TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THCS VÀ THPT NGUYỄN TẤT THÀNH - ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I Năm học 2019-2020 Lớp 12 (Ban D, N) Môn : Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm : 60 phút Mã đề thi 169 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 Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy He was the illegitimate son of Ser Piero, a Florentine notary and landlord, but lived on the estate and was treated as an illegitimate son In 1483, Leonardo da Vinci drew the first model of helicopter It did not look very much like our modern day “copter,” but the idea of what it could was about the same Leonardo was an artist and sculptor He was very interested in motion and movement and tried to show it in his art In order to show movement, he found it helpful to study the way things moved One subject he liked to study was birds and how they flew He spent many hours watching the birds and examining the structure of their wings He noticed how they cupped air with their wings and how the feathers helped hold the air Through these studies, Leonardo began to understand how birds were able to fly Like many other men, Leonardo began to dream of the day when people would be able to fly He designed a machine that used all the things he had learned about flight, and thus became the first model of a helicopter Poor Leonardo had only one problem, however, he had no way to give the necessary speed to his invention You see, motors had not yet been invented and speed was an important part of the flying process It would be another four hundred years before the engine was invented and another fifty years before it was put to the test in an airplane Leonardo’s dream of a helicopter finally came to pass in 1936 the Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist, Leonardo died on May 2, 1519, and was buried in the cloister of San Fiorentino in Amboise Question 1: Which paragraph explains why Leonardo’s helicopter was not successful in his lifetime? A paragraph B paragraph C paragraph D paragraph Question 2: The word thus in the fourth paragraph could best be replaced by: A inappropriately B after C hence D unsuitably Question 3: In what year was the first helicopter flown? A 1483 B 1452 C 1519 D 1936 Question 4: What is the author’s main point? A Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 and died in 1519 B An overview of one of Leonardo da Vinci’s many skills C The invention of the helicopter D Birds cup air with their wings and use feathers to help hold the air Question 5: What two things did birds have that Leonardo da Vinci noticed helped them to fly? A feathers and talons B cups and feathers C wings and feathers D wings and beaks 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 WHY SO MANY CHILDREN? The rapid population growth in less developed countries is a result of high birth rates Women in these countries have many children on average Why they have such large families, when feeding and caring for them can be a problem? The answer may often be that they have no choice Many factors make it difficult for women to limit the size of their families Economics undoubtedly plays an important role In poor countries, a large family is necessary for economic survival More children mean more hands for work They also mean someone to take care of the parents in old age In industrialized countries, on the other hand, children not increase family income Instead, they are an expense Furthermore, people in these countries usually not depend on their children in their old age However, economics cannot entirely explain birth rates Saudi Arabia, for example, has one of the highest per-capita incomes in the world, but it also has a very high birth rate (7.0) Mexico and Indonesia also not Trang 1/5 - Mã đề thi 169 follow the general rule Though they are poor countries, they have reduced their population growth by 53 percent and 25 percent in recent years Clearly, other factors are involved These factors may relate to the economic situation, but not necessarily Population experts now believe that the most important of these factors is the condition of women A high birth rate almost always goes together with lack of education and low status for women This would explain the high birth rate of Saudi Arabia Traditional Arab culture gives women little education or independence and few possibilities outside the home It also explains the decline in birth rates in Mexico, Thailand, and Indonesia Their governments took measures to improve education for women and opportunities for them outside the home Another key factor in the birth rate is the availability of birth control Women may want to limit their families, but have no way to so In Ireland, for example, birth control is illegal Not surprisingly, Ireland has the highest birth rate in Europe Where governments have made birth control easily available, on the other hand, birth rates have gone down This is the case in Singapore, Sri Lanka, and India, as well as in Indonesia, Thailand, and Mexico In these countries women have also been provided with health care and help in planning their families Yet another factor to influence birth rate is infant mortality (Infant mortality is the percentage of babies who die in their first year.) In industrialized countries infant mortality is around 1.5 percent In less developed countries, however, it can be 20 percent or more Fearing the loss of some children, women are encouraged to have more Thus, an effective program to reduce population growth must work in many areas But above all it must be aimed at women and their needs Only then does it have any chance of success Question 6: This passage is about ……… A the main factors that influence the birth rate B population growth C how economics can influence the birth rate D women in less developed countries Question 7: One reason for the high birth rate in Ireland is that ……… A birth control is not easily available B birth control is easily available C many women work outside the home D infant mortality is high Question 8: According to the passage, Saudi Arabia is a ……… A poor country with a high birth rate B rich country with a high birth rate C poor country with a low birth rate D rich country with a low birth rate Question 9: According to the passage, what Mexico, Thailand, and Indonesia have in common? A Their governments give more advantages to women B Birth control is illegal C They have high per-capita incomes and high birth rates D They not fear the loss of children Question 10: In industrialized countries, children ……… A are an expense for the family B not usually depend on their parents C are necessary for economic survival D help to care for their parents in old age 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 11: A slow B crowd C town D crown Question 12: A requested B stimulated C determined D talented 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 13: The promise of high-paid jobs and wealth pulls people to cities A proportion B prosperity C entertainment D employment Question 14: The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm A depressed B determined C weakened D motivated 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 Stella McCartney was born in 1972, the daughter of pop star Sir Paul McCartney She is the youngest of three sisters One sister is a potter and (15)……… sister does the same job as their mother used to – she works as a photographer Stella’s brother, James, is a musician Stella first hit the newspaper headlines in 1995 when she (16)……… in fashion design from art college At her final show, her clothes were modeled by her friends, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, both well-known models (17)…… , the student show became frontpage news around the world Stella hadn’t been in the news before as a fashion designer but she (18)……… time working in the fashion world since she was fifteen In March 1997, Stella went to work for the fashion Trang 2/5 - Mã đề thi 169 house Chloe People said the famous fashion house had given her the job because of her surname and her famous parents but Stella soon showed how good she was, She designs clothes which she would like to wear herself, although she’s not a model, and many famous models and actors choose to wear them In 2001 Stella started her own fashion house and has since opened stores around the world and won many prizes A (19) ……… vegetarian, McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her design Instead, she uses silk, wool and other animal-derived fabrics Question 15: A other B the other C the others D others Question 16: A finished B ended C completed D graduated Question 17: A Unsurprising B Surprising C Unsurprisingly D Surprisingly Question 18: A has spent B spent C had spent D spends Question 19: A long-life B livelong C long-live D lifelong 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 20: A philosophical B distinguished C reputation D population Question 21: A progress B protect C mindset D apply Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 22: Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job A John applied for the job because he has experience in the field B John did not apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field C John applied for the job even though he had no experience in the field D John was unable to the job because he was inexperienced Question 23: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years A It’s years when I have enjoyed myself so much B I didn’t enjoy myself so much years ago C It’s years since I last enjoyed myself so much D I liked myself very much years ago Question 24: Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box A He still can’t lift that box because he’s not as strong B However strong he is, he still can’t lift that box C He’s very strong, but he still can lift that box D The box was too heavy for him to lift 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 25: He failed the test many times, but he didn’t stop trying A Failing the test discourages him B He didn’t stop trying although he failed the test many times C He didn’t stop trying despite his first failure D He never stops trying but fails to pass the test Question 26: I picked up my book I found that the cover had been torn A On picking up my book, I saw that the cover had been torn B Although I picked up my book, I found that the cover had been torn C The cover had been torn when my book picked up D Picked up, the book was torn 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 27: They had to move into temporary accommodation A unstable B profitable C steady D permanent Question 28: Ideally, I'd like to live in New York, but that's not possible A Imperfectly B Completely C Correctly D Luckily Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 29: It is the underserved _ that damaged his life and his family A disrepute B reputation C reputable D repute Question 30: That seems to have disposed _ most of their arguments Trang 3/5 - Mã đề thi 169 A of B on C to D by Question 31: Her identity will never be _ in order to protect her children from being judged A covered B discovered C revealed D kept Question 32: Scientists sent _ expedition to _ Mars during _ 1990s A an / the / the B x / x /x C x / x / the D an / x / the Question 33: He is always busy with his work The only time he really switches is when we're on vacation A on B to C to D off Question 34: Last night Tine _ in bed when suddenly she a scream A read / heard B was reading / heard C read / was hearing D was reading / was hearing Question 35: It turned out to be a _ journey when the weather became bad A hazard B hazarded C hazardous D hazarding Question 36: If we continue to our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly A raise B increase C add to D deplete Question 37: Women who _ due to marriage are not considered to be _ A migrant – migrators B migrant - migrations C migrate – migrants D migrate – migraters Question 38: It is imperative that he _ the school regulations A obeyed B obey C obeying D obeys Question 39: _ love is _ very strong feeling of affection towards someone who you are romantically attracted to A The / the B The / x C A / the D x / a Question 40: The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain _, so we now don’t know who he is A identified B anonymous C named D known Question 41: While we _ a sight-seeing tour, our friends _ on the beach A did / lay B were doing / were lying C did / were lying D were doing / lay Question 42: Overpopulation in urban areas tends to create unfavorable conditions, which may result in ……… of food in developing countries A shortages B failures C supplies D damages Question 43: Mary demanded that the heater _ immediately Her apartment was freezing A repaired B be repaired C been repaired D being repaired 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 44: It’s essential that every student passes the exam before attending the course A essential B student C passes D attending Question 45: When I turned on my computer, I was shocked to find some junk mail, and I delete it all A to find B and C shocked D delete Question 46: People often leave their home villages to find well-pay jobs in the fast-growing industrial zones A leave B well-pay C fast-growing D industrial zones Question 47: Many of the immigrants have intermarried with the island's original inhabit A Many of B have intermarried C original D inhabit Question 48: It is not fair to give such a challenged task to an inexperienced staff like her A challenged B give C an inexperienced staff D not fair Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 49: - Mike: “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” - Susan: “ _” A Thank you for saying so B Sure I couldn’t agree more C No, it’s nice to say so D Yes, it’s nice of you to say so Question 50: - Cindy: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!” - Mary: “ _” A Yes, all right B Thanks, Cindy I had it done yesterday Trang 4/5 - Mã đề thi 169 C Never mention it - D Thanks, but I’m afraid Trang 5/5 - Mã đề thi 169 ... women This would explain the high birth rate of Saudi Arabia Traditional Arab culture gives women little education or independence and few possibilities outside the home It also explains the decline... mortality (Infant mortality is the percentage of babies who die in their first year.) In industrialized countries infant mortality is around 1.5 percent In less developed countries, however, it... rate is the availability of birth control Women may want to limit their families, but have no way to so In Ireland, for example, birth control is illegal Not surprisingly, Ireland has the highest