Đề Ôn Thi Đánh Giá Năng Lực Tiếng Anh 2025 - Đề 2

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 622 to 626.

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (622) ___________ to improve your memory.

We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results (623) ___________ but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and (624) ___________. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions — the more the better!

Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases (625) ___________ and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, (626) ___________.

The old saying that —eating fish makes you brainy may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats found in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil — help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good brain food, too.

(Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 627 to 631.

Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also (627) ___________ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible (628) _______________. Learning a language properly is very important. The basic vocabulary of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite well. But (629) _______________, the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the main thing we use in communicating what we want to say. (630) _______________. (631) _______________ of voice can express many emotions and show whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.

Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be understood by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very important. The basic vocabulary of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite well. But the more idea you can express, the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the main thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we say the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and show whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.

1. It is estimated that about 40 per cent of the world's population use social media, and many of these billions of social media users look up to influencers to help them decide what to buy and what trends to follow. An influencer is a person who can influence the decisions of his or her followers because of his or her knowledge or special knowledge in a particular area, e.g. fashion, travel, or technology. Influencers are now seen by many companies as a direct way to customers' hearts. Brands are now asking powerful influencers to market their products. With some influencers charging up to $25,000 for one social media post, it is no surprise that more and more people are keen to become influencers, too. If you are one of them, then here are five tips on how to do it.
2. Choose your niche: What is the area that you know most about? What do you feel most excited talking about? Find the specific area that you are most interested in and develop it.
3. Choose your medium and write an interesting bio: Most influencers these days are bloggers and micro-bloggers. Decide which medium – such as your own online blog, Instagram or Snapchat – is the best way to connect with your followers and chat about your niche area. When you have done that, write an attention-grabbing bio that describes you and your speciality area in an interesting and unique way. Make sure that people who read your bio will want to follow you.
4. Post regularly and consistently: Many influencers post daily on their social media accounts. The more you post, the more likely people will follow you. Also, make sure that your posts are consistent and possibly follow a theme.
5. Tell an interesting story: Whether it is a photo or a comment that you are posting, use it to tell a story that will catch the attention of your followers and help them connectwith you.
6. Make sure people can easily find your content: Publicize your posts on a variety of social media by hashtags and catchy titles to make sure that they can be easily found. There is no point writing the most exciting blogposts or posting the most attractive photographs if no one is going to see them.
7. Most importantly, if you want to become a social media influencer, you need to have patience. Keep posting and your following will gradually increase. Good luck!

Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also (627) __________ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible (628) ______________. Learning a language properly is very important. The basic vocabulary of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite well. But (629) ______________, the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the main thing we use in communicating what we want to say. (630) ______________. (631) ______________ of voice can express many emotions and show whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.

1. It is estimated that about 40 per cent of the world's population use social media, and many of these billions of social media users look up to influencers to help them decide what to buy and what trends to follow. An influencer is a person who can influence the decisions of his or her followers because of his or her knowledge or special knowledge in a particular area, e.g. fashion, travel, or technology. Influencers are now seen by many companies as a direct way to customers' hearts. Brands are now asking powerful influencers to market their products. With some influencers charging up to $25,000 for one social media post, it is no surprise that more and more people are keen to become influencers, too. If you are one of them, then here are five tips on how to do it.
2. Choose your niche: What is the area that you know most about? What do you feel most excited talking about? Find the specific area that you are most interested in and develop it.
3. Choose your medium and write an interesting bio: Most influencers these days are bloggers and micro-bloggers. Decide which medium – such as your own online blog, Instagram or Snapchat – is the best way to connect with your followers and chat about your niche area. When you have done that, write an attention-grabbing bio that describes you and your speciality area in an interesting and unique way. Make sure that people who read your bio will want to follow you.
4. Post regularly and consistently: Many influencers post daily on their social media accounts. The more you post, the more likely people will follow you. Also, make sure that your posts are consistent and possibly follow a theme.
5. Tell an interesting story: Whether it is a photo or a comment that you are posting, use it to tell a story that will catch the attention of your followers and help them connectwith you.
6. Make sure people can easily find your content: Publicize your posts on a variety of social media by hashtags and catchy titles to make sure that they can be easily found. There is no point writing the most exciting blogposts or posting the most attractive photographs if no one is going to see them.
7. Most importantly, if you want to become a social media influencer, you need to have patience. Keep posting and your following will gradually increase. Good luck!

1. Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
2. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
3. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
4. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
5. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.