ĐỀ CƯƠNG THI HỌC KỲ II - KHỐI 12
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Bob and Khanh are chatting.
- Bob: "I think we should lead a green lifestyle." - Khanh:"________ It helps to protect the environment.''
A. Really?
B. I don't think so. C. Of course not.
D. Sure.
Question 2: Giang is at Mary's house.
- Peter: "Would you like something to drink, Giang"
- Mary: “_________”.
A. Coffee, please.
B. No, I prefer tea. C. Yes, I'm hungry. D. Yes, I'd like some bread
Question 3: Ann and John are talking about social network.
- Ann: "Today social network plays an important role in communication.”
- John: “ ________ ”
A. It's rubbish
B. I'm afraid I don't know
C. I don't agree with you
D. I agree with you
Question 4: “ Would you like to have a picnic with US on the weekend?”
- “______________”
A. Yes, I'd love to.
B. You're welcome.
C. Of course not.
D. It's my pleasure
Question 5: Mary and John are talking about drinking water at night.
-Marry: “I don't think we should drink too much water at night”.
-John: “______. This can interrupt your sleep cycle and negatively impact heart health.”
A. I have no idea
B. I'm afraid that I can't agree with you
C. You can say it again
D. I couldn't agree more
Question 6: Ann is new in Hanoi and she is on the road now.
- Ann: “Excuse me, is there a supermarket near here?”
- Pedestrian: “______”
A. It's over there.
B. It's alright.
C. Yes, you'll go.
D. It's not nice.
Question 7: Peter is talking to Jack about his homework.
- Peter: This homework is really hard. Can you help me, Jack?
- Jack: _________. I've just finished it.
A. Don't mention it B. Sorry
C. Sure
D. I'd like to
Question 8: Suri is talking to her roommate about the Olympic Games.
- Suri: Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?
- Kate: ______. We can't afford such a big event.
A. You can say that again
B. Yes, you're right
C. I can't agree with you more
D. No, I don't think so
Question 9: Peter is giving compliments on Bill's new hairstyle.
- Peter: “You look so cool with this hairstyle.”
- Bill: “______”
A. Oh, please say it again!
B. I can't agree with you.
C. Thanks. I had it done yesterday.
D. Well, never mind.
Question 10: Sophie and Peter are talking about social distancing.
- Sophie: “I think social distancing helps to reduce and slow the transmission of disease."
- Peter: “______. Everyone stays at home, so there will be less contact to get infected.”
A. Oh, I don't know
B. I don't think that's a good idea
C. I couldn't agree more
D. I'm not so sure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11: Hong is ______ student in her class.

A. the most tall
B. the tallest
C. the more tall
D. the taller
Question 12: The school's going to have a swimming ______ for the first year students.
A. competition
B. compete
C. competitive
D. competitively
Question 13: Air pollution has become serious, ______ health problems for many people.
A. is caused
B. to cause
C. causing
D. caused
Question 14: In ______ evening, we sometimes eat out with our friends.
A. a
B. the
C. 0 (no article)
D. an
Question 15: His health has improved a lot since he ______ smoking.
A. put on
B. got up
C. gave up
D. took off
Question 16: The kitchen ______ by my mother last Sunday morning.
A. was cleaning
B. cleans
C. has cleaned
D. was cleaned
Question 17: I will never forget ______ with Tom. We had a wonderful time together.
A. working
B. work
C. to work
D. to working
Question 18: They should write an outline for their presentation, ______?
A. should they
B. shouldn't they
C. don't they
D. do they
Question 19: The result of a recent study greatly ______ teenagers' current preferences for leisure activities.
A. flared
B. illuminated
C. flashed
D. blazed
Question 20: When I came to his house, he ______ a football match on TV.
A. is watching
B. has watched
C. was watching
D. watches
Question 21: He got a heavy ______ for breaking the traffic regulations yesterday.
A. fine
B. rate
C. money
D. fare
Question 22: Jack will join us ______.
A. as soon as he finishes his homework
B. as soon as he will finish his homework
C. as soon as he finished his homework D. as soon as he had finished his homework
Question 23: Whenever Ms. White prepares a meal, her children helps her ______ the table.
A. stand
B. go
C. jump
D. lay
Question 24: It's impossible ______ us to sleep because of the noise.
A. for
B. on
C. at
D. to
Question 25: John can't hang out with his friends at the weekend since he needs to hit ______ to prepare
for the upcoming exams.
A. the papers
B. the roof
C. the books
D. the dictionary
Question 26. All people think that spring is_______season of the year.
A. beautiful
B. very beautiful
C. more beautiful
D. the most beautiful
Question 27. We have to suffer a lot of floods due to our serious_____of forests.
A. destroy
B. destructive
C. destruction
D. destructor
Question 28. With lack of fresh water and poor sanitation, people _______ in this small area face a threat of
developing infectious diseases.
A. living
B. lived
C. is living
D. to live
Question 29. I bought ___ new shirt yesterday. It was very nice.
A. Ø
(no article)
B. an
C. the
D. a
Question 30. Peter was bitterly disappointed at the test result, but I think he'll soon _______ it.
A. put through
B. get over
C. make up
D. turn into
Question 31. The injured______to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. have taken
B. was taking
C. were taken
D. were taking
Question 32. She said that she had talked to me but I didn't remember ……………her before.
A. seeing
B. to see
C. not seeing
D. see
Question 33. His parents don't approve of what he does, _______?
A. do they
B. don't they
C. did they
D. didn't they
Question 34. Our group__________ a new method to carry out the survey into teenagers' attitudes towards

online learning.
A. recruited
B. employed
C. occupied
D. engaged
Question 35. My cousin and I_________ on the computer when there was a power cut.
A. had played
B. played
C. were playing
D. am playing
Question 36. It's a popular restaurant, and you'll have to ________ a table in advance.
A. maintain
B. preserve
C. reserve
D. conserve
Question 37: _______, she will buy her parents a new TV.
A. When she receives her salary
B. Once she received her salary
C. Until she received her salary
D. After she had received her salary
Question 38. The government should ________ measures to reduce the negative effects of urbanization.
A. do
B. have
C. make
D. take
Question 39. Police said the thieves were obviously well acquainted _______ the alarm system at the
department store.
A. with
B. to
C. of
D. in
Question 40. She dropped a _______ on their first date by telling him that she didn't like pets.
Unfortunately, he's always been a real sucker for pets.
A. stone
B. tile
C. brick
D. block
Question 41: Do you think that it is going to rain heavily? – I think it is in the ______.
A. cards
B. clear
C. dark
D. back
Question 42: Exercising regularly is ______ way to improve our health.
A. as beneficial
B. most beneficial C. more beneficial D. the most beneficial
Question 43: The results of the inquiry may lend ______ to the claims made by the scientist.
A. weight
B. depth
C. gravity
D. pressure
Question 44: Have you ever eaten ______ oysters before?
A. the
B. 0 (no article)
C. an
D. a
Question 45: The old shopping centre was ______ to make room for an international university.
A. taken back
B. brushed down
C. pulled down
D. put down
Question 46: You will find something useful for your project ______.
A. when you read that book
B. before you will read that book
C. while you were reading that book
D. after you had read that book
Question 47: Don't forget ______ the goldfish in the tank when I am on holiday.
A. to feeding
B. feed
C. to feed
D. feeding
Question 48: The Hydro-Ram is a wonderful ______ which makes it easier for firemen to get people out of
crashed cars.
A. inventively
B. invention
C. inventive
D. invent
Question 49: The new illness, ______ by a doctor in Nigeria, has not yet been named.
A. was discovered B. discovering
C. to be discovered D. discovered
Question 50: The students were worried that they wouldn't be able to ______ the deadline for the
assignment.
A. beat
B. match
C. answer
D. meet
Question 51: Your mother is an English teacher, ______?
A. isn't she
B. was she
C. is she
D. does she
Question 52: The gate ______when my father has free time.
A. was repaired
B. is going to repair C. will be repaired D. repairs
Question 53: I enjoy talking to people who have a good ______ of humour.
A. sense
B. personality
C. quality
D. characteristic
Question 54: Chat GPT is famous ______ its quick finding of any questions.
A. of
B. for
C. about
D. with
Question 55: We ______ through the park when we heard the bomb explode.

A. have run
B. ran
C. were running
D. are running
Question 56: This is ______ student in my class.
A. the most talkative
B. more talkative
C. as talkative
D. talkative
Question 57: Most of the employees in the company couldn't ______ the point of joining further
training courses in August.
A. take
B. see
C. mind
D. have
Question 58: The successful applicant for the ______ will be a well-motivated self-starter who has
excellent communication skills.
A. situation
B. position
C. condition
D. location
Question 59: The postcards ______ to you as soon as you arrive in London.
A. will send
B. will be sent
C. sent
D. have sent
Question 60: The children ______ football happily in the yard when a boy suddenly cried out.
A. have played
B. are playing
C. played
D. were playing
Question 61: They invited architects ______ their designs for a new shopping mall.
A. submitting
B. to submitting
C. submit
D. to submit
Question 62: ______ us this coming weekend, we will take her to our favourite seafood restaurant.
A. As soon as Sandra was visiting
B. As soon as Sandra will visit
C. As soon as Sandra visited
D. As soon as Sandra visits
Question 63: Squid Game is not appropriate for kids under the age of 17, ______.
A. doesn't it
B. isn't it
C. is it
D. does it
Question 64: The theory ______ by Albert Einstein is still widely accepted.
A. proposed
B. proposes
C. was proposed
D. proposing
Question 65: Red is the symbol of danger because it ______ among other colours.
A. stands out
B. stands by
C. takes off
D. settles down
Question 66: Because of the ______ and the power of their numbers, these organizations command
deep loyalty from the workers.
A. habit
B. routine
C. manner
D. tradition
Question 67: I think that up to now there has not been a real ______ between men and women.
A. equality
B. equal
C. equally
D. equalize
Question 68: Can you give me ______ piece of paper, please?
A. 0 (no article)
B. an
C. a
D. the
Question 69: Many people in Britain are fond ______ doing the gardening
A. of
B. about
C. in
D. for
Question 70: My father has turned over a new ______ and he is not smoking anymore.
A. leaf
B. branch
C. flower
D. book
Question 71: When the boss came into the office yesterday, his secretary ______ the document.
A. is typing
B. was typing
C. has typed
D. typed
Question 72: Everyone needs to join hands to build a better ______.
A. publicity
B. diversity
C. charity
D. community
Question 73: The parcel ______ by the postman when she returns home.
A. delivers
B. will deliver
C. will be delivered D. was delivering
Question 74: Carol's father works as ______ electrician.
A. an
B. 0 (no article)
C. the
D. a
Question 75: A news _______ is broadcasting over a television in the waiting room about natural disasters
occurring nation-wide.
A. journalist
B. anchor
C. columnist
D. correspondent
Question 76: Teenagers nowadays are fascinated ______ computer games.
A. about
B. for
C. with
D. in
Question 77: Henry is thinking of ______ golf but the equipment is too expensive.

A. turning up
B. running up
C. looking up
D. taking up
Question 78: The coffee at this cafe shop is ______ coffee in Buon Ma Thuot.
A. as delicious
B. delicious more
C. more delicious
D. the most delicious
Question 79: He was offered the job thanks to his ______ performance during his job interview.
A. impression
B. impress
C. impressive
D. impressively
Question 80: I can't pretend ______ this complicated math problem.
A. understanding
B. to understand
C. understand
D. to understanding
Question 81: Your second essay ______ improvements on the first one.
A. showed
B. made
C. presented
D. cast
Question 82: We're having milk for our breakfast, ______?
A. were we
B. do we
C. aren't we
D. can we
Question 83: He will book the movie ticket ______.
A. as soon as she accepts his invitation
B. as soon as she had accepted his invitation
C. as soon as she was accepting his invitation
D. as soon as she accepted his invitation
Question 84: My cousin really seems to land on his ______ having won the lottery. He's never bought any
lottery tickets before.
A. feet
B. face
C. finger
D. hand
Question 85: This book, first ______ in 1970, has sold over a million copies.
A. was publishing
B. publishing
C. published
D. was published
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.
Question 86: A. comic
B. comfort
C. city
D. cancer
Question 87: A. wife
B. give
C. mine
D. smile
Question 88. A. century
B. culture
C. secure
D. applicant
Question 89. A. find
B. think
C. drive
D. mind
Question 90: A. shine
B. wish
C. mice
D. light
Question 91: A. house
B. hope
C. hospital
D. honest
Question 92: A. cell
B. coach
C. come
D. cook
Question 93: A. soft
B. note
C. close
D. comb
Question 94: A. authentic B. through
C. tablecloth
D. although
Question 95: A. hide
B. find
C. drive
D. miss
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 96: A. popular
B. dangerous
C. accurate
D. effective
Question 97: A. offer
B. describe
C. threaten
D. finish
Question 98. A. recipe
B. candidate
C. instrument
D. commitment
Question 99. A. conceal
B. contain
C. conserve
D. conquer
Question 100: A. sacrifice
B. chemistry
C. energy
D. employment
Question 101: A. begin
B. complain
C. ensure
D. manage
Question 102: A. urban
B. intact
C. legal
D. early
Question 103: A. appearance
B. requirement
C. position
D. livelihood
Question 104: A. confirm
B. achieve
C. apply
D. shorten
Question 105: A. justify
B. determine
C. advertise
D. dedicate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 106: The salary you receive will vary according to your qualifications and experience.
A. change
B. take
C. stand
D. hold

Question 107: The house looks quite different now because they have made major changes to it.
A. small
B. big
C. normal
D. tiny
Question 108: Each form of mass media has an important impact on society.
A. movement
B. pressure
C. influence
D. difference
Question 109: Mitchell appeared at the door, asking me to lend him some money.
A. saw
B. arrived
C. knew
D. smiled
Question 110: The school implemented a new grading system to provide students with more detailed
feedback on their assignments.
A. changed
B. applied
C. ignored
D. improved
Question 111: The student service center will try its best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time
job.
A. employ
B. support
C. allow
D. protect
Question 112: She wondered if the diverse butterflies she saw in the yard were among the species her dad
had imported.
A. colorful
B. beautiful
C. different
D. similar
Question 113: Sarah is very outgoing; however, her brother is quite reserved. He rarely shows his
feelings or thoughts to others.
A. calm
B. open
C. shy
D. gentle
Question 114: There's a correlation between smoking and cancer. The more we smoke, the more likely
we are to suffer from lung cancer.
A. concern
B. imbalance
C. connection
D. difference
Question 115: The growing economic disparity between the rich and the poor has become a major social
and political issue in many countries.
A. similarity
B. inequality
C. opportunity
D. sector
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 116: New laws to conserve the wildlife in this area have been passed.
A. protect
B. maintain
C. preserve
D. destroy
Question 117: His resignation came as a bolt from the blue. We were all surprised.
A. accidentally
B. suspiciously
C. predictably
D. incredibly
Question 118: The details of the celebrity's death were finally revealed by her mother.
A. created
B. renewed
C. hid
D. opened
Question 119: Julie's slimming attempts have been going by fits and starts. She needs to do it
consistently.
A. slowly
B. poorly
C. steadily
D. flexibly
Question 120: After getting lost in the unfamiliar city, he lost his bearings and had no idea how to get
back to his hotel.
A. found his hotel
B. regained his sense of direction
C. was unable to determine the direction D. behaved impolitely
Question 121: There were hilarious scenes when the cow ran into the shop and the shop assistant didn't
know what to do.
A. strange
B. humorous
C. amusing
D. boring
Question 122: Our pianist had fallen ill, and then, at the eleventh hour, when we thought we'd have to cancel
the performance, Jill offered to replace him.
A. at midnight B. at the first moment C. at the last moment D. at the end
Question 123: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. major
B. slight
C. small
D. gradual
Question 124: The president was a lame duck during the end of his second term because he pushed his
country into a financial crisis.

A. an important person B. a successful person
C. a famous person D. a polite person
Question 125: The mischievous cat knocked over the vase and then darted away, leaving its owner to
clean up the mess.
A. obedient
B. scary
C. stubborn
D. intelligent
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 from 1 to 5.
READING 1
Tourism is now one of the largest industries in the world, and is the main source of income in
(126) ______ countries. It may bring in earnings, create jobs for local people and improve their life as a
whole. Unfortunately, the construction of essential facilities to (127) ______ the increasing need of visitors
has destroyed natural habitats, thus threatening wildlife and spoiling some of the world most beautiful
regions. Air travel to distant places results in huge amounts of carbon emissions (128) ______ contribute
to global warming.
The majority of holidaymakers are unaware of such issues, (129) ______ fortunately there are people who
rather travel with environmental responsibility. For these travelers, there is now an alternative to conventional
tourism, known as ecotourism. They choose their travelling carefully, and try to make sure that their visit will
have only a (130) ______ effects on the environments.
(Adapt from Master Mind)
Question 126: A. little
B. another
C. every
D. many
Question 127: A. bring
B. take
C. meet
D. look
Question 28: A. where
B. when
C. which
D. who
Question 129: A. but
B. even
C. because
D. moreover
Question 130: A. harmful B. significant
C. destructive
D. minimal
READING 2
CITIES GOING GREEN
As more and more people concentrate in cities, planners are looking for ways to transform cities into
better
living spaces, (131) ________ can be done by improving existing infrastructure while also creating more
public
(132) ________ that are both beautiful and green. This can be hard to accomplish, especially in cities with a
haphazard fashion. Some cities have been created with the idea of a green city as the goal.
One such city, Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates, aims to become a model for (133) ________ cities
to follow. It is being known as a truly green city that relies strictly on renewable sources such as solar
energy
to provide all of its energy needs. (134) ________ , it will be a zero waste city in which everything that is
used
can be recycled. Whether it will truly (135) ________ its goal remains to be seen, but it will also act as an
experiment for environmentally friendly areas to be tested.
Question 131: A. why
B. when
C. which
D. that
Question 132: A. rooms
B. places
C. spaces
D. breaks
Question 133: A. other
B. every
C. one
D. another
Question 134: A. Therefore
B. In addition
C. although
D. However
Question 135: A. accompany
B. access
C. account
D. accomplish
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 37 to 43.
READING 1
Sheena Southall, a 22-year-old student, was keen to test her limit when she agreed to appear on a
TV show. It has been described as one of the most fascinating shows in the world.

She saw an advert which said: “Do you want to make some quick cash and do you want to travel?”
She talked to herself: “Why don't I have a try? I'm always looking for an opportunity to test myself.” So,
she applied for the job, went for an interview and got it. At the interview, she explained how she was
prepared for any challenges. Then, just as she was leaving for Singapore she found out that she was going
to become a skyscraper window cleaner.
The job was challenging. She had to pull herself up and down carrying heavy water buckets. If she
didn't clean the windows properly, they would tell her to go back and do it again. But she admits the
experience has changed her. As soon as she got back, she finished her studies and graduated. She started
hunting for a job that would be both exciting and tough. Sheena says: “Nothing will ever be as exciting
and scary as that first day of cleaning windows up in the air. But if you don't face your fears and accept
what life offers you, how will you know what you are capable of? It has been the best experience of my
life so far.”
(Adapt from Gateway)
Question 136: The passage is mainly about ______.
A. a TV show about young people in Singapore
B. a challenging experience of a young student
C. a young girl's difficulties in earning money
D. an experience of skyscraper window cleaners
Question 137: The word “It” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. the world
B. an advert
C. a TV show
D. her limit
Question 138: According to the passage, Sheena wanted to appear on the show in order to ______.
A. complete her study B. become a cleanerC. explore her limit D. attend an interview
Question 139: The word “tough” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. tiring
B. boring
C. negative
D. difficult
Question 140: According to the passage, Sheena did all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A. dropping out of school
B. hunting for a job
C. cleaning the windows
D. carrying heavy water buckets
READING 2
Broadcasting, perhaps the greatest invention of the last century, has come a long way; and the BBC is one
of the most important and trusted broadcasters in the world today.
The British Broadcasting Company was established in 1922. Four years later, it changed its name to the
British Broadcasting Corporation, better known as the BBC. It was not the world's first radio station.
There had already been public radio broadcasts in Britain before 1920. From the beginning the BBC was
a public service radio, but also an independent operator. In the early days of BBC radio, there was not a
lot of news on the radio. There were music, drama, discussions and children's programs; but news was
not broadcast until after 7 p.m., to avoid competition with the newspapers!
In 1936 the BBC began the world's first television service. Only a few thousand people in London could
receive those first flickering images. Nevertheless, people liked what they saw, and as the number of
transmitters increased, more and more people went out to buy new television sets. In 1937, tennis was
broadcast from Wimbledon for the first time. Then in 1938, football's Cup Final could be seen, live, by
hundreds of thousands of people for the first time ever. Since 1946, the BBC has become one of Britain's
most famous institutions. Today it has several national television channels, lots of radio channels and a
growing number of international services.
(Adapted from https://linguapress.com)
Question 141: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The development of the BBC
B. The limitations of the BBC
C. The founder of the BBC
D. The aims of the BBC
Question 142: The word "established" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. shared
B. heard
C. formed
D. moved

Question 143: According to paragraph 3, all of the following programs were broadcast on BBC radio
EXCEPT ________
A. music
B. tennis
C. discussions
D. drama
Question 144: According to paragraph 4, which of the following was the reason why more people bought
new TV sets?
A. Tennis was broadcast for the first time.
B. There was an increase in the number of transmitters.
C. They could receive the first flickering images.
D. They could see football's Cup Final.
Question 145: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to ________ .
A. Britain
B. channel
C. the BBC
D. service
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50.
READING 1
Do you find yourself yawning all day at school? You probably need some more sleep. However, it is
not just how much sleep you get that is important. What you do before bedtime also has a huge effect on
how you feel the next day. If you spend time chatting to someone on social media, or reading a book on
your e-reader, you are not alone.
All devices' screens give out a large amount of blue light, which affects the body's production of
sleep hormone, melatomin, which can change your sleep patterns. So it is not just getting to sleep that
becomes hard, but the quality of your sleep also suffers. The result is that you can wake up several time
during the night, and have difficulty getting up in the morning.
Sleep is food for the brain, so not sleeping well can be a severe problem for anyone, especially for
teenagers, because their brains are still developing. When you do not sleep well, it can be difficult to concentrate
at school, which makes it harder to learn and get good grades. It can also affect your mood, making you feel sad
or anxious.
So, it is clear you should not use your phone before you go to sleep. Why not leave it in another
room? Nothing on social media is so important that it cannot wait a few hours! You should rediscover
paper books and enjoy feeling tired and sleepy before bedtime rather than wondering why your best friend
has not liked your photo! How will you wake up? You do not have to use the alarm on your phone. Go and
buy yourself an old-fashion alarm clock! The negative effects that screen time is having on sleep have been
in the news a lot recently, so manufactures of smartphones and tablets have added a feature to the mobile
devices that can help reduce these. Most new phones have a night-time setting that changes the color of
screen so that it gives out less blue light. If you really cannot avoid going on social media at bedtime, think
about turning on this setting on your phone.
(Adapted from Prepare)
Question 146: Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. New Devices - Old Functions
B. Inventions before Social Media
C. Screen Time before Bedtime
D. Screen Time - Best Time
Question 147: Blue light from digital screens affects ______.
A. the ways people use their devices
B. people's reading habits
C. how people communicate
D. the body's production of melatomin
Question 148: The word suffers in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. gets longer
B. improves
C. maintains
D. becomes worse
Question 149: The word severe in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. potential
B. serious
C. basic
D. obvious
Question 150: The word it in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. alarm
B. bedtime
C. your phone
D. your photo
Question 151: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Sleeping well is very important to the development of the brain.
B. Reading printed books makes it difficult to fall asleep.
C. Exposure to the blue light before bedtime do harm to sleep quality.
D. Poor sleep quality is likely to result in sadness and anxiety.
Question 152: Which of the following can be inferred from the reading passage?
A. The effects of blue light on sleep are still controversial.
B. Tech companies have taken users' health into consideration.
C. An old-fashion alarm clock is more popular than a new phone.
D. Chatting to other on social media should be avoided, especially for teenagers.
READING 2
The authors noted that while other forms of pollution are decreasing, noise pollution has been
increasing. This conclusion is reinforced by the fact that there has been an increase in the number of
people who have been complaining about excessive noise in the WHO region. Populations that are
exposed to high noise levels can be afflicted by other symptoms such as: stress reactions, sleep-stage
changes, and clinical symptoms like hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. All these impacts can
contribute to premature mortality. It is important to note that these adverse health problems impact all
age groups including children and adolescents. In fact, it has been reported that children who live and or
study in an area afflicted with noise pollution tend to suffer from stress, impairments in memory and
attention as well as difficulty reading. “In Western Europe, the guidelines say, traffic noise results in an
annual loss of at least one million healthy years”. Traffic noise is currently ranked second among
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