Bộ 5 đề thi giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 12 i-Learn Smart World có đáp án - Đề 2

Listen to Margaret talking about a jungle trip and decide whether the following statements are T (True) or F (False).

Margaret knew she would have an unforgettable adventure.             _______

She was familiar with the kinds of birds that she saw in the jungle.  _______

On the first night, she was frightened by some insects in her tiny hut. _______

She loved the local traditional dance the best during her trip.            _______

She's going to discover a different wildlife area next year.                _______

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the following questions.

Her father didn’t approve _______ her decision to move to Chicago after graduation.

Could you please tell me _______ bus I should take to go to the local museum? 

Sally _______ a presentation when she forgot how to explain a slide and got embarrassed. 

Mary was late for her exam, so she had to cycle to school _______ her life depended on it. 

I don’t think that Mark _______ in the field of construction. 

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the options that best complete the advertisement.

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- Responsibilities:

• Attend events, (16) _______ interviews, and listen to people to capture different perspectives.

• Generate creative and interesting story ideas that capture our audience's (17) _______.

• Write clear, concise, and compelling articles following journalistic standards.

- Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal (18) _______ skills to convey information effectively.

• (19) _______ to unexpected news.

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We're looking for a skilled journalist to join us in discovering and sharing captivating stories that connect (15) _______ our diverse readers.

Attend events, (16) _______ interviews, and listen to people to capture different perspectives.

Generate creative and interesting story ideas that capture our audience's (17) _______.

Strong written and verbal (18) _______ skills to convey information effectively.

(19) _______ to unexpected news.

Having a Bachelor's degree (20) _______ journalism, communication, or a related field.

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. In 2009, Harvey was invited to work as a martial art director in an action movie.

b. After graduating from high school, Harvey dreamed of becoming a Karate Master.

c. Harvey Quin is a popular American actor and martial artist.

d. He trained lots of people to be physically fit and able to protect themselves.

e. Then, he moved on to acting in some action TV shows and became popular nationwide.

a. On the second day, my uncle showed me some tips, so I felt confident enough to ski down the hills.

b. It was beautifully snowy, so we spent lots of time playing with the snow.

c. I had an unforgettable vacation in Switzerland last month.

d. We also went skiing, but I was terrified at first, and I didn't go fast at all.

e. After arriving at the airport, we headed toward the resort in the hills.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the options that best complete the passage.

The Independence Palace is a famous historic building in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (23) _______ and completed in 1871 by Pierre-Paul de la Grandière. It was used as the residence of the French colonial government. In 1962, (24) _______, the famous architect Ngô Viết Thụ started to design the palace. The new palace was completed in 1966. The Palace has a surface area of 120,000 square meters and is surrounded by 4 main streets. (25) _______. Behind the main building area, there are grass yards and old trees, (26) _______ are over 80 years. This building was used (27) _______.

Nowadays, the Independence Palace is one of the attractive landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City. It's (28) _______.

(23) _______ and completed in 1871 by Pierre-Paul de la Grandière.

In 1962, (24) _______, the famous architect Ngô Viết Thụ started to design the palace.

The Palace has a surface area of 120,000 square meters and is surrounded by 4 main streets. (25) _______.

Behind the main building area, there are grass yards and old trees, (26) _______ are over 80 years.

This building was used (27) _______.

It's (28) _______.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the options that best complete the passage.

Traveling offers cool experiences, but it's crucial to remember the following tips to avoid negative experiences.

- Before your arrival, read travelers' (29) _______ and seek advice from locals to discover the best places to visit.

- Avoid drawing too much (30) _______ to yourself. Be careful while looking at maps and dealing with money, especially in the public.

- Whenever possible, use credit cards during your trip. Keep a small amount of local (31) _______ for daily expenses and withdraw more from ATM.

- Keep valuable items, such as your passport and credit cards, secure in the hotel safe. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry because bad people might want to (32) _______ it.

- Stay alert for potential dangers. If someone nearby is acting (33) _______, leave the area

immediately.

Before your arrival, read travelers' (29) _______ and seek advice from locals to discover the best places to visit.

Avoid drawing too much (30) _______ to yourself.

Keep a small amount of local (31) _______ for daily expenses and withdraw more from ATM.

Avoid wearing expensive jewelry because bad people might want to (32) _______ it.

If someone nearby is acting (33) _______, leave the area immediately.

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

Working as an accountant, Tracy is responsible for keeping track of her company's financial transactions. Tracy's traditional nine-to-five job has some advantages and disadvantages.

There are several notable advantages to Tracy's job. First, she receives a consistent monthly salary, allowing her to easily manage her budget and savings for the future. Second, the regulated working hours comply with the labor laws, so she can make arrangements for her personal matters. Additionally, her position offers various perks, including an annual company outing, social events like dinners and parties, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and even access to sports facilities provided by her company. Besides, she is sometimes required to work beyond the regular office hours, and her overtime pay is good. Furthermore, the work-life balance of a nine-to-five job is reasonable, as it typically allows for evenings and weekends off.

On the contrary, there are obvious drawbacks associated with working a standard nine-to-five job. Earning extra money can be challenging, as the salary remains fixed each month. To increase income, individuals often need to secure a promotion or seek employment elsewhere with a higher-paying position than their current job. Additionally, not all nine-to-five jobs offer desirable benefits. Lastly, some individuals may find the work-life balance of a nine-to-five job unsuitable, as it often involves a fixed 40-hour workweek with limited flexibility in working hours.

In summary, Tracy's office job, following a nine-to-five schedule, has certain advantages and disadvantages. While a stable income and various perks are appealing, some people may prioritize a more favorable work-life balance.

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? 

The word overtime pay in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

The word fixed in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?

Which of the following can be inferred from the text? 

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.

Nellie Bly's real name was Elizabeth Cochran Seaman, and she was an American journalist and writer, known for her great contributions to investigative journalism and advocacy for women's rights. She was also famous for completing the fastest trip around the world.

Born in 1864, Nellie Bly started her career in 1885. She was once rejected from jobs just because she was a female journalist. However, Bly didn't give up. Finally, she got a job in the New York World by pretending to be suffering from serious mental issues to enter a mental asylum for investigation. Her series of articles exposed the harsh conditions and the mistreatment of patients. Her work helped create significant improvements in mental health care.

Inspired by Jules Verne's famous novel Around the World in Eighty Days, in 1889, Bly was determined to travel around the world. Many people thought it was impossible for a woman to do it, but she finally beat the fictional record of 80 days and accomplished her feat in just 72 days, which set a new world record.

Throughout her career, Bly tackled various social issues, including the different kinds of hardship faced by female factory workers and their daily struggles. She utilized her writing as a platform to fight for women's rights.

Nellie Bly's contributions revolutionized investigative journalism and left an enduring impact on the field. Her fearless determination and commitment to exposing the truth continue to inspire future generations of reporters. Bly's work not only brought attention to the mistreatment of the mentally ill and led to reform but also proved the power of storytelling to cause crucial social change.

Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? 

The word rejected in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

The word pretending in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.

The word it in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

The word hardship in paragraph 4 is opposite in meaning to _______.

According to paragraph 3, when Bly decided to travel around the world, lots of people believed _______. 

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?