Although the weather conditions in the desert are severe B.. Being severe weather conditions in the desert C.. The weather conditions in the desert to be severe D.. Even though the weath
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MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (50 câu trắc nghiệm)
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Số báo danh: Lớp:12
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with suitable words.
Forests are useful to Man in several ways Wood is always necessary for building and for making all kinds of things and we usually need firewood in our homes Forests provide timber, one of the most (1) resources, but they must be used wisely and managed (2) Men should control the cutting of trees in such a way that the forest grows more trees (3) it would be cut, leaving the young ones to grow bigger Trees and shrubs are also needed to preserve land (4) their roots bind the soil, preventing heavy rain (5) washing the soil away
1 A reasonable B valuable C comfortable D famous
2 A good B widely C carefully D nicely
4 A because of B because C but D and
Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets of words and phrases given.
6 It / rain / later / take / umbrella
A It might rain later so take an umbrella
B It’s going to rain; why not take an umbrella later?
C It will rain sooner or later to take an umbrella
D It could rain, so take an umbrella later
7 Peter / teach / drive / when / he young
A Peter taught to drive when he was young
B Peter was thought to teach to drive when he was young
C Peter was taught to drive when he was young
D Peter taught me driving when he was young
Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words.
8 A endanger B habitat C extinction D appearance
9 A information B entertainment C television D understanding
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
10 The road runs with the railway
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A remained B referred C led D inferred
12 He had to leave early, ………he?
A mustn’t B didn’t C hasn’t D shouldn’t
13 “I like reading all sorts of books” - “….……….”
A Either do I B So am I C So do I D Neither do I
14 She wishes to see arid desert, she decides to visit India
15 - “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test” – “ ”
A Good way! B You are right C Good job! D Oh, hard luck!
16 ………books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures
A Romantic B Thriller C Science D Comic
17 You ………lend me any money I’ve got some
A mustn’t B couldn’t C needn’t D can’t
18 .all your wishes come true!
19 Humans also to the growing of deserts
A cause B lead C contribute D comprise
20 That car is quite cheap ………, I don’t like it
21 I often read books and newspapers for ………entertainment
22 You ………forget the keys or you get in
A can’t / mustn’t B mayn’t / mustn’t
C mustn’t / can’t D needn’t / mayn’t
23 You needn’t ………all the way home You can get there by taxi
24 New York is a great ………centre
A commercial B commerce C commercially D commercials
25 Clearing forests for timber has resulted ………the loss of biodiversity
26 Thousands of species of animals and plants are ………and the number increases each year
A endangered B danger C endanger D dangerous
27 “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” – “ ”
A You’re welcome B Good idea
C It’s my pleasure D Thanks, I will
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Trang 3-28 ., many animals can still survive and thrive there.
A Although the weather conditions in the desert are severe
B Being severe weather conditions in the desert
C The weather conditions in the desert to be severe
D Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe
29 Books in the home are a wonderful source ………knowledge and pleasure
30 “Happy New Year!” - “ ………!”
A The same to you B Same for you
C You are the same D Happy New Year with you
31 The kitchen dirty because she has just cleaned it
A should be B mustn’t be C may be D can’t be
32 Arthur Conan Doyle is the who writes many exciting stories about Sherlock Holmes
A author B teller C editor D publisher
33 Harry Potter is a young boy who ….……….to become a wizard in a wizard school
A trains B trained C is trained D is training
34 If it is a good book, you might say, “It’s so good I can’t….……….”
A put it out B take it out C take it down D put it down
Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) that is the nearest in meaning to the given one.
35 John lent me this book
A I lent this book to John B This book was lent to me by John
C This book is lent to me by John D I was lent by John this book
36 Every student is required to write an essay on the topic
A Every student must write an essay on the topic
B Every student might write an essay on the topic
C They require every student write an essay on the topic
D Every student should write an essay on the topic
37 Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed
A However he tried hard, he didn’t succeed
B However hard he tried, but he didn’t succeed
C However he didn’t succeed, he tried hard
D However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words.
38 A gorilla B derive C wildlife D island
39 A trees B plants C animals D seasons
40 A location B elevation C direction D question
Trang 4Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D.
Smoking is not as common in American as in many other countries Generally, Americans smoke less than Europeans and much less than Asians It is a practice that is becoming less and less socially acceptable
Smoking is prohibited in many places It is not allowed in any public buildings, on any public transportation (including airplane flights within the United State), in shops, in movies theatres, schools, and office buildings The general rule is if you are indoors, then you probably are not allowed to smoke The exceptions are bars, nightclubs, and some restaurants
If a restaurant does allow smoking, it will only be in an area that is designated for smokers If you are with someone, even outdoors, it is polite to ask if they mind before you start smoking
The lawful smoking age in America is eighteen If you are buying cigarettes (or another tobacco product) and you look young, the store clerk is required by law to ask you for proof of legal age You should be prepared to provide identification
41 The main idea of the passage is
A smoking is becoming more and more socially acceptable
B smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable
C smoking is good for your health
D smoking is allowed everywhere
42 The legal smoking age in America is
43 It is to ask before you start smoking
A impolite B courteous C rude D unkind
44 You are NOT allowed to smoke in:
A bars B nightclubs C public buildings D some restaurants
45 The people in are NOT mentioned in the passage
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.
46 However we met many difficulties in studying, we were successful in life
A B C D
47 Her last book is published in 20 languages years ago
A B C D
48 Food and supplies are often carrying through deserts by camels
A B C D
49 Many plants and animals species are now in danger of being extinction
A B C D
50 Do you know which animal lives in the desert and have two humps?
A B C D
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