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ĐỀ ÔN CUỐI HK ANH 12 – SỐ 01 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A subsidy B pessimist C shift D certificate A pots B caps C locks D dreams Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest A technology B psychology C reconstruction D apology A defend B bamboo C wallow D survive Choose the best answer Books from the library without the librarian’s agreement A must be taken B mustn’t be taken C needn’t take D will not take Prices get………………… A high and high B highest and highest C more and more high D higher and higher You………… press the bell; I have a key A mustn’t B needn’t C couldn’t D shouldn’t 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 Farther education in Britain means education after GCSE exams takenaround the age of sixteen A B C D It is thought that the duties of a policeman are more dangerous than thatof a teacher A B C D 10 ‘When was the Red Cross _?’ – ‘In 1864.’ A foundation B found C founded D founder 11 If you take a good book on your hand, you will find it hard _ A to enjoy it B to read it C to put it down D to pick it up 12 She was able to carry all the tasks assigned to her A out B away C on D off 13 ……………is the natural environment in which plants or animals live A Ecology B Habitat C Extinction D Biodiversity 14 He was finally in his final attempt A successful B successive C unsuccessful D succeeded 15 We so many people to our party I’m worried that we won’t have enough room for everyone A shouldn’t have invited B mustn’t have invited C needn’t have invited D couldn’t have invited 16 Our personnel assistant is leaving next month She’s a baby A expecting B making C waiting for D paying 17 The bomb _ with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A tried out B held up C.went off D.took after 18 Tom has just got a very good job He _ be very pleased A.might B can C will D.must 19 …………….we jog, …………………we are A The most / the healthiest C The most / the healthier B The more / the most healthy D The more / the healthier 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 20.John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute? A.take care of B take over C.take part in D take place 21.The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species A.destroyed B believed C.suggested D.protected 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 22.We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children A safety B.danger C harmony D shelter 23 Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife A.conservation B organization C contamination D pollution Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete the exchange in each of the following questions 24.Jane and Janet are talking about women's roles - Jane: "I think married women should not go to work." - Janet: " I think they should stay at home because they are good at looking after their children and doing housework." A I don't think so B.I quite agree C What rubbish! D.That's not true 25 Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her - Thang: "What you think about the novel?" - Huong: " " A I wish I could read the novel B.The best I've ever read C That's a good idea D.I can't agree with you more 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 Is it worth reading books, since nowadays there are so many other forms of entertainment? Some people say that even paperback books are expensive, and not everyone can borrow books (26) _ a library They might add that television is more (27) _ and that viewers can relax as they watch their favourite programs All that may be true, but books are still very popular They encourage the reader (28) _ his or her imagination for a start You can read a chapter of a book, or just a few pages, and then stop Of course, it may be so gripping that you can't stop! There are many different kinds of books, so you can choose a crime novel or an autobiography, or a book (29) _ gives you interesting information If you find it hard to choose, you can read gossip or ask friends for ideas Personally, I can't without books, but I can (30) _ up television easily enough You can't watch television at bus stops! 26.A of B with C at D.from 27.A.exciting B excitingly C excite D excitement 28.A used B.use C using D.to use 29.A whose B who C what D which 30.A pick B turn C look D.give 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 35 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed 31 What is the main topic of the passage? A.endangered species B.international boycotts C.the Bengal tiger D.problems with industrialization 32.The word "extinct" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A.vanished B.existed C.appeared D.survived 33.The word "this" in paragraph refers to A.endangered species that are increasing B.sources that may not be accurate C.poachers who seek personal gratification D.Bengal tigers that are decreasing 34.International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to A.help defray the costs of maintaining the parks B.ensure their survival C.cause the problem of extinction D.depend on world organizations for support 35.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a way to protect animals from extinction? A.Introduce laws to prohibit the killing of endangered animals B.Raise money to invest in equipment and patrol C.Establish wildlife reserves D.Refuse to buy animal products 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 36.You use much electricity Your bill will be high A.To have a high bill, you use more and more electricity B.The more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be C.You use more and more electricity so your bill will be higher D.The higher your bill will be, the more electricity you use 37 She cleaned the entire house It wasn't necessary A She needn't have cleaned the entire house B She must have cleaned the entire house C She should cleaned the entire house D She might cleaned the entire house 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 38.The flowers should be kept in a warm sunny place A.The flowers should keep you in a warm sunny place B.You and the flowers should be kept in a warm sunny place C.A warm sunny place should keep you and the flowers D.You should keep the flowers in a warm sunny place 39 It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today A I shouldn't have submitted my assignment today B I needn't have submitted my assignment today C I couldn't have submitted my assignment today D I mightn't have submitted my assignment today 40.We can find the meaning of this word in the dictionary A.We can look at this word in the dictionary B.We should buy this dictionary to find the word we need C.We would like to buy a dictionary to find this word D.We can look up this word in the dictionary THE SAMPLE TEST FOR THE FINAL TERM OF ENGLISH 12(SỐ 2) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Câu 1.A stays B takes C lives D plays Câu 2.A landed B needed C isolated D performed Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the rest Câu 3: A disaster B national C dedicate D advocate Câu 4: A involve B appal C improve D Asian Câu 5: I think the match Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering A was started B will be started C must started D must have started Câu 6: _ he drank, _ he became A More / more violent B The most / the most violent C The more / the more violent D The less / less violent Câu You _ take your umbrella along with you today It _ rain later on this afternoon A ought to / mustn't B needn't / will C will / must D should / might Câu 10: Western children are more than Asian children A independently B independent C depend D dependence Câu 11: My husband and I take turns cleaning the kitchen depending who gets home from work earlier A away / to B from / in C up / on D with / for Câu 12 A problem, feeling, or belief is difficult to change because its causes have been there for a long time a deep-seated b significant c dependent d intellectual Câu 13: The AIDS _ continues to spread around the world Up to 4,000 people are infected with the HIV virus every single day A treatment B epidemic C tsunami D damage Câu 14: In times of war, the Red Cross is to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war A mounted B excited C interested D devoted Indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions Câu 15: I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt you Please, go on and finish what you were saying A talk B quit C continue D stop Indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions Câu 16 : We oppose this war, as we would any other war which created an environmental catastrophe A convention B pollution C disaster D epidemic Choose the word/ phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part ineach sentence: Câu 17: You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty A punishment B loss C.charge D award Choose the word/ phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part ineach sentence: Câu 18 A penalty shot is awarded when a major foul is committed inside the 5-meter line A prevented B punished C committed D ranged Câu 19: The grass is all wet It very hard last night A must rain B must have rained C can't have rained D might have rained Câu 20 : If you not understand the word "superstitious," look it up in the dictionary A find its meaning B write it C draw it D note it Câu 21: The more waste paper we recycle, _ A the most trees we preserve B the less trees we preserve C the least trees we preserve D the more trees we preserve Câu 22: Hong: “ _?’’ Hoa: It was established on April, 1948 A How was WHO established B.When was WHO established C.Where was WHO established D.Why was WHO established Câu 23: Huong: - Do you agree that women should stay at home and housework? Lan: - “……………………….” A That’s a good idea B You can say that again C No, I don’t think so D You’ve got to be kidding Câu 24 : Those letters now You can the typing later A need typing B needn't be typed C need to type D needn't typing Câu 25 :Everything is _ you I cannot make _ my mind yet a out off / on b up to / up c away from / for d on for / off Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Rowing is a sport in which athletes race' against each other on river, lakes or on the ocean, (26) _ on the type of race and the discipline The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water The sport can be both recreational, focusing (27) _ learning the techniques required, and competitive where overall fitness plays a large role It is also one of the oldest Olympic sports In the United States, Australia and Canada, high school and collegial rowing is sometimes referred to as crew (28) _ rowing, the athlete sits in the boat facing backwards, towards the stern, and uses the oars which are held in (29) _ by the oarlocks to propel the boat forward, towards the bow It is a demanding sport requiring strong core balance as well as physical (30) _ Câu 26 A depending B creating C interesting D carrying Câu 27 A of B on C with D about Câu 28 A Over B Of C When D While Câu 29 A area B sight C part D place Câu 30 A strong B strongly C strength D strengthen Reading the passage and choose the best answer The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), a special program of the United Nations, is devoted to aiding national efforts to improve the health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of children UNICEF was created in 1946 to provide relief to children in countries devastated by World War II After 1950 the fund directed its efforts toward general programs for the improvement of children’s welfare, particularly in less-developed countries and in various emergency stituations The organization’s broader mission was reflected in the name it adopted in 1953, the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1965 It is headquartered in NewYork City UNICEF has concentrated much of its effort in areas in which relatively small expenditures can have a significant impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children such as the prevention and treatment of diseases In keeping with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization programs for childhood diseases and programs to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS; it also provides funding for health services, educational facilities, and other welfare services Since 1996 UNICEF programs have been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which affirms the right of all children to “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health” UNICEF’s activities are financed by both governments and private contributions Câu 31: What was the objective of UNICEF when it was created in 1946? A to dovote to the general welfare of children all over the world B to improve the health, nutrition, education of nations C to help children in countries devastated by World War II D to win the Nobel Prize for Peace Câu 32: When did UNICEF win the Nobel Prize for Peace? A In 1953 B In 1946 C In 1950 D In 1965 Câu 33: The underlined word “It” in paragraph two refers to _ A UNICEF B New York C the Nobel Peace Prize D the United Nations Câu 34: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A UNICEF provides funding for health services and educational facilities B The headquarters of UNICEF is in New York City C UNICEF has guided the Convention on the Rights of the Child D UNICEF stands for the United Nations Children’s Fund Câu 35 : UNICEF receives money from _ A national and international businesses B governments and individuals C international corporations D the United Nations organisations Câu 36 We set off soon We will arrive soon A The sooner we set off, the sooner we will arrive B The more soon we set off, the more soon we will arrive C The sooner we will arrive, the sooner we set off C The more soon we will arrive, the more soon we set off Câu 38 It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today A My assignment must have been submitted today.B I needn't have submitted my assignment today C My assignment was required to submit by today.D I mustn't submit my assignment today Câu 39 We will set off tomorrow A We will have to postpone our trip tomorrow B Tomorrow will be a good day for us to go C We will leave the place tomorrow D We will arrive home tomorrow Câu 40: My car keys are possibly in the kitchen A My car keys should be put in the kitchen.B My car keys cannot be in the kitchen C I not know whether my car keys are in the kitchen D My car keys might be in the kitchen ĐỀ MẪU HỌC KỲ TIẾNG ANH 12(SỐ 3) Choose the word whose uderlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others 1: A allowed B Passed C argued D Raised extinction B primary C animal D classify Choose the word whose stressed syllable is in a different position from the others 3: A survive B compete C event D spirit 4: A hesitation B vulnerable C conservation D disappearance VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 5: The flowers should _ in a warm sunny place A keep B be kept C be keeping D kept The problem seems to be A most serious B more serious than C more serious D more and more serious 7/I _ understand this letter Will you translate it for me? A needn’t B can’t C shouldn’t D mustn’t 8/Everyone looks much today than they did yesterday A happy B more happily C happily D happier 9/What are they ……………………….about? A Telling B.speaking C.saying D.talking 10/Failure to win the championship will _in the dismissal of the coach A result B happen C affect D cause 11: This book is not really _ It is a waste of time reading it A inform B informatively C informative D information 12: John got ill and had to _ smoking A look up B get up C wash up D give up 13: Linda was shocked when I disagreed with her She’s so used to getting her own A views B mind C way D opinion 14: Thailand Vietnam just one goal in the final in The 22nd SEA Games A won B beat C knocked D scored 15: Books are still a cheap to get knowledge and entertainment A means B way C method D measure Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning t 16 The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A went away B went off C went out D went on 17 He has devoted his life to scientific research A suggested B dedicated C protected D neglected Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning 18 Telomeres are the tiny caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA from damage during cell division A guard B save C shape D.attack 19 The three animals have made an incredible journey to find their owners A unforgettable B forgettable C believable D unbelievable 20: ~ Tom: “Your boss looks like the aggressive type.”~ Jane: “ ” A You can say that again B Yes, he’s quite gentle C Really? I’ve never seen him lie D Right He ‘s so quiet 21/ A:” The book is really interesting and it’s hard to put it down.” B:”……………………………………………………… ….” A Don’t mention it B It’s very nice of you to say so C I couldn’t agree with you more D It’s alright 22 While Long has turned over a new , his brother is still racing around in fast cars and causing trouble A leaf B page C face D book 23 expensive the hotel, the service A The more - the betterB The most - the best C The more - the best D More and more - better and better 24/What a lovely baby! He certainly _ his father, doesn't he? A looks after B gets over C goes off D takes after 25/John failed again He _ harder A must have tried B should have triedC can tried D may have tried 26 The children should be warned not to speak to strangers A The strangers should warn not to speak to the children B We should warn the children not to speak to strangers C We should be warned not to speak to the children and strangers D The children shouldn't be warned to speak to strangers 27 She's very pleased to be going away on summer holiday A She would like to go on away on summer holiday B She is looking forward to going away on summer holiday C She is fond of going away on summer holiday D She never expects to go away on summer holiday 28 You are not allowed to take photographs here A You shouldn't take photographs here B You mustn't take photographs here C They might let you take photographs here D They permit you to take photographs here 29/They weren’t playing in this weather I’m absolutely sure A.They shouldn’t have been playing in this weather B.They can’t have been playing in this weather C They may not have been playing in this weatherD They mustn’t been playing in this weather 30 They use much wood pulp They cut many trees A To cut more and more trees, they use more wool pulp B The more wood pulp they use, the more trees they cut C They use more and more wool pulp so they cut more trees D The more trees they cut, the more wood pulp they use Read the passage bellow and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each answer The United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF, was (31) _ by the United Nations General Assembly (32) _ December 11, 1946, to provide emergency Food and healthcare to children in the countries that had been(33) by World War II In 1953, UNICEF (34) a permanent part of the United Nations System and name was shortened from the original United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (35) _ it has continued to be known by the popular acronym based on this old name 31 A paid on B taken off C set up D pushed back 32 A on B in C at D with 33 A devastated B devastating C devastation D devastator 34 A headquartered B became C managed D committed 35 A but B and C because D so Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the games were opened to all free Greek males who had no criminal record The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth Therefore, contests in running, jumping, javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities presented The Greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads”, dating from 776 B.C The contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athletes brought shame not only to themselves but also to the cities they represented 36:.Which of the following is NOT true? A The games were held in Greek every four years B Poems glorified the winners C Winners had olive wreaths on their heads D Battles weren’t interrupted to during the games 37:.The word “They” refers to _ A Deeds B Wars C Contests D Conpetitors 38:Why were the Olympic Games held? A To stop wars.B.To crown the best athletes.C.To honor Zeus D.To sing songs about the athletes 39: What is the main idea of this passage? A The Greeks severely punished those who didn’t participate in physical fitness programs B Physical fitness was an integral part of the life of ancient Greeks C The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over D The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games 40: It can be infered from the passage that “Olympiad” is A The time it took to finish a war B The time it took the athletes to train C The time it took to finish the games D The time between every Olympic Games REVIEW FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST ( SỐ 4) Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A interfered B allowed C visited D played A book B too C who D lose Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A swallow B subject C digest D enough A ability B vulnerable C development D contaminate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions The train by bad weather I am not sure A might delay B might be delaying C might have delayed D might have been delayed It gets _ when the winter is coming A cold and cold B the coldest and coldest C colder and colder D more and more cold John is not at home He _ go somewhere with Daisy I am not sure A might B will C must D should 10 You are never too old to go to college and gain some…………… A qualify B qualified C qualification D qualifier 11 I not use those things any more You can _ them away A get B fall C throw D make 12 _ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars A Rowing B Windsurfing C Swimming D Water polo 13 It is a good book I think it is interesting enough for you to A put down B swallow C look up D understand 14 A penalty shot is _ when a major foul is committed inside the 5-meter line A prevented B awarded C committed D ranged Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the 15 I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent A interrupt B write C understand D stand 16 The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed A advanced B sprinted C played D excluded Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning 17 They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners A callous B warm-hearted C cold-blooded D vicious 18 Since the newly discovered artifact is in poor condition, only its replica is displayed in the museum A imitation B copy C model D original 19 The boys we met on the train soldiers on leave They were young, with very short haircuts A had to be B could be C may be D may have been 20 I……….very well with my father now, we never have any arguments A go on B carry on C get on D put on 21 I learn a lot but I cannot remember anything A I learn more and more and remember more and more B The less I learn, the more I remember C The more I learn, the less I remember D I remember not only what I have learnt 22 Two people are talking on the phone - A: “Could I speak to Alex, please?” - B: “ _.” A Can I take the message? B I’m sorry Alex is not in C Just a moment I’m coming D This is Joe speaking 24 Mary is talking to her professor in his office - Mary:” Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” - Professor:” _” A I like it that you understanD B Try your best, Mary C You can borrow books from the library D You mean the podcasts from other students? 24 Peter had been lazy, so he failed his exam He harder A should have studied B must have studied C shouldn’t have studied D mustn’t have studied 25 In water polo game, only the goalie can hold the ball _ two hands A at B in C with D from indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30 Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference The word “library” (26) from liber; the Latin word for "book" Therefore, library collections have almost always contained a (27) of materials Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, but also audio visual and online databases In addition (28) maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature tele-communications links that provide users with (29) to information at remote sites The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge (30) information In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to succeeding generations 26: A comes B goes C finds D gets 27: A variety B verious C vary D veriously 28: A to B for C of D by 29: A access B help C get D take 30: A and B but C or D so 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 Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur" What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the boarD Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own" In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers-and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die harD Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years aheaD 31 What is the main idea of this passage? A Women today are better educated than in the past B The computer is especially lucrative for women today C Women are better at small businesses than men are D Women today are opening more businesses of their own 32 All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT A women were required to stay at home with their families B women lacked ability to work in business C women faced discrimination in business D women were not trained in business 33 According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s _ A were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management B were still more interested in education than business opportunities C had fewer obstacles in business than they today D were unable to work hard enough to succeed in business 34 The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in the second paragraph in order to A show the frugality of women in business B show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig C point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig's business were limited D suggest that the company needed to expand 35 It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that businesses operated by women are small because A women prefer a small intimate setting B women can't deal with money C women are not able to borrow money easily D many women fail at large businesses Choose the sentence that best combines the sentences before 36 She wears many fashionable clothes She looks beautiful A The more fashionable clothes she wears, the more beautiful she looks B the less fashionable clothes she wears, the more beautiful she looks C the much fashionable clothes she wears, the more beautiful she looks D the more fashionable clothes she wears, the much beautiful she looks 37 He wasted much time waiting for him He didn’t come to then meeting A I shouldn’t have waited for him B I need have waited for him C I must have waited for him D I couldn’t have waited for him Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the one printed before it 38 Nobody can help him to solve that problem A He can’t be helped to solve that problem B.That problem can’t be helped him to solve C.He can be helped to solve that problem the message D.That problem can be helped him to solve 39 She is not really friendly, so she does not communicate with her neighbors A She does not get on well with her neighbors B She does not call on well her neighbors C She does not look after her neighbors D She does not take after her neighbors 40 It’s necessary for me to study for the exam A I have to study for the exam B I must study for the exam C I shouldn’t study for the exam D I could study for the exam ĐỀ Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Q1: A plays B controlls C involves D ejects Q2: A panda B many C habitat D advocate Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest Q3: A eject B defend C appeal D driven Q4: A sociable B vertical C.outstanding D natural Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Q5 Something _ immediately to prevent teenagers from being exploited in factories and mines A should be done B should C shoulddone D should be doing Q6 to understand what the professor has explained A A More and more difficult does it get B It gets more and more difficult B C It is more difficult than D It gets the more difficult Q7 I am not deaf You needn’t………………… A shout B shouts C to shout D shouting Q9 The Red List has been introduced to ………… people's awareness of conservation needs A rise B awareness C introduced D conservation needs Q10 The journey was the most difficult for the old dog, but amazingly he found the……… to make it A strong B strongly C strengthen D strength Q11 Remember to turn _ the lights when you don’t use them A over B off C down D up Q12 If the game is still tired after the overtime periods, two teams continue to play 3-minute overtime until the referee’s ………… is made A suggestion B effort C decision D idea Q13 Many plants and endangered species are now in danger of _ A conservation B biodiversity C habitat D extinction Q14 books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures A Science B Thriller C Fiction D Comic MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatetheword(s)CLOSESTinmeaningto Q15 Many thousands more become extinct each year before biologist can identify them A discover B conceal C hide D give Q16 Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs A effort B benefit C exploitation D knowledge MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatetheword(s)OPPOSITE inmeaningto Q17 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes A discouraged B punished C rewarded D motivated Q18 Henry has found a temporary job in factory A satisfactory B permanent C dissatisfied D genuine Q19 DOCTOR: You……………………go on a diet, but you………… eat sensibly and you……… overeat A must/ needn't / must B shouldn’t/ might/ mustn’t C needn’t/ must/ mustn’t D ought to/ must/ mustn’t Q20 Bill, could you my handbag while I am out? A take part in B take over C take place D take care of Q21 The smaller the room is, _ furniture it needs A the fewer B the less C the more D the better Q22 Daivy’s class is paying a visit to a zoo Dai Vy: “Do you think that we should build up more reserves to protect endangered animals? Kennya: “ _.” A Yes, it’s an idiot idea B You are absolutely right C Of course not D not good idea Q23 Minh “ ……………………? “ Toan: “ very slowly to enjoy every detail of it” A When you often read books B How often you read books C How you often read books D Why you often read books Q24 Tim looks so frightened and upset He something terrible A.must have experienced B can have experienced C may have experienced D should have experienced Q25 Probability of extinction …… both the population size and fine details of the population demography A results in B benefits from C suits for D depends on Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct SAVE THE WHALE CAMPAIGN The twenty-first century(26) ……….many dangers to the world's largest mammal (27) -improved methods of technology and faster ships, we might be too late to prevent whales (28) …… becoming extinct There are only 2000 blue whales left, and although the species is protected, there is no sign that the (29) _ is growing Only three countries, Iceland, Norway and Japan are allowed to catch whales for (30) ……… research, but the situation is not improving 26 A brought B has brought C had brought D will bring 27 A Because B Despite C Because of D Even though 28 A without B out of C away D from 29 A pollution B population C conservation D prevention 30 A science B scientifically C scientist D scientific Read the following passage adapted from the Encyclopedia Britannica 2011 and mark the best answer to each 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 31 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 32 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 33 According to the passage, marine life on the islands is threatened by A tourism B alien animals C illegal fishing D scientific research 34 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 35 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 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 Q36.“We produce more food It gets cheap ”means _ A the more food we produce, the cheaper it gets B the most food we produce, the cheapest it gets C the least food we produce, the less cheap it gets D most food we produce, cheapest it gets Q37 Today my wife went to market and bought a lot of things However, we have still got plenty of food A You needn't have gone to the supermarket B You should have bought some more to eat C We must have bought some more food D We needn’t buy more things Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Q38 These fishermen are going to buy a new ship next week A A new ship is going to buy next week by these fishermen B A new ship is being bought by these fisherman next week C A new ship is going to be bought next week by these fishermen D A new ship is going to be bought by these fishermen next week Q39 Never put off until tommorrow what you can today A Never until tommorrow what you can today B Never let until tommorrow what you can today C Never delay until tommorrow what you can today D Never leave until tommorrow what you can today Q40Every student is required to write an essay on the topic A Every student might write an essay on the topic B Every student must write an essay on the topic C They require every student can write an essay on the topic D Every student should write an essay on the topic  ... not know whether my car keys are in the kitchen D My car keys might be in the kitchen ĐỀ MẪU HỌC KỲ TIẾNG ANH 12( SỐ 3) Choose the word whose uderlined part is pronounced differently from that of... numbers, now number only about 2, 300 By the year 20 25, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been... meaning of this word in the dictionary A.We can look at this word in the dictionary B.We should buy this dictionary to find the word we need C.We would like to buy a dictionary to find this word