Đề kiểm tra giữa học kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Mã đề thi 102 - Năm học 2016-2017 - Trường THPT Nguyễn Trãi (Kèm đáp án)

SỞ GD & ĐT THÁI BÌNH
TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TRÃI
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Mã đề thi 102
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:...............................................................................
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answersheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences. 
Câu 1: 	A. laughs	B. drops	C. maintains	D. imports
Câu 2: 	A. bride	B. climb	C. subtle	D. doubt
II. 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. 
Câu 3: 	A. admirable	B. curriculum	C. biography	D. compulsory
Câu 4: 	A. academic	B. primary	C. physical	D. chemistry
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
Câu 5: ______ schooling is compulsory in Australia between ______ ages of six and seventeen.
A. Ø / the	B. A / an	C. The / Ø	D. The / a
Câu 6: He did not do well at school and left with few _______ qualifications.
A. academically	B. academy	C. academician	D. academic
Câu 7: ______ your precious help, I could overcome the difficulties.
A. Thanks to	B. Owing to	C. Due to	D. According to
Câu 8: We're ready and willing ______ everything necessary to meet this challenge.
A. do	B. doing	C. doing	D. to do
Câu 9: Whenever problems ______ , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. break off	B. come up	C. put up	D. arrive in
Câu 10: _______ speaking, I do not really like my present job.
A. Honesty	B. Dishonest	C. Honest	D. Honestly
Câu 11: Most foreign students don’t like American coffee, and _______.
A. either don’t I	B. so do I	C. I don’t, too	D. neither do I
Câu 12: I saw a lot of new people at the party, _______ seemed familiar.
A. some of whom	B. some of who	C. whom	D. some of that
Câu 13: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ______?
A. does it	B. doesn’t it	C. is it	D. isn’t it
Câu 14: In England, schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition fees are_____.
A. independent schools	B. state schools
C. universities	D. communication colleges
Câu 15: She asked me _______ my holidays _______.
A. where I spent / the previous year	B. where I had spent / the previous year
C. where I spent / last year	D. where did I spend / last year
Câu 16: She was so frightened that she was shaking like ______.
A. the wind	B. a leaf	C. jelly	D. a flag
IV. 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: Miss Mary sang very beautiful at my birthday party last night.
A. sang	B. beautiful	C. at	D. last night
Câu 18: The Chinese is very famous for their food .
A. for	B. The	C. is	D. food
Câu 19: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster.
A. be injured	B. youngster	C. Although	D. the burning house
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 
Câu 20: The sales of drugs are controlled by law in most of countries
A. binding	B. illegal	C. permitted	D. restricted
Câu 21: Billy, come and give me a hand with the cooking.
A. be busy	B. help	C. attempt	D. prepared
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions. 
Câu 22: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about.”
A. behaving cleverly	B. behaving improperly
C. behaving nice	D. good behaviour
Câu 23: China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out the manned space activities.
A. put on	B. put off	C. put up	D. put in
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 
Câu 24: - Minh : "How well you are playing!" 
- Tim : “______”
A. Many thanks. That's a nice compliment.	B. I think so. I am proud of myself.
C. Thank you too much.	D. Say it again. I like to hear your words.
Câu 25: - Mary: “Why are they demolishing the building?” 
	- James: “______”
A. Not big enough for two traffic lanes.	B. To protect the habitat for pandas.
C. A new hospital is needed here.	D. It’s quite heavy to move.
VIII. 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. 
Câu 26: They say that many people are homeless after the tsunami.
A. They say many people to have been homeless after the tsunami.
B. Many people are said to have been homeless after the tsunami.
C. Many people are said to be homeless after the tsunami.
D. They say many people to be homeless after the tsunami.
Câu 27: “No, I didn’t tell Jim our plan,” said Tom.
A. Jim didn’t agree to tell Jim their plan.	B. Tom refused to tell Jim their plan.
C. Tom denied to tell Jim their plan.	D. Tom denied having told Jim their plan.
Câu 28: There is no point in persuading him to take part in the game.
A. It is impossible to persuade him to take part in the game.
B. He is able to take part in the game although he doesn’t want to.
C. It would be useful to persuade him to take part in the game.
D. I enjoy persuading him to take part in the game
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 sentences. 
Câu 29: He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
B. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
C. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.
Câu 30: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse.
A. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse.
B. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different.
C. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse.
D. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other.
X. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (31) ______. If you are genuinely interested (32) ______ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (33) ______ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its service and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (34) ______ close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (35) ______ of the interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer.
Câu 31: 	A. enthusiast	B. enthusiastically	C. enthusiasm	D. enthusiastic
Câu 32: 	A. for	B. with	C. on	D. in
Câu 33: 	A. conceal	B. appear	C. show	D. cover
Câu 34: 	A. make	B. choose	C. spend	D. pay
Câu 35: 	A. finish	B. close	C. final	D. end
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 following questions. 
 	Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London School to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems."
 	Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director.
 	At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week.
 	After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school.
 This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally.
Câu 36: At Downside School______.
A. students are not allowed to go to discos.	B. a few students have too much freedom.
C. some students are treated differently.	D. all students have to follow the same rules.
Câu 37: Ryan's new teachers ______.
A. didn't punish him in any way.	B. expected him to change at once.
C. blamed his past for his behaviour.	D. never tried to justify his manners.
Câu 38: Ryan's mother ______.
A. expected Ryan to go to university.	B. offered him the best she could.
C. didn't like the experiment.	D. never had financial problems.
Câu 39: The aim of the experiment was to______.
A. help a young boy get out of trouble at school.
B. find out if the choice of a school matters.
C. check how good Downside School was.
D. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like.
Câu 40: Ryan ______.
A. was worried about making friends.	B. was optimistic about joining the new school.
C. thought he might have some problems.	D. wanted his mother to be proud of him.
Câu 41: The author of the text______.
A. encourages the readers to change school.	B. shows how a school can motivate students.
C. describes the role of family background.	D. criticises the whole experiment.
Câu 42: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. He never graduated from neither of the schools
B. Ryan liked both schools
C. His mother is always proud of him
D. he would never go to any schools
Câu 43: What does “he” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Ryan’s father	B. Ryan’s friend	C. a boy in the town	D. Ryan
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 following questions. 
	Although most universities in the United States are on semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring and summer quarter. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length.
	There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete three degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that the eleven-week term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
	In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
Câu 44: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A. In a college catalog for a university in the United States.
B. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States.
C. In an American newspaper.
D. In a dictionary published to the United States.
Câu 45: How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. 4 regular terms and one summer term.	B. 1 regular term and four summer term.
C. 2 regular terms and two summer term.	D. 3 regular terms and one summer term.
Câu 46: A semester system ______.
A. gives students the chance study year round.	B. not very popular in the United States
C. has two major sessions a year.	D. has eleven-week sessions
Câu 47: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Quarter System.	B. Universities in the United States.
C. The Academic Year	D. The Semester System.
Câu 48: When is the academic year?
A. August to June.	B. September to August.
C. September to June.	D. June to August.
Câu 49: The word “customary" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ______.
A. traditional	B. limited	C. agreeable	D. lengthy
Câu 50: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester?
A. They last eleven weeks.	B. They allow students to graduate early
C. They are long enough to cover the material	D. They provide more options for admission.
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