Đề thi giữa kì 2 Anh 12 Friends Global có đáp án - Đề 2

Read the following job profile 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.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

ROLE: The job involves giving (1) ______ advice to people and businesses.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

(2) ______ a chartered accountant, you need a CA qualification. You can start as a school leaver or university graduate. Students do not need any (3) ______. You will study law, business management and finance.

SALARY: The starting (4) ______ for graduates is £25,000. People without degrees make (5) ______. But after five years, chartered accountants can earn up to £50,000.

HOURS OF WORK: They generally work weekdays, but it isn’t usually a nine-to-five job. Accountants often have to work in the evening to (6) ______ deadlines.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart 12 – Unit 9. Future plans)

Read the following leaflet 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.

Superfoods To Eat and Live Longer

1.  Avocados are a very nutritious fruit that helps prevent heart disease and (7) ______ blood pressure.

2.  Almonds are nuts rich (8) ______ vitamins and minerals the body needs to stay healthy.

3.  Blueberries are a delicious fruit that contains (9) ______ which protect your body from diseases and improve your memory.

4.  Salmon is a fish low in fat and has health (10) ______ for the heart and brain.

5.  Leafy greens are vegetables with (11) _____ fibre to fill you up and control your weight.

6.  Dark chocolate is a bittersweet food that is good for you and can actually (12) ______ heart disease.

(Adapted from Bright 11 – Unit 8. Health and Life expectancy)

Read the following passage about stress 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.

Attitude is Everything

Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist with some encouraging news: Stress may not be the enemy of good health. After examining three key health studies, (18) ______.

The first study, conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin, involved 30,000 adults who were asked about their stress levels and whether they believed stress was harmful to their health. Eight years later, participants with high stress (19) ______. In contrast, those who believed it wasn’t harmful had the lowest mortality risk.

In another study at Harvard, participants were trained to view stress symptoms, like a faster heartbeat, as the body’s way of preparing for challenges. Typically, stress causes blood vessels to narrow, restricting blood flow. However, the participants’ blood vessels stayed relaxed and open simply because they reframed their thinking about stress. (20) ______.

McGonigal also points to research from the University of Buffalo, (21) ______. People who experienced significant stress but engaged in supportive acts such as giving a friend a ride or babysitting a neighbor’s child, (22) ______. It seems that meaningful social connections and helping others can help us stay healthy even under stress.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds 11 – Unit 4. The body)

Read the following email 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.

Hi Jess,

It’s nice to hear from you. I’m so happy that you’re doing well and enjoying your new home in Canada.

[1] I’d be happy to give you some advice on your career. I’ve been looking at what to do myself, and it’s been pretty difficult. It’s great that you narrowed it down to being either an interior designer or a banker. I have to say, they are two very different jobs.

[2] Anyway, you could definitely be a great interior designer. You’re so creative and artistic. You’d really enjoy choosing furniture and colors for different rooms. I think you could even work from home for some businesses. I know how much you love your sofa. However, as an interior designer, you could have some really difficult clients who don’t know what they want or find it hard to keep up with the newest trends and popular styles. I think if you did lots of research and learned how to talk to clients, you could avoid those problems.

[3] Being a banker is also an interesting career choice. I never really saw you as a banker, but I know you could be great at it. They make lots of money and work as part of a big team. You’d enjoy that. You could even work with some rich and famous people. However, I think you might have to work a lot. Bankers work all the time. You might not get much time to be creative. I know you’re really hard-working, but I think if you find a good work-life balance, you could enjoy being a banker, though.

I hope this helped. Let me know what you decide to do. I think we should meet up over the holidays. When are you free?

Speak soon,

Lizzy

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World 12 – Unit 3. World of Work)

Read the following passage about fitness trends 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.

Get in Shape with the Latest Fitness Trends

Going to the gym, or not?

Home workouts are becoming very popular these days because many working people can’t manage to have time to go to the fitness centre. [I] Recently, 75% of people asked say it is easier, cheaper and more convenient to exercise at home. [II] Mini-workouts of 5 to 10 minutes spread out during the day are also a great way to exercise while busy at home. [III] All you need is a mat, light weights and some space for the perfect home gym. [IV]

Apps are everywhere

As we use our mobile phones for almost everything, it is no surprise they can help us exercise too. Fitness applications on our mobiles, smart watches and computers are all the rage right now. These apps are often free to download and for people of all ages. They offer a variety of workouts as well as healthy diet advice and wellness tips. They also help track your progress and even give rewards such as badges and stars for encouragement.

High-tech exercising

Technology has definitely become part of our daily exercise. Whether at home or at the gym, exercise bikes, treadmills and other types of equipment have become interactive, integrated with screens and speakers. Smart fitness mirrors, acting as personal trainers, provide a variety of exercise programmes from boxing to Pilates while the person exercising can see themself in the mirror.

Building muscles outdoors

Running, cycling, walking and hiking are some types of outdoor fitness. More and more people are getting together to exercise or take an outdoor class while enjoying the benefits of nature with some fresh air and green healing.

(Adapted from Bright 11 – Unit 7. Healthy lifestyle)