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KỲ KHẢO SÁT KIẾN THỨC THPT NĂM HỌC 2017-2018<br />
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 12<br />
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề<br />
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to<br />
each of the following questions.<br />
Câu 1: Monica won’t tell lies for any reason.<br />
A. Never has Monica told lies for any reason.<br />
B. On no account will Monica tell lies.<br />
C. There’s no reason for Monica to tell lies.<br />
D. Monica rarely tells lies for any reason.<br />
Câu 2: The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.<br />
A. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.<br />
B. If it were not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.<br />
C. This job is not rewarding at all.<br />
D. Were not it for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.<br />
Câu 3: The doctor is well-known for his dedication.<br />
A. The doctor was a well-known person with dedication.<br />
B. The doctor is renowned as his dedication.<br />
C. The doctor has a reputation for being dedication.<br />
D. The doctor is reputed to be a dedicated person.<br />
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the<br />
correct answer to each of the questions from 4 to 10.<br />
Cyborgs: How Man Becomes Machine<br />
It’s only natural that people want to use the latest innovations to better themselves. Smart devices can<br />
truly do incredible things and help to simplify our day. They can also enhance our perceptions, arm us with<br />
knowledge, and open up a world of new possibilities. A few people have even decided to make the leap<br />
and transform themselves to become cyborgs.<br />
Cyborg is a term used to describe a being that half human and half machine. This may sound like<br />
something out of science-fiction novels, but some people have already adapted this lifestyle. One is artist Neil<br />
Harbisson. He was born completely colour-blind, and could only see black and white images. It seemed that<br />
he would never experience colour. After attending a cybernetics talk in college, he met an inventor who<br />
agreed to make a special device for him. They designed an eyeborg, a mechanical eye that converted colours<br />
into sound frequencies. This enabled Harbisson to hear colour and perceive the world in different ways. He<br />
started going to museums to “hear” classic paintings. In fact, a simple walk down a grocery store filled with<br />
colourful products produces some catchy tunes. Harbisson loves his eyeborg so much that he rarely takes it<br />
off. He now gives talks urging others to consider adding their own mechanical improvements.<br />
In 1998, British scientist Kevin Warwick conducted his own experiment. He implanted a chip inside of<br />
his arm, which he used to control lights and other appliances at home. He later expanded the project by<br />
placing electrodes inside his nervous system and linking it to the Internet. This allowed him to control<br />
external objects including robotic arms, amplifiers, and loudspeakers. His work remains influential as this<br />
example of extended sensory input was the first of its kind.<br />
If you’re interested in becoming a cyborg and you’re willing, a good place to start might be with a pair<br />
of Google Glass. Users wear it like ordinary eyeglasses, yet Google Glass is equipped with state-of-the-art<br />
electronics. Using voice commands you can have it take a picture of what you see, see directions right in<br />
front of you, or translate your voice into other languages. Hopefully, this experience will help you decide<br />
whether becoming a cyborg is right for you, or if you’re content to remain a human like the rest of us.<br />
Câu 4: What does the passage say about smart devices?<br />
A. They can make our lives easier.<br />
B. Everyone should put them inside of their bodies.<br />
C. They are very dangerous to use.<br />
D. They are quite expensive and not very useful.<br />
Câu 5: What is a cyborg?<br />
A. A person who uses technology to extend their senses.<br />
B. A computer that’s able to talk.<br />
C. A machine that behaves exactly like a human being.<br />
D. A human who refuses to use technology.<br />
Câu 6: What did Harbisson’s eyeborg do?<br />
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A. It improved his vision so he could see for miles.<br />
B. It gave him a way to hear colour as sound.<br />
C. It allowed him to see colours very clearly.<br />
D. It made his sense of touch a little bit better.<br />
Câu 7: Why does the author suggest that people should use Google Glass?<br />
A. It has every single cyborg feature that a device could offer.<br />
B. It gives them a chance to test out basic cyborg technology.<br />
C. It is the best permanent decision that they can make.<br />
D. It is extremely cheap compared to other cyborg devices.<br />
Câu 8: The word “state-of-the-art” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.<br />
A. out of fashion<br />
B. old but reliable<br />
C. cheaply priced<br />
D. best available<br />
Câu 9: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ______.<br />
A. a cyborg<br />
B. voice<br />
C. Google Glass<br />
D. ordinary eyeglasses<br />
Câu 10: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.<br />
A. Google Glass offers you a good place to try out various robotic kinds of devices<br />
B. the eyeborg helps Harbisson experience colour comfortably as other people<br />
C. Harbisson’s eyeborg makes the disabled hope there will be suitable devices for them soon<br />
D. cyborg is the next stage of the developments in modern times<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete<br />
each of the following exchanges.<br />
Câu 11: Emma: “I think listening to music while learning is good.” - Jimmy: “_________”<br />
A. Me neither. I like listening to music.<br />
B. I’m sorry I couldn’t agree more.<br />
C. I don’t agree. You can say that again.<br />
D. Sorry, but I’m not in agreement with you.<br />
Câu 12: Tom: “You look nice in that red hat.” - Mary: “__________”<br />
A. It’s nice of you to say so.<br />
B. I am interesting to hear that.<br />
C. Oh, poor me.<br />
D. Am I? Thanks.<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair<br />
of sentences in the following questions.<br />
Câu 13: I made sure there was no reason to be afraid. Then I went ahead.<br />
A. Having satisfied myself that there was nothing to fear, I went ahead.<br />
B. I went ahead and was sure that there was nothing to be afraid.<br />
C. So as not to be afraid of anything, I went ahead.<br />
D. I was sure that I had nothing to fear but I went ahead.<br />
Câu 14: There was a break-in at the office. Nothing was stolen.<br />
A. There was a break-in at the office, but nothing was stolen.<br />
B. There was a break-in at the office, however nothing was stolen.<br />
C. There was a break-in at the office, thus nothing was stolen.<br />
D. There was a break-in at the office, when nothing was stolen.<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs<br />
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.<br />
Câu 15: A. stops<br />
B. looks<br />
C. laughs<br />
D. lends<br />
Câu 16: A. immune<br />
B. climate<br />
C. prescription<br />
D. nutrition<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three<br />
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.<br />
Câu 17: A. innovate<br />
B. generate<br />
C. understand<br />
D. maximize<br />
Câu 18: A. discuss<br />
B. signal<br />
C. police<br />
D. attract<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the<br />
following questions.<br />
Câu 19: Thank you for your support, which pulled me ______ the hard time I had last month.<br />
A. at<br />
B. out<br />
C. through<br />
D. down<br />
Câu 20: Terylene shirts are ______ to wear, but cotton shirts are much ______.<br />
A. harder – more comfortable<br />
B. more hard – more comfortable<br />
C. hardest – more comfortable<br />
D. harder – most comfortable<br />
Câu 21: We had a live band ______ at our wedding anniversary last week.<br />
A. played<br />
B. play<br />
C. been playing<br />
D. to be played<br />
Câu 22: The majority of TOEFL tests ______ difficult.<br />
A. is<br />
B. be<br />
C. are<br />
D. being<br />
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Câu 23: Iwo Jima, ______, was the site of a famous World War II battle between Japanese and American troops.<br />
A. that is an island 750 miles southeast of Tokyo B. an island 750 miles southeast of Tokyo<br />
C. for an island 750 miles southeast of Tokyo<br />
D. is an island 750 miles southeast of Tokyo<br />
Câu 24: John has a monthly bank ______ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.<br />
A. balance<br />
B. overdraft<br />
C. cheque<br />
D. statement<br />
Câu 25: Sometimes very young children have trouble ______ facts from fiction and may believe that<br />
dragons actually exist.<br />
A. separating<br />
B. to be separated<br />
C. for separating<br />
D. to separate<br />
Câu 26: Applicants must possess a master of business administration or ______ experience in a related field.<br />
A. compare<br />
B. comparison<br />
C. comparatively<br />
D. comparative<br />
Câu 27: Would you rather live in ______ town or in ______ country?<br />
A. the / the<br />
B. a/ a<br />
C. the / a<br />
D. a/ the<br />
Câu 28: The sign says that all shoplifters ______ .<br />
A. have prosecuted<br />
B. will be prosecuted<br />
C. has been prosecuted D. would be prosecuted<br />
Câu 29: It ______ Mr. Smith you saw because he is in London.<br />
A. couldn’t be<br />
B. mustn’t have been<br />
C. can’t have been<br />
D. mightn’t be<br />
Câu 30: Helen has just bought ______.<br />
A. two black wool new scarves<br />
B. new black wool two scarves<br />
C. two new black wool scarves<br />
D. two scarves new wool black<br />
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the<br />
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.<br />
The Death of Languages<br />
The death of languages has been repeated many times in history. Localized disasters such as great<br />
floods or warfare have (31)______ a part, but in the modern era the increased international movement of<br />
people has greatly (32)______ the destruction. Local languages may be overpowered by a metropolitan<br />
language, thus increasing the pressure to neglect ancestral tongues, in favor of the new one, (33)______ is<br />
seen as the key to prospering in the dominant culture. Children may be forbidden to use their mother tongue<br />
in the classroom, as has occurred (34)______ many groups, including the Welsh and Aboriginal Australians.<br />
The death of a language is not only a tragedy for those directly affected, (35)______ also an irretrievable<br />
cultural loss for the world. Through languages, each culture expresses a unique world view. Thus, any effort<br />
to preserve linguistic variety implies a deep respect for the positive values of other cultures.<br />
Câu 31: A. made<br />
B. played<br />
C. done<br />
D. adopted<br />
Câu 32: A. hurried<br />
B. urged<br />
C. accelerated<br />
D. speeded<br />
Câu 33: A. that<br />
B. what<br />
C. which<br />
D. this<br />
Câu 34: A. for<br />
B. with<br />
C. about<br />
D. to<br />
Câu 35: A. but<br />
B. however<br />
C. moreover<br />
D. in contrast<br />
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the<br />
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43.<br />
Certainly no creature in the sea is odder than the common sea cucumber. All living creatures, especially<br />
human beings, have their peculiarities, but everything about the little sea cucumber seems unusual. What<br />
else can be said about a bizarre animal that, among other eccentricities, eats mud, feeds almost<br />
continuously day and night but can live without eating for long periods, and can be poisonous but is<br />
considered supremely edible by gourmets?<br />
For some fifty million years, despite all its eccentricities, the sea cucumber has subsisted on its diet of<br />
mud. It is adaptable enough to live attached to rocks by its tube feet, under rocks in shallow water, or on<br />
the surface of mud flats. Common in cool water on both Atlantic and Pacific shores, it has the ability to<br />
such up mud or sand and digest whatever nutrients are present.<br />
Sea cucumbers come in a variety of colors, ranging from black to reddish-brown to sand-color and<br />
nearly white. One form even has vivid purple tentacle. Usually the creatures are cucumber-shaped-hence<br />
their name and because they are typically rock inhabitants, this shape, combine with flexibility, enables<br />
them to squeeze into crevices where they are safe from predators and ocean currents.<br />
Although they have voracious appetites, eating day and night, sea cucumbers have the capacity to<br />
become quiescent and live at a low metabolic rate-feeding sparingly or not at all for long periods, so that<br />
the marine organisms that provide their food have a chance to multiply. If it were not for this faculty, they<br />
would devour all the food available in a short time and would probably starve themselves out of existence.<br />
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But the most spectacular thing about the sea cucumber is the way it defends itself. Its major enemies are fish<br />
and crabs, when attacked, it squirts all its internal organs into the water. It also casts off attached structures such<br />
as tentacles. The sea cucumber will eviscerate and regenerate itself if it is attached or even touched; it will do<br />
the same if the surrounding water temperature is too high or if the water becomes too polluted.<br />
Câu 36: What does the passage mainly discuss?<br />
A. What makes the sea cucumber unusual<br />
B. How to identify the sea cucumber<br />
C. The reason for the sea cucumber's name<br />
D. Places where the sea cucumber can be found<br />
Câu 37: In paragraph 1, the word "bizarre" is closest in meaning to ______.<br />
A. simple<br />
B. rare<br />
C. marine<br />
D. odd<br />
Câu 38: According to the passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?<br />
A. It helps them to protect themselves from danger.<br />
B. It helps them to digest their food.<br />
C. It makes them attractive to fish.<br />
D. It makes it easier for them to move through the mud.<br />
Câu 39: Which of the following is an example of behavior comparable with the sea cucumber living at a<br />
low metabolic rate?<br />
A. A pig eating constantly<br />
B. A bear hibernating in the wintering<br />
C. An octopus defending itself with its tentacles D. A parasite living on its host's blood<br />
Câu 40: The word "this faculty" in paragraph 4 refers to the sea cucumber's ability to ______.<br />
A. devour all available food in a short time<br />
B. squeeze into crevices<br />
C. such up mud or sand<br />
D. live at a low metabolic rate<br />
Câu 41: What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?<br />
A. They are very sensitive to surrounding stimuli. B. They are similar to those of most sea creatures.<br />
C. They are almost useless.<br />
D. They require group cooperation.<br />
Câu 42: The phrase "casts off" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.<br />
A. grows again<br />
B. gets rid of<br />
C. uses as a weapon<br />
D. grabs<br />
Câu 43: Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs into the water?<br />
A. Unusually warm water<br />
B. Pollution<br />
C. Food<br />
D. A touch<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the<br />
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.<br />
Câu 44: Before the danger of the collapse, the dictatorial regime is buying time.<br />
A. paying time of existence<br />
B. timing the collapse<br />
C. delaying the collapse<br />
D. counting its existence<br />
Câu 45: Greg and Jody met in their freshman year at college and married soon after they graduated.<br />
A. new student<br />
B. young professor<br />
C. first-year student<br />
D. new counselor<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction<br />
in each of the following questions.<br />
Câu 46: Our teacher is a man who never cuts his promise.<br />
A. cuts<br />
B. a<br />
C. who<br />
D. Our teacher<br />
Câu 47: It is on Halloween night when children enjoy being told and listening to ghost stories.<br />
A. is<br />
B. listening<br />
C. when<br />
D. being told<br />
Câu 48: The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, but<br />
the opera was not performed until 1871.<br />
A. to celebrate<br />
B. the opening of<br />
C. but<br />
D. has written<br />
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the<br />
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.<br />
Câu 49: The massive killing of the Jews in World War II has accounted for its people’s hostility towards<br />
foreigners.<br />
A. disease<br />
B. offence<br />
C. hazard<br />
D. friendliness<br />
Câu 50: Laura loves to talk to anyone. Sometimes her chatter really gets on my nerves.<br />
A. encourages me<br />
B. disturbs me<br />
C. pleases me<br />
D. annoys me<br />
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