Đề thi giữa học kì 2 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 12 có đáp án - Đề số 8

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 questions.

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 36 to 42. The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years. Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information. For all of the Internet’s advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are looking for creative solutions. Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and numerous security concerns, the most crucial is speed. First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly. In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the Internet. In 1996, over 50 million people used it. Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet doubles. The rapid growth has been a problem. The computer systems which run the Internet have not been able to keep up with the demand. Also, sometimes a request for information must pass through many routing computers before the information can be obtained. A request for information made in Paris might have to go through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information. Consequently, service is often slow and unpredictable. Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is busiest – during the business day of the Western Hemisphere - which is also when companies need its service the most. Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way to avoid this problem. In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be known as Internet II. Internet II is a smaller, more specialized, fewer users are allowed access. Consequently, the time required to receive information has decreased. Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II. Many businesses are creating their own “Intranets”. These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company. In theory, fewer users should translate into a faster system. Intranets are very useful for large national and international companies whose branches need to share information. Another benefit of an Intranet is an increased amount of security. Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet, their information is protected from competitors. While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be a fast, reliable service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making more practical global networks. 

According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow?

The word “obtain” is closest in meaning to “_______”.

The word “harness” is closest in meaning to “_______”.

With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?

All of the following are advantages of business “Intranets” mentioned in the passage EXCEPT _______.

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 questions.

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 31 to 35. Popular discussions of the future often focus on the way (31) ________ will affect our lives – cars that drive themselves, computerized (32) ________that think like humans and vacations on the moon. Some of these (33) ________may sound like absolute fantasy. However, if the developments of recent years are any indication, such predictions are probably not fancy at all. Only a few decades ago, most of us thought (34) ________shopping, computerized body parts and virtual reality games were science (35) ________. Now, these things are here.

Popular discussions of the future often focus on the way (31) ________ will affect our lives – cars that drive themselves

Popular discussions of the future often focus on the way (31) ________ will affect our lives – cars that drive themselves, computerized (32) ________that think like humans and vacations on the moon.

Some of these (33) ________may sound like absolute fantasy.

Only a few decades ago, most of us thought (34) ________shopping, computerized body parts and virtual reality games were science (35) ________.

Only a few decades ago, most of us thought (34) ________shopping, computerized body parts and virtual reality games were science (35) ________.

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 questions.

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 questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

It was suggested that Pedro studies (A) the material more (B) thoroughly before attempting (C) to pass (D) the exam.

The customs (A) in his country (B) are more traditional (C) than that (D) in the United States.

Tom like to gossip about other people (A), so (B) he doesn’t like them (C) to gossip about him (D).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the ___ of life on the earth.

These eggs come from free-range chickens ___ eat only organic grains.

___ is what shaped our cities into what they are today.

If you don’t ___ this opportunity, you might not get another one.

I can’t stand ___people who are not tolerant of new ideas.

It is recommended that he ___ his course.

Traffic congestion has become a mojor issue, while schools and hospital are ___.

His father left New York. The doctor suggested he ___ there.

Her ___ to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else.

Bill Gate’s ___ in donating large sums of money towards welfare activities is remarkable.

At first, Microsoft had ___ hyphen in the name “Micro-soft”, combination of microcomputer and ___ software.

I first met her four years ago when we ___ at a middle school.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

- "I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?" - "________ . I'm not using it anyhow."

Patient: “Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?” – Receptionist: “_____”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

 When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.

The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

 In common with many mothers, she feels torn between her family and her work.

You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

He can hardly see at all without glasses.

Richard shouldn’t have forgotten that yesterday was his wife’s birthday.

Although he was very tired, he agreed to help his child with his homework.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.

She gave in her notice. She planned to start her new job in January.