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KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THÍ ĐIỂM
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

MÃ ĐỀ 142
A. USE OF ENGLISH AND READING (8 pts)
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as
representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in
America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a
fashion icon.
Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was
obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team
win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven
seasons with them.
Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football’s best player. He won many trophies with Manchester United,
including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He
was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for
services to football from Britain’s Queen.
Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage
and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the
British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations
Goodwill Ambassador.
Question 1: According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ________.
A. Real Madrid
B. Manchester United
C. the national team of America

D. the national team of England
Question 2: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham?
A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the MU.
B. Some of Beckham’s interests are not related to football.
C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than one.
D. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
Question 3: When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football?
A. In 1995
B. In 2006
C. In 1998
D. In 2003
Question 4: The word fanatical is closest meaning to ________.
A. enthusiastic
B. idealistic
C. inspired
D. realistic
Question 5: What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Beckham’s life before and after getting married. B. Beckham’s marriage with Spice Girl’s member.
C. Beckham’s family background.
D. The life and career of David Beckham.
Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
Question 6: A. congestion
B. creation
C. progressive
D. urbanised
Question 7: A. responsible
B. disrespectful
C. energetic
D. independent
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently form that of the others.

Question 8:
A. talented
B. anonymous
C. achievement
D. diagnose
Question 9:
A. mission
B. massage
C. discuss
D. successful
Question 10: A. produced
B. adopted
C. needed
D. competed
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
Question 11: Urbanisation (A) first happened (B) in more economic (C) developed (D) countries.
Question 12: Last night, while (A) I studied (B) with my tutor, Jane called (C) and asked (D) me out.
Question 13: His friends suggested (A) that (B) he chooses (C) Hanoi University rather than (D) National University.
Question 14: A (A) dolphin is (B) a (C) very intelligent and (D) lovely animal.
Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence or best substitutes for the underlined word(s).
Question 15: Our suggestion is that she ________ elected group- leader.
A. be
B. will be
C. is
D. was
Question 16: - Hung: “Are there any apartments to rent in the city center?” - Minh: “__________.”
A. That’s fine. I will take it.
B. Well, I’ve got it.
C. Yes, but they are expensive.
D. Nice. There are some shops nearby.

Question 17: Tim________ his hair while I ________ up the kitchen.
A. washed-was cleaned
B. was washing-cleaned
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C. washed-cleaned
D. was washing-was cleaning
Question 18: It’s important that he ________ into a good university.
A. must get
B. get
C. got
D. gets
Question 19: The lecture was long and boring, so by the end of it, I stopped paying attention. The underlined words
are CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. overloaded
B. switched off
C. thought provoking
D. left
Question 20: His face was lined and _______.
A. weather-beating
B. weatherproof
C. weather-beaten
D. weathered
Question 21: As she ________ a letter last night, the lights suddenly ________ out.
A. writes/ went
B. was writing/ went
C. was writing/ was going
D. wrote/ went
Question 22: The majority of the people here used to be employed as agricultural labourers. The underlined word is

OPPOSITE in meaning to________.
A. industrial
B. rural
C. minority
D. responsibility
Question 23: She has the reputation of being a good doctor. The underlined word is OPPOSITE in meaning
to________.
A. achievement
B. dishonour
C. talent
D. money
Question 24: The doctor, the mailman and other well-known people in the village attended the meeting. The underlined
words are CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. talented
B. star
C. famous
D. interesting
Question 25: ______ is what shaped our cities into what they are today.
A. Industrialisation
B. Determination
C. Electrification
D. Urbanisation
Question 26: - Mai: “What are you going to do this weekend?”
- Lan: “__________.”
A. I’m very tired.
B. We intend to visit my grandparents.
C. I don’t like going out.
D. It’s a good idea.
Question 27: She visited ________ France and ________ United States last month.
A. x/ x

B. the/ x
C. x/ the
D. the/ the
Read the passage and choose the option that best fits each space.
Singapore
When Singapore became a/an ___(28)___, self-sufficient state, it decided to build up its industry, and government
organizations were created to ___(29)___ this policy. However, this initial plan met with limited success due to a
___(30)___ of labour and land. It was therefore decided to develop the service sector of the economy instead.
Singapore is now a leading city, but planners are working to ensure that its economy continues to grow. In contrast to
previous policies, there is emphasis on decentralisation. In addition, land will be recovered to extend the financial district,
and provide ___(31)___ as well as housing. The government also plans to improve ___(32)___ quality of Singapore’s
environment, but due to the shortage of natural landscapes it will concentrate instead on what it calls beautification.
Question 28: A. independent
B. innovated
C. multi-national
D. wide-ranging
Question 29: A. do
B. carry out
C. control
D. support
Question 30: A. rate
B. shortage
C. lot
D. strategy
Question 31: A. emploment
B. entertainment
C. jobs
D. factories
Question 32: A. a
B. its

C. the
D. mass
B. WRITING (2 pts)

I. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. During our lunch time, she phoned.

 She phones while …………………………………………………………………………….………………..
2. The doctor suggested me stopping smoking.
 There’s suggestion from .…………………………………………………………………….………………….
II. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
1. People/ unnecessary information/ can/ their/ with/ short term/ easily overload/ memory/.//
 ….………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….
2. After/ a lifetime/ successes,/ she/ for music/ a series of/ won/ distinguished award/.//
 ….………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….
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KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THÍ ĐIỂM
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

SỞ GD&ĐT THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
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ĐÁP ÁN

A. USE OF ENGLISH & READING (8 pts)
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I. Rewrite the following sentences as directed in parentheses.
1. During our lunch time, she phoned.
 She phoned while we were having lunch.
2. The doctor suggested me stopping smoking.
 There’s suggestion from the doctor that I stop smoking.
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2. After/ a lifetime/ successes,/ she/ for music/ a series of/ won/ distinguished award.
 After a series of successes, she won a lifetime distinguished award for music.
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I. Rewrite the following sentences as directed in parentheses.
1. During my break time, the bell rang.
 While I was taking a break, the bell rang.
2. I really think you ought to acquire a few manners.
 I advise that you acquire a few manners.
II. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
1. Are migrating to/ better/ job opportunities/ to look for/ more people/ urban areas.
 More people are migrating to urban areas to look for better job opportunities.
2. Around the world/ after/ is/ naming streets/a common practice/ historical figures.
 Naming streets after historical figures is a common practice around the world.