Đề thi thử Tiếng Anh 12 - Đề số 1 (Có đáp án)

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1. ￿-----------------------------------------------------ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 1--------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 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. welcomed B. introduced C. developed D. influenced Question 2. A. wave B. clap C. hate D. face 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. discuss B. waving C. airport D. often Question 4. A. customer B. festival C. attention D. graduate 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 5. Tom and Jerry are one of my son's favourite cartoons. A. are B. of C. son's D. cartoons Question 6. The ideal candidate will be numerous, and will have strong IT skills. A. ideal B. candidate C. numerous D. strong Question 7. Some manufacturers are not only raising their prices but also decreasing the production of its products. A. its B. raising C. decreasing D. but 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. I think there’s a picture of the hotel in _______ first page. A. the B. a C. an D. X Question 9: Gold ___________ in California in the 19th century. A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover D. is discovered Question 10: He kept his marriage a secret for years, but eventually the truth_________. A. wash up B. went off C. came out D. put off Question 23: Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to “throw out the ________ with the bathwater”. A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child Question 12. She blamed me not explaining the lesson to her carefully. A. on B. of C. about D. for Question 13. The National Curriculum, which is followed in all state schools, is made up of such as English, Maths, Science and so on. A. exams B. terms C. subjects D. systems Question 14. People from ____ cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to difficult problems. A. diverse B. diversify C. diversity D. diversification Question 15: Her academic performance has greatly improved since she _______ study methods. A. changed B. will change C. would change D. was changing Question 16. Cutting back on red meat consumption can reduce your intake of fat, sodium and sugar, can cause obesity, heart disease, and cancer. A. that B. which C. where D. who Question 17. The mother told her son so impolitely. 1
2. A. not behave B. not to behave C. not behaving D. did not behave Question 18: Bill’s mother won’t let him go out with his friends _______ . A. after he had finished his homework B. once he finished his homework C. until he has finished his homework D. when he finished his homework Question 19: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race. A. in spite of B. because C. although D. because of Question 20: If my father______ here now, he would help me fix my bicycle. A. were B. is C. will be D. would be Question 21: The course was so difficult that I didn't _________any progress at all. A. do B. make C. produce D. create Question 22: People usually look through travel ________ to decide on their holiday destinations. A. catalogues B. brochures C. handbooks D. lists Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 23: “You look nice in these blue jeans, Ann.” “__________ ” A. Don’t mention it. B. Don’t bother. C. You can say that again. D. Thanks! Your nice words raise me up. Question 24: Tim and Peter had a quarrel last week and now Tom is giving Tim advice. - Tom: ”I think the best way to solve that problem is to keep silent.” - Tim: ”______. Silence may kill our friendship.” A. That’s a great idea B. That’s not a good idea C. I’m not wrong D. Yes, I think much 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 25. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking. A. help B. prepare C. be busy D. attempt Question 26. It's great to go out on such a lovely day. A. ugly B. beautiful C. old D. modern 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 27: You should dress neatly for the interview to make a good impression on the interviewers. A. untidily B. formally C. unfairly D. comfortably Question 28 . Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control they spend online. A. dependent on B. hooked on C. indifferent to D. exhausted by 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 Best Students According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor educational (29) ________ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (30) _______ many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (31) _______ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life's pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn. On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact that they have made (32) ______ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed. 2
3. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (33) ______ their confidence and improves their job prospects. (Adapted from Use of English for All Exams by E. Moutsou) Question 29: A. development B. background C. basementD. institution Question 30: A. AlthoughB. But C. SoD. And Question 31: A. whomB. which C. whereD. when Question 32: A. everyB. another C. much D. many Question 33: A. arises B. boosts C. mountsD. surges 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. More and more people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from university and starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race. Most students see the time as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals greatly. A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidize their travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while travelling. For example, they may work on local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not only earn some money, but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some understanding of their culture. There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make their career, such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing to work with a charity which arranges voluntary work in various parts of the world. The projects would hands-on experience of a very varied nature, from teaching to helping build roads or dams. The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit great from encountering new and varied experiences and from communication with a wide range of people. Perhaps most importantly, gap year students have to learn to stand on their own two feet. (Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca Mok) Question 34: What could be the best title for the passage? A. Working for lifeB. Taking time out C. Studying of overseasD. Contributing to the Community Question 35: The word “subsidize” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______ . A. ask forB. pay forC. work forD. apply for Question 36: The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to ______ . A. local farmsB. local hotelsC. local peopleD. gap-year students Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. The number of students taking a gap yare between high school and university is falling. B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get experience. C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel. D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university. Question 38: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of students’ taking a gap year? A. They learn how to become independent. B. They receive practical training for their future careers. C. They have an opportunity to meet local people. D. They earn money to support their further studies. 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 3
4. “I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970,” says Richard Perez with noticeable glee. He can afford to be smug. He lives “off-grid” - unconnected to the power grid and the water, gas and sewerage supplies that most people in the world rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals with his own water disposal - and he prefers it that way. “They are times when the grid blacks out,” he says, “I really like the security of having my own electricity company.” Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that Perez says has been increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people who live off-grid, self-sufficiency mean guiltfree energy consumption and peace of mind. “It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy that is not from fossil fuels,” says Suzanne Gallant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area in Wales. “And if something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves.” Now even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if not all off their own power needs. So is energy freedom and eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life? Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind and hydro power. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby river or stream, that might prove prohibitively expensive! There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to get the energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done and without giving up a 21st century lifestyle: “I have got five personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave a convention oven, vacuum cleaners - you name it”, says Perez. “There is an external beams antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five days. I have too much electricity.” Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth aiming for. (Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldestein) Question 39: Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. A Day in the Life of an “Off-gridder”B. Unplugging from the Grid C. No Water, No Life!D. Living without the Electricity Question 40: The phrase “blacks out” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______ . A. has no functionsB. fails to work C. is able to runD. serves many purposes Question 41: According to paragraph 1, Richard Perez has managed to _______ . A. stay independent of certain public utilitiesB. save a lot of money with his own company C. pay off his electric bills since 1970D. provide energy for people in his neighborhood Question 42: The word “pipe-dream” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ . A. an impractical hopeB. a promising visionC. a terrible situationD. a real nightmare Question 43: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _______ . A. getting the energyB. being off-grid C. giving up a 21st century lifestyleD. being a pioneer Question 44: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. The number of “off-gridders” in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years. B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity. C. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric. D. “Off-gridders” enjoy not doing harm to the environment. Question 45: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Most people living in temperature regions are against the idea of living off-grid. B. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity. C. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people. D. Many “off-gridders” have made a fortune selling their own electricity. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. Question 46: “I’m going to have a job interview tomorrow,” said Paul. A. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview tomorrow. 4
5. B. Paul said that I am going to have a job interview tomorrow. C. Paul said that I was going to have a job interview the following day. D. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview the following day. Question 47: She last phoned her close friend two months ago. A. She has two months to phone her close friend. B. She didn’t phone her close friend two months ago. C. She has phoned her close friend for two months. D. She hasn’t phoned her close friend for two months. Question 48: People consider that his speech was one of the best. A. It was considered that his speech was one of the best. B. His speech was considered to be one of the best. C. It is considered that his speech was one of the best. D. People were considered that his speech was one of the best. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: Mike doesn’t feel well today. He can’t go out with his friends. A. If Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends. B. Mike wishes he felt well today so that he could go out with his friends. C. If only Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends. D. Provided that Mike feels well today, he can’t go out with his friends. Question 50: Some mobile applications are very tempting. They may expose users to identity theft. A. Some mobile applications are very tempting, which may expose users to identity theft. B. Some mobile applications which are very tempting may expose users to identity theft. C. They may expose users to identity theft, who some mobile applications are very tempting. D. Some mobile applications which are very tempting they may expose users to identity theft. THE END- 5