SỞ GD & ĐT LONG AN KỲ KIỂM TRA KHẢO SÁT LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG

Bài kiểm tra: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn kiểm tra: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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ĐỀ GỒM CÓ 50 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 50)

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 1: A. involved B. declined C. devoted D. considered
Question 2: A. medicine B. species C. tennis D. invention

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. extinction B. furniture C. wilderness D. applicant
Question 4: A. notice B. remove C. copy D. cancel

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 5: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters
A B C
and events are usually imaginary.
D
Question 6: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.
A B C D
Question 7: The leader demanded from his members a serious attitude towards work, good
A B C
team spirit, and that they work hard.
D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 8: There _______ many significant advances in Vietnamese education recently.
A. had been B. have been C. will be D. are
Question 9: Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by _______ rocking chair.
A. a wooden old beautiful European B. an old wooden European beautiful
C. an old beautiful wooden European D. a beautiful old European wooden
Question 10: The harder we studied philosophy, _______.
A. the more confusing we got B. the more confused we got
C. the most confused we got D. the most confusing we got

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Question 11: Books provide the reader _______ so many facts and so much information.
A. with B. at C. for D. on
Question 12: He asked me_______ I liked taking part in synchronized swimming.
A. whether B. that C. what D. which
th
Question 13: The Vietnamese athletes took part in the 28 SEA Games in Singapore with
great _______.
A. enthusiast B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastic D. enthusiastically
Question 14: He told everyone that he had flu, but in fact, he had just _______ a cold.
A. come down with B. kept up with C. stood up for D. gone in for
Question 15: Whenever problems _______, we discuss them frankly and find solutions
quickly.
A. come up B. make up C. turn up D. put up
Question 16: The vacuum tube made an important contribution to _______ early growth of
radio and television.
A. Ø B. the C. an D. a
Question 17: We should organize different activities to _______ people’s awareness of the
need to protect endangered animals.
A. raise B. rise C. classify D. get
Question 18: The organization put me in ________ with other people in a similar position.
A. connection B. respect C. relation D. contact
Question 19: The 2017 APEC Summit _______ in Da Nang, Vietnam from 5th to 11th
November.
A. will be hosted B. will host C. must host D. must be hosted

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 20: Two friends Cindy and Peter are talking about Peter’s tennis game.
- Cindy: “I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Peter.”
- Peter: “_______ I thought it was terrible.”
A. What nonsense! B. Never mind .
C. You’ve got to be kidding! D. It’s alright.
Question 21: Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children.
-Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn’t stay up late to play computer games.”
-Kathy: “_______.”
A. I don’t quite agree with you B. You can say that again
C. Surely, we shouldn’t D. Yes, I share your opinion

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 22: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. again and again B. from time to time C. very rapidly D. time after time
Question 23: The competition will commence just after the opening ceremony.
A. begin B. restrict C. devote D. indulge

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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 24: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. approves of B. attends to C. looks for D. puts off
Question 25: No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.
A. casually B. legally C. formally D. wrongly

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 26: But for his help, she wouldn’t have been successful in her project.
A. If he had helped her, she would have been successful in her project.
B. Unless he helped her, she wouldn’t be successful in her project.
C. If he didn’t help her, she wouldn’t be successful in her project.
D. If it hadn’t been for his help, she wouldn’t have been successful in her project.
Question 27: He started learning English three years ago.
A. He has learned English since he was three years old.
B. He has been learning English for three years.
C. He didn’t learn English three years ago.
D. The last time he learned English was three years ago.
Question 28: “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady politely told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.

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 29: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated
him for days.
A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
D. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Question 30: Switzerland is not in the European Union. It is not a member of NATO, either.
A. Switzerland is not in the European Union, but it is a member of NATO.
B. Switzerland is not in the European Union, or it is a member of NATO.
C. Switzerland is not in the European Union, nor is it a member of NATO.
D. Switzerland is not in the European Union, yet it is a member of NATO.

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 31 to 35

Running is now very popular both as a sport and as a way of keeping fit. Even if you only
run a short (31)______ once or twice a week, you need to make sure you wear good shoes.
(32)______ is a lot of choice nowadays in running shoes. First of all, how much you want to
spend on your shoes. Then find a pair which fits you well. Be prepared to try different sizes
in different types of shoes. Women’s shoes are made narrower than men’s. Although most

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women will find a woman’s shoe which suits them, there is no (33)______ why a woman
can’t wear a man’s shoe. The same is true for a man – (34)______ a woman’s shoe fits you
better, just wear it. Take your time in the shop. If you (35)______ a mistake and buy the
wrong shoes, your feet will let you know.

Question 31: A. length B. path C. distance D. line

Question 32: A. It B. That C. There D. This
Question 33: A. knowledge B. choice C. reason D. fact
Question 34: A. so B. despite C. because D. if
Question 35: A. do B. cause C. take D. make

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 36 to 42.

We drink lots of beverages in our daily lives. Advertisements tell us we should

choose beverages like diet soda and energy drinks. But are these really healthy choices?
Diet soda is like normal soda, but it is sweetened with artificial sweeteners instead of
sugar. As a result, it does not contain any calories. Diet soda is advertised as a healthier
option than regular soda. However, new studies show a link between obesity and diet soda.
It is thought that calorie-free sweeteners may cause cravings for sugar, just like sugar itself
does. Scientists also think artificial sweeteners might cause problems with the signals that
tell our brains we are full. Aside from weight gain, diet sodas could also be responsible for
heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases.
Because of the way energy drinks are advertised, people think that they will improve
alertness or performance in sports. However, when consumers use energy drinks, they are
not always aware of what they are putting into their bodies. Caffeine intake is a particular
problem when it comes to energy drinks. Most people are not aware of how much caffeine
such beverages contain. Some can deliver a dose of over 500 milligrams, the same as 14
cans of soda. Consuming large amounts of caffeine is not safe, and it is certainly not
healthy. Scientific studies suggest that there is a link between the consumption of energy
drinks and anxiety, sleep problems, and increased heart rate and blood pressure. In certain
cases, where young athletes have a particularly serious workout schedule, energy drinks
may provide some benefits. But for everyone else, water and a balanced diet are best.
The truth is, diet soda and energy drinks may not be as healthy as advertised. It is
important to know that drinking too much of these types of beverages can be risky.

Question 36: What is the passage mainly about?

A. how to advertise diet soda and energy drinks
B. reasons to avoid beverages containing caffeine
C. why diet soda and energy drinks can be unhealthy
D. healthy options instead of diet soda and energy drinks
Question 37: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. consumers B. sports C. energy drinks D. diet sodas
Question 38: The word "deliver" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. provide B. remove C. ignore D. consume

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Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health issue related to diet
soda?
A. It may cause heart disease and diabetes.
B. It may cause problems with the signals that tell us we are full.
C. It may cause people to feel less alert.
D. It may cause cravings for sugar.
Question 40: What is the best way for the average person to improve alertness in sports?
A. by reducing the amount of caffeine consumed
B. by drinking water and eating a balanced diet
C. by drinking no more than one energy drink
D. by creating a workout schedule
Question 41: The word "beverages" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. foods B. diets C. drinks D. meals
Question 42: Which of the following could best describe the author’s attitude towards diet
soda and energy drinks?
A. Sympathetic B. Alarming C. Objective D. Optimistic

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 43 to 50.

Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on
public transport but most are by private car.
In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to
work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses,
trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often
heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have
a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on
their cars.
In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in
Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and
Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars.
Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to
schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their
own cars.
Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most
towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people
prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get
stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to
trains, but they take longer and maybe less comfortable. Some long-distance travel,
especially that undertaken for business reasons, maybe by air. There are regular flights
between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed
by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance
bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail
services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only
freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.

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 The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are
traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will
increase by a third with in a few years, making both these problems worse. The British
government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little
success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most
people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted
government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom.
Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is
bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)
Question 43: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Differences between kinds of public transport
B. The popularity of public transport
C. Benefits of British and American road system
D. Transportation systems in Britain and the US
Question 44: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to
their own cars due to _______.
A. air pollution B. heavy traffic C. cheap tickets D. long distances
Question 45: It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the
US are good in _______.
A. large cities B. some states C. all cities D. large states
Question 46: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities.
B. Families in the US often have more than one car.
C. Few college students in the US have their own cars.
D. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.
Question 47: The word “freight” in paragraph 5 probably means _______.
A. goods transported by a large vehicle B. flights between regional airports
C. a means of transportation D. a long-distance travel
Question 48: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain
and the US are _______.
A. drink-driving and traffic jams B. accidents and pollution
C. speeding and bad roads D. traffic jams and pollution
Question 49: The word “persuading” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
_______.
A. convincing B. commanding C. forcing D. ordering
Question 50: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by
_______.
A. the government B. major cities C. neighbours D. Americans

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