SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG NAM TRƯỜNG THPT BẮC TRÀ MY KIỂM TRA TIẾT – LẦN NĂM 2017-2018 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - 12 Thời gian : 45 phút Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Lớp: 12/ Mã đề :220 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: Jack: “Why don’t we go out? You look tired.” Tom: “………………….” A Not my problem B Not at all C Let’s it D Thanks Question 2: “Would you mind if I smoke?” - “………………” A Never mind B Yes, please C Yes, pleased don’t D Not at all 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 Question 3: We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and A B C services to our society D Question 4: Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is A B also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country C D Question 5: Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job A B C that you would like to have D 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 Question 6: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry A hopeful B hopeless C successful D unsuccessful Question 7: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential A misunderstandings B incidentals C misfortunes D accidents 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 Question 8: The first person to enter the room must turn on the lights → The first person _ A who entered the room must turn on the lights B that enters the room must turn on the lights C who enter the room must turn on the lights D whom enter the room must turn on the lights Question 9: My friend had not expected the film to be so funny A The film was funnier than my friend had expected B The film was expected to be funny C My friend was funny and expected the film D The funny film was what my friend had expected Question 10: They felt disappointed because of the bad exam results A The bad exam results made them disappointing B The exam results were so bad that they felt disappointed C They felt disappointed, so the exam results were bad D The bad exam results made them to feel disappointed Question 11: Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet Trang 1/3 A It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike B Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike C People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike D You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike Question 12: I / finish / read / long novel / Arthur Hailey // A I finished to read a long novel of Arthur Hailey B I’ve finished reading the long Arthur Hailey’s novel C I finished the reading long novel with Arthur Hailey D I’ve just finished reading a long novel written by Arthur Hailey 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 Question 13: The rocket steepened itsascent A dissent B descent C decent D decant Question 14: Her father likes the head cabbagerare A scare B precious C scarce D over-boiled 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 Question 15: A discriminate B accompany C fascinating D scoreboard Question 16: A caps B roofs C posts D players 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 Question 17: Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A impression B Attention C experience D politeness Question 18: My bike, _ I had left at the gate, had disappeared A which B – C When D That Question 19: Was _ I said a moment ago clear? A That B which C when D what Question 20: Not all teenagers are well _ for their future job when they are at high school A Prepared B concerned C interested D Satisfied Question 21: If you put your money into that business, you risk _ every penny A to lose B Losing C lose D lost Question 22: The medicine _ had no effect at all A which the doctor gave it to me B which given to me by the doctor C the doctor gave it to me D the doctor gave me Question 23: The new shopping mall is gigantic It's advertised as a place _ you can find just about anything you might want to buy A in where B in that C where D which Question 24: _ speaking, I not really like my present job A Honest B Honesty C Honestly D Dishonest Question 25: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of _ and your résumé to the company A application B Photograph C curriculum vitae D reference Question 26: Could you please tell me some information that _ to the job? A indicates B interests C Relates D expresses Question 27: Some days of rest may help to _ the pressure of work A Chop B reduce C lower D Crease Question 28: Her job was so _ that she decided to quit it A interesting B satisfactory C Stressful D wonderful 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 29 - 33 It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (29) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is (30) of Trang 2/3 people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your (31) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, (32) the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work If someone says you’re totally in the (33) of talent, ignore them Question 29: A clever B alert C intelligent D aware Question 30: A filled B overflowing C full D packed Question 31: A mind B brain C thought D idea Question 32: A shouldn’t let B won’t let C don’t let D didn’t let Question 33: A shortage B missing C absentee D lack 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 Question 34: A necessity B co-operate C necessary D extremely Question 35: A discover B categorize C memorialize D engrave 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 36 - 40 Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginning of agriculture The global need for weed control has been answered mainly by the chemical industry Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused Toxic compounds threaten animals and public health when they are present in food plant, ground water, and drinking water They also harm workers who apply them In recent years the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems Therefore, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms The biological agents now in use are harmless to humans, environmentally friendly, and offer the benefit of specificity They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill almost all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant to those that have been genetically modified for resistance Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after that no added applications are needed Chemicals, typically, must be used several times per growing season Question 36: What is the passage primarily about? A A suggestion to ban the use of all herbicidesB The importance of the chemical industry C The dangers of toxic chemicals D Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones Question 37: According to the passage, the use of chemical agents …………… A has become more dangerous in recent years B is perfectly safe C should be increased D is occasionally required Question 38: According to the passage, biological agents usually consist of …………… A insects and micro organisms B various types of mammals C food plantsD weeds Question 39: Which of the following is NOT given as an advantage of using biological agents over chemicalherbicides? A They are safer for workers B They are less likely to destroy desirable C They not have to be used as often D They are more easily available Question 40: The word ‘toxic’ in line means …………… A poisonous B useless C useful D harmless -THE END Trang 3/3 ... concerned C interested D Satisfied Question 21 : If you put your money into that business, you risk _ every penny A to lose B Losing C lose D lost Question 22 : The medicine _ had no effect at... world is (30) of Trang 2/ 3 people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your ( 31) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, ( 32) the negative... exchanges Question 17 : Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A impression B Attention C experience D politeness Question 18 : My bike, _ I had