SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO AN GIANG ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II TRƯỜNG THPT BA CHÚC Năm học 2018-2019 -Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) ĐỀ THI THỬ HỌ VÀ TÊN: _ SỐ BÁO DANH: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following questions Question 1: A damaged B sacrificed C distinguished D developed Question 2: A future B picture C culture D turn Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A opponent B enthusiast C tsunami D advocate Question 4: A knowledge B victim C appeal D effort Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for a meeting A takes care of B goes off C resembles D arrives Question 6: Buying a new car has cost us a lot of money, it has meant that we will have had to tighten our belt for the next few months A save our money B spend more money C exchange our money D increase our money Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 7: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school A by far B by heart C by chance D on purpose Question 8: The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech A confused B closed C started D complicated Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 9: Tom is talking to Mary about his plan for this evening Tom: “We’re going to the Italian restaurant Would you care to join us?” -Mary: “ ,but I’m afraid I have another commitment this evening Maybe another time.” A Yes, of course B Yes, I C I like it very much D I’d love to Question 10: Hoa is asking Hai, who is sitting at a corner of the room, seeming too shy -Hoa: “Why aren’t you taking part in our activities? ” -Hai: “ Yes, I can Certainly” A Can you help me with this decorations? B Can I help you? C Shall I take your hat off? D Could you please show me how to get the nearest post office? Choose the underlined part that needs correction Question 11:Species become extinct or endangerment for a number of reasons, but the primary cause is the destruction A B C of habitat by human activities D Question 12: Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plant and animal species A B C D Question 13: As soon as Mary will graduate next month, she will return to her home town A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 14: Peter has been working for 10 hours He _ be very tired now A needn't B must C has to D should Question 15: If you a book, you have a brief look at it without reading or studying it seriously A dip into B put away C pick up D put down Question 16: Most of the air pollution results the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets A in B to C on D from Question 17: He went back to work in his country after he his course on Advanced Engineering in London A finishes B has finished C had finished D was finishing Question 18: If she hadn’t helped her husband, he his project A won’t have finished B couldn’t finish C couldn’t have finished D won’t be finished Question 19: The Vietnamese boy was regarded as a hero he dedicated his life to his country A although B because of C providing D because Question 20: Geography is a very interesting subject , very few people study it thoroughly A And B However C Moreover D So Question 21: The museum is open to everybody It between am and pm A visits B visited C can visit D can be visited Question 22: The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s _ A wings B body C back D feather Question 23: The reviewer Mathew's new novel as a new style of modern science fiction A chewed B digested C described D drew Question 24: With the Government’s careful preparation as well as the support of the countrymen, Vietnamese athletes competed in high A values B spirits C strokes D beliefs Question 25: In the 22nd Sea Games, many Games were closed to international levels A records B ranks C scores D goals Question 26: Your English is improving considerably It is getting A good and well B well and better C good and better D better and better Question 27: Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of energy A recycling B reused C renewable D recyclable Question 28: This book is not really It is a waste of money buying it A inform B information C informative D informatively Choose the sentences that isclosest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John A John might be very surprised to receive my letter B John might have been very surprised to receive my letter C John must be very surprised to receive my letter D John must have been very surprised to receive my letter Question 30: He only feels happy whenever he does not have much work to A The more he works, the happier he feels B The less he works, the happier he feels C His work makes him feel happy D He feels happier and happier with his work Question 31: No member in the team came to his birthday party But Julia did come A Julia was the only member in the team to turn up at his birthday party B Not only did Julia come to his birthday party but also other members did C Julia was one of the members who came to his birthday party D Every member in the team came to his birthday party Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: Trash cans have been placed all over campus Students still throw garbage on the ground A Although trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground B Because trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground C Unless trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground D When trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground Question 33: Kate had finished the report She left for the game A Hardly had Kate left for the game when she finished the report B No sooner Kate had finished the report than she left the game C Having finished the report, Kate left for the game D Before Kate had finished the report, she left for the game Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Many animals in the wild are (34) _ and fearful of human beings Many animals would take escape instantly when a human approaches Man, however, soon discovered that some animals can be tamed or domesticated (35) _ animals in the wild, these animals would allow man to come close to them They would even allow their owners to stroke or pet them In the early times man would domesticate animals by setting traps to catch their young A young animal is (36) easily domesticated than an adult one From young, the animal learns to trust and obey its owner Many different kind of animals have been domesticated Some common examples are animals like horses, elephants, chickens and pigs The dog, which is also (37) _ as ‘man’s best friend’, is one of the first animals to have been domesticated is the pig In England long ago, the pig was a wild animals It was a ferocious and aggressive (38) _ which was not easily captured Yet nowadays, the domesticated pig is no longer the lean and tough creature it used to be! Question 34: A suspicious B suspicion C suspiciously D suspiciousness Question 35: A Like B Similarly C Unlike D Different Question 36: A far more B so much C lots more D quite so Question 37: A considered B indentified C recognized D known Question 38: A beast B being C individual D creature Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions We live on a wet planet In fact, most of the surface of Earth is covered with water Oceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth A body of water is a part of Earth’s surface covered with water You probably know that ocean water is salty Do you know why? It is mainly because rain brings salt from the land and into the ocean! Here is how that happens: Rain falls onto rocks The rainwater breaks down salt and minerals from the rocks The water mixes with the salt and minerals Then it flows into the oceans Scientists have discovered two other sources of salty ocean water Some salt comes from underwater volcanoes Other salt spurts from heated vents on the ocean floor Most ocean salt, however, starts on land Lakes are large bodies of water They are surrounded by land Lakes usually have fresh water, but some lakes have salt water The Great Salt Lake in Utah is a saltwater lake Lake water does not move from place to place Rivers are filled with fresh water that moves from one place to another The water in rivers comes mostly from rain Rivers usually flow into oceans Streams and creeks are also bodies of moving fresh water They are smaller than rivers Streams and creeks can come together and form larger streams or rivers Question 39: What is most of the surface of Earth covered with? A land B air C water Dsalt Question 40: The article lists examples of bodies of water What is the first example it lists? A creeks B rivers C oceans D lake Question 41: The word “mixes” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A combines B includes C contains D consists Question 42: What is a body of water that does NOT move from one place to another? A a lake B a river C a stream D an ocean Question 43: What is the main idea of this article? A Different bodies of water cover most of the earth B Rivers are bodies of fresh water that usually flow into oceans C Rainwater mixes with the salt and minerals of rocks D Oceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Most people know that a balanced diet and regular exercise are very important However, most people not know how to exercise properly Instead of concentrating on how to get the best results efficiently and effectively, people usually rush through their workouts, or they make the same common workout mistakes Exercising the right way is important for people who are worried about their health and their appearance However, if someone is not working out properly, it is rare that he or she will see the results he or she wants Therefore, training experts have devised tips to teach people how to exercise correctly in order to achieve the greatest health benefits If you want to achieve the best workout results, here are a few helpful tips to bear in mind One of the most common workout mistakes is doing the same routine over and over again This does not challenge your muscles, and it can actually prevent muscles from growing and repairing themselves Instead of always sticking to the same old workout, it is important to change your routine every six to eight weeks It is also important to add a variety of workouts to your routine, such as swimming, yoga, or biking, to make sure your whole body stays fit This will help make your workouts more interesting, and benefit your health and muscle development as well Another mistake people tend to make is to work out too hard, too often Your body needs to rest between workouts; otherwise, no progress will be made It is best to keep the number of hard workout routines to no more than two per week Then, for those who don’t want to get off schedule by skipping a day, shorter workouts of about twenty minutes can be used on other days For more variety in workouts, you could also plan an easier routine for forty to sixty minutes between days of shorter, more intense workouts Experts recommend, however, taking at least one day off completely each week, especially after several hard workout days in a row In reality, no one is perfect However, if you want to make a difference in your overall health, there are some things you can Stretch before and after every workout Do not rush your routine, and not work out too little or too much Remember not to make these common workout mistakes, and always have fun while exercising! Question 44: What is the main idea of this reading? A Daily exercise can often be bad for your health B Working out properly is the only way to gain effective health results C Most people know how to work out efficiently and effectively D Adding a variety of workouts to your routine is not important Question 45: Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A Daily intense workouts help one stay healthy B One’s body needs to rest between workouts C A variety of exercises is better than doing the same one all the time D It can be good to take a day off from exercising Question 46: Which word is closest in meaning to the word “stretch” in this reading? A Exaggerate B Widen C Make tight D Extend or reach Question 47: The word “This” in paragraph refers to A adding a variety of workouts B doing the same routine C challenging your muscles D sticking to the same old workout Question 48: What can be inferred about the mistakes people make when they work out? A They are very harmful to the body B People who rarely work out make them C People think it is OK to make them D Athletes would not make these mistakes Question 49: Why should you change your workout routine every six to eight weeks? A To challenge your muscles B To become faster C To avoid bone problems D To exercise your brain Question 50: According to the passage, what is a common mistake that people who work out often make? A taking at least one day off completely each week B changing their routine every six to eight weeks C letting their bodies rest between workouts D keeping the number of hard workout routines to two per week ... visited C can visit D can be visited Question 22 : The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s _ A wings B body C back D feather Question 23 : The reviewer Mathew's new novel as... strokes D beliefs Question 25 : In the 22 nd Sea Games, many Games were closed to international levels A records B ranks C scores D goals Question 26 : Your English is improving considerably... sentences in the following questions Question 32: Trash cans have been placed all over campus Students still throw garbage on the ground A Although trash cans have been placed all over campus,