ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I LỚP 12

ĐỀ THI THỬ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề này gồm 4 trang, có 50 câu)
Họ và tên thí sinh: …………………………………………………… Số báo danh: ………………………
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.
1. A. rained B. phoned C. moved D. helped
2. A. bags B. kids C. speeds D. dates
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.
3. A revision B. camera C. suggestion D. musician
4. A. campus B. maintain C. aspect D. system
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
5. In the interview, always show your best side, your keenness to work and your sense of responsibility.
A. special interest B. very quick understanding
C. sense of humor D. basic requirement
6. The government has initiated a program of economic reform.
A. shifted B. started C. reaffirmed D. produced
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.
7. English is a compulsory subject in Vietnam’s education.
A. required B. optional C. difficult D. easy
8. There are differences between Vietnamese and American cultures.
A. similarities B. responsibilities C. diversities D. varieties
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
9. Concentrate ________ what the interviewer says and explains _________.
A. on / to B. to / for C. in / with D. at / toward
10. Don't worry, I'll ___________ you a hand with the washing up.
A. take B. return C. borrow D. give
11. Parents have to take ________ for looking after their children until they are grown up.
A. respond B. responsibility C. responsible D. responsively
12. _________, Americans and Asians have very different ideas about love a marriage.
A. Traditional B. Tradition C. Traditionalism D. Traditionally
13. School uniform is _____________ in most Vietnamese schools.
A. paid B. required C. depended D. divided
14. By definition, _________ jobs are jobs in which people make something or produce things.
A. production B. full-time C. manufacturing D. service
15. Many Americans enjoy spending time with __________ nature, and one popular activity is feeding wild
birds.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
16. It was the kind of accident for _________ nobody was really to blame.
A. which B. that C. whom D. what
17. Do you happen to know when the late musician Trinh Cong Son ___ his first anti-war song?
A. has written B. was writing C. had written D. wrote
18. This is the second time I _________ to Vietnam. Your country has changed a lot!
A. have been B. had been C. am D. was
19. If it ______ an hour ago, the streets _________ wet now.
A. rained would be B. had rained / would have been
C. had rained / would be D. were raining / will be
20. The book ______ last week is her first novel about a World Heritage Site in Viet Nam.
A. publishing B. published C. to publish D. to be published

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21. At school, I get _______ well with most of my classmates.
A. down B. up C. on D. ahead
22. The world’s first electronic computer .............. by the University of Pennsylvania in 1946
A. built B. has been built C. was built D. has built
23. Neil Adams, ………….. parents are both teachers, won first prize in the competition
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
24. Susan: Congratulations! You played guitar so well! John: __________________.
A. Thank you. You are. B. Thanks for your compliment. It’s encouraging.
C. Thanks, I'd love to D. Thank you, you're welcome.
25. Jane: "You're a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you.”
John: “___________ I'm an awful dancer!”
A. You must be kidding! B. Oh, thank you very much.
C. That's a nice compliment! D. You're too kind.
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.
Schools provide American children with much more than academic education. More than eighty
percent of all students participate in extracurricular (26)_________, such as sports, student newspapers, drama
clubs, debate teams, choral groups and music bands.
During their leisure time, American kids spend much time watching television, listening to music or
playing computer games, (27)_________ many also have after-school jobs. Nine out of ten teenagers say
(28)__________ either have a job or would like one. Many youths work part-time on weekends or after school
at fast-food restaurants, baby-sit for neighbors, hold delivery jobs or work in stores. Many youths are
(29)__________ involved in community services or church activities. They (30)_________ to youth groups
such as Girl Guides or Boy Scouts, where they learn about citizenship, crafts, arts, camping and other outdoor
activities.
26. A. work B. activities C. tests D. examinations
27. A. so B. then C. Because D. but
28. A. they B. we C. she D. one
29. A too B. not C. also D. very
30. A. attract B. listen C. belong D. go
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.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as a gesture
of goodwill. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose. Shaking hands
originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically
reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend sometimes, both parties
found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons
could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped
them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient people have, for centuries, their own
hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in
which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas islands greet by
rubbing noses.
31. According to the first paragraph, people usually shake hands when they meet as a gesture of __.
A. goodwill B. familiarity C. happiness D. politeness
32. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that at first the purpose of shaking hands was________.
A. to show that both were ready for a fight
B. to show a good relationship with each other
C. to show that there were no weapons in hands
D. to show that they wanted to clasp their hands
33. According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands ___________.
A. was used to extend greetings B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date

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 C. is considered not to be very polite D. is replaced by other customs in some countries
34. The word "came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by ________.
A. happened to meet B. attacked. C. waited for D. visited
35. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the handshake?
A. It is a gesture of goodwill B. It is very popular all over the world.
C. It is one of the social customs D. It happened for the first time very long times ago.
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
What does it take to graduate from university with a First?
Mark McArdle, first-class degree holder from the University of Lancaster, tells how he did it.
Don’t spend too much time at the student lounge, do turn up for most lectures and tutorials and do submit
all coursework - eventually. That, I was told by a PhD student during freshers’ week, was all I needed to do
to get a 2:2. For a 2:1, I’d require a better attendance record and have to work harder, but not at the expense
of being cut off from civilization. And for a First I would have to become some sort of social outcast, go to
even lecture and tutorial (scribbling notes madly), spend every waking moment immersed in academic
books, and be among the last to be thrown out of the university library at 10 pm closing time.
Well, I did not give up my life for study. I didn't attend every lecture and tutorial. I didn’t write down every
word spoken in lectures. I didn’t get 80% or more in every essay, project, test or exam. I was usually behind
with my reading and occasionally mystified by the syllabus. Sometimes I couldn't be bothered to go to
university and stayed at home instead. But I always knew where I was what I had to do and what not to
bother with. And I always worked hard on the things that counted: assignments and exams.
Getting a degree is about learning, but it isn’t just about learning biology, history, English or whatever. It’s
about understanding what you need to succeed - what, in fact, the university
wants from you and what you will get in return. You have to have a feel for the education market and really
sell your inspirations, what does the lecturer want? what is the essay marker searching for? Some students
try to offer something not wanted. Others want to give very little - they steal the thoughts of others and
submit them as their own. But they all want to be rewarded. Exchange, but don’t steal, and you’ll get a
degree.
I could guarantee every book on my reading list was out on long loan from the university library within five
seconds of the list being issued. This was worrying at first, but I quickly learned that it was impossible to
read all of the books on an average reading list anyway. I sought shortcuts. Collections of selected readings
or journal articles were excellent sources that often saved me the bother of reading the original texts.
References in books dragged me all over the place but with all the courses I had to do, there wasn't enough
time to be dragged too far. I would flick through the book, read the introduction, note any summaries, look
at diagrams, skim the index, and read any conclusions. I plucked out what was needed and made my escape.
I revised by discarding subject areas I could not face revising, reading, compiling notes, and then condensing
them onto one or two sheets of A4 for each subject area. Leading up to the exam, I would concentrate on
just the condensed notes and rely on my memory to drag out the detail behind them when the time came. I
didn’t practice writing exam questions, although it was recommended. I prefer to be spontaneous and open -
minded. I don't want pre-formed conclusions filling my mind.
And nor should you; there is no secret to getting a First - this is just an account of how I got my First. Be a
happy student by striking the right balance between working and enjoying yourself. Take what you d o
seriously and do your best. And, no matter what you do don’t forget to appreciate every day of your
university studies: it is one of the greatest periods of your life.
36. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe learning experience of an excellent student
B. To emphasize the importance of higher education
C. To suggest ways to deal with assignments at university
D. To point out challenges of studying at university
37. The PhD students who spoke to the writer____________.
A. exaggerate the need to work hard B. succeeded in scaring the writer
C. was uncertain how to help the writer D. thought the writer would get a First
38. In the third paragraph, the writer warns against____________.
A. offering money to academic staff B. trying to second-guess lectures

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 C. expecting to be rewarded D. plagiarism in essays and exams
39. The word “immersed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to____________.
A. ploughed B. absorbed C. sunk D. dipped
40. Why did the writer not practice writing exam questions?
A. He thought the practice was rather boring.
B. He wanted to answer exam questions critically.
C. He was advised not to.
D. He thought it might prejudice staff against him.
41. The word “flick through” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to____________.
A. search quickly B. skim C. borrow D. read carefully
42. All of the following are mentioned about factors that help the writer to succeed at university EXCEPT
____________.
A. an understanding of what was required B. regular attendance at lectures
C. selective reading D. well-organizing revision
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
43. A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives.
A. number B. agrees C. unwise D. in
44. Yesterday while I cycled along the street, I saw a friend of mine
A. cycled B. along C. saw D. a friend of mine
45. The Americans think that a wife should maintain her beautiful and appearance after marriage.
A. think that B. maintain C. beautiful D. after marriage
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.
46. You had better read the questions carefully," the teacher told me.
A. The teacher advised me to read the questions carefully.
B. The teacher invited me to read the questions carefully.
C. The teacher asked me read the questions carefully.
D. The teacher suggested me to read the questions carefully.
47. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy family
A. Our parents work together to give us a nice house and a happy home.
B. Our parents take each other's hands when they give us a nice house and a happy home.
C. Our parents shake hands when they give us a nice house and a happy home.
D. our parents hold hands when they give us a nice house and a happy home.
48. I didn’t pay attention to the teacher so I failed to understand the lesson.
A. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
C. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
49. He cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
A. Having finished reading the book, he cannot it to me.
B. Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.
C. As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
D. He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it.
50. Be sure to follow the instructions. These are given sat the top of the page.
A. Be sure to follow the instructions which given sat the top of the page.
B. Be sure to follow the instructions that are giving at the top of the page.
C. Be sure to follow the instructions give at the top of the page.
D. Be sure to follow the instructions which are given sat the top of the page.
THE END