Đề thi Giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 12 English Discovery năm 2024 (có đáp án)

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Đề thi Giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 12 English Discovery năm 2024 (có đáp án)

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Đề thi Giữa kì 1 English Discovery

Môn: Tiếng Anh 12

Năm học 2024 - 2025

Thời gian làm bài: phút

(không kể thời gian phát đề)

(Đề số 1)

PART 1. LISTENING

Justin is talking to Amanda about his summer camp activities. Listen and decide if each of the statements is T (True) or F (False).

Bài nghe:

1. Winning a medal in a swimming competition was the best part of Justin's trip.

2. Justin hadn't learnt how to set up tents before the summer camp.

3. He was annoyed because he burnt his fingers while he was cooking.

4. He was amazed to swim with dolphins.

5. He didn't feel embarrassed about his French pronunciation mistakes.

A woman is talking about the Yorkshire City Council’s new development project. Listen and write ONE word for each gap.

Bài nghe:

6. The new development project is to serve the residents in the of the                                                                                                    city.

7. The main targets of the project are to cope with inadequate                                                                                              services and unemployment.

8. The council will provide the financial assistance in order to develop various                                                                                                      and services.

9. More cost-effective                      options will be carried out for community members.

10. The new railway lines will help                      to and from the city centre become more convenient.

PART 2. LANGUAGE

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

11. A. house	B. ground	C. sound	D. tour
12. A. factory	B. entry	C. skyline	D. country

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.

13.

A. frightened

B. depressed

C. ashamed

D. annoyed

14.

A. migration

B. policy

C. employment

D. potential

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following questions.

15. He                        in public when he suddenly forgot the lyrics and got embarrassed.

A. sings

B. sang

C. was singing

D. is singing

16. When Susan graduated from university, she                    to do a master's degree.

A. set up a business

B. won an award

C. became wealthy

D. won a scholarship

17. Poor city planning could directly cause                         .

A. overcrowding

B. labour children

C. earthquake                                    D. depression

18. It was a pretty boring party as there were so                people there.

A. few

B. many

C. lots of

D. little

19. I'm sure my parents would rather            to the theatre than a night club!

A. going

B. not going

C. not go

D. go

PART 4. READING

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that best complete the announcements.

SCOTIA – THE INITIATIVE FOR THE NEW RESIDENTIAL AREA

Are you worried about (20)                     challenges faced by our suburban communities? The Scotia Initiative is (21)           to improving living conditions in these areas. We will have the housing and infrastructure

(22)                      to deal with urgent issues. Join us in building a brighter future for our suburbs!

20. A. a	B. an	C. the	D. ø
21. A. concerned	B. involved	C. responsible	D. committed
22. A. upgrade	B. upgraded	C. to upgrade	D. for upgrading

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that best complete the letter.

Hi John,

I hope you're doing well too. As you're interested (23)                    trekking, you should travel to Snowdome Mountain, which has breathtaking views. You could try some amazing sports, but they could put you at (24)

                if you don't follow the safety rules. Hopefully, you won't find the sports (25)                 at first. I'd love to hang out with you. Just let me know which days you'll arrive.

Henry

23. A. on	B. in	C. about	D. at
24. A. risk	B. pleasure	C. confusion	D. embarrassment
25. A. fright	B. frighten	C. frightening	D. frightened

Select the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that best complete the passage.

Hi Fred,

Last Saturday, (26)                      took a fantastic trip to Đá Giăng Stream located in Cam Lâm District, Khánh Hòa Province. From Nha Trang City, (27)             to arrive at Đá Giăng Stream, (28)                                                 above sea level. The sun was shining warmly in the early morning. The mountain landscape was beyond our imagination. We were completely in nature because (29)                                                from the traffic or air pollution. In the afternoon, (30)                        in the stream when we saw some small fish swimming by. The trip gave us unforgettable experiences.

(31)                       Đá Giăng Stream if you visit Vietnam. I'm sure you won't regret it. Emily

26.

A. cousins and I

B. my cousins and me

C. cousins and me

D. my cousins and I

27.

A. we spent over 45 minutes

B. we lost over 45 minutes

C. it took us over 45 minutes

D. it lasted over 45 minutes

28.

A. is at a height of 300 metres

B. at a height of 300 metres

C. which is 300 metres height

D. which is at a height of 300 metres

29.

A. no noise

B. there was no noise

C. it had no noise

D. not any noise

30.

A. Enjoying ourselves

B. To enjoy ourselves

C. We enjoyed ourselves

D. We were enjoying ourselves

31.

A. Be sure to visit

B. You must be sure to visit

C. Making sure to visit

D. To make sure that you visit

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

What does it take to graduate from university with a First?

Mark McArdle, first-class degree holder from the University of Lancaster, tells how he did it.

Don’t spend too much time at the student lounge, do turn up for most lectures and tutorials and do submit all coursework – eventually. That, I was told by a PhD student during freshers’ week, was all I needed to do to get a 2:2. For a 2:1, I’d require a better attendance record and have to work harder, but not at the expense of being cut off from civilization. And for a First I would have to become some sort of social outcast, go to even lecture and tutorial (scribbling notes madly), spend every waking moment immersed in academic books, and be among the last to be thrown out of the university library at 10 pm closing time.

Well, I did not give up my life for study. I didn't attend every lecture and tutorial. I didn’t write down every word spoken in lectures. I didn’t get 80% or more in every essay, project, test or exam. I was usually behind with my reading and occasionally mystified by the syllabus. Sometimes I couldn't be bothered to go to university and stayed at home instead. But I always knew where I was, what I had to do and what not to bother with. And I always worked hard on the things that counted: assignments and exams.

Getting a degree is about learning, but it isn’t just about learning biology, history, English or whatever. It’s about understanding what you need to succeed − what, in fact, the university wants from you and what you will get in return. You have to have a feel for the education market and really sell your inspirations. What does the lecturer want? What is the essay marker searching for? Some students try to offer something not wanted. Others want to give very little − they steal the thoughts of others and submit them as their own. But they all want to be rewarded. Exchange, but don’t steal, and you’ll get a degree.

I could guarantee every book on my reading list was out on long loan from the university library within five seconds of the list being issued. This was worrying at first, but I quickly learned that it was impossible to read all of the books on an average reading list anyway. I sought shortcuts. Collections of selected readings

or journal articles were excellent sources that often saved me the bother of reading the original texts. References in books dragged me all over the place but with all the courses I had to do, there wasn't enough time to be dragged too far. I would flick through the book, read the introduction, note any summaries, look at diagrams, skim the index, and read any conclusions. I plucked out what was needed and made my escape.

I revised by discarding subject areas I could not face revising, reading, compiling notes, and then condensing them onto one or two sheets of A4 for each subject area. Leading up to the exam, I would concentrate on just the condensed notes and rely on my memory to drag out the detail behind them when the time came. I didn’t practice writing exam questions, although it was recommended. I prefer to be spontaneous and open-minded. I don't want pre-formed conclusions filling my mind.

And nor should you; there is no secret to getting a First – this is just an account of how I got my First. Be a happy student by striking the right balance between working and enjoying yourself. Take what you do seriously and do your best. And, no matter what you do, don't forget to appreciate every day of your university studies: it is one of the greatest periods of your life.

32. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To describe learning experience of an excellent student

B. To emphasize the importance of higher education

C. To suggest ways to deal with assignments at university

D. To point out challenges of studying at university

33. The PhD students who spoke to the writer               .

A. exaggerate the need to work hard

B. succeeded in scaring the writer

C. was uncertain how to help the writer

D. thought the writer would get a First

34. In the third paragraph, the writer warns against               .

A. offering money to academic staff

B. trying to second-guess lectures

C. expecting to be rewarded

D. plagiarism in essays and exams

35. The word “immersed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to                                                                                                         .

A. ploughed

B. absorbed

C. sunk

D. dipped

36. Why did the writer not practice writing exam questions?

A. He thought the practice was rather boring.

B. He wanted to answer exam questions critically.

C. He was advised not to.

D. He thought it might prejudice staff against him.

37. The word “flick through” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to                                                                                                         .

A. search quickly

B. skim

C. borrow

D. read carefully

38. It can be inferred from what the writer said in the last paragraph that                                                                                                         .

A. student’s top priority is to pass exams

B. teachers should set goals for students right from the first year

C. students should follow his recipe for success

D. students should make the most of being a student

PART 5. WRITING

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.

39. 

a. When he was fifteen, he started singing in a local band and performing in different places.

b. To get by, he had to do many low-paying jobs like gathering old bottles and selling newspapers.

c. Nigel ended up being homeless for two years, which was extremely difficult for him.

d. When Nigel was thirteen, his dad passed away, and his family faced tough money issues.

e. At the age of 32, Nigel became one of the most popular singers in his country.

f. Nigel worked really hard with the band, and they released their first album three years later.

A. b – c – e – a – d – f

B. d – c – b – a – f – e

C. a – c – b – e – d – f

D. c – e – a – d – b – f

40. 

a. Roads are often poorly maintained, with potholes and cracks causing damage to vehicles.

b. Many parts of the country suffer from a lack of proper road infrastructure.

c. Both of the issues negatively affect the local traffic and local businesses.

d. As a consequence, insufficient road infrastructure causes harmful effects on local economies.

e. Furthermore, unpaved roads become muddy and impassable during the rainy season.

A. a – c – d – e – b

B. b – c – a – d – e

C. b – a – e – c – d

D. a – c – b – e – d

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HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

1. False	6. suburbs	11. D	16. D	21. D	26. D	31. A	36. B
2. False	7. public	12. C	17. A	22. B	27. C	32. A	37. B
3. True	8. industries	13. A	18. A	23. B	28. D	33. A	38. D
4. True	9. housing	14. B	19. D	24. A	29. B	34. D	39. B
5. False	10. commuting	15. C	20. C	25. C	30. D	35. B	40. C

Mội dung bài nghe 1:

Amanda: Hey, Justin, how was your summer camp experience last year?

Justin: It was great, Amanda. We did a lot of fun activities like hiking, cycling and tennis. I was pleased to win a medal in the swimming competition.

Amanda: Sounds like a lot of fun. What was your favorite activity?

Justin: Hmm, it's hard to choose just one, but I think it was the overnight camping trip we hiked to a beautiful lake under the stars.

Amanda: Awesome. Did you have any problems during the trip?

Justin: Well, it started to rain pretty heavily in the middle of the night, so we had to move our tents to higher ground, but thankfully we had practiced setting up tents in difficult conditions before the summer camp, so we didn't have any problems.

Amanda: Did you do anything else?

Justin: We did some crafts and even had a cooking lesson. I was really frustrated when I burned my fingers during the cooking lesson, but the staff helped me treat the burn.

Amanda: That sounds interesting. Did you like the workshops?

Justin: Yes, I learned how to make some desserts. After the workshops, we went on an excursion on the sea. I couldn't believe it when we were able to swim with dolphins.

Amanda: Cool. Did you make any new friends during the camp?

Justin: Sure, there were a lot of teenagers my age from different countries, so we mostly spoke English to each other. I could speak some French to some teenagers. I once made some pronunciation mistakes while I was speaking French. That was absolutely embarrassing.

Amanda: It sounds like you had a really memorable summer camp experience.

Justin: Definitely.

Tạm dịch:

Amanda: Này, Justin, trải nghiệm trại hè năm ngoái của bạn thế nào?

Justin: Thật tuyệt vời, Amanda. Chúng tôi đã thực hiện rất nhiều hoạt động thú vị như đi bộ đường dài, đạp xe và chơi tennis. Tôi rất vui khi giành được huy chương trong cuộc thi bơi lội.

Amanda: Nghe có vẻ vui lắm. Hoạt động yêu thích của bạn là gì?

Justin: Hmm, thật khó để chọn chỉ một, nhưng tôi nghĩ đó là chuyến cắm trại qua đêm mà chúng tôi đã đi bộ đến một hồ nước xinh đẹp dưới bầu trời đầy sao.

Amanda: Tuyệt vời. Bạn có gặp khó khăn gì trong chuyến đi không?

Justin: À, trời bắt đầu mưa khá to vào giữa đêm nên chúng tôi phải di chuyển lều lên vùng đất cao hơn, nhưng may mắn là chúng tôi đã tập dựng lều trong điều kiện khó khăn trước trại hè nên chúng tôi không có bất kỳ vấn đề.

Amanda: Bạn có làm gì khác không?

Justin: Chúng tôi đã làm một số đồ thủ công và thậm chí còn học nấu ăn. Tôi thực sự rất bực mình khi bị bỏng ngón tay trong giờ học nấu ăn nhưng các nhân viên đã giúp tôi điều trị vết bỏng.

Amanda: Nghe có vẻ thú vị đấy. Bạn có thích các buổi hội thảo không?

Justin: Vâng, tôi đã học cách làm một số món tráng miệng. Sau buổi hội thảo, chúng tôi đi tham quan trên biển. Tôi không thể tin được khi chúng tôi có thể bơi cùng cá heo.

Amanda: Tuyệt vời. Bạn có kết bạn mới trong thời gian cắm trại không?

Justin: Chắc chắn rồi, có rất nhiều thanh thiếu niên ở độ tuổi của tôi đến từ các quốc gia khác nhau, vì vậy chúng tôi chủ yếu nói tiếng Anh với nhau. Tôi có thể nói được chút tiếng Pháp với một số thanh thiếu niên. Tôi đã từng mắc một số lỗi phát âm khi nói tiếng Pháp. Điều đó thực sự đáng xấu hổ.

Amanda: Có vẻ như bạn đã có một trải nghiệm trại hè thực sự đáng nhớ. Justin: Chắc chắn rồi.

Mội dung bài nghe 2:

The Yorkshire City Council has recently announced a new development project to enhance the well-being of individuals living in the suburbs of the city. This project is scheduled to commence on 1st March and will help to deal with two primary issues in rural areas, unemployment and inadequate public service. to address the issue of unemployment, the Council intends to provide financial assistance for those who are interested in establishing new businesses in the suburbs. This proactive approach is meant to help boost different industries and services and create employment opportunities for local residents to increase their income and have an improved standard of living. Furthermore, the Council has outlined plans to enhance public services in the suburbs. This will involve constructing extra cost effective housing options for rural community members. Additionally, the Council is going to invest in new railway lines, which makes commuting to and from the city centre more convenient. These efforts are expected to raise the overall quality of life in those areas and enhance their accessibility to a broader population. The upcoming year promises a substantial transformation in the Yorkshire city, as the Council's project will help modernize the suburban communities and increase their quality of life.

Tạm dịch:

Hội đồng thành phố Yorkshire gần đây đã công bố một dự án phát triển mới nhằm nâng cao phúc lợi của người dân sống ở vùng ngoại ô thành phố. Dự án này dự kiến bắt đầu vào ngày 1 tháng 3 và sẽ giúp giải quyết hai vấn đề chính ở khu vực nông thôn, đó là tình trạng thất nghiệp và dịch vụ công không đầy đủ. Để giải quyết vấn đề thất nghiệp, Hội đồng dự định cung cấp hỗ trợ tài chính cho những người quan tâm đến việc thành lập doanh nghiệp mới ở vùng ngoại ô. Cách tiếp cận chủ động này nhằm giúp thúc đẩy các ngành công nghiệp và dịch vụ khác nhau, đồng thời tạo cơ hội việc làm cho người dân địa phương để tăng thu nhập và cải thiện mức sống. Hơn nữa, Hội đồng đã vạch ra các kế hoạch nhằm tăng cường các dịch vụ công cộng ở các vùng ngoại ô. Điều này sẽ liên quan đến việc xây dựng các giải pháp nhà ở hiệu quả hơn về mặt chi phí cho các thành viên cộng đồng nông thôn. Ngoài ra, Hội đồng sẽ đầu tư vào các tuyến đường sắt mới, giúp việc đi lại đến và đi từ trung tâm thành phố trở nên thuận tiện hơn. Những nỗ lực này dự kiến sẽ nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sống nói chung ở những khu vực đó và tăng cường khả năng tiếp cận của họ với đông đảo dân số hơn. Năm tới hứa hẹn sẽ có sự chuyển đổi đáng kể ở thành phố Yorkshire, vì dự án của Hội đồng sẽ giúp hiện đại hóa các cộng đồng ngoại ô và nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sống của họ.

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