Đề thi HKI- Lớp 12(chuẩn) + ĐA

Nguyen Trai High School The first term examination( 2008-2009)
English group Subject : English – Grade 12 (Basic)
Class: ……………………….. Time allowed: 45 munites
Full name: ……………………….
Code : 288
I- Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest:
1. a. explained b. disappointedc. prepared d. interviewed
2. a. sometimes b. gestures c. interests d. examples
3. a. teacher b. children c. chore d. school
4. a. honest b. holiday c. home d. happiness
5. a. apply b. university c. identity d. early
II- Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest:
1. a. stressful b. pressure c. prepare d. future
2. a. philosophy b. sociology c. geographicald. mathematics
3. a. university b. application c. technology d. entertainment
4. a. chemistry b. mechanic c. cinema d. finally
5. a. computer b. establish c. remember d. business
III- Choose a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentences, substitutes the underlined part of
has a close meaning to the original one.
1. “_______” means “an economics process in which prices increase so that money becomes less valuable”
a. Renovation b. Reform c. Inflation d. Intervention
2. Allen failed his exam _______ having studied a lot.
a. despite b. although c. but d. because
3. We haven’t reached a final _______ on the final funding yet.
a. decisive b. decides c. decision d. deciding
4. If Brenda hadn’t stolen the money, she _______ in prison yesterday.
a. wouldn’t be b. can’t be c. won’t be d. wouldn’t have been
5. I don’t know _______ told you that, but they were wrong.
a. which b. who c. what d. that
6. The dentist had to pull out two of my teeth, _______
a. of which b. where c. which d. that

7. The academic year in England _______ into three terms.
a. divides b. are divided c. is divided d. divided.
8. He said that he _______ two letters to her.
a. writes b. has written c. had written d. was written
9. “_______” means “a stage of study for children in Vietnam between the ages of six and ten.”
a. Secondary school b. High school c. Kindergarten d. Primary school.
10. The family has ________ from their vacation already.
a. return b. returned c. been returning d. been returned
11. “This has been a wonderful holiday” She told me
a. She told me this was a wonderful holiday. b. She told me that had been a wonderful holiday.
c. She told me that has been a wonderful holiday. d. She told me this had been a wonderful holiday.
12. “ _______ the Titanic yet?” “ yes, I _______. I _______ it last night, why?
a. Have you seen/ had/ have seen. b. Have you seen/ have/ saw
c. Did you see/ have/ saw d. Did you see/ had/ saw
13. “_______” means “ happen or exist before another person or thing”
a. Follow b. Proceed c. Precede d. Come
14. When I called on her, Mary_______ her room.
a. clean b. cleans c. has cleaned d. was cleaning
15. We are a very _______ family and very supportive of one another.
a. close-knit b. open c. chores d. shift.
16.A: Congratulations! You did great. B: ________
a. It’s nice of you to say so. b. It’s my pleasure. c. you’re welcome. d. That’s Okay.
17. Will you take responsibility _______ arranging the food?
a. in b. for c. to d. about
18. Don’t forger to say goodbye _______ the interviewer before leaving the office.
a. to b. in c. for d. with
19. Do you think your father will _______ you to be out so late at night?
a. have b. let c. make d. permit
20. I didn’t have an umbrella, so I got wet.
a. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t get wet. b. If I had had an umbrella, I would get wet.

c. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet. d. If I had had an umbrella, would have got wet.
21. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain.
22. It _______ that learning a foreign language _______ a lot of time
a. says/ is taken b. is saying/ has been taking c. is said/ takesd. was said/ were taken
IV- Error identification:
1. Beside words the human face is the primary source of information for express an individual’s internal
a b c d
feelings.
2. Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained and educated
a b c
personnel for the whole country.
d
3. Do you ever feel that life is not being fair to you because you can not seem to get the job where you want or
a b c d
that really suits you?
4. When GCSEs are taken in secondary school, they can often combined with other qualifications, or
a b c d
diplomas.
5. Ron said that he wasn’t sure, but the storm might stop already.
a b c d
V- Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase:
Before the interview.
You should find out as much as ____(1)___ about the job and the vacancy. Before the interview, you have to
send a letter of application and your ___(2)___ to the company to express your ___(3)___ in the job and to show
that you might be the most suitable candidate ___(4)___ the position.
When you come to the interview, remember ___(5)___ with you your school certificates and letters of
recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. In addition, you may ___(6)___ your
qualifications and ____(7)___ that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked
___(8)____ 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.
1. a. possible b. possibly c. impossible d. possibility
2. a. resumes b. money c. certificates d. Identity card
3. a. interesting b. interested c. interest d. to interest.
4. a. of b. in c. on d. for
5. a. bring b. to bring c. bringing d. brought
6. a. think b. jot down c. imagine d. hide
7. a. relations b. experiment c. love d. experience
8. a. of b. for c. during d. at
VI- Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer:
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant first to find out
if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number
of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to have dinner, you should
be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives. However, if your companion insists on playing his or
her share, do not get into argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel
indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not
added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In
expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
1. To make a reservation, you ________________________
a. just give your name, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group.
b. have to give your address, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group.
c. just give your name, the time you arrive and your address.
d. just give your name, the time you arrive and your telephone number.
2. When you invite an American friend to have dinner in a restaurant _____________________
a. a reservation is not necessary.
b. you should make a reservation.
c. there are always many tables available for you.
d. you always have to wait for a long time.
3. When you invite someone to have dinner, you _____________________

a. let him to pay himself. b. should prepare to pay the bill.
c. give the bill to him. d. share the bill with him.
4. If your companion insists on paying his share, _______________________
a. do not agree. b. it will be impolite.
c. you should let him pay as he expects. d. you should get into argument with him.
5. In most American restaurants, _______________________________
a. the tip is added to the bill.
b. the tip is about 15% of the bill.
c. you should not give the tip to waiters or waitresses.
d. waiters and waitresses never get the tip.