KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ 2 

Trường THPT Hòa Vang, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút 

A/TRẮC NGHIỆM: (7pts)

LISTENING:

Task 1: Listen and decide the statements are true (T) or false(F). You can listen to the recording twice. 

Question 1: The Bluesky social media platform gets 10 million new users every day.

A. TRUE      B. FALSE

Question 2: Bluesky became available to the public in February.

A. TRUE       B. FALSE

Question 3: Many people joined Bluesky after the U.S. Presidential Election. 

A. TRUE       B. FALSE

Question 4: A journalist said Bluesky feels totally different from Twitter.

A. TRUE        B. FALSE

Task 2. Listen and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. You can listen to the recording twice.

Question 5: In which part of the Pacific Ocean are whale numbers increasing? 

A. the Northern part.      B. the Eastern part. 

C. the Western part       D. The Southern part.

Question 6: How many blue whales are in the area between Mexico and Alaska? 

A. over 2,200.     B. 220.     C. 12,000.     D. 22,000

Question 7: When was hunting and killing whales made illegal?

A. 1974     B. 1971      C. 1972.      D. 1973.

Question 8: What did Dr Monnahan say the number of whales might not do? 

A. become extinct.     B. go up any more. 

C. fall any further.      D. double.

READING 1: Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 9 to 12

Announcement: Grand Opening of Our High-Tech Center 

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new High-Tech Center, a state-of-the-art facility (9) ________ to revolutionize the way we integrate technology into daily life. The center features cutting-edge advancements, including a (10) _________ that ensures security and enhances user convenience. Visitors who would like to see our innovative technology in action are warmly invited to join us for this special event. The highlight of the center is its ability to (11) _______ our demand for efficiency and innovation in various fields. Amazingly, the center intends to replace most of its workers (12) _______ robots, which makes operations faster, smarter, and more cost-effective. We encourage you to capture this memorable occasion. Don't forget to get someone to take a picture of us during the ribbon-cutting ceremony! 

Question 9: A. forms    B. formed    C. forming     D. which formed

Question 10: A. facial recognition screen       B. recognition facial screen

                     C. screen facial recognition        D. facial screen recognition

Question 11: A. see     B. hear      C. meet     D. address

Question 12: A. on      B. by         C. for    D. with

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions. 

Question 13: 

a. Pete: Oh, I'm so sorry, Anna! I didn't realize it was a problem. I'll step outside right away. 

b. Anna: Thank you, I appreciate it. It's just that the smoke makes it hard for me to breathe. 

c. Anna: Excuse me, Pete, but the smell of smoke in this room is really bothering me. Could you please not smoke here?

A. a-c-b       B. b-a-c      C. c-a-b       D. c-b-a

Question 14:

a. Janna: That clearly paid off! You must feel so proud. Are you planning to study abroad now?

b. Sally: Definitely! This score opens so many doors, and I'm aiming for a university in Australia.

c. Janna: Wow, Sally! That's amazing! Congratulations! How did you manage to achieve such a high score?

d. Sally: Hey Janna, guess what? I just got my IELTS results, and I scored an 8.0!

e. Sally: Thanks! I focused a lot on practicing my speaking and writing skills, and I took mock tests regularly.

A. c-d-e-b-a     B. d-c-e-b- a    C. d-c-e-a-b     D. b-a-e-c-d.

Question 15: Hi Henry,

a. Also, are there any good opportunities for part-time jobs for students like me?

b. Lastly, I'd really appreciate it if you could meet me at the airport when I arrive-it would mean a lot!

c. I'm thrilled to share the great news-I've been selected for a 6-month student exchange program in England, and I'll be staying in London!

d. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

e. Could you tell me a bit about the city's environment, cost of living, and daily expenses?

Best,

George

A. c-e-a-b-d       B.e-b-c-d-a     C.d-e-a-b-c     D. b-a-e-c-d

Question 16:

a. In short, Al has enhanced modern medicine significantly.

b. This helps doctors make more accurate diagnoses and recommend personalised treatments.

c. First, Al-powered systems can analyse medical data to spot patterns that might be missed by humans.

d. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world of medicine.

e. Second, Al is used in robot-assisted surgery, enabling surgeons to perform complex surgeries more effectively.

f. During surgery, Al analyses real-time data, providing surgeons with vital information to improve accuracy.

A d-c-a-f-e-b           B. d-c-b-e-f-a

C. c-b-a-e-d-f          D c-e-b-d-a-f 

USE OF LANGUAGE:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each sentence. 

Question 17: The training course provides new staff with ________ experience so that they can become more familiar with the real working environment.

A. bottom-up     B. hands-on     C. cutting-edge       D. hands-off

Question 18: Doctors are now ________ cutting-edge machines diagnose illness to generate a quicker result.

A. getting      B. taking     C. doing     D. having

Question 19: Printed newspapers can be read anywhere and do not require internet connection as ________ to online newspapers.

A. different       B. contrary      C. contrast      D. opposed

Question 20: Cable TV has _______ many interesting channels that more and more people subscribe to it.

A. for     B. such      C. so      D. too

Question 21:It's important to ________ the habitats of wildlife to detect any environmental changes. 

A. adapt      B. monitor     C. approve      D. take part in 

Question 22: One responsibility of the IT department is to ________ that the company is using updated software

A. ensure       B. offer       C. negotiate      D. hold

Question 23:Sustainable practices, such as responsible tourism, help _______ fragile ecosystems and species. 

A. destroy      B. release       C.ignore        D. conserve

READING 2

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 28.

TikTok is a popular social media app where people can create and share short videos [I]. It started in China in 2016 as Douyin [II]. The app is known for its easy-to-use tools that let users add music, effects, and filters to their videos [III]. People of all ages enjoy making and watching TikTok videos, which can be funny, educational, or creative [IV].

One of the reasons TikTok is so popular is because of its algorithm, which shows users videos that match their interests. When you open the app, you see a personalized feed called the "For You" page. This page is different for everyone and updates with new videos all the time. Users can also follow their favorite creators to see more of their content.

Tik Tok has become a platform for trends and challenges. Many users participate in dance challenges, lip-syncing, and other viral activities. These trends can spread quickly, reaching millions of people in a short time. Because of this, TikTok has influenced music charts, fashion, and even language. Songs that go viral on TikTok often become hits on other platforms too.

The app is also a space for education and advocacy. Many creators use TikTok to share knowledge about various topics, such as science, history, cooking, and fitness. Others use the platform to raise awareness about social issues and promote positive change.

In addition to individual creators, many brands and businesses use TikTok for marketing. They create content to engage with their audience, often using popular trends and challenges to promote their products.

However, TikTok has faced some criticism and challenges. Concerns about privacy and data security have led to scrutiny from governments. Despite these issues, TikTok still remains one of the most downloaded apps in the world.

(Adapted from Bright)

Question 24: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit? 

but became Tik Tok when it launched internationally in 2018 

A. [I]       B. [II]     C. [III]      D. [IV]

Question 25: The word their in paragraph 2 refers to _______

A. creators'       B. videos'       C. everyone's       D. users'

Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Many creators use TikTok to share basic entertainment content. 

B. TikTok is mainly a platform for dance and music videos. 

C. TikTok is used mostly for promotional and advertising purposes. 

D. Creators on TikTok can also share educational content.

Question 27: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

A. TikTok trends often fail to gain popularity on other platforms. 

B. TikTok trends quickly influence music, fashion, and language. 

C. TikTok challenges are mainly focused on educational content. 

D. TikTok trends are limited to dance and lip-syncing music videos. 

Question 28: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. TikTok's popularity is falling gradually due to privacy concerns. 

B. TikTok's influence on music and culture is limited to Southeast Asia. 

C.TikTok's growth continues despite facing criticism and challenges. 

D. The algorithm of TikTok makes it difficult for trends to spread quickly.

B. TƯ LUẬN (3pts)

Part 1: Rewrite each of the sentences so that it is CLOSEST in meaning to the original one using the word provided or do as directed.

Question 1: Rewrite the sentence using active causative

The painters painted our house last week. (paint)

→ we ________________________

Question 2: The project deadline is extremely tight. Team members must work overtime to complete their tasks. ( …..so ……….. that ……..)

→ The project deadline ________________________

Question 3: If the local government doesn't take immediate action, pollution in the river will get worse. 

→ Unless ____________________________

Part 2: Complete the following sentences, using the given words.

Question 4: The rise / digital technology/ have a profound impact/ the way / consume information. 

_________________________________

Question 5: One benefit/ social media / its ability/ connect people / geographical and national boundaries.

_________________________________

Question 6: Electricity / important as it / use / to power devices / to carry / innovation. 

_________________________________

-The End-

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