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NGHỆ AN LỚP 12 – ĐỢT 2, NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021

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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: We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hotter.
A. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
B. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
C. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
D. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
Question 2: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. Such intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. energy B. approval C. influence D. applicant
Question 4: A. suggest B. admit C. manage D. remind

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 5: A. come B. hole C. home D. hold
Question 6: A. stopped B. watched C. cleaned D. picked

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
Question 7: Anne is seeing Mary off at the airport.
Anne: “Don’t fail to look after yourself, Mary!”
Marry: “______.”
A. Of course, you are an adult B. Oh, I knew about that
C. The same to you D. Thanks, I will
Question 8: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.
Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.”
Mira: “______. This will distract them from studying.”
A. I quite agree B. Not really
C. No way! It’s useful D. I’m of the opposite opinion

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Question 9: My brother has been playing ______ piano since he was a small child.
A. a B. some C. an D. the
Question 10: My brother lives a(n) ______ throw from the airport.
A. apple's B. stick's C. arrow’s D. stone's
Question 11: Both husband and wife should be responsible ______ doing the household chores.
A. to B. for C. of D. with
Question 12: As John ______ enjoyed doing research, he never could imagine himself pursuing other careers.
A. utterly B. thoroughly C. totally D. extremely
Question 13: You shouldn’t work all the time. It ______ you good to go out and enjoy yourself sometimes.
A. brings B. helps C. gives D. does
Question 14: ______, the film is still attractive to many people, young and old.
A. Although produced many years ago B. Producing many years ago
C. It produced many years ago D. Having produced many years ago
Question 15: Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions appear to be more ______ become
severely ill with the COVID-19 virus.
A. vulnerably B. vulnerable C. vulnerability D. invulnerability

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Question 16: If the weather is fine this weekend, we ______ to see our grandparents.
A. would do B. will go C. were going D. went
Question 17: ______ his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results.
A. Because of B. Despite C. Since D. Although
Question 18: When Mary called me last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. watched B. would watch C. was watching D. watch
Question 19: Today, some students tend to ______ the importance of soft skills as they solely focus on academic
subjects at school.
A. emphasize B. implement C. overlook D. urge
Question 20: Not only ______ to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again.
A. she refused B. when she refused C. did she refuse D. she did refuse
Question 21: Do you know the woman who is wearing a(n) ______ watch?
A. Swiss gold old valuable B. old gold Swiss valuable
C. valuable old Swiss gold D. old Swiss gold valuable
Question 22: In my small house there are two rooms, ______ is used as the living-room.
A. the large one B. the largest of which C. the larger of which D. the largest one
Question 23: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable
them to ______ in the future.
A. get out B. turn away C. get on D. turn up

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 24: The team entered the competition with great confidence after getting sound advice from their coach.
A. tentative. B. sensible. C. audible. D. sensitive.
Question 25: Many people joined hands to support people in central Vietnam to overcome consequences of
natural disasters in 2020.
A. catastrophes B. habitats C. wonders D. abilities

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 questions from 26 to 30.
The belief that it is possible to discern in the course of human history some general scheme or design,
some all-encompassing purpose or pattern, is very old and has found expression in various (26)______ at different
times and places. The reasons for its persistence and vitality are numerous, but two very general considerations
may be (27)______ as having exercised a fairly continuous influence. First, it has often been supposed that, if the
belief in an overall pattern is abandoned, one is obliged to acquiesce in the view that the historical process consists
of no more than an arbitrary succession of ((28)______, a mere agglomeration or patchwork of random incidents
and episodes. But such a view (it has been contended) cannot be seriously entertained, if only because it conflicts
with the basic demand (29)______ system and order that underlies and governs all rational enquiry, all meaningful
thought about the world. Second, it has frequently been felt that to refuse to allow that history is finally intelligible in
the required manner implies a skepticism (30)______ the value of human life and existence that constitutes an
affront to the dignity of human nature.
Question 26: A. aspects B. ways C. varieties D. forms
Question 27: A. regarded B. seen C. identified D. viewed
Question 28: A. consistencies B. recurrences
C. existences D. occurrences
Question 29: A. with B. to C. for D. in
Question 30: A. concerning B. concerned C. concerns D. to concern

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 31: If you want a flat in the center of the city, you have to pay through the nose for it. Do you think you
can afford it?
A. pay too much B. pay in cash C. pay by credit D. pay very little
Question 32: Famous people tend to refuse to divulge too much information about their children in an attempt to
protect them.
A. publicize B. announce C. confess D. conceal

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 33 to 37.
As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit
of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for
a healthy mind and body.
Stress is natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often
supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the
stress gets cut of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.

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 The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not
afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart
at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When, exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and
physically. In fact we make choice between “flight and fight” and in more primitive days the choices made the
difference between life and death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the
stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress,
that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have
established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we
could), we need to find ways to deal with it.
Question 33: People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because ______.
A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves
B. they are becoming busier with their work
C. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health
D. they are traveling fast all the time
Question 34: According to the author, the most important character for a good manager is his ______.
A. having control over performance B. knowing the art of relaxation
C. high sense of responsibility D. not fearing stress
Question 35: Which of the following statements is true?
A. We can find some ways to avoid stress.
B. Different people can withstand different amount of stress.
C. It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.
D. Stress is always harmful to people.
Question 36: The phrase “such a reaction” most probably refers to ______.
A. responding to crises quickly B. losing heart at the signs of difficulties
C. making a choice between “flight and fight” D. reaction to crises both chemically and physically
Question 37: In the last sentence of the passage, the phrase “to do so” most probably means ______.
A. to remove stress from our lives B. to find ways to deal with stress
C. to expose ourselves to stress D. to establish links between diseases and stress

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 38: Life is not easy for the people who is without jobs.
A B C D
Question 39: A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of the relationship
A B
between historical events and financial crises
. C D
Question 40: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the
A B C
surrounding area.
D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 41 to 47.
About two thirds of the world's population live in what are loosely called "developing countries". Of
course, strictly speaking, all countries are developing, but the term is used to describe those which are undeniably
poor. Although the rich countries have only about 34% of the world's population, they earn about 90% of the world's
income. They also possess about 90% of the world's financial resources, and more than 80% of the world's
scientists and technicians. They produce 80% of the world's protein - including 70% of its meat - and they eat it.
Thanks to an impressive succession of agricultural revolutions, man's food-growing capacity is now
hundreds of times larger than it was at the turn of the 20th century, and we are now feeding more people than at
any time in history. Nonetheless, the number of hungry and malnourished people is also larger than at any time in
history. Admittedly, total food production has increased since 1961 in most parts of the world. Yet, per capita food
production is little changed from the inadequate levels of the early 1960s. In short, world and regional production
have barely kept up with population growth.
There appear to be five food problems. First, there is the problem of quantity - of every human being
getting enough calories to provide him with the energy to work and progress. Second, there is that of quality - of
everyone getting enough protein, vitamins, and necessary minerals. Next, there is the matter of distribution: we
have to find satisfactory ways of transporting, storing and issuing food. Then there is the problem of poverty: many
people in developing countries do not have money to buy food in sufficient quantity and of sufficient quality. And
last, we must find ways of avoiding ecological side-effects. In other words, we must be able to grow enough food
without further degrading our land, water and air.
A number of proposals have been made to improve food quantity and quality. An obvious and very
necessary one is to limit population growth. Another is to increase the amount of land under cultivation by
clearing forests and by irrigating arid land. Furthermore, the ocean (comprising 70% of the Earth’s surface) is a
potential source of more food, and there have been developments recently in the use of non-conventional proteins
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and synthetic foods. And last, various attempts are being made to increase the yield per hectare by developing or
selecting new genetic hybrids of plants (the "Green Revolution"), by increasing the use of fertilizers, water,
pesticides and herbicides, and by using modern agricultural and management techniques in poorer countries.
Question 41: What is probably a suitable title for the passage?
A. Feeding the World B. The Success of the Green Revolution
C. Problems of Population Growth D. Food Quantity and Quality
Question 42: According to the author, the term “developing countries” ______.
A. does not always give its true meaning B. describes something that is undeniable
C. refers to countries that are developed D. does not mean “poor countries”
Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. land covers nearly one third of the Earth’s surface
B. all countries in the world are in fact developed countries
C. water covers about one third of the Earth’s area
D. the amount of land under cultivation comprises 70% of the Earth 's surface

Question 44: Which of the following is given explanation in the passage?

A. rich countries earning 90% of the world's income B. impressive succession of agricultural revolutions
C. selecting new genetic hybrids of plants D. avoiding ecological side-effects
Question 45: The phrase “land under cultivation” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. area not covered in plants B. land that is exploited
C. land that is unusable D. process of cultivation
Question 46: The author mentions different ways of improving food quantity and quality in ______.
A. the whole passage B. paragraph four C. paragraph three D. paragraph two
Question 47: It is stated in the passage that ______.
A. most scientists and technicians live in the developed countries
B. food production per capita is much higher than it was in the past
C. the number of hungry and malnourished people stay the same
D. total food production in most parts of the world has hardly increased

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 48: “What did you do last night?” the policeman asked the woman.
A. The policeman asked the woman what had she done the night before.
B. The policeman asked the woman what she had done the night before.
C. The policeman asked the woman what did she do the night before.
D. The policeman asked the woman what she did the night before.
Question 49: During rush hours, travelling by car is slower than travelling by motorbike.
A. During rush hours, travelling by motorbike is slower than travelling by car.
B. During rush hours, travelling by car is as slow as travelling by motorbike.
C. During rush hours, travelling by motorbike is faster than travelling by car.
D. During rush hours, travelling by car is faster than travelling by motorbike.
Question 50: It is against the school rules to cheat in exams.
A. You must not cheat in exams because it is against the school rules.
B. You oughtn't to cheat in exams because it is against the school rules.
C. You needn't cheat in exams because it is against the school rules.
D. You don't have to cheat in exams because it is against the school rules.

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