SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ II NĂM HỌC 2021-2022

Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 12

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút.
(không tính thời gian phát đề)
MÃ ĐỀ: 261
Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Koalas were declared officially endangered in eastern Australia as they fall prey to disease, lost
habitat and (1)______ threats. Many koalas in Australia suffer from chlamydia. Koala populations in New
South Wales have fallen by 33% - 61% since 2001. In 2020, a parliamentary inquiry warned the species
might become extinct before 2050 without urgent (2)______. The number of koalas in Queensland has
fallen by half since 2001 (3)______ drought, fires and deforestation. Some are killed in attacks by dogs, or
run over on roads. “Koalas have gone from no-listing to vulnerable to endangered within a decade,
(4)______ is a shockingly fast decline,” said Stuart Blanch, a conservation scientist with the World Wildlife
Fund-Australia. The Australian Koala Foundation estimates that there are fewer than 100,000 koalas left
in the wild, possibly as few as 43,000. Summer brushfires in 2019-2020 killed at least 6,400 of the animals,
as rescuers worked desperately to save them and treat their injuries. The government says that listing koalas
as endangered will highlight and help address threats, while conservation groups argue more has to be done
to (5)______ them from extinction.
Question 1: A. each B. every C. other D. another
Question 2: A. malfunction B. complication C. extermination D. intervention
Question 3: A. as B. because C. due to D. since
Question 4: A. that B. whose C. which D. who
Question 5: A. care B. help C. save D. treat

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 6: You should always ______ important files and documents so that you won’t lose all your work
if something goes wrong with the hardware.
A. break up B. back up C. mix up D. clean up
Question 7: She asked us, “Will you ______ lunch already when we arrive?”
A. eat B. have been eaten C. have eaten D. be eaten
Question 8: The film’s message is perhaps too ______ to be understood by young children.
A. artificial B. robotic C. childish D. subtle
Question 9: If you can’t explain it simply, you ______ it well enough.
A. don’t understand B. wouldn’t understand C. hadn’t understood D. weren’t understood
Question 10: His first week in the job was spent ______ one of the more experienced employees.
A. shadowing B. navigating C. shortlisting D. misusing
Question 11: She took to scuba diving like a ______ to water.
A. swan B. fish C. shark D. duck
Question 12: Dividing students into small groups usually helps ______ discussion.
A. pursue B. confine C. hesitate D. facilitate
Question 13: It’s always a mistake to ______ in other people’s arguments.
A. interest B. interfere C. interact D. interrupt
Question 14: Adaptation has been defined as an ______ process for which natural selection seems to be
an important factor.
A. evolve B. evolutionarily C. evolutionary D. evolution
Question 15: In order to get a passport, you’ll need your birth ______.
A. certificate B. degree C. diploma D. qualification
Question 16: Once his lies were revealed, he lost all ______ as a leader.
A. incredible B. incredibly C. credible D. credibility
Question 17: She asked me ______ the rules of the game.
A. I understood B. do you understand C. did I understand D. if I understood
Question 18: Her doctor said the problem was more ______ than physical.
A. emotionally B. emotion C. emotionless D. emotional
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Question 19: Financial experts have ______ signs that the economy is beginning to improve.
A. detected B. detectably C. detection D. detective
Question 20: ______ you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.
A. But B. During C. When D. And
Question 21: She ______ her son to do his homework by promising him ice cream when he’s finished.
A. lets B. gets C. makes D. has
Question 22: The closer to the city centre an apartment is, ______.
A. it will be the more expensive B. the more expensive it will be
C. the more it will be expensive D. the more expensive will it be

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
1 The Pacific Northwest tree octopus is only found in the forests of Washington State, on the eastern

side of the Olympic Mountains, in the United States. These creatures reach an average size of between 30
and 35 centimetres and live for around four years. They are unusual in that they live both in water and on
land, a fact made possible by the very high amounts of rainfall in this part of the United States.
2 Possessing the largest brain of any octopus, the tree octopus explores its surroundings by touch

and sight. Some scientists believe that the way it has adapted to life in the forest mirrors the way early life
forms adapted to life away from the water. Although they are not social animals like humans, they can still
show emotions by changing their skin colour: red indicates anger and white, fear. Normally,
though, they are a green-brown colour that matches their surroundings.
3 Every spring, tree octopuses leave their homes and travel to the coast to breed. Males soon return

to the forest, while females lay their eggs underwater. The young then spend their first month or so floating
near the shore before moving out of the water and beginning their adult lives in the forest.
4 Although the tree octopus is not yet on the official list of endangered animals, it should be, as

numbers are now seriously low. It faces many threats: trees in Pacific-Northwest forests are constantly
being cut down; new roads have cut off access to water; the growth of local towns has introduced house
cats into the region, which hunt the octopuses; and pollution is getting worse. Immediate action needs to
be taken to stop the tree octopus from becoming extinct.
Question 23: Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage?
A. The Most Intelligent Octopus in the World B. Save the Tree Octopus from Extinction
C. How Pollution Affects the Tree Octopus D. Roles of the Internet in Preserving Wildlife
Question 24: The word “surroundings” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. dangers B. environments C. costumes D. partners
Question 25: The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. male octopuses B. female octopuses C. all octopuses D. young octopuses
Question 26: The tree octopus ______.
A. has the largest brain of all the world’s fish
B. is not officially listed as endangered
C. lives on the trees of the forests of Washington State
D. turns white whenever it is annoyed
Question 27: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The tree octopus is the largest sea creature in the eastern U.S.
B. Washington State residents hunt tree octopuses in large scales.
C. Washington State is one of the wettest places in the U.S.
D. The tree octopus prefers living in water than on land.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
Question 28: Julie couldn’t break up with the sounds of cats meowing at night so she decided to sleep
during the day.
A. break up with B. at night C. to sleep D. during
Question 29: A number of nature reserves has increased dramatically in order to protect endangered
species.
A. nature reserves B. A number C. endangered species D. increased dramatically

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Question 30: Maria often comes up with her story idea at night, so she writes them down before she forgets
them.
A. idea B. down C. up D. before
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of the following sentences.
Question 31: He approached me and talked non-stop for hours. That was why I felt more and more bored.
A. The longer he talked, the more bored I felt.
B. The longer he talked, the more and more bored I felt.
C. The more bored I felt, the more he approached me and talked non-stop.
D. The more bored I felt, the more he approached me and talked.
Question 32: John usually stays calm. He was furious with the drunk driver who hit his car yesterday.
A. After John usually stays calm, he was furious with the drunk driver who hit his car yesterday.
B. If John usually stayed calm, he would be furious with the drunk driver who hit his car yesterday.
C. Although John usually stays calm, he was furious with the drunk driver who hit his car yesterday.
D. When John usually stays calm, he was furious with the drunk driver who hit his car yesterday.
Question 33: Jack arrived in time. He was able to rescue the drowning kid.
A. If Jack didn’t arrive in time, he wouldn’t be able to rescue the drowning kid.
B. Were Jack to arrive late, the drowning kid would not be rescued.
C. If Jack had arrived late, the drowning kid would not have been saved.
D. Had Jack arrived in time, he would have been able to rescue the drowning kid.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following sentences.
Question 34: With the hospitality so characteristic of these people, they opened their house to over 50
guests.
A. capable B. jealous C. typical D. aware
Question 35: Many countries started to issue vaccination passports to resurrect tourism after COVID-19.
A. revive B. repeat C. remain D. replace
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following sentences.
Question 36: A. malfunction B. applicant C. habitat D. quality
Question 37: A. demand B. strengthen C. attend D. amend

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.
Question 38: She intended to ask him to fix her broken washing machine.
A. She wanted him to break down her washing machine.
B. She had no intention of having him fix her broken washing machine.
C. She was about to help him fix her broken washing machine.
D. She was going to get her broken washing machine fixed.
Question 39: Debbie said to Harry, “Oh dear. I’m exhausted. Can we stop to have lunch here?”
A. Debbie complained that she was exhausted and wanted Harry to stop his lunch there.
B. Debbie said that she was exhausted and asked Harry if she could stop to have lunch there.
C. Debbie told Harry that she was exhausted and suggested stopping to have lunch there.
D. Debbie rumoured that she exhausted and wondered whether she could stop for lunch there.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following sentences.
Question 40: The success of their major product consolidated the firm’s position in the market.
A. determined B. weakened C. maintained D. secured
Question 41: Elevated amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has made the current situation more
and more alarming.
A. uncontrolled B. doubled C. expanded D. reduced

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
sentences.
Question 42: A. admire B. tailor C. assist D. involve
Question 43: A. relevant B. proficient C. flexible D. practical

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Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
1 The claim that machines or robots will steal our jobs has echoed through the decades from the

earliest science fiction stories to more realistic developments today in smart electronics, artificial
intelligence and automation. The claims that they will usurp millions of jobs may only be partially true,
while the exact numbers are something we cannot definitively declare. In fact, the technological changes
underway will create more jobs in different sectors if history is any indication.
2 The question then becomes not whether a robot or A.I. system will render you obsolete, but

whether you will rise to the challenge of learning what it takes to stay relevant and employed. When you
become a lifelong learner and focus on continual learning of new, in-demand skills, you claim the power
to face the future of work successfully.
3 What does it mean to be a lifelong learner? Abandon the commonly held notion that learning is

for children and young adults: you graduate from high school, get a university degree and consider yourself
done with education. In the past, this may have been sufficient to land and keep a great job until you retire.
But the concept of being a learner has shifted. No more is the concept learn, do, retire. To be agile and
adaptable, you need to learn, do, unlearn – learn, do, rest – learn, do, unlearn – repeat. This is the cycle of
a lifelong learner.
4 Modern careers are like nonstop conveyor belts – you need to keep moving and learning no matter

what the stage of your career. Being content is a mindset that puts us at risk. Consider how quickly industry,
business and technology evolve – this is how our employees get left behind. Instilling lifelong learning
ensures talent remains agile, adaptable and ready to fill the next organizational gap.
5 In today’s work climate, lifelong learning paves the way for current and future success. In the

most basic terms, a lifelong learner is someone who keeps acquiring new skills and capabilities well past
their formal education years. It involves not only studying new topics but also developing an open-minded,
positive attitude about the dynamic nature of the world. Personal development continues alongside
professional development.
6 A lifelong learner looks for opportunities to expand their knowledge and understanding. While

qualifications help with a career, curiosity and a growth mindset invite future possibilities.
Question 44: The purpose of the article is to ______.
A. discuss the significance of lifelong learning B. introduce a variety of lifelong learning styles
C. explain the policies to stimulate employment D. describe the scenarios for artificial intelligence
Question 45: The word “usurp” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. provide B. take C. perform D. create
Question 46: The word “evolve” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. disappear B. malfunction C. threaten D. develop
Question 47: Which statement is TRUE, according to paragraph 4?
A. You need to keep changing positions in your career.
B. Lifelong learning helps bridge the next generation gap.
C. Modern careers involve working nonstop at conveyor belts.
D. It is unadvisable to be satisfied with what you know.
Question 48: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT lifelong learning?
A. having a positive attitude B. learning new topics
C. knowing the past well D. gaining new skills
Question 49: The word “their” in paragraph 6 refers to ______.
A. qualifications B. possibilities C. opportunities D. lifelong learners
Question 50: What can be inferred from paragraph 6?
A. It is essential to look for new opportunities.
B. People should keep learning throughout their life.
C. People should be curious about other people’s jobs.
D. Qualifications are still the most important factor in the world of work.
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Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 12
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