Đề và đáp án bài KT giữa HKII, môn Tiếng Anh 12, năm học 2023-2024

TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN NGỌC HIỂN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ 2 – NĂM HỌC 2023 – 2024

TỔ: TIẾNG ANH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Mã đề: 123

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 1. It isn’t necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail.

A. We should discuss this matter in great detail. B. We might discuss this matter in great detail.

C. We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail. D. We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail.

Question 2. The last time I talked to Rose was three years ago.

A. I didn’t talk to Rose three years ago. B. I haven’t talked to Rose for three years. C. I have talked to Rose for three years. D. I hadn’t talked to Rose for three years.

Question 3. “Why didn’t you send me the brochure?” Mr. William asked the agent.

A. Mr. William asked the agent why she didn’t send him the brochure.

B. Mr. William asked the agent to send him the brochure.

C. Mr. William asked the agent not to send him the brochure.

D. Mr. William asked the agent why she had not sent him the brochure.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question4: Many students at the institution worshipped her father because he was a distinguishable

professor and achieved many prestigious awards.

A. institution B. distinguishable C. achieved D. prestigious

Question5:Last night, my sister stays up so late to study for her final exams.

A. stays B. her C. so D. to study

Question6: Judy knew that there was an error of sentence structure in her essay, but she couldn’t find them.

A. in B. an C. but D. them

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 7: A. listens B. reviews C.garages D. enjoys

Question 8: A. chemical B. cheap C. child D. kitchen

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 9: A. conserve B. achieve C. employ D. waver

Question 10:A. volunteer B. vocation C. attendance D.importance

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 11:Nam is the smartest boy _________ difficult questions easily

A. answers B. to answering C. answering D. to answer

Question 12: The more flowers you grow, _______ your garden will be.

A. the most colorful B. the more colorfully C. the more colorful D. more colorful

Question 13: _______, she will have graduated from university.

A. By the time she turns 23 B. Once she turned 23

C. After she had turned 23 D. When she will turn 23

Question 14: He became internationally famous _______ his novels.

A. from B. for C. as D. in

Question 15: My daughter is learning to play ______violin at her school.

A. a B. an C. x D. the

Question 16: Everyone can hear the music from his room sometimes, _______?

A. don’t they B. can’t they C. don’t he D. can’t he

Question 17: The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.

A. effort B. volunteer C. donation D. fund

Question 18: As a foreign language student, you should learn how to ________ new words in the dictionary.

A. look down B. write off C. look up D. take off

Question 19: John and Karen persuaded me________ the conference.

A. attending B. attended C. to have attended D. to attend

Question 20: Reading the article about damages caused by the heavy storm really brought a lump to my____

A. throat B. teeth C. eye D. lip

Question 21: Isaac Newton _______ under an apple tree when he got hit on the head by a falling piece of fruit.

A. is sitting B. was sitting C. sat D. sits

Question 22: High schools across the country should _______ hands to address the problem of cyberbullying.

A. hold B. shake C. lend D. join

Question 23: Today, many serious childhood diseases _______ by early immunization.

A. can be prevented B. can prevent C. prevent D. are preventing

Question 24: You get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in ________

A. practically B. practical C.practicing D. practice

Question 25: The band at that time was immensely popular and often played to a(n) crowd of about 5,000.

A. probability B. capability C. capacity D. ability

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 26: Mai is talking to Hoa in the club.

– Mai: “How often do you go shopping?” – Hoa: “__________”

A. Once a week B. I go with my mother C. I often buy fruits D. When I have free time

Question 27: David and Mary are talking about David’s cell phone.

– Mary: “I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, David.” – David:”_________”

A. You’re welcome B. It’s my pleasure

C. I couldn’t agree with you more D. Thank you. I’m glad you like it

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 28: It’s very difficult to talk to our new classmate; she’s such a cold fish.

A. a pleasant person B. a person who is allergic to fish

C. a person who enjoy eating fish D. an unfriendly person

Question 29: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.

A. improve B. maximize C. worsen D. enrich

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 30: You should use your own judgment; don’t trust everything you read online.

A. explain B. suggest C. decide D. believe

Question 31: The burglar has got cold feet, when the dog started barking.

A. frightened B. excited C. bored D. surprised

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

COPING WITH TRAFFIC

Many large cities around the world have struggled to keep up with the increase in traffic in recent times. Densely populated areas, growing car ownership, as well as narrow roads brought for much lower volumes of traffic all (32) _______ to this. In 1975, Singapore decided to introduce a congestion charge – a (33) _______ paid by drivers entering the most traffic-heavy zones of the city. London introduced a congestion charge in 2003.

Public opinion was initially opposed to the idea, (34) _______ people soon became more supportive of the scheme. Despite this, its first decade brought mixed success, and the (35) _______ of cars in the city fell by only 10%. However, the scheme proved massively profitable, (36) _______ allowed the city council to invest in other measures aimed at improving traffic conditions in London. These included cycle lanes, pedestrianized areas and better road surfaces. (Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer by Helen Weale)

Question 32. A. result B. cause C. contribute D. induce

Question 33. A. fee B. fine C. pension D. wage

Question 34. A. or B. so C. and D. but

Question 35. A. amount B. number C. other D. little

Question 36. A. which B. whose C. who D. that

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question37: Emily had just finished saving all the documents. The computer crashed then.

A. Hardly had Emily finished saving all the documents when the computer crashed.

B. Had it not been for the computer crash, Emily could have saved all the documents.

C. No sooner had the computer crashed than Emily finished saving all the documents.

D. The moment Emily started to save all the documents, the computer crashed.

Question 38. My brother is not old enough. He can’t take the driving test.

A. If only my brother were young enough to take the driving test.

B. If my brother were old enough, he could take the driving test.

C. If my brother had been old enough, he could have taken the driving test

D. Provided that my brother is old enough, he can’t take the driving test.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

To quote CREST founder Dr. Martha Honey, we earnestly believe that ecotourism is “simply a better way to travel.” Here’s a look at how this transformational approach to travel benefits conservation, increases cross-cultural understanding, and ultimately turns travelers into environmental advocates:

To see how ecotourism benefits nature and wildlife, let’s look at endangered species such as African Elephants. Ivory from Elephant tusks is worth $1500 a pound on the black market, which has led to a dramatic increase in poaching. But Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead. When you consider the revenue from wildlife photography tours, luxury safari camps, and other ecotourism offerings, a single Elephant is worth $1.3 million over the course of its lifetime! Ecotourism offers a long-term alternative to exploitation, generating sustainable revenue and ensuring better overall health of the ecosystem.

Nature reserves and national parks help prevent deforestation and pollution, while also protecting the habitat of endemic species. The revenue that ecotourism provides can help replace profits from exploitative practices such as mining or slash burn agriculture. It can also help ensure the long-term financial viability of the area. Naturalist guides also help travelers understand the value of a pristine ecosystem, and teach them about the importance of conservation. This ultimately help to create a more mindful and conscious legion of travelers.

When managed properly, ecotourism can offer locals alternative revenue streams. In wildlife-rich countries such as Rwanda, former poachers are often employed as guides or trackers, capitalizing on their knowledge of the animals and their habitat. In Costa Rica, unemployment has fallen to less than 10% since the country started building its ecotourism infrastructure in the 1970s. Involving local communities in tourism management empowers them by ensuring that more revenue is reinvested locally. Ecotourism also offers indigenous peoples an opportunity to remain on ancestral land, conserve it, and preserve traditional culture.

Sure, being a responsible traveler takes a greater level of commitment to being conscious and mindful of the impact we have on the destinations we visit. But ecotourism also offers us incredible, transformative experiences, allowing us to develop closer personal relationships to the nature, wildlife, and local people we encounter during our adventures. Learning about ecotourism can permanently change your understanding of mankind’s role in our planetary ecosystem. And once you’ve had that sort of travel experience, you’ll never want to travel the traditional way again.

(Source: https://www.ith.org.za/what-is-eco-tourism/)

Question 39: The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.

A. The benefits of ecotourism. B. Making the most of ecotourism.

C. An introduction to ecotourism. D. Encourage conservation or adding to exploitation?

Question 40. The word “revenue” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.

A. reward B. benefit C. profit D. interest

Question 41. According to paragraph 3, in what direction can ethical tourism help the society?

A. Green tourism maintains the balance between animals and human.

B. Ecotourism provides financial support for local communities.

C. Sustainable tourism yields substantial environmental benefits.

D. Ecotourism encourages open dialogue about deforestation.

Question 42. The word “pristine” in paragraph 3 most likely means _______.

A. natural B. untouched C. beautiful D. dirty

Question 43. The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.

A. species B. relationships C. poachers D. locals

Question 44. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Income from ecotourism can partly be substituted for environmentally harmful industry.

B. Indigenous inhabitants are forced to resettle to develop sites for tourism.

C. Momentary profits are more recommended than long-term ones.

D. People engage in green tourism only for their self-image.

Question 45. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Ecotourism is seasonal in nature, therefore a vulnerable industry.

B. The current sustainable tourism service is just green washing.

C. Responsible travel is a unique opportunity for business.

D. Ecotourism is a win-win experience, both for the nature and the people.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

Have you ever felt that there aren’t enough hours in the day? These days we have to do our jobs, look after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay healthy! Like many of us, Alex Gadsden never had enough time. He ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he decided to do something about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with a 45-minute cycle ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too.

He said, “It gives the user a good workout. I’ve only used it for two weeks but I’ve already noticed a difference.” “I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in the garden, so it’s nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have breakfast and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day.” The green washing machine uses 25 litres of water a wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the clothes, and then for another 20 minutes to dry them. And it doesn’t use any electricity, of course.

Mr Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become very popular. With an invention which cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces your electricity bill, he may well be right.

(Adapted from English Unlimited by Alex Tilbury et al.)

Question 46. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The importance of daily exercise B. Ways to do the washing properly

C. Cycling makes you healthier D. A fascinating invention

Question 47. The word ran in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. moved B. allowed C. managed D. changed

Question 48. According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of the cycle washer?

A. His electricity bills are reduced. B. He puts on weight.

C. He helps his wife with the washing-up. D. He becomes more involved in recycling.

Question 49. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A. difference B. the cycle washer C. the fresh air D. workout

Question 50. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

A. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.

B. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.

C. It doesn’t require any electricity to run the cycle washer.

D. Alex’s machine isn’t effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.

THE END!

Mã đề: 234

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1:Kate was the first applicant_________ a thank-you letter to the company.

A. wrote B. to write C. written D. writing

Question 2: ______the match was, the more spectators it attracted.

A. The most interesting B. The best interesting C. The more interesting D. The interesting

Question 3: John will start doing homework_______.

A. as soon as he finishes his lunch B. after he had finished his lunch

C. when he finished his lunch. D. before he finished his lunch

Question 4: I am really excited _______ the opportunity to work with her.

A. from B. with C. on D. about

Question 5: I have left my book in_______ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

Question 6: No one believed her stories, _______ ?

A. did they B. haven’t they C. didn’t they D. have they

Question 7: No one is perfect. We all ______ mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past.

A. put B. make C. break D. do

Question 8: Luckily, they successfully _______ the fire and saved all of the children.

A. took out B. took off C. put out D. put off

Question 9: With a view to improving their standard of living, Mr. and Mrs. Smith decided _______ to the city for better job opportunities.

A. to move B. move C. moving D. to moving

Question 10: I always get ________ in my stomach before visiting the dentist. This is really hard for me.

A. worms B. mosquitoes C. crabs D. butterflies

Question 11: David entered the room while they ________behind his back.

A. talk B. are talking C. were talking D. talked

Question 12: They _______ a big row about how to raise their child last night.

A. paid B. had C. gave D. took

Question 13: The application form _______ to the university before May 31st.

A. must send B. sent C. must be send D. must be sent

Question 14: One of the popular _______ used in smartphones at present is voice recognition.

A. applications B. applicable C. applicants D. apply

Question 15: There is a ________ mood everywhere in in the world on New Year’s Day.

A. optimistic B. constant C. popular D. festive

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 16: Ann is paying a compliment on Daisy’s new dress.

– Ann: “You look very pretty in this dress!” – Daisy: “__________”

A. It’s so nice of you to say that. B. I see what you mean.

C. Thanks for your wish. D. Yes, it is fairly expensive.

Question 17: Tim is talking to Peter in their classroom.

– Tim: “How often do you go swimming?” – Peter: ____________________

A. I go with my mother B.I have free time C. I often buy fruits D.Everyday

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 18: I have to postpone my family holiday until next month because I am now up to my ears in work.

A. having an ear infection B. having so much work to do

C. having nothing to do D. having my ears checked

Question 19: The company should allow flexible working hours so that its employees can avoid traffic congestion.

A. careful B. dangerous C. fixed D. changeable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20: People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for cultivation.

A.damaging B. farming C. industry D. wood

Question 21: We should join hands to protect our environment.

A. take up B. put up C. work together D. make decisions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 22: It is unnecessary for you to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon

A.You needn’t finish the report until tomorrow afternoon.

B.You have to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon.

C.You may finish the report after tomorrow afternoon.

D. You should finish the report until tomorrow afternoon

Question 23: The last time I saw her was three years ago.

A. I have not seen her for three years. B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.

C. I have often seen her for the last three years. D. I saw her three years ago and will meet her

Question 24: Tom said: “Why do you keep staring at me, Janet?”

A. Tom asked Janet why did she keep staring at him. B. Tom asked Janet why she keeps staring at him.

C. Tom asked Janet why she had kept staring at him. D. Tom asked Janet why she kept staring at him.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question25: It will require a collectable effort from the government, providers, and the media to meet our goals.

A. collectable B. effort C. government D. media

Question 26: Tiana forgets to bring her notebook to the biology class yesterday morning.

A. morning B. forgets C. biology D. to

Question 27: Her laptop crashed ten minutes ago and she still hasn’t been able to turn them on.

A. still B. been C. them D. crashed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question28: Jane really wants to buy a new computer. She doesn’t have enough money.

A. Provided that Jane has enough money, she can’t buy a new computer.

B. If only Jane had had enough money, she couldn’t have bought a new computer.

C. If Jane had enough money, she could buy a new computer.

D. Jane wishes she had enough money so that she could have bought a new computer.

Question29: .Alice registered for the course. She then received the scholarship.

A. Hardly had Alice registered for the course when she received the scholarship.

B. Only after Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.

C. Having received the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.

D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 30: A. improves B. destroys C. reminds D. messages

Question 31: A. scholar B. charity C. chemistry D. character

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 32: A. enter B. explain C. invent D. attract

Question 33:A. integrate B. qualify C. intervention D. diagnose

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

When he was nine years old, Felix Finkbeiner gave a class presentation on climate change. The young German spoke about deforestation and its effect on the planet. At the end of his talk, he challenged the people of his country to help by planting one million trees. Nobody thought much would come of a nine-year-old’s school project. Before he was 20, however, Finkbeiner’s efforts had resulted in the planting of more than 14 billion trees around the world.

Finkbeiner and his classmates began the project – named “Plant-for-the-Planet” – by planting the first tree outside their school. Other schools followed the example, and news of the one-million challenge spread. As a result, Finkbeiner was asked to speak at the European Parliament. Other invitations soon followed, and when he was just 13, he spoke at a United Nations conference in New York. “We cannot trust that adults alone will save our future,” he said in the speech. “We have to take our future in our hands.”

Finkbeiner is now in his twenties, and Plant-for-the-Planet is an organization with around 70,000 members. It works to teach people about climate change and to encourage the planting of more trees. Germany’s one millionth tree was planted long ago. The goal now is one trillion – 150 for every person on Earth.

(Adapted from Reading Explorer by Becky Tarver Chase and David Bohlke)

Question 34. What is the reading mainly about?

A. the problems deforestation can cause for our planet

B. the reasons of climate change

C. how planting trees can help the environment

D. how a young person has made a big difference to the environment

Question 35. The word “deforestation” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. afforestation B. defecation C. the cutting down of trees D. devastation

Question 36. According to paragraph 2, what first happened to Finkbeiner after the widespread impact of the “Plant-for-the -Planet” project?

A. He discussed the problem of climate change with world leaders.

B. He made a presentation at a United Nations conference in New York.

C. He received an offer to make a speech at the European Parliament.

D. He had to confront many challenges.

Question 37. In the third paragraph, what does the word “It” refer to?

A. Plant-for-the-Planet B. Germany’s one millionth tree

C. Climate change D. Planting trees

Question 38. What is NOT true about Plant-for-the Planet today?

A. It teaches people about climate change. B. It has many thousands of members.

C. It encourages people to afforest. D. Its aim is to plant one billion trees.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

ELECTRIC-CAR BATTERY CHARGES IN FIVE MINUTES

Car makers are spending a lot of money on electric cars. In the future, electric cars will replace petrol cars. Environmentalists believe this will reduce the amount of CO2 (39) _______ into the atmosphere. A big problem for electric cars is charging the battery. Some batteries in today’s electric cars can take up to 12 hours to charge fully. (40) _______, a company in Israel says it has created a lithium-ion battery that people can charge in just five minutes. This is the same amount of time it takes to fill a tank of gas with petrol. The new lithium-ion batteries (41) _______ were developed by the Israeli company StoreDot are being manufactured by a Chinese company called Eve Energy.

The new batteries could totally transform driving. They would mean electric cars would be able to travel as far as petrol cars. (42) _______ people with electric cars today suffer from “range anxiety”. This is stress caused by worrying about the battery running out of electricity. The new batteries would end this anxiety. A StoreDot spokesperson said: “We’re at the point of (43) _______ a revolution in the electric vehicle charging experience”.

(Adapted from https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2101/210124-car-battery.html)

Question 39. A. come B. go C. release D. put

Question 40. A. Thus B. However C. Therefore D. Although

Question 41. A. which B. who C. whom D. whose

Question 42. A. Little B. Much C. Many D. No

Question 43. A. achieving B. creating C. making D. taking

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies are increasingly prevalent in business and society; besides, they have been applied to education. These technologies have the potential to transform many aspects of the teaching – learning process.

Basic activities in education like grading can be automated with the help of AI. At educational institutes, marking a large number of tests and assignments is tedious work. Teachers often find that grading takes up a considerable amount of time which can be used to interact with students and prepare for class. AI, at present, may not be able to actually replace human grading; however, it’s getting pretty close. Nearly all kinds of multiple choice and fill-in-the blank testing can now be performed by Al-driven machines, and automated grading of student writing may not be far behind. Essay-grading softwares are still in their infancy, yet they will be fully developed over the coming years, allowing teachers to focus more on classroom activities and professional development.

Learners can also get additional support from AI. For instance, tutoring programs based on artificial intelligence already exist to help students with basic courses of mathematics, writing, foreign language, etc. With the rapid pace of technological advancement in recent years, sophisticated tutoring systems which can help students learn high order thinking and stimulate their creativity will not be a pipe dream. Moreover, Al programs can give learners useful feedback and assistance. Some schools, especially those with online courses, are using AI systems to monitor students’ progress. These systems not only offer students advice on individual courses but also help students choose majors in accordance with areas where they succeed or struggle.

For better or worse, AI systems have taken place in certain types of classroom activities. In the next decades, their influences will extend significantly, which offers both teacher and students a much wider range of services.

(Adapted from https://www.qualifax.ie)

Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The various forms of AI B. Artificial intelligence and related technologies

C. The changes made by AI in education D. The potential of applying technologies to teaching

Question 45: The word “tedious” in paragraph 2, is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________

A. admirable B. boring C. economical D. costly

Question 46: As stated in paragraph 2, machines which are driven by AI can now___________

A. find out all the mistakes in students’ papers

B. mark student writing automatically

C. grade almost all types of fill-in-the-blank questions

D. be fully developed by teachers

Question 47: The word “a pipe dream” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to___________

A. an illusion B. a phenomenon C. an expression D. a denotation

Question 48: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to___________

A. machines B. classroom activities C. essays D. grading softwares

Question 49: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Learners can receive useful feedback and help from AI programs.

B. All kinds of multiple-choice questions are graded by machines.

C. Teachers are lack of time to interact with students and prepare for class.

D. Teachers focus more on classroom activities than professional development.

Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. AI may pose a threat to every field except for education.

B. AI technology is expected to dominate in every classroom in the next few decades.

C. AI will play a more important role in education in the future

D. Teachers gain more benefits from AI than students.

THE END!

Mã đề: 345

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

COPING WITH TRAFFIC

Many large cities around the world have struggled to keep up with the increase in traffic in recent times. Densely populated areas, growing car ownership, as well as narrow roads brought for much lower volumes of traffic all (1) _______ to this. In 1975, Singapore decided to introduce a congestion charge – a (2) _______ paid by drivers entering the most traffic-heavy zones of the city. London introduced a congestion charge in 2003.

Public opinion was initially opposed to the idea, (3) _______ people soon became more supportive of the scheme. Despite this, its first decade brought mixed success, and the (4) _______ of cars in the city fell by only 10%. However, the scheme proved massively profitable, (5) _______ allowed the city council to invest in other measures aimed at improving traffic conditions in London. These included cycle lanes, pedestrianized areas and better road surfaces. (Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer by Helen Weale)

Question 1. A. result B. cause C. contribute D. induce

Question 2. A. fee B. fine C. pension D. wage

Question 3. A. or B. so C. and D. but

Question 4. A. amount B. number C. other D. little

Question 5. A. which B. whose C. who D. that

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.

(Source: https://www.ith.org.za/what-is-eco-tourism/)

Question 6: The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.

A. The benefits of ecotourism. B. Making the most of ecotourism.

C. An introduction to ecotourism. D. Encourage conservation or adding to exploitation?

Question 7. The word “revenue” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.

A. reward B. benefit C. profit D. interest

Question 8. According to paragraph 3, in what direction can ethical tourism help the society?

A. Green tourism maintains the balance between animals and human.

B. Ecotourism provides financial support for local communities.

C. Sustainable tourism yields substantial environmental benefits.

D. Ecotourism encourages open dialogue about deforestation.

Question 9. The word “pristine” in paragraph 3 most likely means _______.

A. natural B. untouched C. beautiful D. dirty

Question 10. The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.

A. species B. relationships C. poachers D. locals

Question 11. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Income from ecotourism can partly be substituted for environmentally harmful industry.

B. Indigenous inhabitants are forced to resettle to develop sites for tourism.

C. Momentary profits are more recommended than long-term ones.

D. People engage in green tourism only for their self-image.

Question 12. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Ecotourism is seasonal in nature, therefore a vulnerable industry.

B. The current sustainable tourism service is just green washing.

C. Responsible travel is a unique opportunity for business.

D. Ecotourism is a win-win experience, both for the nature and the people.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 13:Nam is the smartest boy _________ difficult questions easily

A. answers B. to answering C. answering D. to answer

Question 14: The more flowers you grow, _______ your garden will be.

A. the most colorful B. the more colorfully C. the more colorful D. more colorful

Question 15: _______, she will have graduated from university.

A. By the time she turns 23 B. Once she turned 23

C. After she had turned 23 D. When she will turn 23

Question 16: He became internationally famous _______ his novels.

A. from B. for C. as D. in

Question 17: My daughter is learning to play ______violin at her school.

A. a B. an C. x D. the

Question 18: Everyone can hear the music from his room sometimes, _______?

A. don’t they B. can’t they C. don’t he D. can’t he

Question 19: The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.

A. effort B. volunteer C. donation D. fund

Question 20: As a foreign language student, you should learn how to ________ new words in the dictionary.

A. look down B. write off C. look up D. take off

Question 31: John and Karen persuaded me________ the conference.

A. attending B. attended C. to have attended D. to attend

Question 22: Reading the article about damages caused by the heavy storm really brought a lump to my____

A. throat B. teeth C. eye D. lip

Question 23: Isaac Newton _______ under an apple tree when he got hit on the head by a falling piece of fruit.

A. is sitting B. was sitting C. sat D. sits

Question 24: High schools across the country should _______ hands to address the problem of cyberbullying.

A. hold B. shake C. lend D. join

Question 25: Today, many serious childhood diseases _______ by early immunization.

A. can be prevented B. can prevent C. prevent D. are preventing

Question 26: You get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in ________

A. practically B. practical C.practicing D. practice

Question 27: The band at that time was immensely popular and often played to a(n) crowd of about 5,000.

A. probability B. capability C. capacity D. ability

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 28: Mai is talking to Hoa in the club.

– Mai: “How often do you go shopping?” – Hoa: “__________”

A. Once a week B. I go with my mother C. I often buy fruits D. When I have free time

Question 29: David and Mary are talking about David’s cell phone.

– Mary: “I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, David.” – David:”_________”

A. You’re welcome B. It’s my pleasure

C. I couldn’t agree with you more D. Thank you. I’m glad you like it

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 30: It’s very difficult to talk to our new classmate; she’s such a cold fish.

A. a pleasant person B. a person who is allergic to fish

C. a person who enjoy eating fish D. an unfriendly person

Question 31: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.

A. improve B. maximize C. worsen D. enrich

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 32: You should use your own judgment; don’t trust everything you read online.

A. explain B. suggest C. decide D. believe

Question 33: The burglar has got cold feet, when the dog started barking.

A. frightened B. excited C. bored D. surprised

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 34: A. listens B. reviews C.garages D. enjoys

Question 35: A. chemical B. cheap C. child D. kitchen

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 336 A. conserve B. achieve C. employ D. waver

Question 37:A. volunteer B. vocation C. attendance D.importance

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 38. It isn’t necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail.

A. We should discuss this matter in great detail. B. We might discuss this matter in great detail.

C. We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail. D. We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail.

Question 39. The last time I talked to Rose was three years ago.

A. I didn’t talk to Rose three years ago. B. I haven’t talked to Rose for three years.

C. I have talked to Rose for three years. D. I hadn’t talked to Rose for three years.

Question 40. “Why didn’t you send me the brochure?” Mr. William asked the agent.

A. Mr. William asked the agent why she didn’t send him the brochure.

B. Mr. William asked the agent to send him the brochure.

C. Mr. William asked the agent not to send him the brochure.

D. Mr. William asked the agent why she had not sent him the brochure.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question41: Many students at the institution worshipped her father because he was a distinguishable

professor and achieved many prestigious awards.

A. institution B. distinguishable C. achieved D. prestigious

Question42:Last night, my sister stays up so late to study for her final exams.

A. stays B. her C. so D. to study

Question43: Judy knew that there was an error of sentence structure in her essay, but she couldn’t find them.

A. in B. an C. but D. them

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question44: Emily had just finished saving all the documents. The computer crashed then.

A. Hardly had Emily finished saving all the documents when the computer crashed.

B. Had it not been for the computer crash, Emily could have saved all the documents.

C. No sooner had the computer crashed than Emily finished saving all the documents.

D. The moment Emily started to save all the documents, the computer crashed.

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45. My brother is not old enough. He can’t take the driving test.