Đề thi học kì 1 tiếng anh lớp 12

SỞ GD & ĐT BÌNH ĐỊNH
TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TRÂN

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I – NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
Môn kiểm tra : TIẾNG ANH 12 (cơ bản & nâng cao )
Thời gian : 45’ ( không kể thời gian phát đề )

Mã đề : 123
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 1. A. reserved
B. locked
C. forced
D. touched
Question 2. A. laughs
B. helps
C. likes
D. arrives
Question 3. A. national
B. natural
C. dangerous
D. passage
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
Question 4. A. deforestation
B. endangerment
C. priority
D. ability
Question 5. A. compulsory
B. curriculum
C. nursery
D. certificate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question 6: They asked(A) me what did happen (B)last night, but (C)I was unable to tell (D)them
Question 7: Though(A) he drove carefully(B), but(C) he had an accident (D)yesterday.
Question 8: Tom apologized to Mary(A) for (B)not ring (C)her earlier(D).
Question 9: We are going to(A) visit our (B)grandparents when (C) we will(D) finish our exam.
Question 10: Mai’s(A) birthday party was held (B) at home (C)in evening(D).
Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the giving one.
Question 11: If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam.
A. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam. B. I had studied hard enough and I passed the final exam.
C. I studied too hard to pass the final exam.
D. I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam.
Question12. That factory is producing more and more pollution.
A.Pollution is being produced more and more by that factory.
B.More and more pollution is produced by that factory.
C. More and more pollution are being produced by that factory
D.More and more pollution is being produced by that factory
Question 13: I passed the exam thanks to my father’s advice.
A. I would have failed the exam if my father had advised me.
B. I wouldn’t pass the exam if my father didn’t advise me.
C. I would have passed the exam if my father hadn’t advised me.
D. If my father hadn’t advised me, I wouldn’t have passed the exam
Question 14: “If I were you I would study English more,” Mai said to me
A. Mai said that I were you I would study English more .
B. Mai advised me to study English more.
C. Mai told me that if she were me she would study English more .
D. B and C are correct
Question 15: The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have often seen her for the last three years.
B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have not seen her for three years.
D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 16 to 20.
What is life like for today’s students? As the university and college terms began, I talk to a few students about their
lives.
Sarah James is a second year biology student. “ Money is a big problem,” said Sarah. “ I can eat quite cheaply at the
university, but I spend quite a lot on transport. I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as I like to wear things that are in
fastion.”
Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagrees. “ I don’t spend anything on clothes,” he said, “ Unless you count
climbing boots. I’m very keen on climbing , and you do need special equipment, some of which is very expensive.
Luckly, my perents gave me money for my birthday in November. Not much of my money goes on transport, because I
have a bicycle.”
Diana Bell is a first year fashion student. “ I make all my own clothes. This should save me money, but in fact, the
materials are very expensive. I don’t know how I would manage if I didn’t sell some of the dresses and hats I make to
the other students. Everything is expensive,”she said. “ That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in
winter.”
Jack is a science student in his final year. “ What do I spend my money on? Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on
going out in the evening. My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books.”
Question 16. This passage is from
.
A. a student’s book B. a letter to a friend C. a magazine article
D. an advertisement
Question 17. The writer’s aim is to
A. show how students live
B. give advice to students
C. explain that students work hard
D. complain about students’ way of life
Question 18. The students’ main problem is
A. deciding what to wear
B. living on the money they receive
C. finding enough time to study

D. cooking their own food
Question 19. Colin is different from Sarah because
A. he has generous parents who help him
B. he doesn’t need to study very hard
C. he is not a second year student
D. his clothes and transport cost less
Question 20. Which of the following is probably true for Diana?
A.“ I haven’t bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when I start work.”


B.“ I’m going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday.”
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C.“ I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven’t any money.”
D.“ A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her , so I will have enough money after all.”
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct anwer to each of the following questions
Question 21: Endangered species ______ by the World Wildlife Fund.
A. will protect
B. would protect
C. be protected
D. are protected
Question 22: The government initiated the programme of ______ reform in the 1980s.
A. economical
B. economic
C. economically
D. economy
Question 23: If I______ to him , I wouldn’t have lost my way.
A. would listen
B. will listen
C. had listened
D. listened

Question 24: I first ______ her two years ago when we ______at Oxford University.
A. have met / studied
B. had met/ studied
C.met /were studying D. meet/ have studied
Question 25 It ______ that to be a good musican, you have to learn to play when you are very young.
A. is said
B. says
C. is saying
D. has said
Question 26: They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become an engineer.
A. with
B. on
C.. for
D. about
Question 27: Many people ___________ English nowadays because it is an international language.
A. study
B. have studied
C. studied
D. are studying
Question 28: My father decided to give up smoking ______ he had been smoking for ten years.
A. after
B. as
C. until
D. before
Question29: Nam was the last student______ the classroom yesterday.
A. to leave
B. left
C. who left
D. A & C are correct
Question 30:

we had known your address, we would have written you a letter.
A. If
B. Unless
C. Without
D. Provide
Question 31: Pat: "Would you like something to eat?"
Kathy: "______. I'm not hungry now."
A. Yes, it is
B. No, thanks
C. Yes, I would
D. No, no problem
Question 32: Maria: "Thanks for your help."
Diana: "______."
A. Oh, that's right
B. I'm glad you enjoyed it
C. You are welcome
D. Yes, it's really great
Question33. “
is your motorbike?” - “ It’s a Wave.”
A. What sort
B. What colour
C. What size
D. What make
Question 34. “ Can I get you anything?” – “
a pen and a piece of paper, please.”
A. I like
B. I’ll like
C. I’d like
D. I’m liking
Question 35. A: “You look nice today .I like your new hairstyle” - B: “

”
A.It’s nice of you to say so
B.Shall I? Thanks
C.Oh, Well done
D.I feel interesting to hear that
Question 36: My mother always reminds me __________
A. not to stay up late.
B. of staying up late
C. to not stay up late.
D. A and B are correct
Question 37 . He ______________for that company for five months when it went bankrupt.
A. has been worked
B. has worked
C. had been working
D. was working
Question 38. At this time next week, all of the students ____________ for their examinations.
A. will be sat
B. have been sitting
C. have sat
D. will be sitting
Question 39. The Titanic
the Atlantic when it
an iceberg.
A. was crossing / struck
B. had crossed / was striking
C. crossed / had struck
D. is crossing / strikes
Question 40. In your
letters you should mention your education, qualifications and work experience.
A. applicant

B. apply
C. application
D. applicable
Question 41: Have you decided to apply ______ the job yet?
A. for
B. to
C. into
D. off
Question 42: The picnic was postponed ______ the bad weather.
A. because
B. in spite
C. despite
D. because of
Question 43: On Sunday, ______ was my birthday, we went out for a meal.
A. who
B. which
C. when
D. that
Question 44: My mother______the responsibility for running the household.
A. does
B. makes
C. takes
D. joins
Question45.The teacher asked them ________the assignment, but they couldn’t.
A. doing
B. to do
C. to be done
D. did
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
Many environmental experts are pessimistic about the future of our (46) …. They say that in the next few years

harmful chemicals will further damage the (47)….layer, there will be more losses of irreplaceable!
tropical rainforests, and serious air pollution will cause the climate itself to change. They also warn us that developing
countries will continue to suffer ecological disasters, while the (48)….countries consume the vast majority of the world's
fuels. Animals are also at (49)….. It is feared that some endangered species may soon die out, as their natural
(50)….are destroyed!
Question 46. A. country
B. planet
C. society
D. life
Question 47. A. oxygen
B. dioxit
C. carbon
D. ozone
Question 48. A. poor
B. developing
C. European
D. rich
Question 49. A. risk
B. danger
C. accidents
D. unfortunate
Question 50. A. environment
B. habitats
C. resources
D. disasters
The end


SỞ GD & ĐT BÌNH ĐỊNH
TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TRÂN

ĐÁP ÁN KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I – NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
Môn kiểm tra : TIẾNG ANH 12 (cơ bản & nâng cao )
Thời gian : 45’ ( không kể thời gian phát đề )

Mã đề : 123
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 1. A. reserved
B. locked
C. forced
D. touched
Question 2. A. laughs
B. helps
C. likes
D. arrives
Question 3. A. national
B. natural
C. dangerous
D. passage
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
Question 4. A. deforestation
B. endangerment
C. priority
D. ability
Question 5. A. compulsory
B. curriculum
C. nursery
D. certificate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 6: They asked(A) me what did happen (B)last night, but (C)I was unable to tell (D)them

Question 7: Though(A) he drove carefully(B), but(C) he had an accident (D)yesterday.
Question 8: Tom apologized to Mary(A) for (B)not ring (C)her earlier(D).
Question 9: We are going to(A) visit our (B)grandparents when (C) we will(D) finish our exam.
Question 10: Mai’s(A) birthday party was held (B) at home (C)in evening(D).
Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the giving one.
Question 11: If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam.
A. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam. B. I had studied hard enough and I passed the final exam.
C. I studied too hard to pass the final exam.
D. I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam.
Question12. That factory is producing more and more pollution.
A.Pollution is being produced more and more by that factory.
B.More and more pollution is produced by that factory.
C. More and more pollution are being produced by that factory
D.More and more pollution is being produced by that factory
Question 13: I passed the exam thanks to my father’s advice.
A. I would have failed the exam if my father had advised me.
B. I wouldn’t pass the exam if my father didn’t advise me.
C. I would have passed the exam if my father hadn’t advised me.
D. If my father hadn’t advised me, I wouldn’t have passed the exam
Question 14: “If I were you I would study English more,” Mai said to me
A. Mai said that I were you I would study English more .
B. Mai advised me to study English more.
C. Mai told me that if she were me she would study English more .
D. B and C are correct
Question 15: The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have often seen her for the last three years.
B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have not seen her for three years.
D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions from 16 to 20.
What is life like for today’s students? As the university and college terms began, I talk to a few students about their
lives.
Sarah James is a second year biology student. “ Money is a big problem,” said Sarah. “ I can eat quite cheaply at the
university, but I spend quite a lot on transport. I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as I like to wear things that are in
fastion.”
Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagrees. “ I don’t spend anything on clothes,” he said, “ Unless you count
climbing boots. I’m very keen on climbing , and you do need special equipment, some of which is very expensive.
Luckly, my perents gave me money for my birthday in November. Not much of my money goes on transport, because I
have a bicycle.”
Diana Bell is a first year fashion student. “ I make all my own clothes. This should save me money, but in fact, the
materials are very expensive. I don’t know how I would manage if I didn’t sell some of the dresses and hats I make to
the other students. Everything is expensive,”she said. “ That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in
winter.”
Jack is a science student in his final year. “ What do I spend my money on? Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on
going out in the evening. My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books.”
Question 16. This passage is from
.
A. a student’s book B. a letter to a friend C. a magazine article
D. an advertisement
Question 17. The writer’s aim is to
A. show how students live
B. give advice to students
C. explain that students work hard
D. complain about students’ way of life
Question 18. The students’ main problem is
A. deciding what to wear
B. living on the money they receive
C. finding enough time to study
D. cooking their own food

Question 19. Colin is different from Sarah because
A. he has generous parents who help him
B. he doesn’t need to study very hard
C. he is not a second year student
D. his clothes and transport cost less
Question 20. Which of the following is probably true for Diana?
A.“ I haven’t bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when I start work.”


B.“ I’m going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday.”
Mã đề : 123
C.“ I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven’t any money.”
D.“ A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her , so I will have enough money after all.”
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct anwer to each of the following questions
Question 21: Endangered species ______ by the World Wildlife Fund.
A. will protect
B. would protect
C. be protected
D. are protected
Question 22: The government initiated the programme of ______ reform in the 1980s.
A. economical
B. economic
C. economically
D. economy
Question 23: If I______ to him , I wouldn’t have lost my way.
A. would listen
B. will listen
C. had listened
D. listened
Question 24: I first ______ her two years ago when we ______at Oxford University.

A. have met / studied
B. had met/ studied
C.met /were studying D. meet/ have studied
Question 25 It ______ that to be a good musican, you have to learn to play when you are very young.
A. is said
B. says
C. is saying
D. has said
Question 26: They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become an engineer.
A. with
B. on
C.. for
D. about
Question 27: Many people ___________ English nowadays because it is an international language.
A. study
B. have studied
C. studied
D. are studying
Question 28: My father decided to give up smoking ______ he had been smoking for ten years.
A. after
B. as
C. until
D. before
Question29: Nam was the last student______ the classroom yesterday.
A. to leave
B. left
C. who left
D. A & C are correct
Question 30:
we had known your address, we would have written you a letter.

A. If
B. Unless
C. Without
D. Provide
Question 31: Pat: "Would you like something to eat?"
Kathy: "______. I'm not hungry now."
A. Yes, it is
B. No, thanks
C. Yes, I would
D. No, no problem
Question 32: Maria: "Thanks for your help."
Diana: "______."
A. Oh, that's right
B. I'm glad you enjoyed it
C. You are welcome
D. Yes, it's really great
Question33. “
is your motorbike?” - “ It’s a Wave.”
A. What sort
B. What colour
C. What size
D. What make
Question 34. “ Can I get you anything?” – “
a pen and a piece of paper, please.”
A. I like
B. I’ll like
C. I’d like
D. I’m liking
Question 35. A: “You look nice today .I like your new hairstyle” - B: “
”

A.It’s nice of you to say so
B.Shall I? Thanks
C.Oh, Well done
D.I feel interesting to hear that
Question 36: My mother always reminds me __________
A. not to stay up late.
B. of staying up late
C. to not stay up late.
D. A and B are correct
Question 37 . He ______________for that company for five months when it went bankrupt.
A. has been worked
B. has worked
C. had been working
D. was working
Question 38. At this time next week, all of the students ____________ for their examinations.
A. will be sat
B. have been sitting
C. have sat
D. will be sitting
Question 39. The Titanic
the Atlantic when it
an iceberg.
A. was crossing / struck
B. had crossed / was striking
C. crossed / had struck
D. is crossing / strikes
Question 40. In your
letters you should mention your education, qualifications and work experience.
A. applicant
B. apply

C. application
D. applicable
Question 41: Have you decided to apply ______ the job yet?
A. for
B. to
C. into
D. off
Question 42: The picnic was postponed ______ the bad weather.
A. because
B. in spite
C. despite
D. because of
Question 43: On Sunday, ______ was my birthday, we went out for a meal.
A. who
B. which
C. when
D. that
Question 44: My mother______the responsibility for running the household.
A. does
B. makes
C. takes
D. joins
Question45.The teacher asked them ________the assignment, but they couldn’t.
A. doing
B. to do
C. to be done
D. did
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
Many environmental experts are pessimistic about the future of our (46) …. They say that in the next few years
harmful chemicals will further damage the (47)….layer, there will be more losses of irreplaceable!

tropical rainforests, and serious air pollution will cause the climate itself to change. They also warn us that developing
countries will continue to suffer ecological disasters, while the (48)….countries consume the vast majority of the world's
fuels. Animals are also at (49)….. It is feared that some endangered species may soon die out, as their natural
(50)….are destroyed!
Question 46. A. country
B. planet
C. society
D. life
Question 47. A. oxygen
B. dioxit
C. carbon
D. ozone
Question 48. A. poor
B. developing
C. European
D. rich
Question 49. A. risk
B. danger
C. accidents
D. unfortunate
Question 50. A. environment
B. habitats
C. resources
D. disasters
The end