Bộ 5 đề thi HK2 môn Tiếng Anh 12 có đáp án năm 2021 Trường THPT Việt Đức

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 fitseach of thenumbered blanks from 1 to 5.. SHE STUDI[r]

BỘ 5 ĐỀ THI HK2 MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12 NĂM 2021

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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 word or phrase that best fitseach of thenumbered blanks from 1 to 5

SHE STUDIES WHILE HE PLAYS: TRUE OF CHILDREN AND CHIMPS Chimpanzees in the wild like to snack on termites, and youngsters learn to fish for them by

pocking long sticks and other (1)…… tools into the mounds that large groups of termites build Researchers found that (2)…………average female chimps in the Gombe National Park in

Tanzania learnt how to do termite fishing at the age of 31 months, more than two years earlier than the males

The females seem to learn by watching mothers Researcher Dr Elisabeth V Lonsdorf,

director of field conservation at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, said that it is (3)………….to

find that, when a young male and female are near a mound, ‘she’s really focusing on termite

fishing and he’s spinning himself round (4)……… circles’ Dr Landsdorf and colleagues are

studying chimpanzees at the zoo with a new, specially created termite mound, filled with

mustard (5)…….than termites

Question 1: A relative B similar C close D connected

Question 2: A at B by C on D for

Question 3: A typical B regular C ordinary D frequent

Question 4: A in B with C to D through

Question 5: A other B else C instead D rather

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 thequestions from 6 to 12

Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things,

the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent

intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop

Uncompromising as it is, the dessert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to

withstand its desiccating effects No moist- skinned, water – loving animals can exist there Few large animals are found: the giants of the North America desert are the deer, the coyote, and

the bobcat Since desert country is open, it holds more swift – footed, running, and leaping

creatures than the tangled forest Its populations are largely nocturnal, silent, filled with

reticence, and ruled by stealth Yet they are not emaciated Having adapted to their austere

environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere in the world

The secret of their adjustment lies in a combination of behavior and physiology None could

survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows

underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night The surface of the sun – baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees

Question 6: What is the topic of the passage?

A Life underground

B Animal life in a desert environment

C Desert plants

D Man’s life in the desert

Question 7: The word “desiccating” means

A humidifying

B killing

C drying

D life threatening

Question 8: The phrase “those forms” refers to all of the following EXCEPT

A water – loving animals

B moist – skinned animals

C many large animals

D the bobcat

Question 9: The author states that one characteristic of animals that live in the desert is that

they

A are less healthy than animals that live in different places

B are smaller and fleeter than forest animals

C can hunt in temperature of 150 degrees

D live in an accommodating environment

Question 10: Which of the following generalizations are supported by the passage?

A All living things adjust to their environments

B Healthy animals live longer lives

C Water is the basis of life

D Desert life is colorful

Question 11: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to

A large animals

B the forest animals

C water – loving

D the desert population

Question 12: The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert

animals EXCEPT

A they dig home underground

B they are noisy and aggressive

C they are ready to hunt after sunset

D they sleep during the day

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 thequestions from 13 to 20

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball,

one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England As early as the American Revolution, it was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time In 1845 Alexander Cartwright

formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with

bases ninety feet apart, three strikers – you’re – out, batter out on a caught ball, three outs per inning , a nine man team “The New York Game” spread rapidly, replacing earlier localized

forms From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of

an increasingly urban – industrial society At its inception it was it was played by and for

gentlemen A club might consist of 40 members The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional

ten, an amateur first - nine, and their” muffins“ (the gently duffers who once ran the game)

Beginning with the first openly all – salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871 The National League of

Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded invertors in

joint-stock company clubs The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s “Golden Age”

Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a

weekly periodical “The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck

stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and

peanuts In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west

proclaimed itself the American League

Question 13: What is the passage mainly about?

A the origin of baseball

B the influence of the “New York Game” on baseball

C the commercialization of baseball

D the development of baseball in the nineteenth century

Question 14: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A the “New York “spread rapidly because it was better formalize

B hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and

commercialism that develop in baseball

C the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin”

D business – minded investors were only interested in profits

Question 15: The word “inception” in line 8 is closest in meaning to

A requirements

B rules

C insistence

D beginning

Question 16: Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy

gentlemen at its inception?

A they didn’t play on weekend

B the president would choose teams from among the members

C a team might consist of 40 members

D they might be called “duffers” if they didn’t make the first nine

Question 17: According to the second paragraph, all of the following are true except

A commercialism became more prosperous

B the clubs are smaller

C outstanding players got extra income

D people gambled on the outcome of game

Question 18: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “Golden Age”?

A profits soared

B a weekly periodical news

C wooden stadiums replaced open fields

D the National Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed

Question 19: The word “itself” in line 24 refers to

A the Western League

B growing cities

C the Midwest

D the American League

Question 20: The word “lavish “in line 11 is closest in meaning to

A very generous

B prolonged

C Grand

D extensive

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answersheet to indicatethe word whose underlined part

differs from theother three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the

other three in theposition of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 23:

A contribute B dynamics

C imagine D devastate

Question 24:

A habitat B expansion

C endanger D agreement

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correction in each of the following questions

Question 25:

Tom said that he was trying (A) to carry out some (B) campaigns (C) to protect environment

If we cannot save (A) the forests in their original (B) state, we must save enough (C) to

preserve them as living burgeon ecosystem (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 30: The students in class were made _ very hard

A learning B learn

C to learn D having learnt

Question 31: umbrella should not be used during thunderstorm

A a/a B the/a

C an/a D no article/ a

Question 32: I have had a toothache for one week but I still keep _ going to the dentist

A put on B taking off

C take on D putting off

Question 33: She hasn’t had a _ week She seems to have done nothing at all

A find Portuguese much easier

B find that Portuguese is much easy

C find Portuguese much easy

D find Portuguese is much easier

Question 39: I couldn’t help when I saw your face after making up

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 needed B decided C invented D caused

Question 2: A bomb B tomb C combat D comment

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other three in theposition of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A university B sociology C examination D geographical

Question 4: A nature B agricultural C forget D begin

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correction in each of the following questions

Question 8: Lan likes music, _?

A doesn’t she B does she

C is she D isn’t she

Question 9: If I _ you, I would apply for that English course

Question 12: It was not until he failed the final examination _ he realized how important the revision was

Question 14: He would not have been late for school if he _ up early

A has got B got

C had got D gets

Question 15: John lost the _bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very

angry with him because of his carelessness

A Japanese beautiful new blue

B new beautiful blue Japanese

C beautiful Japanese blue new

D beautiful new blue Japanese

Question 16: _you pass a chemist’s, will you get me some aspirins?

A Did B Should

C Would D Had

Question 17: Did you arrive at the station on time? – No, I missed 5 o’clock train; _

the was an other one after 5 minutes

Question 19: The film was really boring It was _ I’ve seen

A the most boring film

B most boring film

C the more boring film

D the film more boring

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to

complete each of the following exchanges

Question 20: - “Would you like something to eat?” - “ I am not hungry now.”

A No, thanks

B Good idea, thanks

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning

to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 22: The cultural and historical sites in Kyoto have been given appropriate care

Question 25: The original World Cup trophy was given permanently to Brazil to honor that

country’s record third World Cup title in 1970

A for good

B lastingly

C for age

D temporarily

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 26: “I will help you with the housework”, Mai said

A Mai promised to help me with the housework

B Mai asked me to help her with the housework

C Mai begged to help me with the housework

D Mai insisted on helping me with the housework

Question 27: They couldn’t go swimming because of the cold weather

A The cold weather made it impossible to go swimming

B The cold weather prevented them from going swimming

C Their going swimming was unable due to the cold weather

D The cold weather made it not capable of going swimming

Question 28: I can’t help feeling worried about David

A I find it impossible not to worry about David

B I don’t worry about David

C I can do nothing to help David

D I cannot help David stop worrying

Question 29: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient

A A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient

B A waitress, which served us, was very impolite and impatient

C A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient

D A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient

Question 30: He was successful because he was determined to purse personal goals He was not talented

A It was his determination to purse personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success

B In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursing his goals

C His success lay in his natural ability, not his determination to purse personal goals

D His determination to purse personal goals made him successful and talented

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 31 to 35

Always arrive early If you do not know (31) _ the organization is located, call for exact

directions (32) _ advance Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected

events If you are running late, call right away and let someone know The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time,

to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview Once you are at the office, treat

everyone you encounter with respect Be (33) _ to everyone as soon as you walk in the

door Wear a professional business suit This point should be emphasized enough

First (34) are extremely important in the interview process Women should (35) _

wearing too much jewelry or make up Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much

perfume It is also important that you feel comfortable While a suit is the standard interview

attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask

Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit

Question 31: A when B why C where D that

Question 32: A with B in C on D for

Question 33: A happy B pleasant C disappointed D excited

Question 34: A attendances B attentions C impressions D pressures

Question 35: A avoid B suggest C enjoy D mind

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

Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it

today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were

introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most

part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as two centuries, English began

to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew

in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy

Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is

English Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language

of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there

are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative

speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the

world

Question 36: What is the main topic of this passage?

A The number of non-native users of English

B The French influence on the English Language

C The expansion of English as an international language

D The use of English for science and technology

Question 37: In the first paragraph, the word “emerged” is closest in meaning to

Question 40: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world _

A the slave trade

B the Norman invasion

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 muddy B punctual C studious D culture

Question 2: A land B sandy C many D candy

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 adventure B attendance C opponent D penalty

Question 4: A represent B permanent C continent D sentiment

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 5: When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach tower, the audience

D regard

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 7: The motorist felt that the ticket for infraction was unwarranted

A conscientious

B inadvertent

C inevitable

D justified

Question 8: On November 25 1972, something dreadful happened on board of the brigantine

Mary Celeste, causing all crew members to hastily abandon the ship

A hold on

B stay on

C take care of

D save for

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 9: Humans (A)have done (B) great advances (C) in technology at the expense (D) of the environment

Question 10: Hardly did he enter (A) the room when (B) all the lights (C)went (D) out

Question 11: Publishing in the UK (A), the book has won (B) a number of awards in (C) recent regional book fairs (D)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer

Question 12: Labor unions and the company in a confrontation over plans to curb

Question 15: Although he claimed to have left his job voluntarily, he was actually

B The Earth being

C That the Earth

D Being the Earth

Question 17: but he also proves himself a good athlete

A Not only did he show himself a good student

B Not only he showed himself a good student

C He did not show himself only a good student

D A good student not only showed himself

Question 18: It is recommended that he this course

A disappointment

B disappointedly

C disappointed

D disappoint

Question 23: “I have bought you a toy Happy birthday to you!” –“ ”

A What a lovely toy! Thanks

B Have a nice day!

C The same to you!

D What a pity!

Question 24: My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise

A If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick

B If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick

C If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick

D If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick

Question 25: He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel by Ernest Hemingway

A written

B writing

C which written

D that wrote

Question 26: If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam

Unless you much harder, you the exam

A work / will pass

B don’t work / will pass

C don’t work / won’t pass

D work / won’t pass

Question 27: It was nice of you to give me the present Thank you” Ben said to Mary Ben

thanked Mary the present

A of giving him

C for giving him

B it had been nice of her to give him

D that she had been nice to give him

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 28: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane

A Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press

B Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press

C Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report