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FIRST SEMESTER TEST 2

Duration: 90 minutes
I. LISTENING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Listen to some information about teenagers and exercise. Circle the best
answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

1. How long do teenagers need to do exercise per day?

A. 60 minutes
B. 4 hours
C. 30 minutes
2. How do teenagers stay healthy?
A. Reduce their screen time
B. Have a good diet
C. Maintain a healthy weight
3. What is the benefit of regular physical activities?
A. Prevent some bad health conditions
B. Help develop good habits
C. Cause sleepiness
4. What should teenagers do when they don’t have enough time to exercise?
A. Do more intense exercise the next day
B. Avoid individual sports like running or swimming
C. Do light exercise for 30 minutes instead
5. How do teenagers keep their regular exercise schedule?
A. Choose fewer intense workouts
B. Join a club
C. Exercise with their parents or friends

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TASK 2 Listen to a student and his mother talking about his diet and complete
the table. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A
NUMBER in each blank. You will listen TWICE.

Beef Production

Create: Greenhouse gases such as

(1)________________
Impact on the environment: Cause (2)________________

Indirect impact: Cause (3)________________

Solutions: Eating (4)________________ or plant-based

foods instead
Buy meat from companies that use more
(5)________________ farming techniques

II. READING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of

the questions.
The reason why humans attempt to protect endangered species may
involve the balance of the natural ecosystem that has far-reaching
effects on the development of human society. It has been scientifically
proven that when a certain species is at risk, it’s a warning bell that an
ecosystem is extremely unbalanced. Sadly, humans are considered the
main cause of the mass disappearance of many wildlife species. To
meet our demand, we use natural resources excessively and destroy
many forests where millions of species inhabit. In nature, everything is
interconnected, so the loss of one species will lead to the loss of others
and even an ecological imbalance of the whole region.
Many sources of rare flora and fauna are just obtained by having a well-
balanced ecosystem. To assess the extinction risk of species,
government agencies and conservation organisations used the IUCN
Red List, consisting of more than 42,100 species threatened with
extinction. There are nine groups of endangered species, four of which
are in very serious trouble. Based on the list, governments and
conservationists can take possible measures to safeguard and boost the

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 populations of endangered species. These struggles against probable
species extinction have got initial achievements. For example, by the
1980s the giant panda’s numbers in the wild had declined to just over a
thousand but now, thanks to China’s steady efforts, the animal is no
longer classified as ‘endangered’ according to the IUCN. This can be
seen as a motivation for other conservation projects in the future.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The extinction of rare species in the wild
B. The imbalance of human society
C. The effect of conservation projects
D. The importance of saving endangered species
2. What does the word others in the first paragraph refer to?
A. Other forests
B. Other sources
C. Other species
D. Other regions
3. Why are humans responsible for the disappearance of many wildlife species?
A. Because of their overuse of natural resources and destruction of
forests
B. Because of their exploitation of natural resources and hunt for food
C. Because of their destruction of natural resources and overuse of forest
lands
D Because of their unreasonable demand and devastation of rainforests
4. Which of the following is NOT true about the IUCN Red List?
A. It is an assessment system for classifying endangered species.
B. There are over 42,100 species threatened with extinction on the list.
C. Four out of nine groups are categorised as least concerned.
D. It is used by government agencies and conservation organisations.
5. What had happened to the giant panda by the 1980s?
A. There had been a considerable fluctuation in their populations.

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 B. There had been a dramatic decrease in their populations.
C. Their population had greatly increased.
D. Their populations had remained stable.
TASK 2 Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in
each blank.

AEC, standing (1) ___________ The ASEAN Economic Community,

was formed in 2003 thanks to the great efforts of the ASEAN leaders.
Its primary goals are to create a single market and product base,
promote fair economic development as well as be fully integrated into
the global (2)___________. Since its establishment, this organisation
has rewarded many important achievements in economics such as
facilitating trade in goods and services as well as protecting and
enhancing investment among the (3) ___________ states in the bloc.
Particularly, as of 2020, AEC is basically tariff-free on schedule and
still has been well on its (4) ___________ to fulfilling all its objectives.
Now there are still some remaining issues for AEC 2025 (a blueprint
setting out strategic measures), including the delays in trade
liberalisation in services, elimination of non-tariff barriers and trade
facilitation, (5) ___________ requires further cooperation between
ASEAN governments in years to come.
III. WRITING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 For each question, complete the second sentence so that it

means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets and do
not change it. Write NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
Example:
0. I started taking a fitness course two months ago.
I _______________ a fitness course for two months. (TAKEN)
Answer: 0. have taken

1. This is the first time Della has grown vegetables in the rooftop garden.
(NEVER)
Della ____________________ in the rooftop garden before.
2. It is inconvenient for John to commute to work in the heart of the city.
(COMMUTING)

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 ____________________ in the heart of the city is inconvenient for John.
3. Farmers used chemical pesticides too much and contributed to polluting the
water of the nearby river. (OVERUSING)
____________________ contributed to polluting the water of the nearby
river.
4. The avalanche made it impossible for us to go skiing last week.
(PREVENTED)
The avalanche ____________________ last week.
5. My brother had better reduce the time of playing online games. (CUT)
The time of playing online games ____________________ my brother.
TASK 2 Write an article (120-150 words) about the advantages and
disadvantages of renewable energy.

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5

points)

TASK 1 Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the

underlined part. Circle A, B, C or D.

1. A heat B. leaflet C. leadership D. spread

.
2. A promote B. propose C. pollute D. globalise
.

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 Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of
the others. Circle A, B, C or D.
3. A consequence B. relation C. pollutant D. emission
.
4. A politics B. experience C. atmosphere D. citadel
.
5. A proposal B. skyscraper C. privacy D. compliment
.
TASK 2 Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or
D.

1. - Do you live with your grandparents, Hoa?

- I did in the past but I have lived with my parents ____________ we moved to
the city.
A when B. after C. since D. until
.
2. Without drastic changes, the city will fail ____________ its rapidly growing
population in the next decade.
A sustain B. to sustain C. sustaining D. sustained
.
3. Lifting weights is a great way to build your strength; ____________, you should
do it properly to avoid injuries.
A therefore B. otherwise C. however D. consequently
.
4. Valuing ____________ above all else, Liam’s parents grounded him for a month.
A honesty B. honest C. dishonesty D. dishonest
.
5. Obeying the new law, corporations must cut their carbon dioxide ____________
in half by the end of the year.
A pollutants B. absorbance C. emissions D. temperatures
.
6. After suffering a fall, my father ____________ treatment for three months before
working again.
A must receive B. must be C. must be D. must have

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 . receiving received received
7. Walking home from work, Helen stopped ____________ ingredients for a new
recipe.
A buy B. buying C. to buy D. to be bought
.
8. Not managed properly, ____________ can lead to many respiratory diseases.
A impact B. greenhouse C. fuel D. soot
.
9. Owen’s article about the generation gap ____________ popular after a celebrity
shared it on social media.
A is becoming B. had become C. will become D. became
.
10. After doing some research, Kate is thinking of giving up meat ____________ the
fact that she loves eating it.
A owing to B. despite C. instead of D. in light of
.
11. This is a(n) ____________ organisation so volunteers can speak any language
they master.
A multilingual B. non- C. educational D. political
. governmental
12. Since she was 11, Jenny has taken part ____________ this volunteering
programme every year.
A out B. of C. in D. to
.
13. Cutting down too many trees should be illegal ____________ deforestation is a
huge contributor to climate change.
A even though B. so that C. because D. when
.
14. This sustainable city project has been in development ____________ two years
without any progress.
A since B. in C. during D. for
.
15. Born and raised in America, John celebrates and values ____________.
A individualism B. individualist C. individualisti D. individuality

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 . c
TASK 3 Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. __________________ (pressure) by many city dwellers, the mayor

cancelled the skyscraper project.
2. One of the aims of this competition is __________________ (develop)
leadership skills among students.
3. Despite coming down with the flu, he keeps on __________________
(work out).
4. It __________________ (seem) impossible to avoid conflict now that Kevin
brings up his controversial view.
5. Motorcyclists must not enter cycle paths unless they want
__________________ (fine).
6. __________________ (destroy) for farming activities, the forest cannot
provide enough food for the wild species living there.
7. As of now, many utilities have to __________________ (upgrade) before
this place is liveable.
8. Moving in with his extended family, Dan has to adapt himself to
________________ (have) a lack of privacy.
9. A few decades ago, life expectancy __________________ (be) lower than it
is today.
10. __________________ (elect) as the president, Mrs Jones inspired many
women to get into politics.
11. The project leader can’t find his workers since they __________________
(have) a lunch break somewhere.
12. The global average temperature __________________ (not stop) rising
since 1981 despite efforts to limit global warming.
13. Last Friday, all students __________________ (celebrate) the end of the
cultural exchange week.
14. The community garden __________________ (look) amazing thanks to the
hard work of everyone in the neighbourhood.
15. __________________ (capture) by solar panels, sunlight can be turned into
a source of renewable energy.

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 KEY
I. LISTENING
TASK 1
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C
Script:

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Did you know that teenagers should spend at least 60 minutes daily participating in
physical activities? In today's world where 4-6 hours of screen time is very
common, less than 30% of teenagers spend the recommended time exercising.
Besides a good diet, regular physical activities are an essential part of keeping
teenagers healthy as they can improve teens' physical and mental health.
Exercising helps maintain your fitness and reduces the risk of many health
conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and diabetes... If you have trouble falling
asleep, daily physical activities can benefit your sleeping pattern. Starting
exercising in their teenage years, many people successfully established the habit of
working out, which is key to a healthy lifestyle. Types of exercises suitable for teens
include running, swimming, cycling and playing sports... When short of time, you
don't have to spend an hour doing intense physical activities. Instead, 30 minutes of
light exercises like walking, climbing stairs, and doing push-ups and sit-ups is
acceptable. If you have a hard time committing to a regular schedule, try choosing
activities that you enjoy or asking your parents and friends to join in.

TASK 2
1. methane
2. climate change
3. deforestation
4. fish
5. sustainable

Script:
Mom: Hey Noah, would you like some beef stew for dinner tonight?
Noah: Can we have something else? I'm thinking of cutting down on my
meat consumption, specifically beef.
Mom: Why do you want to do that?
Noah: Beef production has negative impacts on our environment and I want
to be more responsible with my choices.
Mom: How can cows harm the environment?
Noah: A result of cows' digestive process is methane. It’s a powerful
greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
Mom: I didn't know that.
Noah: The production of beef also indirectly leads to deforestation. To meet
the increasing global demand for meat, forests are being cut down to
make space for cattle farms.
Mom: You're a teenager, Noah. You need all the nutrients to support your

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 growing body and that includes protein.
Noah: There are other high-protein foods that require fewer resources to
produce. I can replace meat with fish or plant-based foods like soya,
and peanuts.
Mom: You mean everyone should cut out meat from their diet?
Noah: Not really, mom. There are a lot of sustainable farming techniques so
we should buy meat from companies that value our environment.
Mom: OK, I see.

II. READING
TASK 1
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B
TASK 2
1. for
2. economy
3. member
4. way
5. which
III. WRITING
TASK 1
1. has never grown vegetables
2. Commuting to work
3. Overusing chemical pesticides, farmers
4. prevented us/ ourselves from going skiing
5. should be cut down by
TASK 2
Sample writing

RENEWABLE ENERGY: PROS AND CONS

Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy is crucial to the fight against climate
change and the build of a more sustainable future. So what are the benefits? Are
there any disadvantages?
Renewable energy won't run out. The process of turning natural resources such as
the sun, wind, and water flow into energy also releases fewer pollutants. Cutting
down greenhouse gas emissions will lead to a less polluted and cleaner environment.
However, renewable energy technologies are very expensive and using them requires
significant investment. These energy sources can also be unreliable as weather
conditions can affect the energy supply. Storing energy is one of the solutions to this
problem. Though, the cost of energy storage of high capacity is still too high.
In conclusion, renewable energy is not the perfect solution to climate change.
Although there are some drawbacks, these disadvantages can be addressed as new
technologies develop.

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IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS
TASK 1
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A
TASK 2
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C
6. A 7. C 8.D 9. D 10. B
11. A 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. A
TASK 3
1. Pressured
2. developing/ to develop
3. working out
4. seems
5. to be fined
6. Destroyed
7. be upgraded
8. having
9. was
10. Elected
11. are having
12. has not stopped
13. celebrated
14. looks
15. Captured

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