SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 1

MÔN : TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

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Lớp:12…………

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Câu 1: A. combined B. travelled C. behaved D. practised
Câu 2: A. touch B. round C. shout D. ground
Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
Câu 3: A. computer B. technology C. magazine D. connection
Câu 4: A. media B. social C. subscribe D. tablet
Choose the word or phrase with the CLOSEST meaning as the underlined part.
Câu 5: For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.
A. poison B. release C. leak D. pollutant
Câu 6: Each form of mass media has an important impact on society.
A. affection B. pressure C. role D. influence
Choose the word or phrase with the OPPOSITE meaning as the underlined part.
Câu 7: The river is badly polluted with toxic chemicals from that factory.
A. harmless B. harmful C. poisonous D. deadly
Câu 8: The library reduced the number of print newspapers and magazines that they used to subscribe to.
A. decreased B. fell C. increased D. cut
Choose the one word or phrase -A, B, C, or D- that best completes the sentences.
Câu 9: Most people in this town like to play sport____ they don't have enough time.
A. but B. because C. if D. and
Câu 10: They are searching ____  the source of the leak.
A. about B. with C. for D. in
Câu 11: Teenagers can become ____ to social networking if they can’t control the time they spend online.
A. addiction B. addicting C. addicted D. addict
Câu 12: Linda only ____ the film after she ____ the book.
A. understood - was reading B. understood - had read
C. had understood – read D. understood – read
Câu 13: The ____ involve TV, radio and even electronic forms of communication such as the Internet.
A. press B. mass media C. telecommunication D. network
Câu 14: ____ we all adopt a green lifestyle , we will help conserve our natural resources.
A. Although B. And C. While D. If
Câu 15: Listen ____  him and follow his instructions.
A. in B. about C. with D. to
Câu 16: I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he ____.
A. was already left B. already left C. had already been left D. had already left
Câu 17: If people and businesses don’t go green, our natural resources will be ____ .
A. depleted B. missed C. disposed D. finished
Câu 18: There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem now.
A. what B. which C. that D. where
Câu 19: A: Your new smartphone looks so nice! B: ____
A. It doesn't matter. B. Don't mention it.
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 C. I'm glad you like it. D. Don't worry about it.
Câu 20: A: Thanks a lot for fixing the computer for me! B: ____
A. Safe and sound! B. You will be welcome!
C. You must say again! D. It's my pleasure to help you!
Câu 21: The residents of the village are living a happy life _______ they lack modem facilities.
A. although B. or C. therefore D. so
Câu 22: Last week we carried ____ a survey on social networking.
A. out B. in C. off D. with
Câu 23: We should protect our environment from air ____ .
A. polluted B. pollutant C. pollution D. polluting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Câu 24: I came to class very early so the teacher was late due to heavy traffic.
A. was B. due to C. so D. came
Câu 25: Linda only undersood the film after she read the book.
A. the B. read C. after D. only
Câu 26: What do you think in advertising our products on social media?
A. in B. our products C. do D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Câu 27: Mary visited Cao Lanh city and then went to Tram Chim National Park.
After ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Câu 28: People in Australia are so environmentally-friendly that they create the greenest country in the world.
(because)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Câu 29: He had a lot of money. He worked very hard. (because)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Câu 30: The environment is now polluted. We need to protect it. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Make the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from
31 to 35.
Advances in technology have generated revolutionary applications that could change the face of education
as we know it today. Online learning, also known as electronic learning, may (31)_____ the future of education
thanks to recent developments in the Internet and multimedia technologies.
It is anticipated that cyberspace institutions or online universities will replace traditional educational
(32)_____ .Virtual classrooms will be multi-functional, acting simultaneously as learning platforms, forums
and (33)_____ networks. They will be geared towards promoting the acquisition of knowledge as a life- long
endeavour, (34)_____ occurs through global collaboration. Cyberspace institutions can go a long way towards
achieving this as they are able to liberate us from the limitations of time and space. Flexibility of time and
location makes e-learning a highly accessible, international resource. (35)_____ , prospective students will,
regardless of age, background or origin, have unlimited access to both formal and informal learning
opportunities. The pursuit of knowledge will consequently become an end in itself and not a means to an end.
Câu 31: A. view B. shape C. plan D. see
Câu 32: A. backgrounds B. establishments C. specifications D. provisions
Câu 33: A. socialise B. social C. society D. socially
Câu 34: A. which B. where C. who D. when
Câu 35: A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Because
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 40.
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is
changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their

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goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the
movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce
environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative,
non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the
sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no they cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity
use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of
fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in
winter and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally
responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the
need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact.
75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent
and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green
building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The
site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These
houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families
built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire
neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in
new neighborhoods across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments
are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living
and working conditions and also save money in the long run.
Câu 36: Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Successful green building projects all over the world
B. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
C. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
D. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
Câu 37: According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered
unrealistic presumably because ______.
A. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then
B. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
C. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
D. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
Câu 38: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. green builders B. rays of the sun C. solar panels D. recycled materials
Câu 39: What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in
Vauban, Germany?
A. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones.
B. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably.
C. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs.
D. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems.
Câu 40: According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
A. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens.
B. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world.
C. They have only been built in technologically developed countries.
D. They are more economical and produce no pollution.

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 FURTHER PRACTICE
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience.
A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered
2. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected
3. The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy.
A. discouraged B. started C. weakened D. improved
4. Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings are extraordinarily sophisticated.
A. old-fashioned B. basic C. primitive D. complex
5. Some rock stars started off as rebels with strong and broad principles.
A. beliefs B. honour C. formulas D. law
6. I used to idolize David Beckham because of his dedication and talent.
A. hate B. impress C. worship D. detest
7. Linda is very outgoing, however, her brother is quite reserved.
A. open B. sociable C. easygoing D. shy
8. Ideally, I'd like to work at home but there is no way my boss agrees with that.
A. Generally B. Luckily C. Preferably D. Fortunately
9. Morgan Freeman began to land big roles and won critical and popular acclaim after years of small parts and
limited success.
A. arrive B. gain C. deliver D. Cause
10. Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as
suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.
A. inadequacy B. sufficiency C. abundance D. strength
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves jobless after a night.
A. unemployed B. redundant C. unoccupied D. supplementary
2. I was relieved by the news that they had gone home safe and sound.
A. comforted B. concerned C. relaxed D. lightened
3. She comes from an admirable and respectable family.
A. good B. respected C. unworthy D. dignified
4. They are going to have to amputate his left leg which was badly injured in the accident.
A. remove B. separate C. cut off D. mend
5. Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged.
A. uncovered B. proclaimed C. leaked D. hid
6. There are several interesting things emerging from the report.
A. fading B. rising C. coming up D. developing
7. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly.
A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude
8. I prefer reading fictional stories to hearing about real events.
A. imaginary B. unreal C. existent D. legendary
9. It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her.
A. comprehensible B. difficult C. provocative D. intriguing
10. White blood cells help defend the body against infection.
A. fight B. cover C. protect D. abandon

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