ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 2

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 GLOBAL SUCCESS

PART 1. LISTENING
Listen to a talk about New Year celebrations and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or
false (F). You will listen TWICE.
T F
1. In many Western nations, the New Year begins after midnight on December 31st. A B
2. The New Year in some Asian countries begins on January 21st and finishes on February 21st. A B
3. In Asian countries, people get together with family to welcome the new year. A B
4. People in Asian countries believe that red clothes bring good luck. A B
5. Japanese people hold a year-end party to chase away bad luck of the past year. A B

Listen to a talk and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions. You will listen TWICE.
6. Which is mentioned as a benefit of incorporating more fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes into our
diet?
A. It is perhaps much easier to cook. B. It requires less money to buy.
C. It helps reduce carbon emissions. D. It helps us achieve weight loss.
7. Which of the following is NOT true about local and seasonal ingredients?
A. They reduce the environmental impact of transportation.
B. They are always available to buy in the local supermarkets.
C. They usually ensure their freshness and better taste.
D. They provide assistance to local farmers.
8. Which action helps in minimising food waste according to the talk?
A. Buying food waste from the others if possible. B. Storing food in an open-space home area.
C. Understanding food labels before buying. D. Planning meals and using leftovers effectively.
9. What is the main reason behind using some specific kinds of cooking methods?
A. To utilise the green ingredients effectively.
B. To save the time for cooking every day.
C. To prepare a proper meal for our family.
D. To reduce the consumption of energy.
10. What can be inferred about a low-carbon meal?
A. It only helps reduce carbon footprint. B. It is not easy to apply in our daily life.
C. It will become more popular in four years. D. It still meets our nutritious requirements.
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PART 2. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful
message in each of the following questions.
11.
a. Once the bottles and cans are collected, they are sorted into different categories like glass, plastic, and
aluminium containers.
b. Recycling bottles and cans begins with collecting from homes, offices, and recycling centres.
c. Then, they undergo a cleaning process to remove any leftover liquids or residues before they are ready for
recycling.
d. Finally, the recycled materials are melted down, moulded, and transformed into new bottles, cans, or other
useful items, completing the recycling process.
e. Once they are free from dirty or contaminants, the bottles and cans are then crushed or shredded.
A. b-a-c-e-d B. b-a-e-c-d C. b-c-d-b-e D. b-d-e c-a
12. a. His mom taught him all the recipes she knew by the time he was 12 years old.
b. At the age of 31, he decided to move to another town and open his own restaurant successfully.
c. When he finished high school, he started working in a local restaurant until he became a chef six years later.
d. As a young boy, Luke Brown had a strong interest in food and management.
e. Today, with his ambition and excellent talents, Brown is the owner of 5 excellent restaurants in five cities.
A. d – a – c – b – e B. d – c – e – b – a C. a – d – c – b – e D. b – a – d – e – c
13.
Hi Lan,
a. I just got back from this awesome Kpop music festival called "Kpop World Festival".
b. How's it going? I've got some exciting news to share with you.
c. The performances were mind-blowing, and the atmosphere was electric!
d. I was on cloud nine the whole time, and I even got to meet some fellow Kpop enthusiasts.
e. Can't wait to fill you in on all the details when we hang out next!
Catch you later,
Sarah
A. e-a-d-c-b B. b-a-d-c-e C. b-d-a-c-e D. b-a-c-d-e
PART 3. READING
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.
Several methods could be adopted to manage our household waste. When shopping, we should opt for
products with minimal packaging or (20) _______ larger packs instead of multiple small ones. Additionally, it
is important to repair items, donate or sell unwanted goods rather than throw them away, (21) _______ can
minimise our household waste. Furthermore, wet waste like fruit peels and tea leaves should be kept in a
separate bin as we can (22) _______ them as nutrient-rich compost in our garden.
14. A. recycle B. recyclable C. unrecyclable D. recycling
15. A. which B. why C. who D. that
16. A. make sense of B. lose sight of C. make use of D. get rid of
PART 4. LANGUAGE
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
17. We _______ an informative book on Japanese customs while we were exploring our school library.
A. were discovering B. discovered C. have discovered D. are discovering
18. A region's ________ is partly shaped by its climate, which determines the raw materials that are available
to the cook.
A. identity B. cuisine C. festivity D. costume
19. He started his career 20 years ago as _________ journalist, and today he's ________ only editor-in-chief
of a newspaper.
A. a; an B. a; the C. the; an D. the; the
20. The new environmentally-friendly _________ design aims to reduce plastic waste and promote
sustainable practices.
A. packaging B. marketing C. distribution D. branding
21. Bicycling instead of driving cars is becoming increasingly popular, _________ helps decrease carbon
emissions and promotes a healthier lifestyle.
A. which B. with which C. that D. what
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
22. A. eco-friendly B. globalization C. confusion D. decompose
23. A. staple B. attack C. tasty D. animated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
primary stress in each of the following questions.
24. A. intelligent B. appreciate C. reusable D. visionary
25. A. integration B. particular C. traditional D. identity

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