Đề thi cuối kì 1 Tiếng Anh 12 THPT Đoàn Kết (Hà Nội) năm học 2024-2025 có đáp án

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT!

(1)________you be interested in a volunteer work and want to get practical experience in teaching citizens how to use digital public services, we invite you to become a UNDP volunteer.

Selection criteria:

+ Over 18 years old;

+ Experienced PC user;

+ Advanced user of mobile applications;

+ Good (2)________skills;

Applications (3)________from all regions of Kazakhstan until May 2, 2020.

(1)________you be interested in a volunteer work and want to get practical experience in teaching citizens how to use digital public services, we invite you to become a UNDP volunteer.

Advanced user of mobile applications

Good (2)________skills

 Housing is getting________in the central areas.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 20.

SINGAPORE'S URBANISATION

In 2018, the United Nations announced that Singapore was completely urbanised as 100 per cent of its population is defined as "urban". Urbanisation has brought both (16)_______ and disadvantages to the small city-state. On the one hand, Singapore (17)_______a lot of skilled workers from many other countries to ensure the economy continues to grow. Migrants have also helped create a more culturally diverse society in Singapore.

On the other hand, urbanisation has caused some serious problems such as deforestation, overpopulation, and waste (18)_______. Since it was first colonised by the British in 1819 and Singapore was formally founded, over 95 per cent of its vegetation has been cleared. In terms of population (19)_______ in many parts of Singapore, there are over 20,000 people living per square kilometre. Waste treatment used to be another problem in Singapore. (20)_______, thanks to the development of technology, this problem has been solved. Singapore has even become a leader in urban waste management.

Read the following passage about endangered languages and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 21 to 26.

Vietnamese cultural identity is a rich and intricate tapestry that reflects the nation's long and storied history. Rooted in over a thousand years of civilization, Vietnam's cultural identity is a fusion of indigenous traditions and external influences, shaped by its geographical location and historical interactions.

First and foremost, at the heart of Vietnamese culture is a deep reverence for family and community. Confucian values emphasizing respect for elders, filial piety, and social harmony have played a pivotal role in shaping Vietnamese society. These values are reflected in the close-knit family structures, hierarchical relationships, and communal rituals that are integral to daily life.

Secondly, Vietnamese cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its exquisite flavors and diversity. With its emphasis on fresh ingredients, fragrant herbs, and balanced flavors, Vietnamese food tells a story of the country's agricultural heritage and regional variations. Iconic dishes like pho, banh mi, and spring rolls have become global favorites, representing the culinary artistry deeply ingrained in Vietnamese culture. Also, Vietnam's artistic expressions are equally captivating. Traditional art forms like water puppetry, silk painting, and folk music continue to thrive alongside contemporary artistic movements. Áo dài, a graceful traditional dress, exemplifies the fusion of elegance and modesty in Vietnamese fashion, symbolizing cultural pride and identity.

Today, in the face of modernization and globalization, Vietnamese cultural identity remains resilient. While adapting to the challenges of the 21st century, the Vietnamese people continue to honor their traditions, celebrate their unique cultural expressions, and pass on their heritage to future generations, ensuring that their cultural identity remains vibrant and enduring.

(Adapted from Saigoneer)

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3? 

The word "their" in paragraph 4 refers to:

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

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 following questions.

Improving girls' educational levels has been demonstrated to have clear impacts on the health and economic future of young women, which in turn improves the prospects of their entire community. The infant mortality rate of babies whose mothers have received primary education is half that of children whose mothers are illiterate. In the poorest countries of the world, 50% of girls do not attend secondary school. Yet, research shows that every extra year of school for girls increases their lifetime income by 15%. Improving female education, and thus the earning potential of women, improves the standard of living for their own children, as women invest more of their income in their families than men do. Yet, many barriers to education for girls remain. In some African countries, such as Burkina Faso, girls are unlikely to attend school for such basic reasons as a lack of private latrine facilities for girls.

Higher attendance rates of high schools and university education among women, particularly in developing countries, have helped them make inroads into professional careers with better-paying salaries and wages. Education increases a woman's (and her partner and the family's) level of health and health awareness. Furthering women's levels of education and advanced training also tends to lead to later ages of initiation of sexual activity and first intercourse, later age at first marriage, and later age at first childbirth, as well as an increased likelihood to remain single, have no children, or have no formal marriage and alternatively, have increasing levels of long-term partnerships. It can lead to higher rates of barrier and chemical contraceptive use (and a lower level of sexually transmitted infections among women and their partners and children), and can increase the level of resources available to women who divorce or are in a situation of domestic violence. It has been shown, in addition, to increase women's communication with their partners and their employers, and to improve rates of civic participation such as voting or the holding of office.

What can be the best title of the reading passage?

It is stated in the first paragraph that_______.

The phrase "make inroads into" in the first paragraph is opposite in meaning to.

According to the passage, furthering women's levels of education and advanced training does NOT result in_______.

The word "It" in the passage refers to_______.