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SỞ GDĐT TỈNH QUẢNG NAM
TRƯỜNG THPT TÂY GIANG
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
Năm học: 2024 - 2025
Môn: Tiếng Anh Lớp: 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 Phút
(không kể thời gian giao đề)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề có 4 trang)
Họ tên : ....................................................Số báo danh : ...................
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, that helps the environment a lot. [Choose the
underlined part that needs correction]
A. that B. helps C. adopt D. Many
Question 2: Single-use products provide great convenience, but they also harm the environment. [Choose
the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one]
A. Decomposable B. Unnecessary C. Creative D. Reusable
Question 3: Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose their sense
of…………
A. anxiety B. identity C. specialty D. cuisine
Question 4: Steve Jobs was respected for his successes in computer technology. [Replace each underlined
word with ONE word]
A. admired-achievement B. admire-achievements C. admire-achievement D. admired-achievements
Question 5: One of her impressive achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium. [Choose the
word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one]
A. outstanding B. remarkable C. visionary D. greatest
Question 6: Electric cars are generally more……………………………………than cars running on petrol.
A. ecological B. friendly C. economical D. eco-friendly
Question 7: We…………………………………..a documentary about war heroes at 8.30 P.M. last Friday.
A. watched B. are watching C. have watched D. were watching
Question 8: Geoge Washington was……………………..….first president ………………….. United States.
A. the-the B. a-no article C. the-a D. a-the
Question 9: They carried…..…extensive research on the environmental effects of using fake Christmas trees.
A. off B. out C. for D. after
Question 10: Many Vietnamese young men volunteered to join the army during the...…..war against France.
A. experience B. biography C. resistance D. account
Read the following advertisement/school announcement 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 11 to 16.
"Join Our Engaging English Club Today!"
Are you enthusiastic (11) _______improving your English skills? Our English club welcomes students of
all levels who are eager to enhance their language proficiency. Engage in fun activities, discussions, and
language games while making new friends. Whether you're (12) ______ beginner or advanced learner,
there's something for everyone. Join us and embark on a journey of language (13) ________ !
Question 11. A. with B. on C. in D. about
Question 12. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 13. A. explore B. exploration C. explorer D. exploratory
School Announcement: Admission to Grade 10
Our school would like to announce to parents:
• Admissions to Grade 10 are now open. If your children meet the eligibility criteria, they (14) ______
for enrollment.
• Application forms can be (15) ________ from the school office.
• (16) ________ you require assistance, further information will be provided upon request. We look
forward to welcoming all the new students into our school.
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Question 14: A. consider B. will be considered C. considered D. will consider
Question 15: A. obtained B. achieved C. gained D. attained
Question 16: A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Do
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/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 17:
a. First, I can communicate with teachers and other classmates immediately and directly when I have
questions.
b. Second, learning in a traditional classroom also has fewer distractions than learning online. My teachers
have many strategies to keep us focused on the lessons.
c. In general, I really enjoy my lessons and learn a lot.
d. I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning because of the following reasons.
e. In class, I can work in groups and discuss with friends. This helps me understand the lessons better.
A. d-a-b-e-c B. e-a-c-b-d C. d-a-e-b-c D. d-e-a-b-c
Question 18:
a. Although the language barrier was initially challenging, I quickly found that gestures and kindness
transcend words.
b. I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to share with you the incredible experience I had during my
recent volunteer trip to a Southeast Asian country.
c. Overall, this journey has been a truly enriching and unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever.
Warm regards,
d. During my time there, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and connect with the
community.
e. Dear Mary,
f. Furthermore, I was amazed by the resilience and warmth of the people I met. Despite facing various
challenges, they welcomed me with open arms and taught me valuable lessons about gratitude and humility.
A. e-b-d-a-f-c B. e-d-a-b-c-f C. e-a-c-d-b-f D. c-a-d-e-b-f
Question 19:
a. More than 300 students attended the fair and enjoyed Vietnamese dishes, songs and games.
b. In my view, the day was a great success. All the attendees felt happy.
c. There were 30 stalls where various activities were offered.
d. Yesterday, our school organised the Spring Fair in the playground.
e. However, it would be better if we could make Banh Chung during the night.
A. d-a-c-b-e B. d-b-a-c-e C. b-d-a-e-c D. b-c-d-e-a
Question 20:
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
Read the following article carefully and then choose the best option to fit each numbered blank.
Isaac Newton (1643-1727) and Albert Einstein (1897-1955) are regarded as two of the most important
scientists of all (21) . They also share some similarities.
Both Einstein and Newton were described as lonely children who lacked social skills, but had a passion for
complex topics. Einstein dropped out of school at the age of 15 (22) he felt bored and didn't like the
teaching style. Similarly, Newton (23) excel in school, although he completed his secondary
education and managed to enter Cambridge University.
Both worked in the field of physics and maths, but in different time periods and contributed to our
understanding (24) gravity. Newton was the first person to describe gravity and discover the basic
laws of mechanics and motion. While Einstein agreed with some aspects of his theory, he showed that
Newton was (25) about time and space, and came up with a new theory of gravity. Einstein also
established the foundations of modern physics.
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The scientific achievements of both Newton and Einstein are impressive, and there is still a debate about
who made the bigger contribution to humankind.
(Adapted from Global Success-Exercise Book)
Question 21. A. times B. time C. men D. world
Question 22. A. because of B. afterwards C. despite D. because
Question 23. A. doesn’t B. didn’t C. isn’t D. wasn’t
Question 24. A. in B. of C. for D. from
Question 25. A. right B. clever C. wrong D. better
Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Through the centuries, the dream of medieval alchemists was to discover how to turn lead and (26)______
"base" metals into gold. Some were fakes, but many were learned men with philosophical goals. Their
(27)______ was based on the ancient idea that all matter consists of different proportions of just four
substances - earth, water, fire, and air. They believed that it was possible to adjust the proportions of the
elements that made up lead by chemical means so that it turned into gold, a process called transmutation.
Their experiments were concerned with finding the substance - (28)______ they called the philosopher's
stone - that, when added to lead, would cause this astonishing change to take place. Alchemists also
searched for the elixir of life, a substance that could cure diseases and (29)______ life. They failed on both
counts. (30)______, their techniques for preparing and studying chemicals helped lay the foundation for the
modern science of chemistry.
(Adapted from “VSTEP Collection”)
Question 26: A. another B. others C. other D. one
Question 27: A. expedition B. quest C. adventure D. investigation
Question 28: A. which B. who C. where D. whose
Question 29: A. prolong B. lengthen C. expand D. increase
Question 30: A. Despite B. However C. Furthermore D. Therefore
Read the article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
It's easy to adopt eco-friendly habits, and you can always start at home. Here are three tips to help you.
There are so many electrical appliances around us, so if we could save even a little amount of energy from
each appliance, it would add up to a lot. For example, there are likely to be tens of light bulbs in your
house, so if you can replace them with LED ones, which are more energy-efficient and long-lasting light
bulbs, you would save a lot of electricity. Before you buy a new appliance, you should also check its
energy star rating which shows how much energy it will use in a year. It's easy to understand: the more
stars there are, the more energy you can save.
To reduce your carbon footprint, you should also turn off the lights when you leave a room. In addition,
keep your windows or curtains open during the day to let natural sunlight in, or place more mirrors near a
lamp to maximise lighting in the house. This can also help to reduce both energy consumption and your
energy bills.
While many people already know that turning off appliances around the house when they finish using
them can save energy, they may not know that it is even better to unplug them. It is estimated that we
could save up to 10% of our electricity bills every month simply by unplugging appliances when they're
not in use. This is especially true for chargers. Many people tend to leave their fully charged phones
connected, not knowing that it consumes around 2.24 watts. The figure goes up to 29.84 watts for laptops
and computers. Leaving an empty charger plugged in has a similar effect, so make unplugging a habit!
(Adapted from Global Success-Exercise Book)
Question 31: The article is about……………………………………………………………………………...
A. ways to ease energy bills. B. ways to improve eco-friendly habits.
C. ways to save energy. D. ways to reduce carbon footprint.
Question 32: The author's attitude towards the problems mentioned in the last paragraph is…………...…….
A. neutral B. confident C. optimistic D. critical
Question 33: The word 'it' in paragraph two refers to........................................................................................
A. a new applianc B. star C. light bulb D. electricity
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Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that saving energy with home appliances can also help us
to…………………………………………………………………………...…………………….......................
A. save money B. be safe at home C. charge mobile phones faster D. improve home lighting
Question 35: The word 'unplug' in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to....................................................
A. do B. switch C. block D. disconnect
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
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. People 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-Students’ Book)
Question 36: Which of the word captivated in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to?
A. disappointed B. attracted C. reflected D. blended
Question 37: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an impact of
globalisation on music?
A. People now can listen to music from different cultures.
B. Music festivals help improve some artists’ quality of life.
C. New music is discovered quickly from all over the world.
D. Musicians in different countries work on music projects.
Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cross-cultural fashion styles only use traditional elements.
B. People now can keep up with fashion trends from different cultures.
C. Foreign foods are now more popular than traditional foods in Vietnam.
D. Globalisation threatens to put cultural diversity at risk.
Question 39: Which of the word them in paragraph 2 does refer to?
A. local tastes B. international dishes C. local ingredients D. Vietnamese specialties
Question 40: 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
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