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Môn: Tiếng Anh 12
Thời gia: 30 phút
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. holiday
B. happy
C. hour
D. have
2. A. column
B. attention
C. chicken
D. concern
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
3. He..............on the phone when I ……………………..
A. is talking/arrived
B. was talking/arrived
C. had talked/arrived
D. talked/arrived
4. After I..............my work, I.............TV.
A. has finished/ watched
B. finished/ had watched
C. had finished/ watched
D. finished/ was watched
5. The woman …………a fuss when she discovered that her bag had been stolen.
A. shouted
B. cried
C. made
D. did
6. Barbara didn’t mention …………about her progress report at work, but I’m sure she is.
A. concerning
B. being concerned

C. to concern
D. to be concerned
7. When they finished singing, Lisa ……….. the candles on the cake.
A. blew out
B. cleared up
C brought out
D. turned off
8. She refused ................. him the book he had asked.
A. to give
B. giving
C. to be given
D. gave
9. The teacher always makes the children ……….. in their seats.
A. staying
B. to stay
C. stay
D. stayed
10. Do you mind ............. me some money?
A. lend
ing
B. to lend
C. to be lent
D. being lent
11. I was happy ………. the result of the final exam.
A to hear
B to be heard
C hearing
D hear
12. He………..this book last year.
A. write

B. writes
C. wrote
D. writing
13. A: “ Oh, I’m really sorry.”
B: “…………”
A. It was a pleasure
B. That’s all right
C. thanks
D. yes, why?
14. - Nam: “Happy birthday! This is a small present for you” - Lan: “…………………………”
A. What a pity
B. How beautiful it is! Thanks
C. Have a good time
D. How terrible!
15. Alice didn’t expect ……………… to the party.
A. inviting
B. being invited
C. to invite
D. to be invited
III. READING: Read the following passage and answer the questions below:
Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain. Celebrations start properly on
December 24, Christmas Eve, although there have been several weeks of preparation beforehand. The
Christmas tree and all the presents, food, drink and decorations have been bought. Christmas cards have
already been sent to friends and relations. About a week before Christmas, people usually put up their
decorations and decorate the Christmas tree with lights, various colored decorations and an angel on the
top. Family presents are usually put under the tree.
Christmas Day is the biggest day of the holiday. On the Christmas morning (often very early), children
open the presents that are in their socks. Some families go to church. The traditional Christmas dinner

consists of roast turkey with potatoes and various other vegetables. Before the dinner, people usually pull
crackers-small rolls of paper that have gifts, jokes, and party hats inside.
Questions:
16. When does Christmas start properly?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………
17. Are Christmas cards sent to friends and relations on Christmas Day?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. What do people buy before Christmas comes?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. Where are the family presents usually put?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………
20. What kind of food does the traditional Christmas dinner have?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
IV. WRITING: Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning:
21. They allowed him to write a letter to his wife.
-> They let…………………………………………………………………………………………
22. He is interested in reading books.
-> He enjoys……………………………………………………………………………………….
23. She talked in the next room.
-> I heard………………………………………………………………………………………….
24. When the police arrived, the car had gone.
-> After……………………………………………………………………………………………
25. Most students hoped that they were given the easy test.
-> Most students hoped to………………………………………………………………………..
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