{"tests": [{"id": "de-1", "title": "Đề 1", "topics": "New coffee shop · The history of transportation · Games from childhood · The arrival of the four-day workweek", "parts": [{"part": 1, "type": "gap", "instruction": "Choose one word from the list for each gap. The first one is done for you.", "items": [{"s": "The bus ___ right outside my office, so I never need a taxi.", "options": ["station", "stops", "drives"], "answer": 1, "vi": "Chủ ngữ 'the bus' + hiện tại đơn → động từ 'stops'. 'Station' là danh từ; 'drives' cần tân ngữ."}, {"s": "Turn left at the lights and the ___ is on your right.", "options": ["ticket", "station", "journey"], "answer": 1, "vi": "Đang chỉ đường → cần một địa điểm: 'station'. 'Ticket' và 'journey' không nằm 'bên phải' được."}, {"s": "The traffic light turned ___, so we could cross the road.", "options": ["fast", "late", "green"], "answer": 2, "vi": "'Turned + màu' và ý 'so we could cross' → đèn chuyển xanh."}, {"s": "We're having ___ at seven, so don't be late.", "options": ["dinner", "kitchen", "hungry"], "answer": 0, "vi": "'Have + bữa ăn' + mốc giờ 7h tối → 'dinner'. 'Kitchen' là nơi, 'hungry' là tính từ."}, {"s": "My brother loves old ___ in black and white.", "options": ["cinemas", "films", "actors"], "answer": 1, "vi": "'In black and white' (đen trắng) chỉ mô tả được 'films'."}]}, {"part": 2, "type": "order", "title": "New coffee shop", "instruction": "The sentences below are from a short text. Put the sentences in the right order. The first sentence is done for you.", "first": "I arrived at the shop early in the morning, but it was crowded with people.", "sentences": ["A waiter assisted me in finding a table and handed me the menu.", "The menu was not as good as expected and quite pricey, so I decided to order a sandwich.", "The sandwich was both delicious and beautifully presented.", "I might return to try different types of drinks next time."], "vi": "Câu chuyện: đến quán (đông) → phục vụ đưa menu → 'The menu' (lặp từ) → 'The sandwich' (lặp từ) → 'next time' kết.", "dates": ["2/9", "3/9", "8/9", "9/9", "10/9", "11/9", "12/9", "14/9"]}, {"part": 3, "type": "order", "title": "The history of transportation", "instruction": "The sentences below are from a short text. Put the sentences in the right order. The first sentence is done for you.", "first": "In the past, transportation was primarily accessible to the wealthy.", "sentences": ["Later, air travel became popular among business professionals.", "Eventually, buses and trains were introduced as affordable alternatives.", "These made traveling more accessible to everyone.", "Today, buses and trains are among the most common transportation options."], "vi": "Dòng thời gian: In the past → Later → Eventually → These (= buses and trains) → Today. Câu có 'Today' luôn cuối.", "dates": ["3/9", "11/9", "12/9"]}, {"part": 4, "type": "match", "title": "Games from childhood", "instruction": "Here is the perspective of four people on the topic above. Read the texts and answer the questions: who says what?", "people": [{"name": "A", "text": "In the past, I really liked playing board games. Now, to limit the children from using computers, I often spend time playing with them. However, I have struggled with them because the games nowadays have more characters and rules, making us think a lot every time we play. Despite this, my children and I still like it and have a good time together."}, {"name": "B", "text": "When I was a child, I often played soccer with other children of the same age. We usually played in the schoolyard and sometimes in the open spaces of the neighborhood. We divided into small teams and chased the ball until we were all tired."}, {"name": "C", "text": "When I was a child, I didn't like going out to play, so I chose reading books as a form of entertainment. The stories described in the pages of books helped me discover my own world. Later, when I grew up, I started liking modern games with eye-catching interfaces, which help me relax and increase my creativity."}, {"name": "D", "text": "When I was a child, I really liked outdoor activities. I remember that on bad weather days, I was always by the window, glued to it, looking outside and praying for the rain to stop. At those times, my mother often gave me paper and a box of crayons. I really enjoyed that drawing activity and often drew at home when the weather was bad."}], "statements": [{"q": "Who finds today's games harder than before?", "answer": 0, "vi": "A: 'struggled… games nowadays have more characters and rules' = khó hơn xưa."}, {"q": "Who enjoyed playing with friends in childhood?", "answer": 1, "vi": "B: 'played soccer with other children of the same age' = chơi với bạn bè."}, {"q": "Who enjoys playing with their children?", "answer": 0, "vi": "A: 'spend time playing with them… my children and I still like it'."}, {"q": "Who waited and hoped to go outside?", "answer": 3, "vi": "D: 'looking outside and praying for the rain to stop' = mong được ra ngoài."}, {"q": "Who prefers modern games?", "answer": 2, "vi": "C: 'I started liking modern games with eye-catching interfaces'."}, {"q": "Who enjoyed arts as a child?", "answer": 3, "vi": "D: 'box of crayons… drawing activity' = hội họa."}, {"q": "Who enjoyed reading books as a child?", "answer": 2, "vi": "C: 'I chose reading books as a form of entertainment'."}], "tip": "A có 2 ý (chơi với con, game khó hơn), C có 2 ý (đọc sách, game hiện đại), D có 2 ý (ra ngoài, vẽ), B chỉ 1 ý (bạn bè). Làm người 2 ý trước.", "dates": ["2/9", "3/9", "4/9", "6/9", "7/9", "8/9", "9/9", "10/9", "11/9", "14/9", "15/9"]}, {"part": 5, "type": "headings", "title": "The arrival of the four-day workweek", "instruction": "Read the passage quickly. Choose a heading for each numbered paragraph from the list. There is one more heading than you need.", "headings": ["Alternative solutions worth considering", "Unfair for some people", "Benefits for employees", "Difficult to change old habits", "The history of the five-day week", "Undesirable financial consequences", "A way of life now out of date", "Unforeseen challenges for employees"], "paragraphs": [{"text": "For many years, a workweek of five or even six days was the standard. However, advancements in technology, evolving social values, and an increasing emphasis on work-life balance are making this traditional schedule less relevant. Both employees and employers are starting to question whether spending the majority of one's week at work is truly necessary or productive.", "answer": 6, "vi": "'was the standard… less relevant' → lối sống cũ đã lỗi thời."}, {"text": "Proponents of a four-day workweek highlight various benefits for workers. With an extra day off, employees gain more time to recharge, connect with family, or explore personal interests. Research shows that shorter workweeks can enhance focus and efficiency, leading to improved job performance and higher levels of job satisfaction.", "answer": 2, "vi": "'benefits for workers… more time… job satisfaction' → lợi ích cho nhân viên."}, {"text": "While appealing, a reduced workweek could have financial downsides. Companies might incur higher expenses from the need to hire additional staff or adjust compensation models. For sectors that rely on hourly employees, it may be difficult to maintain profitability, potentially leading to service reductions or job cuts.", "answer": 5, "vi": "'financial downsides… higher expenses… job cuts' → hậu quả tài chính."}, {"text": "Adapting to a new work schedule can be difficult for some employees. The pressure to complete tasks within a shorter timeframe can lead to stress, and fast-paced industries may face challenges such as missed deadlines or conflicting schedules, complicating the transition to a shorter workweek.", "answer": 7, "vi": "'difficult for some employees… stress… missed deadlines' → thách thức không lường trước."}, {"text": "For individuals accustomed to traditional work hours, the shift to a four-day workweek can be challenging. Breaking long-established routines is tough, and some may resist change even when it offers potential benefits. Adapting to a new work pattern often requires time and support.", "answer": 3, "vi": "'Breaking long-established routines is tough… resist change' → khó bỏ thói quen cũ."}, {"text": "While a four-day workweek may sound ideal to many, it isn't necessarily fair to all. Essential workers, healthcare providers, and employees in the hospitality industry may not have the option to reduce their hours. This could create disparities among different worker groups and lead to tension within the workforce.", "answer": 1, "vi": "'isn't necessarily fair to all… disparities' → không công bằng với một số người."}, {"text": "Rather than universally implementing a four-day workweek, experts suggest considering more flexible arrangements. Options such as allowing employees to choose their days off or offering shorter daily hours can provide similar advantages without disrupting industries that depend on a traditional work schedule.", "answer": 0, "vi": "'more flexible arrangements… similar advantages' → giải pháp thay thế đáng cân nhắc."}], "key": ["A way of life now out of date", "Benefits for employees", "Undesirable financial consequences", "Unforeseen challenges for employees", "Difficult to change old habits", "Unfair for some people", "Alternative solutions worth considering"], "tip": "Mẹo nhớ thứ tự tiêu đề theo đoạn 1→7: Wang – Bỏ – Phí – Công – Dạy – Ư – Anh (Way / Benefits / financial / challenges / Difficult / unfair / Alternative).", "dates": ["2/9", "3/9", "4/9", "6/9", "7/9", "8/9", "9/9", "10/9"]}], "exam_dates": ["2/9", "3/9", "4/9", "6/9", "7/9", "8/9", "9/9", "10/9", "11/9", "12/9", "14/9", "15/9"], "hot": 1, "hot_note": "sát đợt thi mới nhất 15/9"}, {"id": "de-2", "title": "Đề 2", "topics": "A famous 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