ENGLISH 12 - GLOBAL SUCCESS

TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG HƯỚNG DẪN ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I
NGÔ QUYỀN NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
TỔ TIẾNG ANH MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12

A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM

I/ LANGUAGE & GRAMMAR
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1. We ______ an online survey to determine young people’s attitudes towards green living.
A. turned off B. carried out C. looked after D. applied for
Question 2. Her interesting ______ of her trip to Thailand last year fascinated all of us.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
Question 3. Leaving a small tip to a waiter can be deemed rude or even ______ in some cultures.
A. unique B. fascinating C. insulting D. cultural
Question 4. I think Tet is ______ most fascinating festival in Vietnam.
A. the B. Ø (no article) C. an D. a
Question 5. It takes hundreds of years for one plastic bottle to ______ in the ground.
A. release B. reuse C. decompose D. recycle
Question 6. When we ______ leisurely along the beach, a man approached us.
A. are strolling B. were strolling C. stroll D. have strolled
Question 7. Many celebrities adopt a green lifestyle, ______ helps the environment a lot.
A. that B. what C. whose D. which
Question 8. Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country during the ______war.
A. resistance B. biography C. account D. experience
Question 9. Many high school students volunteered to ______ the polluted river.
A. get rid of B. go green C. rinse out D. clean up
Question 10. The government has been trying to address the problem of youth ______.
A. infrastructure B. resident C. unemployment D. sanitation
Question 11. This is the most interesting article about urbanisation that she ______.
A. ever reads B. has ever read C. ever read D. had ever read
Question 12. Property prices are getting ______ expensive.
A. more and more B. more and most C. most and more D. most and most
Question 13. Residents on low incomes struggle to find ______ housing in urban areas.
A. gradual B. affordable C. crowded D. sharp
Question 14. Despite the ______, he managed to communicate his ideas to the committee.
A. norm B. language barrier C. cuisine D. anxiety
Question 15. What ______ festivals do Vietnamese people celebrate?
A. a B. an C. Ø (no article) D. the
Question 16. The manager has always put an emphasis on ______ and good performance.
A. specialty B. blend C. ingredient D. punctuality
Question 17. They were taking selfies while the tour guide ______ the itinerary.
A. explains B. is explaining C. has explained D. was explaining
Question 18. Several traditional customs that can do damage to the environment should be changed for a
more ______ future.
A. sustainable B. reusable C. single-use D. recyclable
Question 19. In order to reduce our ______, we should cycle or take a bus to school instead of using
motorbikes.
A. cardboard B. leftover C. fruit peel D. carbon footprint
Question 20. Residents on low incomes struggle to find ______ housing in urban areas.
A. gradual B. affordable C. crowded D. sharp
Question 21. You can use fruit peels to make compost instead of ______ them.
A. making use of B. cleaning up C. rinsing out D. getting rid of
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Question 22. Traffic congestion ______ since the city built a new overpass.
A. is reduced B. will be reduced C. has been reduced D. had been reduced
Question 23. This is the first time Henry ______ Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.
A. visited B. visits C. has visited D. had visited
Question 24. The well is getting ______ polluted, forcing villagers to seek alternative clean water sources.
A. much and more B. much and much C. most and most D. more and more
Question 25. Not many young people can ______ to buy a flat, let alone a house in a big city.
A. afford B. affect C. increase D. expand
Question 26. Over the past ten years, my town has rapidly ______ into a city as more areas have been
urbanized.
A. decreased B. expanded C. remained stable D. gone down
Question 27. Many young people leave their home towns and ______ better jobs in big cities.
A. leave B. decrease C. seek D. change
Question 28. As too many people have moved to the city, ______has become a big concern.
A. healthy lifestyle B. life expectancy C. population D. unemployment
Question 29. ______of the village are complaining about the increasing number of tourists in the area.
A. Residents B. Buildings C. Travellers D. Supermarkets
Question 30. The Ha Noi Opera House was built at the beginning of the 20th century when Viet Nam was
under French ______ rule.
A. strict B. colonial C. controlled D. dependent
Question 31. The government has spent $10 million to ______and improve the railway network in the area.
A. build B. increase C. modernise D. change
Question 32. Local residents expressed ______about the increasing air pollution in the areas near the
construction site.
A. interest B. effect C. duty D. concern
Question 33. One of Marie Sklodowska’s ______ achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium.
A. visionary B. animated C. impressive D. stylish
Question 34. We ______ a documentary about war heroes at 8.30 P.M. last Friday.
A. watched B. have watched C. were watching D. are watching
Question 35. Many Vietnamese young men volunteered to join the army during the ______ war against France.
A. resistance B. biography C. account D. experience
Question 36. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose their sense of
______.
A. specialty B. anxiety C. identity D. cuisine
Question 37. They carried ______ extensive research on the environmental effects of using fake Christmas
trees.
A. off B. out C. after D. for
Question 38. Electric cars are generally more ______ than cars running on petrol.
A. eco- friendly B. friendly C. economical D. ecological
Question 39. George Washington was ______ first president of ______United States.
A. the-the B. a-no article C. the-a D. a-the
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a
meaningful paragraph/ conversation in each of the following questions.
Question 40.
a. More than 300 students attended the fair and enjoyed Vietnamese dishes, songs and games.
b. In my view, the day was a great success. All the attendees felt happy.
c. There were 30 stalls where various activities were offered.
d. Yesterday, our school organised the Spring Fair in the playground.
e. However, it would be better if we could make Banh Chung during the night.
A. d-a-c-b-e B. d-b-a-c-e C. b-d-a-e-c D. b-c-d-e-a
Question 41.
a. Secondly, it’s a good idea that you try to cook traditional food frequently.
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b. There are two main ways to maintain your cultural identity in a new culture.
c. Staying connected with your family and friends helps you to feel part of your native culture.
d. You should also remember to make mealtimes special and important occasions.
e. Firstly, keep in touch with people you know back home.
A. c-a-d-e-a B. b-a-e-d-c C. b-e-d-a-c D. b-e-c-a-d
Question 42.
a. Despite health challenges, he authored over 30 works, including poems, stories, and memoirs. His life
exemplified perseverance and lifelong learning, inspiring students to overcome difficulties.
b. Teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky, who wrote with his feet, inspired generations of Vietnamese students.
c. His determination led him to participate in the national math contest in 9963, where he placed fifth and
received recognition from President Ho Chi Minh. Ky later majored in Literature at Hanoi University and
became a teacher.
d. In 2005, he was recognized as "Vietnam’s first teacher to write with his feet." Teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky's
legacy reminds us that "nothing is impossible".
e. Born in 9947 in the northern province of Nam Dinh, Ky faced a severe illness that left him without the use of
his arms at the age of four.
f. However, he refused to surrender to despair. Using his feet, he accomplished tasks that others do with their
hands.
A. d-f-b-a-c-e B. e-d-a-b-f-c C. b-f-c-e-a-d D. b-e-f-c-a-d
Question 43.
a. Therefore, we recommend that you put the suggested solutions into practice as soon as possible.
b. Third, we recommend that we make use of plastic waste in arts and crafts projects, for example, for making
plant pots or bird feeders.
c. Second, the Youth Union should hold regular sessions to teach students how to recycle properly.
d. This report suggests three main solutions to the problem of single-use products in our school.
e. First, we suggest that the school should provide more recycling bins.
f. Reusing and recycling single-use plastics will lead to a greener school environment and help promote a green
lifestyle among young people.
A. d-e-c-f-b-a B. d-e-c-b-a-f C. d-e-b-c-f-a D. d-e-c-b-f-a
Question 44.
a. What’s more, we can reduce stress and feel better when reading books.
b. First of all, it provides us much information that we need to know about the things around us.
c. Everyone can receive a lot of advantages from reading books.
d. Besides, reading books also help us concentrate on things.
e. The last but not least is that reading can improve our writing skills.
A. c-b-a-d-e B. c-d-a-b-e C. a-d-b-c-e D. a-c-b-e-d
Question 45.
a. Thirdly, the government needs to have policies to prioritize women, so that they have better chances to
develop their ability, and better conditions to contribute more to the society, and to compete equally with men.
b. Dear Mary, I hope you’ve been doing well! I’ve been thinking of several ways to improve gender equality
and give women better chances to develop their ability.
c. Finally, more jobs should be made available to women so that they will have better conditions to develop
themselves to be equal to men.
d. Firstly, the importance and roles of women should be propagated to the development of society.
e. Secondly, education system should do more to improve the knowledge of people about women, and to
eliminate the prejudice of neglecting women and their value.
f. Lots of love.
A. b-c-a-e-d-f B. b-d-e-a-c-f C. b-a-d-e-c-f D. b-e-d-a-c-f
II/ READING
1/ Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Through the centuries, the dream of medieval alchemists was to discover how to turn lead and (1) ______
"base" metals into gold. Some were fakes, but many were learned men with philosophical goals. Their (2)
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______ was based on the ancient idea that all matter consists of different proportions of just four substances -
earth, water, fire, and air. They believed that it was possible to adjust the proportions of the elements that made
up lead by chemical means so that it turned into gold, a process called transmutation. Their experiments were
concerned with finding the substance - (3) ______ they called the philosopher's stone - that, when added to lead,
would cause this astonishing change to take place. Alchemists also searched for the elixir of life, a substance that
could cure diseases and (4) ______ life. They failed on both counts. (5) ______, their techniques for preparing
and studying chemicals helped lay the foundation for the modern science of chemistry.
(Adapted from “VSTEP Collection”)
Question 1. A. another B. others C. other D. one
Question 2. A. expedition B. quest C. adventure D. investigation
Question 3. A. which B. who C. where D. whose
Question 4. A. prolong B. lengthen C. expand D. increase
Question 5. A. Despite B. However C. Furthermore D. Therefore
2/ Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Hanoi is a modern city with a population of over 8 million people. Over the years, the urban area has
gradually (1) _____ to over 3,000 sq km including many of the surrounding villages. As rural (2) _____ move
into Ha Noi, the government is providing more affordable housing. More high-rise buildings have also been
built. Ha Noi has improved its transport infrastructure, building new roads and bridges. It is modernising bus
services using more electric ones. The Ha Noi Metro opened to the public in 2029 and is (3) _____ to include
more lines by 2030.
(4) _____, urbanisation has created new problems. As more people come to seek better job opportunities,
the city is getting more and more crowded. This has (5) _____ to more traffic jams and higher unemployment
rates. Air pollution is also causing concern among city residents.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 1. A. afforded B. expanded C. modernised D. concerned
Question 2. A. housing B. concerns C. residents D. convenience
Question 3. A. expected B. affected C. imagined D. structured
Question 4. A. Therefore B. In addition C. However D. For example
Question 5. A. related B. resulted C. led D. complied
3/ Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Cultural (1) ______ between Vietnam, Japan, and the UK are clear in social norms and manners. In
Vietnam, (2) ______ hands is common, while in Japan, bowing signifies respect. Punctuality is highly valued in
the UK, (3) ______ in Vietnam, flexibility regarding time is more acceptable.
Additionally, there are various taboos (4) ______ to each culture. In Japan, it's customary to remove shoes
before entering a home, while discussing personal matters is a taboo in the UK. Expected behaviours vary too;
for instance, in Vietnam, elders are respected, while in the UK, individualism is encouraged. Understanding and
(5) ______ these cultural differences foster better cross-cultural communication and relationships among people
from these countries.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 1. A. specialties B. differences C. occasions D. festivities
Question 2. A. exchanging B. blending C. shaking D. admiring
Question 3. A. or B. and C. so D. but
Question 4. A. fascinating B. unique C. rude D. disgusting
Question 5. A. respect B. to respect C. to respecting D. respecting
4/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed
people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences
around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are
some examples.
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Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and
more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi,
in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them
unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi,
are also gaining popularity worldwide.
Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays
enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example,
American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the
globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians
across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.
Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around
the world. Cross-cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements are on the rise. This presents
opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. It is now easier
for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new
and exciting ways.
In conclusion, globalisation has helped strengthen cultural diversity in the world and made people appreciate
different cultures and lifestyles.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The popularity of foreign foods B. The effects of globalisation on cultural diversity
C. The disappearance of some traditional customs D. The combination of different fashion ideas
Question 2. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. local tastes B. Vietnamese specialties C. local ingredients D. international dishes
Question 3. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an impact of
globalisation on music?
A. Musicians in different countries work on music projects.
B. People now can listen to music from different cultures.
C. New music is discovered quickly from all over the world.
D. Music festivals help improve some artists’ quality of life.
Question 4. The word captivated in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to .
A. blended B. reflected C. attracted D. disappointed
Question 5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. People now can keep up with fashion trends from different cultures.
B. Globalisation threatens to put cultural diversity at risk.
C. Cross-cultural fashion styles only use traditional elements.
D. Foreign foods are now more popular than traditional foods in Vietnam.
5/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
In Vietnam, various ethnic groups celebrate unique cultural traditions that strengthen their sense of solidarity
and cultural identity.
The Tet festival, widely celebrated by the Kinh ethnic group, marks the Vietnamese New Year and is a time
for family reunions and paying respects to ancestors. The Hmong ethnic group celebrates their New Year,
known as "Tet Hmong," with vibrant festivities including traditional dances and rituals to scare away evil
spirits. Meanwhile, the Tay ethnic group celebrates "Long Tong" to honour the rice harvest, emphasising
community spirit and gratitude towards nature.
These celebrations serve as vital occasions for ethnic groups to reaffirm their cultural heritage and
strengthen bonds within their communities. Through the preservation and continuation of these celebrations,
Vietnam's ethnic groups maintain a deep connection to their roots and contribute to the richness of cultural
diversity in the country.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Celebrations of some ethnic groups in Vietnam B. Tet celebrations in Vietnam
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C. Different minority groups in Vietnam D. Important holidays in Vietnam

Question 2. The word marks in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. appreciates B. blends C. indicates D. overcomes
Question 3. According to paragraph 2, how does the Hmong ethnic group celebrate their New Year?
A. They have a small family gathering. B. They hold a rice cooking contest.
C. They have traditional dances and rituals. D. They visit pagodas to worship their gods.
Question 4. The word their in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. occasions B. ethnic groups C. celebrations D. communities
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT true about Vietnam's ethnic groups according to the passage?
A. They maintain a connection to their roots through traditional celebrations.
B. Celebrating traditions helps to strengthen their sense of cultural identity.
C. The Tet festival is a special time for family gatherings.
D. The Tay ethnic group’s celebration is to honour their ancestors.

B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
Part 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first, using the words in
brackets or given.
Question 1. I always turn off the fans when I leave the room. This helps save energy. (which)
 _________________________________________________________________.
Question 2. I’d like to know more about the Green Campaign, please.
 __________________ ask ____________________________________________.
Question 3. Many countries are concerned about plastic pollution.
 __________________ worry __________________________________________.
Question 4: During my lunch time, someone knocked the door.
 While ____________________________________________________________.
Question 5: We last saw Tom when we moved to Bristol.
 We haven’t ________________________________________________________.
Question 6: The last time Susan played football was in 2022.
 Susan has _____________________________________________.
Question 7: There has been a rapid increase in the urbanisation rate. (increase)
 The urbanisation _____________________________________________.
Question 8. There has been a gradual decrease in the rural population. (decrease)
 The rural ___________________________________________________________.
Question 9. The line graph illustrates how the world population has changed. (show changes)
 The line graph _______________________________________________________.
Question 10. The demand for affordable housing in urban areas has increased rapidly recently. (rise)
 The demand for ______________________________________________________.
Part 2. Use the words and phrases, and add some words where necessary to make meaningful sentences.
Change the verb forms if necessary.
Question 1. Healthy lunches/ important/ for/ them/ because/ these/ help/ concentrate/ learning.
 ___________________________________________________________________.
Question 2. Parents/ should/ strictly/ limit/ children’s/ screen time/ because/ bad/ effect/ digital/ device
 ___________________________________________________________________.
Question 3. More / more / people / moving / urban areas / seek employment.
 ___________________________________________________________________.
Question 4. He/ win/ many awards/ impressive achievements/ science/ technology.
 ___________________________________________________________________.
Question 5. origin / that / custom / be / mystery / local people.
 ___________________________________________________________________.
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