Đề thi kết thúc học kì I môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Mã đề thi: 407 - Năm học 2016-2017 - Trường THPT Tứ Sơn (Kèm đáp án)

SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO 
BẮC GIANG 
TRƯỜNG THPT TỨ SƠN 
ĐỀ THI KẾT THÚC HỌC KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2016 -2017 
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; 
 Mã đề thi 407 
Họ, tên thí sinh:..................................................................... 
Lớp: ...................................................................................... 
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. wave B. hand C. clap D. attract 
Question 2: A. explained B. interviewed C. prepared D. disappointed 
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. communicate B. appropriate C. attention D. 
Question 4: A. eruption B. promotion C. company D. attendance 
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: They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train. 
A. get to B. how long C. by train D. did it take 
Question 6: I regret informing you that we cannot accept your application. 
A. informing B. regret C. cannot D. your application 
Question 7: Some engineers have predicted that, within twenty years, automobiles 
will be make almost completely of plastic. 
A. be make B. of C. will D. have predicted 
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: Each of us must take ______ for our own actions. 
A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility 
Question 9: English ___________in many parts of the world 
A. is speaking B. speaks C. was spoken D. is spoken 
Question 10: Mathematics, a required subject in all schools, is _________ into many branches. 
A. prepared B. divided C. added D. grouped 
Question 11: She didn’t get ___________ well with her boss, so the left the company. 
A. up B. at C. through D. on 
Question 12: In England schooling is compulsory _______ all children from the age of 5 to 16. 
A. over B. with C. for D. to 
Question 13: The party __________we went to last night was not very enjoyable. 
A. when B. where C. what D. which 
Question 14: We ______ touch since we ______ school three years ago. 
A. have lost / left B. lost / have left 
C. have lost / leave D. were losing / had left 
Question 15: If I _________ cross a desert, I’d probably find a camel and a guide. 
A. am to B. would C. had to D. have to 
Question 16: A skilled _____________ will help candidates feel relaxed. 
A. interviewee B. interviewing C. interview D. interviewer 
Question 17: When I came to visit her yesterday, she___________a party. 
A. was prepared B. prepared C. was preparing D. has prepared 
Question 18: Ms Young, to _______ many of her students are writing, is living happily and 
peacefully in Canada. 
A. that B. who C. whom D. whose 
Question 19: Mary always takes good care ________ her children. 
A. to B. with C. of D. for 
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: : Tom: You are a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you. 
 Daisy: _____ . I’m an awful dancer. 
A. You’ve got to be kidding! B. Oh, thank you very much. 
C. That’s a nice complement. D. You’re too kind. 
Question 21: Hung: "Thank you very much for a lovely party" 
 Hoa: “___________” 
A. You are welcome B. Thanks C. Cheers D. Have a good day 
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: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. 
A. encounter B. happen C. arrive D. clean 
Question 23: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed. 
A. out of order B. out of fashion C. out of work D. out of practice 
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: Last Saturday the representatives of three classes of my school took part in the 
annual final English Competition organized by our English teachers. 
A. soon B. early C. first D. second 
Question 25: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance. 
A. be optimistic B. be smart C. be confident D. be pessimistic 
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: I can’t do the test because it is too difficult. 
A. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it. 
B. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it. 
C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it. 
D. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it. 
Question 27: “What will you do if you have ten days off school?" he asked. 
A. He asked what I will do if I have ten days off school. 
B. He asked me what I would do if I had ten days off school. 
C. He asked what would I do if I had ten days off school. 
D. He asked me what will I do if I have ten days off school. 
Question 28: The last time when I saw her was three years ago. 
A. I have not seen her for three years. 
B. I have often seen her for the last three years. 
C. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again. 
D. About three years ago, I used to meet her. 
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: The song says about the love of two young students. She is singing the 
song. 
A. The song says about the love of two young students that she is singing it. 
B. The song which she is singing it says about the love of two young students. 
C. The song says about the love of two young students which she is singing. 
D. The song she is singing says about the love of two young students. 
Question 30: The church is over 500 years old. Our class visited it last summer. 
A. The church which our class visited last summer is over 500 years old. 
B. The church which our class visited it last summer is over 500 years old. 
C. The church that our class visited it last summer is over 500 years old. 
D. The church our class visit last summer is over 500 years old. 
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. 
When you first apply for a job, you ____(31)______not succeed in getting it. It’s always a 
good ____(32)______to ask them to explain to you what prevented from beating the other 
candidates. Don’t complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you 
____(33)______what you can do better next time. Perhaps the interviewer disapproved of or 
disagreed with something you said. Perhaps they just glanced at your application and saw 
something that made it easy to choose between you and another candidate. Don’t regard it as a 
failure, but recognize it as a chance to learn more. _____(34)_____ you don’t worry too much 
about it and continue to believe in yourself, you’ll ____(35)______find the chance you’ve been 
waiting for. Then, your family and friends will be able to congratulate you on your success! 
Question 31: A. would B. might C. won’t D. must 
Question 32: A. means B. idea C. opinion D. method 
Question 33: A. about B. over C. in D. of 
Question 34: A. By far B. As long as C. So far D. As far as 
Question 35: A. in the end B. at last C. eventually D. lastly 
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. 
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as 
gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical 
purpose. 
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, 
he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the 
weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each 
other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. 
Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped 
them. This was the beginning of the handshake.[clasp: xiết chặt] 
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, 
clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In 
France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. 
The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses.. 
Question 36: Nowadays, where do people shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good 
will? 
A. in many parts of the world B. in France 
C. in the United States only D. in the whole of the world 
Question 37: At first The purpose of shaking hands was_______________. 
A. a gesture of good will 
B. to show that the two parties had no weapons 
C. just a ceremony showing friendship 
D. to show that both parties were ready for a fight 
Que st ion 38 : To show that one has no intention to fight, _______________. 
A. the oriental people kiss each other’s hand. 
B. shaking hands has been practiced all over the world 
C. there have been various ways depending on different cultures 
D. people laid aside their weapons. 
Question 39: According to the passage,the practice of shaking hands ______________. 
A. was used to extend greetings 
B. is considered not to be very polite. 
C. used to be popular, but now it is out of date. 
D. is replaced by other customs in some countries. 
Question 40: The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by 
______________. 
A. attacked B. visited C. happened to meet D. waited for 
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ? 
A. It is one of the social customs. 
B. It is very popular all over the world. 
C. It happened for the first time very long times ago 
D. It is a gesture of good will. 
Question 42: In France , what would people do when they met? 
A. Kiss each other on one cheek B. Kiss each other on both cheeks 
C. Rub noses D. Clasp their own hands 
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 . 
Parents bring up a child with the aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause great 
damage to him. According to several leading educational psychologist, this is one of the biggest 
mistakes which some parents make. Generally the child will understand very well the parents 
expect and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to their children. 
However, if parents are not unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are 
hopeful in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well especially if the parents are 
very supportive of their children. 
Michael Li is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking 
him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons. Although Michael’s play the 
trumpet in a large orchestra, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is 
unwilling. 
Michael’s friend, Winston Chen, however, is not so lucky. Although both his parents are 
successful musicians, they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as 
successful as they are and so they enter him in every piano competition held. They are very 
unhappy when he does not win. “ when I was your age, I used to win every competition I enter,” 
Winton’s father tells him. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he 
always seems quiet and unhappy. 
Question 43: The main idea of the passage is____________________. 
A. how parents should bring up a child. 
B. what differences there are between two kinds of parents. 
C. how parennts should make a child a musician. 
D. what aim of a child can be much earlier to reach. 
Question 44: Michael is lucky because____________________. 
A. His family is rich enough to have a car. 
B. His father is a musician in an orchestra. 
C. He is free to do anything that he likes best. 
D. His parents help him in a sensible way. 
Question 45: Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that 
____________________. 
A. He has made ggreater progress in music. B. He has to do his best to do everything. 
C. He is afraid that he may disappoint them D. He often want to kill himself someday. 
Question 46: It is one of parents’ mistakes if____________________. 
A. They make their child try to achieve too much. 
B. they want their child to be a musician. 
C. They don’t care for their child’s education much. 
D. They help their child to win music competition . 
Question 47: According to the author’s opinion, ____________________. 
A. Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children 
B. It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want. 
C. Parents should be supportive of their children. 
D. All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything. 
Question 48: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means . 
A. "surprised at" B. "extremely interested in" 
C. "completely unaware of" D. "confused about" 
Question 49: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means _. 
A. "not wanting to do something" B. "getting ready to do something" 
C. "not objecting to doing anything" D. "eager to do something" 
Question 50: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that . 
A. successful parents always have intelligent children 
B. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants 
C. successful parents often have unsuccessful children 
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education 
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