Bộ 5 Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Friends global có đáp án ( Đề 1)
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Not all (1) ______ are true. Sometimes websites create false news to grab the readers’ attention and get lots of comments. So don’t be fooled easily!
news online stories
online stories news
news stories online
stories online news
(2) ______ reliable supporting facts and sources.
announces
provides
covers
disguises
contains balanced articles without (3) ______.
judge
judgement
judgemental
judges
can be fact-checked by (4) ______ websites.
other
others
another
the other
contains (5) ______ or made-up information.
daunting
encouraging
misleading
flattering
starts with a catchy headline that sounds too (6) ______.
critical
dishonest
outrageous
genuine
(7) ______ from the International Model contest, she still avoided a heavy schedule of events and fashion shows.
Just returned
Being just returned
Just returning
Having just returned
(8) ______, Alexandria had many plans for her future business.
On balance
Nevertheless
Instead
Even so
It would be a model (9) ______ celebrities and even normal people can exchange the clothes they had worn.
that
when
which
in which
She explained that it (10) ______ our fast fashion problem.
will worsen
would worsen
worsens
worsened
I will (11) ______ a campaign where famous people can contribute to save the environment, starting from their closets.” she asserted.
launch
protest
request
sign
I really look forward to this business model so that I can (12) ______ fabulous gowns.
go on
hold up
shout out
put on
a. Mike: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Nowadays, youhear more and more stories of how extreme weather is harming people’s lives.
b. Mike: How long is this rain going to last?
c. Lan: I hope it will end soon. I’m gettingconcerned about my father’s farm.It rained a lot last year and nearly destroyed all of his crops.
(Adapted from English Discovery)
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a. Mark: How exciting! But how will the classrooms be judged?
b. Mai: I guess we should start by cleaning up our classroom more frequently and having more plants in it.
c. Nam: Hey guys, look at this notice! Our school is holding a Green Classroom Competition. The greenest classroom will win an ecotour!
d. Nam: It says here that the criteria are the following: raising environmental awareness, reducing our carbon footprint, and using resources efficiently.
e. Nam: Yes, this is the easiest thing to do, but we also need to change our classmates’ behaviour so that we can develop eco-friendly habits in our class.
(Adapted from Global Success)
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Hi Pablo,
Lovely to hear from you.
a. It’s not perfect, though. Most neighborhoods are nice, but some are dirty with a lot of trash on the streets.
b. About half of the population comes from different cultures from around the world, so it’s an exciting, multicultural place.
c. And these days, people are less friendly and don’t try to help each other. I guess society has changed a lot since we were kids!
d. I’m excited that you’ve been thinking of moving here. Like many residents, I think there are many great communities in the city.
e. Anyway, before you make a decision, read books on migration problems. I’ve read several, and they have some good advice.
Emily
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)
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a. The Tasmanian tiger, passenger pigeon, and dodo are just a few examples of species driven to extinction.
b. Some animals now have dangerously small populations, and they might disappear if poaching activities don’t cease.
c. The government should make people pay really high fines for hunting rare animals and ensure public awareness through signs and TV commercials.
d. Rare animals are often hunted and sold for their fur, skin, or meat, or as pets.
e. Illegal hunting is one of the main environmental issues in the world today, which has made many species go extinct.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)
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a. According to the Cyberbullying Research Centre, one in four teenagers say they have been bullied more than once in their lifetime.
b. Bullying, especially if it takes place over long periods of time, can have a long-lasting impact on mental health.
c. In study after study, cyberbullying has been linked to depression and anxiety.
d. Sadly, 40% of those who are bullied never tell anyone about what is happening, and too often, parents and schools are unaware of the situation until it reaches crisis point.
e. We have all seen reports of youngsters getting depressed, emotionally or physically hurt by cyberbullying.
(Adapted from C-21 Smart)
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It comes from the Czech word ‘robota’, (18) ______ to describe artificial people.
used in a play by Karel Čapek which means ‘forced labour’
was used in a play by Karel Čapek meaning ‘forced labour’
which means ‘forced labour’ used in a play by Karel Čapek
whose meaning ‘forced labour’ used in a play by Karel Čapek
In 1949, introduced by British inventor William Grey Walter, (19) ______.
this year saw the first robot machine to move slowly in response to light stimulus
the robot machine became the first to slowly move in response to light stimulus
he invented the first robot machine to move slowly in response to light stimulus
the first robot machine could slowly move in response to light stimulus
(20) ______.
With Shakey, people could observe their surroundings, create a plan, and find their way across a room or push a box along the floor
Shakey could observe its surroundings, create a plan, and find its way across a room or push a box along the floor
Observing its surroundings, its ability includes creating a plan, finding its way across a room,and pushing a box along the floor
In order to observe its surroundings, Shakey must create a plan, find its way across a room, and push a box along the floor
Twenty years later, a walking robot called Dante, which was capable of climbing steep slopes, (21) ______.
enabling it to go into active volcanoes
having been built to go into active volcanoes
meant it could go into active volcanoes
was built to go into active volcanoes
(22) ______.
It is us who have to accept that they will continue to play an important role in all aspects of our lives
We should accept them and admit to them continuing to play an important role in all aspects of our lives
Whether we accept them or not, they will continue to play an important role in all aspects of our lives
Not merely accepting them, we would prefer them to play an important role in all aspects of our lives
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method of lifelong learning?
engaging in books
attending professional workshops
enrolling in local classes
studying through digital platforms
The word ‘voluntary’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
self-directed
optional
mandatory
intentional
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
Acquiring in-demand technical abilities, such as coding or data analysis, can improve your employability.
Employers favor candidates who focus solely on high-tech skills like computer programming or data analysis.
Mastering new skills but unrelated to technology has little effect on one’s professional competitiveness.
Developing new competencies, particularly in tech-related areas, guarantees jobs and promotions.
The word ‘fulfillment’ in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ______.
realization
discontent
satisfaction
pride
The word ‘It’ in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
personal development
lifelong learning
professional development
enjoyable process
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
Discovering unexpected passions is a potential outcome of lifelong learning.
Taking part in a course gives you the chance to meet like-minded individuals.
In a company with international operations, learning a foreign language could lead to possibilities to work abroad.
Lifelong learning is as effective as formal education if one wants to achieve social connections through learning.
In which paragraph does the author mention a factor that makes lifelong learning more accessible?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
In which paragraph does the author describe a link between learning and self-assurance?
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
The word ‘them’ in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
people
phones
astronauts
selfies
The word ‘mainstream’ in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
abnormal
apparent
persistent
prevailing
Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
Early selfies required immense patience due to long exposure times.
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[II]
[III]
[IV]
All of the following are true according to the passage EXCEPT ______.
It is far from the truth that the selfie craze started in the early 2000s with the rise of smartphones.
Two celebrities deliberately made a false statement that they were the inventors of the selfie in 2006.
The earliest known selfie was taken in the 19th century by photographer Robert Cornelius.
The first teenage selfie was of a young Russian princess who managed to do it by capturing her reflection in a mirror.
Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
Linguistic trends in Australia influenced the naming of self-portrait photos.
Australians often shorten words, which led to the creation of the term ‘selfie’ in 2002.
The term ‘selfie’ originated from Australian slang and gained global recognition after an online post.
The word ‘selfie’ was coined by an injured man and later popularized by Oxford Dictionaries.
The phrase ‘shaking off’ in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ______.
ignoring
heightening
escaping
confronting
According to paragraph 4, which of the following is NOT a reason why people take selfies?
seeking group belonging
preserving memories
combating sadness
asking for advice
Which of the following best paraphrases underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
Our digital existence pressures people to display flawless photo galleries.
The demand for polished online personas stems from our digital-centric lifestyles.
The dominance of online lifestyles creates expectations for posting aesthetically appealingimages.
High-standard visual self-presentation is now obligatory due to society’s reliance on the internet.
Which of the following can be inferred about modern selfies?
They are less time-consuming to create than historical self-portraits.
They must be edited or enhanced to create an idealized version of oneself.
They primarily serve medical purposes, like documenting injuries.
Unlike selfies in the past, people only had one attempt to get them right.
Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
The invention of smartphones revolutionized self-portrait, leading to the global obsession with selfies and image-editing apps.
The term ‘selfie’ emerged from Australian slang, and its evolution mirrors advance-ments in photographic technology.
From Robert Cornelius to the Pope, selfies reflect humanity’s timeless desire for self-documentation, now amplified by social media.
Selfies, though considered a modern trend, have historical roots and complex social motivations, fueled by technology and cultural shifts.
