SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2016-2017

TP.HCM MÔN TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI 12

TRƯỜNG THPT PHÚ NHUẬN Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút;
 (50 câu trắc nghiệm)

MÃ ĐỀ: 485

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from the others from 1 to 2.

Question 1: A. hand B. happy C. family D. parent

Question 2: A. morning B. most C. home D. also

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined word(s) from 3 to 4.

Question 3: In English schools, English, Math and Science are core subjects.
A. compulsory B. hard C. important D. difficult
Question 4: What you did at Jenny's party was inappropriate.
A. unsuitable B. incorrect C. unusual D. impolite

Read the passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for the following questions
from 5 to 10.

In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible or explicit

aspects of culture, such as language, dress, food, religion, music and social formalities.
Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught
deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg of culture. Much of
culture is taught and learned implicitly; and there are certain “invisible” aspects of culture.

Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late
before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or
attention through listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful or ugly – these are all
aspects of culture that we learn and use without being aware of it. When we meet other people
whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned, we usually do not
recognize their behaviour as cultural in origin.

Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts

may arise when we are unable to recognize others’ behavioural differences as cultural rather
than personal. We tend to misinterpret other people’s behaviour, blame them, or judge their
intentions without realizing that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual
differences.

Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, and

governments are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more
visible, we might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse
who was wearing exotic clothes, speaking a language different from ours, and carrying food
that looked strange, we would not assume that we understood his thoughts and feelings or that
he understood ours. Yet, when such a man dressed similarly to us, speaks our language, and
does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the invisible cultural
differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.

Question 5: The phrase “the tip of the iceberg” in paragraph 1 means that ___.
A. we usually focus on the highest forms of culture
B. most aspects of culture cannot be seen
C. visible aspects of culture are learned in formal situations
D. other cultures seem cold to us

Question 6: Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of

invisible culture?
A. What food to eat in a courthouse
B. How late is considered impolite
C. How people express interest in what others are saying
D. What topics to avoid in a conversation

Question 7: The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. invisible cultural assumption
B. topics that should be avoided in conversation
C. people who speak in a different language
D. people from a different culture

Question 8: It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflicts arise when __.
A. people compete with those from other cultures
B. people think cultural differences are personal
C. one culture is more visible than another
D. some people recognize more cultural differences than others

Question 9: Which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?

A. Learning about our own culture in school.
B. Unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors.
C. Strange behaviours from someone speaking a foreign language
D. Strange behaviours from someone speaking our language

Question 10: The word “exotic” in paragraph 4 can best be replaced with ___.
A. formal B. informal C. foreign D. expensive

Read the passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for the following questions
from 11 to 16.

Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the
Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these cosmetics were used to improve
one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, in some cases, things
used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly!

Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in
ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest
sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds.
Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as
well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces.
And Indians painted red henna on their bodies.

Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some
people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian
Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors
today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance,
women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made
from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her
eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more
beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means
“beautiful woman.”

When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were
also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made
with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same color as the
queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye
ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs.

Question 11: What is the main idea of this reading?

A. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous.
B. Italian women had the best makeup.
C. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup.
D. People have always used makeup.

Question 12: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin.
B. Few of the ancient cosmetics were harmful.
C. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair.
D. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white.

Question 13: Where did Italian women apply lead powder?

A. On their hands B. In their hair C. On their faces D. Under their arms

Question 14: What was belladonna used for?

A. To change the color of women’s skin B. To give women pretty eyes
C. To make people look smarter D. To poison plants

Question 15: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in the passage?

 A. normally B. preferred C. on the contrary D. fairly

Question 16: The word “pupils” most probably means _________.

A. nose B. ears C. hands D. iris

Choose the word that is stressed differently from the others from 17 to 18.

Question 17: A. solution B. responsibility C. significantly D. evaluate

Question 18: A. conical B. cultural C. physical D. determine

Choose the best answer from 19 to 40.

Question 19: Why don’t you just feel confident ________ your future success?
A. about B. for C. on D. at
Question 20: They were randomly divided ________ three groups.
A. up B. of C. into D. over
Question 21: Raw meat must be kept separate _______ cooked meat.
A. from B. with C. to D. about
Question 22: Primary education is compulsory ___ all children from 6 to 11 years old.
A. about B. for C. to D. with
Question 23: Many parents believe that ______ schools provide a better standard of
education.
A. tuition B. free-paying C. free of charge D. fee-paying
Question 24: Below are some pieces of advice that can help you create a good ______
on your interviewer.
A. thought B. idea C. impression D. opinion
Question 25: The academic year in England runs from September to July and is
divided into three ________.
A. semesters B. systems C. seminars D. terms
Question 26: It is blowing so hard. We _________ such a terrible storm.
A. have never been knowing B. had never known
C. never know D. have never known
Question 27: _________ our meal, we had a cup of coffee.
A. We have finished B. Having finished C. Have finished D. Finished
Question 28: I am considering _____ my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. to change B. changing C. to move D. moving
Question 29: My teacher expects us __________ at home.
A. to do our exercises B. did our exercises C. do our exercises D. doing our
exercises
Question 30: Linh: "Aunty, I've passed the exam with flying colours."
Aunt: "_______"
A. Sorry to hear that. B. That's right.
C. Congratulations! D. How many colours?
Question 31: Gentleman: ”Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday?"
Agent: "________."
A. I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir
 B. Yes, please go to other agencies
C. No, you cannot recommend any places
D. A package tour to the Spratly Islands would be perfect, sir
Question 32: _____ you read the instructions carefully, you’ll understand what to do.
A. As far as B. As long as C. As much as D. As well as
Question 33: It’s difficult to think of anything nice to say about my neighbor’s naughty
boys, _______, they are at least honest.
A. therefore B. however C. even though D. as a result
Question 34: _______ cheat on the exam have to leave the room.
A. Those who B. Everyone that C. Who D. Those
Question 35: She was refused because she had no _______ experience related to
_______ job she applied for.
A. any / a B. Ø / the C. the / Ø D. a / the

Question 36: She has forgotten Paul’s phone number.

A. Remembering Paul’s phone number was difficult for her.
B. She must have forgotten what Paul’s number was.
C. Paul’s phone number is easy for her to forget.
D. She couldn’t remember what Paul’s number was.

Question 37: “Be careful! The water is hot”, she shouted.

A. She asked me to be careful because the water was hot.
B. She asked me to be careful and the water was hot.
C. She said that the water was hot and be careful.
D. She warned that be careful because the water was hot.

Question 38: He is exhausted today because he didn’t get any sleep last night.
A. If he had some sleep last night, he is not exhausted today.
B. Had he got some sleep last night, he would not be exhausted today.
C. If he got some sleep last night, he will be exhausted today.
D. If he were exhausted today, he would not have slept last night.

Question 39: They say he won a lot of money on the lottery.

A. He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.
C. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said.
D. He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.

Question 40: Coming unexpectedly into the room, _______.

A. it surprised the intruder with her appearance
B. she took the intruder a surprise
C. so she made the intruder get surprised
D. her appearance took the intruder a surprise

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting from 41 to 43.

Question 41: If you want an advice (A) on that topic I suggest (B) you go to (C) the
local (D) Adice Bureau.
Question 42: I wonder (A) if you would be able to (B) give some aid (C) after you’ve
finished (D) work tomorrow.
Question 43: I had (A) a big surprise this morning (B) because in the post was an
invitation (C) to a wedding and of course I’ve accepted (D) to go.

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 from 44 to 48.
In the United States and Canada, it is very important to look at a person directly in the
eyes when you are having a conversation with him or her. If you look down or to the side
when the (44) ________ person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in
(45) ________ he or she is saying. This, of course, is not polite. If you look down or to the
side when you are talking, it might (46) ________ that you are not honest. However, people
who are speaking will sometimes look away for (47) ________ seconds when they are
thinking or trying to find the right word. But they always turn immediately back to look the
listener directly in the eyes. These social "rules" are (48) ________ for two men, two women,
a man and a woman, or an adult and a child.

Question 44: A. one B. another C. other D. others

Question 45: A. which B. that C. what D. where
Question 46: A. come B. turn C. seem D. become
Question 47: A. a few B. little C. a little D. few
Question 48: A. such as B. likely C. the same D. like

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 from 49 to 50.

Question 49: Attendance on the course is purely voluntary.

A. optional B. done willingly C. compulsory D. forced
Question 50: This point has been dealt with in the preceding paragraph.
A. come first B. previous C. before D. following

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