ĐỀ THI 8 Đề thi tiếng anh cuối học kì 2 lớp 12 có đáp án, ma trận năm 2023-2024 PDF

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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ 2NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 ---------------------Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12 Ngày kiểm tra: 16/4/2024 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Họ và tên________________________________________ Lớp ___________Số báo danh__________

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 1. She doesn’t have a car. She can’t drive to work.

A. If she had a car, she could drive to work.

B. If she has a car, she could drive to work.

C. Provided that she has a car, she can drive to work.

D. As if she had a car, she can drive to work.

Question 2. I got myself comfortable and closed my eyes. Shortly after that, I heard the sound of the alarm.

A. Scarcely had I got myself comfortable and closed my eyes, I heard the sound of the alarm.

B. Not until I hardly heard the sound of the alarm did I get myself comfortable and close my eyes.

C. Hardly had I got myself comfortable and closed my eyes when I heard the sound of the alarm.

D. Only when I heard the sound of the alarm did I get myself comfortable and closed my eyes.

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 3. Once you choose to be in showbiz, you must learn to shut your ears to all rumours.

A. pay attention B. be indifferent C. refuse to listen D. be in reaction

Question 4. The mischievous cat knocked over the vase and then darted away, leaving its owner to clean up the mess.

A. intelligent B. scary C. obedient D. stubborn

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 5. The new college is intended to improve the life chances of children in the inner city.

A. productions B. communities C. opportunities D. questions

Question 6. Her reputation as a top actress was damaged when she was caught causing an accident.

A. interest B. blame C. fame D. support

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.

Question 7. It’s mandatory for all workers to be present at the conference room by 1 P.M.

A. All workers will be present at the conference room by 1 P.M.

B. All workers must be present at the conference room by 1 P.M.

C. All workers can be present at the conference room by 1 P.M.

D. All workers should be present at the conference room by 1 P.M. Question 8. My mother said to me, "Have you finished your homework yet?"

A. My mother told me to finish my homework.

B. My mother asked me if I had finished my homework.

C. My mother questioned me whether I would finish my homework.

D. My mother reminded me to finish my homework. Question 9. Peter hasn’t gone to the city library for two weeks.

A. Peter has gone to the city library for two weeks.

B. Peter didn’t go to the city library two weeks ago.

C. The first time Peter went to the city library was two weeks ago.

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D. It’s two weeks since Peter last went to the city library.

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 10. Most of the information in this book, specially the scientific terminology, is difficult to understand for people without a background in science.

A. is B. information C. specially D. without

Question 11. Ozone has his origin in a number of sources, a prime one being the automobile engine.

A. the B. his C. prime D. being

Question 12. She forgets her mother's birthday yesterday.

A. forgets B. her C. birthday D. mother’s

Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 13 to 19.

People who daydream are often thought of in negative terms, such as being lazy or not doing what they should be doing. However, scientists who study the brain have learned many interesting things, especially from studying the brains of daydreamers. In fact, far from being a waste of time, some scientists believe that daydreaming is a healthy and useful activity for all of our brains.

In order to study the brain, scientists use special devices that scan the brain and show pictures of which parts of the brain are active at certain times. When a person is daydreaming, the device will show a distinct pattern of activity in the brain called the “default” mode of thinking. In the default mode, the top or outside part of the brain is very active. Actually, several regions of the brain are interacting in this mode. Some scientists describe this mode as a time when the brain focuses on itself rather than focusing on the environment around the person. Typically, this occurs when a person is doing simple, tedious work or performing routine actions that don’t need much attention, like walking to school or cooking simple foods. People tend to daydream during such activities.

The importance of daydreaming lies in developing both creative and social skills. When the mind is not engaged in dealing with one’s immediate situation or problem, then it is free to wander. A time of wandering allows the mind to create things. New inventions may be imagined, or possible solutions to a problem can be planned. For example, solutions for problems in relationships with other people may come to mind. In fact, most daydreams involve situations with others. Perhaps these are daydreams based on memories of the past, or daydreams of what might be in the future. In either case, daydreams help us develop the appropriate skills we can use in real interactions with others.

As a neurologist, Dr. Marcus Raichle of Washington University explains: “When you don’t use a muscle, that muscle really isn’t doing much. But when your brain is supposedly doing nothing and daydreaming, it’s really doing a tremendous amount.” During the so-called “resting state” the brain isn’t resting at all!

(Adapted from Reading Challenge 3, Second edition, by Casey Malarcher & Anderea Janzen)

Question 13. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

A. People who often daydream are often seen as being unproductive or lazy.

B. Daydreaming is a good measure to reduce the stresses of everyday life.

C. The brain is constantly active even when we are not consciously using it.

D. The brain is active when a person is performing complextasks.

Question 14. The word it in paragraph 3 refers to______.

A. daydreaming B. situation C. the problem D. the mind

Question 15. The word distinct in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______.

A. changing B. stable C. particular D. complex

Question 16. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Several regions of the brain are working together in defaultmode.

B. Daydreamers may come up with a solution to a complicatedproblem.

C. A person with straightforward, monotonous labour is prone to daydreaming.

D. The brain concentrates more on the external environment than itself in the default mode.

Question 17. In order to research the brain, the scientists______.

A. employ unique scanning instruments B. create a distinct pattern of its activity

C. observe people while they sleep D. scan the “default” mode of thinking

Question 18. The word tremendous in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to______.

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A. enormous B. adequate C. limited D. deficient

Question 19. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Negative Effects of Daydreaming on the Brain

B. How to Avoid Daydreaming and Stay Focused

C. The Benefits of Daydreaming on Brain Development

D. Daydreaming: A Waste of Time or a Useful Activity?

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

Question 20. Salesgirl: “What can I do for you?” Jane - “_______.”

A. Sorry for not buying anything. B. Thanks, I’m just looking.

C. No need to help. D. Thank you.

Question 21. Mary: "Do you think music can heal sick people? "Jennifer: “_______.”

A. The sooner, the better. B. At least they can feel better.

C. I can't agree with you more. D. Doctors cannot do so.

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 from 22 to 26.

The 21st century is all about (22) ________. Technology is progressing at an unprecedented rate and the way we live is changing along with it. When historians look back on the early 21st century, they will identify a handful of people (23) _______ took the leading roles in technology. Elon Musk will undoubtedly be of one these important people on this list.

Many people are surprised to learn that Elon Musk was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. He had a difficult (24) _______, with his parents separating when he was nine years old. As an adult, Elon has become estranged from his father. He moved to Canada when he was 17 and then to the United States of America. (25)________ , he sits quite high on a number of global rankings. His net worth, currently around 93 billion dollars, makes him the world’s 5th richest person. Forbes (26) ________ him the most innovative leader of 2019. And his time as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla makes him the longest standing CEO of an automotive company.

Question 22. A. innovation Question 23. A. whose Question 24. A. childhood Question 25. A. At that time Question 26. A. graded

B. innovatively B. which B. upbringing B. So far B. rated

C. innovate C. who C. income C. Up to now C. scored

D. innovativeD. whatD. adulthoodD. CurrentlyD. marked

Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 27 to 31.

When you flush the toilet or take a shower, the water goes down the drain. But then what happens? Does it go directly into the rivers or the sea? No. The wastewater needs special treatment to make it clean and usable again. Let’s follow the journey of wastewater.

Once wastewater goes down the drain, it enters a sewer pipe underground. The pipe takes the wastewater to a sewage treatment plant. The first step of the sewage treatment process is to remove large objects from the water. After that, the wastewater is sent to large tanks, where the solid waste sinks to the bottom. Then, the solid waste is separated from the water until only tiny bits remain.

The water is then moved to the next treatment area. Here, air is pumped into the water. The air helps bacteria eat the tiny bits of solid waste. Finally, some chemicals are added to kill the harmful bugs you can’t see.

The water is clean now and ready to be released and sent back into the water supply. It can be used for everything from watering gardens to filling swimming pools. It’s even used to make drinking water! At last, the water has returned to us once again.

(Adapted from Subject links Level 4 by Build & Grow)

Question 27. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to_________.

A. wastewater B. sewer pipe C. drain D. treatment plant

Question 28. What is this passage mainly about?

A. The importance of clean water B. The use of water in cleaning

C. The way to stop wasting water D. The process of cleaning wastewater

Question 29. What is the final step in treating wastewater?

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A. Remove solid waste from the water B. Eliminate large objects from the water

C. Add chemicals to kill the harmful bugs D. Pump air into the water at the next treatment area Question 30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Wastewater goes through treatment before it can be reused.

B. Treated water is so clean that it can be drunk withoutboiling.

C. Chemicals are removed from wastewater during the treatment process.

D. Large objects are the first things to be removed from wastewater.

Question 31. The phrase At last in the last paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to_____.

A. Firstly B. Immediately C. Initially D. Finally

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 32. A. cover Question 33. A. policemen	B. govern B. division	C. father C. reflection	D. performD. politics
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 34. I could not _______ the lecture at all. It was too difficult for me.
A. make off	B. hold on	C. get along	D. take in

Question 35. Many students will not have to pay_____ fees if their financial situation is below a certain level.

A. institution B. tuition C. collaboration D. transcript

Question 36. _________, we will be able to leave for the airport.

A. As soon as the taxi arrives B. Before the taxi arrived

C. After the taxi had arrived D. While the taxi was arriving

Question 37. At first she was trained to be ______ scriptwriter, but later she worked as ______ secretary.

A. the / a B. the / the C. a / the D. a/a

Question 38. When hearing the news, Tom tried his best to keep a _______ on his surprise.

A. hood B. lid C. roof D. hat

Question 39. My parents were really disappointed __________ out the truth.

A. finding B. to find C. find D. for finding

Question 40. You get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in ________.

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

Question 41. We have been talking__________ a good half hour.

A. to B. about C. for D. at

Question 42. I lost the match because I was playing very badly. It was even________ than the last game.

A. worse B. worst C. more badly D. badly

Question 43. Mary________ a pink dress by her mum yesterday.

A. was given B. will be given C. is given D. has been given

Question 44. We had a dreadful________ in the restaurant, but he phoned me the next day to apologise.

A. presentation B. debate C. discussion D. argument

Question 45. High school students ______ with necessary soft skills are more likely to succeed in life.

A. to be equipped B. equipping C. are equipped D. equipped

Question 46. Ngoc _______ in the kitchen when she saw a mouse.

A. is cooking B. has cooked C. cooks D. was cooking

Question 47. Don’t let anyone know our secret, ___________?

A. will you B. can’t you C. won’t you D. can you

Question 48. Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn't _____ pace with rapidly changing technology.

A. look	B. keep	C. catch	D. come
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 49. A. apathy Question 50. A. hospital	B. weather B. honest	C. breathe C. hope	D. sunbatheD. hospitable