SỞ GD & ĐT LONG AN KỲ KIỂM TRA KHẢO SÁT LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG

Bài kiểm tra: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn kiểm tra: TIẾNG ANH
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ĐỀ GỒM CÓ 50 QUESTION (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 50)

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. impressed B. practised C. stopped D. tasted
Question 2: A. survive B. service C. sunshine D. oblige

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. spirit B. offer C. water D. award
Question 4: A. importance B. position C. opponent D. referee

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: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.
A B C D
Question 6: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters
A B C
and events are usually imaginary.
D
Question 7: The leader demanded from his members a serious attitude towards work, good
A B C
team spirit, and that they work hard.
D

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: Books provide the reader _______ so many facts and so much information.
A. with B. at C. for D. on
Question 9: We should organize different activities to _______ people’s awareness of the
need to protect endangered animals.
A. raise B. rise C. classify D. get
Question 10: The 2017 APEC Summit _______ in Da Nang, Vietnam from 5th to 11th
November.
A. must be hosted B. will host C. will be hosted D. must host
Question 11: There _______ many significant advances in Vietnamese education recently.
A. will be B. are C. had been D. have been

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Question 12: The Vietnamese athletes took part in the 28th SEA Games in Singapore with
great _______.
A. enthusiastic B. enthusiastically C. enthusiasm D. enthusiast
Question 13: Whenever problems ______, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. turn up B. come up C. put up D. make up
Question 14: He asked me_______ I liked taking part in synchronized swimming.
A. that B. which C. whether D. what
Question 15: Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by _______ rocking chair.
A. a wooden old beautiful European B. a beautiful old European wooden
C. an old beautiful wooden European D. an old wooden European beautiful
Question 16: He told everyone that he had flu, but in fact, he had just _______ a cold.
A. come down with B. gone in for C. kept up with D. stood up for
Question 17: The vacuum tube made an important contribution to _______ early growth of
radio and television.
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø
Question 18: The harder we studied philosophy, _______.
A. the more confused we got B. the most confusing we got
C. the most confused we got D. the more confusing we got
Question 19: The organization put me in ________ with other people in a similar position.
A. connection B. respect C. relation D. contact

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: Thomas and Peter are meeting after a long time.
- Thomas: “How have you been recently?”
- Peter: “_____.”
A. I am working here B. I am going on holiday next week
C. Pretty busy, I think D. By car, usually
Question 21: David is having lunch in a restaurant.
- David: “Could you bring me some water?”
- Waiter: “______.”
A. I don’t want to B. Yes, I could C. No, I couldn’t D. Certainly, sir

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 22: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. interests me B. moves me C. frightens me D. irritates me
Question 23: In many big cities, people have to put up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. listen to B. take part in C. look forward to D. tolerate

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 24: No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.
A. formally B. wrongly C. casually D. legally

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Question 25: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. approves of B. looks for C. attends to D. puts off

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: He started learning English three years ago.
A. He didn’t learn English three years ago.
B. The last time he learned English was three years ago.
C. He has learned English since he was three years old.
D. He has been learning English for three years.
Question 27: But for his help, she wouldn’t have been successful in her project.
A. If he didn’t help her, she wouldn’t be successful in her project.
B. If it hadn’t been for his help, she wouldn’t have been successful in her project.
C. If he had helped her, she would have been successful in her project.
D. Unless he helped her, she wouldn’t be successful in her project.
Question 28: “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady politely told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.

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: I was quite fortunate. People around often helped me.
A. I was fortunate thanks to my often being helped by people around me.
B. I think people around me were often helpful and fortunate.
C. People around me were quite fortunate to help me.
D. Fortunately, I was often able to help people around me.
Question 30: He’s overweight and feels terrible. He continues to eat lots of cakes and biscuits.
A. He’s overweight and feels terrible, and he continues to eat lots of cakes and biscuits.
B. He’s overweight and feels terrible, yet he continues to eat lots of cakes and biscuits.
C. He’s overweight and feels terrible, nor does he continue to eat lots of cakes and biscuits.
D. He’s overweight and feels terrible, or he continues to eat lots of cakes and biscuits.

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

Wild animals (31)______ an important part in the balance of nature and supply us
(32)______ many important products. Birds and small animals help control insects. Wild
animals provide food and recreation, too. (33)______ , they make our surroundings more
interesting.
Uncontrolled hunting has destroyed a lot of wild life and people have also harmed
animals such as the passenger pigeon which disappeared completely. Others including the
whooping cranes, the blue whales and the American alligators are in (34)______ of dying
out. Sometimes it is necessary to keep animals from becoming too plentiful. For example,

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rabbits and such rodents as ground squirrels and mice may cause great damage to crops if
they are too (35)______ . Predators help hold down the population of their prey.

Question 31: A. take B. let C. play D. make

Question 32: A. for B. with C. on D. in
Question 33: A. Furthermore B. However C. Nevertheless D. Therefore
Question 34: A. endanger B. danger C. endangered D. dangerous
Question 35: A. abundant B. adequate C. limited D. rare

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

We drink lots of beverages in our daily lives. Advertisements tell us we should choose
beverages like diet soda and energy drinks. But are these really healthy choices?
Diet soda is like normal soda, but it is sweetened with artificial sweeteners instead of
sugar. As a result, it does not contain any calories. Diet soda is advertised as a healthier
option than regular soda. However, new studies show a link between obesity and diet soda.
It is thought that calorie-free sweeteners may cause cravings for sugar, just like sugar itself
does. Scientists also think artificial sweeteners might cause problems with the signals that
tell our brains we are full. Aside from weight gain, diet sodas could also be responsible for
heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases.
Because of the way energy drinks are advertised, people think that they will improve
alertness or performance in sports. However, when consumers use energy drinks, they are
not always aware of what they are putting into their bodies. Caffeine intake is a particular
problem when it comes to energy drinks. Most people are not aware of how much caffeine
such beverages contain. Some can deliver a dose of over 500 milligrams, the same as 14
cans of soda. Consuming large amounts of caffeine is not safe, and it is certainly not
healthy. Scientific studies suggest that there is a link between the consumption of energy
drinks and anxiety, sleep problems, and increased heart rate and blood pressure. In certain
cases, where young athletes have a particularly serious workout schedule, energy drinks
may provide some benefits. But for everyone else, water and a balanced diet are best.
The truth is, diet soda and energy drinks may not be as healthy as advertised. It is
important to know that drinking too much of these types of beverages can be risky.
Question 36: What is the passage mainly about?
A. how to advertise diet soda and energy drinks
B. reasons to avoid beverages containing caffeine
C. why diet soda and energy drinks can be unhealthy
D. healthy options instead of diet soda and energy drinks
Question 37: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. consumers B. diet sodas C. sports D. energy drinks
Question 38: The word "deliver" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. consume B. ignore C. provide D. remove

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Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health issue related to diet soda?
A. It may cause problems with the signals that tell us we are full.
B. It may cause people to feel less alert.
C. It may cause cravings for sugar.
D. It may cause heart disease and diabetes.
Question 40: What is the best way for the average person to improve alertness in sports?
A. by creating a workout schedule
B. by reducing the amount of caffeine consumed
C. by drinking no more than one energy drink
D. by drinking water and eating a balanced diet
Question 41: The word "beverages" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. diets B. meals C. foods D. drinks
Question 42: Which of the following could best describe the author’s attitude towards diet
soda and energy drinks?
A. Optimistic B. Alarming C. Sympathetic D. Objective

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.

Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public
transport but most are by private car.
In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work,
doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains
or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy
and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus
only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their
cars.
In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago
and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are
heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two
cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops,
banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.
Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns
and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer
to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in
a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains,
but they take longer and maybe less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that
undertaken for business reasons, maybe by air. There are regular flights between regional
airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though
heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus
companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services

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for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight,
though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.
The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic
congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will
increase by a third with in a few years, making both these problems worse. The British
government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little
success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most
people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted
government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom.
Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is
bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press,
2000)
Question 43: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Differences between kinds of public transport
B. Transportation systems in Britain and the US
C. Benefits of British and American road systems
D. The popularity of public transport
Question 44: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to
their own cars due to _______.
A. cheap tickets B. long distances C. heavy traffic D. air pollution
Question 45: It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the
US are good in _______.
A. large cities B. some states C. large states D. all cities
Question 46: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Few college students in the US have their own cars.
B. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.
C. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities.
D. Families in the US often have more than one car.
Question 47: The word “freight” in paragraph 5 probably means _______.
A. a long-distance travel B. a means of transportation
C. goods transported by a large vehicle D. flights between regional airports
Question 48: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain
and the US are _______.
A. traffic jams and pollution B. accidents and pollution
C. drink-driving and traffic jams D. speeding and bad roads
Question 49: The word “persuading” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
_______.
A. ordering B. commanding C. forcing D. convincing
Question 50: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by
_______.
A. major cities B. the government C. Americans D. neighbours
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