Đề thi tiếng Anh lớp 12 học kì 2 có đáp án năm 2024 số 1

ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ 2 MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12
CÓ ĐÁP ÁN NĂM 2020 - 2021
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. titles B. follows C. readers D. snacks
Question 2. A. fairy B. dairy C. stairs D. daily
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 3. A. disastrous B. religious C. prosperous D. delicious
Question 4. A. neglect B. product C. lifestyle D. contest
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. The tongue is the principle (A) organ of taste (B), and is (C) crucial for
chewing, swallowed (D), and speaking.
Question 6. Rice, which it still (A) forms the staple diet of much (B) of the world’s (C)
population, grows best in hot (D), wet lands.
Question 7. The neck of a classical (A) guitar is wider (B) than those (C) of a steel-string (D) guitar.
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. ………………. was flat was believed by most people in the fifteenth century. A. The earth B. That the earth C. As the earth D. Whether the earth
Question 9. The car ________ by Karen. The keys are still on the table. A. can't have been taken B.must have taken C. must have been taken D.can't have taken
Question 10. Bill asked Tom _____. A. where is he going B. where he is going
C. where was he going D. where he was going
Question 11. The escaped prisoner is believed ______ on an island. A. being lived B. to be living C. have lived D. that living
Question 12. _____ say that property taxes have increased faster than homeowner’s incomes. A. Analyze B. Analyzable C. Analysts D. Analysis
Question 13. Would you mind ________ me a favour and posting this letter for me? A. making B. doing C. getting D. giving
Question 14__________ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests. A. Forests B. Disforestation C. Anti-forestation D. Deforestation
Question 15. Lucy, a three-year Yorkshire terrier, _____ against 23 other dogs to win the
18th annual Courtland Dog Show. A. formed B. repeated C. followed D. competed
Question 16. I accidentally ________ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday. A. caught sight of
B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. lost touch with
Question 17. Swimming is a beneficial exercise, _____ aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle groups.
A. not only because it provides B. because it both provides
C. as a result of providing D. for provision
Question 18: ".......you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant." A. No matter how B. Even though C. As if D. In addition to
Question 19. This is _____ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by far B. by rights C. by all means D. by the way
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. Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” Gina: “..........”
A. There’s no approval B. The number is busy
C. Yes, I’ve known him for years
D. No, the line is busy
Question 21. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much.
Jane: “ You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora: _____”
A. No, I don’t think so
B. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s
D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
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. Furniture Design and Manufacture were originally the work of individuals, but
by the 18th century, many furniture makers had teams of craftsmen to help them carry out their plans. A. implement B. create C. obey D. transport
Question 23. Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally
arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. A. as well as B. instead of C. restricted D. unless
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. We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. as long as expected
C. later than expected
D. early enough to do something
Question 25: A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives. A. foolish B. silly C. stupid D. prudent
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. Somebody repaired her bicycle last week.
A. She had to repair her bicycle last week.
C. She had her bicycle repair last week.
B. She had her bicycle to repair last week. D. She had her bicycle repaired last week.
Question 27. Thanks to his support, I was able to finish the project.
A. If there weren’t his support, I wasn’t able to finish the project.
B. Had it not been for his support, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project.
C. Unless he had helped me, I would have been able to finish the project.
D. If it were not for his support, I wouldn’t be able to finish the project.
Question 28. It is possible that she didn’t hear what I said.
A. She may not have heard what I said.
C. She must not have heard what I said.
B. She might not hear what I said.
D. She may not hear what I said.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to
complete each of the following sentences.
Question 29. “We preserve natural resources. We can use them in the future.” means_____.
A. We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future
B. We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future
C. We preserve natural resources in order to we can use them in the future
D. We preserve natural resources for fear that we can use them in the future
Question 30. It was a kind of accident. Nobody was really to blame for it.
A. It was a kind of accident for whom was really to blame it.
B. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame.
C. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it.
D. It was a kind of accident, which nobody was really to blame for.
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.
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends
always (31)_____________joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on
you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you
have grown (32) _________with.
There are all sorts of things that can (33)____________about this special
relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing
experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed
with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to
know someone well (34)______to consider your best friend. To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and
(35)_____understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or
her your most intimate secrets.
Question 31. A. have B. share C. give D. spend
Question 32. A. up B. through C. on D. in
Question 33. A. provide B. bring C. cause D. result
Question 34. A. such B. too C. enough D. so
Question 35. A. whose B. whom C. which D. who
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.
Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his
own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live
on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and
food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.
As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to
organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of
early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early
herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was
widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure
ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed
for a person suffering from heart problems.
Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the
rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses.
Question 36. What does this passage mainly discuss? A. Cures from plants. B. Prehistoric man. C. Early plants and animals.
D. The beginning of natural history.
Question 37. The word “this” refers to___________. A. providing food for man
B. man’s domestication of plants and animals
C. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
D. man’s ability to live on a small plot of land
Question 38. The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to___________. A. produced flowers B. learned C. flourished D. changed
Question 39. An herbalist is which of the following? A. A dreamer.
B. Someone who uses plants in medicine. C. A farmer. D. An early historian.
Question 40. The phrase “in this respect” refers to___________.
A. the development of the field of natural history B. the origin of knowledge of nature
C. the development of human culture
D. the use of plants for drugs and medicine
Question 41. The word “extract” is closest in meaning to___________. A. flavor B. design C. ailment D. substance
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine.
B. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant.
C. Early herbalists were unimaginative.
D. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ.
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 following questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on semester system, which offers
classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall,
winter, spring and summer quarter. The academic year, September to June, is divided into
three quarters of eleven weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the
summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side,
students who wish to complete three degrees in less than the customary four years may take
advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In
addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at
the beginning of any of the other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in
operation year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of
students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that the
eleven-week term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most
college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester
system, some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In
fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course
requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during the year
and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
Question 43. How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. 1 regular term and four summer term.
B. 3 regular terms and one summer term.
C. 2 regular terms and two summer term.
D. 4 regular terms and one summer term.
Question 44. A semester system ______.
A. not very popular in the United States
B. has eleven-week sessions
C. has two major sessions a year. D. gives students the chance study year round.
Question 45. The word “them" in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. courses B. faculty C. students D. weeks
Question 46. The word “instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. A. established B. attempted C. considered D. recommended
Question 47. When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter term?
A. At the beginning of any quarter.
B. Summer semester only. C. September.
D. At the beginning of the academic year.
Question 48. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Universities in the United States. B. The Academic Year
C. The Semester System. D. The Quarter System.
Question 49. When is the academic year? A. September to June.
B. September to August. C. August to June. D. June to August.
Question 50. Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester?
A. They are long enough to cover the material B. They allow students to graduate early
C. They last eleven weeks.
D. They provide more options for admission. ĐÁP ÁN
1 - D; 2 - D; 3 - C; 4 - A; 5 - D;
6 - A; 7 - C; 8 - B; 9 - A; 10 - D;
11 - B; 12 - C; 13 - B; 14 - D: 15 - D;
16 - A; 17 - B; 18 - A; 19 - A; 20 - D;
21 - C; 22 - A; 23 - B; 24- C; 25 - D;
26 - D; 27 - B; 28 - A; 29 - A; 30 - B;
31 - B; 32 - A; 33 - B; 34 - C; 35 - D;
36 - D; 37 - B; 38 - C; 39 - B; 40 - D;
41 - D; 42 - B; 43 - B; 44 - C; 45 - B;
46 - A; 47 - A; 48 - B; 49 - A; 50 - C;