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TRƯỜNG……… THI HK II NH 2018-2019Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 12
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Name: _ Class:
I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 1.A caught B bought C laughter D taught
2 A trained B lived C impressed D performed
II Choose the word (A, B, C,or D) whose main stress placed differently from that of the others. A temperature B serious C awareness D chemical
4 A ability B agriculture C development D contaminate
III Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence
5.The success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _ volunteers A support B supporter C supportive D supportively
6 To become a novelist, you need to be
A imagine B imagination C imaginative D imaginarily
7.The founding of the Radium Institute in 1914 made Marie Curie’s wish come true A human B humane C humanity D humanitarian
8 It is necessary that you here at a.m tomorrow
A be B is C will be D would be
9 It is a top secret You _ tell anyone about it
A mustn't B needn't C mightn't D won't
10.Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most _ he becomes, _ he is
A The more rich / the more happy B The richest / the happiest
C The richer / the happier D Richer and richer / happier and happier 11.Sorry, I am late My car on the way here
A moved in B broke down C cleared up D dropped out 12.All traffic laws
A is observed B must be observed
C must have observed D had better observe
13.I think that everything ready for the project procedure by the end of next month A will have been B has been C had been D is
14.We spend more time watching TV than reading books But _ fact TV has not kill reading
A for B upon C at D in
15.He picked the book and turned page after page
A up B on C away D in
16.The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _ A prosperous B prefect C vulnerable D remained
17.ASEAN was established with the of mutual help in such fields as economy and politics ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(2)A spirit B belief C understanding D determination
18.The scheme of extending the city by the Municipal People’s Committee is being carried out A initiated B approved C created D developed
19.The environment is being changed in all aspects, which has in serious consequences A filled B led C resulted D brought
20.You are enough old to take responsibility for what you have done A enough old B responsibility C for D have done
21.Drugs sold over the country are much more better packaged now than they used to be
A sold B more better C than D used to
22.How was the party Friday night? -
A Very enjoyable B By car
C Until around midnight D Last my party 23 Do you prefer playing tennis or golf?
- _
A All right, let’s play B I like both
C I didn’t play tennis D Sound wonderful 24.Tim: “ ” – Jeycy: “Certainly”
A Welcome back! B What are you doing there? C I’m sorry I am late D May I borrow a pencil , please? 25.This pasta is a new experience for me
A I used to eat a lot of pasta B I am used to eating pasta
C It is the first time I have eaten pasta
D I have ever eaten pasta many times before
26.Not only my parents but also my sister coming here today
A is B are C were D have
IV 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.
27.Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers
A awareness B preservation C support D impact 28.He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange
V 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.
29.He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money A authentic B forger C faulty D original 30.Her father likes the head cabbage rare.
A over-boiled B precious C scarce D scare
VI Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
(3)destroyed a lot of wildlife and people have also harmed animals such as the passenger pigeon which disappeared completely
Others including the whooping cranes, the blue whale and the American alligator are in danger of dying out Sometimes it is necessary to keep animals from (34) too plentiful For example, rabbits and such rodents as ground squirrels and mice may cause (35) _ damage to crops if they are too abundant predators help hold down the population of their prey
31 A world B balance C activity D appearance
32 A control B delete C develop D remove
33 A B let C make D change
34 A developing B reaching C becoming D changing
35 A great B too C big D also
VII Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are one of the natural wonders of the world The Galapagos are home to many rare animals, such as giant tortoises, sea birds and dolphins.The islands first became famous in 1859 when Charles Darwin wrote about them in his book, On The Origin of Species When Darwin visited the islands, he found there a key to that great mystery of mysteries - the first appearance of new life on this earth
Today the islands belong to Ecuador, and 97% of the area is a national park However, despite this protection, the park is in danger The most serious threat comes from illegal fishing, which is slowly destroying marine life Every day, illegal nets trap and kill sharks, pelicans and dolphins Another threat comes from animals brought over by people who have come to live on the islands Dogs and cats eat the sea birds, and rats and pigs eat turtle eggs Although tourism is seen as a positive thing, it too has caused problems
Today the Galapagos is still a wonderful place, but how long will this last? The answer lies in the attitude of everyone who can make a contribution - the Galapagos belongs to the whole world
36 What is the main topic of the passage?
A Charles Darwin, the father of biology B Ecuador and its wonderland
C Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands D The Galapagos, a place to protect 37 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE about Charles Darwin? A He brought over new species to the islands.
B He himself paid a visit to the islands
C He wrote about the Galapagos in his book
D He found that the islands played important part in his discoveries
38 According to the passage, marine life on the islands is threatened by
A tourism B alien animals C illegal fishing D scientific research 39 It can be inferred from the passage that tourism has caused problems
A and should be stopped B because it is seen as positive C but it is thriving D although it helps
40 The writer's purpose in writing this passage is A raise people's awareness of wildlife issues
B recommend people to come to the islands
C blame Ecuador's government for the threats to wildlife D show admiration to Darwin's research on the islands VIII WRITING
A Supply the correct form of the verbs in the following sentences 41 He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he (finish) dinner 42 He always (go) for a walk in the evening
(4)44 Nowadays, children would rather (play) _ computer games than take part in outdoor activities
45 Marry ( be) _.in Canada since April B Rewrite the following sentences as directed 46 People think that she died in a plane crash
→ She 47 Mai does that test well
→ That test 48 Jack eats much He becomes fatter
→ The _ 49 We started cooking for the party four hours ago
→ We have 50 She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
Although _
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