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SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018
Trường THPT…………. Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 140
I. 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

Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around
them. Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different
from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli. They will stop crying when they hear a person talking,
but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle . At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be
only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances. By the
time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced
with rising and falling inflections. Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence
babies' emotional states and behavior. Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies
can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on,
merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech.

Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues.
One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages,
the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain
sounds into baby talk. Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few
months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words. T h e y also exaggerate their
facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words.

More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation
that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds. In other words, babies enter the
world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to

acquire aural language.

Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to
songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding. For babies, language is a
sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults.

Câu 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language

B. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

C. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
D. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

Câu 2. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak
B. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language

C. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

D. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways

Câu 3. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?

A. They understand the rhythm
B. They can remember them easily

C. They focus on the meaning of their parents' word
D. They enjoy the sound

Câu 4. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?

A. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults

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C. Babies begin to understand words in songs

D. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions

Câu 5. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?
A. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
B. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like

C. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

D. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds

Câu 6. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT…..

A. speaking more loudly than normal B. using meaningless sounds
C. giving all words equal emphasis D. speaking with shorter sentences
 Câu 7. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ….

A. babies B. mothers C. investigators D. words

II. 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.

Câu 8. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. discouraged B. punished C. rewarded D. motivated

Câu 9. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. satisfactory B. permanent C. eternal D. genuine

III. 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

Câu 10. It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g .
A B C D
 Câu 11. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C

some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

Câu 12. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

IV. 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

cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose.

Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years. In
wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda. Nowadays cartoons are
often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social
matters. In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe
and the United States.

Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past
have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write. Such cartoons about the
lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and
semi-literate people throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting
stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings
of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.

In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they do not
depend chiefly on telling jokes. Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons. This is not
their primary aim. In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have
aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people.

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which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages
can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia
and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture.

Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the
East and not vice versa. By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and
Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.

Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in the popularity of these
cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words."

Câu 13. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. amusing people all the time B. political propaganda in wartime
C. spreading Western ideas D. educating ordinary people 
 Câu 14. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons B. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda
C. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People D. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
 Câu 15. The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ______.

A. a propaganda campaign B. a funny element

C. a piece of art D. an educational purpose

Câu 16. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose

B. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing
C. Cartoons can serve various purposes

D. Language barriers restricted cartoons

Câu 17. The word "imbalance" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.
A. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
B. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
C. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East

D. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
 Câu 18. The passage is intended to present ______.

A. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
B. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people

C. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
D. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons

Câu 19. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness B. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism
C. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness D. Originality, freshness, and astonishment
 Câu 20. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
B. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

C. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
D. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.

Câu 21. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
B. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
C. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works
D. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans

Câu 22. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
B. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area

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D. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars
 Câu 23. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.

A. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party

B. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party
C. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

D. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party

VI. 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

Câu 24. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 
A. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
B. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.

C. It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly
D. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect
 Câu 25. Put your coat on. You will get cold

A. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

C. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
D. You not only put your coat on but also get cold

VII. 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.

Câu 26. Linda refused _____ in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. to participating B. participate C. to participate D. participating
 Câu 27. There has been little rain in this area for months, _____?

A. has it B. has there C. hasn't it D. hasn't there

Câu 28. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

A. had been mending B. had mended C. has been mending D. has mended
 Câu 29. I used my calculator; otherwise it_____ longer.

A. would have taken B. took C. will take D. would take

Câu 30. She gave me a _____box

A. small square jewelry metal B. small square metal jewelry
C. jewelry metal small square D. jewelry small metal square
 Câu 31. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.

A. at B. on C. in D. for

Câu 32. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. a drive B. a campaign C. an action D. a movement

Câu 33. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. creative B. creativity C. creatively D. create

Câu 34. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went out B. went down C. went under D. went off

Câu 35. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. must have studied B. should have studied C. must studied D. could have studied
 Câu 36. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a bit slow B. a little more slowly C. a bit slowlier D. a little slower
 Câu 37. No sooner _____ at the bus stop _____ the bus came

A. he had arrived/ than B. had he arrived/ when C. had he arrived/ than D. he had arrived/ when
VIII.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

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IX. 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.

Câu 40. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,
freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. interesting B. memorable C. depressing D. serious

Câu 41. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. set fire to B. make way for C. give rise to D. do harm to

X. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(42)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(43)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(44)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your
work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can ..(45)_______.. teach. The foundations for skill
in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear ..(46)_______.. language; experience in
organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you
do not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 42. A. great B. lost C. far D. large

Câu 43. A. transfer B. give out C. present D. interpret

Câu 44. A. on B. in C. for D. by

Câu 45. A. quite B. really C. truly D. hardly

Câu 46. A. of B. when C. for D. by

XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 47. A. policeman B. postman C. countryman D. commander

Câu 48. A. continued B. happened C. changed D. tossed

XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.

Câu 49. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? 
- Mathew: "___________________''

A. Yes, of course. I can do it B. Yes, of course. Are you cold? 
C. No, not at all. I 'll do it now D. Yes, I do. I can close it 
 Câu 50. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''

Tom: "_________ . You know, I live far from my school”

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---SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018
Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 174
I. 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.

Câu 1. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,

freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. memorable B. interesting C. depressing D. serious

Câu 2. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. do harm to B. set fire to C. make way for D. give rise to

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.

Câu 3. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? 
- Mathew: "___________________''

A. Yes, of course. Are you cold? B. Yes, of course. I can do it
C. Yes, I do. I can close it D. No, not at all. I 'll do it now
 Câu 4. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''

Tom: "_______ . You know, I live far from my school.

A. My car broke down B. It is a fine day C. That's good D. It's not the case.

III. 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.

Câu 5. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. punished B. discouraged C. motivated D. rewarded

Câu 6. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. eternal B. satisfactory C. genuine D. permanent

IV. 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

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Câu 7. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds

B. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

C. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language

D. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

Câu 8. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT

A. speaking with shorter sentences B. speaking more loudly than normal
C. using meaningless sounds D. giving all words equal emphasis
 Câu 9. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?

A. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds
B. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like

C. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

D. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds

Câu 10. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language

B. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

C. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways

D. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak

Câu 11. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?

A. They can remember them easily
B. They understand the rhythm

C. They focus on the meaning of their parents' word
D. They enjoy the sound

Câu 12. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?

A. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds
B. Babies begin to understand words in songs

C. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
D. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
 Câu 13. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ….

A. babies B. mothers C. words D. investigators

V. 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

Câu 14. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

Câu 15. It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g .
A B C D

Câu 16. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C

some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

VI. 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

Câu 17. Put your coat on. You will get cold

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B. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
C. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

D. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold

Câu 18. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 
A. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect
B. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.

C. It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly
D. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 19. A. policeman B. countryman C. commander D. postman

Câu 20. A. continued B. happened C. tossed D. changed

VIII. 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

In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature of all these
cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained. Even though it is very funny, a good
cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose.

Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge. They offer a
very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in
which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages
can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia
and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture.

A. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
B. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing
C. Language barriers restricted cartoons
D. Cartoons can serve various purposes

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Câu 23. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness B. Originality, freshness, and astonishment
C. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism D. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness
 Câu 24. The word "imbalance" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

A. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
B. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East

C. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
D. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons

Câu 25. The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ______.

A. a propaganda campaign B. a piece of art C. a funny element D. an educational purpose
 Câu 26. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
B. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
C. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

D. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
 Câu 27. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People B. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons
C. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People D. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda
 Câu 28. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. political propaganda in wartime B. amusing people all the time
C. educating ordinary people D. spreading Western ideas

IX.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 29. A. summary B. relation C. interesting D. musical
 Câu 30. A. commercial B. ingredient C. ingenious D. economic

X. 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.

Câu 31. She gave me a _____ box

A. small square metal jewelry B. jewelry metal small square
C. jewelry small metal square D. small square jewelry metal
 Câu 32. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. must have studied B. must studied C. could have studied D. should have studied
 Câu 33. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went down B. went under C. went off D. went out

Câu 34. Linda refused_____ in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. participating B. to participating C. to participate D. participate
 Câu 35. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a bit slow B. a bit slowlier C. a little more slowly D. a little slower
 Câu 36. I used my calculator; otherwise it_____ longer.

A. would take B. took C. would have taken D. will take

Câu 37. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. create B. creative C. creativity D. creatively

Câu 38. No sooner _____ at the bus stop _____ the bus came

A. had he arrived/ when B. had he arrived/ than C. he had arrived/ when D. he had arrived/ than
 Câu 39. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. an action B. a movement C. a campaign D. a drive

Câu 40. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household

A. in B. on C. for D. at

Câu 41. There has been little rain in this area for months, _____?

A. has it B. hasn't there C. has there D. hasn't it

Câu 42. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

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XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.

Câu 43. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
B. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
C. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
D. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works

Câu 44. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area

B. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars
C. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area
D. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
 Câu 45. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.

A. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party

B. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party
C. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party

D.Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

XII. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(46)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(47)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(48)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your
work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can ..(49)_______.. teach. The foundations for skill
in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear ..(50)_______.. language; experience in
organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you
do not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 46. A. lost B. far C. large D. great

Câu 47. A. give out B. interpret C. transfer D. present

Câu 48. A. in B. for C. on D. by

Câu 49. A. really B. truly C. quite D. hardly

Câu 50. A. by B. of C. for D. when

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---SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018
Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 208
I. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(1)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(2)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(3)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your
work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can ..(4)_______.. teach. The foundations for skill in
expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear ..(5)_______.. language; experience in organizing
ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not lay
these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 1. A. lost B. large C. great D. far

Câu 2. A. interpret B. transfer C. give out D. present

Câu 3. A. for B. by C. in D. on

Câu 4. A. quite B. hardly C. really D. truly

Câu 5. A. when B. for C. of D. by

II.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 6. A. musical B. interesting C. relation D. summary

Câu 7. A. economic B. commercial C. ingredient D. ingenious

III. 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

Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past

have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write. Such cartoons about the
lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and
semi-literate people throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting
stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings
of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.

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A. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
B. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
C. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
D. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
 Câu 9. The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ______.

A. a funny element B. a propaganda campaign

C. an educational purpose D. a piece of art
 Câu 10. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
B. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
C. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
D. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

Câu 11. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Originality, freshness, and astonishment B. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness
C. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism D. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness
 Câu 12. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
C. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons D. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
 Câu 13. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. educating ordinary people B. political propaganda in wartime
C. amusing people all the time D. spreading Western ideas

Câu 14. The passage is intended to present ______.

A. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
B. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
C. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people

D. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over

Câu 15. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Cartoons can serve various purposes B. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing

C. Language barriers restricted cartoons D. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
IV. 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

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One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages,
the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain
sounds into baby talk. Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few
months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words. T h e y also exaggerate their
facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words.

Câu 16. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?
A. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like

B. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

C. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds
D. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds

Câu 17. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?

A. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

B. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways

C. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak
D. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language

Câu 18. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT ….

A. speaking more loudly than normal B. using meaningless sounds
C. speaking with shorter sentences D. giving all words equal emphasis
 Câu 19. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ……..

A. mothers B. investigators C. words D. babies

Câu 20. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?

A. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds
B. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults

C. Babies begin to understand words in songs

D. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
 Câu 21. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
B. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

C. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language

D. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

Câu 22. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?

A. They enjoy the sound B. They can remember them easily

C. They understand the rhythm D. They focus on the meaning of their parents' word
V. 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

Câu 23. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 
A. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.

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A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
B. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold

C. You not only put your coat on but also get cold

D. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

VI. 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

Câu 25. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

Câu 26. It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g .
A B C D
 Câu 27. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C

some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

VII. 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.

Câu 28. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. a drive B. a movement C. an action D. a campaign

Câu 29. I used my calculator; otherwise it_____ longer.

A. would take B. took C. will take D. would have taken

Câu 30. There has been little rain in this area for months, _____?

A. has it B. hasn't it C. has there D. hasn't there

Câu 31. She gave me a_____ box

A. small square metal jewelry B. jewelry metal small square
C. small square jewelry metal D. jewelry small metal square

Câu 32. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. creative B. creativity C. creatively D. create

Câu 33. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.

A. in B. for C. on D. at

Câu 34. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

A. has mended B. had mended C. had been mending D. has been mending
 Câu 35. Linda refused _____ in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. to participating B. participate C. to participate D. participating
 Câu 36. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a little more slowly B. a little slower C. a bit slowlier D. a bit slow
 Câu 37. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went down B. went out C. went under D. went off

Câu 38. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. must have studied B. must studied C. could have studied D. should have studied
 Câu 39. No sooner _____ at the bus stop _____ the bus came

A. he had arrived/ than B. had he arrived/ when C. had he arrived/ than D. he had arrived/ when
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.

Câu 40. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? 
- Mathew: "___________________''

A. Yes, I do. I can close it B. Yes, of course. Are you cold? 
C. No, not at all. I 'll do it now D. Yes, of course. I can do it
 Câu 41. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''

Tom: "______ . You know, I live far from my school.

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IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.

Câu 42. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area

B. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
C. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area
D. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars
 Câu 43. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans

A. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
B. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
C. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
D. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works
 Câu 44. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.

A. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party
B. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party

C. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party
D. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

X. 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.

Câu 45. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. punished B. motivated C. rewarded D. discouraged

Câu 46. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. satisfactory B. genuine C. eternal D. permanent

XI. 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.

Câu 47. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. make way for B. set fire to C. give rise to D. do harm to

Câu 48. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,
freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. interesting B. memorable C. depressing D. serious

XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 49. A. postman B. commander C. policeman D. countryman

Câu 50. A. tossed B. continued C. happened D. changed

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---SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018
Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 242
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.

Câu 1. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area

B. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars

C. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars
D. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area
 Câu 2. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans

A. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works
B. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
C. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
D. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
 Câu 3. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.

A. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
B. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

C. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party
D. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party

II. 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

Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is
playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues

such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech.

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A. mothers B. investigators C. words D. babies
 Câu 5. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?

A. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like
B. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

C. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds
D. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds

Câu 6. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language

B. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak
C. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways

D. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

Câu 7. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language

B. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

C. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

D. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds

Câu 8. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?

A. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds
B. Babies begin to understand words in songs

C. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
D. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults

Câu 9. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?

A. They can remember them easily B. They focus on the meaning of their parents' word

C. They understand the rhythm D. They enjoy the sound

Câu 10. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT ………

A. giving all words equal emphasis B. using meaningless sounds
C. speaking more loudly than normal D. speaking with shorter sentences

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.

Câu 11. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
.Tom: "________. You know, I live far from my school.

A. My car broke down B. That's good C. It's not the case. D. It is a fine day 
 Câu 12. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window?

- Mathew: "___________________''

A. Yes, I do. I can close it B. Yes, of course. Are you cold? 
C. Yes, of course. I can do it D. No, not at all. I 'll do it now

IV. 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.

Câu 13. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. motivated B. punished C. discouraged D. rewarded

Câu 14. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. eternal B. genuine C. satisfactory D. permanent

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 15. A. commander B. postman C. countryman D. policeman

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VI. 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.

Câu 17. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. make way for B. give rise to C. set fire to D. do harm to

Câu 18. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,
freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. depressing B. serious C. memorable D. interesting

VII. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(19)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(20)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(21)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your
work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can ..(22)_______.. teach. The foundations for skill
in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear ..(23)_______.. language; experience in
organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you
do not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 19. A. far B. lost C. great D. large

Câu 20. A. give out B. transfer C. present D. interpret

Câu 21. A. by B. for C. in D. on

Câu 22. A. really B. truly C. quite D. hardly

Câu 23. A. for B. by C. when D. of

VIII. 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.

Câu 24. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. must have studied B. must studied C. could have studied D. should have studied
 Câu 25. She gave me a _________box

A. small square jewelry metal B. jewelry small metal square
C. small square metal jewelry D. jewelry metal small square
 Câu 26. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

A. had been mending B. has been mending C. has mended D. had mended
 Câu 27. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. an action B. a campaign C. a drive D. a movement

Câu 28. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.

A. in B. for C. on D. at

Câu 29. There has been little rain in this area for months, _________?

A. hasn't it B. has there C. hasn't there D. has it

Câu 30. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a little slower B. a bit slow C. a little more slowly D. a bit slowlier
 Câu 31. I used my calculator; otherwise it_____ longer.

A. will take B. would have taken C. would take D. took
 Câu 32. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went out B. went off C. went down D. went under

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A. had he arrived/ than B. had he arrived/ when C. he had arrived/ when D. he had arrived/ than
 Câu 34. Linda refused _________in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. to participate B. to participating C. participate D. participating

Câu 35. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. create B. creative C. creatively D. creativity

IX. 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

Câu 36. Put your coat on. You will get cold

A. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
B. You not only put your coat on but also get cold

C. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
D. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

Câu 37. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 
A. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.

B. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect
C. It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly
D. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors

X.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 38. A. commercial B. economic C. ingenious D. ingredient
 Câu 39. A. musical B. summary C. interesting D. relation

XI. 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

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Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in the popularity of
these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand

words."

Câu 40. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
B. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
C. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
D. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

Câu 41. The word "imbalance" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

A. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
B. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East

C. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
D. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons

Câu 42. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. spreading Western ideas B. political propaganda in wartime
C. amusing people all the time D. educating ordinary people 
 Câu 43. The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ______.

A. a funny element B. a piece of art C. a propaganda campaignD. an educational purpose
 Câu 44. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
B. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing
C. Cartoons can serve various purposes

D. Language barriers restricted cartoons

Câu 45. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness B. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness
C. Originality, freshness, and astonishment D. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism
 Câu 46. The passage is intended to present ______.

A. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
B. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over

C. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
D. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people

Câu 47. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
C. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons D. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People

XII. 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

Câu 48. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C

some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

Câu 49. It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g .
A B C D

Câu 50. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

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---SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018
Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 276
I. 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.

Câu 1. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. give rise to B. do harm to C. set fire to D. make way for

Câu 2. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,
freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. memorable B. serious C. interesting D. depressing

II. 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

Câu 3. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 
A. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
B. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect
C. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors. 
D. It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly
 Câu 4. Put your coat on. You will get cold

A. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
B. You not only put your coat on but also get cold

C. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
D. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

III. 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.

Câu 5. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. must have studied B. must studied C. should have studied D. could have studied
 Câu 6. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

A. has mended B. has been mending C. had been mending D. had mended
 Câu 7. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. a drive B. an action C. a campaign D. a movement

Câu 8. No sooner _____ at the bus stop _____ the bus came

A. had he arrived/ when B. he had arrived/ when C. he had arrived/ than D. had he arrived/ than
 Câu 9. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.

A. in B. at C. on D. for

Câu 10. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. creativity B. creative C. create D. creatively

Câu 11. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a bit slowlier B. a little more slowly C. a little slower D. a bit slow
 Câu 12. She gave me a _____box

A. jewelry small metal square B. small square jewelry metal
C. jewelry metal small square D. small square metal jewelry
 Câu 13. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went out B. went under C. went off D. went down

Câu 14. Linda refused _____ in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. to participating B. to participate C. participate D. participating
 Câu 15. There has been little rain in this area for months, _____?

A. has there B. has it C. hasn't there D. hasn't it

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A. would take B. would have taken C. will take D. took

IV. 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

Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years. In
wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda. Nowadays cartoons are

often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social
matters. In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe
and the United States.

A. Cartoons can serve various purposes B. Language barriers restricted cartoons

C. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing D. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
 Câu 18. The word "imbalance" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

A. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
B. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
C. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
D. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East

Câu 19. The passage is intended to present ______.

A. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
B. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over

C. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
D. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people

Câu 20. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness B. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism
C. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness D. Originality, freshness, and astonishment
 Câu 21. The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ______.

A. a funny element B. a piece of art C. an educational purpose D. a propaganda campaign
 Câu 22. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
B. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

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D. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
 Câu 23. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons B. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda
C. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People D. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
 Câu 24. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. spreading Western ideas B. amusing people all the time
C. political propaganda in wartime D. educating ordinary people

V. 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

Câu 25. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak
B. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language

C. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

D. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
 Câu 26. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ……..

A. mothers B. investigators C. words D. babies

Câu 27. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT………

A. using meaningless sounds B. speaking with shorter sentences
C. giving all words equal emphasis D. speaking more loudly than normal
 Câu 28. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds

B. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

C. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

D. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
 Câu 29. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?

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C. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

D. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds

Câu 30. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?

A. They can remember them easily B. They understand the rhythm

C. They enjoy the sound D. They focus on the meaning of their parents' word
 Câu 31. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?

A. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
B. Babies begin to understand words in songs

C. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds
D. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults

VI. 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.

Câu 32. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. genuine B. eternal C. permanent D. satisfactory

Câu 33. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. motivated B. rewarded C. punished D. discouraged

VII. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(34)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(35)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(36)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your
work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can ..(37)_______.. teach. The foundations for skill
in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear ..(38)_______.. language; experience in
organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you
do not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 34. A. large B. far C. lost D. great

Câu 35. A. present B. give out C. interpret D. transfer

Câu 36. A. by B. in C. for D. on

Câu 37. A. really B. hardly C. quite D. truly

Câu 38. A. for B. by C. of D. when

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.

Câu 39. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? 
- Mathew: "___________________''

A. Yes, of course. Are you cold? B. No, not at all. I 'll do it now
C. Yes, of course. I can do it D. Yes, I do. I can close it 
 Câu 40. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''

Tom: "______. You know, I live far from my school.

A. My car broke down B. It is a fine day C. It's not the case. D. That's good

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Câu 41. A. interesting B. relation C. summary D. musical
 Câu 42. A. economic B. ingredient C. ingenious D. commercial

X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 43. A. policeman B. countryman C. postman D. commander

Câu 44. A. continued B. tossed C. happened D. changed

XI. 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

Câu 45. It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g .
A B C D
 Câu 46. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

Câu 47. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C

some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.

Câu 48. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike
A. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party
B. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party
C. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

D. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party

Câu 49. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area
B. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars

C. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars
D. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area

Câu 50. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works
B. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
C. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
D. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans

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---SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018
Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 310
I. 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

Câu 1. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 
A. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
B. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.

A. You not only put your coat on but also get cold
B. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
C. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

D. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold

II. 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.

Câu 3. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. eternal B. permanent C. satisfactory D. genuine

Câu 4. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. discouraged B. punished C. rewarded D. motivated

III. 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

merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech.

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A. Babies begin to understand words in songs

B. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds
C. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults

D. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
 Câu 6. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ………….

A. investigators B. words C. mothers D. babies

Câu 7. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?
A. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

B. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like

C. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds
D. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds

Câu 8. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT …….

A. using meaningless sounds B. speaking with shorter sentences
C. giving all words equal emphasis D. speaking more loudly than normal

Câu 9. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?

A. They understand the rhythm
B. They enjoy the sound

C. They focus on the meaning of their parents' word
D. They can remember them easily

Câu 10. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways

B. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

C. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language

D. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak

Câu 11. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
B. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

C. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds

D. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 12. A. commander B. postman C. policeman D. countryman

Câu 13. A. happened B. continued C. tossed D. changed

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.

Câu 14. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
Tom: "________. You know, I live far from my school.

A. That's good B. It's not the case. C. My car broke down D. It is a fine day 
 Câu 15. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window?

- Mathew: "___________________''

A. No, not at all. I 'll do it now B. Yes, of course. I can do it
C. Yes, I do. I can close it D. Yes, of course. Are you cold?

VI. 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

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Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.

A. Originality, freshness, and astonishment B. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness
C. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism D. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness
 Câu 17. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
B. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

C. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
D. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
 Câu 18. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. educating ordinary people B. political propaganda in wartime
C. spreading Western ideas D. amusing people all the time
 Câu 19. The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ______.

A. an educational purpose B. a propaganda campaign C. a piece of art D. a funny element 
 Câu 20. The word "imbalance" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

A. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
B. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East

C. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
D. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons

Câu 21. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Cartoons can serve various purposes B. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
C. Language barriers restricted cartoons D. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing
 Câu 22. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons B. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
C. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda D. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
 Câu 23. The passage is intended to present ______.

A. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
B. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
C. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people

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VII. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(24)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(25)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(26)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your
work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can ..(27)_______.. teach. The foundations for skill

in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear ..(28)_______.. language; experience in
organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you
do not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 24. A. great B. lost C. far D. large

Câu 25. A. interpret B. transfer C. present D. give out

Câu 26. A. for B. on C. in D. by

Câu 27. A. hardly B. truly C. quite D. really

Câu 28. A. when B. by C. for D. of

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.

Câu 29.

A. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party
B. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

C. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party

D. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party.

Câu 30. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area

B. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars

C. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area

D. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars
 Câu 31. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans

A. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
B. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works
C. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
D. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans

IX. 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

Câu 32. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

Câu 33. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C

some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

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X. 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.

Câu 35. There has been little rain in this area for months, _____?

A. has there B. has it C. hasn't it D. hasn't there

Câu 36. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. should have studied B. must studied C. must have studied D. could have studied
 Câu 37. No sooner _____ at the bus stop _____ the bus came

A. had he arrived/ than B. had he arrived/ when C. he had arrived/ than D. he had arrived/ when
 Câu 38. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.

A. at B. for C. in D. on

Câu 39. She gave me a _____box

A. small square metal jewelry B. jewelry small metal square
C. jewelry metal small square D. small square jewelry metal

Câu 40. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. creative B. creativity C. create D. creatively

Câu 41. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a bit slow B. a bit slowlier C. a little slower D. a little more slowly
 Câu 42. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

A. has mended B. had been mending C. has been mending D. had mended
 Câu 43. Linda refused _____ in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. participate B. to participating C. to participate D. participating

Câu 44. I used my calculator; otherwise it_____ longer.

A. would have taken B. would take C. took D. will take

Câu 45. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went off B. went under C. went down D. went out

Câu 46. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. an action B. a campaign C. a movement D. a drive

XI.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 47. A. commercial B. ingenious C. ingredient D. economic
 Câu 48. A. musical B. summary C. interesting D. relation

XII. 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.

Câu 49. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. set fire to B. make way for C. do harm to D. give rise to

Câu 50. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,
freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. serious B. memorable C. depressing D. interesting

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---SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018

Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 344
I. 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

Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in the popularity of
these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand
words."

Câu 1. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness B. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism
C. Originality, freshness, and astonishment D. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness
 Câu 2. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Language barriers restricted cartoons B. Cartoons can serve various purposes

C. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing D. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
 Câu 3. The word "imbalance" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

A. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
B. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
C. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East

D. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
 Câu 4. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. spreading Western ideas B. amusing people all the time
C. educating ordinary people D. political propaganda in wartime
 Câu 5. The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ______.

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C. a piece of art D. a funny element 
 Câu 6. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons
C. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People D. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
 Câu 7. The passage is intended to present ______.

A. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
B. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
C. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
D. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
 Câu 8. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

B. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
C. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
D. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world

II. 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.

Câu 9. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,

freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. memorable B. serious C. depressing D. interesting

Câu 10. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. do harm to B. give rise to C. make way for D. set fire to

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 11. A. postman B. countryman C. commander D. policeman

Câu 12. A. happened B. continued C. changed D. tossed

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.

Câu 13. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars
B. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars

C. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area

D. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area
 Câu 14. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans

A. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works

B. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
C. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
D. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
 Câu 15. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.

A. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party.
B. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party

C. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

D. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party.

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.

Câu 16. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
Tom: "_________. You know, I live far from my school.

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Câu 17. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? 
- Mathew: "___________________''

A. Yes, of course. Are you cold? B. No, not at all. I 'll do it now
C. Yes, of course. I can do it D. Yes, I do. I can close it

VI. 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

Câu 18. Put your coat on. You will get cold

A. You not only put your coat on but also get cold

B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

C. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
D. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on

Câu 19. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 
A. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.

B. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
C. It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly
D. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect

VII. 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.

Câu 20. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a little more slowly B. a bit slowlier C. a little slower D. a bit slow
 Câu 21. I used my calculator; otherwise it_____ longer.

A. would take B. will take C. took D. would have taken

Câu 22. Linda refused ________in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. participating B. to participating C. to participate D. participate

Câu 23. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. creativity B. create C. creative D. creatively

Câu 24. No sooner _____ at the bus stop _____ the bus came

A. had he arrived/ than B. he had arrived/ when C. he had arrived/ than D. had he arrived/ when
 Câu 25. There has been little rain in this area for months, ________?

A. hasn't there B. hasn't it C. has it D. has there

Câu 26. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. a campaign B. an action C. a drive D. a movement

Câu 27. She gave me a ________box

A. small square jewelry metal B. jewelry small metal square
C. jewelry metal small square D. small square metal jewelry
 Câu 28. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went off B. went out C. went under D. went down

Câu 29. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.

A. at B. on C. in D. for

Câu 30. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. must have studied B. must studied C. should have studied D. could have studied
 Câu 31. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

A. had mended B. had been mending C. has mended D. has been mending

VIII. 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

Câu 32. It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g .
A B C D
 Câu 33. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

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some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

Câu 35. A. summary B. musical C. interesting D. relation
 Câu 36. A. ingredient B. ingenious C. economic D. commercial

X. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(37)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(38)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(39)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your

work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can ..(40)_______.. teach. The foundations for skill
in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear ..(41)_______.. language; experience in
organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you
do not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 37. A. great B. far C. lost D. large

Câu 38. A. transfer B. give out C. present D. interpret

Câu 39. A. for B. by C. in D. on

Câu 40. A. hardly B. truly C. quite D. really

Câu 41. A. by B. when C. for D. of

XI. 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.

Câu 42. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. motivated B. discouraged C. rewarded D. punished

Câu 43. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. eternal B. genuine C. satisfactory D. permanent

XII. 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

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facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words.

Câu 44. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT …….

A. giving all words equal emphasis B. speaking more loudly than normal
C. using meaningless sounds D. speaking with shorter sentences
 Câu 45. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ………..

A. words B. investigators C. babies D. mothers

Câu 46. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?

A. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds
B. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions

C. Babies begin to understand words in songs

D. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults

Câu 47. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?
A. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
B. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

C. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds
D. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like

Câu 48. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
B. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds

C. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

D. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

Câu 49. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot

understand them?

A. They enjoy the sound B. They understand the rhythm

C. They can remember them easily D. They focus on the meaning of their parents' word
 Câu 50. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?

A. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak

B. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

C. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
D. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways

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---SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018
Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

Thời gian: 60 phút

Họ tên học sinh: . . . .SBD: . . . .... . .Phòng thi: ...Mã đề: ...
Mã đề: 378
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.

Câu 1. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.
A. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party

B. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party

C. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party
D. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party

Câu 2. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private
cars

A. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars

D. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area

Câu 3. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
B. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
C. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
D. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works

Câu 4. A. ingenious B. commercial C. ingredient D. economic

Câu 5. A. interesting B. musical C. summary D. relation

III. 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.

Câu 6. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area
A. do harm to B. make way for C. set fire to D. give rise to

Câu 7. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude,
freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. depressing B. memorable C. interesting D. serious

IV. 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

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a ..(8)_______.. many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it
is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic
is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an
employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to ..(9)_______.. your own thoughts
and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough ..(10)_______.. itself. You must have something to say in the
first place. The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your
work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

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organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you
do not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Câu 8. A. great B. large C. lost D. far

Câu 9. A. transfer B. interpret C. present D. give out

Câu 10. A. on B. by C. in D. for

Câu 11. A. truly B. really C. hardly D. quite

Câu 12. A. by B. of C. for D. when

V. 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.

Câu 13. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes

A. rewarded B. discouraged C. punished D. motivated

Câu 14. Henry has found a temporary job in factory

A. eternal B. permanent C. satisfactory D. genuine

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.

Câu 15. Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
Tom: "_________ . You know, I live far from my school.

A. It is a fine day B. My car broke down C. It's not the case. D. That's good
 Câu 16. - John : '' Would you mind closing the window?

- Mathew: "___________________''

A. Yes, of course. Are you cold? B. Yes, I do. I can close it 
C. Yes, of course. I can do it D. No, not at all. I 'll do it now

VII. 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

Câu 17. The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors.
A B C D

Câu 18. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C

some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

Câu 19. It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g .
A B C D

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 20. A. commander B. countryman C. postman D. policeman

Câu 21. A. continued B. changed C. happened D. tossed

IX. 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

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semi-literate people throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting
stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings
of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.

A. an educational purpose B. a propaganda campaign

C. a piece of art D. a funny element

Câu 23. The passage is intended to present ______.

A. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
B. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people

C. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
D. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons

Câu 24. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. Originality, freshness, and astonishment B. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness
C. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness D. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism
 Câu 26. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of______.

A. educating ordinary people B. political propaganda in wartime
C. amusing people all the time D. spreading Western ideas

Câu 27. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Language barriers restricted cartoons B. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
C. Cartoons can serve various purposes D. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing
 Câu 28. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at ______.

A. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings

B. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
C. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
D. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
 Câu 29. The word "imbalance" in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

A. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
B. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East

C. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
D. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons

X. 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

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only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances. By the
time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced
with rising and falling inflections. Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence
babies' emotional states and behavior. Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies
can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on,
merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech.

Câu 30. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A. Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language

B. Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single
language

C. The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak
D. Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways

Câu 31. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

B. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language

C. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development

D. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
 Câu 32. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to …………

A. babies B. words C. investigators D. mothers

Câu 33. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 2 ?
A. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
B. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry

C. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like

D. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds

Câu 34. The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to
babies EXCEPT …………

A. using meaningless sounds B. speaking with shorter sentences
C. speaking more loudly than normal D. giving all words equal emphasis

Câu 35. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?

A. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds
B. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults

C. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
D. Babies begin to understand words in songs

Câu 36. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?

A. They enjoy the sound

B. They can remember them easily

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XI. 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.

Câu 37. Our local council is conducting_____ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets

A. a drive B. a campaign C. a movement D. an action

Câu 38. Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.

A. at B. for C. in D. on

Câu 39. Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he ______________ his bike

A. had been mending B. had mended C. has mended D. has been mending
 Câu 40. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their____ .

A. creatively B. creativity C. creative D. create

Câu 41. Could you speak_____ so I can understand what you mean?

A. a little more slowly B. a little slower C. a bit slow D. a bit slowlier
 Câu 42. There has been little rain in this area for months, _______?

A. has there B. hasn't it C. has it D. hasn't there

Câu 43. She gave me a _______box

A. small square jewelry metal B. jewelry small metal square

C. small square metal jewelry D. jewelry metal small square
 Câu 44. The teacher at this school_____ with flu one after the other.

A. went under B. went out C. went off D. went down

Câu 45. No sooner _____ at the bus stop _____ the bus came

A. he had arrived/ than B. he had arrived/ when C. had he arrived/ when D. had he arrived/ than
 Câu 46. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder

A. must have studied B. should have studied C. must studied D. could have studied
 Câu 47. Linda refused _______in the musical performance because she was sick.

A. participate B. participating C. to participate D. to participating
 Câu 48. I used my calculator; otherwise it_____ longer.

A. took B. would have taken C. would take D. will take

XII. 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

Câu 49. Put your coat on. You will get cold

A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
B. You not only put your coat on but also get cold

C. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
D. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold

Câu 50. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors.

A. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect
B. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
C. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.

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