Đề thi thử 2026 số 15 — THPT chuyên Bắc Ninh

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate

1. 1. Chỗ trống (1) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A which designed B designing C was designed D designed
2. 2. Chỗ trống (2) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A instructive B instruct C instruction D instructively
3. 3. Chỗ trống (3) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A putting B doing C making D taking
4. 4. Chỗ trống (4) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A fully immersive experience B experience immersive fully C immersive fully experience D fully experience immersive
5. 5. Chỗ trống (5) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A on B about C in D up
6. 6. Chỗ trống (6) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A to boost B boosted C boosting D boost

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

1. 7. Chỗ trống (7) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A occasion B session C discussion D term
2. 8. Chỗ trống (8) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A all B every C most D almost
3. 9. Chỗ trống (9) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A given out B carried out C taken on D gone on
4. 10. Chỗ trống (10) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A building B changing C reforming D making
5. 11. Chỗ trống (11) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A have B take C get D meet
6. 12. Chỗ trống (12) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A meanwhile B apart from C instead of D in addition to

Read the following passage about nanotechnology and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best

1. 13. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
   A Partial efforts to reduce waste are more achievable than total waste elimination. B Achieving zero waste is a realistic and necessary goal for everyone, regardless of income. C Waste reduction requires individuals to sacrifice convenience without gaining any benefits. D People who fail to live a completely zero-waste lifestyle stop protecting the environment.
2. 14. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
   A People who cannot achieve a complete zero-waste lifestyle should abandon their efforts and accept unsustainable living habits. B Achieving zero waste is now a widespread practice, so governments and organisations no longer need to promote sustainable consumption. C Living a perfect zero-waste life is affordable, convenient, and easily achievable for individuals in all regions of the world. D Achieving zero waste is difficult for most, but focusing on reducing waste whenever possible can lead to

3. meaningful progress.

   15. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
   A Completely avoiding waste is unrealistic for most people due to societal systems and access limitations. B Single-use products are being phased out rapidly, so zero-waste living is now easily accessible to everyone. C Sustainable products are affordable for the majority, and bulk stores are widely available in all cities. D Most people can achieve a perfect zero-waste lifestyle if they plan their shopping carefully enough.
4. 16. Where in paragraph 4 does the following sentence best fit? What proves to be more realistic, and potentially more impactful, is a focus on waste reduction.
   A [I] B [II] C [III] D [IV]
5. 17. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as one of the examples of waste sources?
   A Supermarkets B Composting services C Online shopping D Medical care
6. 18. The word “collectively” in paragraph 4 mostly means ____________.
   A temporarily B separately C jointly D individually
7. 19. The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to ____________.
   A consumption B composting C the movement D the intention
8. 20. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3? This absolute mindset can be counterproductive, discouraging broader participation in sustainable practices.
   A Believing completely in sustainable ideas will automatically lead to greater participation by everyone. B The stricter one is with sustainability, the easier it is for communities to adopt eco-friendly habits. C Thinking in absolute terms can backfire by discouraging more people from embracing sustainable actions. D Having high standards about sustainability usually makes individuals more eager to join environmental

9. movements.

   21. According to the passage, the pressure to live a completely zero-waste lifestyle is mentioned as ____________.
   A a sign that society is becoming more environmentally responsible B a factor that may lead to guilt and discourage participation C a reason why sustainable products have become cheaper D a positive force that guarantees people will change their habits
10. 22. Which of the following is NOT stated as an example of actions encouraged by the zero-waste movement in the passage?
    A Purchasing more single-use products B Shopping in bulk C Composting food waste D Using reusable containers

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a

1. 23. Dear Sir/ Madam,a.Through interviews, it reveals interesting insights about our changing media consumption habits.b.The film explores how social media has transformed modern entertainment and audience engagement.c.Given your festival's focus on cultural trends, I believe this topic would resonate with your audience.d.I am writing to submit my documentary for consideration at this year's film festival.e.I would be honored to have my work screened at your prestigious event. Best regards, David Chen
   A d-a-c-b-e B d-b-a-c-e C d-b-c-a-e D d-a-b-e-c
2. 24. a.Sarah: Thank you! I finally decided to take my health seriously after realizing how inactive I had become.b.Tom: That's inspiring. I think I also need to learn how to lead a more independent and healthy lifestyle.c.Tom: I've noticed the positive changes in your lifestyle lately - your diet, exercise, everything! You look fantastic.
   A b-a-c B c-b-a C c-a-b D a-c-b
3. 25. a.The causes of mental health issues are complex and multifactorial.b.Individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect are at a higher risk of developing mental health issues.c.Genetics play a crucial role in the development of mental health disorders. For instance, having a family history of mental illness can increase the likelihood of developing a similar condition.d.They often arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.e.Childhood experiences, in particular, can have a lasting impact on mental well-being.f.Additionally, neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain are associated with disorders like depression and schizophrenia.
   A a-f-e-b-c-d B a-b-f-d-e-c C a-f-b-e-d-c D a-d-c-f-b-e
4. 26. a.However, we can still make a difference if we work together to reduce our environmental impact.b.Communities everywhere are already experiencing the harmful effects of these changes.c.Scientists warn that without immediate action, these changes could become permanent.d.Extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe around the world.e.Climate change has significantly altered our planet's weather patterns over the past few decades.
   A d-b-c-a-e B e-d-c-b-a C e-d-b-a-c D d-c-a-e-b
5. 27. a.Grandpa: In my time, we focused more on real face-to-face connections with people.b.Grandpa: I don't understand why young people spend so much time on their phones these days.c.Lisa: Technology has actually created new ways for people to connect, especially across distances.d.Lisa: We use them for everything - staying connected, working, learning, and entertainment.e.Grandpa: Maybe you could show me how to use some of these apps to better understand your world.
   A b-c-e-a-d B b-c-a-e-d C b-d-a-c-e D b-d-c-a-e

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

1. 28. Chỗ trống (28) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A While it is a common experience, the degree to which it occurs will vary from one person to another B It is the degree which varies from one person to another that is a common experience C What varies from one person to another is the degree to which it occurs as a common experience D It is such a common experience that the degree to which it occurs varies from one person to another
2. 29. Chỗ trống (29) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A the result is that the new environment is isolated and disconnected B leading to a sense of isolation and disconnection from the new environment C a sense of isolation may lead to disconnection from the new environment D feeling isolated and disconnected from the new environment
3. 30. Chỗ trống (30) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A This may be followed by a feeling of frustration and anxiety B These, however, may follow the individual’s frustration and anxiety C Also, a sense of frustration and anxiety may arise D That feeling may subsequently result from frustration and anxiety
4. 31. Chỗ trống (31) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A At that time, when home suddenly becomes a very important environment B As they assume that the home environment is of tremendous importance at that time C At that time, the home environment suddenly assumes tremendous importance D It is suddenly assumed that the home environment is extremely important at that time
5. 32. Chỗ trống (32) trong đoạn văn ở trên
   A sleeplessness or a desire to sleep more due to stress and emotional exhaustion B sleeplessness caused by stress and emotional exhaustion leads to a desire to sleep more C the fact of being sleepless or a desire to sleep more is caused by stress and emotional exhaustion D stress and emotional exhaustion cause sleeplessness or a desire to sleep more

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of

1. 33. The word “broach” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ____________.
   A investigate B avoid C understand D introduce
2. 34. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
   A It is advisable to express your feelings about former employers in a critical way. B One should consider before sharing experiences in past or current positions. C You should refrain from voicing negative opinions about your previous and current jobs or bosses. D It is important to address any grievances you may have about your current job or employer.
3. 35. In which paragraph does the writer mention the importance of presenting what you can offer an employer?
   A Paragraph 3 B Paragraph 4 C Paragraph 1 D Paragraph 2
4. 36. The word “explicitly” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.
   A directly B obviously C ambiguously D quickly
5. 37. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
   A the résumé B the letter of application C an opportunity D your work
6. 38. In which paragraph does the writer advise against discussing salary requirements?
   A Paragraph 2 B Paragraph 4 C Paragraph 1 D Paragraph 3
7. 39. According to the passage, all of the following are characteristics of a letter of application EXCEPT ____________.
   A It should be brief and factual B It should connect your background to the job C It should highlight relevant traits D It should reflect your skills and personality
8. 40. Which of the following is TRUE about a letter of application according to the passage?
   A It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer. B It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé. C It should be written very briefly, but in a formal style. D It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job.