SỞ GD & ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP 12 LẦN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC: 2019 – 2020 PHAN BỘI CHÂU MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề :229 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Naming customs are different around the world In most cultures, however, people have at least two names: a family name and a given name Your given name is the name you receive when you are born Your family name is the name you share with other people in your family In the United States, the family name is often called the last name, and the given name is often called the first name However, the order of the two names is not the same everywhere For example, in many Asian countries, the family name is first and the given name is second When two people from different cultures meet, sometimes they use the incorrect name This can cause embarrassment Family names can show something about a family's early history The origin of many English family names is a place, like London, or a job, such as Farmer or Shoemaker A long time ago, these families probably worked as farmers or shoemakers Swedish and Danish family names often mean son of For example, Johansson means son of Johan In South Korea, there are only about 250 family names These names go back hundreds of years to very old clans About half of all Koreans have one of the three most common family names - Kim, Park, or Lee There is generally no choice about a family name, but there is much more choice about given names Parents choose their child's name for many different reasons They may select a name that sounds beautiful or means something special These names may have meanings like peace or happiness In some cultures, there may be a connection between children's names and when or how they were born For example, a Yoruba child in Nigeria might have a name like Sunday or Born on a Sunny Day In some countries, parents may pay money to a professional baby namer to help them find a good name They want to find a name that will be lucky for their child (Source: Jessica William, Making Connection 1, 2nd Ed., Cambridge, 2014) Câu (TH): It is stated in the first paragraph that when two people from different cultures meet, A they not know how to say their names B they very often misaddress each other C they may misuse each other's names D they will misunderstand each other Câu (TH): What is NOT mentioned as a reason for parents to choose names for their child? A a name that shows how a child is born B a name that brings strength to their child C a name that means something special D a name that will be lucky for their child Câu (VD): Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage? Trang A Naming is a universal culture B People can choose their own names C Names are selected in accordance with local customs D People can change their lives by changing names Câu (VD): What does the word "clans" in the passage mostly mean? A a number of royal families B large groups of families C upper class families D lower class families Câu (TH): What can be the best title of the reading passage? A Naming for a reason B Naming for Fun C Beautiful Names D Naming Customs 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 (VD): The company will make some research on the domestic market and put forward a proposal to promote sales A will make B on the domestic C put forward D promote sales Câu (VD): Globally and internationally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade in the history of weather records A Globally and internationally B out C warmest D weather records Câu (TH): Tom said that if he had to another homework tonight, he would not be able to attend the concert A if he had to B another C would not be able D to attend Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair of sentences in the following questions Câu (VD): It's not fair to put all the blame on him He's not the only one at fault A Only the one who were involved should be punished B He deserved to be punished, but the others don't C It wouldn't be right to punish those who, like him, were not involved D He doesn't deserve to be blamed for everything as there were others involved Câu 10 (VD): Increasing urbanization has led to problems Cities are centers of civilization and culture A Despite increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture B In spite of increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture C Although increasing urbanization has led to problems but cities are centers of civilization and culture D Though increasing urbanization has led to problems, cities are centers of civilization and culture Trang 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 Câu 11 (TH): A determine B rearrange C develop D distinguish Câu 12 (TH): A ostentatious B uncontrollable C competitively D controversial Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family (13) , the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding "Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World "Being (14) _ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (15) will have an impact on every student." Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme, for example Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities Starting our research well ahead (16) _ time can help you make the right choices "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements," says Boyd In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (17) requirements (Adapted from https://wwwindependent.caukistudent/study-abroad) Câu 13 (TH): A But B Therefore C However D Thereby Câu 14 (TH): A immersed B interested C resided D taken Câu 15 (NB): A which B where C why D that Câu 16 (TH): A on B in C of D off Câu 17 (VD): A entry B entrance C enter D entered 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 Trả lời cho câu 18, 19 đây: Câu 18 (VD): Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative A make the last decision B make important changes C raise the first idea D sacrifice for others Câu 19 (TH): The emblem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was designed basing on rice – the most important crop for the Southeast Asian people Trang A banner B logo C motto D slogan Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Câu 20 (TH): Kathy and Kim are friends They have just finished lunch in a restaurant Kathy: "The food is great I'll get the bill." Jim: " _” A Yes, speak to you soon B No, this is on me C It's nothing D Don't mention it Câu 21 (NB): Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting Jane: "Is everybody happy with the decision?", Billy: “ ” A That sounds like fun B Yes, it is certainly C No, have you? D Not really 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 22 (VDC): I've become a bit of a couch potato since I stopped playing football A a lazy person B a live wire C a kind person D a nice person Câu 23 (VDC): That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that A was a big hit B was a break-through C was a success D was a failure 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 24 (TH): A mood B bloom C stood D groom Câu 25 (TH): A helped B advertised C finished D influenced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 26 (NB): _ swimming is considered to be good way of losing weight A The / a B Ø / a C A/ the D The/ the Câu 27 (VD): _, they discovered that their house had been burgled A On their return from the trip B They had returned from the trip C To have returned from the trip D After they have returned from the trip Câu 28 (VD): When he went to Egypt, he knew _ no Arabic, but within months he had become extremely fluent A virtually B barely C entirely D scarcely Câu 29 (TH): _ young girls think cosmetic surgery is safe, it still carries all the risks of surgery Trang A Despite B Since C Although D Because of Câu 30 (NB): This time tomorrow on the beach sunbathing and drinking freshly squeezed fruit juice! A I'll have been lying B I will be lying C I'll have lain D I will lie Câu 31 (VDC): That's exactly what I mean, Tom You've _ A put your foot in it B put two and two together C killed two birds with one stone D hit the nail on the head Câu 32 (VD): The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to to charity to help those in need A give away B give in C give back D give up Câu 33 (VD): The schoolboy's excuse wasn't _ at all Nobody in the classroom believed in the farfetched story he told A credential B credible C credulous D creditable Câu 34 (NB): Having undergone many changes over the years, Ao dai is still worn pride by Vietnamese women A of B with C in D under Câu 35 (TH): Lady Gaga would never forget _ the Best Original Song prize for 'Shallow’ A being awarded B to have awarded C to be awarded D having awarded Câu 36 (TH): Only if I had known the difference the more expensive car A I would have bought B would I have bought C would I buy D would I bought Câu 37 (TH): _ only in the Andes, the plant is used by local people to treat skin diseases A Found B Having found C Finding D Founded Câu 38 (TH): The boy has a collection of A valuable Australian old postage stamp B old valuable Australian postage stamp C valuable old Australian postage stamp D old Australian valuable postage stamp Câu 39 (VD): According to new regulations, car drivers will be fined up to VNÐ 30-40 million (US dollar 1.297-1.729) and have their driving license _ for 22-24 months if they are caught driving under the influence of alcohol A taken B validated C revoked D ratified 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 Câu 40 (VDC): There is no point in your phoning Jane – she’s away A It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away B Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane - she's out C Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away Trang D You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she's away Câu 41 (VDC): My eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist as soon as she graduated from university A Hardly had my eldest started working as a freelance journalist when she graduated from university B No sooner had my eldest sister graduated from university than she started working as a freelance journalist C No sooner had my eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist than she graduated from university D After my eldest sister graduated from university, she had started working as a freelance journalist Câu 42 (TH): She reminded her daughter of the table manners A She wanted her daughter to be more polite while eating B She wanted her daughter to eat a little more slowly C She wanted her daughter to leave the dinner table D She wanted her daughter to remember all meal time Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Mark Zuckerberg was born in 1984, in New York, into a prosperous, professional family He developed an interest in computers at an early age and when he was twelve, created a messaging program which he named "Zucknet" His dentist father used it in his surgery so that his receptionist could inform him of the arrival of a patient without yelling across the room Together with his friends, Mark spent much of his spare time as a boy designing and making computer games just for fun In 2002, Mark enrolled at Harvard University By his second year at the institution, he had acquired a reputation on the campus as a developer of software It was at that time he invented "Facemash" which compared pictures of female students and allowed users to vote on which one was the most attractive The program became very popular on campus, but was later shut down by the university authorities who deemed it "inappropriate" Based on the buzz of "Facemash", three of Mark's fellow students, Divya Narendra, and twins, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, asked him to work with them on an idea for a social networking site called "Harvard Connection" This site was designed to use information from Harvard's student networks to create a dating site for the university's elite Mark was initially enthusiastic about the complex project but boredom soon set in and he backed out of it to work on his own social networking site He created a site that allowed users to produce their profiles, upload photos, and communicate with other people beyond the confines of the university He called the site "Facebook" and he operated from one small college room until June 2004 when he finally abandoned his studies to devote himself fully to Facebook and moved the company to California Trang By the end of 2004, Facebook had one million users and Mark was climbing high However, in 2006, the multi-millionaire business mogul faced his first big hurdle The creators of Harvard Connection claimed that he had used their idea, and insisted that he should compensate them for their business losses Mark maintained that the ideas were based on two very different types of social networks but, after lawyers searched his records, incriminating emails revealed that he may have intentionally stolen the intellectual property of his former partners Although an initial settlement of $65 million was reached between the two parties, the legal dispute over the matter continued well into 2011, after the Harvard Connection creators claimed they were misled with regards to the value of the Facebook stock Since amassing his sizeable fortune, Mark has used his millions to fund a variety of philanthropic causes He has put lots of money into the deteriorating schools' system in deprived parts of New York and he actively encourages other wealthy, young entrepreneurs to follow his example and put back something into society (Source: