Đề thi giữa HK2 môn Tiếng Anh 12 năm 2021

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Câu 1:

A. harnessing

B. is harnessed

C. which harnessed

D. harnessed

Câu 2:

We truly respected our father and always _______ by his rule.

A. submitted

B. obeyed

C. complied

D. abode

Câu 3:

The architects have made _______ use of glass and transparent plastic.

A. imaginative

B. imagine

C. imagination

D. imaginatively

Câu 4:

Tom denied _______ part in the fighting at school.

A. to take

B. take

C. to taking

D. taking

Câu 5:

Your brother hardly talks to anyone, _______?

A. does he

B. is he

C. doesn’t he

D. isn’t he

Câu 6:

Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable can be _______ to health.

A. crucial

B. supportive

C. receptive

D. destructive

Câu 7:

You looked exhausted. I think you’ve _______ more than you can handle.

A. turned on

B. taken up

C. turned up

D. taken on

Câu 8:

Only after she had finished the course did she realize she _____ a wrong choice.

A. had made

B. has made

C. had been making

D. was making

Câu 9:

It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.

A. should have been

B. must have been

C. can’t have been

D. needn’t have been

Câu 10:

If Paul _______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.

A. has

B. has had

C. had

D. would have

Câu 11:

The wine had made him a little _______ and couldn’t control his movement.

A. narrow-minded

B. light-headed

C. light-footed

D. light-hearted

Câu 12:

You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.

A. a decision

B. a fortune

C. a guess

D. an impression

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

Câu 13:

A. I’m afraid I can’t.

B. What for? There are quite a few around.

C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers.

D. I’m glad you like it.

Câu 14:

- Julie: “_______” - Ann: “Yeah, not bad, I suppose.”

A. Do you see him often?

B. What are you thinking?

C. How did you meet him?

D. He is quite good-looking, isn’t he?

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

Câu 15:

A. respectable

B. unacceptable

C. mischievous

D. satisfactory

Câu 16:

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): My parent’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.

A. influence

B. discourage

C. reassure

D. inspire

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

Câu 17:

A. quality

B. solution

C. compliment

D. energy

Câu 18:

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress: angry, complete, polite, secure.

A. angry

B. complete

C. polite

D. secure

My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.

I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were yesterday. The (19) ________ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (20) ______ to some benefits, including discounts.

When I eventually started, I was responsible (21) _______ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (22) ______ got on our nerves. (23) _______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.

Câu 19:

(19) ................

A. personal

B. personable

C. personage

D. personnel

Câu 20:

(20) .............

A. catered

B. given

C. entitled

D. supplied

Câu 21:

(21) ...............

A. for

B. with

C. in

D. to

Câu 22:

(22) ..............

A. which

B. why

C. when

D. who

Câu 23:

(23) .............

A. In contrast

B. However

C. Moreover

D. On the whole

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

Câu 24:

A. visits

B. destroys

C. believes

D. depends

Câu 25:

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: floor, door, noodle, board.

A. floor

B. door

C. noodle

D. board

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

Câu 26:

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A. doctors

B. ideas

C. professionals

D. companies

Câu 27:

The phrase “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.

A. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones

B. information on the lethal effects of cellphones

C. the negative public use of cellphones

D. widespread opinion about bad effect of cellphones

Câu 28:

According to the passage, cellphones are very popular with young people because _______.

A. they make them look more stylish

B. they are worrying

C. they are a means of communication

D. they are considered unusual

Câu 29:

What could be the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Technological Innovations and Their Price

B. The Way Mobile Phones Work

C. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time

D. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular

Câu 30:

The word “potentially” in paragraph 4 is closet in meaning to _______.

A. possibly

B. privately

C. obviously

D. certainly