Đề thi giữa kì 1 tiếng Anh 12 Friends Global - Đề số 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. advised B. denied C. increased D. inspired
2. A. behave B. manage C. enrage D. donate
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 stress in each of the following sentences.
3. A.wavelength B.lecture C. amount D.gadget
4. A.commitment B.quality C.reminder D.assistant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. During the investigation, the young man_______having entered the restricted area.
A.pretended B.practised C.admitted D. refused
6. We couldn’t meet up that weekend as he had _______ free time. A.few B.little C.none D. some
7. We _______ our old friend from college while going shopping this morning.
A.ran into B.fell for C.take after D. brought up
8. ___________ when it started to rain.
A.No sooner had they come home B.As soon as they came home
C.Rarely they had come home D. Hardly had they come home
9. Children are always the most _______ victims of the war.
A.helpful B.helplessly C.unhelpful D.helpless
Read the following advertisements and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
Bella Italia is celebrating Father’s Day!
In order to show our appreciation for the hard work, (10) ______, and love that all the
fathers and father figures give every day. On Father’s Day Sunday, guests can enjoy a
complimentary bottle of Stella Unfiltered or a pint of Stella Draught with just the
purchase of (11) ______ main dish from the menu.
This offer is valid on Father’s Day Sunday from 12pm, June 16, 2024 (14-16 June 2024
in Scotland), and it is subject to availability. A main dish must be purchased to redeem
the offer and booking (12) ______ is required online or via a local restaurant.
10. A. dedication B. rivalry C. authority D. admiration
11. A. another B. every C. any D. several
12. A. in secret B. in advance C. in disguise D. in person
Open the door to opportunity at Berlitz!
(13) ______ a new language is the key to a world of opportunities for kids and teens.
Not only will your child be exposed to a new language, but language classes for kids
with Berlitz include cultural elements that enable them to enable them to understand
and accept other cultures and ideas more easily, (14) ______ create curiosity for travel and new experiences.
After completing our summer program, your child will have the skills to communicate in
their new language and a broader cultural understanding. Our teams are ready to help
open doors of opportunity for your child.
Don’t hesitate to (15) ______ the registration form below and we’ll provide you with
more information about our summer course options for your children this year.
13. A. Learn B. Learning C. Having learnt D. To havelearned
14. A. as much as B. as soon as C. as long as D. as well as
15. A. fill out B. carry out C. point out D. shout out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of
the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions. 16.
a. This vitamin is important for strong bones and a healthy immune system, and it also makes people feel happier.
b. Spending a long time in the sun is dangerous and can give you skin cancer.
c. Therefore, it is often recommended that being outdoor in the early morning for just
about 15 minutes a day without sunscreen should do you wonder.
d. On the other hand, not spending enough time in the sun is also bad for you because
sunlight helps us to produce vitamin D.
e. Sadly, many people don’t get enough sunlight nowadays because they wear
sunscreen all the time, especially on their faces. A. a-e-d-b-c B. b-d-a-e-c C. b-d-e-c-a D. e-c-b-d-a 17.
a. Professor McAndrew, a professor of psychology, believes that gossiping is in our
genes, and we feel pleasure when we share interesting information.
b. According to the professor, gossip can be a positive thing when people use it to build
connections with other people in their social group.
c. All in all, gossiping is normally acceptable as long as you don’t hurt other people’s feeling while doing so.
d. But it can be a negative thing when somebody gossips about another person only to
make themselves feel more important in the group.
e. McAndrew says that gossiping is a social skill, and we need to learn to do it well. A. a-e-b-d-c B. c-b-d-e-a C. a-b-c-d-e D. c-a-e-d-b
Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
A new study has found that children with strong family connections are associated with (18) ______ in life.
Numerous studies have shown that strong family bonds (19) ______ of poor outcomes
in children such as (20) ______, but this study revealed that there may be positive
outcomes as well, said lead study author Dr. Robert Whitaker, director of the Columbia-
Bassett research program at Columbia University (21) ______.
‘What was different about this study was it showed that family connection is associated
with thriving and not just surviving or avoiding harm,’ Whitaker said.
Researchers surveyed over 37,000 children in 26 countries and found adolescents who
reported (22) ______ with their family also reported that they were succeeding in life.
The study, (23) ______in the journal Pediatrics, included children ages 11 to 13 years
old who were surveyed between 2016 and 2019.
18. A. likely to flourish B. a high likelihood of flourishing
C. to be highly likely to flourish D. a likelihood by flourishing highly
19. A. reduce the chances B. reducing the chances
C. having reduced the chances D. be reduced the chances
20. A. abusive drugs and risk behaviors B. risky behaviors and drug abusers
C. risky abuse and drug behaviors D. risky behaviors and drug abuse
21. A. at New York B. at the New York
C. in New York City D. in the New York City
22. A. being had a great bond B. have a bond greatly
C. to have bonded greatly D. having a great bond
23. A. that was published B. published
C. publishing D. which publishes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Crime drama has always held a fascination for the public; now TV (24)______ have
made forensics drama CSI the most watched TV show in the world. But what is it really
(25) ______ to work in Forensics? A forensic photographer, Robert Mars, is here to
share with us some insights about it. Robert believes that forensic photography is a
specialist field, and there are only a small (26)______of opportunities made available
each year. Anyone who’s (27)______ in forensics must have had previous experience
as a police officer. Not only do forensic photographers gain more experiencein
analyzing the crime scene, but they can also learn much more about photography in this
job. He also adds that if you can stay calm and focused while (28) ______ the
unpredictable, then this could be a job to consider.
24. A. audience B. viewers C. spectators D. readers
25. A. similar B. familiar C. same D. like
26. A. number B. amount C. size D. majority
27. A. interested B. keen C. enthusiastic D. fond
28. A. getting by B. carrying on C. dealing with D. calling for
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 29 to 34.
I grow up in Estepona, a small community in southern Spain. At 16, my father asked me
to drive him to Mijas, a village 18 miles away, on the condition that I take the car to a
nearby garage for servicing. Eager to drive the car for the first time, I accepted. After
dropping my father off, I took the car to the garage and decided to watch a couple of
movies at the cinema across the street while waiting. Little did I know that I would be
so engrossed in the action films that I lost track of time. It was two hours later that I
realized I was late to pick up my father.
Knowing he would be upset if he knew I had been at the movies, I decided to tell a lie
and told him the car needed unexpected repairs, which delayed me. When I arrived at
our meeting spot, I saw my father waiting patiently. I apologized and lied about the
delay, but he saw through me deceit. He revealed that he had called the garage and
knew I hadn’t picked up the car on time. Overwhelmed with guilt, I confessed the truth.
It was not so much anger but deep disappointment from my father that I could feel at the
time. He expressed that he felt he had failed as a father because I felt the need to lie to
him. He decided to walk the 18 miles home in the dark to contemplate his perceived
failure. Despite my apologies and guilt, he remained resolute all the way home.
Never had I been aware that seeing my father in such physical and emotional pain was
distressing and painful experience to a 16-year-old boy. However, it was also a powerful
lesson as it taught me the importance of honesty and the profound impact of my actions on those I love.
29. What is true about the writer?
A. His father was a mechanic at a garage in Mijas.
B. He didn’t drive a car until he was 16.
C. He often let his father down as a teenager.
D. He felt disappointed when his father didn’t forgive him.
30. What excuse did the writer use for his lateness?
A. He had lost his watch while waiting at the garage.
B. He was held up due to some unexpected repairs at the cinema.
C. He didn’t have enough money to pay for the bill at the garage.
D. It took longer to repair the car than he had expected.
31. The word “resolute” is opposite in meaning to __________
A. stubborn B. indecisive C. inconsistent D. quiet
32. The phrase ‘engrossed in’ is closest in meaning to
A. fed up with B. green with envy C. disillusioned by D. fascinated by
33. According to the passage, the writer’s father _______________
A. forgave the writer on their way home.
B. was in pain when this incident happened.
C. was too impatient to wait for the writer.
D. felt like a failure when his son had to tell a lie.
34. What could be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The writer has realized how honesty could affect his relationships with others.
B. The writer has been easily influenced by his loved ones.
C. The writer insulted his father greatly when he was 16.
D. His actions can make his loved ones look down on him.
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 35 to 40.
In the next decade, population growth will probably add to the world hunger problems.
As the population grows, according to the World Hunger Program (WHP), so will the
number of malnourished people. The world's population, estimated at 5.6 billion in 1994,
may reach 11.5 billion by the year 2150, and most of that growth is occurring in the
world's poorest countries. At least 95% of the global population growth over the next 35
years will take place in the hunger-belt regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. For
countries that already have a hard time feeding their populations, growth on a scale of
even 3% a year could add significantly to their food problems. This level of growth is
already occurring in Namibia and in South Africa, and many other countries are not far behind.
In 1981, The United States recorded a population on the African continent of 481 million
people. This number topped 800 million by the year 2000. Africa would have to increase
its food production by 4% a year to meet the food needs of its increased population. But
Africa's food production is growing by only 1% a year, which means that nations already
struggling to meet their people's food needs will have an even greater struggle as
populations grow. ‘When food supply grows slower than population,’ says professor
DeGregory, a country is in trouble.
35. According to the WHP, what will be increased together with the rapid growth of population?
A. the food production in Africa
B. the number of malnourished people
C. the food provision in the poorest countries D. the world’s economy
36. For some countries, a population growth of even 3% a year can worsen their _________
A. food problems B. food production
C. population awareness D. economical growth
37. In Africa, food production ____________________
A. has been greatly increased in recent years.
B. is growing more slowly than the population.
C. can eventually meet the needs of population.
D. should increase by 1 percent each year to stop the food problems.
38. What is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The world’s population would probably double from 1994 to 2150.
B. The hunger-belt regions will account for the majority of global population growth in the next three decades.
C. The only way to slow down the population growth in Africa is to grow more crops.
D. The population in Africa increased to 800 million people in 2000.
39. According to the passage, the hunger-belt regions do not include __________
A. Africa B. Asia C. America D. Latin America
40. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The efforts to reduce overpopulation
B.Warnings from the World Hunger Program
C. The importance of food production in Africa
D. Population growth putting a strain on the world hunger problems