Bộ 5 Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Friends global có đáp án ( Đề 3)

Read the following listicle and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

AI APPS

1. An art generator app uses AI to transform users’ photos into (1) ______ images.

2. A speaking coach app records spoken language and gives users personalized (2) ______ to help them improve their pronunciation.

3. A navigation app uses a smartphone GPS to show users the best route (3) ______ a location at different times of the day.

4. A diet tracker app monitors users’ food intake and (4) ______ what they should eat on a daily basis.

5. A virtual interior design app lets users (5) ______ furniture and decor in their home using AI-generated 3D models.

6. A resume builder app optimizes users’ CVs using AI to (6) ______ job descriptions and improve their chances of getting hired.

(Adapted from Bright)

Read the following article extract and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

We all have our fair share of insecurities, some that we speak about openly and others that we prefer to (7) ______ to ourselves. However, comparing yourself with (8) ______ on social media by stalking their aesthetically perfect Instagram photos or staying (9) ______ with their relationship status on Facebook could do little to lighten your feelings of self-doubt.

A study conducted by the University of Copenhagen found that many people suffered

from ‘Facebook envy’, with (10) ______ who refrained from using the popular site reporting that they felt more satisfied with their lives.

“When we (11) ______ a sense of worth based on how we are reacting to others, we place our happiness in a variable that we have completely no control (12) ______,” Dr Tim Bono, author of When Likes Aren’t Enough explained in Healthista.

(Adapted from THiNK)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Read the following passage about an organization and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Building a Greener Future for Vietnam

The Centre for Energy and Green Growth Research (CEGR), established in 1998, (18) ______ that aims at promoting sustainable development in Vietnam. As a non-governmental member of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), CEGR has made significant contributions to the development of sustainable energy and green growth in Vietnam.

The first goal of CEGR is to promote renewable energy sources. CEGR has been working closely with the government, private sectors and civil societies (19) ______ in Vietnam. For example, CEGR has played a vital role in developing wind power in Vietnam. In 2019, the country added 376 MW of wind power capacity, with over 80% of the capacity located in the central and southern regions. CEGR has actively developed strategies to promote wind power. (20) ______, which outlines key targets for the sector’s growth.

In addition, CEGR has been strongly promoting sustainable development in Vietnam. It has developed sustainable transport strategies for the country in order to reduce greenhouse emissions. The strategies involve promoting low-carbon transport options such as electric vehicles and public transport systems. (21) ______ sustainable agricultural practices to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.

Overall, CEGR’s contributions in Vietnam have been significant, and the organisation’s work has had a major positive impact on the country’s energy sector. Its efforts have aided in the increased use of renewable energy sources and the promotion of sustainable development practices, (22) ______ and Vietnam’s economy.

(Adapted from Bright)

Read the following blog about social media and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

“Using social media is bad for your studies and bad for your real-world social life.” Those are two claims in an article that I read yesterday. But are they true? Well, like most people, I started using social media in my teens. Unfortunately, I found it so much easier to check my timeline, chat online or watch a funny video than to study for an hour! Too often, I wasted time instead of working. The effect on my grades was dreadful!

So when I left school, I actually closed all my social media accounts and put my energy into ‘real life’. Sadly, after six months, I found I was losing touch with old friends and missing out on their news and events. Clearly, there are massive real-world disadvantages if you ignore social media. When I opened my accounts again, I taught myself to control the time I spent online. In my view, that’s what we all need to do.

Of course, using social media isn’t only about building great friendships, making useful contacts, getting news at the speed of light, and so on. There are almost as many dangers and disadvantages too, but it seems to me that’s true of all social activities. In my view, there’s no point in avoiding social media. Hopefully, we can learn to make use of its fantastic advantages and avoid the negative aspects.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart)

Read the following passage about conservation efforts and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

Making a difference

Human actions are taking a heavy toll on the environment, and if we don’t do some-thing about it, we risk losing more of the natural world. Change isn’t easy, but it is not out of reach.

In Madagascar, a fisherman named Samson is rolling up his sleeves to help his community take better care of its local waters. He and other fishermen realized that they were overfishing. [I] With the help of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Samson learned the importance of not catching too many young fish because if there are too few of them in the ocean, there won’t be enough adult fish to reproduce. [II] Samson now works to help fishermen change their techniques so that fishing can be sustainable. [III] He believes that protecting the ocean is everybody’s job. [IV] “Take your responsibilities with courage and never think that you are alone. We are all in this together.”

Across the ocean in Florida, USA, the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) couldn’t turn a blind eye to the piles of single-use plastic items, like coffee stirrers, bottles, and drinking straws, littering the beaches and wreaking havoc on the ocean wildlife. Straws, in particular, spell trouble for turtles: they can get stuck in turtles’ noses and hurt them terribly. So, the STC kicked off the project “Where are the straws?” asking local restaurants to stop giving customers straws with their drinks. Now, many restaurants will only give straws if customers ask for them, and the straws they do give out are paper, not plastic.

Those are just a couple of the many conservation efforts found all over the world today. These projects all show us that change is within our grasp and it can start with small actions in our own community. We are part of the problem. It’s high time we stepped up to be part of the solution.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)