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NGHỆ AN LỚP 12 – ĐỢT 1, NĂM HỌC 2020-2021

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: She got terrible marks in the mid-term tests. She _____ harder for them.
A. mustn't have learnt B. didn't need to learn C. wouldn't have learnt D. should have learnt
Question 2: Until the situation has settled down, it is _____ to travel to that country.
A. advisable B. ill-advised C. inadvisable D. well-advised
Question 3: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _____ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 4: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as a _____.
A. bell B. waterfall C. mirror D. lake
Question 5: During the flood, army helicopters came and tried to evacuate _____ injured.
A. a B. these C. the D. an
Question 6: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", ____?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 7: Don't waste time _____ for a cheap hotel when you arrive. They are all about the same price.
A. looked B. looking C. to look D. look
Question 8: Nam passed the exam easily _____ it was very difficult.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
Question 9: He can't find his bike anywhere. Someone _____ it.
A. had taken B. is taking C. has taken D. takes
Question 10: Many women find it hard to _____ both a job and a family.
A. keep up with B. solve with C. cope with D. catch up with
Question 11: Some security measures have been _____ to prevent the infection of Corona virus.
A. made B. taken C. had D. put
Question 12: It is very difficult to _____ the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
A. transfer B. convert C. exchange D. convey
Question 13: I always enjoy visiting Hanoi, _____ I wouldn't like to live there because it's too noisy.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
Question 14: Quan Ho singing is a Vietnamese style of folk music _____ by UNESCO in 2009.
A. recognized B. to recognize C. to have recognized D. be recognized
Question 15: My son is _____ a lot of pressure because he is a final - year student now.
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 A. at B. under C. with D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 16: A. equipment B. benefit C. hospital D. memory
Question 17: A. enter B. attract C. compete D. design
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 18: The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more customers, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract many customers.
C. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
Question 19: They were exposed to biased information. Therefore, they didn't know the true story.
A. If they got unbiased information, they could know the true story.
B. If they had unbiased the information, they could have known the true story.
C. If they have exposed to the unbiased information, they could have seen the true story.
D. If they had been exposed to unbiased information, they would have known the true story.
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 20: Many people believe that Egyptian pyramids were built by aliens.
A. It is believed that Egyptian pyramids were built by aliens.
B. Egyptian pyramids are believed to have built by aliens
C. Egyptian pyramids are believed to build by aliens.
D. Aliens are believed to build Egyptian pyramids.
Question 21: "We're having a reunion this weekend. Why don't you come?" John said to us.
A. John suggested we coming to a reunion that weekend.
B. John cordially invited us to a reunion that weekend.
C. John simply asked us why we wouldn't come to a reunion that weekend.
D. John asked us why we didn't come to a reunion this weekend that weekend.
Question 22: Access to the library computer facilities is open to students.
A. Computers in the library are not used for students.
B. Students are not allowed to use library computers.
C. The library computer facilities are accessible to students.
D. Students can freely assess the library computer service.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
in each of the following questions.
Question 23: One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.
A. intolerant B. supportive C. tired D. unaware
Question 24: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans
A. separated B. divorced C. single D. married

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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 questions from 25 to 29.
NUCLEAR WASTE
One major problem for nuclear power is the waste it (25) ______. A typical nuclear reactor needs to get rid
of 20 tons of spent fuel per year. The radioactivity in this waste takes 1000 years to diminish to negligible levels
other dangerous contents include longer-lived fission products and uranium and plutonium, the 239 isotope of
(26) _____ takes more than 150,000 years to decay to negligible amounts. It is important to keep this material
away from people. To that end, the spent fuel initially goes into a pool at the reactor, (27) _____ it is kept
beneath 5 metres of cooling water that blocks its radiation. After some years, the fuel can be removed and put
into dry cask storage which, as the phrase (28) _____, means it is put in big drums at the plant. Two such casks
can hold one year's spent fuel safely for 100 years. After that, the casks should ideally be put into a mined
geological repository - entombed in deep underground tunnels in a geologically stable (29) _____.
Question 25: A. makes B. assumes C. produces D. charges
Question 26: A. whom B. that C. what D. which
Question 27: A. where B. which C. that D. when
Question 28: A. shows B. states C. presents D. suggests
Question 29: A. region B. lot C. area D. terrain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 30: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.
- Sue: "Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class."
- Mira: “______________. This will distract them from studying.”
A. I'm of the opposite opinion B. Not really
C. No way! It's useful D. I quite agree
Question 31: Mary is talking to Mr. Robinson about his donation.
- Mary: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson."
- Mr. Robinson: “___________.”
A. I see B. You can say that again
C. You are right D. Delighted I was able to help
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 32 to 36.
In the United States and other developed countries, air-conditioning is so common that it is difficult
to remember what life was like before it existed. First invented in 1902 in Buffalo, New York, air-
conditioning keeps homes, cars, offices, and shopping centers cool and dry, all at the push of a button. While
many may consider air-conditioning one of life's necessary luxuries, few are aware of how air-conditioning
has changed many aspects of the way we now live. One of the first areas where (air-conditioning had an
impact was in industry. In the early 1900s factory owners began to use lair-conditioning to create better
conditions for the storage of supplies. Before long, however, they realized that air-conditioning was also useful
on the factory floor, as it resulted in higher production levels. Air-conditioning has undoubtedly been an
important factor in the growth of industry, since it allows manufacturing to continue at the same pace year
round even in the warmest climates.
Air-conditioning next became common in movie theaters, offices, and stores. Then, after the end of
the Second World War, smaller, less expensive air-conditioning units became available, and this made air
conditioning affordable for private homes. Many of the returning soldiers and their new families moved to the
suburbs outside America's major cities with a desire to put the war behind them and live the good life. Air-
conditioned homes were part of that life, and this led to a number of important changes in American society.
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One big change was in architecture. Formerly, homes were built with high ceilings and second stories so that
hot air could rise away from main living areas in the summer. With air-conditioning, inexpensive one-level
homes could be kept cool in the hottest weather. Additionally, many homes once had front porches where
American families gathered in the evening to escape the heat. Family members could talk to each other and to
neighbors or passers-by. With air-conditioning, however, porches disappeared from new houses and people
moved indoors instead. Along with other factors, such as the invention of television, this led to a weakening of
Americans' sense of community.
Question 32: In developed countries, air-conditioning is _____.
A. difficult to remember B. liked by everyone C. very popular D. expensive
Question 33: Air-conditioning first had a great influence on _____.
A. stored supplies B. industrial workers C. industrial suppliers D. factory owners
Question 34: Air-conditioning was found useful in factories as it _____.
A. created favourable conditions for customers B. improved productivity
C. made the level higher D. stopped temperature drop
Question 35: The word "undoubtedly" in the first paragraph can be best replaced by_____.
A. surprisingly B. obviously C. suspiciously D. unfortunately
Question 36: The best title of the passage could be _____.
A. "Air-conditioning and private life"
B. "The invention of air-conditioners"
C. "The influence of air-conditioning on people's life"
D. "Air-conditioning and history"
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.
Question 37: All of my classmates are always willing to support me whenever I am in trouble.
A. reluctant B. ready C. likely D. obliged
Question 38: We heard the sound of an approaching car, so we ran away.
A. coming B. moving C. running D. breaking
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 39: A big wedding requires a lot of preparation, such as sending invitations, hiring costumes
and choose dishes.
A. requires B. preparation C. sending invitations D. and choose
Question 40: It is high time the government helps the unemployed to find some jobs.
А. high B. helps C. unemployed D. some jobs
Question 41: Most oxygen atoms have eight neutrons, but a small amount have nine or ten.
A. Most B. have C. amount D. or ten
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 42: A. prepared B. interviewed C. explained D. disappointed
Question 43: A. ethnic B. smell C. effect D. describe
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 44 to 50.
RELIGION IN JAPAN

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 The native religion of Japan is Shintou, an indigenous folk religion that finds spirits abounding in nature.
There is no formal creed, or indeed much of any philosophy behind it. It basically allows followers a way

of currying favour with various gods so as to receive good luck. Even today, many older Japanese will,
when walking past a shrine, turn and bow to the spirits within.
Mahayana Buddhism arrived in Japan in the 6th century. Over the centuries, it grew in prestige and divided
into sects. Today, the most well-known forms of Japanese Buddhism are Souka Gakkai - the quasi political
religious group that has significant political clout – and Zen Buddhism.
Shintou and Buddhism have a long and intertwined history in Japan, and it is only in the past hundred years
or so that they have been separated. Even today things can be confusing, as the design of Shintou shrines and
Buddhist temples can look very much alike. The key tip: If there's a torii (a large, two-legged arch) standing at
the entrance of the grounds, it's a Shintou shrine; if not, it's a Buddhist temple.
A visit to a shrine first involves the visitor washing his hands and mouth at a pool in front of the shrine.
Then he will make an offering of money, ring the gong, bow twice, clap twice and bow twice more.
To an outsider's eyes, there are a few differences with regards to religion as it is practised in Japan.
The most obvious is that in Japan it is perfectly permissible - indeed, almost expected - that people can be
both Buddhist and Shintoist at the same time. Many Japanese, for example, will get married in a
Shintou ceremony, but will have Buddhist rites at their funerals.
In fact, many Japanese seem to avoid people who appear overtly religious. Occasionally you will meet
a proselytiser of some religion on the street, but in general, people seem to think that that kind of behaviour
is reserved for cult members. People have strong memories of the cult that killed and injured so many people on
the Tokyo underground system with toxic sarin gas in 1995, and find anyone who is not moderate in his religion
a little unsettling.
Performing dispassionate, ritualistic acts is line, I suppose, but many Japanese cannot begin to fathom those
who take strong moral stands. So much of Japanese society is geared towards enjoying oneself that there seems
to be no appetite left for considering intangible issues. As one Japanese told me when I expressed an
appreciation in the aesthetics of Zen, "I can't do it. It's just too hard." This attitude may go a long way in
explaining why non-Japanese friends of mine who were so interested in Buddhism wound up criticising Japan
as a religiously dead society.
Question 44: Shinto, the native religion of Japan, has ______.
A. no set of formal religious beliefs B. a lot of philosophy behind it
C. many indigenous followers D. its origin from Buddhism
Question 45: Souka Gakkai is a group of Buddists that ______.
A. has great power and influence in Japanese politics
B. separated from Buddhism in the 6th century
C. has a close connection with Zen Buddhism
D. consists of leading members of political parties in Japan
Question 46: The word "prestige" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. level B. status C. reputation D. rank
Question 47: A visitor to a Shintou shrine has to ______.
A. offer some money to the beggars in the shrine
B. ring the gong in the front of the shrine
C. wash his hands and mouth after performing some rites in the shrine
D. wash his hands and mouth before coming in the shrine
Question 48: It can be inferred that a non-Japanese Buddhist ______.
A. will be surprised with the Buddhist rites at Japanese funerals
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 B. may find some differences in the way Japanese practise Buddhism
C. may find a Shintou wedding ceremony strange
D. has to become a Shintoist if he wants to settle in Japan
Question 49: Japanese people may feel worried when they see ______.
A. someone who is too moderate in his religion B. a person who is extreme in his religion
C. a person who appears secretly religious D. a proselytiser of some religion on the street
Question 50: Today little people in Japan are interested in ______.
A. considering intangible issues B. taking strong moral stands
C. the aesthetics of Zen D. enjoying themselves