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SỞ GD&ĐT ĐỒNG NAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề gồm trang, có 50 câu) Họ tên thí sinh: …………………………………………………… Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………… Mã đề: 001 I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A nation B famous A performed B impressed C plant C proved D save D prepared II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions A survive B victim A accident B poverty C human C extinction D medal D government III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions How many competitors _ part in the 22nd SEA Games in Vietnam? A took B gave C played D got Can you look _ the opening times on the website? A about B in C out D up It took me a very long time to _ the shock of her death A give up B look up C turn off D get over The Red Cross is aimed at providing aid and other help to victims of natural disasters A medical B industrial C agricultural D political His visit to New York seemed to get because he was very busy at work A much more shorter B less short and short C shorter and shorter D more and more short 10 It is a top secret You tell anyone about it A needn't B mustn't C mightn't D won't 11 This morning I met Chris, I hadn't seen for ages A which B whose C whom D that 12 The older she gets, _ she looks A the more charming B the most charming C more charming D most charming 13 When I got back to my car, the door was unlocked I to lock it A must forget B might forget C must be forgetting D must have forgotten 14 is the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged or destroyed A Conservation B Habitat C Biodiversity D Contamination 15 The purpose of the struggle for the women's rights is to bring between men and women A equalize B equality C equal D equally 16 We _ about the changes of the timetable yet A haven't told B hadn't been told C aren't told D haven't been told IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 17 Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe A challenge B disaster C disadvantage D epidemic 18 There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement A energetic B important C natural D economic Trang 1/4 - Mã đề 001 V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 John put on his best clothes for the interview A glanced at B take off C asked for 20 It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests A exploitation B damage C contamination D looked after D construction VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 21 -Peter: " ?" -John: "She's witty and very kind to other people." A What does she look like B What is she like C How does she like D What does she like 22 -Mary: "Would you mind opening the window?" - Jane: " _" A Yes, that's right B No, of course not C Good idea! D You're welcome VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 23 In water polo, no player except the goalie can hold the ball by both hands A by B except C water D hold 24 A number of wildlife habitat reserves has been established to protect endangered species A to protect B species C wild life D has 25 Even on the most careful prepared trip, problems will sometimes develop A careful B will C develop D even on VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (26) if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons (27) _ this In some cases, animal are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets For many animals and birds, (28) problem is that their habitats are disappearing More land is used for farms, for houses and industry, and there are (29) _ open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (30) _ wildlife The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones survived unless we can solve this problem 26 A extinct B available C destroyed D empty 27 A on B about C with D for 28 A a B an C Ø D the 29 A more B less C fewer D little 30 A spoil B annoy C harm D wound IX Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 31 If you are younger, it is easier to learn A The younger you are, the easier it is to learn B The younger you are, the easiest it is to learn C The younger you are, it is easier to learn D If you are younger, the easier it is to learn 32 "I'm sorry I didn't write to you," said Peter to Mary A Peter was sorry because Mary didn't write to him B Peter apologized for not writing to Mary C Peter apologized for writing to Mary D Mary wanted Peter to apologize to her 33 People say that she works 16 hours a day A It was said that she works 16 hours a day B She is said to work 16 hours a day C She says that people work 16 hours a day D She works 16 hours a day and she says about that Trang 2/4 - Mã đề 001 X Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 34 You didn't listen to my advice You are in trouble now A If I had listened to my advice, you wouldn't have been in trouble now B If you had listened to my advice, you wouldn't be in trouble now C If you listened to my advice, you wouldn't be in trouble now D If you were in trouble now, you would listen to my advice 35 She wore warm clothes She didn't want to be cold A She was cold although she wore warm clothes, B In order not to be cold, she wouldn't wear warm clothes C She wore warm clothes in order that she would be cold D She wore warm clothes so that she wouldn't be cold XI 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 the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy highquality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 36 What is the main topic of the passage? A What people often understand about the term 'recycle' B How to reduce garbage disposal C How to live sensitively to the environment D What is involved in the recycling movement 37 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A South America B Middle East C Europe D Asia 38 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' in paragraph mean? A logical B friendly C cautious D responding 39 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A buy simply-wrapped things B reuse cups C buy fewer hamburgers D buy high-quality products 40 Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products? A Because they produce less energy B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because people will soon throw them away D Because customers change their ideas all the time Trang 3/4 - Mã đề 001 41 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A each returned bottle is paid B people are ordered to return bottles C returned bottles are few D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic 42 What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A TV sets and aluminum cans B Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings Aluminum cans and spent motor oil C D Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil 43 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A less than B as much as C more than D not worth being compared to XII 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 Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greek's chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the Games were open to all free Greeks males who had no criminal record 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 honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities represented The Greeks attached so much importance to the Games that they calculated time in four- year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C The contests coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athlete brought shame not only to themselves, but also to the cities they represented 44 Which of the following is NOT true? A The Games were held in Greece every four years B Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads C Battle was interrupted to participate in the games D Poems glorified the winner in song 45 Why were the Olympics held? A To crown the best athletes B To stop war C To sing songs about athletes D To honour Zeus 46 Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A 2,800 years B 800 years C 1, 200 years D 2, 300 years 47 What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greek? A They are pacifists B They believed athletic events were important C They were very simple D They used "Olympiads" for dates 48 What is the main ideal of this passage? A The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games B The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over C The Greeks severely punished those who did not participate in physical fitness programs D Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks 49 The word " deeds" is closest in meaning to A ancestors B accomplishments C property D documents 50 Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics? A They had to be religious B They must have completed military service C They had to attend special training sessions D They had to be Greek males with no criminal record THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề 001 SỞ GD&ĐT ĐỒNG NAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề gồm trang, có 50 câu) Họ tên thí sinh: …………………………………………………… Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………… Mã đề: 002 I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 1.A.penalize B pencil 2.A established B attacked C penalty C organized D petrol D fixed II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 3.A.variety B vertical 4.A.arrive B reserve C existence C survive D prediction D medal III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions You clean the windows The window-cleaner is coming tomorrow A must B need C mustn't D needn't 6.Endangered species are plants and animals species, _ are in danger of extinction A who B where C which D that The _ he worked, the more he earned A hard B harder C the most D hardest The government the flood victims with food, clothes and money A offered B gave C provided D presented 9.Spectators had great for the amazing result that Vietnam's sports delegation gained in ASEAN Games A admirable B admire C admirer D admiration 10 Books in the home are a wonderful of knowledge and pleasure A source B sum C resource D list 11 The trouble with Frank is that he never on time for a meeting A turns up B helps up C gets over D takes after 12 Their flight _ for an hour because the weather is very gloomy A was cancelled B has been cancelled C had been cancelled D is cancelled 13.Women football team won gold medal They very happy A may be B must have been C must be D may have been 14.If you like books with an exciting story especially ones about the crime or spies read A science fiction B craft C comic D thriller 15 I heard a noise behind me and I turned but there was nothing A off B over C round D on 16 impatient he becomes, unsuccessful he will be A the more/the more B the most/the more C the more/the most D the most/the most IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 17.The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A pain and sorrow B accomplishment C contentment D worry and sadness 18.Because of an accident, the train was held up for several hours A finished B delayed C continued D started Trang 1/4 - Mã đề 002 V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 She accepted to work for global enterprise A agreed B depended C refused D destroyed 20 Although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world have gained significant legal rights A achieved B got C earned D lost VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 21.- Peter: " _" - Mary: "Never mind!" A Would you mind going out for dinner next Saturday? B Thank you for being honest to me C Sorry for staining your carpet Let me have it cleaned D Congratulations! How wonderful! 22 - Nam: "Shall we play a game of table tennis now?" - Tuan: " " A Sorry I'm too tired B Not at all C Thank you D You are welcome VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 23 The number of twelve – grade students are taking their General Certificate of Secondary Education A twelve - grade B are taking C General D students 24 If you give me more time, I will successful finish this project A finish B successful C give D more time 25 Last night, we had an interesting discussion on the problem but we didn't reach a decision A decision B on C didn't reach D interesting VIII Read the following passage and mark theletter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered 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 (26) _ 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 (27) _ 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 (28) _ 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 (29) _ 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 enable (30) _ programs to work 26 A in spite of 27 A most 28 A on world 29 A by 30 A the B due to B all most B in world B about B C except for C almost C worldwide C with C an D instead of D the most D worldly D for D a IX Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 31."Let's go somewhere for a drink." she said A She suggested going somewhere for a drink C She urged me to go somewhere for a drink 32.People say that Dalat is a dreamy town A Dalat is said to be a dreamy town C Dalat was said to be a dreamy town B She advised to go somewhere for a drink D She complained going somewhere for a drink B Dalat was said to have been a dreamy town D Dalat is said to have been a dreamy town Trang 2/4 - Mã đề 002 33.As he grows older, he becomes increasingly intelligent A The older he grows, the more intelligent he became B The older he grows, the more intelligent he becomes C The older he grew, the more intelligent he becomes D The oldest he grows, the more intelligent he becomes X Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 34.He didn't learn hard He doesn't have a place at the university now A If he learnt hard, he would have had a place the university now B If he learnt hard, he would have a place the university now C If he had learnt hard, he would have a place the university now D If he had learnt hard, he would have had a place the university now 35.The youth today like to earn their own living They want to be independent of their parents A The youth today like to earn their own living so they can be independent of their parents B The youth today like to earn their own living so that they can be independent of their parents C The youth today like to earn their own living in order they can't be independent of their parents D The youth today like to earn their own living in order to they can be independent of their parents XI 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 Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greek's chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the Games were open to all free Greeks males who had no criminal record 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 honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities represented The Greeks attached so much importance to the Games that they calculated time in four- year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C The contests coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athlete brought shame not only to themselves, but also to the cities they represented 36 Which of the following is NOT true? A Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads B The Games were held in Greece every four years C Poems glorified the winner in song D Battle was interrupted to participate in the games 37 Why were the Olympics held? A To stop war B To crown the best athletes C To sing songs about athletes D To honour Zeus 38 Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A 2, 300 years B 1, 200 years C 2,800 years D 800 years 39 What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greek? A They are pacifists B They believed athletic events were important C They were very simple D They used "Olympiads" for dates 40 What is the main ideal of this passage? A The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over B The Greeks severely punished those who did not participate in physical fitness programs C Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks D The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games 41 The word " deeds" is closest in meaning to A property B ancestors C documents D accomplishments Trang 3/4 - Mã đề 002 42 Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics? A They must have completed military service B They had to be Greek males with no criminal record C They had to attend special training sessions D They had to be religious XI 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 the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy highquality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 43 What is the main topic of the passage? A How to live sensitively to the environment B What people often understand about the term 'recycle' C How to reduce garbage disposal D What is involved in the recycling movement 44 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A Middle East B Asia C South America D Europe 45 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' in paragraph mean? A responding B friendly C cautious D logical 46 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A reuse cups B buy fewer hamburgers C buy high-quality products D buy simply-wrapped things 47 Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products? A Because they produce less energy B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because people will soon throw them away D Because customers change their ideas all the time 48 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A each returned bottle is paid B people are ordered to return bottles C returned bottles are few D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic 49 What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil B Aluminum cans and spent motor oil C TV sets and aluminum cans D Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings 50 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A more than B not worth being compared to C as much as D less than THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề 002 SỞ GD&ĐT ĐỒNG NAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề gồm trang, có 50 câu) Họ tên thí sinh: …………………………………………………… Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………… Mã đề: 003 I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A increase B team A helped B explained C great C missed D peace D walked II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions A example B holiday A story B digest C careful C swallow D interest D subject III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Finding a good job is becoming A more and more hard B harder and hardest C much more harder D harder and harder Gertrude takes _ her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair, too A down B after C up D in You ask a woman about her age It's not polite A need B needn't C must D mustn't It is against the law to on the basis of sex, age, marital status or race A discriminate B gain C suit D believe A is a type of book that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future A science fiction book B novel C fiction book D romance 10 Many roads in this town _ lately A had been widened B were widened C have been widened D are widened 11 Many plants and endangered species are now in danger of _ A expression B extinction C expulsion D extension 12 I have already visited that historic site, _ is very large and nice A where B which C what D that 13 intelligent you are, successful you will get A The more / the more B The most / the most C The more / the most D The most / the more 14 The results of were satisfactory A compete B competitions C competitor D competitive 15 I think the match Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering A must started B must have started C will be started D was started th 16 The World Health Organization was on April , 1948 A come around B put on C made out D set up IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 17 Lan was the only student that turned up on time for the meeting this morning A met B recovered C delayed D arrived 18 Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers A shocked B dedicated C excited D interested V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Billy hasn't been working; he won't get through his examinations A fail B succeed C connect D pass Trang 1/4 - Mã đề 003 20 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A remain unstable B fluctuate C restrain D stay unchanged VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 21 Nam: " How about a biscuit?" Hoa: " I'm on a diet." A No, thanks B It's OK C Yes, thank you D Yes, please 22 Lan: " _" Mai: "Thanks My mother bought it for me yesterday " A What a beautiful dress you are wearing! B I wish to have a new dress C I would like to buy that dress, please D The dress you have just bought is very nice VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 23 Mr Long, as well as his students, are going to attend the opening ceremony next week A are B opening C to attend D as well as 24 Read the book careful and you can find the information you need A read B careful C find D need 25 He tried his best to prevent wild animals on getting into his place A best B on C to prevent D getting VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Today, there are libraries in almost every town in the world Even in areas (26) _ there are no libraries, there are often mobile libraries which take books from one village to the other But in the days when books were copied by hand (27) _ than printed, libraries were very rare The reason is simple: books took a very long time to produce, and there were far fewer coppies of any given work around The greatest library of all, that in Alexandia, had 54,000 books In the ancient world, this number was considered huge It was the first time that anyone had collected so many books from all around the world (28) _ one roof There are many theories about why these books were lost One is that the library accidentally burned down Another is that one of the rulers of (29) _ city ordered the books to be burned They were taken to various places and it took six months to burn them Whatever happened, the collection there was priceless Many of the library's treasures were lost forever-some books were never recovered We cannot even know (30) what the library contained 26 A where B the place C who D which 27 A more B else C rather D much 28 A below B under C over D in 29 A the B an C a D Ø 30 A exactly B yet C really D detailed IX Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 31 "I didn't steal your books." she said A She denied having stolen my books B She denied not to steal my books C She told me she didn't steal her books D She denied me she didn't steal my books 32 As you study harder, you will get more knowledge A The hardest you study, the more knowledge you will get B The harder you study, the more knowledge you will get C The harder you study, the more you will get knowledge D The harder you study, the most knowledge you will get 33 They believe that Mr.Tam is a rich man A Mr Tam is believed to have been a rich man B It was believed that Mr Tam is a rich man C It believes that Mr Tam is a rich man D Mr Tam is believed to be a rich man Trang 2/4 - Mã đề 003 33 People say that Dalat is a dreamy town A Dalat was said to be a dreamy town C Dalat is said to be a dreamy town B Dalat is said to have been a dreamy town D Dalat was said to have been a dreamy town X Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 34 He didn't learn hard He doesn't have a place at the university now A If he had learnt hard, he would have a place the university now B If he had learnt hard, he would have had a place the university now C If he learnt hard, he would have had a place the university now D If he learnt hard, he would have a place the university now 35.The youth today like to earn their own living They want to be independent of their parents A The youth today like to earn their own living in order to they can be independent of their parents B The youth today like to earn their own living in order they can't be independent of their parents C The youth today like to earn their own living so that they can be independent of their parents D The youth today like to earn their own living so they can be independent of their parents XI 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 Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greek's chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the Games were open to all free Greeks males who had no criminal record 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 honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities represented The Greeks attached so much importance to the Games that they calculated time in four- year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C The contests coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athlete brought shame not only to themselves, but also to the cities they represented 36 Which of the following is NOT true? A The Games were held in Greece every four years B Battle was interrupted to participate in the games C Poems glorified the winner in song D Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads 37 Why were the Olympics held? A To crown the best athletes B To honour Zeus C To stop war D To sing songs about athletes 38 Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A 1, 200 years B 2, 300 years C 2,800 years D 800 years 39 What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greek? A They were very simple B They are pacifists C They believed athletic events were important D They used "Olympiads" for dates 40 What is the main ideal of this passage? A Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks B The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over C The Greeks severely punished those who did not participate in physical fitness programs D The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games 41 The word " deeds" is closest in meaning to A documents B property C ancestors D accomplishments Trang 3/4 - Mã đề 021 42 Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics? A They had to be Greek males with no criminal record B They had to attend special training sessions C They must have completed military service D They had to be religious XII 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 the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy highquality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 43 What is the main topic of the passage? A How to reduce garbage disposal B What people often understand about the term 'recycle' C What is involved in the recycling movement D How to live sensitively to the environment 44 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A South America B Asia C Europe D Middle East 45 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' in paragraph mean? A friendly B logical C cautious D responding 46 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A reuse cups B buy fewer hamburgers C buy high-quality products D buy simply-wrapped things 47 Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products? A Because they have to be repaired many times B Because customers change their ideas all the time C Because people will soon throw them away D Because they produce less energy 48 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A people are ordered to return bottles B returned bottles are few C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D each returned bottle is paid 49 What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil B TV sets and aluminum cans C Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings D Aluminum cans and spent motor oil 50 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A more than B as much as C not worth being compared to D less than THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề 021 SỞ GD&ĐT ĐỒNG NAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề gồm trang, có 50 câu) Họ tên thí sinh: …………………………………………………… Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………… Mã đề: 022 I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A proved B prepared A famous B save C performed C nation D impressed D plant II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions A medal B survive A extinction B government C victim C accident D human D poverty III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions It took me a very long time to _ the shock of her death A get over B give up C turn off D look up We _ about the changes of the timetable yet A hadn't been told B haven't been told C haven't told D aren't told It is a top secret You tell anyone about it A mightn't B won't C needn't D mustn't nd How many competitors _ part in the 22 SEA Games in Vietnam? A got B played C took D gave The Red Cross is aimed at providing aid and other help to victims of natural disasters A political B agricultural C industrial D medical 10 This morning I met Chris, I hadn't seen for ages A which B whom C that D whose 11 His visit to New York seemed to get because he was very busy at work A more and more short B shorter and shorter C much more shorter D less short and short 12 The older she gets, _ she looks A the most charming B the more charming C more charming D most charming 13 When I got back to my car, the door was unlocked I to lock it A must have forgotten B must forget C must be forgetting D might forget 14 Can you look _ the opening times on the website? A up B in C about D out 15 is the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged or destroyed A Contamination B Conservation C Habitat D Biodiversity 16 The purpose of the struggle for the women's rights is to bring between men and women A equalize B equally C equality D equal IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 17 There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement A natural B energetic C economic D important 18 Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe A challenge B disaster C disadvantage D epidemic Trang 1/4 - Mã đề 022 V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 John put on his best clothes for the interview A looked after B asked for C glanced at 20 It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests A damage B exploitation C contamination D take off D construction VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 21 -Mary: "Would you mind opening the window?" - Jane: " _" A Good idea! B You're welcome C No, of course not D Yes, that's right 22 -Peter: " ?" -John: "She's witty and very kind to other people." A What does she like B What does she look like C How does she like D What is she like VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 23 In water polo, no player except the goalie can hold the ball by both hands A except B by C water D hold 24 A number of wildlife habitat reserves has been established to protect endangered species A has B species C wild life D to protect 25 Even on the most careful prepared trip, problems will sometimes develop A even on B will C develop D careful VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (26) _ if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons (27) _ this In some cases, animal are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets For many animals and birds, (28) problem is that their habitats are disappearing More land is used for farms, for houses and industry, and there are (29) _ open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (30) _ wildlife The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones survived unless we can solve this problem 26 A destroyed B extinct C empty D available 27 A with B about C for D on 28 A Ø B an C the D a 29 A fewer B more C less D little 30 A annoy B wound C spoil D harm IX Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 31 People say that she works 16 hours a day A It was said that she works 16 hours a day B She says that people work 16 hours a day C She is said to work 16 hours a day D She works 16 hours a day and she says about that 32 If you are younger, it is easier to learn A The younger you are, the easier it is to learn B If you are younger, the easier it is to learn C The younger you are, the easiest it is to learn D The younger you are, it is easier to learn 33 "I'm sorry I didn't write to you," said Peter to Mary A Peter apologized for not writing to Mary B Peter was sorry because Mary didn't write to him C Peter apologized for writing to Mary D Mary wanted Peter to apologize to her Trang 2/4 - Mã đề 022 X Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 34 You didn't listen to my advice You are in trouble now A If I had listened to my advice, you wouldn't have been in trouble now B If you listened to my advice, you wouldn't be in trouble now C If you were in trouble now, you would listen to my advice D If you had listened to my advice, you wouldn't be in trouble now 35 She wore warm clothes She didn't want to be cold A She was cold although she wore warm clothes, B She wore warm clothes so that she wouldn't be cold C She wore warm clothes in order that she would be cold D In order not to be cold, she wouldn't wear warm clothes XI 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 Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greek's chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the Games were open to all free Greeks males who had no criminal record 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 honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities represented The Greeks attached so much importance to the Games that they calculated time in four- year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C The contests coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athlete brought shame not only to themselves, but also to the cities they represented 36 Which of the following is NOT true? A The Games were held in Greece every four years B Poems glorified the winner in song C Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads D Battle was interrupted to participate in the games 37 Why were the Olympics held? A To sing songs about athletes B To stop war C To crown the best athletes D To honour Zeus 38 Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A 800 years B 2,800 years C 1, 200 years D 2, 300 years 39 What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greek? A They were very simple B They are pacifists C They believed athletic events were important D They used "Olympiads" for dates 40 What is the main ideal of this passage? A Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks B The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over C The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games D The Greeks severely punished those who did not participate in physical fitness programs 41 The word " deeds" is closest in meaning to A property B documents C accomplishments D ancestors 42 Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics? A They must have completed military service B They had to attend special training sessions C They had to be Greek males with no criminal record D They had to be religious Trang 3/4 - Mã đề 022 XII 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 the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy highquality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 43 What is the main topic of the passage? A How to reduce garbage disposal B What people often understand about the term 'recycle' C What is involved in the recycling movement D How to live sensitively to the environment 44 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A Asia B Middle East C South America D Europe 45 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' in paragraph mean? A cautious B friendly C logical D responding 46 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A buy simply-wrapped things B buy fewer hamburgers C buy high-quality products D reuse cups 47 Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products? A Because people will soon throw them away B Because customers change their ideas all the time C Because they have to be repaired many times D Because they produce less energy 48 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A each returned bottle is paid B people are ordered to return bottles C returned bottles are few D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic 49 What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A TV sets and aluminum cans B Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil C Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings D Aluminum cans and spent motor oil 50 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A less than B more than C not worth being compared to D as much as THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề 022 SỞ GD&ĐT ĐỒNG NAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề gồm trang, có 50 câu) Họ tên thí sinh: …………………………………………………… Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………… Mã đề: 023 I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A illustrate B human A swallowed B picked C contribute C described D introduce D informed II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions A benefit B endanger C survival D awareness A event B perform C spirit D impress III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions We found the exam extremely easy We _ so hard A needn't study B needn't have been studied C needn't be studied D needn't have studied More than 50 films in HCM City since June A have been shown B were shown C are shown D had been shown _ is the existence of a wide variety of plants and animal species living in their natural environment A Conservation B Contamination C Biodiversity D Generation Mom's just cleaned the floor, so please your shoes A put out B take off C put on D take out Keep quiet! You talk so loudly in here Everybody is working A may B should C must D mustn't 10 Lewis, the man Johnson beat in the last World Championship, has broken the world record A whose B when C which D who 11 The darker it is, _ A the more careful Jack drives B the most carefully Jack drives C the more carefully Jack drives D the most careful Jack drives 12 Because of an accident, my train was for several hours A looked after B taken off C taken after D held up 13 The player was ejected after committing five personal _ A mistakes B errors C faults D fouls 14 How many _ took part in the 22nd SEA Games? A competition B competitors C competitive D compete 15 The sea turtle is among the _ species, it is in danger of extinction A dangerous B normal C rare D common 16 It gets _ when the winter is coming A more and more cold B colder and colder C cold and cold D the coldest and coldest IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 17 The Red Cross gives medical aid and other help to victims of major disasters such as floods, earthquakes, epidemics, and famines A poverty B serious droughts C shortage of water D serious shortage of foo 18 I think that the acting was rather good, but the plot was incredible A incomprehensible B unnatural C unbelievable D impossible Trang 1/4 - Mã đề 023 V 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 19 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A treating B helping C decreasing D increasing Help and supports are sent to wherever there are victims of catastrophe 20 rapidly A naturally B quickly C slowly D happily VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 21 " _"_ "Any time I mean when I can find free time." A What kinds of books you read? B How you like reading books? C When you often read books? D Do you read any books in your free time? - Jennifer: " _" 22 Liz: "Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!" A Welcome! It's very nice of you B Not at all Don't mention it Actually speaking, I myself don't like it C D All right Do you know how much it costs? VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 23 I would like to apply to the position of sales clerk that you advertise in the Sunday newspaper A advertise B that C to D to apply 24 Michael ran more slow because he had just had an operation A had B because C an D more slow 25 The number of people using the Internet have been increasing rapidly in the last few years A have been B rapidly C the D using VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Wild animals play (26) _ important part in the balance of nature and supply us (27) _ many important products Birds and other small animals help control insects Wild animals provide fur, food and recreation They also make our surroundings more (28) _ Uncontrolled hunting has destroyed a lot of wildlife and people have also harmed animals by destroying their (29) _ Many animals, such as the passenger pigeon have disappeared completely Others, including the whooping crane, the blue whale and the American alligator are in danger of dying out Sometimes it is necessary to keep animals from becoming too plentiful For example, rabbits and such rodents as ground squirrels and mice may cause (30) _ damage to crops if they are too abundant Predators help hold down the population of their prey 26 A the B an C Ø D a 27 A of B for C to D with 28 A interestingly B interested C interests D interesting 29 A benefit B habitat C awareness D survival 30 A big B strong C great D too IX 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 31 "You damaged my new laptop, Tim," said Sarah A Sarah threatened to damage Tim's laptop B Sarah apologized for damaging Tim's laptop C Sarah denied damaging Tim's laptop D Sarah accused Tim of damaging her laptop 32 If you practise harder, you will have better results A The harder you practise, the best results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The hardest you practise, the most results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have Trang 2/4 - Mã đề 023 33 People say that some Americans are superficially friendly A Some Americans are said that they are superficially friendly B Some Americans are said being superficially friendly C People are said that some Americans are superficially friendly D Some Americans are said to be superficially friendly X 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 34 Turn down the oven We don't want the meat to burn while we are out Turn down the oven _ A for the meat don't burn while we are out B not for the meat to burn while we are out C so as to the meat not burn while we are out D so that the meat won't burn while we are out 35 He didn't have any breakfast this morning He feels so hungry now A If he had breakfast this morning, he wouldn't feel so hungry now B If he had had breakfast this morning, he wouldn't feel so hungry now C If he had had breakfast this morning, he wouldn't have felt so hungry now D If he didn't have breakfast this morning, he won't feel so hungry now XI 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 Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greek's chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the Games were open to all free Greeks males who had no criminal record 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 honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities represented The Greeks attached so much importance to the Games that they calculated time in four- year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C The contests coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athlete brought shame not only to themselves, but also to the cities they represented 36 Which of the following is NOT true? A Poems glorified the winner in song B The Games were held in Greece every four years C Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads D Battle was interrupted to participate in the games 37 Why were the Olympics held? A To sing songs about athletes B To honour Zeus C To crown the best athletes D To stop war 38 Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A 800 years B 1, 200 years C 2, 300 years D 2,800 years 39 What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greek? A They believed athletic events were important B They were very simple C They used "Olympiads" for dates D They are pacifists 40 What is the main ideal of this passage? A The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games B The Greeks severely punished those who did not participate in physical fitness programs C Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks D The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over 41 The word " deeds" is closest in meaning to A accomplishments B property C documents D ancestors Trang 3/4 - Mã đề 023 42 Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics? A They must have completed military service B They had to be Greek males with no criminal record C They had to attend special training sessions D They had to be religious XII 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 the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy highquality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 43 What is the main topic of the passage? A How to live sensitively to the environment B What is involved in the recycling movement C How to reduce garbage disposal D What people often understand about the term 'recycle' 44 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A Europe B Asia C Middle East D South America 45 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' in paragraph mean? A cautious B responding C friendly D logical 46 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A buy simply-wrapped things B buy fewer hamburgers C reuse cups D buy high-quality products 47 Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products? A Because they produce less energy B Because customers change their ideas all the time C Because people will soon throw them away D Because they have to be repaired many times 48 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A people are ordered to return bottles B not many bottles are made of glass or plastic C returned bottles are few D each returned bottle is paid 49 What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A Aluminum cans and spent motor oil B TV sets and aluminum cans C Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings D Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil 50 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A not worth being compared to B less than C more than D as much as THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề 023 SỞ GD&ĐT ĐỒNG NAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề gồm trang, có 50 câu) Họ tên thí sinh: …………………………………………………… Số báo danh: ………………………………………………………… Mã đề: 024 I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A great B team A explained B helped C peace C missed D increase D walked II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions A subject B story A holiday B careful C swallow C interest D digest D example III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Finding a good job is becoming A more and more hard B harder and hardest C harder and harder D much more harder You ask a woman about her age It's not polite A needn't B must C mustn't D need intelligent you are, successful you will get A The more / the more B The most / the more C The more / the most D The most / the most The World Health Organization was on April 7th, 1948 A set up B put on C made out D come around Many roads in this town _ lately A have been widened B are widened C were widened D had been widened 10 A is a type of book that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future A romance B fiction book C.science fiction book D novel 11 I think the match Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering A was started B will be started C must have started D must started 12 The results of were satisfactory A compete B competitions C competitor D competitive 13 Many plants and endangered species are now in danger of _ A expulsion B extinction C extension D expression 14 Gertrude takes _ her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair, too A in B down C up D after 15 It is against the law to on the basis of sex, age, marital status or race A believe B discriminate C suit D gain 16 I have already visited that historic site, _ is very large and nice A what B where C that D which IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 17 Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers A dedicated B shocked C interested D excited 18 Lan was the only student that turned up on time for the meeting this morning A arrived B recovered C met D delayed V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A stay unchanged B fluctuate C remain unstable D restrain Trang 1/4 - Mã đề 024 20 Billy hasn't been working; he won't get through his examinations A succeed B fail C pass D connect VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 21 Nam: " How about a biscuit?" Hoa: " I'm on a diet." A Yes, thank you B Yes, please C No, thanks D It's OK 22 Lan: " _" Mai: "Thanks My mother bought it for me yesterday " A I wish to have a new dress B What a beautiful dress you are wearing! C I would like to buy that dress, please D The dress you have just bought is very nice VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 23 He tried his best to prevent wild animals on getting into his place A best B to prevent C on D getting 24 Mr Long, as well as his students, are going to attend the opening ceremony next week A are B to attend C opening D as well as 25 Read the book careful and you can find the information you need A find B read C careful D need VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Today, there are libraries in almost every town in the world Even in areas (26) _ there are no libraries, there are often mobile libraries which take books from one village to the other But in the days when books were copied by hand (27) _ than printed, libraries were very rare The reason is simple: books took a very long time to produce, and there were far fewer coppies of any given work around The greatest library of all, that in Alexandia, had 54,000 books In the ancient world, this number was considered huge It was the first time that anyone had collected so many books from all around the world (28) _ one roof There are many theories about why these books were lost One is that the library accidentally burned down Another is that one of the rulers of (29) _ city ordered the books to be burned They were taken to various places and it took six months to burn them Whatever happened, the collection there was priceless Many of the library's treasures were lost forever-some books were never recovered We cannot even know (30) _ what the library contained 26 A who B where C the place D which 27 A else B rather C much D more 28 A over B below C in D under 29 A an B Ø C the D a 30 A exactly B detailed C really D yet IX Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 31 As you study harder, you will get more knowledge A The hardest you study, the more knowledge you will get B The harder you study, the more knowledge you will get C The harder you study, the most knowledge you will get D The harder you study, the more you will get knowledge 32 They believe that Mr.Tam is a rich man A Mr Tam is believed to have been a rich man B It believes that Mr Tam is a rich man C It was believed that Mr Tam is a rich man D Mr Tam is believed to be a rich man 33 "I didn't steal your books." she said A She denied me she didn't steal my books B She told me she didn't steal her books C She denied having stolen my books D She denied not to steal my books Trang 2/4 - Mã đề 024 X Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 34 We whispered We didn't want anyone to hear us A We whispered so that we didn't want no one to hear us B We whispered so that no one could hear us C We whispered so that we didn't want anyone to hear us D We whispered so that anyone could hear us 35 He stayed up late last night He is tired now A If he hadn't stayed up late last night, he wouldn't have been tired now B If he were tired now, he would have stayed up late last night C If he hadn't stayed up late last night, he wouldn't be tired now D If he didn't stay up late last night, he wouldn't be tired now XI 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 Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greek's chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the Games were open to all free Greeks males who had no criminal record 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 honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities represented The Greeks attached so much importance to the Games that they calculated time in four- year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C The contests coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athlete brought shame not only to themselves, but also to the cities they represented 36 Which of the following is NOT true? A The Games were held in Greece every four years B Battle was interrupted to participate in the games C Poems glorified the winner in song D Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads 37 Why were the Olympics held? A To honour Zeus B To crown the best athletes C To sing songs about athletes D To stop war 38 Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A 800 years B 2,800 years C 2, 300 years D 1, 200 years 39 What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greek? A They believed athletic events were important B They are pacifists C They used "Olympiads" for dates D They were very simple 40 What is the main ideal of this passage? A Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks B The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games C The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over D The Greeks severely punished those who did not participate in physical fitness programs 41 The word " deeds" is closest in meaning to A accomplishments B documents C ancestors D property 42 Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics? A They had to be religious B They must have completed military service C They had to be Greek males with no criminal record Trang 3/4 - Mã đề 024 D They had to attend special training sessions XII 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 the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy highquality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 43 What is the main topic of the passage? A How to live sensitively to the environment B What people often understand about the term 'recycle' C How to reduce garbage disposal D What is involved in the recycling movement 44 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A Asia B Europe C South America D Middle East 45 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' in paragraph mean? A cautious B friendly C logical D responding 46 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A reuse cups B buy simply-wrapped things C buy high-quality products D buy fewer hamburgers 47 Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products? A Because they produce less energy B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because people will soon throw them away 48 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A not many bottles are made of glass or plastic B returned bottles are few C each returned bottle is paid D people are ordered to return bottles What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? 49 A Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil B Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings C Aluminum cans and spent motor oil D TV sets and aluminum cans 50 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A more than B not worth being compared to C as much as D less than THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề 024
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