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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO QUẢNG NAM (Đề thi có 04 trang) KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC SINH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 816 Họ tên :…………………………………………… Số báo danh :……………………… 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 1.A prepared B allowed C expressed D employed Question 2.A counterpart B disruptive C tertiary D tearaway 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 A limit B capture C issue D affect Question A engineering B economics C mathematics D majority Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question It is essential that every student _ the exam before attending the course A passes B pass C would pass D passed Question The manager _ the workers on having done excellent work last month A insisted B dreamed C congratulated D thanked Question The more money he makes, _ A the more he buys useless things B he buys more and more useless things C the more useless things he buys D more and more useless things he buys Question Kathy was sad when she sold the house, because she _there for over fifteen years A had lived B was living C has lived D lived Question When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives a hand _ tidying the living room A on B about C with D for Question 10 He was offered the job thanks to his _ performance during his job interview A impress B impressively C impression D impressive Question 11 You will have to your holiday if you are too ill to travel A call off B cut down C back out D put aside Question 12 having lived in Norway for ten years, he got used to the cold A Because of B In spite of C In case of D Instead of Question 13 Many traffic accidents are by carelessness and impatience A happened B caused C resulted D occurred Question 14 We are going to implement new standards in the assembly to the requirements set by the government A ask B face C meet D serve Question 15 Jack's father bought him as a birthday gift A an expensive blue Japanese bike B an expensive blue bike Japanese C a Japanese expensive blue bike D a blue Japanese expensive bike Question 16 I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday It Mary because she was out all day A could have been B can't have been C needn't have been D shouldn't have been 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 17 Practising (A) speaking English to native speakers (B) are a good way (C) to improve (D) learners' language competence Question 18 The economy is (A) heavy dependent on industry, and economic (B) growth has always been (C) of greater concern than (D) environmental preservation Question 19 (A)The Sport Games (B) holding in India (C) in 1951 (D) were the first Asian Games 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 20 Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to so unless urgent action is taken A appearing B destroying C damaging D vanishing Trang 4/4 - Mã đề: 816 Question 21 If you can't get to work on time, I shall have to dispense with your services A without B charge for C disperse D withhold 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 22 I believe that everyone has had memorable experiences in their life A forgettable B observable C unforgettable D acceptable Question 23 Vietnam's admission to the World Trade Organization(WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries A balanced B expanded C boosted D restricted Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 24 Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange - Jane: "You look great in that red skirt, Lora!" - Lora: " _" A Say it again I like to hear your words B No, I don't think so C Thanks I bought it at Macy's D Oh, you don't like it, you? Question 25 Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange - Diana: "Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday Are you ready?" - Anne: " _" A Thank you so much B God save you C Don't mention it! D I'm half ready 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 from 26 to 30 Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (26) _ of overweight people is at a new high As people frantically search for a solution (27) _ this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered Many people see fad diets as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them Unfortunately, not only don't fad diets usually (28) _ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even gain weight While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some (29) _ results, long-term results are very rare Nonetheless, people (30) _ are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets Question 26 A number B sum C range D amount Question 27 A to B about C for D with Question 28 A B make C take D get Question 29 A initiative B initiate C initiating D initial Question 30 A which B whose C whom D who 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 31 to 37: If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel Although many traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture Au pairs live with the families they are placed with and take care of children Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while they are on the job However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher maybe a good choice There are English teaching jobs in almost countries in the world People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don't have time to learn the country's language The nickname "roadie" implies that this job involves life on the road Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments International tours take a band's crew to cities around the world, often requiring air Trang 4/4 - Mã đề: 816 travel However, the crew doesn't get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don't see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels However, when they have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and family member can sometimes fly free as well Its is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future Question 31 What does the passage mainly discuss? A Jobs with opportunities to travel B Jobs involving traveling by planes C Disadvantages of travelling jobs D Travelling to and from work Question 32 The word "they" in paragraph refers to _ A opportunities B disadvantages C careers D people Question 33 Which of the following is a disadvantage of the job as an au pair? A He/She centers most activities around children B He/She lives in different places around the world C He/She experiences many aspects of the new culture D He/She experiences many interesting things Question 34 Which of the following is something a roadie might do? A clean hotel rooms after the band and crew have left B play the guitar in front of a large audience C set up the lights for a performance D work on the road Question 35 The word "glamorous" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A attractive B skilled C permanent D challenging Question 36 How is a flight attendant's job similar to a roadie's? A They must deal with travel hassles B Family members may not have to pay for flights C They provide technical support D A lot of time is spent indoors Question 37 It can be inferred from the passage that _ A travelling careers have more disadvantages than many others B English teachers abroad don't know the language of the country where they work C it's essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks D people who want to travel are more likely to get a job 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 38 to 45: Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers In English, at least three have been identified and described Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality As such, these words and expression are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speed or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language Slang, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than writing Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories Every generation seems to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population Finally, it is worth noting that the terms "standard", "colloquial", and "slang" exist only as abstract labels for scholars who study language Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use three types of expressions Question 38 Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A Different types of vocabulary B Standard speech Trang 4/4 - Mã đề: 816 C Dictionary usage D Idiomatic phrases Question 39 How is slang defined by the author? A Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries B Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage C Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers D Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage Question 40 The word "appropriate" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A old B important C large D correct Question 41 The word "them" in paragraph refers to A words B memories C the majority D slang phrases Question 42 Where in the passage does the author explain that colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A The last sentences of paragraph B The first two sentences of paragraph C The last two sentences of paragraph D The last sentences of paragraph Question 43 Which of the following is true about “standard usage”? A It is only understood by the upper classes B It can be used in formal and informal settings C It is constantly changing D It is limited to written language Question 44 The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT A a number of linguists B new situations C new generation D interaction among diverse groups Question 45 It can be inferred from the passage that the author A approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not slang B does not approve of colloquial usage in writing C approves of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate situations D does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any situation 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 Question 46 The new restaurant looks good However, it seems to have few customers A Despite its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business B The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better C If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better D In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance Question 47 Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases A Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases B Not only overeating but also physical inactivity results from several deadly diseases C Both overeating and physical inactivity lead to several deadly diseases D Either physical inactivity or overeating also contributes to several deadly diseases Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 48 They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution A It was believed that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution B Burning fossil fuels is believed to have been the main cause of air pollution C It is believed that burning fossil fuels was the main cause of air pollution D Burning fossil fuels is believed to be the main cause of air pollution Question 49 It was such an interesting novel that I stayed up all night to read it A The novel was not interesting enough for me to stay up all night to read B Interesting as the novel was, I stayed up all night to read it C So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to read it D Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to read it Question 50 My cousin planned to go for a picnic with his friends but the heavy rain made this impossible A In spite of the heavy rain, my cousin managed to go for a picnic with his friends as planned B If it hadn't rained so heavily, my cousin would have gone for a picnic with his friends C My cousin would have gone for a picnic with his friends even if it had rained heavily D The heavy rain nearly prevented my cousin from going for a picnic with his friends The end-Trang 4/4 - Mã đề: 816 ... heavy rain nearly prevented my cousin from going for a picnic with his friends The end-Trang 4/4 - Mã đề: 816 ... the main topic of the passage? A Different types of vocabulary B Standard speech Trang 4/4 - Mã đề: 816 C Dictionary usage D Idiomatic phrases Question 39 How is slang defined by the author?... International tours take a band's crew to cities around the world, often requiring air Trang 4/4 - Mã đề: 816 travel However, the crew doesn't get much time off, so they may travel to several countries