SỞ GD – ĐT BẮC NINH TRƯỜNG THPT THUẬN THÀNH SỐ ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN Năm học 2018 -2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 132 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 Câu 1: It was near end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appeared A prehistoric B that the first C near end D wheeled Câu 2: The purpose of traveller’s checks is to protect travellers from theft and accidental lost of money A is B lost C theft D of Câu 3: The poems of Sara Teasadale are noting for their simplicity and purity of form A simplicity B The poems C of form D noting 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 Câu 4: Câu 5: A prepared A enterprise B organised B encourage C impressed C envelope D involved D entertain 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 Câu 6: Câu 7: A advocate A potential B contribute B opponent C initiate C enthusiast D appalled D podium Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 8: Some people think that we should preserve traditions of countries A brand-new B deep-rooted C old-fashioned D well-mannered Câu 9: Could you please tell me ? A how far to the nearest station is it B how far is it to the nearest station C how far it is to the nearest station D It is how far to the nearest station Câu 10: Let me _ you a nice bath and you’ll feel a lot better A make B have C get D run Câu 11: Susie and Fran in on us last night, so I had to defrost a pizza A turned B came C dropped D went Câu 12: _ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States A founding B founded C found D having founded Câu 13: Lunar eclipses occur each time the Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon the Moon’s full phase A whenever B whether C during D in which Câu 14: Deep-sea divers wear wetsuits to protect under water A themselves B yourself C ourselves D oneself Câu 15: Mrs Green had her husband _ because she believed that he was unfaithful A following B to follow C followed D follow Trang 1/5 - Mã đề thi 132 Câu 16: You can’t make a snowman there’s some snow! A unless B while C if D after Câu 17: Research shows some differences in the psychological attitude and behavior of lucky and unlucky people A notice B noticing C noticeable D noticeably Câu 18: One problem is that we don’t have officers on the streets A enough B so a lot of C too many D such many Câu 19: My dad wants me to go to university, but I am in minds about it A some B my C different D two Câu 20: Using many symbols makes _ to put a large amount of information on a single map A possible B it possible C that possible D it is possible Câu 21: Do you think Curtis the car race tomorrow? A wins B is winning C won D will win 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 Câu 22: Nani: "We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time." Mike: " " A I'm tired I'll go home early B What a wonderful idea! C OK But I'll call you later D I'll say we will! Câu 23: Two friends, Peter and Linda, are talking about pets Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house” Linda: “ _” A Yes, I hope so B No, dogs are good, too C You can say that again D Nothing more to say 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 Câu 24: Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe A modesty B pretending C reality D denial Câu 25: The natives were very angry when the foreigners came to their country and took over their land A migrants B members C tourists D locals Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 26: The length of an X-ray wave is incredibly small: less than one ten-millionth of a millimeter A famously B considerably C sufficiently D believably Câu 27: If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately A instinctively B coincidently C deliberately D accidently 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 Câu 28: Sam emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another A Sam said that people should discuss intellectual topics B Sam said that people should not be too serious C Sam said that people should consider the feelings of others D Sam said that people should not talk too much Câu 29: Parul sympathises with the needy and poor A Parul is sympathetic towards needy and poor B Parul treats needy and poor with sympathy C Parul has sympathy for the needy and poor D Needy and poor are sympathised by Parul Trang 2/5 - Mã đề thi 132 Câu 30: Driving on the left is very dangerous in our country A It is very dangerous to drive on the left in our country B It very dangerous to drive on the left in our country C It is very dangerous driving on the left in our country D It is very dangerous to driving on the left in our country 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 Câu 31: Dr Harris might become the next head of surgery at St Mary’s Hospital Dr Bentley has a chance too, but those are the only two in the running A Neither Dr Harris nor Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital B Maybe either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital C both Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital D Either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital Câu 32: We have been friends for years It is quite easy to share secrets between us A We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us B Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us C Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets D We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years 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 Almost 90 percent of American students below the college level attend public elementary and secondary schools, which not charge tuition but rely on local and state taxes for funding Traditionally, elementary school includes kindergarten through the eighth grade In some places, (33) , elementary school ends after the sixth grade, and students attend middle school, or junior high school, from grades seven through nine Similarly, secondary school, or high school, traditionally comprises grades nine through twelve, but in some places begins (34) the tenth grade Most of the students who not attend public elementary and secondary schools attend private schools, for which their families pay (35) Four out of five private schools are run by religious groups In these schools religious instruction is part of the curriculum, (36) _ also includes the traditional academic courses There is also a small but growing number of parents who educate their children themselves, a practice known as home schooling The United States does not have a national school system Nor, with the exception of the military academies, are there schools run by the federal government But the government (37) _ guidance and funding for federal educational programs in which both public and private schools take part, and the U.S Department of Education oversees these programs Câu 33: Câu 34: Câu 35: Câu 36: Câu 37: A whereas A of A expense A that A gives B moreover B at B tuition B where B offers C therefore C on C money C which C makes D however D with D cost D what D provides 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 Family and Money The modern world is changing family relationships The cost of living has had an influence on how the American family behaves It may not be the best thing Trang 3/5 - Mã đề thi 132 Several decades ago, the father went to work His paycheck paid the bills The mother stayed home She might have volunteered at a local church or a community program Children went to school Sometimes they had a small job on weekends when they were teenagers In many parts of the United States, things are different The cost of living is on the rise The greatest increases in the cost of living are seen in property prices and in health care Basically, one salary is not enough to buy or rent a house and pay the bills As a result, both parents must work This helps the family keep a roof over their heads, and they can go to the doctor when they need to When both parents work, it changes the amount of time that the child spends with them Many parents put their children in day care This has the benefit of ensuring the children’s care But it also reduces the amount of time that parents spend with their children in their early years What is more, day care is an extra expense Both parents must work more During the school years, it is often the case that children come home before their parents They are called latchkey kids because they let themselves in the door Mother is not waiting at home to open the door for the child This time alone puts him at risk to things like drugs or crime The child may get in trouble more often because he is not supervised Rising expenses are changing how families live While working hard for better lives, they open themselves up to different risks Câu 38: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the cost of living 30 years ago? A One salary was enough to cover expenses B Mother needed to work long hours C Father were paid in cash, not in checks D The cost of living was the same as now Câu 39: The word ensuring in the passage is closest in meaning to A benefiting B making C guaranteeing D timing Câu 40: The author mentions latchkey kids in order to A show the consequences of rising costs B describe what latchkey kids C explain why latchkey kids are important D demonstrate the need for health care Câu 41: The word that in the passage refers to A child B day care C benefit D time Câu 42: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true? A Doctors are raising their fees B Property prices are increasing C Two salaries are needed to pay bills D The cost of living is increasing 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 Light pollution Light pollution is an excessive, wasteful and obstructive light resulting from human activities It is mostly seen in densely-populated cities and industrialized areas The pollution includes the light used in factories and office buildings, commercial properties, streetlights, illuminated sporting venues and infrastructure As beneficial as the invention of light and the development of industrialization have been to mankind, their secondary effect, light pollution, is adverse in multiple ways The two main types of light pollution recognized by environmentalists are light that intrudes on a natural setting and the use of disproportionate amount of light indoors Light pollution may also be defined according to very specific categories into light trespass, glare and clutter Light trespass happens when unwanted light enters someone’s property For example, a neighbor turns on a bright light in his yard and this light enters a neighbouring bedroom window, causing sleep deprivation or obstructing an evening view Glare is the extreme contrast between light and dark areas such that the human eye has difficulty in adjusting Glare is not merely annoying, but bright lights on dark roads can obscure night vision for motorists temporarily, with accidents sometimes being the result Clutter is the presence of numerous groups of lights It may produce confusion and distract viewers Badly designed street lights and neon advertising signs come under this category Even a small amount of light pollution can have a negative influence on its surrounding For the novice astronomer, a little light can make it difficult to observe the night sky; this is the reason observatories are located in areas where light emissions are forbidden For the human body, excessive light is detrimental Trang 4/5 - Mã đề thi 132 Ailments such as headaches, fatigue, stress, high blood pressure and anxiety are common to those who are constantly exposed to light The effects of light pollution on animals are just devastating Birds that migrate to the south for the winter are disoriented by lights on tall buildings, and they are sometimes attracted to these lights: millions die when they collide with these buildings Zooplankton is unable to rise to the surface of a water body to eat algae because of bright light; the algae blooms overgrow, killing off other plants and destroying the water quality The circadian rhythm of reptiles, insects and other animals is affected when light keeps them awake Although the United States government is aware of the problem, it has ben a challenge to draw up and enforce lighting regulations for the entire country Some cities have formulated their own standards and solutions regarding outdoor lighting, but on the whole, the same standards cannot be administered in every city Some solutions include minimizing the use of light, using timers to turn off lights automatically, utilizing the most pertinent types of light, redesigning plans and using sodium light which emits a single wavelength of light that is easier to filter Câu 43: Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? A There are two essential forms of light pollution: one invades nature and the other is and excessive quantity within a building B There is a disproportionate amount of light in cities, with the indoors having more light than the outdoors C The excessive amount of light in natural surroundings is the worst form of light pollution D The most destructive forms of light pollution are those that affect organisms both indoors and outdoors Câu 44: According to paragraph 4, certain cities in the United States cope with light pollution by A following government standards B developing their own solutions C enforcing city-wide regulations D keeping lights turned off Câu 45: Which of the following is mentioned about light in paragraph 1? A It has benefited humans considerably B It is most harmful in heavily-populated cities C Its great inconvenience has been to industry D It is distracting when it is bright Câu 46: The word their in the passage refers to A human activities B multiple ways C light invention and industrialization D densely-populated cities and industrialized areas Câu 47: The word obstructive in the passage is closest in meaning to A extractive B devastating C conspicuous D inaccurate Câu 48: What is the passage mainly about? A Main types of light pollution B An injurious phenomenon known as light pollution C Causes of light pollution D Consequences of light pollutions Câu 49: Why does the author mention a neighbor in the passage? A To explain the different degrees of brightness B To illustrate how light can be undesired C To describe the effects of bright light D To provide evidence that not everyone shuns light during sleep Câu 50: The word millions in the passage refers to A birds B buildings C animals D lights - HẾT -Trang 5/5 - Mã đề thi 132 Trường THPT Thuận Thành ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC THÊM Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 132 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 Câu 1: It was near end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appeared A prehistoric B that the first C near end D wheeled Câu 2: The purpose of traveller’s checks is to protect travellers from theft and accidental lost of money A is B lost C theft D of Câu 3: The poems of Sara Teasadale are noting for their simplicity and purity of form A simplicity B The poems C of form D noting 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 Câu 4: Câu 5: A prepared A enterprise B organised B encourage C impressed C envelope D involved D entertain 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 Câu 6: Câu 7: A advocate A potential B contribute B opponent C initiate C enthusiast D appalled D podium Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 8: Some people think that we should preserve traditions of countries A brand-new B deep-rooted C old-fashioned D well-mannered Câu 9: Could you please tell me ? A how far to the nearest station is it B how far is it to the nearest station C how far it is to the nearest station D It is how far to the nearest station Câu 10: Let me _ you a nice bath and you’ll feel a lot better A make B have C get D run Câu 11: Susie and Fran in on us last night, so I had to defrost a pizza A turned B came C dropped D went Câu 12: _ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States A founding B founded C found D having founded Câu 13: Lunar eclipses occur each time the Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon the Moon’s full phase A whenever B whether C during D in which Câu 14: Deep-sea divers wear wetsuits to protect under water A themselves B yourself C ourselves D oneself Câu 15: Mrs Green had her husband _ because she believed that he was unfaithful A following B to follow C followed D follow Câu 16: You can’t make a snowman there’s some snow! A unless B while C if D after Trang 1/40 - Mã đề thi 132 Câu 17: Research shows some differences in the psychological attitude and behavior of lucky and unlucky people A notice B noticing C noticeable D noticeably Câu 18: One problem is that we don’t have officers on the streets A enough B so a lot of C too many D such many Câu 19: My dad wants me to go to university, but I am in minds about it A some B my C different D two Câu 20: Using many symbols makes _ to put a large amount of information on a single map A possible B it possible C that possible D it is possible Câu 21: Do you think Curtis the car race tomorrow? A wins B is winning C won D will win 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 Câu 22: Nani: "We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time." Mike: " " A I'm tired I'll go home early B What a wonderful idea! C OK But I'll call you later D I'll say we will! Câu 23: Two friends, Peter and Linda, are talking about pets Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house” Linda: “ _” A Yes, I hope so B No, dogs are good, too C You can say that again D Nothing more to say 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 Câu 24: Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe A modesty B pretending C reality D denial Câu 25: The natives were very angry when the foreigners came to their country and took over their land A migrants B members C tourists D locals Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 26: The length of an X-ray wave is incredibly small: less than one ten-millionth of a millimeter A famously B considerably C sufficiently D believably Câu 27: If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately A instinctively B coincidently C deliberately D accidently 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 Câu 28: Sam emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another A Sam said that people should discuss intellectual topics B Sam said that people should not be too serious C Sam said that people should consider the feelings of others D Sam said that people should not talk too much Câu 29: Parul sympathises with the needy and poor A Parul is sympathetic towards needy and poor B Parul treats needy and poor with sympathy C Parul has sympathy for the needy and poor D Needy and poor are sympathised by Parul Câu 30: Driving on the left is very dangerous in our country A It is very dangerous to drive on the left in our country B It very dangerous to drive on the left in our country Trang 2/40 - Mã đề thi 132 C It is very dangerous driving on the left in our country D It is very dangerous to driving on the left in our country 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 Câu 31: Dr Harris might become the next head of surgery at St Mary’s Hospital Dr Bentley has a chance too, but those are the only two in the running A Neither Dr Harris nor Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital B Maybe either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital C both Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital D Either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital Câu 32: We have been friends for years It is quite easy to share secrets between us A We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us B Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us C Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets D We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years 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 Almost 90 percent of American students below the college level attend public elementary and secondary schools, which not charge tuition but rely on local and state taxes for funding Traditionally, elementary school includes kindergarten through the eighth grade In some places, (33) , elementary school ends after the sixth grade, and students attend middle school, or junior high school, from grades seven through nine Similarly, secondary school, or high school, traditionally comprises grades nine through twelve, but in some places begins (34) the tenth grade Most of the students who not attend public elementary and secondary schools attend private schools, for which their families pay (35) Four out of five private schools are run by religious groups In these schools religious instruction is part of the curriculum, (36) _ also includes the traditional academic courses There is also a small but growing number of parents who educate their children themselves, a practice known as home schooling The United States does not have a national school system Nor, with the exception of the military academies, are there schools run by the federal government But the government (37) _ guidance and funding for federal educational programs in which both public and private schools take part, and the U.S Department of Education oversees these programs Câu 33: Câu 34: Câu 35: Câu 36: Câu 37: A whereas A of A expense A that A gives B moreover B at B tuition B where B offers C therefore C on C money C which C makes D however D with D cost D what D provides 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 Family and Money The modern world is changing family relationships The cost of living has had an influence on how the American family behaves It may not be the best thing Several decades ago, the father went to work His paycheck paid the bills The mother stayed home She might have volunteered at a local church or a community program Children went to school Sometimes they had a small job on weekends when they were teenagers In many parts of the United States, things are different The cost of living is on the rise The greatest increases in the cost of living are seen in property prices and in health care Basically, one salary is not Trang 3/40 - Mã đề thi 132 enough to buy or rent a house and pay the bills As a result, both parents must work This helps the family keep a roof over their heads, and they can go to the doctor when they need to When both parents work, it changes the amount of time that the child spends with them Many parents put their children in day care This has the benefit of ensuring the children’s care But it also reduces the amount of time that parents spend with their children in their early years What is more, day care is an extra expense Both parents must work more During the school years, it is often the case that children come home before their parents They are called latchkey kids because they let themselves in the door Mother is not waiting at home to open the door for the child This time alone puts him at risk to things like drugs or crime The child may get in trouble more often because he is not supervised Rising expenses are changing how families live While working hard for better lives, they open themselves up to different risks Câu 38: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the cost of living 30 years ago? A One salary was enough to cover expenses B Mother needed to work long hours C Father were paid in cash, not in checks D The cost of living was the same as now Câu 39: The word ensuring in the passage is closest in meaning to A benefiting B making C guaranteeing D timing Câu 40: The author mentions latchkey kids in order to A show the consequences of rising costs B describe what latchkey kids C explain why latchkey kids are important D demonstrate the need for health care Câu 41: The word that in the passage refers to A child B day care C benefit D time Câu 42: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true? A Doctors are raising their fees B Property prices are increasing C Two salaries are needed to pay bills D The cost of living is increasing 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 Light pollution Light pollution is an excessive, wasteful and obstructive light resulting from human activities It is mostly seen in densely-populated cities and industrialized areas The pollution includes the light used in factories and office buildings, commercial properties, streetlights, illuminated sporting venues and infrastructure As beneficial as the invention of light and the development of industrialization have been to mankind, their secondary effect, light pollution, is adverse in multiple ways The two main types of light pollution recognized by environmentalists are light that intrudes on a natural setting and the use of disproportionate amount of light indoors Light pollution may also be defined according to very specific categories into light trespass, glare and clutter Light trespass happens when unwanted light enters someone’s property For example, a neighbor turns on a bright light in his yard and this light enters a neighbouring bedroom window, causing sleep deprivation or obstructing an evening view Glare is the extreme contrast between light and dark areas such that the human eye has difficulty in adjusting Glare is not merely annoying, but bright lights on dark roads can obscure night vision for motorists temporarily, with accidents sometimes being the result Clutter is the presence of numerous groups of lights It may produce confusion and distract viewers Badly designed street lights and neon advertising signs come under this category Even a small amount of light pollution can have a negative influence on its surrounding For the novice astronomer, a little light can make it difficult to observe the night sky; this is the reason observatories are located in areas where light emissions are forbidden For the human body, excessive light is detrimental Ailments such as headaches, fatigue, stress, high blood pressure and anxiety are common to those who are constantly exposed to light The effects of light pollution on animals are just devastating Birds that migrate to the south for the winter are disoriented by lights on tall buildings, and they are sometimes attracted to these lights: millions die when they collide with these buildings Zooplankton is unable to rise to the surface of a water body to eat algae because of bright light; the algae blooms overgrow, killing off Trang 4/40 - Mã đề thi 132 other plants and destroying the water quality The circadian rhythm of reptiles, insects and other animals is affected when light keeps them awake Although the United States government is aware of the problem, it has ben a challenge to draw up and enforce lighting regulations for the entire country Some cities have formulated their own standards and solutions regarding outdoor lighting, but on the whole, the same standards cannot be administered in every city Some solutions include minimizing the use of light, using timers to turn off lights automatically, utilizing the most pertinent types of light, redesigning plans and using sodium light which emits a single wavelength of light that is easier to filter Câu 43: Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? A There are two essential forms of light pollution: one invades nature and the other is and excessive quantity within a building B There is a disproportionate amount of light in cities, with the indoors having more light than the outdoors C The excessive amount of light in natural surroundings is the worst form of light pollution D The most destructive forms of light pollution are those that affect organisms both indoors and outdoors Câu 44: According to paragraph 4, certain cities in the United States cope with light pollution by A following government standards B developing their own solutions C enforcing city-wide regulations D keeping lights turned off Câu 45: Which of the following is mentioned about light in paragraph 1? A It has benefited humans considerably B It is most harmful in heavily-populated cities C Its great inconvenience has been to industry D It is distracting when it is bright Câu 46: The word their in the passage refers to A human activities B multiple ways C light invention and industrialization D densely-populated cities and industrialized areas Câu 47: The word obstructive in the passage is closest in meaning to A extractive B devastating C conspicuous D inaccurate Câu 48: What is the passage mainly about? A Main types of light pollution B An injurious phenomenon known as light pollution C Causes of light pollution D Consequences of light pollutions Câu 49: Why does the author mention a neighbor in the passage? A To explain the different degrees of brightness B To illustrate how light can be undesired C To describe the effects of bright light D To provide evidence that not everyone shuns light during sleep Câu 50: The word millions in the passage refers to A birds B buildings C animals D lights - - HẾT Trang 5/40 - Mã đề thi 132 Trường THPT Thuận Thành ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC THÊM Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 628 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 1: Mrs Green had her husband _ because she believed that he was unfaithful A to follow B follow C following D followed Câu 2: Some people think that we should preserve traditions of countries A well-mannered B deep-rooted C old-fashioned D brand-new Câu 3: Research shows some differences in the psychological attitude and behavior of lucky and unlucky people A noticeable B noticing C noticeably D notice Câu 4: _ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States A founding B founded C having founded D found Câu 5: Lunar eclipses occur each time the Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon the Moon’s full phase A whenever B in which C during D whether Câu 6: Susie and Fran in on us last night, so I had to defrost a pizza A came B dropped C turned D went Câu 7: Let me _ you a nice bath and you’ll feel a lot better A get B have C run D make Câu 8: One problem is that we don’t have officers on the streets A enough B too many C such many D so a lot of Câu 9: Using many symbols makes _ to put a large amount of information on a single map A it is possible B possible C that possible D it possible Câu 10: You can’t make a snowman there’s some snow! A if B after C while D unless Câu 11: Could you please tell me ? A how far it is to the nearest station B It is how far to the nearest station C how far is it to the nearest station D how far to the nearest station is it Câu 12: Deep-sea divers wear wetsuits to protect under water A themselves B yourself C ourselves D oneself Câu 13: Do you think Curtis the car race tomorrow? A wins B is winning C won D will win Câu 14: My dad wants me to go to university, but I am in minds about it A two B some C different D my 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 Câu 15: Nani: "We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time." Mike: " " A I'm tired I'll go home early B What a wonderful idea! C I'll say we will! D OK But I'll call you later Câu 16: Two friends, Peter and Linda, are talking about pets Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house” Linda: “ _” Trang 26/40 - Mã đề thi 132 A No, dogs are good, too C Nothing more to say B Yes, I hope so D You can say that again 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 Câu 17: Câu 18: A involved A enterprise B impressed B entertain C organised C envelope D prepared D encourage Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 19: The length of an X-ray wave is incredibly small: less than one ten-millionth of a millimeter A considerably B believably C famously D sufficiently Câu 20: If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately A deliberately B accidently C instinctively D coincidently 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 Câu 21: Parul sympathises with the needy and poor A Needy and poor are sympathised by Parul B Parul has sympathy for the needy and poor C Parul is sympathetic towards needy and poor D Parul treats needy and poor with sympathy Câu 22: Driving on the left is very dangerous in our country A It is very dangerous to drive on the left in our country B It is very dangerous driving on the left in our country C It is very dangerous to driving on the left in our country D It very dangerous to drive on the left in our country Câu 23: Sam emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another A Sam said that people should discuss intellectual topics B Sam said that people should consider the feelings of others C Sam said that people should not be too serious D Sam said that people should not talk too much 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 Câu 24: The purpose of traveller’s checks is to protect travellers from theft and accidental lost of money A theft B lost C is D of Câu 25: It was near end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appeared A that the first B prehistoric C near end D wheeled Câu 26: The poems of Sara Teasadale are noting for their simplicity and purity of form A The poems B noting C simplicity D of form 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 Câu 27: Dr Harris might become the next head of surgery at St Mary’s Hospital Dr Bentley has a chance too, but those are the only two in the running A Neither Dr Harris nor Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital B Either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital C both Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital D Maybe either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital Câu 28: We have been friends for years It is quite easy to share secrets between us A Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets B Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us C We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us Trang 27/40 - Mã đề thi 132 D We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years 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 Almost 90 percent of American students below the college level attend public elementary and secondary schools, which not charge tuition but rely on local and state taxes for funding Traditionally, elementary school includes kindergarten through the eighth grade In some places, (29) , elementary school ends after the sixth grade, and students attend middle school, or junior high school, from grades seven through nine Similarly, secondary school, or high school, traditionally comprises grades nine through twelve, but in some places begins (30) the tenth grade Most of the students who not attend public elementary and secondary schools attend private schools, for which their families pay (31) Four out of five private schools are run by religious groups In these schools religious instruction is part of the curriculum, (32) _ also includes the traditional academic courses There is also a small but growing number of parents who educate their children themselves, a practice known as home schooling The United States does not have a national school system Nor, with the exception of the military academies, are there schools run by the federal government But the government (33) _ guidance and funding for federal educational programs in which both public and private schools take part, and the U.S Department of Education oversees these programs Câu 29: Câu 30: Câu 31: Câu 32: Câu 33: A therefore A at A expense A what A offers B however B of B money B that B provides C moreover C on C cost C which C gives D whereas D with D tuition D where D makes 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 Family and Money The modern world is changing family relationships The cost of living has had an influence on how the American family behaves It may not be the best thing Several decades ago, the father went to work His paycheck paid the bills The mother stayed home She might have volunteered at a local church or a community program Children went to school Sometimes they had a small job on weekends when they were teenagers In many parts of the United States, things are different The cost of living is on the rise The greatest increases in the cost of living are seen in property prices and in health care Basically, one salary is not enough to buy or rent a house and pay the bills As a result, both parents must work This helps the family keep a roof over their heads, and they can go to the doctor when they need to When both parents work, it changes the amount of time that the child spends with them Many parents put their children in day care This has the benefit of ensuring the children’s care But it also reduces the amount of time that parents spend with their children in their early years What is more, day care is an extra expense Both parents must work more During the school years, it is often the case that children come home before their parents They are called latchkey kids because they let themselves in the door Mother is not waiting at home to open the door for the child This time alone puts him at risk to things like drugs or crime The child may get in trouble more often because he is not supervised Rising expenses are changing how families live While working hard for better lives, they open themselves up to different risks Câu 34: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true? A The cost of living is increasing B Property prices are increasing C Doctors are raising their fees D Two salaries are needed to pay bills Trang 28/40 - Mã đề thi 132 Câu 35: The word that in the passage refers to A time B benefit C day care D child Câu 36: The word ensuring in the passage is closest in meaning to A guaranteeing B making C benefiting D timing Câu 37: The author mentions latchkey kids in order to A demonstrate the need for health care B explain why latchkey kids are important C show the consequences of rising costs D describe what latchkey kids Câu 38: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the cost of living 30 years ago? A Mother needed to work long hours B Father were paid in cash, not in checks C The cost of living was the same as now D One salary was enough to cover expenses 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 Light pollution Light pollution is an excessive, wasteful and obstructive light resulting from human activities It is mostly seen in densely-populated cities and industrialized areas The pollution includes the light used in factories and office buildings, commercial properties, streetlights, illuminated sporting venues and infrastructure As beneficial as the invention of light and the development of industrialization have been to mankind, their secondary effect, light pollution, is adverse in multiple ways The two main types of light pollution recognized by environmentalists are light that intrudes on a natural setting and the use of disproportionate amount of light indoors Light pollution may also be defined according to very specific categories into light trespass, glare and clutter Light trespass happens when unwanted light enters someone’s property For example, a neighbor turns on a bright light in his yard and this light enters a neighbouring bedroom window, causing sleep deprivation or obstructing an evening view Glare is the extreme contrast between light and dark areas such that the human eye has difficulty in adjusting Glare is not merely annoying, but bright lights on dark roads can obscure night vision for motorists temporarily, with accidents sometimes being the result Clutter is the presence of numerous groups of lights It may produce confusion and distract viewers Badly designed street lights and neon advertising signs come under this category Even a small amount of light pollution can have a negative influence on its surrounding For the novice astronomer, a little light can make it difficult to observe the night sky; this is the reason observatories are located in areas where light emissions are forbidden For the human body, excessive light is detrimental Ailments such as headaches, fatigue, stress, high blood pressure and anxiety are common to those who are constantly exposed to light The effects of light pollution on animals are just devastating Birds that migrate to the south for the winter are disoriented by lights on tall buildings, and they are sometimes attracted to these lights: millions die when they collide with these buildings Zooplankton is unable to rise to the surface of a water body to eat algae because of bright light; the algae blooms overgrow, killing off other plants and destroying the water quality The circadian rhythm of reptiles, insects and other animals is affected when light keeps them awake Although the United States government is aware of the problem, it has ben a challenge to draw up and enforce lighting regulations for the entire country Some cities have formulated their own standards and solutions regarding outdoor lighting, but on the whole, the same standards cannot be administered in every city Some solutions include minimizing the use of light, using timers to turn off lights automatically, utilizing the most pertinent types of light, redesigning plans and using sodium light which emits a single wavelength of light that is easier to filter Câu 39: Why does the author mention a neighbor in the passage? A To provide evidence that not everyone shuns light during sleep B To explain the different degrees of brightness C To illustrate how light can be undesired D To describe the effects of bright light Câu 40: The word millions in the passage refers to A birds B buildings C animals D lights Câu 41: According to paragraph 4, certain cities in the United States cope with light pollution by Trang 29/40 - Mã đề thi 132 A keeping lights turned off B enforcing city-wide regulations C developing their own solutions D following government standards Câu 42: The word their in the passage refers to A densely-populated cities and industrialized areas B multiple ways C human activities D light invention and industrialization Câu 43: What is the passage mainly about? A An injurious phenomenon known as light pollution B Causes of light pollution C Consequences of light pollutions D Main types of light pollution Câu 44: Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? A The most destructive forms of light pollution are those that affect organisms both indoors and outdoors B There is a disproportionate amount of light in cities, with the indoors having more light than the outdoors C The excessive amount of light in natural surroundings is the worst form of light pollution D There are two essential forms of light pollution: one invades nature and the other is and excessive quantity within a building Câu 45: The word obstructive in the passage is closest in meaning to A conspicuous B extractive C devastating D inaccurate Câu 46: Which of the following is mentioned about light in paragraph 1? A It has benefited humans considerably B Its great inconvenience has been to industry C It is distracting when it is bright D It is most harmful in heavily-populated cities 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 Câu 47: Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe A reality B modesty C pretending D denial Câu 48: The natives were very angry when the foreigners came to their country and took over their land A migrants B locals C members D tourists 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 Câu 49: Câu 50: A potential A initiate B opponent B contribute C podium C appalled D enthusiast D advocate - - HẾT Trang 30/40 - Mã đề thi 132 Trường THPT Thuận Thành ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC THÊM Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 743 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 Almost 90 percent of American students below the college level attend public elementary and secondary schools, which not charge tuition but rely on local and state taxes for funding Traditionally, elementary school includes kindergarten through the eighth grade In some places, (1) , elementary school ends after the sixth grade, and students attend middle school, or junior high school, from grades seven through nine Similarly, secondary school, or high school, traditionally comprises grades nine through twelve, but in some places begins (2) the tenth grade Most of the students who not attend public elementary and secondary schools attend private schools, for which their families pay (3) Four out of five private schools are run by religious groups In these schools religious instruction is part of the curriculum, (4) _ also includes the traditional academic courses There is also a small but growing number of parents who educate their children themselves, a practice known as home schooling The United States does not have a national school system Nor, with the exception of the military academies, are there schools run by the federal government But the government (5) _ guidance and funding for federal educational programs in which both public and private schools take part, and the U.S Department of Education oversees these programs Câu 1: Câu 2: Câu 3: Câu 4: Câu 5: A whereas A with A expense A where A provides B however B at B money B which B offers C moreover C on C cost C what C makes D therefore D of D tuition D that D gives 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 Family and Money The modern world is changing family relationships The cost of living has had an influence on how the American family behaves It may not be the best thing Several decades ago, the father went to work His paycheck paid the bills The mother stayed home She might have volunteered at a local church or a community program Children went to school Sometimes they had a small job on weekends when they were teenagers In many parts of the United States, things are different The cost of living is on the rise The greatest increases in the cost of living are seen in property prices and in health care Basically, one salary is not enough to buy or rent a house and pay the bills As a result, both parents must work This helps the family keep a roof over their heads, and they can go to the doctor when they need to When both parents work, it changes the amount of time that the child spends with them Many parents put their children in day care This has the benefit of ensuring the children’s care But it also reduces the amount of time that parents spend with their children in their early years What is more, day care is an extra expense Both parents must work more During the school years, it is often the case that children come home before their parents They are called latchkey kids because they let themselves in the door Mother is not waiting at home to open the Trang 31/40 - Mã đề thi 132 door for the child This time alone puts him at risk to things like drugs or crime The child may get in trouble more often because he is not supervised Rising expenses are changing how families live While working hard for better lives, they open themselves up to different risks Câu 6: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the cost of living 30 years ago? A Mother needed to work long hours B Father were paid in cash, not in checks C The cost of living was the same as now D One salary was enough to cover expenses Câu 7: The word ensuring in the passage is closest in meaning to A guaranteeing B making C benefiting D timing Câu 8: The word that in the passage refers to A time B day care C benefit D child Câu 9: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true? A Property prices are increasing B Two salaries are needed to pay bills C The cost of living is increasing D Doctors are raising their fees Câu 10: The author mentions latchkey kids in order to A explain why latchkey kids are important B describe what latchkey kids C show the consequences of rising costs D demonstrate the need for health care 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 Câu 11: It was near end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appeared A prehistoric B near end C wheeled D that the first Câu 12: The poems of Sara Teasadale are noting for their simplicity and purity of form A The poems B simplicity C noting D of form Câu 13: The purpose of traveller’s checks is to protect travellers from theft and accidental lost of money A is B theft C lost D of 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 Câu 14: Câu 15: A organised A entertain B prepared B enterprise C impressed C encourage D involved D envelope Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 16: One problem is that we don’t have officers on the streets A so a lot of B such many C enough D too many Câu 17: Deep-sea divers wear wetsuits to protect under water A themselves B yourself C ourselves D oneself Câu 18: Let me _ you a nice bath and you’ll feel a lot better A run B make C get D have Câu 19: Susie and Fran in on us last night, so I had to defrost a pizza A came B dropped C turned D went Câu 20: Do you think Curtis the car race tomorrow? A wins B is winning C won D will win Câu 21: Mrs Green had her husband _ because she believed that he was unfaithful A followed B to follow C following D follow Câu 22: Lunar eclipses occur each time the Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon the Moon’s full phase A in which B whenever C during D whether Trang 32/40 - Mã đề thi 132 Câu 23: Research shows some differences in the psychological attitude and behavior of lucky and unlucky people A noticeably B notice C noticing D noticeable Câu 24: Some people think that we should preserve traditions of countries A old-fashioned B brand-new C well-mannered D deep-rooted Câu 25: _ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States A founded B founding C having founded D found Câu 26: Could you please tell me ? A how far to the nearest station is it B how far is it to the nearest station C It is how far to the nearest station D how far it is to the nearest station Câu 27: Using many symbols makes _ to put a large amount of information on a single map A that possible B it possible C it is possible D possible Câu 28: You can’t make a snowman there’s some snow! A unless B after C if D while Câu 29: My dad wants me to go to university, but I am in minds about it A different B some C two D my 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 Câu 30: Nani: "We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time." Mike: " " A What a wonderful idea! B I'm tired I'll go home early C OK But I'll call you later D I'll say we will! Câu 31: Two friends, Peter and Linda, are talking about pets Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house” Linda: “ _” A Nothing more to say B You can say that again C No, dogs are good, too D Yes, I hope so Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 32: The length of an X-ray wave is incredibly small: less than one ten-millionth of a millimeter A considerably B believably C sufficiently D famously Câu 33: If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately A accidently B deliberately C coincidently D instinctively 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 Câu 34: Sam emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another A Sam said that people should discuss intellectual topics B Sam said that people should not be too serious C Sam said that people should consider the feelings of others D Sam said that people should not talk too much Câu 35: Parul sympathises with the needy and poor A Parul has sympathy for the needy and poor B Parul treats needy and poor with sympathy C Parul is sympathetic towards needy and poor D Needy and poor are sympathised by Parul Câu 36: Driving on the left is very dangerous in our country A It very dangerous to drive on the left in our country B It is very dangerous driving on the left in our country C It is very dangerous to drive on the left in our country D It is very dangerous to driving on the left in our country Trang 33/40 - Mã đề thi 132 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 Câu 37: Dr Harris might become the next head of surgery at St Mary’s Hospital Dr Bentley has a chance too, but those are the only two in the running A both Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital B Neither Dr Harris nor Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital C Either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital D Maybe either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital Câu 38: We have been friends for years It is quite easy to share secrets between us A Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets B Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us C We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years D We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us 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 Câu 39: The natives were very angry when the foreigners came to their country and took over their land A migrants B locals C members D tourists Câu 40: Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe A modesty B denial C pretending D reality 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 Câu 41: Câu 42: A opponent A initiate B podium B contribute C potential C appalled D enthusiast D advocate 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 Light pollution Light pollution is an excessive, wasteful and obstructive light resulting from human activities It is mostly seen in densely-populated cities and industrialized areas The pollution includes the light used in factories and office buildings, commercial properties, streetlights, illuminated sporting venues and infrastructure As beneficial as the invention of light and the development of industrialization have been to mankind, their secondary effect, light pollution, is adverse in multiple ways The two main types of light pollution recognized by environmentalists are light that intrudes on a natural setting and the use of disproportionate amount of light indoors Light pollution may also be defined according to very specific categories into light trespass, glare and clutter Light trespass happens when unwanted light enters someone’s property For example, a neighbor turns on a bright light in his yard and this light enters a neighbouring bedroom window, causing sleep deprivation or obstructing an evening view Glare is the extreme contrast between light and dark areas such that the human eye has difficulty in adjusting Glare is not merely annoying, but bright lights on dark roads can obscure night vision for motorists temporarily, with accidents sometimes being the result Clutter is the presence of numerous groups of lights It may produce confusion and distract viewers Badly designed street lights and neon advertising signs come under this category Even a small amount of light pollution can have a negative influence on its surrounding For the novice astronomer, a little light can make it difficult to observe the night sky; this is the reason observatories are located in areas where light emissions are forbidden For the human body, excessive light is detrimental Ailments such as headaches, fatigue, stress, high blood pressure and anxiety are common to those who are constantly exposed to light The effects of light pollution on animals are just devastating Birds that migrate to the south for the winter are disoriented by lights on tall buildings, and they are sometimes attracted to these lights: millions die when they collide with these buildings Zooplankton is unable to rise to the surface of a water body to eat algae because of bright light; the algae blooms overgrow, killing off Trang 34/40 - Mã đề thi 132 other plants and destroying the water quality The circadian rhythm of reptiles, insects and other animals is affected when light keeps them awake Although the United States government is aware of the problem, it has ben a challenge to draw up and enforce lighting regulations for the entire country Some cities have formulated their own standards and solutions regarding outdoor lighting, but on the whole, the same standards cannot be administered in every city Some solutions include minimizing the use of light, using timers to turn off lights automatically, utilizing the most pertinent types of light, redesigning plans and using sodium light which emits a single wavelength of light that is easier to filter Câu 43: According to paragraph 4, certain cities in the United States cope with light pollution by A developing their own solutions B enforcing city-wide regulations C keeping lights turned off D following government standards Câu 44: The word their in the passage refers to A multiple ways B light invention and industrialization C densely-populated cities and industrialized areas D human activities Câu 45: Which of the following is mentioned about light in paragraph 1? A It is most harmful in heavily-populated cities B Its great inconvenience has been to industry C It is distracting when it is bright D It has benefited humans considerably Câu 46: The word millions in the passage refers to A lights B animals C birds D buildings Câu 47: Why does the author mention a neighbor in the passage? A To describe the effects of bright light B To explain the different degrees of brightness C To provide evidence that not everyone shuns light during sleep D To illustrate how light can be undesired Câu 48: The word obstructive in the passage is closest in meaning to A conspicuous B extractive C devastating D inaccurate Câu 49: Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? A The most destructive forms of light pollution are those that affect organisms both indoors and outdoors B There are two essential forms of light pollution: one invades nature and the other is and excessive quantity within a building C There is a disproportionate amount of light in cities, with the indoors having more light than the outdoors D The excessive amount of light in natural surroundings is the worst form of light pollution Câu 50: What is the passage mainly about? A An injurious phenomenon known as light pollution B Causes of light pollution C Consequences of light pollutions D Main types of light pollution - - HẾT Trang 35/40 - Mã đề thi 132 Trường THPT Thuận Thành ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC THÊM Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 890 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 Câu 1: Sam emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another A Sam said that people should discuss intellectual topics B Sam said that people should not be too serious C Sam said that people should consider the feelings of others D Sam said that people should not talk too much Câu 2: Parul sympathises with the needy and poor A Parul is sympathetic towards needy and poor B Parul treats needy and poor with sympathy C Needy and poor are sympathised by Parul D Parul has sympathy for the needy and poor Câu 3: Driving on the left is very dangerous in our country A It is very dangerous to drive on the left in our country B It very dangerous to drive on the left in our country C It is very dangerous driving on the left in our country D It is very dangerous to driving on the left in our country 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 Câu 4: Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe A modesty B pretending C reality D denial Câu 5: The natives were very angry when the foreigners came to their country and took over their land A migrants B members C locals D tourists 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 Câu 6: It was near end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appeared A prehistoric B that the first C near end D wheeled Câu 7: The purpose of traveller’s checks is to protect travellers from theft and accidental lost of money A is B lost C theft D of Câu 8: The poems of Sara Teasadale are noting for their simplicity and purity of form A simplicity B The poems C of form D noting 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 Câu 9: Câu 10: A prepared A enterprise B organised B envelope C impressed C encourage D involved D entertain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 11: Some people think that we should preserve traditions of countries A brand-new B deep-rooted C old-fashioned D well-mannered Câu 12: Could you please tell me ? Trang 36/40 - Mã đề thi 132 A how far to the nearest station is it B how far is it to the nearest station C how far it is to the nearest station D It is how far to the nearest station Câu 13: Let me _ you a nice bath and you’ll feel a lot better A make B have C get D run Câu 14: Susie and Fran in on us last night, so I had to defrost a pizza A turned B came C dropped D went Câu 15: _ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States A founding B founded C found D having founded Câu 16: Lunar eclipses occur each time the Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon the Moon’s full phase A whenever B whether C during D in which Câu 17: Deep-sea divers wear wetsuits to protect under water A themselves B yourself C ourselves D oneself Câu 18: Mrs Green had her husband _ because she believed that he was unfaithful A following B to follow C followed D follow Câu 19: You can’t make a snowman there’s some snow! A unless B while C if D after Câu 20: Research shows some differences in the psychological attitude and behavior of lucky and unlucky people A notice B noticing C noticeable D noticeably Câu 21: One problem is that we don’t have officers on the streets A enough B so a lot of C too many D such many Câu 22: My dad wants me to go to university, but I am in minds about it A some B my C two D different Câu 23: Using many symbols makes _ to put a large amount of information on a single map A possible B it possible C that possible D it is possible Câu 24: Do you think Curtis the car race tomorrow? A wins B is winning C won D will win 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 Câu 25: Nani: "We'll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time." Mike: " " A I'm tired I'll go home early B What a wonderful idea! C OK But I'll call you later D I'll say we will! Câu 26: Two friends, Peter and Linda, are talking about pets Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house” Linda: “ _” A Yes, I hope so B No, dogs are good, too C You can say that again D Nothing more to say 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 Almost 90 percent of American students below the college level attend public elementary and secondary schools, which not charge tuition but rely on local and state taxes for funding Traditionally, elementary school includes kindergarten through the eighth grade In some places, (27) , elementary school ends after the sixth grade, and students attend middle school, or junior high school, from grades seven through nine Similarly, secondary school, or high school, traditionally comprises grades nine through twelve, but in some places begins (28) the tenth grade Most of the students who not attend public elementary and secondary schools attend private schools, for which their families pay (29) Four out of five private schools are run by religious Trang 37/40 - Mã đề thi 132 groups In these schools religious instruction is part of the curriculum, (30) _ also includes the traditional academic courses There is also a small but growing number of parents who educate their children themselves, a practice known as home schooling The United States does not have a national school system Nor, with the exception of the military academies, are there schools run by the federal government But the government (31) _ guidance and funding for federal educational programs in which both public and private schools take part, and the U.S Department of Education oversees these programs Câu 27: Câu 28: Câu 29: Câu 30: Câu 31: A however A of A expense A that A gives B moreover B at B tuition B where B offers C therefore C on C money C what C makes D whereas D with D cost D which D provides Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 32: The length of an X-ray wave is incredibly small: less than one ten-millionth of a millimeter A famously B considerably C sufficiently D believably Câu 33: If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately A accidently B coincidently C deliberately D instinctively 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 Câu 34: Dr Harris might become the next head of surgery at St Mary’s Hospital Dr Bentley has a chance too, but those are the only two in the running A Neither Dr Harris nor Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital B Maybe either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital C both Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital D Either Dr Harris or Dr Bentley will become the next head of surgery at St Mary's Hospital Câu 35: We have been friends for years It is quite easy to share secrets between us A We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us B Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us C Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets D We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years 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 Family and Money The modern world is changing family relationships The cost of living has had an influence on how the American family behaves It may not be the best thing Several decades ago, the father went to work His paycheck paid the bills The mother stayed home She might have volunteered at a local church or a community program Children went to school Sometimes they had a small job on weekends when they were teenagers In many parts of the United States, things are different The cost of living is on the rise The greatest increases in the cost of living are seen in property prices and in health care Basically, one salary is not enough to buy or rent a house and pay the bills As a result, both parents must work This helps the family keep a roof over their heads, and they can go to the doctor when they need to When both parents work, it changes the amount of time that the child spends with them Many parents put their children in day care This has the benefit of ensuring the children’s care But it also reduces the amount of time that parents spend with their children in their early years What is more, day care is an extra expense Both parents must work more Trang 38/40 - Mã đề thi 132 During the school years, it is often the case that children come home before their parents They are called latchkey kids because they let themselves in the door Mother is not waiting at home to open the door for the child This time alone puts him at risk to things like drugs or crime The child may get in trouble more often because he is not supervised Rising expenses are changing how families live While working hard for better lives, they open themselves up to different risks Câu 36: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the cost of living 30 years ago? A The cost of living was the same as now B Mother needed to work long hours C Father were paid in cash, not in checks D One salary was enough to cover expenses Câu 37: The word ensuring in the passage is closest in meaning to A benefiting B making C guaranteeing D timing Câu 38: The author mentions latchkey kids in order to A show the consequences of rising costs B describe what latchkey kids C explain why latchkey kids are important D demonstrate the need for health care Câu 39: The word that in the passage refers to A child B day care C benefit D time Câu 40: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true? A Doctors are raising their fees B Property prices are increasing C Two salaries are needed to pay bills D The cost of living is increasing 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 Câu 41: Câu 42: A advocate A potential B contribute B opponent C initiate C enthusiast D appalled D podium 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 Light pollution Light pollution is an excessive, wasteful and obstructive light resulting from human activities It is mostly seen in densely-populated cities and industrialized areas The pollution includes the light used in factories and office buildings, commercial properties, streetlights, illuminated sporting venues and infrastructure As beneficial as the invention of light and the development of industrialization have been to mankind, their secondary effect, light pollution, is adverse in multiple ways The two main types of light pollution recognized by environmentalists are light that intrudes on a natural setting and the use of disproportionate amount of light indoors Light pollution may also be defined according to very specific categories into light trespass, glare and clutter Light trespass happens when unwanted light enters someone’s property For example, a neighbor turns on a bright light in his yard and this light enters a neighbouring bedroom window, causing sleep deprivation or obstructing an evening view Glare is the extreme contrast between light and dark areas such that the human eye has difficulty in adjusting Glare is not merely annoying, but bright lights on dark roads can obscure night vision for motorists temporarily, with accidents sometimes being the result Clutter is the presence of numerous groups of lights It may produce confusion and distract viewers Badly designed street lights and neon advertising signs come under this category Even a small amount of light pollution can have a negative influence on its surrounding For the novice astronomer, a little light can make it difficult to observe the night sky; this is the reason observatories are located in areas where light emissions are forbidden For the human body, excessive light is detrimental Ailments such as headaches, fatigue, stress, high blood pressure and anxiety are common to those who are constantly exposed to light The effects of light pollution on animals are just devastating Birds that migrate to the south for the winter are disoriented by lights on tall buildings, and they are sometimes attracted to these lights: millions die when they collide with these buildings Zooplankton is unable to rise to the surface of a water body to eat algae because of bright light; the algae blooms overgrow, killing off Trang 39/40 - Mã đề thi 132 other plants and destroying the water quality The circadian rhythm of reptiles, insects and other animals is affected when light keeps them awake Although the United States government is aware of the problem, it has ben a challenge to draw up and enforce lighting regulations for the entire country Some cities have formulated their own standards and solutions regarding outdoor lighting, but on the whole, the same standards cannot be administered in every city Some solutions include minimizing the use of light, using timers to turn off lights automatically, utilizing the most pertinent types of light, redesigning plans and using sodium light which emits a single wavelength of light that is easier to filter Câu 43: Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? A There are two essential forms of light pollution: one invades nature and the other is and excessive quantity within a building B There is a disproportionate amount of light in cities, with the indoors having more light than the outdoors C The excessive amount of light in natural surroundings is the worst form of light pollution D The most destructive forms of light pollution are those that affect organisms both indoors and outdoors Câu 44: According to paragraph 4, certain cities in the United States cope with light pollution by A developing their own solutions B following government standards C enforcing city-wide regulations D keeping lights turned off Câu 45: Which of the following is mentioned about light in paragraph 1? A It has benefited humans considerably B It is most harmful in heavily-populated cities C Its great inconvenience has been to industry D It is distracting when it is bright Câu 46: The word their in the passage refers to A human activities B multiple ways C densely-populated cities and industrialized areas D light invention and industrialization Câu 47: The word obstructive in the passage is closest in meaning to A extractive B devastating C conspicuous D inaccurate Câu 48: What is the passage mainly about? A Main types of light pollution B An injurious phenomenon known as light pollution C Causes of light pollution D Consequences of light pollutions Câu 49: Why does the author mention a neighbor in the passage? A To explain the different degrees of brightness B To illustrate how light can be undesired C To describe the effects of bright light D To provide evidence that not everyone shuns light during sleep Câu 50: The word millions in the passage refers to A birds B buildings C animals D lights - - HẾT Trang 40/40 - Mã đề thi 132 ... -Trang 5/5 - Mã đề thi 1 32 Trường THPT Thuận Thành ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC THÊM Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 1 32 Mark the letter A, B,... Trang 12 / 40 - Mã đề thi 1 32 A whether B in which C during D whenever Câu 22 : Susie and Fran in on us last night, so I had to defrost a pizza A dropped B turned C came D went Câu 23 : My... HẾT Trang 25 /40 - Mã đề thi 1 32 Trường THPT Thuận Thành ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC THÊM Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 628 Mark the letter