Đề số 17 luyện thi vào 6 môn Tiếng Anh trường THCS Năng Khiếu ĐHSP
8/1/2026 7:00:00 AMRead the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Many people know that they should put garbage in the right bin, and we often hear that recycling is good for the Earth. When you recycle a plastic bottle, a factory breaks it down, and workers use the old material to make something new. But today, many young people say that upcycling is an even better idea. Upcycling means giving an old object a second life - often without breaking it down first - or turning waste into something much more valuable.
Worldwide, more and more young people are becoming interested in this trend. Many students like the idea of creating less waste, so they use their creativity instead of simply throwing things away. For example, some students collect empty plastic bottles from local cafes. After washing them, they cut and paint the bottles, turning them into colorful pencil cases for their friends.
Beyond individuals, some companies use upcycling too. Rens Original, a brand started by founders with Vietnamese roots, collects used coffee grounds from cafes and turns them into a special yarn. This yarn is then combined with recycled plastic to make modern sneakers. Interestingly, these shoes do not smell like coffee at all. Instead, the coffee grounds naturally help stop bad odors from forming inside the shoe.
Ultimately, upcycling creates less pollution and uses fewer new materials than producing something brand new. You can easily try this at home, too. Look around your room for old things today. Instead of putting an item in the trash, you could paint it or change its shape - and successfully turn ordinary waste into a small treasure.
It completely replaces normal recycling programs in cities.
It requires factories to break down the materials completely.
It turns used items into something of higher value.
It relies on advanced machines to sort daily trash.
According to paragraph 2, how do many students reduce waste?
They stopped buying drinks from cafes that use plastic cups.
They use creative skills to help reduce plastic waste.
They sell their handmade pencil cases for extra pocket money.
They learned how to paint during school art classes.
They naturally have a strong and sweet coffee smell.
They are made entirely from collected plastic bottles.
They use old coffee grounds to stop bad foot smells.
They are now the most popular shoes sold worldwide.
What is the author's primary purpose in this passage?
- To encourage readers to try upcycling at home
- To warn everyone about the serious dangers of factory pollution
- To give clear steps on how to paint plastic bottles
- To encourage people to buy upcycled products from modern brands
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
He is nothing but a coward who runs away whenever there's real trouble.
He isn't a coward at all, even when real trouble arises.
He faces trouble bravely, unlike most cowards.
He used to be brave before real trouble made him a coward.
He is simply a coward who avoids facing real trouble.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Mary felt quite certain that her sister would stand by her, but in the end, she didn't.
Mary had hoped that her sister would come to her aid, but she never did.
Mary didn't expect her own sister to let her down like that.
Mary was confident that she would have her sister's support, but as it turned out she let her down.
It came as a terrible shock to Mary when her own sister turned against her like that.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
What Anna hates most about these school reunions is posing for photos.
Anna doesn't like anything about these school reunions rather than posing for photos.
Anna dislikes posing for photos more than attending these school reunions.
Anna has a preference for these school reunions over posing for photos.
There is nothing Anna detests more about these school reunions than posing for photos.
What does the notice say?
- Children’s clothes and shoes are now sold on the first floor.
- The first floor has items for both children and women.
- The first floor now offers food and drinks for shoppers.
- Books for children are being sold at a reduced price.
What does the notice say?
Mrs. Gray is not coming to the school until Friday.
- Mrs. Gray's class is going to be on a different day this week.
- Mrs. Gray isn't able to use her usual room at the moment.
- All of Mrs Gray’s students will stop having lessons this whole week.
All the marbles are in the red bag. The red bag is inside the backpack. Therefore, _____.
all the backpacks are full of marbles
all the red bags are inside the backpack
all the marbles are inside the backpack
all the backpacks contain red marbles
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
The gardener dug a small hole in the soil, placed a young plant into the hole, and covered the roots with soil. 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.
In recent years, schools around the world have focused more on the of meals served to students. Providing nutritious lunches is essential for supporting children's growth and concentration throughout the school day. Traditional school menus often contained processed foods high in sugar and unhealthy fats, contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity. Today, many schools are revising their menus to fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Educating students about balanced diets helps them healthy choices both inside and outside the classroom. Furthermore, when students consume nutritious food during lunch, they are far likely to experience energy crashes that reduce their ability to learn effectively during afternoon classes.
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'.
If you have ever seen a tiny firefly light up the night sky, you have witnessed a cool trick called bioluminescence. This biological process happens when special chemicals inside a living creature react to create light. Recently, scientists have found amazing ways to bring this natural magic into our own homes. By studying special glowing mushrooms, researchers discovered the exact genetic instructions, or DNA, that make them shine. In modern laboratories, they carefully moved these instructions into regular houseplants, like petunias. Now, these newly bioengineered plants can produce a soft, gentle glow all by themselves! They do not need any heavy batteries, electricity, or special chemicals to keep shining continuously throughout their lives. Right now, the light from these plants is quite soft. You can see it best in a dark room, but it is not bright enough to help you read a book. However, scientists are working hard to make them much brighter. In the future, instead of using bright electric streetlights, big city parks might plant these glowing flowers along walking paths. This would create a beautiful, natural guide for people walking at night. By mixing nature's beauty with modern science, we can create wonderful living decorations that help us save electricity and protect our planet.
Scientists found the instructions for light by studying special glowing mushrooms.
- Right
- Wrong
- Doesn't say
Owners must add special chemicals to these plants to keep them shining continuously.
- Right
- Wrong
- Doesn't say
Most ordinary people cannot afford to buy these newly modified houseplants.
- Right
- Wrong
- Doesn't say
The currently available glowing plants are large enough to light city streets.
- Right
- Wrong
- Doesn't say