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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 Môn: Tiếng Anh - Khối: 12 Ngày kiểm tra: 16/3/2018 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
Many of the world's plants are in danger of (1) ………. . A scientist, Dr. Paul Smith, said one (2) ………. five of the world's plants is in danger of extinction. Botanic gardens contain about 100,000 species, (3) ………. a third of all the world's endangered plants. Botanic gardens help to protect around 40 per cent of endangered species of plants. They contain many of the rarest plants. Dr. Smith said: "This is the first time that we (4) ………. a global assessment to look at the wide range of plants (5) ………., managed and conserved in botanic gardens. For the first time we know what we have and, perhaps more importantly, what is missing from botanic gardens."
1. A. extinction 2. A. from 3. A. included 4. A. have carried out 5. A. growing B. extinguish B. out B. to include B. carry out B. to grow C. extinct C. by C. include C. carry on C. growth D. extinctive D. in D. including D. have carried on D. grown
C. with B. in D. at
B. swallow D. chew C. taste
B. sold / was reprinted D. was sold / reprinted Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 6. The Red List − a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species − has been introduced to rise A B C people's awareness of conservation needs. D 7. If a defender commits a foul within the five metre area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team A B C will award a penalty shot. D 8. Researchers said reading keeps the mind active, reduces stress and makes us to take better care of our health. A B C D Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. 9. Clearing forests for timber has resulted …… the loss of biodiversity. A. from 10. I have only had time to …… the report before going to the meeting. A. dip into 11. The book …….. well, and it …… many times. A. was sold / was reprinted C. sold / reprinted 12. The burglar _______.
A. has been disappeared with the cash C. disappeared the cash B. disappeared with the cash D. was disappeared with the cash
B. Will C. Would D. Do
D. protection C. protective B. protector
C. should have been D. must have been B. could be
B. should D. might C. could 13. . …… I show you the way? ~ Oh, thank you. A. Shall 14. Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal …… A. protect 15. Larry drove all night to get here for his sister’s wedding. He …… exhausted by the time he arrived. A. ought to be 16. “Why are you so late?” – I _________ take my aunt to the airport. The traffic was terrible!” A. had to 17. 200,000 spectators ________ to witness the three-hour ceremony.
A. were gathered at the park C. gathered the park B. have been gathered at the park D. gathered at the park
B. might C. must D. can 18. I wonder if this is the right way. It ..... not be. A. could 19. The ship _______ during the night. A. remained in the harbor B. was remained the harbor
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C. remained the harbor D. has remained the harbor
20. …… players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the ball. A. Defense B. Defender C. Defensive D. Defend
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 21. I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam. A. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam. B. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam. C. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam. D. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam. 22. Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted. A. We must not walk on the grass in the park. B. You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to. C. We do not have to walk on the grass in the park. D. People like walking on the grass in the park. 23. It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb. A. It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb. B. The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb. C. The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb. D. They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 31.
Reading to oneself is a modern activity, while during the fifteenth century the term "reading" undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace. One should be careful, however, when thinking that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others. It became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in nature.
The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers. As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers.
Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening. Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education. However, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership on the other.
B. most preferable D. attracting attention
By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader. The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term "reading" implied. 24. Reading aloud was more common in the past because ______. A. silent reading had not been discovered B. people relied on reading for entertainment C. there were few places available for private reading D. few people could read to themselves 25. The word "commonplace" in the first paragraph mostly means "______". A. for everybody's use C. widely used 26. The development of silent reading during the last century showed ______. A. a change in the nature of reading B. a change in the status of literate people C. an increase in the number of books D. an increase in the average age of readers 27. The phrase "a specialised readership" in paragraph 4 mostly means "______". A. a status for readers trained in mass media B. a reading volume for particular professionals C. a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge.
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D. a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge 28. The phrase "oral reader" in the last paragraph mostly means "a person who ______". A. is good at public speaking B. is interested in spoken language C. practises reading to an audience D. takes part in a test of ability 29. Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of ______. A. the development of libraries B. the decreasing number of listeners C. the decreasing need to read aloud D. the increase in literacy 30. All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT ______. A. the diversity of reading materials B. the specialised readership C. the printed mass media D. the unsuitable reading skills 31. The writer of this passage is trying to ______. A. explain how reading habits have developed B. change people's attitudes to reading C. encourage the growth of reading D. show how reading methods have improved Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 32. Tom: “…………….detective stories?” Daisy: “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. What do people feel about? C. How about B. What do you think about D. Are you fond of
33. Havy: “Thanks for your help, July” July: “ ………….”
A. With all my heart B. It’s my pleasure C. Never remind me D. Wish you
D. terrible C. remarkable B. extraordinary
B. passed C. enforced D. prevented
D. opponent D. recommend
C. penniless C. subject D. penalize D. tasting B. penny B. pleasure
B. production D. use
C. awareness D. support B. impact
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 34. Books in the home are a wonderful source of knowledge and pleasure. A. terrific 35. Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting. A. executed Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. C. gymnastic B. defensive 36. A. windsurfing C. reunite B. wilderness 37. A. understand Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 38. A. penalty 39. A. sleep Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 40. The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution. C. success A. organization 41. Being listed as an endangered species can have a negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers. A. affect Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 42 to 48.
Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance. This sport has an artistic effect, and really relates to those three sports. It consists of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate and dramatic moves in the water, accompanied by music.
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Synchronized swimming demands first-rate water skills, and requires strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing, not to mention exceptional breath control while upside down underwater. Developed in the early 1900s in Canada, it is a sport performed almost exclusively by women, although there is some participation by men. In its early form, it was sometimes known as "water ballet".
B. modernization D. combination C. succession
It is a Summer Olympic Games sport. First demonstrated in 1952, it has been an official event since 1984. Olympic and world Championship competition is not currently open to men, but other international and national competitions allow male competitors. Both USA Synchro and Synchro Canada allow men to compete with women. Competitors point to the strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance required to perform difficult routines for the judges, one technical and one free. 42. The world “hybrid” in the first line could be best replaced by… A. continuity 43. All of the following are required in Synchronized swimming EXCEPT … B. water skills A. breath control D. good sense C. flexibility 44. It’s UNTRUE to say that …
A. Men can also take part in synchronized swimming. B. Synchronized swimming used to be known as "water ballet". C. The requirements for synchronized swimmers are strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing. D. Synchronized swimming has completely influenced by ballet. 45. According to the passage, men have been banned from competing in …
B. Canada D. the U.S A. regional competitions C. the World Championship competition 46. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. Synchronized swimming emerged as an exhibition sport at the Olympic Games in 1984. B. Besides demanding strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry, synchronized swimming requires exceptional breath control.
C. Competition consists of only difficult technical routines. D. Olympic and World Championship competitions allow male synchronized swimmers.
47. In a Synchronized swimming competition, competitors … A. show off their technique and their freedom B. are sometimes required to perform difficult routines C. have a choice between technical routine and free routine D. have to perform both technical routine and free routine 48. The best title for the passage is… A. Synchronized Swimming B. The Requirement of Synchronized Swimming C. History of Synchronized Swimming D. Competition of Synchronized Swimming
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 49. Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the inter-school table tennis championship. A. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship. B. Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game of inter-school table tennis championship. C. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter- school table tennis champion. D. Having defeated the former champion in the inter-school table tennis, Nam did not hold the title of champion. 50. Books help broaden the mind. Books also provide a good source of entertainment. A. Books help broaden the mind, but they provide a good source of entertainment. B. Books help broaden the mind, or they provide a good source of entertainment. C. Books help broaden the mind, for they provide a good source of entertainment. D. Books help broaden the mind, and they provide a good source of entertainment.
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