Đề thi tổng ôn tốt nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh (Đề số 7)

How to Survive an Earthquake

Before the Event

• Fix heavy furniture like bookcases or TVs (1) ______ walls or floors.

• Stock up a(n) (2) ______ with enough canned food, bottled water, and important medications for three days.

During the Event

• If you are inside a building, stay where you are until the shaking stops.

• Cover your head and neck with your arms or something (3) ______. If you have a table or desk nearby, quickly (4) ______ cover under it.

After the Event

• Move to a safe area (5) ______ away from buildings, trees, and things that could fall.

• If you are trapped, try (6) ______ noise till rescuers hear you. You can bang on something or use a whistle if you have one.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)

When you are (7) ______ one pattern of life, a big change can be difficult. This is often the (8) ______ for unpleasant changes like changing school, but it can also be true for ‘happy’ (9) ______ like getting into university and starting your first job. However, don’t forget, there are ways to manage and cope with change.

1. Accept that change happens and that it can have a positive effect, (10) ______ a negative one.

2. Be (11) ______ with yourself about how you feel in times of change. It’s OK to feel worried!

3. Get support from friends, tutors or (12) ______ people going through the same experience.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart)

When we think of art, we normally picture something which can exist for centuries. But there has always been a type of art which doesn’t last. This is often referred to as ‘temporary’ art. Sculptures which are made of snow or ice, paintings in coloured sand, chalk drawings done on public pavements: (18) ______.

Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada is a modern ‘temporary’ artist, and (19) ______. He uses groups of volunteers to help him, his pieces take a long time to plan and create. But they are mostly talked about because the final results are so impressive. For the past few years, Rodríguez-Gerada (20) ______. To people on the ground, it looks like a garden, and it is hard to see any kind of design in it. In fact, GPS mapping is used to set out the design. Then an army of workers use this master plan to create the image which the artist has planned.

In 2014, the artist created an astonishing face on the National Mall in Washington, DC. It covered an area of 25,000 square metres, and it was created because the mall was getting new gardens, and the land wasn’t going to be used for a while. (21) ______. The artist says that it showed one of the millions of faces that represent the American people. After a while, the sand and soil of the portrait were mixed together, and new lawns were planted in its place. (22) ______.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure

The high living costs after Covid-19, especially in clothing and merchandise, have forced a lot of people to buy second-hand goods to make ends meet. Years before, buying second-hand goods was seen as unreasonable. Why would you want to pay for something that has already been used by a stranger? But now, it is a hot new thing that youths and adults are doing. As people become more environmentally conscious, they realise that handing over clothes is a solution to reducing fashion waste and helping the disadvantaged.

Passing down clothes is not a new thing, and a person can then buy that item for half the price. Mrs. Bảo Trân shared that today’s youth liked to buy expensive clothes to show off in a couple of pictures, then they would sell them back to the store. She had even almost quit buying new clothes because she can just buy almost unused clothes in a store that sells them at a 90% discount or even less. Not only is this practice good for the wallet, but it is also fantastic for the environment. As 92 million tonnes of textile waste is produced every year, the fashion industry is throwing away more clothes than ever before.

Besides taking care of the waste, giving away or buying second-hand clothes also helps the needy who are struggling to survive during cold winters or to afford basic needs. Starting as a Facebook page for selling second-hand clothes, an organisation now sells old clothing for charity money. Volunteers can either donate their used fashion items to the shop to give to the poor or give them to the shop as free apparel. The only requirement is that the clothes should be in good condition.

(Adapted from THiNK)

The Future of ‘Travel’?

Most of us make our own little journeys every day – whether it’s commuting to work, catching up with friends, or rushing to the shops. [I] These daily travels may be necessary, but they often lack the thrill of adventure. [II] In theory, traveling is a wonderful escape. [III] In practice, however, it can come with its fair share of headaches. [IV]

Cost is one major roadblock. Vacations can be costly, especially for families with kids. Time is another problem. In our fast-paced lives, finding time for a getaway can feel like a luxury few can afford. And let’s not forget the paradox of vacations—what’s meant to be a break can turn into a nightmare, with lost luggage, unfamiliar cuisine, large crowds, noisy hotel neighbors, or uncomfortable aircraft seats.

On account of these problems, staycations have taken off in a big way. These are vacations in which you stay at home. During a staycation, people will often explore nearby attractions. And because people do not have to fly to a distant destination or stay in a hotel, staycations cost less than vacations. But even visiting tourist sites and dining out can still be expensive.

Some people overcome this by choosing to be ‘armchair travelers’. This approach allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds—immersing yourself in books or documentaries about far-off places without the financial strain. Still, watching a travel show or reading about exotic destinations is a poor alternative to actuallty going there.

Virtual reality may offer a high-tech way to ‘see’ the world. A ‘traveler’ puts on a VR headset and the software takes them on a ‘journey’ to foreign lands, taking in the sights and sounds as if they were really there. VR travel is not a perfect solution, either. Studies show that having real experiences is crucial for our happiness. Nonetheless, as technology continues to advance, who knows what the future holds? Perhaps soon we’ll be ‘exploring’ the moon or even Mars, all from the comfort of our own homes!

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)