ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II, NĂM HỌC 2009-2010 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (50 câu trắc nghiệm) (Đề thi có 04 trang) Họ và tên thí sinh: . Số báo danh: . Lớp:12 Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with suitable words. Forests are useful to Man in several ways. Wood is always necessary for building and for making all kinds of things and we usually need firewood in our homes. Forests provide timber, one of the most (1) resources, but they must be used wisely and managed (2) . Men should control the cutting of trees in such a way that the forest grows more trees (3) .it would be cut, leaving the young ones to grow bigger. Trees and shrubs are also needed to preserve land (4) .their roots bind the soil, preventing heavy rain (5) .washing the soil away. 1. A. reasonable B. valuable C. comfortable D. famous 2. A. good B. widely C. carefully D. nicely 3. A. than B. as C. then D. that 4. A. because of B. because C. but D. and 5. A. in B. with C. at D. from Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets of words and phrases given. 6. It / rain / later / take / umbrella. A. It might rain later so take an umbrella. B. It’s going to rain; why not take an umbrella later? C. It will rain sooner or later to take an umbrella. D. It could rain, so take an umbrella later. 7. Peter / teach / drive / when / he young A. Peter taught to drive when he was young. B. Peter was thought to teach to drive when he was young. C. Peter was taught to drive when he was young. D. Peter taught me driving when he was young. Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words. 8. A. endanger B. habitat C. extinction D. appearance 9. A. information B. entertainment C. television D. understanding Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences. 10.The road runs . with the railway. A. loose B. gently C. steep D. parallel - Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 203 - Mã đề thi 203 11.The Simpson Desert . a mystery until Madigan made an aerial survey in 1929. A. remained B. referred C. led D. inferred 12.He had to leave early, ………he? A. mustn’t B. didn’t C. hasn’t D. shouldn’t 13. “I like reading all sorts of books”. - “….……….” . A. Either do I B. So am I C. So do I D. Neither do I 14.She wishes to see arid desert, .she decides to visit India. A. but B. so C. however D. although 15.- “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test” – “ .” A. Good way! B. You are right C. Good job! D. Oh, hard luck! 16.………books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures. A. Romantic B. Thriller C. Science D. Comic 17.You ………lend me any money. I’ve got some. A. mustn’t B couldn’t C. needn’t D. can’t 18 all your wishes come true! A. Can B. May C. Will D. Must 19.Humans also .to the growing of deserts. A. cause B. lead C. contribute D. comprise 20.That car is quite cheap. ………, I don’t like it. A. So B. But C. Therefore D. However 21.I often read books and newspapers for .………entertainment. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø 22.You ………forget the keys or you . get in. A. can’t / mustn’t B. mayn’t / mustn’t C. mustn’t / can’t D. needn’t / mayn’t 23.You needn’t ………all the way home. You can get there by taxi. A. come B. leave C. explain D. walk 24.New York is a great ………centre. A. commercial B. commerce C. commercially D. commercials 25.Clearing forests for timber has resulted ………the loss of biodiversity. A. in B. with C. at D. for 26.Thousands of species of animals and plants are ………and the number increases each year. A. endangered B. danger C. endanger D. dangerous 27. “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” – “ .” A. You’re welcome B. Good idea C. It’s my pleasure D. Thanks, I will - Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 203 - 28 , many animals can still survive and thrive there. A. Although the weather conditions in the desert are severe B. Being severe weather conditions in the desert C. The weather conditions in the desert to be severe D. Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe 29.Books in the home are a wonderful source ………knowledge and pleasure. A. with B. of C. in D. about 30. “Happy New Year!” - “ ………!” A. The same to you B. Same for you C. You are the same D. Happy New Year with you 31.The kitchen .dirty because she has just cleaned it. A. should be B. mustn’t be C. may be D. can’t be 32.Arthur Conan Doyle is the .who writes many exciting stories about Sherlock Holmes. A. author B. teller C. editor D. publisher 33.Harry Potter is a young boy who ….……….to become a wizard in a wizard school. A. trains B. trained C. is trained D. is training 34.If it is a good book, you might say, “It’s so good. I can’t….……….” A. put it out B. take it out C. take it down D. put it down Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) that is the nearest in meaning to the given one. 35.John lent me this book. A. I lent this book to John. B. This book was lent to me by John. C. This book is lent to me by John. D. I was lent by John this book. 36.Every student is required to write an essay on the topic. A. Every student must write an essay on the topic. B. Every student might write an essay on the topic. C. They require every student write an essay on the topic. D. Every student should write an essay on the topic. 37.Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed. A. However he tried hard, he didn’t succeed. B. However hard he tried, but he didn’t succeed. C. However he didn’t succeed, he tried hard. D. However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. 38.A. gorilla B. derive C. wildlife D. island 39.A. trees B. plants C. animals D. seasons 40.A. location B. elevation C. direction D. question - Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 203 - Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D. Smoking is not as common in American as in many other countries. Generally, Americans smoke less than Europeans and much less than Asians. It is a practice that is becoming less and less socially acceptable. Smoking is prohibited in many places. It is not allowed in any public buildings, on any public transportation (including airplane flights within the United State), in shops, in movies theatres, schools, and office buildings. The general rule is if you are indoors, then you probably are not allowed to smoke. The exceptions are bars, nightclubs, and some restaurants. If a restaurant does allow smoking, it will only be in an area that is designated for smokers. If you are with someone, even outdoors, it is polite to ask if they mind before you start smoking. The lawful smoking age in America is eighteen. If you are buying cigarettes (or another tobacco product) and you look young, the store clerk is required by law to ask you for proof of legal age. You should be prepared to provide identification. 41.The main idea of the passage is . A. smoking is becoming more and more socially acceptable B. smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable C. smoking is good for your health D. smoking is allowed everywhere 42.The legal smoking age in America is . A. 18 B. 19 C. 20 D. 21 43.It is .to ask before you start smoking. A. impolite B. courteous C. rude D. unkind 44.You are NOT allowed to smoke in: A. bars B. nightclubs C. public buildings D. some restaurants 45.The people in . are NOT mentioned in the passage. A. Asia B. America C. Europe D. Africa Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting. 46.However we met many difficulties in studying, we were successful in life. A B C D 47.Her last book is published in 20 languages years ago. A B C D 48.Food and supplies are often carrying through deserts by camels. A B C D 49.Many plants and animals species are now in danger of being extinction. A B C D 50.Do you know which animal lives in the desert and have two humps? A B C D _THE END_ - Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 203 - . severe weather conditions in the desert C. The weather conditions in the desert to be severe D. Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe 29.Books. seasons 40.A. location B. elevation C. direction D. question - Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 203 - Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among