Page Seq/Seq THE SECOND TERM TEST (Time allowance: 60 minutes) SECTION I. LISTENING Part 1. Listen to a talk about fake news and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE. Question 1. Fake news spreads more quickly via social media. A. True B. False Question 2. The headline doesn’t always tell the whole story in real news stories. A. True B. False Question 3. Fake news stories typically have real authors. A. True B. False Question 4. All false stories are completely faked. A. True B. False Question 5. Bias can influence how people acquire information. A. True B. False Part 2. Listen to a news report and choose the correct answer for the following questions. You can listen to the recording TWICE. Question 6. What does the latest World Economic Forum report focus on? A. the current state of the job market B. the impact of artificial intelligence and robotics on businesses C. the hottest jobs in the next five years D. the adoption of Big Data Cloud and AI Question 7. What is the new trend in business? A. going green and sustainability B. adopting artificial intelligence and robotics C. focusing on vocational education D. expanding big tech companies Question 8. How many jobs will be added in the next five years? A. 14 million jobs B. 25 million jobs C. 69 million jobs D. 83 million jobs Question 9. Which professions are mentioned as being in high demand in the next five years? A. lawyers and accountants B. heavy truck and bus drivers C. doctors and nurses D. artists and musicians Question 10. What is the expected outcome of green jobs according to the report? A. They will have a negative impact on the economy. B. They will decrease in demand due to technological advancements. C. They will add 30 million jobs by 2030 and boost the economy. D. They will remain stable without significant growth. SECTION II. LANGUAGE FOCUS Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 11. To _________ the robot, the technician input specific commands into its control system. A. activate B. analyse C. interact D. imitate Question 12. Technicians got the AI-powered robot _________ to react to human gestures. A. to be programmed B. programmed C. programme D. to programm Question 13. The company is trying to cut down _________ costs this year by laying off staff. A. with B. in C. on D. of Question 14. The number of old people not using social media _________ for 35% of all people surveyed. A. draws B. makes C. pays D. accounts Question 15. The habitat destruction caused by deforestation is _________ the impact of urban development on wildlife habitat. A. as severe as B. severe than C. not more severe than D. not as severe like
Page Seq/Seq Question 16. Conservation organisations often collaborate to _________ endangered species from the brink of extinction. A. degrade B. rescue C. survive D. recover Question 17. She asked her team members __________ at least one book per month as part of their commitment to lifelong learning. A. to read B. read C. reading D. to reading Question 18. The habit of reading really __________ my horizon and I got to acquire a lot of valuable knowledge. A. satisfied B. broadened C. widened D. pursued Read the following announcement/ advertisement and 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 AI ROBOT EXHIBITION COMING SOON! Time & Date: 8 a.m. on May 4 th Location: National Convention Centre Embark on a journey into the future at our AI Robot Exhibition on May 4 th Join us for a day filled with cutting-edge technology and fascinating activities: - Robot Demonstrations: witness AI-powered robots showcasing their advanced capabilities - (19) __________ Zones: Engage in (20) __________ activities, test cutting-edge AI applications, and experience the future first-hand - Expert Talks: Learn from industry leaders discussing the impact of AI on various sectors - Q&A Sessions: Have your burning questions answered by AI experts. Contact Information: For event inquiries and details, please reach out to
[email protected] Immerse yourself in the marvels of artificial intelligence and discover how robots are shaping our world. Save (21) __________ date, bring your curiosity, and be part of this extraordinary AI experience! Question 19. A. Interactively B. Interactive C. Interaction D. Interact Question 20. A. hands-on B. artificial C. advanced D. instant Question 21. A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a SECTION III. READING 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 for each of the following questions. “Do you know what you want to do in the future?” It’s an all-important question that you’re likely to hear more often as you near the end of your high school. From meetings with career advisors to advice from families and relatives, everything seems (22) __________. (23) __________, the truth is, it’s completely acceptable to not be one hundred percent sure. After all, after years of planned lessons, revision, finishing up exams, and finally receiving your results, you’re making your biggest decision. Maybe English was always your best subject, and you want to go on to study literature, but you’re not sure (24) __________. The truth is, you may end up doing something that doesn’t even exist yet. Taking a look at some of the emerging careers from the last few years, there are a ton. Social media influencers and YouTubers didn’t exist over 10 years ago, and until a few years ago, (25) __________. While these careers didn’t exist years ago, they’ve now caused major shifts in their respective industries. The point is, (26) __________, so does the job market, and so do the future career opportunities available to you. So, you’ve finished school. Congratulations are in order - but what now? Whatever your choice, planning for the future doesn’t need to be hard. Question 22. A. revolve on your future career B. to revolve around your future career C. revolving around your future career D. to be revolving on your future career Question 23. A. As important as that is B. As important than that is C. As important than is that D. As important as is that Question 24.