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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TN 2025 – SỐ 2
Read the following blog film and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to i
ndicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6
THE IMPOSSIBLE
The film is based on the story of a Spanish family (1) _______ on a Christmas holiday to Khao
Lak in Thailand in 2004 and were caught up in the tsunami that hit Southeast Asia, killing 230,000
people in fourteen countries.
The filming of the tsunami itself is spectacular and uses a mixture (2)_____ digital effects and
real waves filmed in slow motion in a water tank.
Most of the film deals with the aftermath of the tsunami and the agony suffered by the family
when they are split up and have no idea whether the others have survived.
In the film, the family are British, with Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor giving honest and
compassionate (3)______ as the parents of three young boys. The director, Juan Antonio Bayona,
wanted the film (4)______ as realistic as possible, so the actors had to (5)_______ five weeks of
physically demanding filming (6)_________.
The Impossible tells a captivating true story in which survival, society, family ties and human
kindness all shine through.
The Impossible is an amazing film, but it made me question how sensible it is to develop
tourism in areas that are likely to suffer natural disasters. Isn't it too risky?
John (203 words)
(Adapted from Discovery 12-page 44)
Question 1. A. going B. went C. to go D. having gone
Question 2. A. at B. on C. of D. in
Question 3. A. perform B. performing C. performer D. performances
Question 4. A. being B. be C. is D. to be
Question 5. A. spend B. make C. demand D. show
Question 6. A. water massive a tank in B. in a massive water tank
C. in water a massive tank D. tank a massive water in
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.
VIET NAM’S TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
In Vietnam, there are two types of traditional medicine that date back thousands of years to the
villages of Vietnam. They are called Thuốc Nam and Thuốc Bắc. The two types of medicines
developed (7)_____ over the years although they are similar in many ways.
Both Thuốc Nam and Thuốc Bắc are herbal medicines using fresh and dried herbs, and plants.
The main difference is in (8)_______ preparation. Thuốc Nam uses different herbs that are simply
chopped or ground before using. Thuốc Bắc, however, has a more complicated preparation, and
often involves brewing and boiling the herbs to create a new medicine.
The two traditional medicines are similar in some of their beliefs. Each believes in the idea of
Khí or energy that flows through our bodies. One popular traditional medicine is from (9)_______
plant called lá lốt whose leaves help treat arthritis and backache. Herbs, like mint, help treat a cold
and the flu. While Vietnamese bitter melon known as mướp đắng or khổ qua helps in the
(10)________ of diabetes, lá vông can help people sleep better.
Today, both traditional medicines are very popular in Vietnam. There are many herbal remedy
shops where people can (11)________ treatments for almost any medical problem. Students can
study traditional medicine (12)_______ a medical university and the government operates
institutes where patients can receive traditional treatments. (228 words)
(Adapted from Bright 11- page 93 )
Question 7. A. independently B. slowly C. globally D. commonly
Question 8. A. them B. their C. the D. its
Question 9. A. an B. the C. any D. a
Question 10. A. prevention B. treatment C. cure D. cause
Question 11. A. look for B. give up C. put off D. take over
Question 12. A. on B. at C. in D. of
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. Mai: Wow, so many famous artists are going to perform there. This band looks so cool. Let’s go
to the Saturday show.
b. Mai: No, I don’t. Shall we do something together?
c. Ann: Do you have any plans for this Saturday evening?
d. Ann: Yes, I’d love to. How about going to a music show? Let’s look at their website!
e. Ann: Sounds great.
(Adapted from Global Success 10 page 34 )
A. c- a- b- d- e B. c- b- d- a- e C. c- b- a- d- e D. a- c- b- d- e
Question 14.
a. Lan: Nam, there's an art exhibition near my school. Let's go to see it this afternoon.
c. Nam: Oh, I'm sorry, but I can't. I have to visit my grandparents today.
b. Lan: Never mind. Another time, perhaps.
(Adapted from Global Success 10 page 83 )
A. a- c- b B. b- a- c C. c- b- a D. b- c- a
Question 15.
Hi Jack,
a. How are you? I’m doing well. Thanks for the email. I’m sorry to hear that you’re so busy with y
our studies and have too many chores to do.
b. I am very busy with school and other activities too, but I still help around the house.
c. It’s true, we don’t have much free time, but doing a few chores doesn’t take long. I think we sho
uld try to help our parents because it’s not fair for them to do everything.
d. I make my bed every day and clean my room twice a week. I also dust the furniture. It makes m
y parents happy and I like helping.
e. Have to go now. We’re having a barbecue in the garden.
Talk to you soon!
Best,
Ryan
(Adapted from Bright 10- page 22 )
A. a- b- d- e- c B. a- e- d- b- c C. a- b- c- e- d D. a- c- b- d- e
Question 16.
Should mothers go to work?
a. I feel that mothers should be able to work if they want to.
b. Secondly, working mothers are good role models. They show their children that if they work
hard, they can have both a family and a career. By looking at their working mothers, the children
learn that they need to work for their good life.
c. Firstly, mothers who go to work can provide an extra income for their families. With children,
families need more money to pay for their education and everyday needs.
d. That means a working mother can contribute to the household finances and help the family
afford more.
e. All in all, I believe that working mothers help with the family finances and are good examples
for their children.
(Adapted from Bright 10- page 50)
A. a- c- d- b- e B. a- d- b- c- e C. a- b- c- e- d D. d- a- b- e- c
Question 17.
How to protect the natural environment - by Nat Johnson
a. Using renewable resources and reducing emissions are the two effective ways to protect our
natural environment.
b. To sum up, we should use renewable resources of energy and reduce emissions. By doing so, we
can help our precious Earth.
c. To start with, we can use renewable resources of energy such as solar, wind or water power
instead of burning fossil fuels. By doing this, we can reduce the pollution that burning fossil fuels
produces and protect our natural resources.
d. We could also use bikes or walk to work or school. As a result, air quality will improve and car
emissions will decrease, making our cities healthier and cleaner.
e. Furthermore, it would be a good idea to reduce emissions by leaving our cars at home and use
public transport.
(Adapted from Bright 10- page 64)
A. b-a-d-e-c B. a- c- e- d-b C. b-c-d-a-e D. e-c-a-d-b
Read the following passage about an Extraordinary Educator 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 t
o 22.
An Extraordinary Educator
NguyêUn NgoVc KyW is one of the most inspiring people in modern Vietnamese history. He was not
only an excellent teacher, but he was also an inspiration to many Vietnamese people due to the
passion and determination he showed throughout his life.
NguyêUn NgoVc KyW was born in Nam ĐiVnh Province in 1947 and he was a great teacher in Vietnam.
However, he had a very tough early childhood. (18)____. As a result of his illness, he lost the
ability to use his arms, (19)___________ However, NguyêUn NgoVc KyW was determined to live a full
life like any other child and insisted on attending school. He learned how to write using his feet
and performed very well at school. (20)______ For this achievement, (21)___________ After
earning a degree in literature at HaY NôVi National University, NguyêUn NgoVc KyW became a teacher.
Over the years, NguyêUn NgoVc KyW had helped many students and gained a reputation as an
incredible, inspiring teacher. In 1992, he was awarded the title “NhaY giaWo ưu tuW” for his
outstanding contributions. NguyêUn NgoVc KyW retired from teaching in 2005, but his work still
wasn't done. (22)_____. He wrote thirty books in total, including three best-selling
autobiographies, titled Tôi đi hoVc (I Went to School), Tôi hoVc đaVi hoVc (I Went to the University)
and NguyêUn NgoVc KyW – Tâm sưV trao đơYi (NguyêUn NgoVc KyW - Passion for Life). He passed away in
2022, but his legacy will continue to inspire many generations of Vietnamese students, and people
will remember his incredible achievements for many years to come. (264 words)
(Adapted from Bright 12- page 31)
Question 18.
A. He enjoyed a happy childhood without any difficulties.
B. At the age of 4, he became very ill with a life-threatening disease called polio
C. He became a teacher at the age of four despite his challenges.
D. He learned to write using his arms at a very young age.
Question 19.
A. which caused him to give up his career.
B. that forced him to give up his career.
C. that motivated him to learn how to write using his feet.
D. which made his life extremely challenging.
Question 20.
A. He achieved excellent grades throughout his school years, and he was even placed in the top 5
of a national maths competition.
B. He struggled to keep up with his classmates in many subjects.
C. He decided to quit school because of the difficulties he faced.
D. His teachers encouraged him to focus only on his physical rehabilitation.
Question 21.
A. he was awarded two medals from President HôY ChiW Minh.
B. he received encouragement from his family and friends.
C. he was honored as the most outstanding student in his school.
D. he gained recognition from his local community.
Question 22.
A. He dedicated his time to mentoring young teachers and inspiring students.
B. He became an active participant in community service projects across Vietnam.
C. He focused solely on his family life and spent his retirement in peace.
D. He worked as a psychotherapist and continued writing books after his retirement.
Read the following passage about extraordinary people 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 23 to
30.
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
There are people in this world who have incredible abilities that seem to break the laws of nature.
Here are three real-life superheroes who have amazed the world with their talents.
Wim Hof, also known as ‘The Iceman’, is a Dutch man who has broken the limits of what humans
can do in low temperatures. He has set several world records for his ability to deal with freezing
temperatures, including the longest ice bath and longest full-body contact with ice, although those
records have been broken many times. Wim has developed a method of breathing that allows him
to control his body temperature and survive extreme cold. He has run a full marathon in the Arctic
Circle and almost reached the peak of Mount Everest in just shoes and shorts in 2007!
Daniel Tammet, from the UK, is often called ‘The Human Calculator’, due to his incredible
abilities to do maths. Daniel can solve complicated mathematical problems in his head at lightning
speed. Daniel also has an amazing language learning ability. He can speak a wide variety of
different languages, including Icelandic, which he took just one week to learn! He has even written
three books about his life and talents.
Stephen Wiltshire. aka. 'The Human Camera’, is a British artist with an incredible ability to draw
detailed pictures of cities from memory. Wiltshire can take a brief helicopter ride over a city and
perfectly recreate the view in his drawings. He has drawn famous cities like New York. Rome, and
Tokyo, and his artwork has appeared in galleries around the world.
These three individuals have shown that human beings can do extraordinary things beyond
what we can imagine. Their talents can inspire us to think differently about the world around us
and encourage us to achieve great things, even when they might seem impossible! (305 words)
*aka: who known as
(Adapted from Tiếng Anh 12- Bright -
Workbook)
Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of their talents?
A. Speaking 30 different languages.
B. Doing maths at lightning speed.
C. Drawing detailed pictures of cities from memory.
D. Dealing with freezing temperatures.
Question 24. The word complicated in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.
A. complex B. difficult C. convoluted D. simple
Question 25. The word Their in paragraph 5 refers to __________________.
A. things’ B. human beings’ C. three individuals’ D. galleries’
Question 26. The word brief in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ______________.
A. short B. fast C. easy D. slight
Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?
A. Human beings are capable of doing everything they want.
B. Human beings can do everything they imagine.
C. Extraordinary things can only be done by human beings.
D. Humans are capable of amazing feats that are beyond our comprehension.
Question 28. Which of the following is Not TRUE according to the passage?
A. Wim can manage his body temperature and survive extreme cold.
B. Daniel Tammet, from the UK, is a mathematical genius.
C. Stephen Wiltshire can draw the cities’ detailed pictures on a brief flight.
D. These superheroes have the power to change the way we perceive the world.
Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer refer to the ability to endure extremely low
temperatures?
A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer mention the ability of calculating?
A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
Read the following passage about powering the future 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 31 to
40.
POWERING THE FUTURE
As we continue to face the impacts of climate change, having a green environment has become
increasingly important to the future of our society. To achieve this, the world is shifting towards
green energy, and two particular types of energy at the centre of this movement are solar power
and wind power.
[I]Solar power is all about harnessing the energy of the sun by using solar panels to convert
sunlight into usable electricity. [II]This highly efficient form of energy produces zero emissions,
so it can significantly reduce our carbon footprint. [III]Moreover, solar panels are perfect for
installation on a small scale, such as in private homes, since they require very little maintenance