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TRƯỜNG THPT QUẾ VÕ SỐ 3ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ INăm học 2016 – 2017 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 12
(50 câu trắc nghiệm)
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicatethe correct word for each of the blanks.
We all know that jogging or running slowly (1) _ long distances is good exercise forour _(2) _ It helps us keep fit and lose weight, makes the heart stronger, and even helps usfeel better about ourselves It costs almost nothing, _(3) _ a good pair of shoes to protect ajogger's leg and feet from the shock of the hard surfaces A new kind of running shoes has justbeen introduced The shoes (4 ) designed by a team of researchers at the University ofCalgary The shoes, (5) are made of special materials, can reduce the damaging effectson a jogger's body
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethe correct answer to each of the questions
COLOR AND EMOTIONS
Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life I love them, and they are just as
important to me as emotions are Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?
Color directly affects your emotions Color both reflects the current state of your emotions,and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions The color that you chooseto wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need.
The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you Of
course they also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated withthe color all day ! I even choose items around me based on their color In the morning, I choose myclothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day So you can consciously use color tocontrol the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better.
Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations Emotions are literally energy in motion; theyare meant to move and flow This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get yourenergy in motion Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body So, thefastest way to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings Alternately, the fastest way to createdisease is to inhibit your emotions.
Câu 6 The term "intimately" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
Câu 7 The term "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
Câu 8 Which of the following can be affected by color?A your mood B Your need for thrills
C your appetite D your friend's feelings Câu 9 According to this passage, what creates disease?
Câu 10 Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations?A Because they both affect how we feel.
B to prove the relationship between emotions and color.C to show how color can affect energy levels in the body
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D Because vibrations make you healthy.
Câu 11 What is the main idea of the passage?A Colors can help you become healthy.
B Colors are one of the most exciting
C Emotions and colors are closely related to each other.D Colorful clothes can change your mood
Câu 12 According to the passage, what do color, sound, and emotion all have in common?
C none of the above D They are all related to health
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicatethe correct answer to each of the questions
The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for
George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants.
President and Mrs John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800.When the Adamses moved in,the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; forexample, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and thefuture laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished EastRoom to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House inmany respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.
When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison
was forced to leave All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior wascompletely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, JamesMonroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to bemodified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president.
Câu 13 Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?A Presidential Policies of Early U.S Presidents
B The Early History of the White House
C George Washington’s life in the White House
D The burning of the White House
Câu 14 The word “inhabitants” is closest meaning to:
Câu 15 Why did George Washington not live in the White House?A No information is given in the passage for this question
B He did not like the architectural features C It had been burned by the British.
D Construction had not yet been completed.
Câu 16 It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was:A The first president of the United States
B The second president of the United States.C The third president of the United States D The fourth president of the United States
Câu 17 What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in?
Câu 18 According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it hadbeen:
Câu 19 The word “forces” could best be replaced by:
Câu 20 According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’stenure in the White House?
A He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House.B He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British.
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C He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams.D He was accepting of the many inconveniences.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 22: A gestures B sometimesC interests D examples
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from theother three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
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.
Câu 25 Nga began playing the piano when she was ten.
A Nga has played the piano for she was ten B Nga has played the piano since she was ten C Nga has played the piano since she has been ten D Nga played the piano since she has been ten
Câu 26 John said, “I was very tired last night”
A John said he was very tired last night
B John said he had been very tired the night before C John said he had been very tired last night D John said he was very tired the night before
Câu 27 "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
A Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.B Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help ,C Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.D Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.
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 28 He said that he has worked for that company for ten years.
Câu 31: The man went to visit his friends last week He didn’t meet anyone.
A The man who went to visit his friends last week didn’t meet any one.B The man went to visit friends last week but not meet any one.
C The man didn’t meet any one who want to visit his friends last week.D His friends visited him but didn’t meet.
Câu 32: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it.
A Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it.
C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
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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 33 – “What an attractive hair style you have got!” - “……….”
A I don’t like your sayings B Thank you for your complimentC Thank you very much I am afraid D You are telling a lie
Câu 34 - "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - " "A I wouldn't Thank you B Do you think I would?C Yes, I'd love to Thanks D Yes, you're a good friend.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST inmeaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 35 The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust
A polluted B occupied C filled D concentrated
Câu 36 We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication.
A using gesture B using speech
C using verbs D using facial expressions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE inmeaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 37 We managed to get to school i n t i m e despite the heavy rain.
A earlier than a particular moment B later than expectedC early enough to do something D as long as expected
Câu 38 Our well-trained staff are always polite to customers
A helpful B friendly C rude D courteous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each ofthe following questions.
Câu 39: The teacher told Joe _.
Câu 40: How long…………you…………glasses?
Câu 41: I……… well recently, I ……….to see the doctor every weekend.
Câu 42: My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _
Câu 43: He ………….at a high school after he ………… to this town with his family.
Câu 44: It is often considered to be impolite to ……… at someone.
Câu 45: My mother used to be a woman of great _, but now she gets old and looks pale.
Câu 46: By the time she comes to see you, she ………me.
Câu 47: He apologized _ able to finish the project on time.
Câu 48: While I……… a bath, someone………on the door.
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Câu 49: He asked me ………that film the night before.
Câu 50: I will have this letter ………tomorrow.
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