Đề ôn thi Đề thi vào lớp 10 Hà Tĩnh môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề HTI-87

In the bustling world of an ant colony, every individual plays a vital role. For a worker ant like Annie, the day (24) __________ at sunrise. Her main job is to find food for the colony. This is a crucial task because the survival of thousands depends on it. The journey outside is full of dangers. (25) __________, she must be brave and determined. She searches for anything edible, like seeds or small insects. She and her team communicate using special chemicals (26) __________ they leave behind on the ground.

This chemical trail helps other ants find the food source. Once enough food (27) __________, it is brought back to the nest. The nest itself is a masterpiece of engineering. New tunnels are constantly being built, and old ones are repaired. These tasks are a group effort. (28) __________, every ant's contribution is essential for the community's well-being. By working together, the ants create a safe and organized home. At the end of a long day, Annie has performed many different (29) __________, from finding food to cleaning the nursery.

When you think about using water, you probably imagine drinking a glass of water or taking a shower. This is direct water use. But what about the hidden water in the things you buy? The 'water footprint' is a measurement of the total amount of hidden or 'virtual' water used to produce something. From the cotton in your t-shirt to the metal in your smartphone, almost everything has a water footprint, often much larger than you would expect.

The water footprint of food is particularly surprising. For instance, it takes about 140 liters of water to grow the coffee beans for just one cup of coffee. A single bar of chocolate requires around 1,700 liters. Some foods, like beef, have a massive water footprint; it takes over 15,000 liters of water to produce just one kilogram of beef! This hidden water accounts for most of the water we 'consume' each day.

This concept is highly relevant to Vietnam. As a major agricultural exporter of products like rice and coffee, which have large water footprints, the nation's water resources are under significant pressure. This makes sustainable water management a crucial issue for the country's future. Understanding the difference is key: products like beef and coffee have very high water footprints, while products like vegetables generally have a much lower one.

So, what can we do? The first step is awareness. By understanding our water footprint, we can start making more informed and sustainable choices. Choosing foods with a lower water footprint, or simply being mindful of the 'water cost' of our meals, can collectively make a big difference. It’s not about stopping consumption, but about consuming more thoughtfully to help protect our planet's precious water.