[076] Đề thi thử Tiếng Anh - THPT Quốc gia 2025

Last weekend, I embarked (1) _______ a long trip to Quang Ninh with my friends. We started our journey early in the morning, and the scenic views along the way were simply breathtaking. After several hours of traveling, we finally arrived at our destination, (2) _______ by the beautiful Ha Long Bay.
As we set out to explore, we had to make sure to follow the (3) _______ to ensure our best experience. We were particularly (4) _______ in the famous dishes that Quang Ninh is known for. It was important to (5) _______ time visiting popular tourist spots as well.
Overall, the trip was a wonderful opportunity (6) _______ new memories and strengthen our friendship.

As students born in 2010 approach their entrance exams for high school, many are feeling anxious. They have prepared for Mathematics and Literature, but they are worried about (7) _______ subject that will be tested. This uncertainty makes it hard for them to (8) _______ a plan for their studies.
Some students are trying to find effective strategies to (9) _______ . They know that studying with peers can be beneficial, but they often choose to study alone. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, they should focus on leveraging their strengths in subjects they are (10) _______ in.
(11) _______ the upcoming exams, it’s crucial for students to gather resources that will aid their preparation. Many students struggle with the (12) _______ of time they have left to prepare, which adds to their anxiety.

Kidney diseases are often a consequence of lifestyle choices and daily habits that individuals may not think twice about. (18) _______ can significantly impact kidney health, leading to chronic conditions over time. For instance, dehydration, often overlooked during busy days, can cause the kidneys to work harder than necessary. (19) _______ . People should be mindful of their fluid intake to maintain optimal kidney function.
Moreover, high blood pressure, (20) _______ , can also pose a risk to kidney health. Also, people (21) _______ should consider the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise. Regular check-ups and awareness of one’s health status can contribute to better kidney health. Equipped with necessary knowledge and resources, (22) _______ .

Kazuhiko Moriyama is betting that well-rested workers are good for business. In fact, he’s placing real money on that bet. Employees who sleep at least six hours a night, for at least five days a week, are rewarded points by Crazy Inc., a wedding organizer in Japan. The points can be exchanged for food in the company cafeteria worth as much as 64,000 yen ($570) per year. Nightly rest will be tracked using an app made by Airweave Inc., a mattress manufacturer.
More than 92 percent of Japanese over the age of 20 say that they aren’t getting enough sleep, according to a survey by Fuji Ryoki, a health-products maker. Because of a labor shortage and long-held cultural belief of noble sacrifice for the corporate good, Japan has become notorious for a phenomenon called death-from-overwork, which claimed the life of an ad agency employee in 2015.
“You have to protect workers’ rights, otherwise the country itself will weaken,” Moriyama said. In addition to encouraging sleep, the company also promotes better nutrition, exercise and a more positive office environment. It also provides employees with child support, as well the opportunity to take company vacations on regular business days.
There’s some evidence that more sleep will lead to improved business performance and higher economic growth. Insufficient sleep costs the U.S. economy as much as $411 billion a year, or 2.28 percent of GDP, according to a 2009 study by Rand Corp. For Japan, the loss is estimated to be $138 billion, or 2.92 percent of GDP. “I eventually want to reach a million employees,” Moriyama said. “I want to do something that other people will think is crazy.”
(Adapted from readtoolead.com)

[I] India’s combination of abundant sunshine and a large, energy-hungry population makes it ideal for developing solar energy. [II] But the main challenge in building a large number of solar farms is finding the right place to do it, considering the shortage of land due to high population. [III] The region of Gujarat, however, has found an answer to this problem: covering its water canals with solar panels. [IV]
Overall, Gujarat has more than 80,000km of canals flowing through the state. According to Gujarat State Electricity Corporation, if 30% of this were converted to solar, 18,000MW of power could be produced, saving 90,000 acres of land. The electricity generated from a “solar canal” can be provided to farmers during the irrigation season when energy demand is usually high, and out of season it can be fed into the state grid, sold to distribution companies so that the state can earn some profit, or used by those in charge of the canals for specific purposes.
Building solar plants atop canals obviously helps produce clean energy and save land, but there are also other benefits. Firstly, these special plants can be built much faster than large coal or gas power stations. In addition, when solar panels cover the canal, they help prevent evaporation, leaving more water for crops and people. Another plus of the panels’ shade is that it can curb algal blooms, which can have negative effects like clogging water pumps and causing toxicity, in the canals. And the panels benefit from the water below as well. The running water helps the panels to remain cool, which increases their efficiency by at least 2.5 to 5%.
There are some drawbacks, however. Canal-top solar plants are more costly to construct than normal solar plants since the panels must be built with protective materials to prevent corrosion caused by water. Finding the right location is also difficult, as the width of the canal has to be suitable. Too wide, and the construction becomes difficult and expensive. Too narrow, and the number of panels constructed are too few to absorb enough sunshine. The twisting nature of the canals also leads to restrictions. To maximise the absorption of energy, the solar panels should face south, but the canal’s direction cannot be dictated by humans.
Nevertheless, eight Indian states have commissioned canal solar projects so far. “These innovative projects can provide cheap and consistent electricity to millions of farmers and improve their profits,” says Manik Jolly, who was involved in the 2015 canal-top solar plant project. And there is also potential to maximise renewable power from India’s canals if solar farms above were combined with hydro-power from below.
With their water-cooled efficiency, and mutual benefits for the canals that run beneath, it looks likely that these innovative solar canals is going to become a much more common sight in India in the near future.
(Adapted from bbc.com)