Đề thi thử tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh Sở GD&ĐT Đồng Nai năm 2025 - Mã đề 01

Food Waste Café - every bite counts!

We are a student-led group focused (1) ______ reducing food waste and promoting social eating. We collect surplus food and cook meals together at cafés and food stalls. The meals (2) ______ on a pay as-you-feel basis, making them budget-friendly, (3) ______, and tasty for everyone.

Last year, (4) ______ some difficulties, we saved 1,895 kg of surplus food and raised £983 for charity – more than the previous year!

We're excited about the new academic year and hope to hold more events (5) ______ we can cook, share meals, and connect with others who care about putting a(n) (6) ______ to food waste. Join us and be part of the change!

Event of the Year - A Wonderful Evening with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Join Dr. Zahi Hawass, the famous Egyptian archaeologist, for an exciting live event! Known (7) ______ the real-life Indiana Jones, Dr. Hawass will share amazing discoveries from his (8) ______ excavations in Egypt. (9) ______ include ancient secrets and important finds (10) ______ for thousands of years. This special multimedia presentation is part of a historic tour across North America. After the talk, you can (11) ______ part in a Q&A session and a book signing.

Don't miss this rare chance to learn about ancient Egypt from one of the world's top experts. • Seats are (12) ______ - register now at www.ZahiLectures.com. • Email: contact@zahilectures.com • Phone: 646-757-1717

(Adapted from Atlantic Magazine)

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has a population of around 1.8 million. Its growing economy and population have led to traffic problems, (18) ________.

To solve this, a new city called Masdar is being built on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Covering 6 km², (19) ________. It gets all its electricity from solar power. A wall blocks desert wind, and narrow streets create shade and airflow, making the city about 10°C cooler than Abu Dhabi.

(20) ________. Instead, people rely on public transport, including underground rail and light-rail systems that connect Masdar to Abu Dhabi and the airport. A special transport system called Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) was also planned, featuring 3,000 driverless, solar-powered podcars. (21) ________. However, only 13 PRTs are now in use, as newer electric vehicle technology is more practical. Today, residents use clean-energy electric buses and cars alongside the PRT system.

Masdar was originally expected to cost $24 billion, but the 2008-2009 financial crisis reduced the budget. (22) ________. Still, construction continues, and Masdar is expected to be complete before 2030. When it is finished, there could be up to 50,000 residents and 40,000 daily commuters. With companies like Siemens opening offices there, planners are confident Masdar's eco-friendly design will prove worth the cost.

(Adapted from Unlock)

Have you ever noticed that your mood changes with the weather? There's a scientific reason for this. The amount of sunlight you get can affect your brain. Sunlight helps the brain produce a chemical called serotonin, which makes you feel happy and calm. On dark or rainy days, your body makes less serotonin, so you might feel tired, sad, or less energetic.

The weather also affects our circadian rhythms, the internal body clock that controls sleep patterns. Less daylight can disrupt these rhythms, leading to poor sleep and mental health. In addition, sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D, which is essential for brain health. When there is little sunlight, like in winter, people may not get enough of this vitamin, and this can worsen symptoms of depression. On dark days, your body produces more melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep. Higher melatonin levels can make you feel drowsy and less motivated, reducing your desire to be active or social.

Some people are especially affected by seasonal changes. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during particular times of the year, usually in winter. Symptoms include low mood, exhaustion, sleep problems, and loss of appetite. On the other hand, very hot weather can also have a negative effect, increasing stress and triggering manic episodes in people with certain mental health conditions.

To manage these effects, experts recommend regular physical activity, even during bad weather. Outdoor time and movement can help boost energy and improve your mood. Being aware of how weather affects mental health can help you take positive steps to feel better throughout the year.

(Adapted from The Independent)

Scientists think there are almost nine million animal species in the world, but most have not been discovered yet. Because of this, it's hard to know how many are dying out. However, experts believe that between 900 and 9,000 species could disappear each year. While this sounds alarming, not all species are doomed—some have been brought back from near extinction with human help.

Animals are in danger for many reasons, such as hunting and habitat destruction. One example is the gray whale, which was almost hunted to extinction. In the 1940s, there were fewer than 2,000 left. [I] Thanks to protection laws, the population has grown to over 23,000. Other animals, such as lemurs and orangutans, still face serious danger due to deforestation and expanding human populations.

When a population falls to such low numbers, its long-term survival is at risk. This is because animals thrive by being diverse, and when they breed from such a tiny group, their young may be too weak to survive. The Arabian gazelle was once in trouble, but its numbers increased again thanks to protection efforts that also helped improve its gene pool. [II]

It is important that protection efforts also focus on protecting entire ecosystems and food chains. The Amur tiger, native to Russia, northern China, and Mongolia and once hunted to just 40 animals in the 1940s, was the first tiger in the world to be given full protection. [III] What helped the Amur tiger population recover so rapidly was the restriction of hunting other animals. These included bears and deer that were its natural prey.

Sometimes, helping animals helps us in other ways. In the 1960s, whales were protected. Scientists later discovered that whale waste helps feed phytoplankton—tiny ocean plants that absorb carbon dioxide. Fewer whales led to fewer phytoplankton and may have worsened climate change. Protecting whales, therefore, can support both biodiversity and the climate. [IV] Another potential benefit comes from ecotourism, which brings money to local communities while protecting the environment. In Costa Rica, it was so successful that it created many jobs, such as tour guides, and led to the building of national parks. Local businesses—from craftspeople to restaurateurs—can also benefit.

(Adapted from Skillful)