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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) KỲ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG KẾT HỢP THI THỬ LỚP 12 – ĐỢT 2, NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021 Bài thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 401 Họ tên thí sinh: Mã đề thi 401 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 increased B informed C released D rushed Question 2: A feature B reason C treasure D release 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 questions from to Education can be (3) of as the transmission of the values and accumulated knowledge of a society In this sense, it is equivalent to what social scientists term socialization or enculturation Children, (4) conceived among New Guinea tribespeople, the Renaissance Florentines, or the middle classes of Manhattan, are born without culture Education is designed to guide them in learning a culture, (5) their behaviour in the ways of adulthood, and directing them toward their eventual role in society In the most primitive cultures, there is often little formal learning, little of what one would (6) call school or classes or teachers; instead, frequently, the entire environment and all activities are viewed as school and classes, and many or all adults act as teachers As societies (7) more complex, however, the quantity of knowledge to be passed on from one generation to the next becomes more than any one person can know; and hence there must evolve more selective and efficient means of cultural transmission Question 3: A seen B regarded C thought D considered Question 4: A who B when C if D whether Question 5: A to mold B mould C molding D molded Question 6: A primarily B simply C rarely D ordinarily Question 7: A go B grow C develop D turn Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 8: Brain registered for the course He received the scholarship right after that A Brain registered for the course soon after he had received the scholarship B Rather than receive the scholarship, Brain registered for the course C Receiving the scholarship actually helped Brain to register for the course D Hardly had Brain registered for the course when he received the scholarship Question 9: Arnold didn’t attend Lora’s birthday party He regrets it now A Arnold would rather have attended Lora’s birthday party B Arnold wishes he attended Lora’s birthday party C If Arnold attended Lora’s birthday party, he would regret it D Arnold regrets having attended Lora’s birthday party Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 10: “Don't forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leader told us A The team leader required us to tidy up the final draft before submission B The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission C The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission D The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission Question 11: Without her teacher's advice, she wouldn't have written such a good essay A She wrote a good essay because her teacher gave her some advice B Her teacher didn't advise her and she didn't write a good essay C Her teacher advised her so she didn't write a good essay D If her teacher didn't advise her, she wouldn't write such a good essay Question 12: When I picked up my book, I found that the cover had been torn A Picking up my book, the cover had been torn B Picked up, the book was torn by me C The cover had been torn when my book picked up D On picking up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 401 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 13: A curriculum B development C technology D entertainment Question 14: A threaten B translate C respond D assist 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 15: When my parents were away, I would cook meals, clean the floor and taking care of my little brother A B C D Question 16: Many people agree that collecting stamps are enjoyable A B C D Question 17: We find it surprised that she claims not to know him A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 18: All members of his family are aware of the need to obey the family rules A much B well C greatly D far Question 19: Children shouldn't be allowed to waste time computer games A to playing B play C playing D to play Question 20: Success will certainly come to anyone A supposing he worked hard B unless he does not work hard C on condition that he will work hard D as long as he works hard Question 21: Several people were hurt in the accident but only one to hospital A was taken B has been taking C has taken D was taking Question 22: I am sure your girlfriend will lend you a sympathetic when you explain the situation to her A eye B ear C finger D arm Question 23: According to 24h VTV news, the number of road accidents caused by drinking alcohod has decreased dramatically since new laws into force on January 1st, 2020 A turned B changed C came D occurred Question 24: Do you know the woman who is wearing the ? A very valuable old gold watch B old gold watch very valuable C gold watch very old valuable D very old gold valuable watch Question 25: The more you practice speaking in public, A the more confident you become B the more you become confident C the more you become confidently D the greater confidence you become Question 26: During the pandemic patients were discharged from hospital the beds were needed by those infected with the deadly virus A because of B because C although D in spite of Question 27: My brother asked me of the football match A what I think B what did I think C what I thought D what you think Question 28: I was most of his efforts to help me during the crisis A appreciate B appreciative C appreciable D appreciation Question 29: The headmaster is the most popular figure at our school, ? A was he B doesn’t he C did he D isn’t he Question 30: Nowadays, teachers should encourage students to debate different questions in class to boost their thinking skills A civilised B complex C controversial D critical Question 31: Most children remain dependent their parents while at university A on B in C above D at Question 32: When Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, he became the first African American in the office A to have served B serves C to serve D served 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 33 to 39 Desertification is the process by which once fertile lands in sub-humid, arid, and semi-arid areas becomes infertile desert These changes can be caused by climatic variations and by human activities Much modern desertification is the result of heavy demands by increasing populations for land on which crops can be raised and cattle can graze The biggest problems of desertification are the loss of biodiversity and productive capacity These effects can be seen in the U.S Southwest, where many once-dominant bunchgrasses have been wiped out and replaced by creosotebush shrublands since the early 1900s Another place these changes are evident is on the central highland plateau of Madagascar, where ten percent of the entire country has undergone the desertification process This terrible loss of vegetation and farmland is due to the slash and burn agricultural practices used by the indigenous people Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 401 One of the major modern causes of the desertification process is the grazing of livestock beyond the sustainable limit for a piece of land These cows and sheep pound the soil with their hooves, which causes the substrate to become compacted and decreases its ability to absorb moisture The weight and constant stomping of the livestock also grinds the soil into finer particles All of these activities make the soil more vulnerable to erosion by wind and water The grazing activity of the livestock as well as the collection of wood for fires also reduce and eliminate the plants that bind the soil Another cause of desertification is the over-farming of land As fertile soil is used to plant crops, the crops are harvested, and the land is reused Eventually it is stripped of its minerals and moisture As farmers break up the land to plant new crops, the soil is left exposed to the forces of erosion These poor farming practices contributed to the desertification of the midwestern United States in the 1930s This economic disaster that drove a large portion of the population away from their homes as they attempted to abandon unproductive lands was termed the Dust Bowl Desertification is occurring rapidly over large portions of the People's Republic of China Because the populations of rural areas have increased since the middle of the 20th century and species of livestock which require higher food intakes have been introduced, desertification is on the rise As desertification has been recognized as a major threat to biodiversity, some countries have developed biodiversity action plans to reverse the ill effects These plans have been designed to limit the damaging factors and to protect the endangered flora and fauna as well Question 33: What is the main idea of the passage? A The process of desertification B The loss of biodiversity C Ways to combat desertification D Causes and effects of desertification Question 34: According to paragraph 3, soil gets more affected by erosion because of A the planting of leguminous plants B free-roaming animals C dominant bunchgrasses D the stomping of the hooves of livestock Question 35: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph about desertification in the Midwest in the 1930s? A Those who had abandoned their homes moved back when the land improved B Better farming practices could have prevented the Dust Bowl C The land was polluted by toxic minerals D The Dust Bowl gave rise to economic prosperity Question 36: Which is one of the causes of desertification? A Sheep and cows compact the soil B Biodiversity action plans are developed C Rural populations have declined D Fertile lands become infertile desert Question 37: Why does the author mention the People's Republic of China in paragraph 5? A To show one of the causes of desertification B To give an example of large portions desertification C To give a reason for the population increase in rural areas D To highlight the dangers of desertification Question 38: The word “indigenous” in the passage mostly means A related to agricultural product B practicing farm work C connected with a particular place D causing vegetation loss Question 39: The passage following this most probably deals with A major deserts in the world B methods to decrease desertification C causes of desertification D problems caused by desertification 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 Question 40: Ben is talking to a school staff at the registration office Ben: “I would like to register for a class today.” Staff: “ ” A Well, what class would you like to take? B I hope that you are doing well with the course C Enjoy your life at the college, dear D There are two classes that are still open Question 41: Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education Jenny: “I think a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.” Jimmy: “ There are successful people without a degree.” A That’s all right B That’s life C I can’t agree more D I don’t quite agree 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 42 to 46 Advertising has a major influence on everyday life In order to be successful, advertisements need to attract the attention of customers and convince them that they need to buy the product being advertised Four main techniques are used to create effective advertisements Appeal is the most important technique Some products are promoted by the use of factual appeal This involves explaining how a product is made or how it works so as to assure the customers that the product is superior to all other products on the market Other advertisements target people’s emotions For example, an Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 401 advertisement may try to convince customers that they will be more popular or attractive if they use a particular product This technique is referred to as emotional appeal Both emotional and factual appeals are powerful advertising techniques Another technique employed in advertising is the use of slogans Slogans are short phrases which are easy to remember American Express uses the slogan “Don’t leave home without it!” This slogan is used repeatedly so that people readily associate it with the credit card The third technique is the use of testimonials The term ‘testimonial’ refers to advertisements which have a person recommending a particular product Famous people such as athletes, musicians, and actors are often used to provide testimonials The final technique is repetition This means running advertisements frequently in various media forms so that it is difficult for consumers to escape the message For example, advertisements for Coca Cola can be seen in newspapers and magazines, on television, billboards, and the Internet Repetition has played a key role in increasing Coca Cola’s popularity Question 42: A successful advertisement is the one that A should have a famous person appear in it B must say the product is more superior to other products of the type C can persuade the customer to buy the product D uses slogans that are easily to remember by the customer Question 43: The advertising technique most widely used is A repetition B the use of slogans C appeal D the use of well-known people Question 44: Factual appeal aims at A helping the customers realize that they are popular and attractive people B helping the customers find out the right product they are looking for C making the customers feel that they are more superior to other people D making the customers believe that the product being advertised is best Question 45: Which of the following is NOT true about advertising techniques in general? A A slogan should be brief and easy to remember B Advertising should be directed towards making the customers buy the product C An advertisement must be able to persuade famous people to buy the product being advertised D Advertisements should regularly appear on different forms of media Question 46: The advertising technique of repetition ensures that A the customers can encounter an advertisement anywhere, any time B an advertisement must look the same without any change C something must be said again and again D a slogan should not be changed or rewritten 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 47: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties A spend money freely B put on tighter belts C save on daily expenses D dress in loose clothes Question 48: From the beginning, not so many people realised the danger of the Coronavirus so they did not much to protect themselves A suffered B understood C questioned D forgot 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 following questions Question 49: That is a well-behaved boy whose behavious has nothing to complain about A good behavious B behaving improperly C behaving nice D behaving cleverly Question 50: She’s a bit down in the dumps because she’s got to take her exams again A happy B embarrassed C sad D confident - HẾT Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 401 ... desertification process This terrible loss of vegetation and farmland is due to the slash and burn agricultural practices used by the indigenous people Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 401 One of the major... For example, an Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 401 advertisement may try to convince customers that they will be more popular or attractive if they use a particular product This technique is referred... exams again A happy B embarrassed C sad D confident - HẾT Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 401