Bộ 3 đề thi Giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Bright có đáp án - Đề 3

Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).

Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

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

Urbanisation, the movement of people from rural to urban areas, has its advantages and disadvantages. As cities grow, there is a greater need for housing, jobs, and services, which leads to economic development and improved living standards. (11) ___________, there are also challenges that come with this shift.

A significant problem is the pressure on infrastructure, making it difficult for cities to provide adequate housing, transportation, and basic amenities. Overcrowded living conditions (12) ________ health risks, and daily traffic congestion becomes a common struggle.

Environmental issues are another consequence of urbanisation. As cities expand, green spaces are reduced, and pollution levels increase, (13) ________ affects both residents and the environment.

Urbanisation also gives rise to social problems. The fast-paced city life can cause stress and isolation, and it can worsen existing inequalities.

While some people thrive in urban areas, (14) ________ struggle to access the opportunities available.

To (15) _________ these problems, careful planning and sustainable development are necessary. Cities can turn challenges into opportunities by investing in infrastructure, promoting environmentally-friendly initiatives, and creating inclusive communities. This will lead to an (16) ________ quality of life for all residents.

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

Imagine browsing your local grocery store on a cold winter day to pick up freshly lettuce, fragrant basil, juicy sweet strawberries, and ripe red tomatoes from the shelves, (17) _________. It is likely that you will be buying fresh produce from vertical farms (18) _________. Generally, food crops grown in vertical farms travel only a few miles to reach grocery store shelves compared to conventional ones, which must be transported thousands of miles by ship, truck or plane.

(19) __________, vertical agriculture has the potential to add to food production and expand agricultural operations as the world's population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. Producing fresh greens and vegetables close to these growing urban populations could help meet growing global food demands in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way (20) _____________. In addition, (21) _________ since the indoor space can be controlled to make it completely free of bugs, and plants can be grown in such clean conditions that there is no need to rinse them before eating.

(Adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vertical-farming-fresh-produce-future-rosalia-rosalinova-ikonomov/)

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

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work.

America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.

Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.

As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions.