KIỂM TRA CUỐI HK2 LỚP 12 THPT

12 ANH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; không kể thời gian phát đề
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. survive B. justice C. society D. reserve
Question 2. A. academic B. analyze C. assignment D. attitude
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. muscle B. listen C. disease D. pretty
Question 4. A. biomass B. addicted C. distinguished D. efficient
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. I will move to my new apartment next month. By then, I_________ all my old and unnecessary
stuff.
A. will have sold B. will be selling C. will sell D. will be sold
Question 6. they collaborate, their productivity is.
A. The more efficient/ the higher B. More efficient/ higher
C. Efficient/higher D. The more efficiently/the higher
Question 7. I'm sorry I'm late, but I ____ my watch ____ on the way here.
A. have/ cleaned B. had/ clean C. had/ cleaned D. had/ to clean
Question 8. The fraud case of Truong My Lan- a real estate tycoon serves as a(n)______ to other would-be
offenders.
A. example B. deterrent C. punishment D. lesson
Question 9. His father used to be a ____ professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.
A. distinct B. distinctive C. distinguishing D. distinguished
Question 10. I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will_________ and be in charge.
A. take over B. take on C. take up D. take in
Question 11. You will be shot ________ you give me the keys of the locker.
A. unless B. if C. when D. provided that
Question 12. ______the announcer getting punched in the face on stage, I thought the awards show went
well.
A. Although B. Because C. But D. Despite
Question 13. The politician seemed_____ he had never spoken publicly before.
A. as if B. likely C. as D. though
Question 14. They assembled, dressed, and marched out__________.
A. as soon as the band had been playing B. when the band will play
C. as the band played D. before the band had played
Question 15. The event organizers split the group into three cohorts___ they could ease the traffic flow.
A. to B. for C. since D. so
Question 16. Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they _______down.
A. lie B. settle C. touch D. put
Question 17. The shop assistant finally agreed ____give me a full refund.
A. with B. to C. on D. about
Question 18. Success in this industry _____a lot on luck!
A. depends B. stays C. happens D. looks
Question 19. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were ____ redundant.
A. made B. given C. taken D. done

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 20. My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!
A. working overtime B. working excessively hard
C. being slave to work D. making his staff work too hard
Question 21. A number of people are prevented from lifelong learning due to various reasons.
A. preserved B. invented C. hindered D. encouraged
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 22. With so many breakthroughs in robotic science and technology, much manual work will soon
be taken over by robots.
A. intellectual work B. physical work C. monotonous work D. dull work
Question 23. I always have butterflies in my stomach whenever I have to do a presentation before lots of people.
A. become nervous B. become happy C. become confident D. become angry

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 24. Hung is inviting Lan to join the youth club.
Hung: “Would you like to join our youth club?”
- Lan: “_______”
A. Thanks a lot! B. My pleasure. C. Yes. I’d love to! D. No worries.
Question 25. Hung: “"I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced."
-Lan "_______"
A. Are you kidding me? B. There's no doubt about it.
C. That's alright. D. It's nice of you to say so.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you
have to be (26) ____of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would
rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as
writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let
constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally lacking in talent,
ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, (27) ____, someone advises you to revise your work and gives
you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars
(28) ____ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who made a complete (29) ____ of their
first novel - or who didn't, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it
published. Being successful does depend on luck, to (30) __ certain extent. But things are more likely to
turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.

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Question 26. A. alert B. clever C. intelligent D. aware
Question 27. A. however B. but C. because D. although
Question 28. A. whose B. when C. whom D. who
Question 29. A. mess B. rubbish C. trash D. garbage
Question 30. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
question.
Business dealings are becoming more and more commonplace in Vietnam, as the country's economy is
expanding at an unprecedented rate. In order to gain the respect and favour of any prospective business
partners in the country, it is important to familiarize yourself with practices and etiquette that are integral to
successful commerce. Doing so will communicate not only your familiarity with their way of life, but also
your suitability as a partner and will underline your business acumen. Regarding business meetings, the first
meeting should not discuss business and should be seen only as an opportunity to get to know your
counterpart and cultivate a good working relationship with them. While placing hands together and bowing
your head is the traditional form of greeting in Vietnam, it has all but eradicated westernization of society. As
a result, you should always shake the hand of a person you are meeting for the first time especially if they are
of the same sex. When meeting a female, you should wait for her to extend her hand first; if she does not,
simply nod your head. Follow your new colleague's lead in all matters. If they shake with both hands (left
hand placed on top of right), do the same.
The next important point is that the exchange of business cards is an important ritual in Vietnamese culture.
Because of this, always make sure you bring a business card to exchange at any meeting, no matter how small
or trivial it may seem. Ideally, this will be printed in both English and Vietnamese and you should always
offer it using both hands. When receiving a card from someone else, accept it with both hands and study it
thoroughly before putting it away to show respect. The translation of all documents into Vietnamese will
demonstrate your regard for your prospective partners and your preparation in the business world.
(Adapted from https://www.kwintessential.co.uk)
Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Business Dealings in Vietnam
B. Business Meetings in Vietnam
C. The Exchange of Business Cards in Vietnam
D. Preparations for Business Dealings in Asian Countries
Question 32. The word "this" in paragraph 3 refers to ________
A. the exchange B. a ritual C. a business card D. a meeting
Question 33. The word "trivial" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. unimportant B. meaningless C. tiny D. vital
Question 34. Which of the following shows the modern ritual of people greeting each other formally in the
Vietnamese business context?
A. People shake hands together and bow their heads.
B. People always shake the hands of their counterparts first.

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C. People simply nod their heads and wait until their counterparts extend their hands.
D. People extend both hands to show their respect to their counterparts.
Question 35. It can be inferred that ________ are probably interested in this passage.
A. students in business management major
B. foreign business people visiting Vietnam for the first time
C. Vietnamese lecturers of English who want to study overseas
D. Vietnamese traders investing into foreign markets
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
question.
Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France. They are there for three months as
part of a living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French families and attending
a French school. Most of the students have taken French language classes for 3 or 4 years and are finally
getting an opportunity to use their French.
Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too. Students have
been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. "They won't leave anything on their plate,"
says Vanessa Athol. “They aren't wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful with waste when
returning to the United States.
The group's chaperone, Mrs. Smith, has been pleased with the students' acquisition of language. "Even the
most timid are trying their best to speak. The students are learning a lot. I'm very impressed," she said. Mrs.
Smith added that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students are forced to
speak French. “We are all very grateful to the French families who are hosting us.”
The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to learn about American culture. Both
groups will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay. There will be a slide
show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences. Currently, the American students are
periodically posting pictures and student essays on the Walling School website. "Living in France is an
experience I'll never forget," writes student Tina Davis. "I know I'll want to eat these croissants and this
Camembert for the rest of my life!"
Question 36. Which title would be the most suitable for this article?
A. French Families Love America
B. Student Tina Davis Lives in France
C. Walling School Website Posts Student Essays
D. Walling School Students Stay Abroad in France
Question 37. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Students from Walling School are now staying in the USA.
B. These students are immigrants from the USA.
C. Walling School students are now staying with French families.
D. Walling School students are applying for jobs in France.
Question 38. What can be implied about the culture in France?
A. It scares the students. B. It requires fluency in French.
C. It can be learned from a book. D. It's different from the culture in America.

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Question 39. In paragraph 2, the word vowed is closest in meaning to ____.
A. promised B. saved C. received D. changed
Question 40. In paragraph 3, the word acquisition is closest in meaning to ____.
A. speaking B. gaining C. purchase D. responsibility
Question 41. Based on the passage, what does Mrs. Smith probably think about the French language?
A. It is more beautiful than Spanish.
B. It is very important for international communication.
C. It's best to learn it from a French family in France.
D. It is something each and every student needs to know.
Question 42. According to the passage, how will the students conclude their stay?
A. They will take a French exam. B. They will have a party together.
C. They will visit Paris together. D. They will stay in hostel together.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 43. I would have enroll on an online course if I had had enough money.
A. have enroll B. on C. I had had D. enough money
Question 44. She told to me that her parents had left her without any money.
A. told B. her C. had left D. any
Question 45. The warmer the weather get around the world, the faster the polar ice caps will melt.
A. The warmer B. get around the world C. the faster D. will melt.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 46. "If I hit the sack with an empty stomach, I find it hard to sleep," Trang says.
A. Trang said that if she hit the sack with an empty stomach, she found it hard to sleep.
B. Trang says that if she goes to bed with an empty stomach, she finds it difficult to sleep.
C. Trang says that if her empty stomach were hit by the sack, she would find it hard to sleep.
D. Trang said that if she doesn't hit the sack with an empty stomach, she is easy to fall asleep.
Question 47. Unless I phone and tell you otherwise, I'll be waiting at the cafe tonight.
A. I'll only call to inform you if I can't make it to the cafe tonight.
B. I'll be at the cafe tonight. Otherwise, I won't phone and make you informed.
C. I will only be at the cafe if I tell you for certain over the phone.
D. As soon as I arrive there, I'll phone from the cafe and let you know.
Question 48. "Susan, can you remember to photocopy these documents for tomorrow's meeting?" said the
line manager.
A. The line manager advised Susan to photocopy those documents for the meeting tomorrow.
B. The line manager reminded Susan to photocopy those documents for the meeting the following day.
C. The line manager invited Susan to photocopy these documents for the meeting the following day.
D. The line manager reminded Susan to photocopy these documents for the meeting the following day.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.

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Question 49. My bike was broken. I went to school late.
A. Had I not gone to school late, my bike wouldn't have been broken.
B. Should my bike be broken, I could go to school late.
C. Had my bike not been broken, I wouldn't have gone to school late.
D. Were my bike not to be broken, I wouldn't go to school late.
Question 50. I have narrowed it down to two computer games. I can't make up my mind.
A. Although I have narrowed it down to two computer games, I still can't make up my mind.
B. Having narrowed it down to two computer games, I can make up my mind.
C. I have narrowed it down to two computer games, which helps me make up my mind.
D. If I don't narrow it down to two computer games, I won't be able to make up my mind.

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