Trắc nghiệm Tiếng anh 12 Đọc hiểu có đáp án (Phần 2)

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Câu 1:

Question 1: What is the best title for the story?

A. Rainy Day Work                                        

B. Rainy Day Hike  

C. A Rainy Day Indoors                                 

D. Rainy Day Homework
Câu 2:

The word “grumpy” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A. stupid                    

B. bad-tempered           
C. uninterested                       
D. unsatisfactory
Câu 3:

What was keeping Martha inside?

A. The heat                 

B. Her parents               
C. Bad weather                      
D. Lots of homework
Câu 4:
What does Martha mean when she says “It meant that I would have to entertain myself”?

A. She was tired.                                           

B. She was feeling sick

C. She had to find something to do                
D. She was bored with doing homework
Câu 5:
The word “company in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. time                       

B. space                        
C. friend                                 
D. business
Câu 6:

What did Martha think about being outside?

A. It was too hot.       

B. It was too cold.       
C. It was very nice.     
D. It was too wet to walk.
Câu 7:

What will Martha and Ellen probably do next time it rains?

A. Stay inside                                                 

B. Do homework

C. Go for another hike                                    
D. Go to their friend’s house
Câu 8:

Question 8: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A. History's Most Important Inventions

B. Accidental Inventions and Discoveries

C. How to Become a Great Inventor

D. You Don't Always Get What You Want
Câu 9:

In paragraph 1, the word arduous is closest in meaning to _______.

A. detailed                 
B. tough                        
C. specific                              
D. constant
Câu 10:
In paragraph 2, the word endeavor is closest in meaning to _______.

A. research                

B. dream                     

C. request                              

D. attempt

Câu 11:

What does the author say about Teflon?

A. People first used it as a refrigeration device

B. It was created many years before Coca-Cola

C. The man who made it was a pharmacist

D. It is used for kitchenware nowadays

Câu 12:

Who was John Pemberton?

A. The person who made Teflon

B. The creator of Coca-Cola

C. The man who discovered penicillin

D. The inventor of the microwave
Câu 13:

The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of ________.

A. one of the most famous inventors in history

B. a person who made an accidental scientific discovery

C. someone who became a millionaire from his invention

D. a man who dedicated his life to medical science
Câu 14:
What does the author imply about penicillin?

A. Doctors seldom use it nowadays.

B. Some people are not affected by it.

C. It is an invaluable medical supply.

D. Mold combines with bacteria to make it.

Câu 15:

Question 15: What is the main topic of the passage?

A. What makes kites stay up in the air.

B. How kites can be utilized.

C. What parts kites consist of.

D. Why kites are were spurned
Câu 16:

The word “aloft” in the reading passage is closet in meaning to _____.

A. for the analysis      
B. in the flood              
C. in flight                              
D. for amusement
Câu 17:
According to the passage, the kite flies when its nose is ______.
A. pointed away from the ground
B. balanced with the tail
C. pointed into the wind flow
D. aligned parallel to the wind flow
Câu 18:

What is necessary condition for the kite to fly?

A. The kite must be sufficiently strong to withstand great pressure.
B. The kite must be diamond-shaped, and the wind of a certain velocity.
C. The pressure against its back must be lower than the pressure against its face.
D. The pressure of the air flow must be lower than the weight of the kite.
Câu 19:

According to the passage, the line of the kites is important because it _____.

A. lifts the kite’s cover and frame into the air space
B. contributes to the shape of the kite and extends it
C. conveys the direction of the wind and the air flow
D. determines the angle between the kite and the air flow
Câu 20:

The phrase “headed up” in the passage is closet in meaning to ______.

A. diverted                 
B. directed                    
C. drafted                              
D. dropped
Câu 21:

The paragraph following the passage most would likely discuss _____.

A. fiberglass kites flown in competition
B. the cords and wires needed for kite flying
C. elements of kite design and composition
D. bowed kites curved on their faces
Câu 22:

The word “contest” is closest in meaning to _____.

A. hearing                   
B. concourse                 
C. computation                      
D. competition
Câu 23:

What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?

A. It did not adhere to the original estimate.
B. It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners.
C. It was not included in the architectural design.
D. It was considered excessive for the presidential home.
Câu 24:

The word “grounds” is closest in meaning to _____.

A. high ground           
B. site                            
C. several lots                         
D. hills
Câu 25:

It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. George Washington contributed to the White House design
B. George Washington never lived in the White House
C. The White House was excluded from the city planning
D. George Washington often used the White House steps
Câu 26:

The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued _____.

A. up to 1800             
B. after 1800                 
C. until 1814                          
D. until 1792
Câu 27:

What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?

A. Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century.
B. Each president added new features to the building’s conveniences.
C. Few changes occurred in the structure in the first half of the 20th century.
D. The building was modernized extensively during one decade.
Câu 28:

In line 20, the word “launched” is closest in meaning to _______.

A. stopped                  
B. worked                     
C. began                               
D. requested
Câu 29:

The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT _____.

A. hallways                
B. kitchen                     
C. medical offices                  
D. storage rooms
Câu 30:

What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To show how animals can affect plant life.
B. To compare one animal to other similar ones.
C. To emphasize the dangers of researching animals.
D. To discuss an unusual animal defense technique.
Câu 31:

In paragraph 1, why does the author mention the platypus?

A. To illustrate that mammals may eat poisonous plants.
B. To give an example of a mammal that uses poison.
C. To show how it differs from the crested rat.
D. To explain that the platypus is at risk.
Câu 32:

The word “paralyzed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A. disabled                 
B. unaffected                
C. inaccessible                        
D. undecided
Câu 33:

In paragraph 2, what does the word “them” refer to?

A. predators               
B. porcupines                
C. crested rats                        
D. quill-like hairs
Câu 34:

The word “defends” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A. encourages             
B. protects                    
C. feeds                                  
D. pretends
Câu 35:

What are scientists surprised by?

A. How toxic plant poison can be.
B. How useful plant toxins can be.
C. How quickly rats learn new behavior.
D. That the rats are protected from the poison.
Câu 36:

What would scientists like to investigate further?

A. Medicine used to counteract poison
B. Other animals like the crested rat.
C. Health effects of a chemical.                      
D. Rats with unhealthy hearts.
Câu 37:

 

What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss?

A. Design elements in the Art Nouveau style
B. The popularity of the Art Nouveau style
C. Production techniques for art glass       
D. Color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style
Câu 38:

The word “one” refers to______.

A. century.                 
B. development.           
C. style.                                  
D. coloration.
Câu 39:

Para.1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to which aspect of ancient buried glass______.

A. The distortion of the glass
B. The appearance of the glass surface
C. The shapes of the glass objects                   
D. The size of the glass objects
Câu 40:

The word “overtaken” in line 19 is closest in meaning to______.

A. surpassed               
B. inclined                  
C. expressed                             
D. applied
Câu 41:

What does the author mean by stating that “function should determine form”?

A. A useful object should not be attractive.
B. The purpose of an object should influence its form.
C. The design of an object is considered more significant than its function.
D. The form of an object should not include decorative elements.
Câu 42:

It can be inferred from the passage that one reason Functionalism became popular was that it______.

A. clearly distinguished between art and design
B. appealed to people who liked complex painted designs
C. reflected a common desire to break from the past
D. was easily interpreted by the general public
Câu 43:

Paragraph 3 supports which of the following statements about Functionalism?

A. Its design concept avoided geometric shapes.
B. It started on a small scale and then spread gradually.
C. It was a major force in the decorative arts before the First World War.
D. It was not attractive to architects all designers.
Câu 44:

According to the passage, an object made in the Art Nouveau style would most likely include ______.

A. a flowered design.     
B. bright colors.       
C. modern symbols.               
D. a textured surface.
Câu 45:

 

With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
A. An overview of telecommuting.       
B. The failure of telecommuting.
C. The advantages of telecommuting.             
D. A definition of telecommuting.
Câu 46:

How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?

A. More than predicted in Business Week
B. More than 8 million.
C. Fewer than last year.
D. Fewer than estimated in USA Today
Câu 47:

The phrase “of no consequence” means

A. of no use                
B. irrelevant                  
C. of no good                         
D. unimportant
Câu 48:

The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT

A. the opportunities for advancement
B. the different system of supervision
C. the lack of interaction with a group.           
D. the work place is in the home.
Câu 49:

The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to

A. telecommuters           
B. systems               
C. executives                          
D. responsibilities
Câu 50:

The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees

A. need regular interaction with their families.
B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
D. are ignorant of telecommuting.
Câu 51:

The word “reluctant” in the third paragraph can best be replaced by

A. opposite                 
B. willing                      
C. hesitant                              
D. typical