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SỞ GD&ĐT TỈNH QUẢNG NAM
TRƯỜNG THPT HỒ NGHINH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có _04__ trang)
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: .............................................................. Lớp:……….
Số báo danh: ........
Mã đề 101
A. LISTENING: (2.0 pts)
Part 1: You will hear about the factors that have affected the blue whale population. Listen to the
recording twice, then choose the best option for the questions.
Question 1. According to the speaker, what is the current number of blue whales?
A. No more than 25,000.
B. About 340,000.
C. Between 10,000 and 25,000.
D. About 10,000.
Question 2. What is one of the effects of climate change on blue whales?
A. It causes their natural enemies to increase.
B. It reduces the amount of food available to them.
C. It makes them migrate faster.
D. It helps them find new habitats.
Question 3. How does Nam feel about the size of whales?
B. Annoyed.
Question 4. Why are blue whales more likely to be hit by ships at night?
A. They can't see or hear well at night.
B. They often chase ships out of curiosity.
C. They are looking for food near the water surface at night.
D. There is more plastic pollution at night.
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the widespread whaling in the
1920s?
A. It became a profitable business.
B. It was impossible to build suitable habitats for blue whales.
C. Blue whales were once too fast and big to hunt.
D. Advances in technology made whale hunting easier.
Part 2: You will hear a conversation between Nam and an AI expert. Listen to the recording twice,
decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)
Question 6. Ally is considered one of the most advanced home robots because it can use artificial
intelligence.
B. F
Question 7. Ally can only understand one language but is very good at teaching science.
B. F
Question 8. Users need to install a special app on their phones to control Ally.
B. F
Question 9. Ally can only be controlled by touching buttons on its head.
B. F
Question 10. When Ally finishes a task, it sends a message to the user's phone.
B. F
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2.0 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11. Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in the following question.
The company got the new system installing by a team of engineers last week.
B. last week
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Question 12. Linda and Peter are talking about their career choices.
Linda: “I’m worried I chose the wrong career path.”
Peter:_____________________________________.
A. It’s not my problem.
B. Who cares?
C. You should give up now.
D. Don’t worry, many people feel the same. You’re not alone.
Question 13. Although the job offered a high salary, it didn’t really live up_______ her expectations in
terms of personal growth and work-life balance.
B. with
Question 14. Before sharing any information online, it's important to verify whether the source is
____________, especially when it involves sensitive or controversial topics.
B. credible
Question 15. He said that he ____________ a professional development course to improve his
qualifications.
B. takes
Question 16. She tries to ____________ new trends in her field by attending workshops and online
courses.
B. put up with
Question 17. Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in the following question.
Unless people don’t stop polluting the forests, many species will lose their habitats sooner than
expected.
A. will lose
B. polluting
C. sooner than expected
D. Unless
Question 18. Artificial intelligence has led to many useful ____________ in areas such as healthcare,
education, and communication.
B. innovate
Question 19. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
Many animals are endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting.
B. extinct
Question 20. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
Many people pursue lifelong learning to improve themselves.
B. delay
C. READING: (2.0 pts)
PART 1: 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.
Many students in Japan are using AI to learn English. The language-learning app Duolingo
conducted a survey on studying languages. Students answered questions about their learning habits. The
number of people (21)_____ used AI increased by more than 80 per cent in 2024. AI was most popular
with (22)_____ people, who used AI more than face-to-face lessons. (23)_____, some people in their 20s
were not totally happy with AI. They said it lacked natural responses.
Duolingo said: “We’re in the midst of an AI revolution.” It said apps were the most (24)_____ way
to learn languages. This was followed by streaming services like YouTube and Netflix, then textbooks and
then online lessons. The number of students enrolled (25)_____ language schools is decreasing. Just 14 per
cent of people went to these. English was the most popular language. People also studied Korean, to
understand their favourite artists and celebrities.
Question 21.
B. whom
Question 22.
B. younger
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Question 23.
B. Therefore
Question 24.
B. effectively
Question 25.
B. to
PART 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 26 to 30.
Job hunter puts CV on billboard
A French man who was unemployed tried a new way to get a job. He put his CV (résumé) on a giant
billboard. The billboard was next to a very busy road. It was four metres long and three metres high. There
was a photo of the man wearing a Santa Claus hat. There was a message on the billboard that said:
"Trilingual operations manager seeks position in hotels, restaurants, tourism and leisure." About 70,000
people a day could see the CV from their car. Jobseeker Laurent Le Bret, 41, said: "All I want for Christmas
is a job." His idea worked. A holiday resort contacted and interviewed him. He started his new position as
an operations manager ten days after he put his résumé on the billboard.
Mr Le Bret had help from the owner of the billboard. He was going to pay to put his CV on the
billboard. However, the advertising company decided to give him the space for free. Mr Le Bret saved
2,000 euros (about $2,700) because he did not have to pay. The advertising company is called Pisoni
Publicité. The company's CEO spoke to the France 24 news agency. He said: "We thought it was an
interesting idea. When people come up with ideas like this we are always keen to see what we can do.
We’re very happy to prove that what we do works, and that Mr Le Bret is back at work." Many people
contacted Mr Le Bret after he got his job. They want to try the same thing. There are 3.3 million unemployed
people in France.
Question 26. What does the word “It” in the sentence “It was four metres long and three metres high.”
refer to?
B. The résumé
Question 27. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Many people in France are unemployed and looking for work.
B. The advertising company Pisoni Publicité gives free services to everyone.
C. A French man created a billboard company to help others find jobs.
D. A creative way of job hunting helped a man quickly find a new position.
Question 28. What was the result of Mr Le Bret putting his CV on the billboard?
A. He went viral on social media but didn’t find a job.
B. He got offers from several different companies and chose one.
C. He spent a lot of money but got no interviews.
D. He found a job and started working within ten days.
Question 29. What did the advertising company do for Mr Le Bret?
A. It hired him immediately.
B. It gave him the billboard space for free.
C. It created a new CV for him.
D. It paid for his holiday.
Question 30. How many unemployed people are there in France?
B. 700,000
D. WRITING:(2.0 pts)
PART 1: Transform these following sentences without changing its meaning. (0.6 pts)
Question 31: “Please work in groups and discuss all the solutions to the problem”, the teacher said.
(using Reported speech )
The teacher asked us ____________________________________________________________
Question 32: Some schools are reducing the amount of homework children have to do at home. (using
Phrasal verbs)
Some schools are cutting __________________________________________________________
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Question 33: The painters painted our house last week. (using Active causatives)
We got some painters_____________________________________________________________
PART 2: Combine the two sentences into one sentence using the word in brackets. Do not change
the original meaning. (0.4 pts)
Question 34. Young people don’t engage in wildlife conservation efforts. Future generations may never
see endangered species. (using “Unless”)
Unless ___________________________________________________________________
Question 35. The journalist delivered the report very professionally and confidently. Viewers were
impressed by her credibility and clarity. (using “so... that”)
The journalist delivered__________________________________________________________
PART 3: Write an essay (100–120 words) about the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile
phones for learning. Use the suggestions below to help you. (1 pts)
Advantages
• Easy access to information (Google,
YouTube, learning apps)
• Can learn anywhere and anytime
• Useful for online classes or listening to
English
Disadvantages
• Students may get distracted (games, social
media)
• Bad for eyes if used too much
• Not all students can afford smartphones or
internet
The end.
Mã đề 102 Page 1/4
SỞ GD&ĐT TỈNH QUẢNG NAM
TRƯỜNG THPT HỒ NGHINH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có _04__ trang)
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: .............................................................. Lớp:……….
Số báo danh: ........
Mã đề 102
A. LISTENING: (2.0 pts)
Part 1: You will hear about the factors that have affected the blue whale population. Listen to the
recording twice, then choose the best option for the questions.
Question 1. Why are blue whales more likely to be hit by ships at night?
A. They can't see or hear well at night.
B. There is more plastic pollution at night.
C. They are looking for food near the water surface at night.
D. They often chase ships out of curiosity.
Question 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the widespread whaling in the
1920s?
A. Blue whales were once too fast and big to hunt.
B. It was impossible to build suitable habitats for blue whales.
C. It became a profitable business.
D. Advances in technology made whale hunting easier.
Question 3. What is one of the effects of climate change on blue whales?
A. It helps them find new habitats.
B. It makes them migrate faster.
C. It causes their natural enemies to increase.
D. It reduces the amount of food available to them.
Question 4. How does Nam feel about the size of whales?
B. Annoyed.
Question 5. According to the speaker, what is the current number of blue whales?
A. About 10,000.
B. About 340,000.
C. No more than 25,000.
D. Between 10,000 and 25,000.
Part 2: You will hear a conversation between Nam and an AI expert. Listen to the recording twice,
decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)
Question 6. Ally is considered one of the most advanced home robots because it can use artificial
intelligence.
B. F
Question 7. Ally can only understand one language but is very good at teaching science.
B. F
Question 8. Users need to install a special app on their phones to control Ally.
B. F
Question 9. Ally can only be controlled by touching buttons on its head.
B. F
Question 10. When Ally finishes a task, it sends a message to the user's phone.
B. F
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2.0 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11. Before sharing any information online, it's important to verify whether the source is
____________, especially when it involves sensitive or controversial topics.
B. creative