ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HKI MÔN ANH VĂN – TETS 7 ppt

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HKI MÔN ANH VĂN – TETS 7
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps.
1. –“Was the test long?” – “Yes, John was the only one _____ it”
A. to finish B. finished C. could finish D. has finished
2. –“How should we do this? – “It should be done _____ we did it yesterday.A
A. the same way as B. as the same way as
C. as the same way than D. as the same way
3. –“Is your new house large?” – “Not really, but _____ to this apartment, it seems large.”
A. comparing B. in comparing C. compared D. by comparing
4. –“What did John do after he fell?” –“He kept running _____ his pain.”
A. even though B. unless C. however D. despite
5. –“Have you been to Chicago recently?” –“Yes, I ______ there last May.”
A. went B. go C. have gone D. have been
6. –“Are there any dinosaurs living now?”–“Oh, no. They have _____ for millions of years.
A. been made extinct B. been extinct C. extinct D. been extinct
7. –“Do you like frog’s legs?” – “_____ them, I don’t really know.”
A. Never trying B. Not to have tried C. Never having tried D. Never had tried
8. – “It’s really cold today! I hate going out in this weather.”
– “Yeah, I _____ don’t want to get out of bed.”
A. too B. even C. only D. very
9. – “What are they talking about?” – “They are discussing problems _____ the budget.”
A. concerning B. concerning to C. concerned D. concerned to
10. – “Do you think John is smart?” – “He is _____ can be.”
A. more clever as B. as clever as he C. more clever than D. so clever he
11. – “Do you like Australia?” – “Oh yes, I think it’s one of _____ in the world.”
A. the most beautiful B. most beautiful places
C. most beautiful place D. the most beautiful place
12. – “How did John do the test?” – “Although he tried hard, _____ failed.”
A. but he B. he still C. he moreover D. so that he
13. – “How long will these batteries last?” – “About six months, in general _____ .”
A. operated B. operate C. operating D. operation

14. – “You haven’t seen my notebook, have you?” – “No, but I didn’t know you _____ for it.”
A. should look B. were looking C. have looked D. could be looking
15. – “Are you starting a club?” – “Yes, do you want _____?”
A. to get consider B. to be considered C. to consider D. be
considered
16. – “Weren’t you surprised to hear about the robbery last night?”
– “No, things like that are always _____ in this neighborhood.”
A. to happen B. happened C. happening D. happen
17. – “Who is Marry getting married to?” – “Oh, to some guy _____ since childhood.”
A. has known her B. has been known her C. she has known D. who she
has been known
18. – “When is your party?” – “Next Sunday. I hope you _____ come.”
A. can B. could C. would D. should
19. – “Why is John’s mother upset with him?” – “He hasn’t done his homework, nor _____ to.”
A. he intends B. he does intend C. intends he D. does he intend
20. – “What is Bill going to do after the test?” – “The only thing he can do is _____.”
A. he waited B. waiting C. he waits D. wait





SECTION 2: READING COMPREHENSION
1. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in each gap in this passage
A MONSTER IN THE LAKE
A 34-year-old librarian from Clifden in County Galway claims she and her friend spotted a
large serpent-like monster in Lake Fadda in western Ireland on Wednesday afternoon as the were
picnicking near the __1__ of the lake. Local police are __2__ the story, which follows a series of
similar reports in __3__ years. Researchers at Trinity College, Dublin have also __4__ interest in the
reports. Georgia Cranberry, the wife of a local businessman, __5__ what she and her friend saw at

about three o’clock last Wednesday as “a huge monster writhing in the water __6__ a snake, about 30
metres __7__ “. Her friend, Mary Reilly, a shop assistant in a department store in Galway, __8__ the
story and added: “We were __9__. The creature was enormous and it swam with its mouth open. It was
__10__ like those pictures of the Loch Ness Monster.”
More __11__ were not available as before they were __12__ to take a photograph of the
monster it disappeared below the __ 13 __ of the lake, which is half a mile long. The description given
to police by the two women __14 __ that of other eyewitnesses of incidents involving strange creatures
in the lakes of Connemara. Local people have been __15__ not to swim in the lake.

1- A. bay B. beach C. coast D. shore
2- A. inquiring B. searching C. investigating D. exploring
3- A. recent B. last C. final D. these
4- A. taken B. found C. seen D. got
5- A. said B. told C. claimed D. described
6- A. as B. like C. similar D. such
7- A. distance B. distant C. further D. offshore
8- A. believed B. checked C. repeated D. confirmed
9- A. terrible B. terrified C. terrorized D. terrifying
10- A. only B. similar C. just D. lot
11- A. events B. information C. news D. details
12- A. managed B. allowed C. able D. possible
13- A. top B. waves C. surface D. depth
14- A. suits B. matches C. goes D. reminds
15- A. denied B. ordered C. informed D. warned

2. Fill in each gap with a suitable word
A WORLD LANGUAGE
The English language is big business: every day more and more people around the world are
learning English __1__ a foreign language and more and more people __2__ making a living from
providing English in various forms, including teachers, writer and publishers. __3__ Britain, the

English language is one of the country’s __4__ important sources of income.
English is quite unique in the history __5__ the world’s languages: an amazing one in seven
people in the world speak __6__, which makes it undoubtedly the first world language in history.
__7__ English, Latin, French and Greek were also to some extent international languages __8__ none
of them ever managed to reach either the number of users that English has __9__ the incredible range
of situations in __10__ English is used today. For example, 75% of the world’s correspondence and
60% of the world’s telephone conversations are carried __11__ in English. Chinese also has a billion
speakers, but __12__ a Chinese businessman meets a Spanish colleague at a conference, they __13__
almost certainly use English as the medium of communication, __14__ Chinese or Spanish. English
has also become the language of science: two third of scientists write __15__ research papers in
English and the majority of doctors in the world learn English as the part of their study.
3. Read the passage and answer the questions below:
Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help by
donating food, clothes, furniture and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water
are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are
needed to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.
1- What does this notice concern?
A. dangerous roads. B. safety precautions
C. help for flood victims D. warning about weather
2- What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?
A. medicine B. clothing C. food D. furniture
3- In addition to supplies, what is needed?
A. teachers B. new bridges C. places to stay D. volunteers
4- The word devastating floods in lime 1 refers to those that ______
A. cause a lot of damage B. are very short
C. happen suddenly C. last for a long time
5- The word donating in line 2 is closest meaning to _____
A. selling B. buying C. taking D. giving
SECTION 3: writing
2. Rewrite the following sentences

1. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
Its hours
2. I think we should speak English in class.
I suggest
3. I can not go on a picnic with you because Im not free today.
If I
4. I cant sing beautifully, so I cant join them now.
I wish
5. Mr. Pike played soccer after school everyday when he was a schoolboy.
Mr. Pike used to
6. I didnt arrive in time to see her.
I wasnt early
7. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 oclock the following morning.
Please
8. The postman was bitten by our dog.
Our dog
9. She wont open the door if she doesnt know who it is.
Unless
10. Although Tom took a taxi, he still arrived late for the interview.
In spite
2. Write sentences using the suggested words below:
Dear Sir,
1. I / see / schools advertisement / TV / last night.

2. I / interested / learn English /and / I / like / information / school.

3. I / study / English / four years / but / want / improve / speaking / listening skills.

4. I / be / very graceful / if / you / send / details / courses / fees.

5. I / look / forward / hear / you / soon.

Yours faithfully,
Jimmy Cook
3. Write about 150-200 words about The importance of Internet in learning English
The end
Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An Kì thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh
Năm học 2007-2008



Đáp án & Môn tiếng anh lớp 12 thpt bảng a)
Section 1:
1. A 5. A 9. A 13.D 17.C
Đề Dự Bị

2. A 6. D 10.B 14.B 18.A
3. C 7. C 11.A 15.B 19.D
4. D 8. B 12.B 16.C 20.D

Section 2:
Q1:
1. D 6. B 11. D
2. C 7. D 12. C
3. A 8. D 13. C
4. A 9. B 14. B
5. D 10. C 15. D
Q2:
1. as 6. it / English 11. out
2. are 7. before 12. when

3. in 8. but/although 13. will
4. most 9. or 14. not
5. of 10. which 15. their
Q3:
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5.D

Section 3: Writing
Q1:
1. Its hours (and) hours since Mary rang.
2. I suggest we (should) speak English in class.
3. If I was /were free today, I could go on a picnic with you.
4. I wish I could sing beautifully, so/and I could join them now.
5. Mr. Pike used to play soccer after school (everyday) when he was a schoolboy.
6. I wasnt early enough to see her.
7. Please wake me at 8 oclock tomorrow!
8. Our dog bit the postman.
9. Unless she knows who it is, she wont open the door.
10. In spite of taking a taxi, Tuan still arrived late for the interview

Q2:
1. I saw your schools advertisement on TV last night.
2. I am interested in learning/to learn English and Id like (to have/get/obtain) (some) information
about the/your
school.
3. I have studied/been studying English for four years but I want to improve my speaking and listening
skills.
4. I would/will be graceful if you (could) send (me) details of (the) courses and/as well as (the) fees.
5. I look/am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Q3: Vocabulary

Grammar
Style

Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ
An
Kì thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh
Năm học 2007-2008

Hớng dẫn chấm và biểu điểm đề chính thức
Môn: tiếng anh lớp 12 - bảng a

SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A

II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
6. A 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B

Section B – vocabulary and grammar
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 20 = 20 points)
11. B 15. A 19. C 23. B 27. D
12. C 16. B 20. B 24. C 28. A
13. D 17. C 21.C 25. D 29. B
14. A 18. C 22.D 26. D 30. A

II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
31.

too so 36.

than of than as
32.

to repair how to repair 37.

more more than
33.

what which/that 38.

so much so
34.

aside a side 39.

will have had

have / have
had
35.

I will will I 40.

are is

Section C – r eading
I. (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points)
41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. D

II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 15 = 15 points)
46. C 49. D 52. C 55. A 58. C
47. B 50. A 53. C 56. D 59. C
48. D 51. B 54. D 57. B 60. A

III. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
61.
themselves

63. declared
65.
expressed
67. had 69.
become/be
62. who 64.
completely
66. for 68. sure 70. be

Section D – writing
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
71. What I should like is being/to be taken out to dinner.
72. On being told about the robbery, the manager was very astounded.
73. It is too marvelous an opportunity for me to miss.
74. The less time my brother has, the better he works.
75. Once he has settled (settles) down, his performance will improve.
76. Mrs. Scott prides herself on her cooking.
77. Is there any likelihood of their passing Proficiency?
78. Had he studied carefully, he wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.
79. Poor as I am, I won’t serve a villain.
80. It was not until that morning that she recovered her confidence.

II. (15 points)
Grammar & Vocabulary 30%
Style 40%
Content 30%
TOTAL: 100 / 5 =
20