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SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HĨA TRƯỜNG THPT …………………… ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian làm phút; không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 501 Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD: 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 condition B option C suggestion D relation Question 2: A autumn B summer C public D struggle 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 ability B sympathetic C political D significant Question 4: A postpone B specialize C purpose D summarize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are to a wide range of minor ailments A susceptible B receptive C conducive D favourable Question 6: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth as he couldn’t stand the toothache A destroyed B ruined C extracted D relieved Question 7: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a on hot tin roof A dog B pig C cat D fly Question 8: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines development, and Nano Covax’s three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022 A during B in C under D on Question 9: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold the last trip was not a success A Because B despite C although D which Question 10: E-mail allows people in touch, regardless of distance A staying B stay C to have stayed D to stay Question 11: Laura found it difficult to live to her parents’ expectations A up B in C down D out Question 12: While Pete the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang A had been watering B watering C watered D was watering Question 13: Mr Edwards history for 35 years, and is retiring soon A teaches B is teaching C taught D has been teaching Question 14: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good on job interviewers A impress B impressively C impression D impressive Question 15: I think everyone wants to make friends with John He is honest person A Ø B the C an D a Question 16: If I were you, I a car and have a look around the country A hired B will hire C would hire D could have hired Question 17: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ? A isn’t he B is he C hasn’t he D has he Question 18: Susan's doctor insists for a few days A that she is resting B her resting C that she rest D her to rest Question 19: She for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to work part-time and support herself A should have asked B could have asked C must have asked D ought to ask Trang 1/20 - Mã đề thi 502 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 20: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet A an enormous breakfast B a formal conference C an informal party D a formal party Question 21: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt A earn money B save money C sit still D economize 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 22: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental improvements A something enjoyable B something sad C something to suffer D something to entertain Question 23: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances A forcing B rejecting C encouraging D asking Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long time Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “ .” A No, I don't B Oh, you don't like it, you? C Don’t mention it D Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday Question 25: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her Thang: “What you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “ _.” A Yes, let's B The best I've ever read C I can't agree with you more D I wish I could 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 26 to 30 The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the native peoples they conquered Throughout history, gold has (26) _ a magic spell over those it touched Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (27) _ can be moulded into many shapes It has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of worship (28) _ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities and countries as they went Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in today Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical (29) _, that are found in the Earth’s crust Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not react (30) _ air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades In its natural state, gold is soft and easily shaped When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins, gold bars, and other objects Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of the world’s great gold deposits It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration Question 26: Question 27: Question 28: Question 29: Question 30: A knitted A this A Whoever A mode A with B sewn B that B However B means B on C woven C who C Forever C course C in D folded D what D Wherever D measure D to 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 31 to 35 Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted They clog waterways, Trang 2/20 - Mã đề thi 502 destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water They also harm workers who apply them In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season Question 31: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to A planting B spoiling C dividing D replacing Question 32: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared B A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed C A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given D A recommendation is analysed and rejected Question 33: With what topic does this passage primarily deal? A The dangers of toxic chemicals B A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides C The importance of the chemical industry D Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones Question 34: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to A drain B grow along C obstruct D float on Question 35: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree? A It has become more dangerous recently B It is occasionally required C It is safe but inefficient D It should be increased 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 One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol Because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome As a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed Trang 3/20 - Mã đề thi 502 it is depends on its stage of development) The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of the fetus is much slower Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by passing across the placenta, but this process is slow By the time this takes place, major neurological damage may have already occurred Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible damage to the fetus Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol Question 36 What is the main topic of this reading? A Women and drugs B The fetus and alcohol C The dangers of pregnancy D Drinking and the human body Question 37 In line the word "its" refers to A the fetus B the alcohol C the tissue D the blood Question 38 In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means _ A ambiguous B obvious C said officially D finite Question 39 In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means A temporary B permanent C psychological D widespread Question 40 It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on _ A how many months pregnants the mother is B how much alcohol the mother has consumed C how heavy the fetus is D how well the mother has taken care of the fetus Question 41 Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage A The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother B It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink C Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the bloodstream D Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of alcohol Question 42 Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome? A concentration difficulties B disfigurement of the face C increased aggression D memory problems 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 43: A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct A. at the time B. spoken C. A number of D. fifteen Question 44: A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products A. intentional B. any chemical C. additive D. products Question 45: Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are A always B with C others D their 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 46: The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition A Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism B Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism C Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated D Only then can we eliminate terrorism Question 47: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system A No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter B Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system Trang 4/20 - Mã đề thi 502 C All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter D Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all Question 48: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?" said my friend A My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide B My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide C In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English D In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist guide Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days D Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days Question 50: Men should share household tasks with their wives This helps to maintain gender equality at home A Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at home B Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home C Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at home D Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality at home Trang 5/20 - Mã đề thi 502 SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HĨA TRƯỜNG THPT ……………… ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian làm phút; không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 502 Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 1: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long time Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “ .” A No, I don't B Oh, you don't like it, you? C Don’t mention it D Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday Question 2: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her Thang: “What you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “ _.” A Yes, let's B The best I've ever read C I can't agree with you more D I wish I could Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold the last trip was not a success A Because B despite C although D which Question 4: E-mail allows people in touch, regardless of distance A staying B stay C to have stayed D to stay Question 5: Laura found it difficult to live to her parents’ expectations A up B in C down D out Question 6: While Pete the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang A had been watering B watering C watered D was watering Question 7: Mr Edwards history for 35 years, and is retiring soon A teaches B is teaching C taught D has been teaching Question 8: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good on job interviewers A impress B impressively C impression D impressive Question 9: I think everyone wants to make friends with John He is honest person A Ø B the C an D a Question 10: If I were you, I a car and have a look around the country A hired B will hire C would hire D could have hired Question 11: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are to a wide range of ailments A susceptible B receptive C conducive D favourable Question 12: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth as he couldn’t stand the toothache A destroyed B ruined C extracted D relieved Question 13: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a on hot tin roof A dog B pig C cat D fly Question 14: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines development, and Nano Covax’s three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022 A during B in C under D on Question 15: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ? A isn’t he B is he C hasn’t he D has he Question 16: Susan's doctor insists for a few days Trang 6/20 - Mã đề thi 502 A that she is resting B her resting C that she rest D her to rest Question 17: She for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to work part-time and support herself A should have asked B could have asked C must have asked D ought to ask 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 18: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet A an enormous breakfast B a formal conference C an informal party D a formal party Question 19: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt A earn money B save money C sit still D economize 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 20: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental improvements A something enjoyable B something sad C something to suffer D something to entertain Question 21: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances A forcing B rejecting C encouraging D asking 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 22: A condition B option C suggestion D relation Question 23: A autumn B summer C public D struggle 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 24: A ability B sympathetic C political D significant Question 25: A postpone B specialize C purpose D summarize 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 26 to 30 The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the native peoples they conquered Throughout history, gold has (26) _ a magic spell over those it touched Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (27) _ can be moulded into many shapes It has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of worship (28) _ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities and countries as they went Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in today Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical (29) _, that are found in the Earth’s crust Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not react (30) _ air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades In its natural state, gold is soft and easily shaped When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins, gold bars, and other objects Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of the world’s great gold deposits It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration Question 26: Question 27: Question 28: Question 29: Question 30: A knitted A this A Whoever A mode A with B sewn B that B However B means B on C woven C who C Forever C course C in D folded D what D Wherever D measure D to 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 One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol Because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome As a Trang 7/20 - Mã đề thi 502 pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed it is depends on its stage of development) The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of the fetus is much slower Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by passing across the placenta, but this process is slow By the time this takes place, major neurological damage may have already occurred Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible damage to the fetus Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol Question 31 What is the main topic of this reading? A Women and drugs B The fetus and alcohol C The dangers of pregnancy D Drinking and the human body Question 32 In line the word "its" refers to A the fetus B the alcohol C the tissue D the blood Question 33 In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means _ A ambiguous B obvious C said officially D finite Question 34 In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means A temporary B permanent C psychological D widespread Question 35 It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on _ A how many months pregnants the mother is B how much alcohol the mother has consumed C how heavy the fetus is D how well the mother has taken care of the fetus Question 36 Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage A The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother B It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink C Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the bloodstream D Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of alcohol Question 37 Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome? A concentration difficulties B disfigurement of the face C increased aggression D memory problems 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 Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water They also harm workers who apply them In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms Trang 8/20 - Mã đề thi 502 The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season Question 38: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to A planting B spoiling C dividing D replacing Question 39: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared B A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed C A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given D A recommendation is analysed and rejected Question 40: With what topic does this passage primarily deal? A The dangers of toxic chemicals B A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides C The importance of the chemical industry D Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones Question 41: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to A drain B grow along C obstruct D float on Question 42: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree? A It has become more dangerous recently B It is occasionally required C It is safe but inefficient D It should be increased 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 43: A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct A. at the time B. spoken C. A number of D. fifteen Question 44: A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products A. intentional B. any chemical C. additive D. products Question 45: Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are A always B with C others D their Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 46: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days D Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days Question 47: Men should share household tasks with their wives This helps to maintain gender equality at home A Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at home B Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home Trang 9/20 - Mã đề thi 502 C Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at home D Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality at home 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 48: The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition A Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism B Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism C Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated D Only then can we eliminate terrorism Question 49: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system A No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter B Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system C All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter D Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all Question 50: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?" said my friend A My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide B My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide C In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English D In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist guide Trang 10/20 - Mã đề thi 502 SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HĨA TRƯỜNG THPT …………… ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian làm phút; không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 503 Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD: 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 1: A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct A. at the time B. spoken C. A number of D. fifteen Question 2: A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products A. intentional B. any chemical C. additive D. products Question 3: Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are A always B with C others D their 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 4: A condition B option C suggestion D relation Question 5: A autumn B summer C public D struggle 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 6: A ability B sympathetic C political D significant Question 7: A postpone B specialize C purpose D summarize 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: E-mail allows people in touch, regardless of distance A staying B stay C to have stayed D to stay Question 9: Laura found it difficult to live to her parents’ expectations A up B in C down D out Question 10: While Pete the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang A had been watering B watering C watered D was watering Question 11: Mr Edwards history for 35 years, and is retiring soon A teaches B is teaching C taught D has been teaching Question 12: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good on job interviewers A impress B impressively C impression D impressive Question 13: I think everyone wants to make friends with John He is honest person A Ø B the C an D a Question 14: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are to a wide range of ailments A susceptible B receptive C conducive D favourable Question 15: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth as he couldn’t stand the toothache A destroyed B ruined C extracted D relieved Question 16: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a on hot tin roof A dog B pig C cat D fly Trang 11/20 - Mã đề thi 502 Question 17: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines development, and Nano Covax’s three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022 A during B in C under D on Question 18: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold the last trip was not a success A Because B despite C although D which Question 19: If I were you, I a car and have a look around the country A hired B will hire C would hire D could have hired Question 20: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ? A isn’t he B is he C hasn’t he D has he Question 21: Susan's doctor insists for a few days A that she is resting B her resting C that she rest D her to rest Question 22: She for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to work part-time and support herself A should have asked B could have asked C must have asked D ought to ask 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 23: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental improvements A something enjoyable B something sad C something to suffer D something to entertain Question 24: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances A forcing B rejecting C encouraging D asking Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 25: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long time Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “ .” A No, I don't B Oh, you don't like it, you? C Don’t mention it D Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday Question 26: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her Thang: “What you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “ _.” A Yes, let's B The best I've ever read C I can't agree with you more D I wish I could 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 27: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet A an enormous breakfast B a formal conference C an informal party D a formal party Question 28: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt A earn money B save money C sit still D economize 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 The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the native peoples they conquered Throughout history, gold has (29) _ a magic spell over those it touched Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (30) _ can be moulded into many shapes It has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of worship (31) _ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities and countries as they went Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in today Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical (32) _, that are found in the Earth’s crust Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not react (33) _ air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades In its natural state, gold is soft and easily shaped When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins, Trang 12/20 - Mã đề thi 502 gold bars, and other objects Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of the world’s great gold deposits It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration Question 29: Question 30: Question 31: Question 32: Question 33: A knitted A this A Whoever A mode A with B sewn B that B However B means B on C woven C who C Forever C course C in D folded D what D Wherever D measure D to 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 Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water They also harm workers who apply them In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season Question 34: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to A planting B spoiling C dividing D replacing Question 35: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared B A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed C A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given D A recommendation is analysed and rejected Question 36: With what topic does this passage primarily deal? A The dangers of toxic chemicals B A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides C The importance of the chemical industry D Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones Question 37: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to A drain B grow along C obstruct D float on Question 38: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree? A It has become more dangerous recently B It is occasionally required C It is safe but inefficient D It should be increased Trang 13/20 - Mã đề thi 502 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 One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol Because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome As a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed it is depends on its stage of development) The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of the fetus is much slower Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by passing across the placenta, but this process is slow By the time this takes place, major neurological damage may have already occurred Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible damage to the fetus Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol Question 39 What is the main topic of this reading? A Women and drugs B The fetus and alcohol C The dangers of pregnancy D Drinking and the human body Question 40 In line the word "its" refers to A the fetus B the alcohol C the tissue D the blood Question 41 In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means _ A ambiguous B obvious C said officially D finite Question 42 In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means A temporary B permanent C psychological D widespread Question 43 It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on _ A how many months pregnants the mother is B how much alcohol the mother has consumed C how heavy the fetus is D how well the mother has taken care of the fetus Question 44 Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage A The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother B It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink C Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the bloodstream D Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of alcohol Question 45 Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome? A concentration difficulties B disfigurement of the face C increased aggression D memory problems 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 46: The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition A Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism B Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism C Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated D Only then can we eliminate terrorism Question 47: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist Trang 14/20 - Mã đề thi 502 guide?" said my friend A My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide B My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide C In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English D In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist guide Question 48: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system A No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter B Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system C All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter D Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Men should share household tasks with their wives This helps to maintain gender equality at home A Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at home B Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home C Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at home D Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality at home Question 50: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days D Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days Trang 15/20 - Mã đề thi 502 SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT ………………… ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian làm phút; không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 504 Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD: 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 Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water They also harm workers who apply them In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season Question 1: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to A planting B spoiling C dividing D replacing Question 2: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared B A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed C A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given D A recommendation is analysed and rejected Question 3: With what topic does this passage primarily deal? A The dangers of toxic chemicals B A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides C The importance of the chemical industry D Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones Question 4: The word “clog” in bold is closest in meaning to A drain B grow along C obstruct D float on Trang 16/20 - Mã đề thi 502 Question 5: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the author most likely agree? A It has become more dangerous recently B It is occasionally required C It is safe but inefficient D It should be increased 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 The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the native peoples they conquered Throughout history, gold has (6) _ a magic spell over those it touched Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal (7) _ can be moulded into many shapes It has been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such as palaces and places of worship (8) _ the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities and countries as they went Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we live in today Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal chemical (9) _, that are found in the Earth’s crust Gold has a warm, sunny colour and because it does not react (10) _ air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades In its natural state, gold is soft and easily shaped When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to form coins, gold bars, and other objects Stories have been told, movies made and legends born about the discovery of the world’s great gold deposits It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and exploration Question 6: A knitted Question 7: A this Question 8: A Whoever Question 9: A mode Question 10: A with B sewn B that B However B means B on C woven C who C Forever C course C in D folded D what D Wherever D measure D to 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 One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol Because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and membranes, the human fetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects The reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome As a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost simultaneously Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as well And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed it is depends on its stage of development) The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of the fetus is much slower Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by passing across the placenta, but this process is slow By the time this takes place, major neurological damage may have already occurred Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible damage to the fetus Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol Question 11 What is the main topic of this reading? A Women and drugs B The fetus and alcohol C The dangers of pregnancy D Drinking and the human body Question 12 In line the word "its" refers to A the fetus B the alcohol C the tissue D the blood Question 13 In the first paragraph, the word "pronounced" most closely means _ A ambiguous B obvious C said officially D finite Question 14 In the last paragraph, the word “irreversible” most nearly means A temporary B permanent C psychological D widespread Trang 17/20 - Mã đề thi 502 Question 15 It can be inferred from the passage that the development of a fetal liver depends on _ A how many months pregnants the mother is B how much alcohol the mother has consumed C how heavy the fetus is D how well the mother has taken care of the fetus Question 16 Which one of the following was TRUE, according to the passage A The concentration of alcohol in a fetus is equivalent compared to that in the mother B It takes at least one hour for alcohol to enter the bloodstream after a person takes a drink C Alcohol from the fetus’s system finally returned to the mother’s by being carried through the bloodstream D Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the heavy pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of alcohol Question 17 Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome? A concentration difficulties B disfigurement of the face C increased aggression D memory problems 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 18: A condition B option C suggestion D relation Question 19: A autumn B summer C public D struggle 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 20: A ability B sympathetic C political D significant Question 21: A postpone B specialize C purpose D summarize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question22: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are to a wide range of ailments A susceptible B receptive C conducive D favourable Question 23: Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth as he couldn’t stand the toothache A destroyed B ruined C extracted D relieved Question 24: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a on hot tin roof A dog B pig C cat D fly Question 25: Vietnam currently has four COVID vaccines development, and Nano Covax’s three-phase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022 A during B in C under D on Question 26: We really want to book another holiday in Cotswold the last trip was not a success A Because B despite C although D which Question 27: E-mail allows people in touch, regardless of distance A staying B stay C to have stayed D to stay Question 28: Laura found it difficult to live to her parents’ expectations A up B in C down D out Question 29: While Pete the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang A had been watering B watering C watered D was watering Question 30: Mr Edwards history for 35 years, and is retiring soon A teaches B is teaching C taught D has been teaching Question 31: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good on job interviewers A impress B impressively C impression D impressive Question 32: I think everyone wants to make friends with John He is honest person A Ø B the C an D a Question 33: If I were you, I a car and have a look around the country A hired B will hire C would hire D could have hired Question 34: He’s never on time to fulfill the tasks, ? Trang 18/20 - Mã đề thi 502 A isn’t he B is he C hasn’t he D has he Question 35: Susan's doctor insists for a few days A that she is resting B her resting C that she rest D her to rest Question 36: She for her parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to work part-time and support herself A should have asked B could have asked C must have asked D ought to ask 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 37: In some countries, the disease burden could be prvented through environmental improvements A something enjoyable B something sad C something to suffer D something to entertain Question 38: Increasing indoor air pollution is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and increase access to more modern cooking and heating appliances A forcing B rejecting C encouraging D asking 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 39: Later, a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet A an enormous breakfast B a formal conference C an informal party D a formal party Question 40: Our father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt A earn money B save money C sit still D economize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 41: Lora is wearing a red skirt when she pays Jane a visit because they haven’t met for a long time Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” ~ Lora: “ .” A No, I don't B Oh, you don't like it, you? C Don’t mention it D Thanks, it's my mum's present on my birthday Question 42: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her Thang: “What you think about the novel?” ~ Huong: “ _.” A Yes, let's B The best I've ever read C I can't agree with you more D I wish I could 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 43: The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united oppsition A Only with united oppsition could we eliminate terrorism B Only by united oppsition can we eliminate terrorism C Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated D Only then can we eliminate terrorism Question 44: The Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system A No other planets in the solar system is as big as Jupiter B Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system C All other planets in the solar system are not so big that Jupiter D Among the planets in the solar system , Jupiter is the largest of all Question 45: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?" said my friend A My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide B My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide Trang 19/20 - Mã đề thi 502 C In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English D In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist guide Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 46 He was suspected to have stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days D Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days Question 47 Men should share household tasks with their wives This helps to maintain gender equality at home A Men should share household tasks with their wives unless this helps to maintain gender equality at home B Men should share household tasks with their wives in oder to maintain gender equality at home C Men should share household tasks with their wives, but this helps to maintain gender equality at home D Men shouldn’t share household tasks with their wives because this helps to maintain gender equality at home 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 48 A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct A. at the time B. spoken C. A number of D. fifteen Question 49 A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products A. intentional B. any chemical C. additive D. products Question 50 Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are A always B with C others D their Trang 20/20 - Mã đề thi 502