Đề thi khảo sát chất lượng học kì 1 Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Mã đề: 215 - Năm học 2020-2021 - Sở GD&ĐT Nam Định (Có đáp án)

 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KỲ I 
 NAM ĐỊNH NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 
 Môn: Tiếng Anh – lớp 12 - THPT 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút.) 
 MÃ ĐỀ 215 Đề khảo sát gồm 04 trang. 
Họ và tên học sinh: 
Số báo danh: . .. 
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 1: Lan has been to London, _______? 
 A. haven't she B. has she C. doesn’t she D. hasn’t she 
Question 2: I think you are addicted to social media and rely too much _______ the Internet. 
 A. on B. in C. to D. with 
Question 3: If Mr. David _______ at the meeting, he would make a speech. 
 A. had been B. were C. was D. has been 
Question 4: How many means of _______ do you use on a regular basis? 
 A. communication B. communicating C. communicator D. communicative 
Question 5: Make sure you _______ us a visit when you are in town again. 
 A. have B. give C. pay D. do 
Question 6: I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will ______ and be in charge. 
 A. get over B. bring about C. make up D. take over 
Question 7: The ao dai, cheongsam, kimono and sari are women’s national _______ in some Asian countries. 
 A. costumes B. customs C. clothes D. dresses 
Question 8: What _______ nice hat you are wearing! You look really attractive. 
 A.  B. an C. a D. the 
Question 9: She is happy _______ that more and more older people are beginning to use new technologies. 
 A. seeing B. see C. saw D. to see 
Question 10: The teacher advised that she _______ about issues that are familiar and important to her 
classmates. 
 A. talked B. talks C. talk D. was talking 
Question 11: It’s _______ to say “Thank you” when you are given something. 
 A. informal B. easy C. polite D. rude 
Question 12: The job applicants had already finished their interviews and left when I ______. 
 A. had arrived B. arrived C. was arriving D. have arrived 
Question 13: Some chemicals can be used for cleaning surfaces, _______ these chemicals affect the air 
quality and cause health problems. 
 A. and B. so C. but D. because 
Question 14: Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their _____ 
parents. So they leave their home villages to find well-paid jobs in the fast-growing industrial zones. 
 A. weather-beaten B. long-term C. up-to-date D. wide-ranging 
Question 15: Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were 
_______. 
 A. odds and ends B. part and parcel 
 C. apples and oranges D. flesh and blood 
 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. 
 The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning 
of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions. 
 In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess 
would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift 
for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the 
hostess, children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this 
color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, 
knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in 
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 some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did 
not open the gift. 
 Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different 
cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using 
both hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In 
Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. 
The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy. 
 Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will 
help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship. 
 (Source: 
Question 16: The word “ their" in paragraph 1 refers to _______. 
 A. human beings B. cultures C. customs D. traditions 
Question 17: Which of the following is the main idea of the text? 
 A. The traditions of receiving gifts around the world. 
 B. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts. 
 C. The customs of giving gifts around the world. 
 D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts. 
Question 18: When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world? 
 A. a long time ago B. thousands of years ago 
 C. since the beginning of humans D. since the beginning of industrialization 
Question 19: Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs? 
 A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party. 
 B. In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn't be used as a gift. 
 C. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver. 
 D. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party. 
Question 20: The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to _______. 
 A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similar to 
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST 
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 
Question 21: Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment. 
 A. short-term B. part-time C. steady D. temporary 
Question 22: They are going to have to amputate his left leg which was badly injured in the accident. 
 A. cut off B. split C. separate D. mend 
 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 23: That’s the best meal I’ve ever eaten. 
 A. I’ve just eaten a better meal. B. I’ve never eaten the best meal. 
 C. I’ve never eaten a better meal. D. This was the first time I’ve eaten a good meal. 
Question 24: "Why don't you have your room repainted?" said Robert to Lam. 
 A. Robert suggested having Lam's room repainted. 
 B. Robert asked Lam why you didn't have your room repainted. 
 C. Robert suggested that Lam should have his room repainted. 
 D. Robert wanted to know why Lam doesn't have his room repainted. 
Question 25: He hurried to the airport, which wasn’t necessary because his plane was delayed for nearly one 
hour. 
 A. He should have hurried to the airport because his plane was delayed for nearly one hour. 
 B. He can't have hurried to the airport because his plane was delayed for nearly one hour. 
 C. He needn't have hurried to the airport because his plane was delayed for nearly one hour. 
 D. He must have hurried to the airport because his plane was delayed for nearly one hour. 
 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 26: A. washed B. hoped C. missed D. removed 
Question 27: A. transfer B. arrive C. variety D. afraid 
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of 
the primary stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 28: A. damage B. invent C. destroy D. demand 
Question 29: A. sociable B. practical C. fortunate D. effective 
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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 for each of the blanks. 
 Green Stockholm, Sweden 
 Stockholm dwellers are fortunate to live in one of the greenest capitals in the world. And they try their 
best to keep it that way. The city is well known for (30)_______ cycle paths and lanes full of commuters 
wearing helmets. For people (31)_______ prefer public transport, there are buses and taxis that run on 
renewable energy, which is really good for the environment. (32) ________, both public and private transport 
can use upgraded biogas produced by waste-water treatment plants applying advanced technologies. 
 Visitors to Stockholm will be amazed to see that all hotels, hostels and guest houses are (33) ________ 
friendly and certified with eco-labels. It’s so great that almost 100% of the household waste in the city is 
recycled and is used for heating and electricity; and drinking water is always of very high and (34) ________ 
quality. There is no doubt to say that waste in Stockholm is converted into valuable resources. With the 
recycling revolution and effective waste management, Stockholm has been reducing the amount of waste to 
rubbish dump to less than 1%. 
 (Source: Textbook English 12 – page 39) 
Question 30: A. it B. they C. their D. its 
Question 31: A.whom B. who C. whose D. which 
Question 32: A. However B. Besides C. Although D. Therefore 
Question 33: A. environmentally B. environmental C. environmentalist D. environment 
Question 34: A. reliable B. sterling C. reasonable D. desirable 
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE 
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 
Question 35: Stephen had been jobless for two years before he met Tom, his current boss. 
 A. happy B. rich C. employed D. famous 
Question 36: Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there. 
 A. a bad and embarrassing member B. the only child 
 C. the eldest child D. a beloved member 
 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. 
 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through 
his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford 
and then served in World War I. After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language 
and literature at Oxford University. Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of 
the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a 
professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a 
sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien. 
 The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its 
success as a modern heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they 
try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called 
Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world. Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth 
was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans. The 
characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern 
Europe. 
 Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy 
with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that 
the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and 
legends about elves and their language. Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive 
knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today. 
 (Source: 
Question 37: The word "their" in the third paragraph refer to ______. 
 A. elves B. legends and evils C. legends D. readers 
Question 38: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? 
 A. Middle Earth was a fictional world. 
 B. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power. 
 C. Middle Earth was based on European folktales. 
 D. People dominated Middle Earth. 
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 Question 39: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? 
 A. A long novel B. A specific type of fantasy novel 
 C. An unrelated group of books D. A group of three literary books 
Question 40: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? 
 A. Modern-day Greece B. Middle Earth 
 C. England in the 1800's D. Oxford University 
Question 41: The word "scrutinized" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by ______. 
 A. criticized B. denied C. examined D. enjoyed 
Question 42: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? 
 A. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy B. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor. 
 C. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien D. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books 
Question 43: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? 
 A. When he was a student B. When he was a professor. 
 C. During World War II D. During World War I. 
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each 
pair of sentences in the following questions. 
Question 44: Mr. Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday. 
 A. Mr. Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor. 
 B. Mr. Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor. 
 C. Mr. Smith, of which car was stolen yesterday, is a professor. 
 D. Mr. Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday. 
Question 45: They finished one project. They started working on the next. 
 A. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next. 
 B. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next. 
 C. Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next. 
 D. Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one. 
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each 
of the following exchanges in each of the following questions. 
Question 46: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They meet each other at a gallery but Ken is in a hurry. 
Ken: “I've got to go, Tom. So long" 
Tom: “So long, Ken. And _______.” 
 A. be careful B. don't hurry C. don't take it seriously D. take care 
Question 47: Two friends Mai and Nam are talking about Nam’s new cell phone. 
Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam.” 
Nam: “_______” 
 A. Oh, I don’t know. B. Thank you. I’m glad you like it. 
 C. You’re welcome. D. I agree with you. 
 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 48: Children love playing in the mud, run through paddles and getting very dirty. 
 A. run B. playing C. paddles D. dirty 
Question 49: We are trying our best to preserve natural habitats, which help to save our planet for future 
generations. 
 A. are trying B. natural C. help D. for 
Question 50: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the environment. 
 A. depressed B. making C. about D. damage 
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