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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II, NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Môn: TIẾNG ANH12 (CB)
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (khơng tính thời gian giao đề) Số Question đề thi: 40 Question – Số trang: 04 trang
- Họ tên thí sinh: - Số báo danh: Choose the underlined part that needs correcting
1. This morning we were interviewed a number of candidates, but none of them impressed us
A B C D
2. African elephants are more larger and heavier than Asian elephants, and they have got bigger ears
A B C D
3. Widespread habitat destruction have driven many species on this island to the verge of extinction
A B C D
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
4. Never have I read such a hard-to-pick-up-again long story like the one you recommend It's terrible
A. read-worthy B. disaster-stricken C. water-proof D. novel-like
5. It's possibly that the injury in the last game that makes her performance unsuccessful today
A. unlikely B. namely C. solely D. similarly
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 6. Keep quiet You _ talk so loudly in here Everybody is working
A. must B. may C. mustn't D. needn't
7. This test _ in pen Pencils are not allowed
A. must be writing B. must write C. must have written D. must be written 8.Where is camera I lent you last Sunday?
A a B Ø (no article) C the D an
9. Her academic performance has improved It is becoming
A. better and better B. the more gooder C. more and more good D. gooder and gooder 10. It took Bob a long time to get _ the breakup of his marriage
A. over B. across C. along with D. through
11. Tim didn't pass the exam He spent too much time playing games He _ harder A. must have worked B. had had worked
C. need have worked D. should have worked
12. If a defender _ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot
A. punches B. commits C. interferes D. touches
13. _ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars
A. Water polo B. Rowing C. Windsurfing D. Swimming
14.Jane: " " Anna: "She is honest, friendly and very helpful."
A. How old is our new classmate? B. What does our new classmate like? C. How does our new classmate look like? D. What is our new classmate like?
(2)A. fertilizer B. diversity C. destruction D. contamination 16. Everybody says that I take _ my father We are both decisive and stubborn
A. up B. after C. over D. along
17. Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is _ to protecting the world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to survive
A. objected B. aim C. legal D. dedicated
18. The larger a drop of water, freezing temperature
A. its higher B. the highest C. the higher its D. higher than its
19.Daisy: " " - John: "It's is from 1.2 to 1.5 m high"
A. How long is a giant panda? B. What high is a giant panda?
C. What is the height of a giant panda? D. How is tall a giant panda? Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one given
20. It isn't necessary for you to hand in your homework today
A. Your homework can't be sent today B. You mustn't hand in your homework today C. Your homework must be sent today D. You needn't hand in your homework today 21. I'm sure he did this because I saw him standing there.
A. He may have done this because I saw him standing there B. He can have done this because I saw him standing there C. He must have done this because I saw him standing there D. He need have done this because I saw him standing there 22. His fondness for English increases with his proficiency
A. The more proficiency he is, his fondness for English increases B. The more proficient he is at English, the more fondness he is
C. The more fondness for English increases, the more his proficiency is D. The more proficient he is at English, the more he likes it
23. Scuba-diving is more interesting than snorkeling A. Snorkeling isn't as interesting as scuba-diving B. Scuba-diving is less interesting than snorkeling C. Snorkeling is more interesting than scuba-diving D. Scuba-diving isn't as interesting as snorkeling
24. We are going to organize a surprise party for Dad on Sunday A. A surprise party is going to be held for Dad on Sunday B. A surprise party are going to be held for Dad on Sunday C. A surprise party for Dad is going to hold on Sunday D. Dad is going to hold a surprise party on Sunday Read the passage and choose the best answer
Every four years, the Summer Olympic Games kick off with an elaborate opening ceremony that welcomes athletes from every competing nation However, preparations and celebrations for the Olympic Games start long before the opening ceremony The true beginning of the Olympic celebration is the lighting of the Olympic torch and the relay that carries the flame to the host city
(3)The first modern Olympic torch relay took place in Berlin, in the summer of 1936 At the beginning, runners were mainly selected from the Olympic athletes, but later, regular citizens ― including children, old people, and people with disabilities ― began to participate as well Carrying the torch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a great honor
Traditionally, the torch is carried on foot However, sometimes other kinds of transport are needed When the torch must go overseas, it is sent on a private plane The torch has also been carried underwater For the Sydney Summer Games in 2000, a diver swam with the torch!
At the end of the relay, the flame is used to light a giant pot The light, a symbol of the Olympic spirit, burns throughout the games
25. The passage is mainly about _
A. the tradition of the Olympic flame and torch relay B. the sports in the Summer Olympic Games
C. the Olympics in ancient Greece D. the Olympic opening ceremony
26. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. People with disabilities can carry the torch
B. The torch is always carried on foot
C. The Olympic flame is created using sunlight and a mirror
D. The light from the Olympic flame continues to burn during the Games 27. The Olympic Games truly begin when _
A. the opening ceremony takes place B. athletes from competing nations arrive C. the Olympic torch is lit D. the first sport event takes place
28. The torch is lit in Greece because that is where _
A. the ancient games were held B. the Olympics are held every year C. the flame is always burning D. there are a lot of mirrors and sunlight 29. The word kick off in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. take place B. start C. announce D. compete
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others' in the same group
30. A. organize B. diving C. survive D. physical
31 A. banned B. reduced C. conserved D. appalled Choose the word that is different from the rest in the position of the main stressed syllable 32 A. psychology B. activity C. dictionary D. biology
33 A. novel B. office C. romance D. comic
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
34. Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an outstanding example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method
A. excellent B. energetic C. ordinary D. peaceful
35. They had to put off their trip because of the bad weather
A. continue B. organize C. postpone D. cancel
(4)The vast number of species prevailing on planet Earth is the result of evolutionary processes that have been operating (36) _ life originated about 3.5 billion years ago As new species evolved, a small number of species that became misfits in the prevailing environment (37) _ extinct (background extinction) However, the rapid increase in human population and humanity's greed for luxurious living have resulted in marked environmental degradation, particularly in the recent decades, increasing species extinction hundred or even thousand-fold compared to background extinctions, thus precipitating the 'sixth mass extinction' crisis Unlike the past five mass extinctions that were due to natural catastrophes, the sixth mass extinction would be exclusively the (38) _ of human activities Habitat loss and its degradation, overexploitation of bio-resources and climate change have been the main drivers of the sixth mass extinction crisis Amongst human-induced environmental changes, climate change is going to affect humanity more than (39) _ changes Apart from exterminating a large number of both terrestrial and aquatic species, these changes bring down crop productivity and (40) _ substantially, thus seriously compromising ecosystem services essential for human welfare Mitigating human-induced environmental changes has become one of the highest priorities for the humanity to sustain biodiversity and human welfare
36. A. after B. until C. when D. since
37 A. came B. went C. reached D. remained
38 A. reason B. cause C. end D. result
39. A. others B. the others C. any other D. another
40. A. qualified B. quality C. qualifying D. qualify
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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II, NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Môn: TIẾNG ANH12 (CB)
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) Số Question đề thi: 40 Question – Số trang: 04 trang
- Họ tên thí sinh: - Số báo danh: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
1. It's possibly that the injury in the last game that makes her performance unsuccessful today
A. solely B. similarly C. unlikely D. namely
2. Never have I read such a hard-to-pick-up-again long story like the one you recommend It's terrible
A. disaster-stricken B. water-proof C. novel-like D. read-worthy
Choose the answer that best fits each gap in the text below
The vast number of species prevailing on planet Earth is the result of evolutionary processes that have been operating (3) _ life originated about 3.5 billion years ago As new species evolved, a small number of species that became misfits in the prevailing environment (4) _ extinct (background extinction) However, the rapid increase in human population and humanity's greed for luxurious living have resulted in marked environmental degradation, particularly in the recent decades, increasing species extinction hundred or even thousand-fold compared to background extinctions, thus precipitating the 'sixth mass extinction' crisis Unlike the past five mass extinctions that were due to natural catastrophes, the sixth mass extinction would be exclusively the (5) _ of human activities Habitat loss and its degradation, overexploitation of bio-resources and climate change have been the main drivers of the sixth mass extinction crisis Amongst human-induced environmental changes, climate change is going to affect humanity more than (6) _ changes Apart from exterminating a large number of both terrestrial and aquatic species, these changes bring down crop productivity and (7) _ substantially, thus seriously compromising ecosystem services essential for human welfare Mitigating human-induced environmental changes has become one of the highest priorities for the humanity to sustain biodiversity and human welfare
3. A. until B. when C. after D. since
A. remained B. reached C. came D. went
A. reason B. result C. cause D. end
6. A. any other B. the others C. others D. another
7. A. qualify B. quality C. qualified D. qualifying
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others' in the same group
A. banned B. reduced C. conserved D. appalled
9. A. organize B. diving C. physical D. survive
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one given 10. We are going to organize a surprise party for Dad on Sunday
(6)B. A surprise party for Dad is going to hold on Sunday C. A surprise party is going to be held for Dad on Sunday D. Dad is going to hold a surprise party on Sunday
11. It isn't necessary for you to hand in your homework today
A. You needn't hand in your homework today B. Your homework must be sent today
C. Your homework can't be sent today D. You mustn't hand in your homework today 12. I'm sure he did this because I saw him standing there.
A. He can have done this because I saw him standing there B. He may have done this because I saw him standing there C. He need have done this because I saw him standing there D. He must have done this because I saw him standing there 13. His fondness for English increases with his proficiency
A. The more proficient he is at English, the more he likes it B. The more proficient he is at English, the more fondness he is C. The more proficiency he is, his fondness for English increases D. The more fondness for English increases, the more his proficiency is 14. Scuba-diving is more interesting than snorkeling
A. Scuba-diving isn't as interesting as snorkeling B. Snorkeling isn't as interesting as scuba-diving C. Snorkeling is more interesting than scuba-diving D. Scuba-diving is less interesting than snorkeling Read the passage and choose the best answer
Every four years, the Summer Olympic Games kick off with an elaborate opening ceremony that welcomes athletes from every competing nation However, preparations and celebrations for the Olympic Games start long before the opening ceremony The true beginning of the Olympic celebration is the lighting of the Olympic torch and the relay that carries the flame to the host city
The Olympic torch is lit at a ceremony in Olympia, Greece, where the ancient games were held One requirement for the Olympic flame is that it must be created using only sunlight and a mirror The flame is lit months before the games, and the first runner begins the great relay among the ruins of the ancient Olympic stadium
The first modern Olympic torch relay took place in Berlin, in the summer of 1936 At the beginning, runners were mainly selected from the Olympic athletes, but later, regular citizens ― including children, old people, and people with disabilities ― began to participate as well Carrying the torch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a great honor
Traditionally, the torch is carried on foot However, sometimes other kinds of transport are needed When the torch must go overseas, it is sent on a private plane The torch has also been carried underwater For the Sydney Summer Games in 2000, a diver swam with the torch!
At the end of the relay, the flame is used to light a giant pot The light, a symbol of the Olympic spirit, burns throughout the games
15. The word kick off in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. take place B. start C. announce D. compete
16. The Olympic Games truly begin when _
A. the Olympic torch is lit B. athletes from competing nations arrive C. the first sport event takes place D. the opening ceremony takes place 17. The passage is mainly about _
(7)B. the Olympics in ancient Greece
C. the tradition of the Olympic flame and torch relay D. the Olympic opening ceremony
18. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. People with disabilities can carry the torch
B. The Olympic Flame is created using sunlight and a mirror
C. The light from the Olympic flame continues to burn during the Games D. The torch is always carried on foot
19. The torch is lit in Greece because that is where _
A. the Olympics are held every year B. the ancient games were held C. there are a lot of mirrors and sunlight D. the flame is always burning Choose the underlined part that needs correcting
20. African elephants are more larger and heavier than Asian elephants, and they have got bigger ears
A B C D
21. Widespread habitat destruction have driven many species on this island to the verge of extinction
A B C D
22. This morning we were interviewed a number of candidates, but none of them impressed us
A B C D
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
23. Humans depend on species _ to have food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture
A. diversity B. contamination C. fertilizer D. destruction
24. Keep quiet You _ talk so loudly in here Everybody is working
A. mustn't B. must C. needn't D. may
25. If a defender _ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot
A. punches B. touches C. commits D. interferes
26. Tim didn't pass the exam He spent too much time playing games He _ harder A. need have worked B. had had worked
C. must have worked D. should have worked
27. _ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars
A. Water polo B. Windsurfing C. Swimming D. Rowing
28. Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is _ to protecting the world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to survive
A. objected B. aim C. legal D. dedicated
29. It took Bob a long time to get _ the breakup of his marriage
A. through B. along with C. over D. across
30.Daisy: " " - John: "It's is from 1.2 to 1.5 m high" A. What is the height of a giant panda? B. How long is a giant panda?
C. What high is a giant panda? D. How is tall a giant panda? 31. Everybody says that I take _ my father We are both decisive and stubborn
A. after B. over C. along D. up
32. The larger a drop of water, freezing temperature
A. higher than its B. its higher C. the higher its D. the highest 33.Jane: " " Anna: "She is honest, friendly and very helpful."
(8)C. What does our new classmate like? D. How old is our new classmate? 34. Her academic performance has improved It is becoming
A. more and more good B. the more gooder C. better and better D. gooder and gooder 35.Where is camera I lent you last Sunday?
A. the B. an C. a D. Ø (no article)
36. This test _ in pen Pencils are not allowed
A. must be writing B. must write C. must have written D. must be written Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
37. They had to put off their trip because of the bad weather
A. postpone B. organize C. continue D. cancel
38. Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an outstanding example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method
A. energetic B. ordinary C. excellent D. peaceful
Choose the word that is different from the rest in the position of the main stressed syllable
39 A. office B. novel C. romance D. comic
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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II, NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Môn: TIẾNG ANH12 (CB)
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (khơng tính thời gian giao đề) Số Question đề thi: 40 Question – Số trang: 04 trang
- Họ tên thí sinh: - Số báo danh: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
1. Never have I read such a hard-to-pick-up-again long story like the one you recommend It's terrible
A. novel-like B. read-worthy C. water-proof D. disaster-stricken
2. It's possibly that the injury in the last game that makes her performance unsuccessful today
A. namely B. solely C. similarly D. unlikely
Read the passage and choose the best answer
Every four years, the Summer Olympic Games kick off with an elaborate opening ceremony that welcomes athletes from every competing nation However, preparations and celebrations for the Olympic Games start long before the opening ceremony The true beginning of the Olympic celebration is the lighting of the Olympic torch and the relay that carries the flame to the host city
The Olympic torch is lit at a ceremony in Olympia, Greece, where the ancient games were held One requirement for the Olympic flame is that it must be created using only sunlight and a mirror The flame is lit months before the games, and the first runner begins the great relay among the ruins of the ancient Olympic stadium
The first modern Olympic torch relay took place in Berlin, in the summer of 1936 At the beginning, runners were mainly selected from the Olympic athletes, but later, regular citizens ― including children, old people, and people with disabilities ― began to participate as well Carrying the torch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a great honor
Traditionally, the torch is carried on foot However, sometimes other kinds of transport are needed When the torch must go overseas, it is sent on a private plane The torch has also been carried underwater For the Sydney Summer Games in 2000, a diver swam with the torch!
At the end of the relay, the flame is used to light a giant pot The light, a symbol of the Olympic spirit, burns throughout the games
3. The Olympic Games truly begin when _
A. the opening ceremony takes place B. the first sport event takes place
C. the Olympic torch is lit D. athletes from competing nations arrive 4. The word kick off in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. announce B. compete C. start D. take place
5. The torch is lit in Greece because that is where _
A. the Olympics are held every year B. the flame is always burning C. there are a lot of mirrors and sunlight D. the ancient games were held 6. The passage is mainly about _
A. the tradition of the Olympic flame and torch relay B. the Olympics in ancient Greece
(10)D. the Olympic opening ceremony
7. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. The torch is always carried on foot
B. People with disabilities can carry the torch
C. The light from the Olympic flame continues to burn during the Games D. The Olympic Flame is created using sunlight and a mirror
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting
8. This morning we were interviewed a number of candidates, but none of them impressed us
A B C D
9. Widespread habitat destruction have driven many species on this island to the verge of extinction
A B C D
10. African elephants are more larger and heavier than Asian elephants, and they have got bigger ears
A B C D
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
11. They had to put off their trip because of the bad weather
A. continue B. postpone C. organize D. cancel
12. Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an outstanding example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method
A. excellent B. energetic C. peaceful D. ordinary
Choose the word that is different from the rest in the position of the main stressed syllable 13 A. biology B. activity C. psychology D. dictionary
14 A. office B. novel C. romance D. comic
Choose the answer that best fits each gap in the text below
The vast number of species prevailing on planet Earth is the result of evolutionary processes that have been operating (15) _ life originated about 3.5 billion years ago As new species evolved, a small number of species that became misfits in the prevailing environment (16) _ extinct (background extinction) However, the rapid increase in human population and humanity's greed for luxurious living have resulted in marked environmental degradation, particularly in the recent decades, increasing species extinction hundred or even thousand-fold compared to background extinctions, thus precipitating the 'sixth mass extinction' crisis Unlike the past five mass extinctions that were due to natural catastrophes, the sixth mass extinction would be exclusively the (17) _ of human activities Habitat loss and its degradation, overexploitation of bio-resources and climate change have been the main drivers of the sixth mass extinction crisis Amongst human-induced environmental changes, climate change is going to affect humanity more than (18) _ changes Apart from exterminating a large number of both terrestrial and aquatic species, these changes bring down crop productivity and (19) _ substantially, thus seriously compromising ecosystem services essential for human welfare Mitigating human-induced environmental changes has become one of the highest priorities for the humanity to sustain biodiversity and human welfare
15. A. since B. until C. when D. after
16 A. remained B. reached C. came D. went
17 A. cause B. end C. result D. reason
18. A. the others B. any other C. another D. others
(11)Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others' in the same group
20. A. organize B. diving C. physical D. survive
21 A. appalled B. conserved C. reduced D. banned Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
22.Jane: " " Anna: "She is honest, friendly and very helpful." A. How does our new classmate look like? B. What is our new classmate like? C. What does our new classmate like? D. How old is our new classmate? 23.Daisy: " " - John: "It's is from 1.2 to 1.5 m high"
A. How is tall a giant panda? B. What is the height of a giant panda?
C. What high is a giant panda? D. How long is a giant panda?
24. If a defender _ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot
A. commits B. punches C. touches D. interferes
25. _ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars
A. Water polo B. Rowing C. Windsurfing D. Swimming
26.Where is camera I lent you last Sunday?
A Ø (no article) B a C an D the
27. Everybody says that I take _ my father We are both decisive and stubborn
A. along B. after C. over D. up
28. This test _ in pen Pencils are not allowed
A. must write B. must have written C. must be written D. must be writing 29. Tim didn't pass the exam He spent too much time playing games He _ harder
A. should have worked B. had had worked C. must have worked D. need have worked 30. It took Bob a long time to get _ the breakup of his marriage
A. through B. across C. over D. along with
31. Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is _ to protecting the world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to survive
A. objected B. aim C. dedicated D. legal
32. Keep quiet You _ talk so loudly in here Everybody is working
A. may B. mustn't C. must D. needn't
33. The larger a drop of water, freezing temperature
A. higher than its B. the higher its C. the highest D. its higher 34. Her academic performance has improved It is becoming
A. better and better B. gooder and gooder C. more and more good D. the more gooder 35. Humans depend on species _ to have food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture
A. fertilizer B. destruction C. contamination D. diversity
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one given 36. Scuba-diving is more interesting than snorkeling
(12)A. He may have done this because I saw him standing there B. He can have done this because I saw him standing there C. He must have done this because I saw him standing there D. He need have done this because I saw him standing there 38. His fondness for English increases with his proficiency
A. The more proficient he is at English, the more he likes it
B. The more fondness for English increases, the more his proficiency is C. The more proficient he is at English, the more fondness he is
D. The more proficiency he is, his fondness for English increases 39. We are going to organize a surprise party for Dad on Sunday
A. Dad is going to hold a surprise party on Sunday B. A surprise party for Dad is going to hold on Sunday C. A surprise party are going to be held for Dad on Sunday D. A surprise party is going to be held for Dad on Sunday 40. It isn't necessary for you to hand in your homework today
A. You needn't hand in your homework today B. Your homework can't be sent today
C. Your homework must be sent today D. You mustn't hand in your homework today
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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II, NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Môn: TIẾNG ANH12 (CB)
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (khơng tính thời gian giao đề) Số Question đề thi: 40 Question – Số trang: 04 trang
- Họ tên thí sinh: - Số báo danh: Read the passage and choose the best answer
Every four years, the Summer Olympic Games kick off with an elaborate opening ceremony that welcomes athletes from every competing nation However, preparations and celebrations for the Olympic Games start long before the opening ceremony The true beginning of the Olympic celebration is the lighting of the Olympic torch and the relay that carries the flame to the host city
The Olympic torch is lit at a ceremony in Olympia, Greece, where the ancient games were held One requirement for the Olympic flame is that it must be created using only sunlight and a mirror The flame is lit months before the games, and the first runner begins the great relay among the ruins of the ancient Olympic stadium
The first modern Olympic torch relay took place in Berlin, in the summer of 1936 At the beginning, runners were mainly selected from the Olympic athletes, but later, regular citizens ― including children, old people, and people with disabilities ― began to participate as well Carrying the torch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a great honor
Traditionally, the torch is carried on foot However, sometimes other kinds of transport are needed When the torch must go overseas, it is sent on a private plane The torch has also been carried underwater For the Sydney Summer Games in 2000, a diver swam with the torch!
At the end of the relay, the flame is used to light a giant pot The light, a symbol of the Olympic spirit, burns throughout the games
1. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. People with disabilities can carry the torch
B. The light from the Olympic flame continues to burn during the Games C. The torch is always carried on foot
D. The Olympic Flame is created using sunlight and a mirror 2. The Olympic Games truly begin when _
A. the Olympic torch is lit B. the opening ceremony takes place
C. the first sport event takes place D. athletes from competing nations arrive 3. The torch is lit in Greece because that is where _
A. the flame is always burning B. the ancient games were held C. there are a lot of mirrors and sunlight D. the Olympics are held every year 4. The word kick off in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. compete B. announce C. start D. take place
5. The passage is mainly about _ A. the Olympics in ancient Greece
B. the tradition of the Olympic flame and torch relay C. the Olympic opening ceremony
D. the sports in the Summer Olympic Games
Choose the word that is different from the rest in the position of the main stressed syllable A. activity B. psychology C. biology D. dictionary
(14)A. novel B. romance C. office D. comic
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others' in the same group
8. A. physical B. organize C. diving D. survive
A. banned B. appalled C. reduced D. conserved Choose the underlined part that needs correcting
10. Widespread habitat destruction have driven many species on this island to the verge of extinction
A B C D
11. This morning we were interviewed a number of candidates, but none of them impressed us
A B C D
12. African elephants are more larger and heavier than Asian elephants, and they have got bigger ears
A B C D
Choose the answer that best fits each gap in the text below
The vast number of species prevailing on planet Earth is the result of evolutionary processes that have been operating (13) _ life originated about 3.5 billion years ago As new species evolved, a small number of species that became misfits in the prevailing environment (14) _ extinct (background extinction) However, the rapid increase in human population and humanity's greed for luxurious living have resulted in marked environmental degradation, particularly in the recent decades, increasing species extinction hundred or even thousand-fold compared to background extinctions, thus precipitating the 'sixth mass extinction' crisis Unlike the past five mass extinctions that were due to natural catastrophes, the sixth mass extinction would be exclusively the (15) _ of human activities Habitat loss and its degradation, overexploitation of bio-resources and climate change have been the main drivers of the sixth mass extinction crisis Amongst human-induced environmental changes, climate change is going to affect humanity more than (16) _ changes Apart from exterminating a large number of both terrestrial and aquatic species, these changes bring down crop productivity and (17) _ substantially, thus seriously compromising ecosystem services essential for human welfare Mitigating human-induced environmental changes has become one of the highest priorities for the humanity to sustain biodiversity and human welfare
13. A. until B. since C. when D. after
14 A. reached B. came C. went D. remained
15 A. reason B. result C. cause D. end
16. A. any other B. another C. the others D. others
17. A. qualified B. qualifying C. qualify D. quality
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one given 18. His fondness for English increases with his proficiency
A. The more proficient he is at English, the more fondness he is B. The more proficiency he is, his fondness for English increases C. The more proficient he is at English, the more he likes it
D. The more fondness for English increases, the more his proficiency is 19. I'm sure he did this because I saw him standing there.
(15)D. He must have done this because I saw him standing there 20. Scuba-diving is more interesting than snorkeling
A. Snorkeling isn't as interesting as scuba-diving B. Scuba-diving is less interesting than snorkeling C. Scuba-diving isn't as interesting as snorkeling D. Snorkeling is more interesting than scuba-diving
21. We are going to organize a surprise party for Dad on Sunday A. A surprise party are going to be held for Dad on Sunday B. A surprise party is going to be held for Dad on Sunday C. Dad is going to hold a surprise party on Sunday D. A surprise party for Dad is going to hold on Sunday 22. It isn't necessary for you to hand in your homework today
A. You needn't hand in your homework today B. Your homework can't be sent today
C. Your homework must be sent today D. You mustn't hand in your homework today Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
23.Jane: " " Anna: "She is honest, friendly and very helpful." A. How does our new classmate look like? B. How old is our new classmate? C. What is our new classmate like? D. What does our new classmate like? 24. Tim didn't pass the exam He spent too much time playing games He _ harder
A. must have worked B. should have worked C. had had worked D. need have worked 25. Her academic performance has improved It is becoming
A. the more gooder B. gooder and gooder C. more and more good D. better and better 26. _ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars
A. Rowing B. Water polo C. Windsurfing D. Swimming
27. Keep quiet You _ talk so loudly in here Everybody is working
A. needn't B. mustn't C. may D. must
28. It took Bob a long time to get _ the breakup of his marriage
A. across B. through C. over D. along with
29. This test _ in pen Pencils are not allowed
A. must be writing B. must write C. must be written D. must have written 30. Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is _ to protecting the world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to survive
A. legal B. aim C. dedicated D. objected
31. Humans depend on species _ to have food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture
A. diversity B. destruction C. fertilizer D. contamination
32. If a defender _ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot
A. interferes B. punches C. touches D. commits
33.Daisy: " " - John: "It's is from 1.2 to 1.5 m high" A. What is the height of a giant panda? B. How long is a giant panda?
C. How is tall a giant panda? D. What high is a giant panda?
34. The larger a drop of water, freezing temperature
A. the highest B. higher than its C. its higher D. the higher its
35. Everybody says that I take _ my father We are both decisive and stubborn
A. up B. along C. over D. after
(16)A. Ø (no article) B. the C. a D. an
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
37. It's possibly that the injury in the last game that makes her performance unsuccessful today
A. namely B. similarly C. solely D. unlikely
38. Never have I read such a hard-to-pick-up-again long story like the one you recommend It's terrible
A. disaster-stricken B. novel-like C. read-worthy D. water-proof
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the sentences below
39. Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an outstanding example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method
A. excellent B. ordinary C. energetic D. peaceful
40. They had to put off their trip because of the bad weather
A. organize B. postpone C. continue D. cancel
(17)KEY Đáp án mã đề: 132
01 A 02 A 03 B 04 A 05 A 06 C 07 D 08 C 09 A 10 A 11 D 12 B 13 B 14 D 15 B 16 B 17 D 18 C 19 C 20 D 21 C 22 D 23 A 24 A 25 A 26 B 27 C 28 A 29 B 30 D 31 B 32 C 33 C 34 A 35 C 36 D 37 B 38 D 39 C 40 B Đáp án mã đề: 209
01 C 02 D 03 D 04 D 05 B 06 A 07 B 08 B 09 C 10 C 11 A 12 D 13 A 14 B 15 B 16 A 17 C 18 D 19 B 20 A 21 B 22 A 23 A 24 A 25 C 26 D 27 D 28 D 29 C 30 A 31 A 32 C 33 B 34 C 35 A 36 D 37 A 38 C 39 C 40 B Đáp án mã đề: 357
01 B 02 D 03 C 04 C 05 D 06 A 07 A 08 A 09 B 10 A 11 B 12 A 13 D 14 C 15 A 16 D 17 C 18 B 19 B 20 C 21 C 22 B 23 B 24 A 25 B 26 D 27 B 28 C 29 A 30 C 31 C 32 B 33 B 34 A 35 D 36 A 37 C 38 A 39 D 40 A Đáp án mã đề: 485