M· ®Ò thi 274 1 Trường THPT Việt Đức (2010-2011) đề thi học kỳ II- Lớp 12 Môn thi: tiếng anh(Chương trình Chuẩn và Nâng cao) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mã đề thi: 274 Họ, tên thí sinh: ____________________________________ Số báo danh: _______________ đề thi gồm 50 câu (từ câu 1 đến câu 50) dành cho tất cả các thí sinh Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 1. Jane hardly (A) never (B) makes any (C) mistakes in her (D) essays. 2. (A)Many habits (B) such as smoking , staying (C) up late , and overeating can (D) be harm to our health . 3. Jim (A) is (B) having his car (C) fix at the (D) moment. 4. Tom is often (A) late for work, (B) that (C) makes his boss (D) angry. 5. Tommy (A) has two sisters, (B) both of (C) them are (D) doctors. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the followings. 6. A. sense B. seat C. send D. collision 7. A. originated B. encouraged C. eliminated D. needed 8. A. whole B. most C. lost D. coast 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. In 776 B.C. the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their head and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place. The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C. 9. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks? A. They liked to fight. B. They liked a lot of ceremony. C. They were very athletic. D. They couldn't count, so they used "Olympiads" for dates. M· ®Ò thi 274 2 10. Why were the Olympic Games held? A. to honor Zeus B. to stop wars C. to sing songs about the athletes D. to crown the best athletes 11. Which of the following contests was NOT mentioned? A. discus throwing B. boxing C. skating D. running 12. Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A. 776 years B. 2,781 years C. 2,581 years D. 2,277 years 13. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads. B. Poems glorified the winners in song. C. Battles were interrupted to participate in the games. D. The games were held in Greece every four years. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followings. 14. There is a daily flight to the island at 07.50. A. There is a flight carrying milk to the island at 7.50 B. There is a flight to the island at 7.50 every week. C. A plane leaves for the island at 07.50 daily. D. Everyday there is a flight at 7.50. 15. I have never seen such beautiful pictures before A. This is the first time I have seen beautiful pictures B. These pictures are the most beautiful I have never seen C. These pictures are the most beautiful I have ever seen D. This is the first time I see beautiful pictures 16. People say that the animals will be endangered in the forest. A. It is said that the animals will be endangered in the forest. B. They are said that the animals will be endangered in the forest. C. It was said that the animals will be endangered in the forest. D. They said to be endangered in the forest. 17. 'Would you mind if I smoked in here?' said the man. A. The man offered me a cigarette to smoke in there B. The man asked for permission to smoke in there C. The man wanted me not to smoke in there. D. The man wanted me to smoke in there. 18. She is too weak; she can't sit up and talk to you. A. If she hadn't been too weak, she could sit up and talk to you. B. If she isn't too weak, she can sit up and talk to you. C. If she weren't too weak, she could sit up and talk to you. D. If she wasn't too weak, she can sit up and talk to you. M· ®Ò thi 274 3 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the followings. 19. A. secretary B. vacation C. assistance D. support 20. A. opportunity B. investment C. international D. education Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks . UNICEF was created in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered during World War II in Europe. It began as a temporary agency, but became a permanent part of the United Nations in 1953 (21)___ the need for its services around the world. UNICEF's primary concern is to help governments of developing countries improve the quality of life for (22)___ one billion children. UNICEF's main office is in the United Nations offices in New York City, but it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs (23)___ . In 1965, UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work helping children and building brighter future. UNICEF works with governments to provide three kinds of services. First, UNICEF plans and develops programs in developing countries. These programs serve the community (24)___ providing health care, information about nutrition, basic education, and safe water and sanitation. Then UNICEF trains people to work in these programs. UNICEF also provides supplies and equipment that (25)___ the programs to work. 21. A. except for B. due to C. in spite of D. instead of 22. A. most B. all most C. almost D. the most 23. A. in world B. worldly C. worldwide D. on world 24. A. by B. for C. about D. with 25. A. enable B. make C. let D. suggest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followings. 26. “Do you have any clothes _______today ?”- the maid said A. to be washed B. washing C. washed D. to wash 27. Wild animals are______ almost everywhere. A. seriously threaten B. serious threaten C. serious threatened D. seriously threatened 28. Prevention is better than even the most expensive methods of _______. A. remedy B. medicine C. treatment D. preparation 29. Do you think there is still racial _______ in the world nowadays? A. discrimination B. discriminating C. discriminative D. discriminate 30. What time did you ______at your office yesterday? A. reach B. come C. leave D. arrive 31. More fauls were ___________ in the final match than expected. A. achieved B. done C. completed D. committed 32. Smoking and drinking bring _______ a quick decline in health and fitness. A. up B. about C. in D. off M· ®Ò thi 274 4 33. -Tim: “Can you give me a couple of minutes. I need to make a call.” -Mario: “_________” A. I suppose you’re right. B. Definitely. Go ahead. C. I really appreciate. D. I don’t think so. 34. In the past the _______of Olympic Games winner was just a palm branch or an olive crown. A. victory B. honor C. trophy D. effort 35. It was a very difficult question and ________got it right. A. little student B. a few students C. a little students D. few students 36. He ______ having stolen the watch from the shop. A. disapproved B. denied C. accept D. refused 37. Some students in this class are from Hanoi, ________ from the provinces. A. the others B. each other C. another D. the other 38. He has worked so hard recently; _______ he is in bad health. A. therefore B. however C. and D. but 39. Solar energy is one of the ___________sources of energy . A. changed B. replaced C. recycle D. alternative 40. It's only a_____ problem. Don't worry! A. major B. severe C. serious D. minor 41. The firework went ______and lightened the sky with colors. A. away B. on C. off D. out 42. -“ _________!” -“Thanks, I will write to you when I come to London” A. Better luck next time! B. Have a nice trip C. Have a go D. God bless you! 43. _______take a taxi , you will be late for the lecture. A. If you not B. Because you C. For you D. Unless you 44. If he really doesn't feel like _________ now, I suggest that he should go out for some fresh air. A. work B. worked C. working D. to work 45. They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather. A. get through B. go over C. put off D. keep up with 46. Emotional problems can seriously_____ with a student's work. A. involve B. interfere C. affect D. influence 47. I could ____ recognize her when she put on her suit and changed her hairstyle . A. hardly to B. hardly not C. not hardly D. hardly 48. -Tom: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -Mary: “ _______” A. I don't like your sayings. B. Thank you for your compliment. C. Thank you very much. I am afraid. D. You are telling a lie. 49. Jane got _______ the bus when it stopped then she walked into a cafe. A. on B. into C. off D. out of 50. 'The match ended in a tie'. The word 'a tie' in this sentence closely means______. A. a knot B. a necktie C. a rope D. a draw M· ®Ò thi 274 5 KEY 274 1 A. 2 D. 3 C. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 B. 8 C. 9 C. 10 A. 11 C. 12 B. 13 A. 14 C. 15 A. 16 A. 17 B. 18 C. 19 A. 20 B. 21 B. 22 B. 23 C. 24 A. 25 A. 26 C. 27 D. 28 C. 29 A. 30 D. 31 D. 32 B. 33 B. 34 C. 35 D. 36 B. 37 A. 38 A. 39 D. 40 D. 41 C. 42 B. 43 D. 44 C. 45 C. 46 B. 47 D. 48 B. 49 C. 50 D. . M· ®Ò thi 274 1 Trường THPT Việt Đức (2010-2011) đề thi học kỳ II- Lớp 12 Môn thi: tiếng anh(Chương trình Chuẩn và Nâng cao) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Mã đề thi: 274 Họ, tên. a tie'. The word 'a tie' in this sentence closely means______. A. a knot B. a necktie C. a rope D. a draw M· ®Ò thi 274 5 KEY 274 1 A. 2 D. 3 C. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 B. 8. athletic. D. They couldn't count, so they used "Olympiads" for dates. M· ®Ò thi 274 2 10. Why were the Olympic Games held? A. to honor Zeus B. to stop wars C.