Đề cương ôn tập học kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 12 năm 2022-2023 - Trường THPT Ngô Gia Tự

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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ƠN TẬP KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ I (2022-2023)
Tổ: Tiếng Anh
TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM
I. CONTENTS
1. Pronunciation: Unit 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5 + The pronunciation of ‘ed’ and ‘s’ endings
2. Stress: Unit 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5
3. Grammar: Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Tenses: present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous, present perfect, perfect continuous,
past perfect
- The subjunctive in that-clauses after certain verbs and expressions
- Relative pronouns, relative clauses with “which” referring to the whole clause
- Simple, compound and complex sentences
- Definite, indefinite articles and omission of articles
- Prepositions after certain verbs
- Comparatives
4. Vocabulary: Words and phrases related to Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 + compound adjectives
5. Reading: Topic related to Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
II. EXERCISES
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
Question 1: A. believed
B. continued
C. explained
D. accepted
Question 2: A. contacted
B. discussed
C. avoided
D. visited
Question 3: A. admitted
B. wicked
C. decided

D. attacked
Question 4: A. culture
B. unique
C. unwind
D. custom
Question 5: A. attend
B. appear
C. anthem
D. attire
Question 6: A. shortage
B. marriage
C. massage
D. language
Question 7: A. society
B. respect
C. accept
D. ethnic
Question 8: A. helps
B. laughs
C. cooks
D. finds
Question 9: A. neighbors
B. friends
C. finds
D. photographs
Question 10: A. snacks
B. follows
C. spoons
D. writers
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.

Question 1: A. depend
B. access
C. subscribe
D. download
Question 2: A. media
B. convenient
C. curious
D. sociable
Question 3: A. efficient
B. develop
C. addicted
D. internet
Question 4: A. development
B. education
C. entertainment
D. electronic
Question 5: A. international
B. identifier
C. multicultural
D. individual
Question 6: A. diagnose
B. festival
C. scenery
D. assimilate
Question 7: A. develop
B. religion
C. integrate
D. tradition
Question 8: A. costume
B. adapt

C. value
D. foreign
Question 9: A. community
B. considerate
C. identity
D. understanding
Question 10: A. diversity
B. continental
C. geography
D. endanger
Choose the correct answer.
Question 1: When I _____ there, dinner_____, so I had a drink first.
A. get / is preparing
B. get / has been prepared
C. got / has been prepared
D. got / was being prepared
Question 2: The committee has ________ a survey of parking problems in residential areas.
A. spent on
B. searched for
C. applied for
D. carried out


Question 3: The television company has lost a large part of its ________ since it changed its programming.
A. audience
B. players
C. reporters
D. visitors
Question 4: When I was a boy, I often ______ fishing with my uncle.
A. go

B. went
C. had gone
D. was going
Question 5: Some social networking sites help you to ________ with native speakers so you can ask
questions or have your writing drafts corrected.
A. access
B. enter
C. relate
D. connect
Question 6: I couldn't ________ my work - my mind was on other things.
A. introduce to
B. depend on
C. succeed in
D. concentrate on
Question 7: They employed him because of his reputed skill in ________ the press.
A. coming out
B. saving from
C. looking at
D. dealing with
Question 8: The programme will be ________ live from Banbury School in Oxfordshire.
A. announced
B. reported
C. reviewed
D. broadcast
Question 9: How many means of ____ do you use on a regular basis?
A. communicative
B. communication
C. communicator
D. communicating
Question 10: Many working women ________ to help take care of their children.

A. rely relatives on
B. rely relatives with
C. rely with relatives D. rely on relatives
Question 11: It is suggested that the government ________ education.
A. spend more money on
B. spend on more money
C. spend more money
D. spend more money at
Question 12: You _____ your new hat when I _____ you yesterday.
A. were wearing / had met
B. wore / had met
C. wore / was meeting
D. were wearing / met
Question 13: The ____ involves TV, radio and even electronic forms of communication such as the Internet.
A. telecommunication
B. press
C. media
D. network
Question 14: Hugh ________ his lack of confidence.
A. blames for his mother B. blames his mother to
C. blames his mother for D. blames to his mother
Question 15: After they ________ the shellfish, they began to feel sick.
A. have eaten
B. had eaten
C. was eating
D. eat
Question 16: The International Olympic Committee’s official _______ has a lot of interesting information.
A. media
B. address
C. website

D. paper
Question 17: I ________ this room only half an hour ago, and you have already made a mess!
A. cleaned
B. was cleaning
C. had cleaned
D. have cleaned
Question 18: ________ your umbrella with you in case it rains.
A. Want
B. Buy
C. Take
D. Make
Question 19: Television is an increasingly important ________ of communication.
A. ways
B. types
C. parts
D. means
Question 20: ________ includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about
someone else.
A. Discrimination
B. Social networking
C. Embarrassment
D. Cyberbullying
Question 21: There was a terrible atmosphere in the room. They _____ an argument just before I _____.
A. had - had come
B. have had - came
C. had had - came
D. had - come
Question 22: After he ________ high school, he joined the army.
A. seperated from
B. concerned about

C. concentrated on D. graduated from


Question 23: His back injury may ________ playing in tomorrow’s game.
A. protect him from
B. prevent from him
C. protect from him D. prevent him from
Question 24: Her appointment to the Paris post was the most remarkable ________ of her life.
A. assignment
B. achievement
C. masterpiece
D. performance
Question 25: Tony was always in trouble with the police when he was young, but now he's a ________
married man.
A. distinctive
B. historical
C. significant
D. respectable
Question 26: Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who ________ her life to serving the poor and
destitute around the world.
A. attended
B. devoted
C. impacted
D. allowed
Question 27: Some people still wear their traditional costumes so they can preserve their national ____.
A. character
B. identity
C. personality
D. definition
Question 28: She turned down the job _____the attractive salary.

A. because
B. because of
C. despite
D. although
Question 29: Mary is used to ____ up her children after school every day. They don’t have to walk home.
A. picking
B. pick
C. be picked
D. being picked
Question 30: Don’t buy those fish, they aren’t very _____.
A. new
B. fresh
C. young
D. recent
Question 31: Culture ________ is the feeling of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that might be experienced
when visiting or living in a new environment or country.
A. shock
B. loss
C. impact
D. failure
Question 32: Many people believe ________ societies in which there are a mixture of ethnic people bring a
number of benefits to a country.
A. multicultural
B. many-cultures
C. manycultural
D. multi-cultures
Question 33: Steve Jobs is recognized as a(n) ______ in the field of microcomputer revolution.
A. amateur
B. junior
C. councellor

D. pioneer
Question 34: She _____ regretted having been so unkind.
A. awfully
B. severely
C. bitterly
D. fully
Question 35: She turned down the job _____the salary was attractive.
A. because
B. because of
C. despite
D. although
Choose the word whose meaning is CLOSEST to the underlined part in the sentence.
Question 1: Children addicted to computers are being sent on camping holidays designed to help them kick
the habit.
A. hooked on
B. indifferent to
C. independent over D. exhausted by
Question 2: Media plays a significant role in keeping everyone updated about what is happening around the
world.
A. indifferent
B. informed
C. disinterested
D. reluctant
Question 3: The internet is an invaluable source of information and has opened up opportunity for people to
learn over the world. ​
A. useful
B. helpless
C. worthless
D. wasteful
Question 4: Local people believe that the festival is an opportunity to teach younger generations about

patriotism and bravery.
A. heroism
B. justice
C. loyalty
D. discourage
Question 5: Major life changes expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes
of culture shock.​


A. new and unusual things
B. traditional customs
C. strict rules and laws
D. unique lifestyles
Question 6: Many of my friends idolise David Beckham because of his dedication and talent.
A. inspire
B. motivate
C. detest
D. worship
Question 7: Integration and assimilation can help reduce feelings of loss and grief as the migrant starts to
incorporate aspects of the majority culture.
A. discrimination
B. sadness
C. disadvantage
D. benefit
Question 8: Development policy has a critical role to play in supporting stability to reduce conflicts and
violence over the long term.
A. uncertainty
B. weakness
C. fluctuation
D. balance

Question 9: The international convention is being held in the center city.
A. diplomacy
B. facility
C. resolution
D. conference
Question 10: Cooperation is important because it allows people and groups to work together to
achieve common goals or mutual benefits.
A. Convention
B. Participation
C. Separation
D. Collaboration
Choose the word whose meaning is OPPOSITE to the underlined part in the sentence.
Question 1: Can you turn down the volume, please? I cannot make out what they are talking about.
A. limit the noise
B. increase the noise
C. control the noise D. reduce the noise
Question 2: Alexandre Yersin, who had quite a distinguished career in medicine, devoted his life to the
poor and sick people in Viet Nam.
A. significant
B. uninterested
C. infamous
D. successful
Question 3: Innovative electronic devices have been developed to meet users' ever-changing needs.
A. changeable
B. predictable
C. unstable
D. constant
Question 4: This course makes us aware of our global responsibilities.
A. worldly
B. international

C. regional
D. universal
Question 5: Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarity of ASEAN and enhance
the vital role of the group in regional security structure.
A. distinction
B. agreement
C. separation
D. fellowship
Question 6: They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious
B. warmhearted
C. callous
D. coldblooded
Question 7: Most students detest the idea of examinations, but they are a crucial part of any education
system.
A. hate
B. are fond of
C. are scared of
D. deter
Question 8: If no specific measures are taken, what is occurring to the Earth will cause all species including
human race to vanish.
A. devastate
B. attack
C. appear
D. prosper
Question 9: You should praise yourself for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. criticize yourself
B. love yourself
C. be proud
D. check yourself

Question 10: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. required
B. free
C. pressure
D. voluntary
Rewrite the sentences and keep their same meaning.
Question 1: The people who were at the meeting didn’t notice anything unusual.
A. The people who were at the meeting noticed something usual.
B. No one who were at the meeting noticed anything unusual.
C. The people at the meeting paid attention to something unusual.
D. No one who was at the meeting paid attention to anything unusual.


Question 2: Students are not allowed to smoke in our school.
A. We don’t have students smoking in our school.B. Our school doesn’t want students to smoke.
C. Smoking in our school is not an allowance.
D. No students are permitted to smoke in our school.
Question 3: I went to sleep immediately when the train left the station.
A. I went to sleep right before the train left the station.
B. I fell asleep as the train left the station.
C. I went to sleep immediately if the train left the station.
D. I slept immediately after the train reached the station.
Question 4: The doctor should have signed my insurance form.
A. My insurance form ought to be signed by the doctor.
B. My insurance form need be signed by the doctor.
C. My insurance form ought to have been signed by the doctor.
D. The doctor ought to sign my insurance form.
Question 5: Although she was tired, she participated in the meeting.
A. The meeting was cancelled because she was tired.
B. Even if not feeling tired, she participated in the meeting.

C. Despite of her tiredness, she was eager to participated in the meeting.
D. Tired as she was, she participated in the meeting.
Question 6: He started using the computers in the library to access the internet two years ago.
A. He has been using the computers in the library to access the internet for two years.
B. He has used the computers in the library to access the internet two years ago.
C. He began using the computer in the library to access the internet since two years.
D. He hasn’t used the computers in the library to access the internet for two years.
Question 7: Anytime you get into town, give me a call and we will get together.
A. Give me a ring if you forget my address when you come here.
B. When you get into town, I will go with you.
C. We can get a gift together downtown when you phone me.
D. If you phone me when you are in town, we can meet.
Question 8: Although she was tired, she participated in the meeting.
A. The meeting was cancelled because she was tired.
B. Even if not feeling tired, she participated in the meeting.
C. Despite her tiredness, she participated in the meeting.
D. Tired as she was not, she participated in the meeting.
Question 9: He regretted buying the second-hand laptop.
A. The second-hand laptop he bought is not cheap.
B. He should not buy the second-hand laptop because it is expensive.
C. He regretted he hadn’t bought the second-hand laptop because it was cheap.
D. He wished he hadn’t bought the second-hand laptop.
Question 10: My cousin didn’t seem very enthusiastic about the idea of studying abroad.
A. My cousin couldn’t wait to go to study abroad.
B. My cousin thought about studying abroad with enthusiasm.
C. My cousin showed little enthusiasm for the idea of studying abroad.
D. The idea of studying abroad didn’t make my cousin enthusiastic and idealistic.
Question 11: I prefer watching TV at home to going to the cinema.
A. I’d like to watch TV at home and go to the cinema.

B. Going to the cinema is more interesting than watching TV at home.
C. Watching TV at home is more boring than going to the cinema .
D. I’d rather watch TV at home than go to the cinema.
Question 12: Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies.
A. Knowing about the internet helped him invest in some computer companies.
B. He didn’t know much about the internet and he did not invest in any computer companies..
C. Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies.
D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet.
Question 13: The best solution was thought of by my close friend.
A. My close friend came up with the best solution.
B. My close friend was good with the best solution.
C. No one could solve the problem except my close friend.
D. The best solution was chosen through my thought and my close friend.
Question 14: That car is more expensive than it ought to be.
A. The car ought to be expensive.
B. The car shouldn’t be so cheap.
C. It looks like an inexpensive car.
D. The car costs more than it should.
Question 15: The rain began to fall during my walk in the country.
A. While I walked in the country, it had rained.
B. While it was beginning to rain, I had to walk in the country.
C. While I was walking in the country, it started to rain.
D. While I was riding in the country, it began to rain.
Question 16: A local woman washed all Mary’s clothes for her.
A. Mary had all her clothes wash by a local woman.
B. Mary had a local woman wash all her clothes.
C. Mary got a local woman wash all her clothes.
D. Mary had all her clothes to wash by a local woman.
Question 17: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one.

A. This test is less difficult than the one we did last time.
B. This test is not easier than the one we did last time.
C. This test is not as difficult than the one we did last time.
D. The test we have this time is not difficult at all.
Question 18: You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking regular exercises are advisable.
B. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day.
C. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises.
D. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.
Question 19: John runs faster than anyone in his class.
A. No one in John’s class can run as fast as him.
B. John is the quickest boy in his class.
C. John is running faster than anyone else in his school. D. John runs the fastest in his school.
Question 20: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one.
A. This test is more difficult than the one we did last time.
B. This test is easier than the one we did last time.
C. This test is not as difficult than the one we did last time.
D. The test we have this time is not difficult at all.


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 1: Mary didn’t come. That made him sad.
A. That Mary came was the reason why he was sad.
B. The fact that Mary didn’t come made him sad.
C. What made him sad was that Mary came late.
D. What made him sad was unknown for Mary.
Question 2: Nam had decided not to play football anymore. This made me disapppointed.
A. I was disappointed to hear that Nam had decided to play football again.
B. The reason why Nam had decided not to play football anymore made me happy.

C. Nam’s decision to give up playing football came as a disappointment to me.
D. Because of my disappointment, Nam decided not to play football anymore.
Question 3: Simon managed to climb the mountain. The mountain was steep.
A. Simon succeeded in climbing the mountain even though it was steep.
B. Simon succeeded in climbing the mountain despite of the fact that it was steep.
C. Simon was able of climbing the mountain although it was steep.
D. Simon wasn’t able to climb the mountain because of the fact that it was steep.
Question 4: The central heating had been on all day. The house felt terribly cold.
A. The house felt terribly cold just because the central heating had been on all day.
B. The central heating had been on all day despite the fact that the house felt terribly cold.
C. The house felt terribly cold even though the central heating had been on all day.
D. The central heating had been on all day, so that t house felt terribly cold.
Question 5: Dr Robert’s handwriting is terrible. The patients cannot read his prescriptions.
A. The patients cannot read his prescriptions, so that Dr Robert’s handwriting is terrible.
B. Dr Robert’s handwriting is so terrible that the patients cannot read his prescriptions.
C. Dr Robert’s handwriting is terrible as a result of the patients’ inability to read his prescriptions.
D. It is such careful handwriting of Dr Robert that the patients cannot read his prescriptions.
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 1: The extraordinary (A) beautiful of orchids (B) makes them the (C) basis of a multimillion-dollar
(D) floral industry.
Question 2: Nam is (A) the sixth student (B) in my college (C) winning the scholarship (D) to study
America.
Question 3: The factory is (A) said to (B) have destroyed (C) in (D) a fire two years ago.
Question 4: (A) Despite many young people nowadays like (B) to communicate through the Internet, I,
myself, (C) prefer face-to-face (D) communication.
Question 5: She dedicated her (A) efforts and time (B) for taking care (C) of people with (D) disabilities in
the neighbourhood.
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 1: Ben: “____________” ~ Jane: “Never mind.”
A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me get it cleaned.
B. Happy birthday to you! Is every one here, Jane?
C. Congratulations! How wonderful!
D. Have a nice day! What did you do last night?
Question 2: Jane: “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?” ~ Julia: “___________”
A. Do you think I would?
B. Yes, you’re a good friends.


C. I wouldn’t. Thank you.
D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.
Question 3: Mary: “Would you like a cup of coffee?” ~ David: “________________”
A. Yes, that’s wrong. B. No, thanks you.
C. Yes, please.
D. No, you are welcome.
Question 4: Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!”
Jennifer: “______________________________”
A. All right. Do you know how much it costs? B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it.
D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
Question 5: Ben: “ What do you think of the General Knowledge Quiz?” ~ Anne: “ _____________”
A. No, please.
B. Thanks.
C. Oh, it’s great.
D. That’s very nice of you.
___________THE END_________