SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO QUẢNG NAM
TRƯỜNG THPT CHU VĂN AN
(Đề có 04 trang)
KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I - NĂM HỌC
2024–2025
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 12
Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Họ tên: ................................................................................... Lớp: ................... SBD: ...................
I. LISTENING: (2.5 pts)
Listen to a talk about some green initiatives and do the following tasks. You will listen to the talk
twice.
PART 1: For questions 1-5, listen to a talk about some green initiatives. Choose the best option
A, B, C or D.
Question 1. What is one of the main drivers of global warming and climate change?
A. Overpopulation B. Carbon dioxide emissions
C. Plastic waste D. Urbanization
Question 2. What is one way to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels?
A. Increase energy consumption B. Use energy-efficient appliances
C. Drive more frequently D. Reduce insulation in homes
Question 3. Which of the following is an environmentally friendly transportation option?
A. Taking frequent flights B. Sharing rides or using public transport
C. Driving gasoline cars individually D. Using motorbikes for short trips
Question 4. How can we change our eating habits to reduce emissions?
A. Eat more meat-based foods B. Only buy fish from non-sustainable sources
C. Eat a variety of plant-based foods D. Waste more food to reduce consumption
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion to limit carbon emissions?
A. Use public transport such as buses and trains B. Walk or cycle whenever possible
C. Drive alone in a car as much as possible D. Install solar panels in homes
PART 2: For questions 6-10, listen and decide whether the following statements are True (T)
or False (F).
Question 6. Carbon dioxide emissions are a primary driver of global warming and climate change.
A. True B. False
Question 7. Reducing consumption and recycling are ways to help limit the impact of climate
change.
A. True B. False
Question 8. Installing solar panels and using energy-efficient appliances are ways to increase
reliance on fossil fuels.
A. True B. False
Question 9. Cycling, walking, and using electric bikes or scooters are suggested to minimize
carbon emissions.
A. True B. False
Question 10. Wasting food has no effect on emissions or environmental protection.
A. True B. False
II. LANGUAGE: (2.5pts)
PART 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11. A. balance B. aware C. damage D. impact
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Question 12. A. wildlife B. survive C. footprint D.
climate
PART 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 13. We organised a community event to ________ the polluted beaches.
A. get rid of B. go green C. rinse out D. clean up
Question 14. They were taking selfies while the tour guide ________ the itinerary.
A. explained B. is explaining C. has explained D. was explaining
Question 15. ________ refers to feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when
experiencing a new and different culture.
A. Cultural diversity B. Culture shock C. Cultural exchange D. Cultural celebration
Question 16. Even though Susan was ________ with breast cancer, she remained positive.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
Question 17. Vo Nguyen Giap was widely recognized as a ________ genius for his pivotal role in
leading Vietnamese forces during the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.
A. military B. artistic C. musical D. literary
Question 18. Thomas Edison's ________ achievement in developing the first practical electric
light bulb revolutionized the way the world illuminated the night.
A. impress B. impressive C. impression D. impressively
Question 19. He enjoys playing ________ guitar in his free time.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. a D. the
Question 20. 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 the following question.
The company’s sales have doubled since the introduction of new cutting-edge technology.
A. simple B. flexible C. modern D. old-fashioned
III. READING: (2.5pts)
PART 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word to fit each numbered blank (from 21 to 25).
Plastic Pollution: A Threat To Wildlife
Millions of animals are killed by plastics every year, from birds to fish to other marine
organisms. Nearly 700 species, including (21) _______ ones, are known to have been affected by
plastics. Nearly every species of seabird eats plastics.
Most of the deaths to animals are caused by starvation. Seals, whales, turtles, and other
animals are trapped by fishing nets. Microplastics have been found in more than 100 marine
species, including fish and shrimp (22) _______ are for our dinner plates. In many cases, these tiny
bits pass through the digestive system and are (23) _______ without consequence. But plastics have
also been found to have blocked digestive organs, causing death. Stomachs packed with plastics
reduce the urge to eat, causing starvation.
Plastics (24) _______ by land-based animals, including elephants, zebras, tigers, cattle, and
other large mammals, in some cases causing death.
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Tests have also confirmed damage to liver and reproductive systems, causing some species,
such as oysters, to produce fewer eggs. New research shows that fish are eating nanoplastics in the
first days of life, raising new questions about the effects of plastics (25) _______ fish populations.
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/plastic-pollution
Question 21. A. endangered B. danger C. dangerous D. endangerment
Question 22. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
Question 23. A. ejected B. released C. dismissed D. evicted
Question 24. A. were consumed B. had consumed C. have been consumed D. are
consumed
Question 25. A. on B. for C. in D. with
PART 2: 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 26 to 30).
Pelé’s
Born on October 23rd 1940 and raised in Brazil, Pelé’s passion for football started as an early
age. Even though his family was too poor to afford a football, he began playing football using a
sock stuffed with paper. His father had been an excellent footballer before he quit to look for
another job because in the 1940's professional footballers were very low-paid jobs. Therefore, Pelé
learnt lots of skills from his dad and spent time practicing football anywhere he could in his small
town. One day, Pele’s talent and determination caught the attention of a footbal coach, and it was
Pelé’s turning point.
By the age of fifteen, he started playing football professionally for Santos, a football club,
and quickly became popular nationwide. Pelé made it on the Brazil national team at the age of 16.
In the international matches, thanks to his talent and hard-work, Pelé glided past defenders as if the
ball were magnetically drawn to his feet. His acrobatic bicycle kicks and lightning-fast reflexes
became his signature as they both helped him earn the title of "The King of Football." As a result,
Pelé helped Brazil win three World Cups in 1958,1962 and 1970. In 1978, Pelé was awarded the
International Peace Award for his work with UNICEF. In 1999, Pelé was named FIFA's "Co-Player
of the Century,” along with Argentine Diego Maradona.
During his illustrious career, Pelé’s impact on the game was unparalleled for over two
decades. After his retirement, Pelé continued to be a role model of a great footballer and a source of
inspiration for all young footballers in the world. He died on December 29th 2022 and left a great
legacy for the future generations.
(Adapted from Pelé: His Life and Times by Harry Harris in 2022)
Question 26. What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The Hometown of a Brazilian Football Legend. B. The Life Story of a Brazilian Football
Legend.
C. The Childhood of a Brazilian Football Legend D. The Victory of a Brazilian Football Legend.
Question 27. The phrase turning point in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. important change in someone’s life. B. memorable moment in someone’s life.
C. painful memory in someone's life. D. amazing chance in someone’s life.
Question 28. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. kicks B. reflexes C. kicks and reflexes D. feet
Question 29. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1?
A. Pelé loved football when he was a little boy.
B. Pelé’s father could buy him a football and trained him very well.
C. Professional footballers were not paid well in the 1940‘s.
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D. Despite of being poor, Pele tried to practice footbal wherever he could.
Question 30. Which of the following could be inferred from the passage ?
A. The coach of Santos advised Pelé to register to play for the national football team.
B. Pelé was given the title "Player of the Century" by FIFA anc became a great source of
inspiration.
C. The coach of Santos advised Pelé to make it on the national football team.
D. Lots of Brazilian people loved Pelé when he became a professional football player.
IV. WRITING (2.5 pts)
PART 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction. (0,5pt)
Question 31. The guest speaker was speaking when we come to the event hall.
A. guest B. was speaking C. come D. event
Question 32. She went to a store to buy a pair of shoes that were advertised on the television.
A. went B. to buy C. that D. the
PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1,0 pt)
Question 33. During his lunch, they phoned.
=> While ………………………………………………………………………
Question 34. The boy expected to be invited to his classmate’s birthday party.
=> The boy looked ………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 35. Ann isn’t home yet. That worries her parents.
=> …………………………………,which…………………………………………………………
Question 36. Local authorities think new ways to solve soil contamination in landfills.
=> Local authorities think new ways to deal……………………………………………………...
PART 3: In about 150-180 words, write a biography of Chu Văn An , using some cues below.
(1,0pt)
Chu Văn An’s life
-a highly respected Vietnamese Confucian scholar, teacher, and official during the Trần
Dynasty
-be born in 1292 in Văn Thôn village, Thanh Đàm district (modern-day Thanh Trì,
Hanoi)
-Early 1300s: + study Confucianism,
+ pass the civil service exams but dedicate his life to teaching rather than
pursuing a high-ranking government position.
-1320s: found a private school that train many successful scholars and future officials.
-1339: Due to his reputation as a brilliant educator and moral figure, be invited to teach at
Quốc Tử Giám - the national academy
-1350s: + submit the famous “Thất Trảm Sớ,” a petition requesting the execution of
seven corrupt officials in the court of Emperor Trần Dụ Tông but the request be ignored
+ resign from his prestigious position at the academy and withdraw from
official life in protest.
+ retire to a life of teaching and writing in his hometown, maintain his
reputation as a person of high moral standing.
-1370: pass away
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-His legacy as an educator have a lasting influence on the intellectual and moral foundations
of Vietnamese society
- THE END -
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