Đề kiểm tra học kì 2 Tiếng anh 12 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 23)

The story was so interesting that I swallowed it all the way through.

Vietnam is trying its best to accelerate the rate of economic growth.

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 3 to 6.

In a world where 2 billion people live in homes that don't have light bulbs, technology holds the key (3)______ banishing poverty. Even the simplest technologies can transform lives and save money. Vaccines, crops, computers and sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing countries. For example, cheap oral-rehydration therapy developed in Bangladesh has dramatically cut the death (4)______ from childhood diarrhea.     

But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we can’t make them cheap enough for those (5)                    most need them. Solar panels, batteries and light bulbs are still beyond the purse of many, but where they have been installed they change lives. A decent light in the evening gives children more time for homework and extends the (6)                      day for adults.

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 blank 3.

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 blank 4.

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 blank 5.

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 blank 6.

We all love and look up to the old nurse because she has devoted her whole life to taking care of her patients.

The young swimmer made his great effort to defeat his opponents in the Swimming event.

Read the following  passage  and  mark the letter  A,  B,  C,  or D  on  your  answer  sheet  to  indicate  the correct answers for each of the questions from 9 to 12.

A few decades ago, professional footballers spent their nights partying. Now, they are much more aware of the benefits of a good night’s sleep.

In 2011, sleep specialist Cheri Mah discovered that increasing sleep to 8-10 hours per night massively increased the speed and shot accuracy of basketball players. Other research shows that a single night of inadequate sleep can increase the risk of injury, and 64 hours of bad sleep reduces strength, power and balance, and can even cause the body to eat its own muscles! Consequently, managers started trying to improve their players’ sleep. Southampton Football Club’s manager Alek Gross forbade his players from consuming caffeine, sugar or fatty foods, which prevent sleep, in the evenings. Instead, they were given milky protein drinks which made them sleepy.

Now, many teams and players are trying to improve their sleep patterns, using various means. Manchester City player Sergio Aguero, for example, was finding it hard to sleep because his muscular body prevented his legs from closing when he lay on his side. He got a new mattress which matched his height and weight, thus keeping his neck and back aligned in the night. Meanwhile, James Milner from Manchester City found it hard to sleep after evening games. As a result, he was too tired to train the following morning. Setting a routine with a late bedtime, early rise and afternoon nap helped to fix this problem. Since these interventions are cheap and effective, even the less well-known teams can benefit.

Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

What makes the players able to sleep soundly at night?

The phrase “matched” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by ______.

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

It isn't obligatory to submit my assignment today.

I learn a lot, but I cannot remember anything.

You can look up this word in the dictionary.

We did our homework and then went to the cinema.

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 question.

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 question.

The ASEAN countries are going to adopt a resolution to ______ a free trade zone.

I think he has just had time to______ into the story, not to digest it yet.

The Red Cross gives medical aid and other help to victims of major ______ such as floods, earthquakes, epidemics etc.

Defensive players are not allowed to interfere ______the opponent’s movement unless the player is holding the ball.

The Red List has been introduced to ______people’s awareness of conservation needs.

Unless we take measures to protect tigers, they will be ______ of extinction.

When I came to visit him, the doctor ______ away.

That is ______ story I have ever heard.

She ______ take early retirement this year. She hasn’t decided yet.

You ______ play football in the road. It’s dangerous.

An extension to the sports centre ______ if necessary.

______ we leave, ______ we’ll arrive at our destination.

Don’t forget to ______ the lights when you leave the office.

The trouble with Frank is that he never ______on time for a meeting.

- Da: “You must have found reading my essay very tiring.”       -Tinh : “______. I enjoyed it.”

- Van: “Loan’s the best student in our school.”       - Hai: “______”

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 primary stress in each of the following question.

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 primary stress in each of the following question.

John has taken in swimming as he wants to keep fit.

We were playing cards last night while Loan came.

Though salmons live in salt water, but they lay their eggs and die in fresh water.

There was quite a respectful crowd at the match on Saturday.