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ĐỀ MINH HỌA CUỐI HỌC KÌ I- LỚP 12

SỞ GD&ĐT LÀO CAI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
TRƯỜNG THPT SỐ 2 M. KHƯƠNG NĂM HỌC: 2024-2025
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút , không kể thời gian giao đề
(Đề gồm:05 trang)
Họ, tên thí sinh:…………………………………………..
Số báo danh:………………………………………………

I.LISTENING
General instruction: The listening test consists of two parts.
You will listen to each part twice.
Part 1: Question 1 – 5
You will hear part of a radio interview with a woman called Linda Brown, who is talking about
working in a cake shop when she was a student.
For each question, put a tick in the correct box.
Question 1. Linda worked in a cake shop because
A. her parents didn’t give her enough money.
B. she wanted to give her parents some money.
C. she needed to buy things for college.
Question 2. Linda liked her first boss because he
A. paid her well B. was kind to her C. sent her on a training course
Question 3. What did Linda enjoy about working in the shop?
A. eating the cakes B. the smell of baking C. the clean workplace
Question 4. In the shop, Linda helped with
A. baking bread B. displaying cakes C. making sandwiches
Question 5. Linda says that the full-time shop assistants
A. were friendly to her B. hadn’t got the same skills as her C. didn’t work as hard as her
Part 2: Question 6 – 10
You will hear some recorded information about a museum. For each question, write A if it is T
(True) , or write B if it is F (False).
CENTRAL MUSEUM

Question 6 The museum gardens were first created in the year 1921.
Question 7 There are exhibitions of English furniture and Chinese art
Question 8 In the museum shop, visitors can buy gifts, cards and books.
Question 9 Cars can be parked at the university near the museum.
Question 10 Regular buses to the museum leave form both city center and the railway
station.
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11: She ________ in this city for five years and loves it.
A. has lived B. lived C. lives D. had lived
Question 12: I'm planning to apply _______ a scholarship to further my studies in environmental science.
A. to B. for C. with D. of
Question 13: Parks and green spaces are essential for city _________ to relax and escape the urban
environment.
A. buildings B. dwellers C. vehicles D. businesses
Question 14: As the city expands, it is becoming ________ to find affordable housing.
A. harder and harder B. hard and harder
C. harder and hard D. hard and hard
Question 15: They thought the task would be difficult; ____________, it turned out to be quite simple.
A. in fact B. as a result C. so D. unless
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III. WRITING
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
Question 16
a. Lan: Yes, she loves her job though teaching can be tiring. Getting up in front of the class and putting
up a performance every day seem so stressful.
b. Mark: I agree. My mum used to be a teacher, but she gave up her job to look after me and my brother.
c. Mark: Working with kids must be fun.
(Adapted from Global success 12)
A. a-c-b B. c-a-b C. b-c-a D. c-b-a
Question 17.
a. Mark: Why? You won’t even get paid for that.
b. Peter: I agree, but it seems like a challenging job. You’ll have to be patient and explain the same thing
over and over again. It can get very repetitive. Personally, I’d rather be an event volunteer.
c. Mark: I think working as a teaching assistant is a very rewarding job. I can help students who have
questions or need encouragement during the lesson.
d. Peter: I know, but I’ll meet interesting people and learn important skills like communication and time
management. Besides, volunteer experience can help me find a better job later on.
e. Mark: Oh, I get it.
(Adapted from Global success 12)
A. c-b-a-d-e B. a-b-c-d-e C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-b-d-a-e
Question 18.
Hi Lan,
a. Thanks for inviting me to your family picnic. It was so nice!
b. I really enjoyed meeting your cousins and your brother.
c. Also, the food was delicious! Did you help make the sandwiches?
d. I hope we can do this again soon. Let me know when you’re free.
e. I hope you had a great time with everyone too!
Your friend,
Lisa
(Adapted from THiNK)
A. a – c – b – e – d B. a – b – c – e – d C. d – e – a – b – c D. e – c – b – d – a
Question 19.
a. Since then, it has maintained a gradual growth.
b. At that time, over 60 per cent of the population lived in urban areas.
c. Australia is an interesting example of early urbanisation, which started at the end of the 19th century.
d. This was also due to the country’s immigration policy, which encouraged people to settle in its coastal,
urban areas.
e. Australia is now one of the most urbanised countries in the world, with almost 90 per cent of the
population living in urban areas.
(Adapted from Global success 12)
A. c-b-a-d-e B. b-c-d-a-e C. c-a-b-d-e D. a-d-b-c-e
Question 20.
a. Carlos didn’t earn much money at first, but he never stopped working hard.
b. In 2010, at the age of twenty, he got his first job at a small café, where he made coffee for
customers.
c. He has loved cooking and making food since he was a child and has now become a successful
chef.
d. Carlos Martinez was born in 1990 in Lima, Peru, and his journey is truly inspiring.
e. Carlos’s story shows that anyone can reach their goals if they work hard and believe in
themselves.
(Adapted from Bright)

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A. d – b – a – c – e B. d – c – a – b – e C. d – c – b – a – e D. a – d – e – c – b

IV. READING:
Read the following asvertisment and mark the leeter A, B, C and D on your answer sheer to indeicate
the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 26
Green Living - Small Changes, Big Impact!
Feeling (21) ________ to protect our planet? Embrace green living, a lifestyle created to make every day
eco-friendly and meaningful.
Our EcoSmart collection, (22) ________ with sustainable practices, offers a wide range of products:
(23) _________, biodegradable packaging, and energy-saving appliances. Each item, carefully designed
(24) _________ waste, brings you closer to a greener future.
Switching to these eco-friendly choices doesn’t just save resources but also enriches your life (25)
________ purpose. Imagine a home filled with natural products, a cleaner environment, and a brighter
tomorrow.
Don’t (26) ______ your impact on the planet to chance. Choose a greener lifestyle today! Explore our
sustainable solutions at EcoSmart.com and discover how simple it is to care for the Earth.
Question 21. A. inspiring B. inspired C. inspiringly D. inspiration
Question 22. A. produced B. to produce C. producing D. to be produced
Question 23. A. reusable stylish bottles B. stylish reusable bottles
C. stylish bottles reusable D. reusable bottles stylish
Question 24. A. minimize B. to minimize C. minimizing D. minimized
Question 25. A. with B. in C. of D. about
Question 26. A. put B. place C. have D. leave

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the numbered blanks
Some holidays are celebrated to honor family members, especially those with significant roles
like mothers or fathers. In Vietnam, June 28th is a day for the whole family. Family Day, which is not an
official national holiday but is very popular and widely celebrated, honors and promotes traditional family
values. Vietnam, (27)________, celebrates this day to allow family members to gather, connecting with
each other and their cultural roots.
Vietnam, (28)_________, emphasizes the values of family loyalty and harmony. In Vietnamese
culture, the family is viewed as a unified whole, with children expected to show the utmost respect to
their parents. Family Day, established on June 28th, 2001, by the Deputy Prime Minister, reminds people
of these enduring values.
(29)_________. This year’s theme, "Peaceful Family, Happy Society," invites families to join
activities such as sports, cooking, and singing contests, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.
(30)________, as well as workshops on financial planning and career development. Families can
participate in activities like scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and relay races to promote teamwork and
bonding. (31)_________. Family Day is truly an opportunity for families to connect in a meaningful way.
(Adapted from Friends Global)
Question 27. A. whose culture places great importance on family bonds
B. succeeded in placing great importance on family bonds with culture
C. placed great importance on family bonds thanks to culture
D. of which culture of placing great importance on family bonds
Question 28. A. a nation takes pride in preserving its core cultural ideals
B. a nation whose pride in preserving its core cultural ideals
C. a nation taken pride in preserving its core cultural ideals
D. a nation that takes pride in preserving its core cultural ideals
Question 29. A. The organization has various cultural activities across cities in Vietnam
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 B. Various cultural activities are organized across cities in Vietnam
C. Various cultural activities organize across cities in Vietnam
D. The organization which has various cultural activities across cities in Vietnam
Question 30. A. The activities include family values workshops and parenting sessions to strengthen
community bonds.
B. Various seminars on financial stability and parenting topics to enrich family culture.
C. The event includes educational seminars on family values and parenting skills.
D. There are workshops focused on family relationships, financial skills, and developing
positive habits.
Question 31. A. The highlight of the day is a concert featuring popular local artists, allowing families to
enjoy live music and spend quality time together
B. Popular local artists are highlighted, allowing families to enjoy live music and spend
quality time together.
C. The day is highlighted by popular local artists, allowed families to enjoy live music and
spend quality time together.
D. Allowed families to enjoy live music and spend quality time together, the highlight of
the day is popular local artists

Read the following passage about climate change and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions

Green living, often referred to as sustainable living, encourages individuals to adopt

environmentally friendly practices in their daily lives. Green living practices are gaining popularity
as people become more aware of environmental issues. This lifestyle includes reducing waste,
conserving natural resources, and promoting eco-friendly habits, which collectively help to
minimize the negative impact on the environment (Davies & Mulligan, 2017).
One of the most important benefits of green living is waste reduction. This can be
achieved through practices like recycling, composting, and reducing single-use plastics.
According to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recycling and composting
can significantly decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills, which helps reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and pollution (EPA, 2021). Additionally, adopting reusable items
such as water bottles and shopping bags minimizes reliance on plastic, which is crucial for
protecting ecosystems and wildlife.
Another key advantage of green living is energy conservation. Simple changes, like
switching to LED light bulbs and using public transportation, can reduce an individual's carbon
footprint. A study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that energy efficiency
improvements, if widely implemented, could decrease global energy demand by up to 40% by
2050 (IEA, 2019). By conserving energy, individuals not only lower their utility bills but also
contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions, which is essential for mitigating climate change.
Green living also helps to make conscious choices about the eco-friendly products we
consume. This includes opting for sustainably sourced goods, supporting local businesses, and
choosing organic produce. Sustainable agriculture practices reduce the need for chemical
pesticides and fertilizers, which can harm both the soil and water sources (Smith & Taylor,
2020). By making informed purchases, consumers can support eco-friendly industries and
help create a demand for greener alternatives.
(Adapted from the Internet)
Question 32. The phrase "carbon footprint" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by .
A. environmental awareness B. green house gas
C. personal waste D. air quality
Question 33. The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. individuals B. LED light bulbs C. utility bills D. carbon emissions
Question 34. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a way to
reduce waste?

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A. Adopting single-use items B. Recycling plastic
C. Using compost bins D. Using reusable shopping bags
Question 35. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
A. Green living promotes increased energy usage through renewable sources.
B. Energy conservation is vital for green living, helping to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate
climate change.
C. Individuals can conserve energy by relying on single-use plastics.
D. Switching to LED bulbs and increasing personal car use promotes energy conservation.
Question 36. The word "mitigating" in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. worsening B. ignoring C. increasing D. reducing
Question 37. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Single-use plastics are preferred for green living practices.
B. Supporting local businesses can be a part of sustainable consumption.
C. Recycling increases the amount of waste in landfills.
D. Green living does not impact the carbon footprint.
Question 38. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Environmentally conscious choices harm the soil and water sources.
B. Sustainable agriculture increases the need for chemical fertilizers.
C. Choosing sustainable products can support eco-friendly industries and reduce pollution.
D. Local businesses rarely provide organic produce.
Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Energy conservation can significantly impact global carbon emissions.
B. Green living requires only minor adjustments with no significant impact on daily habits.
C. Using single-use plastics is essential for a sustainable lifestyle.
D. Chemical pesticides are encouraged in sustainable agriculture practices.
Question 40. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. Green living focuses solely on recycling and energy conservation to reduce waste.
B. Adopting a green lifestyle encourages waste reduction, energy conservation, and conscious
consumption, which collectively help protect the environment.
C. Green living relies on individuals buying only organic produce from large corporations.
D. A sustainable lifestyle requires no effort but provides minor environmental benefits.