SỞ GD&DT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN VIẾT XUÂN MÃ ĐỀ: 001 (Đề thi gồm 04 trang) ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HÈ Năm học 2019 - 2020 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu) Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: 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 from to Câu 1: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now A desperately sad B obviously delighted C incredibly optimistic D extremely panicked Câu 2: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the disasterstricken areas A reluctance B awareness C willingness D uncertainty 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 to The first thing to when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid Holders of out–of–date passports are not allowed to travel overseas Then you can prepare for your trip If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions It's worth getting one Also there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance This can save you money too Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sightseeing places Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip It's a must Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T–shirts and shorts for a cold one Check the local climate before you leave Also, be careful how much you pack in your bags It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs But make sure you pack essentials What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them than change your cash in banks Then you'll have more money to spend When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share Find out what they have to say It could enhance your travelling experience (Adapted from Pearson Test of English General Skills) Câu 3: What is the passage mainly about? A How to find ATMs in big cities B Tips for Travellers Overseas C The benefits of travelling D Things to avoid when you go abroad Câu 4: According to the passage, you should all of the following before leaving EXCEPT _ A getting a guide book B taking money from an ATM C making sure of the validity of your passport D preparing suitable clothes Câu 5: The word "This" in paragraph refers to A finding are no hotels to stay at B asking for directions C saving money D booking in advance Câu 6: According to the passage, holders of out–of–date passports A should ask for help from local people B have to show an ID instead when they travel C may have their passports renewed in any country D cannot travel to other countries Câu 7: The word “essentials” in paragraph mostly means A food B everything C necessities D valuables Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges from to Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 001 - https://thi247.com/ Câu 8: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games - Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?” - Salah: “ _ We can’t afford such a big event.” A Yes, you’re right B I can’t agree with your more C No, I don’t think so D You can say that again Câu 9: Lien was walking her dogs in the park, she met Lan accidentally - Lan: “How lovely your pets are!” - Lien: “ _ ” A Can you say that again B Really? They are C I love them, too D Thank you, it's nice of you to say so 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 from 10 to 11 Câu 10: Winning the first prize in the National Math Competition was the highest achievement he got when he was at school A comprehension B failure C success D completion Câu 11: Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an unsatisfactory answer A stayed confident B became aggressive C got nervous D had a fever 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 from 12 to 14 Câu 12: Mis Lan said to him: “Why are you so late? Did your car have a flat fine?” A Miss Lan asked him why he was so late and if your car have a flat fine B Miss Lan told him why was he so late and did your car have a flat fine C Miss Lan asked him why he was so late and whether his car had a flat fine D Miss Lan asked him why was he so late and did your car have a flat fine Câu 13: We started working here three years ago A We have been working here for three years B We have no longer worked here for three years C We worked here for three years D We will work here for three years Câu 14: It was wrong of you to criticize her in front of her colleagues A You are wrong about criticizing her in front of her colleagues B You need have criticized her in the presence of her colleagues C You shouldn’t have criticized her in front of her colleagues D You must be mistaken about criticizing her with her colleagues Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 15 to 19 THE HISTORY OF WRITING The development of writing (15) _ a huge difference to the world and might see it as the beginning of the media Pieces of pottery with marks on that are probably numbers have been discovered in China (16) _ date from around 4000 BC Hieroglyphics and other forms of "picture writing" developed in the area around Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), where the ancient Sumerian civilization was based, from around 3300 BC onwards However, the first (17) _ alphabet was used by the Phoenicians around 1050 BC Their alphabet had 22 letters and it is estimated that it lasted for 1000 years The first two signs were called "aleph" and "beth", which in Greek became "alpha" and "beta", which gave us the modern word "alphabet" The modern European alphabet is based on the Greek and spread (18) _ other European countries under the Romans A number of changes took place as time passed The Romans added the letter G, and the letter J and V were unknown to people in Shakespeare's time If we (19) _ the history of punctuation, we also find some interesting facts The Romans used to write quaesto at the end of a sentence in order to show that it was a Question They started to write Qo in place of the whole word, and then put the Q above the o In the end, that became the question mark "?" Câu 15: A did B had C made D took Câu 16: A when B that C where D who Câu 17: A accurate B exact C precise D true Câu 18: A for B with C in D to Câu 19: A make off B bring on C look into D hold up Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 001 - https://thi247.com/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 20 to 33 Câu 20: She wasn’t feeling very well; otherwise, she the meeting so early A wouldn’t have left B hadn’t left C didn’t leave D wouldn’t leave Câu 21: The patients with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine A having treated B treated C treating D who treated Câu 22: The manager his temper with the employees and shouted at them A kept B had C took D lost Câu 23: You should more attention to what your teacher explains A set B pay C get D make Câu 24: Several measures have been proposed to the problem of unemployment among university graduates A address B create C admit D pose Câu 25: It’s important that we this message over to young people A had gone B went C go D should be gone Câu 26: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good on job interviewers A impression B impress C impressive D impressively Câu 27: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; , experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens A however B afterward C so that D therefore Câu 28: We should make full use the Internet as it is an endless source of information A of B with C in D from Câu 29: Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can a unique and positive contribution to the larger society because of, rather than in spite of, their differences A lead B make C pay D take Câu 30: John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him A new beautiful blue Japanese B beautiful blue Japanese new C beautiful new blue Japanese D Japanese beautiful new blue Câu 31: It is advisable that the apprentice should be to learn the ins and outs of the new job A permissive B observant C acceptable D noticeable Câu 32: Donald Trump is President of United States A the/ a B the/ the C a/ the D the/ an Câu 33: He for an international company before he became a teacher A has been working B was working C had worked D has worked 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 from 34 to 36 Câu 34: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have their talents and efforts recognised A recognised B the ASEAN Para Games C disabled D an opportunity Câu 35: My close friends spends most of their free time helping the homeless people in the community A close B of C spends D helping Câu 36: Drawing on her own experience in psychology, the writer successfully portrayed a volatile character with dramtic alternatives of mood A dramtic alternatives B in psychology C portrayed D character 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 from 37 to 38 Câu 37: A origin B agency C disaster D charity Câu 38: A follow B intend C install D decide 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 39 to 46 According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instruction before take-off and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoffs and Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 001 - https://thi247.com/ landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before take-off, you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can reach them in the dark if necessary In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these fore added protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated, and when you jump, so with your amrs and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and smoke near the wreckage Câu 39: What is the main topic of the passage? A Safety instructions in air travel B Procedures for evacuation aircraft C Airline industry accident statistics D Guidelines for increasing aircraft passenger survival Câu 40: Travelers are urged by expert to read and listen to safety instruction _ A in an emergency B before locating the exits C before take-off D if smoke is in the cabin Câu 41: According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor _ A especially during landings B during take-offs and landings C only if an accident is possible D throughout the flight Câu 42: According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off? A The ones with counted rows of seats between them B The two closest to the passenger’s seat C The nearest one D The ones that can be found in the dark Câu 43: The word “them” in bold refers to _ A rows B seats C feet D exits Câu 44: It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely survive fires in aircrafts if they _ A read airline safety statistics B don’t smoke in or near a plane C wear a safety belt D keep their heads low Câu 45: Airline passengers are advised to all of the following EXCEPT _ A carry personal belongings in an emergency B fasten their seat belts before take-off C locate the nearest exit D ask questions about safety Câu 46: The word “inflated” in bold is closest in meaning to _ A lifted B assembled C increased D expanded 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 from 47 to 48 Câu 47: Most scientists know him well However, very few ordinary people have heard of him A Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists B Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name C He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public D Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public Câu 48: He didn’t hurry Therefore, he missed the plane A Had he hurried, he would have caught the plane B Had he hurried, he might catch the plane C If he hurried, he wouldn’t miss the plane D He didn’t miss the plane because he hurried Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 49 to 50 Câu 49: A addicted B distinguished C influenced D developed Câu 50: A heard B learn C near D early - - HẾT Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 001 - https://thi247.com/ made 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 cauhoi 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 dapan B A B B D D C C D B A C A C C B D D C A B D B A C A D A B C B B C B C A C A D C B B D D A D D A A C ... indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions from 12 to 14 Câu 12: Mis Lan said to him: “Why are you so late? 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