Đề thi Giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Bright – Đề 1 (có đáp án)

Listen to a talk about urbanisation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

The talk is about the effects of and solutions for urbanisation. 

The most important reason for urbanisation is economic expansion. 

People get better jobs and healthcare in big cities.

The most serious environmental effect to people in cities is noise pollution.

The speaker will probably talk about the future of urbanisation in the next part. 

Listen to a talk show and mark the letter A, B, or C to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

What is the talk show mainly about? 

What happens when people are exposed to a different culture?

What is mentioned as the main reason for discrimination? 

Before we can learn from people from other cultures, we need to __________. 

According to Mrs. Samathan, how does cultural diversity make a country more fascinating?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

How many of us will have our jobs taken over by robots? A 2018 British Academy and Royal Society report found that around 1/3 of UK jobs are highly automatable, meaning they could soon be (11) _________ of being replaced by robots. Manufacturing (12) _________ the brunt of this development; fast food preparation, admin and accountancy jobs are next in line, according to the report, while (13) _________ vehicles will eventually take over the role of human drivers.

Dr. Luke Martinelli, (14) _________ policy researcher at the University of Bath, says that looking back at history indicates we aren't expected to lose all of our jobs. This scenario was already forecast in the 19th century and reiterated in the 1930s, (15) _________ happen. "So there's a view that humans will always have work - we'll just do different things," says Martinelli, suggesting jobs that require imagination and interpersonal skills, faculties unique to human beings, will be safe. But many worry that robots will eventually outsmart us and be able to do just anything. On the creative front, (16) _________, Al-powered software is already churning out paintings, sculptures, music and even film trailers that are indistinguishable from human art.

(Adapted from https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/what-if-robots-took-our-jobs)

......., while (13) _________ vehicles will eventually take over the role of human drivers.

On the creative front, (16) _________, Al-powered software is already churning out paintings, sculptures, music and even film trailers that are indistinguishable from human art.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Taylor Swift is a household name, a global phenomenon, and an icon of our time. (17) __________, Taylor Alison Swift has grown from a young, aspiring country singer into one of the most influential figures in the music industry. With her charismatic mix of talent, relatability, and authenticity, Swift has left an indelible mark on the world of music and popular culture.

Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm. (18) ________. At just 14 years old, Swift made the first move by relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of country music, to pursue her musical career. In 2006, she released her self-titled debut album, (19) ____________. The album's success marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, and it earned her widespread recognition as a rising star in the country music scene.

Swift's musical evolution continued with her 2008 album, "Fearless," which won her four Grammy Awards. (20) ___________. Over the next few years, she released several albums that further cemented her reputation in the world of pop music. "Speak Now," "Red," "1989," and "Reputation" showcased her growth as an artist, as she experimented with different musical styles and themes. "1989," in particular, was a game-changer for Swift. It saw her fully embrace pop music, (21) __________.

Beyond her music, Taylor Swift has leveraged her fame and influence to advocate for various social and political causes. In recent years, she has become a prominent voice for feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and voter engagement.

(Adapted from https://www.coursesidekick.com/arts-humanities/3910842)

"1989," in particular, was a game-changer for Swift. It saw her fully embrace pop music, (21) __________.

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

We hear it all the time: People who are over 50 take longer to find jobs than younger people. Connie Wanberg, a professor at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, had long heard gloom-and-doom stories to that effect, but she wondered how strong the data was to support them.

Very, as it turned out. According to a study by Professor Wanberg and others, job seekers over 50 were unemployed 5.8 weeks longer than those from the ages of 30 to 49. That number rose to 10.6 weeks when the comparison group was from 20 to 29. Professor Wanberg and three other researchers - Darla J. Hamann, Ruth Kanfer and Zhen Zhang - arrived at those numbers by analyzing and synthesizing hundreds of studies by economists, sociologists and psychologists.

But it is important not to jump to conclusions about the cause, Professor Wanberg said. "It's not very unusual for everybody to think that the reason for the difficulty in finding jobs at 50s is discrimination," she said. That can sometimes be the case, but the reality is that the behavior required to find work does not play to many 15 older people's strengths. Once they become aware of this, they can act to compensate. In their study, the researchers found that older people on average had smaller social networks than younger people, Professor Wanberg said. This is not necessarily bad as we age, many of us find that the quality of our relationships is more important than the quantity. But in the job search process, the number of connections we maintain in our professional and personal networks is often critical. As people age, they also tend to stay in the same job longer, consistent with a pattern of wanting to put down roots. During that time, the skills people have learned and the job search strategies they once used may become outdated especially as technology evolves ever more quickly.

The cure for these drawbacks is fairly straightforward. Once you hit your early 40s, even if you are not looking for a job, work to learn new skills and stretch yourself, Professor Wanberg said. Also, keep your networks strong by staying in touch with former colleagues and classmates, along with current co-workers and clients whom you don't see regularly, she said.

Finding a job after 50 doesn't have to be as discouraging as it is often portrayed to be, Professor Wanberg said. Just recognize that some of the obstacles you face are inherent to the aging process, she said. She stressed that her findings reflected only averages and that individual behavior varies greatly. Certainly, many older people maintain wide social circles and often learn skills. But in general, older job seekers must take more steps to find employment than younger ones, she said. Once older workers do find a new employer, they can use their knowledge, wisdom and emotional intelligence - qualities that older people often possess in abundance -to thrive in their new positions.

According to the study, which age group has the least unemployed time? 

In the third paragraph, what best paraphrases the sentence "It's not very unusual for everybody to think that the reason for the difficulty in finding jobs at 50s is discrimination"?

What advice does Professor Wanberg give to over 50 year-old job seekers when they are still at early 40s?

What of the following statements is not true according to the passage?

Which of the following would best describe Professor Wanberg's attitude towards finding a job after 50?

What is the purpose of this passage?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions.