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SỞ GD - ĐT TIỀN GIANG ĐỀ KIỂM TRA ĐỀ NGHỊ – ANH VĂN 12
SỞ GD - ĐT TIỀN GIANG ĐỀ KIỂM TRA ĐỀ NGHỊ
TRƯỜNG THPTBC TRẦN HƯNG ĐẠO Năm học : 2006-2007
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Question I: Phonetics
A. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words:
1. A. abnormality B. invaluable C. miraculous D. vaporize
2. A. swamp B. sword C. twig D. welfare
3. A. accessible B. cosmetic C. convenient D. conventional
4. A. focus B. smoker C. alone D. slop
5. A. deafness B. release C. treatment D. seal
B. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
6. A. invaluable B. investigate C. intimacy D. intensity
7. A. militant B. miracle C. birthmark D. potentially
8. A. ancestry B. caress C. conspicuous D. perversity
9. A. forefather B. reassure C. surgery D. vaporize
10. A. undergrowth B. untreatable C. solidify D. conventional
Question II: In each of the following sentences, four words or phrases have been underlined. Choose
the one word or phrase that would not be appropriate.
11. The laser beam can attack direct and accurate the diseased cells so that the healthy
A B C
neighbours are left unharmed.
D
12. The advantage of laser treatment is that it leaves healthy cells unharm
A B C D
13. This is the school at which Uncle Ho used to studying when he was young
A B C D
14. Laser is used to treating cancer by destroying diseased cells.
A B C D
15. The laser beam seal the red blood vessels so that the birthmark becomes less conspicuous

A B C D
16. The patient is injected with a chemical so it attaches itself to cancer cells
A B C D
17. A nonsmoker usually feels uncomfortably when someone is smoking in his house
A B C D
18. Force to go out in cold weather, the dog seemed to be very disappointed
A B C D
19. Most women used to stay at home and doing housework
A B C D
20. There are many things what used to be done by hands are done by machines now
A B C D
Question III: Choose the best word or phrase to complete these sentences:
21. They don’t shake hands when they are introduced ……………………..each other.
A. with B. about C. for D. to
22. The dog inherited the knowledge ……….its ancestry.
A. by B. of C. from D. with
23. There are more and more people who died ............AIDS
A. of B. from C. at D. on
24. Non smokers are militant ……………..smoking in the public.
A. for B. to C. with D. about
25. Surgeon use lasers ……….. miraculously accurate scalpels
A. for B. as C. of D. with
26. More than 15 years has ...................but I never forget the time when I first met him
A. gone on B. gone up C. gone out D. gone by
27. The boss asked his secretary to …..............the figures and calculation again.
A. go over B. go on C. go away D. go up
28. There was a power failure, all the lights.........., but we had no candle.
A. went back B. went away C. went out D. went on
29. The price of oil and petrol is ………… because of the war in Iraq.
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A. going on B. going up C. going after D. going ahead
30. They are accustomed ……………up late at weekends.
A. with getting B. to get C. by getting D. to getting
31. These days almost everybody ………….the dangers of smoking.
A. know of B. are aware of C. is aware about D. is aware of
32. The man and his dogs ..........were reported missing yesterday have just been found safe
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
33. I am accustomed to working on the computer
A. used to working B. used to work C. being used to work D. using to work
34. In America, when a woman and a man are introduced, shaking hands is up to a woman
A. depends on B. replies on C. waits on D. congratulates on
35. A few diseases are still................. in the world.
A. treatable B. untreatable C. treated D. untreated
36. He always tells lies. His word is..................
A. value B. valuable C. invaluable D. valueless
37. She is totally ………..in her detective novel.
A. absorbed B. absorbing C. absorbent D. absorptive
38. He has a................. for English novel.
A. preference B. preferentially C. preferential D. prefer
39. His work suffered because of his total ................ in sport.
A. absorb B. absorbent C. absorbed D. absorption
40. Freedom and ………..are all that Vietnamese people had to struggle for years.
A. dependent B. dependence C. independence D. independent
41. The noise................. me. I cannot hear anything
A. deaf B. deafness C. deafened D. deafen
42. In the last few years, this area has become...............
A. industry B. industrial C. industrialize D. industrialized
43. Thanks to the laser beams, at last, he could get rid of the ……………….birthmark on his face
A. normal B. abnormal C. abnormality D. abnormally

44. There was no keen............................. between the dog and the man.
A. intimate B. intimacy C. intimated D. intimating
45. You will ...................... your health if you don’t give up smoking.
A. danger B. dangerous C. dangerously D. endanger
46. In winter, Western people usually wear a hat with ………..to prevent them from cold.
A. eardrum B. ear flaps C. earrings D. earphones
47. The local authority has made great ................to prevent flood.
A. efforts B. effects C. affords D. offers
48. Uncle Ho’s desire was that our country might ..................... other countries in the world
A. keep pace with B. be fed up with C. make use of D. take grand for
49. You are a bit............... I think you should do more exercise and go on diet
A. overnight B. overdose C. overcome D. overweight
50. That beautiful girl died of an ….............morphine.
A. overdose B. overweight C. overhear D. overdo
51. My father has been working as a teacher …………..over 30 years.
A. since B. for C. during D. ago
52. ………….the laser beam is very thin, it is intense enough to drill through the most delicate bones.
A. When B. While C. Since D. Although
53. Sally said she ………..twenty the following week.
A. was B. is C. will be D. would be
54. Don’t bother me while I ………………
A. am working B. was working C. will work D. will have completed
55. How long have you attended your ………………….. training?
A. military B. militaristic C. militarism D. militarize
56. I ................the book by the time you come tonight
A. will be finishing B. finished C. have finishing D. will have finished
57. Before cars.................., people ......................horses and bicycle.
A. were discovered / had used B. discovered / had to use
C. is discovered / had been used D. had been discovered / have been using
58. How ................since we ................school?

A. are you / left B. will you be / had left C. have you been / left D. had you been/ had left
59. When he came..........................
A. I was watching TV B. I watched TV C. I am watching TV D. I have watched TV
60. It was not good to walk outside in ……………….
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A. such a fearful cold B. such fearful cold C. such fear coldness D. so fearful a cold
61. We walked out of the room silently …………..disturb the sleeping baby.
A. in order to B. not to C. as not to D. so as not to
62. She read about the company beforehand so as …………her chances of getting the job.
A. to improve B. to improving C. to be improved D. to not improve
63. I’m going on diet in order to................................
A. gain weight B. become fatterC. lose weight D. lost weight
64. I whispered so that ……………………………..
A. I wouldn’t want anyone to hear our conversation B. no one would hear our conversation
C. no one wouldn’t hear our conversation D. I wanted no one to hear our conversation
65. He spoke in a low voice in order that.....................
A. nobody can hear what he said B. everybody could understand his saying
C. any body would be able to hear D. nobody could hear his conversation
66. “Many people think Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure”, It
means …………………….
A. The American love of adventure is thought to be represented by Jack London’s life and writings.
B. It is thought that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure.
C. Jack London is thought to represent the American love of adventure by his life and writings.
D. It is thought that Jack London represents the American love of adventure by his life and writings.
67. “The last time I met him was in 2002”. It means……………………………
A. I have usually met him since 2002 B. I have not met him since 2002
C. I have not met him for 2002. D. I met him since 2002
68. No one has seen Linda since the day of the party. It means……………………………
A. Linda has not been seen since the day of the party

B. Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party
C. The party is going on without Linda
D. No one has seen Linda for ages
69. “He lost his job three months ago”. It means ………………………………..
A. They are three months since he lost his job.
B. It is three months ago since he lost his job.
C. It is three months since he lost his job.
D. It had been three months ago since he has lost his job.
D. My sister felt tired to go to bed early.
70. Thousands of houses were destroyed because the storm was so terrible. It means………….
A. The storm was so terrible that thousands of houses weren’t destroyed
B. It was such terrible storm that thousands of houses were destroyed
C. It was such a terrible storm that thousands of houses were destroyed
D. The storm was too terrible for thousands of houses to be destroyed
Question IV : Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space.
When you are (1)………… by an American host and hostess, you can bring (2)…………. when
coming to visit them. You should offer to help them in same ways by asking if there is any thing you can do in
the (3)…………….. In many cases, the (4)……………. is more important than actually helping. Moreover,
you should know about the American (5) ……………….. in order not to make them uncomfortable without
meaning to or without even realizing it. People in the U.S make a (6)………….. of trying to make others feel
comfortable and relaxed. (7)…………… the whole, they tend to be (8).............. Men shake hands only when
they are (9)……….. When a woman and man are introduced, shaking hands is up (10)........ the woman.
71. (1) A. inviting B. invited C. invite D. invitation
72. (2) A. wine B. food C. nothing D. presents
73. (3) A. living room B. dining room C. kitchen D. sitting room
74. (4) A. gesture B. means C. requires D. demands
75. (5) A. cultural B. customary C. traditional D. custom
76. (6) A. decision B. point C. speech D. use
77. (7) A. in B. on C. at D. over
78. (8) A. formal B. informal C. formality D. informality

79. (9) A. introduced B. introducing C. introduction D. introduce
80. (10) A. to B. from C. with D. for
While military scientists test lasers against satellites, (1)........... use them as miraculously accurate
scalpels. The (2).......... can be focused to spot one fiftieth the size of a human hair, yet its intensity is enough
to kill cancer (3)............ leaving their healthy neighbours unharmed or drill through the most delicate bones
(4)......... touching any of the surrounding tissue. So it is invaluable in ear (5).............. and cancer (6) ..............
In cosmetic surgery, the (7)............. beam helps make birthmarks (8) ............conspicuous and transform the
lives of people (9).............. had to suffer (10)............. lifetime physical abnormality.
81. (1) A. doctor B. nurse C. workers D. surgeons
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82. (2) A. light B. wave C. beam D. radar
83. (3) A. cells B. sick C. treatment D. chemicals
84. (4) A. with B. without C. by D. in
85. (5) A. drum B. surgery C. surgeon D. operate
86. (6) A. cells B. chemical C. surgery D. treatment
87. (7) A. wave B. intensity C. laser D. light
88. (8) A. less B. more C. normal D. abnormal
89. (9) A. whose B. which C. who D. whom
90. (10) A. to B. from C. with D. for
Question V : Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each questions from the four
choices (A, B, C or D) given
Jack London life and writing are thought by many to represent the American love of adventure. He
was born in San Francisco, California in 1876. And quit school at fourteen to become a sailor. He traveled a
lot during his short lifetime, in the United States, Europe, and the Far East. When gold was discovered in
Alaska in 1897, Jack London answered the call of adventure and took part in the famous “gold rush”. His
experience in the wild northern country provided him with material for his later stories and novels.
Jack London achieved fame with the publication of his first volume of short stories “The Son of the
Wolf” in 1900. He wrote 19 novels and 10 collections of short stories during the remaining sixteen years of his
life. Many of his novels and stories appear to be the word of a hack writer, but a few have become minor

classes, notably three novels “The Call of the Wild” (1903), “White Fang” (1906) and “Martin Eden” (1909).
Although London gained great material wealth, he never could conquer in his inner struggle, like the man is
one of his best stories “To Build a Fire”. London wasn’t able to discover his place in the Universe. He died in
1916 after he had taken a lethal dosage of medicine at his ranch in California.
91. What do Jack London’s life and writings represent?
A. the American love of traveling B. the American love of adventure
C. the American love of working D. the American love of writing
92. When did he become a sailor?
A. at the age of forty B. at forty years old
C. when he was fourteen D. when he quit school at forty
93. Jack London achieved fame with the first publication of………………………..
A. “The Son of the Wolf” B. “The Call of the Wild”
C. “White Fang” D. “Martin Eden”
94. He died at………………….
A. 14 B. 24 C. 40 D. 44
95. He die because of …………………………….
A. using an overdose of morphine B. his illness
C. his poverty D. living alone in California
Jack London was the famous American novels and short story writer. He was born in San Francisco,
California in 1876. He quit school to become a sailor when he was fourteen. He was a self-taught student. He
finished his high school and college education during six months. He led an adventurous but poor life. His
viewpoint was in favour of the poor and socialism.
He took a high place in American literature at the beginning of the century. The characters in Jack
London’s books live a different life, a life of danger. In his stories, the heroes are afraid of nothing and no
thing can stop them. People in his books never give up hope, they never stop fighting for life even when the
end seems very near.
In 1916 he committed suicide because of despair of life and disillusion with American dream. He
used an overdose of morphine and drowned himself in the sea. He was an adventurous novelist, a Socialist
reformer and prominent socialist who often signed under the line “Yours for the Revolution, Jack London”
96. Jack London quit school in …………………………….

A. 1916 B. 1890 C.1876 D.1895
97. He had a/an ……………………….life
A. rich and quiet B. adventurous and poor
C. rich and adventurous D. poor and quiet
98. He was in favour of……………………..
A. capitalism B. the rich and the poor
C. self-teaching D. the poor and socialism
99. People in Jack London’s books…………………..
A. are afraid of everything B. stop fighting for life
C. never stop hope D. never live in a dangerous life
100. Why did he commit suicide?
A. He used to have a dream B. Because of socialism
C. Because he left the party D. Because of despair of life and disillusion with American dream
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ANSWER KEY TRƯỜNG THPTBC TRẦN HƯNG ĐẠO
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. A
11. B

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

42. D
43. B
44. B
45. D
46. B
47. A
48. A
49. D
50. A
51. B
52. D
53. D
54. A
55. A
56. D
57. A
58. C
59. A
60. B
61. D
62. A
63. C
64. B
65. A
66. B
67. B
68. A
69. B
70. C
71. B

72. D
73. C
74. A
75. D
76. B
77. B
78. B
79. A
80. A
81. D
82. C
83. A
84. B
85. B
86. D
87. C
88. A
89. C
90. B
91. B
92. C
93. A
94. C
95. A
96. B
97. B
98. D
99. C
100. D
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TRƯỜNG THPT BÁN CÔNG CHỢ GẠO Độc Lập- Tự do – Hạnh Phúc
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA LỚP 12 ( Lần 1 – Học kỳ II )
Thời gian : 45 phút ( không kể thời gian phát đề )
A. PHONECTIC:
I. Pick out the word which has different pronunciation:
1. a. protect b. movement c. introduction d. comfortable
2. a. rarely b. shake c. way d. case
3 .a. classmate b. handle c. attitude d. xelaxation
4. a. laughs b. lends c. looks d. stops
II. Pick out the word which has stress differently
5. a. liquor b. relaxed c. realy d. instance
6. a. militant b. associate c. formality d.
nonsmoker
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY:
7. He will not learn much ___ he works harder.
a. if b. unless c. when d. while
8. Can you suggest a time ___ it will be convenient to meet?
a. why b. to which c. when d. where
9. He said the custom was ___ in good sense.
a. grounded b. based c. illegal d. reserved
10. After he ___ , he went straight home.
a. has finished b. had finished c. was finishing d. would finish
11. A horse is always mounted ___ the left side .
a. on b. to c. from d. at
12. Thimgs are going on ___ everything is great.
a. nice b. nicer c. niciest d. nicely
13. They are used ___ their own money
a. earning b. to earn c. earn d. to earning
14. Look ____ ! There’s a bus coming.

a. on b. up c. out d. at
15. ____ the weather is very hot , our children are going swimming a lot .
a. Although b. Because c. dispite d. because of
16. It rained ___ for five hours
a. continously b. continous c. continue d. continuation
17. I think my computer is not capable ___ runningthis software .
a. at b. in c. of d. for
18. We are looking forward ___ you .
a. to see b. see c. to seeing d. seeing
19. They had a boy __ that yesterday .
a. done b. to do c. did d. do
20. Women usually don’t shake hands when being ___ to each other .
a. introduced b. introduce c. to introduce d. introducing
21. Nonsmokers have become ___ about smoking in public.
a. militant b. militancy c. military d. militaristic
22. If I ____ ill , I wouldn’t have been absent from school
a. were not b. am not c. hadn’t been d. not being
23. I sometimes do not feel ___ when I am at a party .
a.comfort b. comforter c. comfortable d. comfortably
24. Mr Pike invited some ___ to his house for dinner.
a. hosts b. guests c.cookers d. host
25. It is necessary for the host to make his guests feel comfortable and ___
a. relax b. relaxing c. relaxed d. relaxation
C. WRITING
I. Pick out the part of sentence ( A,B,C or D ) which is not correct in standard written English .
26. American man usually shake hands when they are introduced.
A B C D
27. It is surprising the most tourists which come to the town visit this small.
A B C D
28. If you will see Mike to day , please ask him to phone me.

A B C D
29. It was such a small town that I had difficulty to find a job.
A B C D
30. Yesterday evening while I was watching , Mary pays me a visit
A B C D
II. Pick out the phrase or clause which best completes each sentence
31. Have you heard of their marriage?
a.She asked me weather I had heard of their marriage
b.She ask me if I hear of their marriage
c. She asked me whether I heard of their marriage
d.. She ask me if I had heard of their marriage
32. We wrote the report in half an hour.
a.It took us hafl an hour writing the report
b. It takes us half an hour we write the report
c. It took us half an hour write the report
d. It took us half an hour to write the report
33. Shall we go the cinema tonight ?
a.How about to go the cinema to night ?
b. How about tonight we shall go to the cinema?
c. How about shall we go to the cinema tonight?
d. How about going to the cinema tonight?
34. The cake was too hot for him to eat.
a.The cake was so hot that he can’t eat it
b.The cake was so hot that for him to eat.
c.The cake was so hot that he couldn’t eat it
d. It was such so hot cake that he couldn’t eat.
35. The teacher makes the children do many exercises
a.The childern are made to do many exercises
b.The children are made doing many exercises
c. The children are made do many exercises

d. The children were made to do many exercises
D . READING
I. Read the passage below , fill in each of the numbered blanks ( 36-45 ) with one suitable word
from the list below:
There are a lot of American ( 36 ) don’t smoke or drink and many who
don’t want people to do those (37) in their houses . It’s always best to ask before you (38) a
cigarette , if you’re with people don’t know you ( 39 ). Nowadays, many restaurants , for
intance have established ( 40 ) sections for smokers . When house guests come to visit , they
may bring ( 41 ) . As a guest , you may want to ask your host or hostess if there is ( 42) .You
can do to help in the kictchen . In many cases , the (43 ) is more important than actually
helping . You also want to take your friends ( 44 ) dinner , at the end of your stay , but It’s not
( 45 ) for you to do so .
36. a. who b. whom c. whose d. All are correct
37. a. anything b. things c. thing d. a great deal things
38. a. light on b. light in c. light of d. light up
39.a. very good b. very much c. very better d. very well
40. a. specialize b. specially c. special d. speciaally
41. a present b. gift c. gifts d. presently
42. a. some thing b. anything c. a few things d. a little thing
43. a. protection b. help c. formal d. guesture
44. a. out b. out off c. out to d. out in
45. a. introduced b. relaxed c. invited d. expected
II. Read the passage below the pick out one best answer in each question ( 46-50)
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner , remember
these general rules for polite behaviour . First of all , arrive approximately on time but not
early. Americans export promptness . It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late but not 45
minutes late.Dinner might over cooked are ruined by then. When you are invited to someone’s
home for a meal , it have an attractive thing made in your native country , your host or hostess
will certainly enjoy receiving that gift .What will you do if you are served some food that you
cannot eat or you do not like ? Do not make a fuss about compliment the cook on the food

that you are enjoying . Do not leave immediately after dinner , but do not overstay you
welcome, either. The next day , call or write a thank – you . You note to say how much you
enjoyed the evening.
46. When an American invites you to have dinner at his home ________
a. you should arrive on time b. you needn’t arrive on time
c. you should arrive late to show that you are polite d. you should arrive early to help the host
47. When you come to someone’s home for a meal _________
a. take some food or drink
b. do not bring anything with you
c.do not care about gifts
d. bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country .
48. If you are served some food that you can not eat _______
a. apologize for being unable to eat b. do not make fuss about it
c.immediately tell the host about this d. ask for another fish
49. After dinner , ________________________
a. stay there until bed time
b. b. leave immediately
c. do not leave immediately or do not overstay your wellcome
d. do not say anything about the cook.
50. The next day __________________
a. you do not need to thak
b. immediately invite him to your home . It is your turn
c. remember to thank the host for the dinner.
d. All are correct
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ANSWER KEY TRƯỜNG THPT BÁN CÔNG CHỢ GẠO
1.B 11.C 21.A 31.D 41.C
2.A 12.D 22.C 32.D 42.B
3.A 13.D 23.C 33.D 43.D
4.B 14.D 24.B 34.C 44.C

5.A 15.B 25.C 35.A 45.D
6.B 16.A 26.A 36.A 46.A
7.B 17.C 27.C 37.B 47.D
8.C 18.C 28.B 38.D 48.B
9.A 19.D 29.D 39.D 49.C
10.B 20.A 30.C 40.C 50.C
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO Độc lập – Tự do –Hạnh phúc
TRƯỜNG THPT VĨNH BÌNH ****************
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ II NĂM HỌC 2006-2007
Môn : ANH VĂN – Lớp 12 (Hệ 7 năm )
Thời gian làm bài : 60 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề )
(Đề gồm 3 trang )
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PART I : STRESS AND PRONUNCIATION
A. Pick out the word whose underlined syllable is pronounced differently from the
others :
1. A. health B. threaten C. breathe D. theory
2. A. cigarettes B. crops C. fertilizers D. strikes
3. A. asked B. addressed C. approached D. raised
B. Pick out the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others :
4. A. automatic B. conservation C. occupation D. scholarship
5. A. legal B. investigate C. vehicle D. sanguine
6. A. pollution B. conservation C. revolution D. education
PART II : VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
7. The _______ of the air by toxic gases is one of the major problems of this century .
A. pollution B. damage C. protection D. conservation
8. Recent forest destructions have caused ______ erosion .
A. soil B. land C. earth D. ground
9. There are very few artists who have _______ much material success in their own

lifetime .
A. disposed B. enjoyed C. possessed D. realized
10. Please read the ________ carefully before operating the machine .
A. directions B. permission C. regulations D. instructions
11. He was sacked because he had worked ______ .
A.responsible B. irresponsible C. responsibly D. irresponsibly
12. I don’t like people who ____ other people’s kindness .
A. take account of B. take care of C. take note of D. take advantage of
13. People who exercise frequently have better physical endurance than those ____.
A. who doesn’t B. who don’t C. that doesn’t D. which don’t
14. The building _____ we are working is in bad shape .
A. that B. which C. where D. in that
15. Huong’s been in Paris for a few months . Since she has __ friends there , she feels really
homesick .
A. a few B. few C. a lot of D. a large number of
16. I need ____ information.
A. a little B. little C. a few D. few
17. Everyone ____ what they have to do, don’t they ?
A. know B. knows C. do know D. have known
18. Each of us ___ presented with three notebooks at the beginning of a new school- year .
A. have been B. are C. has been D. is
19. Hardly ____ at the station ____ the train left .
A. he had arrived / when B. had he arrived / when
D. had he arrived / then D. he arrived / than
20 . John’s father allowed _____ this computer.
A. using B. him to use C. to use D. A and B
21. I regret ____ that the sight- seeing tour has been cancelled because of the bad weather .
A. to tell you B. telling you C. to say you D. saying you
22.. You must be responsible _____ what you have done .
A. to B. for C. about D. with

23. Most students are ill- prepared _______ employment .
A. about B. with C. for D. to
24. These days almost everybody ___ the dangers of smoking .
A. know of B. are aware of C. is aware about D. is aware of
25. We missed the beginning of the play because it ____ when we arrived.
A. have started B. already started C. had already started D. had started
already
26. School children are looking forward to ____ on holiday.
A. going B. go C. be going D. have gone
27. ____ the people who saw the exhibition thought it was marvellous.
A. Most B. All C. Every one D. Each
28 I’m sorry I never graduated. I’ve always regretted not ____ college.
A. to finishB. finish C. finished D. having finished
29. It is almost impossible for young people ____ school today to get a job.
A. to leave B. leave C. left D. leaving
30. My tooth is painful . I must go to see the dentist and get it ____ .
A. pull out B. pulled out C. to pull out D. pulling out
PART III : WRITING
A. Pick out the phrase or clause which best completes each sentence
31.Tommy was one ________________ .
A. of the happier children of his class B. of the happiest child in
the class
C. child who was the happiest of all the class D. of the happiest children in
the class
32.. He prefers typing to writing by hand. It means __________________
A. He doesn’t like to write by hand at all. B. He likes typing better.
C. He’d rather type than write by hand. D. He doesn’t like typing.
33. My friend had left before I arrived at the station. It means ____________
A. By the time I arrived at the station, my friend had left.
B. By the time I arrived at the station, my friend has left.

C. By the time I arrived at the station, my friend has been leaving.
D. By the time I arrived at the station, my friend would leave.
34. Please don’t use the shower after midnight .
A. Would you mind not to use the shower ?
B. Would you like to use the shower after midnight ?
C. I don’t want you to use the shower .
D. Would you mind not using the shower after midnight ?
35. I don’t intend to lend him any more money .
A. I have not intention to lend him any more money .
B. I have no intention to lend him any more money .
C. I have no intention of lending him some more money .
D. I have no intention of lending him any more money .
B. Pick out the part of the sentence (A, B , C, D) which is not correct in standard written
English :
36..When he saw the teacher looking at him , he stopped to talk .
A B C D
37. Finding sunglasses which both fit you and suit you are difficult.
A B C D
38. Tell me the countries which the traffic moves on the left hand side.
A B C D
39. Has the city authority made a decide to ban cars from the city centre?
A B C D
40. Nitric oxide is highly poison . It may cause death or injury if taken into the body .
A B C D
PART IV : READING
A. Fill in each blank with one suitable word from the list below :
Air pollution occurs when wastes most of which people produce dirty the air.Such wastes can be in
the form of gases or (41) of solid or liquid matter.These (42) result chiefly from burning fuel to power
motor vehicles and to heat buildings. Industrial processces and the burning of garbage also contribute to
air pollution. Natural pollutants include dust, pollen, soil particles and (43) occurring gases.The rapid

growth of population and industry , the increasing use of automobiles and airplanes have made air
pollution a (44) problem.The air we breathe has become so filled with pollutants that it can cause health
problems.Polluted air also harms plants, animals, building materials and causes damage by (45) the
earth’s atmosphere.
41. A. products B.fumes C. articles D. particles
42. A. substances B. elements C.chemicals D. causes
43. A.immediately B.naturally C. frequently D. continually
44. A.important B.common C.serious D. dangerous
45. A. reversing B.destroying C.increasing D. altering
B. Read the passage below carefully and then choose the best answer :
A change is coming in the forest . Scientists are trying to make the logging companies stop clear
cutting. We have to protect the fish , wildlife , and water quality . The forest is a beautiful place that
people should be able to enjoy . It changes everything when all the trees are cut . The trees, animals ,
and water depend on each other . The water level in the ground changes . It can even affect our
climate . This does not mean some of the trees cannot be cut . It just means all the trees in one place
cannot be cut at one time . It means that you plant new trees when the old ones are cut . When trees
are cut in this ways , the land does not erode . The streams do not fill with dirt and animals are not
destroyed .
46. What is the good way when we cut trees in the forest ?
A. to cut as many trees as we want
B. to leave a few trees in the forest
C. not to cut more than you grow each year
D. not to cut the old trees
47. What is the consequence of clear cutting ?
A. It destroys the entire ecosystem .
B. It only affects our climate .
C. It does not cause erosion .
D. All are correct
48. How are the trees , animals , and water in the forest ?
A. They live on each other . B. They climb on each other .

C. They depend on each other . D. They exist independently .
49. Which of the following is not true ?
A. We stop clear cutting to protect the fish , wildlife , and water quality .
B. We shouldn’t cut all the trees in one place at the same time .
C. The forest has been changing .
D. The streams do not fill with dirt and animals are not destroyed when we do the clear
cutting .
50. The word “It” in line 4 means ………
A. The forestB. The water level C. The change D. The clear cutting
ANSWER KEY (TRƯỜNG THPT VĨNH BÌNH)
1 C 26 A
2 C 27 B
3 D 28 D
4 D 29 D
5 B 30 B
6 A 31 D
7 A 32 C
8 A 33 A
9 B 34 D
10 D 35 D
11 D 36 D
12 D 37 D
13 B 38 B
14 C 39 B
15 B 40 B
16 A 41 D
17 B 42 A
18 D 43 B
19 B 44 C
20 D 45 D

21 A 46 C
22 B 47 A
23 C 48 C
24 D 49 D
25 C 50 A
Trường THPT Vĩnh Kim
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 12
THỜI GIAN 60 PHÚT
I.PART 1: STRESS AND PRONUNCIATION.
A. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
1. A. business B. noisy C. smokers D. section
2. A. women B. smoking C. associate D. so
3. A. surgery B. group C. goodbye D. cigarette
B. Pick out the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others:
4. A. accurate B.militant C. conquer D. responsible
5. A. comfort B. informal C. relax D. disease
II. PART II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR.
Pick out the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
6. We are being _____ by next door’s stereo
A. deaf B. deafness C. deafen D. deafened
7. The nurse ______ beside the door gave the file to the doctor.
A. who were standing B. standing C. stood D. was standing
8. Skilled workers are _____ admitted.
A. preference B. preferential C. prefer D. preferentially
9. I find it hard to get used to another country’s ______ and tradition.
A. costumes B. ways C. customs D. introduction
10. Surgeons use a _______ to perform an operation.
A. scalpel B. razor C. sword D. knife
11. The telephone _______ by the time I was born.
A. has already been invented B. had already invented

C. has already invented D. had already been invented
12. I regret ______ able to attend your birthday party yesterday.
A. not to be B. don’t being C. not being D. am not
13. Smoking should be banned in public places _____ non – smokers won’t be disturbed.
A. because B. so that C. where D. although
14. I bought a coat ______ my mother _____ the supermarket.
A. for/from B. from/for C. to/at D. of/in
15. A horse is mounted _____ the left side.
A. on B. of C. in D. from
16. She was looking after a dog ______ leg had been broken in an accident.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. that
17. He _____ on the left because he has never been to Britain before.
A. used to drive B. is used to driving
C. used to driving D. is not used to driving
18. When a man and a woman ______ , shaking hands is up to the woman.
A. introduce B. introduced
C. introduced each other D. are introduced
19.____ they are planning to live there for a short time, they don’t want to buy much furniture.
A. However B. Unless C. Because D. Therefore
20. The piano _____ at the moment.
A. repaires B. repaired C. is repaired D. is being
repaired
21. Two of the boys in the class were doing self-portrait by looking at ____ in the mirror
A. one another B. themselves C. oneself D. each other
22. Let’s have a picnic on Saturday _____ on Sunday.
A. in spite of B. in favor of C. on account for D. instead of
23. He said “ Good morning” in almost ______ way.
A. friendly B. friendliness C. friend D. friendful
24. The house is large but it is terribly _____ to live in.
A. comfortableB. comfortablyC. uncomfortable D. uncomfortably

25. Since the laser was applied for cancer treatment, thousands of patients ____.
A. have been cured B. have cured C. were cured D. had been
cured
26. After several _____ nights, he was exhausted.
A. childless B. restless C. odourless D. harmless
27. I asked two people the way to the station but ____ of them knew.
A. none B. neither C. either D. both
28. ____ his dangerous driving, Barry has never been caught by the police.
A. In spite B. However C. Despite D. Although
29. We can’t get into the house _____.
A. if someone has a key B. because someone has a key
C. unless someone has not a key D. unless someone has a key
30. He was advised ____ anything futher about the accident.
A. not saying B. not to say C. not to tell D. telling
PART III. WRITING
A. Pick out the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
31. Joan’s illness prevented her from coming with us.
A. Joan could come with us because of her illness
B. Joan couldn’t come with us because of her illness.
C. Joan couldn’t come with us in spite of her illness.
D. Joan could come with us despite her illness.
32. Mr Brown is going to the cinema tonight. So are his children.
A. Mr Brown or his children is going to the cinema tonight.
B. Neither Mr Brown nor his children are going to the cinema tonight.
C. Mr Brown, with his children, is going to the cinema tonight.
D. Both Mr Brown or his children are going to the cinema tonight.
33. Unless you can swim, you aren’t allowed to sail this boat.
A. Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim.
B. If you can’t swim, you’ll have to go in this boat.
C. You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not.

D. The only person allowed to swim are those in the boat.
34. She phoned me ___________.
A. so she invited me to her party.
B. for her to invite me to her party.
C. to invite me to her party.
D. that she could invite me to her party.
35.John told Mary ___________.
A. that he didn’t understand what she says
B. what she said I don’t understand
C. that she says what he didn’t understand
D. that he didn’t understand what she had said
B.Pick out the part of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)which is not correct in standerd
written English
36. Because he had to leave for the hospital, he stopped to write his letter.
A B C D
37. They never made us to do anything we didn’t want to do.
A B C D
38. When producing in large number, these cars will cost less.
A B C D
39. Unless it didn’t rain, Peter would pay us a visit.
A B C D
40. Tina is used to doing morning exercise every day, doesn’t she?
A B C D
PART IV: READING
A. Read the passage below. Fill in each of the number blanks (41-45) with one suitable
word from the list below.
Most sore throats are caused by an infection (41) treatment with antibiotics can’t cure,but
with simple remedies the (42) normally gets better in 4 or 5 days.It causes pain on (43)
There may be a fever and the patient is obviously not feeling (44) It may be possible to see
white spots on the back of the throat.Sometimes a sore throat may occur with the common cold and

there may be (45) of the throat,pain on coughing and loss of voice.
41. A. who B. whom C. which D. when
42.A. doctor B. nurse C. professor D. patient
1. A. to swallow B. swallow C. swallowing D. swallowed
44.A. well B. sick C. ill D. comfortably
45.A. dry B. dryness C. drily D. drier
B. Read the passage below then pick out one best answer in each question (46-50):
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rule for
polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect
promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late but not 45 minutes late. Dinner may
be over-cooked and ruined by then. When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is
polite to bring a small gift. Flowers or candy are always appropriate. If you have an attractive
thing made in your native country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift.
What will you do if you are served some food that you can not eat or you do not like? Do not
make fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it. Be sure to
compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not leave immediately after dinner,
but do not overstay your welcome, either. The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say
how much you enjoy the evening.
46. When an American friend invites you to have dinner at his home
A. you needn’t arrive on time. B. you should arrive early to help the host.
C. you should arrive on time. D. you should arrive 45 minutes late.
47. When you come to someone’s house for meal
A. do not bring anything with you.
B. only bring flowers and candy.
C. bring many gifts you have.
D. bring some flowers,candy or something in your native country .
48. If you are served some food that you can not eat
A. keep silent and don’t talk about it. B. you can make a fuss about it
C. tell the host about it. D. apologise for being unable to eat.
49. After dinner,

A. leave immediately. B. do not leave at once or have a long
stay.
C. do not leave. D. stay there until bed-time.
50. The next day
A..invite the host to your home. It is your turn.
B. you do not need to thank.
C. you must say that you enjoy the dinner.
D. remember to thank the host for dinner.
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ANSWER KEY Trường THPT Vĩnh Kim
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. D
12. C
13. B
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. D
18. D
19. C
20. D

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

TRƯỜNG THPT CÁI BÈ
TEST (UNIT 1 – UNIT 6) English 12
PART I: READING:
A. Read the passage below. Fill in each of the numbered blanks (1 – 6) with ONE
suitable word from the list below:
Today there are (1) _________ of people who speak English. Some people
speak English for special (2) _________. They may need English for their job. Some of
them need to speak to English people. The majority of learners of English have (3)
_________ needs. Most users of English use it to talk to people who are not English.
Most people in the world have heard some English. There are hardly any countries (4)
__________ English is never spoken. Very (5) __________ people have not heard any
English at all. English is now the most widely used (6) __________ in the world.
1. A. million B. a million C. two millions D. millions
2. A. reasons B. forces C. causes D. accidents
3. A. another B. other C. others D. the others
4. A. which B. that C. where D. when
5. A. little B. a little C. a few D. few
6. A. words B. slang C. dialects D. language
B. Read the passage below then pick out ONE best answer in each question (7 – 16):
With important exceptions, the transition from school to work is on the whole
fairly smooth for most boys and girls who are at the school- leaving age. The
attractions are greater than the difficulties. Actually, there is a determination to
overcome problems, a tendency to play them down. The desire to put aside the status of
school- child in favor of that of worker, all these help children to get over the obstacles,
uncertainties and even disappointments that they encounter when they start work. On
the contrary, most children are ill-prepared for employment. Even children who are
supposedly keen on particular occupation often know little about it and take no steps to
find out, only just one- third of the boys and girls who have given a great deal of
thought to their future work, had a sound knowledge of being capable of the jobs of
their choice.

7. Who is the paragraph about?
A. school boys and girls’ difficulties
B. school leavers
C. ill-educated children
D. unemployed people
8. Most adolescents are pleased to leave school__________.
A. to avoid being badly treated
B. to stop their bad study
C. to have a job
D. to be adults
9. For everyone, the transition from school to work is _________.
A. disappointing B. tiring C. attractive D. unexpected
10._________ encounters children when they start work.
A. The lack of knowledge
B. Their poverty
C. Their young age
D. Their great determination
11.According to the paragraph, the children need _________________.
A. to be well- prepared for their future jobs.
B. to overcome every obstacles when starting work.
C. to find a job after finishing school.
D. to finish their compulsory study at school.
________________
In order for natural resources to continue to be used and enjoyed, we must
safeguard and preserve them. This is conservation. In the past, the world’s resources
used to be thought to be unable to be used up. Today, we know that this is not true. An
important part of conservation is the prevention of waste – waste of forests, soil, wild
life, minerals and human lives. As important is the fight against pollution of our
environment. Conservation is also concerned with the reclaiming of land by irrigating
deserts, draining swamps or pushing back the sea. It also includes searching for

alternative fuels such as the energy of the sun because our petrol, coal, natural gas
stocks are petering out.
12.Why should we safeguard and preserve natural resources?
A. So that we can continue to enjoy and use natural resources
B. In order for natural resources to continue to be used and enjoyed
C. Because natural resources to continue to be used and enjoyed
D. A and B are correct
13.Can the world’s resources be used up now?
A. Yes, it can B. No, it can’t C. Yes, they can D. No, they can’t
14.What are the important parts of conservation?
A. the reclaiming of land
B. the fight against pollution of our environment
C. the prevention of waste
D. All are correct
15.Isn’t the fight against pollution of our environment so important as the prevention of
waste?
A. Yes, it isn’t B. No, it is C. No, it isn’t D. Yes, it is
16.Which of the following sentences is True?
A. The people in the past used to think they could use up the world’s
resources.
B. The struggle against pollution of our environment is the most important
part of conservation.
C. In the future, the energy of the sun will be able to be used as an alternative
fuel for petroleum, coal or natural gases
D. Unless we safeguard and preserve natural resources, we can continue to use
and enjoy them.
PART II: STRESS AND PRONUNCIATION:
A. Choose the word whose underlined syllable is pronounced differently from
the others:
17. A. atmosphere B. mature C. natural D. organic

18. A. measure B. pleasant C. seat D. cleanliness
19. A. nature B. status C. factor D. certain
20. A. property B. access C. possession D. American
21. A. teacher B. school C. chemical D. architect
22. A. particular B. private C. provide D. widely
B. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others:
23.A. employment B. exception C. tolerate D. encounter
24. A. amount B. vehicle C. garbage D. harmful
25. A. believe B. particular C. different D. reclaim
26. A. recycle B. pollution C. mineral D. environment
PART III: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: Pick out the word or phrase which best
completes each sentence:
27.What would happen if our environment _________?
A. was polluting B. were polluted C. was polluted D. polluted
28.Instead of __________ about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent.
A. to excite B. exciting C. to be excited D. being excited
29.They have been absent ______school very often lately.
A. at B. from C. to D. in
30.That is a river _______ by chemicals.
A. contaminating B. polluted C. contaminate D. pollution
31.Farmers can protect their land by yearly _________ of crops.
A. prevention B. rotation C. pollution D. conservation
32.You should put a stop to __________ as soon as possible.
A. smokeless B. smoking C. smoke D. no-smokers
33.The coffee was _________ for him to drink.
A. so strong B. strong C. enough strong D. too strong
34.I wish I _____ a trip to London last year.
A. had taken B. took C. will take D. take
35. What does the word “sanguine” mean?
A. happy B. happiness C. optimist D. optimistic

36.He tried his ____________ to overcome problems.
A. best B. good C. better D. goodness
37. What is the synonym of “straight away”?
A. on the spot B. immediately C. uncertainty D. put aside
38.She was unhappy ________her childhood
A. while B. when C. during D. as
39.She told me ______ to go to the bank.
A. don’t forget B. not to forget C. shouldn’t forget D. couldn’t forget
PART IV: WRITING:
A. Pick out the phrase or clause which best completes each sentence:
40.She doesn’t love me any more because I’m poor.
A. Because of my poor, she doesn’t love me any more.
B. Because of my poverty, she doesn’t love me any more.
C. Because of being poor, she no longer loves me.
D. B and C are correct.
41.The last time she had a swim was five years ago.
A. She hasn’t had a swim for five years
B. She last had a swim five years ago
C. She didn’t have a swim five years ago
D. A and B are correct
42. “My grandmother outlived my grandfather”  means ________________.
A. My grandmother lived more than my grandfather
B. My grandfather didn’t outlive longer than my grandmother
C. My grandmother lived outer than my grandfather
D. My grandfather didn’t live so long as my grandmother
43.His sudden death made her disappointed.
A. If he hadn’t died suddenly, she would not have disappointed
B. Without his sudden death, she wouldn’t have been disappointed
C. If he didn’t die suddenly, she wouldn’t be disappointed
D. She wouldn’t disappoint if he didn’t die suddenly

44.The coffee is too hot for me to drink.
A. The coffee isn’t hot enough to be drunk by me
B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it
C. It is such hot coffee that I can’t drink
D. B and C are correct.
45.We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed there
B. We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it
C. Although the hotel was noisy, we stayed there
D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel
B. Pick out the part of the sentence (A, B, C or D) which is not correct in standard
written English:
46. When her dog died, she cried a lot of for half an hour.
A B C D
47. Among the people present at the party, the police suspected the thirty-years-old
man.
A B C D
48. The bus arrived lately, so I missed my first class.
A B C D
49. When seeing the man in the sleeping room, he had nothing on his bloody dead body.
A B C D
50. Did Mary asked to help her friends?
A B C D
________________
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ANSWER KEY TRƯỜNG THPT CÁI BÈ
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C

5. D
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. C
19. A
20. A
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. C
26. C
27. B
28. D
29. B
30. B
31. B
32. B
33. D
34. A

35. D
36. A
37. B
38. C
39. B
40. B
41. D
42. D
43. B
44. B
45. C
46. C
47. D
48. A
49. A
50. A