Đề số 15 luyện thi vào 6 môn Tiếng Anh trường THCS Năng Khiếu ĐHSP

8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM

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

Today, most people think that having a two-day weekend is a completely natural part of life. However, this concept is actually a modern human invention. Before the nineteenth century, most people worked on traditional farms and followed the natural seasons rather than a strict clock. When the Industrial Revolution began, millions of people moved to growing cities to work in busy factories. These early factory employees often had to work extremely long hours, six or even seven days a week, leaving them exhausted.

Eventually, labor groups started fighting hard for better working conditions. They strongly demanded a shorter workweek so people could rest and spend time with their families. While these groups made some progress, the biggest change came from a famous American businessman named Henry Ford. In 1926, he made a surprising decision. He officially gave his car factory workers a five-day workweek, allowing them to have both Saturday and Sunday off without losing their pay.

Interestingly, Ford did not make this decision just because he wanted to be kind. He actually understood a clever economic secret. If his workers spent all their time inside a dark factory, they would never have enough free time to travel, go shopping, or buy his cars. By giving them a weekend, Ford successfully created a huge new group of middle-class customers. His creative idea proved that giving workers free time could actually help the national economy grow. Soon, other businesses copied his strategy, and the modern weekend was officially born.

Why does the author mention people working on traditional farms?

  • To show that farm work was safer than factory jobs.
  • To show how life changed when factory schedules began.
  • To explain why the Industrial Revolution failed on farms.
  • To prove that early farmers already had weekends off.

What was special about Henry Ford's decision in 1926?

  • He gave his workers two paid days off each week.
  • He cut both working hours and worker salaries.
  • He closed his factory during the cold winter months.
  • He forced managing positions to purchase his cars.
What can be logically inferred about Henry Ford's business strategy?
  • He wanted his workers to spend free time studying.
  • He believed tired workers made lower quality cars.
  • He knew free time would lead people to spend more money.
  • He hoped other companies would fail by copying him.
What is the author's main purpose in this reading passage?
  • To criticize factories for making workers work too hard.
  • To get readers to spend more money in free time.
  • To compare the American and British factory systems.
  • To explain the history and money reasons behind weekends.

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

The airline offered passengers a free meal because their flight was delayed.

  • Passengers were given a complimentary meal due to the delay of their flight.
  • The airline delayed the flight so that passengers could enjoy a free meal.
  • Passengers had to pay for their meal because the airline delayed their flight.
  • The airline offered passengers a free flight because their meal was delayed.

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

The children's birthday party got completely out of hand before the parents could intervene.

  • By the time the adults stepped in, the kids' celebration had already become uncontrollable.
  • The parents intervened early enough to prevent the children's party from becoming a disaster.
  • During the birthday celebration, the children were strictly told to keep their hands to themselves.
  • The parents completely lost control of the party because they were busy intervening in a children's fight.

Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

We’re still hesitating about which school our son ought to go to.

  • We had great difficulty deciding upon which school our son should attend.
  • We haven’t yet decided where we should send our son to school.
  • We are not sure whether we should let our son choose a school for himself.

  • We won’t send our son to any school unless we are certain that it is the one we want.

What is the purpose of this note?

  • To inform the audience of a change in the date and time of the concert

  • To ask the audience to change the date and time of the concert on Friday

  • To describe to the audience a new artist of the concert on March 26th

  • To provide a review of the concert on Sunday, March 24th

What does this announcement say?

SPORTS HALL

Final five minutes of bookings must be used to put equipment away.

  • Bookings now include an extra five minutes for equipment to be put away.
  • All the equipment has to be disposed of before the bookings.
  • The hall must be cleared of equipment in the five minutes before bookings end.
  • You have five minutes after bookings have finished to return any sports equipment used.

All instruments in the school band make beautiful sounds. All trumpets in the school band are instruments. Therefore, _____.

  • all beautiful sounds come from trumpets in the school band

  • all instruments in the school band are trumpets

  • all members in the school band have trumpets

  • all trumpets in the school band make beautiful sounds

Choose the shape that completes the bottom pair so it shares the same relationship as the top pair.

  • Shape A

  • Shape B

  • Shape C

  • Shape D

Anna and her mother stood in line at the checkout counter, placed the items on the checkout counter, and waited for the cashier to scan the items for the total price. Which photo is the missing step?

  • Photo A

  • Photo B

  • Photo C

  • Photo D

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Despite the popularity of video games and digital entertainment, traditional board games are experiencing a massive comeback around the world. Playing board games offers a refreshing from screens, encouraging people to spend quality face-to-face time together. These games often require players to think critically and complex problems under pressure. Moreover, social gaming helps players strengthen their interpersonal connections and communication skills. Many modern board games are designed to be cooperative, meaning players must work a team to win. In addition to being entertaining, board games provide valuable mental exercise for people of all ages. Participating in a weekly game night is an excellent way to daily stress and connect with friends.

Read the passage below. Are the following sentences 'Right' or 'Wrong'? If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' or 'Wrong', choose 'Doesn't say'.

For many decades, energy companies have drilled deep underground to extract fossil fuels that contribute to global pollution. Recently, however, geologists have focused on a fascinating alternative: Earth naturally produces its own clean hydrogen gas. This substance, often called "gold hydrogen," is generated through natural processes, such as when underground water reacts chemically with iron-rich rocks. Unlike coal or oil, using natural hydrogen can produce energy with minimal carbon emissions, as the primary byproduct of its combustion is harmless water vapor. If engineers can successfully tap into these vast underground reserves, this resource could provide a significant and steady power supply for modern cities. Currently, scientists are searching for viable global locations to build extraction facilities and refine new equipment. While solar and wind power are vital renewable sources, they are intermittent by nature. In contrast, geologic hydrogen could offer a reliable baseload energy supply available throughout the entire year. By shifting our focus toward this sustainable resource, humanity could make a substantial move in addressing the climate crisis. Furthermore, developing these hidden reserves has the potential to create new industries and support economic growth in various regions worldwide.

A chemical reaction between underground water and rocks produces gold hydrogen.

  • Right
  • Wrong
  • Doesn't say

Engineers have already finished building specialized facilities to extract the natural gas.

  • Right
  • Wrong
  • Doesn't say

Extracting underground hydrogen can sometimes cause small earthquakes in local areas.

  • Right
  • Wrong
  • Doesn't say

Finding these underground reserves will provide new employment opportunities for people.

  • Right
  • Wrong
  • Doesn't say