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KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC SINH LỚP 12
NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
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Họ và tên :……………………………………………. Số báo danh :………………………..
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.
Question 1.A. allowed
B. prepared
C. employed
D. expressed
Question 2.A. tearaway
B. tertiary
C. counterpart
D. disruptive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. limit
B. affect
C. capture
D. issue
Question 4. A. engineering
B. mathematics
C. economics
D. majority

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. It is essential that every student _______ the exam before attending the course.
A. passed
B. would pass
C. passes
D. pass
Question 6. The manager _______ the workers on having done excellent work last month.
A. dreamed
B. thanked
C. insisted
D. congratulated
Question 7. The more money he makes, _______.
A. the more useless things he buys
B. the more he buys useless things
C. he buys more and more useless things
D. more and more useless things he buys
Question 8. Kathy was sad when she sold the house, because she _______there for over fifteen years.
A. had lived
B. was living
C. has lived
D. lived
Question 9. When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives a hand _______ tidying the living room.
A. on
B. with
C. about
D. for
Question 10. He was offered the job thanks to his _______ performance during his job interview.
A. impressive
B. impressively

C. impress
D. impression
Question 11. You will have to ________ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put aside
B. cut down
C. back out
D. call off
Question 12. ________ having lived in Norway for ten years, he got used to the cold.
A. Instead of
B. In case of
C. In spite of
D. Because of
Question 13. Many traffic accidents are ________ by carelessness and impatience.
A. resulted
B. caused
C. happened
D. occurred
Question 14. We are going to implement new standards in the assembly to ________ the requirements
set by the government.
A. meet
B. ask
C. serve
D. face
Question 15. Jack's father bought him ________ as a birthday gift.
A. an expensive blue Japanese bike
B. an expensive blue bike Japanese
C. a Japanese expensive blue bike
D. a blue Japanese expensive bike
Question 16. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It ________ Mary because she was out all day.
A. shouldn't have been

B. needn't have been C. could have been
D. can't have been
Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 17. Practising (A) speaking English to native speakers (B) are a good way (C) to improve
(D)learners' language competence.
Question 18. The economy is (A) heavy dependent on industry, and economic (B) growth has always
been (C) of greater concern than (D) environmental preservation.
Question 19. (A)The Sport Games (B) holding in India (C) in 1951 (D) were the first Asian Games.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. damaging
B. destroying
C. vanishing
D. appearing
Question 21. If you can't get to work on time, I shall have to dispense with your services.
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A. disperse
B. do without
C. withhold
D. charge for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. I believe that everyone has had memorable experiences in their life.
A. observable
B. forgettable
C. unforgettable

D. acceptable
Question 23. Vietnam's admission to the World Trade Organization(WTO) has promoted its trade
relations with other countries.
A. restricted
B. expanded
C. boosted
D. balanced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following questions.
Question 24. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable
response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Jane: "You look great in that red skirt, Lora!"
- Lora: "_______"
A. Thanks. I bought it at Macy's.
B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Say it again. I like to hear your words.
D. No, I don't think so.
Question 25. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Diana: "Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday. Are you ready?"
- Anne: " _________"
A. I'm half ready. B. God save you.
C. Don't mention it!
D. Thank you so much.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than
ever before, the (26)_______ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a
solution (27)_______ this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many
people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately,

not only don't fad diets usually (28)_______ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.
Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95 percent of
dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring
some (29)_______ results, long-term results are very rare. Nonetheless, people (30)_______ are fed up
with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets.
Question 26. A. sum
B. amount
C. range
D. number
Question 27. A. to
B. with
C. for
D. about
Question 28. A. get
B. make
C. take
D. do
Question 29. A. initiate
B. initial
C. initiating
D. initiative
Question 30. A. whom
B. whose
C. who
D. which
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 31 to 37:
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are
many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although many traveling careers sound
fantastic, they also have disadvantages.

Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places
around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs live with the families they are placed with
and take care of children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they
experience many aspects of the new culture while they are on the job. However, many of the activities are
centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults.
For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good
choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world. People teaching English in other
countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One drawback is that many
teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don't have time to learn the
country's language.
The nickname "roadie" implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work
and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up
the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping band members
with their instruments. International tours take a band's crew to cities around the world, often requiring air
travel. However, the crew doesn't get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without
seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
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Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don't see much besides the
inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and
family member can sometimes fly free as well. Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is
glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues.
All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the
travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.
Question 31. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Jobs involving traveling by planes.
B. Travelling to and from work.
C. Disadvantages of travelling jobs.
D. Jobs with opportunities to travel.

Question 32. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to _______ .
A. disadvantages
B. opportunities
C. careers
D. people
Question 33. Which of the following is a disadvantage of the job as an au pair?
A. He/ She experiences many aspects of the new culture. B. He/ She experiences many interesting things.
C. He/ She centers most activities around children.
D. He/ She lives in different places around the world.
Question 34. Which of the following is something a roadie might do?
A. work on the road.
B. clean hotel rooms after the band and crew have left.
C. play the guitar in front of a large audience.
D. set up the lights for a performance.
Question 35. The word "glamorous" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. challenging
B. permanent
C. skilled
D. attractive
Question 36. How is a flight attendant's job similar to a roadie's?
A. Family members may not have to pay for flights. B. They must deal with travel hassles.
C. They provide technical support.
D. A lot of time is spent indoors.
Question 37. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. travelling careers have more disadvantages than many others
B. English teachers abroad don't know the language of the country where they work
C. people who want to travel are more likely to get a job
D. it's essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 45:

Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English,
at least three have been identified and described.
Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority
of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words
and expression are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are
familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal
speed or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic
expressions are colloquial language. Slang, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number
of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority.
Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified.
Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than writing. Colloquial speech often passes
into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy
momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang
phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require its
own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.
It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the
creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and
situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association
among the subgroups and the majority population.
Finally, it is worth noting that the terms "standard", "colloquial", and "slang" exist only as abstract
labels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware
that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate
situations, select and use three types of expressions.
Question 38. Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. Standard speech. B. Dictionary usage. C. Idiomatic phrases. D. Different types of vocabulary.
Question 39. How is slang defined by the author?
A. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries.
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B. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers.
C. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage.
D. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage.
Question 40. The word "appropriate" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. large
B. important
C. old
D. correct
Question 41. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. words
B. the majority
C. memories
D. slang phrases
Question 42. Where in the passage does the author explain that colloquial language and slang are
most commonly used?
A. The first two sentences of paragraph 2
B. The last sentences of paragraph 2
C. The last two sentences of paragraph 5
D. The last sentences of paragraph 3
Question 43. Which of the following is true about “standard usage”?
A. It is limited to written language
B. It is constantly changing
C. It can be used in formal and informal settings D. It is only understood by the upper classes
Question 44. The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be
created EXCEPT ________.
A. interaction among diverse groups B. a number of linguists C. new situations D. new generation
Question 45. It can be inferred from the passage that the author ________.
A. does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any situation
B. approves of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate situations
C. approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not slang

D. does not approve of colloquial usage in writing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 46. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. Despite its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
Question 47. Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of
several deadly diseases.
A. Either physical inactivity or overeating also contributes to several deadly diseases.
B. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity results from several deadly diseases.
C. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
D. Both overeating and physical inactivity lead to several deadly diseases.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 48. They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
A. Burning fossil fuels is believed to have been the main cause of air pollution.
B. It is believed that burning fossil fuels was the main cause of air pollution.
C. Burning fossil fuels is believed to be the main cause of air pollution.
D. It was believed that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
Question 49. It was such an interesting novel that I stayed up all night to read it.
A. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to read it.
B. The novel was not interesting enough for me to stay up all night to read.
C. Interesting as the novel was, I stayed up all night to read it.
D. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to read it.
Question 50. My cousin planned to go for a picnic with his friends but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A. In spite of the heavy rain, my cousin managed to go for a picnic with his friends as planned.
B. My cousin would have gone for a picnic with his friends even if it had rained heavily.
C. If it hadn't rained so heavily, my cousin would have gone for a picnic with his friends.

D. The heavy rain nearly prevented my cousin from going for a picnic with his friends.
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