Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề HN-33

(23) __________ This approach involves a few simple steps. Following them carefully helps you build momentum and stay motivated. (24) __________

Have you ever seen a concrete mixer truck? It’s a huge vehicle with a large rotating drum on its back. This drum is essential because if it stopped turning, the concrete inside (25) __________ hard very quickly. The constant rotation keeps the mixture of sand, cement, and water liquid. (26) __________, this process prevents the material from setting before it reaches the construction site.

The truck is equipped (27) __________ a special motor to rotate the drum. Workers must use the concrete within a certain time frame because its quality can (28) __________ the building's overall safety. For delivery, the drum's rotation is reversed, pushing the concrete out through a chute. (29) __________ worker on the team has a specific role in this stage, from guiding the chute to smoothing the poured concrete. Finally, the driver has to (30) __________ the job of cleaning the drum thoroughly so it’s ready for the next load.

In the digital age, online reviews are a powerful tool for consumers. However, a worrying trend known as 'review bombing' is on the rise. This is not about one unhappy customer leaving a single bad review. Instead, it involves a large group of people coordinating to post hundreds of negative reviews for a business, often as a form of protest. The goal is to damage the business’s online reputation, regardless of its actual service quality.

So, what triggers such an event? Frequently, the cause is a social media controversy. For instance, a video showing poor customer service at a Vietnamese restaurant can go viral, sparking public anger. This anger can then transform into a deliberate online campaign to 'punish' the establishment by flooding its Google Maps page with 1-star ratings. The motivation is not to provide honest feedback, but to use the review system as a weapon of public justice.

The consequences of review bombing can be severe. A sudden wave of negative reviews can destroy a small business’s reputation and financial stability overnight. The fairness of this practice is highly questionable, especially when many of the negative reviews are not from genuine customers who have actually visited the place. They are simply from people who are angry about the online controversy and want to participate in the protest.

As a young consumer, it is crucial to be critical of the information you see online. To spot potential review bombing, look for a sudden, massive increase in 1-star reviews over a very short period. Instead of just looking at the overall star rating, read the detailed comments. Being a responsible digital citizen means using reviews to make informed decisions for yourself, not to participate in an online mob that can unfairly ruin someone's livelihood.

For 15-year-old Alex, the word "budget" sounded like a restriction, something that would limit his fun. He was constantly running out of his weekly allowance long before the weekend arrived. At his parents' suggestion, he reluctantly agreed to track his spending for one month. (37) __________.

The simple act of listing his expenses—snacks, video games, and bus fares—was an eye-opener. (38) __________. This clarity wasn't limiting; it was empowering. Suddenly, he wasn't just a passive recipient of an allowance; he was a manager of his own small finances. (39) __________.

This small change led to a surprising outcome. By the end of the month, not only did he have money left over, but he also felt a powerful new sense of control. (40) __________. The budget hadn't been a chain; it had been a key, unlocking a door to genuine independence.

A. For the first time, he could see exactly where his money was disappearing

B. This newfound skill was more valuable than any item he could have bought

C. Initially, he just wrote down every purchase without much thought

D. He started making conscious choices, like packing a lunch instead of buying one at school