Đề thi thử đánh giá năng lực Hà Nội năm 2025 - phần Tiếng Anh (đề 2)

Đề thi thử đánh giá năng lực Hà Nội năm 2025 - phần Tiếng Anh (đề 2)

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Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. “Is there a problem with the letter?”

- “The person this letter is addressed no longer lives here.

A. who

B. to whom

C. to who

D. whom

2. The dark clouds, accompanied by thunder and lightning, an impending storm.

A. imply

B. refer

C. denote

D. infer

3. She said she help us with the project tomorrow.

A. would

B. had to

C. must

D. should

4. Jane about the surpise party for Sheila and now the whole idea is ruined.

A. blabbed

B. prattled

C. gossiped

D. chatted

5. From now on, I I won’t be late as I realize how it affects others.

A. promise

B. am promising

C. will promise

D. promise

6. After an shift at the hospital, she just wanted to get home to bed.

A. exhaustive

B. exhausted

C. exhausting

D. exhaustion

7. Mr Wright his vegetable garden carefully.

A. tends

B. grows

C. maintains

D. attends

8. Each person has a genetic code, except in the case of identical twins.

A. unique

B. solo

C. only

D. individual

9. - “Is there any news about the ex-President?”

- “Well, he’s reported the country last night”.

A. to be leaving

B. that he left

C. to have left

D. to leave

10. He plans to after moving to a new city.

A. make a plan

B. turn a new leaf

C. be a fresh start

D. begin a new chapter

Synonyms: Choose A, B, C, or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.

11. She managed to quell her anxiety before the big presentation, finding calm in the chaos.

A. increase

B. decrease

C. continue

D. stop

12. He decided to forge ahead with his innovative plans, undeterred by the skepticism of his peers.

A. proceed

B. retreat

C. hesitate

D. abandon

Antonyms: Choose A, B, C, or D that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.

13. They had to scale back their ambitions after realizing the project's costs.

A. expand

B. reduce

C. diminish

D. curtail

14. The artist's work was a striking juxtaposition of traditional techniques and contemporary themes.

A. harmony and agreement

B. contrast and opposition

C. combination and joining

D. blending and merging

Dialogue completion: Choose A, B, C, or D to complete each dialogue.

15. Nam: How was your birthday party last night? Jessica:

A. I'll let you know later.

B. It was a blast!

C. I'm not sure yet.

D. I was feeling sick.

16. Minh: Thank you for lending me your umbrella. John:

A. No worries.

B. I hope it's raining.

C. You're appreciative.

D. I'm glad you have it.

17. Ken: Do you want to go kayaking on the lake tomorrow? John:

A. I'm not sure.

B. I'll give it a try once.

C. Sounds fun! Let's do it.

D. I'll give it a think.

18. Jack: Would you like to discuss this issue further, or would you prefer to take a break? Lucy:

A. I'm not ready to talk about it right now.

B. I'd like to continue the discussion.

C. I appreciate your understanding.

D. I'm not sure what to say.

Dialogue arrangement: Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.

19. a. I need someone to talk to about my problems.

b. I'm here for you. What do you need help with?

c. It's been a tough week, and I'm feeling overwhelmed.

d. If you'd like, we can grab a coffee when you're free.

A. a - b - c - d

B. c - d - b - e

C. c - b - a - d

D. d - a - c - b

20. a. Yeah, people in my country have maintained this custom for a long time.

b. What's the reason behind hanging lanterns on their doors during the Tet holiday?

c. Oh, this is the traditional custom in your country, isn't it?

d. Great point! It's a way for them to share their wishes and hopes for the upcoming year.

A. c - d - b - a

B. c - a - b - d

C. b - a - d - c

D. b - d - c – a

21. a. I suggest you book a meeting with your boss for a raise.

b. Why were you so upset yesterday?

c. Oh, you're right.

d. I think I'll say I've been working harder than usual.

e. Didn't you get a promotion last month?

f. I will do that, but I'm not sure if he'll agree.

A. b – f- e – a – d – c

B. b – f – c – d – e - a

C. b - d - e - c - a - f

D. b - d - a - f - c – e

22. a. As someone who cares much about the environment, I'm acutely aware of it.

b. In that case, I suggest you join me in reducing our plastic consumption. I know the 3R (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle) program launches next month.

c. That makes sense, but even so, a lot of people overlook the negative effects of plastic.

d. Does the impact of plastic pollution seem worse to you today?

e. Clearly, it contributes a lot to climate change, but I know many others still rely on it.

f. I agree that people are using more plastic bags and bottles.

A. d - a - b - e - c - f

B. d - c - e - a - b

C. d - e - c - a - b - f

D. e - c - a - b - d - f

Sentence rewriting: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.

23. Electric cars might be more energy-efficient than gasoline cars.

A. Gasoline cars are likely as energy-efficient as electric cars.

B. Gasoline cars are probably not as energy-efficient as electric cars.

C. Electric cars are definitely more energy-efficient than gasoline cars.

D. Gasoline cars are certainly worse than electric cars.

24. The cake was so delicious that we ate it all.

A. We asked for a second delicious cake to be eaten.

B. The cake was too delicious for us to eat it all.

C. It was such a delicious cake that we ate it all.

D. The cake was delicious enough for us to eat it all.

25. The news of their acceptance into the university program filled the students with immense relief.

A. The students' acceptance into the university program was immensely relieved.

B. Upon immense relief, the students learned of their acceptance into the university program.

C. Receiving news of their acceptance into the university program, the students were filled with immense relief.

D. Their acceptance into the university program brings the students immense relief.

26. Exhausted after a long day of hiking, the campers collapsed onto their sleeping bags the moment they reached the campsite.

A. The campers, yearning for rest after a long day of hiking, finally reached the campsite.

B. Had they collapsed onto their sleeping bags only when the fatigue of the long hike overwhelmed the campers.

C. No sooner had they reached the campsite than the exhausted campers slumped onto their sleeping bags.

D. Barely had the exhausted campers slumped onto their sleeping bags when they reached the campsite.

Sentence combination: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.

27. The car's engine is making strange noises. It might need a repair.

A. The car's engine is worse, therefore it might need a repair.

B. Repairing is the certain result of the noisy car's engine.

C. Perhaps the car needs a repair as the engine is making strange noises.

D. When the car's engine makes strange noises, it will definitely need a repair.

28. I can buy a new phone or continue using my old one. I prefer the latter choice.

A. I'd rather continue using my old phone than buy a new one.

B. I can continue using my old phone, so I don't need to buy a new one.

C. I will use my old phone before buying a new one.

D. I decided to continue using my old phone but also consider buying a new one.

29. The heavy rain caused severe flooding in the city. It forced many people to evacuate their homes.

A. Many people were willing to evacuate their homes to overcome the heavy rain.

B. The city, in which many people lived in their homes, was flooded due to the heavy rain.

C. If there weren't heavy rain, the city wouldn't have flooded, and many people wouldn't have had to evacuate their homes.

D. It was the severe flooding in the city that forced many people to evacuate their homes.

30. She eventually won the gold medal at the Olympics. It took years of rigorous training and discipline.

A. It took her years of rigorous training and discipline to finally win the gold medal at the Olympics.

B. Training rigorously and disciplining herself for years contributed to her ultimate success in winning the gold medal at the Olympics.

C. After years of rigorous training, she finally won the gold medal at the Olympics.

D. Through constant effort and discipline, she ultimately won the gold medal at the Olympics for years.

Cloze Test: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank from 31 to 35.

Humanity’s fascination with the cosmos has driven us to explore beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The Space Race, ignited by Sputnik 1 in 1957, marked a pivotal moment. The Soviet Union and the United States competed fiercely, achieving (31) milestones. Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight and the Apollo 11 Moon landing were among the most significant. Beyond the Moon, space exploration has expanded. Unmanned probes have explored distant planets, moons, and asteroids, revealing their secrets. (32) has been a significant focus, with missions to Mars and beyond. As technology advances, we can expect even more groundbreaking discoveries.

One of the most exciting (33) is finding habitable planets beyond our solar system. With powerful telescopes, scientists are making significant strides in identifying exoplanets. The discovery of such planets could have (34) of the universe.

Space exploration has also (35) to the development of numerous technologies that have benefited society on Earth. These include advancements in materials science, medicine, and communication systems. As we continue to explore the cosmos, we can expect even more innovative applications of space-derived technologies.

(Adapted from https://education.nationalgeographic.org/)

31. A. remark

B. remarkably

C. remarkable

D. remarks

32. A. The search for extraterrestrial life

B. The extraterrestrial life for searching

C. Such an extraterrestrial life

D. Such a life searching

33. A. abilities B. prospects C. possibilities D. capacities

34. A. profound implications are understood

B. the understanding of implications is profound

C. profound implications for our understanding

D. profound implications to understand

35. A. led B. caused C. guided D. directed

Reading comprehension 1: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 36 to 40.

The relentless influx of people from rural areas to urban centers, particularly in developing countries, presents a complex set of challenges and opportunities. While urbanization can drive economic growth, improve access to essential services, and foster innovation, its rapid pace, if not managed carefully, can exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and create new ones.

One of the most pressing concerns is the strain placed on infrastructure. As cities experience explosive growth, they often struggle to keep pace with the burgeoning demand for housing, transportation, and basic utilities. These can result in traffic congestion, pollution, and limited access to healthcare and education. Particularly, the issue of affordable housing is acute, as the rapid influx of residents frequently outstrips the construction of new, reasonably priced dwellings. These things can lead to housing shortages, overcrowding, and the formation of informal settlements, which often lack basic amenities and are vulnerable to natural disasters.

Public health is another major concern. Densely populated urban environments can become breeding grounds for infectious diseases, especially when sanitation facilities are inadequate. This is particularly true in developing countries, where limited resources and weak sanitation can hinder efforts to provide clean water, proper sanitation, and effective healthcare services. Additionally, increased traffic and industrial activity lead to air pollution, which poses serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.

Climate change further complicates the challenges faced by urban areas in developing countries. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and intensifying water scarcity pose threats to both coastal communities and those located in drought-prone regions. These problems are exacerbated by the limited resources and infrastructure these countries have to address the impacts of climate change. For example, coastal cities may be subject to flooding and erosion, while inland cities may face water shortages and heat waves.

Social instability is another potential consequence of rapid urbanization. The large- scale influx of people into cities can intensify competition for resources, jobs, and housing, leading to social tensions and potentially fueling crime, violence, and unrest. This can be particularly problematic in developing countries, where social inequalities and economic disparities are often more pronounced than in developed nations.

To mitigate these risks, a holistic approach is essential. By investing in sustainable infrastructure, implementing policies that promote social equity and environmental sustainability, and engaging others in strategic planning, governments can transform urbanization into a powerful catalyst for progress and prosperity in the 21st century.

36. What does "This" in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. The public health concern

B. Densely populated urban environments

C. Limited sanitation facilities in densely populated urban areas

D. Increased traffic and industrial activit

37. According to the passage, which of the following is a negative effect of urbanization on infrastructure?

A. Greater availability of every service

B. Enhanced transportation infrastructure

C. Development of informal housing areas

D. Access to affordable housing for all

38. What is the main topic of paragraph 4?

A. The challenges of urbanization in coastal cities

B. The economic consequences of rising sea levels

C. The impact of climate change on urban areas in developing countries

D. The role of urban areas in mitigating climate change

39. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a consequence of rapid urbanization?

A. The fertile environment for the proliferation and transmission of infectious diseases

B. The emergence and growth of informal housing settlements

C. A notable decline in crime rates within urban areas

D. The potential for heightened social instability in urban environments

40. Which of the following would the author most likely support?

A. The focus on rural development to discourage migration to cities

B. The holistic approach that balances social and environmental sustainability

C. Strict government regulations to control urban growth

D. Promote urban planning that involves diverse stakeholders and prioritizes sustainability

Reading comprehension 2: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 41 to 45.

I have just spent two days in Barcelona, one of the most densely populated urban settlements on Earth. There are 103 road intersections per square kilometre – high compared with Brasilia’s 41, or Shanghai’s Pudong area, which has no more than 17. And despite this high density, residents are proud to call the city home, walking or cycling short distances to work, or using the city’s first-class public transport network. Visitors are charmed by the maze of pedestrianised streets that thread their way through the assortment of four to seven- storey buildings constructed over the centuries, leading to squares where people sit at café tables under the shade of large trees.

But Barcelona is the exception, rather than the rule. The dominant trend now is actually for cities to spread outwards into the surrounding countryside, rather than to become more and more densely populated. This has disturbing consequences. The total area occupied by all the cement, concrete, asphalt and green spaces of all the world’s urban areas is roughly 1.5 million square kilometres. As the global urban population is expected to grow by some 50% over the next thirty years, a not unreasonable expectation is that the area occupied by the world’s cities will increase by the same amount. And as by far the most productive farmland is typically located close to where the bulk of the produce is consumed, it is these areas which, rather than increasing their harvest yield to feed growing populations, will be replaced by concrete. This is simply not sustainable.

Urban sprawl is particularly common in North American cities, such as Atlanta. Economic growth is often cited as the principal cause of this. However, the attraction of cheaper land in suburban areas, which allows for larger and larger properties, plays an equally significant role, with many citizens keen to escape the congestion, crime, and noise of the city. Many are involved in urban development, however, claim that planning laws which limit an area to one or two storeys also bear significant responsibility. The ready access to cheap land for urban sprawl in the States since the 1950s has encouraged the spread of cities outwards, and where land use is permitted, don’t have this additional influence. With urban sprawl being blamed for increased energy use, pollution and a decline in community cohesion, legislation needs to change sooner rather than later.

But this kind of destructive urban spread is not inevitable. Take one of Africa’s most exciting cities, the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, where urbanisation is occurring more quickly than anyone thought possible. Government investment has transformed the city into a vast building site. Towering cranes are silhouetted against the African sky as the skeletons of high-rise buildings emerge in the urban core. And with funds and expertise brought in by Chinese companies, a light-rail system has been built that runs across the city, a remarkable achievement in a place where 80% of the population live in slums. This enables residents to commute easily from their high-density apartment blocks that have been shooting up across the city, and it has the added ecological benefit of lessening people’s reliance on the car and thus reducing their individual footprint. Even urban areas designed very much with cars in mind are being transformed.

Perhaps the megacity that has most successfully avoided urban sprawl is Seoul, South Korea. When the mayor decided to dismantle an eight-lane highway that used to run through the centre, he said, ‘Seoul is for people, not cars.’ In its place is a new canal and pedestrianised walkway. No alternative road was built, and although it may seem counterintuitive, this does seem to have prompted people to abandon their cars in favour of much greener modes of mass transit. This in turn has made further government investment in transport links more attractive.

The world’s urban population will continue to grow. The more it does so, the more important it will be to find ways to accommodate people in multi-centred, low-carbon, high- density cities built around efficient mass transport.

41. What does the word “silhouetted” in paragraph 4 most likely mean?

A. Completely hidden behind something

B. Shown as a dark shape against a bright background

C. Constructed in a scattered and unorganized way

D. Strengthened using an additional framework

42. Which of the following best captures the main argument of the passage?

A. Expanding cities outward is inevitable due to economic growth and population increases.

B. Some cities have successfully implemented urban planning strategies that prevent urban sprawl.

C. Governments should prioritize urban expansion to accommodate future population growth.

D. Modern transportation systems play the most significant role in sustainable city planning.

43. What can be inferred about Seoul’s urban transformation?

A. The removal of the highway led to worse traffic congestion in other parts of the city.

B. Government investment in public transport increased after people adopted greener travel methods.

C. High-rise buildings were constructed to accommodate the growing population.

D. The project was largely unsuccessful due to strong opposition from car users.

44. Which sentence best expresses the same idea as the following sentence from the passage? "Many are involved in urban development, however, claim that planning laws which limit an area to one or two storeys also bear significant responsibility."

A. Urban developers argue that laws restricting building height contribute to urban sprawl.

B. Many experts believe that planning laws should prohibit suburban expansion.

C. Cities should impose stricter regulations on building height to prevent urban sprawl.

D. Suburban growth is mainly caused by high land prices in urban centers.

45. Why does the author mention Addis Ababa’s light-rail system?

A. To illustrate how urbanization in Africa is surpassing expectations

B. To emphasize that sustainable city planning can reduce reliance on cars

C. To contrast different approaches to transportation development

D. To highlight technological advancements in Ethiopian infrastructure

Logical thinking and problem solving: Choose A, B, C or D to answer each question

46. You are planning a road trip with friends. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, what is the most logical sequence of steps?

A. Choose destinations, book accommodations, plan the route, pack essentials.

B. Pack essentials, choose destinations, book accommodations, plan the route.

C. Plan the route, book accommodations, choose destinations, pack essentials.

D. Choose destinations, plan the route, book accommodations, pack essentials.

47. Five sports events—Football, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, and Hockey—are scheduled from Monday to Friday. Only one sport is played each day.

The following conditions apply:

● Cricket or Hockey cannot be played on Monday.
● Hockey must be played immediately before Tennis.
● Basketball must be played immediately after Cricket.
● One sport is played between Football and Basketball.

Which sport is played first?

A. Hockey

B. Basketball

C. Tennis

D. Football

48. You are planning a weekend getaway with friends. You have a budget of $1,300, and the plan includes:

Hotel stay: $400

Transportation: $200 Food and drinks: $250 Activities: $200

Based on these costs, what is the most logical financial decision?

A. Proceed with the trip as planned since the total cost is within budget.

B. Cancel the trip because the budget is too tight.

C. Reduce the budget for food to allocate more for activities.

D. Increase the budget to allow for unexpected expenses.

49. Which of the following situations best exemplifies "altruism," where someone acts selflessly for the benefit of others?

A. David helps his neighbors move and then, he is given a delicious meal with them.

B. Mary donates money to a charity as she wants to improve her public image.

C. John volunteers his time at a local animal shelter, even though it means sacrificing his personal time.

D. Sarah gives her friend a ride because she feels obligated to help her friend.

50. A restaurant owner wants to attract more customers and increase revenue. What is the most logical strategy?

A. Improve food quality, market the restaurant, enhance customer service, offer promotions.

B. Offer promotions, market the restaurant, improve food quality, enhance customer service.

C. Market the restaurant, improve food quality, offer promotions, enhance customer service.

D. Enhance customer service, improve food quality, offer promotions, market the restaurant.

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