Đề thi giữa học kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 12 trường THPT Nguyễn Bính năm 2015

* Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. Make your choice on the answer sheet.

Câu 1: He ............... on the computer when the fire ................. out.

A. worked/ broke                                                                         B. was working/ was breaking

C. worked/ was broken                                                              D. was working/ broke

Câu 2: His house is ..... beautiful ......... he doesn't want to sell it.

A. too...to                                   B. enough....to                         C. such... that                            D. so...that

Câu 3: That sentence was ............ long for me to memorize.

A. so                                          B. too                                         C. enough                                 D. such

Câu 4: All the iron doors ........................ by wooden doors.

A. must replaced                     B. must be replaced               C. must to be replaced           D. must replace

Câu 5: He has a good position in a big company. He …………. be very good.

A. can                                        B. must                                      C. ought to                                D. should

Câu 6: Rabbits are one of the agents that .................. make deserts.

A. help                                       B. helping                                 C. helps                                     D. helped

Câu 7: .................... one of the most creative artists in rock’s’ roll came form California.

A. Frank Zappa was                                                                   B. Frank Zappa, that was

C. Frank Zappa, who was                                                         D. Frank Zappa whom was

Câu 8: The reason ................ he was absent from school is that he had an accident.

A. for which                              B. that                                        C. why                                        D. a & c are correct

Câu 9: ...................... to him, I wouldn’t have lost my way.

A. Had I listened                      B. If I had listened                   C. If I listened                            D. a & b are correct

Câu 10: When he was driving to work, he stopped ............................

A. so to get some petrol                                                             B. getting some petrol

C. to get some petrol                                                                  D. for getting some petrol

Câu 11: A new bridge over the river ....................... at present

A. constructed                                                                             B. is being constructed

C. is constructing                                                                        D. is constructed

Câu 12: The more I got to know Tom, ...................... I like him.

A. the more                               B. most                                      C. more                                      D. the most

Câu 13: The children were quite attracted by the tamer and his animals ................ were performing on the stage.

A. that                                        B. whom                                    C. which                                    D. who

Câu 14: ............. it was dark I couldn't read the letter .

A. although                               B. despite                                 C. since                                     D. because of

Câu 15: It is .......a large city ...... I've got lost.

A. too...to                                   B. enough...to                          C. such....that                            D. so...that

Câu 16: He didn’t hurry so he missed the plane.

A. If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane            B. If he had hurried, he might catch the plane

C. He didn’t miss the plane because he hurried                   D. If he hurried, he wouldn’t miss the plane

Câu 17: The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of ............................

A. biodiversity                          B. biology                                 C. university                              D. diversity

Câu 18: Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save ........................... species.

A. danger                                  B. endanger                             C. endangered                         D. dangerous

Câu 19: You ..................... see the doctor if that back ache persists.

A. better                                    B. have better                          C. had better                             D. better have

Câu 20: - Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!”

- Lora: “ ............................”

A. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?                                                B. I bought it at Nem’s

C. No, I don’t                                                                                D. Thanks, it’s my mum’s present on my birthday.

Câu 21: This film is quite …………….. All the children are …………in the film

A. interesting/ interesting                                                          B. interested/ interesting

C. interesting/ interested                                                           D. interested/ interested

Câu 22: I am living in a big city. I wish I .............................in a big city.

A. am not living                        B. didn't live                              C. would live                             D. hadn’t lived

Câu 23: Mary .................. in London for 15 years.

A. is living                                 B. lives                                      C. was living                             D. has lived

Câu 24: - John:  “Don’t forget to send your parents my regards”

- Tim: “ .........................................”

A. You’re welcome               B. Good idea, thanks              C. It’s my pleasure                 D. Thanks, I will

Câu 25: I’ve never seen .................................

A. as tall man                           B. so tall man                           C. such tall man                       D. such a tall man

* Phonetics:

Câu 26: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest in each group.

A. imagine                                B. satisfy                                   C. abandon                               D. discover

Câu 27: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest in each group.

A. biologist                               B. university                             C. responsible                          D. activity

Câu 28: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest in each group.

A. obedient                               B. hospital                                C. solution                                 D. important

Câu 29: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently  from that of the others

A. garbage                               B. breakfast                              C. suitable                                 D. brother

Câu 30: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently  from that of the others

A. obedient                               B. ready                                    C. believed                               D. mischievous

* Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

Câu 31: The company did not want to hire a man that experience was so limited.

A. that                                        B. so limited                             C. The                                        D. want to hire

Câu 32: Ralph wishes that he went to the bank this morning before he went to work.

A. wishes that                          B. before                                   C. went                                      D. went to work

Câu 33: Our form teacher told us not talk when the teachers were explaining the lesson.

A. were explaining                  B. form teacher                        C. told us                                   D. not talk

Câu 34: In spite the danger, they managed to cross the river during the night.

A. managed to                         B. In spite                                  C. cross                                     D. during

Câu 35: Her last book is published in 20 languages years ago.

A. last                                        B. years                                     C. is                                            D. published

* Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.

Câu 36: Many people believe that God created the world

A. It believes that God created the world                               B. The world is believed God created

C. God is believed to have created the world                       D. God is believed to create the world

Câu 37: He was exhausted by his work, he threw himself in his bed.

A. exhausted by his work, he threw himself in his bed.

B. was exhausted by his work, he threw himself in his bed.

C. threw himself in his bed, exhausted by his work

D. exhaust by his work, he threw himself in his bed.

Câu 38: He is not old enough to do the volunteer work.

A. He is very young that he can’t do the volunteer work.

B. He can’t do the volunteer work because of his old age.

C. His youngster prevents him from doing the volunteer work.

D. He is too young to do the volunteer work.

Câu 39: “Don’t forget  to feed the chicken  twice a day,” he said.

A. He reminded me to feed the chicken twice a day.

B. He suggested me to feed the chicken twice a day.

C. He told not to forget to feed the chicken twice a day.

D. He said don’t forget to feed the chicken  twice a day.

Câu 40: It rains heavily so we can’t go to school.

A. If it rains, I can go to school                                                  B. If it rains, I could go to school

C. If it not rain, I could go to school                                          D. If it didn’t rain, I could go to school

* Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer:

                I had a week visit to Englandlast year on the occasion of my gaining excellent prize. I went with a group of ten boys and girls. Each day, before going to bed, we often discussed  places to visit the following day. We decided to visit BuckinghamPalace. We arrived at the palace early in the morning. It was very hot. It was much hotter than we expected. Everybody felt thirsty. Unfortunately, there was no ice cream stall around the palace. We wanted to get out of the area to buy some drink, but we hadn’t taken any pictures  at the palace. There were a lot of visitors in front of the palace gate so we couldn’t find any space to take any photos. Half an hour passed, we were all too tired to wait any longer. We decided to get out of the crowd  to get some drink and go back later. We caught a bus toRegent street, one of the busiest streets inLondon. There were a lot of shop there. the shop windows were full of beautiful goods so we forgot our thirst. Everyone tried to look for the things they planned to buy. And nobody thought of the time. When I got out of the souvenir shop, it was really dark. It was time to come back to the hotel. We were all thirsty and hungry. We went to the hotel in silence. That ended our third day inEngland.

Câu 41: How many people visited England last year on the special occasion?

A. 10                                      B. 11                                      C. 12                                                      D. 14

Câu 42: How long did they spend in London?

A. The whole day                B. All the afternoon             C. All the morning                                D. Half a day

Câu 43: Why couldn’t they take any photos at Buckingham Palace?

A. Because they didn’t want to keep waiting                               B. Because they were too tired to wait for photos

C. Because they couldn’t find space to take photos.  D. Because they weren’t able to take photos

Câu 44: What made them forget their thirst?

A. Busy streets                                                                     B. The goods at the shop windows

C. The need of taking photos                                                            D. Things they want to buy

Câu 45: How long did their visit last?

A. Three days                       B. Four days                         C. Five days                                          D. Seven days

Câu 46: What is one of the busiest streets in London?

A. The palace                       B. Buckingham    C. Regent Street                  D.England

Câu 47: What did they decide to get out of the crowd for?

A. To take photos                B. To come back to the hotel             C. To take a rest   D. To get some drink

Câu 48: "Unfortunately" has closest meaning with which of the following words?

A. Unluckily                          B. Luckily                              C. Happily                                             D. Unhappily

Câu 49: When did they all feel thirsty and hungry?

A. When they were in the hotel.                        B. When they got out of the souvenir.

C. When they took a short rest.                         D. When they were in Buckingham palace.

Câu 50: What is the topic of the passage?

A. A visit to London             B. A visit to England            C. A visit to Regent Street  D. A visit to Buckingham palace

* Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.

 Man is a land animal, but he also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history, the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly two thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kilometers of the sea coast.

 In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many man’s needs. The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals exist on the ocean floor are ready to be mined.

 Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by Oriental people.

 Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.

 Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new material has made this possible. The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2000 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy source of the sea will be largely solved.

Câu 51: The major things that the sea offers man are ___________________.

              A. fish and oil                                                                                       B. minerals and oil                      

              C. food, energy sources, and minerals                                           D. ocean currents and waves

Câu 52: The sea serves the needs of man as ___________________.

              A. it provides man with food     B. it offers oil and other valuable sources

              C. it provides man with modern technology                                   D. both A and B

Câu 53: We can conclude from the passage that _________________.

              A. the sea resources have largely been used up

              B. the sea, in a broad sense, has not yet been developed

              C. the problems that prevent us from fully exploiting the sea have already been solved

              D. by the year 2000, the technology will be good enough to exploit all the sea resources

Câu 54: The words enabling in the fourth paragraph means _________________.

              A. understanding                       B. allowing                                    C. teaching                                    D. helping

Câu 55: The best title for this paragraph is _________________.

              A. Seafood                                                                                           B. Technology for Exploiting the Sea

              C. Sea Harvest                                                                                    D. Man and the Sea                    

Câu 56: How many populations live within 80 kilometers of the seacoast?

              A. Nearly two three of the world population                                   B. Nearly two third of the world population

              C. Nearly two thirds of the world population                                  D. Nearly one third of the world population

Câu 57: "This" in the fourth paragraph refers to ………………….

              A.  The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve.

              B. Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea.

  C. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.

              D. The warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship.

Câu 58: What is happening to resources on land?

              A. They are enriching.               B. They are abundant.                C. They are valuable.   D. They are being used up.

Câu 59: _____________is an ancient skill.

              A. The culture of fish and shellfish                                                   B. Oil and gas explorations

              C. Sea explorations                                                                            D. Farming

 Câu 60: What new sources of energy may the sea offer besides oil and gas?

              A. The warm temperature   B. Ocean currents                              C. waves                                        D. All of them

*  Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

                Environmental pollution is a term that (61).........................to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties their air with gases and smoke, poisons, the water with chemicals other substances, and damages the soil with (62) ........................... many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. (63)......................., people ruin natural beauty by disposing garbage and waste products on the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing noise. Badly polluted air can cause illness and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other (64) ....................... life. Pollution soil reduces the amount of land that is (65)........................ for growing food.

Câu 61: A. attends                      B. refers                                         C. directs                                       D. aims

Câu 62: A. too                              B. extreme                                    C. such                                          D. all

Câu 63: A. Besides                     B. As instance                              C. For example                            D. Therefore

Câu 64: A. water                          B. hydro                                         C. marine                                      D. coastal

Câu 65: A. available                   B. able                                           C. capable                                    D. probable  

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer

 A large supermarket was looking for a manager for a new store they were planning to open. Out of over 90 people who had applied for the post they had chosen five and asked them to come for an interview.

The first (66)______, Mr. Riley, walked into the interview room. He was smartly dressed, but it was clear that he was listening to a personal stereo. He sat down, (67)______off his shoes and lit a cigarette. One of the interviewers said that they would prefer him not to smoke and Mr. Riley apologizeD. Just at that moment, a telephone rang. Mr. Riley reached into his pocket, took (68)______his mobile phone and began a conversation with a friend of his. After a minute or two, the interviewers had enough and said they wanted to begin. “Certainly, go ahead, “said Mr. Riley. They (69)______him why he wanted the job. “I don’t,” he replied. “But I (70)______like a day inLondon, and you’ve already paid my train fare to come up here for the interview.

Câu 66: A. applied                          B. application                       C. applicant                         D. applier

Câu 67: A. took                              B. put                                  C. wore                                D. taken

Câu  68: A. off                               B. in                                    C. out                                  D. over

Câu  69: A. said                             B. told                                 C. warned                            D. asked

Câu  70: A. felt                              B. wanted                            C. was                                 D. needed

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase closest in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 41 to 43.

Câu 71:  I used to meet him occasionally onFifth Avenue.

A. in one occasion              B. once in a while               C. one time                        D. none is correct

Câu 72: Biogas can be utilized for electricity production, cooking, space heating, water heating and process heating.

A. increase                        B. sparing                          C. generation                     D. reformation

Câu 73:  We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.

A. the long day                   B. all long day                    C. day after day                 D. all day long

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 from 44 to 45.

Câu 74:  During the five-decade history, the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

A. holding to                      B. holding back                  C. holding at                      D. holding by

Câu 75: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

A. divorced                        B. married                          C. single                            D. separated

* Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. Make your choice on the answer sheet.

Câu 76: you/ like/ read/ novels/ free time?

   A. You like reading novels in your free time?

   B. Do you like reading novels free time?

   C. Do you like reading novels in your free time?

   D. Do you like to read novels free time?

Câu 77.  I/ like/ people/ work/ hard.   

   A. I like people who works hard.

   B. I like people who working hard.

   C. I like people who is working hard.

   D. I like people working hard.

Câu 78: what/ beautiful/ girl!

   A. What beautiful is the girl!

   B. What beautiful girl!

   C. What a beautiful girl!

   D. What a beautifully girl!

Câu 79: The Browns/ live/ London/ since 1992/.

   A. The Browns have lived inLondon since 1992.

   B. The Browns have lived inLondon for 1992.

   C. The Browns have lived inLondon when 1992.

   D. The Browns have been living inLondon for 1992.

Câu 80: Our classroom/ always/ clean/ before/ classes.

   A. Our classroom always cleaned before classes.

   B. Our classroom is always cleaning before classes.

   C. Our classroom is always cleaned before classes.

   D. Our classroom always is cleaned before classes.

 

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ANSWER KEYS

 

1. D	11. B	21. C	31. A	41. B	51. C	61. B	71. B
2. D	12. A	22. B	32. C	42. A	52. D	62. C	72. C
3. C	13. A	23. D	33. D	43. C	53. B	63. C	73. D
4. B	14. C	24. C	34. B	44. B	54. B	64. C	74. B
5. B	15. C	25. D	35. C	45. D	55. C	65. A	75. B
6. A	16. A	26. B	36. C	46. C	56. C	66. C	76. C
7. C	17. A	27. B	37. A	47. D	57. B	67. A	77. D
8. D	18. C	28. B	38. D	48. A	58. D	68. C	78. C
9. D	19. C	29. A	39. A	49. B	59. A	69. D	79. A
10. C	20. D	30. B	40. D	50. B	60. D	70. A	80. C

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