SỞ GDĐT TỈNH BÀ RỊA - VŨNG TÀU
TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN QUANG KHẢI
NĂM HỌC : 2024 - 2025
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KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ - HKI
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI 12
Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút
(không kể thời gian phát đề)
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THE TEST PAPER CONSISTS OF 40 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS x 0.25pt = 10
points
Câu 1. CIRCLE the best answer:
My dad ______ a documentary about war heroes at 9 p.m. yesterday.
A. was watching B. watched C. was be watching D. was watched
Câu 2. CIRCLE the best answer:
John has always dreamed of ______ as the team leader.
A. being chosen B. choosing C. to choose D. choose
Câu 3. CIRCLE the best answer:
Wait a minute. I ______ this box for you.
A. have carried B. carry C. am carrying D. will carry
Câu 4. CIRCLE the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the others.
A. strengthen B. theft C. though D. thank
Câu 5. CIRCLE the best answer:
He usually _____ to work by car, but today he _____ to work.
A. is going – is walking B. is going - walks
C. goes – is walking D. goes - walks
Câu 6. CIRCLE the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the others.
A. bread B. threat C. peace D. death
Câu 7. CIRCLE the word whose main stress is different from that of the other words.
A. spicy B. unique C. legal D. local
Câu 8. CIRCLE the best answer:
We need to work _____ how to reduce the high unemployment in our town.
A. about B. for C. up D. out
Câu 9. CIRCLE the word whose main stress is different from that of the other words.
A. argument B. experience C. resistance D. profession
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.
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Câu 10.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a
Câu 11.
A. for B. at C. in D. on
Câu 12.
A. friend B. friendship C. friendly D. friendliness
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL INVENTION WORKSHOP.
The School LEMESON-MIT would like to announce:
• All students from High school and Community college (13) ___ to be present and showcase
their inventions on June 12-14,2024.
• You’ll hear from expert speakers, educators, and colleagues about activities and techniques
that help diverse student populations develop confidence in their ability to (14) ____ in
STEM.
• You will participate in small group workshops to develop skills tailored to your interests.
Meet and work with thought leaders in education as well as our Invention Education Fellows
educators who (15) ______ extensive experience incorporating invention education into the
classroom.
Click here to meet the Fellows if you’re interested in this Workshop.
Câu 13.
A. are encouraged B. have encouraged C. be encouraged D. encouraged
Câu 14.
A. update B. engage C. take D. improve
Câu 15.
A. have B. should C. will 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.
Câu 16.
a. - Toby: Not really. It’ll take about ten minutes.
b. - Mia: I’ve got a job interview in twenty minutes.
c. - Toby: Oh! I won’t chat, then, I promise!
d. - Mia: It’s OK. I’m going to leave soon anyway. I need to walk to Hill Top Road. Is it far?
A. a – c – d - b B. a – b – c – d C. b – c – d – a D. c – d – b – a
Câu 17.
a. The first stage is commonly referred to as the honeymoon phase.
b. Then people experience frustration stage as the excitement of being in a new environment
disappears.
c. People who experience culture shock may go through four phases.
d. During the acceptance stage - the final one, people are better able to experience and enjoy
their new home.
e. The third stage is the adaptation stage when people feel more at home in their new
surroundings.
A. c – a – b – e – d B. c – e – a – b – d C. d – c – e – a – b D. a – b – c – e – d
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 18 to 23.
Walt Disney was one of the most admired people in the film industry. Many of the films
created by his company are very popular (18)______.
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However, success did not come early for Disney. When he set up his own film company,
(19)______. So, Disney chose to move to Hollywood to start a new career.
There, (20)______ based on a pet mouse he once had, under the name of Mickey Mouse.
He even gave the mouse his own voice. Soon, Mickey Mouse became the world's most popular
(21)______and Disney was very popular worldwide.
But Disney did not stop there. He went on to produce his first feature-length animated film
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film became a huge success, (22)______ since its
release and eight Oscars, the top award in the film industry. Throughout (23)______, Disney
won or received 26 Oscars - a record in history.
Câu 18.
A. for both children and adults B. at both children and adults
C. with both children and adults D. from both children and adults
Câu 19.
A. it was really easy B. it was very successful
C. it was not very profitable D. it was very profitable
Câu 20.
A. he developed a film B. he developed an actor
C. he developed a cartoon D. he developed a character
Câu 21.
A. princess B. actor C. cartoon character D. animal
Câu 22.
A. earns more than 400 million dollars
B. it earning more than 400 million dollars
C. earning more than 400 million dollars
D. earned more than 400 million dollars
Câu 23.
A. your career B. their career C. her career D. his career
Read the following passage 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 24 to 28.
For thousands of years, people have interacted with ecosystems. Many cultures developed
around nearby ecosystems. (24)_______ Native American tribes of North Americas Great Plains
developed a complex lifestyle based on the native plants and animals of plains ecosystems, for
instance. Bison, a large grazing animal native to the Great Plains, became the most important
biotic factor in many Plains Indians cultures, such as the Lakota or Kiowa. Bison are sometimes
mistakenly (25)_______ buffalo. These tribes used buffalo hides for shelter and clothing, buffalo
meat for food, and buffalo horn for tools. The tallgrass prairie of the Great Plains supported bison
herds, (26)_______ tribes followed throughout the year.
As human populations have grown, (27)_______, people have overtaken many ecosystems.
The tallgrass prairie of the Great Plains, for instance, became farmland. As the ecosystem shrunk,
fewer bison could survive. Today, a few herds survive in (28)_______ ecosystems such as
Yellowstone National Park.
(Adapted from:
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/ecosystem/)
Câu 24.
A. Others B. Much C. Many D. Another
Câu 25.
A. showed B. named C. displayed D. called
Câu 26.
A. who B. that C. whom D. which
Câu 27.
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A. however B. moreover C. though D. such as
Câu 28.
A. protecting B. protection C. protected D. protective
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 29 to 33
Steve Jobs, a genius in the world of technology, was born in 1955 and adopted by a working-class
family. He dropped out of college, taking a leap into the unknown, where he found his passion for
technology and creativity.
In 1976, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, and together they founded Apple, a company that would
revolutionize the computer industry with cutting-edge innovations. Apple's Macintosh computer
and the iconic iPhone are testaments to Jobs' commitment to cutting-edge design and user-
friendly technology.
Apart from his work at Apple, Jobs also played a significant role in the success of Pixar Animation
Studios, where he contributed to the creation of the first computer-animated film, Toy Story.
Despite facing setbacks, such as being diagnosed with cancer, Jobs continued to lead Apple until
his passing away in 2011.
His legacy lives on through the products and innovations that have shaped the way people live
and work in the digital age.
Câu 29. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Steve Jobs’ first company B. Steve Jobs’ rare disease
C. Steve Jobs’ academic achievements D. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements
Câu 30. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs?
A. He was adopted by a working-class family.
B. He found a passion for technology from childhood.
C. He’s a genius in the world of technology.
D. He didn’t finish his college education.
Câu 31. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. design and technology
B. Jobs and Steve Wozniak
C. cutting-edge innovations
D. Apple's Macintosh computer and iPhone
Câu 32. The word setbacks in paragraph 3 is CLOSET in meaning to .
A. difficulties B. influences C. advantages D. results
Câu 33. Which of the following is TRUE about Steve Jobs?
A. His ambition was to shape the way people lived and worked
B. He contributed to the success of Pixar Animation Studios.
C. He didn’t lead Apple when he was diagnosed with cancer.
D. He established Apple without the help of Steve Wozniak.
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 34 to 40.
Though his life ended in bleak circumstances, Nikola Tesla spent the preceding 86 years as
one of the most prolific inventors in human history. The Serbian-born scientist filed more than 300
patents, and his inventions paved the way for numerous modern-day technologies, including
electric motors, radios, fluorescent lights, lasers, remote controls, and the alternating current (AC).
Based on stories of Tesla's childhood, Nikola had energy on his mind from an early age:
young Nikola dreamed of harnessing the power of Niagara Falls. By 1887, he had developed the
alternating current as a way to transmit power over long distances. But the concept wasn't
immediately accepted. It wasn't until the 1893 World Fair in Chicago that Tesla was able to
demonstrate the effectiveness of it. And when he did, it was glorious by any measure. He showed
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his AC electricity system to the fair's 25 million visitors, and wowed audiences by illuminating more
light bulbs than one could find in the entire city of Chicago. Tesla even surprised visitors with a
wireless electrical light bulb. Had Tesla given up, he would never have had the chance to
demonstrate his concept to such a huge audience. But Tesla showed remarkable faith in himself
and persisted until the opportunity of a lifetime arrived.
(
Adapted from
jotform.com/blog/nikola-tesla)
Câu 34. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Nikola Tesla: A Pioneering Inventor
B. Tesla’s Childhood Dreams
C. From Dreamer to Innovator: The Story of Nikola Tesla
D. Tesla’s Patents and Technologies
Câu 35. What does the phrase ‘pave the way’ in paragraph 1 mostly mean?
A. influenced B. obstructed C. hindered D. made possible
Câu 36. The word ‘transmit’ in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. transfer B. convey C. receive D. transport
Câu 37. What does the word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. 1893 World Fair in Chicago
B. power transmitted over long distances
C. the concept of alternating current
D. the power of Niagara Falls
Câu 38. How did Tesla impress the audiences at the fair?
A. By showcasing a solar-powered device
B. By presenting a nuclear reactor
C. By displaying a magnetic levitation system
D. By demonstrating a wireless light bulb
Câu 39. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The latter days of Nikola Tesla’s life were filled with happiness and prosperity.
B. The 25 million people that attended the Chicago fair were amazed by Tesla’s AC system.
C. If Tesla had given up, he wouldn’t have showcased his concept to a large audience.
D. Tesla submitted over 300 patents, paving the way for numerous modern technologies.
Câu 40. What can be inferred about the impact of Tesla’s demonstration of his AC electricity
system at the 1893 World Fair on the future of electrical technology?
A. It convinced the public that Tesla’s inventions were impractical and not worth pursuing.
B. It sparked further research and development in AC technology, ultimately leading to its
dominance.
C. It had little impact on the development of electrical technology, as DC systems remained the
dominant choice.
D. It led to immediate widespread adoption of AC electricity, replacing direct current (DC)
systems.
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