HƯỚNG DẪN ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II

Trường THPT Thái Phiên, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025
 

I. NỘI DUNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II: TỪ Unit 6 -> Unit 8 

1. READING :Topics: Artificial Intelligence, The World of Mass Media & Wildlife Conservation. 

2. LANGUAGE FOCUS 

* Vocabulary: Topics: Artificial Intelligence, The World of Mass Media & Wildlife Conservation. 

* Grammar 

1. Active and passive causatives. 

2. Adverbial clauses of manner and result. 

3. Adverbial clauses of condition and comparison. 

3. WRITING

II. HÌNH THỨC: Trắc nghiệm và tự luận 

III. THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 45 phút

SAMPLE TEST 1 

A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8.0 points) 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer toeachofthefollowing questions. 

Question 1. He had his robot vacuum cleaner _______ by the engineer. 

A. activate    B. to activate    C. activating     D. activated

Question 2. The news report was _______ biased that it failed to provide a fair representationof theevents. 

A. such    B. so    C. too    D. enough

Question 3. _______ deforestation is halted, many gibbons will disappear . 

A. If    B. Unless    C. Although    D. Even if 

Question 4. The role of veterinarians in wildlife conservation is _______ some may think. 

A. more important than      B. important as 

C. as important than          D. more importantly than

Question 5. The educational app offers _______ quizzes and activities to enhance the learningexperience. 

A. interacted    B. interact    C. interaction    D. interactive

Question 6. The cost of _______ an advert on the Internet depends on the number of views it canget.

A. raising    B. placing    C. publishing    D. broadcasting

Question 7. Plastic pollution affects both land and _______ environments. 

A. extinct    B. marine    C. captive    D. obsolete

Question 8. The _______ of online news is endangered when 'ordinary journalists' are armed with a smartphone. 

A. platform    B. accuracy    C. drawback    D. gadget 

Question 9. The Bengal tiger is critically _______, requiring conservation initiatives to save this species from extinction. 

A. extinct    B. endangered    C. harsh    D. rare 

Question 10. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 

Somebody has opened the door and activated the alarm system. 

A. turned off    B. finished    C. turned on    D. delayed

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the wordor phrasethatbest fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15. 

The word "robot" was first used in 1920. It comes from the Czech word 'robota', which means forced labour' used in a play by Karel Capek to describe artificial people. In 1949, the British inventor William Grey Walter introduced (11)________ first machine which could slowly move in response to light stimulus. The first robot to use Artificial Intelligence was known (12) _________ Shakey. Twenty years later, a walking robot called Dante, which was capable of climbing steep slopes, was built to go into active volcanoes. 

The late 1990s marked a milestone in the history of robots when Kismet, a robotic head(13)__________ to provoke and react to emotions, was created. (14) __________ the beginning of the 21st century, (15) ________ robots have been created to improve our life. The first self-driving car was launched on 8 October 2005. In 2012, the Al expert Geoffrey Hinton and his team created the first accurate visual recognition system. In 2016, Sophia, a human-like robot was introduced. Sophia can imitate human gestures and facial expressions and is able to answer certain questions and to make simple conversations. 

(Adapted fromGlobal Success)

Question 11. A. a   B. the   C. an   D. no article

Question 12. A. as   B. for   C. from   D. by 

Question 13. A. to design   B. designed   C. designing   D. design

Question 14. A. When   B. Since   C. Before    D. After 

Question 15. A. more   B. much    C. less    D. fewer

Read the following leaflet 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 16 to 20. 

THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACEBOOK  

Facebook has grown from a simple college networking site into a global social media giant.(16)_________ its early focus on university students, it now connects over 2.8 billion active users worldwide.  

The platform's growth has been driven by continuous innovation, offering (17)_______features like Messenger, Stories, and Marketplace, allowing people to share and interact in newways. With the (18)_______ of daily users increasing, businesses now use Facebook to (19)________their audience, reaching potential customers globally.  

The platform has transformed marketing strategies, enabling targeted advertising and direct(20)________ between brands and consumers. Facebook’s evolution is a prime example of how digital platforms can adapt to user demands, shaping the future of social media. 

Question 16. A. According to   B. On account of   C. Irrespective of   D. Inviewof 

Question 17. A. others   B. other   C. the others   D. another

Question 18. A. amount   B. level   C. quantity   D. quality

Question 19. A. think of   B. call for   C. come out   D. connect with

Question 20. A. communication   B. contact   C. meaning    D. message

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 23. 

Endangered species face a number of challenges that threaten their survival. Firstly, habitat destruction, (21) ______ deforestation and urbanisation, poses a significant threat to many species. Additionally, pollution and climate change have detrimental effects on ecosystems, further endangering vulnerable species . Moreover, illegal hunting and poaching contribute to declining populations of endangered animals worldwide. These threats not only jeopardise the survival of individual species(22)______.

Therefore, concerted efforts are needed to address the root causes of endangerment and implement effective conservation strategies. Governments, conservation organisations, and individuals must work together to protect endangered species and their habitats. By preserving natural habitats, combating illegal wildlife trade, and raising awareness, we can safeguard the future of these magnificent creatures and ensure (23)_______.

Question 21. 

A. causing factors such as             B. which causes factors like

C. caused by factors such as         D. that is caused by factorslike

Question 22. 

A. nor disrupt entire ecosystems and biodiversity 

B. and disrupt entire ecosystems and biodiversity 

C. or disrupt entire ecosystems and biodiversity 

D. but also disrupt entire ecosystems and biodiversity 

Question 23. 

A. their generations to come of continued existence 

B. generations to come for their continued existence 

C. their continued existence for generations to come 

D. their generations of continued existence to come

Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 28. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is likely to improve your engagement in non-STEM subjects(Literature, Art, Education, and Humanities). For instance, AI-powered language learning platforms like Duolingo and Rosetta Stone use natural language processing and machine instructions to provide personalised learning experiences. These platforms can adapt their learning content and pace to match your individual needs.This can help you learn at your own pace and in your own way, thereby, increasing engagement andmotivation. 

AI-powered writing and grammar tools such as Grammarly and Hemingway can provide instant feedback and suggestions for alternative phrasing and word choices. By analysing your grammar, vocabulary, and style, they can help you improve your writing skills and communicate better. 

Similarly, you can play AI-powered educational games in history and social studies classes. Games like Civilization and Age of Empires use AI to create realistic historical simulations that can help you understand historical events and concepts in a more enjoyable and interactive way. 

In music and art, there are creative tools such as Amper Music and Dream. ThesetoolsuseAItocreate original music and art based on users' input. This can provide you with fun and imaginativewaystostudy these subjects. 

Overall, AI can stimulate your interest in non-STEM subjects by providing personalized instructions, creating various learning experiences, and offering real-time feedback andsupport. As AI technology continues to evolve, you can expect to see even more innovative uses of AI in non-STEM education. 

(Adapted from Global Success Workbook12)

Question 24. What is the topic of the article? 

A. The usefulness of AI in certain subjects 

B. AI's limitless and extraordinary capabilities

C. The harmful effects of abusing AI 

D. A new AI chatbot’s outstanding functions

Question 25. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______. 

A. instant suggestions    

B. phrasing and word choices 

C. grammar, vocabulary, and style 

D. AI-powered writing and grammar tools

Question 26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? 

A. Artificial Intelligence appears to be weak when having to work with STEMsubjects. 

B. AI-powered language learning platforms can tailor their behaviour to suit learners’ needs. 

C. Creative tools can help you imitate pre-existing artworks in music and painting. 

D. Game developers can use AI to build storylines to create possible future events. 

Question 27. The word “stimulate” in paragraph 5 is opposite in meaning to ______. 

A. promote    B. prevent    C. imitate    D. analyse

Question 28. According to the passage, AI can help people with all of the following, EXCEPT_______.

A. giving instant support 

B. learning languages 

C. boosting learning pace 

D. providing materials in history classes

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 29 to 32.

Question 29. 

a. Mai: Do you think artificial intelligence will ever surpass human intelligence?

b. Lan: Yeah, I agree. Even though AI is great with specific tasks, it’s still lacking the creativity and emotions that humans have. 

c. Lan: It’s possible! AI has already outperformed humans in certain tasks, like data analysis, but I think true human-like intelligence might still be a long way off. 

A. a, c, b    B. c, a, b    C. b, a, c     D. b, c, a

Question 30. 

a. Anna: I’m planning to learn more about artificial intelligence next year. 

b. Tom: Why are you interested in learning about AI? 

c. Tom: Oh, that’s exciting! How are your studies going so far? 

d. Anna: They’re going well. I’m learning a lot about how AI is transforming industries too.

e. Tom: That sounds fascinating! 

A. a – c – e – b – d    B. a – b – c – e – d    C. b – a – c – d – e    D. d – e –a–b–c

Question 31. 

a. After logging in, go to the “GPT-3.5” section and click on “Create.” This is your next step after signing in. 

b. Once you’ve set those details, head over to the “Chat” tab. This is where you get to actually talk to your chatbot. 

c. Finally, start chatting! Type in your questions or prompts, and see how your chatbot responds based on what you’ve set up earlier. 

d. First, go to the OpenAI website and sign into your account. This is where youstart. 

e. Now, set up your chatbot by choosing its name, what it’s for, and the language it should use. This happens right after you click “Create.” 

A. d-e-a-b-c    B. d-a-e-b-c    C. d-c-a-b-e    D. d-a-b-e-c

Question 32. 

a. Importantly, technology also facilitates communication, connecting people across the globe and fostering the exchange of thoughts and cultural experiences. 

b. The influence of technology in our lives is undeniable and profound. 

c. Initially, it acts as a vital tool for education, providing access to a wealth of knowledgeand learning resources. 

d. To summarize, technology is integral to modern society, transforming the way we learn,entertain ourselves, and interact with each other. 

e. Moreover, technology brings amusement through various digital games, social platforms,and streaming services that cater to diverse interests. 

A. b – e – c – a – d   B. b – c – e – a – d   C. b – a – e – c – d    D. b – c –a–e–d

B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2.0 points) 

Rewrite the sentence so that it has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (1.0 point) 

1. We must take measures now. Otherwise, the critically endangered rhinos will not survive until the next decade. (unless) ___________________________________________

2. In some countries, few students are accepted by the universities. As a result, admission is virtually a guarantee of a good job upon graduation. (Combine the sentences, using Adverbial clausesof result) 

In some countries, so few students ____________________________. 

Write a complete and meaningful sentence with the cues given. Keep the given words in the correct order. You can make any changes if necessary. (1.0 point) 

1. People / have / smart robots / accomplish / dangerous tasks / them / the future. _______________________________________

2. Sophia, / invent / by Hanson Robotics, / is / most / advanced / AI-powered robot / world.  

________________________________________

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SAMPLE TEST 2

A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1. Stop eating so quickly _______ you hadn't eaten for days. It's not good for you.

A. as     B. like    C. so     D. as if

Question 2. Monitoring the number of swimmers and divers is ______ to protect coral reefs as cleaning up the seabed. 

A. more crucial     B. as crucial    C. the most crucial    D. crucialer than

Question 3. _______ the coral reefs ecosystem is restored, marine biodiversity in the bay will be promoted.

A. Unless     B. Until    C. Without     D. Provided that

Question 4. Jane got her husband ______ the central heating.

A. to programme    B. programming      C. programme     D. programmed

Question 5. One of the popular _____ used in smartphones at present is voice recognition.

A. applicant     B. applicable     C. applications    D. apply

Question 6. Our online learning programmes are ______ for the needs of each student.

A. personalized    B. interacted     C. replaced     D. estimated

Question 7. Unless we stop ______ wild animals for their body parts, they will go extinct soon. 

A. rescuing     B. releasing     C. degrading     D. poaching

Question 8. Wildlife ______ plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystems.

A. nursery     B. captivity     C. enclosure      D. conservation 

Question 9. Many media companies ______ a profit from advertising on their platforms.

A. take    B. gain     C. make      D. earn

Question 10. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.

Digital media is more flexible since information can be updated easily and frequently.

A. adaptable       B. changeable      C. common     D. rigid

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15.

On the positive side, social media includes social networking applications such as Facebook and Google+, microblogging services such as Twitter, blogs, video blogs (vlogs), wikis, and media-sharing sites such as YouTube and Flickr, among others.

Social media as a collaborative and participatory tool, connect users with each other and helps shaping various communities. Playing (11) _____ key role in delivering public service value to citizens, it also helps people to engage (12) _______ politics and policy-making, making processes easier to understand, through information and communication technologies (ICTs).

Today four out of five countries in the world have social media features on their national portals to promote (13) _______ networking and communication with the citizen. (14) _______ we don't have any information about the effectiveness of such tools or whether they are used to their full potential, 20% of these countries shows that they have "resulted in new policy decisions, regulation or service".

Social media can be an effective tool to trigger changes in government policies and services if (15) ______ properly. It can be used to prevent corruption, as it is direct method of reaching citizens. In developing countries, corruption is often linked to governmental services that lack automated processes or transparency in payments.

(Adapted from https://theconversation.com/can-social-media-loud-and-inclusive-fix-world-politics-74287) 

Question 11. A. a      B. an       C. the       D. no article

Question 12. A. in    B. on    C. at      D. of

Question 13. A. interact     B. interaction     C. interactive    D. interacted

Question 14. A. Because      B. Due to      C. Although     D. Despite

Question 15. A. used     B. uses       C. using       D. use

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List divides species (16) ______ seven levels of conservation: Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, Extinct in the Wild, and Extinct. It uses a set of precise criteria to (17) _____ extinction risks  and decides which species need protection. An endangered species is one (18) _____ meets any of the following criteria:

Population reduction rate

A species is classified as endangered when its population has declined between 50 and 70 per cent. This decline is measured over 10 years or longer.

Geographic range

Geographic range describes the area where a species is found. (19) _____ the area that a species lives on, known as its area of occupancy, is estimated to be less than 500 square kilometres, then the species is classified as endangered.

Population size

A species is classified as endangered when there are fewer than 2,500 mature individuals. When a species (20) ______ declines by at least 20 per cent or two generations within five years, it is also classified as endangered.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Question 16. A. about       B. in       C. into     D. up

Question 17. A. release     B. identify     C. evaluate     D. conserve

Question 18. A. whose      B. whom      C. where      D. that

Question 19. A. Because      B. If        C. Unless       D. Though

Question 20. A. captivity       B. deforestation      C. threat     D. population

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 23.

The danger of fake news on the Internet is significant. Firstly, the spread of misinformation weakens public trust in media outlets, eroding the foundation of democratic societies. Secondly, fake news worsens divisions in society, making different groups more separated and (21) ______. Thirdly, spreading fake news can manipulate public opinion and influence political outcomes, jeopardizing the integrity of elections and governance processes. In the digital age, distinguishing truth from fake news remain a challenge, worsened by the ease of sharing unverified information online.

To combat this threat, it's crucial to educate individuals about media literacy and critical thinking skills, empowering them to distinguish reliable sources from fake ones. Furthermore, collaborative efforts between technology companies, governments, and civil society are important to develop effective strategies to mitigate the spread of fake news and (22) _______. Only by remaining vigilant (23) _______ and strong against the dangers of misinformation.

Question 21. 

A. to cause fewer conflicts

B. causing fewer conflicts

C. causing more conflicts

D. to cause more conflicts

Question 22. 

A. safeguard the integrity of information ecosystems 

B. safeguard the ecosystems of integrity information 

C. safeguard the integrity of ecosystem information 

D. safeguard the information of integrity ecosystems

Question 23. 

A. we can keep our societies informed

B. can we keep our societies informative

C. we can keep our societies informative 

D. can we keep our societies informed

Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 28.

Radio, a form of mass media and sound communication by radio waves, usually transmits music, news, and other types of programs from single broadcast stations to many individual listeners equipped with radio receivers. From its birth early in the 20th century, broadcast radio astonished and delighted the public by providing news and entertainment faster than ever before. From about 1920 to 1945, radio developed into the first electronic mass medium, along with newspapers, magazines, and motion pictures, an entire generation of mass culture. About 1945 the appearance of television began to transform radio's content and role. Broadcast radio remained the most widely available electronic mass medium in the world, though its importance in modern life did not match that of television, and in the early 21st century, it faced yet more competitive pressure from digital satellite- and Internet-based audio services.

Based on the human voice, radio is a uniquely personal medium, invoking a listener's imagination to fill in mental images around the broadcast sounds. More readily and in a more widespread fashion than any other medium, radio can soothe listeners with comforting dialogue or background music, or it can bring them back into reality with breaking news. Since the birth of this medium, commercial broadcast companies as well as government organs have made conscious use of its unique attributes to create programs that attract and hold listeners' attention.

(Adapted from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/radio)

Question 24. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The Evolution of Mass Media

B. The Impact of Television on Radio

C. The Evolution and Impact of Radio as a Medium Century

D. The Decline of Radio in the 21st

Question 25. What did radio provide to the public that astonished and delighted them? 

A. visual effects

B. news and entertainment

C. satellite communication

D. mass culture

Question 26. The word "astonished" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______

A. sold      B. stayed     C. declined       D. impressed

Question 27. The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to ______

A. radio     B. dialogue     C. music      D. medium

Question 28. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Radio faced competitive pressure from digital satellite- and Internet-based audio services. 

B. Radio developed into the first electronic mass medium from 1920 to 1945.

C. The appearance of television did not impact the role and content of radio. 

D. Radio can help listeners feel calm with dialogue or background music.

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 29 to 32. 

Question 29. 

a. Nam: Yes, I have. I check my social media every day to stay informed, and I also watch online videos to keep up with current events.

b. Nam: Hi, Mark! It's been a while. I see you're keeping up with the latest trends in media! 

c. Mark: Hey, Nam! Thanks. You seem to be up to date with everything too. Have you been following the news on social media a lot?

A. c-a-b      B. b-c-a      C. c-b-a      D. a-b-c

Question 30. 

a. Ethan: Not yet, but it's on my bucket list. Seeing animals like lions and giraffes in their natural habitat would be incredible. Have you?

b. Olivia: Of course! But honestly, just being there and watching them in the wild was the best part. You should definitely try it someday!

c. Ethan: That sounds incredible! I've always wanted to see elephants up close. Did you take lots of pictures?

d. Olivia: Yes, I went on one last year in Kenya. It was amazing! The elephants were my favorite they're so big but surprisingly gentle.

e. Olivia: Have you ever gone on a safari to see wildlife?

A. e-b-d-c-a     B. e-a-d-c-b     C. c-a-b-e-d      D. c-b-d-a-e

Question 31. 

a. Firstly, it allows individuals to connect with friends and family, keeping them updated on their daily activities and milestones.

b. Secondly, sharing personal experiences can inspire and motivate others, fostering a sense of community and support.

c. Sharing personal life on social media has become a common practice.

d. Therefore, the key is to share thoughtfully, focusing on positive and meaningful content that adds value to both the individual and their audience.

e. In conclusion, sharing personal life on social media can enhance relationships and inspire others, but it's crucial to strike a balance and prioritise privacy and discretion.

f. However, over-sharing personal information may lead to privacy breaches and unwanted attention.

A. c-a-b-f-d-e       C. d-b-f-a-c-e    B. a-c-b-e-f-d      D.c-d-a-b-f-e

Question 32. Dear Sarah,

a. We also planted a butterfly garden to attract and support local butterflies.

b. I hope you are doing well! I have some exciting news to share about our school's new environmental projects.

c. These projects show our dedication to protecting the environment and making a positive difference.

d. Additionally, students are participating in beach clean-up events to keep our coastline clean and safe for marine life.

e. First, we have started a composting program to reduce food waste and enrich the soil. Best wishes,

A. d-b-a-c-e      B. b-e-a-d-c       C. a-d-b-c-e       D. c-a-d-b-e

B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2.0 points)

Rewrite the sentence so that it has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (1.0 point)

1. Conserving water habitats is challenging. Protecting land environments is also challenging, too. (combine the sentences, using "as... as")

→Conserving water habitats __________________________

2. My brother was looking at me nervously. I thought he was guilty of something.

→ My brother was looking at me nervously like _______________

Write a complete and meaningful sentence with the cues given. Keep the given words in the correct order. You can make any changes if necessary. (1.0 point)

1.Stop/ eat/ so quickly/ as though/ you not eat/ anything/ days

→ _______________________________

2. The lion / know/ the king/ of the jungle/ because/ its beautiful appearance / powerful roar.

→ _______________________________

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SAMPLE TEST 3

A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1. The Internet has become ________ a convenient tool that people can connect with others across the globe with just a few clicks. 

A. so      B. such      C. like      D. as

Question 2. My brother was looking at me nervously ______

A. as he will do something wrong

B. so that he had done something wrong

C. as if he does something wrong

D. like he had done something wrong

Question 3. I'll lend you the money _______ you promise to pay me back next month.

A. if     B. unless      C. although       D. because

Question 4. This restaurant is ______ expensive ________ the one we went to last week.

A. as - than     B. more - than     C. less - as       D. so that

Question 5. Smog pollution is now a serious ________ problem in many cities. 

A. environment       B. environment's     C. environmental      D. environmentally

Question 6. Gorillas and chimpanzees can learn to communicate in ______ quite quickly.

A. nursery     B. sign language    C. spawning ground    D. forest clearance 

Question 7. Human activities such as deforestation and hunting have _____ the natural habitats of many species, pushing them towards extinction. 

A. degraded    B. raised     C. restore      D. recover

Question 8. Some businesses use TV ______ to reach a wide audience and build brand awareness. 

A. industries    B. commercials     C. announcements      D. Loudspeakers

Question 9. The use of Al in healthcare can _______ patients by enabling quicker diagnoses and more effective treatments.

A. sort      B. clarify      C. benefit      D. press

Question 10. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.

Punishment for hunting endangered animals is not as harsh as it should be.

A. light     B. sensitive      C. strict       D. flexible

Read the following news item and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15.

Get Ready for Wildlife Protection: Annual Charity Run Approaches!

This weekend, our school is getting ready (11) ______ on our running shoes for a good reason. It's time for the yearly "Stride for Wildlife" charity run, organized by the local group (12) _______ takes care of wildlife. This event is more than (13) ______ race. The goal is to make more people aware and (14) ________ money to keep our diverse wildlife safe and protected. So, prepare yourself (15) ______ this exciting event! 

Question 11. A. putting      B. put      C. to put         D. puts 

Question 12. A. that      B. where     C. whom     D. when

Question 13. A. Ø    B. an     C. the       D. a

Question 14. A. collectively    B. collective    C. collection     D. collect

Question 15. A. of     B. for      C. about    D. in

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.

Stay Connected: Exploring the World of Mass Media!

Want to know what's happening around the globe? Mass media is everywhere! It connects us to the world through television, radio, newspapers, the internet, and many (16) _______ platforms. 

Newspapers and magazines provide in-depth analysis and keep us (17) ______ about current events. Television and radio offer entertainment and news updates, while the internet gives us access to a vast amount of information and allows us to (18) _______  trends from around the world.

(19) _______, it's important to be critical of the media we consume. Always check the source and consider the message being conveyed. Mass media plays a vital role in shaping our understanding of the world, so explore different sources, think critically, and (20) _______ connected!

Question 16. A. others       B. other       C. the others       D. another

Question 17. A. interested     B. interactive     C. accessible      D. informed

Question 18. A. pass out     B. look for      C. keep up with       D. turn around

Question 19. A. However      B. Since       C. Therefore      D. Because of

Question 20. A. reach     B. share      C. stay       D. fill

Read the following passage about power of connection 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 21 to 23.

Technology can exert its power on almost every aspect of our lives, and personal relationships are no exception. We are now becoming more attached to technological devices and (21) _______.

We work longer hours on computers, meet fewer friends, text more often, and watch more videos than have a true conversation with friends or family members. Technology enhances relationships at home and at work. Social media link us all together, but we mistake them for a perfect replacement for relationships. It is time we realised that the power of connections is built from our own efforts. (22) _______, we have to spend a considerable amount of time doing activities together, listening, understanding, and sharing feelings. This helps strengthen our mind and body, keeping us away from isolation and loneliness.

It is not difficult to balance between connections through technology and those through real interactions. We can start by nurturing the relationships within our family. We should spend more time visiting our parents and siblings, besides keeping in touch with them on social media. We should learn to cherish the moments we spend with them. It is never too late to strengthen the bonds with school friends and teachers. Don't hesitate to participate in sports clubs or a hiking trip where we can build up true friendships. And above all, remember that time commitment counts in relationships, (23) ______.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Question 21. 

A. staying more connected to people around us or even our loved ones

B. less connected to the people around us or even our loved ones 

C. directly connected to the people around us or even our loved ones 

D. having people around us or even our loved ones connected closely 

Question 22. 

A. Whether we choose to stay technologically or socially connected

B. Because we choose to stay technologically or socially connected 

C. Although we choose to stay technologically or socially connected 

D. While we choose to stay technologically or socially connected

Question 23. 

A. and there is a danger that we will run out of time for connections 

B. but it is possible for us not to have enough time for connections

C. so running short of time for connections is impossible

D. or connections is likely to be established in the long run

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 28.

A report from the United Nations given at the conference unveils how worrying the pollution caused by plastic utensils, especially plastic bags, is becoming. In a single minute, the world consumes one million plastic bottles; in a year, the world consumes five billion single-use plastic bags, according to Vietnamplus. The scary fact is that such plastic bottles and bags are not properly treated, as each year, the world discharges 300 million tons of plastic waste, accounting for some 10% of all solid waste, putting the environment and human health under tenterhooks, according to the news site.

The conference also drew attention to another fact: "For a plastic bag that can be used for five minutes, it takes five seconds to produce, one second to discard, but 500 to 1,000 years to become totally decomposed," says Vietnamplus.

In another message given by the UN General Secretary and delivered at the conference, it is reported that since more than eight million tons of plastic bags end up in the oceans each year, "microplastics in the seas now outnumber stars in our galaxy." "If present trends continue, by 2050 our oceans will have more plastic than fish," Dan Tri reports, quoting Caitlin Wiesen, country director of the UN Development Programme in Vietnam.

These above-mentioned fearful facts, however, are not merely global issues, but domestic problems as well, according to local media. Many local news outlets, when relating data from the conference, point out that white pollution - a term used to indicate the overwhelming discharge of plastic bags into the environment - is even getting worse in Vietnam than elsewhere. 

(Adapted from: https://english.thesaigontimes.vn) 

Question 24. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A. White pollution is getting worse and worse.

B. White pollution - a new type of pollution.

C. The facts about plastic bags are scarier than what we can see.

D. The problems caused by white pollution are increasing.

Question 25. The word "tenterhooks" in the first paragraph mostly means _____

A. The feeling of happiness to know the good results.

B. The possibility of harm or death to someone.

C. Worry or nervousness about something that is going to happen.

D. A statement about what you think will happen in the future.

Question 26. The following are the facts about white pollution, EXCEPT _______

A. Five billion is the number of single-use plastic bags consumed by the world population in one year. 

B. Plastic waste makes up about one tenth of the solid waste on the Earth.

C. It is as effortless to decay plastic bags as to manufacture them.

D. Every year over eight million tons of plastic bags are littered in the oceans. 

Question 27. What does the phrase "present trends" in paragraph 3 refer to? 

A. Microplastics in the seas now are much more than the stars in the sky.

B. Million tons of plastics bags are discharged into the oceans.

C. It takes 500 to 1,000 years to decompose the whole plastic bags. 

D. There are more plastic bags in the oceans than fish.

Question 28. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?

A. White pollution in Vietnam is almost out of control.

B. Vietnamese should solve this environmental problem themselves.

C. The state of plastic pollution in Vietnam is becoming the worst in the word.

D. To reduce pollution, every country in the world has to join hands together

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 29 to 32. 

Question 29. 

a. Aurora: Yeah, it's terrible. I heard it also makes climate change worse.

b. Andy: That's true, and it messes up nature in so many ways. People need to know more and do something about it.

c. Andy: I read about how cutting down trees is hurting animals' homes. It's really sad.

A. c-b-a         B. a-b-c      C. c-a-b      D. a-c-b        

Question 30. 

a. Brian: Maybe we should read a newspaper instead? Don't they have editors to check the facts?

b. Ally: It's so easy to get news from the internet now, everyone has a phone!

c. Ally: Yeah, that's a good idea. Or we could watch a documentary, they usually have reliable information.

d. Brian: True, but I don't always trust everything I read online. Anyone can write anything these days.

e. Ally: I agree. It's important to be careful and check where the information comes from. 

A. b-d-e-a-c       B. c-e-a-d-b        C. e-d-b-a-c     D. b-c-e-a-d

Question 31. Hi Linh,

a. However, I do enjoy exploring new trends in the industry.

b. It's really exciting to learn about the development of the media industry in Vietnam, but I'm quite busy with work at the moment, so I'm focusing on my online media projects.

c. Do you think we should collaborate to develop a media campaign?

d. Thanks so much for the materials on the media industry that you sent me last week.

e. Thanks also for the tips about social media platforms - they are really useful and different from what I've known.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Minh 

A. d-b-a-c-e      B. d-b-a-e-c     C. a-d-b-c-e      D. b-e-c-a-d

Question 32. 

a. Illegal hunting is another danger to the Saola population, as it is targeted for its horns and meat.

b. The Saola, a rare and critically endangered species native to the Annamite Range in Viet Nam, is now facing a number of threats.

c. Finally, the growth of farming adds to the problems for the Saola, making it harder for them because their homes are broken into smaller pieces and become less healthy.

d. Overall, the Saola faces numerous challenges, and it is crucial that we take steps to protect them.

e. The first reason that poses a significant threat to the Saola's survival is deforestation as it destroys the natural habitat essential for their existence.

A. a-b-d-e-c     B. b-e-a-c-d    C. a-c-d-b-e     D.e-d-a-c-b   

B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2.0 points)

Rewrite the sentence so that it has the closest meaning to the original one, using the word(s) given or do as directed. (1.0 point)

1. The demand for illegal wildlife products must decrease. Otherwise, poaching will remain a significant threat. (until)

→ Poaching will _______________________

2. The cheetah runs faster than any other land animals.

→ No other _____________________

Write a complete and meaningful sentence with the cues given. Keep the given words in the correct order. You can make any changes if necessary. (1.0 point)

1. The exhibition organizers / hope / raise/ public awareness/ wildlife conservation/ art / save rare and endangered animals.

-> _____________________________

2. Technology/ make/ media/ not only/ more accessible/ but also/ more prone / misinformation.

-> _____________________________

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