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Sở Giáo dục-Đào tạo Đồng Nai Trường THPT chuyên Lương Thế Vinh Mã đề: 123 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 sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb 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 They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship 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 We must not walk on the grass in the park C We not have to walk on the grass in the park D People like walking on the grass in the park I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam A Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam B Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam C Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam D Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam 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, and they provide a good source of entertainment D Books help broaden the mind, for 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 Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship C Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of interschool table tennis champion 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 12 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 combination C succession All of the following are required in Synchronized swimming EXCEPT … A good sense B water skills C flexibility It’s UNTRUE to say that … D modernization D breath control Trang - Mã đề thi 123 A Men can also take part in synchronized swimming B Synchronized swimming used to be known as "water ballet" C Synchronized swimming has completely influenced by ballet D The requirements for synchronized swimmers are strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing According to the passage, men have been banned from competing in … A the World Championship competition B Canada C regional competitions D the U.S 10 Which of the following sentences is TRUE? A Synchronized swimming emerged as an exhibition sport at the Olympic Games in 1984 B Competition consists of only difficult technical routines C Besides demanding strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry, synchronized swimming requires exceptional breath control D Olympic and World Championship competitions allow male synchronized swimmers 11 In a Synchronized swimming competition, competitors … A have to perform both technical routine and free routine B are sometimes required to perform difficult routines C have a choice between technical routine and free routine D show off their technique and their freedom 12 The best title for the passage is… A History of Synchronized Swimming B The Requirement of Synchronized Swimming C Synchronized Swimming D Competition of Synchronized Swimming Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest 13 A wilderness B understand C reunite 14 A opponent B defensive C gymnastic D recommend D windsurfing Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 15 to 19 Many of the world's plants are in danger of (15) ……… A scientist, Dr Paul Smith, said one (16) ……… five of the world's plants is in danger of extinction Botanic gardens contain about 100,000 species, (17) ……… 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 (18) ……… a global assessment to look at the wide range of plants (19) ………., 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." 15 A extinguish B extinctive C extinct D extinction 16 A in B out C by D from 17 A included B to include C including D include 18 A carry out B have carried out C carry on D have carried on 19 A growing B to grow C grown D growth Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest 20 A pleasure B sleep C subject D tasting 21 A penalty B penny C penalize D penniless Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions 22 200,000 spectators to witness the three-hour ceremony A were gathered at the park B gathered at the park C gathered the park D have been gathered at the park 23 I have only had time to …… the report before going to the meeting A taste B swallow C dip into D chew 24 The book …… well, and it …… many times A was sold / was reprinted B sold / reprinted C sold / was reprinted D was sold / reprinted 25 The burglar _ A disappeared with the cash B has been disappeared with the cash Trang - Mã đề thi 123 C disappeared the cash D was disappeared with the cash 26 …… I show you the way? ~ Oh, thank you A Do B Will C Would D Shall 27 The ship _ during the night A was remained the harbor B remained in the harbor C remained the harbor D has remained the harbor 28 Larry drove all night to get here for his sister’s wedding He …… exhausted by the time he arrived A must have been B could be C should have been D ought to be 29 “Why are you so late?” – I _ take my aunt to the airport The traffic was terrible!” A might B should C could D had to 30 …… players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the ball A Defensive B Defender C Defense D Defend 31 I wonder if this is the right way It not be A could B can C must D might 32 Clearing forests for timber has resulted …… the loss of biodiversity A from B at C with D in 33 Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal …… A protective B protector C protect D protection Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions 34 Being listed as an endangered species can have a negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers A impact B affect C awareness D support 35 The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution A organization B production C use D success Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 36 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 37 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 38 Researchers said reading keeps the mind active, reduces stress and makes us to take better care of our health A B C D Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 48 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 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 Trang - Mã đề thi 123 39 Reading aloud was more common in the past because A silent reading had not been discovered B few people could read to themselves C there were few places available for private reading D people relied on reading for entertainment 40 The word "commonplace" in the first paragraph mostly means " " A for everybody's use B widely used C most preferable D attracting attention 41 The development of silent reading during the last century showed A an increase in the number of books B a change in the status of literate people C a change in the nature of reading D an increase in the average age of readers 42 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 limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge D a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge 43 The phrase "oral reader" in the last paragraph mostly means "a person who " A practises reading to an audience B is interested in spoken language C is good at public speaking D takes part in a test of ability 44 Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of A the development of libraries B the increase in literacy C the decreasing need to read aloud D the decreasing number of listeners 45 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 unsuitable reading skills C the printed mass media D the specialised readership 46 The writer of this passage is trying to A show how reading methods have improved B change people's attitudes to reading C encourage the growth of reading D explain how reading habits have developed Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 47 Havy: “Thanks for your help, July” July: “ ………….” A It’s my pleasure B With all my heart C Never remind me D Wish you 48 Tom: “…………….detective stories?” Daisy: “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A What people feel about? B Are you fond of C How about D What you think about Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions 49 Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting A prevented B passed C enforced D executed 50 Books in the home are a wonderful source of knowledge and pleasure A terrific B extraordinary C terrible D remarkable Trang - Mã đề thi 123 ... disappeared with the cash Trang - Mã đề thi 123 C disappeared the cash D was disappeared with the cash 26 …… I show you the way? ~ Oh, thank you A Do B Will C Would D Shall 27 The ship _ during... technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term "reading" implied Trang - Mã đề thi 123 39 Reading aloud was more common in the past because A silent reading had not been... source of knowledge and pleasure A terrific B extraordinary C terrible D remarkable Trang - Mã đề thi 123