Đề cương ôn tập giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 iLearn Smart World có đáp án

PART 1. LISTENING

Listen to a woman talking about trash cans in Japan and complete each gap with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

Listen to Brittany and Zack talking about some official figures and decide whether the following statements are T (True) or F (False).

Listen to a teacher talking about social media and circle the correct answer.

PART 2. READING

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

NORMANDY’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Start your cultural journey around the world at the Normandy’s International Festival (1) ________ June 27^th to 30^th at North Park for wonderful experiences.

Experience a variety of culinary treasures around the world. Our international (2) ________ promise a feast!

Witness a vibrant display of (3) ________ from over ten countries, so be ready to be amazed.

Sign up at www.normandyfestival.com to get a 20% discount on the ticket by June 10^th.

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

Hi Gary,

I’m glad that you’re going to take a Europe trip next Monday. European cultures are quite diverse compared with the US culture. There are some customs and taboos (4) ________ to avoid awkward situations.

(5) ________, you should remember punctuality is crucial, so arriving late for appointments or meetings is impolite. Additionally, Germans prefer direct communication and generally find (6) ________.

Italy is a lovely country. Italian cuisine is (7) ________, and Italians take their food seriously. It’s impolite to decline food or criticize a meal’s quality (8) ________. Moreover, discussing diets or weight loss during a meal may be regarded as rude. You should discuss (9) ________ and give compliments on the food instead.

Let me know about your experience.

Ben

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

    In my family, we use different kinds of media, and we don’t all agree on which one is the best. My grandpa doesn’t think social media is (10) ________, so he still relies on the news from the print media and the radio. My sister thinks newspapers and radio are old-fashioned and shouldn’t be used anymore.

    Teens, like me, use social media (11) ________ anyone in their families. My parents sometimes complain to me about overspending time online. Actually, I’ve been chatting with my friends on social media and watching online videos related to my studies this week. My mom also uses social media to comment on things she likes and to get the latest news.

    I (12) ________ how to avoid the negative effects of social media with other students in a forum for two weeks. There are forums on a variety of topics. If you have a question, you can usually find a forum with helpful answers. In other words, I personally find forums (13) ________ libraries because I can exchange my ideas easily.

    In summary, print media is becoming less (14) ________ in my family and today’s society because digital media have offered undeniable benefits. However, print media still have certain values that are appreciated by the older generations.

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

    As more people migrate to cities in search of better opportunities, they have created a phenomenon called urbanization. The phenomenon has resulted in serious problems that affect different social aspects. Therefore, it is vital to mitigate the negative effects of urbanization to promote balanced and sustainable urban planning.

    One fundamental aspect of managing urbanization is effective urban planning and infrastructure development. Well-designed cities with efficient public transportation, and public spaces can enable populations to grow without seriously affecting the quality of life. For example, if there are sufficient green spaces, inhabitants will find it easier to exercise and contribute to a healthier and more livable urban environment.

    Furthermore, sustainable architecture and construction practices play a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of urbanization. Constructing energy-efficient buildings with renewable materials can contribute to reducing the ecological footprint of urban areas. Additionally, promoting mixed-use areas that integrate residential and commercial areas together with recreational spaces helps create a more sustainable urban landscape.

    To deal with the negative effects of urbanization, it also requires policies related to social and economic aspects. Equal access to education and healthcare is vital to make sure that everyone can receive the benefits. Housing initiatives along with economic policies that generate employment opportunities can help cope with the issues related to unaffordable housing and poverty in urban areas.

    In conclusion, the solutions to urbanization challenges should be eco-friendly and sustainable, which is beneficial to all the city inhabitants. With effective approaches and policies, cities can transform the challenges of urbanization into opportunities for creating a higher quality of life and environmentally conscious urban spaces.

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

    Every nation has their own cultural characteristics that make its food customs special. Therefore, tourists should be highly aware of the cultural differences and keep in mind what to do and not to do at the table.

    First, the world’s diets are generally related to religious sensitivity. For example, if you visit the areas populated by Hindus in India, don’t expect to eat beef because cows are considered sacred, and the Hindus are not allowed to harm them. However, if you visit the areas where the locals are Islam, it’s impossible to order pork in a restaurant because Muslims are prohibited from eating pork. If you’re traveling to a Buddhist nation where the population is strictly vegan, don’t be annoyed if it takes you hours to find animal-based dishes because it’s taboo to serve them.

    Second, how people eat is determined by their culture. Some Asian countries that have their own particular noodle dishes require people to eat with chopsticks, which is completely different from eating with forks in Western countries. Chopsticks have been used to eat dishes like noodles for many generations. Therefore, learn how to use chopsticks properly so you can try some delicious noodles in Asian styles. In many Islamic nations, the locals eat with the right hand because the left hand is culturally considered dirty. In some Islamic communities, it might be difficult to find some kinds of cutlery tools like forks and chopsticks; if you were lucky enough to find some, they could be quite expensive.

    In summary, food customs are created under the influence of religious sensitivity and culture. Therefore, be mindful of the place you’re visiting and choose a place to eat carefully in order to show respect for the locals.

PART 3. SPEAKING & WRITING

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.