TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN BỈNH KHIÊM
TỔ: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KÌ 2 – TIẾNG ANH 12 BRIGHT
NĂM HỌC: 2024 - 2025
1. READING:
- Đọc hiểu các chủ điểm từ Unit 5 và Unit 6.
Unit 5: The Green Environment
Unit 6: Urbanisation
2. VOCABULARY
- Từ vựng liên quan đến những chủ điểm của Unit 5 và Unit 6.
- Cụm động từ
- Trật tự cụm danh từ
- Từ hạn định (another, other, others, many, much,…)
- Cụm từ cố định
- Cụm giới từ
3. GRAMMAR (integrated in Passages)
- Câu điều kiện
- Mệnh đề quan hệ
- Động từ V-ing/V to
- Động từ đi với giới từ
- Bị động với get / have
4. SKILLS
- Reading comprehension
- Cloze-test reading (Gap-filling: Vocabulary, collocations, phrasal verbs, structures, grammar in
context of advertisements, leaflets, news articles, or reports.)
- Reordering sentences to make exchanges.
- Reordering sentences to make paragraphs.
- Reordering sentences to make letters.
PRACTICE TEST 1
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 8.
Attention all students!
Our school is launching a new campaign to promote __ (1) __ practices and protect our forests. Deforestation
has caused serious environmental damage, __ (2) __ to climate change and loss of wildlife habitats.
To raise awareness, we are organizing a ___ (3) ___ on Saturday. Those interested in joining should __ (4) __
at the school office. The event will be held at Green Park, where volunteers will plant trees in order to restore
damaged areas.
Additionally, we encourage everyone __ (5) __ using single-use plastic and to participate in recycling
programs. By __ (6) __ small changes in our daily lives, we can contribute to a greener planet.
If it __ (7) __, we will have an outdoor workshop on sustainable living after the event.
Remember, forests are essential __ (8) __ our future. Let’s take action now!
For more details, contact the Environmental Club.
Question 1. A. sustainable B. sustain C. sustainability D. sustainably
Question 2. A. to lead B. leading C. led D. lead
Question 3. A. event tree planting B. planting tree event
C. tree planting event D. event planting tree
Question 4. A. sign up B. drop out C. get over D. turn down
Question 5. A. to avoid B. avoid C. avoiding D. avoided
Question 6. A. doing B. getting C. taking D. making
Question 7. A. did not rain B. does not rain C. won’t rain D. don’t rain Question 8.
A. in B. at C. from D. to
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 9 to 16.
SMART URBAN DEVELOPMENT – BUILDING BETTER CITIES
As cities continue to expand, urbanisation brings both opportunities and challenges. Without proper
planning, we may face serious problems.
Challenges of Urbanisation
Housing & Infrastructure: Many cities struggle to provide __ (9) __ affordable housing for low-
income families, so they will have to have new housing projects __ (10) __ quickly.
Traffic & Transport: Roads are overcrowded due to increased vehicle numbers. If more people __
(11) __ public transport, congestion will decrease. Besides, governments need to __(12)__ modern
transit systems to ease traffic strain.
Environmental Issues: __(13) __ controlling air pollution effectively, cities also face __ (14) __
environmental problems such as water contamination and __ (15) __ waste.
Smart Solutions
Green Spaces: Cities should have more parks and eco-friendly buildings.
Public Awareness: People need to get __ (16) __ in urban development programs to make a
difference.
A sustainable city is possible – let’s build it together!
Question 9. A. another B. much C. enough D. some
Question 10. A. implemented B. to implement C. implementing D. implement
Question 11. A. will use B. use C. using D. used
Question 12. A. refrain from B. invest in C. confess to D. compliment on
Question 13. A. In term of B. Without regard to C. In spite of D. Apart from
Question 14. A. other B. others C. the other D. another
Question 15. A. moderate B. insufficient C. excessive D. minimal
Question 16. A. joined B. included C. adapted D. involved
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or
sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 17 to 21
Question 17.
a. Alex: Totally! It’s exciting but kind of overwhelming at the same time.
b. Alex: Hey James, have you noticed how urbanization is transforming the city?
c. James: Yeah, it’s hard to miss. Feels like everything’s changing overnight.
A. b – c – a B. c – b – a C. b – a – c D. a – c – b
Question 18.
a. Ben: I know, it’s getting out of hand. What do you think we should do about it?
b. Ann: Absolutely! They could even start offering discounts for using reusable containers.
c. Ann: Maybe we could organize a community clean-up event to remove plastic waste.
d. Ben: That’s a great idea! We could also invite local businesses to participate.
e. Ann: I’m worried about how much single-use plastic our town is throwing away every day.
A. e – a – c – d – b B. e – d – c – a – b C. e – a – b – c – d D. e – c – a – d – b
Question 19.
Hi Kathy,
a. Moreover, I think the government should invest more in public transportation to reduce traffic congestion.
b. However, I also realize that urbanization has some negative impacts, such as environmental pollution and
overpopulation.
c. I recently read a very interesting article about the benefits and challenges of urbanization.
d. What do you think? What can we do to make the most of urbanization while minimizing its problems?
e. According to the article, urbanization offers many opportunities, such as jobs and improved infrastructure.
Write back soon.
Dayton
A. b – e – a – c – d B. c – e – b – a – d C. e – c – b – d – a D. c – b – e – a – d
Question 20.
a. One of the easiest things to do is to turn off lights and electronics when not in use.
b. Moreover, encouraging the use of natural light during the day can further reduce reliance on artificial
lighting.
c. There are many simple ways we can contribute to energy conservation efforts on our campuses.
d. We can also be conscious of saving energy in heating and cooling, such as keeping windows closed to
retain warmth in the winter.
e. By making small changes to our daily habits, students can make a big impact on their school's energy
efficiency.
A. c – a – d – b – e B. e – c – a – b – d C. c – d – b – a – e D. e – d – a – b – c
Question 21.
a. As people move to cities, they bring diverse skills that fuel innovation and productivity.
b. However, rapid urbanization without proper planning can lead to environmental degradation, inadequate
infrastructure, and increased pollution.
c. This concentration of population drives demand for goods and services, boosting local economies.
d. Urbanisation plays an important role in economic and social progress.
e. Moreover, urban centers often offer better access to education, healthcare, and public transportation.
A. a – d – c – e – b B. a – c – d – e – b C. d – a – c – e – b D. d – a – e – c – b
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 from 22 to 26.
A lot of people on the planet are city-dwellers. People choose to live in cities ___(22)____. However, until
recently a lot of cities have grown in an unplanned manner ___(23)___. As a result, many cities are now
facing serious environmental challenges. One major issue is air pollution, ___(24)___ the high concentration
of vehicles and industries in urban areas. ___(25)___, more and more people will develop respiratory
diseases and cardiovascular conditions. Another significant concern is the lack of green spaces in cities. As
urban areas expand, __(26)__. This not only leads to the loss of biodiversity but also reduces the capacity of
cities to absorb carbon dioxide and mitigate the effects of climate change. Furthermore, the absence of green
spaces can negatively impact the mental and physical well-being of residents, as they have neither clean air
to breathe nor natural areas to enjoy.
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Question 22.
A. because the educational and employment opportunities that they offer
B. although they offer the educational and employment opportunities
C. because of the educational and employment opportunities that they offer
D. despite the educational and employment opportunities offered
Question 23.
A. without much control B. against controlling
C. through being controlled D. by controlling
Question 24.
A. causing by B. which is caused by
C. that causes with D. causes to
Question 25.
A. Unless cities continue to have their air quality worsen
B. As soon as cities continue to have their air quality worsen
C. While cities continue to have their air quality worsen
D. If cities continue to have their air quality worsen
Question 26.
A. People focus more on protecting natural habitats for wildlife.
B. Natural habitats are destroyed to make way for housing and infrastructure.
C. The destruction of natural habitats becomes less severe over time.
D. The demand for housing and infrastructure drops significantly.
Read the following passage about electric vehicles 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 27 to 34.
Many people think electric vehicles, or EVs, are greener than gas-powered cars because they don't directly
use a fossil fuel. But the situation is more complicated when we look at the whole life cycle of each
type of vehicle.
First, let's consider emissions during use. Electric vehicles are great here, because they don't produce any
emissions while being driven. On the other hand, traditional gas-powered vehicles release carbon dioxide,
which is a major greenhouse gas, every time they are used. This point strongly supports the environmental
benefits of EVs.
Second, we should look at how these vehicles are produced. Making an electric vehicle, especially the
battery, can cause more pollution and use more resources than making a traditional car. However, as
technology gets better, this negative effect is getting smaller.
Third, the source of energy is very important. The benefits of electric vehicles depend a lot on how the
electricity they use is made. If the electricity comes from renewable sources like wind or solar, EVs have a
smaller environmental impact. But if the electricity comes from coal or other fossil fuels, the benefits aren't
as clear.
Fourth, we need to think about lifespan – I mean, how long you can use the vehicle for. Electric vehicles
usually have fewer moving parts than gas-powered cars, which means they often last longer and need less
maintenance. This could make EVs more sustainable throughout their life.
Finally, we must consider what happens at the end of a vehicle's life. At the moment, it is hard to recycle
parts of electric vehicles, especially the batteries, but again, with better technology, this problem is
reducing.
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Questions 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
A. It's complicated to understand the life cycle of EVs and gas-powered cars.
B. Both EVs and gas-powered cars have complicated life cycles.
C. EVs are greener than gas-powered cars because they have a more complicated life cycle.
D. It's complicated to tell which type of vehicle is greener when looking at their life cycles.
Questions 28. The word supports in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______________.
A. fosters B. weakens C. condemns D. approves
Questions 29. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about producing electric vehicles in paragraph 3?
A. The process of making EVs consumes natural resources.
B. Producing an EV's battery creates pollutants.
C. The production of EVs leads to technology advancement.
D. Technology improvement makes EVs production more eco-friendly.
Questions 30. The word clear in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ______________.
A. obvious B. clean C. transparent D. understood
Questions 31. The word they in paragraph 5 refers to ______________.
A. gas-powered cars B. EVs
C. the lifespans of vehicles D. moving parts
Questions 32. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The lifespan of EVs is longer than that of traditional cars.
B. Traditional car parts cost less to recycle than EV batteries.
C. The electricity that EVs run on doesn't come from fossil fuels.
D. EVs are easier to produce than traditional cars.
Questions 33. In which paragraph does the writer mention aspects where EVs are definitely better than
traditional cars?
A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 6
Questions 34. In which paragraph does the writer explore two possibilities that lead to different outcomes?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
Read the following passage about rural migration 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 35 to 44.
Rural migration happens when people leave the countryside to move to cities. This can have significant
effects on rural economies. These changes can be both positive and negative, depending on the reasons for
migration and the resources left behind.