Đề thi tổng ôn tốt nghiệp THPT Tiếng Anh (Đề số 4)

Take a nostalgic journey back to small-town America in the 1980s with Netflix’s (1) _____. This excellent show is heavily influenced by the books and films of Stephen King and Steven Spielberg. Series creators, the Duffer brothers, have combined action, humour and horror (2) _____ a well-reviewed sci-fi drama. As far as I’m (3) _____, it’s a TV classic.

In season one of Stranger Things, a schoolboy named Will (4) _____ missing. His friends, mother and the rest of the town become part of a series of mysterious events (5) _____ an unusual young girl named Eleven. It soon becomes clear that something even stranger is hiding (6) _____ the woods of their town.

(Adapted from English Discovery)

Humans go through significant physical and mental changes from childhood to adulthood. (7) ______ our development, the growth of our minds is often greater than that of our bodies. Below are key cognitive (8) ______ in a child’s development:

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)

It’s not just a logo, it’s a story!

In 1962, after graduating with a Master’s degree in business administration from Stanford, Philip Hampson Knight flew to Japan and made a stop in the beautiful city of Kobe. There he discovered Tiger brand running shoes, (18) _____. The shoes’ quality made a strong impression on him, which made him decide to contact the founder, Mr. Onitsuka.

One year later, after receiving the first Tiger samples, (19) ______, his former famous running coach at the University of Oregon. Bill Bowerman’s knowledge about shoes was extraordinary, which helped Philip Hampson Knight gain a sale and an influential endorsement. The two men formed a partnership, and they later founded Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964. (20) ______. However, in 1972, the founders decided to create its own products, so BRS was renamed after the Greek Goddess of Victory – Nike.

The logo, including the name NIKE on ‘the swoosh’, inspired by the motion, speed and wings of the Goddess, (21) ______. This has later become one of the simplest but the most remarkable logos worldwide. Most Nike products now feature a single ‘swoosh’ logo, indicating that the company is shifting its focus to innovation, value, and lifestyle.

Throughout time, this corporation is considered the world’s largest supplier of athletic shoes and clothes as well as a major manufacturer of sports equipment. In addition, up to now, (22) ______ all over the world, which contributes significantly to the company’s excellent global reputation.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart)

AI ALL AROUND US

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the development of computer systems that can carry out tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as interpretation and decision-making. Using complex mathematical rules called Algorithm, AI enables machines to process large amounts of information and imitate real human brain functions. The amazing accuracy, efficiency, and versatility of AI have resulted in its prevalent use in a variety of areas, and there are already a number of different applications for the technology.

Nowadays, AI-powered robots are becoming increasingly common. Industrial robots, for instance, are widely used to perform tasks related to manufacturing like painting and product assembly. Experts have said that these robots are designed to work with a high level of accuracy and speed, which improves productivity in factories. There are also AI-equipped rescue robots that can be used to help save lives in emergency situations. These machines can make intelligent choices to avoid obstacles in dangerous environments. This

makes them perfect for use in disaster zones.

At the same time, AI is also being used to power gadgets that help us in our daily lives. Private digital assistants, for example, can understand and respond to users’ voice commands, which makes them useful for simple tasks like looking up information online and scheduling appointments. AI-powered navigation apps can use real-time data processing to help us find the quickest and most efficient routes to our destinations when we are travelling. A diet tracker is another type of AI application that can provide users with nutrition recommendations based on their specific needs. In this way, AI is changing our routines and personal habits.

AI is a rapidly developing technology that is not only transforming industries but also changing our daily lives and doing tasks that used to be considered impossible for machines. In the years to come, we can surely expect more innovative and mind-blowing AI applications.

(Adapted from Bright)

[I] A decade ago, most employers would have balked at the idea of employees regularly working from home. [II] But the pandemic showed that employees could work on their own. [III] Prodoscore, for example, reported that remote workers’ productivity increased 47 percent during the lockdown in March and April 2020, finding that communication activities such as emailing, telephoning and chat messaging all climbed. [IV]

Other recent studies indicate that remote work options increase job satisfaction. Buffer’s 2023 State of Remote Work report found that 91 percent of survey respondents enjoyed working remotely, with flexibility listed as the biggest benefit. Additionally, in 2022, McKinsey surveyed 25,000 workers across a range of industries about their remote work experience. According to the study, seeking out flexible work environments is the third reason why people search for new jobs (better pay/hours and career opportunities are the others). Remote work is such a large priority for workers that 87 percent of the respondents said that when offered the chance to work remotely, they would take it.

There was a time when remote work as we know it wasn’t even a possibility, because the technology didn’t exist. If your colleagues and business partners wanted to get in touch with you when you were out of the office, they couldn’t email, text or direct message to you. You would’ve needed to provide an alternative phone number or email to have a work-related conversation. “Ten years ago, remote employment basically meant a telemarketing or customer service position at below minimum wage,” said Samantha Lambert, director of human resources at Centific. “It was rarely connected with a full-time career. Now, technology affords us the ability to get the same job done, no matter where in the world we are.”

“The modern workforce is increasingly mobile, collaborative and dynamic, and comprises multi generations, all with different communication preferences,” said Stacey Epstein, chief marketing officer at Freshworks. “These workers span multiple industries ... all of whom represent unique challenges when it comes to staying connected while on the job.”

However, many companies continue to resist this work trend for various reasons. Some business owners may fear a lack of productivity in their employees, while others haven’t invested in teleconferencing and telework tech to support remote workers. Still, some businesses are making the necessary investments to support remote work.

(Adapted from THiNK)