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TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ TỰ TRỌNG
KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
MÔN TIẾNG ANH- LỚP12
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Đề này có 40 questions
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in the following question.
Question 1: There is a vacancy in this company. You should apply for it.
A. seat that is available B. job that is available
C. blank that needs filling D. gap that needs filling
Question 2: You may jot down your qualifications and experience.
A. carry out B. note down C. cut down D. find out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 3: I didn't bring an umbrella so I am wet now.
A. I am wet now although I brought an umbrella.
B. Had I brought an umbrella, I would be wet now.
C. If I brought an umbrella, I wouldn't be wet now.
D. If I had brought an umbrella, I wouldn't be wet now.
Question 4: "Remember to lock the door before going to school," my sister said.
A. My sister wanted me to lock the door before going to school.
B. My sister reminded me to lock the door before going to school.
C. My sister told me to lock the door before going to school.
D. My sister advised me to lock the door before going to school.
Question 5: They reported that Mr. Brown had won a good contract.
A. Mr. Brown is reported to have won a good contract.
B. Mr. Brown was reported to have won a good contract.
C. Mr. Brown was reported to win a good contract.
D. It is reported that Mr. Brown had won a good contract.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 6:
A. public B. daunting C. result D. banquet
Question 7:
A. education B. mathematics C. psychology D. entertainment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following questions.
Question 8: John: “ What do you think of cartoons?”
Brian: “________________”.
A. Don't mention it, I think so. B. It sounds meaningless.
C. Oh, I find them really interesting. D. I think it's boring.
Question 9: Mary is wearing a new dress and Harry loves it.
- Harry: "What a fashionable dress you are wearing!" - Mary: "_______"
A. Can you say it again?
B. I love it, too.
C. Really? It's expensive.
D. Thank you. It's nice of you to say so.
Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each numbered blank (from 10 to 14)
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In the future, maybe all cars that run on petrol will be replaced by solar cars, (10) ______ have been
around for a while, but with recent developments in solar car design and the measurement of photovoltaic
cells becoming smaller, the dream of a truly efficient solar car is more reality than fantasy. A solar car is a
vehicle powered by photovoltaic cells, also called solar cells, which convert sunlight (light energy) into
electrical energy. As a source of energy on earth, there is nothing like the sun: in a mere one thousandth
of one second , the sun emits enough energy to (11)_________ our planet's energy needs for the next
5,000 years. It is a staggering fact, and an exciting one. Since the energy from the sun is responsible for
renewable (12)_______ such as wind, tides, and heat, solar energy seems to offer the brightest future for
not only cars, but for the entire energy crisis. Despite the appearance that solar energy may be the least
feasible among the current crop of alternative fuel propositions, new solar powered devices and more
specifically solar powered cars are beginning to be developed. How do Solar. Cars work?
The photo-voltaic cells absorb photons (13)______ sunlight. This action generates heat, which the
cells then convert into electrical energy and stores in an on-board battery. This process of conversion is
called the photovoltaic effect. Not surprisingly, such a vehicle has zero emissions, and is very
environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, at the moment photovoltaic cells are extremely inefficient, yet
as time progresses the (14)_______ of these cells will grow. This will make solar energy and solar cars
the fuel and car of the future-a closer reality.
Question 10:
A. which B. why C. in that D. whose
Question 11:
A. realize B. justify C. fulfil D. satisfy
Question 12:
A. resources B. quantities C. funds D. amounts
Question 13:
A. with B. at C. in D. from
Question 14:
A. efficient B. efficiently C. inefficient D. efficiency
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 15:
A. question B. precede C. second D. suggest
Question 16:
A. cooks B. joins C. spends D. days
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 17: I don't have time. I can't go to the beach with you this weekend.
A. Were I to have time, I could go to the beach with you this weekend.
B. If I have time, I can't go to the beach with you this weekend.
C. If I had time, I couldn't go to the beach with you this weekend.
D. Should I have time, I can go to the beach with you this weekend.
Question 18: The documents were stolen from a car. They have now been found.
A. The documents now found were stolen from a car.
B. The documents now finding were stolen from a car.
C. The documents stolen from a car have now been found.
D. The documents stealing from a car have now been found.
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 each of the following questions.
Question 19: She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A. dropped by B. came into C. went quickly D. went slowly
Question 20: School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. required B. optional C. obligatory D. dependent
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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 21 to 25 ).
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you
feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not
really true. The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out
as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they
produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the
major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So,
practice your answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers
will ask if you have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and
knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the
job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show
how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and
listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in
addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your
strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener;
sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest
and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before
the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the
employer within the specified time.
Question 21: The word “restate” in the last paragraph can be replaced by _________.
A. appreciate B. take C. express D. inform
Question 22: Which action is NOT advised to make a good impression during an interview?
A. Being an active listener B. Expressing strengths
C. Arriving late D. Maintaining eye contact
Question 23: What is an essential action after an interview?
A. Sending a thank-you note
B. Forgetting about it
C. Not reiterating interest in the position
D. Avoiding any form of follow-up
Question 24: What should you research about the company before an interview?
A. The products, services and customers.
B. Nothing, it’s not necessary
C. Everything except for competitors and customers
D. The interviewer’s personal life
Question 25: You can show your qualifications in the ____________
A. competing with the competitors
B. curriculum vitae and letter of application
C. dressing style and punctuality
D. eye contact with the interview
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: The old man has been ill for a long time before he died in 1999.
A B C D
Question 27: Most of us would maintain that physical attractive does not play a major part in how
A B C
we react to the people meet
D
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Question 28: John Bridge, that has just gone to live in Canada, is one of my oldest friends.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 29: A" _______ marriage" is the one in which the parents choose a husband or a wife for their children.
A. sacrificed B. agreed C. romantic D. contractual
Question 30: He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the ________ of the company.
A. requirements B. education C. applicants D. information
Question 31: A survey was conducted to determine students'_______ toward their purposes of studying.
A. marriages B. appearances C. counterparts D. attitudes
Question 32: The speech to_______ we listened last night was informative.
A. which B. who C. that D. whom
Question 33: These flowers _______ by my brother every morning.
A. have been watered B. are watered C. have watered D. water
Question 34: Mr. Smith is often first person to come to the office in the morning.
A. Ø B. an C. a D. the
Question 35: If she _______ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. had had B. will have C. had D. has
Question 36: We found an old box while we _______the gardening.
A. have done B. were doing C. had done D. did
Question 37: The young are much more concerned _________ physical attractiveness than elderly people.
A. on B. with C. to D. for
Question 38: Martin asked me _______.
A. how my father was B. how was my father
C. how my father is D. how is my father
Question 39: These children often share their _______ secrets with their mother.
A. personally B. person C. personalize D. personal
Question 40: I come from a city _______ in the southern part of the country.
A. located B. which are locating
C. locating D. which located
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