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KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2026
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
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ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
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Họ và tên thí sinh: ………………………………………………

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Số báo danh: ……………………………………………………..
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to
each of the following questions.
Work today is more than just a means of earning a living—it defines identity, influences
lifestyle, and shapes social roles. Across the globe, people are employed in a wide range of fields, from
hands-on jobs in construction and healthcare to office-based careers in law, finance, or marketing. The
modern workplace is diverse, constantly changing, and often unpredictable.
One major shift has been the decline of the traditional nine-to-five model. Many people now
work remotely, part-time, or on a freelance basis, especially in creative and tech-related industries. The rise
of digital communication has made flexible work more accessible, but it has also blurred the boundaries
between professional and personal life. As a result, discussions around work-life balance, time
management, and employee well-being have become more urgent and widespread.
Employers today are seeking more than just formal qualifications. While degrees remain
valuable, companies increasingly value practical experience, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
Skills such as collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to learn quickly are considered essential in many
sectors. As the job market evolves, workers are encouraged to build their diverse skill set, including both
technical and interpersonal abilities, to stay competitive.
Certain industries are growing rapidly, including renewable energy, healthcare, and digital
services, while others—like traditional retail and manufacturing—are shrinking due to automation and
outsourcing. This shift has led to a strong focus on lifelong learning, as many people are required to retrain
or upskill throughout their careers. Governments, educational institutions, and companies are working to
support this transition by offering training programs and encouraging professional development.
Young people entering the workforce today face both exciting opportunities and new challenges.
While they can explore a broader range of careers than previous generations, they must also deal with
temporary contracts, high competition, and economic uncertainty. At the same time, many seek meaningful
work, a positive environment, and a balance between their jobs and personal values. In this fast-changing
world of work, success depends on staying informed, adaptable, and committed to continuous
learning.
Question 1. The word blurred in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. recovered
B. revealed
C. erased
D. separated
Question 2. The word their in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. workers
B. employers
C. companies
D. sectors
Question 3. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT something employers are now
looking for?
A. advanced degrees in academic fields
B. practical experience and soft skills
C. capacity to think critically and adapt
D. ability to work well with others
Question 4. The word shrinking in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. weakening
B. vanishing
C. expanding
D. narrowing
Question 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
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A. Most people still prefer traditional employment structures and avoid freelance or contract-based jobs.
B. The decline in retail and manufacturing has caused lifelong learning to become less relevant today.
C. Remote work has improved flexibility, but it can also increase stress and blur personal boundaries.
D. Employers value university qualifications far more than soft skills or hands-on experience in
applicants.
Question 6. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in paragraph 5?
A. In the modern workforce, the key to success lies in controlling personal emotions and maintaining
stability.
B. The modern work environment demands constant innovation, responsibility, and a commitment to
developing physical endurance.
C. Achieving success in the workplace doesn't mean being proactive, open-minded, and constantly
upgrading one's skills.
D. To succeed in today's ever-changing job market, workers must remain flexible, knowledgeable, and
focused on personal development.
Question 7. In which paragraph does the writer mention increasing importance of soft skills?
A. Paragraph 3
B. Paragraph 5
C. Paragraph 1
D. Paragraph 2
Question 8. In which paragraph does the writer mention the changing structure of working arrangements?
A. Paragraph 5
B. Paragraph 4
C. Paragraph 2
D. Paragraph 3
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Green Living: A Sustainable Approach to Modern Life
Green living, a concept once limited to environmental activists and sustainability experts, is now
becoming a common way of life for many people. This lifestyle, which promotes actions that reduce
environmental harm and conserve resources, (9) ______. It includes practices such as minimizing energy
consumption, using eco-friendly products, and managing waste effectively.
Individuals around the world have started to adopt this approach, influenced by environmental
concerns and climate change. Many of them follow advice from organizations (10) ______. Governments
also play a key role by supporting public transport systems, encouraging recycling, and promoting
renewable energy. (11) ______. In some countries, eco-friendly policies have even been written into
national development plans.
The shift to green living is also evident in everyday decisions. People are finding small but
effective ways to reduce their carbon footprint. (12) ______. Many businesses have also responded to this
demand by offering more sustainable products and packaging options. Though these actions might seem
minor, they contribute to a much larger environmental impact when adopted widely.
Green living also involves long-term commitment. Adopted to encourage change and reduce waste,
(13) ______. With consistent effort, communities can create a cleaner, more sustainable future. Educating
younger generations about environmental responsibility is also essential to ensure lasting impact.
Question 9.
A. of which environmentally conscious behaviors have been adopted by entire communities
B. has been increasingly embraced as sustainable living practices become more common
C. that has encouraged widespread changes in energy use and consumption habits
D. having been integrated into daily routines across the globe through sustainable means
Question 10.
A. help individuals learn how to make greener lifestyle choices in their daily routines
B. enormously contribute to educating the public about environmental conservation
C. whose guidance helps people reduce waste, save energy, and live more sustainably.
D. of which people rely on to gain advice for improving their environmental habits
Question 11.
A. Some individuals are still hesitant to make environmentally friendly choices due to financial
constraints.
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B. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term impact of green living.
C. These combined efforts are helping to shift communities toward a greener future.
D. These initiatives have led to a rise in the use of electric vehicles and public transit.
Question 12.
A. By focusing only on government policies, they allow individual efforts to remain minimal and
passive
B. Without making small changes in daily life, individuals can still reduce their carbon emissions
effectively
C. They use simple habits like carrying reusable bags and biking, helping reduce their carbon footprint
D. Their decisions often depend on financial incentives, rather than concern for the environment
Question 13.
A. these habits contribute to environmental preservation and lead to long-term benefits
B. communities which apply green initiatives are driving a real change
C. the spread of green practices, supported by individuals and institutions alike, is occurring globally
D. individuals are increasingly implementing sustainability practices
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to
each of the following questions.
The story of fast fashion is, in many ways, the story of modern desire—an industry built upon the
promise of endless novelty, accessibility, and reinvention. Garments appear in shops and online feeds with
astonishing speed, inviting consumers to participate in cycles of constant renewal. Each purchase feels
fleeting and harmless, a small indulgence folded neatly into everyday life. [I] Yet the simplicity of buying
conceals a far more complicated reality, one that extends far beyond the moment of consumption.
Fast fashion embodies a paradox. Created to satisfy the appetite for change, its products often
outlast the trends they were designed to follow. [II] Clothes intended for brief use accumulate in landfills,
wardrobes, and second-hand markets, persisting long after their cultural relevance has faded. Manufactured
from synthetic materials that resist decomposition, they remain suspended between utility and waste.
Meanwhile, the very industry that promises self-expression frequently relies on uniformity—massproducing individuality on a global scale. What is marketed as empowerment through choice becomes,
ironically, a mechanism of environmental strain and social exploitation.
To speak of fast fashion is to speak of distance: between producer and consumer, between
appearance and reality, between affordability and its hidden price. Behind the polished storefronts and
carefully curated advertisements lies a network of extraction, labour, and disposal that remains largely
invisible to those who benefit from it. [III] Each cheaply made garment carries traces of exhausted
resources, underpaid workers, and polluted waterways. What appears economically efficient in the short
term generates costs dispersed across ecosystems and communities, costs rarely reflected on a price tag.
The environmental crisis associated with fast fashion is therefore not merely the result of excessive
clothing production but evidence of a deeper cultural condition: the elevation of disposability into a virtue.
[IV] Proposed remedies—recycling initiatives, sustainable fabrics, ethical certifications—address part of
the problem, yet they cannot fully succeed without confronting the mindset that equates constant
consumption with progress. As long as novelty remains inseparable from value, fast fashion will persist
as more than an industry. It will remain a symbol of a civilisation caught between the desire for selfexpression and the consequences of excess: endlessly changing in appearance, yet repeating the same
destructive patterns beneath the surface.
Question 14. According to paragraph 1, fast fashion mainly encourages consumers to ______.
A. participate continuously in changing trends and consumption cycles
B. reject modern ideals of novelty and reinvention
C. purchase clothing only when older garments become unusable
D. value durability over accessibility and affordability
Question 15. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
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A. Although fast fashion claims to encourage individuality, it simultaneously creates environmental
damage and mass-produced conformity.
B. The popularity of fast fashion can primarily be explained by consumers' growing concern for
sustainability and ethical production.
C. The expansion of second-hand markets has significantly reduced the environmental consequences
associated with fast fashion.
D. Synthetic fabrics have allowed the fashion industry to provide people with cheaper and more durable
forms of self-expression.
Question 16. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of
fast fashion?
A. rising prices of garments
B. exhausted natural resources
C. underpaid labour
D. polluted waterways
Question 17. The word dispersed in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. transformed into visible damage
B. concealed beneath artificial layers
C. accumulated beyond recognition
D. distributed across different places
Question 18. The word they in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. recycling initiatives
B. sustainable fabrics
C. ethical certifications
D. proposed remedies
Question 19. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Fast fashion will continue to exist only if consumers no longer associate innovation with social
importance.
B. Unless the fashion industry separates itself from cultural values, consumer demand for novelty will
eventually disappear.
C. The fashion industry survives because novelty itself has become economically more valuable than
self-expression.
D. The persistence of fast fashion depends largely on society's tendency to connect constant newness
with worth.
Question 20. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The fashion industry has already begun replacing synthetic materials with fully biodegradable
alternatives.
B. Most second-hand clothing markets successfully prevent garments from ending up in landfills.
C. Consumers are generally unaware of the environmental and social systems supporting cheap clothing
production.
D. Ethical certifications have completely failed to influence consumer behaviour in modern fashion
markets.
Question 21. What does the passage suggest about the fashion industry's promise of self-expression?
A. It depends largely on consumers rejecting globally popular fashion trends and brands.
B. It genuinely enables consumers to develop highly original identities independent of social influence.
C. It has become less influential as consumers increasingly prioritise practicality over appearance.
D. It is partly misleading because individuality is mass-produced within highly standardised systems.
Question 22. Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?
What appears temporary in culture often becomes enduring in material form.
A. [III]
B. [II]
C. [I]
D. [IV]
Question 23. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Environmental reforms within the fashion industry will succeed once consumers are provided with
more sustainable purchasing options.
B. The primary problem facing the fashion industry today is the increasing dependence on synthetic
materials that resist decomposition.
C. Fast fashion is a cultural and environmental paradox that reflects deeper societal values centred on
disposability and endless consumption.
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D. Fast fashion has improved global access to affordable clothing despite creating certain unavoidable
environmental challenges.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Global Education and Innovation Fair 2026
Scheduled to take place from 10th to 14th September at the Exhibition Hall in Da Nang, the Global
Education and Innovation Fair 2026 will welcome many organizations (24) ______ focus on advanced
learning technologies, international exchange programs, and digital education solutions. In addition, a great
(25) ______ of Vietnam's most outstanding universities and training centres will participate in the event.
Attendees will have access to a broad variety of educational resources, interactive software, and
virtual learning platforms aimed at improving teaching effectiveness. The fair will also include seminars
and presentations (26) ______ by experienced educators and technology specialists, allowing visitors to
gain (27) ______ into modern teaching methods.
This event creates valuable opportunities for (28) ______, school administrators, and learners to
exchange ideas and (29) ______ research projects on future learning models. Be sure to attend this
inspiring educational event!
Question 24. A. whom
B. whose
C. which
D. where
Question 25. A. number
B. volume
C. level
D. amount
Question 26. A. be conducting
B. conducting
C. have conducted D. conducted
Question 27. A. understanding
B. insight
C. awareness
D. knowledge
Question 28. A. education
B. educating
C. educational
D. educators
Question 29. A. bring in
B. hold up
C. take off
D. carry out
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
How to Stay Mentally Healthy
Looking after your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body. If you want to feel
happier and more balanced in daily life, the following suggestions may help.
● Create a daily routine and try to stick (30) ______ it even during busy periods.
● Record your feelings in a notebook (31) ______ on a mobile app.
● Do relaxing activities such as taking (32) ______ or practising yoga can reduce stress levels.
● Spend time with friends and (33) ______ relatives who make you feel supported and understood.
● Try (34) ______ confidence in yourself by completing small goals step by step.
● Finally, keeping a positive attitude can have a considerable (35) ______ on your emotional wellbeing in
the long run.
Question 30. A. with
B. on
C. at
D. to
Question 31. A. but
B. so
C. nor
D. or
Question 32.
A. quiet meditation sessions
B. quiet sessions meditation
C. meditation sessions quiet
D. meditation quiet sessions
Question 33. A. the others
B. another
C. other
D. others
Question 34. A. building
B. creating
C. growing
D. forming
Question 35. A. bearing
B. outcome
C. impression
D. consequence
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or
sentences to make a cohesive and coherent exchange or text in each of the following questions.
Question 36.
a. David: Go along this street and turn left at the second crossroads. The museum is next to the
supermarket.
b. Emma: Thank you very much for your help.
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c. Emma: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the city museum?
A. b-c-a
B. c-b-a
C. c-a-b
D. a-c-b
Question 37.
a. Lisa: I usually collect information from books, academic journals and reliable websites. How about you?
b. Kevin: Absolutely! Careful preparation is the key to successful research.
c. Lisa: That sounds effective. Interviewing experts can provide very reliable information.
d. Kevin: Your project looks very impressive. How do you usually carry out your research?
e. Kevin: I often interview specialists and analyse survey data before writing my reports.
A. a-d-c-e-b
B. e-c-b-a-d
C. d-a-e-c-b
D. d-e-a-b-c
Question 38. Dear Sir or Madam,
a. Under these circumstances, I believe I am entitled to either a replacement of the product or a complete
refund in accordance with your company's warranty policy.
b. I would appreciate it if this matter could be dealt with promptly, as the faulty device has seriously
disrupted my work schedule.
c. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with a printer that I ordered from your online store and
received three days ago.
d. Not only did the printer fail to connect properly to my computer, but it also repeatedly displayed error
messages during operation.
e. Furthermore, despite being advertised as a brand-new product, the package appeared to have been
previously opened upon delivery.
Yours faithfully,
Andrew Wilson
A. e-a-c-d-b
B. c-d-e-b-a
C. e-c-a-d-b
D. c-d-e-a-b
Question 39.
a. As a consequence, I have become much more aware of how difficult it is to work in customer service
and learned to be more patient with employees.
b. I was required to stand for nearly eight hours a day, arrange products on shelves, and deal with
demanding customers during the holiday season.
c. Working part-time at a supermarket last summer was a tiring but valuable experience for me.
d. Before taking the job, I had never imagined that retail work could be so stressful and exhausting.
e. By the end of each shift, I was completely worn out and sometimes too tired even to eat dinner.
A. e-a-c-b-d
B. d-c-e-b-a
C. c-d-b-e-a
D. c-b-a-d-e
Question 40.
a. Consequently, those who engage in continuous learning are generally more capable of adapting to
professional challenges and maintaining long-term career stability in an increasingly competitive world.
b. Such changes have gradually reshaped the traditional perception of education, which is now widely
regarded as a lifelong process rather than a stage confined to early adulthood.
c. In response to these evolving demands, educational institutions and employers have expanded access to
distance-learning programs, vocational training courses, and professional development opportunities.
d. The rapid pace of technological innovation and the constant transformation of labour markets have made
the regular acquisition of new knowledge and skills more essential than ever before.
e. Over the past few decades, lifelong learning has become an increasingly important concept in many
societies, particularly in relation to economic development and employability.
A. d-e-c-b-a
B. e-d-c-b-a
C. e-b-d-c-a
D. e-c-d-a-b
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