Bộ 5 Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Friends global có đáp án ( Đề 2)

Read the following extract 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.

In the process of figuring out how to deal with the global plastic crisis, researchers (1) ______ a breakthrough discovery that shows caterpillars can eat and digest plastic, which accounts for around 40% of (2) ______ and endangers marine life. (3) ______ having tiny bodies, these creatures possess bio-degrading abilities that can break down polyethylene, the main component (4) ______ up the form of plastic. So far, humanity has (5) ______ a large quantity of plastic; furthermore, millions of plastic bags are consumed every day. Most of these bags are thrown out and end up on landfill sites, which results in a rise (6) ______ the amount of plastic in the environment. It is thusexpected that this discovery can greatly contribute to humans’ attempts at cutting down plastic pollution all over the world.

(Adapted from C-21 Smart)

In the process of figuring out how to deal with the global plastic crisis, researchers (1) ______ a breakthrough discovery that shows...

... which accounts for around 40% of (2) ______ and endangers marine life.

(3) ______ having tiny bodies, these creatures possess bio-degrading abilities that can break down polyethylene, the main component (4) ______ up the form of plastic.

... the main component (4) ______ up the form of plastic.

So far, humanity has (5) ______ a large quantity of plastic; furthermore, millions of plastic bags are consumed every day.

Most of these bags are thrown out and end up on landfill sites, which results in a rise (6) ______ the amount of plastic in the environment.

Read the following blog post 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.

How My Family Uses Media

Hey, everyone! This week, we learned about different forms of media, and that got me(7) ______ about how my family consumes content. I’ve noticed a shift in the platformsweuses over the past few years.

My family loves baseball, and we’ve always tuned in to live (8) ______ on TV. But recently, I rely more on social media forup-to-the-minute updates on game highlights and players news. I’ve been (9) ______ clipsof exciting plays on my feedso my friends and Ican comment on them. Now, I feel confident when talking about baseball with my family.

Of course, we have a radio and television, too. Ever since I was little, my family has

enjoyed (10) ______ around the TV on Sunday afternoons to watch sports and game shows. It’s a kind of family tradition, so I don’t think we’ll ever get rid of our TV. As for the radio, I think it’s a bit (11) ______, but my grandfather still keeps it to remember the old days.

That’s how my family interacts (12) ______ media. How about your family? Let me know by commenting below!

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

Hey, everyone! This week, we learned about different forms of media, and that got me (7) ______ about how my family consumes content.

My family loves baseball, and we’ve always tuned in to live (8) ______ on TV.

I’ve been (9) ______ clipsof exciting plays on my feedso my friends and Ican comment on them.

Ever since I was little, my family has enjoyed (10) ______ around the TV on Sunday afternoons to watch sports and game shows.

As for the radio, I think it’s a bit (11) ______, but my grandfather still keeps it to remember the old days.

That’s how my family interacts (12) ______ media.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. Eric: Did you feel that earthquake last night?

b. Tom: Yeah, I felt it. I was sleeping when the ground started shaking. I was worried that the roof might collapse.

c. Mel: Well unlike you, I was awake when it happened. I was watching TV and suddenly the lamps began swaying. I knew it was an earthquake right away.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)

a. John: To be honest, I don’t support urbanisation.

b. John: No doubt about that. Still, urbanisation increases competition for jobs.

c. Laura: Maybe ... but don’t you agree that cities provide a better quality of life in general?

d. Laura: Why not? Don’t you think it leads to better education systems and improved career options for young people?

e. John: That’s not how I see it. Smog and overcrowding are real problems. I believe it’s better to have small cities than big ones.

(Adapted from Bright)

Hey Daniel,

I thought I’d give you a little peek into my daily routine as a morning news anchor.

a. We go live at 6:00 a.m., and before that I have to read up on the day’s news stories.

b. I start by getting an overview of the stories I’ll be reporting, and since we’re a local news station, we don’t report on foreign affairs.

c. The question I get asked the most is what time I wake up. 3:00 a.m.! By 4:30, I’m already in hair and makeup, getting camera-ready.

d. I wear block colors—no stripes, frills, or green. We use green screens to superimpose artificial backgrounds, so a green top wouldn’t show up against a green background.

e. You have to deal with breaking news as it comes in, but I have a lot of backup: a fact-checker makes sure all the details are accurate, a copy editor ensures the scripts sound natural, and if I become tongue-tied or mess up on air, I have the director in my ear.

It’s a fast-paced job, but I love it! Anyway, what have you been up to? Let’s catch up soon!

Love, Emma

(Adapted from English Discovery)

a. It is already being used to replace humans in tedious tasks such as data entry and cleaning.

b. In addition to this, AI is able to improve accuracy for certain tasks since AI does not get tired and make mistakes because of that.

c. The benefits that AI brings can assist humans in various tasks, from simple to complicated ones, and enable us to create even greater inventions.

d. Most people agree that AI can help free up human time and energy by automating tasks, which will allow humans to focus on more creative activities.

e. What is more, it can process data much faster than humans. For example, a new AI system can suggest correct treatments for 94% of cases with eye conditions.

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

a. They will feel that their voices are heard, and they can contribute to society.

b. This way, they will be able to give voice to suggestions and solutions to problems they

care about.

c. To encourage young people to learn about and appreciate our cultural heritage, we organised an ideas competition.

d. Two 10th grade students suggested forming historical societies or local groups who have a keen interest in their history and heritage.

e. These groups will provide information about local heritage sites, organise special events to celebrate local festivals, and invite young people to discuss issues related to preserving the heritage.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Read the following passage about a green city 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.

Singapore – The City of Nature

Singaporean officials are purposely designing the city to use green spaces. The city has plants on roofs and in vertical gardens (18) ______.

Originally, Singapore decided to go green as means of creating a desirable image, attracting visitors, and providing a more livable experience for its city dwellers. But (19) ______, has also contributed to helping reduce urban heat, assist with sustainable water management, and improve the city’s biodiversity.

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, for example, (20) ______. Singapore relies on neighboring Malaysia for its water supply, so this feature will save natural resources. The park’s architects hope that local residents will enjoy the park. In the future, they will want to take more of an active role in protecting their natural environment.

(21) ______, not horizontal. New buildings are now using every available metre for green spaces. City dwellers will realize that they can coexist with nature in an urban environment. By 2030, Singapore will have one million more trees to absorb carbon dioxide from cars and clean the air, making it both greener and healthier.

(22) ______ to learn from it as they plan their own cities.

(Adapted from English Discovery)

The city has plants on roofs and in vertical gardens (18) ______.

But (19) ______, has also contributed to helping reduce urban heat, assist with sustainable water management, and improve the city’s biodiversity.

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, for example, (20) ______.

(21) ______, not horizontal.

(22) ______ to learn from it as they plan their own cities.

Read the following passage about digital footprint 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.

Imagine you are walking in the sand on a beach and as you walk, you leave footprints where you’ve been. Later, of course, the footprints vanish. But what if they stay there forever?

Well, that’s what happens when you use technology. It’s your digital footprint – a record of where you’ve been and what you’ve seen that you leave when you go online. Your comments on social media, the apps you use, everything you’ve searched for – all of them are part of your digital footprint which other people can see or can be tracked down in a database.

Your history of surfing the Internet can matter to companies because they want to send you adverts for things they want you to buy. But apart from businesses, there are other reasons why your digital footprint should matter to you.

Showing others who you are. If people get information about you, they might pick bits and then assume you are good or bad. For example, one day you write something silly online. Years later, it’s found by the university you’re applying to, and they don’t think it’s funny. Consequently, they may decide you’re not the ‘right’ kind of person for them.

Keeping your information private. Everyone has information about themselves that they don’t want everyone to know, but the Internet doesn’t make the same decisions that you would.

Keeping your money safe. There are plenty of people looking at information about you. Some of them want to steal from you, but the less information you put out, the harder it is for them. Bank details, card numbers, passwords, ... – none of them should be written in emails or text messages.

Overall, remember that you have a digital footprint, and think carefully before you click ‘send’ or ‘post’. No one can go online without leaving a footprint – but with care, you can control it.

(Adapted from THiNK)

The word ‘vanish’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of digital footprint?    

The phrase ‘tracked down’ in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.

The word ‘they’ in paragraph 4 refers to ______.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 7?

In which paragraph does the author mention a temporal relationship?

In which paragraph does the author mention a commercial use of digital footprints?

Read the following passage about an organization 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.

Fighting Against World Poverty

What can we do to reduce global poverty? There are many organisations and charities that work to support people in need around the world. [I] UNESCO is one of the leading forces in this fight. [II] While many anti-poverty organisations primarily provide humanita-rian aid, UNESCO helps in a different way to put an end to this global issue. [III] It focuses on improving education in poor areas of the world by means of international cooperations. [IV]

The organisation believes that through education, societies can develop their economy and mitigate poverty. By developing and sharing knowledge globally, each community becomes stronger and more independent.To achieve this, UNESCO promotes global education and works to make sure every person has access to education.

UNESCO has launched over 1,000 projects and groups, such as the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), to develop education. This network has more than 11,500 educational organizations from 182 countries as members and it focuses on modern teaching and international understanding. The network works both locally and internation-ally to develop education and the exchange of ideas.

In 2021, educational and government leaders from over 40 countries gathered at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris for the Global Education Meeting (GEM) to discuss the ways of enhancingeducation on a global scale. These countries consentedto increase education fundingand international aid to education where needed.

UNESCO’s work to combatpoverty has been very fruitfulin helping millions of people around the world. Through its many projects and programmes, UNESCO teaches and strengthens communities to overcome social problems and become an active part of the global community.

(Adapted from Bright)

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

This approach targets the root cause of poverty rather than just its symptoms.

The phrase ‘put an end to’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way UNESCO fights poverty?

The word ‘it’ in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?

All of the following are true about the ASPnet EXCEPT ______.

The word ‘fruitful’ in paragraph 5 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

Which of the following can be inferred about UNESCO’s strategy?

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?