SỞ GD&ĐT THỪA THIÊN HUẾ TRƯỜNG THPT BÙI THỊ XUÂN KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 CƠ BẢN Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) A USE OF ENGLISH AND READING (8 pts) MÃ ĐỀ 143 Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out In Korea, for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house According to tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for the child In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses Birds aren't the only animals thought to take lost teeth In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for taking teeth away Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture and are considered guardian angels of the people Tradition says that the new tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth is fed to a guardian angel Accordingly, parents in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog The idea of giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West Many children in Western countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in exchange for a tooth The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England or Ireland centuries ago According to tradition, a child puts a lost tooth umder his or her pillow before going to bed In the wee hours, while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth and leaves something else under the pillow In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift In the United States, however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money These days, the rate is $1 to $5 per tooth, adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy! (Source: Reading Challenge by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Jansen) Question 1: According the passage, where is a child's lost tooth thought to be taken away by a mouse? A In Mongolia B In Mexico and Spain C In Japan and Vietnam D In Korea Question 2: The phrase "the wee hours" in paragraph probably refers to the period of time _ A long before bedtime B late in the morning C early in the evening D soon after midnight Question 3: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the tradition of tooth giving in the West? A Children give money to the Tooth Fairy B Children hope to get money or gifts from the Tooth Fairy C Lost teeth are traditionally given to an angel or fairy D Children put their lost teeth under their pillows Question 4: According the paragraph 2, parents in Mongolia feed their child's lost tooth to a dog because _ A they believe that this will make their child's new tooth good and strong B they know that dogs are very responsible animals C they hope that their child will get some gifts for his or her tooth D they think dogs like eating children's teeth Question 5: What is the passage mainly about? A Animals eating children's lost teeth B Presents for young chifdren’s lost teeth C Customs concerning children's new teeth D Traditions concerning children's lost teeth Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest Question 6: A secure B marriage C confide D maintain Question 7: A comfortable B tendency C employee D national Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest Question 8: A boxes B changes C arrives D misses Question 9: A developed B raised C concerned D maintained Question 10: A explained B disappointed C prepared D interviewed Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting Question 11: Since (A) I was born (B) there were (C) many changes (D) Question 12: Last year (A) my little brother (B) got lost (C) while he had gone (D) shopping Question 13: They asked me how long (A) did it take (B) to get to (C) Paris by train (D) Question 14: The doctor advised (A) him don’t stay up (B) late any longer (C) because it could harm (D) his health Choose the best option among A, B, C or D Question 15: The principal couldn't go to the meeting because something important had come up at home The word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part is _ A moved towards B mentioned by accident C happened unexpectedly D become available Question 16: Pay attention to what she's saying because she won't explain it a second time The word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part is _ Trang 1/2 - Mã đề thi 143 A remember B focus on C ignore D take notice of Question 17: Pointing at someone to attract his/her _ is usually considered rude in most social situations A assistance B signal C attention D approach Question 18: Laura: “I’ve just finished doing a very difficult exercise of maths.” Mum: “ _.” A Be careful B Thank you C That’s all right D Good job Question 19: They said that their house had been broken into _ A two days before B two days ago C since two days D the two days before Question 20: They _ part in any parties since they _ there A not to take / moved B don’t take / moved C didn’t take / had moved D haven’t taken / moved Question 21: Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming - Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.” - David: “ .” A Yes, swimming does, too B You can it Thanks anyway C Not at all.You can make it D There is no doubt about it Question 22: Keep silent I _ to concentrate I can’t work with all that noise A tried B am trying C try D have tried Question 23: Nam wanted to know what time _ A does the movie begin B the movie began C did the movie begin D the movie begins Question 24: She is very tired now because she _ all day A is working B worked C has worked D has been working Question 25: Many young people have objected to _ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A sacrificed B contractual C agreed D confided Question 26: When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house The word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part is _ A arrange B sort out C mess up D clear up Question 27: Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home The word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part is _ A work together B help together C deal with D manage Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage Customs Throughout the world there are different _28 _ for people to greet each other In much of the world, a handshake is the _29 _ form of welcoming and greeting someone In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea, a _30 _ kiss on the check is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family It can be a very big surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting _31 _ is followed People may bow, grab another’s arm or even slap the other person on the back In some places people just smile, look at _32 _ face and say nothing Question 28: A ways B methods C means D techniques Question 29: A unique B same C different D common Question 30: A fast B superficial C light D heavy Question 31: A custom B routine C habit D tradition Question 32: A the other’s B each other C theirs D the others B WRITING (2 pts) I Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same She said to me, “Why didn’t you turn off the television last night?”  She asked ……………………………………………………………………………………… ….……………… The last time I came here was in 2005  I have …………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… II Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences a/ month/ since/ ’s/ my/ It/ last/ cigarettes./ smoked/ father//  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… you/ wondered/ how/ They/ would/ area./ long/ stay/ in/ the //  …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………… - THE END -Trang 2/2 - Mã đề thi 143 KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 CƠ BẢN Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SỞ GD&ĐT THỪA THIÊN HUẾ TRƯỜNG THPT BÙI THỊ XUÂN ĐÁP ÁN A USE OF ENGLISH & READING (8 pts) Code 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 B D A A D B C C A B C D B B C C C D A D D B B D B C A A D C A A A Code 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 B D B C B D B C C B C A D A A A D A C B B D A B A A D C D C C D A Code 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 368 Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 C C B B D C B D D C A B B C A B B C A D A A C A D D D A D B C A B WRITING (2 pts) A Code 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 Codes 143 & 368 I Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same She said to me, “Why didn’t you turn off the television last night?”  She asked me why I hadn’t turned off the television the night before The last time I came here was in 2005  I have not been here since 2005 II Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 B C A C D B D A D C A C B D B A C D B B A D D C B C B A D A A C A a/ month/ since/ ’s/ my/ It/ last/ cigarettes./ smoked/ father//  It’s a month since my father last smoked cigarettes you/ wondered/ how/ They/ would/ area./ long/ stay/ in/ the //  They wondered how long you would stay in the area Codes 217 & 476 I Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same Jack said, “Are you having lunch or going out with your mother now, Mary?”  Jack asked Mary if/ whether she was having lunch or going out with her mother How long have you studied English?  When did you start to study/ studying English? II Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences time/ went/ to/ ago./ the/ The/ three/ supermarket/ I/ was/ last/ weeks //  The last time I went to the supermarket was three weeks ago had/ to/ know/ Jack/ mind./what/ changed/ wanted/ my//  Jack wanted to know what had changed my mind - THE END ... (8 pts) Code 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 14 3 Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25... 31 32 B D A A D B C C A B C D B B C C C D A D D B B D B C A A D C A A A Code 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 ... 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 B D B C B D B C C B C A D A A A D A C B B D A B A A