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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 1

NĂM HỌC: 2021-2022
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

PHẦN ĐỀ THI

Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of
the underlined part.
Câu 1: A. stores B. divides C. announces D. receives
Câu 2: A. permitted B. believed C. obliged D. accused

Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s).
Câu 3:  As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter.
A. encouraged B. advised C. persuaded D. forced
Câu 4: She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people’s
needs.
A. concern B. priority C. responsibility D. notice

Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Câu 5: Jenny: “What was the online course about? I couldn’t attend it because of the bad
network quality.” – Cindy: “______________”
A. I couldn’t, either. B. That was great.
C. You missed the meeting. D. I’m sorry, I can’t.
Câu 6: Tom: "Are chores assigned to children in your family?" – Phil: “_______”
A. Sure, we all contribute to doing the housework.
B. My mom will do the shopping and my dad does the cooking.
C. We have to stay at school until late in the afternoon.
D. I have to take the garbage out and clean the floor.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Câu 7: During his lifetime, Horace Mann worked _______ to extend educational
opportunities to agrarian families and the children of poor laborers.
A. tirelessly B. carefully C. surprisingly D. lazily
Câu 8: The President______a speech, but in the end he______his mind.
A. would deliver - had changed B. was going to deliver - changed
C. delivered - had changed D. was delivering – changed
Câu 9: Millions of people______unemployed by this time next year because of the crisis.
A. will have become B. will become
C. will be become D. will be becoming
Câu 10: Psychologists have found that the number of social contacts we have _______
only reason for loneliness.
A. are not the B. is not the C. are not an D. is not an
Câu 11: We weren’t able to see the concert because my brother forgot _______ the
tickets.
A. being brought B. brought C. bringing D. to bring
Câu 12: She closed her eyes tightly _______ a vain attempt to hold back the tears.
A. in B. with C. at D. on
Câu 13: They were more ________ with how the other women had dressed than with
what the speaker was saying.
A. excited B. concerned C. astonished D. surprised
Câu 14: _______ total of about 80 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been
administered in Vietnam so far, according to _______ national COVID-19 Vaccine Portal
on Tuesday.
A. A / a B. The / the C. A / the D. The / a
Câu 15: Vic _______ driving at fourteen, as easily as fishes learn to swim.
A. got off B. came across C. turned into D. picked up
Câu 16: As usual, I’ve got too much work to do, but I’m just managing to keep my
______.
A. head above water B. legs over C. nose clean D. neck out
Câu 17: It would have been _______ to let Claire drive home when she was so tired.
A. responsible B. irresponsible
C. irresponsibly D. responsibility
Câu 18: Several candidates have not replied for over three months. _______, their names
have been removed from the mailing list.
A. Since B. However
C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
Câu 19: _______ start about ninety minutes after a person goes to sleep.
A. Sleepwalking is thought to B. Sleepwalking is thought to have
C. It is thought that sleepwalking D. It is thought about sleepwalking that

Read the following passage and mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer
The school has become aware that many students are being prevented from doing
their work because of other students playing games and watching movies in the labs.
We’re sorry it has come to this, but we do not have enough resources to support
everything, and our educational mission comes first.
• NO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS GAMES AND MOVIES, ARE
ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE LABS FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. WEEKDAYS.
Work on course-related game development is excepted. Note that it is usually very
obvious whether a game activity is recreational.
• MULTIPLE SIMULTANEOUS LOGINS TO THE SAME USER ACCOUNT ARE
PROHIBITED.
If you have a course-related need for an exception to this rule, please contact the tech
staff (supportatsignscs.carleton.ca).
For our general policy on lab usage, please see scs.carleton.ca/labpolicy. Note that it
includes:
• NO FOOD (except dry snacks and bottled drinks)
• NO PROPPING DOORS OPEN

Câu 20: Why does the writer write this announcement?

 A. To emphasize the must-be-obeyed rules in computer labs
B. To criticize badly behaved students
C. To remind students to bring something
D. To ask the students to pay for what they’ve done
Câu 21: According to the announcement, what can students do in the labs?
A. Play computer games B. Watch movies
C. Do course-related work D. Surf the Internet
Câu 22: In the second paragraph, the word “recreational” is closest in meaning to
A. enjoyable B. reckless C. complicated D. childish
Câu 23: According to the announcement, students have to contact the tech staff when
A. they need to repair their computers.
B. they want to log in to the website.
C. they forget their password to access the account.
D. they want to share one user account at the same time.
Câu 24: Which food could NOT be brought into the lab?
A. Biscuits B. An apple C. A bottle of water D. Crisps
Câu 25: According to the announcement, students have to
A. close the windows except for the doors. B. stay away from the doors.
C. keep the doors open. D. keep the doors closed.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that
needs correction.
Câu 26: Those were the highest words of praise they have ever had from the old man.
A. Those B. have ever had C. words of praise D. the highest
Câu 27: If being close to another person does not make you feel comfortable, a signal
needs to send out, telling others that you want to be alone.
A. does not make you B. If being close C. that D. send out
Câu 28: Voluntary work helps provide people with ability to deal with different
situations, bringing them into touch with real world and, hence, equip them for the future.
A. equip them B. bringing them
C. provide people D. ability to deal

Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the
main stress.
Câu 29: A. phenomenon B. education C. biology D. variety
Câu 30: A. typical B. unmarried C. substantial D. percentage

Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences
Câu 31: Nam didn’t have all the necessary qualifications. They didn't offer him the job.
A. Not having all the necessary qualifications, Nam was not offered the job.
B. Nam was offered the job because he has all the necessary qualifications.
C. Not having all the necessary qualifications, they didn't offer Nam the job.
D. Offered the job, Nam has all the necessary qualifications.
Câu 32: He had just entered the house. The police arrested him at once.
A. No sooner he had entered the house than the police arrested him.
B. He had entered the house when the police arrested him.
C. The police had just arrested him as soon as he entered the house.
 D. Scarcely had he entered the house when the police arrested him.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each
of the blanks.
Cultural diversity is key to local, sustainable development that helps communities
lift themselves out of poverty. By tailoring development goals to the unique histories of
___(33)___ community, it is possible to provide solutions that are longer lasting and
more impactful than one-size-fits-all approaches. Embracing the nuances of cultural
diversity ___(34)___ people to take ownership over their past, improve their present, and
build a better future for their children.
___(35)___, cultural diversity is essential for elevating diverse voices. At our
projects around the world, I’ve seen how diversity brings unique perspectives to our
work, helping us to be more ___(36)___ and empathetic in how we treat people and their
history. This encourages creativity and the exchange of ideas, as well as fosters
meaningful dialogues around global issues ___(37)___ impact all members of the society.

Câu 33: A. each B. many C. all D. other

Câu 34: A. discourages B. enables C. impresses D. recommend
Câu 35: A. In contrast B. Regardless of C. In addition D. Contrary to
Câu 36: A. thought B. thoughtfully C. thoughtless D. thoughtful
Câu 37: A. that B. who C. whose D. where

Read the following passage and mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer.

JUDGING BY APPEARANCES
Traditional Irish folk dancing, which is well known for its colourful costumes and
elaborate steps, has become very glamorous since the stage show Riverdance made it
recognizable all over the world. What many people do not know about, however, is
competition dancing and the importance of appearance in competitions. Appearance,
which can include costume, make-up, shoes and posture, can make up 40-50% of the
dancer's total score.
Solo competition dresses often run to thousands of dollars because of the intricately
embroidered designs which are unique to each dress. The older and more experienced a
dancer is, the heavier her make-up and the more elaborate her dress. Dresses, shoes and
make-up are all marks of status.
Dancers begin preparing for competitions up to a week in advance by applying fake
tan to their legs. Then, for almost an hour and a half before performing, they perfect
themselves - applying make-up, attaching wigs, and gluing their socks to their legs to
prevent them from falling down. It seems incredible that the couple of hours a dancer
spends preparing for a competition are almost equal in points to the months, or even
years, that she spends perfecting and memorizing complicated steps.
In competition, dancers will perform different steps in a line of a dozen or more
dancers. A judge will watch several dancers at once, but if the judge perceives a single
imperfection in the dancer's appearance or in her performance, he will move on to watch
a better dancer. If a dancer cannot catch and hold the attention of the judge, she has no
chance of winning a medal or even a place.
 The pressure this inspires can affect a dancer negatively because she is consequently
more worried about what people think of her, instead of just doing her best. By
emphasizing costume and appearance generally, competitive Irish dance has become part
of the cut-throat show business industry. Irish dance instructors often give this advice:
'Whatever happens, don't cry; it will ruin your make-up.’ Pressure to perform is a key
element in any sport, and is often a positive factor in an athlete's overall experience. In
modern-day competitive Irish dance, however, the pressure of appearance can have a
very negative impact on a dancer's career.
Nonetheless, when asked what Irish dancing means to them, most dancers will
answer 'close friends and hard work'. Though almost half of a dancer's score is
determined by her appearance, the aspects of the sport that don't receive points, such as
sportsmanship, friendships, tradition, community and artistry, still remain of the greatest
importance. These are the central ideas that are represented in Irish dance. In fact, the
designs on a solo dress have their origins in these ideas: those Celtic designs were created
to represent certain symbols, such as unity and friendship.

Câu 38: What did the stage show Riverdance achieve?

A. It showed Irish competition dancing at its best.
B. It demonstrated how complicated Irish dancing is.
C. It presented traditional dances from all over the world.
D. It introduced Irish dancing to an international audience.
Câu 39: Why do some individual dresses cost so much money?
A. They are made of very heavy material.
B. The pattern of each dress is different from every other.
C. They are made of very expensive material.
D. They are created by top designers.
Câu 40: In paragraph 2, the word “elaborate” is CLOSEST in meaning to?
A. carefully decorated
B. conventionally designed
C. hand-made
D. ordinarily prepared
Câu 41: In paragraph 3, the word “them” refers to?
A. legs B. wigs C. hours D. socks
Câu 42: What do we find out about the competition judges?
A. They are looking for perfection.
B. They are sympathetic if a dancer makes a mistake.
C. They only watch one dancer at a time.
D. They pay great attention to all the dancers.
Câu 43: How does the writer compare Irish dancing with other sports?
A. She thinks it is more competitive than other sports.
B. She thinks performance matters less than in many other sports.
C. She thinks experience is more important than in other sports.
D. She thinks there is more pressure on the participants than in other sports.
Câu 44: In paragraph 5, the word “cut-throat” is CLOSEST in meaning to?
A. unacceptable B. inexpensive
C. competitive D. collaborative
Câu 45: What is important about Irish dancing to the dancers themselves?
A. the honour of winning competitions
 B. their beautifully designed costumes
C. working hard and making good friends
D. the fact that they are representing their country

Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Câu 46: “Why don’t you email your boss a suitable time tomorrow?” Mike said to Chris.
A. Mike suggested Chris should email his boss a suitable time the following day.
B. Mike asked Chris why didn’t he email his boss a suitable time the next day.
C. Mike reminded Chris to email his boss a suitable time tomorrow.
D. Mike told Chris why he not email his boss a suitable time the day after.
Câu 47: Everyone believes those measures have prevented some unexpected problems.
A. Those measures believed to prevent similar problems in the future.
B. Those measures are believed to have prevented some unexpected problems.
C. Some unexpected problems have been prevented, believing to be by those
measures.
D. It has been believed that some unexpected problems are prevented by those
measures.
Câu 48: The local garage fixed the car for me.
A. The car was taken to the local garage to get it fixed.
B. I had the local garage to fix the car for me.
C. I took the car to the local garage to get it fixed.
D. The car was taken to get it fixed at the local garage .

Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s).
Câu 49: January 6 is when most Spanish children get their presents. Children are warned
that they will only get one if they are well-behaved.
A. attractive B. obedient C. naughty D. polite
Câu 50: Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured and mandatory schooling
was extended to age sixteen.
A. excellent B. abandoned C. required D. optional

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ĐÁP ÁN

1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. B
11. D 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A
21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A
31. A 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. A
41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. C 50. D