Đề kiểm tra tiếng Anh lớp 12 học kì 2 năm 2019 - 2020

ĐỀ THI CUỐI HỌC KÌ 2 LỚP 12 MÔN TIẾNG ANH
CÓ ĐÁP ÁN NĂM 2019 - 2020
Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 1. A. intelligence B. emotion C. incredible D. generation 2. A. robot B. software C. technology D. convenient
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. 3. A. hacker B. navigate C. military D. existence 4. A. capable B. robotic C. industry D. futurist
Choose the word which has the closest meaning to the underlined one.
5. These days, in India, there are ________married couples who live on their own than before. A. more B. many C. less D. little
6. This is __________wedding party I’ve ever attended. A. the more memorable B. more memoerable C. the most memorable D. most memorable
7. The more polite you appear to be, ___________your partner will be. A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily
8. Tom and Mary _________here for four years next June. A. have lived B. will live C. will be living D. will have lived
9. We probly _______ by the time you get home. A. don’t live B. won’t live C won’t have lived D. haven’t left
10. The lecturer recommended___________ a number of books before the exam. A. reading B. to read C. we reading D. to have read
11. The woman said she ________ in this company for over 20 years. A. has been working B. was working C. had been working D. works
12. Do you know who _________ the fact that sound travels in waves? A. developed B. discovered C. found D. invented
13. The biggest fear is that humans might ________ control over robots. A. gain B. keep C. lose D. take
14. Drivers or pilots _________ the best routes to the destination quickly and effectively. A. have the GPS found B. use the GPS to find C. get the GPS find D. get the GPS found
15. My sister _________ her laptop serviced last weekend. A. did B. got C. made D. took
16. You should __________ a professional to check your house for earthquake damage. A. have B. get C. make D. take
17. We __________ a cable TV put in this week. A. are having B. get C. have D. have got
18. The dishwasher isn’t working again, so my mother is thinking of having _________. A. it repaired B. it repairing C. repaired it D. repairing it
19. Mary: I think modern robots will be more intelligent and replace human in dangerous jobs. Anna: ________
A: That’s just what I think, of course.
B. That’s sounds interesting. C. That’s a good idea. D. Why not? Believe me!
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
20. According to (A) the futurist Ray Kurzweil, humans could have tiny computerized (B) machines
or nanobots invent (C) thanks to (D) future medical advances.
21. In his (A) Aston Martin DB5 car, Bond can have the photos being printed (B) out along (C) with
the information about (D) the people in them from a panel in a dashboard.
Choose the word which has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word.
22. Internet search engines can help to predict the weather as well as traffic jams in a city. A announce B. expect C. forecast D. reveal
23. Ray Kurzweil suggests that exponential technological development will lead to the inevitable
rise of artificial intelligence. A. inapplicable B. unavoidable C. unrecognizable D. invisible
Choose the word which has OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word.
24. Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines. A. dangerous B. risky C. safe D. perilous
25. Professor Stephen Hawking thinks the primitive forms of A.I. which have been developed so far
have already proved very useful. A. basic B. modern C. original D. recent
26. Do you think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines are invented in the future? A. killed B. restored C. resurrected D. wiped out
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to complete the blanks.
The Robots Are Doing the Thinking
Some robots may take care of the dishes, do your laundry, keep the house clean, or even go to the
store to do your shopping. Robots that use artificial intelligence are the ones that a lot of people are
holding out for. Not only will these robots be able to take care of (27) ____ , but they will be able to learn as well.
There are some types of robots that already use a form of artificial intelligence called “swarm
intelligence”. As a (n) (28) ______ of how this works, scientists have created underwater robots that
will be used to repair coral reefs that have been damaged. What these robots do is work together to
rebuild damaged reefs. As they (29) _____, each one knows what has been done in one area of a
reef and can help build other areas or build onto something that another robot has done. Working
together, the robots create a new reef that can then be (30) ______ to grow and thrive on its own.
Amazon, the major electronic commerce company, has recently come (31) ______ an ingenious
idea. Instead of having a- package delivered to a customer via delivery truck, Amazon will send out
flying drones that will bring a package to a person’s house for delivery almost immediately. 27. A. jobs B. chores C. careers D. offices 28. A. models B. copy C. representation D. example 29. A. speak B. write C. share D. communicate 30. A. left B. gone away C. stayed D. survived 31. A. out B. out in C. out with D. over
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to answer the questions.
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make
you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it
is not really true. The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You
should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand
the products that they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the
customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel
more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too.
Make a great impression. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are
qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this
company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will
be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the
best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes;
be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your
interest and how you can benefit the company. You should also follow up with a phone call if you
do not hear back from the employer within the specified time.
32. The pronoun it refers to ________. A. the job B. the interview
C. the interviewer D. the preparation
33. What does the writer advise you to practice?
A. Asking and answering questions related to the job.
B. Making products that the company produces.
C. Providing services that the company serves.
D. Meeting some customers and competitors.
34. Which should not be shown during your interview? A. Punctuality B. A firm hand shaking C. Being properly-dressed D. Weaknesses
35. You can show your qualifications in the _______
A. dressing style and punctuality
B. competing with the competitors
C. resume and letter of application
D. eye contact with the interview
36. Which is not included in the writer's advice?
A. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B. You should make the best impression in the interview.
C. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview,
D. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
37. The giant panda’s natural habitat is shrinking.
A. The habitat for the giant panda is getting bigger.
B. The habitat for the giant panda is getting smaller.
C. The habitat for the giant panda is staying the same.
D. The habitat for the giant panda is increasing.
38. We have decided to employ someone to put in a better lock.
A. A better lock has been decided to be put in.
B. We have decided to have a better lock put in
C. We have decided to put in a better lock.
D. We have decided that we put in a better lock
39. Someone is checking my car tyres for me.
A. I’m getting my car tyres checked.
B. I’m having my car tyres to be checked by someone.
C. I have my car tyres checked regularly.
D. My car tyres are being checked by myself.
40. Mai said: "Sorry, I will never work on Sunday."
A. Mai promised not to work on Sunday.
B. Mai refused not to work on Sunday.
C. Mai reminded her boss to work on Sunday.
D. Mai refused to work on Sunday.