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THE SECOND TERM TEST 12 (Time allowance: 60 minutes) SECTION I. LISTENING Part 1: Listen to a talk about finding the right career path and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE. Statement True (√) False (√) 1. Children often have a clear idea of what they want to be when they grow older. √ 2. Finding the right career path can be challenging for adults. √ 3. Your hobbies can be a good starting point when deciding on a career. √ 4. What you enjoy and what you’re good at are the same things. √ 5. It’s advisable to explore available job options and their potential for development before choosing a job √ Part 2: Listen to a conversation about saola and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. You can listen to the recording TWICE. 1. What is a saola often referred to as? A. the forest ghost B. the Asian lion C. the Asian unicorn D. the hidden dragon 2. Where are saolas found? A. only in Vietnam B. in the forests of Viet Nam and Laos C. throughout Southeast Asia D. in China and Mongolia 3. What is the estimated population of saolas in the wild? A. about 500 B. approximately 750 C. nearly 1000 D. over 1500 4. What are the main threats to the survival of saolas? A. natural predators and disease B. competition with other animals C. climate change D. hunting and accidental trapping 5. Why is habitat loss a threat to saolas? A. Their habitats are being converted to agricultural land. B. Their forest habitats are protected and expanding. C. They are adaptable to new environments. D. Their habitats are naturally regenerating. SECTION II. LANGUAGE FOCUS Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 11. A team from two famous universities in America has invented an AI digital______. A. portfolio B. newspaper C. Internet D. data Question 12. These______ AI tutors can explain concepts clearly, answer specific questions, and give feedback on homework. A. practical B. virtual C. real D. digital Question 13. Nowadays, information on the internet is_______ very quickly. A. spreading B. placed C. distributing D. updated Question 14. Some information sources on the internet may spread______, which confuses people. A. Reliable information B. real information C. false news D. fake news Question 15. You should____ a professional to check your house for earthquake damage. A. have B. make C. take D. get Question 16. I will have another key_____. A. made B. making C. to make D. make Question 17. You must release the sea turtle into the sea. Otherwise, it will die soon.
Question 22: What would be the best title for the passage? A. The Global Impact of Vocational Education B. The Advantages of Vocational Training C. The Misconceptions Surrounding Vocational Education D. How to Apply for Vocational Courses Question 23: The word “confronted” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to __________. A. seen B. defined C. ignored D. encountered Question 24: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to __________. A. jobs B. graduates C. employers D. courses Question 25: Why does the passage suggest that vocational graduates have a higher employability rate? A. because they receive higher salaries than university graduates B. because they have more academic qualifications than university graduates C. because they can start working immediately without additional training D. because they are more experienced than university graduates Question 26: Which can be inferred from the passage? A. People commonly choose to pursue higher education. B. People who choose vocational training cannot earn as much as university graduates. C. The number of people who go into vocational training has declined for the past two decades. D. University graduates can find jobs immediately even though they do not have experience. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 27 to 31. In 2015 Doreetha Daniels received her associate degree in social sciences from College of the Canyons, in Santa Clarita, California. But Daniels wasn’t a typical student: She was 99 years old. In the COC press release about her graduation, Daniels indicated that she wanted to get her degree simply to better herself; (27) _________ during that pursuit were a testament to her will, determination, and commitment to learning. Few of us will pursue college degrees as nonagenarians, or even as mid-career professionals (though recent statistics indicate that increasing numbers of people are pursuing college degrees at advanced ages . Some people never really liked school in the first place, sitting still at a desk for hours on end or suffering through (28) _________. And almost all of us have limits on our time and finances – due to kids, social organisations, work, and more - (29) _________. As we age, though, learning isn’t simply about earning degrees or attending (30) _________. Books, online courses, MOOCs, professional development programs, podcasts, and other resources have never been more abundant or accessible, (31) _________. Every day, each of us is offered the opportunity to pursue intellectual development in ways that are tailored to our learning style. Adapted from: https://hbr.org/20T7/02/lifelong-learning-is-good-for-your-health-your-wallet-and-your- social-life Question 27: A. six years of her school B. her six years of school C. her six schools of years D. six schools of her years Question 28: A. what seemed to be impractical courses B. that seemed to be impractical courses C. how seemed to be impractical courses D. why seemed to be impractical courses Question 29: A. who make additional formal education impractical or impossible B. that make additional formal education practical or possible C. that make additional formal education impractical or impossible D. who make additional formal education practical or possible