Đề cương ôn tập cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 10 Friends Global có đáp án - Part 4: Reading

Read the following advertisement and choose the option that best fits each of the blanks.

LOCAL TOUR GUIDES WANTED

The Tour Guide Network is looking for local tour guides during the three coming months.

Join us to offer (1) _______ to international visitors around the city’s best spots!

We need enthusiastic local guides to support different sightseeing tours around the city.

Ideal candidates must be:

●     Knowledgeable (2) _______ the city’s history and famous destinations

●     Good at (3) _______ to help visitors explore local cultures

●     Able (4) _______ issues like delays or accidents

●     (5) _______ during the time of three months

●     Experienced with large groups of visitors (6) _______ can take up to 20 people in each group

Send your CV to localtourguides@gmail.com if you want to become a part of us!

(Adapted from Practice Tests Grade 10)

Read the passage about Martin Lewis and decide whether the following statements are T (true), F (false) or NG (not given).

MARTIN LEWIS: THE MONEY MAN

Martin Lewis is a British journalist, TV presenter and writer. He knows a lot about money: how to spend it, where to use it, and, most importantly, how to save it!

Martin was always interested in saving money and helping others to save money. He shared helpful tips with friends about it, he talked about it on television, and he wrote about it in a national newspaper. In 2003, he decided to create the website moneysavingexpert.com. He paid a man in Uzbekistan £100 to design the site, and soon thousands of people were using it. The website provided a wealth of useful information. It told people which times of the day supermarkets had the most special offers. It helped people get discounts on everything from clothes to holidays. It told people when shops had sales on. The website helped people to buy things they couldn’t afford before. And if you needed to borrow money to buy a new car or a house, it told you which banks were the best to lend it to you. Lots of people started using moneysavingexpert.com and began recommending it to their friends.

The website was a resounding success and Martin did a great job. Currently, over 13 million people use moneysavingexpert.com every month. However, in 2012, Martin Lewis sold the site to another company for £87 million, but he never stopped helping people. Since selling the website, he has given away over £10 million to charities that help people look after their money. He’s certainly brought smiles to many people’s faces. And it all started with £100.

(Adapted from english-practice.net)

Read the passage about a brief history of the camera and choose the option that best fits each of the blanks.

How Was The First Camera Invented?

(13) _______ that led him to become an apprentice in architecture and theater design. As Louis continued experimenting with silver, Louis eventually discovered a relatively simple method that worked.

In 1839, Louis Daguerre invented the Daguerreotype, (14) _______. During light exposure, a thin film of silver iodide was applied to a metal plate. The photographer would then treat it with mercury vapor and heated saltwater in the darkness. (15) _______.

In spite of being technically a mirror that reflects the world it captured, the Daguerreotype produced positive images, unlike the ‘negative’ images of Joseph Niépce. (16) _______, but technological advances drastically decreased this time period within a few years, allowing the camera to even be used for family portraits.

In exchange for a lifetime pension for Louis and his son, the French government purchased the rights to the daguerreotype photographic design technique. (17) _______. Soon, every wealthy household was taking advantage of this new technology.

(Adapted from Pixsy)

Read the passage about dream jobs and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.

Dream Jobs

During our teenage years, all the pupils at my school had to attend a meeting with a ‘career advisor’ who seemed to know only about jobs at the local shipyard. That was fine for some, but many of us would have liked to hear about a wider variety of opportunities at that time. If only she had known about the jobs I’ve been researching for this article! It seems there are positions out there that are almost too good to be true.

Take the job of ‘Ice Cream Flavour Consultant’ at the ice cream manufacturer Frederick’s for example. Imagine making and tasting ice cream for a living! From Frederick’s website, I learned that those in this role are all chefs and food scientists, and often go on what they call ‘taste hunts’ where they travel to other countries, trying new foods to get inspiration for new products. The website’s homepage also states that ‘every ingredient deserves consideration’, meaning anything from peanuts to potatoes could make it into the next flavour consultant’s invention. I guess the only downside to this job is probably having to taste failed creations.

Another job that sounds incredibly glamorous is the one for those who dream of living on a remote island. As the caretaker of a private island in the Maldives, Simon Grainger enjoys the fabulous weather, fishing, and boating as part of his work. However, he says that while it may sound more like an extended holiday than a job, the responsibilities can be demanding. These include maintaining and repairing the island owners’ property and cleaning up after storms. Plus, being alone on an island means that your social life suffers. Meeting friends requires an hour’s boat ride, which is never easy and sometimes impossible. Grainger warns anyone considering a job like his to be realistic about it. He says you have to be practical, physically fit, and happy in your own company. If you are this type of person, you’ll do well at the job and never want to go back to life on the mainland.

A fortune cookie is a crescent-shaped biscuit given away in Chinese restaurants, containing a small piece of paper with a message on it. Millions of these are read daily, but few know people actually get paid to write the words of wisdom you find when you crack your cookie open. Daisy Cheng, president of New Asian Food in Los Angeles, was one such person. It wasn’t exactly her chosen career path, but a role she took on by chance. When the company expanded and realized it needed to update the messages on the cookies, she was asked to do it because her English was better than other employees’. She found it difficult to start with, but soon she was finding inspiration everywhere, from subway signs to newspapers.

As a writer myself, I’d love to create messages for fortune cookies, but I’d also be delighted to do any other of these amazing jobs. Listen up career advisors!

(Adapted from Engexam.info)

Read the passage about ecotourism and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.

          Ecotourism, which focuses on environmentally responsible travel, has become increasingly popular in recent years. To attract more customers, many destinations are now using social media and virtual reality (VR) technology. By showcasing stunning natural landscapes and wildlife through immersive VR experiences, these locations can reach potential travelers worldwide without them leaving their homes. This approach allows customers to virtually experience the beauty of remote areas, generating excitement and interest in real-life visits.

          Furthermore, eco-friendly accommodations and local community involvement have become important factors in attracting tourists. Travelers are increasingly seeking destinations that prioritize sustainability, such as resorts that use renewable energy or support conservation efforts. Social media platforms like Thread and TikTok also play a crucial role in promoting these sustainable experiences, where people share their personal experiences, attracting even more tourists.

          Technology, especially mobile apps, is another effective tool in promoting ecotourism. Apps providing real-time information about wildlife sightings or conservation projects encourage tourists to engage directly with their environment. Such mobile apps enhance the visitor experience and help foster a sense of responsibility towards nature.

          With these modern marketing techniques, ecotourism is expanding its reach and appealing to a wider range of customers. As people become more conscious of environmental issues, the demand for eco-friendly travel experiences is expected to continue to grow.

                                                                        (Adapted from The BBC News)

Read the following passage about customer service and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.

          Customer service in the modern era has changed significantly, especially with the support of technology. It’s not simply about solving problems, but also about ensuring customers have a great experience at all times.

[I] Customers now enjoy convenient services through many channels, such as social media, email, live chat and phone. [II] For example, if someone has a question about delivery, they can easily use live chat on the website or app to get the answer. [III] Many companies also use social media to provide real-time support to customer questions and complaints. [IV] By using different channels, customers feel more connected and get the support they need in a timely manner.

With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology, customer support has become even easier. AI chatbots can handle the most common issues, allowing human workers to focus on more complex tasks. For example, when making a reservation at a restaurant, you simply click on the chat, enter your questions, fill in your information, and your reservation is ready.

Another aspect of using technology in customer care is how personalized support is given to each person. By tracking customer information and shopping history, most online shopping services can provide one-on-one support with personalized suggestions and quick responses, making each customer’s shopping experience better. For example, if a customer often buys skincare products, the services can suggest useful and similar products to what was bought before. Also, when a customer needs assistance, the recorded history and information help give faster and more accurate answers. One-on-one support helps improve the shopping experience, leading to greater customer satisfaction and loyalty.

(Adapted from Practice Tests Grade 10)