Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Phú Thọ môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề PTH-167

Have you ever wondered how you can tell the difference between a sweet strawberry and a sour lemon? It’s all thanks to your sense of taste. Your tongue is covered with thousands of tiny bumps, which contain your taste buds. These taste buds (15) __________ a key role in detecting flavors. When you eat, chemicals from the food dissolve in your saliva and activate these receptors.

There are five primary taste categories. Perhaps the (16) __________ common is 'sweet', which we get from sugars. 'Salty' comes from salt, and 'sour' from acids. 'Bitter' is often found in coffee. The fifth taste, 'umami', is a savory taste from foods like cheese. Our ability to perceive these tastes is an important (17) __________ mechanism that helps us identify nutritious food and avoid harmful substances. For example, our brains have learned to enjoy (18) __________ sweet things because they provide energy. The brain combines signals from taste buds with information from your sense of smell. (19) __________ is why food tastes bland when you have a cold. It really gives you some (20) __________!

Walking through any major Vietnamese city, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, it’s impossible to miss the colorful QR codes displayed at nearly every shop. From high-end cafes to the lady selling bánh mì on the street corner, digital payments are everywhere. This rapid shift makes many young people wonder if the days of using physical cash are numbered. The move towards a cashless society is a global trend, but it feels especially powerful and visible in modern Vietnam.

The primary driver behind this transformation is the explosive growth of local "super-apps" like MoMo and ZaloPay. These platforms offer remarkable convenience, integrating payments, messaging, and other services into a single application. For teenagers, paying for bubble tea or movie tickets is now just a quick scan away. The speed and simplicity of this technology are perfectly suited to a young, tech-savvy generation that rarely goes anywhere without a smartphone.

However, this digital revolution is not without its challenges. The benefits are clear: it's often safer than carrying large amounts of cash and allows for easy tracking of expenses. But on the other side, it can exclude certain groups. Older generations, or those in rural areas without reliable internet, may find it difficult to adapt. This can leave them feeling disconnected and more vulnerable to technical problems or online scams, creating a digital divide.

So, will we say goodbye to the Vietnamese Đồng notes and coins in our wallets anytime soon? The answer is likely no. While digital payments are becoming dominant, it's improbable that cash will disappear completely in the near future. Instead, we are moving towards a hybrid system where both forms of payment coexist. This ensures that everyone, regardless of their age or access to technology, has a way to participate in the economy.