ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH KHÁNH HÒA NĂM HỌC 2026-2027

The social media post became extremely popular and turned into ______ within a few hours.

• algorithm
• viral content
• press release
• editorial

After spending hours scrolling through low-quality videos, he felt like he was experiencing serious ______.

• brain rot
• cybersecurity
• digital transformation
• digital footprint

He made a ______ decision without considering the potential long-term risks involved.

• short-sight
• sight-short
• short-sighting
• short-sighted

After hearing the news, she felt completely ______ and unable to speak.

• heart-breaking
• heart-broken
• broken-heart
• heart-break

The professor encouraged a ______ approach to solving real-world problems in class discussions.

• problem-solving
• problem solved
• solving-problem
• solved-problem

The app is designed to be ______, even for users with limited technical skills.

• users friendly
• using-friendly
• friendly-users
• user-friendly

The company invested heavily in ______ equipment to stay competitive in the global market.

• state-of-the-art
• states of the art
• the-state-of-art
• state-of-the-arts

The event was canceled ______ unexpected weather conditions that made it unsafe for participants.

• in contrast with
• in addition to
• on account of
• as opposed to

The policy was introduced ______ reducing traffic congestion in urban areas.

• with a view to
• in lieu of
• in contrast with
• in exchange for

The problem was solved ______ a simple adjustment to the system settings, rather than a complete overhaul.

• by means of
• on no account
• in case of
• regardless of

______ unforgettable journey we had while exploring the ancient town during our summer vacation together!

• How an
• What
• What an
• How

She studied every chapter carefully and reviewed her notes twice; ______, she passed the final exam with excellent results.

• unfortunately
• simultaneously
• consequently
• similarly

The speech was inspiring and easy to understand; ______, it encouraged many students to volunteer for community projects.

• in turn
• in case
• in contrast
• in brief

She would have missed the international flight yesterday ______ her brother reminding her about the passport.

• but for
• or else
• even if
• because of

The more carefully you prepare for the interview, ______ you will ______ questions.

• as confident as
• as confidently as
• the more confidently
• the more confident

The athlete was reported ______ intensive training before winning the international championship last month.

• to be completed
• to have completed
• completing
• having completed

______ he needs most right now is enough confidence to start speaking English in public.

• What
• That
• Whether
• Why

They adopted a ______ dog from the local animal rescue center last weekend.

• little white lovely
• white lovely little
• lovely little white
• lovely white little

Nobody in the class has submitted the final assignment yet, ______?

• have they
• hasn’t he
• did they
• has nobody

Neither the manager nor the employees ______ aware of the issue.

• was
• were
• is
• be

(MIX) — an intriguing ______ of scent and silence

(BREATH) — herbs and broth seem to ______ together

(PERSIST) — inviting it softly and ______

Line 2: First publishing in 1991: ______ (published)

Line 3: their emotions, financial, relationships

Line 4: people often limit them through negative beliefs

Line 5: behaviour pattern: ______ (patterns)

Line 6: consistently take action: ______ (taking)

Line 7: everyone possess: ______ (possesses)

Line 8: that can be awake through discipline

Line 9: the importance of set specific… goals

Line 10: also motivations readers: ______ (motivates)

Line 11: recommend it to other interested

______, such moments are easy to overlook

sitting beside someone you love in ______

remind us ______ life is built not only on success

not in expensive gifts ______ in small daily kindnesses

the host may ______ each movement with extreme precision

• promote
• foster
• perform
• rehearse

Guests are encouraged to ______ the quiet atmosphere

• undermine
• appreciate
• flatter
• celebrate

Silence is not awkward but ______ valued

• firmly
• utterly
• highly
• strongly

one should ______ fully in the present moment

• engage
• embody
• immerse
• attend

arrangement of utensils can have a significant ______ on the emotional experience

• consequence
• improvement
• impact
• limitation

Tourists who are ______ through such ceremonies

• diverted
• led
• carried
• attended

They also become more ______ of small details

• aware
• apprehensive
• sensitive
• attentive

omotenashi is less ______ on verbal communication

• focused
• reflected
• relied
• imposed

It is now ______ in many service training programs

• redundant
• external
• integral
• minor

many international hotels ______ elements of this approach

• reject
• adopt
• abandon
• resist

Paragraph A: Evening rush, phones, small gestures of thanks; gratitude as a way of seeing.… — chọn heading

Paragraph B: Psychology: happiness, less stress; thank-you at work improves cooperation.… — chọn heading

Paragraph C: Negativity bias; gratitude journal.… — chọn heading

Paragraph D: Expressing thanks; gratitude with hardship; cultural differences.… — chọn heading

Paragraph E: Universality; train journey closing image.… — chọn heading

Which paragraph mentions a psychological habit of focusing more on negatives?

Which paragraph gives a workplace example that appreciation improves teamwork?

gratitude improves well-being by lowering levels of ______

shift attention away from constant ______ with others

Part 3 Gratitude (61–70) — keeping a gratitude ______

What is implied about the development of matcha in China?

• It was fully developed during the Tang Dynasty.
• It was abandoned before reaching Japan.
• It evolved through multiple stages before transmission.
• It was identical to modern matcha.

What is the primary purpose of shading tea bushes before harvesting matcha leaves?

• To modify the plant’s biochemical composition, enhancing amino acid levels
• To intensify bitterness for culinary applications
• To reduce production costs and speed up harvesting
• To prevent the leaves from growing beyond a certain size

What best describes the author’s overall attitude toward matcha?

• Enthusiastic endorsement of its global commercialization
• Rejection of modern adaptations in favor of historical purity
• Balanced analysis combining appreciation with critical caution
• Neutral scientific reporting without cultural interpretation

Matcha differs from regular tea because the whole leaf is consumed rather than discarded after steeping.

Eisai believed matcha should only be used for physical health, not mental discipline.

The widespread modern image of matcha as a health trend tends to simplify its deeper historical and cultural background.

The Japanese tea ceremony requires strict procedures, but personal interpretation of gestures is discouraged.

Although some producers have introduced sustainable farming and fair trade, there is no clear evidence yet of their lasting success.

High-quality matcha is produced from leaves known as ______.

Increasing demand has led to concerns about ______ and sustainability.

Many young people probably feel isolated because they spend too much time online. → It is ______.

The corporation made a mistake by ignoring the warnings about air pollution. → The corporation shouldn’t ______.

I will support any decision the community makes about protecting the local park. → No matter what / Whatever ______.

They are determined to continue the charity campaign even if they receive little financial support. → Regardless ______.

You chose to speak honestly with your parents about your academic difficulties, which was a very responsible thing to do. → You were ______.

People believe that social media has greatly changed… (supposed) → Social media ______ changed the way teenagers communicate.

I don’t think you should complain so much… (rather) → I’d ______ so much about the new school regulations.

Several parents came… while you were away. (during) → During ______ to ask about the new education policy.

I think she is the person responsible… (appears) → She ______ responsible for organizing the charity event.

The school bought far more computers than were necessary… (needn’t) → The school ______ computers for the language laboratory.

Many students believe that there are no shortcuts to academic success and that hard work and persistence are the most important factors in achieving good results at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?