TRƯỜNG THPT CHU VĂN AN KỲ THI HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015 MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12 CƠ BẢN

Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội
Truờng THPT Chu Văn An
ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’
ĐỀ 1
I – PHONETICS
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different.
1. A. information B. necessary C. scientific D. automatic
2. A. diagnostic B. preparation C. technology D. transportation
3. A. never B. follow C. pilot D. reply
4. A. fiction B. office C. machine D. expert
5. A. camera B. computer C. vegetable D. everything
II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
A - Choose the best answer.
6. …… yet?
A. Have the letters been typed B. Have the letters typed C. Have been the letters typed D. Had the letters typed
7. It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer.
A. about B. for C. on D. at
8. His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
A. a B. an C. X D. the
9. To my ……, I was not offered the job.
A. joy B. happiness C. disappointment D. dream
10. The trees …….
A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday
C. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D. in the back were grown yesterday by John
11. The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell.
A is invented B. is inventing C. invented D. was invented
12. In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education.
A. to be generally known B. is generally known C. generally known D. is generally knowing
13. Bicycles …… in the driveway.
A. must not be left B. must not be leaving C. must not leave D. must not have left

14. …… information you need is in this book. Read it carefully.
A. X B. An C. A D. The
15. Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. pressure B. concentration C. recommendation D. interview
16. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for
administration, broadcasting and education.
A. used B. being used C. is used D. it is used
17. He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview.
A. impress B. impression C. impressive D. impressively
18. Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed.
A. profession B. work C. career D. job
19. …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
A. Unemployed B. Employ C. Unemployment D. Employment
20. Reagan …… an actor years ago.
A is said to be B. was said being C. was said have been D. is said to have been
21. Good preparations …… your job interview is a must.
A. in B. with C. for D. upon
22. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist.
A. site B. position C. work D. location
23. She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she
has not found any job yet.
A. Article B. Vacant C. Space D. Spot
24. Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer.
A. impression B. employment C. effectiveness D. pressure
25. Doctors have to assume …… for human life.
A. responsibles B. responsibly C. responsibility D. responsible
26. It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time.
A. is saying/has been taken B. says/is taken C. is said/takes D. was said/was taken
27. All bottles …… before transportation.
A. was frozen B. frozen C. are froze D. were frozen

28. Lots of houses …… by the earthquake.
A. are destroying B. destroyed C. were destroying D. were destroyed
29. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend.
A. is going to be performed B. will be performing C. will have performed D. has been performed
30. I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends.
A. to be asking B. to be asked C. being asking D. of asking
B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
31. 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.
32. If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam.
A. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam.
B. I had studied hard enough and I pass the final exam.
C. I studied too hard to pass the final exam.
D. I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam.
33. John speaks Chinese fluently because he used to live in China for ten years.
A. Suppose John has lived in China for ten years, he can speak Chinese fluently.
B. Provided that John lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently.
C. Unless John had lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently.
D. John could not speak Chinese fluently if he had not lived in China for ten years.
34. Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking.
A. I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to do. B. Peter promised to stop smoking.
C. Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to. D. Peter advised me to stop smoking.
35. I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary.
A. They did not increase my salary so I quit the job.
B. I will only agree to these conditions if they give me more money.
C. They give me more money or I will only agree to these conditions.
D. Unless they give me more money, I will only agree to these conditions.

III – READING
A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers.
The history of the bicycle goes back more than 200 years. In 1791, Count de Sivrac (36) ……
onlookers in a park as he showed off his two-wheel invention, a machine called the ‘celerifere’. It was
basically an (37) …… version of a children's toy which had been in use for many years. Sivrac's ‘celerifere’
had a wooden frame, made in the (38) …… of a horse, which was mounted on a wheel at either end. To ride
it, you sat on a small seat, just like a modern bicycle, use and pushed (39) …… against the ground with your
legs - there were no pedals. It was impossible to steer a ‘celerifere’ and it had no brakes, but despite these
problems the invention very much (40) …… to the fashionable young men of Paris. Soon they were (41)
…… races up and down the streets. Minor injuries were common as riders attempted a final burst of (42)
…… . Controlling the machine was difficult as the only way to change (43) …… was to pull up the front of
the ‘celerifere’ and turn it round while the front wheel was (44) …… in the air.
"Celerifere' were not popular for long, however, as the (45) …… of no springs, no steering and rough
roads made riding them very uncomfortable. Even so, the wooden `celerifere' was the origin of the modern
bicycle.
36. A. delighted B. cheered C. appreciated D. overjoyed
37. A. increased B. enormous C. extended D. enlarged
38. A. resemblance B. shape C. body D. appearance
39. A. fast B. deeply C. heavily D. hard
40. A. attracted B. appealed C. took D. called
41. A. going. B. getting C. holding D. making
42. A. velocity (tốc lực) B. energy C. pace D. speed
43. A. direction B. route C. heading D. way
44. A. cycling B. circling C. winding D. spinning
45. A. mixture B. link C. combination D. union
B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question.
Preparation is a key to successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a
little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true.
The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as
possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and

the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors
are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers
to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have
questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the
job. Your application or résumé has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show
how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking for a
number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress
appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10 – 15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands
firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contract; and ask questions.
After the interview, follow up with a thank – you note. This is a chance for you to restate your
interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there
before the hiring decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from
the employer within the specified time.
46. The pronoun it refers to …….
A. the job B. the interview C. the interviewer D. the preparation
47. What does the writer advise you to practice?
A. Asking and answering questions related to the job. B. Making products that the company produces.
C. Proving services that the company serves. D. Meeting some customers and competitors.
48. Which should not be shown during your interview?
A. Punctuallity B. A firm hand shaking C. Being properly – dressed D. Weaknesses
49. You can show your qualifications in the ……
A. dressing style and punctuality B. competing with the competitors
C. résumé and letter of application D. eye contract with the interview
50. Which is not included in the writer’s advice?
A. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B. You should make the best impression in the interview.
C. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview.
D. You should telephone the interview for any information after the interview.
Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội

Truờng THPT Chu Văn An
ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’
ĐỀ 2
I – PHONETICS
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different.
1. A. accountant B. discover C. messenger D. unlucky
2. A. moment B. receive C. nuisance D. anthem
3. A. marathon B. advertise C. industry D.
conclusion
4. A. advance B. blackboard C. protect D. reduce
5. A. demonstrate B. beautify C. successful D. comfortable
II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
A - Choose the best answer.
6. The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell.
A is invented B. is inventing C. invented D. was invented
7. His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
A. a B. the C. X D. an
8. Lots of houses …… by the earthquake.
A. were destroying B. are destroying C. destroyed D. were destroyed
9. The trees …….
A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday
C. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D. in the back were grown yesterday by John
10. Bicycles …… in the driveway.
A. must not leave B. must not be left C. must not have left D. must not be leaving
11. In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education.
A. to be generally known B. is generally known C. generally known D. is generally knowing
12. To my ……, I was not offered the job.
A. dream B. joy C. disappointment D. happiness
13. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for

administration, broadcasting and education.
A. is used B. being used C. used D. it is used
14. Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer.
A. impression B. effectiveness C. employment D. pressure
15. Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. concentration B. recommendation C. pressure D. interview
16. …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
A. Unemployment B. Unemployed C. Employ D. Employment
17. Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed.
A. profession B. work C. career D. job
18. All bottles …… before transportation.
A. frozen B. was frozen C. were frozen D. are froze
19. …… information you need is in this book. Read it carefully.
A. A B. X C. An D. The
20. Good preparations …… your job interview is a must.
A. in B. with C. for D. upon
21. It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer.
A. about B. on C. at D. for
22. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend.
A. is going to be performed B. will be performing C. will have performed D. has been performed
23. Doctors have to assume …… for human life.
A. responsibility B. responsibly C. responsibles D. responsible
24. She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she
has not found any job yet.
A. Space B. Article C. Vacant D. Spot
25. …… yet?
A. Have the letters been typed B. Have been the letters typed C. Have the letters typed D. Had the letters typed
26. Reagan …… an actor years ago.
A is said to be B. was said being C. was said have been D. is said to have been
27. It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time.

A. says/is taken B. is saying/has been taken C. was said/was taken D. is said/takes
28. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist.
A. location B. site C. position D. work
29. I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends.
A. of asking B. to be asked C. being asking D. to be asking
30. He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview.
A. impression B. impressive C. impress D. impressively
B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
31. I'm sure you'll have a great time even though I won't be there.
A. Even though without me, you'll have a great time, I'm sure.
B. Without my being there but I'm sure you'll have a great time.
C. Despite without my being there, I'm sure you'll have a great time
D. Having a great time though I won't be there, I'm sure.
32. We've been invited to their wedding anniversary, so we decided to go.
A. To be invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go.
B. Having been invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go.
C. We decided to go to their wedding anniversary despite not having been invited.
D. Having been invited to their wedding anniversary and we decided to go.
33. The concert wasn't as good as we had expected.
A. The concert wasn't so good as we had seen.
B. We expected the concert to be worse.
C. We thought the concert would be much better.
D. The concert was thought to be as good.
34. "Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?" she asked.
A. She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip.
B. She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip.
C. She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip.
D. She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip.
35. The sooner you stop drinking, the better you'll feel.
A. When you stop drinking, you'll begin to feel better.

B As soon as you feel better, stop drinking.
C. You've stopped drinking so you feel better.
D. If you stop to drink sooner, you'll feel better.
III – READING
A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers.
Quite apart from the economic similarity between present-day automation and the mechanization
which has been proceeding for centuries, it must also be stressed that even in the United States automation is
by no means the only factor (36) …… people from existing jobs.
The increasing number of unneeded workers in (37) …… years has been the result of much more
simple and old-fashioned influences: farm labourers have been (38) …… out of work by bigger tractors,
miners by the cheapness of oil, and railway men by better roads.
It is quite wrong, therefore, to think of automation as some new monster whose arrival (39) …… the
existence of employment in the same way that the arrival of myxomatosis threatened the existence of the
rabbit. Automation is one (40) …… of technological' change, which itself is only one of the several
changes (changes in tastes, changes in social patterns, changes in organization) which (41) …… in certain
jobs disappearing and certain skills ceasing to, be required And even in .America, which has a level of
technology and output per (42) …… much in (43) …… of Britain's, there is no (44) …… that the (45) ……
of change is actually speeding up.
Nevertheless changes in the amount of labour needed to produce a certain output are proceeding
fairly rapidly in America – and in other countries – and my proceed more rapidly in future: Indeed it is one
of the main objects of economic policy.
36. A. displacing B. ridding C. extracting D. dismissing
37. A. recent B. later C. passed D. elapsed
38. A. set B. fixed C. put D. dismissed
39. A. shadows B. evades C. intimidates D. threatens
40. A, face B. point C. aspect D. angle
41. A. result B. reside C. end D. terminate
42. A. human B. head C. unit D. piece
43. A. advance B. foreground C. precedence D. prevalence
44. A. signal B. evidence C. demonstration D. incidence

45. A. step B. rush C. pace D. leap
B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question.
In recent years many countries of the world have been with the problem of how to make their
workers more productive. Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied, but do more various
jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety certainly makes the
workers' life more enjoyable, it does not actually make him work harder. As far as increasing productivity is
concerned, then variety is not an important factor.
Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important, and there is
no doubt that this is true. The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modem
factory with its complicated machinery which, must be used very little that can be done to create it.
Another very important consideration is how each worker contributes to the product he is making. In
most factories the worker sees only one part of the product. Some car factories are now experimenting with
having many small production lines rather than one large one, so that each worker contributes more to the
production of the cars on his line, it would seem that not only is degree of the worker contribution an
important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can do something about.
To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly
think this is important. But perhaps they want more money only because the work they do is boring. Money
just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working
hours. Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting, they will neither want more money, nor
will shorter working hours be so important to them,
46. Which of the following is the best way to make workers work harder according to the author?
A. Increasing their pay.
B. Giving them more spare time.
C. Making the work itself meaningful.
D. Replacing large production lines with small ones.
47. The reason why a worker cannot have freedom in doing the job in his own way is that ……
A. the machinery, is so complex that it should be fixed
B. the production lines are too large in modern factories
C. the bosses can create very little freedom of choices for workers
D. the machines must be operated strictly according to instructions and rules

48. For a worker on an assembly line in a car factory, the job is not enjoyable because ……
A. he can only make a part of a car B. he does not know what he is doing
C. his life in spare time is more interesting D. the importance of his job is not clear to him
49. In the article, the word "productivity" means ……
A. the activity of producing something B. the production volume in a time, unit
C. the plan and the method of production D. both the quantity and quality of a product
50. The best title for this passage, may be ……
A. Problems of Modern Workers B. Making Jobs More Interesting
C. Pushing Workers to Produce More D. How to Improve Labor Productivity
Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội
Truờng THPT Chu Văn An
ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’
ĐỀ 1
I – PHONETICS
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different.
1. A. information B. necessary C. scientific D. automatic
2. A. diagnostic B. preparation C. technology D. transportation
3. A. never B. follow C. pilot D. reply
4. A. fiction B. office C. machine D. expert
5. A. camera B. computer C. vegetable D. everything
II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
A - Choose the best answer.
6. …… yet?
A. Have the letters been typed B. Have the letters typed C. Have been the letters typed D. Had the letters typed
7. It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer.
A. about B. for C. on D. at
8. His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
A. a B. an C. X D. the
9. To my ……, I was not offered the job.

A. joy B. happiness C. disappointment D. dream
10. The trees …….
A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday
C. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D. in the back were grown yesterday by John
11. The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell.
A is invented B. is inventing C. invented D. was invented
12. In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education.
A. to be generally known B. is generally known C. generally known D. is generally knowing
13. Bicycles …… in the driveway.
A. must not be left B. must not be leaving C. must not leave D. must not have left
14. …… information you need is in this book. Read it carefully.
A. X B. An C. A D. The
15. Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. pressure B. concentration C. recommendation D. interview
16. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for
administration, broadcasting and education.
A. used B. being used C. is used D. it is used
17. He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview.
A. impress B. impression C. impressive D. impressively
18. Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed.
A. profession B. work C. career D. job
19. …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
A. Unemployed B. Employ C. Unemployment D. Employment
20. Reagan …… an actor years ago.
A is said to be B. was said being C. was said have been D. is said to have been
21. Good preparations …… your job interview is a must.
A. in B. with C. for D. upon
22. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist.
A. site B. position C. work D. location
23. She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she

has not found any job yet.
A. Article B. Vacant C. Space D. Spot
24. Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer.
A. impression B. employment C. effectiveness D. pressure
25. Doctors have to assume …… for human life.
A. responsibles B. responsibly C. responsibility D. responsible
26. It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time.
A. is saying/has been taken B. says/is taken C. is said/takes D. was said/was taken
27. All bottles …… before transportation.
A. was frozen B. frozen C. are froze D. were frozen
28. Lots of houses …… by the earthquake.
A. are destroying B. destroyed C. were destroying D. were destroyed
29. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend.
A. is going to be performed B. will be performing C. will have performed D. has been performed
30. I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends.
A. to be asking B. to be asked C. being asking D. of asking
B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
31. 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.
32. If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam.
A. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam.
B. I had studied hard enough and I pass the final exam.
C. I studied too hard to pass the final exam.
D. I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam.
33. John speaks Chinese fluently because he used to live in China for ten years.
A. Suppose John has lived in China for ten years, he can speak Chinese fluently.
B. Provided that John lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently.

C. Unless John had lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently.
D. John could not speak Chinese fluently if he had not lived in China for ten years.
34. Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking.
A. I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to do. B. Peter promised to stop smoking.
C. Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to. D. Peter advised me to stop smoking.
35. I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary.
A. They did not increase my salary so I quit the job.
B. I will only agree to these conditions if they give me more money.
C. They give me more money or I will only agree to these conditions.
D. Unless they give me more money, I will only agree to these conditions.
III – READING
A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers.
The history of the bicycle goes back more than 200 years. In 1791, Count de Sivrac (36) ……
onlookers in a park as he showed off his two-wheel invention, a machine called the ‘celerifere’. It was
basically an (37) …… version of a children's toy which had been in use for many years. Sivrac's ‘celerifere’
had a wooden frame, made in the (38) …… of a horse, which was mounted on a wheel at either end. To ride
it, you sat on a small seat, just like a modern bicycle, use and pushed (39) …… against the ground with your
legs - there were no pedals. It was impossible to steer a ‘celerifere’ and it had no brakes, but despite these
problems the invention very much (40) …… to the fashionable young men of Paris. Soon they were (41)
…… races up and down the streets. Minor injuries were common as riders attempted a final burst of (42)
…… . Controlling the machine was difficult as the only way to change (43) …… was to pull up the front of
the ‘celerifere’ and turn it round while the front wheel was (44) …… in the air.
"Celerifere' were not popular for long, however, as the (45) …… of no springs, no steering and rough
roads made riding them very uncomfortable. Even so, the wooden `celerifere' was the origin of the modern
bicycle.
36. A. delighted B. cheered C. appreciated D. overjoyed
37. A. increased B. enormous C. extended D. enlarged
38. A. resemblance B. shape C. body D. appearance
39. A. fast B. deeply C. heavily D. hard
40. A. attracted B. appealed C. took D. called

41. A. going. B. getting C. holding D. making
42. A. velocity (tốc lực) B. energy C. pace D. speed
43. A. direction B. route C. heading D. way
44. A. cycling B. circling C. winding D. spinning
45. A. mixture B. link C. combination D. union
B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question.
Preparation is a key to successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a
little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true.
The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as
possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and
the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors
are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers
to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have
questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the
job. Your application or résumé has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show
how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking for a
number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress
appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10 – 15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands
firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contract; and ask questions.
After the interview, follow up with a thank – you note. This is a chance for you to restate your
interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there
before the hiring decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from
the employer within the specified time.
46. The pronoun it refers to …….
A. the job B. the interview C. the interviewer D. the preparation
47. What does the writer advise you to practice?
A. Asking and answering questions related to the job. B. Making products that the company produces.
C. Proving services that the company serves. D. Meeting some customers and competitors.
48. Which should not be shown during your interview?

A. Punctuallity B. A firm hand shaking C. Being properly – dressed D. Weaknesses
49. You can show your qualifications in the ……
A. dressing style and punctuality B. competing with the competitors
C. résumé and letter of application D. eye contract with the interview
50. Which is not included in the writer’s advice?
A. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B. You should make the best impression in the interview.
C. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview.
D. You should telephone the interview for any information after the interview.
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ĐỀ 2
I – PHONETICS
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different.
1. A. accountant B. discover C. messenger D. unlucky
2. A. moment B. receive C. nuisance D. anthem
3. A. marathon B. advertise C. industry D.
conclusion
4. A. advance B. blackboard C. protect D. reduce
5. A. demonstrate B. beautify C. successful D. comfortable
II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
A - Choose the best answer.
6. The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell.
A is invented B. is inventing C. invented D. was invented
7. His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
A. a B. the C. X D. an
8. Lots of houses …… by the earthquake.
A. were destroying B. are destroying C. destroyed D. were destroyed

9. The trees …….
A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday
C. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D. in the back were grown yesterday by John
10. Bicycles …… in the driveway.
A. must not leave B. must not be left C. must not have left D. must not be leaving
11. In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education.
A. to be generally known B. is generally known C. generally known D. is generally knowing
12. To my ……, I was not offered the job.
A. dream B. joy C. disappointment D. happiness
13. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for
administration, broadcasting and education.
A. is used B. being used C. used D. it is used
14. Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer.
A. impression B. effectiveness C. employment D. pressure
15. Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. concentration B. recommendation C. pressure D. interview
16. …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
A. Unemployment B. Unemployed C. Employ D. Employment
17. Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed.
A. profession B. work C. career D. job
18. All bottles …… before transportation.
A. frozen B. was frozen C. were frozen D. are froze
19. …… information you need is in this book. Read it carefully.
A. A B. X C. An D. The
20. Good preparations …… your job interview is a must.
A. in B. with C. for D. upon
21. It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer.
A. about B. on C. at D. for
22. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend.
A. is going to be performed B. will be performing C. will have performed D. has been performed

23. Doctors have to assume …… for human life.
A. responsibility B. responsibly C. responsibles D. responsible
24. She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she
has not found any job yet.
A. Space B. Article C. Vacant D. Spot
25. …… yet?
A. Have the letters been typed B. Have been the letters typed C. Have the letters typed D. Had the letters
typed
26. Reagan …… an actor years ago.
A is said to be B. was said being C. was said have been D. is said to have been
27. It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time.
A. says/is taken B. is saying/has been taken C. was said/was taken D. is said/takes
28. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist.
A. location B. site C. position D. work
29. I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends.
A. of asking B. to be asked C. being asking D. to be asking
30. He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview.
A. impression B. impressive C. impress D. impressively
B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
31. I'm sure you'll have a great time even though I won't be there.
A. Even though without me, you'll have a great time, I'm sure.
B. Without my being there but I'm sure you'll have a great time.
C. Despite without my being there, I'm sure you'll have a great time
D. Having a great time though I won't be there, I'm sure.
32. We've been invited to their wedding anniversary, so we decided to go.
A. To be invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go.
B. Having been invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go.
C. We decided to go to their wedding anniversary despite not having been invited.
D. Having been invited to their wedding anniversary and we decided to go.
33. The concert wasn't as good as we had expected.

A. The concert wasn't so good as we had seen.
B. We expected the concert to be worse.
C. We thought the concert would be much better.
D. The concert was thought to be as good.
34. "Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?" she asked.
A. She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip.
B. She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip.
C. She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip.
D. She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip.
35. The sooner you stop drinking, the better you'll feel.
A. When you stop drinking, you'll begin to feel better.
B As soon as you feel better, stop drinking.
C. You've stopped drinking so you feel better.
D. If you stop to drink sooner, you'll feel better.
III – READING
A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers.
Quite apart from the economic similarity between present-day automation and the mechanization
which has been proceeding for centuries, it must also be stressed that even in the United States automation is
by no means the only factor (36) …… people from existing jobs.
The increasing number of unneeded workers in (37) …… years has been the result of much more
simple and old-fashioned influences: farm labourers have been (38) …… out of work by bigger tractors,
miners by the cheapness of oil, and railway men by better roads.
It is quite wrong, therefore, to think of automation as some new monster whose arrival (39) …… the
existence of employment in the same way that the arrival of myxomatosis threatened the existence of the
rabbit. Automation is one (40) …… of technological' change, which itself is only one of the several
changes (changes in tastes, changes in social patterns, changes in organization) which (41) …… in certain
jobs disappearing and certain skills ceasing to, be required And even in .America, which has a level of
technology and output per (42) …… much in (43) …… of Britain's, there is no (44) …… that the (45) ……
of change is actually speeding up.
Nevertheless changes in the amount of labour needed to produce a certain output are proceeding

fairly rapidly in America – and in other countries – and my proceed more rapidly in future: Indeed it is one
of the main objects of economic policy.
36. A. displacing B. ridding C. extracting D. dismissing
37. A. recent B. later C. passed D. elapsed
38. A. set B. fixed C. put D. dismissed
39. A. shadows B. evades C. intimidates D. threatens
40. A, face B. point C. aspect D. angle
41. A. result B. reside C. end D. terminate
42. A. human B. head C. unit D. piece
43. A. advance B. foreground C. precedence D. prevalence
44. A. signal B. evidence C. demonstration D. incidence
45. A. step B. rush C. pace D. leap
B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question.
In recent years many countries of the world have been with the problem of how to make their
workers more productive. Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied, but do more various
jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety certainly makes the
workers' life more enjoyable, it does not actually make him work harder. As far as increasing productivity is
concerned, then variety is not an important factor.
Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important, and there is
no doubt that this is true. The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modem
factory with its complicated machinery which, must be used very little that can be done to create it.
Another very important consideration is how each worker contributes to the product he is making. In
most factories the worker sees only one part of the product. Some car factories are now experimenting with
having many small production lines rather than one large one, so that each worker contributes more to the
production of the cars on his line, it would seem that not only is degree of the worker contribution an
important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can do something about.
To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly
think this is important. But perhaps they want more money only because the work they do is boring. Money
just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working
hours. Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting, they will neither want more money, nor

will shorter working hours be so important to them,
46. Which of the following is the best way to make workers work harder according to the author?
A. Increasing their pay.
B. Giving them more spare time.
C. Making the work itself meaningful.
D. Replacing large production lines with small ones.
47. The reason why a worker cannot have freedom in doing the job in his own way is that ……
A. the machinery, is so complex that it should be fixed
B. the production lines are too large in modern factories
C. the bosses can create very little freedom of choices for workers
D. the machines must be operated strictly according to instructions and rules
48. For a worker on an assembly line in a car factory, the job is not enjoyable because ……
A. he can only make a part of a car B. he does not know what he is doing
C. his life in spare time is more interesting D. the importance of his job is not clear to him
49. In the article, the word "productivity" means ……
A. the activity of producing something B. the production volume in a time, unit
C. the plan and the method of production D. both the quantity and quality of a product
50. The best title for this passage, may be ……
A. Problems of Modern Workers B. Making Jobs More Interesting
C. Pushing Workers to Produce More D. How to Improve Labor Productivity
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Truờng THPT Chu Văn An
THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’
ANSWER KEY
ĐỀ 1
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. B
11. D 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. D
21. C 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. B
31. A 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. D 38. C 39. C 40. A

41. C 42. D 43. A 44. A 45. D 46. D 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. A
ĐỀ 2
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. B
11. B 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. C
21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. B
31. B 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. A 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. C
41. A 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. C 47. D 48. D 49. B 50. C
ENGLISH TERM TEST I
(2014 - 2015) – 12 Basic
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Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’
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