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ĐỀ THI THỬ ANH CHUYÊN KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGOẠI NGỮ NĂM 2025 do trường ĐH Ngoại ngữ - ĐH QG HN công bố ngày 30/03/2025. Đã có đủ giải thích đáp án chi tiết. 

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Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Probably, “I think you are on mute” was one of the most frequently-used phrases in 2020.

  • The sound is disabled.
  • The sound is broken.
  • You are sounding off.
  • You are sounding out.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

As you embark on this challenging project, it is crucial to bear in mind the importance of attention to detail.

  • consider
  • nurture
  • analyze
  • admit

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

John is a capable programmer who consistently delivers high-quality codes.

  • enlightened
  • deserved
  • learned
  • accomplished

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Facing it were four divisions, three of which were downcast due to the previous successive setbacks.

  • disconnections
  • missteps
  • obstacles
  • slowdowns

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

It was common practice for prisoners to make objects from animal bones to pass the time.

  • immoral
  • abnormal
  • unacceptable
  • improper

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Generally, a doctor will see about 30 patients a day.

  • Primarily
  • Specifically
  • Especially
  • Constantly

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Despite the project’s simplicity, the experienced architect never took for granted the innovative design solutions.

  • underestimated
  • discarded
  • awarded
  • appreciated

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Years of intense rivalry between the two families left nothing but bad blood.

  • cordiality
  • hostility
  • stability
  • urbanity
These books are _____ the library system and must be returned on time.
  • related to
  • involved with
  • recorded in
  • dealt with
_____ the movie is a comedy, we found sitting through it all night to be tiring.
  • While
  • Whether
  • Despite
  • Since

The city’s infrastructure was _____ damaged after the storm.

  • promptly
  • gradually
  • accidentally
  • severely
She enjoys hiking with her friends, _____ helps her stay active and relax.
  • that
  • which
  • what
  • who
Criticism of Big Tech companies' monopoly _____ services and technologies is not uncommon.
  • at
  • with
  • for
  • on
With _____ in her abilities, she tackled challenges and achieved remarkable success effortlessly.
  • confidence
  • guarantee
  • engagement
  • trust
The student _____ to his chosen university before he applied for a student visa last month. No wonder his visa application was denied.
  • might get himself admitted
  • should have been admitted
  • should get himself admitted
  • might have been admitted
In pursuit of handsome profits, a number of enterprises have chosen to put their concerns for their customers’ health _____.
  • through the mill
  • behind the eight ball
  • down the road
  • on the back burner
Hosting the Olympics has the potential to be _____ but also carries the risk of massive financial losses.
  • productive
  • speculative
  • lucrative
  • remunerative
The blockbuster’s sequel may have turned up trumps, but critics still claim that it can’t be _____ by the original.
  • contended
  • rivalled
  • stacked
  • occupied

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Higher global temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent and more intense extreme weather events are the Vietnamese economy and its people. Scientists have estimated that by 2100, climate change could impact more than 12 percent of the Vietnamese population and reduce growth by 10 percent. The country’s vulnerability is exacerbated by its 2,150-mile-long coastline and  to the tropics. The population of 95 million people and the bulk of its economic assets, including a large rural population, are concentrated in the coastal lowlands, which are typhoons. Every year since 1990, natural disasters have cost on average about one percent of GDP and caused 500 casualties. For example, in 2017, Vietnam was affected by two major storms, hundreds of thousands of homes and hectares of crops. It is forecast that climate change will likely aggravate pressure the country’s environment. In other words, more frequent and more intense storms could affect crop yields and production, impacting rural incomes, food security, and commodity exports. Increased rainfall intensity will also damage roads and railroad networks while higher temperatures will raise demand for electricity. Risks will the poor who could be forced to migrate inland or towards large cities. , the Vietnamese authorities recognize the challenges posed by climate change, and a more sustainable, greener growth model is at the core of their development agenda. and committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least eight percent and to achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals by 2030.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

A number of forces threaten the survival of coral reef organisms, as well as the structural integrity of the reefs themselves. Many coral reefs are troubled by predatory species, bleaching, and the effects of various human activities. [A]

Certain biological factors, such as the fish and invertebrates that feed on the soft tissues of reef builders and the organisms that bore into coral rocks, may contribute to the destruction of coral reefs. One of the most destructive creatures known is Acanthaster planci, the crown-of-thorns starfish, which during the 1960s multiplied spectacularly and removed the soft tissues from large areas of many reefs in the southwestern Pacific. Acanthaster planci feeds by everting its stomach and liquefying and absorbing the tissues of the corals. By the late 1970s, it had become apparent, however, that the sudden spread of Acanthaster planci was part of the organism’s natural life cycle and that the coral reefs could regenerate rapidly after such an infestation. [B]

A phenomenon known as bleaching also caused extensive devastation among coral reefs in the east Pacific since the early 1980s and in the Caribbean since the mid-to-late 1980s. It is called bleaching because zooxanthellae (which are golden-brown in colour) are expelled, leaving the white coral exposed. While the cause of bleaching is not yet fully known and extensive research is under way, it is believed that the most likely factor is unusually high seawater temperatures, approximately 30°C. [C]

A living coral reef may have economic potential as a major tourist attraction. By touching corals and disturbing the other animals that live there, visitors to the reef may interfere with the community dynamics of the reef system. Since coral reefs harbour many species of fishes and other sea life, local and commercial fishing can overharvest them. In their attempts to capture the animals of the reef, fishers may resort to using dragnets and explosives. [D] Some coral reefs may be cloaked by excess sedimentation from terrestrial erosion. “Smothering,” as this is called, may prevent reef plants from obtaining adequate sunlight or may promote the growth of harmful algal blooms.

What best paraphrases the sentence: “Many coral reefs are troubled by predatory species, bleaching, and the effects of various human activities.”?

  • Natural predators, bleaching, and human activities are responsible for the extinction of coral reefs.
  • Coral reefs decline is mainly attributed to natural predators, bleaching, and human activities.
  • Many coral reefs are struggling with natural predators, bleaching, and human activities.
  • Natural predatory species, bleaching, and human activities cause diseases to many coral reefs.
According to paragraph 2, which factor may destroy coral reefs?
  • Coral rocks
  • Reef builders
  • Organisms
  • Invertebrates
What is the word "absorbing" in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?
  • Taking up
  • Taking in
  • Taking over
  • Taking on
Why does the author mention the east Pacific and the Caribbean in paragraph 3?
  • To give examples of where coral reefs were destroyed by bleaching
  • To compare two regions with extensive destruction of coral reefs
  • To illustrate how bleaching damaged coral reefs from early to late 1980s
  • To demonstrate the earliest time bleaching was found to destroy coral reefs
What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
  • Effects of economic activities on coral reefs
  • Effects of over-fishing on coral reefs
  • Effects of insufficient awareness on coral reefs
  • Effects of various factors on coral reefs

In which space (marked A, B, C and D) will the following sentence fit in?

“Such practices scour or break up sections of the reef, destroying the corals and the numerous individual habitats they provide.”

  • [A]
  • [B]
  • [C]
  • [D]
What is the best title for the passage?
  • Diversity of coral reefs
  • Fragility of coral reefs
  • Plagues in coral reefs
  • Perils to coral reefs
What best describes the tone of this passage?
  • Pessimistic
  • Informative
  • Critical
  • Optimistic

Jane: Can you come to my party on Saturday? I really hope you can make it because it won’t be the same without you!

Huong: I might have to work that day, I’m not sure yet. _____

  • May I inform you of my availability by tomorrow?
  • Just try to have a wonderful time without me.
  • Is there any chance you make it on Sunday?
  • I will tell you in case I change my mind.

James: _____

Minh: What do you have in mind?

  • I keep getting this particular math problem wrong.
  • I want to do something special for your birthday.
  • I am leaving to go vote in the presidential election.
  • I just found out my brother crashed his motorbike.

Mark: Are you available in the next five minutes to review this project proposal?

Teacher: I’m sorry. _____ Can we talk later?

  • I’m currently tied up.
  • I can’t agree with you more.
  • Five minutes is too short.
  • Let me check my schedule.

Thu: _____

Rob: Thanks, but I’m going to sit this one out.

  • It’s our group’s turn to sing karaoke.
  • I saved a seat for you next to me.
  • Come with me closer to the stage.
  • Your apartment needs a new couch.

Craig: _____

Jack: Don’t beat yourself up about it.

  • I hope I can survive the next exam period.
  • Sadly, my cat’s health isn’t improving.
  • Man, that was a dumb mistake I made.
  • I was blamed for damaging my parents’ car.

Stan: You agreed to pay for the entertainment.

Trung: _____ that’s not what I said.

  • Sit tight,
  • Hang on,
  • Hold back,
  • Lay off,

A group of neighbors have come together to clean up their residential area. They are picking up trash, planting flowers, and painting benches as a team.

Which phrase best describes their situation?

  • Joining a team building activity
  • Helping each other
  • Offering support for a project
  • Collaborating to improve

A team of coworkers is struggling to meet a tight deadline for a crucial project. They are all feeling stressed but are collaborating and supporting each other to finish on time.

Which expression best describes the team's situation?

  • On the right track
  • On pins and needles
  • In high spirits
  • In the same boat

Sarah has always dreamed of running a marathon, but she knows it’s not going to be easy. For months, she has been waking up early to train, pushing herself through long runs, even when she's exhausted. After all challenges, she has seen great improvement in her speed and duration.

Which idiom can be used to describe this situation?

  • Hard work pays off
  • Going the extra mile
  • You reap what you sow
  • Burning the midnight oil

My younger brother tends to approach tasks with haste, often neglecting attention to detail.

Which expression can be used to describe him?

  • He gets ants in his pants
  • He cuts corners
  • He gets itchy feet
  • He is like a bull in a China shop

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

This house is more beautiful, and much bigger than the previous one.

  • Unlike the previous house, this one is more beautiful despite its size.
  • This house is different in its look and size from the previous one.
  • The previous house is less beautiful than this big new one.
  • For a bigger size, this house has a better look than the previous one.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

I haven’t saved enough money for a laptop, so I have to delay my purchase.

  • The delay in buying a laptop forces me to save more money.
  • I must delay buying a laptop because I have failed to save money.
  • The reason why I delay buying a laptop is my savings aren’t enough.
  • The laptop exceeds my savings, which makes me cancel my purchase.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

Jane would like to do some painting, which she is quite good at.

  • Jane enjoys painting and has developed a talent for it.
  • Jane is skilled at painting and eager to produce some.
  • Jane feels like painting for the sake of mastering it.
  • Jane wants to give painting a try with some good pieces.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It took her several months to overcome the feeling of despair after she failed the interview.

  • Several months passed after her interview failure, which pulls her out from the depths of despair.
  • The interview failure caused such deep despair that she needed several months to confront it.
  • After several months of falling into despair over the interview failure, she finally recovered.
  • She spent several months embracing her despair after she aced the interview round.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

The unfavorable weather might discourage our family from travelling to distant places.

  • Our family is upset by the harsh weather conditions which may disrupt our plans for travelling far away.
  • The chance of our family travelling to remote locations hinges on how unpleasant the weather conditions are.
  • Our family may be deterred from travelling to far-off places on account of the unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Our family may decide against travelling to distant lands with challenging weather conditions.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Many young people decide to take a gap year. They want to find their real passion before going to university.

  • Before going to university, many young people decide to take a gap year to find their real passion.
  • Many young people decide to take a gap year, so they go to university after finding their real passion.
  • Many young people who decide to take a gap year try to find their real passion before going to university.
  • As a gap year facilitates young people finding their real passion, many decide to take it before going to university.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Many human activities can cause deforestation. Some animals have gone extinct because of deforestation.

  • Due to deforestation caused by various human activities, some animals have disappeared.
  • In addition to many human activities, deforestation has led to the extinction of some animals.
  • Human activities have not only caused deforestation but also triggered the extinction of some animals.
  • It is human activities causing deforestation that has given rise to the extinction of some animals.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Researchers explode the myth that you have to exercise at least 30 minutes daily. Three ten-minute bouts of brisk walking throughout the day are equally effective.

  • Both researchers and common belief suggest that three ten-minute bouts of brisk walking throughout the day are as effective as the longer ones.
  • Although researchers validate the effectiveness of three ten-minute bouts of brisk walking throughout the day, the longer ones are still preferable.
  • According to popular belief, three ten-minute bouts of brisk walking throughout the day are equally effective as the longer ones proposed by researchers.
  • Contrary to popular opinion, three ten-minute bouts of brisk walking throughout the day are proved by researchers to be as effective as the longer ones.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Phong initially refused to participate in last week’s extracurricular activity. His mother had to promise to purchase a new bike.

  • Having been promised a new bike purchased by his mother, Phong still refused to participate in last week’s extracurricular activity.
  • Only when Phong refused to participate in last week’s extracurricular activity did his mother promise to purchase a new bike.
  • Whether Phong participated in last week’s extracurricular activity or not, his mother had to purchase a new bike as she promised.
  • Phong had no desire to take part in extracurricular activities until his mother promised to purchase a new bike.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

Many people spread the rumor that it was a stroke of luck that Linh won the contest. She put her nose to the grindstone to get it, I’m sure.

  • Irrespective of the widespread rumor, Linh worked industriously to win the contest, and I’m sure there was no luck involved.
  • The widespread rumor about Linh’s possibility of winning the contest was not accurate because I’m sure that she worked industriously to get it.
  • Contrary to the widespread rumor, I am convinced that Linh won the contest by virtue of diligence rather than luck.
  • I’m certain that Linh won the contest on grounds of diligence, not luck, which coincides with the widespread rumor.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, it’s essential for young people to grow personally and develop valuable life skills to ensure they’re prepared for the future. One of the most powerful ways to achieve these goals in a meaningful way is through volunteering. Students are capable of (1) _____ once they participate in various volunteer activities. (2) _____ they’re helping to build a house, teaching younger students a new subject, or cleaning up their local community, (3) _____ is one of the best ways for a student to expand their horizons. Volunteering also provides students with the opportunity to experience personal growth and development. (4) _____, volunteering exposes young people to a wide range of experiences and challenges that encourage self-improvement and personal progress. By engaging in volunteer activities within their communities, teens gain a better understanding of local needs and challenges. This connection fosters a sense of responsibility and engagement, (5) _____. Furthermore, volunteering exposes teens to various situations and experiences that may be absent from their daily lives. This exposure encourages them to develop greater empathy and understanding for others, contributing to a more compassionate and caring society. In short, (6) _____ for they will be offered ideal chances to acquire many advantageous lessons they don’t ordinarily learn from teachers.

Choose the correct answer for (1).

  • sustaining positive attitudes through performing numerous good deeds
  • instilling a prevailing habit of rendering substantial community assistance
  • pushing themselves out of their comfort zone and experiencing new things
  • making a tremendous difference by creating a stronger sense of community

Choose the correct answer for (2).

  • Whether
  • Since
  • If
  • Though

Choose the correct answer for (3).

  • learning through hardship
  • service-oriented learning
  • self-directed learning
  • experimental learning

Choose the correct answer for (4).

  • Consequently
  • Typically
  • Explicitly
  • Accordingly

Choose the correct answer for (5).

  • helping youngsters become informed, active, and compassionate citizens
  • developing robust communication and leadership abilities for future life
  • forcing teenagers to become more competent and resourceful in life
  • expanding social networks of each adolescent for the common good

Choose the correct answer for (6).

  • volunteering is essentially a gold mine for students’ awareness expansion
  • volunteer activities are indispensable for an effective curriculum
  • other things seem to pale in comparison to the merits of volunteering
  • it makes a world of difference when students partake in volunteering

Write an academic essay of about 250 words on the following topic.

Nowadays, many school students are experiencing serious mental health problems such as anxiety, stress, and depression. What do you think are the causes of their mental health problems? How can these problems be solved?

Use relevant examples and explanations to support your ideas.