SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG NINH KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẦM HÀ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 12
(Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ, tên học sinh:…………………………………………………… Mã đề: 121
Số báo danh: ……………………………. Lớp: 12A………
I. LISTENING:
Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or
False (F).
1. The purpose of the talk show is to give practical tips for an eco-friendly life.
A. True B. False
2. Dr. Green recommends reducing the use of single-use plastics.
A. True B. False
3. Alex Evergreen suggests planting more fruits and vegetables.
A. True B. False
4. The host finishes the show by encouraging listeners to adopt eco-friendly practices.
A. True B. False
Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. What is Lan's dad's profession?
A. IT developer. B. Doctor. C. Bank accountant. D. Teacher.
6. Which of the following is NOT true about Lan's dad?
A. He often has demanding schedules. B. He works long hours.
C. He seldom works on night shifts. D. He catches up on sleep during the day.
7. Why did Mark's mum quit her job as a teacher?
A. She found teaching too challenging.
B. She wanted to take better care of Mark and his brother.
C. She wanted to pursue a different career.
D. She had some health problems.
8. What career is Mark considering for himself?
A. IT developer. B. Bank accountant. C. Primary teacher. D. Doctor.
II. LANGUAGE
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress.
9. A. building B. police C. market D. transport
10. A. convenient B. electric C. urbanised D. polluted
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
11. Not many young people can _____ to buy a flat, let alone a house in a big city.
A. afford B. affect C. increase D. expand
12. Many young people leave their home towns and _____ better jobs in big cities.
A leave B. decrease C. seek D. change
13. Electric cars are generally more ______ -friendly than cars running on petrol.
A. eco B. ecology C. ecology's D. ecological
14. Many volunteers are participating in the campaign to ______ up our beaches.
A. rub B. wash C. clean D. rinse
15. We're preparing _____ the Green Ideas competition, which will take place next week.
A. for B. with C. about D. on
16. While it is very hard to give _____ plastic completely, you can always reduce your plastic
waste.
A. away B. in C. up D. out
17. This is the first time we ________ such an interesting talk about urbanisation in Viet Nam.
A. listen to B. had listened to C. listened to D. have listened to
18. It is getting ________ difficult for young people to find jobs if they don't have any skills.
A. much and more B. more and more C. more and much D. much and much
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
19. A lack of affordable housing is a cause of concern for many city dwellers
A. factor B. change C. worry D. benefit
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
20. The river is so contaminated that it smells like rotten eggs.
A. dangerous B. beautiful C. polluted D. clean
Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each
of the following questions.
21.
a. Andy: Can you tell me about it?
b. Andy: What's something unforgettable that happened to you?
c. Lucy: It was when I took a trip to Italy two months ago.
A. a – c – b B. b – c – a C. b – a – c D. a – b – c
22.
a. Kevin: What do you like most about it?
b. Nina: Yes, I signed up last month! It's really nice.
c. Kevin: Have you been to the new gym yet?
d. Kevin: I'll have to give it a try next month!
e. Nina: The variety of equipment and classes is fantastic!
A. a – e – d – b – c B. a – e – c – b – d
C. c – b – d – e – a D. c – b – a – e – d
READING
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
How to develop eco-friendly habits
It's easy to adopt eco-friendly habits, and you can always start at home. Here are three tips
to help you.
A. Use energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances!
There are so many electrical appliances around us, so if we could save even a little amount of
energy from each appliance, it would add up to a lot. For example, there are likely to be tens of
light bulbs in your house, so if you can replace them with LED ones, which are more energy-
efficient and long-lasting light bulbs, you would save a lot of electricity. Before you buy a new
appliance, you should also check its energy star rating, which shows how much energy it will use
in a year. It's easy to understand: the more stars there are, the more energy you can save!
B. Don't keep lights on all the time, but improve home lighting.
To reduce your carbon footprint, you should also turn off the lights when you leave a room. In
addition, keep your windows or curtains open during the day to let natural sunlight in or place
more mirrors near a lamp to maximise lighting in the house. This can also help to reduce both
energy consumption and your energy bills.
C. __________
While many people already know that turning off appliances around the house when they finish
using them can save energy, they may not know that it is even better to unplug them. It is estimated
that we could save up to 10% of our electricity bills every month simply by unplugging appliances
when they're not in use. This is especially true for chargers. Many people tend to leave their fully
charged phones connected, not knowing that it consumes around 2.24 watts. The figure goes up to
29.84 watts for laptops and computers. Leaving an empty charger plugged in has a similar effect,
so make unplugging a habit!
23. Which of the following is the best heading for Section C?
A. Turn off unused appliances.
B. Turn off and unplug appliances when not in use.
C. Chargers should be unplugged
D. Laptops and computers consume more energy than you thought.
24. Why should people try to save even a small amount of energy when using home appliances?
A. Because they often use the most energy in the house.
B. Because there are a lot of them around the house.
C. Because they are simple and easy to understand
D. Because they are energy-efficient and long-lasting.
25. It can be inferred from the passage that saving energy with home appliances can also help us to
A. improve home lighting B. charge mobile phones faster
C. be safe at home D. save money
26. Up to 10% of electricity could be saved if we
A. turn off lights
B. turn off electrical appliances when not in use
C. unplug electrical appliances when not in use
D. unplug phones and laptops when they are fully charged
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Singapore's urbanisation
In 2018, the United Nations announced that Singapore was completely urbanised as 100 per
cent of its population is defined as urban. Urbanisation has brought both (27) ______ and
disadvantages to the small city-state. On the one hand, Singapore has attracted a lot of skilled
workers from many other countries to ensure the economy continues to grow. Migrants have also
helped create a more culturally diverse society in Singapore. On the other hand, urbanisation has
caused some (28) ______ problems such as deforestation, overpopulation, and waste management.
Since it was first colonised by the British in 1819 and Singapore was formally founded, over 95 per
cent of its vegetation has been cleared. In terms of (29) ______ density, in many parts of
Singapore, there are over 20,000 people living per square kilometre. Waste treatment used to be
another (30) ______ in Singapore. However, thanks to the development of technology, this
problem has been solved. Singapore has even become a leader in urban waste management.
27. A. news B. advantages C. changes D. peace
28. A. serious B. easy C. difficult D. dangerous
29. A. environment B. development C. population D. pollution
30. A. idea B. factor C. benefit D. problem
WRITING.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make
meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.
31.
Dear Sir/Madam,
a. I am very much interested in an undergraduate course on English in Cambridge university.
b. I've read a lot about tertiary study in the UK and was very impressed by the reputation of many
famous universities there.
c. Could you please also send me some information about the admission requirements for the
university, tuition fees, accommodation and details of the course?
d. I am ready to supply any information about myself if necessary.
e. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
f. Now I am in the last year of high school and will finish secondary education in 3 months.
A. b – f – a – c – d – e B. a – b – c – f – d – e
C. f – a – b – c – d – e D. b – c – f – a – d - e
32.
a. For those who wish to visit the local market.
b. Finally, you will see the local market on your left-hand side, where you can explore and enjoy
the vibrant atmosphere of fresh produce and local crafts.
c. First, exit the main entrance of the hotel and turn left onto the main street.
d. Next, walk straight ahead for approximately two blocks until you reach the traffic lights. Then,
cross the street at the pedestrian crossing and continue walking straight.
e. After that, take the first right turn and follow the road for another block.
A. a – c – d – e – b B. a – c – e – b – d
C. c – e – d – b – a D. c – a – e – d – b
Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words.
33. We haven’t talked about science fiction movies before.
➔ This is the first time we _______________________________________________
34. Many countries are concerned about plastic pollution.
➔ ______________________________ worry ________________________________.
35. I always turn off the fans when I leave the room It helps save energy. (which)
➔ ____________________________________________________________________.
Write a problem-solving report (180-200 words). Use the outline below to help you.
Introduction
This report describes the problem of paper pollution at school and suggests two main solutions to
it.
Problems
As students often use worksheets or scrap paper in class, they often write on one side of the paper
and throw it away when they are done.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Solutions
We propose two solutions
______________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
_______________________________________________________________________________
------------ The end ------------
SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG NINH KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẦM HÀ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 12
(Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ, tên học sinh:…………………………………………………… Mã đề: 121
Số báo danh: ……………………………. Lớp: 12A………
I. LISTENING:
Listen to a talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the statements are True (T) or
False (F).
1. The purpose of the talk show is to give practical tips for an eco-friendly life.
A. True B. False
2. Dr. Green recommends reducing the use of single-use plastics.
A. True B. False
3. Alex Evergreen suggests planting more fruits and vegetables.
A. True B. False
4. The host finishes the show by encouraging listeners to adopt eco-friendly practices.
A. True B. False
Listen to a conversation between Mark and Lan and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. What is Lan's dad's profession?
A. IT developer. B. Doctor. C. Bank accountant. D. Teacher.
6. Which of the following is NOT true about Lan's dad?
A. He often has demanding schedules. B. He works long hours.
C. He seldom works on night shifts. D. He catches up on sleep during the day.
7. Why did Mark's mum quit her job as a teacher?
A. She found teaching too challenging.
B. She wanted to take better care of Mark and his brother.
C. She wanted to pursue a different career.
D. She had some health problems.
8. What career is Mark considering for himself?
A. IT developer. B. Bank accountant. C. Primary teacher. D. Doctor.
II. LANGUAGE
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress.
9. A. building B. police C. market D. transport
10. A. convenient B. electric C. urbanised D. polluted
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
11. Not many young people can _____ to buy a flat, let alone a house in a big city.
A. afford B. affect C. increase D. expand
12. Many young people leave their home towns and _____ better jobs in big cities.
A leave B. decrease C. seek D. change
13. Electric cars are generally more ______ -friendly than cars running on petrol.
A. eco B. ecology C. ecology's D. ecological
14. Many volunteers are participating in the campaign to ______ up our beaches.
A. rub B. wash C. clean D. rinse
15. We're preparing _____ the Green Ideas competition, which will take place next week.
A. for B. with C. about D. on
16. While it is very hard to give _____ plastic completely, you can always reduce your plastic
waste.
A. away B. in C. up D. out
17. This is the first time we ________ such an interesting talk about urbanisation in Viet Nam.
A. listen to B. had listened to C. listened to D. have listened to
18. It is getting ________ difficult for young people to find jobs if they don't have any skills.
A. much and more B. more and more C. more and much D. much and much
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
19. A lack of affordable housing is a cause of concern for many city dwellers
A. factor B. change C. worry D. benefit
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
20. The river is so contaminated that it smells like rotten eggs.
A. dangerous B. beautiful C. polluted D. clean
Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each
of the following questions.
21.
a. Andy: Can you tell me about it?
b. Andy: What's something unforgettable that happened to you?
c. Lucy: It was when I took a trip to Italy two months ago.
A. a – c – b B. b – c – a C. b – a – c D. a – b – c
22.
a. Kevin: What do you like most about it?
b. Nina: Yes, I signed up last month! It's really nice.
c. Kevin: Have you been to the new gym yet?
d. Kevin: I'll have to give it a try next month!
e. Nina: The variety of equipment and classes is fantastic!
A. a – e – d – b – c B. a – e – c – b – d
C. c – b – d – e – a D. c – b – a – e – d
READING
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
How to develop eco-friendly habits
It's easy to adopt eco-friendly habits, and you can always start at home. Here are three tips
to help you.
A. Use energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances!
There are so many electrical appliances around us, so if we could save even a little amount of
energy from each appliance, it would add up to a lot. For example, there are likely to be tens of
light bulbs in your house, so if you can replace them with LED ones, which are more energy-
efficient and long-lasting light bulbs, you would save a lot of electricity. Before you buy a new
appliance, you should also check its energy star rating, which shows how much energy it will use
in a year. It's easy to understand: the more stars there are, the more energy you can save!
B. Don't keep lights on all the time, but improve home lighting.
To reduce your carbon footprint, you should also turn off the lights when you leave a room. In
addition, keep your windows or curtains open during the day to let natural sunlight in or place
more mirrors near a lamp to maximise lighting in the house. This can also help to reduce both
energy consumption and your energy bills.
C. __________
While many people already know that turning off appliances around the house when they finish
using them can save energy, they may not know that it is even better to unplug them. It is estimated
that we could save up to 10% of our electricity bills every month simply by unplugging appliances
when they're not in use. This is especially true for chargers. Many people tend to leave their fully
charged phones connected, not knowing that it consumes around 2.24 watts. The figure goes up to
29.84 watts for laptops and computers. Leaving an empty charger plugged in has a similar effect,
so make unplugging a habit!
23. Which of the following is the best heading for Section C?
A. Turn off unused appliances.
B. Turn off and unplug appliances when not in use.
C. Chargers should be unplugged
D. Laptops and computers consume more energy than you thought.
24. Why should people try to save even a small amount of energy when using home appliances?
A. Because they often use the most energy in the house.
B. Because there are a lot of them around the house.
C. Because they are simple and easy to understand
D. Because they are energy-efficient and long-lasting.
25. It can be inferred from the passage that saving energy with home appliances can also help us to
A. improve home lighting B. charge mobile phones faster
C. be safe at home D. save money
26. Up to 10% of electricity could be saved if we
A. turn off lights
B. turn off electrical appliances when not in use
C. unplug electrical appliances when not in use
D. unplug phones and laptops when they are fully charged
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Singapore's urbanisation
In 2018, the United Nations announced that Singapore was completely urbanised as 100 per
cent of its population is defined as urban. Urbanisation has brought both (27) ______ and
disadvantages to the small city-state. On the one hand, Singapore has attracted a lot of skilled
workers from many other countries to ensure the economy continues to grow. Migrants have also
helped create a more culturally diverse society in Singapore. On the other hand, urbanisation has
caused some (28) ______ problems such as deforestation, overpopulation, and waste management.
Since it was first colonised by the British in 1819 and Singapore was formally founded, over 95 per
cent of its vegetation has been cleared. In terms of (29) ______ density, in many parts of
Singapore, there are over 20,000 people living per square kilometre. Waste treatment used to be
another (30) ______ in Singapore. However, thanks to the development of technology, this
problem has been solved. Singapore has even become a leader in urban waste management.
27. A. news B. advantages C. changes D. peace
28. A. serious B. easy C. difficult D. dangerous
29. A. environment B. development C. population D. pollution
30. A. idea B. factor C. benefit D. problem
WRITING.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make
meaningful paragraphs/ letters in each of the following questions.
31.
Dear Sir/Madam,
a. I am very much interested in an undergraduate course on English in Cambridge university.
b. I've read a lot about tertiary study in the UK and was very impressed by the reputation of many
famous universities there.
c. Could you please also send me some information about the admission requirements for the
university, tuition fees, accommodation and details of the course?
d. I am ready to supply any information about myself if necessary.
e. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
f. Now I am in the last year of high school and will finish secondary education in 3 months.
A. b – f – a – c – d – e B. a – b – c – f – d – e
C. f – a – b – c – d – e D. b – c – f – a – d - e
32.
a. For those who wish to visit the local market.
b. Finally, you will see the local market on your left-hand side, where you can explore and enjoy
the vibrant atmosphere of fresh produce and local crafts.
c. First, exit the main entrance of the hotel and turn left onto the main street.
d. Next, walk straight ahead for approximately two blocks until you reach the traffic lights. Then,
cross the street at the pedestrian crossing and continue walking straight.
e. After that, take the first right turn and follow the road for another block.
A. a – c – d – e – b B. a – c – e – b – d
C. c – e – d – b – a D. c – a – e – d – b
Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words.
33. We haven’t talked about science fiction movies before.
➔ This is the first time we _______________________________________________
34. Many countries are concerned about plastic pollution.
➔ ______________________________ worry ________________________________.
35. I always turn off the fans when I leave the room It helps save energy. (which)
➔ ____________________________________________________________________.
Write a problem-solving report (180-200 words). Use the outline below to help you.
Introduction
This report describes the problem of paper pollution at school and suggests two main solutions to
it.
Problems
As students often use worksheets or scrap paper in class, they often write on one side of the paper
and throw it away when they are done.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Solutions
We propose two solutions
______________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
_______________________________________________________________________________
------------ The end ------------
33. This is the first time we have talked about science fiction movies.
34. Many countries are concerned about plastic pollution.
35. I always turn off the fans when I leave the room, which helps save energy.
