test 45 phut lan 3 lop 12

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - NĂM HỌC: 2019 - 2020
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – HỌC KÌ II – LẦN 1
KHỐI: 12 - THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 60 PHÚT
Mã đề: 401
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. influenced
B. terrified
C. averaged
D. accompanied
Question 2: A. clear
B. hear
C. dear
D. pear
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. suffer
B. reduce
C. danger
D. instant
Question 4: A. reduction
B. popular
C. financial
D. romantic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: Kate plays _____ violin in an orchestra.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. ∅

Question 6: If Bean_______ with us, he would have a good time.
A. would had come
B. came
C. has come
D. had come
Question 7: After Kate____ her higher education, she decided to volunteer abroad before getting a job.
A. finished
B. finishing
C. had finished
D. have finished
Question 8: She didn’t get the job _______ she had all the necessary qualifications .
A. although
B. because
C. so
D. but
Question 9: If you don’t know when that important football match takes place, look it ______ in the World Cup
timetable.
A. into
B. out
C. up
D. after
Question10: _______, Cecil decided to travel
A. Retiring
B. Retired
C. Having retired
D. Having been retired
Question 11: ____all the money he carried along for the journey’s expense, Tom was forced to go home.
A. having stolen
B. Stolen
C. Stealing

D. Being stole
Question 12: We hope that the students themselves will enjoy ______ part in the projects.
A. taking
B. to be taken
C. being taken
D. to take
Question 13: The panda’s _______ habitat is the bamboo forest.
A. nature
B. naturalize
C. naturally
D. natural
Question 14: You should make a(n) _______to overcome this problem.
A. trial
B. impression
C. effort
D. apology
Question 15: Your second essay ______improvement on the first one.
A. showed
B. made
C. did
D. presented
Question 16: Remember that things such as language, food and clothing are simply expressions of our cultural
.
A. solidarity
B. identity
C. assimilation
D. celebration
Question 17: The Association promotes peace and ________ through respect for justice, in the relationship
among countries in the region.
A. privacy

B. publicity
C. stability
D. priority
Question 18: Our company wants to take on those who are ___________ for the job.
A. useful
B. qualified
C. available
D. skilled
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things
B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past
D. often forgetting things
Question 20: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being on time
B. Being cheerful
C. Being courteous
D. Being efficient
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: We must find a way to limit the drawbacks of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
A. advantages
B. decisions
C. qualifications
D. disadvantages
Question 22: My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing.

A. too different to work together
B. almost exactly the same type
C. really disliking each other
D. getting on very well
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 23: John and Laura are talking in the classroom.
John : "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
Laura : " _______"
A. Of course not, you bet!
B. Well, that's very surprising
C. There is no doubt about it
D. Yes, it's an absorb idea.
Question 24: Two students are chatting in a coffee shop.
John: "Would you like to have a get- together with us next weekend?"
Mickey: " _______"
A. No, I won't
B. No, I wouldn't
C. Yes, let's
D. Yes, I'd love to
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 25: Most of us would maintain that physical attraction does not play a major part in how we react to the
people we meet.
A
B
C
D
Question 26: Every student who majors in English are ready usually to participate in the oratorical contest.
A

B
C
D
Question 27: I used to read novel writing in English every day when I was a little boy.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to each of
the following questions.
Question 28: She can’t cook as well as her mother can.
A. Her mother can cook better than she can
B. She can cook well and her mother can either
C. Neither she nor her mother can cook well
D. Both she and her mother can’t cook well
Question 29: “Why didn’t you come to class yesterday, Mai?”, he said
A. He asked Mai why didn’t she come to class yesterday.
B. He asked Mai why she didn’t come to class yesterday.
C. He asked Mai why hadn’t she come to class the day before.
D. He asked Mai why she hadn’t come to class the day before.
Question 30: I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 31: I thought I should not stay at home yesterday. Now I regret it.
A. I regretted staying at home yesterday.
B. I regretted for staying at home yesterday.

C. I regret for staying at home yesterday.
D. I regret to stay at home yesterday.
Question 32:She worked for him a few months. She felt relaxed.
A. She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months.
B. A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him.
C. Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
D. It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.
SAVE THE EARTH!
We are all slowly destroying the Earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much
smoke in the air (33) ____ it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well – known city, for
example, poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We
have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of (34) ______ all over the world. As a result, farmers
in parts of Africa cannot grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia there is too little rice. (35) _____, we do


not take enough care (36) ____ the countryside. Wild animals are (37) _____ disappearing. For instance, tigers are
rare in India now because we have killed too many for them. However, it isn’t simply enough to talk about the
problem. We must act now before it is too late to do anything about it. Join us now. Save the Earth!
Question 33: A. where
B. That
C. why
D. whom
Question 34: A. ground
B. forests
C. wasteland
D. flood
Question 35: A. Therefore
B. As a result

C. However
D. Moreover
Question 36: A. for
B. of
C. from
D. about
Question 37: A. quickly
B. quick
C. quickness
D. quicker
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 38 to 45.
Amphibians are an animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. These animals live in
and out of the water. The number of amphibians on our planet is declining rapidly in both local mass extinctions
and population crashes. This is a cause for concern as many scientists believe that humans are responsible.
Since the 1980s, scientists have noticed a decline in amphibian populations. Although many animals are
affected by humans, amphibians have been hit particularly hard. Some scientists believe this is because of their
two-stage life cycle. Unlike most animals, amphibians live their lives in two distinct stages. The first is aquatic
and the second is terrestrial. This means amphibians are sensitive to environmental changes in the water and on
land. They also have permeable skin, which means that toxins and chemicals can easily get into their bodies.
At first, some scientists did not believe that human pollution was the cause for changes in amphibian
populations. These scientists believed that every species on Earth goes through natural cycles and changes and
that there was not enough long-term data to prove that humans were the problem. In recent years, this has
changed. Almost all biologists are concerned about the decline in amphibian populations. They are worried not
only because many amphibians may go extinct, but also because these extinctions will affect other plants and
animals in ecosystems. They believe that the decline in amphibian populations is a warning to humans to stop
polluting and clean up Earth.
Question 38: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Endangered reptiles
B. Endangered amphibians

C. Amphibian life cycle
D. Amphibians and reptiles
Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The number of amphibians is decreasing rapidly.
B. The number of amphibians is increasing.
C. The number of amphibians is going up.
D. The number of amphibians staying constant.
Question 40: In paragraph 2, the word “noticed” is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. studied
B. analysed
C. become aware of
D. started to work on
Question 41: In paragraph 2, the word “They” refers to ____________.
A. scientists
B. humans
C. animals
D. amphibians
Question 42: According the passage, which of the following is TRUE about amphibians?
A. First they live on land, then in the water.
B. First they live in the water, then on land.
C. They mainly live in water.
D. They mainly live on land.
Question 43: In paragraph 2, the word “toxins” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. poisonous substances
B. tonic substances
C. essential minerals
D. essential vitamins
Question 44: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Amphibians contribute greatly to biodiversity.
B. All amphibians will go extinct in the near future.

C. A clean environment may help to protect amphibians from extinction.
D. Protecting amphibians is the responsibility of all people on Earth.
Question 45: According to the passage, which of the following is the cause of the decline in population of
amphibians ?
A. human pollution
B. ecosystem
C. natural cycles
D. climate change
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50.
The Korean DMZ
The Korean De-Militarized Zone (or “DMZ”) is probably one of the strangest places on Earth to visit as a
tourist. There are no beautiful sights to see. There are no interesting foods to try. There are no department stores
from which to buy something fashionable. Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the DMZ has separated
North and South Korea. This 2 kilometer area on each side of the border between both countries spans the entire
251 kilometer width of the Korean peninsula. Armed soldiers from both sides patrol along the DMZ and there are
many military outposts and towers in the area.


About 75,000 tourists visit the DMZ each year. It is the most popular tourist attraction in South Korea.
Despite that, it is not an easy place to access. First, organized visits of the DMZ are only allowed at a very
specific part of it. This point, called the UN Joint Security Area, is located about 40 kilometers north of Seoul.
Tourists to the DMZ must sign a form that shows they understand and will obey the rules of the tour operators.
They also forbid tourists to take photographs at certain times, even while on the bus. There is a strict dress code
enforced and tourists cannot wear t-shirts, jeans, or shorts on their visit.
After arriving at the DMZ, tourists can see the guards patrolling both the north and south side of the
border. They can also visit several tunnels that the North Koreans dug under the DMZ and into South Korea
many years ago. Of course, the visit isn’t totally somber. There is, after all, a gift shop so you can buy
something to remember your visit to the strangest place in the world!
Question 46: The word “fashionable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________

A. useful
B. stylish
C. general
D. old-fashioned
Question 47: In paragraph 2, “it” refers to __________
A. the DMZ
B. each year
C. South Korea
D. an organized visit
Question 48: According to the article, where is the UN Joint Security Area?
A. it is located about 40 kilometers east of Seoul
B. it is located about 40 kilometers west of Seoul
C. it is located about 40 kilometers north of Seoul
D. it is located about 40 kilometers south of Seoul
Question 49: Paragraph 3 is about_________
A. the dangers of visiting the DMZ
B. what tourists can do at the DMZ
C. what tourists have to do at the DMZ
D. why North Koreans dug under the DMZ
Question 50: According to the article, what is one of the less serious things tourists can do at the DMZ?
A. they can drink coffee at a café
B. they can buy a gift at the gift shop
C. they can take a picture with a guard
D. they can chat with North Korean people