Ghi nhớ nhanh các công thức và kiến thức trọng tâm.
Làm từng câu hỏi dưới áp lực thời gian.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
seafood
clean-up
release
research
exotic
extreme
extinct
explore
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
digital
energy
impressive
concentrate
insect
install
issue
sunbathe
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
We had __________ breakfast in a lovely restaurant near __________ Seine, a famous river in northern France.
no article / the
the / the
the / no article
no article / no article
Of the three holidays, I think this tour to Ha Long Bay is __________.
as interesting
more interesting
the best interesting
the most interesting
He’s stopped __________ plastic bottles since he found out it causes serious damage to the environment.
to buy
buying
to have bought
having bought
The educational app __________ yesterday was interesting and free of charge.
which I downloaded it
that I downloaded
I downloaded it
of which I downloaded
Mr. Brown likes __________ because everything, including accommodation, travel and food, is arranged for him.
guided tours
safari holidays
sightseeing tours
package holidays
Noah is considering joining a wildlife group because he wants to help __________ endangered species.
preserve
conserve
reserve
observe
You can always upload files and documents onto the cloud as a way to __________ important data.
back up
keep on
put up
get on
This popular website allows users to __________ films on the Internet.
log in
download
install
stream
__________, which is a learning environment on the Internet, has several advantages over traditional schooling.
Online library
AR app
Virtual education
Online streaming
Tourists should be careful not to damage natural and cultural __________ when they visit these sites.
customs
heritage
inheritance
property
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
If we don’t deal with the issue of illegal hunting quickly, more animals will become extinct.
decrease
suffer
die out
be threatened
AR apps make lessons more interesting, and therefore help learners concentrate and study more effectively.
focus
keep on
revise
inspire
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Burning fossil fuels is harmful to the environment because it releases greenhouse gases.
exotic
effective
impressive
beneficial
Using technology in education helps capture students’ attention and increase their motivation for learning.
attract
distract
delay
interact
Write the correct forms or compounds of the words in brackets.
19. More people are interested in because they can both explore nature and help protect endangered animals. (TOUR)
20. An interesting way to learn English is watching YouTube videos as many of them are not only but also informative. (ENTERTAIN)
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The 21st century has become another important century for inventions and discoveries. We are only in the 2nd decade of this century, but we (21)________ many technological breakthroughs which have drastically changed our way of living. Bluetooth technology, broadband internet, artificial heart, genetic engineering, virtual reality, 3D printing are some to name a few. These inventions are changing our lives every day. Technology makes our lives safer, more comfortable and provides solutions (22)________ environmental issues as well. Entertainment is more immersive and communication has become easier than ever before. (23)________ some of these developments are in the early stage of innovation, they have a more sophisticated and promising future. 3D printing is a particular example. At the moment, 3D printing is being used in the production of everything from lower-cost car parts to bridges, jewelry, clothes and even stem cells. Modern physicians believe that with 3D printing, (24)________ tailored organs and tissues will soon be created for those in need of organ donations. While it’s difficult to imagine what will come next, one thing is sure: technology will continue to thrill and captivate us, as well as have a far-reaching (25)________ on almost every aspect of our lives.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
A digital assistant is a computer programme which is designed to assist a user by answering questions and perform basic tasks. Digital assistants use advanced artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing, natural language understanding, and machine learning to learn as they go and provide a personalized, conversational experience. Today, millions of individuals across the world who own computers, tablets or smartphones use at least a digital assistant. They also exist in cars, appliances, some smart TVs, and smartwatches. The first modern digital assistant installed on a smartphone was Siri, which was introduced as a feature of the iPhone 4S in October, 2011 by Apple Inc. Then, in 2014, Amazon introduced the Alexa voice assistant and Echo smart speaker. Six years after Siri, Bixby made its debut on the Galaxy S8 series. To interact with a digital assistant, you must use a wake word, which is a word or group of words your device uses to activate the digital assistant. Wake words include ‘Alex’, ‘Hey Cortana’, ‘Hey Siri’, etc. Once you’ve said the wake word, you can then ask the digital assistant a question, such as ‘Hey Siri, what is the current temperature?’ Digital assistants like Siri or Cortana are able to answer many general questions and offer recommendations based on a user’s profile, past behaviours, and other information. Therefore, digital assistants bring convenience, free us to be more creative and innovative. You can spend more time on strategic ideas and complex activities, and less time on tedious tasks that are better handled by the assistants you will carry in your pockets. With continuing advances in AI, digital assistants are becoming ‘smarter’ – providing more natural conversations, answering more complex questions, and offering faster and more insightful recommendations.
Tạm dịch:
Trợ lý kỹ thuật số là một chương trình máy tính được thiết kế để hỗ trợ người dùng bằng cách trả lời các câu hỏi và thực hiện các tác vụ cơ bản. Trợ lý kỹ thuật số sử dụng trí tuệ nhân tạo (AI) tiên tiến, khả năng xử lý ngôn ngữ tự nhiên, khả năng hiểu ngôn ngữ tự nhiên và kĩ năng học hỏi của máy móc để học khi chúng hoạt động và cung cấp trải nghiệm đàm thoại được cá nhân hóa. Ngày nay, hàng triệu cá nhân trên khắp thế giới sở hữu máy tính, máy tính bảng hoặc điện thoại thông minh đều sử dụng ít nhất một trợ lý kỹ thuật số. Chúng cũng tồn tại trong ô tô, thiết bị gia dụng, một số TV thông minh và đồng hồ thông minh. Trợ lý kỹ thuật số hiện đại đầu tiên được cài đặt trên điện thoại thông minh là Siri, được giới thiệu như một tính năng của iPhone 4S vào tháng 10 năm 2011 bởi Apple Inc. Sau đó, vào năm 2014, Amazon đã giới thiệu trợ lý giọng nói Alexa và loa thông minh Echo. Sáu năm sau Siri, Bixby xuất hiện lần đầu trên dòng Galaxy S8. Để tương tác với trợ lý kỹ thuật số, bạn phải sử dụng từ đánh thức, là một từ hoặc nhóm từ mà thiết bị của bạn sử dụng để kích hoạt trợ lý kỹ thuật số. Các từ đánh thức bao gồm 'Alex', 'Hey Cortana', 'Hey Siri', v.v. Sau khi bạn đã nói từ đánh thức, bạn có thể hỏi trợ lý kỹ thuật số một câu hỏi, chẳng hạn như 'Này Siri, nhiệt độ hiện tại là bao nhiêu?' Các trợ lý kỹ thuật số như Siri hoặc Cortana có thể trả lời nhiều câu hỏi chung và đưa ra đề xuất dựa trên hồ sơ, hành vi trong quá khứ và thông tin khác của người dùng. Vì vậy, các trợ lý kỹ thuật số mang đến sự tiện lợi, giải phóng chúng ta để sáng tạo và đổi mới hơn. Bạn có thể dành nhiều thời gian hơn cho các ý tưởng chiến lược và các hoạt động phức tạp, cũng như ít thời gian hơn cho các nhiệm vụ tẻ nhạt những thú được xử lý tốt hơn bởi các trợ lý mà bạn sẽ mang theo trong túi của mình. Với những tiến bộ liên tục trong AI, các trợ lý kỹ thuật số đang trở nên 'thông minh hơn' - cung cấp các cuộc trò chuyện tự nhiên hơn, trả lời các câu hỏi phức tạp hơn và đưa ra các đề xuất nhanh hơn và sâu sắc hơn.
What is a digital assistant?
A technology that can respond to questions in different languages.
A software that can carry out tasks for you based on your command.
A programme that can understand personal conversations.
A device that uses AI to perform a range of tasks.
When was Bixby first introduced?
In 2011.
In 2014.
In 2016.
In 2017.
In order to use a digital assistant, first ________.
users activate the device
users ask a general question
users call out the wake word
users interact with the device
The word tedious is closest in meaning to ______.
boring
exhausting
normal
physical
According to the passage, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT _____
Digital assistants are available on a range of devices.
Apple was the first to bring the digital assistant as a feature on smartphones.
Thanks to digital assistants, we are free from doing tasks at home.
In the future, digital assistants will become more complex.
Use the words given in brackets to complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
31. Steve can’t bear it when he sees people treating animals in a cruel way. (SEEING)
Steve can’t stand .
32. I think listening to audiobooks is not as exciting as playing language games.
I think playing language games .
33. Scientists are constantly creating new software to improve AI robots.
New software .
34. “I’m going to switch to solar energy next month,” said Susan.
Susan told me .
35. The World Wide Web has a huge impact on our lives. It was invented by Tim Berners Lee in 1989. (WHICH)
The World Wide Web .
You will listen to five people talking about online learning. Match each speaker with the opinion that he/she expresses. There is one extra opinion that you do not need to use.
A. Background noises were an obstacle while studying online.
B. Online learning allowed students to follow videos of the lessons at their own pace.
C. Online learning helped save time on commuting to school.
D. It was easy to get distracted from the lessons by other online content.
E. Students could learn in their comfortable environment.
F. Poor internet access affected the process of studying online.
36. Speaker 1
37. Speaker 2
38. Speaker 3
39. Speaker 4
40. Speaker 5