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TEST BANK FOR GRADE 12
THE FIRST SEMESTER , YEAR: 2009-2010
I. Phonetic
A. Pronunciation: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the
rest.
1. a. laughed b. weighed c. helped d. missed
2. a. hurry b. under c. pressure d. rush
3. a. brothers b. weekends c. problems d. secrets
B. Stress: Choose the word which is stressed from the rest
4. a. example b. consider c. several d. attention
5. a. situation b. appropriate c. informality d. entertainment
II. Vocabulary, grammar and structure
6. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
a. correct b. right c. exact d. suitable
7. You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
a. make b. get c. set d. pay
8. He graduated with doctorates of _______ and surgery from Florence, gaining the highest honors that
year.
a. medicine b. medical c. medicate d. medication
9. He was the only _______ that was offered the job.
a. apply b. application c. applicant d. applying
10. She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant _______ for which she can apply.
a. institutions b. indications c. positions d. locations
11. I _______ there once a long time ago and _______ back since.
a. went / have not been b. go / am not
c. have gone / was d. was going / had not been
12. She _______ trying to pass her driving test but fails every time.
a. kept b. is keeping c. had kept d. keeps
13. Sam _______ to change a light bulb when he _______ and _______.
a. was trying / slipped / fell b. tried / was slipping / falling
c. had been trying / slipped d / was falling d. has tried / slips / falls

14. They have just found the couple and their car _______ were swept away during the heavy storm last
week.
a. that b. which c. whose d. when
15. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. though d. as though
16. I would like to know the reason _______ he decided to quit the job.
a. why b. which c. that d. when
17. If it last night, it _______ so hot today.
a. rained / is not b. was raining / were not
b. had rained / would not have been d. had rained / would not be
18.______ he gets here soon, we will have to start the meeting without him.
a. Suppose b. Provided c. Unless d. If
19. WTO accession also brings serious challenges, requiring Vietnam's economic sectors to open ______
door to increased foreign competition.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
20. What he has done to me _______.
a. cannot forgiven b. cannot be forgiven
c. cannot forgive d. cannot be forgiving
21. They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.
a. Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening.
b. Their parents never let them to go out in the evening.
c. Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents.
d. Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening.
22. This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.
a. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
b. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
c. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
d. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
23. If you honor me, I will appreciate it.
a. If I am to be honored, it is to be appreciated.

b. Thank you for your appreciation to honor me.
c. Because of your honor, I will appreciate.
d. You are appreciated to honor me.
24. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf:
a. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
b. I am too tall to reach the top shelf.
c. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall.
d. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf.
25. We have decided that the work they do is unacceptable.
a. As they do the work which we have decided is unacceptable.
b. They have been decided that the work they do is unacceptable.
c. It has been decided that the work being done is unacceptable.
d. We have decided that we accept the work they do.
26. The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him.
a. The man suddenly realized that he was -being watched by the neighbor.
b. The neighbor was watching the man and he suddenly realized that.
c. The neighbor was suddenly realized the man and watching him.
d. The man suddenly realized that he was watched by the neighbor.
27. Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.
a. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.
b. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike
c. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
d. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
28. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
a. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey.
b. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain.
c. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
d. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey.
29. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.
a. It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position.

b. Although he was able to do the job, but he was not offered the position.
c. He was not offered the position, regardless of his ability to, do the job.
d. If he had enough ability to do the job, he would be offered the position.
30. We always stand by you when you are in need.
a. Whenever you are in need, we stand next to you.
b. We cannot do anything for you though you are in need.
c. We always continue to support and help you when you are in need.
d. We can never stand your necessity.
III. Find the mistakes in each sentence by choosing A, B, C or D.
31. Meal time is a great time for family members to talk about that
s
is going on in their lives.
A B C D
32. Once you can overcome your difficulty, the problems may well become a source of strengthen to
A B C D
your marriage and to your faith.
33. Body language is quiet and secret, but most
,
powerful language of all.
A B C D
34. The major goals of primary education is to achieve basic literacy and numeracy among all students.
A B C D
35. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job that you would like to have.
A B C D
IV. Speaking
36.”How many times do you play badminton?” ____________
A. At the hall B. I would like to
C. Every evening D. Fine ,thanks
37.”Would you like to have a drink with me?”_________________
A. Why not B. No. I don’t

C. I hope so D. Yes, of course
38.”Why don’t we go to the cinema, tonight?”______________-
A. Not bad B. it’s a good idea
C. I’m sorry D. I’m hungry
39.” How can I help you, Miss?
A. No, I don’t like B. I’d like to book a room
C. Not at all D. Oh, great
40.” How are you doing?” ____________
A. Ok, but busy B. That’s ok
C. All right D. Everything will be ok
V. Reading
A. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase
Jean was the warmest, kindest lady (41) _____ always volunteered her time, her effort and her love.
with a warm smile, a kind word or a listening ear, she was destined to make her mark in the hearts of her
cherished family and friends. They were her greatest (44) _____ throughout her eleven-year struggle with
cancer, which gave her the courage to never give up. When it came to her leisure time, Jean enjoyed doing
some shopping and having (47) _____ lunch with her two children. She also liked to shop at the
supermarket, particularly to buy clothes for her sons and grandchildren. For Jean, having a happy family
(48) _____ having heaven in her heart and angels in her life. She truly cherished everyone in her life!
What gave Jean the greatest joy was sharing herself with her family and friends, offering them the most
precious thing she (50) _____ her time. It is a gift none of them will ever forget.
41. a. which b. that c. whom d. whose
42.a. support b. admire c. desire d. arm
43 a. a b. an c. the d. no article
44.a. mentioned b. meant c. showed d. expressed
45.a. belonged b. rented c. possessed d. borrowed
B. Read the passage and choose the best answer
In advertising the term media
(1)
refers to communication vehicles

(2)
such as newspapers, magazines, radio,
television, billboards, direct mails, and the Internet. Advertisers use media to convey
(3)
commercial messages to
customers. In 2001, the U.S. expenditure
(4)
in media was estimated at $ 233.7 billion, of which television accounted
for
(5)
22.5%, direct mail 19.8%, newspapers 19.3%, radio 7.7%, magazines 4.7%, and the Internet 1.8%, with other
media accounting for the remainder. Newspapers, magazines, radio and television are considered mass media
because they deliver advertisements to every customer. In 2000, in the U.S., there were 1,483 daily newspapers,
3,188 magazines, 1,248 commercial television stations and 10,220 commercial radio stations. The wide coverage of
the mass media makes them ideal vehicles for advertisers who need to reach a large number of customers.
46. The word “communication vehicles” means ……
A. direct mails and the Internet C. newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, billboards
B. motorbikes and bicycles D. a and c
47. Advertisers use media to ……
A. buy goods B. send messages C. get information D. advertise their goods
48. In 2001, the U.S. advertising expenditure through the Internet was ……
A. the biggest C. as much as it was on TV
B. the smallest D. as much as it was on newspapers
49. Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio are considered ……
A. mass media B. useless media C. the most expensive D. the least expensive
50. How many magazines were there in the U.S. in 2000?
A. 1,483 B. 3,188 C. 1,248 D. 10,220
TEST BANK FOR GRADE 12
THE FIRST SEMESTER , YEAR: 2009-2010
ANSWER KEY

I. Phonetic
A. Pronunciation: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the
rest.
1. b. weighed
2. c. pressure
3. d. secrets
B. Stress: Choose the word which is stressed from the rest
4 .c. several
5. b. appropriate
II. Vocabulary, grammar and structure
6.d. suitable
7.d. pay
8. a. medicine
9.c. applicant
10.c. positions
11. a. went / have not been
12.d. keeps
13. a. was trying / slipped / fell
14. a. that
15.c. though
16. a. why
17.d. had rained / would not be
18 c. Unless
19. c. the
20. b. cannot be forgiven
21. b. Their parents never let them to go out in the evening.
22.d. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
23. a. If I am to be honored, it is to be appreciated.
24. a. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
25. c. It has been decided that the work being done is unacceptable.

26. a. The man suddenly realized that he was -being watched by the neighbor.
27. d. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
28. c. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
29. c. He was not offered the position, regardless of his ability to, do the job.
30. c. We always continue to support and help you when you are in need.
III. Find the mistakes in each sentence by choosing A, B, C or D.
31. C
32.D
33. C
34. B
35. B
IV. Speaking
36.C
37.D
38.B
39.B
40.A
V. Reading
A. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase
4 .b. that
42.a. support
43. d. no article
44. b. meant
45 c. possessed
B. Read the passage and choose the best answer
46.C. newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, billboards
47.B. send messages
48. B. the smallest
49.A. mass media
50.B. 3,188