SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG NINH ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

TRƯỜNG THPT UÔNG BÍ NĂM HỌC 2024-2025

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
( Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút ; Đề gồm 04 trang )

I. Listening (2.0P)

Part 1: Listen to three people talking about an interesting cultural fact in their countries. Decide if each
statement is true (T) or false (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE. (1.0P).
Question 1. Alfred Nobel was born in France MINH HỌA
A. True B. X C. False D. X
Question 2. He was fluent in several languages, including Russian.
A. True B. False C. X D.X
Question 3. Nobel invented dynamite in 1867.
A. X B. X C. False D. True
Question 4. Nobel’s brother Emil died in a tragic accident involving nitroglycerin.
A. True B. False C. X D. X
Question 5. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1895
A. True B. False C. X D. X
Part 2 Listen to a speech about cultural differences, then choose the best answer A, B, C, or D. You can
listen to the recording TWICE. (1.0P).
Question 6. Why is it recommended to learn local greetings when traveling?
A. to avoid getting lost B. to make friends and show respect
C. to save money D. to get better service
Question 7. What types of greetings might be encountered when traveling?
A. only handshakes B. only verbal greetings
C. only bows D. handshakes, hugs, kisses, bows, or fist bumps
Question 8. How did the COVID-19 pandemic change the way people greet each other?
A. People stopped greeting each other.
B. People only use verbal greetings now.
C. People are less likely to shake hands and prefer nods or gestures.
D. Handshakes became more popular.
Question 9. How are greetings typically viewed in Britain?
A. a bit awkward B. warm and affectionate
C. extremely casual D. always loud
Question 10. What is the preference of younger British people regarding greetings?
A. They prefer not to greet anyone. B. They like more hugs and kisses.
C. They use formal greetings only. D. They only shake hands.
II. Phonetics (0.5 P )
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11. A. phonograph B. record C. post D. hold
Question 12. A. culture B. insult C. costume D. tug
Question 13. A. decompose B. remove C. propose D. grocery
III. Grammar and Vocabulary (2.5P)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 14. It is believed that Beethoven _________ in Vienna at the age of 56 after suffering from liver
disease.
A. passed away B. carried out C. went away D. dropped out
Question 15. The Trưng Sisters, who were military leaders more than 2,000 years ago, are considered
national __________ of Viet Nam.
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A. heroes B. geniuses C. youths D. scientists

Question 16. I use __________ instead of plastic ones to reduce plastic waste and promote green practices.
A. air conditioners B. bamboo straws C. gift tags D. private vehicles
Question 17. Environmental awareness __________ distributed in the community educate people on green
living practices.
A. concerns B. jugs C. leaflets D. caps
Question 18. While my mother __________ in the kitchen, my father __________ the living room.
A. cooked – cleaned B. cooked – was cleaning
C. was cooking – cleaned D. was cooking – was cleaning
Question 19.__________ most lively and energetic cultural performances take place in __________ heart of
New York City.
A. A / the B. The / a C. The / Ø D. The / the
Question 20. To protect the environment __________ the long run, we should shift towards more
sustainable practices.
A. on B. for C. at D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful
paragraph / letter in each of the following questions.
Question 21.
a. It’s also a good habit to reduce idling when possible.
b. If you live further away, you can ride the bus or even gather some of your classmates to carpool to school
every day.
c. A new school year is a new chance to act against emission pollution and to do your part to improve air
quality.
d. While you’re sitting in your car and waiting for class to start, do your best to remember to turn off your
car!
e. If you live near campus, you can choose to walk or bike to class!
Adapted from https://cleanriver.com/resource/ways-to-go-green-at-school/
A. c-b-e-a-d B. c-e-b-a-d C. c-a-d-b-e D. c-d-a-b-e
Question 22.
a. Burning leaves can lead to air pollution, which harms both the environment and people’s health.
b. What are your thoughts on this? Please share with me about it!
c. Hi Mia,
d. We can collect those dry leaves and turn them into nutrient-rich compost for our school garden.
e. Best regards,
f. I hope you’re well! Lately, I’ve been noticing a small but important issue - dry leaves are sometimes
burned in the school yard.
g. What if we suggest creating a compost pile instead?
A. c-f-d-g-a-b-e B. c-a-f-g-d-b-e C. c-f-a-g-d-b-e D. c-f-g-a-d-b-e
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the tetter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
TALK SHOW ON VIETNAMESE NATIONAL HERO
Join us for an (23) _________ talk show dedicated to the remarkable life of a Vietnamese national hero from
the war era. Here are the details:
The Speaker: A well-known Historian and Expert on Viet Nam’s War Heroes
Time: February 10, 2023 (please arrive 15 minutes early)
Location: Main hall of University of Economics
Main Content of the Talk Show:
- Introduction to the historical background of the Viet Nam War
- Personal accounts of (24) _________ hero’s experiences
- Heroic acts and contributions (25) _________ the nation’s struggle
- The hero’s impact on Vietnamese history

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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the extraordinary life of a Vietnamese national hero. Admission is
free, but you must register in advance, visit our website or contact email: openyourmind@gmail.com for
registration details. See you there!
Question 23. A. inspirationally B. inspiring C. inspiration D. inspire
Question 24. A. the B. an C. a D. no article
Question 25. A. on B. for C. with D. to
III. Reading. (1.8P)
Part 1. 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. (0.75P)
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop gardens are a great way to create green spaces in cities. They provide many benefits, such as
improving air quality and reducing heat. People (26) ________ want to start a rooftop garden should
consider their available space and sunlight.
To begin, choose (27) ________ variety of plants that can grow well in containers, such as herbs,
vegetables, and flowers. It’s important to select plants that thrive in the local climate.
Next, you can set up a watering schedule to keep the plants healthy. Many gardeners find that using a drip
irrigation system helps to (28) ________ down on water waste.
Additionally, rooftop gardens can be a relaxing space to enjoy nature. They offer a quiet escape from the
busy city life and can improve your mood. Finally, sharing your garden with friends and neighbors can
create a sense of (29) ________.
With a little effort, anyone can (30) ________ the beauty and benefits of a rooftop garden.
Question 26. A. which B. who C. what D. where
Question 27. A. an B. a C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 28. A. cut B. put C. take D. bring
Question 29. A. community B. problem C. idea D. choice
Question 30. A. change B. develop C. strengthen D. enjoy

Part 2. 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. (1.05P).
Scientists have identified two ways in which species disappear. The first is through ordinary or
“background” extinctions, where species that fail to adapt are slowly replaced by more adaptable life forms.
The second is when large numbers of species go to the wall in relatively short periods of biological time.
There have been five such extinctions, each provoked by cataclysmic evolutionary events caused by some
geological eruption, climate shift, or space junk slamming into the Earth. Scientists now believe that another
mass extinction of species is currently under way – and this time human fingerprints are on the trigger.

How are we doing it? Simply by demanding more and more space for ourselves. In our assault on the
ecosystems around us we have used a number of tools, from spear and gun to bulldozer and chainsaw.
Certain especially rich ecosystems have proved the most vulnerable. In Hawaii more than half of the native
birds are now gone – some 50 species. Such carnage has taken place all across the island communities of the
Pacific and Indian Oceans. While many species were hunted to extinction, others simply succumbed to the
introduced predators that humans brought with them: the cat, the dog, the pig, and the rat.

Today the tempo of extinction is picking up speed. Hunting is no longer the major culprit, although rare
birds and animals continue to be butchered for their skin, feathers, tusks, and internal organs, or taken as
savage pets. Today the main threat comes from the destruction of the habitat of wild plants, animals, and
insects need to survive. The draining and damming of wetland and river courses threatens the aquatic food
chain and our own seafood industry. Overfishing and the destruction of fragile coral reefs destroy ocean
biodiversity. Deforestation is taking a staggering toll, particularly in the tropics where the most global
biodiversity is at risk. The shrinking rainforest cover of the Congo and Amazon river basins and such place
as Borneo and Madagascar have a wealth of species per hectare existing nowhere else. As those precious
hectares are drowned or turned into arid pasture and cropland, such species disappear forever.

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 (Adapted from Final Countdown Practice Tests by D.F Piniaris, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2010)
Question 31. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss?
A. The two ways in which species disappear
B. The tempo of extinction of species today
C. Deforestation as a major cause of mass extinctions of species
D. Human activity and its impact on a mass extinction of species
Question 32. The word “vulnerable” in paragraph 2 mostly means _____.
A. easily poached B. easily hunted
C. easily influenced D. easily protected
Question 33. What was the main threat to biodiversity in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific and Indian
oceans until recently?
A. tools used by human beings B. hunters and introduced predators
C. human assault on ecosystems D. vulnerable rich ecosystems
Question 34. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. predators B. species C. humans D. oceans
Question 35. The word “destruction” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. pollution B. preservation C. damage D. organization
Question 36. All of the following are mentioned as a form of habitat destruction EXCEPT_____.
A. damming wetlands and rivers B. destroying coral reefs
C. hunting rare birds and animals D. cutting down forests
Question 37. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. it’s impossible for scientists to identify the causes of mass extinctions of species
B. the current mass extinction is different from the other five in that it is caused by humans
C. hunting is the major contributing factor that speeds up the extinction of species
D. habitat destruction makes a minor contribution to the current mass extinction of species

IV. Writing. (2.45P)

Part 1. Circle the part A, B, C or D that needs correcting in each sentence. (0.45P)
Question 38. I have visited Portugal but I have never been to Netherlands, so I intend to visit it next
summer.
A. have visited B. but C. Netherlands D. to visit
Question 39. I met an old friend while I was traveling in Europe, and we was talking for hours about the
past.
A. met B. was traveling C. was talking D. about the past
Question 40. After I got over the flu, I returned to work and caught up on all the emails I had missed.
A. got over B. returned C. caught up D. missed
B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN. (2.0P)
IV. Writing. (2.0P)
Part 2. Rewrite the sentences, using the given cues, so that the meaning stays the same. (1.0P)
Question 41. He forgot to bring his presentation. This created a lot of confusion. (using relative clause)
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 42. I was reading a book. My friend called me. (when)
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 43. We should continue working on this project. (carry)
=> We should …………………………………………………………………………….
Question 44. I cannot tolerate his rude behavior anymore. (put)
=> I cannot…………………………………………………………………………
Question 45. She canceled the meeting at the last minute. (call)
=> She…………………………………………………………………………….

Part 3. Write a short paragraph (150-180 words) about positive impacts of celebrating world festivals on
young Vietnamsese students.
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Suggested ideas:
- help young people learn about other cultures
- bring a lot of fun, happiness, and joy
- encourage extracurrilar activities