Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Global Success có đáp án - Đề 9

a. Hey, my presentation on biodiversity at Cat Tien National Park really made a splash.

b. Indeed, some folks in my class even asked if I could share with them some of the photos.

c. Thank you. But it wouldn't have been that successful without the visuals you helped me find.

d. Don't mention it. I'm glad to help.

e. Congratulations! I knew you would do great.

a. Really! That's drastic. But I guess that day will come sooner or later.

b. Definitely. I hope public transport will be much better by that time.

c. I heard on the news that petrol-fueled cars will be banned from the city center from next year.

Hi Nam,

Here's what I often do to improve my small talk skills.

a. One strategy is to talk about what others and I have in common.

b. Another tip is to open up about yourself first as this will encourage people to do the same.

c. Some possible commonalities can be the weather, a mutual friend, or the situation we find ourselves in.

d. That means the more you do it, the better you'll become.

e. And most importantly, small talk is not an innate ability, but a skill that can be learned and needs practicing.

Write back to me soon to let me know if these tips work for you. Cheers.

a. On this hand, interviews might not be the best way to decide the match between a candidate and a position.

b. However, interviews allow employers to verify the claims that candidates often make in their written CVs by asking interviewees to elaborate on their experiences and observing their manner.

c. This enables the employer to decide whether the applicant will be a good fit for the corporate culture that they build.

d. For instance, interviewers might be subject to certain biases such as favoring good-looking candidates or discriminating against those with provincial accents.

e. Also, many applicants find job interviews unfair because they often get asked questions not related to their professional and problem-solving skills.

Dear Sir/Madam,

a. I am writing to petition for the establishment of more parks in our city.

b. Another environmental benefit is they provide a haven for wildlife to thrive, bringing nature closer to everyone.

c. These open spaces also encourage people to go out and take up more physical exercise, which improves their well-being.

d. Environmentally speaking, parks make urban living more livable thanks to their capacity to purify the air and reduce the noise levels from the traffic.

e. First, parks can promote public gatherings, allowing people in the city to mingle and connect.

I hope these proposed changes will take place soon.

Yours faithfully,

Where in paragraph I does the following sentence best fit?

Rapid industrial development and population growth have accelerated the accumulation of greenhouse gases.

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital.