[113] - Đề thi thử tốt nghiệp THPT 2024 - Môn Tiếng Anh - Đề thi theo cấu trúc đề minh họa 2024

A recent survey, carried out by an electronics company, found that the happiest age for working people is 58. The results (34) ______ that people generally don’t find happiness until this time because there is so much going on in their lives. The most stressful age seems to be the thirties because it is the time (35)______ couples often decide to start a family.
(36) ______ it is obviously a joyful occasion when a baby is born, it can take a little time to get used to having an infant in the house. Putting up with sleepless nights is one thing if you don’t have to get up early the next morning, but it is quite another if you need to (37) ______ up to your boss’s expectations at work. Analysing the study shows that things get easier as children grow up, and by the time parents reach their fifties, they are feeling better about their lifestyles. And for (38) ______ people, a further cause for celebration may be the news that they are going to become grandparents.

Lisbon, which has been the capital of Portugal since 1252, is both beautiful and historic. Today, visitors can spend their time walking across Lisbon's beautiful squares, exploring the city's narrow streets and wide range of shopping opportunities - from high-end designer shops to market stalls. Or, they can simply sit in the wonderful cafés and restaurants which serve great local food.
Lisbon is rich in ancient cultural delights. Under the busy shopping area in the city centre, there is a hidden network of 2,000-year-old Roman rooms. But if history is your passion, Lisbon certainly won't disappoint.
If you are hoping to travel around and see more of the city, there are many options. You might like to jump on the old tram system, which has been in use from 1873, or go on a bike tour of the city or a river cruise. You could also visit the zoo, the modern Pavilion of Knowledge, which is Lisbon's own interactive science museum, or one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe, the Oceanarium.
Lisbon is one of the few European cities lucky enough to be so close to sandy beaches, which are rarely over-crowded, except perhaps in August. However, it's not just a summer destination either. Lisbon has one of the mildest climates of any European cities, making it good to visit all year around.

Most younger children get a good night's sleep and wake up fresh and energised the next day. In contrast, teenagers' body clocks change, creating a 'forbidden zone' for sleep at around 9 or 10 pm. Later on, in middle age, the clock changes again, making it hard for parents to stay awake just when their teenage kids are at their most alert.
To make matters worse, recent research has shown that using an electronic device in the hour before going to bed greatly affects sleep patterns. According to studies, teenagers who used a computer or mobile phone before bedtime were much more likely to need more than an hour to fall asleep, and were also more likely to sleep several hours less each night. Teens who used other electronic devices such as an MP3 player, tablet, game console or TV also experienced some sleep deprivation.
But how does this affect learning? In experiments carried out in North America, students were taught a series of skills and then slept for various lengths of time. The students who then had a good sleep improved further. The other students who got less than six hours' sleep either didn't improve or actually fell behind.
Other researchers are exploring the effect of light in setting sleep patterns, as darkness seems to trigger the release of melatonin, often called 'the sleep hormone', and light emitted from electronic devices tricks the brain into thinking it should be active rather than winding down. The solution here may involve the introduction of a 'digital sunset', where music, social media and all electronic devices are turned off a couple of hours before bed, similar to how the sun sets in the evening.