VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC Đề thi có 05 trang ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Mã đề thi 130 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Câu 1: A allegedly B accountancy C bewildered D concentrate Câu 2: A certificate B compulsory C undergraduate D curriculum Câu 3: A compliment B counterpart C determine D marvelous 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 Câu 4: A comparison B division C conclusion D vision Câu 5: A solution B pull C look D could 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 Câu 6: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman _a full professor at Princeton University A to appoint B was appointed C to be appointed D who be appointed as Câu 7: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it _? A to be washed B washed C wash D to wash Câu 8: In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to school at the age of 11 A middle B secondary C upper D elementary Câu 9: They the job by this time tomorrow A will finish B will be finishing C will have finished D are finishing Câu 10: Safety should take _over all other matters in the workplace A precede B precedent C preceding D precedence Câu 11: She said she met you once at the Parade last week _ since? A Have you met her B Had you met her C Did you meet her D Were you met her Câu 12: I am sorry I cannot hear what you because everybody so loudly A were saying/ has talked B said/ was talking C have just said/ is talking D are saying/ talk Câu 13: Some sociologists believe that the _family of parents and children is rapidly becoming a thing of the past A closed B joint C nuclear D extended Câu 14: with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Talk over it B Talk it over C Work it out D Look into it Câu 15: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t _ A get through B wait on C turn up D walk out Câu 16: Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?” VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Joe: “ _” A Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t B Well, if only you didn’t C Oh, I wish you wouldn’t D Well, I’d rather not Câu 17: The visitors were complaining in the rain A for waiting B me about waiting C about having to wait D that they have to wait Câu 18: Any child has the right to an education of sex, creed, race or nationality A despite B because C regardless D providing Câu 19: Joanne is criticizing Alex for taking a late flight Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!” Alex: “ _” A Oh, I’m sorry to hear that B It was fully booked C Why not? D Yes, I should Câu 20: Family _later took on a much greater significance in his life A relatives B relationships C relation D relations Câu 21: Mike asked Sarah how long English so far A she had been learning B she learned C she has been learning D had she learned Câu 22: her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform A Filling out B Bringing in C Turn in over D Fighting back Câu 23: Mark first his wife three years ago when they _at university A met/ have studied B met/ were studying C has met/ studied D met/ had been studying Câu 24: _, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university A On the whole B At the whole C In the general D In generally 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 Câu 25: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month A protect B pollute C eliminate D destroy Câu 26: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A ill-educated B unskilled C unqualified D unimpaired Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 27: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A on account of B in consideration of C under guarantee D regardless of Câu 28: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground A changed his decision B felt sorry for us C wanted to continue D refused to change his decision Câu 29: I am concerned about my children A angry B sad C happy D worried 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 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Câu 30: The word "wink" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly C bob the head up and down D shake the head from side to side Câu 31: The word "these" in the first paragraph refers to A sign language motions B tourists C the deaf and the mute D thoughts and feelings Câu 32: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest B When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication C Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners D Everybody uses only one form of communication Câu 33: Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly be the most commonly used among blind people? A Signal flags B Picture signs C Body language D Braille Câu 34: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? A B C D 11 Câu 35: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for _ A spelling B ideas C whole words D expressions Câu 36: People need to communicate in order to _ A create language barriers B keep from reading with their fingertips C be picturesque and exact D express thoughts and feelings Câu 37: What would be MOST likely to use Morse code? A A scientist B A spy C An airline pilot D A telegrapher Câu 38: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A There are many forms of communication in existence today B Verbalization is the most common form of communication C Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language D The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication Câu 39: What is the best title for the passage? A The Many Forms of Communication B Picturesque Symbols of Communication C Ways of Expressing Feelings D The Importance of Sign Language 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 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Câu 40: The human brain is often comparing to a computer, but such an analogy can be misleading A The human B misleading C comparing D but such Câu 41: The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted A accused B to shoplift C not guilty D was acquitted Câu 42: While the teacher was explaining the some on the blackboard, the children threw paper aeroplanes around the classroom A on the B threw C around D was explaining Câu 43: Most college-age students today are interested in finding universities in which can pursue both academic and athletic extracurricular activities A Most B interested in C which can D both Câu 44: You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience A will have had B when C apply for D more experience 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 Speech is one of the most important (45) communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also to (46) by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (47) that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language Learning a language properly is very (48) The basic (49) of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite(50) But the more idea you can (51) the more precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the (52) thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we (53) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (54) whether we are pleased or angry, for instance Câu 45: A rules B reason C ways D tests Câu 46: A be talked B be examined C be understood D be spoken Câu 47: A sounds B languages C systems D talks Câu 48: A important B expensive C simple D easy Câu 49: A vocabulary B word C structure D grammar Câu 50: A perfect B well C good D fluent Câu 51: A grow B need C pass D express Câu 52: A most B main C certain D full Câu 53: A send B talk C say D pass Câu 54: A know B show C ask D understand 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 This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and variety New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in the literature of this half century As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had evolved remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late 1880s and the sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest No longer was it produced, at least in its popular forms, in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí characters in its narratives; no longer were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no longer, indeed, were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary expression; no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition Walt Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world connecting an American citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform Just as America learned to play a role in this half century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature establish itself as a producer of major works Câu 55: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passage probably discussed _ A the limitations of American literature to this time B the fashions and values of 19th century America C he importance of tradition to writers D new developments in industrialization and population shifts Câu 56: The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to A diminished B changed C became famous D turned back Câu 57: The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to _ A old-fashioned B unusual C urban D well-known Câu 58: The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to _ A the present B the 1900s C the early 1800s D 1850-1900 Câu 59: All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the ne J literature EXCEPT A It was not highly regarded internationally B It broke with many literary traditions of the past C It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings D It spoke to the issue of reform and change Câu 60: The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose? A To wind down his argument B For variety in a lengthy paragraph C To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature D To emphasize the contrast he is making Câu 61: It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman _ A was disapproving of the new literature B disliked urban life C was an international diplomat D wrote Leaves of Grass Câu 62: This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses? A Current events B International affairs C American literature D European history Câu 63: The main idea of this passage is A that the new American literature was less provincial than the old B that most people were wary of the new literature C that World War I caused a dramatic change in America D that centers of culture shifted from East to West Câu 64: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to A the manufacturing B American literature C the population D the energy WRITING VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: “I should say nothing about it if I were you” my brother said My brother advised …………………………………………………………… Question 66: The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house Plans ……………………………………………………………… Question 67: Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary Changes ……………………………………………………………… Question 68: They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week We ………………………………………………………………… Question 69: The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill So many people turned ………………………………………………………… Part II In about 150 words, write a paragraph about the person in your family who you admire most The following prompts may be helpful to you: + Who is the person you admire most in your family? + What does he/she look like? + What are his/her personalities? + Why you admire him/her most? - - HẾT VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN LỚP 12 TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC Đề thi có 05 trang NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Mã đề thi 207 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 This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and variety New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in the literature of this half century As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had evolved remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late 1880s and the sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest No longer was it produced, at least in its popular forms, in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central characters in its narratives; no longer were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no longer, indeed, were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary expression; no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition Walt Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world connecting an American citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform Just as America learned to play a role in this half century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature establish itself as a producer of major works Câu 1: The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to A changed B turned back C diminished D became famous Câu 2: All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the ne J literature EXCEPT A It was not highly regarded internationally B It broke with many literary traditions of the past C It spoke to the issue of reform and change D It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings Câu 3: The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to _ A the early 1800s B 1850-1900 C the 1900s D the present Câu 4: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to A the population B American literature C the energy D the manufacturing Câu 5: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passagfl probably discussed _ A new developments in industrialization and population shifts B he importance of tradition to writers C the limitations of American literature to this time VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D the fashions and values of 19th century America Câu 6: This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses? A Current events B International affairs C American literature D European history Câu 7: The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to _ A unusual B old-fashioned C well-known D urban Câu 8: The main idea of this passage is A that the new American literature was less provincial than the old B that most people were wary of the new literature C that World War I caused a dramatic change in America D that centers of culture shifted from East to West Câu 9: The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose? A To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature B To emphasize the contrast he is making C For variety in a lengthy paragraph D To wind down his argument Câu 10: It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman _ A was disapproving of the new literature B disliked urban life C was an international diplomat D wrote Leaves of Grass 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 Câu 11: A vision B conclusion C division D comparison Câu 12: A solution B could C pull D look 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 Speech is one of the most important (13) communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also to (14) by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (15) that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language Learning a language properly is very (16) The basic (17) of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (18) But the more idea you can (19) the more precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the (20) thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we (21) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (22) whether we are pleased or angry, for instance Câu 13: A rules B reason C ways D tests Câu 14: A be understood B be spoken C be examined D be talked Câu 15: A sounds B languages C systems D talks Câu 16: A easy B expensive C simple D important Câu 17: A grammar B structure C vocabulary D word Câu 18: A perfect B good C well D fluent Câu 19: A need B grow C express D pass Câu 20: A most B main C certain D full Câu 21: A talk B send C pass D say Câu 22: A know B show C ask D understand 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 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Câu 23: The visitors were complaining in the rain A for waiting B me about waiting C about having to wait D that they have to wait Câu 24: Family _later took on a much greater significance in his life A relatives B relationships C relation D relations Câu 25: Joanne is criticizing Alex for taking a late flight Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!” Alex: “ _” A Oh, I’m sorry to hear that B It was fully booked C Yes, I should D Why not? Câu 26: Safety should take _over all other matters in the workplace A precede B precedent C preceding D precedence Câu 27: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t _ A get through B turn up C walk out D wait on Câu 28: Some sociologists believe that the _family of parents and children is rapidly becoming a thing of the past A extended B joint C nuclear D closed Câu 29: with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Talk over it B Talk it over C Work it out D Look into it Câu 30: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman _a full professor at Princeton University A to appoint B was appointed C to be appointed D who be appointed as Câu 31: They the job by this time tomorrow A will be finishing B will finish C are finishing D will have finished Câu 32: Mark first his wife three years ago when they _at university A met/ have studied B met/ were studying C has met/ studied D met/ had been studying Câu 33: Mike asked Sarah how long English so far A she had been learning B she learned C she has been learning D had she learned Câu 34: In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to school at the age of 11 A secondary B elementary C upper D middle Câu 35: Any child has the right to an education of sex, creed, race or nationality A regardless B providing C despite D because Câu 36: _, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university A On the whole B At the whole C In the general D In generally Câu 37: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it _? A to be washed B wash C washed D to wash Câu 38: her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform A Filling out B Bringing in C Turn in over D Fighting back Câu 39: Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?” Joe: “ _” A Well, if only you didn’t B Oh, I wish you wouldn’t C Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t D Well, I’d rather not Câu 40: She said she met you once at the Parade last week _since? A Have you met her B Were you met her C Had you met her D Did you meet her VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Câu 41: I am sorry I cannot hear what you because everybody so loudly A were saying/ has talked B said/ was talking C have just said/ is talking D are saying/ talk 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 Câu 42: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month A eliminate B protect C pollute D destroy Câu 43: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A unqualified B ill-educated C unskilled D unimpaired Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 44: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A under guarantee B in consideration of C regardless of D on account of Câu 45: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground A wanted to continue B felt sorry for us C refused to change his decision D changed his decision Câu 46: I am concerned about my children A angry B sad C happy D worried 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 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Câu 47: Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly be the most commonly used among blind people? A Signal flags B Picture signs C Body language D Braille Câu 48: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest B When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication C Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners D Everybody uses only one form of communication Câu 49: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for _ A spelling B whole words C ideas D expressions Câu 50: What would be MOST likely to use Morse code? VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform Just as America learned to play a role in this half century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature establish itself as a producer of major works Câu 55: The main idea of this passage is A that the new American literature was less provincial than the old B that most people were wary of the new literature C that World War I caused a dramatic change in America D that centers of culture shifted from East to West Câu 56: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passage probably discussed _ A new developments in industrialization and population shifts B he importance of tradition to writers C the limitations of American literature to this time D the fashions and values of 19th century America Câu 57: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to A the population B the manufacturing C the energy D American literature Câu 58: The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to _ A the 1900s B the present C 1850-1900 D the early 1800s Câu 59: This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses? A Current events B International affairs C American literature D European history Câu 60: All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the ne J literature EXCEPT A It broke with many literary traditions of the past B It spoke to the issue of reform and change C It was not highly regarded internationally D It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings Câu 61: The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to _ A well-known B old-fashioned C unusual D urban Câu 62: It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman _ A was disapproving of the new literature B disliked urban life C wrote Leaves of Grass D was an international diplomat Câu 63: The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to A turned back B became famous C diminished D changed Câu 64: The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose? A To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature B To emphasize the contrast he is making C For variety in a lengthy paragraph D To wind down his argument - WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: “I should say nothing about it if I were you” my brother said My brother advised …………………………………………………………… Question 66: The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house Plans ……………………………………………………………… Question 67: Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary Changes ……………………………………………………………… VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 68: They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week We ………………………………………………………………… Question 69: The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill So many people turned ………………………………………………………… Part II In about 150 words, write a paragraph about the person in your family who you admire most The following prompts may be helpful to you: + Who is the person you admire most in your family? + What does he/she look like? + What are his/her personalities? + Why you admire him/her most? - - HẾT VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN LỚP 12 TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC Đề thi có 05 trang NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề Mã đề thi 479 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 Câu 1: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A unimpaired B unskilled C unqualified D ill-educated Câu 2: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month A destroy B eliminate C pollute D protect 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 Câu 3: A pull B look C solution D could Câu 4: A comparison B vision C conclusion D division Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 5: I am concerned about my children A worried B happy C sad D angry Câu 6: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground A wanted to continue B felt sorry for us C refused to change his decision D changed his decision Câu 7: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their background A on account of B in consideration of C under guarantee D regardless of 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 Câu 8: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman _a full professor at Princeton University A to be appointed B to appoint C was appointed D who be appointed as Câu 9: Mark first his wife three years ago when they _at university A met/ were studying B met/ had been studying C has met/ studied D met/ have studied Câu 10: with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow A Look into it B Work it out C Talk over it D Talk it over Câu 11: Mike asked Sarah how long English so far A she has been learning B had she learned C she learned D she had been learning Câu 12: I am sorry I cannot hear what you because everybody so loudly A were saying/ has talked B said/ was talking C have just said/ is talking D are saying/ talk Câu 13: The visitors were complaining in the rain A me about waiting B about having to wait C for waiting D that they have to wait VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Câu 14: They the job by this time tomorrow A will be finishing B will finish C will have finished D are finishing Câu 15: Joanne is criticizing Alex for taking a late flight Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!” Alex: “ _” A It was fully booked B Oh, I’m sorry to hear that C Why not? D Yes, I should Câu 16: Safety should take _over all other matters in the workplace A precede B precedent C preceding D precedence Câu 17: Any child has the right to an education of sex, creed, race or nationality A regardless B providing C despite D because Câu 18: Some sociologists believe that the _family of parents and children is rapidly becoming a thing of the past A extended B joint C closed D nuclear Câu 19: her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform A Filling out B Fighting back C Turn in over D Bringing in Câu 20: Family _later took on a much greater significance in his life A relation B relatives C relationships D relations Câu 21: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t _ A turn up B wait on C walk out D get through Câu 22: Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?” Joe: “ _” A Well, if only you didn’t B Oh, I wish you wouldn’t C Well, I’d rather not D Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t Câu 23: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it _? A to wash B washed C to be washed D wash Câu 24: In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to school at the age of 11 A secondary B middle C elementary D upper Câu 25: _, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university A At the whole B In the general C In generally D On the whole Câu 26: She said she met you once at the Parade last week _since? A Did you meet her B Had you met her C Have you met her D Were you met her 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 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings Câu 27: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A There are many forms of communication in existence today B The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication C Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language D Verbalization is the most common form of communication Câu 28: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for _ A ideas B spelling C whole words D expressions Câu 29: Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly be the most commonly used among blind people? A Body language B Signal flags C Braille D Picture signs Câu 30: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners B Everybody uses only one form of communication C Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest D When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication Câu 31: The word "wink" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as A close two eyes briefly B bob the head up and down C close one eye briefly D shake the head from side to side Câu 32: The word "these" in the first paragraph refers to A sign language motions B tourists C the deaf and the mute D thoughts and feelings Câu 33: What would be MOST likely to use Morse code? A A scientist B A telegrapher C spy D An airline pilot Câu 34: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? A B C 11 D Câu 35: People need to communicate in order to _ A keep from reading with their fingertips B express thoughts and feelings C be picturesque and exact D create language barriers Câu 36: What is the best title for the passage? A Ways of Expressing Feelings B Picturesque Symbols of Communication C The Importance of Sign Language D The Many Forms of Communication 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 This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and variety New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in the literature of this half century As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had evolved remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late 1880s and the sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest No longer was it produced, at least in its popular forms, in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central characters in its narratives; no longer were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí longer, indeed, were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary expression; no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition Walt Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world connecting an American citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform Just as America learned to play a role in this half century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature establish itself as a producer of major works Câu 37: The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to _ A well-known B old-fashioned C unusual D urban Câu 38: The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to _ A the 1900s B the present C 1850-1900 D the early 1800s Câu 39: It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman _ A was disapproving of the new literature B disliked urban life C wrote Leaves of Grass D was an international diplomat Câu 40: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passage probably discussed _ A the fashions and values of 19th century America B he importance of tradition to writers C the limitations of American literature to this time D new developments in industrialization and population shifts Câu 41: The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to A became famous B diminished C turned back D changed Câu 42: The main idea of this passage is A that centers of culture shifted from East to West B that World War I caused a dramatic change in America C that most people were wary of the new literature D that the new American literature was less provincial than the old Câu 43: The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose? A To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature B To emphasize the contrast he is making C For variety in a lengthy paragraph D To wind down his argument Câu 44: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to A the energy B American literature C the manufacturing D the population Câu 45: This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses? A American literature B European history C International affairs D Current events Câu 46: All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the ne J literature EXCEPT A It broke with many literary traditions of the past B It spoke to the issue of reform and change C It was not highly regarded internationally D It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Câu 47: A determine B marvelous C compliment D counterpart VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Câu 48: Câu 49: A accountancy A undergraduate B bewildered B certificate C allegedly C curriculum D concentrate D compulsory 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 Câu 50: The human brain is often comparing to a computer, but such an analogy can be misleading A comparing B The human C misleading D but such Câu 51: The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted A not guilty B to shoplift C accused D was acquitted Câu 52: While the teacher was explaining the some on the blackboard, the children threw paper aeroplanes around the classroom A threw B around C was explaining D on the Câu 53: You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience A when B more experience C will have had D apply for Câu 54: Most college-age students today are interested in finding universities in which can pursue both academic and athletic extracurricular activities A interested in B both C Most D which can 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 Speech is one of the most important (55) communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also to (56) by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (57) that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language Learning a language properly is very (58) The basic (59) of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (60) But the more idea you can (61) the more precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the (62) thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we (63) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (64) whether we are pleased or angry, for instance Câu 55: A rules B reason C ways D tests Câu 56: A be understood B be spoken C be examined D be talked Câu 57: A talks B sounds C languages D systems Câu 58: A easy B simple C important D expensive Câu 59: A structure B word C vocabulary D grammar Câu 60: A perfect B well C fluent D good Câu 61: A pass B express C grow D need Câu 62: A certain B main C full D most Câu 63: A pass B say C send D talk Câu 64: A ask B know C understand D show - WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: “I should say nothing about it if I were you” my brother said My brother advised …………………………………………………………… Question 66: The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house Plans ……………………………………………………………… Question 67: Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary Changes ……………………………………………………………… VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 68: They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week We ………………………………………………………………… Question 69: The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill So many people turned ………………………………………………………… Part II In about 150 words, write a paragraph about the person in your family who you admire most The following prompts may be helpful to you: + Who is the person you admire most in your family? + What does he/she look like? + What are his/her personalities? + Why you admire him/her most? - - HẾT VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ĐÁP ÁN TRẮC NGHIỆM Mã đề 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 Câu hỏi 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Đáp án D C C A A C B B C D A C C B C A C C B B A D B A D B D D D A A B D C A D D D A C B B C A C VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 C A A A B D B C B D B B D A D D C A B A A B B A C A A B D D A C A A D C C C B D B C B B D B C VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 10 11 B C D B A A A A C D C A C D C C C D D B A D B D D C D A B A B D B C B D B C D D D B C A B D D VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 B A A B A B D D B A A D D A C A B C B C C B D D C B D A C C D A B C C A A B A B B A D A A D C VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 361 361 361 361 361 361 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 59 60 61 62 63 64 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 C C C C D B B A C A A C D A A D D C B C A D A D B C A D B A D C B B C D C A B D B D C C C D D VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 479 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 D B B A C A D A A B A C D C A B C C B B B B D VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ĐÁP ÁN TỰ LUẬN PHẦN VIẾT (2 điểm) I (0,5 điểm) Câu 65: My brother advised me not to say/ to say nothing about it Câu 66: Plans for an extension to the house have been drawn by the architect Câu 67:Changes to the scheme have been agreed to be necessary Câu 68: We are going to have our kitchen rebuilt next week Câu 69: So many people turned out to see the President that all traffic came to a standstill II (1,5 điểm) Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá điểm tối đa: Bố cục (0,40 điểm) o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu đề o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở đến kết luận Phát triển ý (0,25 điểm) o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến Sử dụng ngơn từ (0,30 điểm) o Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung o Sử dụng ngôn từ văn phong/ thể loại o Sử dụng từ nối ý cho viết uyển chuyển Nội dung (0,30 điểm) o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận o Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều so với quy định 5% Ngữ pháp, dấu câu, tả: (0,25 điểm) o Sử dụng dấu câu o Chính tả: Viết tả Lỗi tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý bị tính lỗi (trừ 1% điểm viết) Cùng lỗi tả lặp lại tính lỗi o Sử dụng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu ngữ pháp.(Lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý bị trừ 1% điểm viết.) 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