SỞ GD & ĐT QUẢNG BÌNH ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I –NĂM HỌC 2024-2025

TRƯỜNG THPT LƯƠNG THẾ VINH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI 12 MÃ ĐỀ: 001
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Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
The term 'personal development' is often connected with activities like dieting or exercise, or perhaps
learning a (1) . But while these things are undoubtedly important, there are many other
(2) skills which are often overlooked. Academic or cognitive skills (3) critical
thinking, memorisation and creativity are important, as are (4)___ and emotional skills like
friendliness, positive thinking, and self-esteem.
(5) skills not to be neglected include self-control, time management, and finding a
balanced life. The important thing is to (6) a 'holistic approach' to personal development, meaning
you should aim to develop yourself as a whole person rather than focusing on one aspect of yourself at
the expense of the others.
(Adapted from C21 Smart)
Question 1. A. new programme computer B. programme new computer
C. new computer programme D. computer programme new
Question 2. A. worthwhile B. potential C. meaningful D. ordinary
Question 3. A. in place of B. such as C. regardless of D. at least
Question 4. A. sociable B. society C. socially D. social
Question 5. A. Other B. The others C. Others D. Another
Question 6. A. make B. give C. lead D. take

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Here are some ways to help reduce global warming. Which of these do you regularly do?
- Don't use private cars. Your willingness (7) or cycle to nearby places can help reduce
your own carbon footprint.
- Make a decision to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Reduce waste by buying reusable products. Don't
forget to recycle plastics, glass, and paper products. You may wish to reuse some of your old items to
(8) , too.
- Take unneeded items (9) a recycling centre.
- Plant trees. Plants and trees are nature's lungs. They produce the oxygen we breathe. They also can
shade your home, (10) it cooler so you don't need to run your air conditioners as much.
- Buy local goods. When you buy goods imported from far-away places, it takes a large (11)
of energy to transport them to your area. This means that if you don't buy local food and products,
then more(12)_______of carbon dioxide will happen during the transportation process.
(Adapted from English Discovery)
Question 7. A. to walk B. walking C. to walking D. walk
Question 8. A. make out B. turn out C. help out D. find out
Question 9. A. with B. for C. at D. to
 Question 10. A. which make B. made C. to make D. making
Question 11. A. level B. amount C. degree D. number
Question 12. A. scales B. emissions C. portions D. purposes

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or
sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13.
a. Mai: No, I don't. Shall we do something together?
b. Ann: Do you have any plans for this Saturday evening?
c. Ann: Yes, let's. How about going to a music show? Let me check the weekend programme at the
Modern Arts Centre.
(Adapted from Global Success)
A. b – c – a B. c – b – a C. b – a – c D. a – b – c
Question 14.
a. Nam: Yes, we should all have these basic life skills to be adults.
b. Nam: Because doing housework helps them develop life skills.
c. Anna: It's true. Life skills such as cooking, cleaning, or taking care of others are really necessary for
kids when they grow up.
d. Anna: Thank you for sharing your idea. It's very useful for my project.
e. Anna: Why do you think children should do housework?
(Adapted from Global Success)
A. e – b – c – a – d B. e – b – d – a – c C. d – a – e – b – c D. d – b – c – e – a
Question 15.
Hi Jack,
a. I think we should try to help our parents because it's not fair for them to do everything.
b. I make my bed every day and clean my room twice a week, which makes my parents happy.
c. I'm sorry to hear that you're so busy with your studies and have too many chores to do.
d. I am very busy with school and other activities, too, but I still help around the house.
e. It's true that we don't have much free time, but doing a few chores doesn't take long.
Talk to you soon!
Ryan
(Adapted from Bright)
A. a – e – c – d – b B. c – e – a – d – b C. d – a – c – e – c D. e – a – c – d – b

Question 16.
a. There are songs for special occasions, such as moving into a new home, and songs with stories about
the history of the Muờng.
b. In modern life, many of the Mường people still make their clothes themselves.
c. The Muong people have their own style of music and they play the gong, one of the traditional musical
instruments of the Mường culture.
d. They need to be very creative, talented, and patient because their clothes have colourful patterns on
them, which are difficult to make and take a lot of skill and time.
 e. The Mường people are proud of their traditions and culture.
(Adapted from Bright)
A. e – a – c – b – d B. c – a – e – d – b C. a – c – d – b – e D. b – d – c – a – e
Question 17.
a. The way they come together and help each other is a real inspiration, and something I think a lot of us
here have forgotten.
b. But I was also amazed at how positively people go about their everyday lives.
c. It was the month when I volunteered at a hospital in Africa that changed my life.
d. I was introduced to a world that is very different to mine in so many ways.
e. I was horrified at how poor so many of the families over there are and how difficult their lives can be.
(Adapted from THINK)
A. c – d – e – b – a B. d – a – e – a – b C. c – e – d – b – a D. d – e – b – a – c

Read the following passage about adolescence and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Adolescence is a difficult time for both parents and teenagers as it is a period of physical, social and
emotional change. Physically, as a dependent pre-teen child, (18) . In general,
emotionally and socially, adolescents like you are experiencing profound changes in terms of freedom,
privacy, interests, decisions and opinions.
First, you want more freedom to choose who to see and when. (19) . Now you
want to spend some more time on your own. Second, your parents made most decisions before
adolescence. But now you want to decide things for yourselves. You hate being told what to do all the
time. Above all, adolescents have strong opinions and are idealistic. (20) . You feel you
have all the answers while adults don't.
All these perfectly normal changes will affect teenagers' relationship with their parents. (21)
? Firstly, let your parents know that you still love and value them. Secondly, try to agree to
rules and boundaries and prove to be dependable. Keep your words and stick to rules. Thirdly, (22) _ .
Show your parents that you are capable of an independent life by taking care of your own school work
and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Finally, it's all about communication! Keep talking to your parents.
(Adapted from Friends Global)
Question 18.
A. on which the transformation into an independent young adult triggers
B. totally changed into an independent young adult
C. you are being transformed into an independent young adult
D. that the transition to an independent young adult finally occurs
Question 19.
A. Being in the company of your parents, you are thrilled
B. You used to be most happy in the company of your parents
C. You felt delighted without the company of your parents
D. The company of your parents hardly satisfied you
Question 20.
A. You see the world differently, develop your own views and your own sense of right or wrong
B. Seeing the world differently, your own views and your own sense of right or wrong are developed
C. While you have developed your own views and your own sense of right or wrong, you now adopt a
different viewpoint on the world
D. Your own views and your own sense of right or wrong are developed so that the way you see the
world changes
Question 21.
A. But as adolescents, how do you struggle to get on well with your parents
B. So what should parents do to create a harmonious atmosphere in the family
C. But what if adolescents try to maintain a good relationship with their parents
D. So what can you, as adolescents, do to stay on good terms with your parents
Question 22.
A. having tried to see why your behaviour angers your parents
B. try to understand why they might be irritated by your behaviour
C. if you try to figure out why your parents are furious at your behaviour
D. understand why they are trying to be annoyed by your behaviour

Read the following passage about tourist graffiti and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
People in China were angry and there was a big hunt to find the person responsible for the graffiti in
Chinese on a 3,500-year-old monument in Luxor. The message wasn't very imaginative but basically
'Ding Jinhao was here', so Internet users easily found this particular Ding Jinhao, a teenager in Nanjing.
His parents then told a local newspaper that their son was sorry for his actions.
It is a serious crime to write on a historic monument in Egypt. But in the past, people could write on
monuments and no one was angry about it. At Giza there is an example of graffiti on a temple wall from
1244 BC. It says 'Hadnakhte came to make an excursion and amuse himself on the west of the
Memphis, together with his brother, Panakhti'.
In Roman times, one of the first Egyptologists, Giovanni Belzoni, was the first modern man to enter the
pyramid of Khafre. Inside the pyramid today you can read his text celebrating the discovery. Later, in the
second half of the 19th century, Europeans could travel around the world, and they could climb to the top
of the Great Pyramid. There was graffiti in just about every language up there.
Luckily, it wasn't difficult to make Ding Jinhao's graffiti disappear. But China's National Tourism
Administration is right to advise all tourists to act in a civilised way.
(Adapted from Move On)
Question 23. As stated in paragraph 1, Chinese citizens were angry because .
A. there was a big hunt at a monument in Luxor
B. they saw the graffiti on an ancient monument
C. a teenager committed a violent crime
D. the graffiti artist didn’t feel sorry for his actions
Question 24. The word imaginative in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by .
A. creative B. terrible C. unclear D. inspiring
Question 25. The word it in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. a historic monument B. an example of graffiti
C. writing on monuments D. a temple wall
Question 26. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
 A. It was fortunate that Ding Jinhao’s graffiti was simple to remove.
B. Fortunately, erasing Ding Jinhao's graffiti was easier than expected.
C. It was fortunate that Ding Jinhao's graffiti was nearly possible to erase.
D. Luckily, Ding Jinhao’s graffiti became less visible thanks to efforts.
Question 27. The word civilised in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to .
A. normal B. unacceptable C. fair D. dangerous
Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Ding Jinhao was identified online, and his actions were publicly criticised.
B. Writing on an ancient monument was regarded as a serious crime in Egypt.
C. Giovanni Belzoni’s writing in the pyramid of Khafre is hardly noticeable today.
D. The top of the Great Pyramid is now covered with writing in almost every language.
Question 29. In which paragraph does the author mention a contrast relationship?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30. In which paragraph does the author mention the outcome of a situation?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

Read the following passage about a cycling revolution in India and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
Nibha Kumari, a resident of Bihar, India’s poorest state, recalls how a bicycle transformed her life when
she turned 15. For two years, six days a week, she cycled two hours daily from home to school and
coaching classes and back, using a bicycle provided by the state government. “If I didn’t have a cycle, I
don’t think I could have finished high school. It changed my life,” says Nibha, now 27.
A new peer-reviewed study published in Journal of Transport Geography reveals remarkable insights
about school-going children and cycling in rural India. The study by Srishti Agrawal, Adit Seth and
Rahul Goel found that the most notable rise in cycling in India had occurred among rural girls -
increasing more than two times from 4.5% in 2007 to 11% in 2017 - reducing the gender gap in the
activity. “This is a silent revolution. We call it a revolution because cycling levels increased among girls
in a country which has high levels of gender inequality in terms of female mobility outside the home, in
general, and for cycling, in particular,” says Ms Agrawal.
[I] State-run free bicycle distribution schemes since 2004 have targeted girls, who had higher school
dropout rates than boys due to household chores and exhausting long walks. [II] This approach isn’t
unique to India - evidence from countries like Colombia, Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe also shows that
bicycles effectively boost girls' school enrolment and retention. [III] Cycling to school in rural areas
doubled over the decade, while in urban areas, it remained steady. Indian city roads are notoriously
unsafe, with low urban cycling to school linked to poor traffic safety and more cars on the road. [IV]
American suffragist Susan B Anthony famously said that the bicycle “has done more to emancipate
women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self- reliance".
Researchers wonder if women cycle less as they age due to shrinking job opportunities and
workforce dropout. Nibha stopped cycling after marriage and moving to her in-laws' home. While she
still travels outside the house as she trains to become a teacher, when asked about her commute, she
simply says, "I don't need the cycle anymore."
(Adapted from https://www.bbc.com/news)
Question 31. The word It in paragraph 1 refers to .
 A. high school B. a cycle C. state government D. life
Question 32. The word reveals in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. discloses B. assesses C. opposes D. controls
Question 33. According to paragraph 2, a sharp rise in cycling rates among schoolgirls in India indicates
that .
A. a revolution in cycling is about to happen B. gender inequality is a pressing issue in India
C. the gender gap in cycling has been narrowed D. female mobility is limited in certain ways
Question 34. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
A. A study shows rural girls’ cycling in India doubled, reducing the gender gap in mobility
B. A study demonstrates how cycling has transformed the way Indian girls go to school
C. A study illustrates that cycling in India rose despite high levels of gender inequality
D. A study clarifies the positive effects of cycling on both boys and girls in India
Question 35. Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit?
But the scale here is unmatched.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 36. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Gender inequality regarding female cycling is still extremely high in India.
B. Nibha’s success is partly attributed to a bicycle provided by the government.
C. Indian girls had higher school dropouts rates than boys as they didn’t have a cycle.
D. The free bicycle distribution schemes have specifically targeted girls since 2004.
Question 37. The word emancipate in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to .
A. restrict B. reduce C. free D. object
Question 38. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Researchers doubt if women cycle more with age due to gaining more career opportunities and
rejoining the workforce.
B. Researchers believe women stop cycling more as they age because their job options reduce.
C. Researchers speculate whether fewer job prospects and workforce exit cause women to cycle less over
time.
D. Researchers assume that as women age, declining job opportunities lead to less cycling.
Question 39. It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. there is not much difference in cycling rates between rural and urban areas in India
B. a growth in car ownership in India is entirely to blame for low urban cycling
C. shifts in life priorities influence the continuation of cycling among women in India
D. cycling is not a preferred option for Indian women when they reach marriage age
Question 40. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. State-run bicycle schemes in rural India helped boost school retention for girls, although the lack of
significant infrastructure improvements continues to challenge the effectiveness of the program
in increasing cycling.
B. Bicycle distribution in rural India, aimed at both boys and girls, significantly improved school
attendance, but challenges like inadequate infrastructure and long commutes hindered long-term
effectiveness, especially for girls.
C. The distribution of bicycles in rural India primarily benefited girls, dramatically reducing dropout rates
 and doubling their cycling participation, yet these efforts had little effect on boys' school retention.
D. Indian rural girls benefited the most from government bicycle schemes, with cycling rates increasing,
leading to higher school retention, though life circumstances can limit the broader adoption of cycling
for women.

LISTENING
Task 1. Listen to a speech about cultural differences and choose the correct answer to each of the following
questions. You can listen to the recording TWICE.
41. Why is it recommended to learn local greetings when traveling?
A. to avoid getting lost B. to make friends and show respect
C. to save money D. to get better service
42. How did the COVID-19 pandemic change the way people greet each other?
A. People stopped greeting each other.
B. People only use verbal greetings now.
C. People are less likely to shake hands and prefer nods or gestures.
D. Handshakes became more popular.
43. How are greetings typically viewed in Britain?
A. a bit awkward B. warm and affectionate
C. extremely casual D. always loud
44. In North America, what does physical contact during greetings usually express?
A. disrespect B. formality C. impatience D. affection and happiness
45. Where are hugs considered inappropriate when greeting people?
A. Thailand B. Hungary C. Russia D. Japan

Task 2. Listen to a talk about Alfred Nobel’s biography and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. You
can listen to the recording TWICE.
Biography Descriptions
Early life and - born in Stockholm, (46) ______Sweden_________________ on October 21st, 1833
education - the third of the eight children of his parents
- loved Chemistry and languages
- fluent in English, German, French and Russian
- studied under the (47) _________chemist_________ Nikolai Zinin and went to Paris in
1850
- went to the United States at the age of 18 to (48) ________further_____________ his
knowledge on Chemistry
- interested in studying explosives and doing experiments with nitroglycerin
Achievements - found dynamite, which was safer than than nitroglycerin and was patented in 1867
- developed Gelignite which was even more powerful than dynamite in 1876
- laid the (49) _______foundation______________ for the Nobel Prize in 1895
Marriage and - met Sophie Hesse in 1876 and developed a (50) _____relationship______________ with
Family her
- never married or had children
Death - died at San Remo Italy on December 10th ,1896 at the age of 63