Đề minh họa THPTQG môn Tiếng Anh năm 2023 - Bộ GD&ĐT

It is important that government should take action to preserve the historic building.

I have to postpone my family holiday until next month because I am now up to my ears in work.

You should use your own judgment; don’t trust everything you read online.

Most foreign visitors are attracted by the spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay.

My mother takes vitamins regularly as she believes that it benefit her mind and skin.

He breaks his father’s antique vase in the living room last night.

Most of the language used by teenagers today, especially email and text messages, is almost unintelligent to elderly people.

Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet (34) ______ means selecting food that is low in salt and sugar is absolutely essential. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can (35) ______ heart problems.

Secondly, it is important to (36) ______ exercise into our daily routine. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier.

Finally, staying relaxed is (37) ______ reason for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do thing you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. (38) ______, the message is simple – enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a question of getting a balance right.

Sweden can be one of the first countries to stop using cash. In most cities, buses do not take any cash. Instead, you pay for your tickets by card or mobile phone before you get on. Some businesses only take cards and there are banks that do not deal with any notes or coins.

In a cashless society, you do not need to worry about having enough change for the bus. You will feel much more secure as well. Statistics show that since the decrease in the cash economy, there is not as much crime in Sweden.

However, not all Swedes like the idea. Elderly people complain much about the problems of paying by card. Small business are also unhappy because they have to pay a little money to the bank each time somebody pay them using a card.

It is not just richer countries that are becoming cashless. Many countries in the developing world have found that mobile phones are perfect for transferring money. For example, in Kenya, only a few people have a bank account, but lots of Kenyan have mobile phone. Now people can pay for things in shops, pay their bills and their children’s school fees, and receive their salary with their phones. Kenya has led a revolution in mobile banking.

It is often held that technology in general does little to help family relationships as, in many cases, family members are more interested in their smartphones and the TV than they are in each other. Before smartphones the TV was blamed the most for breakdowns in communication between parents and children. It was argued that “the box” stop them from talking to each other, and clashes between family members over what programs to watch create barriers and cause resentment.

However, TV programs can be booth informative and entertaining. They often provide topics for family members to discuss, bring them closer together rather than driving them further away. What is more, twenty-first century families do not need to watch the same program at the same time. The fact that people can watch what they want results in more time for families to be together rather than less.

The smartphone has taken over from the TV as a major reason for the lack of communication between family members. Parents often do not see why their children spend so much time online and fail to see the importance of having an online identity while most teens feel their online image is part of who they are. They often criticize the amount of time their children spend online rather than attempting to understand why they do it. In fact, adults are often not very good examples themselves. Who has not witnessed a table at a restaurant where all the family members are silently focused on their mobile devices?

Broadly speaking, smartphones do have some negative effects on family relationships. This technology is still relatively new, so many families have not yet learned how to deal with it. Parents and children should discuss how they use technology to help them all to make the most of technology instead of blaming it for their problems.