Đề thi cuối kì 1 Tiếng Anh lớp 12 i-Learn Smart World có đáp án (Đề 3)

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct opinion that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Being a photographer has been much easier these days thanks to camera technology over recent decades. To take great photos, people need (23) _______ or a smartphone with a good camera.

Before starting to take photos, make sure you pore over the manual to understand the main functions such as (24) _______ or the brightness of the subjects. You should set the default or automatic mode at the beginning (25) _______ about how the camera works. 

Don't forget to take a camera with you and photograph everything. (26) _______ at different times of the day and locations. Not only do you learn about your photo preferences such as landscapes or people, but also how to best capture the subjects you like.

There are many online tutorials instructing beginners with photography tips. From those videos, you sure learn basic knowledge about exposure, shutter speed and aperture (27) _______ to take photos and promote your creativity.

(28) _______, remember to have fun learning and keep practising. If you can, join a group of amateur photographers so that you have partners to share experiences with and learn together.

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

Nowadays, businesses require candidates with different soft skills (29) _______ academic knowledge. One of the skills is writing which can show how well students communicate their ideas and analyse problems sensibly. One effective method to improve writing skill is to group students to discuss potential aspects to include in a (30) _______ letter and job application and then practice writing them to companies for internships. 

It is a common mistake that most students focus more on (31) _______ achievements than practical experience in the real world. For instance, students can mention information about the voluntary programmes they have joined or skills they have gained from their previous part-time jobs. Listing those experiences in the interview provides new (32) _______ into candidates' personality and their potential suitability for the positions they want to apply for. To save time and learn how to organise the sections (33) _______ students can refer to some standard CV formats as writing models. 

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the questions.

Lots of normal learners started their lifelong learning journey because of their fear of job insecurity. However, a few learners who started their lifelong learning journey simply because of their passions are generally considered explorers. The explorers and the normal learners widely differ in professional curiosity and determination.

First, curiosity is a factor that sets the explorers apart from the normal lifelong learners. Thanks to being unconditionally curious, explorers wish to find out everything about the knowledge and skills related to their jobs. They could even question current processes and procedures in a company and point out some inefficient steps. In other words, they never stop until they can satisfy their curiosity. In contrast, the normal lifelong learners generally get curious when they are provided with some situational questions or tests, and they are easy to feel satisfied.

Second, the explorers are more determined to figure out different kinds of issues than the normal lifelong learners. In other words, explorers are less likely to feel discouraged when they fail to handle problems, so they do their best to work out the problems as efficiently as they can. On the contrary, when the normal lifelong learners struggle with some unexpected obstacles, they tend to avoid them; if they are unable to manage, they could totally rely on other learners' help or even give up the learning process.

In summary, explorers and normal lifelong learners differ in their curiosity and determination. The bottom line is that any normal lifelong learners could become an explorer if they improve their curiosity and determination.

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

Hybrid working is increasingly popular in the digital age and has reached its peak in global use during the Covid-19 pandemic. At its core, hybrid work allows employees to change their working environment depending on different circumstances. Although this form of work has some significant benefits, certain drawbacks must be considered.

On one hand, combination between working at home and at the office provides different benefits to people. Undoubtedly, many office workers spend a significant amount of time commuting, which can cause stress and drain energy. This affects not only employees' performance but also their well-being. Switching between home and office working limits the time spent in private vehicles and effectively helps people avoid traffic stress. Furthermore, it allows employees to have more flexibility in their lives by arranging personal and office tasks throughout the day without sacrificing working time.

However, there are potential problems with hybrid working models. One major issue is the lack of face-to-face interaction among workers. In-person meetings not only facilitate the exchange of information but also establish trust and enhance conflict resolution, which is necessary to build connections among workers. Additionally, if an organisation cannot provide a consistent experience for its remote workers, it is likely to experience high employee turnover rates. Low morale is linked to delays and lower productivity, which may result in significant losses.

In summary, one potential solution is that companies train their workers to work remotely and can adopt new technology to monitor attendance and manage the work progress of employees. With the assistance of these tools, it is possible to balance time spent in and out of the office without causing stress for workers.