Đề minh họa tốt nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh có đáp án (Đề số 25)

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

During the 1960s and '70s, industrialised countries suffered a(n) (1) ______, and violent crimes such as muggings increased at an alarming rate. What is more, it was expected to (2) ______ worse. Only it didn’t. Instead, it got much, much better. In the 1990s, crime started to fall dramatically, and today it is down by almost 50% across the industrialised world and continues to fall. Triumphant politicians will assert that their policies have cut crime. Actually, (3) ______ of the country’s policies, the trend does coincide (4) ______ the use and subsequent prohibition of tetraethyl lead in petrol, (5) ______ for years as a cause of aggressive behaviour. Therefore, countries that still use leaded petrol are being urged to stop (6) ______ it to help improve health and crime prevention.

Read the following passage about generations and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

How the Generation Gap Plays Out in the Workplace

Ø As a recruiter, I am in constant communication with executive clients and HR colleagues. I regularly (7) ______ on candidates I’ve placed, to see how they are getting on in their new roles. Here are some of the important generational differences I see that can lead to potential (8) ______ if not properly understood:

v Communication styles

·    The young generation is more (9) ______, quick to offer constructive criticism, individualistic, with a more casual approach.

·    Gen X values hard work and long hours, a/k/a ‘The Grind’ - they are more skeptical, formal, and uncompromising.

v Leadership styles

·    The young generation is extremely open-minded. They resist micromanagement, and resent pressure. (10) ______ factor that sets them apart is their emphasis on work-life balance.

·    (11) ______, their Generation X supervisors, on the other hand, are intensely focused on the organisational processes that brought the company success; they tend to prioritise (12) ______ and the bottom line.   

(Adapted from Jacksongrant)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam from December 5th to 13th, 2003. It marked the first time Vietnam hosted such a significant sporting event, yet the Games were a great success. They became a grand festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with their spirit of solidarity, cooperation for peace, and development. The event demonstrated Vietnam’s capability to unite the region through sports.

Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, winning a total of 444 gold medals. Teams in table tennis, badminton, karate, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling showcased some of the region’s top competitors. Notably, many records set during the Games were close to international standards. Vietnam emerged victorious, securing 158 gold medals and finishing at the top of the medal standings. Thailand came second with 90 golds, while Indonesia ranked third with 55. Singapore and Vietnam were the only nations with participants honored as the Most Outstanding Athletes in Swimming and Shooting events.

In football, the Vietnamese Women’s Football team successfully defended their SEA Games title, a moment of pride for the host nation. In the Men’s Football Final, Vietnam faced Thailand but lost, with the Thai team taking home the gold medal. Other sports, such as karate, athletics, bodybuilding, and wushu, saw young and talented Vietnamese athletes delivering exceptional performances and securing numerous gold medals. The strong performance of the athletes reflected Vietnam’s growing prowess in the regional sports arena.