ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HK2_2022-2023

MÔN TIẾNG ANH_KHỐI 12

LANGUAGE FOCUS:
- Tenses
- Double comparatives
- Active and Passive causatives
- other grammar points revised in the first semester and previous years.
VOCABULARY:
- Unit 6: Endangered Species and Unit 7: Artificial Intelligence (textbook)
- other vocabulary resources from the first semester and previous years.

SAMPLE TEST FOR REFERENCE:

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.
Question 1: A. envelope B. extinct C. endanger D. evolve
Question 2: A. automated B. navigation C. hacker D. activate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. assembly B. reunite C. interfere D. resurrect
Question 4: A. conservation B. intelligent C. incredible D. diversity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: The Komodos, the largest species of lizards in the world, especially like to eat dead or
_____________ animals which they can smell many kilometers away.
A. dying B. die C. death D. dies
Question 6: The A.I expert wanted to ______________ the newly-made robot.
A. get his assistant to activate B. get his assistant activate
C. have his assistant activated D. have his assistant to activate
Question 7: People have always depended on animals and plants for food, clothing, medicine, shelter
and many other ____________.
A. needs B. demand C. supply D. provision
Question 8: One of the popular _____________ used in smartphones as present is voice recognition.
A. applications B. applicants C. applicable D. apply
Question 9: By the end of this year, they _________________ on that project for almost half a year.
A. will have been working B. have been working
C. had been working D. have worked
Question 10: He _______________ at the airport when we arrived, but he did not.
A. could have picked us up B. could pick us up
C. must have picked us up D. would have picked us up
Question 11: The authority should take actions immediately ____________ of air polution in the
surrounding area.
A. to raise public awareness B. to rise public awareness
C. to be risen public awareness D. to be raised public awareness
Question 12: It was ________________ that we decided to watch it again.
A. so fascinating a video B. such fascinating video
C. such video fascinating D. so a fascinating video
Question 13: When all the board members _________________, they distributed the memorandum.
A. had arrived B. were arriving C. had been arriving D. have arrived
Question 14: Don’t you remember ______________ Sally at the party several months ago.
A. meeting B. to meet C. to be meeting D. having been met
Question 15: She __________________ out of the building than the storm started.
A. had no sooner stepped B. had no longer stepped
C. had soon stepped D. had sooner stepped
Question 16: I think the amount of money in my account is incorrect. I’m afraid a mistake _____________
by one of our employees.
A. has been made B. had been made C. is made D. made
Question 17. I had to wait to see the professor this morning. He _____________ nearly an hour before he
would see me.
A. made me wait B. made me to wait
C. kept me wait D. kept me to wait
Question 18: Mary ______________ to work this week because her car is being repaired in the garage.
A. isn’t driving B. doesn’t drive C. hasn’t driven D. didn’t drive
Question 19: Pollice officers _____________ the house for evidence, but found nothing.
A. searched B. traced C. looked D. assaulted

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Until recently, mass media forms have been classified into six categories according to the
sequence of their advent: print, recordings, cinema, radio, television and the Internet.
A. classes B. regions C. parts D. members
Question 21. Algorithms can also help to recognise faces and other features in photos sent to social
networking sites.
A. detect B. connect C. remind D. categorise

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Millions of teenagers around the world are addicted to computer and video games.
A. neglectful of B. very interested in C. very fond of D. aware of
Question 23: Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines.
A. safe B. risky C. perilous D. dangerous
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.
Question 24: Jack is inviting Megan to his birthday party.
- Megan: “Do you mind if I bring Ethan?”
- Jack: “_____________”
A. Of course not. The more the merrier. B. I wouldn’t say no.
C. Yes. I’d rather you brought him. D. What happened to him?
Question 25: Tom is at Mandy’s house for dinner.
- Tom: “Can I have another glass of water?”
- Mandy: “_____________”
A. Help yourself, please! B. What a nuisance!
C. It’s not necessary, really! D. Have a good time, please!

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 following numbered blanks.
Quite apart from the economic similarity between present-day automation and the mechanization,
which has been proceeding for centuries, it must also be stressed that even in the United States, automation
is by no means the only factor (26) _____ people from existing jobs. The increasing number of unneeded
workers in recent years has been the result of much more simple and old-fashioned influences: farm
laborers have been put out of work by bigger tractors, miners by the cheapness of oil, and railway-men by
better roads. It is quite wrong, therefore, to think of automation as some new monster whose arrival
(27) ______ the existence of employment in the same way that the arrival of myxomatoxis jeopardized
the existence of the rabbit. Automation is one (28) ______ of technological changes (changes in tastes,
changes in social patterns, changes in organization) which result in certain jobs disappearing and certain
skills ceasing to be required. And even in America, which has a level of technology and output per
(29) _______ much in advance of Britain’s, there is no evidence that the (30) _______ of change is
actually speeding up. Nevertheless, changes in the amount of labor needed to produce a certain output are
proceeding fairly rapidly in America – and in other countries – and may proceed more rapidly in future.
Indeed, it is one of the main objects of economic policy.
Question 26: A. displacing B. riding C. passing D. dismissing
Question 27: A. threatens B. shadows C. evades D. intimidates
Question 28: A. aspect B. face C. point D. angle
Question 29: A. head B. human C. unit D. piece
Question 30: A. pace B. step C. rush D. leap

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.
The Naming Of Hollywood
A locally popular etymology is that the name "Hollywood" traces to the ample stands of native
Toyon or "California Holly" that cover the hillsides with clusters of bright red berries each winter. But
this, and other accounts of the name coming from imported holly, then growing in the area, are not
confirmed. Another story says the name Hollywood was coined by H. J.
Whitley, the so-called Father of Hollywood. He and his wife, Gigi, are said to have come up with
the name while on their honeymoon. As they stood on the hill (which is now the center of Hollywood)
admiring the view, they spied a rickety old wagon pulled by one horse with a Chinese man driving pell-
mell down a narrow path. As he approached them, he stopped his wagon. Whitley asked what he was
doing. In broken English and with a Chinese accent he said, "I up sunrise. Old trees fall down. Pick up
wood. All time haully wood." At that moment, HJ declared he would name the new town Hollywood.
Another story refers the name to Harvey Wilcox, who bought land in the area for development of homes.
His wife, Daeida, met a woman on a train who mentioned that she had named her Ohio summer home
Hollywood. Daeida, who liked the name, gave il to their new development. The name first appeared on
the Wilcox's map of the subdivision, filed with the county recorder on February 1, 1887.
Question 31: What is another name for "California Holly"?
A. Toyon B. Hollywood C. stands D. Gigi
Question 32: What were H.J. Whitley and his wife doing when they saw the Chinese man?
A. standing B. driving C. hauling wood D. riding
Question 33: How could the Chinese man's wagon be described?
A. in bad condition B. in good condition C. noisy D. brand new
Question 34: Where was the summer home that may have been Hollywood's namesake?
A. Ohio B. China C. California D. England
Question 35: How definite is the etymology of Hollywood?
A. not definite at all B. very definite C. fairly definite D. quite definite

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.
Screen time for children
by Deborah Fisher
Recently, discussions about screen time, or the amount of time children spend using electronic
devices such as tablets, cell phones, televisions, and computers, have been seen in headlines of most major
newspapers. If you have not had the time to read all of the articles out there, take a few minutes to read
this one. Many articles cite similar sources but come to different conclusions. This article will give you
an overview of the facts and let you make your own decision. We will discuss screen time for children
from birth to age five because this is the critical time for children's brains to develop and for children to
learn healthy habits.
First, let's review some problematic behaviors associated with screen time. Some parents fail to
limit the amount of time children spend using devices and do not regulate the content they view. Children
may demand the devices and become upset when they cannot use them. Parents may give in to children
as a way to calm them. Parents may be too busy or unaware of how to control the content available to
children on devices. Additionally, some parents may believe that children who do not use devices when
they are young will not learn how to use technology and fall behind their peers.
From research, we know that overexposure to screen time can impact a child's weight, sleep, and
social abilities. Children who spend a lot of time using screens generally don't exercise often. Also, the
stimulation provided by screens within an hour of bedtime can counteract children's natural instinct to
fall asleep at a certain time. In one study, students who avoided media and devices for five days were
much better at understanding people's facial expressions and emotions. This is an important life skill, as
daily communication is based on spoken words and physical movements, like facial expressions. All
children need face-to-face time as they are developing crucial interactive skills.
A spokesperson from the Childhood Research Center, a well-respected organization, has
announced new recommendations for screen time and media content. The organization recommends that
children younger than 18 months should not have any screen time. Children older than two and younger
than five should not exceed 60 minutes of screen time each day. The Childhood Research Center also
provides suggestions for the type of content that children should see. They endorse educational
programming and applications for children.
 Since rapid advancements in technology have occurred, devices are more readily available and are
becoming less expensive. With more devices now present in more homes, children nowadays are exposed
to more media. As this is a recent change, the long-term effects of exposure to screen time in children
have yet to be seen. And for those parents worried that their children might fall behind in understanding
technology, researchers confirm that devices are intuitive and children will catch up.
Educational organizations and researchers hope that parents understand the potentially negative
effects of too much screen time. They suggest that parents create times and places, such as meal times and
bedrooms, which are "screen free." These rules should be determined as a family, so that parents and
children are both involved. Also, research suggests that parents and children can share media time
together, so parents can support children's learning of educational content. If the screen time limit has
been met for the day, children should engage in other healthy activities, such as playing and exercising.
Most importantly, keep in mind that parents' habits can influence habits of their children. So get
out there and show your children how to be healthy!
Question 36: Which of the following is closest in meaning to “critical” in the first paragraph?
A. essential B. dangerous C. beginning D. innocent
Question 37: According to the article, what do some parents fail to monitor?
A. the media children access online B. the types of devices children use
C. children's online behavior D. their own use of screen time
Question 38: Which skill may be poorly developed if children have too much screen time?
A. interacting with others B. finding educational materials
C. learning about technology D. establishing healthy habits
Question 39: What is the recommended amount of screen time per day for a three-year-old child?
A. 1 hour B. 0 hours C. 2 hours D. 5 hours
Question 40: Which program would be approved by the Childhood Research Center?
A. a TV program that teaches about addition and subtraction
B. a smart phone application that takes pictures
C. a website that lets kids play games
D. a tablet application that finds new cartoon episodes
Question 41: What does the article suggest to help parents control screen time?
A. set a time each day when all screens must be turned off
B. discourage children from taking digital devices to school
C. only allow one device for children's use in the household
D. encourage children to only use screens when they need to
Question 42: What is the main idea of this article?
A. Parents should be mindful of their children's screen time.
B. Parents often have difficulty managing their children's screen time.
C. Parents often disagree with their children about screen time.
D. Parents should enforce strict limits on children's screen time.

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.
Question 43: The president refuses to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors.
A. either B. to accept C. new proposals D. made by
Question 44: The new technique calls for heat the mixture before applying it to the wood.
A. heat B. applying C. calls D. it to the wood
Question 45: Hummingbirds are the only birds capable to fly backward as well as forward, up, and down.
A. to fly B. forward C. as well as D. the only birds

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.
Câu 46: A quarter of all bird species in the world are known to have become extinct during the past two
hundred years.
A. It has been acknowledged that one-fourth of all bird species have ceased to exist over the last two
centuries.
B. It is estimated that one-fourth of all bird species will become extinct within the next two centuries.
C. It is known that two centuries ago the number of birds living on the earth was 25% greater than it is
today.
D. We are likely to cause the extinction of one-fourth of all bird species during the next two hundred
years.
Question 47: You are not obliged to sign the contract now, but a delay may mean losing the position.
A. You do not have to sign the contract immediately, but the company doesn’t promise to reserve the
job for you.
B. The job will certainly be given to somebody less hesitant if you do not sign at once.
C. The company is offering the contract and would like you to think carefully before signing the
document.
D. You must wait before signing a contract even if you feel you should accept employment
straightaway.
Question 48: A good book review lets you know whether it’s the sort of book you want to read or not.
A. You can understand from a good book review whether or not it’s the kind of book you enjoy.
B. According to book reviews, just some books are worth reading.
C. One ought to be able to understand from a book review which books are worth reading.
D. The prime function of any book review should be to establish whether or not a book is worth reading.

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.
Question 49: An insurance salesperson has a difficult job. He or she often has to console people in times
of trouble.
A. Consoling people in times of trouble is the difficult job of an insurance salesperson.
B. An insurance salesperson has a difficult job, who often has to console people in times of trouble.
C. Consoling people in times of trouble, the difficult job of an insurance salesperson.
D. An insurance salesperson has a difficult job often having to console people in times of trouble.
Question 50: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
B. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
C. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the
experts.
D. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts
could judge it quite easily.