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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC LỚP 12 – ĐỢT 1, NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
(Đề thi có 05 trang) Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ, Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ, tên thí sinh: ……………………………….., Mã đề: 422

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. She got terrible marks in the mid-term tests. She ________ harder for them.
A. mustn’t have learnt B. didn’t need to learn
C. wouldn’t have learnt D. should have learnt
Question 2. Until the situation has settled down, it is ________ to travel to that country.
A. advisable B. ill-advised C. inadvisable D. well-advised
Question 3. My brother has given up smoking. He used to ________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 4. He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as a ________.
A. bell B. waterfall C. mirror D. lake
Question 5. During the flood, army helicopters came and tried to evacuate ________ injured.
A. a B. these C. the D. an
Question 6. Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", ________?
A. haven’t they B. weren’t they C. aren’t they D. were they
Question 7. Don’t waste time ________ for a cheap hotel when you arrive. They are all about the
same price.
A. looked B. looking C. to look D. look
Question 8. Nam passed the exam easily ________ it was very difficult.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
Question 9. He can’t find his bike anywhere. Someone ________.
A. had taken B. is taking C. has taken D. takes
Question 10. Many women find it hard to ________ both a job and a family.
A. keep up with B. solve with C. cope with D. catch up with
Question 11. Some security measures have been ________ to prevent the infection of Corona
virus.
A. made B. taken C. had D. put
Question 12. It is very difficult to ________ the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
A. transfer B. convert C. exchange D. convey
Question 13. I always enjoy visiting Hanoi, ________ I wouldn’t like to live there because it’s
too noisy.
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A. and B. or C. but D. So
Question 14. Quan Ho singing is a Vietnamese style of folk music ________ by UNESCO in
2009.
A. recognized B. to recognize C. to have recognized D. be recognized
Question 15. My son is ________ a lot of pressure because he is a final - year student now.
A. at B. under C. with D. in
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 16. A. equipment B. benefit C. hospital D. memory
Question 17. A. enter B. attract C. compete D. design
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 18. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more customers, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract many customers.
C. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
Question 19. They were exposed to biased information. Therefore, they didn’t know the true story.
A. If they got unbiased information, they could know the true story.
B. If they had unbiased the information, they could have know the true story.
C. If they have exposed to the unbiased information, they could have seen the true story.
D. If they had been exposed to unbiased information, they would have known the true story.
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 20. Many people believe that Egyptian pyramids were built by aliens.
A. It is believed that Egyptian pyramids were built by aliens.
B. Egyptian pyramids are believed to have built by aliens.
C. Egyptian pyramids are believed to build by aliens.
D. Aliens are believed to build Egyptian pyramids.
Question 21. "We’re having a reunion this weekend Why don’t you come?" John said to us.
A. John suggested we coming to a reunion that weekend.
B. John cordially invited us to a reunion that weekend.
C. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion that weekend.
D. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion this weekend that weekend.
Question 22. Access to the library computer facilities is open to students.
A. Computers in the library are not used for students.
B. Students are not allowed to use library computers.
C. The library computer facilities are accessible to students.
D. Students can freely assess the library computer service.
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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 23. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each
other.
A. intolerant B. supportive C. tired D. unaware
Question 24. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and
orphans
A. separated B. divorced C. single D. married
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.
NUCLEARWASTE
One major problem for nuclear power is the waste it (25) ________. A typical nuclear reactor
needs to get rid of 20 tonnes of spent fuel per year. The radioactivity in this waste takes 1000 years
to diminish to negligible levels other dangerous contents include longer-lived fission products and
uranium and plutonium, the 239 isotope of (26) ________ takes more than 150,000 years to decay
to negligible amounts. It is important to keep this material away from people. To that end, the
spent fuel initially goes into a pool at the reactor, (27) ________ it is kept beneath 5 metres of
cooling water that blocks its radiation. After some years, the fuel can be removed and put into dry
cask storage which, as the phrase (28) ________, means it is put in big drums at the plant. Two
such casks can hold one year’s spent fuel safely for 100 years. After that the casks should ideally
be put into a mined geological repository - entombed in deep underground tunnels in a geologically
stable (29) ________.
Question 25. A. makes B. assumes C. produces D. charges
Question 26. A. whom B. that C. what D. which
Question 27. A. where B. which C. that D. when
Question 28. A. shows B. states C. presents D. suggests
Question 29. A. region B. lot C. area D. terrain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
the following exchanges.
Question 30. Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.
Sue: "Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class."
Mira: " ________. This will distract them from studying"
A. I’m of the opposite opinion B. Not really
C. No way! It’s useful D. I quite agree
Question 31. Mary is talking to Mr. Robinson about his donation.
Mary: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
Mr. Robinson: “________”
A. I see B. You can say that again
C. You are right D. Delighted I was able to help
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.
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In the United States and other developed countries, air-conditioning is so common that it is
difficult to remember what life was like before it existed. First invented in 1902 in Buffalo, New
York, air- conditioning keeps homes, cars, offices, and shopping centers cool and dry, all at the
push of a button. While many may consider air-conditioning one of life’s necessary luxuries, few
are aware of how air- conditioning has changed many aspects of the way we now live. One of the
first areas where air- conditioning had an impact was in industry. In the early 1900s factory owners
began to use air- conditioning to create better conditions for the storage of supplies. Before long,-
however, they realized that air-conditioning was also useful on the factory floor, as it resulted in
higher production levels. Air- conditioning has undoubtedly been an important factor in the
growth of industry, since it allows manufacturing to continue at the same pace year round even in
the warmest climates.
Air-conditioning next became common in movie theaters, offices, and stores. Then, after the
end of the Second World War, smaller, less expensive air-conditioning units became available,
and this made air-conditioning affordable for private homes. Many of the returning soldiers and
their new families moved to the suburbs outside America’s major cities with a desire to put the
war behind them and live the good life. Air-conditioned homes were part of that life, and this led
to a number of important changes in American society. One big change was in architecture.
Formerly, homes were built with high ceilings and second stories so that hot air could rise away
from main living areas in the summer. With air-conditioning, inexpensive one-level homes could
be kept cool in the hottest weather. Additionally, many homes once had front porches where
American families gathered in the evening to escape the heat. Family members could talk to each
other and to neighbors or passersby. With air-conditioning, however, porches disappeared from
new houses and people moved indoors instead. Along with other factors, such as the invention of
television, this led to a weakening of Americans’ sense of community.
Question 32. In developed countries, air-conditioning is ________.
A. difficult to remember B. liked by everyone
C. very popular D. expensive
Question 33. Air-conditioning first had a great influence on ________.
A. stored supplies B. industrial workers
C. industrial suppliers. D. factory owners
Question 34. Air-conditioning was found useful in factories as it ________.
A. created favourable conditions for customers
B. improved productivity
C. made the level higher
D. stopped temperature drop
Question 35. The word "undoubtedly" in the first paragraph can be best replaced by ________.
A. surprisingly B. obviously C. suspiciously D. unfortunately
Question 36. The best title of the passage could be ________.
A. “Air-conditioning and private life”
B. “The invention of air-conditioners”
C. “The influence of air-conditioning on people’s life”

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D. “Air-conditioning and history”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in each of the following questions..
Question 37. All of my classmates are always willing to support me whenever I am in trouble.
A. reluctant B. ready C. likely D. obliged
Question 38. We heard the sound of an approaching car, so we ran away.
A. coming B. moving C. running D. breaking
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 39. A big wedding requires a lot of preparation, such as sending invitations, hiring
costumes and choose dishes.
A. requires B. preparation C. sending invitations D. and choose
Question 40. It is high time the government helps the unemployed to find some jobs.
A. high B. helps C. unemployed D. some jobs
Question 41. Most oxygen atoms have eight neutrons, but a small amount have nine or ten.
A. Most B. have C. amount D. or ten
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 42. A. prepared B. interviewed C. explained D.
disappointed
Question 43. A. ethnic B. smell C. effect D. describe
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.
RELIGION IN JAPAN
The native religion of Japan is Shinto, an indigenous folk religion that finds spirits abounding
in nature. There is no formal creed, or indeed much of any philosophy behind it. It basically allows
followers a way of currying favour with various gods so as to receive good luck. Even today, many
older Japanese will, when walking past a shrine, turn and bow to the spirits within.
Mahayana Buddhism arrived in Japan in the 6th century. Over the centuries, it grew in
prestige and was divided into sects. Today, the most well-known forms of Japanese Buddhism are
Soka Gakkai - the quasipolitical religious group that has significant political clout - and Zen
Buddhism. Shinto and Buddhism have a long and intertwined history in Japan, and it is only in the
past hundred years or so that they have been separated. Even today things can be confusing, as the
design of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples can look very much alike. The key tip: If there’s a
torii (a large, two- legged arch) standing at the entrance of the grounds, it’s a Shinto shrine; if not,
it’s a Buddhist temple. A visit to a shrine first involves the visitor washing his hands and mouth at
a pool in front of the shrine. Then he will make an offering of money, ring the gong, bow twice,
clap twice and bow twice more. To an outsider’s eyes, there are a few differences with regards to
religion as it is practised in Japan. The most obvious is that in Japan it is perfectly permissible -
indeed, almost expected - that people can be both Buddhist and Shintoist at the same time. Many

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Japanese, for example, will get married in a Shinto ceremony, but will have Buddhist rites at their
funerals.
In fact, many Japanese seem to avoid people who appear overtly religious. Occasionally you
will meet a proselytiser of some religion on the street, but in general, people seem to think that that
kind of behaviour is reserved for cult members. People have strong memories of the cult that killed
and injured so many people on the Tokyo underground system with toxic sarin gas in 1995, and
find anyone who is not moderate in his religion a little unsettling.
Performing dispassionate, ritualistic acts is line, I suppose, but many Japanese cannot begin
to fathom those who take strong moral stands. So much of Japanese society is geared towards
enjoying oneself that there seems to be no appetite left for considering intangible issues. As one
Japanese told me when I expressed an appreciation in the aesthetics of Zen, “I can’t do it. If s just
too hard.” This attitude may go a long way in explaining why non-Japanese friends of mine who
were so interested in Buddhism wound up criticising Japan as a religiously dead society.

Question 44. Shinto, the native religion of Japan, has ________.

A. no set of formal religious beliefs B. a lot of philosophy behind it
C. many indigenous followers D. its origin from Buddhism
Question 45. Souka Gakkai is a group of Buddists that ________.
A. has great power and influence in Japanese politics
B. seperated from Buddhism in the 6th century
C. has a close connection with Zen Buddhism
D. consists of leading members of political parties in Japan
Question 46. The word "prestige" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. level B. status C. reputation D. rank
Question 47. A visitor to a Shintou shrine has to ________.
A. offer some money to the beggars in the shrine
B. ring the gong in the front of the shrine
C. wash his hands and mouth after performing some rites in the shrine
D. wash his hands and mouth before coming in the shrine
Question 48. It can be inferred that a non-Japanese buddhist ________.
A. will be surprised with the Buddhist rites at Japanese funerals
B. may find some differences in the way Japanese practise Buddhism
C. may find a Shintou wedding ceremony strange
D. has to become a Shintoist if he wants to settle in Japan
Question 49. Japansese people may feel worried when they see ________.
A. someone who is too moderate in his religion
B. a person who is extreme in his religion
C. a person who appears secretly religious
D. a proselytiser of some religion on the street
Question 50. Today little people in Japan are interested in ________.
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A. considering intangible issues B. taking strong moral stands

C. the aesthetics of Zen D. enjoying themselves
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