BEN HAI LOWER AND UPPER ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I LỚP 12
SECONDARY SCHOOL NĂM HỌC 2024-2025. MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 60 phút
Ngày thi: ............./............./2024
Họ tên: ......................................................... Lớp: .............. Số báo danh: ..............
Mark letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 1 to 6 to complete the advertisement below
Green Classroom Competition!
Attention students! Our school is excited to announce the Green Classroom Competition! The greenest
classroom (1)______ an ecotour!
Here’s how your classroom can win:
Raise environmental (2) ______: Educate your classmates about how to protect our planet.
Reduce your carbon footprint: Save energy by (3)______ lights and air conditioners when not
needed.
Use resources efficiently: Cut down on plastic waste and start recycling.
Simple actions can (4)______ a big difference! Start by cleaning up your classroom, adding plants, and
(5)_______ eco-friendly habits. Let’s make a positive impact and be the classroom (6)______ takes
home the ecotour prize!
Good luck, everyone! Let’s go green!
1. A. will win B. has won C. can be won D. won
2. A. role B. opinion C. awareness D. knowledge
3. A. turning on B. turning off C. cutting down D. turning up
4. A. play B. take C. get D. make
5. A. encouraging B. encourage C. to encourage D. encouraged
6. A. who B. which C. whose D. where
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 7 to 11.
Edward Patrick Eagan was born on April 26th 1897 in Denver, Colorado, and his father died in a
railroad accident when Eagan was only one year old. He an0d his four brothers were raised by his mother,
who earned a small income from teaching foreign languages.
Inspired by Frank Marriwell, the hero of a series of popular novels for boys, Eagan pursued an
education for himself and an interest in boxing. He attended the University of Denver for a year before
serving in the U.S. army as an artillery lieutenant during World War I. After the war, he entered Yale
University and while studying there, won the US national amateur heavyweight boxing title. He graduated
from Yale in 1921, attended Harvard Law School, and received a Rhodes scholarship to the University of
Oxford where he received his A.M. in 1928.
While studying at Oxford, Eagan became the first American to win the British amateur boxing
championship. Eagan won his first gold medal as a light heavyweight boxer at the 1920 Olympic Games
in Antwerp, Belgium. Eagan also fought at the 1924 Olympics in Paris as a heavyweight but failed to get a
medal. Though he had taken up the sport just three weeks before the competition, he managed to win a
second gold medal as a member of four-man bobsled team at the 1932 Olympics in Lake Placid, New
York. Thus, he became the only athlete to win gold medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
(Adapted from "Peteson's Master TOEFL Reading Skills)
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7. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Eagan's life shows that a man can be an athlete and a well-educated person.
B. Eagan's life shows that military experiences make athletes great.
C. Eagan's life shows how a wealthy student can achieve as much as a poor one.
D. Eagan's life shows how easy it is to win two gold medals in different Olympic sports.
8. According to the passage, who was Frank Merriwell?
A. A teacher at Yale B. A student at Oxford
C. A fictional character D. A bobsledder at the Olympics
9. The word "Inspired" in paragraph 2 in OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. discouraged B. challenged C. calmed D. stimulated
10. According to the passage, Eagan won all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A. British amateur boxing championship
B. U.S. national amateur heavyweight boxing title
C. Heavyweight boxing, Olympic gold medal
D. Light heavyweight boxing, Olympic gold medal
11. The word "who" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. Eagan B. Eagan’s brothers C. Eagan’s mother D. Eagan’s father
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 12 to 16.
As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's
way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences
around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below
are some examples.
Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and
more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese
sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients,
which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties,
such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.
Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. They nowadays
enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example,
American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around
the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for
musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.
Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around
the world. Cross-cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements are on the rise. This
presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. It
is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express
their identities in new and exciting ways.
In conclusion, globalisation has helped strengthen cultural diversity in the world and made people
appreciate different cultures and lifestyles.
(Adapted from Global Success)
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12. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The popularity of foreign foods B. The effects of globalisation on cultural diversity
C. The disappearance of some traditional customs D. The combination of different fashion ideas
13. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. local tastes B. Vietnamese specialties
C. local ingredients D. international dishes
14. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an impact of
globalisation on music?
A. Musicians in different countries work on music projects.
B. People now can listen to music from different cultures.
C. New music is discovered quickly from all over the world.
D. Music festivals help improve some artists’ quality of life.
15. The word captivated in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. blended B. reflected C. attracted D. bored
16. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People now can keep up with fashion trends from different cultures.
B. Globalisation threatens to put cultural diversity at risk.
C. Cross-cultural fashion styles only use traditional elements.
D. Foreign foods are now more popular than traditional foods in Vietnam.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph each of th0e questions from 17 to 20.
17.
a. After her death, the diary was published in Viet Nam in 2005 and translated into several other
languages.
b. Now she is considered a national hero for devoting her life to the nation’s freedom.
c. Dang Thuy Tram was born in 1942. LShe studied medicine in Ha Noi, and joined the army at the age of 24.
d. She died while she was doing her duty in the jungle in Quang Ngai Province. She was only 27 then.
e. She wrote her diary while she was working in a field hospital in Quang Ngai Province.
f. It contains personal accounts of her experiences during the war and shows her love for her family and
country.
A. c-a-d-e-b-f B. c-d-e-a-f-b C. c-e-f-d-a-b D. c-b-a-e-d-f
18.
a. Secondly, it’s a good idea that you try to cook traditional food frequently.
b. There are two main ways to maintain your cultural identity in a new culture.
c. Staying connected with your family and friends helps you to feel part of your native culture.
d. You should also remember to make mealtimes special and important occasions.
e. Firstly, keep in touch with people you know back home.
A. c – a – d – e – a B. b – a – e – d – c
C. b – e – d – a – c D. b – e – c – a – d
19.
a. David: I'll have to check them out.
b. David: Great idea! I've been looking for a new one too. Have you tried those eco-friendly cleaning
products?
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c. Peter: Yes, I have. They work just as well as traditional ones.
d. Peter: I just bought a new reusable water bottle. I'm trying to cut down on single-use plastics.
A. d - b- c-a B. d - a- c-b C. a-c-d-b B. d-c-b-a
20.
a. I hope you'll have the chance to explore and appreciate the wonders of Japanese culture someday.
b. Finally, Japan's cuisine, including sushi and ramen, fascinates taste buds worldwide.
c. Secondly, traditional customs like tea ceremonies and cherry blossom viewing reflect simplicity
and beauty.
d. Dear Sam, I'm excited to share with you about the rich culture of Japan.
e. Overall, Japan's culture is a blend of tradition and modernity, captivating people with its unique
customs and practices.
f. Firstly, Japanese culture values harmony and respect for others.
A. d – f – c – b – e – a B. d – f – c – b – a – e
C. d – f – b – c – a – e D. d – f – c – e – b – a
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 from 21 to 22.
21. A. lifestyle B. richness C. respect D. custom
22. A. origin B. confusion C. autograph D. enemy
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 from 23 to 24.
23. A. anxiety B. admire C. captivate D. climate
24. A. wondered B. devoted C. minded D. captivated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 26
to 32.
25. Her diary contains detailed______ of her travels around Europe.
A. novels B. biographies C. accounts D. poems
26. We __________a documentary about the last king of Vietnam at 8:00 p.m that night.
A. watched B. were watching C. have watched D. will watch
27. Halloween is quite________ among young people in many Asia countries now.
A. popular B. popularity C. popularize D. popularly
28. Lily wants to travel around _______world and experience new cultures.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ꝋ
29. I decide to use public transport to work to reduce my_______.
A. carbon footprint B. carbon dioxide C. contamination D. leftover
30. We all agreed _____ a plan to make our classroom cleaner and greener.
A. For B. with C. about D. at
31. Household waste can lead to indoor pollution if it is not______ properly.
A. saved B. treated C. buried D. made
32. Tom: “I’ve won the trip to Hawaii, Kim. I’m_______!”
Kim: “wow, that’s fantastic”
A. under the weather B. in the sunlight C. over the moon D. across the rivers
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LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear a teacher telling a group of students about a trip they are going on. For each
question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write ONE OR TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER OR A
DATE OR A TIME.You will listen to the audio twice.
SCHOOL TRIP TO THE CASTLE
Time the bus leaves: (33)……………………………
Need to bring: (34)……………………………
Morning activity: (35)…………………… in the garden
Hand in projects by Tuesday (afternoon)
Castle website: www.(36) ………………… .castle.com
Part 2: Listen to a talk about Walt Disney's life and mark the letter A, B, or C to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions. You will listen to the audio twice.
37. Why did Disney move to Hollywood?
A. to set up his first own company.
B. To start his new career.
C. To become popular.
38. What did he base on to develop Mickey Mouse character?
A. a famous cartoon character.
B. his own voice.
C. his pet mouse.
39. How many oscars did he win throughout his career?
A. 26 B. 400 C.12
40. Which is Not his animated film?
A. The Lion King. B. Beauty and the Beast. C. The little princess.
_________ THE END ___________
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