08 MÃ ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HK 1 - ANH 12

        SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO                                KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ HỌC KỲ I - NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017

               TRƯỜNG THPT                                                              MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12  ~  MÃ ĐỀ 649

                 TỔ ANH VĂN                                                      Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

                                                                                                        Name:.....................................................12....                       

                      Mark(s)

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 1: A. country B. encourage C. ground   D. young

Question 2: A. supposed B. reduced   C. dissolved D. encouraged

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 3: A. common B. verbal C. polite  D. social

Question 4: A. approach B. attract C. install D. decent 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 5: I will take up golf this year.

A. I will stop playing golf this year. B. I will enter a golf competition this year.

C. I will build a golf court this year. D. I will begin to play golf this year.

Question 6: Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.

A. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.

B. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.

C. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.

D. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.

Question 7: The sign says, "Keep off the grass."

A. The sign says, "Water the grass, please."

B. The sign says, "Grass should not be grown here."

C. The sign says, "Have someone cut the grass immediately."

D. The sign says, "Don't walk on the grass."

Question 8: We always stand by you when you are in need.

A. Whenever you are in need, we stand next to you.

B. We cannot do anything for you though you are in need.

C. We can never stand your necessity.

D. We always continue to support and help you when you are in need.

Question 9: Go over the report before you submit it.

A. Read the report carefully before you submit it.

B. Before you write the report you have to find enough information.

C. Type the report quickly and then submit it.

D. Before you submit the report, you should be finished writing it.

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 10: Education can often to be considered to be the most important element to develop a country.

A. to be considered   B. most important C. to develop D. can

Question 11: The major goal of primary education is to achieve basis literacy and innumeracy among all students.

A. major goal B. is C. basis   D. among

Question 12: Most parents prefer an education system which offers children widest study options in the world.

A. education system B. widest   C. Most parents D. which

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 13 to 19.

    An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelt - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapour might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

   Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

  However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air.

   The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 13: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions……

A. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

B. will damage areas outside of the localized regions

C. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants

D. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

Question 14: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How much harm air pollutants can cause. B. What constitutes an air pollutant.  

C. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere. D. The economic impact of air pollution.

Question 15: The word “These” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to........

A. the components in biogeochemical cycles  B. the pollutants from the developing Earth

C. the compounds moved to the water or soil D. the various chemical reactions

Question 16: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that......

A. water vapour is an air pollutant in localized areas

B. the definition of air pollution will continue to change

C. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelt

D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 17: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if.......

A. it can be calculated quickly B. the other substances in the area are known

C. the natural level is also known  D. it is in a localized area

Question 18: The word “adversely” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to......

A. quickly B. considerably C. negatively   D. admittedly

Question 19: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

B. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

C. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

D. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

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 each of the following questions.

Question 20:  Punctuality is imperative in your new job.

A. Being on time  B. Being cheerful C. Being efficient D. Being courteous

Question 21: If petrol price go up any more, I will have to use a bicycle.

A. increase  B. raise C. ascend D. develop

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 22: Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more selfish.

A. proficient B. capable C. effective D. ineffective

Question 23: A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate.

A. unable to speak fluently B. unable to read and write

C. able to speak fluently  D. able to read and write

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

    In the western customs ...(24)... hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often ...(25)... and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using both hands. The Chinese are ...(26)...  applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, dhect eye contact and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. ...(27)... , in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. Generally speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid ...(28)... or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may 3note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship.

   Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, Apologies are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.

Question 24:A. shaking   B. grasping C. hugging D. taking

Question 25:A. exchanged   B. transferred C. converted D. changed

Question 26:A. enthusiast B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastic  D. enthusiastically

Question 27:A. Moreover B. Furthermore C. Whatever D. However

Question 28:A. touch B. to touch C. touching  D. touched

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: .......colleges and......universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. Ø / Ø  D. The/the

Question 30: That........boy often plays tricks on his friends.

A. honest B. mischievous  C. obedient D. well-behaved

Question 31:  Ann: ".............."  ~  Bill: "I start at nine and finish at four."

A. How long do you work? B. What time do you work?

C. What are your working hours?  D. When do you start and finish working?

Question 32: Some candidates failed the oral examination because they didn't have enough.......

A. confidential B. confidence  C. confide D. confident

Question 33:  He graduated with doctorates of....... and surgery from Sorbonne, gaining the highest honours that year.

A. medication B. medical C. medicine  D. medicate

Question 34: A school year is often divided.......two semesters.

A. about B. in C. into D. for

Question 35: Whenever something goes wrong, everyone.......it on me.

A. accuses B. blames  C. insists D. charges

Question 36: The college he........to has accepted him.

A. decided B. required C. applied  D. submitted

Question 37: He was the only.......that was offered the job.

A. applicant  B. apply C. application D. applying

Question 38: The making of good habits.......a determination to keep on training your child.

A. requirement B. requires  C. require D. required

Question 39: Taking part.......the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my knowledge to help society.

A. on B. in  C.at D. to

Question 40: You can choose to get a job when you have finished the........part of your education.

A. primary B. school C. compulsory D. secondary

Question 41:  Tom: "............."  ~  Alice: "Yes, a bit. On certain courses I work until 5:30."

A. Do you work any overtime?  B. Do you have any overtime hours?

C. Are you working overtime? D. Have you ever worked till 5.30?

Question 42: Most of the students are strongly........of the school's approach.

A. supportive  B. support C. supported D. supporter

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 43 to 50.

   Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, propane.

   Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available. Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or another dependable source of current is available, transportation expects foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighbourhood cars, electric deliver vans, bikes, and trolleys.

   As automakers work to develop practical electric vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centres might be reserved for electric cars.

   Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains and neighbourhood vehicles all meeting at transit centres that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which is no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.

Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that..........

A. the present cars are more economical than their future generation.  

B. the present electric engines are the best option as being practical.

C. many new types of practical electric engines have been developed.

D. electricity is the best alternative source of power as it is almost free of pollution.

Question 44: The passage would most likely be followed by details about.......

A. electric shuttle buses  B. the neighbourhood of the future.

C. pollution restitutions in the future. D. automated freeways.

Question 45: In the second paragraph the author implies that.......

A. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.

B. electric vehicles are not practical for the future.

C. everyday life will stay such the same in the future.

D. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modem transportation.

Question 46: According to the passage, public parking lots in the future will be......

A. equipped with charging devices.  B. more convenient than they are today.

C. as common as today’s gas stations D. much larger than they are today.

Question 47: The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest meaning to......

A. concentrated X B. long-range C. squared D. inexpensive

Question 48: The following electric vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT........

A. trolleys B. planes  C. vans D. trains

Question 49: The word “charging” in this passage refer to.......

A. parking B. lightening C. electricity  D. credit cards

Question 50: The author’s purpose in the passage is to........

A. criticize conventional vehicles.

B.support the invention of electric cars.

C. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future.

D. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles.

The End

SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO                               KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ HỌC KỲ I - NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017

               TRƯỜNG THPT                                                              MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12  ~  MÃ ĐỀ 243

                 TỔ ANH VĂN                                                     Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

                                                                                                         Name:.....................................................12....                       

                      Mark(s)

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 1: A. reduced   B. dissolved C. encouraged D. supposed

Question 2: A. ground   B. encourage C. country D. young

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 3: A. social B. verbal C. common D. polite

Question 4: A. attract B. decent   C. approach D. install

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 5: Education can often to be considered to be the most important element to develop a country.

A. to be considered   B. to develop C. most important D. can

Question 6: The major goal of primary education is to achieve basis literacy and innumeracy among all students.

A. among B. is C. basis   D. major goal

Question 7: Most parents prefer an education system which offers children widest study options in the world.

A. widest   B. education system C. Most parents D. which

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 8: .......colleges and......universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education.

A. Ø / Ø  B. Ø / the C. The / Ø D. The/the

Question 9:  He graduated with doctorates of....... and surgery from Sorbonne, gaining the highest honours that year.

A. medicine  B. medicate C. medical D. medication

Question 10: Some candidates failed the oral examination because they didn't have enough.......

A. confidential B. confide C. confident D. confidence

Question 11: The making of good habits.......a determination to keep on training your child.

A. requires  B. required C. require D. requirement

Question 12: He was the only.......that was offered the job.

A. apply B. applying C. application D. applicant

Question 13: Whenever something goes wrong, everyone.......it on me.

A. insists B. accuses C. blames  D. charges

Question 14:  Tom: "............."  ~  Alice: "Yes, a bit. On certain courses I work until 5:30."

A. Do you have any overtime hours? B. Have you ever worked till 5.30?

C. Are you working overtime? D. Do you work any overtime?

Question 15:  Ann: ".............."  ~  Bill: "I start at nine and finish at four."

A. How long do you work? B. What time do you work?

C. When do you start and finish working? D. What are your working hours?

Question 16: A school year is often divided.......two semesters.

A. for B. about C. in D. into

A. mischievous  B. obedient C. honest D. well-behaved

Question 18: Taking part.......the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my knowledge to help society.

A. in X B. to C. on D.at

Question 19: You can choose to get a job when you have finished the........part of your education.

A. school B. compulsory  C. primary D. secondary

Question 20: The college he........to has accepted him.

A. applied  B. decided C. required D. submitted

Question 21: Most of the students are strongly........of the school's approach.

A. supported B. supporter C. support D. supportive

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 22 to 29.

   Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, propane.

   Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available. Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or another dependable source of current is available, transportation expects foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighbourhood cars, electric deliver vans, bikes, and trolleys.

   As automakers work to develop practical electric vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centres might be reserved for electric cars.

   Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains and neighbourhood vehicles all meeting at transit centres that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which is no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.

Question 22: The following electric vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT........

A. trolleys B. planes  C. trains D. vans

Question 23: The author’s purpose in the passage is to........

A. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future.

B. criticize conventional vehicles.

C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles.

D.support the invention of electric cars.

Question 24: The passage would most likely be followed by details about.......

A. automated freeways.   B. pollution restitutions in the future.

C. the neighbourhood of the future. D. electric shuttle buses

Question 25: The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest meaning to......

A. long-range B. inexpensive C. squared D. concentrated

Question 26: In the second paragraph the author implies that.......

A. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modem transportation.

B. everyday life will stay such the same in the future.

C. electric vehicles are not practical for the future.

D. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.

Question 27: It can be inferred from the passage that..........

A. many new types of practical electric engines have been developed.

B. the present electric engines are the best option as being practical.

C. electricity is the best alternative source of power as it is almost free of pollution.

D. the present cars are more economical than their future generation.  

Question 28: The word “charging” in this passage refer to.......

A. credit cards B. lightening C. parking D. electricity

Question 29: According to the passage, public parking lots in the future will be......

A. equipped with charging devices.  B. more convenient than they are today.

C. much larger than they are today. D. as common as today’s gas stations

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 30: Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more selfish.

A. effective B. ineffective  C. proficient D. capable

Question 31: A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate.

A. able to speak fluently  B. unable to speak fluently

C. unable to read and write D. able to read and write

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 32: Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.

A. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.

B. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.

C. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.

D. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.

Question 33: Go over the report before you submit it.

A. Before you submit the report, you should be finished writing it.

B. Type the report quickly and then submit it.

C. Before you write the report you have to find enough information.

D. Read the report carefully before you submit it.

Question 34: We always stand by you when you are in need.

A. We cannot do anything for you though you are in need.

B. We can never stand your necessity.

C. We always continue to support and help you when you are in need.

D. Whenever you are in need, we stand next to you.

Question 35: I will take up golf this year.

A. I will begin to play golf this year.  B. I will enter a golf competition this year.

C. I will build a golf court this year. D. I will stop playing golf this year.

Question 36: The sign says, "Keep off the grass."

A. The sign says, "Grass should not be grown here."

B. The sign says, "Don't walk on the grass."

C. The sign says, "Water the grass, please."

D. The sign says, "Have someone cut the grass immediately."

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 41.

    In the western customs ...(37)... hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often ...(38)... and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using both hands. The Chinese are ...(39)...  applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, dhect eye contact and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. ...(40)... , in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. Generally speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid ...(41)... or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may 3note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship.

   Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, Apologies are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.

Question 37: A. grasping      B. shaking   C. taking D. hugging

Question 38: A. converted      B. transferred C. exchanged   D. changed

Question 39: A. enthusiasticallyB. enthusiastic  C. enthusiast D. enthusiasm

Question 40: A. Moreover      B. Furthermore C. However  D. Whatever

Question 41: A. touching       B. touch C. touched D. to touch

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 42 to 48.

    An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelt - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapour might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

   Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

  However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air.

   The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 42: The word “These” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to........

A. the components in biogeochemical cycles  B. the pollutants from the developing Earth

C. the compounds moved to the water or soil D. the various chemical reactions

Question 43: The word “adversely” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to......

A. quickly B. considerably C. negatively   D. admittedly

Question 44: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if.......

A. it can be calculated quickly B. it is in a localized area

C. the other substances in the area are known D. the natural level is also known

Question 45: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How much harm air pollutants can cause. B. The economic impact of air pollution.

C. What constitutes an air pollutant.    D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.

Question 46: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

A. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

B. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

C. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

D. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

Question 47: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions……

A. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

B. will damage areas outside of the localized regions

C. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

D. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants

Question 48: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that......

A. water vapour is an air pollutant in localized areas

B. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

C. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelt

D. the definition of air pollution will continue to change

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 each of the following questions.

Question 49: If petrol price go up any more, I will have to use a bicycle.

A. raise B. develop C. increase  D. ascend

Question 50:  Punctuality is imperative in your new job.

A. Being on time  B. Being courteous C. Being efficient D. Being cheerful

The End

SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO                                 KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ HỌC KỲ I - NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017

               TRƯỜNG THPT                                                              MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12  ~  MÃ ĐỀ 415

                 TỔ ANH VĂN                                                       Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

                                                                                                                  Name:.....................................................12....                       

                     Mark(s)

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 1: A. encouraged B. dissolved C. supposed D. reduced 

Question 2: A. young B. encourage C. country D. ground 

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 3:A. decent   B. attract C. install D. approach

Question 4:A. polite  B. verbal C. common D. social

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 5: Education can often to be considered to be the most important element to develop a country.

A. can B. to be considered   C. most important D. to develop

Question 6: The major goal of primary education is to achieve basis literacy and innumeracy among all students.

A. among B. basis   C. major goal D. is

Question 7: Most parents prefer an education system which offers children widest study options in the world.

A. which B. widest   C. education system D. Most parents

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 08 to 12.

    In the western customs ...(8)... hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often ...(9)... and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using both hands. The Chinese are ...(10)...  applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, dhect eye contact and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. ...(11)... , in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. Generally speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid ...(12)... or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may 3note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship.

   Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, Apologies are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.

Question 8:A. taking      B. hugging C. shaking   D. grasping

Question 9:A. transferred      B. changed C. exchanged   D. converted

Question 10:A. enthusiastically B. enthusiastic  C. enthusiast D. enthusiasm

Question 11:A. However       B. Furthermore C. Moreover D. Whatever

Question 12:A. touched      B. to touch C. touching  D. touch

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 13: You can choose to get a job when you have finished the........part of your education.

A. school B. compulsory  C. primary D. secondary

Question 14:  He graduated with doctorates of....... and surgery from Sorbonne, gaining the highest honours that year.

A. medicine  B. medicate C. medication D. medical

Question 15: The making of good habits.......a determination to keep on training your child.

A. requires  B. require C. required D. requirement

Question 16: Taking part.......the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my knowledge to help society.

A. on B. to C. in  D.at

Question 17: .......colleges and......universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / Ø  C. Ø / the D. The/the

Question 18: That........boy often plays tricks on his friends.

A. well-behaved B. obedient C. mischievous  D. honest

Question 19: He was the only.......that was offered the job.

A. application B. applying C. apply D. applicant

Question 20: A school year is often divided.......two semesters.

A. into B. in C. for D. about

Question 21: The college he........to has accepted him.

A. applied  B. required C. submitted D. decided

Question 22:  Tom: "............."  ~  Alice: "Yes, a bit. On certain courses I work until 5:30."

A. Do you work any overtime?  B. Do you have any overtime hours?

C. Have you ever worked till 5.30? D. Are you working overtime?

Question 23:  Ann: ".............."  ~  Bill: "I start at nine and finish at four."

A. When do you start and finish working? B. How long do you work?

C. What time do you work? D. What are your working hours?

Question 24: Some candidates failed the oral examination because they didn't have enough.......

A. confident B. confidential C. confidence  D. confide

Question 25: Whenever something goes wrong, everyone.......it on me.

A. charges B. insists C. accuses D. blames

Question 26: Most of the students are strongly........of the school's approach.

A. support B. supportive  C. supporter D. supported

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 each of the following questions.

Question 27:  Punctuality is imperative in your new job.

A. Being courteous B. Being efficient C. Being on time  D. Being cheerful

Question 28: If petrol price go up any more, I will have to use a bicycle.

A. raise B. ascend C. develop D. increase

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 29: I will take up golf this year.

A. I will build a golf court this year. B. I will begin to play golf this year.

C. I will enter a golf competition this year. D. I will stop playing golf this year.

Question 30: The sign says, "Keep off the grass."

A. The sign says, "Don't walk on the grass."

B. The sign says, "Water the grass, please."

C. The sign says, "Have someone cut the grass immediately."

D. The sign says, "Grass should not be grown here."

Question 31: Go over the report before you submit it.

A. Before you write the report you have to find enough information.

B. Before you submit the report, you should be finished writing it.

C. Type the report quickly and then submit it.

D. Read the report carefully before you submit it.

Question 32: We always stand by you when you are in need.

A. Whenever you are in need, we stand next to you.

B. We can never stand your necessity.

C. We always continue to support and help you when you are in need.

D. We cannot do anything for you though you are in need.

Question 33: Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.

A. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.

B. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.

C. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.

D. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.

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 34: A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate.

A. unable to speak fluently B. able to read and write

C. unable to read and write D. able to speak fluently

Question 35: Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more selfish.

A. ineffective  B. effective C. capable D. proficient

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 36 to 42.

    An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelt - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapour might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

   Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

  However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air.

   The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 36: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that......

A. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

B. the definition of air pollution will continue to change

C. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelt

D. water vapour is an air pollutant in localized areas

Question 37: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions……

A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants

B. will react harmfully with natural pollutants

C. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants

D. will damage areas outside of the localized regions

Question 38: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if.......

A. it is in a localized area   B. the other substances in the area are known

C. it can be calculated quickly D. the natural level is also known

Question 39: The word “These” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to........

A. the various chemical reactions B. the components in biogeochemical cycles

C. the compounds moved to the water or soil D. the pollutants from the developing Earth

Question 40: The word “adversely” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to......

A. negatively   B. considerably C. admittedly D. quickly

Question 41: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

A. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.

B. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

C. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.

D. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

Question 42: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How much harm air pollutants can cause. B. What constitutes an air pollutant.  

C. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere. D. The economic impact of air pollution.

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 43 to 50.

   Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, propane.

   Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available. Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or another dependable source of current is available, transportation expects foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighbourhood cars, electric deliver vans, bikes, and trolleys.

   As automakers work to develop practical electric vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centres might be reserved for electric cars.

   Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains and neighbourhood vehicles all meeting at transit centres that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which is no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.

Question 43: The following electric vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT........

A. trolleys B. vans C. planes  D. trains

Question 44: The passage would most likely be followed by details about.......

A. automated freeways.   B. the neighbourhood of the future.

C. electric shuttle buses  D. pollution restitutions in the future.

Question 45: In the second paragraph the author implies that.......

A. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modem transportation.

B. electric vehicles are not practical for the future.

C. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.