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ĐỀ SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HẢI PHÒNG

ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 1 KHỐI 12 THPT
(Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không tính thời gian giao đề)

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 1: In many sports, physical fitness is not as important as technique.
A. energy B. practice C. technology D. skill
Question 2: The Thompsons have helped us a lot in these hard times. We feel indebted to them for their
great support.
A. secure B. optimistic C. grateful D. consistent
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 3 to 7.
Last weekend, six students from the Donoho School went on a fascinating trip back in time. These
students accompanied Jacksonville State University professor William Bannister on a fossil hunt. The
students, professor, and three graduate assistants headed to a valley near Cheaha Mountain. The valley was
not previously known to have any fossils in it. However, two months ago, some campers in the valley
stumbled upon some bones sticking out from the ground. When they brought them to the museum, they
were told that the bones were those of a brontosaurus, a species of dinosaur.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Damke Foundation, the students were able to accompany the
professor on his dig. They spent most of both Saturday and Sunday carefully digging in the area.
"We found a few bones," said Wendy Jacobs, a Donoho senior. "We're not sure which animal they're
from, but the professor assured us they were from a dinosaur.”
"The students, all of whom intend to major in science at college, are looking forward to returning this
coming weekend. "There's enough money in the grant for the next month, so we should get to return at least
three more times." said Donoho student Philip Peters.
(Adapted from Perfect junior)
Question 3: What would be the most appropriate headline for this article?
A. Dinosaurs: Did They Live around Here? B. Local Students Go Fossil Hunting
C. Donoho Students Meet Professor Bannister D. Dinosaur Fossils Found near Cheaha Mountain
Question 4: The phrase “stumbled upon” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. dug up B. fell over C. accidentally found D. researched into
Question 5: The word “them” in the first paragraph refers to ___________.
A. some campers B. three graduate assistants
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Question 6: Who is Wendy Jacobs?
A. A student at Jacksonville State University
B. One of Professor Bannister’s graduate assistants
C. A fourth-year student at the Donoho school
D. A representative of the Damke Foundation
Question 7: Why does the author mention the Damke Foundation?
A. To claim that it sponsors many local digs
B. To claim it has an interest in dinosaurs
C. To focus on its relationship with the Donoho School
D. To note a group that is financing the 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 8: Sarah missed the flight. She had to wait for the next one.
A. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she would not have had to wait for the next one
B. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she will not have had to wait for the next one.
C. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she would have had to wait for the next one.
D. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she has had to wait for the next one.
Question 9: Dennis passed his driving test. He got the job as a taxi driver immediately afterwards.
A. Hardly had Dennis passed his driving test when he got the job as a taxi driver.
B. Only after Dennis got the job as a taxi driver did he pass his driving test.
C. Not until Dennis got the job as a taxi driver did he pass his driving test.
D. Had Dennis not passed his driving test, he would not got the job as a taxi driver.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 10: Liam and Andy, two lecturers, are talking about a new plan.
- Liam: “I think we should start a “study buddy” programme.”
- Andy: “______. This may help less-able students to learn better.”
A. That’s not a good choice B. I quite agree with you
C. You should think of it again D. I don’t agree with you
Question 11: Alex and Mark are talking about an English competition.
- Alex: “We’ve passed the first round of the English presentation competition.”
- Mark: “______”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Do you?
C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations!

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 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 12: The farmers would no longer have to travel to markets at night to keep his products cool.
A. his B. no longer C. travel to D. cool
Question 13: The man who breaks the law is himself a product of social evolution and cannot be
regarded as solely responsive for his disposition.
A. responsive B. himself C. evolution D. disposition
Question 14: The video that I watch three days ago is about the daily life of some tribes in far-flung regions.
A. watch B. that C. is D. far-flung
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 15 to 19.
As the train gradually slowed down in the approach to King’s Cross station, Harry thought he had never
wanted to leave it less. He even wondered briefly what would possibly happen if he simply refused to
get off, but remained (15) ______ sitting there until the first of September, when it would take him back
to Hogswarts. When the train finally came to a standstill, (16) ______, he lifted down Hegdwig’s cage
and prepared to drag his trunk from the train as usual. When the ticket (17) ______ signalled to Harry,
Ron and Herminone that it was safe to walk through the magical barrier between platforms nine and ten,
he found a surprise that was awaiting him on the (18) ______ side: a group of people (19) ______ he
had not expected at all were standing there to greet him.
(Adapted from Harry Potter 5)
Question 15: A. stubbornly B. willingly C. sincerely D. patiently
Question 16: A. therefore B. but C. however D. because
Question 17: A. inspector B. instructor C. investigator D. auditor
Question 18: A. other B. others C. some D. each
Question 19: A. when B. which C. who D. whose
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 20 to 26.
The National Environmental Policy Act was first presented to Congress in 1969 and the following
year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established as an independent agency in the
executive branch of the US government “to implement the new law and permit coordinated and effective
government action on behalf of the environment”. The EPA consolidates in a single body the
administration of all federal environmental legislation, ranging from the Refuse Control Act of 1899 to
the most recent statutes concerning environmental pollution. The agency monitors environmental quality
and seeks to control pollution. It has established special programs in air and water pollution, hazardous
wastes, and toxic chemicals, and sponsors research in the technologies of pollution control. The agency
is in charge of collecting environmental impact statements: reports on the probable environmental effects
of proposed projects which might significantly alter the environment. The National Environmental
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 Policy Act, which became effective in 1971, requires every US government agency to issue a statement
on any project it plans to undertake, regulate, or fund. From this creation to the present day, the
environmental impact statement has been attacked as a hindrance to economic growth and as too vague
to prove a strict standard for environmental control. The EPA reviews all federal environmental impact
statements to ensure that the statements comply with laws. Litigation may be instigated if environmental
considerations conflict with existing zoning or planning laws. The Endangered Species Act of 1972,
which is designed to protect rare animal and plant species, has been used to block several projects that
might destroy vital wildlife habitats.
(Adapted from Penguin reading)
Question 20: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. A US environmental protection agency B. The National Environmental Policy Act
C. Environmental impact statements D. The Refuse Control Act
Question 21: Why was the EPA formed?
A. To make the Refuse Control Act of 1899 B. To be an independent governmental agency
C. To control environmental protection measures D. To control pollution
Question 22: The word “consolidates” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. controls B. combines C. conceals D. confines
Question 23: What does the pronoun “It” refer to?
A. Pollution B. Federal environmental legislation
C. The EPA D. The Refuse Control Act
Question 24: On what grounds has the environmental impact statement been criticized?
A. It is ineffectual. B. It is an obstacle to economic progress.
C. It is too strict. D. It is too precise.
Question 25: It can be inferred from the passage that the EPA enforces its findings ______.
A. by environmental impact statements B. by using the courts
C. under the Endangered Species Act D. with existing zoning laws
Question 26: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The EPA controls environmental quality.
B. The National Environmental Policy is not implemented any more.
C. The EPA is accountable for gathering environmental impact statements.
D. The purpose of Endangered Species Act is to guard threatened wildlife.
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 27: A. attentive B. impartial C. important D. confident
Question 28: A. follow B. expect C. provide D. appear

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 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 29: Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones during the test.
A. Students mustn't use their mobile phones during the test.
B. Students needn't use their mobile phones during the test.
C. Students may not use their mobile phones during the test.
D. Students don't have to use their mobile phones during the test.
Question 30: The last time he wrote to me was two years ago.
A. He hasn’t written to me for two years. B. He didn’t write to me two years ago.
C. He wrote to me for two years. D. He has written to me for two years.
Question 31: “You have been listening to music for two hours, Jane,” Tony said.
A. Tony said that Jane had been listening to music for two hours.
B. Tony said that Jane has been listening to music for two hours.
C. Tony said that you had been listening to music for two hours, Jane.
D. Tony said that Jane was listening to music for two hours.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 32: The price of houses has gone up. They’re a lot ______ than last time.
A. most expensive B. more expensive C. the more expensive D. as expensive
Question 33: Anne left Germany in the ______ of seeing her family again before very long.
A. expectant B. expect C. expectantly D. expectation
Question 34: The film star made a dramatic entrance, ______ everyone’s attention.
A. to attract B. was attracted C. attracting D. attracted
Question 35: Jackson never regretted ______ the advice his lawyer had given him.
A. to following B. following C. to follow D. followed
Question 36: By ______ only $40 each month, you can be sure of a wonderful Christmas.
A. holding back B. putting by C. taking down D. calling up
Question 37: 3,000 new workers ______ by the company last year.
A. have employed B. were employing C. were employed D. employed
Question 38: Betty refused to lend her brother ______ money he needed.
A. an B. the C. ø (no article) D. a
Question 39: You made no effort to make friends with Darren, ______?
A. did you B. don’t you C. have you D. didn’t you
Question 40: My brother and I ______ on the computer when there was a power cut.
A. played B. were playing C. did play D. had played

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 Question 41: I completely ______ myself with those speakers who referred to the housing development in this
area.
A. connect B. communicate C. deal D. associate
Question 42: The fingerprints found at the scene of the crime are ______ to yours. You are under arrest.
A. same B. similar C. identical D. alike
Question 43: I believe that judges should be independent ______ the government.
A. with B. to C. on D. from
Question 44: Jack will take you to the station ______.
A. when he will finish the washing-up B. before he finished the washing-up
C. after he had finished the washing-up D. as soon as he finishes the washing-up
Question 45: The man was told to ______ the medicine three times a day, before meals.
A. get B. eat C. take D. drink
Question 46: The biography took nearly ten years to complete because its author refused to cut ______.
A. machines B. tables C. bottles D. corners
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 47: Our teachers always motivate us to seek knowledge by ourselves.
A. persuade B. remove C. develop D. discourage
Question 48: The robber disappeared from the bank with a bag full of cash in the blink of an eye.
A. safely B. immediately C. properly D. slowly
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 49: A. capture B. carry C. confide D. cycle
Question 50: A. income B. island C. idiom D. image

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 ĐÁP ÁN

1D 2C 3B 4C 5C 6C 7D 8A 9A 10B

11D 12A 13A 14A 15A 16C 17A 18A 19C 20A

21C 22B 23C 24B 25B 26B 27D 28A 29A 30A

31A 32B 33D 34C 35B 36B 37C 38B 39A 40B

41D 42C 43D 44D 45C 46D 47D 48D 49D 50B

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