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Sở Giáo dục-Đào tạo Đồng Nai Trường THPT chuyên Lương Thế Vinh Mã đề: 122 ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 Môn: Tiếng Anh - Khối: 12 Ngày kiểm tra: 16/3/2018 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A reunite B understand C wilderness A opponent B windsurfing C gymnastic D recommend D defensive Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Books help broaden the mind Books also provide a good source of entertainment A Books help broaden the mind, but they provide a good source of entertainment B Books help broaden the mind, or they provide a good source of entertainment C Books help broaden the mind, for they provide a good source of entertainment D Books help broaden the mind, and they provide a good source of entertainment Nam defeated the former champion in three sets He finally won the inter-school table tennis championship A Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game of inter-school table tennis championship B Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter-school table tennis champion C Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship D Having defeated the former champion in the inter-school table tennis, Nam did not hold the title of champion Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from to 11 Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance This sport has an artistic effect, and really relates to those three sports It consists of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate and dramatic moves in the water, accompanied by music Synchronized swimming demands first-rate water skills, and requires strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing, not to mention exceptional breath control while upside down underwater Developed in the early 1900s in Canada, it is a sport performed almost exclusively by women, although there is some participation by men In its early form, it was sometimes known as "water ballet" It is a Summer Olympic Games sport First demonstrated in 1952, it has been an official event since 1984 Olympic and world Championship competition is not currently open to men, but other international and national competitions allow male competitors Both USA Synchro and Synchro Canada allow men to compete with women Competitors point to the strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance required to perform difficult routines for the judges, one technical and one free The world “hybrid” in the first line could be best replaced by… A continuity B modernization C succession D combination All of the following are required in Synchronized swimming EXCEPT … A good sense B breath control C flexibility D water skills It’s UNTRUE to say that … A Men can also take part in synchronized swimming B Synchronized swimming used to be known as "water ballet" C The requirements for synchronized swimmers are strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing D Synchronized swimming has completely influenced by ballet According to the passage, men have been banned from competing in … A Canada B the World Championship competition C regional competitions D the U.S Which of the following sentences is TRUE? A Besides demanding strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry, synchronized swimming requires exceptional breath control B Competition consists of only difficult technical routines C Synchronized swimming emerged as an exhibition sport at the Olympic Games in 1984 Trang - Mã đề thi 122 D Olympic and World Championship competitions allow male synchronized swimmers 10 In a Synchronized swimming competition, competitors … A show off their technique and their freedom B are sometimes required to perform difficult routines C have a choice between technical routine and free routine D have to perform both technical routine and free routine 11 The best title for the passage is… A History of Synchronized Swimming B Synchronized Swimming C The Requirement of Synchronized Swimming D Competition of Synchronized Swimming Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest 12 A penny B penalty C penalize D penniless 13 A pleasure B subject C sleep D tasting Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 14 I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam A Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam B Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam C Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam D Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam 15 Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted A You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to B People like walking on the grass in the park C We not have to walk on the grass in the park D We must not walk on the grass in the park 16 It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions 17 …… I show you the way? ~ Oh, thank you A Do B Will C Shall D Would 18 I have only had time to …… the report before going to the meeting A taste B swallow C chew D dip into 19 The book …… well, and it …… many times A was sold / was reprinted B sold / reprinted C was sold / reprinted D sold / was reprinted 20 The burglar _ A has been disappeared with the cash B disappeared with the cash C disappeared the cash D was disappeared with the cash 21 I wonder if this is the right way It not be A could B can C might D must 22 The ship _ during the night A remained in the harbor B was remained the harbor C remained the harbor D has remained the harbor 23 Larry drove all night to get here for his sister’s wedding He …… exhausted by the time he arrived A should have been B could be C must have been D ought to be 24 “Why are you so late?” – I _ take my aunt to the airport The traffic was terrible!” A might B had to C could D should 25 …… players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the ball A Defense B Defender C Defensive D Defend 26 Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal …… A protective B protection C protect D protector Trang - Mã đề thi 122 27 Clearing forests for timber has resulted …… the loss of biodiversity A in B at C with D from 28 200,000 spectators to witness the three-hour ceremony A were gathered at the park B have been gathered at the park C gathered the park D gathered at the park Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions 29 Being listed as an endangered species can have a negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers A support B affect C awareness D impact 30 The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution A use B production C organization D success Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Many of the world's plants are in danger of (31) ……… A scientist, Dr Paul Smith, said one (32) ……… five of the world's plants is in danger of extinction Botanic gardens contain about 100,000 species, (33) ……… a third of all the world's endangered plants Botanic gardens help to protect around 40 per cent of endangered species of plants They contain many of the rarest plants Dr Smith said: "This is the first time that we (34) ……… a global assessment to look at the wide range of plants (35) ………., managed and conserved in botanic gardens For the first time we know what we have and, perhaps more importantly, what is missing from botanic gardens." 31 A extinction B extinctive C extinct D extinguish 32 A by B out C in D from 33 A including B to include C included D include 34 A carry out B have carried on C carry on D have carried out 35 A grown B to grow C growing D growth Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions 36 Books in the home are a wonderful source of knowledge and pleasure A terrific B terrible C extraordinary D remarkable 37 Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting A enforced B passed C prevented D executed Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 38 Tom: “…………….detective stories?” Daisy: “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A What you think about B Are you fond of C How about D What people feel about? 39 Havy: “Thanks for your help, July” July: “ ………….” A With all my heart B It’s my pleasure C Never remind me D Wish you Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 40 to 47 Reading to oneself is a modern activity, while during the fifteenth century the term "reading" undoubtedly meant reading aloud Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace One should be careful, however, when thinking that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others It became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in nature The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education However, the old Trang - Mã đề thi 122 shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership on the other By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term "reading" implied 40 Reading aloud was more common in the past because A silent reading had not been discovered B there were few places available for private reading C few people could read to themselves D people relied on reading for entertainment 41 The word "commonplace" in the first paragraph mostly means " " A widely used B for everybody's use C most preferable D attracting attention 42 The development of silent reading during the last century showed A an increase in the number of books B a change in the nature of reading C a change in the status of literate people D an increase in the average age of readers 43 The phrase "a specialised readership" in paragraph mostly means " " A a status for readers trained in mass media B a reading volume for particular professionals C a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge D a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge 44 The phrase "oral reader" in the last paragraph mostly means "a person who " A takes part in a test of ability B is interested in spoken language C is good at public speaking D practises reading to an audience 45 Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of A the increase in literacy B the development of libraries C the decreasing need to read aloud D the decreasing number of listeners 46 All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT A the diversity of reading materials B the printed mass media C the unsuitable reading skills D the specialised readership 47 The writer of this passage is trying to A show how reading methods have improved B change people's attitudes to reading C explain how reading habits have developed D encourage the growth of reading Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 48 If a defender commits a foul within the five metre area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team A B C will award a penalty shot D 49 Researchers said reading keeps the mind active, reduces stress and makes us to take better care of our health A B C D 50 The Red List − a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species − has been introduced to rise A B C people's awareness of conservation needs D Trang - Mã đề thi 122 ... Defend 26 Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal …… A protective B protection C protect D protector Trang - Mã đề thi 122 27 Clearing... mentally weakening Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education However, the old Trang - Mã đề thi 122 shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one... species − has been introduced to rise A B C people's awareness of conservation needs D Trang - Mã đề thi 122