Kỳ Thi Khảo Sát Chất Lượng Lớp 12 Môn Tiếng Anh 2023-2024 - Lần 2 (Mã Đề 533)

The world is getting smaller, at least when it comes to language. More and more people speak the three most common languages: English, Spanish, and Mandarin. As a result, local languages are being forgotten. As cultures adjust to these changes, and languages aren't taught to children or spoken at home, these local languages are slowly disappearing.
A language is said to be in trouble when less than 30 percent of children in the community speak it. It is considered a dying language. If children no longer learn to use a language, it will have fewer and fewer speakers over time and, eventually, the language will be gone. Why keep languages alive? Languages hold the key to understanding a culture's beliefs and values. According to Dr. Cumberland, who is working to save Assiniboine, a Native American language, a dying language needs a dictionary and people to understand and record its grammar. Most importantly, you need to listen to those who still speak the language. This can be very difficult, especially if there are very few speakers of the language left. For example, when researchers were working to save the language Ayapaneco in Mexico, it was hard for them to record anything because the last two people on Earth who could speak the language refused to speak to each other! Today, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) lists more than 3,000 languages that may disappear by the end of this century. Some of the languages still have a few million speakers and may survive. Unfortunately, hundreds of languages have fewer than 25 speakers remaining and may soon be lost forever.

ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI, which has become increasingly popular due to its versatility and ability to respond to natural language. Like any technology, ChatGPT has both advantages and disadvantages.
One of the main advantages of ChatGPT is its ability to process and respond to language in a natural and direct way. This makes it highly adaptable to many applications, such as virtual assistants, customer service chatbots, and language translation. It can also save time and money for companies by automating tasks that would normally require human labor. Another advantage of ChatGPT is its ability to continuously learn and improve through training on large amounts of data. This means that the model can become increasingly accurate and effective over time, leading to better user experiences and improved efficiency.
However, there are also several potential disadvantages of ChatGPT. One concern is the possibility of misuse or abuse of the technology, such as generating fake news or conducting cyberattacks like the current apps. This is especially concerning as the model can create convincing texts that are quite similar to human-generated ones. Another concern is the potential for bias in the language model, as it is trained on data that may contain unknown biases or inaccuracies. This can lead to discriminatory responses or even promote existing biases. Furthermore, the deployment of ChatGPT can also affect the job market, as it may replace human workers in certain industries. As a result, more and more people are jobless, and serious social problems such as violence or robbery may arise.
In conclusion, while ChatGPT has numerous benefits in terms of language processing and machine learning, it is crucial to consider and address potential drawbacks such as the possibility of misuse, bias, and impact on the job market. To ensure the responsible development and deployment of this technology, it is important to prioritize ethics and transparency, as well as to find more inclusive and effective solutions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 22. The weather is great today, ______?
A. wasn't it B. isn't it C. aren't they D. hasn't it
Question 23. The red T- shirt costs $20,andthewhiteT-shirtcosts$ 15. The white T-shirt is ______ than the red one.
A. older B. more beautiful C. more expensive D. cheaper
Question 24. Nguyễn Thị Tám, a former student of Doi Can High School, got ________ highest score in GCSE 2023 among over 14,000 candidates in Vinh Phuc province.
A. the B. ∅ C. a D. an
Question 25. The new version of the film "Đất phương Nam" is quite different _____the original one.
A. of B. from C. to D. on
Question 26. We ______flowers in the school garden when it started to rain.
A. were planting B. are planting C. have planted D. plant
Question 27. ______, she will hold a party to celebrate the event.
A. When Mary moves into her new house B. When Mary was moving into her new house
C. When Mary had moved into her new house D. When Mary moved into her new house
Question 28. A new shopping mall ______ in our neighbourhood next year.
A. will be built B. was built C. builds D. built
Question 29. In the sustainable agriculture, farmers try _____ the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. limit B. to limit C. limiting D. limited
Question 30. You should be aware of some cultural ______when you visit a foreign country.
A. differently B. differ C. different D. differences
Question 31. The tests are used to ______individual students' ability and knowledge.
A. forget B. follow C. believe D. assess
Question 32. She understood the importance of establishing a close ______with other classmates.
A. media B. rapport C. agreement D. impact

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 37. A. follow B. deny C. reject D. agree
Question 38. A. vulnerable B. compulsory C. diversity D. incredible

One of the main causes of pressure on children today is the increased use of social media. Nowadays children spend (39)______ hours interacting with social media platforms. It is thought this has led to pressures to maintain a particular image. If children share an image or video online, the number of likes or comments can have a dramatic effect on how they feel about themselves. They also feel under pressure to maintain a particular image to show how exciting their lifestyle is. (40)______ , there is a constant focus on their social lives, and they feel judged about their vacations and the things they like and do.
In addition to pressures from social media, children are feeling increasing pressure from living in an environment (41)______ they are always in contact with people. Previously, if a child had a difficult time with friends, they could leave this behind at school. The shift to smartphones has meant that this has become increasingly difficult. A number of surveys have (42)______ how not being able to switch off and walk away has increased stress levels for children. If technological (43)______ was limited, it would significantly reduce stress levels for young people.
(Adapted from Skillful 2 Second Edition by Emma Pathare & Gary Pathare)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 44. It is compulsory for all students to wear their student ID cards at school.
A. All students shouldn't wear ftheir student ID cards at school.
B. All students can wear their student ID cards at school.
C. All students needn't wear their student ID cards at school.
D. All students must wear their student ID cards at school.

Question 45. I haven't eaten this kind of food before.
A. I have eaten this kind of food many times.
B. The last time I ate this kind of food before ago.
C. I last ate this kind of food before.
D. This is the first time I have ever eaten this kind of food.

Question 46. "How long have you been waiting here?" Lan asked me.
A. Lan asked me how long I had been waiting there.
B. Lan asked me how long have I been waiting there.
C. Lan asked me how long I have been waiting there.
D. Lan asked me how long had I been waiting there.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 47. He didn't pay attention. He caused an accident.
A. If only he paid attention, he wouldn't cause an accident.
B. If he had paid more attention, he wouldn't have caused an accident.
C. Suppose that he had paid attention, he would have caused an accident.
D. He wishes he hadn't paid attention so that he would have caused an accident.
Question 48. The storm was severe. Nobody was allowed to go out.
A. So severe was the storm that nobody was permitted to go out.
B. Such was the storm that nobody was forbidden to go out.
C. Not until nobody was allowed to go out was the storm severe.
D. Only after the storm was severe was nobody prohibited to go out.

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 49. A. bike B. nice C. wind D. child
Question 50. A. school B. choose C. much D. catch