TRƯỜNGTHPTNGUYỄN DU ~~~~~~~~~~ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề có 04 trang) ĐỀTHIHỌCKỲ - NĂMHỌC 2016-2017 MônTIẾNG ANH- KHỐI 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đềthi 246 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 A advanced A concentrate B achieved B applicant C required C candidate D replied D confirm 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 A tertiary A national B impression B humorous C thoroughly C politics D preference D certificate 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 There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another A B C D Should there be any emergency, the students would ring me at home A B C D For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment A B C D Having warned of the danger, she didn’t go there alone at night A B C D Try to learn a little new words every day if you want to enrich your English vocabulary 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 10 When I arrived at the meeting the first speaker _ speaking and the audience A just finished/ were clapping B had just finished/ had clapped C had just finished/ were clapping D just finished/ had clapped 11 _ yet? A Have been the letters typed B Have the letters been typed C Have the letters typed D Had the letters typed 12.The committee ten members A is consisted of B consists of C makes up of D comprises of 13 The boss blamed me the loss of the contract A on B with C for D at 14 “It must have been terrible.” “ _ the contrary, I enjoyed every minute.” A On B In C By D For Trang 1/4 - Mã đềthi 246 15 He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the of the company A requirements B applicants C information D education 16 Someone who is _ thinks that bad things are going to happen A optimistic B pessimistic C threaten D hopeful 17 Despite her as an accountant, she was still the best employee we could ever hope for A advantages B shortcomings C qualifications D experiences 18 The national football team every effort to win the match yesterday A made B did C set D held 19 A skilled _ will help candidates feel relaxed A interviewing B interview C interviewer D interviewee 20 Children living in inner-city areas may be disadvantaged A education B educationally C educational D educated 21 We need for our house A four of new aluminum garden chairs B four new aluminum garden chairs C four of aluminum new garden chairs D aluminum new garden chairs 22 Peter would not have been late for the interview if he the bus A hasn’t missed B hadn’t missed C doesn’t miss D didn’t miss 23 _ they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in fat A However B Because C Despite D Although 24 It is time we the shopping for Xmas A B did C should D have done 25 She had no difficulty at her new school A to making friends B to make friends C make friends D making friends 26 The immigrants, are under 15, are going to be put in this school A half of them B half of whom C whose half D half of which 27 The interviewer asked me for any other job A had I applied B whether I had applied C if I have applied D that I applied 28 Miss Linda speaks French very well although she is from UK A the/ B / the C the/ an D / 29 There has been a great increase in retail sales, ? A hasn't there B isn't there C isn't it D doesn’t it 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 30 Diana: “That blouse suits you perfectly, Anne.” - Anne: “ _ ” A Never mind B Don’t mention it C Thank you D You’re welcome 31 Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase? ” - Mary : “ _ ” A Not a chance B That’s very kind of you C I can’t agree more D What a pity! 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 32 It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets A paid B divided C optional 33 Louis was a kind, caring and considerate young man A optimistic B noticeable C thoughtful D required D thoughtless Trang 2/4 - Mã đềthi 246 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 34 We have several jobs that are available for casual workers A vacancies B professions C careers D works 35 Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices A Official B Schooling C Household D Foreign 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 36 “ You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up, ” she said to me A She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up B She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up C She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up D She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up 37 It is widely believed that hard work makes success A People think that success is when you work hard B Believers of success think that we should work hard C Many people think that success at work is hard D Many people believe that if you want to succeed, you should work hard 38 You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this A No matter whatever intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this B No matter what intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this C No matter why intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this D No matter how intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this 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 39 The basketball team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other B No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match C As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match D Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well 40 Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young She couldn’t sleep without it A When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it B As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it C When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it D When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it 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 EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate Today's college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can Trang 3/4 - Mã đềthi 246 participate in lifelike simulated experiences Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as that student’s learning materials and assessment activities Reports will be available for parents and teachers The software can then identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar activities It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the student’s needs 41 What is the topic of the passage? A Students don't have to go to school any more B The effect of information technology on education C Students can know about their weak aspects to focus D Computer software will make sure students learn at home 42 How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly? A Three times B No time C Once or twice D Four times 43 Who/what counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning? A Teacher B Parents C Virtual reality D Computers 44 What CAN’T the software do? A find out the best activities for the students B design materials for the students C identify weaknesses of the students D monitor the time the students learn 45 What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students? A Students can learn at times that suit their schedule B Students can stay at home to learn C Students' learning time won't be monitored D Students' weak achievement can be identified 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 There are several things to remember if you are applying for a new job Most companies (46) their vacancies in the newspapers, and there are normally a lot of applicants for each post (47) , a good letter of application is very important You should enclose with it your curriculum vitae so that the employer knows about your (48) and experience If you are applying (49) a large company, address your letter to the personnel manager, who deals with appointing new staff If you are invited to an interview, make (50) you are suitably dressed and on time You may ask about promotion prospects as well as further training, the salary and holiday arrangements 46 A write B market C make 47 A So that B Therefore C Nevertheless 48 A schools B forms C licences 49 A in B with C to 50 A sure B clear C good THE END _ D advertise D So as D qualifications D for D right Trang 4/4 - Mã đềthi 246 .. .15 He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the of the company A requirements B applicants C information D education 16 Someone who is _ thinks that bad things... believed that hard work makes success A People think that success is when you work hard B Believers of success think that we should work hard C Many people think that success at work is hard D Many... should be careful about this A No matter whatever intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this B No matter what intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this C No matter why