Đề thi thử đánh giá năng lực ĐHQG Hà Nội (số 1) - Phần Tiếng Anh 2025

Đề thi thử đánh giá năng lực ĐHQG Hà Nội (số 1) - Phần Tiếng Anh năm 2025

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1. The scientist ______ discovered the cure for the disease was awarded a Nobel Prize.

A. who

B. which

C. whom

D. whose

2. The doctor used a specialized ______ to examine the patient’s internal organs.

A. instrument

B. equipment

C. appliance

D. device

3. She ______ have told him the secret; she knows it’s important to keep it confidential.

A. wouldn’t

B. can’t

C. needn’t

D. shouldn’t

4. The picture looked very impressive but in fact it had been ______ from another.

A. imitated

B. copied

C. emulated

D. faked

5. She can’t believe she ______ so many mistakes on the test.

A. made

B. has made

C. was making

D. had made

6. The roller coaster ride was ______ and filled me with a rush of adrenaline.

A. exhilarate

B. exhilaration

C. exhilarating

D. exhilarated

7. I would have bought the new iPhone if it ______ so expensive at that time.

A. weren’t

B. aren’t

C. wouldn’t be

D. hadn’t been

8. The landlord is ______ the apartment for $1,000 per month.

A. hiring B. renting

C. leasing D. chartering

9. It was suggested that a full medical check-up ______ by our school.

A. be organized

B. is organized

C. was organizing

D. were organized

10. He decided to ______ in his lifestyle to improve his health.

A. turn over a new leaf

B. hit the nail on the head

C. jump on the bandwagon

D. bite the bullet

Synonyms: Choose A, B, C, or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.

11. The old barn has withstood many storms and managed to weather the harsh conditions over the years.

A. experience

B. change

C. forecast

D. endure

12. The company needs to step up its efforts to reduce environmental impact.

A. increase

B. decrease

C. minimize

D. maximize

Antonyms: Choose A, B, C, or D that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.

13. The committee will need to hash out the details of the proposal before presenting it to the board.

A. discuss

B. ignore

C. agree

D. dispute

14. The artist’s aesthetic reflects a profound understanding of cultural narratives and social issues.

A. lack of taste

B. artistic skill

C. art style

D. emotional sensitivity

Dialogue completion: Choose A, B, C, or D to complete each dialogue.

15. Lan: What did you do last night?

John: ______

A. No, I don’t.

B. I will go to the movies.

C. I didn’t do anything.

D. I had a great time.

16. Eric: I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it to your party.

Hoa: ______

A. No problems.

B. Don’t worry about it.

C. I’m sorry to hear that.

D. Don’t mention it.

17. Lisa: Let’s go grab dinner tonight.

Rose: ______

A. No worries.

B. I’m not hungry.

C. Sounds good to me.

D. I’ll think about it later.

18. Huong: Would you like to go for a walk in the park or stay at home and watch a movie?

Trang: ______

A. I’m not sure where to go for a walk.

B. I’d rather stay at home for now, if that’s okay.

C. I appreciate your suggestion, but I’m finding it on my own.

D. It’s a bit confusing, so I prefer not to choose right now.

Dialogue arrangement: Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.

19. a. Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?

b. Sure! It's near the supermarket over there.

c. Thanks so much!

d. I'm in a hurry and need to go to school now.

A. a - b - c – d

B. a - d - b – c

C. b - c - a – d

D. d - a - c – b

20. a. Right, most people love to wear sunglasses to protect themselves from harmful UV rays.

b. Why do people wear sunglasses on sunny days?

c. Oh, they're protecting their eyes from the harmful UV rays, aren't they?

d. They help to reduce glare and improve vision in bright conditions.

A. c - d - b – a

B. c - a - b – d

C. b - a - c – d

D. b - d - c – a

21. a. Let's catch up later to talk more about it.

b. I heard you got a new position. Congratulations!

c. Oh, I think the questions were about my relevant past experience.

d. What was the most challenging part of the interview process?

e. Thanks. It was a tough interview, but I think my experience really helped.

f. That sounds great! Bye for now!

A. b - f - e - a - d – c

B. b - f - c - d - e - a

C. b - d - e - c - a – f

D. b - d - a - f - c – e

22. a. That sounds promising! But there's also the growing issue of homelessness.

b. Absolutely. We definitely need more community support and resources to tackle these issues.

c. I read that some cities are trying to implement rental support programs for low-income families.

d. Have you noticed how many people are struggling with affordable housing lately?

e. Exactly! It's hard for families to make ends meet when housing costs so much.

f. Yeah, it's really alarming. It seems like rent keeps skyrocketing, doesn't it?

A. e - f - a - d - c – b

B. d - c - a - f - e - b

C. e - c - a - b - d – f

D. d - f - e - c - a - b

Sentence rewriting: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.

23. Many workers reluctantly accept unfair working conditions.

A. Many workers resigned themselves to unfair working conditions.

B. Many workers protested against unfair working conditions.

C. Many workers refused to accept unfair working conditions.

D. Many workers took legal action against unfair working conditions.

24. She was determined not to let the negative comments affect her decision.

A. Nothing could deter her from making her decision.

B. Nothing could support her from making her decision.

C. Nothing could encourage her from making her decision.

D. Nothing could motivate her from making her decision.

25. The magician’s extraordinary illusions left the children utterly astonished.

A. The magician’s illusions never failed to fill the children with awe.

B. The magician’s illusions caused the children to experience astonishment.

C. The children found great excitement in watching the magician’s illusions.

D. The magician’s tricks brought unexpected excitement to the children.

26. The meal was so exquisitely prepared that I found it impossible to stop indulging.

A. It was such a well-prepared meal that I couldn’t resist eating more.

B. The meal was too delicious for me to stop consuming.

C. I wasn’t able to resist eating because the food was extremely delicious.

D. It was such an irresistible meal that I had to force myself to stop eating.

27. The car won’t start. The battery must be dead.

A. The car won’t start, so the battery might be dead.

B. Because the car won’t start, the battery is definitely dead.

C. If the car won’t start, the battery will be dead.

D. Since the car won’t start, the battery could be dead.

28. I can either go to the movie theater or watch Netflix at home alone. I prefer the latter choice.

A. I can watch Netflix at home alone, so I don’t need to go to the movie theater.

B. I’d rather watch Netflix at home alone than go to the movie theater.

C. I’ll try watching Netflix at home alone before going to the movie theater.

D. I decide to watch Netflix at home without going to the movie theater.

29. The weather was terrible. This made us cancel our picnic.

A. To overcome the terrible weather, we canceled our picnic.

B. Despite the terrible weather, we managed to have our picnic.

C. If the weather were terrible, we would have our picnic.

D. The terrible weather made us cancel our picnic.

30. He eventually became the CEO of the company. It took years of hard work.

A. Working hard for years contributed to his ultimate success as the CEO of the company.

B. It took him years of hard work to finally get a chance to become the CEO of the company.

C. After years of working hard, he finally got promoted to the CEO of the company.

D. Through constant effort, he served as the CEO of the company for years.

Cloze text: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank from 31 to 35.

In a world increasingly (31) ____ on artificial cooling systems, one couple has found a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution. Living in a jungle setting, they have embraced natural cooling (32) ____ that harness the power of their surroundings.

By strategically designing their home to maximize airflow and shade, the couple has created a comfortable living space without the need for air conditioning. The house’s orientation, coupled with strategically placed trees and plants, provides natural shade and ventilation. This approach not only (33) ____ energy consumption but also creates a healthier indoor environment. Additionally, the couple has incorporated traditional building materials and techniques that promote natural cooling. (34) ____ often overlooked in modern construction, can significantly lower indoor temperatures and reduce the reliance on artificial cooling systems.

Their experience demonstrates (35) ____ in a warm climate without resorting to energy-intensive cooling solutions. By embracing natural cooling strategies, individuals can reduce their carbon footprint and create a more sustainable living environment.

(Adapted from The Guardian)

31. A. reliance B. reliant C. reliable D. relies

32. A. ways B. means C. techniques D. approaches

33. A. reduces B. declines C. depletes D. diminishes

34. A. These innovative methods

B. These solutions to innovation

C. Such an innovative method

D. Such these innovative methods

35. A. it is possible to live comfortably

B. that it is possible to live comfortably

C. when it is possible to live comfortably

D. which it is possible to live comfortably

Reading comprehension 1: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 36 to 40.

Imagine the busy streets of New York City, an enormous place with millions of people. Every day, the streets are congested with people going about their daily lives. Now imagine a small robot in the middle of all of those people rolling down a busy sidewalk. Most people would not even notice the ten-inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot, rolling along the street. This strange machine may interest some people, while others would ignore it completely. A researcher interested in studying helpful people really are uses such robots in her experiments that take place on the streets of New York.

The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer. Kinzer’s idea was to make a robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians. Tweenbots rely on the kindness of warm-hearted strangers. Made simply of cardboard, wheels, and a device to turn the wheels, the Tweenbots face many dangers on the city streets. They could be run over by cars or smashed by careless kids. Kinzer thought her little robots might even be seen as some kind of terrorist device. The only real protection a Tweenbot has is its friendly smile. In addition to that, each of Kinzer’s robots is fitted with a flag that displays instructions for the robot’s destination. The only way these robots will reach their final point is if someone lends them a hand. Tweenbots are essentially a social experiment aimed at providing people a chance to show how caring they are. On a daily basis, people in New York City are often in a hurry to get around. However, the Tweenbots, through their inability to look after themselves, took people out of their normal routines. The people who noticed the helpless little robots were actually interested in helping the Tweenbots find their way home. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line. If one was to get stuck or was going in the wrong direction, it would be up to strangers to free it or turn it in the right direction. Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition. In fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner, and some even treated it as though it were a small living being.

Even if you were in a rush to go somewhere, would you stop and help a Tweenbot successfully reach its destination?

36. What is this reading about?

A. A place to buy robots

B. A new kind of toy

C. An experiment

D. An interesting idea for the future

37. What is a Tweenbot?

A. A person from New York City

B. A ten-inch smiling robot

C. A pedestrian

D. A very large machine

38. How did a Tweenbot get to its final destination?

A. With the help of other Tweenbots

B. With the help of kind pedestrians on the street

C. With the help of Kacie Kinzer

D. With the help of other robots in New York City

39. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A. Most Tweenbots arrived at their destination damaged or broken.

B. Most people treated the Tweenbots in a gentle manner.

C. Tweenbots could not navigate the city on their own.

D. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line.

40. What can be inferred about the Tweenbot?

A. They were useful for research.

B. They were ignored by most people.

C. They were helpful for pedestrians.

D. They did not work as planned.

Reading comprehension 2: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D to answer each question from 41 to 45.

The emergence of bio-hybrid robotics, commonly referred to as "living robots", signifies a pivotal milestone in scientific progress. These innovative technologies, developed through the amalgamation of artificial components with living tissues and cells, exhibit distinctive capabilities that could transform multiple domains, from healthcare to environmental restoration. However, their swift advancement also engenders significant ethical inquiries that necessitate thorough scrutiny.

Researchers at the University of Southampton highlight the pressing need for public discourse and regulatory frameworks to ensure the responsible evolution of living robots. As these technologies become increasingly intricate, the examination of their potential risks and benefits becomes ever more urgent.

A primary concern centers on the possibility of unintended repercussions. For instance, a bio-robot engineered for oceanic cleanup could inadvertently disrupt the ecological balance, while a bio-hybrid prosthetic limb might exacerbate pre-existing social disparities. Such scenarios underscore the critical importance of conducting comprehensive risk assessments and instituting safeguards to mitigate adverse effects. Beyond these immediate concerns, the development of living robots raises broader questions about the nature of life, the limits of human ingenuity, and the relationship between humans and technology. As we continue to push the boundaries of scientific exploration, it is essential to approach these technologies with a sense of responsibility and a commitment to ethical principles.

To navigate these issues, researchers advocate for a series of thought experiments designed to probe potential risks and advantages. By fostering open dialogue and contemplating ethical ramifications, policymakers can develop guidelines that encourage the responsible and advantageous growth of living robots.

Beyond these immediate concerns, the advancement of living robots provokes broader questions about the essence of life, the limits of human creativity, and the interplay between humans and technology. As we continue to expand the horizons of scientific inquiry, it is vital to approach these technologies with a sense of responsibility and adherence to ethical principles.

The future of living robots remains uncertain, yet it is evident that these technologies possess the potential to profoundly influence our world. By engaging in thoughtful and informed discussions, we can ensure that the evolution of living robots is guided by ethical standards and serves the betterment of society as a whole.

41. What is "discourse" in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?

A. debate

B. regulation

C. crisis

D. evolution

42. What does "such scenarios" in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. benefits of using living robots

B. unintended consequences of living robots

C. ethical dilemmas associated with living robots

D. technical challenges of developing living robots

43. Which of the following best paraphrases this sentence: "As we continue to expand the horizons of scientific inquiry, it is vital to approach these technologies with a sense of responsibility and adherence to ethical principles."?

A. We should be cautious about the potential risks of new technologies.

B. Scientific progress should always be guided by ethical considerations.

C. New technologies should be developed as quickly as possible.

D. Ethical principles are of utmost importance in scientific research.

44. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. The advantages of employing living robots.

B. The technical obstacles associated with the development of living robots.

C. The ethical implications related to living robots.

D. The potential hazards of utilizing living robots.

45. Which of the following does the author probably support?

A. The unrestricted development of living robots without any ethical considerations.

B. A moratorium on all research into living robots until their safety can be guaranteed.

C. A balanced approach of careful regulation and public dialogue on living robot development.

D. The complete ban on living robot technology.

Logical thinking and problem solving: Choose A, B, C or D to answer each question

46. A team is developing a new mobile application. Each member has a specific role:

Minh: Manages the project timeline and assigns tasks.

Lan: Collects and processes user data.

Hung: Writes and tests the app’s code.

Mai: Designs the app interface.

Quang: Promotes the app to potential users.

During the final week before launch, the team discovers a critical software bug that causes the app to crash. Which team member's role is the most crucial at this moment?

A. Minh

B. Lan

C. Quang

D. Hung

47. Four cars (Green, Red, Yellow, and White) are parked in a row. Their positions are described as follows:

The Green car is to the left of the Red car.

The Red car is to the right of the Yellow car.

The White car is neither at the first nor the last position.

Which car is in the third position from the left?

A. Green car

B. Red car

C. Yellow car

D. White car

48. A company is planning to launch a new product. Below are the necessary steps they need to follow:

1. Collect customer feedback on the test product.

2. Advertise the product through media channels.

3. Mass-produce the product based on customer feedback.

4. Develop the idea and test the product.

5. Release the product to the market.

Which of the following is the correct order of steps for an effective product launch?

A. 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 – 5

B. 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 5

C. 4 - 3 - 1 - 5 – 2

D. 2 - 4 - 1 - 3 - 5

49. You’ve noticed that every time you water your houseplant, the leaves turn yellow the next day. What is the most likely cause?

A. The plant is not getting enough sunlight.

B. The plant is being overwatered.

C. The plant needs to be repotted.

D. The plant has a pest infestation.

50. Which of the following situations best exemplifies "resilience", which refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity?

A. After losing her job, Maria spent months feeling depressed and unable to move forward.

B. Despite facing many challenges in life, John has always maintained a positive attitude.

C. When her car broke down on the side of the road, Sarah panicked and called for help.

D. Despite being consulted by her teacher, Emily continued to pursue her passion for art.

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