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Trường THPT Hồng Ngự 2
ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I KHỐI 12
NĂM HỌC 2016 – 2017
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 60 phút
Người soạn: Nguyễn Thành Phương
SĐT: 0917.952.242
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. choice
B. achieve
C. each
D. chemistry
Question 2: A. cooks
B. loves
C. joins
D. spends
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 3: A. restaurant B. assistance C. usually
D. compliment
Question 4: A. biologist B. generally
C. responsible
D. security
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined
part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: I have learnt English for I was ten years old.
AB
CD
Question 6: : If she were there last night, she would have met her dearest friend.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: : Does the groom and the brideexchangetheir wedding rings on the
A
B
C
D
wedding day?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
A. not behave B. not to behave C. not behaving
d. did not behave
Question 9: Small children are often told that it is rude to point _______ other people.
A. on
B. to
C. at
D. for
Question 10: In England, primary education is provided by state schools run by the
government and by _______ fee-paying schools.
A. independent B. independently C. depended
D. independence
Question 11: _______ schooling is compulsory in Australia between _______ ages of
six and seventeen.
A. The I Ø
B. A / an
C. Ø / the
D. The / ah
Question 12: Education _____ to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. often be considered
B. can often consider
C. can often considered
D. can often be considered
Question 13: If it _______ an hour ago, the streets _______ wet now.
A. were raining / will be
B. had rained / would be
C. rained / would be
D. had rained / would have been
Question 14: He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the _______ of the
company.
A. requirements
B. applicants
C. information
D. education
Question 15: I saw a lot of new people at the party, _______ seemed familiar.
A. some of whom
B. some of who
C. whom
D. some of that
Question 16: They have just visited the town _______ location was little known.
A. where
B. whose
C. which
D. that
Question 17: _______ that problem with the car, we wouldn't have missed the speech.
A. If we had had
B. If had we had
C. Unless we had had
D. Provided that we had had
Question 18: It _______ that learning a foreign language _______ a lot of time.
A. says / is taken
B. is saying / has been taken
C. is said / takes
D. was said / was taken
Question 19: When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched
B. called / have watched
C. called / was watching
D. had called / watched
.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: - John: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary”!
- Mary: “_________________________”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid
B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment
D. I don't like your sayings
Question 21: : - Peter: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- Linda: “____________________.”
A. Yes, it is
B. Yes, so do I
C. I’m very happy
D. Yes, I’d love to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. generally
C. frankly
D. simply
Question 23: When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his
attention is appropriate.
A.looking up to B. catching sight of C. pointing at D. coming nearer to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it
occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. encouragement D. measurement
Question 25: : I found it relaxing to listen to music in my free time.
A. boring
B.stressful
C. tiring
D. worrying
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year.
B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year.
D. At last I went to the museum after a year
Question 27: "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
D. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
Question 28: Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money.
B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
D. The money is thought to be stolen bySteve.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
B. If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
C.If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly affected.
D. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment
Question 30: This house was built years ago. It was still in very good shape.
A. This house, which built years ago, is still in very good shape.
B. This house, built years ago, is still in very good shape.
C. This house, building years ago, is still in very good shape.
D. This house, that was built years ago, is still in very good shape.
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
from 31 to 35.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two
questions will help you identify your (31) _____. An employer will consider you
seriously for a position when you can show them that you know who you are, what you
can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your
weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (32) _____ everything. You may
need to improve yourself and so taking courses in that field could turn a weakness into
strength.
You will need to (33) _____ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and
the desire for self-improvement will lead to success in getting the right job. Explore the
following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your
personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your
needs.
Ask yourselfif you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical
health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other
people's (34) _____ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to
talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends;
If you are considering a career that (35) _____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics,
mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with an expert in that area and discover
how they fit the needs of the occupation.
Question 31: A. strong
Question 32: A. upon
Question 33: A. use
B. strength C. strengthen
B. in
C. at
B. make
C. lose
D. strengthened
D. for
D. spend
Question 34: A. interests B. fields
Question 35: A. requires B. asks
C. opinions
C. tells
D. attendances
D. urges
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 from 36 to 42.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where staff physicians practice a special
integrated approach to patient care, is one of the largest medical facilities in the world.
The clinic staff consists of a 12-member, committee-based board of governors and 900
physicians and medical personnel whose records are updated by approximately 200
auxiliary personnel. About 800 resident doctors assist the full time physicians as a phase
of their training in medicine and surgery while they acquire their specializations. The
Mayo approach to treatment has been hailed for its almost miraculous patient recovery
rate.
William Worral Mayo was born in Manchester, England, immigrated to the United
States in 1845, and immediately began his medical training. In 1860, he took an active
part in organizing the Minnesota Territory and accepted the position of an Army surgeon
during a Sioux Indian outbreak. This appointment became a stepping stone for his
advancement to the post of provost surgeon for the southern portion of the state in 1863.
His personal dedication and courage became legendary when a cyclone struck Rochester,
and he was placed in charge of an emergency hospital.
William Worral Mayo provided crucial assistance to his sons in launching their team
practice in 1889, while they were holding positions at St. Mary’s Hospital. William
James became recognized for his surgical skill in gallstone, cancer, and abdominal
operations. He and his brother, Charles Horace, founded the Mayo Graduate School of
Medicine and donated $1.5 million to establish the foundation for contributions. Charles
William, the son of Charles Horace Mayo, became a member of the board of governors at
the Mayo Graduate School and an alternate delegate to the United Nations General
Assembly before retiring from the clinic in 1963.
William James Mayo presided in the American Medical Association and served in
Army military corps as a brigadier general in the medical reserve. Charles Horace was a
professor of surgery and a health officer of Rochester subsequent toserving in the armed
forces between 1914 and 1918. The Mayo practice became known far and wide for its
success in surgical procedures. In 1914, the practice moved into its own medical center,
and today the number of patients equals approximately 280,000 per annum. Since the
clinic opened in 1907, 4.5 million patients have been treated.
Question 36: What is best title for the passage?
A. A welcome to the Mayo Clinic
B. Brilliant American Surgeon
C. The Contribution of the Mayo Family
D. The Start of a Successful Practice.
Question 37: The word “integrated” is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. unified
B. goal-oriented
C. ready-made
D. unique
Question 38: What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. Rochester, Minnesota is a city with large population.
B. The Mayo Clinic employees have set many medical records.
C. They Mayo Clinic is a large specialized teaching hospital.
D. The clinic’s physicians represent many medical specializations.
Question 39: According to the passage, William Worral Mayo was involved in caring
for the patients affected by_____________.
A. an outbreak of an epidemic
B. a spread of disease among Indians
C. a devastating natural disaster
D. a brief military confrontation
Question 40: The word “dedication” is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. dejection
B. devotion
C. deliberation
D. delectation
Question 41: According to the passage, who were the first physicians in the clinic?
A. William Worral Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo
B. William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo
C. William Worral Mayo and William James Mayo
D. William James Mayo and Charles William Mayo
Question 42: The word “founded” is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. found
B. established
C. fortified
D. articulated
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 from 43 to 50.
The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in
time for George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first
inhabitants. President and Mrs. John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800.When
the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered
many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered
movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so
wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third
president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new
architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.
When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President
Madison was forced to leave. All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the
interior was completely destroyed. It was not until December of 1817 that the following
president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White
House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each
succeeding U.S president.
Question 43:Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?
A. George Washington’s life in the White House .
B. The Early History of the White House .
C. The burning of the White House.
D. Presidential Policies of Early U.S. Presidents.
Question 44:Why did George Washington not love in the White House?
A. It had been burned by the British.
B. He did not like the architectural features.
C. No information is .given in the passage for this question.
D. Construction had not yet been completed.
Question 45:The word “inhabitants” in line 3 is closest meaning to:
A. modifications
B. moves
C. celebrations
D. residents
Question 46:It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was:
A. The first president of the United States.
B. The second president of the United States.
C. The third president of the United States .
D. The fourth president of the United States.
Question 47:What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved
in?
A . main staircase B. laundry yard
C. pool
D. A and B
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Trường THPT Hồng Ngự 2
ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I KHỐI 12
NĂM HỌC 2016 – 2017
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 60 phút
Người soạn: Nguyễn Thành Phương
SĐT: 0917.952.242
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. choice
B. achieve
C. each
D. chemistry
Question 2: A. cooks
B. loves
C. joins
D. spends
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 3: A. restaurant B. assistance C. usually
D. compliment
Question 4: A. biologist B. generally
C. responsible
D. security
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined
part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: I have learnt English for I was ten years old.
AB
CD
Question 6: : If she were there last night, she would have met her dearest friend.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: : Does the groom and the brideexchangetheir wedding rings on the
A
B
C
D
wedding day?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
A. not behave B. not to behave C. not behaving
d. did not behave
Question 9: Small children are often told that it is rude to point _______ other people.
A. on
B. to
C. at
D. for
Question 10: In England, primary education is provided by state schools run by the
government and by _______ fee-paying schools.
A. independent B. independently C. depended
D. independence
Question 11: _______ schooling is compulsory in Australia between _______ ages of
six and seventeen.
A. The I Ø
B. A / an
C. Ø / the
D. The / ah
Question 12: Education _____ to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. often be considered
B. can often consider
C. can often considered
D. can often be considered
Question 13: If it _______ an hour ago, the streets _______ wet now.
A. were raining / will be
B. had rained / would be
C. rained / would be
D. had rained / would have been
Question 14: He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the _______ of the
company.
A. requirements
B. applicants
C. information
D. education
Question 15: I saw a lot of new people at the party, _______ seemed familiar.
A. some of whom
B. some of who
C. whom
D. some of that
Question 16: They have just visited the town _______ location was little known.
A. where
B. whose
C. which
D. that
Question 17: _______ that problem with the car, we wouldn't have missed the speech.
A. If we had had
B. If had we had
C. Unless we had had
D. Provided that we had had
Question 18: It _______ that learning a foreign language _______ a lot of time.
A. says / is taken
B. is saying / has been taken
C. is said / takes
D. was said / was taken
Question 19: When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched
B. called / have watched
C. called / was watching
D. had called / watched
.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: - John: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary”!
- Mary: “_________________________”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid
B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment
D. I don't like your sayings
Question 21: : - Peter: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- Linda: “____________________.”
A. Yes, it is
B. Yes, so do I
C. I’m very happy
D. Yes, I’d love to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. generally
C. frankly
D. simply
Question 23: When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his
attention is appropriate.
A.looking up to B. catching sight of C. pointing at D. coming nearer to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it
occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. encouragement D. measurement
Question 25: : I found it relaxing to listen to music in my free time.
A. boring
B.stressful
C. tiring
D. worrying
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year.
B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year.
D. At last I went to the museum after a year
Question 27: "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
D. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
Question 28: Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money.
B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
D. The money is thought to be stolen bySteve.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
B. If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
C.If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly affected.
D. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment
Question 30: This house was built years ago. It was still in very good shape.
A. This house, which built years ago, is still in very good shape.
B. This house, built years ago, is still in very good shape.
C. This house, building years ago, is still in very good shape.
D. This house, that was built years ago, is still in very good shape.
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
from 31 to 35.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two
questions will help you identify your (31) _____. An employer will consider you
seriously for a position when you can show them that you know who you are, what you
can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your
weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (32) _____ everything. You may
need to improve yourself and so taking courses in that field could turn a weakness into
strength.
You will need to (33) _____ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and
the desire for self-improvement will lead to success in getting the right job. Explore the
following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your
personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your
needs.
Ask yourselfif you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical
health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other
people's (34) _____ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to
talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends;
If you are considering a career that (35) _____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics,
mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with an expert in that area and discover
how they fit the needs of the occupation.
Question 31: A. strong
Question 32: A. upon
Question 33: A. use
B. strength C. strengthen
B. in
C. at
B. make
C. lose
D. strengthened
D. for
D. spend
Question 34: A. interests B. fields
Question 35: A. requires B. asks
C. opinions
C. tells
D. attendances
D. urges
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 from 36 to 42.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where staff physicians practice a special
integrated approach to patient care, is one of the largest medical facilities in the world.
The clinic staff consists of a 12-member, committee-based board of governors and 900
physicians and medical personnel whose records are updated by approximately 200
auxiliary personnel. About 800 resident doctors assist the full time physicians as a phase
of their training in medicine and surgery while they acquire their specializations. The
Mayo approach to treatment has been hailed for its almost miraculous patient recovery
rate.
William Worral Mayo was born in Manchester, England, immigrated to the United
States in 1845, and immediately began his medical training. In 1860, he took an active
part in organizing the Minnesota Territory and accepted the position of an Army surgeon
during a Sioux Indian outbreak. This appointment became a stepping stone for his
advancement to the post of provost surgeon for the southern portion of the state in 1863.
His personal dedication and courage became legendary when a cyclone struck Rochester,
and he was placed in charge of an emergency hospital.
William Worral Mayo provided crucial assistance to his sons in launching their team
practice in 1889, while they were holding positions at St. Mary’s Hospital. William
James became recognized for his surgical skill in gallstone, cancer, and abdominal
operations. He and his brother, Charles Horace, founded the Mayo Graduate School of
Medicine and donated $1.5 million to establish the foundation for contributions. Charles
William, the son of Charles Horace Mayo, became a member of the board of governors at
the Mayo Graduate School and an alternate delegate to the United Nations General
Assembly before retiring from the clinic in 1963.
William James Mayo presided in the American Medical Association and served in
Army military corps as a brigadier general in the medical reserve. Charles Horace was a
professor of surgery and a health officer of Rochester subsequent toserving in the armed
forces between 1914 and 1918. The Mayo practice became known far and wide for its
success in surgical procedures. In 1914, the practice moved into its own medical center,
and today the number of patients equals approximately 280,000 per annum. Since the
clinic opened in 1907, 4.5 million patients have been treated.
Question 36: What is best title for the passage?
A. A welcome to the Mayo Clinic
B. Brilliant American Surgeon
C. The Contribution of the Mayo Family
D. The Start of a Successful Practice.
Question 37: The word “integrated” is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. unified
B. goal-oriented
C. ready-made
D. unique
Question 38: What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. Rochester, Minnesota is a city with large population.
B. The Mayo Clinic employees have set many medical records.
C. They Mayo Clinic is a large specialized teaching hospital.
D. The clinic’s physicians represent many medical specializations.
Question 39: According to the passage, William Worral Mayo was involved in caring
for the patients affected by_____________.
A. an outbreak of an epidemic
B. a spread of disease among Indians
C. a devastating natural disaster
D. a brief military confrontation
Question 40: The word “dedication” is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. dejection
B. devotion
C. deliberation
D. delectation
Question 41: According to the passage, who were the first physicians in the clinic?
A. William Worral Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo
B. William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo
C. William Worral Mayo and William James Mayo
D. William James Mayo and Charles William Mayo
Question 42: The word “founded” is closest in meaning to_____________.
A. found
B. established
C. fortified
D. articulated
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 from 43 to 50.
The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in
time for George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first
inhabitants. President and Mrs. John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800.When
the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered
many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered
movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so
wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third
president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new
architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.
When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President
Madison was forced to leave. All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the
interior was completely destroyed. It was not until December of 1817 that the following
president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White
House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each
succeeding U.S president.
Question 43:Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?
A. George Washington’s life in the White House .
B. The Early History of the White House .
C. The burning of the White House.
D. Presidential Policies of Early U.S. Presidents.
Question 44:Why did George Washington not love in the White House?
A. It had been burned by the British.
B. He did not like the architectural features.
C. No information is .given in the passage for this question.
D. Construction had not yet been completed.
Question 45:The word “inhabitants” in line 3 is closest meaning to:
A. modifications
B. moves
C. celebrations
D. residents
Question 46:It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was:
A. The first president of the United States.
B. The second president of the United States.
C. The third president of the United States .
D. The fourth president of the United States.
Question 47:What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved
in?
A . main staircase B. laundry yard
C. pool
D. A and B