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The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011



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TRƯỜNG THPT
Nguyễn An Ninh

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA 1 TIẾT soá 2/HKI
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
(40 câu trắc nghiệm)

Mã đề 335
Họ, tên học sinh:_____________________________ - Soá baùo danh: ________




Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 1 to 5.

We can communicate not only through words … 1… through body language. Body language
… 2… our posture, facial expressions, and gestures. Because body language is so important, you’ll want
to know … 3… yours is saying and how to interpret other people’s, too. Here are some examples of
body language and its meaning. If your posture is slumped and your head is down, this could … 4… that
you are sad or you lack confidence. If your posture is straight but relaxed, you are … 5… confidence and
friendliness.

Câu 1: A. but also B. nor C. as well D. and
Câu 2: A. contains B. includes C. consists D. carries
Câu 3: A. how B. what C. that D. about
Câu 4: A. know B. understand C. speak D. mean
Câu 5: A. telling B. talking C. expressing D. letting

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions 6 to 8.
Câu 6: A. record B. calendar C. document D. social
Câu 7: A. photographs B. speaks C. eggs D. bats
Câu 8: A. helped B. arrived C. changed D. rained

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question 9 to 13.
Câu 9: I haven’t met my uncle since last Christmas.
A. The last time I met my uncle was in last Christmas.
B. I met my uncle last Christmas.
C. The last time I met my uncle was on last Christmas.
D. I did not meet my uncle last Christmas.

Câu 10: 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, he was not offered the position
C. He was not offered the position regardless his ability to do the job.
D. If he had enough ability to do the job, He would be offered the position
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Câu 11: It’s essential that you are on time for the lecture. .
A. It’s necessary for you to arrive early for the lecture.
B. You must be on time for the lecture.
C. I’d rather you arrive on time for the lecture.
D. You don’t have to be late for the lecture.

Câu 12: “I’ll come to see you tomorrow,” Tom said to Ann. That is, Tom ________
A. promised to come to see Ann the following day B. suggested coming to see Ann the following day
C. admitted coming to see Ann the following day D. asked to come to see Ann the following day

Câu 13: They say Lan won a special prize. That is, _____________ .
A. They are said that Lan won a special prize. B. Lan is said to have won a special prize.
C. Lan has been said to win a special prize. D. It is said that Lan has won a special prize.

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 from 14 to 18.

A job interview is a process in which a possible employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective
employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine
whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job.
When you come to an interview, remember to bring with you your school certificates and letters of
recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. In addition, you may jot down your
qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked
during the interview.
Make sure you know where the interview is and how to get there. Be on time or a few minutes early.
Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally.
During the interview, you should focus on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to

answer all the questions the interviewer asks. Be clear, polite and honest. If you do not know something
about the more technical aspects of the job, admit it and stress that you are ready to learn. Show enthusiasm
when the job is explained to you. Always show your best side, your keenness to work and your sense of
responsibility. Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office. After the interview,
if you are offered the position, congratulations ! If you do not get the job, try not to be too disappointed.
Think about the interviewer’s comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called for
the next job interview. Good luck !

Câu 14: What is an interview ? It is a process in which ___________.
A. An employee evaluates an applicant B. An employer evaluates their company
C. An employer evaluates an employee D. An employee evaluates an employer
Câu 15: When you come to an interview, it is important for you to______________ .
A. jot down the questions to be asked B. arrive late or a few minutes early
C. prepare enough kinds of documents D. read your qualifications and experience
carefully
Câu 16: During the interview, you should _________
A. make a real effort to interview
B. be on time and dress neatly and formally
C. be polite, honest, clear, important and enthusiastic
D. know something about the technical aspects of the job
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Câu 17: After the interview, applicants should __________
A. send congratulations B. call for the next interview

C. be disappointed D. look on the bright sight
Câu 18: What is the best title for this passage ?
A. A job interview: its strengths and weaknesses
B. A job interview: a fight between the employer and the applicant
C. A job interview and the preparations
D. Types of job interviews

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction 21 to 25.
Câu 19: Although my parents are very busy at work, but they try to spend as much time with their
A B C D
children as possible.
Câu 20: Next year she is going to get married with John and they are going to move to Bristol.

A B C D
Câu 21: A smile is a sign of friendly and interest, but people sometimes smile just to be polite.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions 26 to 50.

Câu 22: He wanted to meet at 1 a .m ___________ is a nuisance.
A. that B. ,which C. which D. when
Câu 23: We lived in a small town_______________
A. where is called Di An B. called Di An
C. is called Di An D. that called Di An

Câu 24: The government accepts the proposals to ______ the social security system.
A. inform B. reform C.change D. replace
Câu 25: We might raise our hand and wave to somebody as a(n) ________ that we see her/him.

A. signal B. symbol C. attention D. logo
Câu 26: I did not come to the party due to the rain.
A. If it did not rain, I would come to your party
B. Even though it rained, I came to your party.
C. Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party.
D. If it had not rained, I would have come to your party.
Câu 27: We________ not to disturb the baby because he ______.
A. ask/ is sleeping B. are asked / was sleeping
C. asked / was sleeping D. are asked / is sleeping.
Câu 28: He doesn’t come home ________ very late at night.
A. so far B. by the time C. without D. until

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Câu 29: “You really have a nice watch !” _ “______________________ ” .
A. You had got to be kidding ! B. Oh, that’s all right.
C. You’re welcome D. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment.
Câu 30: I wasn’t aware ______ any problems ______ the new designs.
A. in / of B. on / at C. for/ about D. of / of.
Câu 31: Pointing sometimes is simply a way of getting someone’s________ .
A. assistance B. communication C. attention D. attraction
Câu 32: Mary:” Could you pick me up at 6 o’clock?”
Peter : “ _________. I’m still at the meeting”.
A. I think, I couldn’t B. No problem C. Yes, of course I could D. I’m afraid not

Câu 33: This is the photo of my great grandfather. He ________ married six times.
A. was B. had been C. has been D. is
Câu 34: A(n) ________ was conducted among students of different nationalities to determine their
attitudes toward love and marriage.
A. survey B. experiment C. operation D. test
Câu 35: The________ of Doi Moi was to raise the living standards of the people.
A. result B. awareness C. aim D. reason
Câu 36: I didn’t recognize her ________ I’d met her before.
A. because B. while C. although D. so that
Câu 37: Much progress on computers ________ since 1950.
A. has been done B. has made C. has done D. has been made
Câu 38: While many people choose to watch films at ______ home, I prefer going to _________ cinema.
A. ø / the B. the /the C.the / ø D. ø / a

Câu 39: Children ______ up in the country are generally healthy.
A. bring B. brought C.bringing D. to bring
Câu 40: ________ should try to make impression ______ the interviewer.
A. Apply/ of B. Applications/ on C. Applicants/ on D. Applying/ about




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