Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề HN-04

Placing a bird feeder just outside my kitchen window was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It has completely transformed my mornings. (23) __________. (24) __________

Blinking is something we do automatically, but have you ever wondered why it’s so essential? This simple action plays a vital (25) __________ in keeping our eyes healthy. When we blink, our eyelids spread a tear film across the surface of the eye. This film is a complex mixture of water, oils, and mucus (26) __________ cleans and lubricates the eyeball. Without it, our eyes would become dry and uncomfortable. Every time we blink, tiny particles like dust and dirt (27) __________ from the eye’s surface, which helps prevent infections.

(28) __________, blinking protects our eyes from getting too dry. In a study last year, scientists (29) __________ that blinking also gives our brains a momentary rest, helping us to stay focused. This natural mechanism is incredibly efficient. It ensures our vision remains clear and our eyes are protected from potential (30) __________. So, while you might not think about it, every blink is an important part of your body's amazing design.

The concept of a 'smart home', once a dream from science fiction, is now a reality for many families. Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), everyday objects like lights, speakers, and air conditioners can connect to the internet. This allows us to control our home environment with a simple tap on a smartphone. In Vietnam, local companies such as FPT Smart Home and Điện Quang are making these systems more popular and accessible, offering integrated solutions for modern living.

The main appeal of a smart home is how convenient it is. Imagine you're on your way home on a hot day; you can turn on the air conditioner before you arrive. You can ask a smart speaker to play your favorite music or tell you the weather forecast without lifting a finger. These automated systems are designed to make daily routines simpler and more efficient, acting like a personal assistant that manages your household tasks.

However, this convenience comes with significant privacy risks. To work effectively, smart devices constantly collect data about your habits—what time you wake up, what music you listen to, and even conversations you have. This large amount of personal information can be a target for hackers. If a company's security is weak, your data could be stolen and misused, leaving your family's privacy vulnerable.

Ultimately, using a smart home is a trade-off between ease of use and personal security. It is not about avoiding technology, but about using it wisely. As a young user, it is crucial to understand the privacy settings on your devices. Choosing products from reputable companies that are transparent about how they use your data is the best strategy to enjoy the benefits of a smart home while minimizing the risks to your family's privacy.

Carbon offsetting sounds like a simple solution for companies wanting to reduce their environmental impact. They pay to fund projects, like planting trees, to balance out their pollution. But there's a growing problem. (37) __________. In some cases, money for trees is misused, or the trees are never planted at all. This lack of accountability makes it difficult to trust the system, (38) __________.

Furthermore, even when projects are genuine, their permanence is not guaranteed. (39) __________. This issue questions the long-term effectiveness of offsetting, (40) __________.

A. suggesting that reducing emissions directly is a much more reliable strategy

B. Investigations have revealed that many of these environmental promises are empty

C. A forest planted today could be cut down in a decade, releasing all the stored carbon back into the atmosphere

D. leaving consumers to wonder if their 'green' purchases are actually helping the planet