Đề thi giữa kì 2 môn Tiếng Anh 12 i-Learn Smart World - số 3

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Listen to the conversation between Chloe and Ethan. Choose the correct answer.

Why does Ethan say he is very tired?

  • He was up late scrolling through his feed.
  • He's been having trouble sleeping in general.
  • He's been studying too much for his exams.

What types of accounts does Chloe follow on social media? 

  • Artists, hiking groups, and cooking channels
  • Artists, hiking groups, and academic discussions
  • Gossip, hiking groups, and cooking channels

According to Chloe, what are the risks of spending too much time on social media?

  • It can damage your eyesight and cause physical problems.
  • It can lead to addiction and financial problems.
  • It can make you feel anxious, pessimistic, and affect your productivity.

What is a specific, negative result of Ethan's social media habits?

  • He has started to lose his real-life friends.
  • His ability to concentrate has gotten worse.
  • He spends too much money on online shopping.

Where does Chloe say she's going at the end?

  • To meet other friends
  • To her next class
  • To the library
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • explore

  • environment

  • resort

  • expedition

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • anonymous

  • manners

  • speciality

  • costume

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
  • occasion
  • permanent
  • relevant
  • candidate
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
  • antivirus
  • significant
  • competitive
  • hilarious

_____ pyramids in Egypt are one of the seven wonders of the world.

  • The
  • A
  • Few
  • An

Sarah got a promotion after only six months, _____ really impressed her colleagues.

  • that
  • where
  • why
  • which

Bob: How’s your brother doing after the traffic accident?

Jill: He’s still in pain, _____ the doctors say he will recover soon.

  • so
  • and
  • but
  • or

When you _____ in Korea, the depth often indicates the level of respect you are showing.

  • shake
  • bow
  • yawn
  • stretch

A little _____ is normal when you make a mistake, but it shouldn't stop you from trying again.

  • embarrass
  • embarrassed
  • embarrassment
  • embarrassingly

In many densely populated urban centers, the average living _____ per person is shrinking as more people move in.

  • budget
  • area
  • population
  • housing

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Although Kevin (look) for a job constantly since he finished school, he's still unemployed.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

You should take your car to the mechanic to have the brakes (repair) . 

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

A: You look frustrated. What's the matter?

B: I (try) to learn my lines for the play, but I'm still finding it difficult. I (only / manage) to learn the first scene so far.

A: Can I help in any way?

Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.

A. The city approved the construction of 45 new residential towers downtown and over 2,500 new houses in the surrounding areas.

B. My next step is to look at how all this development has affected the local economy and the cost of living.

C. They also developed 5 new major public parks to ensure residents have enough green space.

D. In just the last five years, Riverbend's population has jumped by 850,000 people!

E. However, the rapid growth also led to a significant increase in air pollution.


A: Hey, have you started looking at the data for Riverbend for our urbanization report?

B: I just began. Did you find anything interesting about its changes?

A: It's pretty amazing.

B: Wow, that's a huge increase! How did the city even handle that many new residents?

A: They've been building non-stop.

B: That's a lot of new homes. What about the public services? Did they upgrade those to support the growth?

A: They did. A major project was expanding the city's light rail system by adding 15 new stations.

B: It seems like Riverbend has invested a lot in its future. They sound very thoughtful in managing their growth.

A: Exactly. It'll be interesting to see the full picture.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

The Environmental Impact of Urban Growth

The growth of cities has a very deep and often negative effect on the natural environment. As cities get bigger, they use up large areas of land that were once natural. People cut down forests, fill in watery areas like marshes, and cover farmland with hard surfaces to build houses, roads, and factories. This destruction of natural homes is a main for the loss of biodiversity. Biodiversity means the variety of all living things in an area. When their homes are destroyed, many types of plants and animals cannot survive. Some may even disappear forever they cannot live in the new city environment. This process completely changes the local nature and breaks its delicate balance.

In addition, cities are a major cause of pollution. A large number of cars, buses, and factories are all together in one place. They release huge amounts of harmful gases into the air. This causes air pollution, is a serious problem that can lead to breathing issues for people. The garbage that millions of people create is another massive challenge. Places for waste, called landfills, quickly become full. If garbage is not managed , it can poison the soil and the water under the ground. Cities also create something called the "urban heat island" effect. Building materials like road surfaces and stone absorb more heat from the sun than green areas do. Because of this, the temperature in a city is often than in the countryside around it.

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

When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child's name. In some cases, the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.

In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their child's name may be based on names of their relatives or ancestors. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents' names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.

Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child's grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child's name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is chosen to influence the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.

In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's name. In Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua mean "wanderer" or "explorer." Children with these names are seen as travelers.

No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether the name is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, it reflects something about a child's culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.

(Source: Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)

What is the main idea of the passage?

  • The choice of name for a child in Asia
  • The history of child naming around the world
  • The practice of child naming in Europe
  • The tradition of child naming in different cultures

According to the passage, in many European cultures, names are typically selected by _____.

  • ancestors
  • parents
  • relatives
  • grandparents

What is a common belief in some Asian countries concerning the tradition of naming a child?

  • A child's name must include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
  • The choice of a child's name is believed to have an impact on his or her personality.
  • A child's name shouldn't be connected with certain elements of nature.
  • The choice of a child's name should be based on names of his or her relatives.

The word "means" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

  • sign
  • symbol
  • route
  • way

Which of the following about the tradition of child naming in African countries is NOT true according to the passage?

  • The arrival time of a child is an important factor in deciding his or her name.
  • Children born on Friday are normally given names meaning traveling.
  • Children receive the same name if they are born on the same day.
  • No matter how a child's name is chosen, it is related to his or her culture.

The word "it" in paragraph 5 refers to _____.

  • preference
  • culture
  • name
  • tradition

The word "treasured" in paragraph 5 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

  • ignored
  • developed
  • valued
  • revealed

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • People are advised to avoid parking here.
  • The security is very good in this place.
  • People should find another place to park their car.
  • You should take anything expensive with you.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • All posts should be taken to number 24 on weekdays.
  • You are not allowed to post any junk mail here.
  • No mail is accepted at weekends from apartment 24.
  • You can ask the resident at number 24 to send a parcel.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

The film adaptation is far more interesting than the book. (NEARLY)

=> This book is not the film adaptation.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

Evolution is slower during periods of climatic stability. (HAPPENS)

=> Evolution during periods of climatic stability.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

Nobody has ever cleaned that statue while I've been working at the museum. (BEEN)

=> That statue I first started working at the museum.

Write a problem & solution essay (180-200 words) on the biggest risks on the internet for teenagers.