SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 1

BẮC NINH Năm học 2021 - 2022

Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Họ, tên thí sinh:...................................................... SBD: ............................. Mã đề 202

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. prestigious B. industry C. industrial D. consumption
Question 2. A. partner B. gather C. needy D. reveal
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 following questions.
In 1900, just 13 per cent of the world's people lived in cities. In 2008, the number passed 50 per cent for the
first time in history. By 2050, the number will be about 70 per cent. The urban population in Asia and Africa
will double, and there will be nearly 30 ‘megacities' – cities with more than 10 million people. So what will life
be like for people in the cities of the future? Professor of human geography Ben Rhodes describes his vision
of the urban world in 2050.
Life in cities will be very different from how it is today. Energy, especially oil, will be very expensive, so many
people will probably work at home, or have their work places close to where they live. There will be less
traffic on the roads, and it will be easier for people to be close to their families. For these reasons, cities won't
have just one centre where everyone goes to work and shop. Instead, we'll probably see cities with many
different centres.
It will be difficult to provide enough water, gas and electricity for really big cities, so these will probably stop
growing. Many people from the countryside will move to smaller cities of 500,000 people or less. Transport
over long distances will be a lot more expensive than it is now, so people will have to use food and energy
from the countryside around their cities. They will use local materials for building, and perhaps traditional
styles of architecture too.
The thing I really worry about is that energy may become too expensive for many people. In the end we might
have two groups of people: a rich group which can afford energy and lives in clean, green areas, and a
bigger, poorer group which can't afford energy and has to live in the more polluted parts of the city. This might
lead to serious political problems.
Question 3. By 2050, 70% of the population will live ___________.
A. in poverty B. in the countryside C. in cites D. in slum
Question 4. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. work places B. families C. people D. cities
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the shortages that cities will face in the
2050s?
A. Clothing B. Electricity C. Water D. Gas
Question 6. Why will people have to use food and energy from the countryside around their cities?
A. There won’t be enough vehicles to transport over long distances.
B. It will be costlier to transport over long distances.
C. Water, gas and electricity will be far more expensive in cities.
D. People in the countryside won’t be able to grow food crops.
Question 7. As mentioned in the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The poor city dwellers will be likely to live in polluted areas.
B. In 2050s, energy may become affordable for many people.
C. Serious political problems may occur due to the shortage of food.
D. People will use imported materials for building.
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 following questions.
A striking feature of Viet Nam’s remarkable progress over the last few decades is the rapid pace of
urbanization. In 1986, there were fewer than there are 13 million urban residents. Today there are 30 million.
Cities have become strong growth forces, with urban areas growing twice as fast as the national average
rate, and contributing over half of the country’s gross domestic product.
Viet Nam needs to reshape its urbanization process to create more efficient cities - cities that have sufficient
population densities are well connected internally and regionally, and well managed. In addition, in line with
Viet Nam's strong preference for social equity, cities will need to ensure inclusion of all residents, with no
groups or area “left behind."
Meanwhile, rural residents increasingly lag behind their urban counterparts in income and access to
services, leading many to migrate to cities. Migration presents challenges for urban management but also
opportunities to enhance labor mobility. Fortunately, these trends can be reversed.
For example, four years ago, Alley 76 in Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City was only narrow enough for
one motorbike to get through. Store owner Bui Thi Mai knows how a clean and efficient city can make or
break a business. When it rained, the alley was often flooded with floating garbage and mosquitoes. Crime
was increasing. Today, after undergoing major upgrading under an urban renewal project, the street is
cleaner, safer and trucks carry goods to her door. Her family income has soared and her life has been
completely changed.
Question 8. Urbanization in Viet Nam has ___________.
A. promoted the country’s economy twice as fast as before
B. mainly contributed to the country’s GDP
C. made rural areas develop along with urban ones
D. made urban areas develop faster than the average
Question 9. The number of urban residents in Vietnam today is __________ more than that in 1986.
A. 13 million B. 30 million C. 17 million D. 43 million
Question 10. The word “remarkable” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. astonishing B. threatening C. interesting D. exciting
Question 11. It can be inferred from the passage that along with urban migration___________.
A. population of cities accounts for the majority of the country's
B. cities offer sufficient employment opportunities for migrants
C. the city authorities face both advantages and disadvantages
D. people in rural areas do not suffer from poor infrastructure in the city.
Question 12. The responsibility of city authorities is ____________.
A. to contribute much more to the country's gross domestic product
B. to provide equal opportunities for every group of residents
C. to leave all difficulties behind in order to move forward
D. to stop the migration from the rural areas
Question 13. All of the following are benefits from the urban renewal project EXCEPT that __________.
A. people can have goods carried to their door
B. business and the living conditions have been improved
C. the neighborhood has become cleaner and safer
D. the streets and alleys will no longer be flooded
Question 14. The word “lag behind” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. earn more B. become poorer C. develop more slowly D. run behind
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 sentences.
Question 15. She just lives six doors away. This is very handy.
A. She just lives six doors away, which is very handy.
B. She just lives six doors away, what is very handy.
C. She just lives six doors away, where is very handy.
D. She just lives six doors away, for which is very handy.
Question 16. We have got a few minutes to wait for the train. Let’s have a cup of coffee.
A. Since we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let’s have a cup of coffee.
B. Despite we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let’s have a cup of coffee.
C. For we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let’s have a cup of coffee.
D. Unless we have got a few minutes to wait for the train, let’s have a cup of coffee.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 17. As in the West, the early stages of __________ were accompanied by harsh working and living
conditions
A. industrialization B. industry C. industrial D. industrialized
Question 18. The recent floods are said to be caused by climate ___________ in the northern hemisphere.
A. alternation B. change C. shift D. study
Question 19. Last summer, they met each other while they ____________ in London.
A. were staying B. had stayed C. are staying D. stayed
Question 20. Tony was always in trouble with the police when he was young, but now he's a _________
married man.
A. respectably B. respectable C. respectability D. respect
Question 21. The holiday is also celebrated with small gifts for children and the distribution of food to
__________ needy.
A. the B. no article C. an D. a
Question 22. Burning fossil fuels releases gases and chemicals into the air, ________ leads to air pollution.
A. which B. that C. what D. this
Question 23. The police have been searching ___________ for the missing child for several days.
A. by B. in C. to D. for
Question 24. John ___________ the key to his house and had to wait for long hours outside the house for
his parents to return home.
A. has been lost B. was always losing C. has lost D. is always losing
Question 25. The company has just ____________ its plans for the coming year, including the opening of
new offices in Paris.
A. achieved B. revealed C. memorized D. slandered
Question 26. It is recommended that the government ________ urbanization to maintain sustainable urban areas.
A. be controlled B. control C. must be controlled D. must control
Question 27. What this company needs is a ______ policy for investment in science and technology.
A. weather-beaten B. well-paid C. downmarket D. long-term
Question 28. In recent years, there has been a sharp rise ____________ the number of people out of work.
A. at B. to C. for D. in
Question 29. Considered the greatest composer of all time, _____.
A. vocals and instruments were combined in a new way by Beethoven
B. Beethoven who combined vocals and instruments in a new way
C. it was Beethoven who combined vocals and instruments in a new way
D. Beethoven combined vocals and instruments in a new way
Question 30. I ordered a pizza and salad. _________ pizza was nice but _________ salad was disgusting.
A. The/ no article B. A/the C. The/ the D. The/ an
Question 31. ____________ pollutants in the air cannot be seen with our naked eyes, we don’t realize the
sources of the increasing pollution level.
A. Because B. However C. Although D. But
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
Question 32. A. dedication B. preparation C. respectable D. reputation
Question 33. A. overloaded B. talented C. admitted D. distinguished
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 34. In 2003, Le Thanh Thuy was diagnosed with bone cancer and doctors decided to amputate her
leg to save her life.
A. lift B. injure C. stretch D. cut off
Question 35. If the students are overloaded with too much information in such a short period of time, they
may switch off. Therefore, you should carefully consider what to give in your lecture
A. stop paying attention B. choose to take the lecture
C. get used to the lecture D. turn off the machines
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 questions.
Question 36. There is a chance that he will not come and we may have to go without him.
A. It is likely that B. There is no chance for him
C. He stands a good chance that D. It is unlikely that
Question 37. Find out about computers before you buy one by reading everything up-to-date that you can
get your hands on.
A. out-of fashion B. fashionable C. modern D. out-of-date
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 38. Julia has been cooking when the guests arrived. They came earlier than she had expected.
 A. had expected B. has been cooking C. earlier than D. the
Question 39. The green move emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. Its growth was driven by popular and
scientific concerns about local and global degradation of the physical environment.
A. concerns about B. physical C. green move D. was driven
Question 40. Some of the biggest cities are losing population because people go back to live in rural areas,
which is known as urbanization.
A. are losing B. because C. urbanization D. which
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 41. Patricia and Sandra are discussing environmental problems to prepare for their presentation.
Patricia: “One thing we could do is to convince everyone in the world to use less energy.”
Sandra: “_____________.”
A. I think you are right B. People are using renewable energy
C. That’s very kind of you, but actually D. Don’t worry
Question 42. Daniel has migrated to a major city. He is asking his friend, Anthony, for some information
about the accommodation there.
Daniel: " Are there any flats to rent in the city center? "
Anthony: "_______________"
A. Yes, but they are expensive. B. Nice. There are some shops nearby.
C. That’s fine. I will take it. D. Well, I’ve got it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 43. The number of young people working on farms has decreased sharply.
A. There has been a sharp decrease in the number of young people working on farms.
B. There has been sharp decrease in the number of young people working on farms.
C. There has been a sharply decrease on the number of young people working on farms.
D. There has been a sharply decrease in the number of young people working on farms.
Question 44. Nowadays, many young boys are computer game addicts.
A. Nowadays, many young boys are addicted with computer games.
B. Nowadays, many young boys are addicted to computer games.
C. Nowadays, many young boys are addicted by computer games.
D. Nowadays, many young boys are addicted for computer games.
Question 45. Sue doesn't let her kids eat candy.
A. Sue’s kids aren’t let eat candy.
B. Sue’s kids aren’t let to eat candy.
C. Sue’s kids aren’t allowed eat candy.
D. Sue’s kids aren’t allowed to eat candy.
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 of the numbered blanks.
ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP GIVERS – WARREN BUFFETT
Giving Focus: Health, poverty alleviation
Net Worth: $88.8 billion
Lifetime Giving: $42.8 billion
The legendary investor’s quest to give ____(46)____ more than 99% of his fortune continues. So far, he’s
____(47)____ more than $40 billion—much of it through annual gifts to The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
where it’s being put to work on poverty and healthcare initiatives in the U.S. and developing countries. He’s
also given billions in stock to the four charities ____(48)____ by his three children and his late wife. “The
reaction of my family and me to our extraordinary good fortune is not guilt, but rather gratitude,” Buffett said in
2010 when establishing The Giving Pledge—an ____(49)____ aimed at convincing the world’s billionaires to
donate at least half their fortunes to charity—alongside the Gateses. “Were we to use more than 1% of my
claim checks on ourselves, neither our happiness ____(50)____ our well-being would be enhanced.”
Question 46. A. away B. off C. up D. in
Question 47. A. donated B. received C. invested D. taken
Question 48. A. setting up B. set up C. which set up D. were set up
Question 49. A. initiative B. initiation C. initiator D. initiate
Question 50. A. and B. also C. or D. nor
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