Nội dung text Second Semester Midterm Exam GRADE 12 Test 3.docx
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 13 to 17. Question 13: a. Alex: What? Please tell me it's not another crystal collection. b. Sarah: No, no! I'm growing gourmet mushrooms! I've turned my spare closet into a mini mushroom farm. They're like tiny forests sprouting up in the dark. c. Sarah: Hey Alex, you won't believe what I've started doing in my closet! A. b-c-a B. a-c-b C. a-b-c D. c-a-b Question 14: a. Maya: Yeah! I used this new app to create custom plant music based on their species. It supposedly helps them grow better. My monstera seems to love the electronic ambient sounds! b. Maya: Guess what? I've been playing AI-generated lullabies to my plants at night. c. Maya: More like a plant spa! The app even adjusts the frequencies based on the time of day and season. My succulents have been thriving since I started this. d. Jordan: You're kidding! So your apartment turns into a botanical nightclub after dark? e. Jordan: Wait, what? You're... serenading your plants with robot music? A. d-a-c-e-b B. b-c-e-d-a C. e-d-b-a-c D. b-e-a-d-c Question 15: Dear Jamie, a. One silly 30-second video reached more people than our old-school newspaper ever did. The world of media is wild now—my students learn more from YouTube shorts than textbooks, and my grandma gets her news from Instagram reels. b. Remember when we dreamed of becoming TV reporters? Well, last night I went viral on TikTok... for teaching English! c. Miss our late-night debates about mass media's future. Turns out, we were both right and wrong! d. Isn't it crazy how we've all become both consumers and creators? e. Catch you on the metaverse? Best, LK A. a-b-c-d-e B. b-a-d-c-e C. d-c-b-a-e D. c-b-e-a-d Question 16: a. Education remains a cornerstone of successful conservation programs. By teaching younger generations about biodiversity and environmental stewardship, we create lasting awareness and inspire future conservation leaders. b. Wildlife conservation stands as one of humanity's most crucial responsibilities in the modern era. As our planet faces unprecedented challenges, protecting endangered species becomes increasingly vital for maintaining Earth's delicate ecological balance.
c. Through the combined efforts of governments, organizations, and individuals, we can ensure that future generations will inherit a world where magnificent creatures continue to roam freely in their natural habitats. d. In recent years, innovative technologies have revolutionized conservation efforts. From GPS tracking devices to drone surveillance, these tools help rangers and scientists monitor and protect vulnerable species more effectively than ever before. e. Local communities play an essential role in wildlife preservation. When people living near wildlife habitats understand the value of conservation, they become powerful allies in protecting endangered animals and their ecosystems. A. b-d-e-a-c B. d-e-b-a-c C. a-b-e-d-c D. e-b-d-a-c Question 17: a. What's fascinating is how AI helps us understand ourselves better. By analyzing our daily patterns, it reveals insights about our habits, helping us make smarter decisions about health, work, and relationships. b. Rather than replacing human connections, AI is becoming a bridge that helps us spend more time on what truly matters—genuine human interactions and creative pursuits. c. In schools and workplaces, AI tools are becoming as common as pencils and paper. Students use AI to practice languages, while professionals rely on it to summarize lengthy documents and generate creative ideas. d. The beauty of modern AI lies in its accessibility. Even grandparents who once feared technology now chat with AI assistants, ask for weather updates or get help remembering their medications. e. Artificial intelligence has become our friendly neighbor in the digital age, helping us with everything from finding the quickest route to work to suggesting what to cook for dinner. Like a helpful assistant, it learns our habits and preferences to make life a little easier. A. e-c-b-a-d B. e-d-a-b-c C. e-c-a-d-b D. e-a-d-e-b Read the following passage about What We Stand to Lose 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 18 to 22. The rapid extinction of wildlife species represents one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, threatening not only biodiversity but also human survival. (18)_________, many species would have been saved from extinction. The intricate web of life, which has evolved over millions of years, connects all living organisms in ways that scientists are still discovering. Not only does wildlife extinction disrupt entire ecosystems, but it also poses severe risks to human food security and medical advancement. The loss of pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies, has already begun to affect crop production worldwide, (19)_________. Having recognized the severity of the situation, conservation organizations are now implementing more aggressive protection measures and habitat restoration projects.