ĐỀ CƯƠNG GIỮA KÌ 2 TIẾNG ANH 12

Name: ……………………………………………………..Class: …..

1. I will get more people ______ the technology club.
A. joining B. to join C. join D. joined
2. I have a robot ______ my house every day.
A. clean B. cleaning C. to clean D. have cleaned
3. Smartphones have become ______ in our daily life that even children use them to connect with
friends and access the Internet.
A. so popular B. such popular C. very popular D. too popular
4. Have your assistant _______ these letters immediately!
A. to send B. send C. to be sent D. sent
5: ______ they collaborate, ______ their productivity is.
A. The more efficiently/the higher C. More efficiently/more higher
B. The more efficiently/the more high D. The more efficiently/ higher
6: Some years ago, my uncle and aunt ___ the business from my grandparents because they are very
old.
A. took over B. took care C. set up D. looked after
7. Do you have a newspaper to your home.
A. deliver B. delivered C. to deliver D. delivering
8. The injured reporter was talking in front of the camera________ the pain didn’t affect him at all.
A. in order to B. as if C. in order that D. order to
9. I like watching TV ________much that I always have the TV on at home.
A. very B. too C. such D . so
10. There are ______ species today than there were 50 years ago.
A. more endangered B. as endangered C. endangered D. endangerer
11. The new bridge will ______ next year.
A. is completed B. completed C. complete D. be completed
12. They ______ the meeting because the manager was sick.
A. put on B. put away C. put off D. put up
13. The A.I. expert had his assistant ______ the newly made robot.
A. activated B. to activate C. activating D. activate
14. He will get his assignments ______ before the deadline.
A. checked B. to check C. checking D. check
15. Fake news is spread _______ easily that online users often get confused.
A. such B. like C. though D. so
16. There are ______ species today than there were 50 years ago.
A. more endangered B. most endangered C. endangered D. endangered
17. ______ my brother is often late for work, he is never promoted
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. Despite
18. I forgot ______ the door before leaving the house.
A. lock B. to lock C. locking D. locked
1. Plastic waste accounts _________ the majority of waste in big cities.
A. of B. on C. in D. for
2. Television is different from radio in that it broadcasts both audio and _________ content.
A. visual B. sound C. interactive D. digital
3. A number of female readers have complained about gender _________ in news articles.
A. equality B. differences C. bias D. roles
4. Despite the publisher's efforts, the book didn't get as much _________ as expected.
A. public B. publication C. publicity D. publishing
5. Millions of TV _________ are tuning in to the special New Year's Eve programme tonight.
A. viewers B. readers C. listeners D. spectators
6. The Internet can provide you with _________ access to news and information.
A. reliable B. instant C. interactive D. profitable
7. The cost of _________ an advert on the Internet depends on the number of views it can get.
A. raising B. placing C. publishing D. broadcasting
8. Online shopping is more _________ nowadays, as customers can ask questions and get responses
from sellers quickly.
A. interactive B. economical C. profit-making D. accessible
9. Residents are complaining about the huge _____, which is so bright that it keeps them awake at
night.
A. TV B. poster C. billboard D. advert
10. Social media is very popular among young adults, _________ contrast, many old people dislike
using websites and mobile devices.
A. On B. To C. By D. With
11. Printed newspapers can be read anywhere and do not require Internet connection as _________ to
online newspapers.
A. different B. contrary C. contrast D. opposed
12. _________ news stories often come from websites designed to change people's perception of real
events and facts.
A. False B. Wrong C. Fake D. Unreal
13. Can you help me _________ these leaflets to as many people as possible?
A. contribute B. distribute C. design D. place
14. To build a social media _________, you should interact with your followers all the time.
A. public B. publicity C. presentation D. presence
15. Scientists are using highly _______ technology to explore outer space.
A. traditional B. advanced C. developing D. basic
16. A _______ library provides access to digital resources such as electronic books and journals
through the Internet.
A. visual B. face-to-face C. virtual D. normal
17. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence _______ designed to engage in human-like conversations.
A. robot B. recognition C. portfolio D. chatbot
18. Engineers are _______ the data to solve the software problem in the new robotic system.
A. counting B. archiving C. analysing D. activating
19. We installed a _______ system in the building, which allows people to use their face to unlock
doors.
A. facial recognition B. chatbot C. virtual reality D. robot
20. The digital divide describes the gap between regions that have access to _______ technology and
those that don't.
A. online B. modern C. old D. technical
21. This robot uses a(n) _______ recognition system to understand voice commands.
A. order B. image C. speech D. mouth
22. Web _______ such as blogs and social networks are very useful for learning languages.
A. platforms B. spaces C. accounts D. floors
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions from 26 to 27.
Question 1:
a. Finally, traditional media are more credible and reliable.
b. First, traditional media such as newspapers, television, and radio are still accessible to a wide
audience, especially in areas with limited internet access.
c. Moreover, traditional media can generate high earnings from advertising, as opposed to digital
platforms.
d. This is because the information there is often fact-checked, whereas digital platforms can be
sources of fake news and bias.
e. Traditional mass media won't be replaced by modern ones for several reasons.
A. e – b – c – a – d B. e – b – a – d – c
C. e – b – c – d – a D. b – c – a – d – e
Question 2:
a. Firstly, it keeps us up-to-the-minute with news and events worldwide.
b. In essence, social media enriches our lives by offering opportunities for learning, connection, and
staying nformed.
c. Dear John, I hope you are feeling well!
d. Finally, it facilitates communication, enabling us to stay connected with friends and family,
regardless of distance.
e. This can help foster a sense of global connectivity.
f. I wanted to share with you the positive impacts of social media.
g. Additionally, social media makes information and resources accessible, allowing us to learn and
grow effortlessly.
h. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Warm regards.
A. c – f – e – a – g – d – b – h B. c – f – a – b – g – e – d – h
C. c – a – f – g – e – d – b – h D. c – f – a – e – g – d – b – h
Question 3.
a. All in all, men should be aware of the benefits of looking after the children in order to make their
children have enough love and attention.
b. Best regards,
c. Additionally, when men contribute to sharing child-rearing, the burden is less and their wives
become happy to have more time for relaxing.
d. Firstly, when men stay home, they have a chance to bond with their children and improve their
relationship.
e. Dear Lucy, I hope you are well! I’ve been thinking about why it is crucial for men to stay home and
take care of their children.
f. Secondly, the men who decide to raise their children at home can play good role models. Taught by
their fathers, the children learn a lot of family values.
A. f - a – c - d – b – e B. e – d – f – c – a - b
C. e – f – b – d – c – a D. b – d – e – c – f – a
Question 4.
a. Then discover how AI can personalize learning experiences for every student.
b. First, explore innovative AI technologies reshaping classrooms worldwide.
c. Together with the use for your students, learn practical strategies for integrating AI tools into your
teaching practices.
d. Here's what you'll learn in the workshop on AI.
e. Finally, engage in hands-on activities and interactive discussions led by AI experts.
A. d - a - b - e - c B. d - b - a - c - e C. b - e - a - c - d D. b - c - a - e – d
Question 5.
a. Alice: How about the park by the lake?
b. Ben: That sounds great! Where should we go?
c. Alice: Hey, do you want to go for a picnic this weekend?
A. a-c-b B. c-a-b C. c-b-a D. b-a-c
Question 6.
a. Mia: I love how we turn off the lights for an hour to save energy.
b. Jake: Exactly! It’s a simple way to remind everyone about climate change.
c. Mia: Let’s invite some friends to join us and make it more fun!
d. Jake: Yes, I am! It's a great way to help the planet.
e. Mia: Are you going to participate in Earth Hour this year?
A. b-a-e-d-c B. c-e-a-b-d C. e-d-a-b-c D. d-b-c-a-e
Question 7.
a. Anna: I mostly do Hatha yoga; it’s perfect for beginners and really focuses on breathing and
relaxation.
b. Anna: I’ve started doing yoga every morning, and it’s amazing how much it helps with my stress
levels.
c. Sarah: That sounds great! What kind of yoga do you practice?
A. a-c-b B. b-c-a C. c-b-a D. a-c-b
Question 8.
a. Michael: That’s true, and I think practicing with a native speaker could really help!
b. Kim: I know it can be challenging, but I heard that once you get the hang of the tones, it becomes
easier.
c. Michael: I’ve been thinking about learning Chinese, but it seems so difficult with all the characters!
d. Michael: That sounds perfect! I’ll join you, and we can practice together.
e. Kim: Absolutely! I found some great online resources and language exchange partners.
A. c-b-a-d-e B. e-c-d-b-a C. d-b-a-c-e D. d-e-a-b-c
READING
Read the following passage 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 24 to 28.
The Internet is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices. With the
Internet, it's possible to access almost any information, communicate with anyone else in the world,
and do much more. You can do all of this by connecting a computer to the Internet, which is also
called going online. When someone says a computer is online, it's just (24)______way of saying it's
connected to the Internet.
At this point you may be wondering, how does the Internet work? The exact answer is pretty
complicated and would take a while to explain. (25)______, let's look at some of the most important
things you should know. It's important to realize that the Internet is a global network of physical
cables, (26)______ can include copper telephone wires, TV cables, and fiber optic cables. Even
wireless connections like Wi-Fi and 3G/4G rely on these physical cables to access the Internet.
When you visit a website, your computer sends a request over these wires to a server. A server
is where websites are (27)______, and it works a lot like your computer's hard drive. Once the request
arrives, the server (28)______ the website and sends the correct data back to your computer. What's
amazing is that this all happens in just a few seconds!
(Adapted from https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/what-is-the-internet/1/)
Question 24. A. some B. another C. other D. many
Question 25. A. Although B. Otherwise C. Because D. Instead
Question 26. A. which B. where C. who D. when
Question 27. A. offered B. stored C. supplied D. collected
Question 28. A. recalls B. repeats C. retrieves D. recovers
THE INTERNET IN VIET NAM
Over the past 30 years, the Internet has changed the way people experience and create all
media. Today, there are more than five billion Internet users in the world, (10) ______ is more than 60
per cent of the global population. Current news, information, and entertainment are readily available
through websites and can be easily accessed through search engines. The Internet has become the (11)
______ exciting type of mass media.
In Vietnam, there were 72.10 million Internet users in early 2022, which accounted for 73.2 per
cent of the total population. The number of social media users in Vietnam was (12) _______ to nearly
70 per cent of the total population. The number of Vietnamese on popular platforms was also
impressive since it was reported that more than 70 million people used Facebook in Vietnam and
around 62 million Vietnamese were on YouTube.
These users may not (13) _______ active or unique individuals as some people may not check
or post to their social media platforms. Besides, some accounts can belong to businesses or groups.
(14) _______, these numbers still strongly indicate that the Internet has become one of the most
popular types of mass media in Viet Nam today.
(Adapted from Global Success SBT
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Question 10: A. which B. this C. that D. who
Question 11: A. many B. little C. much D. most
Question 12: A. important B. equivalent C. similar D. different
Question 13: A. distribute B. activate C. observe D. represent
Question 14: A. To sum up B. However C. Therefore D. Additionally
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones.
Neither will they be (18)_________of the harmful effect that many people predicted text language
would have on young people’s language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of a
good background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging
people to communicate more. They can also provide reassurance to people (19)_________are alone in
dangerous situations. Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact;
texting can signal your unavailability to (20)_________people in the same way that wearing
sunglasses and headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone while on
public transport is thought to be rude and (21)_________by many people in the UK. (22)_________, a
significant minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval
from their fellow passengers.
(Adapted from “AdvancedExpert’’ by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)
Question 18. A. anxious B. alert C. aware D. forgetful
Question 19. A. which B. when C. where D. who
Question 20. A. other B. another C. every D. one
Question 21. A. inconsiderate B. insignificant C. inflexible D. inattentive
Question 22. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List divides species into (24)
_____ levels of conservation: Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically
Endangered, Extinct in the Wild, and Extinct. It uses a set of precise criteria to (25) _____ extinction
risks and decides which species need protection. An endangered species is one (26) _____eets any of
the following criteria.
A species is classified as endangered when its population has declined between 50 and 70 per
cent.
This decline is measured over 10 years or longer. Geographic range describes the area where a
species is found. If the area that a species lives on, known as its area of occupancy, is estimated to be
less than 500 square kilometres, then the species is classified as endangered. (27) _____, a species is
classified as endangered when there are fewer than 2,500 mature individuals. When a species (28)
_____ declines by at least 20 per cent or two generations within five years, it is also classified as
endangered.
(Adapted from:Adapted from Global Success)
Question 24. A. much B. many C. another D. the others
Question 25. A. release B. identify C. evaluate D. conserve
Question 26. A. whose B. whom C. where D. that
Question 27. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Yet
Question 28. A. captivity B. deforestation C. threat D. population

WRITING
Rewrite these sentences using causative form
1. The shop delivers Alice’s milk to her house.
Alice has her milk delivered to her house by the
shop____________________________________________.
2. At the butcher’s, Frank said, ‘Please cut the meat into big pieces’.
Frank told the butcher to cut the meat ____________________________________ into big pieces.
3. The hairdresser cuts Rita’s hair about thrice a year.

Rita has her hair cut by the hair dresser ___________________________________about thrice a year.
4. Last month, the optician checked Mr Brown’s eyes.
Last month, Mr Brown_has his eyes checked by the
optician__________________________________.
5. Mrs Green’s doctor says to her: ‘When you come to see me next week, I’ll check your blood
pressure.’
When Mrs Green goes to see the doctor next week, she __will have her blood pressure checked
____________________.
6. Last week, the garage serviced Julie’s car.Last week,
Julie____had her car serviced by the garage_______________________________.
7. A builder is going to mend the roof on our house.
We _____are going to have a builder to mend the roof___________________________on our house.
Rewrite sentences using so…that, such…that
8. He is terribly rich. He can afford to buy almost anything.
-> .......
.
9. The speech was really long. Everybody was bored.
-> .......
.
10. I'm having a wonderful time. I don't want to leave.
-> .......
11. Skiing was a good experience. I decided to do it again.
-> .......
12. It was very cold. We had to stop the game.
-> .......
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