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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 50 phút
(Đề thi có 05 trang, gồm 40 câu)
ĐỀ SỐ 1
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 1 to 6.
DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF LEARNING WITH SMARTLEARN!
Are you ready to learn in a fun and easy way? Try SmartLearn – the app that makes studying (1)________ for
everyone! SmartLearn helps students of all ages learn (2)________ and improve their grades. With SmartLearn, you
can study anytime, anywhere! The app offers interactive lessons in many subjects like math, science, English, and
history. You can play games, watch videos, and take quizzes to remember what you learn. The lessons (3)________
by teachers are simple and enjoyable. Plus, SmartLearn is safe and family-friendly, so parents can trust it! Download
the app today on your phone or tablet (4)________ free. You can try basic lessons or (5)_______ premium access
for more features, like personalized study plans and expert tips. Start (6)________ with SmartLearn and see the
difference. Don’t wait – get smarter today!
(Adapted from https://smartlearn.com)
Question 1. A. excited B. excitement C. excitingly D. exciting
Question 2. A. new skills brand B. new brand skills C. brand new skills D. skills brand new
Question 3. A. which designed B. designing C. are designed D. designed
Question 4. A. in B. at C. for D. to
Question 5. A. get B. put C. make D. do
Question 6. A. learning B. learn C. learnt D. to learning
Read the following passage 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 7 to 12.
� Volunteer at the Orphanage!
Bring Joy and Hope to Children in Need!
Every child deserves love, care, and a chance to dream big. By volunteering at the orphanage, you have the power to
change lives while enriching your own. Your time, energy, and (7)________ can create a brighter future for children,
one smile at a time.
� What You Can Expect as a Volunteer:
� Share Your Skills:
• Teach life-changing skills – from (8)________ education to creative arts or sports, every contribution helps
children (9)________ confident individuals.
• Mentor young minds – Be a guiding hand, offering (10)________ of encouragement and showing them they are
capable of achieving greatness
� Build Unforgettable Memories:
• Create lasting bonds – Through play, conversation, and shared activities, you’ll form connections that leave a mark
on both your life and theirs.
• Organize fun events – Bring joy with birthday celebrations, games, or (11)________ activities that make every day
special.
� Be Part of Something Bigger:
• Support their dreams – Help children realize their potential (12)________ their backgrounds.
• A journey for everyone – Whether you're a student, professional, or retiree, there’s a way for you to contribute.
� Ready to Start?
Visit startlight.org or call us at +0123456789 to learn how you can join this heartwarming journey.
(Adapted from https://students.1fbusa.com)
Question 7: A. property B. compassion C. programme D. contamination
Question 8: A. basic B. elemental C. fundamental D. simple
Question 9: A. call off B. turn down C. grow into D. drop off
Question 10: A. lot B. little C. number D. plenty
Question 11: A. others B. the others C. other D. the other
Question 12: A. due to B. regardless of C. owning to D. respectively
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 13 to 17.
Question 13: a. Sarah: What movie should we watch tonight?
b. Jack: How about that new action film? Everyone’s talking about it.
c. Sarah: Sounds good! Let’s check the showtimes.
(Adapted from Harmonize 2)
A. a – b – c B. b – a – c C. c – b – a D. b – c – a
Question 14: a. Lisa: I enjoy helping others and sharing knowledge.
b. John: You’ll be great at it. Have you started any training yet?
c. Lisa: I’m thinking of becoming a teacher. What do you think?
d. Lisa: Not yet, but I’m planning to join a course next month.
e. John: That’s an amazing career choice. What made you decide that?
(Adapted from Flagship 3)
A. c – a – e – d – b B. c – e – a – b – d C. a – e – c – b – d D. a – b – c – e – d
Question 15: Dear Anna,
a. I’m grateful for the advice you gave me about the project; it was really helpful.
b. I’ll keep you updated on my progress and let you know how things go.
c. I’ve made significant improvements thanks to your suggestions.
d. Let’s catch up over coffee sometime next week if you’re free.
e. Thanks again for always being supportive.
Best regards,
Emily
A. a-c-b-e-d B. a-c-d-b-e C. d-b-a-c-e D. b-a-e-c-d
Question 16:
a. It is important to chew with your mouth closed and avoid talking with food in your mouth.
b. Table manners are essential for showing respect and consideration to others during a meal.
c. Additionally, remember to place your napkin on your lap and use it to gently wipe your mouth when necessary.
d. Wait until everyone has been served before you start eating, and remember to thank the host for the meal.
e. Lastly, if you need to excuse yourself from the table, politely ask for permission and quietly leave.
A. a-d-c-b-e B. b-a-c-d-e C. a-b-c-d-e D. b-c-a-d-e
Question 17:
a. The city has undergone dramatic changes in the last few years, influencing the way residents interact with their
environment.
b. New public transportation options have emerged, making it easier for people to commute and reducing carbon
emissions.
c. However, with the rapid development, there have been concerns regarding traffic and pollution levels.
d. Community gardens and green spaces have been established, promoting a healthier lifestyle and environmental
awareness.
e. Overall, the transformation has created a more vibrant and connected community.
A. a-b-d-c-e B. d-b-a-e-c C. a-b-c-d-e D. a-d-c-b-e
Read the following passage about gender equality 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 18 to 22
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous
and sustainable world. It is estimated that (18)________. Unfortunately, at the current time, 1 in 5 women and girls
between the ages of 15-49 have reported experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a
12-month period and 49 countries currently have no laws (19)________. This type of violence doesn’t just harm
individual women and girls, it also undermines (20)________ and hinders their active involvement in society.
Progress is occurring regarding harmful practices such as child marriage and FGM (Female Genital Mutilation),
(21)________, but there is still much work to be done to complete eliminate such practices.
Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and (22)________ will
fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large. Implementing new legal frameworks
regarding female equality in the workplace and the eradication of harmful practices targeted at women is crucial to
ending the gender-based discrimination prevalent in many countries around the world.
Question 18. A. While women and girls represent half of the world’s population.
B. Because women and girls represent half of the world’s population
C. Women and girls represent half of the world’s population
D. Which women and girls represent half of the world’s population
Question 19. A. protecting women from domestic violence
B. that protecting women from domestic violence
C. which protecting women from domestic violence
D. having protected women from domestic violence
Question 20. A. they overall quality of life
B. our overall quality of life
C. its overall quality of life
D. their overall quality of life
Question 21. A. has declined by 30% in the past decade
B. that has declined by 30% in the past decade
C. which has declined by 30% in the past decade
D. what has declined by 30% in the past decade
Question 22. A. to represent in political and economic decision-making processes
B. representation in political and economic decision-making processes
C. that represent in political and economic decision-making processes
D. who represent in political and economic decision-making processes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to
each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
If you’re new to running, or new to marathons, you might be worried about or even fearful of the distance.
And these feelings are completely understandable, given the fact that more than 42 kilometres is a very long way.
However, more and more people are taking on this challenge every year, and for very good reasons.
Obviously, running such a long distance requires a lot of training, and the more you train, the more your
endurance will be enhanced. And of course, as you become more physically active, your heart and muscles will be
stronger, your blood circulation will improve, and you will most likely get in shape in no time. Additionally, there
are also mental and social benefits such as feeling less stressed and more energized as well as having the chance to
meet and establish meaningful relationships with other people.
If you think about it, running a marathon is also a chance for personal development. Everyone has at least
one fear or insecurity, and for many people, completing a marathon race can seem like an extremely daunting or
even impossible task. Of course, it’s true that this is a big challenge that requires commitment and perseverance.
That being said, every time you step outside out of your comfort zone and accomplish something new, you will
grow stronger and become more confident.
Sometimes, you can actually help many others when you run a marathon. Many runners now combine their
marathon goal with the goal of helping others by participating in races that raise money for charity. Besides, running
in such marathon races will most likely give you all the motivation you need to get through the exhausting 42-
kilometer run. After all, it’s quite difficult to quit when you know that you are giving help to people in need.
(Adapted from active.com)
Question 23: According to the passage, all of the following are benefits of running a marathon EXCEPT
_________.
A. You will be able to improve your blood circulation and quickly get in shape.
B. Your endurance will start to improve as you train harder and harder.
C. Your muscles will be strengthened since you are more active.
D. You will feel less stressed when meeting other people.
Question 24: The word “fearful” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _________.
A. scary B. afraid C. anxious D. frightening
Question 25: The word “enhanced” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.
A. preserved B. augmented C. weakened D. disseminated
Question 26: The word “this” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. personal development B. insecurity C. completing a marathon D. challenge
Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A. Every time you leave your comfort zone and achieve something new, you will become stronger and more
confident.
B. Each time you move outside your comfort zone and accomplish something odd, you will grow more resilient and
confident.
C. Whenever you step outside your comfort zone and succeed in something different, you will feel a sense of
superiority.
D. Every time you venture beyond your comfort zone and do something unique, you will grow stronger and become
less confident.
Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. If you want to run a marathon, you need to commit and persevere.
B. When you complete a marathon, you will no longer have any fear.
C. Most runners will not run marathons that do not raise money at all.
D. You cannot complete a marathon if you do not want to help others.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the physical benefits of running?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer discuss personal growth opportunities that come from running
a marathon?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage about The Longitude Prize and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the following questions
On a stormy night in 1707, four ships struck rocks off the south coast of England and sank. [I] One thousand,
four hundred sailors were drowned. [II] The ships had crashed because they had no way of knowing how far they
had travelled in a particular direction; they could not calculate their longitude, which required accurate time
measurement. [III] In such difficult circumstances, they believed that the best response to the disaster was a
competition: the Longitude Prize. [IV]
The Longitude Prize was no ordinary competition. To win it, someone had to find a way of calculating how far a
ship had travelled east or west from its point of departure. Geniuses such as Sir Isaac Newton had failed to find a
solution, so to ensure the interest of Britain’s greatest scientific minds, the government offered a prize of £20,000
— the equivalent of £2.6 million in today’s money. But to everyone’s surprise, it wasn’t a famous academic who
solved the problem, but an unknown carpenter.
When John Harrison wasn’t working with wood, he was making clocks. An accurate clock would allow sailors to
calculate their position, but at the time it was thought impossible to create a mechanical clock that could work on a
ship. The movement of the sea and the changes in temperature destroyed the delicate parts. However, after three
frustrated attempts, Harrison’s fourth sea clock, H4, finally triumphed. Its mechanics were so good that the H4
worked better than most clocks on land.
The Longitude Prize and Harrison’s success generated a lot of interest in the 18th century, but it was soon
forgotten. However, in 2013, the British government created a new Longitude Prize, offering £10 million to the
person who could solve a great challenge to humanity. An enthralled public then took part in a TV programme
where viewers chose one challenge from a list of six for scientists to focus on. The question now is, will someone be
able to solve it just as well as Harrison solved the challenge presented to him?
(Adapted from Friends Global)
Question 31: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
It was the most serious in a series of accidents at sea, and a stunned British government decided to act
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 32: The phrase "ensure the interest" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ____.
A. guarantee the motivation B. secure the attention
C. maintain the involvement D. stimulate the curiosity
Question 33: The word it in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. one challenge B. the question C. a list D. a TV programme
Question 34: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT a problem that arose from using mechanical
clocks on ships?
A. Temperature fluctuations damaged the clocks.
B. The clocks were too large to carry.
C. The movement of the ship disrupted the clocks.
D. The clocks couldn’t withstand sea conditions.
Question 35: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
A. John Harrison’s successful sea clock was a result of his perseverance and craftsmanship.
B. Harrison’s clock was an immediate success, solving all the challenges of maritime navigation.
C. Harrison’s clock was eventually successful after multiple attempts, despite initial skepticism.
D. John Harrison's first three attempts were failures, but he later perfected the design.
Question 36: The word triumphed in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____
A. failed B. prevailed C. succeed D. achieved
Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The original Longitude Prize was primarily won by scientists from abroad.
B. Sir Isaac Newton solved the problem of calculating longitude with his invention.
C. John Harrison’s clock played a crucial role in winning the Longitude Prize.
D. The Longitude Prize was awarded to multiple inventors for their inventions.
Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. The British government once again created a new competition in 2013 with a larger cash prize.
B. The new Longitude Prize was launched in 2013 to address a pressing global challenge.
C. A different competition was introduced to solve the same old problems in 2013
D. The new competition built upon the achievements of Harrison’s victory in the original Longitude Prize in
2013
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The Longitude Prize remains the most famous scientific competition in history.
B. Technological advancements over the centuries have rendered the Longitude Prize irrelevant.
C. The success of the original Longitude Prize has influenced modern scientific challenges.
D. The public's response to the new Longitude Prize in 2013 was underwhelming.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. The Longitude Prize inspired the development of accurate sea clocks, influencing modern scientific
challenges.
B. John Harrison’s invention solved a centuries-old maritime problem, paving the way for future scientific
prizes.
C. From disaster to discovery, the Longitude Prize changed the course of maritime navigation and inspired
modern competitions.
D. The Longitude Prize was an important but short-lived event that contributed little to the advancement of
science.
THE END