Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề HN-143

(23) __________ . This awareness often motivates people to set goals, like walking more or going to bed earlier. Seeing progress in real-time reinforces these positive behaviors. (24) __________

The life cycle of a butterfly is a fascinating transformation. It begins when a female butterfly lays her eggs, usually (25) __________ a specific host plant's leaf or stem. From each egg, a larva, more commonly known as a caterpillar, hatches. The caterpillar's main job is to eat and grow, shedding its skin (26) __________ times as its body expands. The surrounding temperature can significantly (27) __________ its development speed. For example, if this process happened in a very cold environment, the butterfly (28) __________ develop much more slowly.

After reaching its full size, the caterpillar prepares for a major change. It finds a safe spot and begins to (29) __________ a chrysalis, which is the pupa stage. Amazing changes happen inside this protective casing. (30) __________, after a few weeks or even months, a beautiful adult butterfly emerges. It will then reproduce, starting the cycle all over again and ensuring the survival of its species.

Every day, teenagers are flooded with images on social media like Instagram and TikTok. They see photos and videos of celebrities, K-Pop idols, and influencers who seem to have perfect lives and perfect bodies. This creates a very specific and often unrealistic standard of beauty. For many young people in Vietnam, the pressure to look like their favorite idols can be intense, leading them to feel that they are not good enough.

This constant comparison can be harmful to a teenager's self-esteem. When you only see the best, most carefully selected images of others, it's easy to start feeling dissatisfied with your own appearance and life. These curated images don't show the normal, everyday struggles or imperfections that everyone has. As a result, many teens experience anxiety and a negative body image, constantly worrying about how they look to others.

It's crucial to remember that what you see online is often not the complete truth. Many of these 'perfect' photos are the result of good angles, professional lighting, and significant digital editing. Filters can change face shapes, smooth out skin, and create a flawless appearance that is impossible to achieve in real life. What is presented is a 'highlight reel', not a reflection of a person's actual daily existence.

So, what can you do? Start by curating your social media feed. Unfollow accounts that make you feel bad about yourself. Instead, focus on your health and what your body can do—its strength, its ability to learn new skills, and its energy. True self-worth is not measured in 'likes' or comments, but in your character, your kindness, and your actions. Building genuine confidence comes from real-life achievements and connections, not from comparing yourself to an edited online world.

Have you ever walked into a store determined to buy only one thing but left with a bag full of discounted items? This common experience is driven by clever retail psychology. The 'SALE' sign triggers a sense of urgency and excitement, (37) __________.

Our brains react to discounts not just as a way to save money, but as a victory. This feeling of being a smart shopper is so powerful that it often overrides our logical decision-making, (38) __________. This phenomenon, known as the 'anchoring effect,' happens when we focus too much on the original price, (39) __________.

Ultimately, retailers know that the thrill of a perceived bargain is a powerful motivator, (40) __________.

A. leading us to buy things we don't actually need

B. which often results in us spending more than we initially planned

C. making the sale price seem incredibly attractive by comparison

D. making us feel like we're getting an amazing deal