69
are typically consisted of chemically manipulated ingredients
long shelf life, and are increasingly implicated
UPFs — A study adds to existing evidence
When researchers emphasize that causality cannot be established
the consistency of findings … heighten concerns
Moreover, critics argue that such estimates may be inflated
a diet enriched in minimally processed foods
UPFs — Reducing UPF uptake
A.III Phrasal / preposition
ONE particle.
insure their valuables __________ theft and damage
Lina sailed __________ all her exams with good results
He is always showing __________ his collection of expensive watches
narrow __________ the options before you make a decision
putting his ideas __________
how to set __________ gardening
catch __________ with young people
buying old houses and doing them __________
we had to fall __________ on our savings
didn't want to part __________ it
A.IV Word form — small businesses
CAPITALS → form.
WEATHERING THE STORM: HOW SMALL BUSINESSES BOUNCE BACK
Small businesses have faced (1 NUMBER) challenges, from pandemics to economic (2 CERTAIN). Many shut down (3 TEMPORARY) or reduced operations.
Resilient enterprises adapt and (4 GROW) these difficulties: digital platforms, (5 STRUCTURE) business models, new customers. Some report an upturn after (6 INITIATE) losses.
A local bakery saw a (7 RUN) increase in online orders after home (8 DELIVER) and social media. Demand so high that the (9 OWN) hired extra staff. (10 SET) are inevitable, not the end.
Small businesses have faced (1 NUMBER) challenges, from pandemics to economic (2 CERTAIN). Many shut down (3
small businesses — economic (2. CERTAIN) __________
shut down (3. TEMPORARY) __________
adapt and (4. GROW) __________ these difficulties
(5. STRUCTURE) __________ business models
after (6. INITIATE) __________ losses
a (7. RUN) __________ increase in online orders
small businesses — home (8. DELIVER) __________
the (9. OWN) __________ had to hire extra staff
8 DELIVER) and social media. Demand so high that the (9 OWN) hired extra staff. (10 SET) are inevitable, not the end.
B.I Open cloze — Katara
ONE word.
Katara Cultural Village is the jewel in the crown of Qatar’s artistic life. Since 2010 it has become a (1) of activity: exhibitions, festivals, traditional celebrations.
Tucked between West Bay and the Pearl, Katara is (2) world apart, old-world charm + modern creativity. Cobbled alleys and sand-colored buildings are a sight for (3) eyes. It’s (4) wonder many describe it as a walk down memory lane.
With free (5) to galleries, Katara is a feast for the senses. (6) you’re admiring photography, watching performances, or attending the Dhow Festival, there’s always (7) to keep you on your toes.
The amphitheater and Golden Masjid are just the (8) of the iceberg. (9) the end of the day, Katara isn’t just a place — a cultural powerhouse. For anyone visiting Doha, definitely not to be (10).
Katara — a (1) __________ of activity
Katara is (2) __________ world apart
Katara — a sight for (3) __________ eyes
It's (4) __________ wonder that many describe it…
Katara — free (5) __________ to galleries
(6) __________ you're admiring… or attending
Katara — not to be (10) __________
B.II Guided cloze — tech giants
Choose A–D.
Once dominating the tech world, Apple, Google and Meta must face the (1) — groundbreaking products might not stand the test of time. Executives (2) that Facebook’s friend-adding days are dwindling, Google searches declining on Apple devices, iPhone might feel outdated in a decade. Honesty from companies that shaped the digital (3).
With AI chatbots on the (4) and young people shifting platforms, tech titans are on shaky (5). Zuckerberg: original purpose fading, (6) preferring DMs and short-form video.
(7), Apple’s iPhone is no longer guaranteed a central role. Leaders envision a future (8) on wearable AI. They know they can’t (9) on their laurels. Even the biggest (10) must adapt or die.
- confessed
- admitted
- permitted
- approved
- development
- progress
- move
- increase
(6) __________ now preferring direct messages and short-form video
- customers
- clients
- users
- consumers
(7) __________, Apple's iPhone … is no longer guaranteed a central role
- Therefore
- However
- Whereas
- Meanwhile
- involved
- centered
- adjusted
- revolved
B.III Gapped text — squid-bone sponge
A–K, one extra.
Microplastics are everywhere — Everest to the deepest trenches. (1) These tiny particles choke wildlife and threaten human health. (2)
Wuhan University: chitin from squid bones + cellulose from cotton → biodegradable sponge; removed up to 99.9% of microplastics in irrigation/pond/lake/sea water. Authors: “(3)”
Microplastics < 5 mm. (4) 14 million metric tons on the ocean floor.
Plastic hurts wildlife; growing human-health concern. (5) Even a coordinated cut would leave ~710 million tons by 2040. (6)
(7) Previous methods expensive and hard to scale. Qingdao starch-gelatin sponge: efficacy varied. (8)
Ziajahromi: “promising” for high-risk aquatic ecosystems. (9) Critical issue: disposal of sponges. “(10)” Minimizing plastic pollution remains top priority.
A. They come from tires… to microbeads in beauty products
B. Low cost and availability of cotton and squid bones → great potential
C. But scientists in China: biodegradable sponge of squid bones and cotton
D. Wuhan sponge absorbed plastics by intercepting them and electromagnetic attraction
E. Even under varied policies, microplastic pollution is irreversible and escalating
F. They’re in bottled water, human placentas and breast milk
G. Study did not address sediment microplastics (the majority), said Ziajahromi
H. That makes finding solutions all the more urgent
I. Chitin also in insect/shrimp shells and some fungi (EXTRA)
J. Without careful management, risks transferring microplastics from one ecosystem to another
K. The problem is set to get worse as production and pollution increase
(1) __________ after 'deepest trenches of the sea.'
(2) __________ after 'notoriously difficult to remove.'
(7) __________ Previously studied methods tend to be expensive
C.I Sentence transformation
Use the word in CAPITALS. Do not change it.
Thomas has desired a full scholarship… for years. (HEART)
→ Thomas has __________ the Royal College of Music for years.
“Your English is excellent,” said the teacher to William. (ON)
→ The teacher __________ his excellent English.
Mary and I had different views on the funding… (ODDS)
→ I __________ on the funding of the project.
The actor has been severely criticized… (FIRE)
→ The actor __________ for his rude behavior.
Seeing that there was not enough evidence, the judge decided to dismiss the case. (GROUNDS)
→ The judge __________ not enough evidence.
She is not an experienced archaeologist by any means. (NO)
→ By __________
He is better than everyone else at creating believable characters. (SECOND)
→ He __________ comes to creating believable characters.
Meteorologists say that we will probably have a hard winter… (CHANCES)
→ According to meteorologists, __________ a hard winter this month.
Someone stole all her jewels while she was away… (HAD)
→ She __________ away on holiday.
I am confident that I can persuade the general director of my proposal. (BRING)
→ I am confident that I can __________ my proposal.