TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I LỚP 12

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ĐỀ THI HK I
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Họ và tên thí sinh:.......................................................................
Số báo danh:................................................................................

Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation .
Question 1: A. believed B. prepared C. involved D. liked
Question 2: A. works B. shifts C. stops D. plays
Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress
Question 3: A. information B. optimistic C. university D. compulsory
Question 4: A. require B. scary C. keenness D. formal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5: Beethoven is known as one of the most _________musicians in the world.
A. talented B. disrespectful C. up-to-date D. generous
Question 6: Bill Gate’s ____________ in donating large sums of money towards
welfare activities is remarkable.
A. generosity B. politeness C. wealth D. talent
Question 7: In my company, the director deputy usually _________the responsibility for
organizing meetings and conferences.
A. makes B. gets C. takes D. becomes
Question 8: __________ messaging helps me exchange written messages with
my friends very quickly.
A. Dramatic B. Instant C. Fast D. Quick
Question 9: In Vietnamese school, English, literature and mathematics are three ________
subjects, which are compulsory in many important national examinations.
A. core B. part C. center D. middle
Question 10: They didn’t pay ___________ to how many hours you worked, but how you
really worked.
A. attend B. attentive C. attention D. attentively
Question 11: She admitted that she had acted __________ and mistakenly, which broke up
her marriage.
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 A. romantically B. unwisely C. wisely D. attractively
Question 12: He _______ her an opportunity to work in his office if she had had English
proficiency.
A. would have given B. would have gave C. would give D. gives
Question 13: They were watching TV when I _________home.
A. arrived B. arriving C. was arriving D. were arriving
Question 14: He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel __________by Ernest Hemingway.
A. written B. writing C. which written D. that wrote
Question 15: Families in Vietnam maintain strong ties and provide each other_______
assistance and support as needed.
A. on B. of C. with D. in
Question 16: He was refused because he had no _______ experience related to _______ job
he applied.
A. a / the B. an / Ø C. the / a D. Ø / the
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning.
Question 17: “Don’t be such a pessimist. I’m sure you’ll soon get over it. Cheer up!”
A. optimist B. hobbyist C. activist D. feminist
Question 18: It's rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
A. honest B. polite C. offensive D. discourteous
Choose A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in
meaning .
Question 19: We were deeply disappointed about the result.
A. hopeful B. excited C. satisfied D. unhappy
Question 20: I carry a notebook so that I can jot down any ideas.
A. type carefully B. write quickly C. send out D. record slowly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respond to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 21: Minh: “What’s on television tonight?” Tan: “……………..”
A. A football match after the news B. I will go to the cinema
C. It’s half past nine D. The film is good
Question 22: Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam.”
- Nam: “……………..”
A. Thank you. I’m glad you like it. B. I can’t agree with you more.
C. Sorry, can you say that again? D. You’re welcome.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction .
Question 23: Da Lat, where is located on High Land, is famous for mild climate.
A. Da Lat B. where is located C. is famous for D. mild climate.
Question 24: Education is a subject which many British people deeply care about it
A. about it B. which C. subject D. care
Question 25: What would happen because I pressed that red button?
A. would B. because C. pressed D. that red button
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 26 to
30.
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 Many people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by
living in that culture. (26)______, this is not necessarily true. Often the longer we stay in a
foreign country, the more we realize how little we actually know (27)______the culture of that
country. Books and talks about other’s people culture can even be dangerous because they
concentrate on cultural (28)______and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes there is
a lot of information (29)______content is untrue.
In a survey recently carried out in Britain, people were asked (30)______a list of anything
which they thought was typical of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there. Most of
them mentioned Shakespeare, the queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans,
umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips.
Question 26: A. So B. Although C. Unless D. However
Question 27: A. about B. with C. of D. for
Question 28: A. acquaintances B. differences C. benefits D. advantages
Question 29: A. whose B. which C. where D. that
Question 30: A. to make B. to do C. to form D. to update

Read the following passage adapted and choose the correct answer (corresponding to A, B, C, or
D) to each of the questions that follow.
The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and
secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at
government-operated schools or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling or their
equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity
to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education.
Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers
and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated
from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education
system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is
why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the
American education system is an investment in your future.
Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or
high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is
essential. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will
find it difficult to make the right academic choices. It is no surprise that the American education
system and the American school system host more international students than any other country
in the world!
Question 31: The expression government-operated could best be replaced by _______.
A. state B. independent C. boarding D. vocational
Question 32: According to the text, students in the USA _______.
A. are made to take primary and secondary education in the country
B. spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education
C. needn't take primary and secondary education
D. don't necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country
Question 33: What is the writer's advice?
A. International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American
education system works before going there to study.
B. International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college,
a vocational or high school.
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 C. International students should not invest their future education in the US.
D. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student
can make the right academic choices.
Question 34: The writer _______the US education.
A. appreciates B. overstates C. underestimates D. dislikes
Question 35: Which sentence is true?
A. There are not many foreign students in the US.
B. Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US.
C. Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US.
D. The US education is not good enough for foreign students.
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 36. He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. I don't know the reason why he is late again.
B. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.
C. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
D. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
Question 37: Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It's in the Himalayas.
A. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in mountain the world, is in the Himalayas.
B. Mt. Everest is the highest in the world, in the Himalayas.
C. Mt. Everest, which is the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayas.
D. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, it's in the Himalayas.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning.
Question 38: Peter said to them, "Don't leave the room until I come back".
A. Peter told them not to leave the room until he comes back.
B. Peter told them not to leave the room until he came back.
C. Peter told them not to leave the room until they came back.
D. Peter told them not to leave the room until they come back.
Question 39: Study harder or you'll fail in the next exam.
A. Unless you study harder, you'll fail in the next exam.
B. You don't study hard and you'll fail in the next exam.
C. If you study hard, you'll fail in the next exam.
D. You won't fail in the next exam if you don’t study hard.
Question 40: . Mr. Brown bought this car five years ago.
A. Mr. Brown started to buy this car five years ago.
B. It has been five years when Mr. Brown bought this car
C. Mr. Brown has had this car for five years.
D. It is five years ago since Mr. Brown bought this car

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