Tài liệu bao gồm nội dung đề thi thử tốt nghiệp Trung học phổ thông năm 2026 môn Tiếng Anh do Cụm chuyên môn số 08 thuộc Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo tỉnh Cà Mau biên soạn. Đề thi có thời gian làm bài 50 phút với 40 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm kiểm tra toàn diện các kỹ năng đọc hiểu, từ vựng, ngữ pháp và sắp xếp câu.
KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2026 - CỤM CHUYÊN MÔN SỐ 08 CÀ MAU
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Mã đề thi: 1101
Read the following passage about urban heat islands and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
[I] The radical change in the land’s surface that results when rural areas are transformed into cities is a significant cause of the rise in temperature in cities that are known as urban heat islands.
First, [II] the tall buildings and the concrete and asphalt of the city absorb and store greater quantities of solar radiation than do the vegetation and soil typical of rural areas.
In addition, [III] because the concrete and asphalt are impermeable, the runoff of water following rain is rapid, resulting in a severe reduction in the evaporation rate. [IV] So heat that once would have been used to convert liquid water to a gas goes instead to increase the surface temperature further.
At night, although both city and countryside cool through radiation losses, the stone-like surface of the city gradually releases the additional heat accumulated during the day, keeping the urban air warmer than that of the outlying areas.
Part of the urban temperature rise must also be attributed to waste heat from such sources as home heating and air conditioning, power generation, industry, and transportation. Many studies have shown that the magnitude of human-made energy in metropolitan areas is equal to a significant percentage of the energy received from the Sun at the surface.
Investigations in Sheffield, England, and Berlin showed that the annual heat production in these cities was equal to approximately one-third of that received from solar radiation. Another study of the densely built-up Manhattan section of New York City revealed that during the winter the quantity of heat produced from combustion alone was two and one-half times greater than the amount of solar energy reaching the ground. In summer the figure dropped to one-sixth.
It is interesting to note that during the summer there is a mutual reinforcement between the higher nighttime temperatures of the city and the human-made heat that helped create them. That is the higher temperatures result in the increased use of air conditioners, which, in turn, use energy and further increase the amount of urban heat. During the winter the nighttime warmth of urban areas, produced in large part by heavy energy consumption, is beneficial because less energy is needed to heat buildings.
Question 1. Which of the following is TRUE about cities at night in the winter?
A. Solar energy has an increased impact on the urban heat island.
B. Human-made energy creates a larger area of total heat than solar energy.
C. They tend to be cooler than rural areas.
D. Less energy is required to heat buildings.
Question 2. Where in the passage does this sentence best fit?
“This lack of moisture in the environment exacerbates the drying effect, creating hotter and drier conditions within urban areas.”
A. [III]
B. [I]
C. [IV]
D. [II]
Question 3. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 5?
A. The increases in urban temperature are significantly influenced by waste heat from human activities, which can rival or exceed solar energy absorption in cities.
B. The heat generated from human activities in cities has minimal impact on overall temperature compared to natural cooling processes.
C. Urban temperatures are primarily influenced by natural factors, with little contribution from human activities and energy used in cities.
D. Cities rely on solar energy absorption alone to maintain their higher temperatures, with no contribution from human-generated heat.
Question 4. The phrase “be attributed to” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by
A. be unrelated to
B. be associated with
C. be caused by
D. be dismissed as
Question 5. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Rural areas maintain lower temperatures because of the presence of vegetation and soil.
B. The urban heat island effect is caused by solar energy absorbed by buildings and waste heat from factories.
C. Cities experience higher temperatures only because of the use of air conditioning in the summer.
D. Cities are warmer than rural areas due to human activity and materials like concrete and asphalt.
Question 6. The word “impermeable” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to
A. watertight
B. absorbent
C. resistant
D. waterproof
Question 7. According to paragraphs 2 and 4, which of the following does not contribute to the urban heat island?
A. an increased rate of evaporation after a rainfall
B. absorption of heat from the Sun
C. the release of heat at night from city surfaces
D. storage of heat from the Sun
Question 8. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 7?
A. Higher temperatures in cities during the summer night weaken due to human-made heat and natural cooling processes working together.
B. During summer, city temperatures at night are elevated, and human activities contribute further to this heat, reinforcing each other.
C. The city’s heat during the day and human-made activities together lower the nighttime temperatures in urban areas.
D. The interaction between the city’s heat and human-generated energy decreases during summer nights, reducing overall temperatures.
Question 9. The word “that” in the passage refers to _______
A. city
B. air
C. heat
D. day
Question 10. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. In rural areas, impermeable surfaces like asphalt contribute to a similar temperature rise as in cities.
B. The increase in city temperatures has little to do with human activities like heating or transportation.
C. The temperature rise in cities is solely due to the solar energy absorbed by buildings and roads during the day.
D. Urban areas retain more heat at night because city surfaces gradually release the heat absorbed during the day.
Read the following a leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 16.
KINDNESS
True kindness doesn't begin with the question: "What will we (11)_______return?"
It begins with the question: "What is the right thing for us to do?"
There are times when you help someone, knowing clearly they are unable to help you in return.
- No benefit.
- No relationship.
- No opportunity for exchange.
- No reciprocal return.
But you still help, because your kindness outweighs (12)_______ calculations at that moment. And the (13)_______ thing about life is: when you give with an unassuming heart, the help often doesn't come back from the same person you helped. It comes back from someone else, another opportunity, another door, at a time you least expect.
You help someone today, and they may never help you in return. But tomorrow, when you need it, life sends someone else to lift you up.
(14)_______the energy of kindness never disappears. It only changes form to come back.
Don't help (15)_______ as a transaction. Help as a way of sowing seeds for your own life.
Giving isn't about expecting anything in return. Giving is about keeping your heart from not becoming (16)_______ in a full calculation world.
And sometimes, the person who receives the most after each act of giving_______is not the person being helped. But the person within you.
Question 11. A. take in B. take over C. get in D. get over
Question 12. A. much B. little C. any D. few
Question 13. A. apparent B. distinguished C. miraculous D. arduous
Question 14. A. Because B. Although C. Therefore D. However
Question 15. A. others B. the other C. another D. other
Question 16. A. inadequate B. impoverished C. accomplished D. concordant
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 22.
Why Choose Vocational Education?
If you are unsure about your future after high school, vocational education may be a smart option for you. Here are several suggestions to help you make the most (17) _______ your learning journey:
Choose a course that matches your interests or your natural abilities.
Develop practical job skills and (18) _______a strong career foundation through hands-on training.
Learn to operate modern machines and use advanced (19) _______equipment in real workplace settings.
Some students prefer academic studies, while others feel more confident in (20) _______
Work closely with instructors and (21) _______ industry experts who can guide you toward employment opportunities.
Vocational education often works wonders in helping learners secure stable jobs without spending many years at university.
Vocational education equips you with essential experience and prepares you for immediate (22) _______ into the workforce.
Question 17. A. at B. to C. of D. in
Question 18. A. get B. make C. take D. build
Question 19. A. technology B. technical C. technicalize D. technically
Question 20.
A. skill-based training programs
B. skill-based programs training
C. programs skill-based training
D. training skill-based programs
Question 21. A. other B. the other C. others D. another
Question 22. A. entry B. assimilation C. integration D. induction
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 23 to 27.
Question 23.
a. David: Hi, Emily! I haven't seen you in so long! How’s everything?
b. David: That's fantastic! I've been wanting to help out with animals too. How can I get involved?
c. Emily: Hi, David! Everything’s great. I’ve been volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends.
A. c - b - a
B. b - c - a
C. a - c - b
D. c - a - b
Question 24.
a. Over the past decade, GreenTech Solutions has expanded its reach across multiple continents. Initially a small startup in Silicon Valley, the company is now a major player in the renewable energy sector.
b. As a result, it has opened new offices in Asia, Europe, and South America, employing thousands of workers worldwide.
c. Additionally, the company has been criticized for its lack of diversity in its leadership team, with most top executives being from the same region.
d. However, despite its success, GreenTech faces a significant challenge in meeting global demand, leading to delays in product shipments.
e. The company’s mission to create sustainable energy solutions has attracted numerous investors, helping GreenTech grow at a rapid pace.
A. b - a - e - d - c
B. a - e - b - d - c
C. c - d - b - e - a
D. a - b - e - d - c
Question 25.
Dear Mai,
a. Because this is such a meaningful year, I hope you won’t let yourself get too distracted, especially by early relationships, so you can give more attention to your goals.
b. I am writing from my workplace far from home to let you know how proud I am of you and how much I believe in you.
c. As you begin your final year of high school, I hope you stay focused, work hard, and use this important time wisely.
d. Remember that your efforts now will bring many opportunities later, and I will always love and support you no matter where I am.
e. Even though I’m away, I trust that you will stay responsible, maintain healthy habits, and spend your time on what truly helps you grow.
Yours lovingly, Mom
A. b - c - e - d - a
B. b - c - a - e - d
C. a - d - c - e - b
D. d - a - e - c - b
Question 26.
a. To improve, I plan to join school clubs where I can practice working with others and get more comfortable sharing my opinions.
b. At times, I avoid speaking up because I’m afraid of saying something wrong or not expressing my ideas clearly.
c. I’ve realized recently that I lack many soft skills, especially communication and teamwork, which makes me feel unsure of my abilities in group projects.
d. Little by little, I hope these efforts will help me become more confident and develop the skills needed to connect well in a global environment.
e. I also want to learn from classmates who are confident speakers and observe how they interact with people from different backgrounds.
A. b - c - a - e - d
B. c - b - a - e - d
C. c - a - e - b - d
D. c - b - e - a - d
Question 27.
a. Minh: Hi! I'm trying to review the main subjects every day. Besides that, I'm doing extra practice exams to get used to the time pressure
b. Lan: That's right, I'm also trying to manage my time better so I can study well and stay healthy for the upcoming exam
c. Lan: That sounds effective. As for me, I'm focusing on taking notes on the important parts of the material because there are a few chapters I still don't really understand
d. Lan: Hi! How's your exam preparation going? I see there's not much time left.
e. Minh: You should also combine studying with proper rest. Studying continuously can easily lead to stress and make it hard to remember things
A. b - a - e - d - c
B. d - a - b - e - c
C. a - b - e - d - c
D. d - a - c - e - b
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32.
Many animals around the world are on the brink of extinction due to habitat destruction and human activities. The population of panda, as an example, (28) _______. As one of the most iconic symbols of conservation, pandas face immense challenges in their survival.
Pandas, (29) _______, are facing critical threats worldwide due to deforestation and habitat loss. As forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and logging, the resources pandas rely on are rapidly disappearing. This global issue affects not only pandas but also countless other species that share these ecosystems.
Efforts to save pandas have increased over the years, with many organizations focusing on breeding programs and habitat restoration. (30) _______. Additionally, stricter laws have been implemented to combat illegal logging and land exploitation. These measures aim to give pandas a fighting chance at survival.
(31) _______, pandas still depend on human support to recover their population. Although there has been some progress, more effort still needs to be made to secure their future. (32) _______. This is essential for giving this beloved species a chance to flourish again.
Question 28.
A. having decreased rapidly owing to human activities and habitat loss
B. has decreased rapidly due to human activities and habitat loss
C. is decreasing rapid because of human activities and habitat loss
D. which has decreased rapidly by human activities and habitat loss
Question 29.
A. which survival depends on healthy forests filled with bamboo
B. relies on healthy forests filled with bamboo for their survival
C. whose survival depends on healthy forests filled with bamboo
D. depends on healthy forests filled with bamboo for their survival
Question 30.
A. Conservationists are also working to educate communities on the importance of preserving bamboo forests
B. It is urgent that conservationists teach communities about the importance of preserving bamboo forests
C. The importance of preserving bamboo forests encourages conservationists to work on educating communities
D. Working to educate communities on the importance of preserving bamboo forests, pandas can be protected
Question 31.
A. Protected by strict conservation policies
B. Protecting by strict conservation policies
C. Having protected by strict conservation policies
D. Having protecting by strict conservation policies
Question 32.
A. The panda’s decline will be slowed so that more people recognize the importance of biodiversity and take action
B. If more people recognize the importance of biodiversity and take action, the panda’s decline can be slowed
C. More people recognize the importance of biodiversity and take action until the panda’s decline can be slowed
D. Recognizing the importance of biodiversity and taking action, the panda’s decline can be slowed
Read the following passage about urban heat islands and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
"Have smartphones destroyed a generation?" Jean Twenge - a psychology professor at San Diego State University - asked in her controversial book, iGen. In the book, she argues that those born after 1995 are facing "a mental-health crisis", and she believes it can be linked to growing up with their noses pressed against a screen. Her newest study provides more support for that connection, showing that teens who spent more than an hour or two a day interacting with their gadgets were less happy on average than those who had more face time with others.
Twenge's conclusions have come up against criticism in the past. Some have accused her work of oversimplifying or overlooking data that may tell a slightly different story. Twenge recognises that her study suggests only a link between screen use and psychological well-being. A possible explanation is that kids are running to their screens to escape from the things in life that are making them unhappy. However, the surveys can't say whether screen time directly changes teens' mental health, the research states.
Philanthropist Melinda Gates, whose three children were also born after 1995, wrote in The Washington Post, "phones and apps aren't good or bad by themselves, but for adolescents who don't yet have the emotional tools to overcome life's problems, they can aggravate the difficulties of growing up."
At the same time, she said, kids are learning on their devices and connecting in novel ways. Other studies have explored the connection between social media and isolation and how "likes" activate the brain's reward centre. Some analyses have found that moderate use of these technologies is not harmful in itself and can even improve children's social skills and build emotional strength.
There is no doubt that people are spending more time on these devices and that technology is having a major impact on kids and adults alike. "These are really important devices that have changed our lives in so many ways, not just for the worse but for the better," said Amanda Lenhart, deputy director of the Better Life Lab at New America.
Question 33. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Twenge's book iGen has caused a great deal of discussion and argument.
B. According to Lenhart, technological devices play a significant role in our lives.
C. Gates states that teenagers are using technology to interact in new, interesting ways.
D. Twenge's claims about the impact of screen use on teens have gone unchallenged.
Question 34. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Proper use of technology can boost social skills but may still result in negative effects.
B. Certain studies indicate that moderate technology use does not harm but has beneficial effects on children's development.
C. Moderate use of technology can little cause harm to children's emotional strength and social abilities.
D. All scientific studies agree that moderate use of technology does not have any significant impact on children's development.
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential effect of smartphone use in the passage?
A. The activation of the brain's reward center by "likes"
B. A reduction in physical health and fitness
C. An improvement in social skills and emotional strength
D. A decline in teenagers' happiness
Question 36. The word aggravate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______
A. worsen B. reject C. create D. expect
Question 37. In which paragraph does the writer mention the advantages of balanced technology use?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 38. The word those in paragraph 1 refers to _______
A. gadgets B. smartphones C. hours D. teens
Question 39. The word slightly in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______
A. unexpectedly B. considerably C. obviously D. gradually
Question 40. In which paragraph does the writer discuss the reason for the relationship between screen time and mental health?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 2 D. Paragraph 4