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SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT QUẢNGXƯƠNG ĐÈ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KỲ II - LỚP 12 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 45 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) Mã đề:101 Họ tên thí sinh:……………… 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 return B burning C burden D bury Question 2: A anything B although C another D father 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 admit B reply C cancel D ẹnoy Question 4: A graduate B understand C interview D delicate 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: Everyone was taken to hospital last night, _? A wasn’t he B weren’t they C were they D was he Question 6: This school _ almost 50 years ago A was built B has been built C was building Question 7: Hue city is famous it historical vestiges A for B about C with D to Question 8: I went to hospital yesterday because I had _ terrible headache A the B a C an D built D x Question 9: I lost the match because I was playing very badly It was even than the last game A more badly B badly C worst D worse Question 10: When she came home from school yesterday, her mother _in the kitchen A cooked B was cooking C is cooking D cooks Question 11: Only one of the people was qualified for the job A interviewing B to interview C who interviewing D interviewed Question 12: I will give you the book about artificial intelligence A after I have finished it B when I was finishing it C as soon as I had finished it D until I finished it Question 13: It was late, so we decided a taxi home A taking B taken C.to take D was taken Question 14: The children were vaccinated against the major childhood A activities B memories C diseases D mistakes Question 15: I several old friends when I went back to my hometown A put across B ran up C put up D.ran across Question 16: The course was so difficult that I didn’t any progress at all A B made C produce D create Question 17 The _ of many species is leading to their extinction A exploitation B exploiting C exploit D exploitative Question 18 Reading the article about damages caused by the heavy storm really brought a lump to my _ A teeth B throat C eye D lip Question 19 Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day A windy B rainy C foggy D snow 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: It is amazing how quickly the new foreign student adapts to the local culture A awful B dangerous C boring D surprising 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 21 His life in the balance when he had a massive stroke A was certain B worsened a lot C was unsuccessful D changed quickly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 22: Samuel is talking to Lan about volunteer work - Samuel: “I think we should some local volunteer work this summer.” - Lan: “ Some people in our neighborhood really need help.” A You should think of it again B I quite agree with you C That's not a good choice D I don't agree with you 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 The role of grandparents in children’s upbringing The word ‘grandparents’ is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assumes It emphasises the vital part they play in family life With a (23) _ of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world The underlying sense of responsibility (24) _ goes with this is tremendous Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren This role is varied It is imperial at times, muted at (25) _ It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable Grandparents often (26) _ the gap between parents and children Rebellious, independent children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents The role of grandparents can be very important provided that they act as impartial judges and are able to convey this feeling to both parties One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles This is where the grandparents step in (27) _, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago (Adapted from Cambridge Vocabulary for Advanced by Simon Haines) Question 23 A health B significance C wealth D value Question 24 A who B that C it D where Question 25 A few B none C others D much Question 26 A leave B widen C bridge D achieve Question 27 A However B Additionally C Therefore D For example 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 We're all faced with difficult problems on a regular basis In fact, sometimes you might feel like you'll be crushed by the weight of your problems But how many of us use special creative problem-solving techniques to tackle these problems? "I didn't know there were special techniques," you say Believe it or not, many experts have given a lot of thought to the problem of problem solving The obvious first step to solving a problem is to churn out possible solutions, right? Well, some experts say that the first thing you should is define the problem in detail, even if it seems obvious Write the problem down on a piece of paper and start asking yourself questions about it: Why is this a problem for me? What is the source of the problem? What will happen if I don't solve the problem? What I really want to accomplish? Keep asking questions until the well has run dry Once you've asked these questions and answered them, potential solutions may start popping up like popcorn Or they may not If you're still stuck, some experts recommend going for a walk That's right- you should literally walk away from the problem A change of scenery can inspire new ideas, and not focusing on the problem can actually open your mind to new possibilities If you still come up empty-handed at this point, you might try an unusual technique that some experts recommend Open a dictionary, or any book or magazine, and pick out the first word you see Write down anything that word makes you think of Then look at your problem again Something that you've written down may change your perspective and help you see the problem in a different light (Adapted from Select Readings by Linda Lee and Jean Bernard) Question 28 Which could be the best title for the passage? A The problem of problem solving B For every solution there’s a problem C View problems in a different light D Walk and talk to fix it Question 29 The phrase “churn out” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A remind B recover C produce D address Question 30 According to paragraph 2, what is said about the nature of problem-solving? A It’s a good idea to understand a few details of your problem B Clarifying the problem is an obvious step and therefore unessential C Asking other questions about the particular problem can be a helpful mechanism D You should always write down your problem on a piece of paper Question 31 The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A problems B solutions C experts D possibilities Question 32 Which of the following is NOT true in the passage? A Taking a stroll can help you come up with new ways to deal with a problem B Almost everyone thinks of problem-solving techniques when faced with a problem C People sometimes can’t come up with solutions to a problem though they try to analyse it D As suggested, people sometimes have to try novel ways to tackle a problem Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 33 Yesterday morning, I get stuck in a traffic jam for an hour on the way to work A get B a C an hour D work Question 34 Being almost unknown ten years ago, these firms are now famous for its high-quality products and services A unknown B these C its D services Question 35: Dangerous species not only need species measures but also extra protection in order to survive A dangerous B not only C protection D survive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 36: The workers at the factory are required to wear protective clothing A The workers at the factory shouldn’t wear protective clothing B The workers at the factory must wear protective clothing C The workers at the factory needn’t wear protective clothing D The workers at the factory may wear protective clothing Question 37: I have not met her for three years A The last time I met her was three years ago B It is three years when I will meet her C.I did not meet her three years ago D During three years, I met her once Question 38: “What did you last weekend, Tim?” Alice asked A Alice asked Tim what did he last weekend B Alice asked Tim what he had done last weekend C Alice asked Tim what he had done the previous weekend D Alice asked Tim what had he done the previous weekend 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 39: The weather is bad today They cannot go swimming A If only the weather is not bad today and they cannot go swimming B If the weather were good today, they could go swimming C They wish the weather were bad today and they could not go swimming D The weather is bad today so they can go swimming Question 40: Educators are forbidden to bring their phones into the exam room There is no exception whatsoever A.In no way are educators prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room B.Under no circumstances educators are prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room C.On no account are educators permitted to bring their phones into the exam room D.At no time were educators permitted to bring their phones into the exam room ĐÁP ÁN Question 23: Kiến thức từ vựng A health (n): sức khoẻ B significance (n): quan trọng C wealth (n): giàu có D value (n): giá trị Ta có: A wealth of sth: có nhiều thứ Thơng tin: With a wealth of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world Tạm dịch: Với vô số kinh nghiệm đúc kết từ với khả biến hóa độc đáo từ cố vấn người hịa giải thành người lắng nghe bạn bè, họ cung cấp hỗ trợ ổn định giới thay đổi → Chọn đáp án C Question 24: Kiến thức mệnh đề quan hệ Ta cần mệnh đề quan hệ thay cho cụm danh từ “The underlying sense of responsibility” nên ta dùng “that” Thông tin: The underlying sense of responsibility that goes with this is tremendous Tạm dịch: Ý thức trách nhiệm với điều lớn → Chọn đáp án B Question 25: Kiến thức lượng từ A few + N số nhiều: vài B none: không C others: khác D much + N không đếm được: nhiều Thông tin: Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren This role is varied It is imperial at times, muted at others Tạm dịch: Ơng bà thực đóng vai trị cân nhu cầu trưởng thành nhu cầu cháu Vai trị đa dạng Đôi thể quyền lực, lúc khác lại chọn cách không lên tiếng → Chọn đáp án C Question 26: Kiến thức từ vựng A leave (v): rời B widen (v): mở rộng C bridge (v): lấp, bắc cầu D achieve (v): đạt Ta có cụm: bridge a (the) gap: thu hẹp khoảng cách Thông tin: Grandparents often bridge the gap between parents and children Tạm dịch: Ông bà thường thu hẹp khoảng cách cha mẹ → Chọn đáp án C Question 27: Kiến thức liên từ A Therefore: B Additionally: ngồi ra, thêm vào đóC However: nhiên D For example: ví dụ Xét nghĩa ta thấy đáp án C phù hợp Thông tin: This is where the grandparents step in However, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago Tạm dịch: Đây nơi mà ông bà bước vào Tuy nhiên, việc thấm nhuần niềm tin giá trị không dễ dàng cách năm mươi hay sáu mươi năm → Chọn đáp án C Câu 28-32 DỊCH BÀI: Tất phải đối mặt với vấn đề khó khăn cách thường xun Trên thực tế, đơi bạn cảm thấy bị đè bẹp sức nặng vấn đề Nhưng có người sử dụng kỹ thuật giải vấn đề sáng tạo đặc biệt để giải vấn đề này? "Tơi khơng biết có kỹ thuật đặc biệt," bạn nói Bạn có tin khơng, nhiều chuyên gia suy nghĩ nhiều cho vấn đề giải vấn đề Bước rõ ràng để giải vấn đề đưa giải pháp khả thi, phải khơng? Một số chun gia nói điều bạn nên làm xác định vấn đề cách chi tiết, hiển nhiên Viết vấn đề tờ giấy bắt đầu tự đặt câu hỏi cho thân: Tại vấn đề tôi? Nguồn gốc vấn đề gì? Điều xảy không giải vấn đề? Tơi thực muốn đạt điều gì? Tiếp tục đặt câu hỏi khơng cịn để hỏi Khi bạn đặt câu hỏi trả lời chúng, giải pháp tiềm bắt đầu xuất nhiều Hoặc lúc chúng khơng xuất Nếu bạn gặp khó khăn, số chuyên gia khuyên bạn nên dạo Đúng - bạn nên tránh xa vấn đề theo nghĩa đen Việc thay đổi khung cảnh truyền cảm hứng cho ý tưởng mới, việc không tập trung vào vấn đề thực giúp bạn mở khả Nếu bạn tay khơng vào thời điểm này, bạn thử kỹ thuật bất thường mà số chuyên gia khuyên dùng Mở từ điển sách tạp chí chọn từ bạn nhìn thấy Viết điều mà từ khiến bạn nghĩ đến Sau nhìn lại vấn đề bạn Điều mà bạn viết thay đổi quan điểm bạn giúp bạn nhìn nhận vấn đề theo khía cạnh khác Question 28: Đâu tiêu đề phù hợp cho đoạn văn? A Vấn đề việc giải vấn đề B Đối với giải pháp, có vấn đề C Nhìn nhận vấn đề theo cách khác D Đi nói chuyện để sửa chữa Căn vào đoạn văn đầu thể ý đoạn văn: We're all faced with difficult problems on a regular basis In fact, sometimes you might feel like you'll be crushed by the weight of your problems But how many of us use special creative problem-solving techniques to tackle these problems? "I didn't know there were special techniques," you say Believe it or not, many experts have given a lot of thought to the problem of problem solving (Tất phải đối mặt với vấn đề khó khăn cách thường xun Trên thực tế, đơi bạn cảm thấy bị đè bẹp sức nặng vấn đề Nhưng có người sử dụng kỹ thuật giải vấn đề sáng tạo đặc biệt để giải vấn đề này? "Tơi khơng biết có kỹ thuật đặc biệt,"bạn nói Bạn có tin khơng, nhiều chun gia suy nghĩ nhiều cho vấn đề việc giải vấn đề.) → Chọn đáp án A Question 29: Cụm từ “churn out” đoạn gần nghĩa với _ A nhắc nhở B phục hồi C sản xuất D địa → churn out: tạo = produce → Chọn đáp án C Question 30: Theo đoạn 2, điều nói lên chất việc giải vấn đề? A Bạn nên hiểu vài chi tiết vấn đề B Làm rõ vấn đề bước hiển nhiên khơng cần thiết C Đặt câu hỏi khác vấn đề cụ thể chế hữu ích D Bạn nên ln viết vấn đề tờ giấy Căn vào thông tin: Write the problem down on a piece of paper and start asking yourself questions about it: Why is this a problem for me? What is the source of the problem? What will happen if I don't solve the problem? What I really want to accomplish? Keep asking questions until the well has run dry (Viết vấn đề tờ giấy bắt đầu tự đặt câu hỏi cho thân: Tại vấn đề tôi? Nguồn gốc vấn đề gì? Điều xảy tơi khơng giải vấn đề? Tôi thực muốn đạt điều gì? Tiếp tục đặt câu hỏi khơng cịn nữa.) → Chọn đáp án C Question 31: Từ "they" đoạn đề cập đến _ A vấn đề B giải pháp C chuyên gia D khả Căn vào ngữ nghĩa câu: Once you've asked these questions and answered them, potential solutions may start popping up like popcorn Or they may not If you're still stuck, some experts recommend going for a walk (Khi bạn đặt câu hỏi trả lời chúng, giải pháp tiềm bắt đầu xuất nhiều Hoặc chúng khơng xuất Nếu bạn gặp khó khăn, số chuyên gia khuyên bạn nên dạo.) → they = solution → Chọn đáp án B Question 32: Điều sau KHÔNG đoạn văn? A Đi dạo giúp bạn tìm cách để giải vấn đề B Hầu người nghĩ đến kỹ thuật giải vấn đề đối mặt với vấn đề C Mọi người đưa giải pháp cho vấn đề họ cố gắng phân tích D Như đề xuất, đơi người phải thử cách để giải vấn đề Căn vào thông tin đoạn một: We're all faced with difficult problems on a regular basis In fact, sometimes you might feel like you'll be crushed by the weight of your problems But how many of us use special creative problem-solving techniques to tackle these problems? "I didn't know there were special techniques," you say Believe it or not, many experts have given a lot of thought to the problem of problem solving (Tất phải đối mặt với vấn đề khó khăn cách thường xuyên Trên thực tế, bạn cảm thấy bị đè bẹp sức nặng vấn đề Nhưng có người sử dụng kỹ thuật giải vấn đề sáng tạo đặc biệt để giải vấn đề này? "Tơi khơng biết có kỹ thuật đặc biệt,"bạn nói Bạn có tin khơng, nhiều chuyên gia suy nghĩ nhiều cho vấn đề việc giải vấn đề.) - B không đề cập - A “If you're still stuck, some experts recommend going for a walk That's right-you should literally walk away from the problem.” – “Nếu cảm thấy bế tắc, số chuyên gia khuyên ban nên dạo Đúng - dạo với nghĩa đen, để lòng nhẹ bớt.” - C “Once you've asked these questions and answered them, potential solutions may start popping up like popcorn Or they may not.” – “Một bạn đặt câu hỏi trả lời chúng, giải pháp tiềm bắt đầu nở ra, giống bắp rang bơ Hoặc giải pháp khơng xuất hiện.” - D “If you still come up empty-handed at this point, you might try an unusual technique that some experts recommend.” – “Nếu đến bước mà chẳng nghỉ giải pháp nào, thử phương pháp lạ mà chuyên gia khuyến nghị xem sao.” → Chọn đáp án B D The weather is bad today so they can go swimming Question 40: Educators are forbidden to bring their phones into the exam room There is no exception whatsoever A.In no way are educators prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room B.Under no circumstances educators are prohibited from bringing their phones into the exam room C.On no account are educators permitted to bring their phones into the exam room D.At no time were educators permitted to bring their phones into the exam room ➜ Đáp án: 40 C Giải thích: * On no account + trợ từ + S + V: Khơng lý