TEST -12 NC

Nguyen Hue high school
TEST A – ADVANCE
Grade: 12 ( 2008- 2009 ) - Duration: 45 minutes
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others .
1.a. packed b. punched c. pleased d. pushed
2. a. pigsty b. laundry c. dynamics d. diversity
3. a. mature b. major c. educate d. generate
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
4. a. bewilder b. develop c. applicant d. appreciate
5. a. verbal b. polite c. common d. social
Choose the best answer
6. The problem has been nagging ……………me for a week .
a. to b. in c. at d. about
7. When I said that someone was stupid . I didn’t refer ………… you.
a. about b. at c. for d. to
8. She apologized ……………me ………………her lateness.
a. with/ for b. to/ for c. of/ to d. to/ about
9. He isn’t independent …………….any means . He depends ………….his father ………….everything .
a. by/ on / for b. for/ on / at c. of/ in/ for d. on/ in / with
10. “ Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - “ …………………………”
a. No, thanks b. Sorry , the seat is taken c. Yes, I am so glad d. Yes, yes. You can sit here
11. “ Your desk-mate failed in the oral test.” - “……………………………”
a. I’m sorry to hear that b. In which respect c. Oh, I know d. Oh, It’s great
12. “ You are looking very smart with your new hairstyle .” – “ ……………………… ”
a. Yes b. NO c. Why not d. Thanks
13. Mr Harrison is …………….he owns many palaces .
a. so a rich man that b. so rich a man that c. such rich a man that d. as rich a man that
14. ………… electricity you use, ……………your bill will be .
a. The most / the higher b. The more / the higher c. The more/ the high d. More/ higher
15. Had she read the passage more slowly , the candidate………………………
a. understood b. would have understood c. will understand d. would understand

16. All the students denied ………… anything about the matter.
a. to know b. knowing c. for knowing d. that they know
17. “ I’ll send you a postcard,” Helen told Peter
a. Helen said Peter would send him a postcard .” b. Helen promised to send Peter a post card.
c. Helen suggested sending Peter a post card. D. Helen told Peter to send him a poctcard.
18 . “ You’d better work harder .” said my friend.
a. My friend advised me to work harder . b. My friend offered me to work harder.
c. My friend warned me to work harder . d. My friend suggested me working harder .
19. She has worked as a secretary …………she graduated from college.
a. since b. until c. before d. while
20.She says that she would have to close the shop unless business improves .
a b c d
21. My mother told me to watch the milk and don’t let it boil over
a b c d
22.They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train .
a b c d
23. They …………… the job by this time tomorrow.
a. will finish b. will be finishing c. will have finished d. are finishing
24. The worst ……………….would be the closure of the company .
a. scene b. scenery c. prospect d. scenario
25. We are having a ………………….party next week . Would you like to join us ?
a. house moving b. housewarming c. homecoming d. new housing
26. ………………that dress when your boyfriend saw you in the street?
a. Have you worn b. Did you wear c. Were you wearing d. Are you wearing
27. Only when you grow up …………… the truth.
a. you will know b. you know c. do you know d. will you know
28. Nobody was injured in the accident , …………… ?
a. was he b. wasn’t he c. were they d. weren’t they
29.My sister found herself in ……………with my parents over her future career.
a. conflicts b. conflict c. conflicting d. confliction

30. A new bridge over the river ………………….so far .
a. has constructing b. is constructing c. is constructed d. has been constructed
31. My uncle, ………… you met yesterday ,is a lawyer . a. which b. what c. whose d. whom
32. Not until John got home …………………about the briefcase.
a. he remembered b. that he remembered c. when he remembered d. did he remember
33. We have to ……………your suggestion because it’s unreasonable .
a. accept b. nod c. reject d. confirm
34. Everyone who take the exam will receive their report in six weeks
a b c d
35. It’s a pity I didn’t see that TV program last night .
a. I wish I hadn’t seen that TV program last night b. I wish I saw that TV program last night .
c. I wish I had seen that TV program last night . d. I wish I would see that TV program last night.
36. He prefers typing to writing by hand.
a. He doesn’t like to write by hand at all . b. He’d rather type than write by hand .
c. He doesn’t like typing . d. He likes typing better.
37. I think you need to have ……………………………
a. your television repaired b. repaired your television
c. your television repair d. your television be repaired
38. These two shirts are in very bright colors . I don’t like ………………of them .
a. all b. either c. both d. neither
39. “ Where have you been? “ he said .
a. He asked me where had I been . b. He asked me where I been .
c. He asked me where I had been . d. he asked me where I have been .
40. Fish ………… on earth for ages and ages.
a. existed b. are existing c. exist d. have existed
People tend to be independent when they ……41………up . Working is the most important factor to help
them out . People go t work to learn and develop themselves through working . A workshop is very
important place for people to ……42…….friends , especially in swift – pacing life nowadays . Through
work , they can learn from one another . They can communicate , gain more knowledge , …
43……… individual experience and can ……44……….for advice from their colleagues . Thus, they can learn

something faster than they do it on their own . Furthermore , working helps them ……45……… more
independence and confidence . Unlike staying at home alone , working enables them to make friends more
easily and get more skills .
41. a. get b. grow c. set d. wake
42. a. do b. win c. make d. see
43. a. share b. learn c. take d. know
44. a. wish b. wait c. apply d. ask
45. a. show b. gain c. win d. bring
Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer
Many people begin their day by reading the paper . In this way they learn what is going on in the world.
Sometimes , however they don’t have time to read the news carefully and must be satisfied with a quick
look at the front page ; at other times they may be in such a hurry that they have time only to glance at the
headlines. There are newspapers to satisfy every reader . In the big cities there are many types of papers ,
with several different editions every day . In small towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps one
edition each day. In some areas the paper is printed weekly . Most newspapers have several sections ,
especially on Sundays when the edition is larger than usual . There are , in addition to the front page with
the most important news , the sports section, the society page , the economics , the amusement section ,
a business page , and the editorials .
Another type of publication with helps keep the population informed is the magazine. Some
magazines are published weekly ; others are put over monthly . There are news magazines , literary
magazines , and magazines of such special interests as photography , sports , art , and music . Some are
primarily for men , others for women , and there is a selection of children ‘s magazines , too. In the United
States , there are publications for every taste and interest.
46. according to the author, do people have the time to read the news carefully every day?
a. Certainly B. Probably c. No, they don’t d. Nobody knows
47. What is usually found on the front page of a newspaper?
a. The most important news b. The economics c. The sports section d. The amusement section.
48. According to the author , another type of publication which helps keep the population informed is the
…………………………………
a. printed book b. internet c. journal d. magazine

49. What is the passage mainly about?
a. How people begin their day b. People ‘s reading habits
c. Newspapers and magazines d. different types of publications
50. Which of the following statement is not true?
a. There are no special publications for children.
b. Magazines are often published weekly or monthly
c. The Sunday editions of newspapers can be larger than the usual one.
d. There are often many types of newspapers in a big city.
Nguyen Hue high school
TEST B – ADVANCE
Grade: 12 ( 2008- 2009 ) - Duration: 45 minutes
People tend to be independent when they ……1………up . Working is the most important factor to help
them out . People go t work to learn and develop themselves through working . A workshop is very
important place for people to …2……….friends , especially in swift – pacing life nowadays . Through work ,
they can learn from one another . They can communicate , gain more knowledge , ……3…… individual
experience and can ……4……….for advice from their colleagues . Thus, they can learn something faster
than they do it on their own . Furthermore , working helps them ……5……… more independence and
confidence . Unlike staying at home alone , working enables them to make friends more easily and get more
skills .
1. a. get b. set c. grow d. wake
2. a. make b. see c. do d. win
3. a. learn b. share c. take d. know
4. a. wish b. ask c. apply d. wait
5. a. gain b. show c. bring d. win
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
6. a. develop b. bewilder c. appreciate d. applicant
7. a. polite b. verbal c. common d. social
Choose the best answer
8. “ Your desk-mate failed in the oral test.” - “……………………………”
a. In which respect b. I’m sorry to hear that c. Oh, It’s great d. Oh, I know

9. “ You are looking very smart with your new hairstyle .” – “ ……………………… ”
a. Yes b. Thanks c. Why not d. NO
10. My mother told me to watch the milk and don’t let it boil over
a b c d
11.They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train .
a b c d
Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer
Many people begin their day by reading the paper . In this way they learn what is going on in the world.
Sometimes , however they don’t have time to read the news carefully and must be satisfied with a quick
look at the front page ; at other times they may be in such a hurry that they have time only to glance at the
headlines . There are newspapers to satisfy every reader . In the big cities there are many types of
papers , with several different editions every day . In small towns there are fewer newspapers and
perhaps one edition each day. In some areas the paper is printed weekly . Most newspapers have several
sections , especially on Sundays when the edition is larger than usual . There are , in addition to the front
page with the most important news , the sports section, the society page , the economics , the
amusement section , a business page , and the editorials.
Another type of publication with helps keep the population informed is the magazine. Some
magazines are published weekly ; others are put over monthly . There are news magazines , literary
magazines , and magazines of such special interests as photography , sports , art , and music . Some are
primarily for men , others for women , and there is a selection of children ‘s magazines , too. In the United
States , there are publications for every taste and interest.
12. according to the author, do people have the time to read the news carefully every day?
a. Probably B. Certainly c. Nobody knows d. No, they don’t
13. What is usually found on the front page of a newspaper?
a. The most important news b. The sports section c. The economics d. The amusement section.
14. According to the author , another type of publication which helps keep the population informed is the
…………
a. magazine b. journal c. internet d. printed book
15. What is the passage mainly about?
a. Newspapers and magazines b. People ‘s reading habits

c.How people begin their day d. different types of publications
16. Which of the following statement is not true?
a Magazines are often published weekly or monthly
b. There are no special publications
c. The Sunday editions for children of newspapers can be larger than the usual one.
d. There are often many types of newspapers in a big city.
17. Mr Harrison is …………….he owns many palaces .
a. so rich a man that b. so a rich man that c. as rich a man that d. such rich a man that
18. ………… electricity you use, ……………your bill will be .
a. The more / the higher b. The most / the higher c. The more/ the high d. More/ higher
19. Had she read the passage more slowly , the candidate………………………
a. understood b. would have understood c. will understand d. would understand
20. All the students denied ………… anything about the matter.
a. knowing b. to know c. for knowing d. that they know
21. “ I’ll send you a postcard ,” Helen told Peter.
a. Helen suggested sending Peter a postcard b. Helen promised to send Peter a postcard .
c. Helen told Peter to send him a postcard d. Helen said Peter she would send him a postcard.
22. “ You’d better work harder .” said my friend.
a. My friend offered me to work harder b. My friend advised me to work harder .
c. My friend warned me to work harder . d. My friend suggested me working harder
23.She says that she would have to close the shop unless business improves .
a b c d
24. He isn’t independent …………….any means . He depends ………….his father ………….everything .
a. on/ in / with b. of/ in/ for c. for/ on / at d. by/ on / for
25. “ Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - “ …………………………”
a. No, thanks b. Yes, I am so glad c. Sorry , the seat is taken d. Yes, yes. You can sit here
26. The problem has been nagging ……………me for a week .
a. to b. in c. at d. about
27. When I said that someone was stupid . I didn’t refer ………… you.
a. about b. for c. at d. to

28 She apologized ……………me ………………her lateness.
a. with/ for b. to/ for c. of/ to d. to/ about
29. It’s a pity I didn’t see that TV program last night .
a. I wish I had seen that TV program last night b. I wish I saw that TV program last night .
c. I wish I hadn’t seen that TV program last night. d. I wish I would see that TV program last night.
30. He prefers typing to writing by hand.
a. He doesn’t like to write by hand at all . b. He doesn’t like typing .
c. He’d rather type than write by hand . d. He likes typing better.
31. I think you need to have ……………………………
a. your television repair b. repaired your television
c. your television repaired d. your television be repaired
32. Not until John got home …………………about the briefcase.
a. did he remember b. that he remembered c. when he remembered d. he remembered
33. We have to ……………your suggestion because it’s unreasonable .
a. accept b. reject c. nod d. confirm
34. Everyone who take the exam will receive their report in six weeks
a b c d
35. They …………… the job by this time tomorrow.
a. will be finishing b. will finish c. are finishing d. will have finished
36 The worst ……………….would be the closure of the company .
a. scene b. scenario c. prospect d. scenery
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others .
37.a. packed b. pleased c. punched d. pushed
38. a. laundry b. pigsty c. dynamics d. diversity
39. a. major b. mature c. generate d. educate
40. We are having a ………………….party next week . Would you like to join us ?
a. house moving b. homecoming c. housewarming d. new housing
41. ………………that dress when your boyfriend saw you in the street?
a. Are you wearing b. Were you wearing c. Did you wear d. Have you worn
42. Only when you grow up …………… the truth.

a. you will know b. you know c. will you know d. do you know
43. Nobody was injured in the accident , …………… ?
a. wasn’t he b. was he c. weren’t they d. were they
44.My sister found herself in ……………with my parents over her future career.
a. conflict b. conflicts c. conflicting d. confliction
45. A new bridge over the river ………………….so far .
a. is constructing b. has constructing c. has been constructed d. is constructed
46. These two shirts are in very bright colors . I don’t like ………………of them .
a. either b. all c. neither d. both
47. “ Where have you been? “ he said .
a. He asked me where I been. b. He asked me where had I been.
c. he asked me where I have been . d. He asked me where I had been.
48. Fish ………… on earth for ages and ages.
a. have existed b. exist c. are existing d. existed
49. She has worked as a secretary ………… she graduated from college.
a. since b. before c. until d. while
50. My uncle , ………you met yesterday , is a lawyer . a. whom c. whose c. which d. what
ANSWER KEY
Test A
1C
2B
3A
4C
5B
6C
7D
8B
9A
10B
11A

12D
13B
14B
15B
16B
17D
18A
19A
20A
21C
22C
23C
24D
25B
26C
27D
28C
29B
30D
31D
32D
33C
34A
35C
36B
37A
38B
39C
40D
41B

42C
43A
44D
45B
46C
47A
48D
49C
50A
ANSWER KEY Test B
1C
2A
3B
4B
5A
6D
7A
8B
9B
10C
11C
12D
13A
14A
15A
16B
17A
18A
19B
20A

21B
22B
23A
24D
25C
26C
27D
28B
29A
30C
31C
32A
33B
34A
35D
36B
37B
38A
39B
40C
41B
42C
43D
44A
45C
46A
47D
48A
49A
50A