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THPT HOÀI ĐỨC B
ĐỀ MẪU 01 - KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ 2 LỚP 12 NĂM 2025
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
(thời gian làm bài 50p)
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Ludwig van Beethoven was an artistic and intellectual composer who (1) ________ a huge
contribution (2)________ the world of music. He was known for his brilliant and (3) ________, which
often made headlines and earned him worldwide recognition. Beethoven was never one to follow
convention and always thought out of the box, (4) ________ to some of the most groundbreaking music
of his time. Despite his success, Beethoven was not always patient or indolent. However, his dedication
to music allowed him (5) ________, and become one of the most successful composers of all time. Today,
interested music lovers can have access to his music and appreciate the (6 )________ of his creations.
(Adapted from English Discovery)
1. A. made B. done C. book D. put
2. A. for B. to C. from D. towards
3. A. creative music pieces B. creative pieces music C. pieces creative music D.
pieces music creative
4. A. lead B. which led C. to lead D. was led
5. A. to persisting B. persisting C. persist D. to persist
6. A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautifully D. beautify
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Students born in 2007 have just received the university entrance mock exam issued by the Ministry
of Education. The exam, which is reportedly shorter and more difficult than previous years, has left many
(7)_______ feeling anxious. The questions are mainly focused on reading comprehension and
vocabulary, requiring students to (8) _______ complex words and phrases.
Teachers have acknowledged that this is a (9) _______ exam, but they believe it has the potential to
accurately classify students based on their abilities. (10) _______ the increased difficulty, the exam is
considered fair and capable of assessing the students’ true competencies.
Despite the pressure, the (11) _______ of students sitting for the exam remains high. With a focus
on reading comprehension, the exam is expected to test the (12) _______ of students' preparedness for
the university entrance process.
Question 7: A. another B. others C. other D. the other
Question 8: A. figure out B. look for C. take in D. give up
Question 9: A. challenging B. relaxing C. simple D. boring
Question 10: A. Instead of B. On account of C. Irrespective of D. In view of
Question 11: A. number B. amount C. quantity D. level
Question 12: A. accuracy B. width C. depth D. randomness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions.
Question 13.
a. Alice: "That sounds serious. Have you been to see a doctor?"
b. Mark: "Not great, actually. I've been feeling under the weather for a few days."
c. Alice: "How have you been, Mark?"
A. c - a - b B. b - c - a C. c - b - a D. a - c - b
Question 14.
a. John: I’m planning to visit Japan next summer.
b. Mary: Why Japan?
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c. Mary: Have you already decided on the places you want to visit?
d. John: I’ve always been fascinated by Japanese culture and history.
e. Mary: That sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy the trip.
A. c-a-b-d-e B. a-b-d-c-e C. b-a-e-d-c D. c-a-d-b-e
Question 15.
a. I wanted to tell you that I’ve recently accepted a new job in New York, and I’ll be moving there next
month. It’s a big change, but I’m really excited about this new chapter in my life.
b. Dear Emily,
c. I’m planning to visit my family before the big move, and I’d love to see you if you’re free during that
time.
d. Hope this message finds you well! I wanted to catch you up on some recent news.
e. Take care, and I hope to see you soon!
A. b – d – a – c - e B. d – a – b – c - e C. b – a – d – c - e D. a – b – d – e - c
Question 16.
a. While managing large teams and coordinating multiple tasks can be challenging, the sense of
accomplishment when a project is completed successfully is truly rewarding.
b. I started my journey in project management five years ago, where I quickly developed a passion for
overseeing complex projects.
c. My ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues is one of my greatest strengths in this
role.
d. I have honed my skills through various leadership training programs and by handling diverse projects
across industries.
e. In conclusion, my experience in leading teams and delivering results under tight deadlines has shaped
me into a well-rounded project manager.
A. b-d-c-a-e B. c-a-d-b-e C. d-b-a-c-e D. b-c-a-d-e
Question 17:
a. However, despite these advancements, the region still struggles with infrastructure challenges, as
public transportation remains underdeveloped.
b. Over the past decade, Greystone has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting from a quiet
suburban town to a vibrant hub of commercial activity.
c. The influx of new residents has increased demand for housing, resulting in a rapid expansion of
residential developments across the city.
d. This economic growth has attracted businesses from tech startups to retail giants, significantly
enhancing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy.
e. The surge in population, along with the expansion of commercial sectors, has led to a noticeable strain
on public services and transportation networks.
A. b-d-c-e-a B. b-c-d-a-e C. b-c-e-d-a D. b-e-d-c-a
Read the following passage about humanoid robots and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Attracting users to social networking sites and cloud computing sites is all (18) ______. However,
if recent news is anything to go by, consumers would be right to consider that the trust they have put into
the Internet companies that run these services has been betrayed.
Between 2006 and the beginning of 2010, search engine giant Google (19) ______ and digitally
photograph every road in every major city in more than 30 countries for its product Google Streetview.
But images, it appears, are not all that the Streetview cars collected. It now turns out that Google collected
over 600 Gigabytes of data from users of public and unprotected Wi-Fi access routers. All this was
collected without the prior knowledge or permission of the router owners.
(20) ______, which has faced extreme anger from consumers when millions of users suddenly
found their private details exposed and searchable on Google, Bing and Yahoo. Facebook, (21) ______
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both at home and abroad, now faces a stiff fine for storing non-users’ personal data without their
permission. Founder Mark Zuckerberg appears to be relenting and is now beefing up security. The issue
came to the fore in recent months among concern that Facebook’s confusing privacy settings were (22)
______, cyber criminals and even nosy neighbours to gain a wealth of information about its users without
their knowledge or permission. (219 words)
(Adapted from IELTS Preparation and Practice by Bridget Aucoin and Louisa Chawhan)
Question 18:
A. about building trust B. building about trust
C. about taking pictures D. making users updated
Question 19:
A. started a project to map B. starts a project for mapping
C. started a project for mapping D. starting a project to map
Question 20:
A. Therefore, most criticism surrounding data privacy is secretly used for Facebook
B. But most criticism surrounding data privacy is currently reserved for Facebook
C. However, most criticism surrounding data privacy is being kept for Facebook
D. Hence, most criticism surrounding data privacy is being kept in dark for Facebook
Question 21:
A. where privacy policies have been attacked
B. privacy policies to have come under attack
C. what privacy policies have been attacked
D. whose privacy policies have come under attack
Question 22:
A. to make it impossible for Internet stalkers B. making it possible for Internet stalkers
C. made it possible for Internet stalkers D. makes it impossible for Internet stalkers
Read the following passage and Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Super Size Me is a 2004 film by Morgan Spurlock, in which he documents his experiment to eat
only McDonald's fast food three times a day, every day, for thirty days.
Spurlock made himself a short list of rules for the experiment, including an obligation to eat all of
the three meals he ordered. He also had to ‘Super Size’, which means accepting a giant portion every
time the option was offered to him. He ended up vomiting after the first Super Size meal he finished,
after taking nearly twenty minutes to consume it.
After five days Spurlock put on almost 5kg, and he soon found himself feeling depressed, with no
energy. The only thing that got rid of his headaches and made him feel better was another McDonald's
meal, so his doctors told him he was addicted. More seriously, around day twenty, he started
experiencing heart palpitations and one of the doctors detected liver problems. However, in spite of
his doctor's advice, Spurlock continued to the end of the month and achieved a total weight gain of 11kg.
His body mass index also increased from a healthy 23.2 to an overweight 27.
It took Spurlock fifteen months to recover from his experiment and return to his original weight, but
the film also had a wider impact. Just after its showing in 2004, McDonald's phased out the Super Size
option and healthier options like salads appeared on the menu.
Unfortunately, McDonald's denied the connection between the film and the changes, but it is
interesting to note how closely they coincided with the release of the film.
(Adapted from 500 Bài Luyện Đọc Hiểu – Đọc Điền Tiếng Anh by Trang Anh)
Question 23. In paragraph 2, the word "giant” is CLOSEST in meaning to........
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A. light B. balanced C. big D. healthy
Question 24. The word got rid of in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
A. acquired B. disposed C. eliminated D. removed
Question 25. Which of the following could get rid of Spurlock's headaches?
A. salad B. a McDonald's meal C. a pain killer D. nothing
Question 26. According to the passage, all of the following are the results of the experiment
EXCEPT.........
A. Spurlock put on weight B. the experiment affected his heart
C. the experiment affected his liver D. he became fairly relaxed and energetic
Question 27. The word "its” in paragraph 4 refers to.........
A. McDonald's B. the experiment C. the film Super Size Me D. the menu
Question 28. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. He began to feel heart palpitations on day twenty, and a doctor found liver issues.
B. By day twenty, he reported no health problems, and the doctors were pleased with his condition.
C. Around day twenty, he felt fine, but doctors noted some concerns about his liver.
D. Serious symptoms appeared on day twenty, including heart palpitations, and doctors identified liver
problems.
Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer mention the most serious consequences of earing too
much fast food?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer refer to the shift to a good habit?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage about the urban shift and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
[I]There has always been a problem with teachers being from a different generation to their pupils,
particularly older educators. [II]But the dominance of digital technology has spread that generation gap
even wider, as young people become conversant with mobile digital devices, games and social media
that didn’t exist when their teachers were growing up. [III]Teachers now face pupils using devices and
online systems that they don’t use themselves, and don’t really understand either. [IV]The generation
gap is more prevalent than ever, but teachers can bridge that gap if they receive the right guidance with
appropriate technology.
Some schools and teachers have particular trouble grasping the role of social media and mobile
devices in teenage life. They consider Facebook a threat and warn parents against it at parent-teacher
evenings, without realizing that preventing teenagers from using social media like this, or messaging
apps such as Snapchat and Instagram, is nearly impossible. Online social media and network gaming are
now such an integral part of teenage behavior that any attempt to prize the mobile devices out of the
hands of young people is likely to widen the generation gap rather than narrow it.
The generation gap in education isn’t just between pupils and teachers – it exists within the
staffroom, too. A teaching career can span more than 40 years, and those towards the end of their working
life will not have grown up with digital technology, whereas teaching staff in their 20s and 30s could
well be “digital natives”.
Keeping up with the latest online trend is like a dog chasing its tail; every time you think you’ve
caught up, kids move on. However, it’s not beneficial to get fixated on how young people are using social
networks that are, in the case of Snapchat, hard for the older generation to understand. The key factor to
consider is that today’s school students now take for granted that a lot of their communication with their
peers will be online, and predominantly using smartphones and other mobile devices. Young people
expect their educational experience to be similarly interactive, and partially delivered via these
kinds of devices.
(Adapted from https://www.alphr.com/)
Question 31. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
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"This difference in experiences often leads to misunderstandings in communication and teaching
methods." A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D.
[IV]
Question 32: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _____________.
A. teachers B. pupils C. devices D. online systems
Question 33: The word “bridge” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______________.
A. increase B. connect C. reduce D. build
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Some teachers and schools don’t want their children to use social networks.
B. It’s unlikely to stop students from using social media.
C. Separating teenagers from the mobile devices can help to narrow the generation gap.
D. Social media and network gaming become an important part of the behavior of teenagers.
Question 35: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
A. Teachers believe that social media poses a serious risk to teenagers.
B. Many parents are unaware of the importance of social media in their children's lives.
C. Efforts to restrict teenagers' use of social media may increase the generational division.
D. Social media is primarily used for educational purposes by teenagers.
Question 36 : What can be inferred about the relationship between teachers and students regarding
technology from the passage?
A. Teachers are generally more skilled in using technology than their students.
B. The generation gap in technology use is a significant barrier to effective education.
C. Younger teachers do not face any challenges with digital technology.
D. Students prefer traditional teaching methods over modern technology.
Question 37: The phrase “a dog chasing its tail” in the last paragraph most probably means _________.
A. keeping on doing something futile B. moving around a circle
C. doing harm to yourself D. getting tired of your behavior
Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Young people desire a more engaging educational experience that includes the use of these
technologies..
B. Young people prefer traditional methods of education over modern technology.
C. Young people find it difficult to adapt to new teaching methods that utilize devices.
D. Young people believe their education should remain separate from technological advancements.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Teachers fully understand the digital devices used by their students.
B. Young people expect their education to incorporate digital technology and interactivity.
C. Social media has no significant impact on teenage behavior.
D. The generation gap between teachers and students is decreasing due to technology.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Teachers need to ban social media in class, which has become more and more popular, to bridge the
generation gap with students.
B.The generation gap between teachers and students is decreasing as technology development helps
them to be closer .
C. Digital technology has widened the generation gap in education, but with proper guidance, teachers
can adapt to students' needs.
D. Young people today prefer traditional teaching methods over digital ones which can widen the gap
between them and their teachers.