SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 1

HẢI PHÒNG KHỐI 12 THPT - NĂM 2024

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: In many sports, physical fitness is not as important as technique.
A. technology B. energy C. practice D. skill
Question 2: The Thompsons have helped us a lot in these hard times. We feel indebted to them for their
great support.
A. optimistic B. grateful C. secure D. consistent
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 questions from 3 to 9.
The National Environmental Policy Act was first presented to Congress in 1969 and the following year the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established as an independent agency in the executive branch of
the US government “to implement the new law and permit coordinated and effective government action on
behalf of the environment”. The EPA consolidates in a single body the administration of all federal
environmental legislation, ranging from the Refuse Control Act of 1899 to the most recent statutes concerning
environmental pollution. The agency monitors environmental quality and seeks to control pollution. It has
established special programs in air and water pollution, hazardous wastes, and toxic chemicals, and sponsors
research in the technologies of pollution control. The agency is in charge of collecting environmental impact
statements: reports on the probable environmental effects of proposed projects which might significantly alter
the environment. The National Environmental Policy Act, which became effective in 1971, requires every US
government agency to issue a statement on any project it plans to undertake, regulate, or fund. From this
creation to the present day, the environmental impact statement has been attacked as a hindrance to economic
growth and as too vague to prove a strict standard for environmental control. The EPA reviews all federal
environmental impact statements to ensure that the statements comply with laws. Litigation may be instigated
if environmental considerations conflict with existing zoning or planning laws. The Endangered Species Act
of 1972, which is designed to protect rare animal and plant species, has been used to block several projects
that might destroy vital wildlife habitats.
(Adapted from Penguin reading)
Question 3: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. A US environmental protection agency B. The Refuse Control Act
C. Environmental impact statements D. The National Environmental Policy Act
Question 4: Why was the EPA formed?
A. To make the Refuse Control Act of 1899 B. To control pollution
C. To control environmental protection measures D. To be an independent governmental agency
Question 5: The word “consolidates” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. controls B. conceals C. confines D. combines
Question 6: What does the pronoun “It” refer to?
A. Pollution B. The EPA
C. The Refuse Control Act D. Federal environmental legislation
Question 7: On what grounds has the environmental impact statement been criticized?
A. It is an obstacle to economic progress. B. It is ineffectual.
C. It is too precise. D. It is too strict.
Question 8: It can be inferred from the passage that the EPA enforces its findings ______.
A. with existing zoning laws B. by using the courts
C. under the Endangered Species Act D. by environmental impact statements
Question 9: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The EPA controls environmental quality.
B. The National Environmental Policy is not implemented any more.
C. The EPA is accountable for gathering environmental impact statements.
D. The purpose of Endangered Species Act is to guard threatened wildlife.
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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 questions from 10 to 14.
Last weekend, six students from the Donoho School went on a fascinating trip back in time. These students
accompanied Jacksonville State University professor William Bannister on a fossil hunt. The students,
professor, and three graduate assistants headed to a valley near Cheaha Mountain. The valley was not
previously known to have any fossils in it. However, two months ago, some campers in the valley stumbled
upon some bones sticking out from the ground. When they brought them to the museum, they were told that
the bones were those of a brontosaurus, a species of dinosaur.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Damke Foundation, the students were able to accompany the professor on
his dig. They spent most of both Saturday and Sunday carefully digging in the area.
"We found a few bones," said Wendy Jacobs, a Donoho senior. "We're not sure which animal they're from, but
the professor assured us they were from a dinosaur.”
"The students, all of whom intend to major in science at college, are looking forward to returning this coming
weekend. "There's enough money in the grant for the next month, so we should get to return at least three
more times." said Donoho student Philip Peters.
(Adapted from Perfect junior)
Question 10: What would be the most appropriate headline for this article?
A. Dinosaurs: Did They Live around Here? B. Donoho Students Meet Professor Bannister
C. Dinosaur Fossils Found near Cheaha Mountain D. Local Students Go Fossil Hunting
Question 11: The phrase “stumbled upon” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. dug up B. researched into C. accidentally found D. fell over
Question 12: The word “them” in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. some bones B. three graduate assistants C. any fossils D. some campers
Question 13: Who is Wendy Jacobs?
A. One of Professor Bannister’s graduate assistants B. A student at Jacksonville State University
C. A fourth-year student at the Donoho school D. A representative of the Damke Foundation
Question 14: Why does the author mention the Damke Foundation?
A. To focus on its relationship with the Donoho School B. To claim that it sponsors many local digs
C. To claim it has an interest in dinosaurs D. To note a group that is financing the students
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 15 to 19.
As the train gradually slowed down in the approach to King’s Cross station, Harry thought he had never
wanted to leave it less. He even wondered briefly what would possibly happen if he simply refused to get off,
but remained (15) ______ sitting there until the first of September, when it would take him back to Hogswarts.
When the train finally came to a standstill, (16) ______, he lifted down Hegdwig’s cage and prepared to drag
his trunk from the train as usual. When the ticket (17) ______ signalled to Harry, Ron and Herminone that it
was safe to walk through the magical barrier between platforms nine and ten, he found a surprise that was
awaiting him on the (18) ______ side: a group of people (19) ______ he had not expected at all were standing
there to greet him.
(Adapted from Harry Potter 5)
Question 15: A. patiently B. stubbornly C. willingly D. sincerely
Question 16: A. because B. but C. however D. therefore
Question 17: A. auditor B. instructor C. investigator D. inspector
Question 18: A. other B. others C. each D. some
Question 19: A. which B. whose C. who D. when
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 20: Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones during the test.
A. Students may not use their mobile phones during the test.
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 B. Students mustn't use their mobile phones during the test.
C. Students don't have to use their mobile phones during the test.
D. Students needn't use their mobile phones during the test.
Question 21: The last time he wrote to me was two years ago.
A. He hasn’t written to me for two years. B. He has written to me for two years.
C. He didn’t write to me two years ago. D. He wrote to me for two years.
Question 22: “You have been listening to music for two hours, Jane,” Tony said.
A. Tony said that Jane has been listening to music for two hours.
B. Tony said that Jane had been listening to music for two hours.
C. Tony said that Jane was listening to music for two hours.
D. Tony said that you had been listening to music for two hours, Jane.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 23: Our teachers always motivate us to seek knowledge by ourselves.
A. remove B. persuade C. develop D. discourage
Question 24: The robber disappeared from the bank with a bag full of cash in the blink of an eye.
A. safely B. slowly C. immediately D. properly
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 25: Sarah missed the flight. She had to wait for the next one.
A. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she will not have had to wait for the next one.
B. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she has had to wait for the next one.
C. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she would not have had to wait for the next one.
D. If Sarah hadn’t missed the flight, she would have had to wait for the next one.
Question 26: Dennis passed his driving test. He got the job as a taxi driver immediately afterwards.
A. Not until Dennis got the job as a taxi driver did he pass his driving test.
B. Had Dennis not passed his driving test, he would not got the job as a taxi driver.
C. Only after Dennis got the job as a taxi driver did he pass his driving test.
D. Hardly had Dennis passed his driving test when he got the job as a taxi driver.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 27: The price of houses has gone up. They’re a lot ______ than last time.
A. as expensive B. most expensive C. more expensive D. the more expensive
Question 28: Anne left Germany in the ______ of seeing her family again before very long.
A. expect B. expectantly C. expectation D. expectant
Question 29: The film star made a dramatic entrance, ______ everyone’s attention.
A. to attract B. attracting C. was attracted D. attracted
Question 30: Jackson never regretted ______ the advice his lawyer had given him.
A. to following B. followed C. following D. to follow
Question 31: By ______ only $40 each month, you can be sure of a wonderful Christmas.
A. putting by B. taking down C. calling up D. holding back
Question 32: 3,000 new workers ______ by the company last year.
A. were employed B. have employed C. employed D. were employing
Question 33: Betty refused to lend her brother ______ money he needed.
A. ø (no article) B. the C. an D. a
Question 34: You made no effort to make friends with Darren, ______?
A. didn’t you B. have you C. don’t you D. did you
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Question 35: My brother and I ______ on the computer when there was a power cut.
A. did play B. were playing C. had played D. played
Question 36: I completely ______ myself with those speakers who referred to the housing development in this area.
A. connect B. deal C. communicate D. associate
Question 37: The fingerprints found at the scene of the crime are ______ to yours. You are under arrest.
A. same B. similar C. identical D. alike
Question 38: I believe that judges should be independent ______ the government.
A. from B. to C. on D. with
Question 39: Jack will take you to the station ______.
A. when he will finish the washing-up B. as soon as he finishes the washing-up
C. before he finished the washing-up D. after he had finished the washing-up
Question 40: The man was told to ______ the medicine three times a day, before meals.
A. get B. eat C. drink D. take
Question 41: The biography took nearly ten years to complete because its author refused to cut ______.
A. corners B. tables C. bottles D. machines
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 42: The farmers would no longer have to travel to markets at night to keep his products cool.
A. travel to B. cool C. his D. no longer
Question 43: The man who breaks the law is himself a product of social evolution and cannot be regarded as
solely responsive for his disposition.
A. disposition B. evolution C. responsive D. himself
Question 44: The video that I watch three days ago is about the daily life of some tribes in far-flung regions.
A. that B. is C. far-flung D. watch
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 45: A. cycle B. carry C. capture D. confide
Question 46: A. image B. idiom C. island D. income
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 47: A. attentive B. confident C. important D. impartial
Question 48: A. expect B. provide C. appear D. follow
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 49: Liam and Andy, two lecturers, are talking about a new plan.
- Liam: “I think we should start a “study buddy” programme.”
- Andy: “______. This may help less-able students to learn better.”
A. I quite agree with you B. You should think of it again
C. That’s not a good choice D. I don’t agree with you
Question 50: Alex and Mark are talking about an English competition.
- Alex: “We’ve passed the first round of the English presentation competition.”
- Mark: “______”
A. Congratulations! B. Do you?
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. That’s a good idea.
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