Đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Global Success có đáp án (Đề 5)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The kiwi is a fascinating and special bird, which cannot fly, unlike most other bird species. Native to New Zealand, it is also a(n) (21) species. It is estimated that there were once millions of kiwis in the country. However, there has been a rapid decrease in their population with (22) 70,000 left in the wild today. Historically, the decline was the result of the birds being hunted for meat, skins, and feathers. There are still two other threats to their survival: (23) loss and predators. Deforestation has considerably reduced areas of natural forests. Many of them have been converted into farmland or towns (24) economic purposes. This has reduced the kiwi's natural habitat and pushed them into areas (25) they are more vulnerable to predators such as dogs and wild cats. These predators often eat kiwi eggs of attack young kiwis. That is why New Zealand has launched c plan to save their national bird from extinction.

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.

AI cameras are powerful tools Hence they allow rangers to track both animals and poachers even at night.

The company must introduce advanced technology into their production process. Otherwise, they won't be able to compete with their rivals.

My parents arranged for the installation of a security camera on our front door.

We don't have an AI-based robot, so we cannot have our meals prepared by it every day.

Accessing as many online articles as you want is possible only after you register and create an account.

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Biodiversity on our planet is rapidly declining mainly due to human activities such as climate change and pollution. That is why governments and organisations have taken measures to protect wildlife and stop biodiversity loss. The emergence of artificial intelligence has dramatically changed wildlife protection. Conservationists are now turning to AI to find solutions to the rapid loss of plants and animals.

One of the biggest threats to endangered species is poaching for commercial purposes. Therefore, it is essential to stop this illegal activity in forests and nature reserves. However, rangers, whose job is to take care of such large areas, find it hard to monitor wildlife and prevent poaching. That is why many national parks are using AI cameras to track both animals and poachers. Furthermore, the cameras can send real-time updates to rangers' phones and alert them to any illegal activities within minutes. The cutting-edge technology is even effective at night when poachers operate under cover of darkness. The AI cameras are designed to automatically notice any illegal cars or boats entering forests or other protected areas.

Another factor responsible for the decline in biodiversity is habitat loss. When natural habitats or environmental conditions change, it's nearly impossible for scientists to identify the changes until they discover strong evidence. For example, some countries have faced increasing pressure from climate change and economic growth, and have lost a huge amount of surface water. However, the situation has only been discovered with the help of artificial intelligence. Without AI, scientists could not have identified and analysed the changes nationwide. AI has played an important role in collecting data and analysing the factors affecting wildlife, thus helping governments and organisations respond to critical situations in the quickest way possible.

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

Which of the benefits of using Al in wildlife conservation is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?

Which of the following is true about A in tracking environmental changes?

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?