ĐỀ THI THỰC CHIẾN GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 TIẾNG ANH 12

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. lifestyle B. music C. instrument D. inspiration
Question 2. A. chef B. chore C. choice D. change

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 3. A. knowledge B. treatment C. balance D. disease
Question 4. A. solution B. audience C. proposal D. employment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. The principal’s speech was too long and boring, and by the end of it, almost everyone
.
A. made off B. switched off C. took off D. went off
Question 6. Peter is such a benevolent man; he doesn’t mind when his _ is taken advantage of by
some.
A. achievement B. determination C. inspiration D. generosity
Question 7. The government has been investing more in renewable energy sources that are never
.
A. urbanised B. preserved C. depleted D. overloaded
Question 8. It’s no wonder that he got sick. There’s always so much in his room.
A. asthma B. symptom C. resource D. clutter
Question 9. Many people don’t have the faintest idea how waste should be disposed safely.
A. of B. with C. on D. to
Question 10. Luke’s to the environmental campaign inspired other college students.
A. innovation B. prosperity C. dedication D. Imagination
Question 11. Soot can be reduced by replacing traditional stoves with clean cookers and
heaters.
A. resources B. emissions C. factories D. necessities
Question 12. The movie ended with the face of a fisherman.
A. weather-beaten B. thought-provokingC. well-paid D. ill-prepared
Question 13. John Lee is a writer who has achieved many literary awards.
A. reliant B. notorious C. careless D. distinguished
Question 14. One of the most serious problems facing big cities is traffic congestion.
A.  (no article) B. an C. a D. the
Question 15. We about global warming when our laptop crashed.
A. are presenting B. have presented C. present D. were presenting
Question 16. It’s desirable that people in rural areas access to better healthcare service.
A. had B. have C. having D. has

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17. Despite her humble background, Nga strived to fulfil her dream to become a doctor.
A. affordable B. poor C. typical D. different
Question 18. The process of urbanisation in Bangkok (Thailand) has brought wide-ranging benefits to
the city.
A. wealthy B. natural C. progressive D. enormous

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 19. Fast food tastes good. It doesn’t contain many nutrients.
A. Fast food tastes good and it doesn’t contain many nutrients.
B. Fast food tastes good or it doesn’t contain many nutrients.
C. Fast food tastes good, but it doesn’t contain many nutrients.
D. Fast food tastes good, so it doesn’t contain many nutrients.
Question 20. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle. This can be beneficial to the environment.
A. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, what can be beneficial to the environment.
B. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, that can be beneficial to the environment.
C. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, whose can be beneficial to the environment.
D. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, which can be beneficial to the environment.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
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 its cycle paths and lanes full of commuters
wearing helmets. For people who prefer public transport, there are buses and taxis that run on
renewable energy,
(21) is really good for the environment. (22) , 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 (23) hotels, hostels and guest houses are
environmentally 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 (24) quality. There is no doubt to say that waste in Stockholm is converted into
valuable resources. With the recycling revolution and effective waste (25) , Stockholm has
been reducing the amount of waste to rubbish dump to less than 1%.
(Adapted from English 12 Coursebook)
Question 21. A. where B. whose C. who D. which
Question 22. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. In contrast
Question 23. A. a little B. each C. another D. all
Question 24. A. industrial B. reliable C. traditional D. conservative
Question 25. A. management B. storage C. ingredient D. examination
Read the following passage and do the tasks below.
While urbanisation has led to fast urban growth, counter-urbanisation has resulted in the opposite
situation. Counter-urbanisation happens when a great number of people move from urban areas into
rural areas.
This phenomenon is linked to the 'push' and 'pull' factors of migration. Trying to avoid overcrowded
inner cities, city dwellers look for larger, cleaner and quieter houses with more land at cheaper prices in
rural or suburban areas. They want to escape the air and noise pollution, and the crime in inner cities.
However, counter-urbanisation causes serious problems in the shrinking cities. These cities face
severe economic strain and a sharp increase in poverty. Despite declining populations, they still have to
spend money maintaining infrastructure, such as roads, sanitation, public transport, etc., built for a much
larger population.
Meanwhile, villages in the countryside become increasingly urbanised, grow fast and soon lose their
uniqueness and charm. Local prices go up because city migrants have more money. They earn money
from well-paid city jobs and high-valued city properties. Villagers often find it more and more difficult
to earn a living and provide for their families.
Counter-urbanisation has caused many negative effects. Governments should find urgent short-term
solutions before implementing a long-term comprehensive programme to make life sustainable for
people in both urban and rural areas.
(Adapted from English 12 Coursebook)
Question 26. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The origin of counter-urbanisation B. Surprising benefits of counter-urbanisation
C. Negative impacts of counter-urbanisation D. The future of counter-urbanisation
Question 27. The word escape in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. explore B. avoid C. refuse D. support
Question 28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why many city dwellers move from
urban areas into rural areas?
A. Because they want to escape overcrowded cities.
B. Because they want to live in cleaner and quieter houses.
C. Because property prices are more affordable in the countryside.
D. Because their ancestors do the same.
Question 29. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. problems B. cities C. populations D. roads
Question 30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Counter-urbanisation is beneficial to rural areas to some extent.
B. Crime rates remain extremely high in shrinking cities.
C. Counter-urbanisation can pose a threat to the beauty of the countryside.
D. A short-term programme cannot solve counter-urbanisation.