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KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: ............................................................................ Số báo danh: ....... Mã đề 101
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 1 to 7.
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 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.
(Adapted from "Advanced Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
Question 1. Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
B. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
C. Successful green building projects all over the world
D. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
Question 2. The word "insulation" in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.
A. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays B. devices that monitor changes in temperature
C. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption D. panels that convert solar energy into
electricity
Question 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?
A. Proving more economical eventually B. Increasing work productivity
C. Improving living conditions D. Being friendly to the environment
Question 4. 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. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
C. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
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D. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
Question 5. 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.
Question 6. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. recycled materials B. green builders C. rays of the sun D. solar panels
Question 7. The phrase "under way" in paragraph 6 mostly means _______.
A. being launched B. being notified C. being inspected D. being certified
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 8. A. spicy B. festivity C. dish D. origin
Question 9. A. diagnose B. adopt C. hero D. devote
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.
Question 10. This restaurant serves the most delicious steak in the region.
A. tasty B. average C. tasteless D. yummy
Question 11. The company’s sales have doubled since the introduction of new cutting-edge technology.
A. old-fashioned B. modern C. simple D. flexible
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.
Question 12. Remember to rinse out takeaway food containers properly before you put them in the recycling
bins A. wipe B. put away C. throw awy D. wash off
Question 13. The folk games were so interesting that they captivated visitors from start to finish.
A. appreciated B. fascinated C. overcame D. celebrated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 14 to 18.
GO GREEN WITH PLASTICS!
Plastic has become very common in our daily lives; however, most plastic items take up to 1,000 years to
decompose in landfills. Can we enjoy the convenience of plastics and a greener world at the same time? (14)
_____________ have sent us many emails with useful tips this week.
(Hai, 18) I try to use fewer plastic bags when shopping. The supermarket near my house even provides
cardboard boxes, so I can pack my groceries and (15) _____________! When I must use plastic bags, I try to
reuse them again and again instead of throwing them away after a single use.
(Ha, 16) I have learnt that most plastic containers have numbers at the bottom to show the type of plastic
they're made of. So when you recycle a bottle, for instance, remove the cap because a bottle often has the
number 1 on it while (16) _____________. Numbers 1 and 2 are the most widely accepted plastics for
recycling.
(Phuong, 16) I know how convenient it is to buy a bottle of water from a vending machine or a
supermarket; however, I always bring my reusable water bottle. All 1 have to remember is to fill my bottle
before going to school, and then use the water filling stations or (17) _____________.
(Binh, 17) (18) ____________, I made the mistake of putting some plastic takeaway containers container
with some leftover food into the recycling bin. The next day, the whole bin was contaminated, so all the
recyclables were taken to the landfill instead. So now I always rinse out containers before recycling them.
Question 14. A. Your readers B. My readers C. Our readers D. Their readers
Question 15. A. to get rid of plastic packaging B. getting rid of plastic packaging
C. gets rid of plastic packaging D. get rid of plastic packaging
Question 16. A. the cap often has number 5 B. the cap often had number 5
C. the cap will often have number 5 D. the cap is often having number 5
Question 17. A. drinking fountains at school B. fountains are drunk at school
C. having drunk fountains at school D. to drink fountains at school
Question 18. A. To start recycling B. When I started recycling
C. Having started recycling D. Starting recycling
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19. A. decompose B. awarewness C. develop D. efficient
Question 20. A. staple B. lifestyle C. tasty D. cuisine
Read the following school announcement/ school message and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 26.
SCHOOL YOUTH UNION MESSAGE
Let's protect our planet, together!
Reduce waste by using (21) bags and bottles.
Recycle paper, plastic, and glass.
Conserve energy by (22) lights and electronics
when not in use.
Plant trees and participate in clean-up events. Small actions make a big difference!
Let's (23) our school and environment clean and green.
Question 21. A. reusable B. powered C. extinct D. conscious
Question 22. A. cutting down B. applying for C. basing on D. turning off
Question 23. A. choose B. keep C. set D. have
Always wanted to SING?
All WELCOME, NO AUDITIONS
Southend Vox is looking to (24)________________new members who love to sing.
With mixed ability and experience, we aim to positively impact our community and as such regularly
raise funds for organizations and participate (25) ______ events.
So, if you sing in the shower, you are (26) _______ King and Queen of Karaoke or a keen amateur.
COME AND JOIN US
We meet every Wednesday 7.30pm- 9.30pm at st Laurence Church Hall,
Question 24. A. recruiter B. recruitment C. recruit D. recruita
Question 25. A. on B. in C. for D. at
Question 26. A. the B. aC.an D. Ø (no article)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful
paragraph in the following question.
Question 27.
a. Yesterday. Aunt Eva took me to some places of interest - the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and
Central Park.
b. Tomorrow we are going to watch a show at the theater Broadway.
c.The weather here is so great. It's sunny and hot every day.
d. Dear Mom and Dad. I’m having a great time here in New York.
e. Wish you were here. Love Ami.
A. d-a-c-b-e B. d-b-a-e-c C. b-a-c-e-d D. a-e-d-b-c
Question 28.
a. Cross-cultural learning has three main benefits.
b. Secondly. It allows us to learn new ways of thinking and problem-solving by exchanging ideas with
others.
c. Finally. It encourages us to appreciate diversity and work together with people from various cultures
d. Firstly. It helps understand and respect different backgrounds, making us more open-minded.
e. So It is important to learn about different cultures around the world.
A. a-d-b-c-e B. e-d -b-c-a C. e-b-d-a-c D. a-c-d-b-e
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. The boys broke a window when they _______ football.
A. played B. were playing C. am hearing D. are playing
Question 30. Globalization allows for a greater _______ of international dishes, such as Italian pizza and
Japanese sushi, to be enjoyed in many countries.
A. variously B. vary C. various D. variety
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Question 31. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, helps the environment a lot.
A. that B. whose C. which D. what
Question 32. We _______ to the hospital to visit Mike when he _______ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving – called B. drove - called
C. were driving - was calling D. drove - was calling
Question 33. When we were on a voluntary tour, we ____ to public places to collect rubbish every day.
A. had gone B. went C. have gone D. were going
Question 34. She wants to buy _______ new car by the end of the month.
A. aB. ØC. the D. an
Question 35. She has been brought up by her grandparents since her ___________parents passed away.
A. biological B. biology C. biologic D. biologically
Question 36. He chose to _______ school to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician.
A. drop out of B. cut down on C. catch up with D. keep up with
Question 37. You can use fruit peels to make compost instead of them.
A. making use of B. getting rid of C. rinsing out D. cleaning up
Question 38. We may suffer from_______when we experience an unfamiliar culture for the first time.
A. culture shock B. bamboo dancing C. lifestyle D. tug of war
Question 39. The organisation is _______ to improving literacy rates among children in underdeveloped
regions.
A. admired B. dedicated C. arranged D. diagnosed
Question 40. Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country during the war.
A. resistance B. biography C. experience D. account
Question 41. Culture shock refers __________ feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when
experiencing a new and different culture.
A. to B. with C. for D. on
Question 42. ________plastics do much harm to the environment and should be replaced with reusable
alternatives.
A. Breathtaking B. Extinct C. Single-use D. Sustainable
Question 43. If you want to be healthy, you should _________your bad habits in your lifestyles.
A. give up B. break down C. carry out D. get over
Question 44. They went to _______ restaurant that was highly recommended by friends.
A. an B. ØC. aD. the
Question 45. Uncle Ho was admired _______ his dedication to the Vietnamese independence movement and
his profound love for the people.
A. for B. on C. of D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet í0 indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 46 to 50.
Culture shock refers to feelings of confusion or anxiety (46)_______people may have when
experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be caused by language (47)______ ,
unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get
used to the local tipping culture. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even
insulting in many situations.
The best way to (48) culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving
there. You should try to focus (49) __________ the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an
open mind. Learning about (50)________diversity helps understand different ways of thinking about the
world, gain new knowledge and experiences, and promote personal growth.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 46. A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
Question 47. A. trends B. mysteries C. customs D. barriers
Question 48. A. turn on B. work out C. look after D. get over
Question 49. A. with B. on C. about D. for
Question 50. A. cultured B. cultures C. culture D. cultural
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