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LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
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Họ, tên thí sinh: ………………………………………………
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having
clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (1) ________ pollution and garbage have made many
sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (2) ________
poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (3) ________ a rich variety of animals
and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (4) ________ else in the world. But they are being
destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (5) _______ into the lake every day. Even where law
existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (6) ________ 1% of the world's
water surface. But it is the dumping (7) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries
regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (8) ________ shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world

was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (9) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is
now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (10) ________. We should do something now.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 1: A. industrious
B. industry
C. industrial
D. industrialized
Question 2: A. on
B. in
C. of
D. to
Question 3: A. composes
B. contains
C. encloses
D. consists
Question 4: A. where
B. somewhere
C. everywhere
D. anywhere
Question 5: A. stay
B. pour
C. boil
D. burn
Question 6: A. makes
B. occupies
C. comprises
D. holds
Question 7: A. shore
B. land
C. ground

D. soil
Question 8: A. away
B. of
C. on
D. off
Question 9: A. ruined
B. kept
C. made
D. conserved
Question 10:A. well
B. outlet
C. nature
D. source
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.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms 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 resort to 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
the 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.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 11: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
Question 12: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to
A. tourists
B. the deaf and the mute
C. thoughts and feelings
D. sign language motions
Question 13: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
Question 14: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs
B. Braille
C. Body language
D. Signal flags
Question 15: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Question 16: The word "wink" in paragraph 2 means most nearly the same as
A. close one eye briefly
B. close two eyes briefly

C. bob the head up and down
D. shake the head from side to side
Question 17: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT
for
A. spelling
B. ideas
C. whole words
D. expressions
Question 18: People need to communicate in order to
A. create language barriers B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact D. express thoughts and feelings
Question 19: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Important of Sign Language
B. The Many Forms of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
Question 20: Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist
B. An airline pilot
C. A spy
D. A telegrapher

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.
Question 21: A. players
B. always
C. rejects
D. confides
Question 22: A. walked
B. involved

C. missed
D. jumped
Question 23: A. deal
B. clear
C. heat
D. appeal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24: We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. the long day
B. day after day
C. all day long
D. all long day
Question 25: Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. rich
B. successful
C. honest
D. famous
Question 26: What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. enjoyable
B. free
C. quiet
D. busy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 27: My brothers love ________ my father in mending things around the house at weekends.
A. being joined
B. joining
C. join
D. joined

Question 28: Last month I went to visit the college ________ I studied from 1985 to 1990.


A. where
B. that
C. who
D. when
Question 29: Diana: ‘I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!’ Toan:
‘________.’
A. You are welcome
B. I bought it near my house last week
C. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible D. Never mind
Question 30: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor has advised him to ________ smoking.
A. turn up
B. give up
C. take up
D. put up
Question 31: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’ Jill: ‘________.’
A. No, thanks
B. Of course
C. Well done
D. Yes, I can
Question 32: The majority of Asian students reject the American ________ that marriage is a partnership of
equals.
A. thought
B. view
C. look
D. attitude
Question 33: A number of wildlife reserves have been established ________ endangered species can have a
chance to survive and develop.

A. therefore
B. in order to
C. so that
D. so as to
Question 34: We will leave for the airport ________ he is ready.
A. as soon as
B. during
C. until
D. while
Question 35: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
Question 36: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. has had
Question 37: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and marriage.
A. to
B. at
C. about
D. in
Question 38: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by a
professional.’
A. had it designed
B. have it designed
C. had designed it
D. designed it

Question 39: During the week of national tourism festival, we had visitors ________ from all over the
country.
A. to come
B. coming
C. come
D. to have come
Question 40: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. you will learn faster
B. the faster you will learn
C. faster you will learn
D. the faster will you learn
Question 41: I will not be here next week. I am going to be ________ business in Mexico.
A. about
B. in
C. on
D. at
Question 42: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. and
B. if
C. or
D. unless
Question 43: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ________ such a silly mistake.
A. would have avoided
B. would have avoid
C. avoid
D. have avoided
Question 44: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. has been living
B. is living
C. will live

D. lives
Question 45: In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to ________
independent lives.
A. give
B. lead
C. take
D. see
Question 46: Mrs. Brown was the first owner ________ dog won three prizes in the same show.
A. who
B. her
C. whom
D. whose
Question 47: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. everywhere
B. nothing
C. something
D. anyone
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.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college and
zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.


Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales
were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology.
Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had
voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the
limitations of her nontechnical readers.

In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how much
harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food supply of
animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry
mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed.
However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 48. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A. as a researcher
B. at college
C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
D. as a writer
Question 49. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. oceanography
B. zoology
C. literature
D. history
Question 50. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26
B. 29
C. 34
D. 45
Question 51. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. was outdated
B. became more popular than her other books
C. was praised by critics
D. sold many copies
Question 52. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The
Sea Around Us?
A. printed matter
B. talks with experts

C. a research expedition
D. letters from scientists
Question 53. Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. highly technical
B. poetic
C. fascinating
D. well-researched
Question 54. The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A. unnecessary
B. limited
C. continuous
D. irresponsible
Question 55. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B. a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
Question 56. The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. faulty
B. deceptive
C. logical
D. offensive
Question 57. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory
Committee ( lines 14-15)?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.
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 58: Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 59: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 60:Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my chores.
A.
B.
C
D
Question 61: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
communication.
A
B
C
D


Question 62: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from
that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 63: A. water
B. bamboo
C. eject
D. defend
Question 64: A. opponent
B. habitat
C. vacancy
D. sociable
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Part 1. Transformation (0.5 point): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65: They are going to build a new school in this area.
à A new school __________________________________________________________
Question 66: He can’t give you a lift because he doesn’t have a car.
à If he had_________________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’ll come to see you next weekend,” Nam said to Lan.
à Nam promised ______________________________________________________________
Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.
à Your book is _______________________________________________________________
Question 69: He didn’t know how to swim until he was 30.
à It was not until _________________________________________________________
Part 2. Paragraph writing (1.5 point)
Suppose you were offered a job with one of the following international organizations: WWF (World
Wildlife Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and the UN (United Nations). Which one would you
like to choose? Write a paragraph of 100-120 words expressing the reasons why you choose the
organization.

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THANH HĨA
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Số báo danh
……………….

KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG
LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH ─ Chương trình chuẩn
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút. (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 05 trang)
Mã đề thi 385

Họ, tên thí sinh: ………………………………………………
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points)
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.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms 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 resort to 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
the 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.
Question 1: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
Question 2: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to
A. tourists
B. the deaf and the mute
C. thoughts and feelings
D. sign language motions
Question 3: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
Question 4: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs
B. Braille
C. Body language
D. Signal flags
Question 5: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Question 6: The word "wink" in paragraph 2 means most nearly the same as
A. close one eye briefly
B. close two eyes briefly

C. bob the head up and down
D. shake the head from side to side
Question 7: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT
for
A. spelling
B. ideas
C. whole words
D. expressions
Question 8: People need to communicate in order to
A. create language barriers B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact D. express thoughts and feelings
Question 9: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Important of Sign Language
B. The Many Forms of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
Question 10: Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist
B. An airline pilot
C. A spy
D. A telegrapher
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.
Question 11: A. appeal
B. clear
C. heat
D. deal
Question 12: A. missed
B. walked
C. involved

D. jumped
Question 13: A. players
B. rejects
C. always
D. confides
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: I will not be here next week. I am going to be ________ business in Mexico.
A. about
B. in
C. at
D. on
Question 15: A number of wildlife reserves have been established ________ endangered species can have a
chance to survive and develop.
A. so that
B. in order to
C. therefore
D. so as to
Question 16: Last month I went to visit the college ________ I studied from 1985 to 1990.
A. where
B. when
C. that
D. who


Question 17: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor has advised him to ________ smoking.
A. give up
B. put up
C. turn up
D. take up

Question 18: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ________ such a silly mistake.
A. would have avoid
B. avoid
C. would have avoided
D. have avoided
Question 19: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. has been living
B. lives
C. is living
D. will live
Question 20: Mrs. Brown was the first owner ________ dog won three prizes in the same show.
A. her
B. whom
C. who
D. whose
Question 21: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. the faster will you learn
B. the faster you will learn
C. you will learn faster
D. faster you will learn
Question 22: In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to ________
independent lives.
A. see
B. take
C. give
D. lead
Question 23: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and marriage.
A. to
B. in
C. about

D. at
Question 24: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. Ø
Question 25: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. everywhere
B. anyone
C. something
D. nothing
Question 26: Diana: ‘I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!’
Toan: ‘________.’
A. You are welcome
B. Never mind
C. I bought it near my house last week
D. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible
Question 27: During the week of national tourism festival, we had visitors ________ from all over the
country.
A. come
B. to have come
C. to come
D. coming
Question 28: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. or
B. if
C. and
D. unless
Question 29: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’ Jill: ‘________.’
A. Yes, I can

B. No, thanks
C. Of course
D. Well done
Question 30: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by a
professional.’
A. had designed it
B. have it designed
C. designed it
D. had it designed
Question 31: My brothers love ________ my father in mending things around the house at weekends.
A. joining
B. joined
C. being joined
D. join
Question 32: The majority of Asian students reject the American ________ that marriage is a partnership of
equals.
A. attitude
B. look
C. view
D. thought
Question 33: We will leave for the airport ________ he is ready.
A. while
B. until
C. as soon as
D. during
Question 34: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. had
B. has had
C. has
D. have

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.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college and
zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales
were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology.
Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had
voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the
limitations of her nontechnical readers.


In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how much
harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food supply of
animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry
mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed.
However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 35. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A. as a researcher
B. at college
C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
D. as a writer
Question 36. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. oceanography
B. zoology
C. literature
D. history
Question 37. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of

A. 26
B. 29
C. 34
D. 45
Question 38. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. was outdated
B. became more popular than her other books
C. was praised by critics
D. sold many copies
Question 39. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The
Sea Around Us?
A. printed matter
B. talks with experts
C. a research expedition
D. letters from scientists
Question 40. Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. highly technical
B. poetic
C. fascinating
D. well-researched
Question 41. The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A. unnecessary
B. limited
C. continuous
D. irresponsible
Question 42. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B. a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry

Question 43. The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. faulty
B. deceptive
C. logical
D. offensive
Question 44. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory
Committee ( lines 14-15)?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.
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 45: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A
B
C
D
Question 46: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A
B
C
Communication.
D
Question 47: Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my chores.
A
B
C
D
Question 48: Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.

A
B
C
D
Question 49: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from
that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 50: A. eject
B. bamboo
C. defend
D. water


Question 51: A. sociable
B. vacancy
C. opponent
D. habitat
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 52: Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. honest
B. rich
C. famous
D. successful
Question 53: What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. free

B. enjoyable
C. busy
D. quiet
Question 54: We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. all long day
B. day after day
C. the long day
D. all day long
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having
clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (55) ________ pollution and garbage have made
many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (56)
________ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (57) ________ a rich variety
of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (58) ________ else in the world. But they
are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (59) _______ into the lake every day. Even
where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (60) ________ 1% of the world's
water surface. But it is the dumping (61) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries
regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (62) ________ shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world
was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (63) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is
now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (64) ________. We should do something now.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 55: A. industry
B. industrial
C. industrialized
D. industrious
Question 56: A. on
B. of

C. to
D. in
Question 57: A. encloses
B. contains
C. composes
D. consists
Question 58: A. anywhere
B. where
C. somewhere
D. everywhere
Question 59: A. pour
B. burn
C. boil
D. stay
Question 60: A. makes
B. occupies
C. holds
D. comprises
Question 61: A. ground
B. land
C. soil
D. shore
Question 62: A. on
B. off
C. away
D. of
Question 63: A. ruined
B. made
C. conserved
D. kept

Question 64: A. source
B. nature
C. outlet
D. well
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Part 1. Transformation (0.5 point): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65: They are going to build a new school in this area.
à A new school __________________________________________________________
Question 66: He can’t give you a lift because he doesn’t have a car.
à If he had_________________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’ll come to see you next weekend,” Nam said to Lan.
à Nam promised ______________________________________________________________
Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.
à Your book is _______________________________________________________________
Question 69: He didn’t know how to swim until he was 30.
à It was not until _________________________________________________________
Part 2. Paragraph writing (1.5 point)


Suppose you were offered a job with one of the following international organizations: WWF (World
Wildlife Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and the UN (United Nations). Which one would you
like to choose? Write a paragraph of 100-120 words expressing the reasons why you choose the
organization.

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THANH HÓA
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Số báo danh

………………

KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG
LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH ─ Chương trình chuẩn
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút. (Khơng kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 05 trang)
Mã đề thi 646

Họ, tên thí sinh: ………………………………………………
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points)
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.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college and zoology
at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales
were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology.
Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had
voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the
limitations of her nontechnical readers.
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how much
harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food supply of
animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry
mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed.
However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Question 1. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A. as a researcher
B. at college
C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
D. as a writer
Question 2. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. oceanography
B. zoology
C. literature
D. history
Question 3. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26
B. 29
C. 34
D. 45
Question 4. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. was outdated
B. became more popular than her other books
C. was praised by critics
D. sold many copies
Question 5. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea
Around Us?
A. printed matter
B. talks with experts
C. a research expedition
D. letters from scientists
Question 6. Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. highly technical
B. poetic
C. fascinating

D. well-researched
Question 7. The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to


A. unnecessary
B. limited
C. continuous
D. irresponsible
Question 8. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B. a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
Question 9. The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. faulty
B. deceptive
C. logical
D. offensive
Question 10. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory
Committee ( lines 14-15)?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.
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.
Question 11: A. involved
B. walked
C. missed
D. jumped

Question 12: A. clear
B. appeal
C. deal
D. heat
Question 13: A. players
B. confides
C. rejects
D. always
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 14: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A
B
C
communication.
D
Question 15: Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A
B
C
D
Question 16: Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my chores.
A
B
C
D
Question 17: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A
B
C

D
Question 18: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 19: We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. the long day
B. all day long
C. all long day
D. day after day
Question 20: Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. successful
B. famous
C. honest
D. rich
Question 21: What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. busy
B. free
C. enjoyable
D. quiet
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.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms 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 resort to 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
the 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.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 22: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
Question 23: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to
A. tourists
B. the deaf and the mute
C. thoughts and feelings
D. sign language motions
Question 24: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
Question 25: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs
B. Braille

C. Body language
D. Signal flags
Question 26: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Question 27: The word "wink" in paragraph 2 means most nearly the same as
A. close one eye briefly
B. close two eyes briefly
C. bob the head up and down D. shake the head from side to side
Question 28: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT
for
A. spelling
B. ideas
C. whole words
D. expressions
Question 29: People need to communicate in order to
A. create language barriers
B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact
D. express thoughts and feelings
Question 30: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Important of Sign Language
B. The Many Forms of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
Question 31: Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist
B. An airline pilot

C. A spy
D. A telegrapher
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having
clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (32) ________ pollution and garbage have made
many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (33)
________ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (34) ________ a rich variety
of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (35) ________ else in the world. But they
are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (36) _______ into the lake every day. Even
where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (37) ________ 1% of the world's
water surface. But it is the dumping (38) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries
regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (39) ________ shore.


Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world
was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (40) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is
now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (41) ________. We should do something now.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 32: A. industrialized
B. industrial
C. industrious
D. industry
Question 33: A. in
B. to
C. of
D. on
Question 34: A. encloses
B. composes

C. contains
D. consists
Question 35: A. everywhere
B. somewhere
C. where
D. anywhere
Question 36: A. burn
B. pour
C. boil
D. stay
Question 37: A. makes
B. holds
C. occupies
D. compries
Question 38: A. ground
B. shore
C. soil
D. land
Question 39: A. of
B. on
C. away
D. off
Question 40: A. kept
B. made
C. conserved
D. ruined
Question 41: A. well
B. source
C. nature
D. outlet

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 42: We will leave for the airport ________ he is ready.
A. during
B. until
C. as soon as
D. while
Question 43: The majority of Asian students reject the American ________ that marriage is a partnership of
equals.
A. view
B. attitude
C. thought
D. look
Question 44: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor has advised him to ________ smoking.
A. turn up
B. put up
C. give up
D. take up
Question 45: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. had
B. has had
C. have
D. has
Question 46: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. nothing
B. anyone
C. everywhere
D. something
Question 47: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. has been living

B. is living
C. will live
D. lives
Question 48: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. a
B. an
C. Ø
D. the
Question 49: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and marriage.
A. to
B. about
C. in
D. at
Question 50: Last month I went to visit the college ________ I studied from 1985 to 1990.
A. that
B. where
C. when
D. who
Question 51: I will not be here next week. I am going to be ________ business in Mexico.
A. at
B. about
C. in
D. on
Question 52: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. or
B. unless
C. and
D. if
Question 53: My brothers love ________ my father in mending things around the house at weekends.
A. being joined

B. joining
C. joined
D. join
Question 54: During the week of national tourism festival, we had visitors ________ from all over the
country.
A. coming
B. come
C. to come
D. to have come
Question 55: In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to ________
independent lives.
A. take
B. give
C. lead
D. see
Question 56: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’ Jill: ‘________.’
A. Of course
B. No, thanks
C. Well done
D. Yes, I can
Question 57: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. the faster you will learn
B. the faster will you learn
C. you will learn faster D. faster you will learn
Question 58: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ________ such a silly mistake.
A. have avoided
B. would have avoid
C. avoid
D. would have avoided

Question 59: Mrs. Brown was the first owner ________ dog won three prizes in the same show.
A. her
B. who
C. whose
D. whom
Question 60: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by a
professional.’
A. had designed it
B. have it designed
C. had it designed
D. designed it
Question 61: A number of wildlife reserves have been established ________ endangered species can have a
chance to survive and develop.
A. therefore
B. so as to
C. in order to
D. so that
Question 62: Diana: ‘I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!’ Toan:
‘________.’
A. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible B. Never mind
C. You are welcome
D. I bought it near my house last week
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from
that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 63: A. habitat
B. vacancy
C. sociable
D. opponent
Question 64: A. bamboo

B. eject
C. water
D. defend
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Part 1. Transformation (0.5 point): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65: They are going to build a new school in this area.
à A new school __________________________________________________________
Question 66: He can’t give you a lift because he doesn’t have a car.
à If he had_________________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’ll come to see you next weekend,” Nam said to Lan.
à Nam promised ______________________________________________________________
Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.
à Your book is _______________________________________________________________
Question 69: He didn’t know how to swim until he was 30.
à It was not until _________________________________________________________
Part 2. Paragraph writing (1.5 point)
Suppose you were offered a job with one of the following international organizations: WWF (World
Wildlife Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and the UN (United Nations). Which one would you
like to choose? Write a paragraph of 100-120 words expressing the reasons why you choose the
organization.

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THANH HÓA
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Số báo danh

………………

KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG
LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH ─ Chương trình chuẩn
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút. (Khơng kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 05 trang)
Mã đề thi 940

Họ, tên thí sinh: ………………………………………………


I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points)
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.
Question 1: A. appeal
B. heat
C. deal
D. clear
Question 2: A. walked
B. involved
C. jumped
D. missed
Question 3: A. always
B. players
C. rejects
D. confides
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 4: We will leave for the airport ________ he is ready.
A. until

B. during
C. as soon as
D. while
Question 5: The majority of Asian students reject the American ________ that marriage is a partnership of
equals.
A. attitude
B. thought
C. view
D. look
Question 6: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. have
B. has
C. has had
D. had
Question 7: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by a
professional.’
A. have it designed
B. designed it
C. had it designed
D. had designed it
Question 8: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor has advised him to ________ smoking.
A. put up
B. give up
C. take up
D. turn up
Question 9: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. anyone
B. nothing
C. something
D. everywhere

Question 10: In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to ________
independent lives.
A. lead
B. take
C. give
D. see
Question 11: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. will live
B. lives
C. has been living
D. is living
Question 12: A number of wildlife reserves have been established ________ endangered species can have a
chance to survive and develop.
A. so that
B. therefore
C. in order to
D. so as to
Question 13: Mrs. Brown was the first owner ________ dog won three prizes in the same show.
A. whose
B. her
C. who
D. whom
Question 14: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’ Jill: ‘________.’
A. No, thanks
B. Yes, I can
C. Of course
D. Well done
Question 15: Last month I went to visit the college ________ I studied from 1985 to 1990.
A. where
B. who

C. that
D. when
Question 16: During the week of national tourism festival, we had visitors ________ from all over the
country.
A. to come
B. coming
C. come
D. to have come
Question 17: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and marriage.
A. about
B. to
C. at
D. in
Question 18: Diana: ‘I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!’ Toan:
‘________.’
A. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible B. Never mind
C. You are welcome
D. I bought it near my house last week
Question 19: My brothers love ________ my father in mending things around the house at weekends.
A. being joined
B. join
C. joining
D. joined
Question 20: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. faster you will learn B. you will learn faster
C. the faster will you learn
D. the faster you will learn
Question 21: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ________ such a silly mistake.
A. have avoided
B. would have avoid

C. would have avoided
D. avoid
Question 22: I will not be here next week. I am going to be ________ business in Mexico.


A. on
B. at
C. in
D. about
Question 23: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. and
B. unless
C. or
D. if
Question 24: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. the
B. an
C. Ø
D. a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 25: What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. quiet
B. free
C. enjoyable
D. busy
Question 26: We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. the long day
B. all day long
C. all long day

D. day after day
Question 27: Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. honest
B. rich
C. famous
D. successful
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.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college and zoology
at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales
were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology.
Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources. She had
voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always realized the
limitations of her nontechnical readers.
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how much
harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food supply of
animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry
mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed.
However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 28. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A. as a researcher
B. at college
C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
D. as a writer
Question 29. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. oceanography

B. zoology
C. literature
D. history
Question 30. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26
B. 29
C. 34
D. 45
Question 31. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. was outdated
B. became more popular than her other books
C. was praised by critics
D. sold many copies
Question 32. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The
Sea Around Us?
A. printed matter
B. talks with experts
C. a research expedition
D. letters from scientists
Question 33. Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. highly technical
B. poetic
C. fascinating
D. well-researched
Question 34. The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A. unnecessary
B. limited
C. continuous
D. irresponsible
Question 35. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily

A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B. a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
Question 36. The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to


A. faulty
B. deceptive
C. logical
D. offensive
Question 37. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory
Committee ( lines 14-15)?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.
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.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms 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 resort to 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
the 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.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 38: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
Question 39: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to
A. tourists
B. the deaf and the mute
C. thoughts and feelings
D. sign language motions
Question 40: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
Question 41: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs
B. Braille
C. Body language
D. Signal flags
Question 42: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Question 43: The word "wink" in paragraph 2 means most nearly the same as

A. close one eye briefly
B. close two eyes briefly
C. bob the head up and down D. shake the head from side to side
Question 44: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT
for
A. spelling
B. ideas
C. whole words
D. expressions
Question 45: People need to communicate in order to
A. create language barriers
B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact
D. express thoughts and feelings
Question 46: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Important of Sign Language


B. The Many Forms of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
Question 47: Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist
B. An airline pilot
C. A spy
D. A telegrapher
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different
from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 48: A. eject
B. water

C. defend
D. bamboo
Question 49: A. habitat
B. opponent
C. sociable
D. vacancy
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 50: Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my chores.
A
B
C
D
Question 51: Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A
B
C
D
Question 52: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A
B
C
communication.
D
Question 53: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A
B
C
D
Question 54: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday

A
B
C
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having
clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (55) ________ pollution and garbage have made
many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (56)
________ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (57) ________ a rich variety
of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (58) ________ else in the world. But they
are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (59) _______ into the lake every day. Even
where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (60) ________ 1% of the world's
water surface. But it is the dumping (61) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries
regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (62) ________ shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world
was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (63) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is
now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (64) ________. We should do something now.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 55: A. industrialized
B. industrious
C. industrial
D. industry
Question 56: A. in
B. to
C. on
D. of
Question 57: A. consists
B. composes

C. encloses
D. contains
Question 58: A. anywhere
B. somewhere
C. everywhere
D. where
Question 59: A. boil
B. burn
C. stay
D. pour
Question 60: A. comprises
B. holds
C. occupies
D. makes
Question 61: A. ground
B. soil
C. shore
D. land
Question 62: A. on
B. away
C. of
D. off
Question 63: A. kept
B. ruined
C. made
D. conserved
Question 64: A. outlet
B. nature
C. well
D. source

II. WRITING (2.0 points)


Part 1. Transformation (0.5 point): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65: They are going to build a new school in this area.
à A new school __________________________________________________________
Question 66: He can’t give you a lift because he doesn’t have a car.
à If he had_________________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’ll come to see you next weekend,” Nam said to Lan.
à Nam promised ______________________________________________________________
Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.
à Your book is _______________________________________________________________
Question 69: He didn’t know how to swim until he was 30.
à It was not until _________________________________________________________
Part 2 . Paragraph writing (1.5 point)
Suppose you were offered a job with one of the following international organizations: WWF (World
Wildlife Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and the UN (United Nations). Which one would you
like to choose? Write a paragraph of 100-120 words expressing the reasons why you choose the
organization.

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THANH HÓA

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM
KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG

NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH ─ Chương trình chuẩn

(Đáp án gồm 03 trang)
A. Multiple choices (0.125x64=8.0 points)
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Question 13
Question 14
Question 15
Question 16

Mã đề 263
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. D

11. A
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. A

Mã đề 385
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. D
11. B
12. C
13. B
14. D
15. A
16. A

Mã đề 646
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D

5. C
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. B
16. A

Mã đề 940
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. A
11. C
12. A
13. A
14. C
15. A
16. B

Question 17
Question 18
Question 19
Question 20
Question 21
Question 22
Question 23
Question 24
Question 25
Question 26
Question 27
Question 28
Question 29
Question 30
Question 31
Question 32
Question 33
Question 34
Question 35
Question 36
Question 37
Question 38
Question 39
Question 40
Question 41
Question 42
Question 43
Question 44

Question 45
Question 46
Question 47
Question 48
Question 49
Question 50
Question 51
Question 52
Question 53
Question 54
Question 55
Question 56
Question 57
Question 58
Question 59
Question 60
Question 61

17. A
18. D
19. B
20. D
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. B
27. B
28. A

29. C
30. B
31. B
32. B
33. C
34. A
35. C
36. C
37. C
38. A
39. B
40. B
41. C
42. D
43. A
44. A
45. B
46. D
47. C
48. D
49. B
50. C
51. D
52. C
53. A
54. D
55. C
56. A
57. B
58. B

59. A
60. A
61. C

17. A
18. C
19. A
20. D
21. B
22. D
23. C
24. C
25. C
26. D
27. D
28. D
29. C
30. D
31. A
32. C
33. C
34. A
35. D
36. B
37. C
38. D
39. C
40. A
41. D
42. C

43. A
44. B
45. D
46. C
47.A
48. B
49. A
50. D
51. C
52. C
53. A
54. D
55. B
56. B
57. B
58. A
59. A
60. B
61. A

17. A
18. D
19. B
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. D
24. C
25. B
26. C

27. A
28. A
29. D
30. B
31. D
32. B
33. C
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. C
38. A
39. D
40. D
41. B
42. C
43. A
44. C
45. A
46. D
47. A
48. D
49. B
50. B
51. D
52. B
53. B
54. A
55. C
56. A

57. A
58. D
59. C
60. C
61. D

17. A
18. A
19. C
20. D
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. C
28. D
29. B
30. C
31. D
32. C
33. A
34. D
35. C
36. A
37. B
38. A
39. D
40. C

41. B
42. C
43. A
44. A
45. D
46. B
47. D
48. B
49. B
50. A
51. B
52. C
53. A
54. D
55. C
56. D
57. D
58. A
59. D
60. C
61. A


Question 62
Question 63
Question 64

62. D
63. A
64. A

62. B
63. A
64. A

62. A
63. D
64. C

62. D
63. B
64. D

B. Writing: (2.0 points)
Part 1. Transformation: (0.1x5=0.5 point)
Question 65: A new school is going to be built in this area.
Question 66: If he had a car, he could give you a lift.
Question 67: Nam promised to come to see Lan the following week
Question 68: Your book is more expensive than mine (my book)
Question 69: It was not until he was 30 that he knew how to swim.
Part 2. (1.5 points)
Mơ tả tiêu chí đánh giá

Điểm tối đa
0.40

1.

Bố cục
- Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc (Câu chủ đề (Topic

sentence) nêu ý chính của đoạn văn
- Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài
- Có thể có câu kết luận (Concluding sentence) tóm tắt ý
chính của đoạn văn, hoặc đưa ra một gợi ý, một quan
điểm hay một dự đoán.

2.

Phát triển ý
0.25
- Phát triển ý có trình tự logic
- Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của
mình . (Nêu được những lý do về lương, điều kiện làm
việc, khả năng của bàn thân, cơ hội cống hiến, đóng góp
hoặc những thuận lợi khác mà cơng việc mang lại cho
mình.)

3.

Sử dụng ngơn từ
- Sử dụng ngơn từ phù hợp nội dung
- Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/thể loại
- Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển
Nội dung
- Đủ thuyết phục người đọc
- Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận
- Độ dài: số từ khơng được nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với
quy định 5%
Ngữ pháp, đấu câu, và chính tả
- Sử dụng đúng dấu câu

- Chính tả: viết đúng chính tả
+ Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một
lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)
+ Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi
- Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp.

4.

5.

0.30

0.30

0.25


Tổng

1.50

Sở GD & ĐT Long An
Trường THCS-THPT Mỹ Quý
UNIT 1: HOME LIFE
Choose the correct answer.
Question 1: Amanda left the job because they asked her to work on a night…………………..very often.
A. time
B. shift
C. period
D. moment

Question 2: Angela Duffy wants to be a doctor. She likes working with people and the idea of working
in…………………….profession.
A. caring
B. helping
C. consoling
D. comforting
Question 3: Do you think doing the household chores is the………………………..of the women only?
A. task
B. responsibility
C. mission
D. charge
Question 4: As a child, I often came to my neighbors’ to collect…………………for the pigs three times a
week.
A. remains
B. garbage
C. waste
D. leftovers
Question 5: “How is your neighborhood, Camile?”
“Oh. I really like it. It’s nice and more……………………….than my old one. I can walk alone
late at night.”
A. clean
B. secure
C. peaceful
D. calm
Question 6: My sister took a summer job last June. She worked at a camp for kids and she felt exhausted
because the children are always active and…………………
A. aggressive
B. mischievous
C. cruel
D. rough

Question 7: Chris is my close friend. I trust on him. He’s always……………………..to help me whenever I
have a problem.
A. willing
B. charge
C. responsible
D. available
Question 8: After work, my mother rushes to the market for getting things for dinner.
A. tramps
B. wanders
C. hikes
D. hurries
Question 9: The sun……………………..the biggest planet in the solar system.
A. has been
B. will be
C. is
D. was
Question 10: Ann often does the shopping, but I…………………….it today as she isn’t well.
A. ‘m doing
B. will do
C. do
D. have done
Question 11: “Did you meet Jane here at the university?”
“No, we……………….when I started college.”
A. has already met
B. had already met
C. has already been meeting
D. had already
been meeting
Question 12: Since 1980, scientists in the world………………..a lot of things to fight AIDS.
A. have done

B. did
C. are doing
D. had done
Question 13: When we got home, dinner…………………, so we had a drink first.
A. was preparing
B. was being prepared
C. had been prepared
D. was prepared
Question 14: We had just got out of car when it…………………to set fire.
A. had begun
B. began
C. has begun
D. was beginning
Question 15: I met Tom and Ann at the airport. They……………….to Berlin and I………………..up my
mother.
A. went/ was picking
B. were going/ picked
C. were going/ was picking D.
went/
picked
Question 16: I’m sorry I…………………….false information. I didn’t intend to mislead you, Joe.
A. gave
B. give
C. have given
D. am giving
Question 17: “Would you like something to eat?” “No, thanks. I………………..lunch with Tony.”
A. have just had
B. just have
C. just had
D. just have had

Question 18: I’m so absent-minded! He told me his name but I………………it.


A. have forgotten
B. forget
C. forgot
D. was forgotten
Question 19: It snowed a lot here last winter but this year it………………...much.
A. didn’t snow
B. isn’t snowing
C. hasn’t snowed
D. doesn’t snow
Question 20: Linda……………….her identity card again. This is the second time this ……………..
A. lost/ happened
B. has lost/ happened
C. has lost/ has happened D. lost/ has happened

=== KEY ===
1B
11B

2A
12A

3B
13B

4D
14B

5B
15C

6B
16A

7A
17A

8D
18A

9C
19C

10A
20C

UNIT 2: CUTURAL DIVERSITY
Choose the correct answer.
Question 1: In many parts of our country, many parents still believe in………………….marriage and they
don’t let their children decide their marriage by themselves.
A. contractual
B. approval
C. commercial
D. proposal
Question 2: My aunt gave up the ambition of being a painter and even more……………all her life to the
family and her children.
A. delivered
B. spread

C. sacrificed
D. sent
Question 3: To make sure a happy marriage, equal…………………is one of the important things that you
should appreciate.
A. partnership
B. mothership
C. leadership
D. membership
Question 4: I…………..….you the package as soon as it……………….
A. ‘ll send/ ‘ll arrive
B. ‘d send/ arrived
C. ‘ll send/ arrives
D. send/ arrives
Question 5: Almost everyone…………………..for home by the time we arrived.
A. had left
B. has left
C. left
D. would leave
Question 6: Many people………..of malaria, smallpox before the process of vaccination……….in the 19 th
century.
A. had died/ was invented B. died/ was invented
C. died/ has been invented D. have died/ has
been invented
Question 7: ………………to rain before you woke up this morning?
A. Would it begin
B. Did it begin
C. Has it begun
D. had it begun
Question 8: We had just got out of the car when it…………….to set fire.
A. had started

B. started
C. has started
D. was starting
Question 9: Since the first English colonists ……………..in 1607, the population of the United
States……………….to over 290 million people.
A. landed/ has grown
B. landed/ grew
C. had landed/ has grown D. has landed/ has grown
Question 10: After Jolie………………the Oscar award, she……………….in many films.
A. won/ appeared
B. won/ has appeared
C. had won/ appeared
D. had won/ had appeared
Question 11: The children are in the park. They….ball for the last two hours, but they don’t seem to be tired
yet.
A. have played
B. have been playing
C. played
D.
had
been
playing
Question 12: Now Julia has a job and is living in Chicago. In the last six months, she …………..only three
letters to her parents.
A. has written
B. wrote
C. is writing
D. had written
Question 13: It’s nice to see you again. What…….you……….since we last met?

A. are…….doing
B. had…….done……
C. did………do……….. D.have…been
doing
Question 14: Jimmy is a tennis player. This year he is a national champion again. He ………..the
championship four times.
A. has been winning
B. had won
C. has won
D. won
Question 15: After Emily………enough money for the trip, she……………an air ticket to Bangkok and stayed
there for 3 days.
A. had saved/ bought
B. saved/ bought
C. had saved/ buys
D. has saved/ has
bought
Question 16: She was glad that she……………reservations at the hotel before she left because the area was
very popular.
A. has made
B. had been making
C. had made
D. made
Question 17: I………….bicycles since I was ten years old.
A. collected
B. have been collecting C. had collected
D. am collecting
Question 18: Don’t worry! I’ll give her this message as soon as she…………..
A. has returned

B.will return
C. returned
D. returns
Question 19: Windy is sick and needs some days off. Her close friends. Alison, ……….it for her until
she…………fine again.
A. will do/ feels
B. is doing/ will feel
C. does/ has felt
D. will do/ will
feel
Question 20: We were extremely tired at the end of the journey. We…………for more than 24 hours.
A. have travelled
B. had been traveling
C. traveled
D. travel
=== KEY ===
1A
11B

2C
12

3A
13D

4C
14C

5A
15A

6A
16C

7D
17B

8B
18D

9A
19A

10C
20B

UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING
Choose the correct answer.
Question 1: Some shops have doors which open by themselves at the ……………….of a customer.
A. need
B. distance
C. approach
D. method
Question 2: These flowers are brightly coloured in order to…………………butterflies.
A. impress
B. protect
C. affect
D. attract
Question 3: Jane said, “I sent a letter to my brother.”
- Jane said that……………..a letter

to…………….brother.
A. she has sent/ my
B. she had sent/ her
C. I has sent/ my
D. send/ I had sent/
my
Question 4: “It’s the first time I’ve flown.” – Sam said that it………..the first time……………
A. was/ he has flown
B. was/ he had flown
C. had been/ he flew
D. has been/ he
flew
Question 5: “I’ll see you tomorrow morning, James.” - Maria told James that…………the following morning.
A. I will see you
B. she would see you
C. I would see him
D. she would see
him
Question 6: “My son doesn’t like his job,” said Mrs. Smith. – Mrs. Smith said to me that………………
A. my son didn’t like my job
C. my son didn’t like his job
C. her son didn’t like his job
D. her son didn’t like my job
Question 7: “Nobody has asked me this question before.” - Susan told me that nobody………..question
before.
A. had asked her that
B. has asked me this
C. would ask me that
D. asked her that
Question 8: “I’m going away tomorrow, mother.” - Leo told his mother that………..away the………….

A. he was going/ following day
B. I’m going/ day after
C. I was going/ day after
D. he’s going/ following day
Question 9: “These patients don’t obey your order, Doctor.” – The nurse told the doctor that……….
A. those patients didn’t obey his order
B. those patients don’t obey his order
C. these patients don’t obey your order
D. these patients didn’t obey his order
Question 10: “Let’s have a picnic this weekend.” - Erick………….having a picnic that weekend.
A. asked
B. agreed
C. suggested
D. invited
Question 11: “Why don’t we go out for a drink?” - Chris…………..for drink.
A. asked to go our
B. suggested going out C. told us to go out
D. invited to go
out
Question 12: “The sun sets in the west.” - Yesterday the teacher said that the sun…………in the west.
A. set
B. will set
C. is setting
D. sets
Question 13: “Don’t go near the water, children.” - She told the children……….near the water.
A. can’t go
B. not to go
C. don’t go

D. wouldn’t go
Question 14: “Remember to lock the doors when you go out.” - The landlord…….me to lock the door
when…..
A. reminded/ I went out
B. asked/ I go out
C. ordered/ I go out
D. suggested/ you went out
Question 15: “Do it by yourself if you don’t believe what I say.” - The instructor……..me to do
by………….if I didn’t believe what……………
A. taught/ myself/ he says B. asked/ yourself/ I say
C. reminded/ yourself/ I said
D. told/ myself/ he said
Question 16: “Would you like some coffee?” - The woman………….her some coffee.
A. invited
B. asked
C. advised
D. ordered
Question 17: “Why don’t you take a rest for a while?’ - My friend ……....me……….a rest for a while.
A. offered/ taking
B. advised/ to take
C. asked/ to take
D.
reminded/
taking
Question 18: “If you think the room is cold, shut the windows, John.” - My aunt told John………….the
windows if…….the room was cold.
A. to shut/ you think
B. shutting/ you thought C. to shut/ he thought
D. shutting/ he
thinks

Question 19: “When was the timetable changed?” - I asked the man when …………..
A. the timetable had been changed
B. the timetable was changed
C. had the timetable been changed
D. was the timetable changed
Question 20: “Do puppies travel free?” -The dog owner asked the ticket seller………….free.
A. if puppies traveled
B. if puppies did travel
C. whether did puppies travel
D.
whether
puppies did travel

=== KEY ===
1C
11B

2D
12D

3B
13B

4B
14A

5D
15D

6C

16A

7A
17B

8A
18C

9A
19A

10C
20A

UNIT 4: SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
Choose the correct answer.
Question 11: In English school education system, schooling is ………………for all English children from the
age of 5 to 16.
A. optional
B. temporary
C. reinforced
D. compulsory
Question 22: The academic year in England runs from September to July and is divided into
three………………
A. courses
B. seasons
C. terms
D. sections