THE SECOND TERM TEST (Time allowance: 60 minutes) SECTION I. LISTENING Task 1. Listen to a talk about teen independence and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE. ____T_____ Question 1. It’s important for parents to respect their teens’ privacy. ____T_____ Question 2. Texting may be the best means of communication between parents and teens. ____T_____ Question 3. Doing things together makes parents and teens feel more connected. ____F_____ Question 4. Involving teens in decision-making can start with planning meals. ____F_____ Question 5. Parents should talk to their children about their children’s expectations. Task 2. Listen to a conversation about biodiversity and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. You can listen to the recording TWICE. Question 6. What does biodiversity refer to? A. the impact of climate change B. the variety of life on Earth C. the study of ecosystems D. the source of energy Question 7. How do small mammals and birds help ecosystems? A. They spread seeds and fruit. B. They control pests and build nests. C. They hunt other animals. D. They make the environment cleaner. Question 8. Why is biodiversity essential for ecosystems? A. It makes ecosystems less productive. B. It makes ecosystems less diverse. C. It makes ecosystems more sustainable. D. It attracts more tourists. Question 9. What is NOT a benefit of biodiversity for us? A. providing food and water for daily lives B. supplying timber and wood fibre for business C. protecting us against natural disasters D. making climate change less stable Question 10. How can we contribute to protecting biodiversity? A. by ignoring the impacts of our choices on biodiversity B. by supporting companies that harm biodiversity C. by encouraging policies that protect the planet D. by using less resources to make them more sustainable 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. Many efforts should be made to ________ Ca Tru because there are few Ca Tru musicians left today. A. devote B. preserve C. destroy D. restore Question 12. I have lost contact with George since he......for New York in 2014. A. left B. was leaving C. leaves D. would leave Question 13.______ a young person who is about to leave or has just left secondary school. A. school-leaver B. school master C. schoolboy D. schoolgirl Question 14. ____ are those skills that aid in your ability to choose solutions to challenges. A. Decision-making skills B. Leaning goals C. Money management skills D. Independence skills Question 15. It was Tom _______ to help us. A. comes B. that comes C. to come D. who came Question 16. The job requires both _______and mental strength. A. possible B. important C. physical D. active Question 17. Jane had to stay at home to look after her mother ________ she was sick. A. though B. because C. because of D. despite Question 18. We decided to stay at home to watch TV ____ it started to rain hard. A. though B. despite C. because D. because of
Indicate the correct arrangement od the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions Question 19: b. Secondly, could you give me some more information about the accommodation? Do volunteers stay with local families? c. I look forward to your reply and I am excited to learn more about the programme. Thank you in advance for the information. d. Lastly, can you let me know if the programme provides any meals? I'd also like to know what other expenses there may be. I want to work out the total costs. e. Dear Ms.Riggs, I am writing regarding the preservation volunteer programme at Banteay Chhmar Temple Complex in Cambodia. I am interested in becoming a volunteer and would like to have some information about the programme. f. First of all, do you know what kind of training volunteers get? It will be my first time at a heritage site and I am unsure about what I should do. A. f – c - d – b – e B. d –e – f – c – b C. e – f – b – d – c D. b – d – e – c – f Question 20: a. It attracts tourists not only with its wild and beautiful scenery, but also with its rare and rich biodiversity. b. This place is considered one of the most important sites for ecosystem conservation in the Mekong River Delta. c. U Minh Thuong National Park is located in An Bien, An Minh, and Vinh Thuan districts of Kien Giang Province, about 60 km south of Rach Gia city centre. A. a-b-c B. c-b-a C. b-c-a D. c-a-b Read the following 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 ARE YOU READY TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL UN VOLUNTEER? * The minimum age to serve as an international UN Volunteer is 18 years old. * You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is (21)_______ opportunity to create a positive impact and be a (22)_______ force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many! * The registration process follows a few simple steps, all of which (23)_______ before you can apply for onsite or online volunteering assignments. * In order to apply for assignments, candidates need to register in our Global Talent Pool. Question 21. A. an B. ϴ (no article) C. a D. the Question 22. A. significant B. signify C. signification D. signicantly Question 23. A. be completed B. must be complete C. must complete D. must be completed JOB - MARKETING STAFF REQUIREMENTS: * Experienced in marketing, communications or related fields. * Knowledge of current marketing trends, techniques and best practices. * Ability (24)_______ develop and (25)_______ marketing plans and strategies APPLY NOW (26)_______ you be ready, please send us at email address:
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