SỞ GD-ĐT QUẢNG NAM TRƯỜNG THPT NÚI THÀNH ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 02 trang) KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2021-2022 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – Lớp: 12 Thời gian: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) MÃ ĐỀ 501 Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A performed B followed C discussed D listened Question A joins B stays C mails D helps Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question Question A personal B attractive C family D sacrifice Question A maintain B signal C pointing D marriage Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question My son went to bed he had done his homework A hardly B until C after D by the time Question She often her homework in the evening A does B has done C D is doing Question Many problems have since the beginning of the school year A come out B come up C brought up D brought out Question We agree that a wife should her beauty and appearance after marriage A destroy B maintain C conduct D follow Question Ann and Susan each other since they were at school A knew B had known C have known D would know Question 10 The teacher asked her students jeans at school A did not wear B not wearing C not wear D not to wear Question 11 In most situations, pointing someone is usually considered to be impolite A at B for C on D in Question 12 The tables at the party at the present A have been laid B is being laid C is laid D are being laid Question 13 He was very respectful at home and to his parents A obediently B obedient C obedience D obey Question 14 Peter said he would leave for Paris _ A last week B the previous week C the following week D next week Question 15 A small stone struck the windshield while we down the road A were driving B had been driving C was driving D drove Question 16 Mary asked me my grandparents in the countryside the week before A if I visited B if did I visit C if had I visited D If I had visited Question 17 Those students are now working day and night in an to pass the final exam A advance B order C attempt D ability Choose the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions Question 18 When Peter came to my house, I did my homework last night A came B to my house, C did D my Question 19 People are said that the robber had left two hours before A are said B that, C had left D before Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions Question 20 Some researchers have just conducted a survey of young people's points of view on contractual marriage A sent B performed C managed D directed Question 21 Her ideas have attracted the professor’s attention in the scientific community A got B left C given D paid Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) the following questions Question 22 The majority of Asian students reject the American view that marriage is a partnership of equals A turn down B object C accept D refuse Question 23 Being under a lot of pressure can affect you both emotionally and physically or even the way you behave A stress B tiredness C tension D relaxation Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges: Question 24 Sam and David are talking about what to after work Sam:- “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” -David: “ _” A Not so bad And you? B Not at all Go ahead C I’m sorry I don’t know that D That would be great Question 25 Lan is talking to Anna over the phone A: Lan:“Thank you for helping me with the homework!” - Anna “ _.” A It’s nice to meet you B Thanks C You’re welcome D Goodbye Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks: Mã đề 501 Page 2/3 The importance of parents is something (26) children should comprehend involuntarily It is not something that can be put forward as a moral or ethical question Studies show that apart from earlier times, contemporary parents have a higher chance of failure to maintain a good relationship with their children (27) the nuclear family setups that we have these days They are equally (28) for providing sound education and sound knowledge of their religion as well as the moral training of their children In the same way, children have to appreciate their parent’s promising efforts to ensure a good life for them Whatever the situation or whatever is the problem that a child faces (29) life, parents should try and motivate and inspire them by their own examples to make a tough into good Parents try to make the balance in their child’s emotional persistence that helps to (30) tough situations faster Question 26 A that B whose C who D whom Question 27 A due to B although C because D despite Question 28 A responsibly B response C responsible D responsibility Question 29 A from B in C for D to Question 30 A stimulate B enable C improve D reduce Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions The entire education system in Vietnam is now facing several crises such as out-of-date course curricula, a lecturercentered method of teaching and learning, research activities separated from teaching activities, a big gap between theory and practice that leads to a large number of graduates being unable to find a job, and the fact that degrees from Vietnamese universities are not recognized worldwide There is, therefore, a huge demand for quality educational services Teaching methods delivered in the public school system are very teacher- oriented You will find that the students are quite studious and very disciplined in the classroom The more successful students are those who can absorb the given material and transfer the knowledge to their notebooks as in class debate is not entirely welcome in every class This is a sharp contrast to western classroom settings where participation and challenging of materials has a greater focus Students are arranged by class number and not move from classroom to classroom between classes They also stay together as a small group for their entire elementary, junior- high, or high-school levels in one location per grade The teachers are the ones who float from classroom to classroom making it difficult for the Vietnamese teacher to establish a room of their own This is where western students develops much needed social skills, whereas the Vietnamese students develop a stronger group bond The end result though, is the severe shyness in many Vietnamese when introduced to a new group of people and the need to interact It becomes even more apparent at the university level Question 31 According to the passage, the difference between the theory and practice makes A an impact on teaching quality D students feel embarrassed when leaving schools B it difficult for school-leavers to find a job C it clear that degrees from Vietnamese universities are not recognized worldwide Question 32 Which of the following is NOT TRUE about teaching methods in the public school system in Vietnam? A They are teacher-oriented B They promote transfer the knowledge to their notebooks C They makes students study studiously D They encourage class discussions, Question 33 According to the passage, Vietnamese students seem to lack all of the following EXCEPT A academic knowledge B social skills C independent thinking D communication Question 34 The word ‘absorb’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to. A understand B remember C occupy D learn Question 35 What is the author’s main purpose in this passage? A To point out some weak points of the Vietnamese education system D To classify the education system in Vietnam B To explain the difference between Vietnamese students and western students C To show the development of the Vietnamese education system Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given Question 36 “I am going away tomorrow, mom ”, the son said A The son said that he was going away the next day, mom B The son asked his mom if he was going away tomorrow C The son said his mom he was going away the next day D The son told his mom that he was going away the next day Question 37 I started working in this company five years ago A As soon as it was five years, I had worked for this company B I have been working in this company for five years C I haven't worked for this company for five years D When I worked in this company, I started in five years Question 38 People say that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed A It is said that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are destroyed B Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are said to have been destroyed C It was said that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed D Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are said to be destroyed Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences Question 39 I arrived at work The secretary soon knocked at the door A Had the secretary knocked at the door, I would have arrived at work B No sooner had I arrived at work than the secretary knocked at the door C As soon as I had arrived at work as the secretary knocked at the door D Hardly had the secretary knocked at the door when I just arrived at work Question 40 He learned English for three years Then he moved to London Mã đề 501 Page 2/3 A After he had moved to London, he learned English for three years C D B 4.A 5.C 6.A B 8.B C 10.D 11 A 12 D 13 B 14 C 15 A 16 D 17 C 18.C 19.A 20.B 21 A 22 C 23 D 24 D 25.C 26.A 27 D 28 C 29 B 30 C 31.B 32.D 33 A 34 A 35 A 36 D 37 B 38 B 39 B 40 B B By the time he moved to London, he had learned English for three years C After he moved to London, he had learned English for three years D By the time he had moved to London, he learned English for three years The end Mã đề 501 Page 2/3 ... to London Mã đề 5 01 Page 2/3 A After he had moved to London, he learned English for three years C D B 4.A 5.C 6.A B 8.B C 10 .D 11 A 12 D 13 B 14 C 15 A 16 D 17 C 18 .C 19 .A 20.B 21 A 22 C 23 D... started working in this company five years ago A As soon as it was five years, I had worked for this company B I have been working in this company for five years C I haven't worked for this company...The importance of parents is something (26) children should comprehend involuntarily It is not something that can be put forward as a moral or ethical question Studies show that apart