Bộ 8 đề thi học kì 2 Tiếng Anh 10 Bright có đáp án - Đề 8

I. Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of thenumbered blanks.

The 21st century has become another important century for inventions and discoveries. We are only in the 2^nddecade of this century, but we (1) ________ many technological breakthroughs which have drasticallychanged our way of living. Bluetooth technology, broadband internet, artificial heart, genetic engineering,virtual reality, 3D printing are some to name a few. These inventions are changing our lives every day.

Technology makes our lives safer, more comfortable and provides solutions (2) ________ environmentalissues as well. Entertainment is more immersive and communication has become easier than ever before. (3)________ some of these developments are in the early stage of innovation, they have a more sophisticatedand promising future. 3D printing is a particular example. At the moment, 3D printing is being used in theproduction of everything from lower-cost car parts to bridges, jewelry, clothes and even stem cells. Modernphysicians believe that with 3D printing, (4) ________ tailored organs and tissues will soon be created forthose in need of organ donations. While it’s difficult to imagine what will come next, one thing is sure:technology will continue to thrill and captivate us, as well as have a far-reaching (5) ________ on almostevery aspect of our lives.

We are only in the 2nd decade of this century, but we (1) ________ many technological breakthroughs which have drastically changed our way of living.

Technology makes our lives safer, more comfortable and provides solutions (2) ________ environmental issues as well.

(3) ________ some of these developments are in the early stage of innovation, they have a more sophisticated and promising future.

Modern physicians believe that with 3D printing, (4) ________ tailored organs and tissues will soon be created for those in need of organ donations.

While it’s difficult to imagine what will come next, one thing is sure: technology will continue to thrill and captivate us, as well as have a far-reaching (5) ________ on almost every aspect of our lives.

II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

A digital assistant is a computer programme which is designed to assist a user by answering questions andperform basic tasks. Digital assistants use advanced artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing,natural language understanding, and machine learning to learn as they go and provide a personalized,conversational experience. Today, millions of individuals across the world who own computers, tablets orsmartphones use at least a digital assistant.They also exist in cars, appliances, some smart TVs, andsmartwatches. The first modern digital assistant installed on a smartphone was Siri, whichwas introduced asa feature of the iPhone 4S in October, 2011 by Apple Inc. Then, in 2014, Amazon introduced the Alexa voiceassistant and Echo smart speaker. Six years after Siri, Bixby made its debut on the Galaxy S8 series. To interactwith a digital assistant, you must use a wake word, which is a word or group of words your device uses toactivate the digital assistant. Wake words include ‘Alex’, ‘Hey Cortana’, ‘Hey Siri’, etc. Once you’ve said thewake word, you can then ask the digital assistant a question, such as ‘Hey Siri, what is the currenttemperature?’ Digital assistants like Siri or Cortana are able to answer many general questions and offerrecommendations based on a user’s profile, past behaviours, and other information. Therefore, digitalassistants bring convenience, free us to be more creative and innovative. You can spend more time on strategicideas and complex activities, and less time on tedious tasks that are better handled by the assistants you willcarry in your pockets. With continuing advances in AI, digital assistants are becoming ‘smarter’ – providingmore natural conversations, answering more complex questions, and offering faster and more insightfulrecommendations.

What is a digital assistant?

When was Bixby first introduced?

In order to use a digital assistant, first ________.

The word tedious is closest in meaning to ______.

According to the passage, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT _____

Ⅲ. Use the words given in brackets to complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.

Steve can’t bear it when he sees people treating animals in a cruel way. (SEEING)

=> Steve ____________________________________________________.

I think listening to audiobooks is not as exciting as playing language games.

=> I think playing language games ________________________________.

Scientists are constantly creating new software to improve AI robots.

=> New software ______________________________________________.

“I’m going to switch to solar energy next month,” said Susan.

=> Susan told me ______________________________________________.

The World Wide Web has a huge impact on our lives. It was invented by Tim Berners Lee in 1989.(WHICH)

=> The World Wide Web ________________________________________.

Ⅴ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

We had __________ breakfast in a lovely restaurant near __________ Seine, a famous river in northern France.

Of the three holidays, I think this tour to Ha Long Bay is __________.

He’s stopped __________ plastic bottles since he found out it causes serious damage to the environment.

The educational app __________ yesterday was interesting and free of charge.

Mr. Brown likes __________ because everything, including accommodation, travel and food, is arranged for him.

Noah is considering joining a wildlife group because he wants to help __________ endangered species.

You can always upload files and documents onto the cloud as a way to __________ important data.

This popular website allows users to __________ films on the Internet.

__________, which is a learning environment on the Internet, has several advantages over traditional schooling.

Tourists should be careful not to damage natural and cultural __________ when they visit these sites.

Ⅵ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

If we don’t deal with the issue of illegal hunting quickly, more animals will become extinct.

Ⅵ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

AR apps make lessons more interesting, and therefore help learners concentrate and study more effectively.

Ⅶ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Burning fossil fuels is harmful to the environment because it releases greenhouse gases.

Ⅶ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Using technology in education helps capture students’ attention and increase their motivation for learning.

Ⅷ. Write the correct forms or compounds of the words in brackets.

More people are interested in __________ because they can both explore nature and help protect endangered animals. (TOUR)

An interesting way to learn English is watching YouTube videos as many of them are not only __________ but also informative. (ENTERTAIN)

Ⅷ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Ⅷ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Ⅸ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Ⅸ. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.