SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TP.HCM TRƯỜNG THPT GÒ VẤP ĐỀ THI TẬP TRUNG GIỮ HKI NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020 MƠN: TIẾNG ANH KHỐI 12 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút Họ tên học sinh: ……………………………… SBD: ………… Lớp: 12……… I Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answers for each sentence from to Smoking is not as common in American as in many other countries Generally, Americans smoke less than Europeans and much less than Asians It is a practice that is becoming less and less socially acceptable Smoking is prohibited in many places It is not allowed in any public buildings, on any public transportation (including airplane flights within the United State), in shops, in movies theaters, schools, and office buildings The general rule is if you are indoors, then you probably are not allowed to smoke The exceptions are bars, nightclubs, and some restaurants If a restaurant does allow smoking, it will only be in an area that is designated for smokers If you are with someone, even outdoors, it is polite to ask if they mind before you start smoking The legal smoking age in American is 18 If you are buying cigarettes (or another tobacco product) and you look young, the store clerk is required by law to ask you for proof of legal age You should be prepared to provide identification Question The main idea of the passage is ……… A Smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable B Smoking is allowed everywhere C Smoking is good for your health D Smoking is becoming more and more socially acceptable Question You are NOT allowed to smoke in ……… A public buildings B some restaurants C bars D nightclubs Question The people in ……… are NOT mentioned in the passage A Europe B America C Africa D Asia Question The legal smoking age in America is ……… A 17 B 16 C 15 D 18 Question It is ……… to ask before you start smoking A impolite B polite C rude D unkind II Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others Question A discussion B obedient C difference D determine Question A confidence B mischievous C gratitude D assistance III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind A Never B Sometimes C Hardly D Always Question I hope the weather clears up later A is not cloudy B shines C clean D become brighter IV Read the following passage carefully and choose the best options for each blank from 10 to 14 A few weeks ago, I had a (10) ……… unusual flight from London to Khartoum The flight was due to leave at a quarter past two, so I checked in at haft past twelve, thinking that I had plenty of time to save I was rather horrified to find that I had to pay £50 (11) ……… baggage, but on the other hand, it was relief to see the back of my suitcase, which was, I had to admit, extremely heavy Having visited the duty-free shop, I sat in the lounge waiting for my I flight to be called Two o’clock came, and still there was no announcement, so I went over to the information desk The ground hostess (12) ……… me that the plane would be leaving only a few minutes later than scheduled, and I sat down again Suddenly there was an announcement: “Flight (13) ……… until 17.45.” There was a collective groan from the waiting passengers, but the airline then announced that it was offering us a free lunch, which pacified us all a little We eventually took off at 17.45 Shortly after we were airborne, the captain explained the (14) ……… of our delay Apparently, just before we were original due to board, a mouse had been discovered on the plane As a result, the plane had had to be withdrawn from service Question 10 A somewhere B something C somehow D somewhat Question 11 A loaded B heavy C excess D hand Question 12 A warned B assured C insured D assumed Question 13 A canceled B delayed C confirmed D diverted Question 14 A cause B origin C reason D root V Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting Question 15 Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practiced enough A B C D Question 16 John is reading a book when I saw him yesterday A B C D Question 17 A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives A B C D VI Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others Question 18 A believed B worked C enjoyed D achieved Question 19 A husband B trust C culture D suppose VII Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answers for each sentence from 20 to 25 A SPECIAL FESTIVAL The Tet Doan Ngo is celebrated at noon the th day of the 5th lunar month and is an important festival in Vietnam Tet means festival, Doan means start, and Ngo is noon The Vietnamese believe that at this time of the year the universe brings the greatest amount of yang or maleness to peple It is especially called Tet Sau Bo in Vietnam when people celebrate it as the “insect killing festival” This interesting and unusual name comes from the tradition of getting rid of pests on this day and preparing the fields for the new season So, starting anew and cleansing the body are important themes at this event People eat lots of special and delicious food at Tet Doan Ngo, such as sweet fruits, com ruou (sweet fermented rice), and banh u tro Banh u tro are widely eaten during this festival They are sticky rice cakes wrapped in bamboo leaves The sticky rice is also immersed in ash water before cooking These foods are believed to bring a balanced and healthy life The Tet Doan Ngo in Vietnam is also celebrated as a fruit festival with many activities such as fruit arrangement competitions and fruit crop competitions – especially in Southern Vietnam During the festival people are encouraged to go out, enjoy nature and get lots of fresh air So if you ever find yourself in Vietnam, why not forget about sightseeing and try joining the party where you can a taste of traditional life? Question 20 What is the festival known as? A the festival of star sighs B the lunar festival C the insect killing festival D the New Year Eve Question 21 During the festival what are people told to do? A stay indoors with their families B visit their grandparents C keep away from public places D celebrate the occasion outdoors Question 22 Why people always eat Banh u tro during this festival? A Because it is thought that they are very delicious B Because it is thought that they bring lucky things to them C Because it is thought that they are very cheap D Because it is thought that they bring a balances and healthy life Question 23 What does the writer suggest you do? A go and visit Vietnam’s many sights B take part in an unforgettable event C try eating new types of food D travel around the world Question 24 What people eat during Tet Doan Ngo? A birthday cakes B cooked bean dishes C fresh bananas D special wrapped puddings Questions 25 What is important during this festival? A having a fresh start B chasing away bugs C giving lucky money D cleaning the home VIII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question Question 26 Alex Nguyen is one of the most mischievous students in my class A bad B obedient C naughty D ill-behaved Question 27 We can attract their attention by waving A pay all attention to B catch their attention C catch their eye D get their attention IX Choose the word, phrase, or utterance (A, B, C or D) that is the best answer for each sentence Question 28 Vietnamese fans congratulated U23 Vietnam football team on ……… the runner-up at the AFC U23 Championship A to become B become C to becoming D becoming Question 29 The person ……… children are doctors is my best friend A whom B who C which D whose Question 30 ……… my father is old, he still goes jogging A Because of B Because C Although D Despite Question 31 I will try my best ……… I can win a place at university A so that B because C Although D until Question 32 If I knew what ……… , I would tell you A is the time B time is it C was the time D the time was Question 33 It’s useless ……… him to give up smoking A advising B advise C to advise D to advising Question 34 “John left here an hour ago.”, Jane said A Jane told me that John had left there an hour before B Jane told John to have left there an hour before C Jane said John left here an hour before D Jane told me that John left there an hour ago Question 35 He is not really friendly and make no attempt to be ……… A socialize B social C society D sociable Question 36 Professor Berg was very interested in the ……… of cultures all over the world A diversity B diversification C diversity D diverse Question 37 High school students are usually ……… a lot of study pressure A under B in C of D on Question 38 We always stand by you when you are in need A Whenever you are in need, we stand next to you B We can never stand your necessary C We always continue to support and help you when you are in need D We cannot anything for you although you are in need Question 39 He didn’t send me a postcard ……… A in case he has my address with him B because he didn’t have my address with him C if he hadn’t had my address with him D although he hadn’t had my address with him Question 40 At this time next year, we ……… at university A will study B will be studying C is studying D study Question 41 My shirt ……… by my sister on my last birthday A was given B has been given C gave D was being given Question 42 We are a very close-knit family and very supportive ……… one another A on B in C to D of Question 43 She sacrificed her career ……… her children A on B with C in D for Question 44 She said to us “Don’t be late again.” A She said us not to be late again B She told us to be not late again C She told us not to be late again D She told us not to be late again Question 45 In some Asian countries, love is ……… to follow marriage A supported B considered C made D forced Question 46 - Hai: “How often you go swimming, Mai?” Mai: “……… ” A Once upon a time B Last night C About one hour D Once a week Question 47 He’s always ……… to his father’s wishes A expressive B obedient C confident D supportive Question 48 Body language is non-verbal ……… A communication B communicatedC communicative D communicate Question 49 Vienamese President Tran Dai Quang ……… of a serious illness at the age of 62 A died B has died C die D had died Question 50 - Peter: “I would like to send this letter to Japan by airmail How much is the charge?” - Linda: “……… ” A It’s 1.20 am B It’s £1.20 C It’s 1.20 km D It’s 1.20 inches - THE END - ... people celebrate it as the “insect killing festival” This interesting and unusual name comes from the tradition of getting rid of pests on this day and preparing the fields for the new season... themes at this event People eat lots of special and delicious food at Tet Doan Ngo, such as sweet fruits, com ruou (sweet fermented rice), and banh u tro Banh u tro are widely eaten during this festival... Why people always eat Banh u tro during this festival? A Because it is thought that they are very delicious B Because it is thought that they bring lucky things to them C Because it is thought