Bộ thi môn Anh Văn Lớp 12 - Kiểm tra học kỳ I năm học 2015-2016 - Trường THPT Ò Ý E

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NĂM HỌC 2015-2016
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I
MÔN ANH VĂN 12 
Thời Gian: 90 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề
Name.................................................12 A...
 Điểm
I. 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 from 1 to 10.
 The American family unit is in the process of change. In the first half of the 20th century, there were mainly two types of families: the extended and the nuclear. An extended family includes mother, father, children and some other relatives, living in the same house. A nuclear family is ...(1)... of just parents and children living under the same roof.
 As the American ...(2)... had progressed from agricultural to indusừial one, people were forced ...(3)... to different parts of the country to get good jobs. These jobs were mainly in the large cities. Now, in fact, ...(4)... of Americans live in urban areas which occupy 2,5% of the national total land mass ...(5)... the 118 million in the labour force, only 3 million still work on the farm.
 Since moving for better jobs has often divided the extended family, the nuclear family became more popular. At present, 55% of the families in the U.S. are nuclear families. But besides the two types of traditional family groupings, the family is now being expanded to include a variety of other living arrangements ...(6)... divorce.
 There is an increase in single-parent families, ...(7)... a father or mother live with one or more children. Divorce has also ...(8)... to blended families, which occur when ...(9)... married men and women marry again and combine the children from former marriage into a new family. There are also some couples who do not want to have children to form two-person ...(10)... families.
01. A. comprised	B. consisted	C. included	D. composed
02. A. economy	B. economic	C. economist	D. economics
03. A. to move	B. moving	C. move	D. moved
04. A. three-quarter	B. three-quarters	C. third-quarters	D. three-fours
05. A. Of	B. In	C. With	D. On
06. A. in spite of	B. because	C. because of	D. so
07. A. which	B. in which	C. who	D. whom
08. A. increased	B. led	C. resulted	D. caused
09. A. before	B. ago	C. previously	D. previous
10. A. childless	B. not child	C. no child	D. no children
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of learning English. Write your paragraph on your answer sheet.
III. 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.
11. Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet.
A. an informal party	B. an enormous breakfast	C. a formal party	D. a formal conference
12. During the interview, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. pay attention to	B. be interested in	C. be related to	D. express interest to
13. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. paid 	B. depended 	C. divided 	D. required
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
14. Future is a time when (1) most people assume that everything will keep getting (2) better and future generations will enjoy (3) life in a more better (4) world.
A. (2)	B. (3)	C. (4)	D. (1)
15. It’s amazing (1) how Lucy avoided (2) doing (3) the washing-up (4) every day.
A. (1)	B. (2)	C. (4)	D. (3)
16. Education (1) and training are an (2) important steps in getting (3) the kind of job that (4) you would like to have.
A. (2)	B. (3)	C. (1)	D. (4)
17. Tom told (1) that he would (2) fix (3) the car for (4) you.
A. (1)	B. (3)	C. (4)	D. (2)
18. Preserve (1) natural resources (2) means keeping (3) them for (4) the future generations.
A. (3)	B. (2)	C. (1)	D. (4)
V. 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.
19. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. rudeness	B. measurement	C. politeness	D. encouragement
20. We have been out of touch with him since he moved to London.
A. written to	B. made a call to	C. contacted with	D. kept contact with
VI. 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 from 21 to 30.
 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas.
 Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to make use of this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking a head indicates a negative reaction.
 Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
21. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be use internationally EXCEPT for...... .
A. expression	B. spelling	C. whole words	D. ideas
22. The word “party” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .........
A. group	B. organization	C. social occasion	D. individual
23. The word “verbalization” in the fourth paragraph refers to .......
A. using words	B. using signals	C. reading	D. speaking
24. People need to communicate in order to ..........
A. express thoughts and feelings	B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact	D. create language barrier
25. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people ?
A. Braille	B. Pictures signs	C. Signal flags	D. Body language
26. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. There are many forms of communication in existence today.
B. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
C. The deaf, and the mute use an oral form of communication.
D. Verbalization is the most common form of communication.
27. How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 7	B. 5	C. 11	D. 9
28. The word “wink” in the second paragraph refers to ...........
A. close one eye briefly	B. close two eyes briefly
C. shake the head from side to side	D. bob the head up and down
29. What is the best tittle for the passage?
A. The Many Forms of Communication	B. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
C. The Importance of Sign Language	D. Ways of Expressing Feelings
30. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everyone uses only one form of communication.
C. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
D. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
31........ in your situation, I’d act differently.
A. If I was	B. Were I	C. If were I	D. Unless I were
32. Be quiet! Someone.......at the front door. I ........ it.
A. is knocking - will answer	B. has knocked - am going to answer
C. will knock - have answered	D. knocks - am answering
33. David is the captain of the school basketball team........his father before.
A. such as	B. similar to	C. as well as	D. just like
34. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in... families and in preserving their cultures.
A. wealthy	B. close-knit	C. safe	D. secure
35. If you are......... for a particular job, someone asks you questions about yourself to find out if you are suitable for it.
A. recommended	B. paid	C. chosen	D. interviewed
36. A letter of......is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
A. recommendation	B. recommender	C. recommend	D. recommended
37. .......... instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
A. John Robbins I spoke to by telephone	B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone
C. John Robbins to whom I spoke by telephone	D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone
38. ........ in that company?
A. Shoes are made	B. Are shoes be made	C. Do shoes make	D. Are shoes made
39. They live in a small town ...
A. which is called Taunton	B. is called Taunton
C. that called Taunton	D. where is called Taunton
40. Yesterday I ......... for work late because I ......to set my alarm.
A. had been leaving - would forget	B. had left - forgot
C. was leaving - was forgetting	D. left - had forgotten
41. They arrived ... the train station late because their taxi had broken...........
A. at - down	B. to - down	C. at - up	D. for - off
42. There are several places where residents face the threat of ... every day.
A. terrorize	B. terror	C. terrrorism	D. terrorist
43. Jane asked me..........tea or coffee.
A. whether I preferred	B. that I preferred	C. did I prefer	D. if I prefer
44. My daughter is learning to play .. piano at . school.
A. Ø - the	B. the - Ø	C. the - a	D. a - the
45. Mike: “How well you are playing!” ~ Pitt: “..............”
A. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment.	B. Say it again. I like to hear your words. 
C. I think so. I am proud of myself,	D. Thank you too much. 
46. Despite  we arrived on time.
A. the traffic	B. the fact there was heavy traffic
C. of the traffic	D. there was heavy traffic
47. Lena: “Why don’t you take a break?” ~ Mary: “.............”
A. Sure, go ahead	B. Because I’m tired	C. I guess I should	D. I don’t agree
48. Susan: “What are the office hours where you work?” ~ Daisy: “........, everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.”
A. In the general	B. In generally	C. General	D. In general
49. .......... leaves last should turn off the lights.
A. Who	B. Anyone	C. Whoever	D. That
VIII. Mark the tetter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
50. A. relate	B. device	C. future	D. ahead
51. A. physical	B. engineer	C. possible	D. national
52. A. ceremony	B. curriculum	C. proficiency	D. apology
IX. 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 from 53 to 62.
 Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is bom with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
 It seems very obvious that being bom with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment.
 One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.
 This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence.
 Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
 People who want to have verv gifted children are given the following advice:
 - Marry an intelligent person,
 - Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
 - Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
 - Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to 
 become an outstanding musician.
53. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ........... .
A. parental support and encouragement	B. an expensive education
C. wealthy and loving parents	D. good musical instruments
54. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that...........
A. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability 
C. different twins generally have different levels of ability
D. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
55. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years
C. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic 
D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured 
56. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean
A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
B. “good for someone and making him / her likely to be successful”
C. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
D. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
57. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel” in the passage means that in order to become a genius, 
A. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard 
B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment 
D. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
58. Scientists chose twins for their study because............
A. each twin has the same environment as his / her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are bom into the same family, hence the same upbringing
59. The word "others'' used in the first paragraph refers to ...........
A. other scientists	B. other children	C. other people	D. other geniuses
60. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT..........
A. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his / her parents
D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
61. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow.............
A. their parents’ interests	B. their own interests
C. only their interests in musical instruments	D. only their interests in computer games
62. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .........
A. letting them play their own way	B. starting their education at an early age
C. permitting them to follow their own interests	D. pushing their children too hard
X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
63. It wasn’t warm yesterday, so we didn't go to the beach.
 If...................................................................................
64. The girl’s father used to work with mine.
 That’s the girl................................................................
65. People say that he knows five foreign languages.
 He .................................................................................
66. This fruit is a new experience to me.
 It’s the first...................................................................
67. Riding a bicycle on the pavement is against the law.
 You are not allowed ....................................................
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
68. A. biologist	B. significant	C. technology	D. gesture
69. A. certificate	B. eliminate	C. communicate	D. congratulate
The End
TRƯỜNG THPT Ò Ý E
TỔ ANH VĂN
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ 225
NĂM HỌC 2015-2016
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I
MÔN ANH VĂN 12 
Thời Gian: 90 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề
Name.................................................12 A...
 Điểm
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
01. It’s amazing (1) how Lucy avoided (2) doing (3) the washing-up (4) every day.
A. (2)	B. (4)	C. (1)	D. (3)
02. Education (1) and training are an (2) important steps in getting (3) the kind of job that (4) you would like to have.
A. (3)	B. (4)	C. (1)	D. (2)
03. Tom told (1) that he would (2) fix (3) the car for (4) you.
A. (2)	B. (4)	C. (1)	D. (3)
04. Preserve (1) natural resources (2) means keeping (3) them for (4) the future generations.
A. (2)	B. (1)	C. (3)	D. (4)
05. Future is a time when (1) most people assume that everything will keep getting (2) better and future generations will enjoy (3) life in a more better (4) world.
A. (4)	B. (2)	C. (1)	D. (3)
II. 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 from 06 to 15.
 Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is bom with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
 It seems very obvious that being bom with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment.
 One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.
 This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence.
 Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
 People who want to have verv gifted children are given the following advice:
 - Marry an intelligent person,
 - Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
 - Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
 - Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to 
 become an outstanding musician.
06. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that...........
A. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability 
C. different twins generally have different levels of ability
D. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
07. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ........... .
A. parental support and encouragement	B. an expensive education
C. wealthy and loving parents	D. good musical instruments
08. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .........
A. starting their education at an early age	B. pushing their children too hard
C. letting them play their own way	D. permitting them to follow their own interests
09. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years
C. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured 
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic 
10. The word "others'' used in the first paragraph refers to ...........
A. other scientists	B. other geniuses	C. other children	D. other people
11. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean
A. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
B. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
C. “good for someone and making him / her likely to be successful”
D. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
12. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel” in the passage means that in order to become a genius, 
A. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard 
B. you need to have good health and good nourishment 
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
13. Scientists chose twins for their study because............
A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they are bom into the same family, hence the same upbringing
D. each twin has the same environment as his / her twin
14. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow.............
A. their own interests	B. their parents’ interests
C. only their interests in musical instruments	D. only their interests in computer games
15. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT..........
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his / her parents
B. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
C. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
III. 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.
16. During the interview, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to	B. express interest to	C. be interested in	D. pay attention to
17. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended 	B. required	C. divided 	D. paid 
18. Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet.
A. an enormous breakfast	B. an informal party	C. a formal conference	D. a formal party
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
19. A. communicate	B. certificate	C. eliminate	D. congratulate
20. A. gesture	B. technology	C. significant	D. biologist
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
21. Susan: “What are the office hours where you work?” ~ Daisy: “....., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.”
A. In general	B. In the general	C. General	D. In generally
22. ....... in your situation, I’d act differently.
A. If I was	B. Unless I were	C. Were I	D. If were I
23. Despite..we arrived on time.
A. the traffic	B. there was heavy traffic
C. of the traffic	D. the fact there was heavy traffic
24. My daughter is learning to play .. piano at . school.
A. Ø - the	B. the - a	C. a - the	D. the - Ø
25. They live in a small town ...
A. that called Taunton	B. where is called Taunton
C. is called Taunton	D. which is called Taunton
26. .......... instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
A. John Robbins to whom I spoke by telephone	B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone
C. John Robbins I spoke to by telephone	D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone
27. Jane asked me..........tea or coffee.
A. whether I preferred	B. if I prefer	C. that I preferred	D. did I prefer
28. They arrived ... the train station late because their taxi had broken...........
A. to - down	B. at - up	C. at - down	D. for - off
29. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in... families and in preserving their cultures.
A. secure	B. close-knit	C. safe	D. wealthy
30. Lena: “Why don’t you take a break?” ~ Mary: “.............”
A. Sure, go ahead	B. I guess I should	C. Because I’m tired	D. I don’t agree
31. .......... leaves last should turn off the lights.
A. Who	B. Anyone	C. Whoever	D. That
32. A letter of......is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
A. recommendation	B. recommender	C. recommended	D. recommend
33. Mike: “How well you are playing!” ~ Pitt: “..............”
A. Thank you too much. 	B. I think so. I am proud of myself,
C. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment.	D. Say it again. I like to hear your words. 
34. If you are......... for a particular job, someone asks you questions about yourself to find out if you are suitable for it.
A. interviewed	B. paid	C. recommended	D. chosen
35. ........ in that company?
A. Do shoes make	B. Shoes are made	C. Are shoes made	D. Are shoes be made
36. There are several places where residents face the threat of ... every day.
A. terror	B. terrorist	C. terrorize	D. terrrorism
37. David is the captain of the school basketball team........his father before.
A. similar to	B. as well as	C. just like	D. such as
38. Yesterday I ..... for work late because I ......to set my alarm.
A. had been leaving - would forget	B. left - had forgotten
C. was leaving - was forgetting	D. had left - forgot
39. Be quiet! Someone.......at the front door. I ........ it.
A. knocks - am answering	B. will knock - have answered
C. is knocking - will answer	D. has knocked - am going to answer
VI. 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 from 40 to 49.
 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas.
 Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to make use of this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking a head indicates a negative reaction.
 Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
40. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Verbalization is the most common form of communication.
B. There are many forms of communication in existence today.
C. The deaf, and the mute use an oral form of communication.
D. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
41. The word “verbalization” in the fourth paragraph refers to .......
A. reading	B. using words	C. using signals	D. speaking
42. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people ?
A. Braille	B. Signal flags	C. Pictures signs	D. Body language
43. The word “wink” in the second paragraph refers to ...........
A. close one eye briefly	B. shake the head from side to side
C. close two eyes briefly	D. bob the head up and down
44. Which of the following best summariz