SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT, ĐÁNH GIÁ

TỈNH NINH BÌNH CHẤT LƯỢNG GIÁO DỤC LỚP 12 THPT, GDTX
LẦN THỨ NHẤT - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 4 trang)

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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 1. A. ache B. charge C. change D. lunch
Question 2. A. store B. crowd C. core D. form
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 3. My brother is not good at English. He can't get the job.
A. If my brother were not bad at English, he could have got the job.
B. If my brother spoke English better, he can get the job.
C. If my brother had much knowledge of English, he could get the job.
D. If my brother were good at English, he couldn’t get the job.
Question 4. He badly suffered cyberbullying himself. He realized the true dangers of social media only then.
A. Such was his suffering of cyberbullying that he didn’t realize the true dangers of social media.
B. But for his terrible sufferings of cyberbullying, he wouldn’t realize the true dangers of social media.
C. Not until he had badly suffered cyberbullying himself did he realize the true dangers of social media.
D. Only when he had realized the true dangers of social media did he badly suffer cyberbullying himself.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. When Carol called last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. have watched B. am watching C. watch D. was watching
Question 6. ______ a course in English language and literature, she enrolled in another 3-month online
course.
A. Having completed B. Completing C. To complete D. Completed
Question 7. Across the globe, nations are preparing for water scarcity, ______?
A. will they B. are they C. aren't they D. won't they
Question 8. This year, we’ll get a ______ start on the “green movement” by encouraging more people
to take part in planting trees.
A. neck B. hand C. shoulder D. head
Question 9. Last night, Laura ______ a big diamond ring at her birthday party by her husband.
A. gives B. gave C. was giving D. was given
Question 10. She was happy when she found that she was ______ first person to know the news.
A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 11. Researchers found that those who work in jobs with better promotion ______ are less
likely to develop serious illnesses.
A. prospects B. advances C. forecasts D. predictions
Question 12. As we ______ Cuc Phuong National Park, we could see beautiful butterflies hovering
above the flowers.
A. got B. approached C. arrived D. came
Question 13. They hope ______ to Europe for their next vacation.
A. to travel B. to traveling C. travel D. traveled
Question 14. With a large number of vehicles in streets, it is ______ in the city than in the country.
A. noisier B. safer C. cleaner D. quieter
Question 15. She'll take a break from work ______.
A. when she finishes this project B. when she finished this project
C. when she had finished this project D. when she was finishing this project
Question 16. We shall not ______ until Saturday because we want to enjoy our holiday as long as possible.
A. get on B. get away C. get back D. get over
Question 17. ______ are urban areas that are heavily populated with substandard housing and very
poor living conditions.
A. Igloos B. Tents C. Cottages D. Slums
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Question 18. Thung Nham Bird Park is famous ______ its diverse range of bird species, tranquil lakes,
towering karst cliffs, and stunning natural landscapes.
A. for B. in C. with D. to
Question 19. In the ______ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. sustain B. sustainable C. sustainability D. sustainably
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 20. At the age of 15, Pelé gained a reputation as a powerful goal scorer.
A. damaged B. ruined C. acquired D. harmed
Question 21. I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trains and make
people's life more comfortable.
A. expensive B. modern C. public D. basic
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 22 to 28.
Most people know that a balanced diet and regular exercise are very important. However, most
people do not know how to exercise properly. Instead of concentrating on how to get the best results
efficiently and effectively, people usually rush through their workouts, or they make the same common
workout mistakes. Exercising the right way is important for people who are worried about their health and
their appearance. However, if someone is not working out properly, it is rare that he or she will see the
results he or she wants. Therefore, training experts have devised tips to teach people how to exercise
correctly in order to achieve the greatest health benefits. If you want to achieve the best workout results,
here are a few helpful tips to bear in mind.
One of the most common workout mistakes is doing the same routine over and over again. This
does not challenge your muscles, and it can actually prevent muscles from growing and repairing
themselves. Instead of always sticking to the same old workout, it is important to change your routine
every six to eight weeks. It is also important to add a variety of workouts to your routine, such as
swimming, yoga, or biking, to make sure your whole body stays fit. This will help make your workouts
more interesting, and benefit your health and muscle development as well.
Another mistake people tend to make is to work out too hard, too often. Your body needs to rest
between workouts; otherwise, no progress will be made. It is best to keep the number of hard workout
routines to no more than two per week. Then, for those who don’t want to get off schedule by skipping a
day, shorter workouts of about twenty minutes can be used on other days. For more variety in workouts,
you could also plan an easier routine for forty to sixty minutes between days of shorter, more intense
workouts. Experts recommend, however, taking at least one day off completely each week, especially
after several hard workout days in a row.
In reality, no one is perfect. However, if you want to make a difference in your overall health,
there are some things you can do. Stretch before and after every workout. Do not rush your routine, and
do not work out too little or too much. Remember not to make these common workout mistakes, and
always have fun while exercising!
(Adapted from “Reading Challenge 3”)
Question 22. Which of the following can be the main idea of the passage?
A. Adding a variety of workouts to your routine is not very important.
B. Working out properly is the only way to gain effective health results.
C. Most people know how to work out efficiently and effectively.
D. Daily exercise can often be rather bad for your health.
Question 23. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. results B. mistakes C. workouts D. people
Question 24. The word devised in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. remembered B. prepared C. invented D. discovered
Question 25. According to paragraph 2, why is doing the same routine over and over again a common
workout mistake?
A. Because your muscles are challenged by this common workout mistake.
B. Because this prevents muscles from growing and repairing themselves.
C. Because this benefits not only your health but also muscle development.
D. Because this helps make your workouts more and more interesting.
Question 26. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. It can be good to take a day off from exercising.
B. One’s body needs to rest between workouts.
C. A variety of exercises is better than doing the same one.
D. Daily intense workouts help one stay healthy.

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Question 27. The word stretch in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Extend or reach B. Make tight C. Exaggerate D. Widen
Question 28. What can be inferred about the mistakes people make when they work out?
A. Athletes would not make these mistakes. B. People who rarely work out make them.
C. People think it is OK to make them. D. They are very harmful to the body.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 29. Your room is so cluttered. You should tidy it up immediately.
A. messy B. unique C. confined D. clean
Question 30. The rising star’s career has been hanging by a thread since he was caught causing a
tragic accident.
A. ending very soon B. becoming more successful
C. criticized a lot D. gaining few achievements
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 31. Mark and Hong are talking about their plan for the weekend.
- Mark: "Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?"
- Hong: "______"
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. Of course not. C. It's my pleasure. D. You're welcome.
Question 32. Katy and Khanh are talking about black carbon pollution.
Katy: "I believe controlling black carbon can help to slow down global warming."
Khanh: "______. It can also prevent many soot-related deaths and illnesses."
A. You can say that again B. That's not true
C. No problem D. I quite disagree with you
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.
Around the world, Rio de Janeiro is famous for its beautiful beaches and Carnival celebration. But
the city is also known for its poor areas, known as favelas. For years, many favelas had high poverty
and crime rates. However, things are starting to change.
In the past, many favelas received very little government assistance. Neighborhood residents had
to build their own streets and homes. Gangs were also common, and so were guns. However, a new
government plan is starting to change this. The city is sending thousands of police officers into favelas
with the goal of driving out the gangs. In some favelas, the plan is already working. Crime is down, and
unlike in the past, children are playing in the streets again. New apartment buildings are being built, and
the city is providing more services.
Police influence is changing the favelas, but something else is, too. Today, more Brazilians are
moving into these neighborhoods because housing is expensive in other parts of Rio. "Favelas are a
place for young doctors without much money to get started and young architects to start working."
explains Simone Miranda, a Rio tour guide.
Life is improving in the favelas, but there are still challenges. In some areas, poverty rates are still
high. As students, families, and foreigners move into the favelas, property costs skyrocket. In some
places, housing has more than doubled in price. Despite this, favela residents are hopeful. If Rio can
develop these favelas for all residents-both poor and middle class-the city could become a model for
other cities with similar problems.
(Adapted from “Reading Explore 1- Second Edition”)
Question 33. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. Crime on the Rise in Rio's Favelas B. Favelas, Rio's New Tourist Destination
C. A History of Rio's Favelas D. How Rio's Favelas Are Changing
Question 34. The word its in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. poverty B. the world C. crime D. the city
Question 35. In the past, these things could be found in favelas EXCEPT ______.
A. gangs B. crime C. guns D. art
Question 36. According to paragraph 3, why are more Brazilians moving into favelas?
A. Because many young doctors work in these neighborhoods.
B. Because housing is expensive in other parts of Rio.
C. Because favela residents are hospitable and helpful.
D. Because young architects love these places.
Question 37. The word skyrocket in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. increase quickly B. become smaller C. become dangerous D. drop slowly

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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. These clothes are being sold at a discount, but few people buy it.
A. but B. being C. it D. at
Question 39. Some consider this process of negligent importance, but in fact it has a crucial part to play
in ensuring that all products meet food safety standards.
A. negligent B. standards C. crucial D. ensuring
Question 40. Last week, young people in this village have planted protective forests to limit the
increasing risk of landslides.
A. increasing B. to limit C. have planted D. young
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 41 to 45.
Amy Johnson was born in 1903 and grew up in Hull, England. The pioneering British aviator is
one of the inspiring female figurehead of the 20th century. After university, Amy got a badly-paid (41)
______, managed to save enough money to take flying lessons. She went on to qualify as a pilot, finally
receiving her license in 1929. In 1930, (42) ______ only flown for seventy-five hours, she persuaded a
rich businessperson to give her money to buy a plane, and set off alone for Darwin, Australia, in the
hope of breaking the record for flying solo from England to Australia in fourteen days. Amy was the first
woman to make this flight, (43) ______ took her nineteen days. She failed to break the record, but was
welcomed home as a hero.
Over the next ten years, Amy made (44) ______ record-breaking flights. During these years, she
was admired for her skill and courage, and she is still fondly remembered as Britain’s first “Queen of the
Air”. She is also remembered in many ways, one of which is the British Women Pilot’s Association award
- a scholarship to help outstanding women pilots (45) ______ their careers.
Question 41. A. employment B. work C. job D. career
Question 42. A. despite B. although C. however D. because
Question 43. A. who B. where C. when D. which
Question 44. A. each B. every C. many D. much
Question 45. A. change B. further C. end D. start
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 46. Passengers are not allowed to use their mobile phones during the flight.
A. Passengers mustn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
B. Passengers needn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
C. Passengers won’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
D. Passengers wouldn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
Question 47. Martin began to look for a job two months ago.
A. Martin has begun to look for a job for two months.
B. Martin has been looking for a job for two months.
C. Martin began to look for a job for two months.
D. Martin has been looking for a job two months ago.
Question 48. “Why didn’t you answer my phone last night?” asked my mother.
A. My mother asked me why I hadn’t answered her phone the night before.
B. My mother asked me why I didn’t answer her phone the night before.
C. My mother asked me why I hadn’t answered her phone last night.
D. My mother asked me why you didn’t answer my phone last night.
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 49. A. market B. center C. advice D. urban
Question 50. A. essential B. important C. generous D. historic

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