1. Listen and choose the factors that have affected the blue whale population. There is ONE extra option.

(Hãy lắng nghe và lựa chọn những yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến số lượng cá voi xanh. Có MỘT lựa chọn dư.)

A. They were hunted for commercial purposes.

(Chúng bị săn bắt vì mục đích thương mại.)

B. They are hit by large ships.

(Chúng bị tàu lớn đâm phải.)

C. They are dangerous to humans.

(Chúng nguy hiểm cho con người.)

D. They eat pieces of plastic.

(Chúng ăn những mảnh nhựa.)

E. They find it hard to find food in warming oceans.

(Chúng khó tìm được thức ăn trong đại dương đang nóng lên.)

2. Listen again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

(Nghe lại và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C.)

1. How does Nam feel about the size of whales?

A. Impressed. 

B. Concerned.

C. Annoyed. 

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason for the widespread whaling in the 1920s?

A. Advances in technology made whale hunting easier.

B. It became a profitable business.

C. It was impossible to build suitable habitats for blue whales.

3. According to the speaker, what is the current number of blue whales?

A. About 10,000. 

B. No more than 25,000.

C. About 340,000.

4. Why are blue whales more likely to be hit by ships at night?

A. They can't see or hear well at night.

B. There is more plastic pollution at night.

C. They are looking for food near the water surface at night.

1. Work in pairs. Match the threats facing blue whales with the solutions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Hãy ghép các mối đe dọa mà cá voi xanh phải đối mặt với các giải pháp.)

2. Work in groups. Discuss each solution above and think about what each individual can do to help save the blue whales. Then report to the class.

(Làm việc theo nhóm. Thảo luận từng giải pháp ở trên và suy nghĩ xem mỗi cá nhân có thể làm gì để giúp cứu cá voi xanh. Sau đó báo cáo trước lớp.)

1. Read the article below. Match each section (A-C) with the heading (1-5). There are TWO extra headings.

(Đọc bài viết dưới đây. Nối mỗi phần (A-C) với tiêu đề (1-5). Có HAI tiêu đề dư.)

Artificial Intelligence in the mass media

The mass media has undergone many changes over the last century. Artificial intelligence has also had an impact on the media. AI has become an important part of all forms of mass communication.

A. _____

Nowadays, people receive so much information from different sources that it is difficult to spot false stories. This is where AI can help. The advanced technology is able to classify types of information and recognise news that is not suitable for the public. Furthermore, AI can automatically change data into various forms such as online graphic organisers, images, and videos. This innovation is a breakthrough in journalism.

B. _____

Social media is popular all over the world, and more and more people are using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. AI can make these platforms much safer and help the users avoid identity theft. A typical example is facial recognition software that allows us to increase the safety and security of our accounts. In many cases, social networking sites require personal information, which can be verified via facial recognition.

C. _____

Although television has been popular for a long time, it is now attracting larger audiences because of new features made possible by AI. TV viewers can watch programmes with higher picture quality and a lot of special effects. AI can also provide personalised recommendations to different users. The software can help TV viewers find channels or programmes based on their preferences, behaviour, and history.

2. Read the article again. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.

(Đọc lại bài viết. Chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B, C hoặc D.)

1. The purpose of writing the article is _____ in the mass media.

A. to advertise AI

B. to introduce the benefits of AI

C. to help readers avoid using AI

D. to describe an AI robot

2. Which of the following benefits of Al in journalism is NOT mentioned?

A. AI can change data into various forms.

B. AI can help people avoid unsuitable information.

C. AI can help journalists express their opinions.

D. AI can identify whether the information is true or not.

3. Why does the author mention 'facial recognition' in Section B?

A. To support an idea.

B. To illustrate a contrast.

C. To give a reason.

D. To give a description.

4. What can be inferred about television in Section C?

A. TV viewers can watch more live TV shows.

B. There are more special effects on live TV programmes.

C. It has not benefited from AI.

D. AI makes it easier for people to choose their favourite programmes.

Write an essay (180-200 words) about the benefits of using AI in creating content for the mass media and the problems caused by it. Select and combine information from Reading and the suggested ideas below.

(Viết một bài luận (180-200 từ) về lợi ích của việc sử dụng AI trong việc tạo nội dung cho các phương tiện thông tin đại chúng và những vấn đề mà nó gây ra. Chọn lọc và kết hợp thông tin từ phần Đọc và những ý tưởng gợi ý bên dưới.)

Problems caused by Al in creating content for the mass media

(Những vấn đề do Al gây ra trong việc sáng tạo nội dung cho các phương tiện thông tin đại chúng)

- Increasing costs of the mass media (high costs for developing, installing, and maintaining the software)

(Tăng chi phí cho các phương tiện thông tin đại chúng (chi phí phát triển, cài đặt và bảo trì phần mềm cao))

- Reducing people's creativity (automated content creation using AI tools)

(Giảm khả năng sáng tạo của con người (tạo nội dung tự động bằng công cụ AI))

- Replacing human's jobs in the mass media (AI's capability of reporting and writing)

(Thay thế công việc của con người trên các phương tiện thông tin đại chúng (Khả năng báo cáo và viết bài của AI))