Đề kiểm tra học kì 2 Tiếng anh 12 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 30)

I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.

Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.   

She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

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.

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.

Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information about it.

The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.

He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.

"I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.

Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.

I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go and then I have to take exams.

Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”

Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”

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 17 to 21.

Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (17) _________ its newest members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.

United Nations Day has been (18) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24, 1945.

The UN (19) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe. Though some say its (20) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still plays a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then Secretary-General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world."

Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way. Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (21) _________various times; 119 are currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.

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 17.

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 18.

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 19.

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 20.

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 21.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 22 to 26.

Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, few people took notice of Pfiesteria.

Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack, feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty, short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.

For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina waters, but the problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.

What is true of Pfiesteria?

What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?

All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.

The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.

According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?

On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly.

My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________ who gets home from work earlier.

Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates found in the fossil record.

The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.

Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.

The stranger ___________  me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"

People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.

I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.

The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _______.

Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.

A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about something such as criminal activities or spying.

My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.

Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?

______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.