Đề thi thử tốt nghiệp THPT năm 2025 môn Tiếng Anh của Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo Hòa Bình
- Cấu trúc đề thi:
- Phần 1 (Câu 1-5): Sắp xếp các câu/đoạn hội thoại thành một trao đổi hoặc văn bản có nghĩa.
- Phần 2 (Câu 6-15): Đọc hiểu đoạn văn về văn hóa săn bắn của người Temiar và trả lời câu hỏi.
- Phần 3 (Câu 16-20): Điền từ vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn về vận động viên Paralympic Tatyana.
- Phần 4 (Câu 21-28): Đọc hiểu đoạn văn về bảo tồn văn hóa truyền thống Trung Quốc trước toàn cầu hóa.
- Phần 5 (Câu 29-34): Điền từ vào tờ rơi về khám phá đặc sản địa phương.
- Phần 6 (Câu 35-40): Điền từ vào quảng cáo về laptop dành cho sinh viên.
- Đáp án và giải thích chi tiết được cung cấp cho từng câu hỏi.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 1 to 5.
Question 1.
a. Jane: That’s good advice. Thanks!
b. Rose: My advice is not to take souvenirs, like pieces of stone, from the castle.
c. Rose: Well, you should wear flat shoes with soft soles when you visit it, so you won’t damage the stones.
d. Jane: I’m visiting an ancient castle this weekend. What should I do to avoid damaging it during my visit?
e. Jane: Good point. Anything else?
(Adapted from Bright 10)
A. b-c-a-d-e B. d-b-e-c-a C. b-a-c-d-e D. b-a-d-e-c
Question 2.
Hi Jack,
a. Even with my busy schedule, I still make my bed daily, clean my room, and dust the furniture.
b. I’m sorry to hear that you’re so busy with school and chores.
c. This makes my parents happy, and I feel good about contributing.
d. I know it can be tiring, but helping our parents doesn’t take much time and makes a big difference.
e. I have to go now – we’re having a barbecue in the garden, but let’s talk soon!
Best,
Ryan.
(Adapted from Global Success E12)
A. b-c-a-d-e B. b-d-a-c-e C. c-a-d-b-e D. a-b-c-d-e
Question 3.
a. Additionally, choosing eco-friendly products and supporting renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, contributes to a greener planet.
b. Planting trees helps reduce carbon dioxide levels and improves air quality.
c. Simple actions like reducing plastic use, recycling, and conserving water can make a significant difference.
d. It’s important for individuals, businesses, and governments to work together to preserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and combat climate change for future generations.
e. Protecting the environment is crucial for ensuring a healthy and sustainable future.
(Adapted from Global Success E12)
A. e-a-c-d-b B. d-e-a-c-b C. e-c-a-b-d D. e-c-b-a-d
Question 4.
a. The population of New Orleans had some fluctuations between 1950 and 2010. It had a slight growth experienced slight growth between 1950 and 1970.
b. During this time, Atlanta had the most significant change in population. The population of Atlanta in 1950 was around 500 thousand, and it rose significantly to 2.2 million by 1990.
c. Similarly, Charlotte’s population went up over the 60-year period. It grew steadily from 100 thousand to 500 thousand between 1950 and 1990.
d. The chart shows how the populations of three major cities in the USA changed from 1950 to 2010. These cities are Atlanta, Charlotte, and New Orleans.
e. In general, the population in each city increased over the 60-year period.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
A. d-a-e-b-c B. d-e-b-c-a C. d-b-c-e-a D. d-c-a-b-c
Question 5.
a. Tom: What about switching all the energy to solar or wind power?
b. Jack: Let’s do our geography homework now. What can we do to make our city greener?
c. Jack: I don’t think so because that would be very expensive.
(Adapted from Bright 10)
A. a-c-b B. b-c-a C. b-a-c D. c-b-a
Read the following passage about the urban shift and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 6 to 15.
(I) As we walked back to the longhouse, Chabok, who was in front of me, suddenly stopped on the track and raised his blowpipe, quickly inserting a dart into the mouthpiece and packing the end with a small twist of raw cotton, (II). I wanted to see Chabok bring it down with a dart but at the same time I had an almost uncontrollable urge to cry out and frighten the animal away. (III) shot. ‘Thip!’ went the dart as it left the end of the tube, and I didn’t see it go. (IV)
The Temiar blowpipe is normally some two meters long and made from one single length of bamboo. It has a slender inner tube inside the outer covering so that one length warps against the other and it always remains true. From it, they shoot a small dart, a splinter of wood some twenty or twenty-five centimeters in length; a pith cone at one end, the other sharpened end tipped with poison.
The poison with which the darts are smeared is a mixture of poisonous saps from jungle trees and creepers. The sap is tapped from the trees and creepers with knives and is collected in small bamboo cups. This is then stirred together and boiled. The darts are dipped in the boiled mixture and allowed to dry in the sun. Any surplus is left to cool and solidify and it can then be stored away for a considerable period – allegedly as long as two years.
The strength of the poison can be varied according to the strength of the mixture. Usually, the tips of the darts are one of three colors. The red – procured from a fully-grown poisonous tree in its prime – is the strongest and once in the bloodstream, is fatal after about six or seven minutes. The black which is from an old poisonous tree is effective after half an hour, and the white – from a young sapling tree – does not take effect until after a lapse of an hour or more.
(Adapted from https://englishdaily626.com/comprehension.php)
Question 6.
Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
To one side and above him, about twelve meters away, a squirrel was scampering on a branch
A. (II) B. (I) C. (IV) D. (III)
Question 7.
The phrase “allowed to dry” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ____________.
A. left to solidify B. mixed with water C. heated quickly D. kept moist
Question 8.
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _________________.
A. the blowpipe B. the dart C. the cotton D. the squirrel
Question 9.
According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Temiar blowpipe?
A. It is made from a single piece of bamboo.
B. It consists of two layers that help keep it straight.
C. It is usually made from metal and plastic.
D. It can fire darts with great accuracy.
Question 10.
Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
A. The poison is made from jungle plants and carefully prepared.
B. The poison is extracted from animals and stored for later use.
C. The poison loses its strength quickly and must be used immediately.
D. The poison is mixed with various chemicals to enhance its effect.
Question 11.
The word “solidify” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______________.
A. dissolve B. strengthen C. dry D. harden
Question 12.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The poison is only effective when freshly prepared.
B. The darts’ effectiveness depends on the poison’s strength.
C. The darts must be replaced after every use.
D. The Temiar people prefer using bows instead of blowpipes.
Question 13.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. The strongest poison takes the longest to work.
B. The poison’s strength varies depending on the tree’s age.
C. The blowpipe darts are always coated with the same poison.
D. The poison’s effect weakens over time.
Question 14.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The Temiar people have used blowpipes for generations.
B. The darts are ineffective unless used immediately after preparation.
C. The Temiar only use blowpipes for ceremonial purposes.
D. The poison cannot be stored for more than a few days.
Question 15.
Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. The Temiar use blowpipes to hunt small animals with poisoned darts.
B. The Temiar people use modern weapons alongside blowpipes.
C. The Temiar people prefer hunting with traps rather than blowpipes.
D. The Temiar community avoids using poisoned darts for hunting.
Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.
THE POWER OF DETERMINATION
Tatyana grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and later became one of the best Paralympic athletes in US history. (16) ________.
Tatyana was born with spina bifida, a spinal condition (17) ________. In addition, she spent her early childhood in a home for children without families. She did not even have a wheelchair to help her get around. However, Tatyana was determined to play with other children at her age and soon learned to walk using her hands.
At the age of 6, Tatyana was adopted by a family and she began her new life in Baltimore. (18) ______. She quickly showed promise in sport when she took up wheelchair racing at just eight years old. By the age of 15, (19) ________, taking home a silver and a bronze medal. Since then, she has achieved huge success, winning 7 Paralympic golds and becoming the first person ever to complete a Grand Slam of marathons.
In spite of the challenges she has faced, Tatyana has achieved incredible success in sports. Thus, she has become a role model for aspiring athletes all over the world. Her story teaches us that any obstacles can be overcome (20) ________.
(Adapted from https://englishdaily626.com/comprehension.php)
Question 16.
A. Nevertheless, there were hardly any challenges on her path to significant achievements
B. As a result, she had achieved great success before having to deal with significant challenges
C. Thus, great success was challenging to achieve until she could overcome significant difficulties
D. However, she had to overcome significant challenges before she achieved great success
Question 17.
A. made her incapable of walking properly
B. severely affected her ability to walk
C. having caused her to suffer from a serious walking disability
D. that made her suffer from a severe walking disability
Question 18.
A. She then developed a keen interest in sports
B. She was not at all interested in sports then
C. Her passion for sport was then interesting
D. Sport was certainly not her keen passion then
Question 19.
A. her first competition was the Summer Paralympics
B. she had already competed in her first Summer Paralympics
C. the Summer Paralympics marked her very first competition
D. Tatyana had not taken part in the first Summer Paralympics
Question 20.
A. as if we showed sufficient dedication and determination
B. if we have enough dedication and determination.
C. but for our sufficient dedication and determination
D. unless we are dedicated and determined enough
Read the following passage about endangered languages and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 21 to 28.
Preserving Traditional Culture in the Face of Globalization
In China, traditional holidays are like expired bread: even if made with high-quality ingredients and with shiny, appealing packaging that highlights their nutritional value, the production label can’t keep up with the fast pace of Chinese society. Chinese people have moved on, and no one cares about the expiration date anymore.
Is it really true that foreign customs and traditions are more suitable for China, a country that has suffered from cultural erosion? Today, our cultural roots are not as deep as those of our neighboring countries. We may be aware of this and anxiously lament the rapid loss of our culture, but we can only watch as the “land” under our feet dwindles.
The “Chinese sentiment” has always been present, as evidenced by the excitement stirred up by the debate over the Chinese and Korean versions of the Dragon Boat Festival. Unfortunately, it seems that only a few people pause their busy lives at that moment, surprised, confused, or bewildered, wondering when the Koreans quietly ate our zongzi and took away our dragon boats. Then, after a few seconds of pause, they resume their daily activities. Are they rushing to book a fancy Valentine’s Day dinner reservation?
The impact of foreign cultures is like a wave crashing onto the shore. When it recedes, it leaves behind pearls, seashells, or stones, all of which Chinese people collect eagerly at any cost. We hold roses in our hands, wear colorful clothes, and decorate Christmas trees that are overly fancy, imagining ourselves immersed in exotic and fashionable foreign cultures. But what fades away in our lives is our traditional culture, which we remember but gradually forget.
(Adapted from https://englishdaily626.com/comprehension.php)
Question 21.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of globalization on Chinese culture?
A. The fading of traditional festivals
B. The growing popularity of foreign customs
C. The complete disappearance of Chinese traditions
D. The erosion of cultural identity
Question 22.
The word “erosion” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. preservation B. improvement C. restoration D. destruction
Question 23.
Which of the following words is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word “loss” in paragraph 2?
A. decline B. weakening C. recovery D. disappearance
Question 24.
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. dragon boats B. Chinese people C. Koreans D. holidays
Question 25.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. People in China pay no attention to foreign traditions and customs.
B. Foreign cultures strongly impact China, but some traditions remain valued.
C. The impact of foreign cultures is small, leaving Chinese traditions intact.
D. Chinese culture is powerful enough to resist foreign traditions entirely.
Question 26.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Traditional Chinese festivals are becoming more important than ever.
B. The passage argues that traditional culture is unaffected by globalization.
C. The popularity of foreign traditions has caused concern about the loss of Chinese culture.
D. Chinese people completely reject foreign customs and traditions.
Question 27.
In which paragraph does the writer mention a present causal relationship?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 28.
In which paragraph does the writer suggest actions to preserve traditional culture?
A. The passage does not suggest any actions
B. Paragraph 1
C. Paragraph 2
D. Paragraph 3
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 34.
Discover Local Specialities: A Journey of Taste and Tradition!
Let’s explore what makes each destination unique through its local treasures and specialities.
Facts and figures:
• Every region has its unique flavours, crafts, and traditions!
• Did you know? Over 80% of travelers say that (29) ________ local food and buying unique products enhance their travel experiences.
• Supporting local (30) ________ and businesses helps (31) ________ culture and creates job opportunities for communities.
Exciting activities!
Try the local cuisine! Don’t miss out on regional dishes and drinks. This allows you to enjoy authentic flavours you can’t find in (32) ________ places.
Buy handmade souvenirs! Skip mass-produced items and pick up unique crafts that celebrate the (33) ________ of the region.
Take a workshop! Learn how to cook, craft, or create something special with the locals. This enriches your travel experience (34) ________ supporting small businesses.
Be mindful of sustainability! Respect traditions, use eco-friendly products, and reduce your travel footprint by using public transport or choosing guided tours with a focus on local sustainability.
(Adapted from https://www.linkedin.com
Question 29.
A. taking on B. getting after C. calling off D. trying out
Question 30.
A. journalists B. consultants C. artisans D. carpenters
Question 31.
A. preserve B. conserve C. reserve D. maintain
Question 32.
A. the other B. the others C. others D. other
Question 33.
A. culture B. nature C. amount D. number
Question 34.
A. when B. while C. after D. before
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 40.
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Are you a student searching for the perfect laptop to support your learning in the modern world? The SmartStudy Pro 15 is here to transform the way you study and stay organized. This lightweight and durable laptop is equipped (35) _______ a fast processor, allowing you (36) _______ assignments and attend online classes without any delays. Its long-lasting battery ensures you stay powered throughout your day, whether you’re working from home or on the move.
The crystal-clear HD screen makes reading and watching videos easy and comfortable, while the full-size keyboard is designed for (37) _______. (38) _______ with useful apps for note-taking, time management, and collaboration, the SmartStudy Pro 15 is an ideal tool to help you excel (39) _______. Its advanced security features also protect your files and personal information, giving you (40) _______ of mind.
(Adapted from https://voz.vn)
Question 35.
A. to B. of C. for D. with
Question 36.
A. to complete B. complete C. to completing D. completing
Question 37.
A. of hours long typing B. long hours of typing
C. of long hours typing D. typing of long hours
Question 38.
A. To preload B. Preloaded C. Preloading D. In preloading
Question 39.
A. academic B. academically C. academical D. academy
Question 40.
A. calmness B. hope C. gentleness D. peace
