Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề HN-169

The alarm blared at 3 AM, signaling the start of my very first solo trip. My heart pounded with a mix of excitement and nervousness as I headed to the airport. (23) __________. (24) __________

Have you ever wondered how your phone knows exactly where you are? The answer is the Global Positioning System, or GPS. This amazing system relies on a network of about 30 satellites (25) __________ orbit the Earth. These satellites constantly send out signals. Your phone, or any GPS receiver, listens for these signals. When your receiver (26) __________ signals from at least three or four satellites, it can begin to work.

The receiver then (27) __________ the time it took for each signal to travel from the satellite to your location. This time measurement is then converted into distance. Once the distances from several satellites are known, your precise location (28) __________ by the receiver using a method called trilateration. (29) __________, to get a truly accurate 3D position, including altitude, a signal from a fourth satellite is needed. This is because the fourth signal helps to correct any small timing errors. From navigating in a new city to tracking a delivery, GPS technology now (30) __________ an important part in our modern lives.

Your parents might tell you that spending hours playing video games is a waste of time. However, the world is changing, and so is the workplace. In Vietnam, the e-sports industry is growing rapidly, with major companies like VNG Corporation sponsoring professional teams. This boom suggests that the skills honed in gaming are becoming more recognized and valued in professional environments.

Think about popular competitive games like 'League of Legends'. Success isn't just about fast reflexes. It demands high-level teamwork, clear communication, and strategic planning. Players must analyze situations quickly, make critical decisions under pressure, and adapt their strategy based on the opponent's actions. These abilities are crucial for coordinating with teammates to achieve a common objective, just like in a real-world project team.

The connection to the professional world is surprisingly direct. The role of an in-game leader is very similar to that of a project manager. They must understand the strengths and weaknesses of their team members, assign tasks, and manage resources to complete a complex mission. This experience of leading a diverse team towards a single goal is exactly what companies look for in new leaders.

So, the next time you write your C.V. or prepare for an interview, don't just list 'gaming' as a hobby. Instead, describe the skills you've built: 'experience in strategic team leadership' or 'proven ability in high-pressure decision-making'. By reframing your passion, you can show potential employers that your time in the virtual world has prepared you for real-world success.

For over a century, a policy known as 'fire suppression' was the standard approach to managing forests. The idea seemed simple: prevent all wildfires, no matter how small, to protect homes and nature. This policy, however, has had a disastrous, unintended consequence. Naturally occurring, low-intensity fires are essential for a healthy forest ecosystem, (37) __________. By preventing these small fires, fire suppression allowed this 'fuel' to build up for decades.

Now, when a fire does start, often ignited by lightning or human carelessness, it encounters an enormous amount of flammable material. Instead of a small fire that clears the ground, the result is a catastrophic megafire that burns hotter and spreads faster than ever before. These modern wildfires are so intense that they can destroy entire forests, (38) __________. Firefighters find these blazes nearly impossible to control, (39) __________. Therefore, experts now advocate for a new approach called 'prescribed burning,' which involves intentionally setting controlled fires (40) __________. This shift in strategy recognizes that fire, when managed correctly, is not always the enemy.

A. leaving behind a barren landscape that struggles to recover

B. to mimic the natural process and reduce the dangerous buildup of fuel

C. putting communities and ecosystems at unprecedented risk

D. clearing out the underbrush and dead plant material that accumulates on the forest floor