Đề thi học kì 2 Tiếng Anh 10 Bright – Đề 8 (có đáp án)

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

The 21st century has become another important century for inventions and discoveries. We are only in the 2^nd decade of this century, but we (1) ________ many technological breakthroughs which have drastically changed 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) ________ environmental issues 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 sophisticated and promising future. 3D printing is a particular example. At the moment, 3D printing is being used in the production of everything from lower-cost car parts to bridges, jewelry, clothes and even stem cells. 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.

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 and perform 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 or smartphones use at least a digital assistant. They also exist in cars, appliances, some smart TVs, and smartwatches. The first modern digital assistant installed on a smartphone was Siri, whichwas introduced as a feature of the iPhone 4S in October, 2011 by Apple Inc. Then, in 2014, Amazon introduced the Alexa voice assistant and Echo smart speaker. Six years after Siri, Bixby made its debut on the Galaxy S8 series. To interact with a digital assistant, you must use a wake word, which is a word or group of words your device uses to activate the digital assistant. Wake words include ‘Alex’, ‘Hey Cortana’, ‘Hey Siri’, etc. Once you’ve said the wake word, you can then ask the digital assistant a question, such as ‘Hey Siri, what is the current temperature?’ Digital assistants like Siri or Cortana are able to answer many general questions and offer recommendations based on a user’s profile, past behaviours, and other information. Therefore, digital assistants bring convenience, free us to be more creative and innovative. You can spend more time on strategic ideas and complex activities, and less time on tedious tasks that are better handled by the assistants you will carry in your pockets. With continuing advances in AI, digital assistants are becoming ‘smarter’ – providing more natural conversations, answering more complex questions, and offering faster and more insightful recommendations.

What is a digital assistant?

In order to use a digital assistant, first ________.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.