Bộ 5 đề thi giữa học kì 2 Tiếng Anh lớp 12 i-Learn Smart World có đáp án (Đề 4)

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CLEAN NEIGHBORHOOD - HAPPY RESIDENTS

Let's all do our part to keep our community clean and tidy. Here are the simple things you can do:

Dispose (18) ______ litter properly, using trash cans and recycling bins.

Pick up after your pets, (19) ______ is a responsible thing to do.

(20) ______ for community clean-up events. With a little teamwork, we can make a big difference.

Let's work together to make our neighborhood a place we can be proud of!

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Vietnamese Tet or Tết Nguyên Đán is considered (23) ______ annual celebration in Vietnam. Specifically, the first three days of the Lunar New Year are the most sacred time (24) ______ clearly through different customs, and common taboos (25) ______. Therefore, foreign tourists should remember what to do and not to do in Vietnam.

(26) ______ are closed during the first day of the Lunar New Year. Some foreign tourists whose motorbikes suddenly broke down couldn't get help from any mechanics on the first day of Tet last year. Therefore, you'd better have your motorbike or car serviced carefully before Tet.

When invited over to someone's house during the Tet holidays, put on some nice clothes with bright colors. It's taboo (27) ______ because black is for funerals. After a meal, you can offer to help with the dishes, but it's forbidden to break any dishes or bowls. Moreover, using a broom to sweep up the dirt (28) ______ to be bad luck.

The more you travel, the more you can learn. Enjoy your trip and happy Lunar New Year.

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There are different kinds of media in the 21st century, but we (29) ______ some serious changes in several types of media over the past twenty years. 

We used to enjoy watching football on TV, but lately, I've been using social media to get the latest updates. I follow different pages to keep (30) ______ on games and players and share exciting videos of some matches.

About a year ago, we stopped buying newspapers and magazines to save paper and help the environment. I personally find it (31) ______ to read the news online than in the newspapers because I can discuss the news with other people by leaving comments. My parents used to buy weekly magazines, but now they simply get their news online. They both agree that buying magazines is (32) ______ subscribing to online magazines to get the latest news.

Of course, we still have a radio. Although listening to the radio is (33) ______ today, my grandfather keeps it to remember his old days.

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Imagine living in a quiet town where finding a stable job seems difficult. There are farms and seasonal work, but not much else. The city, on the other hand, is a giant magnet that attracts lots of rural migrants.

First, in small towns, jobs can be scarce. You might end up picking fruit or working on a farm, which doesn't always pay well. Cities offer more choices, from cool office jobs to busy shops, so you might even get paid more and have a chance to climb the career ladder. Second, small towns might have only one or two schools and not many options for studying after high school. Cities have universities, colleges, and even specialized training programs, which means you can learn something you love and get the skills you need for your dream job. Third, if you get sick in a small town, it could be difficult to access proper healthcare. In contrast, cities have many hospitals and clinics, with all sorts of specialists. This means you can get the care you need quickly and easily, which is important for everyone. Finally, cities are full of excitement! Museums, concerts, and all sorts of cool things to do are just around the corner. This is especially cool for young people who want to explore and have new experiences.

In short, because of insufficient essential services in the countryside makes the city a promising land. Understanding these reasons helps us see why people move and how we can build better cities for everyone.

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Social media have been popular enough to play a part in lots of people's lives. However, they have caused some potential dangers that we need to be aware of, and we should know how to deal with the dangers.

First, users might share their or others' personal information by accident. This can lead to privacy issues and the misuse of our data. Criminals or bad people could take advantage of someone's personal information to do illegal things. It's important to be careful about what we share online to protect our privacy.

Second, some users are likely to be addicted to social media. They might lose track of time while checking their newsfeeds or leaving comments. Spending too much time on these platforms can negatively affect our work productivity and cause us to ignore our real-life responsibilities. Moreover, some users could suffer from social isolation, so they are more likely to avoid making and maintaining conversations with strangers. Therefore, users must maintain a balance between their screen time and real-life time.

Finally, some social media platforms could be ideal for scamming. Bad people can try to trick their victims with fake messages or emails to steal their personal information; they could even hack into other people's bank accounts by asking them to access some links. For example, many messages containing harmful links have been sent to some users to trick them into accessing some links, and then the bad hackers could have complete control over the victims' bank accounts. It's crucial to be cautious and verify the reliability of messages to avoid being scammed.

To sum up, the risks of social media are serious, but they can be prevented. Being mindful of what we do and how much time we spend online, we can navigate social media safely without compromising our well-being.