Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề HN-165

Setting up my new smart speaker was surprisingly simple. First, I unboxed it and plugged the power cord into a wall outlet. (23) __________. To make sure everything was working, I said, 'Hey Speaker, what's the weather like?' (24) __________

Have you ever wondered how the massive buildings in our cities are made? (25) __________ and large, concrete is the main material. Mixing concrete is quite simple. First, you need cement, sand, and gravel. These are the dry ingredients. When you add water, a chemical reaction begins. This process allows the mixture (26) __________ from a liquid into a hard, durable material. The ratio of these ingredients is very important for the (27) __________ of the final product.

Once mixed, the wet concrete is poured into molds to give it a specific shape. It must be used quickly before it starts to harden. (28) __________ is why you often see large mixing trucks rushing to construction sites. Of all common building materials, concrete is one of the (29) __________ to produce, which explains its worldwide popularity. However, it's not perfect. It can crack. So, engineers often add steel bars to reinforce it. This combination provides the (30) __________ of both worlds, combining concrete’s compressive strength with steel’s flexibility.

In Vietnam, like many places, teenagers love their smartphones for everything from studying to chatting on Zalo or watching TikTok. However, this constant screen time has a hidden danger: a condition called 'text neck'. This modern health issue is becoming increasingly common among young people, caused by the posture we adopt when looking down at our devices for hours every day.

What exactly happens when you get text neck? Normally, your head weighs about 5 kilograms. But when you bend your neck forward 60 degrees to look at your phone, the pressure on your spine can increase to 27 kilograms. This is a significant amount of extra weight, like carrying a young child on your neck, which your spine is not designed to support for long periods.

The effects of text neck can be divided into two groups. The immediate symptoms are often temporary and include a stiff neck, pain in the shoulders and back, and frequent headaches. If ignored, however, these can lead to more serious, long-term problems such as permanent damage to the spine, reduced lung capacity because of poor posture, and even nerve issues.

The good news is that preventing text neck is simple. You can make a huge difference by holding your phone at eye level instead of looking down. It’s also important to take regular breaks every 20-30 minutes to look up and stretch. Simple exercises for your neck and shoulders can also help release tension and keep your spine healthy.

Have you ever felt an urgent need to buy a product just because it was 'limited edition'? This popular marketing strategy creates what is known as artificial scarcity. (37) __________. Brands achieve this by releasing only a small number of items. The fear of missing out, or FOMO, then plays a significant role in driving consumer behavior.

(38) __________. This psychological pressure makes people rush to purchase before the item is gone forever. The hype is further amplified on social media. (39) __________. This online visibility generates more excitement, causing drops to sell out in minutes. (40) __________.

A. Influencers often showcase these exclusive products, confirming their desirable status

B. This success reinforces the idea that the products are must-have items

C. When an item is hard to get, its perceived value often increases dramatically

D. This means the rarity is intentionally created by the company, not due to a lack of resources