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ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2 - LỚP 12
NĂMHỌC 2015 - 2016
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
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Mã đề thi 132
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.
Question 1: A. both B. bath C. worthy D. mouth
Question 2: A. laugh B. plough C. enough D. cough
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.
Question 3. A. apply B. visit C. appear D. attend
Question 4. A. curriculum B. kindergarten C. contaminate D. conventional
Question 5. A. suspicious B. marvelous C. physical D. argument
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 6. If I had enough money, I .................... a good dictionary.
A. will by B. will have bought C. would buy D. would have bought
Question 7. I liked the book still the end but it had a(n) .................... ending which I didn’t like.
A. boring B. bored C. interested D. interesting
Question 8. He ....................for that company for five months when it went bankrupt.
A. has been worked B. has worked C. had been working D. was working
Question 9. At this time next week, all of the students....................for their examinations.
A. will be sat B. have been sitting C. have sat D. will be sitting
Question 10. He was so mean that he could not bare to ........ the smallest sum of money for the charity
appeal.
A. pay off B. part with C. give in D. let out
Question 11. The strange disease..................to have originated in Africa.
A. thinks B. is thinking C. is thought D. thought
Question 12. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I ..................it.
A. would never have believed B. don't believe
C. hadn't believed D. can't believe
Question 13. .......... at by everyone, he was disappointed.
A. Laughed B. Laugh C. Laughing D. In laugh
Question 14. It was such a boring speech that I fell .......................
A. sleep B. asleep C. sleepy D. sleepily
Question 15. Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “................”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind! D. You was absent – minded
Question 16. Our hotel, ............ is converted 17th century manor house, is very comfortable
A. which B. that C. where D. when
Question 17. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” Tom: “........................”
A. Good luck. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulation!
Question 18. He was the only .............. that was offered the job.
A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying
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Question 19. You should concentrate ..................what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to
answer all the questions the interviewer asks.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
Question 20.Mary asked me whether I .................. the football match on TV the day before.
A. would watch. B. had watched C. have watched D. watch
Question 21. The people who............ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted
Question 22... are a form of carbon has been known since the late 18th century.
A. That diamonds B. Diamonds, which C. Diamonds D. Because diamonds
Question 23. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ............
A. chip off the old block B. biscuit
C. cup of tea D. piece of cake
Question 24. “Do you like your new job?” –Yes, but my employer insisted that I ............ on time.
A. be B. was C. am D. has been
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.
Question 25: Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.
A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up
Question 26: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. respect B. discourage C. detest D. dislike
Question 27: The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
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 28 to 37.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott
"toy books" which first (28)............ in 1878, they were almost (29)............ important as the lines of text,
and occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the
pictures. (30)............ then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States
and around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly.
Often a single person is responsible (31)............ both writing and illustrating the book. One of (32)............,
and certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (33)............ real name was
Theodor Geisel. His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in
1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever. Seuss's playful drawings were a perfect
complement to his engaging stories and (34)............ characters. In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
(35)............ the first book in Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and
several (36)............ authors. These combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and
playful stories written (37)............ very simple language.
Question 28. A. showed B. emerged C. appeared D. happened
Question 29. A. less B. more C. as D. most
Question 30. A. Before B. By C. Since D. Till
Question 31. A. for B. to C. with D. at
Question 32. A. the great B. the greatest C. the greatness D. the greater
Question 33. A. whom B. who C. whose D. who’s
Question 34. A. forgetful B. forgotten C. forgetting D. unforgettable
Question 35. A. became B. had become C. would become D. has become
Question 36. A. other B. one another C. each other D. another
Question 37. A. about B. at C. from D. in
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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.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also
contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in fact,
contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has caused
egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several
alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg substitutes are not
really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having
low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they
are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg,
sometimes called 'designer' eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of
ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs
that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that
eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back
up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have
brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant of cholesterol
but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food
than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body's production of blood
cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it
seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol
level.
Question 38.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level.
B. To inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. To convince people to eat 'designer' eggs and egg substitutes.
Question 39. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. minerals B. cholesterol C. canola oil D. vitamins
Question 40.Which of the following could best replace the word 'somewhat'?
A. in fact B. a little C. indefinitely D. a lot
Question 41.What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. increasing price B. decreased production
C. dietary changes in hens D. concerns about cholesterol
Question 42. According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested
daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 3/4 B. 1/3 C. 1/2 D. 2/3
Question 43. The word 'portrayed' could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. studied B. destroyed C. tested D. described
Question 44.What is the meaning of 'back up'?
A. reverse B. advance C. block D. support
Question 45.What is meant by the phrase 'mixed results'?
A. The results are blended. C. The results are a composite of things.
B. The results are inconclusive. D. The results are mingled together.
Question 46. According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of following types of
eggs EXCEPT?
A. boiled B. poached C. scrambled D. fried
Question 47. According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. decreasing egg intake and fat intake B. increasing egg intake and fat intake
C. reducing egg intake but not fat intake D. increasing egg intake but not fat intake
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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.
Question 48. She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education, doesn’t she?
A B C D
Question 49. People consider it rude to point about anyone.
A B C D
Question 50. I think it’s importance for us to find solutions to our problem.
A B C D
Question 51. Every student in my class are good at English.
A B C D
Question 52. The boy which was given first prize in the contest was very happy.
A B C D
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:
Question 53. She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. allergic to B. delighted at C. displeased with D. angry at
Question 54. All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the
university
A. forced B. impelled C. required D. optional
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.
The goal of Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) is to give everyone on the
planet access to information. Like other encyclopedias, Wikipedia contains lots of information: more than
2.5 million articles in 200 different languages covering just about every subject. Unlike other
encyclopedias, however, Wikipedia is not written by experts, but by ordinary people. These writers are not
paid and their names are not published. They contribute to Wikipedia simply because they want to share
their knowledge.
Encyclopedias began in ancient times as collections of writings about all aspects of human
knowledge. The word itself comes from ancient Greek, and means “a complete general education”. Real
popularity for encyclopedias came in the nineteenth century in Europe and the United States, with the
publication of encyclopedias written for ordinary readers. With the invention of the CD-ROM, the same
amount of information could be put on a few computer discs. Then with the Internet, it became possible to
create an online encyclopedia that could be constantly updated, like Microsoft’s Encarta. However, even
Internet-based encyclopedias like Encarta were written by paid experts. At first, Wikipedia, the brainchild
of Jimmy Wales, a businessman in Chicago, was not so different from these. In 2001, he had the idea for an
Internet-based encyclopedia that would provide information quickly and easily to everyone. Furthermore,
that information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at that time.
But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to write the
articles, and so he began by hiring experts. He soon changed his approach, however, as it took them a long
time to finish their work. He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that everyone
would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this information online. To
do this, he used what is known as “Wiki” software (from the Hawaiian word for “fast”), which allows users
to create or alter content on web page. The system is very simple: When you open the web site, you can
simply search for information or you can log on to become a writer or editor of articles. If you find an
article that interests you – about your hometown, for example – you can correct it or expand it. This
process goes on until no one is interested in making any more changes.
Question 55: Wikipedia is a(n) ________.
A. book B. journal C. article D. dictionary
Question 56: Wikipedia is written by _______.
A. paid written B. millionaires C. normal people D. world experts
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Question 57: The phrase “these writers” in the first paragraph refers to .........
A. ordinary readers B. ordinary people C. encyclopedia experts D. every subject
Question 58: The phrase “the word” in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A. knowledge B. encyclopedia C. writing D. collection
Question 59: Microsoft’s Encarta is cited in the passage as an example of _______.
A. CD-ROM dictionary B. printed encyclopedia
C. online encyclopedia D. updateable online encyclopedia
Question 60: The word “brainchild” in the second paragraph of the passage can be best replaced by
______.
A. born B. child C. product D. father
Question 61: The word “approach” in the third paragraph of the passage means _______.
A. time B. method C. writing D. idea
Question 62: The user of Wikipedia can do all of the following EXCEPT _______.
A. have access to information B. determinate the website
C. modify information D. edit information
Question 63: We can say that Jimmy Wales _______.
A. became very famous after the formation of Wikipedia B. is the father of Wikipedia
C. made a great profit from Wikipedia D. decides who can use Wikipedia
Question 64: Wiki software enables _______.
A. exchanging articles B. a purchase of information
C. limited access D. editing
Writing:
Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: “Why don’t you ask your boss for a rise?” He asked me.
- He advised .............................................................................................................................
Question 66: John missed the ferry because he got up late.
- If .............................................................................................................................................
Question 67: People say that nine crew members were lost overboard.
- Nine crew members ...............................................................................................................
Question 68: He didn’t meet his wife until 2013.
- It was not ..............................................................................................................................
Question 69: He is the most intelligent person I’ve ever known.
- I have never ...........................................................................................................................
Part II: Paragraph writing
In about 140 - 150 words, write about a device which you like most.
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
- What is its name?
- What does it look like?
- What are its benefits?
- Why do you like it most?
______THE END_____
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ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2 - LỚP 12
NĂMHỌC 2015 - 2016
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
(Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề)
Mã đề thi 209
Họ và tên thí sinh:..................................................................... Số báo danh:...............................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 1. It was such a boring speech that I fell .......................
A. sleep B. asleep C. sleepy D. sleepily
Question 2. If I had enough money, I .................... a good dictionary.
A. will by B. will have bought C. would buy D. would have bought
Question 3. I liked the book still the end but it had a(n) .................... ending which I didn’t like.
A. boring B. bored C. interested D. interesting
Question 4. He ....................for that company for five months when it went bankrupt.
A. has been worked B. has worked C. had been working D. was working
Question 5. At this time next week, all of the students....................for their examinations.
A. will be sat B. have been sitting C. have sat D. will be sitting
Question 6. Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and .................
A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicator
Question 7. The strange disease..................to have originated in Africa.
A. thinks B. is thinking C. is thought D. thought
Question 8. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I ..................it.
A. would never have believed B. don't believe
C. hadn't believed D. can't believe
Question 9. He was so mean that he could not bare to ........ the smallest sum of money for the charity
appeal.
A. pay off B. part with C. give in D. let out
Question 10. Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “................”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind! D. You was absent – minded
Question 11. Our hotel, ............ is converted 17th century manor house, is very comfortable
A. which B. that C. where D. when
Question 12. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” Tom: “........................”
A. Good luck. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulation!
Question 13. “Do you like your new job?” –Yes, but my employer insisted that I ............ on time.
A. be B. was C. am D. has been
Question 14. He was the only .............. that was offered the job.
A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying
Question 15. You should concentrate ..................what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to
answer all the questions the interviewer asks.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
Question 16.Mary asked me whether I .................. the football match on TV the day before.
A. would watch. B. had watched C. have watched D. watch
Question 17. The people who............ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted
Question 18... are a form of carbon has been known since the late 18th century.
A. That diamonds B. Diamonds, which C. Diamonds D. Because diamonds
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Question 19. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ............
A. chip off the old block B. biscuit
C. cup of tea D. piece of cake
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.
Question 20: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. respect B. discourage C. detest D. dislike
Question 21: Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.
A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up
Question 22: The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
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 23 to 32.
In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought. But in the Caldecott
"toy books" which first (23)............ in 1878, they were almost (24)............ important as the lines of text,
and occupied far more space in the book. One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the
pictures. (25)............ then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States
and around the world. In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly.
Often a single person is responsible (26)............ both writing and illustrating the book. One of (27)............,
and certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr. Seuss, (28)............ real name was
Theodor Geisel. His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in
1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever. Seuss's playful drawings were a perfect
complement to his engaging stories and (29)............ characters. In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
(30)............ the first book in Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and
several (31)............ authors. These combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and
playful stories written (32)............ very simple language.
Question 23. A. showed B. emerged C. appeared D. happened
Question 24. A. less B. more C. as D. most
Question 25. A. Before B. By C. Since D. Till
Question 26. A. for B. to C. with D. at
Question 27. A. the great B. the greatest C. the greatness D. the greater
Question 28. A. whom B. who C. whose D. who’s
Question 29. A. forgetful B. forgotten C. forgetting D. unforgettable
Question 30. A. became B. had become C. would become D. has become
Question 31. A. other B. one another C. each other D. another
Question 32. A. about B. at C. from D. in
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.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also
contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in fact,
contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has caused
egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several
alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg substitutes are not
really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having
low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they
are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg,
sometimes called 'designer' eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of
ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs
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that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that
eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back
up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have
brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant of cholesterol
but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food
than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body's production of blood
cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it
seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol
level.
Question 33.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level.
B. To inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. To convince people to eat 'designer' eggs and egg substitutes.
Question 34.What is meant by the phrase 'mixed results'?
A. The results are blended. C. The results are a composite of things.
B. The results are inconclusive. D. The results are mingled together.
Question 35. According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of following types of
eggs EXCEPT?
A. boiled B. poached C. scrambled D. fried
Question 36. According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. decreasing egg intake and fat intake B. increasing egg intake and fat intake
C. reducing egg intake but not fat intake D. increasing egg intake but not fat intake
Question 37. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. minerals B. cholesterol C. canola oil D. vitamins
Question 38.Which of the following could best replace the word 'somewhat'?
A. in fact B. a little C. indefinitely D. a lot
Question 39.What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. increasing price B. decreased production
C. dietary changes in hens D. concerns about cholesterol
Question 40. According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested
daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 3/4 B. 1/3 C. 1/2 D. 2/3
Question 41. The word 'portrayed' could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. studied B. destroyed C. tested D. described
Question 42.What is the meaning of 'back up'?
A. reverse B. advance C. block D. support
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.
Question 43. She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education, doesn’t she?
A B C D
Question 44. People consider it rude to point about anyone.
A B C D
Question 45. I think it’s importance for us to find solutions to our problem.
A B C D
Question 46. Every student in my class are good at English.
A B C D
Question 47. The boy which was given first prize in the contest was very happy.
A B C D
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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:
Question 48. She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. allergic to B. delighted at C. displeased with D. angry at
Question 49. All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the
university
A. forced B. impelled C. required D. optional
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.
The goal of Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) is to give everyone on the
planet access to information. Like other encyclopedias, Wikipedia contains lots of information: more than
2.5 million articles in 200 different languages covering just about every subject. Unlike other
encyclopedias, however, Wikipedia is not written by experts, but by ordinary people. These writers are not
paid and their names are not published. They contribute to Wikipedia simply because they want to share
their knowledge.
Encyclopedias began in ancient times as collections of writings about all aspects of human
knowledge. The word itself comes from ancient Greek, and means “a complete general education”. Real
popularity for encyclopedias came in the nineteenth century in Europe and the United States, with the
publication of encyclopedias written for ordinary readers. With the invention of the CD-ROM, the same
amount of information could be put on a few computer discs. Then with the Internet, it became po