Bộ 5 đề thi giữa học kì 2 Tiếng Anh lớp 12 i-Learn Smart World có đáp án (Đề 3)
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In the last ten years, the population of Bamburg has increased by ______ million.
The population density in Madison has risen by ______%.
Bamburg's population density has increased from 1678 to ______ people per square kilometer.
Madison has built ______ new apartment buildings over the last ten years.
To reduce congestion, Madison has introduced 21 new ______ routes.
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
radio
media
influence
excitement
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
manner
equality
interactive
pernament
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
manner
express
esteem
taboo
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
poverty
equality
specialty
national
Spending too much time on social media can have ______ negative impact on mental health.
x
an
the
a
Festivals and traditions from different cultures are celebrated worldwide, which ______ people to appreciate and learn about other cultures.
allows
allow
allowed
allowing
Globalization ______ cultural diversity by introducing different traditions worldwide.
influenced
has been influenced
has influenced
is influencing
The city council got a group of volunteers ______ up the slums to improve living conditions.
clean
cleaned
cleaning
to clean
Rick ______ to his favorite sports podcast for thirty minutes.
listens
is listening
was listening
has been listening
______ people read physical newspapers and magazines nowadays than in earlier times.
Less
More
Fewer
Many
To show ______ when meeting the elderly, you should bow.
respect
caution
embarrassment
familiarity
The ______ growth of technology driven by globalization has transformed industries worldwide.
steadily
steadiness
unsteady
steady
In Vietnam, each province has at least one specialty, and the locals are generally proud of their (18) ______
costume
cuisine
custom
belief
(19) ______ is served with different kinds of vegetables and a special kind of sauce.
which
whom
that
where
so it's time you (20) ______ with chopsticks to try different dishes like bún and phở.
used to eat
got used to eating
were used for eating
were used to eat
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.
a. It allows people to stay in touch with friends and family and share life updates.
b. Indeed, social media provides various benefits including enhancing communication and learning.
c. In short, social media can enrich our lives by fostering relationships and providing valuable information.
d. Additionally, social platforms offer opportunities for learning and discovering new ideas.
e. Thanks to recent technological achievements, social media has quickly developed in the past twenty years.
a - b - a - e - c
e - b - a - d - c
e - a - d - c - b
a - d - c - b - e
a. Consequently, it could be more difficult for teens to concentrate on their studies or perform better at school.
b. Social media offers such fascinating reels that watching them for a long time weakens teens' focus ability.
c. Therefore, it is crucial that teens balance their online relaxation and academic success.
d. Many teens have been watching short video clips known as reels on social media, which is harmful.
e. Besides, being used to watching reels, lots of teens tend to avoid watching long videos for schoolwork.
b - d - c - e - c
a - d - e - b - c
d - c - a - b - e
d - b - e - a - c
Well, it's been six months (23) ______ to Washington.
when I moved
after I moved
before I moved
since I moved
First, (24) ______. Everyone seems to be running on the street
it's common for daily work pressure
the daily work pressure that is common
the daily work pressure is common
the daily work is the common pressure
and (25) ______ is tough
keep up with the daily pace
keeping up with the daily pace
keeps up with the daily pace
for keeping up with the daily pace
but (26) ______ to my company now
I have my lunch deliver
I have my lunch to deliver
I have my lunch delivering
I have my lunch delivered
(27) ______ a financial burden of mine recently.
The living costs have become
The living costs become
The living costs will become
The living costs became
Sometimes (28) ______.
it likes there's no room to breathe
it is as there's no room to breathe
it feels like there's no room to breathe
it feels as there's no room to breathe
Vietnam has various intriguing cultural norms that should be (29) ______ publicly
opposed
followed
challenged
argued
Using chopsticks to eat usual dishes like noodles is (30) ______ in this country, unlike in many
taboo
rare
common
impossible
(31) ______ I find pleasant and polite.
that
which
who
whom
Public displays of physical contact like handholding, might be (32) ______ in some rural areas.
acceptable
traditional
popular
taboo
to consider someone's (33) ______ and how much you know them, which is usually confusing to Westerners.
age
costume
hometown
wealth
What is the passage mainly about?
More and more misleading news reports
The prevalence of negative news in the media
Effects of sharing positive news
Steps to attract more online readers
According to the passage, how has modern technology changed online citizens?
They get more access to accident-related articles.
They hold a more proactive role in reporting news.
They start thinking the world is full of disasters and crises.
They no longer think the media is the main source of news.
What does the phrase “negativity bias” mean?
clickbait headlines and sensational language
more attention to unhappy news
natural response of humans
constant stream of negative coverages
What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
Online readers are getting used to clickbait headlines and breaking news on social media.
Journalists tend to attract more online readers as breaking news is constantly updated.
Participants in the research showed no difference in reaction before and after watching the news.
Through physical signals, research attendees tend to feel more stressed when watching negative news.
According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true?
People can reduce negative feelings by reading more pessimistic articles.
Online users should skip negative posts on social media.
The sharing of positive news can build a healthy online environment.
Being more selective in online news can improve a sense of well-being.
Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
The Problems of Urbanization
The Urbanization Drawbacks and Solutions
The Effects of Urbanization
The Overpopulation and the Urbanization
The word ‘expansion’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
the fall in number and size
the negative changes in number and size
the increase in number and size
the positive changes in number and size
The word ‘them’ in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
industries
opportunities
areas
individuals
According to paragraph 4, to fight deforestation, it is important to ______.
prevent people from building on green spaces
construct more affordable housing units
teach people how important green spaces are to humans and wildlife habitats
promote green lifestyles for city residents
The phrase ‘offering stress relief’ in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.
going through stress
reducing stress
adding to stress
experiencing stress
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Green spaces can help city residents relieve their stress.
People should be encouraged to plant more trees.
The establishment of new businesses could cause higher crime rates indirectly.
Infrastructure should be upgraded to deal with overcrowding.
Which of the following could be inferred from the passage?
Businesses in rural areas are required to ensure living wages for their employees.
If rural migrants can afford proper accommodation, they will escape from poverty.
Upgraded infrastructure can help people relocate to different areas.
To boost reforestation, green spaces should be built on skyscraper rooftops.
