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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔNG THỌ THE SECOND TERM TEST Thời gian làm bài:50 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 001 Lớp: 12C… (Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu) Họ, tên thí sinh: Choose one word whose underlined part is differently from the others Identify your answer by penciling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D Câu 1: Câu 2: A approach A informs B chemist B belongs C aching C laughs D scholar D controls Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Câu 3: A struggle B argue C control D power Câu 4: A canoeing B outstanding C opponent D penalty Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 5: A number of dolphins living in the occean is approximately 12,000 A B C D Câu 6: Pollution makes streams, lakes and river unpleasant to look at, to smell, and swimming in A B C D Câu 7: The man for who the police are looking robbed the bank yesterday 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 Câu 8: - “ You have a good voice! You sang so beautifully!” “ _” A Better than you are thinking B Don’t joke me C Your compliment isn’t correct D Your compliment is encouraging Câu 9: - Let’s walk to the park! “ _” A I think so B I’m sorry C OK How can we go there? D All right Câu 10: Our parents should together to give us a nice house and a happy home A get B work C take D look Câu 11: Why they talking about money all the time? A give up B stop by C keep on D take after Câu 12: The lesson seems to be getting _ A longest and longest B long and longer C more and more long D longer and longer Câu 13: My father responsibility in the family is to run _ A the housewife B the household C the homework D the housework Câu 14: Since we came here, we a lot of acquaintances A have B are having C had D have had Câu 15: We might be able to catch _ last train if we hurried A some B the C a D an Câu 16: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep with rapidly changing technology A speed B time C pace D fast Câu 17: Billy hasn't been working; he won't _his examinations A keep off B get off C keep up D get through Câu 18: The train may _by bad weather I am not sure A have delayed B be delayed C delay D be delaying Câu 19: Susan asked George _ A how long he was going to stay B that how long he has gone to stay C how long you were going to stay D how long was he going to stay Câu 20: The bomb _with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A went on B went off C went over D went down Câu 21: The thing about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the journey A enjoyable B enjoyed C enjoying D enjoyment 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 Câu 22: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To fight my hunger B To stop feeling excited C To stop my uneasiness D To stop my fear Câu 23: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A unconcerned B fashionable C healthful D happy 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 Câu 24: Henry has found a temporary job in a factory A permanent B satisfactory C eternal Câu 25: Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance A agreement B refusal C admission D genuine D confirmation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 26: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers A The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job B Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellentl C The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions D If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job Câu 27: Mr Pike is repairing the refrigerator at the moment A The refrigerator is being repaired by Mr Pike at the moment B The refrigerator is being repaired at the moment by Mr Pike C The refrigerator is be repaired at the moment by Mr Pike D The refrigerator is repaired by Mr Pike at the moment Câu 28: “If I were you, I would read the job advertisement carefully.” Helen said A Helen advised me to read the job advertisement carefully B Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement carelessly C Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement D I was blamed for reading the job advertisement carefully 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 Câu 29: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily B Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it Câu 30: The holiday was so expensive We could only afford five days A It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days B The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days C So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it D A five-day holiday wasn’t cheap, so we couldn’t afford it 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 from 31 to 35 Water polo originated in England during the 1870s and soon became popular in the United States It was (31) _ played in the Olympic Games as a men’s exhibition sport in 1900 In 1908 it was (32) _ internationally at the Olympics Over the succeeding decades water polo became especially popular in Europe From approximately 1920 to 1946 the United States departed (33) _ the international rules for water polo by adopting for play a loosely inflated ball that could be gripped in one hand carried toward the goal Opposing players usually attempted to seize the ball carriers, wrestle them under water, and render them helpless from loss of breath This rough style of play virtually disappeared by 1946 Since that time, traditional water polo has grown (34) _ in North America, especially as a college sport Women have played water polo since the game’s early days, but participation was not widespread until the 1960s In 1961 United States Water Polo (35) _ national club championship for women Câu 31: A last B final C end D first Câu 32: A compiled B retested C contested D supported Câu 33: A of B from C in D for Câu 34: A steadily B instantly C hurriedly D rapidly Câu 35: A published B participated C established D issued 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 from 36 to 42 It used to be that people would drink coffee or tea in the morning to pick them up and get them going for the day Then cola drinks hit the market With lots of caffeine and sugar, these beverages soon became the pick-me-up of choice for many adults and teenagers Now drink companies are putting out socalled "energy drinks." These beverages have the specific aim of giving tired consumers more energy One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull The company that puts out this beverage has stated in interviews that Red Bull is not a thirst quencher Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink for athletes Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer's body and mind In order to this, the makers of Red Bull, and other energy drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages The added chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for energy The vitamins, chemicals, caffeine, and sugar found in these beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy Health professionals are not so sure, though For one thing, there is not enough evidence to show that all of the vitamins added to energy drinks actually raise a person's energy level Another problem is that there are so many things in the beverages Nobody knows for sure how all of the ingredients in energy drinks work together Dr Brent Bauer, one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions people about believing all the claims energy drinks make He says, “It is plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a good result.” However, Dr Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative impact on the body “We just don't know at this point,” he says Câu 36: The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers A more choices B more energy C sugar D caffeine Câu 37: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to A Red Bull B the company C one example D thirst quencher Câu 38: According to the passage, what makes it difficult for researchers to know if an energy drink gives people energy? A The average age of the consumer B The number of beverage makers C Natural chemicals in a person‘s body D The mixture of various ingredients Câu 39: The word plausible in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A typical B unlikely C reasonable D impossible Câu 40: What has Dr Bauer probably researched? A Countries where Red Bull is popular B Habits of healthy and unhealthy adults C Energy drinks for teenage athletes D Vitamins and chemicals in the body Câu 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work B Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks C The makers of Red Bull say that it can revitalize a person D Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers Câu 42: What is the main idea of this passage? A Teenagers should not choose energy drinks B Caffeine is bad for people to drink C It is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy D Red Bull is the best energy drink 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 from 43 to 50 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS Paul Watson is an environmental activist He is a man who believes that he must something, not just talk about doing something Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways Some people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much Other people think that he is a criminal On July 16th, 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd Watson and the people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal However, they had a strange prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra The Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it and sank it As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea The Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home in Canada Paul Watson and his workers thought that they had been successful The Sierra had been a whaling ship, which had operated illegally The captain and the crew of the Sierra did not obey any of the international laws that restrict whaling Instead, they killed as many whales as they could, quickly cut off the meat, and froze it Later, they sold the whale meat in countries where it is eaten Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra However, the commission did very little, and Paul became impatient He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling ships in any way that he could He offered to pay $25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ship, and he sank the Sierra He acted because he believes that the whales must be protected Still, he acted without the approval of the government; therefore, his actions were controversial Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist Other men and women are also fighting to protect the Earth Like Watson, they not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they have become impatient Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it Câu 43: According to the reading, an environmental activist is someone who A talks about protecting endangered species B runs into whaling ship C is a hero, like Paul Watson D does something to protect the Earth Câu 44: When something is controversial, A people have different ideas about it B everyone disagrees with it C everyone agrees with it D people protect it Câu 45: The members of a ship’s crew are A the people who own the ship B the men and women who work on the ship C the people who work on the airplanes D all of the people on a ship, including the passengers Câu 46: The main idea of paragraph one is that A Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist B Paul Watson is a hero to some people C activists are people who something D Paul Watson does not believe in talking Câu 47: The author implies that Paul Watson lives in A a ship on the Atlantic B the Sierra C Canada D Portugal Câu 48: In paragraph the phrase “and froze it” refers to A whale meat B the Sierra C the Sierra crew D whales Câu 49: The main idea of paragraph is that A the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries B whaling is illegal according to international law C the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws D the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could Câu 50: Watson ran into the Sierra because A he wanted to stop the ship’s crew from whaling B All of the above are correct C he wanted to protect the whales from the whalers D he was impatient with the government’s actions - HẾT SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO THE SECOND TERM TEST TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔNG THỌ Thời gian làm bài:50 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 002 Lớp: 12C… (Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu) Họ, tên thí sinh: Choose one word whose underlined part is differently from the others Identify your answer by penciling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D Câu 1: Câu 2: A belongs A approach B informs B aching C laughs C scholar D controls D chemist Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Câu 3: A canoeing B penalty C opponent D outstanding Câu 4: A struggle B argue C control D power Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 5: Pollution makes streams, lakes and river unpleasant to look at, to smell, and swimming in A B C D Câu 6: A number of dolphins living in the occean is approximately 12,000 A B C D Câu 7: The man for who the police are looking robbed the bank yesterday 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 Câu 8: - “ You have a good voice! You sang so beautifully!” “ _” A Your compliment is encouraging B Don’t joke me C Better than you are thinking D Your compliment isn’t correct Câu 9: My father responsibility in the family is to run _ A the housework B the housewife C the homework D the household Câu 10: We might be able to catch _ last train if we hurried A a B some C the D an Câu 11: Susan asked George _ A how long was he going to stay B how long he was going to stay C that how long he has gone to stay D how long you were going to stay Câu 12: The lesson seems to be getting _ A long and longer B longer and longer C more and more long D longest and longest Câu 13: Since we came here, we a lot of acquaintances A had B have had C are having D have Câu 14: The train may _by bad weather I am not sure A delay B have delayed C be delaying D be delayed Câu 15: Why they talking about money all the time? A give up B stop by C take after D keep on Câu 16: - Let’s walk to the park! “ _” A All right B I think so C I’m sorry D OK How can we go there? Câu 17: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep with rapidly changing technology A speed B time C pace D fast Câu 18: Billy hasn't been working; he won't _his examinations A keep up B keep off C get through D get off Câu 19: The thing about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the journey A enjoyable B enjoyed C enjoying D enjoyment Câu 20: The bomb _with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A went on B went down C went off D went over Câu 21: Our parents should together to give us a nice house and a happy home A work B take C get D look 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 Câu 22: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To fight my hunger B To stop my uneasiness C To stop my fear D To stop feeling excited Câu 23: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A fashionable B happy C unconcerned D healthful 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 Câu 24: Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance A agreement B admission C refusal Câu 25: Henry has found a temporary job in a factory A eternal B satisfactory C genuine D confirmation D permanent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 26: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers A Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellentl B If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job C The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions D The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job Câu 27: “If I were you, I would read the job advertisement carefully.” Helen said A Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement B I was blamed for reading the job advertisement carefully C Helen advised me to read the job advertisement carefully D Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement carelessly Câu 28: Mr Pike is repairing the refrigerator at the moment A The refrigerator is be repaired at the moment by Mr Pike B The refrigerator is being repaired by Mr Pike at the moment C The refrigerator is repaired by Mr Pike at the moment D The refrigerator is being repaired at the moment by Mr Pike 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 Câu 29: The holiday was so expensive We could only afford five days A A five-day holiday wasn’t cheap, so we couldn’t afford it B So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it C The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days D It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days Câu 30: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test B She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily C Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it D Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it 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 from 31 to 35 Water polo originated in England during the 1870s and soon became popular in the United States It was (31) _ played in the Olympic Games as a men’s exhibition sport in 1900 In 1908 it was (32) _ internationally at the Olympics Over the succeeding decades water polo became especially popular in Europe From approximately 1920 to 1946 the United States departed (33) _ the international rules for water polo by adopting for play a loosely inflated ball that could be gripped in one hand carried toward the goal Opposing players usually attempted to seize the ball carriers, wrestle them under water, and render them helpless from loss of breath This rough style of play virtually disappeared by 1946 Since that time, traditional water polo has grown (34) _ in North America, especially as a college sport Women have played water polo since the game’s early days, but participation was not widespread until the 1960s In 1961 United States Water Polo (35) _ national club championship for women Câu 31: A end B final C last D first Câu 32: A supported B contested C compiled D retested Câu 33: A in B of C for D from Câu 34: A steadily B rapidly C hurriedly D instantly Câu 35: A participated B published C issued D established 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 from 36 to 42 It used to be that people would drink coffee or tea in the morning to pick them up and get them going for the day Then cola drinks hit the market With lots of caffeine and sugar, these beverages soon became the pick-me-up of choice for many adults and teenagers Now drink companies are putting out socalled "energy drinks." These beverages have the specific aim of giving tired consumers more energy One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull The company that puts out this beverage has stated in interviews that Red Bull is not a thirst quencher Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink for athletes Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer's body and mind In order to this, the makers of Red Bull, and other energy drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages The added chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for energy The vitamins, chemicals, caffeine, and sugar found in these beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy Health professionals are not so sure, though For one thing, there is not enough evidence to show that all of the vitamins added to energy drinks actually raise a person's energy level Another problem is that there are so many things in the beverages Nobody knows for sure how all of the ingredients in energy drinks work together Dr Brent Bauer, one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions people about believing all the claims energy drinks make He says, “It is plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a good result.” However, Dr Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative impact on the body “We just don't know at this point,” he says Câu 36: The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers A caffeine B more energy C sugar D more choices Câu 37: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to A thirst quencher B the company C one example D Red Bull Câu 38: According to the passage, what makes it difficult for researchers to know if an energy drink gives people energy? A The average age of the consumer B The number of beverage makers C The mixture of various ingredients D Natural chemicals in a person‘s body Câu 39: The word plausible in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A typical B reasonable C impossible D unlikely Câu 40: What has Dr Bauer probably researched? A Energy drinks for teenage athletes B Vitamins and chemicals in the body C Countries where Red Bull is popular D Habits of healthy and unhealthy adults Câu 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A The makers of Red Bull say that it can revitalize a person B It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work C Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers D Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks Câu 42: What is the main idea of this passage? A Caffeine is bad for people to drink B Red Bull is the best energy drink C It is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy D Teenagers should not choose energy drinks 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 from 43 to 50 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS Paul Watson is an environmental activist He is a man who believes that he must something, not just talk about doing something Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways Some people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much Other people think that he is a criminal On July 16th, 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd Watson and the people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal However, they had a strange prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra The Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it and sank it As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea The Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home in Canada Paul Watson and his workers thought that they had been successful The Sierra had been a whaling ship, which had operated illegally The captain and the crew of the Sierra did not obey any of the international laws that restrict whaling Instead, they killed as many whales as they could, quickly cut off the meat, and froze it Later, they sold the whale meat in countries where it is eaten Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra However, the commission did very little, and Paul became impatient He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling ships in any way that he could He offered to pay $25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ship, and he sank the Sierra He acted because he believes that the whales must be protected Still, he acted without the approval of the government; therefore, his actions were controversial Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist Other men and women are also fighting to protect the Earth Like Watson, they not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they have become impatient Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it Câu 43: According to the reading, an environmental activist is someone who A is a hero, like Paul Watson B does something to protect the Earth C runs into whaling ship D talks about protecting endangered species Câu 44: When something is controversial, A people protect it B everyone agrees with it C everyone disagrees with it D people have different ideas about it Câu 45: The members of a ship’s crew are A the people who work on the airplanes B the men and women who work on the ship C the people who own the ship D all of the people on a ship, including the passengers Câu 46: The main idea of paragraph one is that A Paul Watson is a hero to some people B Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist C Paul Watson does not believe in talking D activists are people who something Câu 47: The author implies that Paul Watson lives in A the Sierra B Portugal C a ship on the Atlantic D Canada Câu 48: In paragraph the phrase “and froze it” refers to A the Sierra B the Sierra crew C whale meat D whales Câu 49: The main idea of paragraph is that A the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws B the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could C whaling is illegal according to international law D the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries Câu 50: Watson ran into the Sierra because A All of the above are correct B he was impatient with the government’s actions C he wanted to stop the ship’s crew from whaling D he wanted to protect the whales from the whalers - HẾT SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔNG THỌ THE SECOND TERM TEST Thời gian làm bài:50 phút; 10 Choose one word whose underlined part is differently from the others Identify your answer by penciling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D Câu 1: Câu 2: A worked A enjoy B cooked B decide C started C benefit D looked D begin 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 Câu 3: A legal B equal C deny D vary Câu 4: A advocate B pioneer C podium D cultural Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 5: My father will fly to Ha Noi, that is the capital city of Vietnam A B C D Câu 6: The number of pupils getting poor marks since the beginning of the semester are appalling A B C D Câu 7: Books are still a cheap way to get informations and entertainment, and you can keep a book A B C D forever Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 8: It’s becoming _ difficult to find a good job nowadays A better and better B the more C the better D more and more Câu 9: The telephone _ by Alexander Graham Bell A was invented B is inventing C invented D is invented Câu 10: I can't help you any more because I myself have so many problems to A keep up with B put up with C deal with D get on with Câu 11: Conservation is the protection of the _ environment A naturally B nature C natural D naturalize Câu 12: He seems to be disappointed, but he will _ his disappointment soon A take off B look after C put off D get over Câu 13: Remember to _ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house A take on B take off C take care D take over Câu 14: Mary: Wow! You are wearing a nice skirt Kathy: A You are welcome B Do you know who bought it.? C Where did you buy? D Thank you That’s a nice compliment Câu 15: The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of the young and athletes A energy B energetically C energize D energetic Câu 16: The results of were satisfactory A competitor B competitions C competitive D compete Câu 17: He asked me _ those English books A where I had bought B where had I bought C where I have bought D where I am going to buy Câu 18: Up to present my closed friend and I to New York three times 106 A was B have been C were D had been Câu 19: In 2001 Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state A the B a C some D an Câu 20: A doctor is a person who people’s health A take care of B take off C take up D take after Câu 21: - “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” “ _” A I’m sorry not B I’m afraid not C Of course you will D You must be kidding Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 22: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long A arrive B visit C return Câu 23: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A wonderful B acceptable C pretty high D enter D reasonable 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 Câu 24: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night A impressive B well- known C humble D easy - looking Câu 25: Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation A high level B great importance C reputation D Low level Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 26: "I have found a new flat," said Ann A Ann said that she has found a new flat B Ann told me that she had found a new flat C Ann said me that she had found a new flat D Ann said to me that she had found a new flat Câu 27: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery A He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said C He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery D He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery Câu 28: "I am sorry, I forgot our appointment yesterday," said Jean to the dentist A Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before B Jean apologized the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before C Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten their appointment the day before D Jean apologized the dentist having forgotten their appointment the day before Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Câu 29: We had overslept, we missed the bus A If we hadn’t overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus 107 B Having overslept so we couldn’t the bus C As a result of having overslept, we couldn’t catch the bus D Though we had overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus Câu 30: The hotel is not spacious The hotel is not comfortable A The hotel is neither spacious nor comfortable B The hotel is either spacious or comfortable C The hotel is not spacious but comfortable D The hotel is both spacious and comfortable Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 For most of us, going to school is (31) _ everyday activity There are probably days when you don’t feel like going to school You may even have come up with excuses not to go Yet millions of children dream of (32) _ to school and don’t get the chance Over 113 million children of primary school age remain out of school and 60% of them are girls There are 900 million young adults worldwide, and the majority of them are women Some children miss out on school because the only schools available to (33) _ charge fees to attend and not actually provide a decent education They may charge fees that are (34) _ than a poor family’s monthly salary, or they may be of such poor quality (35) _ children not even learn how to read or write Schools may also be several hours walk away, or children may be needed at home to help with household chores Câu 31: Câu 32: Câu 33: Câu 34: Câu 35: A any A coming A their A lowest A that B one B going B this B higher B where C a C come C them C highest C when D an D go D they D lower D which Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Sharks have gained an unfair reputation for being fierce predators of large sea animals Humanity's unfounded fear and hatred of these ancient creatures is leading to a worldwide slaughter that may result in the extinction of many coastal shark species The shark is the victim of a warped attitude of wildlife protection; we strive only to protect the beautiful, non-threatening parts of our environment And, in our efforts to restore only non-threatening parts of our earth, we ignore other important parts A perfect illustration of this attitude is the contrasting attitude toward another large sea animal, the dolphin During the 1980s, environmentalists in the United States protested the use of driftnets for tuna fishing in the Pacific Ocean since these nets also caught dolphins The environmentalists generated enough political and economic pressure to prevent tuna companies from buying tuna that had been caught in driftnets In contrast to this effort on behalf of the dolphins, these same environmentalists have done very little to help save the Pacific Ocean sharks whose population has decreased nearly to the point of extinction Sharks are among the oldest creatures on earth, having survived in the seas for more than 350 million years They are extremely efficient animals, feeding on wounded or dying animals, thus performing an important role in nature of weeding out the weaker animals in a species Just the fact that species such as the Great White Shark have managed to live in the oceans for so many millions of years is enough proof of their efficiency and adaptability to changing environments It is time for us humans, who may not survive another 1,000 years at the rate we are damaging the planet, to cast away our fears and begin considering the protection of sharks as an important part of a program for protection of all our natural environment Câu 36: With which of the following topics is this passage primarily concerned? 108 A Sharks are efficient creatures with bad reputations B Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on earth C Sharks illustrate a problem in wildlife protection D The campaign to save dolphins was not extended to save sharks Câu 37: In the second paragraph, the word "generated" could be best replaced by A consumed B produced C designated D absorbed Câu 38: About how long have sharks lived on the planet? A 350 million years B 500 million years C 25 million years D 150 million years Câu 39: The author uses the phrase "weeding out" in line 15 to mean A feeding something that is hungry B encouraging something that is efficient C getting rid of something that is unwanted D strengthening something that is weak Câu 40: The phrase "managed to live" in line 15 is used to infer that A roaming was necessary B procreation was expanding C surviving was difficult D migration was common Câu 41: The word "proof" in line 16 could be best replaced by which of the following? A customary B evidence C praise D characteristic Câu 42: The phrase "to cast away" in line 18 means most nearly _ A to bring in B to see through C to set apart D to throw off Câu 43: What is the author's tone in this passage? A proud B gentle C explanatory D accusatory Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 Google Books: Cataloging the World’s Library The digital age has brought us several conveniences which seemed unimaginable just a few decades ago In particular, it has changed the way in which we consume and store information Before the Internet, people would need large rooms with bookshelves if they wanted to maintain a large book collection However, thanks to e-books and services like Google Books, readers have access to millions of books with a few clicks of their mice Google Books is a service provided by Google that catalogs books by scanning them and making them searchable online The project kicked off in 2004 with the ambitious goal of creating the largest body of human knowledge ever and making it available online To date, Google Books has scanned over 30 million books into its catalog By the end of the decade, its goal is to cover every book that is currently available Using Google Books is quite convenient, as it is integrated into Google’s search engine When searching for a book that Google Books has in its catalog, users can access some contents of the books depending on its copyright status If a work is considered to be in the public domain, as many old books are, they can read the entire thing However, if a book is still under copyright, the searcher will often be able to preview a few pages In some cases, when a author has not given permission to display their work , only a few random lines of text from the book will be displayed Although most book lovers and researchers are thrilled that Google has scanned so many books, several publishers are upset by the company’s actions They believe that Google Books is hurting their business In 2005, a group of publishers joined together to sue Google claiming massive copyright violations In response, Google claimed that its procedures were in line with the concept of fair use, which specifies that it is legal to display parts of copyrighted works if it is for educational purposes Furthermore, Google compared its profect to a modern –day online equivalent to libraries’ card catalog system In November 2013, the case went to trial and a judge ruled in favour of Google Although the publishers have announced that they will appeal the verdict, the decision is a good indicator that Google is inching closer to becoming the main caretaker of the world’s library of books 109 Câu 44: What is the goal of Google Books? A To encourage people to read more often B To put every book available online C To print millions of textbooks for free D To help publishers earn more money Câu 45: What will users see if an author does NOT give Google Books permission? A They will not see anything at all B They will only see a few sentences C They can view the entire D They can only read once or two chapters Câu 46: What could replace the word “preview” in paragraph 3? A sample B purchase C protect D destroy Câu 47: The word “it” in he last paragraph refer to A selling B display C copying D copyright Câu 48: What does the author suggest about the court case? A It may not solve the issue completely B Google Books may go out of business after that C It was a great victory for the publishers D The final decision was not fair Câu 49: Why are publishers upset with Google Books? A They feel that Google is costing them money B They think Google is ruining their books C The author’s names are listed on books D Most publishers are against e –book sales Câu 50: What does Google compare Google Books to? A A library that sells the best novels B A service that helps people find books C A bookshop that improves the quality of books D A teacher who explains why stories are important - HẾT SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔNG THỌ THE SECOND TERM TEST Thời gian làm bài:50 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 023 Lớp: 12C… (Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu) 110 Họ, tên thí sinh: Choose one word whose underlined part is differently from the others Identify your answer by penciling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D Câu 1: Câu 2: A cooked A decide B started B begin C looked C benefit D worked D enjoy 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 Câu 3: A vary B deny C equal D legal Câu 4: A cultural B pioneer C podium D advocate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 5: My father will fly to Ha Noi, that is the capital city of Vietnam A B C D Câu 6: Books are still a cheap way to get informations and entertainment, and you can keep a book A B C D forever Câu 7: The number of pupils getting poor marks since the beginning of the semester are appalling 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 Câu 8: He asked me _ those English books A where I had bought B where I have bought C where had I bought D where I am going to buy Câu 9: He seems to be disappointed, but he will _ his disappointment soon A get over B look after C take off D put off Câu 10: Conservation is the protection of the _ environment A naturalize B nature C natural D naturally Câu 11: Remember to _ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house A take over B take on C take off D take care Câu 12: I can't help you any more because I myself have so many problems to A get on with B deal with C keep up with D put up with Câu 13: In 2001 Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state A some B a C an D the Câu 14: It’s becoming _ difficult to find a good job nowadays A more and more B the better C better and better D the more Câu 15: A doctor is a person who people’s health A take care of B take off C take up D take after Câu 16: Mary: Wow! You are wearing a nice skirt Kathy: A Thank you That’s a nice compliment B Where did you buy? C Do you know who bought it.? D You are welcome Câu 17: The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of the young and athletes 111 A energetic B energetically C energy D energize Câu 18: Up to present my closed friend and I to New York three times A have been B was C were D had been Câu 19: The telephone _ by Alexander Graham Bell A is invented B is inventing C invented D was invented Câu 20: - “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” “ _” A Of course you will B I’m sorry not C I’m afraid not D You must be kidding Câu 21: The results of were satisfactory A compete B competitive C competitions D competitor Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 22: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A acceptable B wonderful C reasonable Câu 23: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long A enter B return C arrive D pretty high D visit 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 Câu 24: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night A easy - looking B well- known C impressive D humble Câu 25: Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation A great importance B Low level C reputation D high level Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 26: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery A He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said C He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery D He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery Câu 27: "I have found a new flat," said Ann A Ann said me that she had found a new flat B Ann told me that she had found a new flat C Ann said that she has found a new flat D Ann said to me that she had found a new flat Câu 28: "I am sorry, I forgot our appointment yesterday," said Jean to the dentist A Jean apologized the dentist having forgotten their appointment the day before B Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before C Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten their appointment the day before D Jean apologized the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Câu 29: The hotel is not spacious The hotel is not comfortable A The hotel is not spacious but comfortable B The hotel is either spacious or comfortable 112 C The hotel is neither spacious nor comfortable D The hotel is both spacious and comfortable Câu 30: We had overslept, we missed the bus A As a result of having overslept, we couldn’t catch the bus B Having overslept so we couldn’t the bus C If we hadn’t overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus D Though we had overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 For most of us, going to school is (31) _ everyday activity There are probably days when you don’t feel like going to school You may even have come up with excuses not to go Yet millions of children dream of (32) _ to school and don’t get the chance Over 113 million children of primary school age remain out of school and 60% of them are girls There are 900 million young adults worldwide, and the majority of them are women Some children miss out on school because the only schools available to (33) _ charge fees to attend and not actually provide a decent education They may charge fees that are (34) _ than a poor family’s monthly salary, or they may be of such poor quality (35) _ children not even learn how to read or write Schools may also be several hours walk away, or children may be needed at home to help with household chores Câu 31: Câu 32: Câu 33: Câu 34: Câu 35: A an A come A their A highest A when B a B coming B they B higher B which C one C go C this C lower C that D any D going D them D lowest D where Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Sharks have gained an unfair reputation for being fierce predators of large sea animals Humanity's unfounded fear and hatred of these ancient creatures is leading to a worldwide slaughter that may result in the extinction of many coastal shark species The shark is the victim of a warped attitude of wildlife protection; we strive only to protect the beautiful, non-threatening parts of our environment And, in our efforts to restore only non-threatening parts of our earth, we ignore other important parts A perfect illustration of this attitude is the contrasting attitude toward another large sea animal, the dolphin During the 1980s, environmentalists in the United States protested the use of driftnets for tuna fishing in the Pacific Ocean since these nets also caught dolphins The environmentalists generated enough political and economic pressure to prevent tuna companies from buying tuna that had been caught in driftnets In contrast to this effort on behalf of the dolphins, these same environmentalists have done very little to help save the Pacific Ocean sharks whose population has decreased nearly to the point of extinction Sharks are among the oldest creatures on earth, having survived in the seas for more than 350 million years They are extremely efficient animals, feeding on wounded or dying animals, thus performing an important role in nature of weeding out the weaker animals in a species Just the fact that species such as the Great White Shark have managed to live in the oceans for so many millions of years is enough proof of their efficiency and adaptability to changing environments It is time for us humans, who may not survive another 1,000 years at the rate we are damaging the planet, to cast away our fears and begin considering the protection of sharks as an important part of a program for protection of all our natural environment Câu 36: With which of the following topics is this passage primarily concerned? A Sharks are efficient creatures with bad reputations 113 B The campaign to save dolphins was not extended to save sharks C Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on earth D Sharks illustrate a problem in wildlife protection Câu 37: In the second paragraph, the word "generated" could be best replaced by A absorbed B consumed C produced D designated Câu 38: About how long have sharks lived on the planet? A 25 million years B 500 million years C 350 million years D 150 million years Câu 39: The author uses the phrase "weeding out" in line 15 to mean A feeding something that is hungry B strengthening something that is weak C getting rid of something that is unwanted D encouraging something that is efficient Câu 40: The phrase "managed to live" in line 15 is used to infer that A migration was common B procreation was expanding C surviving was difficult D roaming was necessary Câu 41: The word "proof" in line 16 could be best replaced by which of the following? A customary B praise C characteristic D evidence Câu 42: The phrase "to cast away" in line 18 means most nearly _ A to bring in B to see through C to set apart D to throw off Câu 43: What is the author's tone in this passage? A explanatory B gentle C accusatory D proud Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 Google Books: Cataloging the World’s Library The digital age has brought us several conveniences which seemed unimaginable just a few decades ago In particular, it has changed the way in which we consume and store information Before the Internet, people would need large rooms with bookshelves if they wanted to maintain a large book collection However, thanks to e-books and services like Google Books, readers have access to millions of books with a few clicks of their mice Google Books is a service provided by Google that catalogs books by scanning them and making them searchable online The project kicked off in 2004 with the ambitious goal of creating the largest body of human knowledge ever and making it available online To date, Google Books has scanned over 30 million books into its catalog By the end of the decade, its goal is to cover every book that is currently available Using Google Books is quite convenient, as it is integrated into Google’s search engine When searching for a book that Google Books has in its catalog, users can access some contents of the books depending on its copyright status If a work is considered to be in the public domain, as many old books are, they can read the entire thing However, if a book is still under copyright, the searcher will often be able to preview a few pages In some cases, when a author has not given permission to display their work , only a few random lines of text from the book will be displayed Although most book lovers and researchers are thrilled that Google has scanned so many books, several publishers are upset by the company’s actions They believe that Google Books is hurting their business In 2005, a group of publishers joined together to sue Google claiming massive copyright violations In response, Google claimed that its procedures were in line with the concept of fair use, which specifies that it is legal to display parts of copyrighted works if it is for educational purposes Furthermore, Google compared its profect to a modern –day online equivalent to libraries’ card catalog system In November 2013, the case went to trial and a judge ruled in favour of Google Although the publishers have announced that they will appeal the verdict, the decision is a good indicator that Google is inching closer to becoming the main caretaker of the world’s library of books 114 Câu 44: What is the goal of Google Books? A To print millions of textbooks for free B To encourage people to read more often C To put every book available online D To help publishers earn more money Câu 45: What will users see if an author does NOT give Google Books permission? A They will only see a few sentences B They can only read once or two chapters C They will not see anything at all D They can view the entire Câu 46: What could replace the word “preview” in paragraph 3? A protect B destroy C sample D purchase Câu 47: The word “it” in he last paragraph refer to A display B copyright C copying D selling Câu 48: What does the author suggest about the court case? A It was a great victory for the publishers B It may not solve the issue completely C The final decision was not fair D Google Books may go out of business after that Câu 49: Why are publishers upset with Google Books? A The author’s names are listed on books B Most publishers are against e –book sales C They think Google is ruining their books D They feel that Google is costing them money Câu 50: What does Google compare Google Books to? A A library that sells the best novels B A teacher who explains why stories are important C A service that helps people find books D A bookshop that improves the quality of books - - HẾT SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔNG THỌ THE SECOND TERM TEST Thời gian làm bài:50 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 024 Lớp: 12C… (Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu) 115 Họ, tên thí sinh: Choose one word whose underlined part is differently from the others Identify your answer by penciling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D Câu 1: Câu 2: A enjoy A looked B benefit B worked C decide C started D begin D cooked 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 Câu 3: A cultural B podium C advocate D pioneer Câu 4: A legal B equal C deny D vary Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 5: My father will fly to Ha Noi, that is the capital city of Vietnam A B C D Câu 6: The number of pupils getting poor marks since the beginning of the semester are appalling A B C D Câu 7: Books are still a cheap way to get informations and entertainment, and you can keep a book A B C D forever Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 8: It’s becoming _ difficult to find a good job nowadays A better and better B the better C the more D more and more Câu 9: The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of the young and athletes A energize B energetic C energetically D energy Câu 10: Up to present my closed friend and I to New York three times A have been B were C was D had been Câu 11: He seems to be disappointed, but he will _ his disappointment soon A put off B look after C get over D take off Câu 12: The telephone _ by Alexander Graham Bell A was invented B is invented C invented D is inventing Câu 13: He asked me _ those English books A where had I bought B where I am going to buy C where I had bought D where I have bought Câu 14: The results of were satisfactory A compete B competitor C competitive D competitions Câu 15: A doctor is a person who people’s health A take care of B take up C take off D take after Câu 16: Mary: Wow! You are wearing a nice skirt Kathy: A Where did you buy? B You are welcome C Do you know who bought it.? D Thank you That’s a nice compliment Câu 17: Remember to _ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house A take care B take on C take over D take off 116 Câu 18: In 2001 Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state A a B some C an D the Câu 19: I can't help you any more because I myself have so many problems to A put up with B deal with C get on with D keep up with Câu 20: Conservation is the protection of the _ environment A nature B natural C naturalize D naturally Câu 21: - “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” “ _” A I’m sorry not B I’m afraid not C Of course you will D You must be kidding Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 22: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A acceptable B pretty high C wonderful D reasonable Câu 23: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long A return B enter C visit D arrive 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 Câu 24: Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation A Low level B high level C reputation D great importance Câu 25: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night A impressive B well- known C humble D easy - looking Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 26: "I am sorry, I forgot our appointment yesterday," said Jean to the dentist A Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten their appointment the day before B Jean apologized the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before C Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before D Jean apologized the dentist having forgotten their appointment the day before Câu 27: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery A He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said B He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery C He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery D He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery Câu 28: "I have found a new flat," said Ann A Ann said me that she had found a new flat B Ann told me that she had found a new flat C Ann said that she has found a new flat D Ann said to me that she had found a new flat Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Câu 29: We had overslept, we missed the bus A Though we had overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus B If we hadn’t overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus C Having overslept so we couldn’t the bus 117 D As a result of having overslept, we couldn’t catch the bus Câu 30: The hotel is not spacious The hotel is not comfortable A The hotel is not spacious but comfortable B The hotel is neither spacious nor comfortable C The hotel is either spacious or comfortable D The hotel is both spacious and comfortable Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 For most of us, going to school is (31) _ everyday activity There are probably days when you don’t feel like going to school You may even have come up with excuses not to go Yet millions of children dream of (32) _ to school and don’t get the chance Over 113 million children of primary school age remain out of school and 60% of them are girls There are 900 million young adults worldwide, and the majority of them are women Some children miss out on school because the only schools available to (33) _ charge fees to attend and not actually provide a decent education They may charge fees that are (34) _ than a poor family’s monthly salary, or they may be of such poor quality (35) _ children not even learn how to read or write Schools may also be several hours walk away, or children may be needed at home to help with household chores Câu 31: A one B an C a D any Câu 32: A come B coming C going D go Câu 33: A they B their C this D them Câu 34: A lower B higher C lowest D highest Câu 35: A that B which C where D when Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Sharks have gained an unfair reputation for being fierce predators of large sea animals Humanity's unfounded fear and hatred of these ancient creatures is leading to a worldwide slaughter that may result in the extinction of many coastal shark species The shark is the victim of a warped attitude of wildlife protection; we strive only to protect the beautiful, non-threatening parts of our environment And, in our efforts to restore only non-threatening parts of our earth, we ignore other important parts A perfect illustration of this attitude is the contrasting attitude toward another large sea animal, the dolphin During the 1980s, environmentalists in the United States protested the use of driftnets for tuna fishing in the Pacific Ocean since these nets also caught dolphins The environmentalists generated enough political and economic pressure to prevent tuna companies from buying tuna that had been caught in driftnets In contrast to this effort on behalf of the dolphins, these same environmentalists have done very little to help save the Pacific Ocean sharks whose population has decreased nearly to the point of extinction Sharks are among the oldest creatures on earth, having survived in the seas for more than 350 million years They are extremely efficient animals, feeding on wounded or dying animals, thus performing an important role in nature of weeding out the weaker animals in a species Just the fact that species such as the Great White Shark have managed to live in the oceans for so many millions of years is enough proof of their efficiency and adaptability to changing environments It is time for us humans, who may not survive another 1,000 years at the rate we are damaging the planet, to cast away our fears and begin considering the protection of sharks as an important part of a program for protection of all our natural environment Câu 36: With which of the following topics is this passage primarily concerned? A Sharks illustrate a problem in wildlife protection B Sharks are efficient creatures with bad reputations C The campaign to save dolphins was not extended to save sharks D Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on earth 118 Câu 37: In the second paragraph, the word "generated" could be best replaced by A absorbed B produced C designated D consumed Câu 38: About how long have sharks lived on the planet? A 25 million years B 350 million years C 500 million years D 150 million years Câu 39: The author uses the phrase "weeding out" in line 15 to mean A encouraging something that is efficient B getting rid of something that is unwanted C feeding something that is hungry D strengthening something that is weak Câu 40: The phrase "managed to live" in line 15 is used to infer that A surviving was difficult B procreation was expanding C migration was common D roaming was necessary Câu 41: The word "proof" in line 16 could be best replaced by which of the following? A evidence B customary C characteristic D praise Câu 42: The phrase "to cast away" in line 18 means most nearly _ A to throw off B to see through C to set apart D to bring in Câu 43: What is the author's tone in this passage? A gentle B accusatory C proud D explanatory Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 Google Books: Cataloging the World’s Library The digital age has brought us several conveniences which seemed unimaginable just a few decades ago In particular, it has changed the way in which we consume and store information Before the Internet, people would need large rooms with bookshelves if they wanted to maintain a large book collection However, thanks to e-books and services like Google Books, readers have access to millions of books with a few clicks of their mice Google Books is a service provided by Google that catalogs books by scanning them and making them searchable online The project kicked off in 2004 with the ambitious goal of creating the largest body of human knowledge ever and making it available online To date, Google Books has scanned over 30 million books into its catalog By the end of the decade, its goal is to cover every book that is currently available Using Google Books is quite convenient, as it is integrated into Google’s search engine When searching for a book that Google Books has in its catalog, users can access some contents of the books depending on its copyright status If a work is considered to be in the public domain, as many old books are, they can read the entire thing However, if a book is still under copyright, the searcher will often be able to preview a few pages In some cases, when a author has not given permission to display their work , only a few random lines of text from the book will be displayed Although most book lovers and researchers are thrilled that Google has scanned so many books, several publishers are upset by the company’s actions They believe that Google Books is hurting their business In 2005, a group of publishers joined together to sue Google claiming massive copyright violations In response, Google claimed that its procedures were in line with the concept of fair use, which specifies that it is legal to display parts of copyrighted works if it is for educational purposes Furthermore, Google compared its profect to a modern –day online equivalent to libraries’ card catalog system In November 2013, the case went to trial and a judge ruled in favour of Google Although the publishers have announced that they will appeal the verdict, the decision is a good indicator that Google is inching closer to becoming the main caretaker of the world’s library of books Câu 44: What is the goal of Google Books? A To print millions of textbooks for free C To encourage people to read more often B To help publishers earn more money D To put every book available online 119 Câu 45: What will users see if an author does NOT give Google Books permission? A They will only see a few sentences B They can only read once or two chapters C They can view the entire D They will not see anything at all Câu 46: What could replace the word “preview” in paragraph 3? A sample B protect C purchase D destroy Câu 47: The word “it” in he last paragraph refer to A display B copyright C selling D copying Câu 48: What does the author suggest about the court case? A It may not solve the issue completely B It was a great victory for the publishers C Google Books may go out of business after that D The final decision was not fair Câu 49: Why are publishers upset with Google Books? A They feel that Google is costing them money B They think Google is ruining their books C The author’s names are listed on books D Most publishers are against e –book sales Câu 50: What does Google compare Google Books to? A A bookshop that improves the quality of books B A library that sells the best novels C A service that helps people find books D A teacher who explains why stories are important - HẾT 120 ... going to stay Câu 11: We might be able to catch _ last train if we hurried A some B a C an D the Câu 12: The thing about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read... SECOND TERM TEST TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔNG THỌ Thời gian làm bài:50 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 0 02 Lớp: 12C… (Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu) Họ, tên thí sinh: Choose one word whose... going to stay Câu 20 : The bomb _with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A went on B went off C went over D went down Câu 21 : The thing about travelling by train rather than