Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề HN-95

(23) __________ My initial motivation was to provide a home for an animal in need, but the positive effects on my own daily life have been truly remarkable. (24) __________

Have you ever heard of ethanol? It’s a type of renewable energy, often called a biofuel. This means it is made (25) __________ biological sources, such as corn or sugarcane, not from fossil fuels like oil. (26) __________ countries around the world are now using ethanol mixed with gasoline to power their cars. This mixture helps to reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy.

The process to create ethanol is called fermentation. During this, microorganisms like yeast (27) __________ the sugars found in plants. This chemical reaction produces ethanol and carbon dioxide. (28) __________, since the plants absorb carbon dioxide while growing, the overall process is considered more carbon-neutral than burning fossil fuels. If we used more ethanol instead of just gasoline, the air in our cities (29) __________ much cleaner. This could have a significant positive (30) __________ on public health and the environment.

Imagine two students receive a bad grade on an English test. The first student sighs and thinks, "I'm just bad at English." The second student, however, thinks, "I didn't understand the passive voice. I need to study it more." This simple difference in reaction shows two very different mindsets. The first is a 'fixed mindset,' while the second is a 'growth mindset,' a concept that can change how we approach challenges.

The idea of these two mindsets comes from Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck. According to her research, a fixed mindset is the belief that your abilities, like intelligence or talent, are static traits you can't change. In contrast, a growth mindset is the belief that your abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This isn't just a minor preference; it's a fundamental difference in how you view yourself and your potential for learning and success.

In a competitive educational environment like Vietnam's, where high scores are often the main goal, it can be easy to develop a fixed mindset. Students may believe they are either 'good' or 'bad' at a subject based on a single test score. However, a small change in language can help transform this thinking. Instead of saying, "I can't do this math problem," try saying, "I can't do this math problem yet." This powerful little word implies that improvement is possible.

Adopting a growth mindset is a journey. It doesn't mean you will never feel frustrated or that you will succeed at everything instantly. Instead, it means you see mistakes not as proof of your limited ability, but as valuable opportunities to learn and improve. By embracing challenges and focusing on the process of learning, you unlock your true potential to grow.

Standardized tests were created with a noble goal: to measure student knowledge fairly, regardless of their school or background. (37) __________. However, an ironic situation has emerged. Instead of promoting equality, these tests often widen the gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

(38) __________. These resources give their children a significant advantage. (39) __________. This can limit their access to higher education and better career paths. (40) __________.

A. For instance, wealthier families can afford expensive test preparation courses and private tutors

B. Ultimately, the system designed to be an objective measure of merit can instead reinforce existing social inequalities

C. This idea was meant to create equal opportunities for everyone

D. Consequently, students from less privileged backgrounds, who may be just as intelligent, often score lower