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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỒNG THÁP<br /> <br /> ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT THI HỌC KỲ I<br /> <br /> TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN<br /> NGUYỄN QUANG DIÊU<br /> <br /> NĂM HỌC 2016-2017<br /> MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12<br /> THỜI GIAN: 60 PHÚT<br /> <br /> Giáo viên: Nguyễn Đặng Hoàng Duy<br /> Điện thoại: 0939373940<br /> <br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined<br /> part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.<br /> Question 1: A. attention<br /> Question 2: A. systems<br /> <br /> B. institute<br /> B. hands<br /> <br /> C. technology<br /> C. letters<br /> <br /> D. future<br /> D. jumps<br /> <br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from<br /> the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.<br /> Question 3: A. attempt<br /> B. campus<br /> Question 4: A. responsible B. communicate<br /> compulsory<br /> <br /> C. employ<br /> C. engineering<br /> <br /> D. device<br /> D.<br /> <br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that<br /> needs correction in each of the following questions.<br /> Question 5: We watched the film on the TV and heard the news on the radio.<br /> A<br /> B<br /> C<br /> D<br /> Question 6: I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look after them?<br /> A<br /> B<br /> C<br /> D<br /> Question 7: I enjoyed the book that you told me to read it.<br /> A<br /> B<br /> C<br /> D<br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each<br /> of the following questions.<br /> Question 8: Someone who is_____is hopeful about the future or the success of something<br /> in particular.<br /> A. pessimistic<br /> B. powerful<br /> C. optimistic<br /> D. stagnant<br /> Question 9: Who takes the ____ for running the household in your family?<br /> A. responsibility<br /> B. responsibly<br /> C. irresponsible<br /> D.<br /> responsible<br /> Question 10: If you ____ to be chosen for the job, you’ll have to be experienced in that<br /> field.<br /> A. wanted<br /> B. had wanted<br /> C. want<br /> D. will want<br /> Question 11: Do you remember Mr. Brown, ____ taught us Geography?<br /> A. which<br /> B. that<br /> C. whom<br /> D. who<br /> Question 12: Body language includes our postures, facial expressions and _____.<br /> A. speeches<br /> B. talks<br /> C. words<br /> D. gestures<br /> Question 13: Some scientists believe in the _____ of life on other planets.<br /> A. existent<br /> B. existing<br /> C. existence<br /> D. exist<br /> Question 14: He didn’t listen to the teacher. ____ his teacher’s advice, he ____ well in the<br /> examination.<br /> 1<br /> <br /> A. Had he followed/could have performed<br /> B. If he followed/could perform<br /> C. If he follows/can perform<br /> D. Did he follow/could perform<br /> Question 15: When he turned ____ the lights, we couldn’t see anything.<br /> A. out<br /> B. away<br /> C. off<br /> D. on<br /> Question 16: They discussed the matter thoroughly but couldn’t _____ an agreement.<br /> A. succeed<br /> B. reach<br /> C. arrive<br /> D. come<br /> Question 17: Most children start school at the ____ of six.<br /> A. age<br /> B. year<br /> C. old<br /> D. decade<br /> Question 18: He fell down when he ____ towards the church.<br /> A. had run<br /> B. was running<br /> C. runs<br /> D. run<br /> Question 19: I was wondering ____ she’d like to come to my party.<br /> A. unless<br /> B. until<br /> C. that<br /> D. if<br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response<br /> to complete each of the following exchanges.<br /> Question 20: Cindy wanted to drive her best friend to have dinner at an Italian restaurant<br /> but her car couldn't start. Therefore, she had to borrow one from Nancy. Choose the most<br /> suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.<br /> Cindy: “Would you mind lending me your car?” - Nancy: “_____.”<br /> A. Yes. Here it is<br /> B. Yes, let's<br /> C. No, not at all<br /> D. Great<br /> Question 21: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah<br /> accepted. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.<br /> Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?” – Sarah: “_____.”<br /> A. It’s kind of you to invite<br /> B. You are very welcome<br /> C. That’s a great idea<br /> D. That’s acceptable<br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in<br /> meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.<br /> Question 22: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions<br /> quickly.<br /> A. happen<br /> B. encounter<br /> C. arrive<br /> D. clean<br /> Question 23: We should join hands to make our city green, clean and elegant.<br /> A. put together<br /> B. make decisions<br /> C. work together<br /> D. take action<br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in<br /> meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.<br /> Question 24: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of<br /> precautionary measures.<br /> A. damaging<br /> B. beneficial<br /> C. severe<br /> D. physical<br /> Question 25: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.<br /> A. slow down<br /> B. turn down<br /> C. put down<br /> D. lie down<br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest<br /> in meaning to each of the following questions.<br /> Question 26: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour.<br /> A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report.<br /> B. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report.<br /> C. Fiona finished the report an hour ago.<br /> D. Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour.<br /> 2<br /> <br /> Question 27: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly.<br /> A. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion.<br /> B. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly.<br /> C. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion.<br /> D. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly.<br /> Question 28: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer.<br /> A. The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager.<br /> B. The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager.<br /> C. The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager.<br /> D. The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving.<br /> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best<br /> combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.<br /> Question 29: Kate works for an organization. It collects money to help orphans.<br /> A. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans.<br /> B. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans.<br /> C. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans.<br /> D. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works.<br /> Question 30: The manager contributes generously. Thanks to his contribution, I can<br /> continue my plan.<br /> A. Had it not been for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan.<br /> B. The manager’s generous contribution gets my plan continues.<br /> C. But for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan.<br /> D. Should the manager contribute generously, I could continue my plan.<br /> Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to<br /> indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to<br /> 35.<br /> Most people today take relatively little general exercise. Over the last 30 or 40 years<br /> lifestyles have changed considerably and many people now travel even (31)<br /> shortest distances by car or bus. Lack of exercise combined with eating too many fatty<br /> and sugary foods has meant that many people are becoming too fat. Experts are<br /> particularly concerned that children (32)<br /> a lot of their free time watching television<br /> or playing computer games instead of being physically active.<br /> In recent years, however, there has been a growing (33)<br /> in fitness among young<br /> adults and many belong to a sports club or gym. Membership of a sports club or gym can<br /> be (34)<br /> and not everyone can afford the subscription. Local sports centres are<br /> generally cheaper. Evening classes are also cheap and offer a wide variety of fitness<br /> activities ranging (35)<br /> yoga to jazz dancing. Some companies now provide sports<br /> facilities for their employees or contribute to the cost of joining a gym.<br /> Question 31: A. an<br /> B. the<br /> C. a<br /> D. one<br /> Question 32: A. get<br /> B. make<br /> C. spend<br /> D. take<br /> Question 33: A. interestingly<br /> B. interested<br /> C. interesting<br /> D. interest<br /> Question 34: A. popular<br /> B. cheap<br /> C. expensive<br /> D. easy<br /> Question 35: A. in<br /> B. from<br /> C. on<br /> D. at<br /> Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to<br /> indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.<br /> Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop<br /> 3<br /> <br /> production. In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification<br /> and the loss of formerly arable lands. Consequently, those plant species that are well<br /> adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more<br /> efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands.<br /> Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some<br /> involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface,<br /> smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are related to<br /> chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which<br /> give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that of the<br /> epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It<br /> prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external<br /> aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which<br /> include bacteria and plant pests.<br /> Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could<br /> be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a<br /> compound could be used to greatly increase a plant's ability to maintain health in such<br /> adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by pests,<br /> and poor storage after harvesting.<br /> Question 36: This passage deals mainly with ________<br /> A. desertification<br /> B. decreasing water supply<br /> C. factors limiting crop production<br /> D. developing efficient plants<br /> Question 37: Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert<br /> plants use?<br /> A. The plant’s shape<br /> B. The small root system<br /> C. The vast leaf size<br /> D. The high water system<br /> Question 38: The word “extensive” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to<br /> _________<br /> A. spongy<br /> B. shallow<br /> C. widespread<br /> D.<br /> comprehensive<br /> Question 39: Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?<br /> A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake<br /> B. It helps the plant to attack aggressors.<br /> C. It releases gases against plant pests.<br /> D. It guards against bacteria.<br /> Question 40: The word “It” in the 2nd paragraph refers to________.<br /> A. another chemical mechanism<br /> B. the epicuticular wax layer<br /> C. an impervious plant like cover<br /> D. the loss of internal moisture<br /> Question 41: What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?<br /> A. Bacteria<br /> B. Insects<br /> C. Gas<br /> D. Pests<br /> Question 42: All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops<br /> EXCEPT________<br /> A. inadequate water<br /> B. insufficient fertilizeC. pest aggression<br /> D.<br /> proper<br /> storage<br /> Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to<br /> indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.<br /> <br /> 4<br /> <br /> Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered<br /> unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people.<br /> They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile<br /> phone shows that they are cool and connected.<br /> The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals<br /> worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health<br /> problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about<br /> this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas.<br /> They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.<br /> On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people<br /> who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected<br /> with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young<br /> age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would<br /> often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about<br /> six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor<br /> blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.<br /> What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. Hightech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile<br /> phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to<br /> worry about.<br /> As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile<br /> phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your<br /> mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and<br /> convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning<br /> label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile<br /> phone too often.<br /> Question 43: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young<br /> people because _________.<br /> A. they are indispensable in everyday communications<br /> B. they make them look more stylish<br /> C. they keep the users alert all the time<br /> D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones<br /> Question 44: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with<br /> _________.<br /> A. the mobility of the mind and the body<br /> B. the arteries of the brain<br /> C. the smallest units of the brain<br /> D. the resident memory<br /> Question 45: The word "means" in the passage most closely means _________.<br /> A. “meanings”<br /> B. “expression”<br /> C. “method”<br /> D. “transmission”<br /> Question 46: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _________.<br /> A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones<br /> B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones<br /> C. the negative public use of cell phones<br /> D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones<br /> Question 47: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _________.<br /> A. damage their users’ emotions<br /> B. cause some mental malfunction<br /> C. change their users’ temperament<br /> D. change their users’ social behaviors<br /> 5<br /> <br />