Đề thi giữa HK1 Tiếng Anh 12 - Đề số 8

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40 câu hỏi

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Exciting and Relaxing Waterborne Travel Option Blue Bridge Ferries - Relax and enjoy the scenery!

Forget about (1) _________ and crowded traffic! Take a ferry ride across the Bay of Fundy in comfort, style, and with time (2) _________! Our high-speed Blue Bridge ferries provide a quick and convenient ride between Everett and Fundy Bay City, offering a great host of amenities including reserved seating, fax machines, and television. Friendly captains and crew (3) _________ your ride more enjoyable. With hourly (4) _________, our ferries will take you to Fundy Bay terminal, only five minutes from the Fundy Bay City business district, in just 45 minutes, Monthly passes are available (5) _________ 100 USD. Parking is available in an adjacent parking lot with affordable rates (5.00 USD per day, 3.00 USD on weekends, 75.00 USD for a monthly pass). It is a great way (6) _________ and finish your day! For more information on fares and ferry schedules, visit our website at www.bbferries.com, or call us at (555) 512-3342.

Câu 1:
A.
annoying
B.
annoyed
C.
annoy
D.
annoyance
Câu 2:

A.
to sparing
B.
to be spared
C.
to spare
D.
to be sparing
Câu 3:
A.
are making
B.
will make
C.
made
D.
will have made
Câu 4:

A.
leavings
B.
take-offs
C.
arrivals
D.
departures
Câu 5:

A.
in
B.
for
C.
on
D.
at
Câu 6:

A.
in starting
B.
to start
C.
at starting
D.
with start

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Tips for Better Time Management

Want to get more done in less time? Follow these strategies for improving your productivity and focus! Common Struggles: Many people (7) _________ effective time management, leading to stress and unfinished tasks. Research shows that nearly 70% of workers feel overwhelmed by their workload.

Actionable Solutions!

- Prioritize your tasks! Start by making a to-do list and (8) _________ the most important tasks first.

- Break down big projects! Tackling a large project can be daunting, but breaking it into smaller, manageable parts helps (9) _________ progress without feeling overwhelmed.

- Avoid distractions! (10) _________ multitasking, focus on one task at a time to (11) _________ your efficiency.

- Take breaks! Give yourself regular breaks to rest and recharge, which can help maintain a higher (12) _________ of productivity.

Câu 7:
A.
lack
B.
excel
C.
organize
D.
have
Câu 8:
A.
skip
B.
compete
C.
avoid
D.
tackle
Câu 9:
A.
install
B.
pause
C.
ensure
D.
discourage
Câu 10:
A.
Instead of
B.
Due to
C.
While
D.
In case of
Câu 11:
A.
slow
B.
boost
C.
limit
D.
stop
Câu 12:
A.
level
B.
drop
C.
decrease
D.
soar

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a cohesive and coherent exchange or text in each of the following Questions from 13 to 17.

Câu 13:
A.
a – b – c
B.
b – a – c
C.
a – c – b
D.
c – b – a
Câu 14:
A.
b – a – d – c – e
B.
a – c – b – d – e
C.
b – c – d – a – e
D.
a – d – c – b – e
Câu 15:

Hi Mark,

Best, Anna

A.
d – a – b – c – e
B.
a – c – b – d – e
C.
a – b – d – c – e
D.
d – b – a – e – c
Câu 16:
A.
b – a – d – c – e
B.
a – b – c – d – e
C.
b – c – a – d – e
D.
b – a – c – e – d
Câu 17:
A.
a – b – c – d – e
B.
a – d – b – c – e
C.
c – a – b – d – e
D.
b – a – c – d – e

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Thank you for choosing J-Travel. Please keep in mind the following information before you embark on your journey:

Check-in: When flying domestically, please make sure that you arrive at the airport a minimum of 1 hour before your flight departure time. When flying internationally, we advise you to check in at least 2 hours before the departure time. Please note that if you check in late, (18) _________.

Overbooking: Flights can be overbooked. If you are denied boarding, you will be given a compensatory payment in most cases. (19) _________ and ask any ticket counter agent for the relevant application forms for compensatory payment.

Baggage insurance: The insurance airlines provide in relation to lost or damaged luggage has a very narrow coverage. Also, damages from cancellation, accident, illness or stolen or damaged property may not be sufficiently covered by your own personal insurance. (20) _________, we strongly recommend you purchase your own additional insurance. This additional insurance may not be cheap, but it is often worthwhile to have. Please check with us to find a list of insurance companies. (21) _________.

Prepaid tickets: If you or someone else has requested a prepaid airline ticket, you can collect the prepaid ticket at the airline ticket counter. Just don't forget to present a valid piece of identification to pick it up. Be aware that most airlines will ask you for a non-refundable service fee before you pick up the ticket. The passenger (22) _________ will ultimately be responsible for this fee. Please understand that this additional service fee is imposed by the airlines.

Câu 18:
A.
you have not been permitted to board the plane
B.
we will still permit you to board the plane
C.
you would not be permitted to board the plane
D.
you may not be permitted to board the plane
Câu 19:
A.
We want you to check the rules related to denied boarding first
B.
Checking the rules related to denied boarding
C.
Please check the rules related to denied boarding
D.
If you check the rules related to denied boarding
Câu 20:
A.
Despite the chance of such damage occurring to you is very low statistically
B.
Although the chance of such damage occurring to you is very low statistically
C.
The chance of such damage occurring to you is very low statistically
D.
Such damage occurring to you is very low statistically by chance
Câu 21:
A.
We strongly recommend you contacting one of these insurance companies to protect yourself.
B.
It’s high time that you contacted one of these insurance companies to protect yourself.
C.
You will contact one of these insurance companies to protect yourself, won’t you?
D.
Will you have contacted one of these insurance companies to protect yourself?
Câu 22:
A.
whose name appears on the reservation
B.
with whom the name appears on the reservation
C.
has the name appears on the reservation
D.
having had the name on the reservation

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following Questions from 23 to 30.

In any web search for the world's famous scientists, Marie Curie always receives a mention. Curie, a Polish and naturalised French physicist and chemist, discovered radiation, helped apply it in the field of X-rays and coined the term radioactivity. She made a huge contribution to science, but was one of the very few women who gained the recognition they deserved.

Science was man's world in the nineteenth century. And yet, Mary Anning became an expert in fossils and geology. Coming from a poor family, she collected fossils on the beach and sold them to make a little money. She found fossils of complete marine reptiles that became extinct over 100 million years ago. She gained the respect of scientists, but living in an era when women weren't allowed to vote or attend university, she was not allowed to join the Geological Society of London.

A hundred years later, conditions were still difficult for female scientists. Rosalind Franklin, a chemist born in 1920, was part of a team who discovered the molecular structure of DNA. Tragically, she died aged thirty-seven, four years before her fellow scientists, all men, were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962. They made no reference to Franklin in their acceptance speech.

In cases where women's achievements were recognised, we still find evidence of discrimination in the way these were reported in the press. When the brilliant chemist Dorothy Hodgkin was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1964 for discovering the molecular structure of penicillin and vitamin B12, the paper headline was Oxford Housewife Wins Nobel. In fact, this housewife was also a professor at Oxford University. Today, the gender gap in the world of science is slowly closing and there are many female scientists inspiring new generations of girls to study scientific subjects. But there are still some ways to go for women to be equally represented in science.

Câu 23:

The word coined in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.

A.
invented
B.
changed
C.
illustrated
D.
described
Câu 24:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Marie Curie?

A.
Her discovery made a large contribution in the field of X-rays.
B.
She is one of the most famous female scientists in the world.
C.
She wasn’t recognised widely despite her contribution.
D.
She was one of the very few women recognised for their efforts.
Câu 25:

The word them in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A.
reptiles
B.
fossils
C.
women
D.
scientists
Câu 26:

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A.
They mentioned Franklin briefly in their acceptance speech.
B.
In their acceptance speech, they completely ignored Franklin.
C.
They hardly acknowledged Franklin in their acceptance speech.
D.
Franklin refused to be mentioned in their acceptance speech.
Câu 27:

The word discrimination in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A.
difference
B.
willingness
C.
bias
D.
recognition
Câu 28:

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.
Rosalind Franklin was recognised for her contribution after her death.
B.
Dorothy Hodgkin was not held in high esteem at Oxford University.
C.
Mary Anning couldn’t join the Geological Society of London due to poverty.
D.
A struggle for gender equality in the world of science still continues.
Câu 29:

In which paragraph does the author explore the societal limitations placed on women?

A.
Paragraph 1
B.
Paragraph 2
C.
Paragraph 3
D.
Paragraph 4
Câu 30:

In which paragraph does the author mention a present concession relationship?

A.
Paragraph 1
B.
Paragraph 2
C.
Paragraph 3
D.
Paragraph 4

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following Questions from 31 to 40.

[I] The rise of remote work has transformed the modern workplace, offering flexibility and a better work-life balance for employees around the world (Bloom et al., 2015). [II] This trend, accelerated by technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic, allows employees to work from home or any location with internet access (Gajendran & Harrison, 2007). [III] While remote work provides numerous benefits, it also presents challenges that organizations and employees must address to remain productive and engaged. [IV] One of the main benefits of remote work is increased flexibility. Employees can manage their time more effectively, which often leads to higher job satisfaction and reduced stress. Furthermore, remote work eliminates the need for daily commutes, saving time and reducing transportation expenses. Many employees report feeling more empowered to control their schedules, allowing them to better balance personal and professional responsibilities.

However, remote work also comes with significant challenges. Isolation is a common issue, as employees miss out on face-to-face interactions and team bonding, which are important for mental well-being and collaboration. Studies have shown that prolonged isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, reducing job satisfaction and affecting mental health (Ozcelik & Barsade, 2018). Additionally, remote workers may struggle to maintain boundaries between work and personal life, leading to overwork and burnout.

To make remote work successful, companies need to implement strategies that support employee well-being and productivity. Providing tools for virtual collaboration, setting clear work-life boundaries, and encouraging regular team check-ins can help mitigate the challenges of remote work. By balancing flexibility with structured support, organizations can create a sustainable remote work environment that benefits both employers and employees (Larson & DeChurch, 2020).

(Adapted from Remote Work and Employee Well-being by Bloom, Ozcelik, and others)

Câu 31:

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

Remote work has become more popular due to advancements in digital communication tools.

A.
[I]
B.
[II]
C.
[III]
D.
[IV]
Câu 32:

The phrase "work-life balance" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by .

A.
career advancement
B.
professional success
C.
equilibrium between work and personal life
D.
job security
Câu 33:

The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to .

A.
employees
B.
responsibilities
C.
schedules
D.
expenses
Câu 34:

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a benefit of remote work?

A.
Increased flexibility
B.
Higher transportation costs
C.
Improved work-life balance
D.
Reduced stress
Câu 35:

Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

A.
Remote work challenges employees with isolation and blurred boundaries, leading to potential overwork and mental health concerns.
B.
The advantages of remote work significantly outweigh any challenges employees might face.
C.
Isolation is easily managed by virtual collaboration tools in a remote work setting.
D.
Remote work eliminates work-related stress and improves collaboration.
Câu 36:

The word "mitigate" in paragraph 4 is CLOSEST in meaning to .

A.
worsen
B.
intensify
C.
reduce
D.
acknowledge
Câu 37:

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.
Remote work reduces social interactions, which can lead to feelings of loneliness.
B.
Daily commuting is essential for remote workers to maintain productivity.
C.
Companies are not responsible for supporting remote employees' well-being.
D.
Remote work always leads to overwork and burnout.
Câu 38:

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A.
Companies must avoid setting boundaries for employees' work-life balance.
B.
Employers should support remote work by providing resources and encouraging a structured environment.
C.
Employees need minimal guidance from companies to manage remote work challenges.
D.
Employers should prevent remote employees from accessing collaboration tools.
Câu 39:

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.
Remote work completely eliminates the need for personal life boundaries.
B.
The lack of face-to-face interaction is a minor issue in remote work.
C.
Effective remote work requires a combination of flexibility and organizational support.
D.
Remote work only benefits employees, not organizations.
Câu 40:

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A.
Remote work offers flexibility and convenience but can cause isolation and work-life imbalance, which companies must address to ensure employee well-being.
B.
Remote work requires employees to spend more time commuting to improve productivity.
C.
Companies benefit from remote work as employees are more isolated and less engaged.
D.
Remote work allows complete freedom for employees without any challenges.
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