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ĐỀ THI HKI NĂM HỌC 2009-2010

Khối : 12

Môn : ANH VĂN
Thời gian : 60’

………

I.Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others :

1. A. any B. daddy C. cat D. chat

2. A. called B. passed C. talked D. washed

3. A. come B. roll C. comb D. grow

II. Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words :
4. A. company B. official C. Australia D. encounter
5. A. although B. bracket C. knowledge D. neighbor
6. A. athletics B. hopelessness C. resident D. tolerance
III. Which is wrong ?

7. I often listen music when I have free time.
A B C D

8. We spent a week to preparing for our concert.
A B C D

9. The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
10. The more I live with him, the most I love him.

A B C D
III. Choose the best answer :

11.This room---since the last time I was born.

A.has been painted B. was painted C. painted D. has painted

12. What you---if you --- a billionaire ?

A. would… do / were B. will…do / are C. would…have done / had been D.do…do / are
13. Have you seen the Titanic yet ?

_ No, I haven’t. I--- it next Saturday.

A. am going to see B. will see C.would see D. see

14. After--- dinner, I often watch TV.

A. eating B. eat C. eaten D. ate

15. Tom said that he --- his motorbike.

A. had lost B. lost C.has lost D. lose

16. Do you believe--- God ?

A. in B. of C. about D. at

17. Air and water are necessary--- us.

A. for B. of C. with D. to

18. The beautiful woman has a busy--- life.

A. social B. socialize C. society D. socializing

19. English has become the main language

of---A. communication B. communicate C. communicant D. communicative
20. Do you think doing the household chores is the--- of the women only ?

A. responsibility B. . responsible C. . responsibly D. . responsive
21. He did some odd jobs at

home---A. disappointedly B. disappointment C. disappointed D. disappoint
22. “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” -“………..”

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23. “ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” - “………..”

A. Thanks, Peter B.You’re welcome C. Not at all D. It’s nice

24. When students finish the secondary education, they have to take a / an………called GCSE.
A. examination B. check C. interview D. test
25. I spoke very slowly ______ he didn’t understand English very well.

A. because B. so that C. to D. so

26. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. pay attention to B. express interest in C. be interested in D. be related to
27. “ I’m going away tomorrow , mother.”

_ Leo told his mother that………..away the………

A. he was going / following day C.I was going / day after
B. I’m going / day after D. he’s going / following day
28. “ It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you” Ben said to Mary

_Ben thanked Mary……… the present.

A. for giving him C. of giving him

B. it had been nice of her to give him D. that she had been nice to give him
29. Shakespeare wrote “ Romeo and Juliet” in 1605.

A.“ Romeo and Juliet” was written by Shakespeare in1605.
B.“ Romeo and Juliet” were written by Shakespeare in1605
C.“ Romeo and Juliet” was written in 1605 by Shakespeare.
D.“ Romeo and Juliet” were written in 1605 by Shakespeare
30. The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages.

_ The villages………… by the hurricane

A. have been totally destroyed C. have totally been destroyed
B. has been totally destroyed D. has totally been destroyed
31. If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam.

_ Unless you……….. much harder, you………. The exam.

A. work / won’t pass B. don’t work / will pass

C. don’t work / won’t pass D. work / will pass

32. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
B. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
C. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.

D. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
33. The river from…….. we get our water- supply is nearly empty.

A. which B. that C. where D. whose

34.My father wants to speak to you. You met him yesterday.
_ My father………….you met yesterday , wants to speak to you.

A. , whom B. , who C. whom D. that

35. Choose the correct sentence

A. Although he is poor, he is honest. C. Despite he is poor, he is honest.
B. Although he is poor, but he is honest. D. In spite of he is poor, he is honest.
36.He only accepted the job…….. the high salary.

A. because of B. because C. though D. in spite of

37.Did you read…….. novel I lent you……….. last week?

A. the- X B. a – X C. X – on D. X- in

38. …….. rich should help……. poor and……… disabled.

A. the – the – the B. a – a – a C. X – X – X D. the – the – X

39. Find the incorrect sentence

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B. The man who is speaking to John is my brother. D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
40. He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel……..by Ernest Hemingway.

A. written B. writing C. which written D. that wrote

IV. Read the passage below and choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) to each question :

The habits of those who constantly play video games are very important to people working in
video-game industry. If video games are going to one of the most attractive features of future
interactive systems, it is essential for producers to know what types of games to make, how best to
present such games on interactive video, and how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination
for people. Above all, it is vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video
games.

Until recently, the chief market for video games has been boys aged eight to fifteen. The

fascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group . Video games appeal to
some deep instinct in boys who find it impossible to tear themselves from them. Schoolwork is

ignored, health is damaged and even eating habits are affected. Girls of the same age, however, are
entirely different, demonstrating far greater freedom from the hold of video games. Quite simply, they
can take video games in their strike, being able to play them when they want and then leave them
alone.

41. Producers of video games are keen on ………

A. finding the best ways of continuing to attract people
B. developing computer techniques in making such games
C. learning about drug to which people are addicted
D. designing ways

42. The people who are most attracted to video games are ………
A. boys from eight to fifteen years old

B. young adult women

C. girls between eight and fifteen
D. supermarket assistants

43. ………..have different attitude towards playing video games.
A. Boys and girls from eight to fifteen

B. Adult men and women
C. Girls and boys above eight
D. Girls and boys below eight

44. The addiction to video games can be so powerful that it can ………
A. destroy people’s instincts

B. make people relaxing
C. separate boys from girls
D. make people physically ill

45. Compared with boys of the same age, girls are ………
A. less affected by video games

B. more addicted to video games
C. more concentrated on video games
D. more intelligent than boys

V. Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage :
Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just (46)
_________________noises. To talk or to (47) _____________by other people, we have to master a
language, that is, we have to use combinations of sound that (48) _________________for a particular
object or idea. Communication (49) ________________impossible if everyone (50) ________________
up their own language.

46. A. making B. make C. to make D. makes

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48. A. stand B. to stand C. stands D. standing

49. A. is B. will be C. would be D. was

50. A. made B. makes C. make D. will make

GRADE 12 FIRST-TERM EXAM

Which underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others?

1. A. prepared B. called C. expressed D. employed
2. A. should B. young C. couple D. rough
3. A. possible B. company C. job D. responsible
Which word has the different stress from that of the others?

4. A. experience B. concentrate C. enthusiasm D. certificate
5. A. interview B. interviewee C. interviewer D. industry

6. Which underlined part needs correcting?’ Higher general education and training generally took
place In a university or college.’

A B C D

7. In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be ________before
the deadline, often in April.

A. Issued B. signed C. filed D. submitted

8. Points will be added to the Entrance Examination scores for those who hold an excellent high
school_________.

A. Certificate B. diploma C. qualification D. degree

9. The world ________a better place if we had known a hundred years ago what we know about the
earth’s environment.

A. Should be B. might be C. was D. will be
10. If the lecturer last night ______Dr. Mason, I would have listened carefully.

A. Were B. would be C. was D. had been

11. I _________Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other.
A. Won’t bring C. wouldn’t have brought

B. Didn’t bring D. hadn’t brought

12. Remember to bring with you your school certificate and letters of ______from your teachers or

your previous employers when you come to the interview.

A. Assignment C. invitation
B. Recommendation D. advertisement

13. It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing _________has ever happened to me.
A. Which B. that C. what D. why

14. The party ______we went to last night was not very enjoyable.
A. Which B. when C. where D. what

15. At the end of this month, scientists at the institute will conduct their AIDS research, the results of
_______will be published within 6 months.

A. Which B. whom C. that D. it
16. He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel ______by Ernest Hemingway.

A. Written B. writing C. which wrote D. that written
17. Lien passed the oral test , ______pleased her parents.

A. That B. which C. what D. it
18. This present will be given to ______can answer the last question.

A. Whomever B. whoever C. whom D. who
19. He often gives me a lot of advice, most of _______are very useful.

A. Them B. whom C. that D. which

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in England. The first is the state school system, that is free to all students,
paid for by the state’. B C

21. These new laws have laid legal grounds for ________inefficient co-operatives.
A. Dissolving B. analyzing C dividing D. disarming.

22. With the strong ________of our party and Government to DoiMoi, we believe that we will build a
better life for our people.

A. Promise B. commitment C. investment D. reaffirm
23. _________it is in the spring now, the flowers outside aren’t blooming.

A. While B. Although C. Whereas D. However
24. ________I didn’t understand a word, I kept smiling.

A. Whereas B. However C. Even though D. Nevertheless
25. I like spending my holidays in the mountains, ________my wife prefers the seaside.

A. Though B. whereas C. despite D. in spite of

26. __________he wasn’t feeling very well, Alex was determined to take part in the racing.
A. Despite the fact that C. Despite the fact it

B. Despite D. In spite of
27. When we got home, dinner ________, so we had a drink first.

A. Was preparing C. had been prepared
B. Was being prepared D. was prepared

28. Since 1980, scientists in the world ________a lot of things to fight AIDS.
A. Have done C. are doing

B. Did D. had done

29. Linda ________her identity card again. This is the second time this _______.
A. Lost/ happened C. has lost/ has happened

B. Has lost/ happened D. lost/ has happened
30. I started working here in 2000.

A. I have started working here since 2000.
B. I haven’t worked here since 2000.
C. I have started working here since 2000.
D. I have worked here since 2000.

31. The hotel _____we stayed wasn’t very clean.

A. Where B. why C. which D. when
32. It’s usually difficult ________a place to park in the city center.

A. Finding B. to find C. find D. to finding.
33. It took me a long time to _______wearing glasses.

A. Get used to B. use to C. used to D. use
34. Let’s have this letter ______by express mail.

A. Sends B. send C. being sent D. sent
35. ‘ Can I help you?’ _’ ___________’.

A. No, thanks. I’m just looking C. No, I’m seeing
B. Yes, I’m watching D. Yes, I’m thinking
36. –Will they get married?

_Yes, definitely _________their differences.

A. However B. despite C. owing to D. although
37. Let’s go to the station to see her ________

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A. The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke.
B. He spoke confidently, which impressed me.

C. The confident way in which he spoke impressed me.
D. All are correct.

39. I can’t recall ______that old movie, but maybe I did many years ago.
A. To see B. to have seen C. having been seen D. having seen
40. Henry will pass his exams _______any means. He has studied well.

A. By B. on C. with D. in
Cloze test

When you first apply for a job, you (41) ______not succeed in getting it. It’s always a good

(42)_______to ask them to explain to you what prevented from beating the other candidates. Don’t
complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you (43)_______what you can do better next time.
Perhaps the interviewer disapproved of or disagreed with something you said. Perhaps they just glanced
at your application and saw something that made it easy to choose between you and another candidate.
Don’t regard it as a failure, but recognize it as a chance to learn more. (44)___________you don’t worry

too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you’ll (45)________

find the chance you’ve been waiting for. Then, your family and friends will be able to congratulate you on
your success!

41. A. might B. would C. won’t D. must
42. A. means B. opinion C. idea D. method
43. A. about B. of C. over D. in

44. A. As far as B. By far C. So far D. As long as
45. A. in the end B. lastly C. at last D. eventually

Reading comprehension

Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage or post secondary education, is the non-compulsory
educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high
school, secondary school. Tertiary education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate
education, as well as vocational education and training. Colleges and universities are the main institutions
that provide tertiary institutions. Tertiary education generally results in the receipt of certificates,

diplomas, or academic degrees.

Higher education includes teaching, research and social services activities of universities, and within the
realm of teaching, it includes both the undergraduate level and the graduate level. Higher education in that
country generally involves work towards a degree-level or foundation degree qualification. It is therefore
very important to national economies, both as a significant industry in its own right, and as a source of
trained and educated personnel for the rest of the economy.

46. What is ‘tertiary education’?

A. Primary education C. higher education
B. Secondary education D. children education
47. Where can we find tertiary education?

A. Colleges and high schools C. universities and institutes
B. Colleges and universities D. high schools and universities.
48. The word ‘degree’ in paragraph 1 refers to __________

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D. A level in a scale of how serious something is.
49. How many kinds does higher education have?

A. One B. two C. three D. four
50. _________is important to national economies.

A. Qualification B. foundation C. schooling D. higher education

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I ĐỀ NGHỊ

MÔN: ANH VĂN LỚP 12

THỜI GIAN: 60’

I. PHONETICS

1. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest:

A. hospital B. inflation C. policy D. constantly
2. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest:

A. government B. consumer C. domestic D. production
3. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest:

A. priority B. industry C. subsidy D. qualify

4. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest:

A. choice B. chemist C. each D. achieve

5. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest:
A. applicant B. identity C. indicate D. chemistry

II. VOCABULARY- GRAMMAR- STRUCTURE: Choose the best answer:
6. If I feel too excited to sleep, I ____ reading one of our reports.

A. will try B. try C. would try D. would have tried
7. If he ____ well on the training course last year, he ____ offered the promotion now.

A. had done / would be B. had done / would have done

C. did / would be D. did / will be

8. What time would we get there ____ the subway?

A. we took B. if we took

C. unless we take D. provided that we take
9. He took me to the college ____.

A. he used to study B. in that he used to study
C. where he used to study D. which he used to study
10. ____ school is very important for ____ country to develop.

A. The / a B. ø / a C. The/ ø D. ø / ø

11. He has been learning hard to prepare ____ the coming final exam.

A. for B. with C. on D. over

12. ____ the end of the course, the students have to take an exam on four basic skills of the target
language.

A. In B. At C. On D. To

13. They are university professors who specialize ____ the history of the Russian empire.

A. on B. to C. in D. about

14. Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based ____ the British education system.

A. on B. to C. in D. about

15. Tell me the day ____ you want to leave.

A. which B. in which C. that D. when

16. Of my students, Betty is the only one ____ has found a job.

A. whom B. which C. that D. whose

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A. which B. where C. that D. over which

18. The man and his dogs ____ were buried in the demolished building after the earthquake have just been
rescued safely.

A. which B. who C. that D. whom

19. GCSE courses are ____ in a variety of subjects which are usually decided by the students themselves.

A. spent B. taken C. made D. looked

20. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by 14-16 year-old
students.

A. specialized B. fulfilled C. applied D. required
21. An ‘A-level’ in Maths or a / an ____ qualification is normally required.

A. equal B. same C. like D. equivalent

22. The control of ____ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism.
A. inflate B. inflation C. inflationist D. inflator
23. It is often a good idea to start with small, easily ____ goals.

A. achievable B. achieve C. achievement D. achiever
24. To my ____, I was not offered the job.

A. happiness B. dream C. joy D. disappointment

25. The Eiffel Tower ____ design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure.

A. which B. that C. whose D. of which

26. Many children are under such a high ____ of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. recommendation B. interview C. pressure D. concentration

27. ____, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

28. During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown _______ with only a few major
setbacks.

A. constant B. constantly C. constants D. constancy

29. The _______ effect of the new policy is that the farmer is now working for himself, and not for the
state sake.

A. legal B. common C. all D. overall

30. After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic _______, the Vietnamese Communist government
has achieved diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners.

A. relation B. investment C. productivity D. renovation
III. CLOZE TEST: Read the passage and choose the best answers:

…Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors. Always
think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be __(31)__. If you
are genuinely interested __(32)__ the job, let the interviewer know that.

One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview. You can also __(33)__ interest by asking questions about the job, the

organization, and its service and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that
build your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and __(34)__ close attention to the
interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on
your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the __(35)__ of the interview, it is appropriate
for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer.

31. A. enthusiasm B. enthusiastic C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast

32. A. with B. for C. on D. in

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34. A. pay B. choose C. make D. spend

35. A. close B. final C. end D. finish

IV. READING: Read the passage and choose the best answers:

University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students. High school graduates
have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the candidates remains
very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing
a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people,
especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly
1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5
candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed
group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and
Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography;
Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics.

In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes, professional
secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year
courses.

According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public
universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are
currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is planning
to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007.

36. University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _____.

A. interesting B. stressful C. free D. easy

37. The word those refers to _____.

A. exam subjects B. young people C. universities D. examinations

38. In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about
_____ percent.

A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 50

39. Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
A. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination.
B. Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination.

C. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects.

D. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose.
40. According to the passage, _____.

A. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year
B. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities

C. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities
D. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities

V. ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs
correcting:

41. Has the letters which I want been typed yet?
A B C D

42. When GCSEs are taken in secondary school, they can often combined with other
A B C D

qualifications, or diplomas.

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A B
or we recommend that you take a look at the course requirements first.

C D

44. The term ‘economic reform’ refers to policies directing by the government to achieve
A B C

improvements in economic efficiency.
D

45. Economic reforms started since 1986 in Vietnam have helped millions of people
A B

to be out of poverty and bringing the poverty rate down.

C D

VI. WRITING: Choose the best answer:

46. If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off

A. If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.
B. If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.

C. If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off.
D. If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off.

47. He / suffer / rare tropical disease / which / contracted / while / Africa

A. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracted while he was in Africa.
B. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which contracted while he was in Africa.
C. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which was contracted while he is in Africa.
D. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracts while in Africa.

48. Laser / device / concentrate / light waves / intense beam.

A. Laser is a device concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
B. The laser is a device to concentrate light waves to an intense light beam.
C. The laser is a device which concentrates light waves and an intense light beam.
D. Laser is a device which concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
49. That book / very thick / belong / younger sister.

A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
C. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.

D. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister.
50. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.

A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.

ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. D
21. D

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

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1. a. economic b. experience c. entertainment d. introduction

2. a. achievement b. communist c. constantly d. government

3. a. heavy b. major c. program d. reform

4. a. production b. consumer c. domestic d. business
5. a. hospital b. inflation c. policy d. constantly

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or 
has a close meaning to the original one.

6. An 'A-level' in Mathematics or a/ an _______ qualification, is normally required.

a. equal b. same c. equivalent d. like

7. At the age of sixteen he ______ for a place. at the University of Harvard.

a. expected b. submitted c. required d. qualified

8. GCSEs are often a requirement for taking A-levels, a common type of university _______
requirement.

a. entrance b. enclose c. attendance d. assessment

9. GCSE courses are _______ in a variety of subjects, which are usually decided by the students
themselves.

a. spent b. taken c. made d. looked

10. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year-old
students.

a. specialized b. fulfilled c. required d. applied
11. Secondary education is the _____ of education following primary school.

a. stage b. step c. level d. standard

12. Then he'll know exactly what's required _______ him.

a. of b. in c. with d. for

13. That language center has a wide variety _______ subjects for you to choose.

a. at b. upon c. of d. about

14. I admired him for being so confident _______ his age.

a. for b. at c. In d. on

15. She is a slow student. She seems to be unable to concentrate on anything in _______.

a. particular b. particularly c. particularity d. particularize

16. You should find a job to live _______ from your parents.

a. dependence b. independence c. independent d. independently
17. Those who do well on the test clearly have the _______ fluency.

a. require b. requirement c. requisite d. requiring
18. Most _______ students in _______ UK prepare carefully for A-level exams.

a. the / Ø b. Ø / the c. Ø / an d. the / an

19. Where is Peter? - He is at _______ school.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

20. _______ with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I _______ in this
unfortunate position now.

a. Unless I had stayed I am not b. If I stayed / would not be
c. If had I stayed / will not be d. Had I stayed / would not be

21. If they _______ down that old opera house, we would not have any historical architecture left in the
city.

a. tear b. tore c. torn d. were torn

22. I can't stand him. If he _______, I will quit.

a. is employed b. employed c. were employed d. had employed
23. Without my parents' support, I _______ my overseas study.

a. will not complete b. did not complete

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24. _______ at home, I would enjoy my favourite show.

a. Suppose I am b. Unless were I c. Were I d. If were I

25. The man and his dogs _______ were buried in the demolished building after the earthquake have just
been rescued safely.

a. which b. who c. that d. whom

26. Since the global industrialization, the number of animal species _______ have become extinct or
nearly extinct has increased.

a. which b. when c. why d. whose

27. Of my students, Betty is the only one _______ has found a good job.

a. where b. that c. which d. whose

28. Have you ever visited New York harbor _______ the famous Statue of Liberty stands?

a. on where b. that c. on that d. where

29. Tell me the day _______ you want to leave.

a. which b. when c. in that d. where

30. That is the place _______ there used to be a monument.

a. where b. that c. why d. for which

31. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that

32. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain
33. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
34. _______, he walked to the station.

a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired

c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
35. The children slept well, despite _______.

a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
Error Identification.

36. The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English

A B
qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England.

C (taken) D

37.When GCSEs are taken in secondary school, they can often combined with other 
A B(be combined)
qualifications , or diplomas.

C D

38. If you decide to take any examination system, you should make contact with the Admissions
A B

Office toask for an appropriate preparation for the subject whom you are planning to study.

C(which / that) D
39.Entry standards at Cambridge University require students who have studied to the highest

A B C

level available forschool students, and having achieved top grades.
D D(have)

40. If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at university , or we

A B C (we)
recommend that you take a look at the course requirements first

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Read the two passages carefully and choose the correct answer.

There is no age requirement for admission to Cambridge University, although the vast majority of
undergraduates are 18 years' or older when they come into residence. All applicants will need to
demonstrate that they have the maturity and personal skills to cope with university level study. A student
who will be over 21 on commencing a course is classified as a mature student.

In previous years, the University has had minimum entrance requirements for all applicants, known as
matriculation requirements. These included the need for a qualification in English, a language other than
English, and a mathematical or scientific subject. These requirements will be abolished from 2009 entry
onwards.

Cambridge applicants are encouraged to study either four or five Advanced Subsidiary (AS) levels in
Year 12. Applicants taking four subjects will not be disadvantaged compared with those taking five
subjects. The university administration would normally expect A grades in subjects which are particularly
reI-evant to the course a student is applying for. More challenging offers may be set to ensure that an
applicant can cope with pressure and the demands of exams.

Advanced Extension Awards (AEAs) are based on A level subject criteria and require no additional
teaching or resources. They are designed to challenge the most able students and to provide opportunities
for students to show logical and critical thinking skills and a greater depth of understanding than required
at A level.

41."There is no age requirement for admission to Cambridge University" means that _______.
a. All students studying at Cambridge University must be under 18 years old

b. Any students can enter Cambridge University regardless of the age

c. Any students who are admitted to Cambridge University have to meet age requirement.
d. All Cambridge higher students must be more than 20 years old

42. To enter Cambridge University, students must be _______.

a. very wealthy b. under the level ofuniversity study
c. mature and personally skillful d. very intelligent

43. What is not a matriculation requirement to enter Cambridge University?
a. A Bachelor of Art in Literature b. A language other than English
c. A qualification in English d. A mathematical or, scientific subject
44. According to the third paragraph, _______.

a. Studying at Cambridge University is not a difficult task.

b. Examinations at Cambridge University are very difficult.
c. Students at Cambridge University do not to encounter any pressure.
d. Cambridge University does not require examinations.

45. Advanced Extension Awards (AEAs) are for _______ students.

a. poor b. foreign c. elderly d. good

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:

Always arrive early. If you do not know where the organization is located, call for exact directions (46)
_____ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (47) _____ events. If you are running
late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early.
Give (48) _____ the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the
interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (49) _____ to
everyone as soon as you walk in the door.

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46.a. with b. in c. on d. for

47.a. expected b. unexpected c. unexpectedly d. expectedly

48.a. you b. your c. yours d. yourself

49.a. pleasant b. happy c. disappointed d. excited

50.a. avoid b. suggest c. enjoy d. mind

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I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is 
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each line:

1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate

2. A. application B. Apply C. Applicant D. Applicator
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word has the main stress position 
differently from that of the rest in each line:

3. A. campus B. certificate C. performance D. acceptance

4. A. impression B. existence C. compulsory D. creativity

5. A.reform B. improve C. dominate D. adopt

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

6.He warned her…………..the wire.

A. not touching B. not touch C. touch D. not to touch

7.Hurry up! It’s time we………..for next week’s examination.

.A. have studied B. studied C. had studied D. will study
8.When Jack ………..me, I…………..a letter.

A. phoned/ has been writing B. has phoned/ was writing

C. phoned/ was writing D. was phoning/ wrote

9.Be quiet! The baby………

A. is sleeping B. slept C. was sleeping D. sleeps

10. What is the passive voice of this sentence?
They are cleaning the kitchen now.

A. The kitchen is now cleaned. B. The kitchen is cleaning now.

C. The kitchen is been cleaning now. D. The kitchen is being cleaned now.
11.What is the best meaning for the underlined word?

You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy

A. a part of a newspaper where jobs are advertised B. a job that is available.

C. a seat that is available D. an empty seat.

12. Choose the best answer:

Would you mind show me ………….to work the lift?

A. where B. how C. what D. why

13. The academic year in England ………….into three terms.

A has divided B.. is divided C.. divides D.is dividing
14. My mother tells me that she………since she was four.

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15. We saw many soldiers and horses ………….. were moving to the front line.

A. which B.whom C.who D. that

16.Try these cakes ! They are ……….. from wheat flour.

A done B. made C. taken D.. baked

17. I can’t do the test because it is too difficult.

A If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it. 
B. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it. 
C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it. 
D. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it.

18.A surprise party ………..by my students tomorrow.

A. is going to be organized B. is gone to organize
C. is going to organize D. a and b are correct

19.Schooling is…………..for all English children from the age of five to sixteen.

A compulsory B. advised C.. selected D.encouraged

20.Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of study………..
A. responsibility B.. pressure C.. confidence D.. activities

21.Had I known she was sick , I ………..her.

A visited B. had visited C. would have visited D. would visit
22. "__________" the doctor advised his patient.

A. You had better stop drinking B. I would like you to drink
C. You had better to drink D. Please drink some more
23. "I will do it for you, Mary", Peter said.

A. Peter advised Mary to do it B. Peter advised Mary not to do it.
C. Peter promised to do it for Mary D. Peter wanted Mary to do it.
24. Some snakes are poisonous,_______ others are harmless.

A but B. so C. for D. although

25. Please don’t enter __________knocking.

A. with B. without C. except for D. by

26. “ Thanks for your help!” “________________”

A. With all my heart B. Never mind me C. It’s my pleasure D. All it is for you
27. “ How do you get to work?” “_________________”

A. It is very far B. About two kilometers.
C. I walk, or course D. I was taken there.

28. “ I have just passed my English proficiency test.” “____________”
A. Congratulations ! B. It’s nice of you to say so!
C. That’s a good idea! D. Ok! I’m enjoying in it!

29. “ Happy New Year! “ “______________”

A. Thank you, I am very happy to hear that. B. Thank you, I am too.

C. Thank you, the same to you. D. Thank you. I wish you a happy birthday.
30 “ I am expecting a baby.” “ _______________”

A. Good luck! Boy or girl? B. Happy to hear that.

C. When will you give birth to a baby? D. That’s wonderful news! When’s it due?
31. Opinion/ his performance / good.

A. My opinion was good at his pereformance.
B. For my opinion, his performance was good.
C. In my opinion, I think his performance was good.
D. In my opinion, his performance was good.
32. He/ afraid/ sack/ lack of education.

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B. He is afraid of sacking due to lack of education.
C. He is afraid of being sacked for lack of education.

D. He is afraid of being sacked because he lacks of education.
33. Without transportation, our modern society could not exist.

A. Our modern society could not exist if there is no transportation.
B. Our modern society will not exist without having transportation.

C. If there were no transportation, our modern society would not exist.
D. If transportation no longer exists, our modern society will not exist.
34. "You'd better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me.

A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job.
B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job.
C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job.
D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job.
35. The USA is a country of high youth unemployment.

A. The USA is a country of young people.

B. It is the USA that has a great number of young people.
C. High youth unemployment is found in the USA. 
D. We find high youth unemployment a problem in the USA

III.Mark the letter A, B,C, D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

36. Buying clothes are often a very time- consuming practice because those clothes that

A B C

a person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.
D

37. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.

A B C D

38. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.
A B C D

39 We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it on

A B C D
our test tomorrow.

40. Stuart stopped to write his letter because he had to leave for the hospital.
A B C D.

Read the foolowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
word for each of the blanks from 41 to 45.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

You should find out as much as possible about the job and the 41. ………. Before the interview, you have
to send a letter of application and your resumes to the company to express your interest in the job and 42
……… that you may be the most suitable candidate for the position.

When you come to the interview, remember 43 …………. with you your school certificates and letter of
recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. 44…………, you may jot down your
qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked
during the interview. Make sure you know where the interview is and 45………….there. Be on time or a
few minutes early Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally.

41. A. vacancy B. career C. profession D. place.

42. A. showing B. to show C. shown D. show

43. A. to bring B. bringing C. brought D. bring

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45. A. how to get B. how getting C. way getting D. to get

Read the foolowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50

If parents bring up a child with the aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause great
damage to him. According to several leading educational psychologist, this is one of the biggest mistakes
which some parents make.Generally the child will understand very well the parents expect and will fail.
Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to their children.

However, if parents are not unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are hopeful
in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well especially if the parents are very supportive of
their children.

Michael Li is very lucky. He is very fond of music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons. Although Michael’s play the trumpet in a large
orchestra, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.

Michael’s friend, Winston Chen, however, is not so lucky. Although both his parents are

successful musicians, they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as
they are and so they enter him in every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not
win. “ when I was your age, I used to win every competition I enter,” Winton’s father tells him. Winston
is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.

46. The main idea of the passage is………
A. how parennts should make a child a musician.

B. how parents should bring up a child.

C. what differences there are between two kinds of parents.
D. what aim of a child can be much earlier to reach.

47. Michael is lucky because………..

A. His parents help him in a sensible way. B. His family is rich enough to have a car.
C. His father is a musician in an orchestra. D. He is free to do anything that he likes best.
48. Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that ……….

A. He has to do his best to do everything. B. He has made ggreater progress in music.
C. He is afraid that he may disappoint them D. He often want to kill himself someday.
49.It is one of parents’ mistakes if………

A. they want their child to be a musician.

B. They help their child to win music competition .
C. They don’t care for their child’s education much.
D. They make their child try to achieve too much.
50. According to the author’s opinion, ……….

A. It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want.
B. Parents should be supportive of their children.

C. All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything.
D. Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children.

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MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

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Pick out the word which has different stress pattern from that of the rest.

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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
4.A .character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical
5.A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed
Mark the letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions from 6 to 31:

6.Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments.

A. science B. scientist C. scientific D scientifically
7.In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12.

A. compound B. base C. change D move
8.Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population.

A. specialists B. economists C. professors D farmers
9.Although he has not got necessary experience, he used to take a _____ in business
administration.

A. curriculum B. course C. school D class
10.In England schooling is compulsory _______ all children from the age of 5 to 16.

A. with B. for C. to D over

11.That machine is useless. It ________not been used for a long time

A. is B. was C. did D. has

12.Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _______ next weekend.

A. is going to be performed B. has been performed

c. will be performing D. will have performed
13.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 backyard were grown yesterday by John

14.Mathematics, a required subject in all schools, is _________ into many branches.
A. grouped B. prepared C. divided D.added
15.The making of good habits _______ a determination to keep on training your child.

A. require B. requires C. requirement D.required
16.She had to have the operation _______.

A. unless she would dies B. if she would die
C. otherwise she will die D. or she would die

17.______ he gets here soon, we will have to start the meeting without him.
A. Suppose B. Provided C Unless D If
18.If my client _______ me her fax number, I _______ to post a letter to her.

A. gave,/ will not have B will give / do not have

C. had given / wouldn't have had D had given / will not have had

19.Ms Young, to _______ many of her students are writing, is living happily and peacefully in
Canada.

A. who B. whom C that D.whose

20.We have learned English since we_________in the sixth form.

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A. whom B. that C which D. whose
22.Kim:”What_____________this weekend?”

Sally:”Oh, we’re going hunting. It’s fantastic!”

A. are you doing B.are you going C.would you do D. do you go
23.Nam:“ Hello! My name is Nam. Nice to meet you”

Mai: “ Hello__________”

A. I’m fine B. Really? C. Good! D. I’m Mai. Glad to meet you
24.Tommy left high school _______ the age _______ seventeen.

A. at / of B. in / for C on / with D. of / in
25.Maria: “Thanks for the lovely evening”

Diana:” ___________”.

A.No, it’s not good B. I’m glad you enjoyed it
C.Yes, it’s really great D.Oh, that’s right

26.The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______.

A. had been finished / arrived B have finished / arrived

c. had finished / were arriving D have been finished / were arrived
27.Kenvin: “Let’s go to the movie now”

Lan: “ Oh!_____________”

A. I don’t B. I need it C. Why’s that D. It’s a good idea
28.Nam: “ Whose book is this?”

Mai: “ ___________”

A. No, It’s over there B. It’s my mother’s C. It’s just outside D. It’s my mother
29.When I_________to visit her yesterday, she___________a party.

A. come / was prepared B. came / prepared C. came / was preparing D. came / has
prepared

30. 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
31 He didn’t get the job____________he had all the necessary qualifications.

A.in spite of B.although C.because D.because of
Mark the letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs 
correction.

32.We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family.
A B C D

33.Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society.
A B C D

34. Old people in my country always looks forward to their retirement so that they can travel.

A B C D

35.Economic reforms are often carried for to promote the developing of a country .

A B C D

36.He was so ill that he could not do his final examination and cancelled it to the next year.

A B C D

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37.The last time when I saw her was three years ago.

A.I have often seen her for the last three years. B.About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C.I have not seen her for three years. D.I saw her three years ago and will never
meet her again.

38.In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.
A.Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match.

B.We made all our efforts so that we could again success in the final match.
C.Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match.
D.We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.

39.Vietnam / almost / students / stay / universities / for / four / five / years.
A. At Vietnam, almost students stay in universities for four or five years.
B. In Vietnam, almost students stay at universities for four or five years.
C. In Vietnam, almost students stay for four or five years at universities.
D.Almost students stay at universities in Vietnam for four or five years.
40.You / find / much / possible / job / vacancy.

A.You should find as much as possible about the job and the vacancy.
B.You should find out much possible about the job and the vacancy.
C.You should find out as much as possible about the job and the vacancy.
D.You should find out much as possible about the job and the vacancy.

Read the passageand mark the letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 41 to 45:

Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods.
Some instructors give assignments every day. They grade homework. Students in their classes
have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing
assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book. Others
send students to the library for assignment.

The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “
Professor Smith,” “Mrs. Jones”, and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures.
Others classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas.
Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not
alike in their teaching styles.

At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are
available to students. Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and
computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at
campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from councelors and individual help with
their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have
swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars or cafeterias.

41. What is the first paragraph about?

A.Ways of using the textbook B.Ways of giving assignment

C.Ways of teaching D.Ways of taking an exam
42. Which of the following statements is true?

A. American students can call their teachers by their first names.

B. The atmosphere in the American classrooms is always relaxed and friendly.
C. American teachers do not dress informally.

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43.What does the word “business clothes” in the paragraph 2 mean?
A. clothes that only business people wear B.trendy clothes
C. casual clothes D. formal clothes
44. What can’t students do at most American colleges and universities?
A. bring the computers at the libraries home.

B. ask their councellors and tutors for advice.
C. use the computers that are linked to libraries.

D. have tutors and councelors solved their problems.

45. Which of the following statements is false about schools in America?

A.They are well equipped. B. They have stores on campus.

C.They have no recreation facilities. D.They offer sports and leisure facilities for
students.

Read the passageand mark the letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the blanks from 46 to 50:.

A student learning English occasionally meets the following problems when he

(46)________to talks and lectures. It is difficult to decide where one word finishes and the next
one starts. In speech, many sounds (47)_________a student difficulty and he fails to identify
them. Some words in English, which occur very commonly, have a weak form. An overseas
student identifies them with difficulty. (48)________addition, many students sometimes do not
hear the unstressed syllable in a word. This problem never arises in print.

The lecturer (49)___________uses an informal style and who pronounces his vowels with
a strong accent will be difficult to follow. A student takes notes more (50)__________ when the
lecturer speaks with a BBC accent.

46.A. apeaks B.hears C.wants D.listens

47.A. make B.cause C.do D.create

48.A.In B.For C. On D. With

49.A.which B.who C.whose D.when

50.A.carefully B.easily C. terribly D.carelessly

The End.

ANSWER KEY

1. A 26. A

2. C 27. D

3. A 28. B

4. B 29. C

5. B 30. D

6. C 31. B

7. D 32. B

8. D 33. B

9. B 34. C

10. B 35. B

11. D 36. B

12. A 37. C

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14. C 39. B

15. B 40. C

16. D 41. C

17. C 42. A

18. C 43. D

19. B 44. A

20. B 45. C

21. D 46. D

22. A 47. B

23. D 48. A

24. A 49. B

25. B 50. B

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MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

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I .Choose the word in each group which has underlined pronounced differently from the rest :
1.A. question B. corporation C. attention D. contribution

2.A. fitted B. remembered C. attended D. resulted
3.A. nowadays B. millions C. jobs D. thanks
4.A. believe B. leisure C. eating D. speed
5.A. life B. thing C. device D. micro
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress syllable :

6. A. national B. pollutant C. extinction D. responsible
7. A. infinite B. potential C. energy D. plentiful
8. A. alternative B. ecologist C. renewable D. geothermal

9.A. insensible B. emotional C. appreciate D. automatic
10.A. contaminate B. apprentice C. interesting D. convenient
III. Choose the best answer :

11. In December 1986 , at its Sixth National Congress , the Vietnamese Communist Party ….an
overall economic reform policy .

A. initiated B. suggested C. created D. exposed
12. One important item of the renovation policies is to reduce state ….in business .
A. invasion B. intervention C. interruption D . investment
13. …….the Internet is very popular , many older people do not know how to use it .
A. However B. Despite C. When D. Though
14. Miss White , with …….we studied last year , is going to get married next week .
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
15. Lien passed the oral test ………..pleased her parents .

A. which B. , that C. , which D. that
16. If the weather ……..good yesterday , our picnic ….not ………..

A. was / would ….be cancelled B. were / would …..has been cancelled
C. had been / would ….be cancelled D. had been / would…..have been cancelled
17. Developing countries used to be called third-world or ……..countries .

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A. have got / would take B. got / have taken
C. will get / will take D. get / will take
19. ………the heavy rain , he went out without a raincoat .

A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. However
20. What’s the name of the man ……..?

A. you borrowed his car B. whose car you borrowed
C. which car you borrowed D. his car you borrowed
21. …….traveler’s checks , you may not need to carry money .

A. If you carry B. To carry C. If he had carried D. For carrying
22. Don’t forget ……goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office .

A. to say B. saying C. to tell D. telling
23. Marie , ……..I met at the party , called me last night .

A. that B. who C. whose D. whom

24. The ….of the earth will be threatened by terrorism as terrorist groups will become more powerful
and more dangerous .

A. surface B. substances C. security D. seasons
25. Things will be much worse than they are now , to …….

A. pessimists B. pessimistic C. pessimistics D. pessimistically
26. I saw ……car crash this morning . Fortunately , nobody was hurt in ……accident

A. the /an B. the / the C. a / an D. a / the
27. By Christmas , he ……for the BBC for five years .

A. has been working B. worked C. was working D. would work
28. An important decision ………by my father .

A. has just made B. has just been made C. made D. had made
29. We came late ……..

A. because of the bad weather
B. because of the badly weather
C. because the bad weather
D. because the badly weather

30. - Hung , “ Thank you very much for a lovely party . “
- Hoa , “…………..”

A. Cheers B. Have a good day C. Thanks D. You’re welcome
31.I didn’t have an umbrella with me , 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 , I would have got wet
32. / organize / Germany / in / the World Cup 2006 .
A. The World Cup 2006 is organized in Germany .

B. The World Cup 2006 had been organized in Germany .
C. The World Cup 2006 has been organized in Germany .
D. The World Cup 2006 was organized in Germany .

33./ promise / he / me / send / arrive / post card / as soon as / Madrid /
A. He promised send me a post card as soon as he arrived in Madrid .
B. He promised to send me a post card as soon as he arrived at Madrid .
C. He promised to send me a post card as soon as he arrived in Madrid .
D. He promised to sending me a post card as soon as he arrived in Madrid .
34. - Nga , “ How often do you go to the cinema ? “

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A. Once a week B. At weekend only C. I like watching TV D. It’s very far
35. Lan is very good at languages . She ….two languages very well .

A. speaks B. spoke C. is speaking D. was speaking
IV. Identify the error in each sentence :

36. The aim of Doi moi was to restructure the economics of Vietnam and to raise the living
A B C D

standards of the people .

37. The National Curriculum is set by the government and must be following in all state schools .
A B C D

38. He didn’t get the job despite of his experience in the field .
A B C D
39. I will tell Jane about it when I will see her this afternoon .
A B C D

40. If Jone has passed the GCSE examination , he would have been allowed to take the entrance
A B C

examination to the university .

V. Read the passage and fill in each blank with the best completion :

The first year at college was probably the best and the most challenging year of my life.
_____(16)______, I enjoyed it thoroughly. Taking part in the Advanced Engineering project gave me a

chance to use my __(17)_______ and knowledge to help society.

Socially, I made lots of new friends both through engineering and living at St John’s College __(18)____
campus. The social calendar of the colleges provides plenty of ___(19)______ to meet non- engineering
students as well as other engineers, many of ___(20)____ have become my best mates

41. a. academic b. academical c. academy d. academically
42. a. create b. creativity c. creative d. creatively

43. a. to b. in c. on d. at

44. a. changes b. opportunities c. jobs d. a& b are correct

45. a. whom b. who c. whose d. which

VI. Read the passage and choose the best answer :

If you want to look for a job , the first thing you should do to ask your friends , family and former

colleagues if they know any job opportunities in you area of interest . You can also check the help-wanted
section of your local newspaper . Trade magazines and smaller community newspapers often publish job
openings as well . Many Websites post job opportunities . You can not only use Websites whose main
purpose is to provide job listings , but also search the sites of professional association

in your field and the sites of businesses you would like to work for . These sites often have a web page
devoted to job openings . Much like a trade show , a job fair brings prospective employers together in one
place . You can talk to representatives from several different companies all on the same day . Job fairs are
often listed in the newspaper , in the job section . Look into job placement services in your area . They

offer many services , including career counseling , resources to find job openings and a place where you
can work . Otherwise , businesses specializing in job placement services are often listed in the phone
book . Make use of your local library , where you can access newspaper and trade magazines that publish
job openings . Many libraries offer internet access so you can browse job-posting Websites for

opportunities in other parts of the country , if you are interested in relocating .
46. If you are looking for a job ,……….

A. your friends and relatives cannot help you with anything .
B. your friends and relatives can offer you any kind of work

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D. you neednot read any newspaper or magazines
47. On the Internet ,………

A. there no websites for jobs

B. there are many websites for jobs .
C. you cannot access websites for jobs .

D. job opportunities are not offered on websites .
48.At a job fair …….

A. you are not able to find any jobs .

B. there are no representatives from companies .
C. there are no employers from companies .

D. you can talk to representatives from companies .
49. At a local library …………..

A. you can access newspapers and trade magazines that publish job openings .
B. you can read newspapers and trade magazines that publish job openings .
C. you can read books and trade magazines that are not related to jobs .
D. you can access on the internet which is not related to jobs . .

50. What is the main idea of this passage ?

A. places from which you can search to get a job .
B. a computer can help you to get a job

C. buying a newspaper and a magazine
D. going to a job fair and getting a job

DAP AN

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24.d
25.a
26.d
27.a
28.b
29. a
30.d
31.c
32.d
33.c
34.a
35. a
36.c
37.c

38.b
39.c
40.a
41.d
42.b
43.c
44.b
45.a
46.c
47. b
48.d
49.a
50.a

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THE FIRST-TERM EXAMINATION
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

6. a. economic b. experience c. entertainment d. introduction

7. a. achievement b. communist c. constantly d. government

8. a. heavy b. major c. program d. reform

9. a. production b. consumer c. domestic d. business

10. a. hospital b. inflation c. policy d. constantly

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or 
has a close meaning to the original one.

31. An 'A-level' in Mathematics or a/ an _______ qualification, is normally required.

a. equal b. same c. equivalent d. like

32. At the age of sixteen he ______ for a place. at the University of Harvard.

a. expected b. submitted c. required d. qualified

33. GCSEs are often a requirement for taking A-levels, a common type of university _______
requirement.

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34. GCSE courses are _______ in a variety of subjects, which are usually decided by the students
themselves.

a. spent b. taken c. made d. looked

35. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year-old
students.

a. specialized b. fulfilled c. required d. applied
36. Secondary education is the _____ of education following primary school.

a. stage b. step c. level d. standard

37. Then he'll know exactly what's required _______ him.

a. of b. in c. with d. for

38. That language center has a wide variety _______ subjects for you to choose.

a. at b. upon c. of d. about

39. I admired him for being so confident _______ his age.

a. for b. at c. In d. on

40. She is a slow student. She seems to be unable to concentrate on anything in _______.

a. particular b. particularly c. particularity d. particularize

41. You should find a job to live _______ from your parents.

a. dependence b. independence c. independent d. independently
42. Those who do well on the test clearly have the _______ fluency.

a. require b. requirement c. requisite d. requiring
43. Most _______ students in _______ UK prepare carefully for A-level exams.

a. the / Ø b. Ø / the c. Ø / an d. the / an

44. Where is Peter? - He is at _______ school.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

45. _______ with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I _______ in this

unfortunate position now.

a. Unless I had stayed I am not b. If I stayed / would not be
c. If had I stayed / will not be d. Had I stayed / would not be

46. If they _______ down that old opera house, we would not have any historical architecture left in the
city.

a. tear b. tore c. torn d. were torn

47. I can't stand him. If he _______, I will quit.

a. is employed b. employed c. were employed d. had employed
48. Without my parents' support, I _______ my overseas study.

a. will not complete b. did not complete

c. had not completed d. would not have completed
49. _______ at home, I would enjoy my favourite show.

a. Suppose I am b. Unless were I c. Were I d. If were I

50. The man and his dogs _______ were buried in the demolished building after the earthquake have just
been rescued safely.

a. which b. who c. that d. whom

51. Since the global industrialization, the number of animal species _______ have become extinct or
nearly extinct has increased.

a. which b. when c. why d. whose

52. Of my students, Betty is the only one _______ has found a good job.

a. where b. that c. which d. whose

53. Have you ever visited New York harbor _______ the famous Statue of Liberty stands?

a. on where b. that c. on that d. where

54. Tell me the day _______ you want to leave.

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55. That is the place _______ there used to be a monument.

a. where b. that c. why d. for which

36. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that

37. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain
38. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
39. _______, he walked to the station.

a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired

c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
40. The children slept well, despite _______.

a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
Error Identification.

41. The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English

A B
qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England.

C (taken) D

42.When GCSEs are taken in secondary school, they can often combined with other 
A B(be combined)
qualifications , or diplomas.

C D

43. If you decide to take any examination system, you should make contact with the Admissions
A B

Office toask for an appropriate preparation for the subject whom you are planning to study.

C(which / that) D
44.Entry standards at Cambridge University require students who have studied to the highest

A B C

level available forschool students, and having achieved top grades.

D D(have)

45. If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at university , or we

A B C (we)
recommend that you take a look at the course requirements first

Read the two passages carefully and choose the correct answer.

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46."There is no age requirement for admission to Cambridge University" means that _______.
a. All students studying at Cambridge University must be under 18 years old

b. Any students can enter Cambridge University regardless of the age

c. Any students who are admitted to Cambridge University have to meet age requirement.
d. All Cambridge higher students must be more than 20 years old

47. To enter Cambridge University, students must be _______.

a. very wealthy b. under the level ofuniversity study
c. mature and personally skillful d. very intelligent

48. What is not a matriculation requirement to enter Cambridge University?
a. A Bachelor of Art in Literature b. A language other than English
c. A qualification in English d. A mathematical or, scientific subject
49. According to the third paragraph, _______.

a. Studying at Cambridge University is not a difficult task.
b. Examinations at Cambridge University are very difficult.
c. Students at Cambridge University do not to encounter any pressure.
d. Cambridge University does not require examinations.

50. Advanced Extension Awards (AEAs) are for _______ students.

a. poor b. foreign c. elderly d. good

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:

interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (49) _____ to
everyone as soon as you walk in the door.

Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First impressions are
extremely important in the interview process. Women should (50) _____ wearing too much jewelry or
make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel
comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an
informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a
tailored suit.

51.a. with b. in c. on d. for

52.a. expected b. unexpected c. unexpectedly d. expectedly

53.a. you b. your c. yours d. yourself

54.a. pleasant b. happy c. disappointed d. excited

55.a. avoid b. suggest c. enjoy d. mind

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Choose the best option (in A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences

1. I am always under _______ and it is affecting my health.

A. work B. pressure C. study D. relax

2. The academic year in Vietnam is over _______ the end _______ May.

A. from / in B. for / on C. on / in D. at / of

3. The school library is open _______ all of the students and the teaching staff of the school.

A. for B. over C. to D. among

4. I have never seen such a beautiful dress _______ you before.

A. of B. on C. for D. in

5. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.

A. bill B. menu C. help D. food

6. Economic reforms are often carried ______ to promote the developing of a country.

A. out B. on C. for D. in

7. Being aware ______ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party 
initiated an overall economic reform policy.

A. for B. at C. of D. in

8. Someone who is ______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.

A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic

9. Bad driving often ______ many accidents.

A. has caused B. will cause C. caused D. causes

10. Since we came here, we ______ a lot of acquaintances.

A. have had B. had C. have D. are having

11. Vitamin C is believed ______ by the human body. It gets into the blood stream quickly.

A. to easily absorb B. to be easily absorbed

C. easily absorbed D. being easily absorbed

12. They allow us ______ on our choice of the elective subjects in school and our hobbies.

A. decide B. to decide C. deciding D. decided

13. The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______.

A. had been finished / arrived B. have finished / arrived

C. had finished / were arriving D. have been finished / were arrived
14. -_______ by the police.

A. The stealing car has just been found B. The stolen car has just been found
C. The stealing car has just found D. The stolen car has just found.
15. In spite ______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
16. Marie, _______ I met at the party, called me last night.

A. that B. whom C. which D whose

17. The architect _______ Mario works is brilliant.

A. whom B. that C. with whom D with who

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18. The chair breaking two days ago has now been repaired.

A B C D

19. I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still does not work.

A B C D

20. Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet

A B C D
21. Maria: “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” Sarah: “_______”

A. Good chance B. Good time C. Good day D. Good luck

22. Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” Hoa: “_______”

A. You are welcome B. Cheers C. Have a good day D. Thanks
23. Laudra: “What a lovely house you have!” Maria: “_______”

A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you drop in

C. I think so D. No problem

24. -“Would you like a chocolate?” _ “_________”

A. No, please. B. I like. C. I want. D. No, thanks. I am on a diet.

25. – “Would you mind lending me your bike?” – “_______”

A. Yes, here it is B. Yes, let’s C. Not at all D. Great
26. - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” _ “___________”

A. Thank you very much. I am afraid… B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
27. -“ More coffee? Anybody?” ~ “ _________________.”

A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. I’d love to C. Yes, please D. It’s right I think

Pick out the word that has different stress from that of the other words:

28. A. physical B. achievement C. government D. national
29. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment

30. A. consider B. similar C. actually D. carefully

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words:

31. A. reasonable B. argument C. leaving D. receive

32. A. minutes B. dinner C. compulsory D. begin

Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one

33. Although she is intelligent, she does not do well at school.

A. In spite of intelligent, but she does not do well at school.
B. Despite being intelligent, but she does not do well at school.
C. Even though her intelligent, but she does not do well at school.

D. In spite the fact that she intelligent, but she does not do well at school.
34. He was very kind to help me with my English.

A. It was very kind of him for helping me to learn English.
B. It was very kind of him to help me learning English.
C. It was very kind of him to help me learn English.

D. It was very kind of him because he helped me to learn English.
35. I have not finished reading this book yet.

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36. We are finding the man. He saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.

A. We are finding the man who he saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
B. We are finding the man whom saving the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
C. We are finding the man saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.

D. We are finding the man saving the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
37. If he’d had my address with him, he’d have sent me a postcard.

A. He sent me a postcard because he had my address with him.

B. He did not send me a postcard because he did not have my address with him.
C. He sent me a postcard because he does not have my address with him.
D. He sent me a postcard although he had my address with him.

38. The doctor advised me to rest.

A. The doctor wanted to rest.

B. The doctor suggested that I should rest.
C. The doctor’s advice is that I have to rest.
D. The doctor suggested me to rest.

39. People believed that the Egyptian built the Great Pyramid in a period of more than 10 years.

A. The Great Pyramid was believed to build in a period of more than 10 years by the Egyptian.
B. The Great Pyramid was believed to have built in a period of more than 10 years by the
Egyptian.

C. The Great Pyramid was believed to have been built in a period of more than 10 years by the
Egyptian.

D. The Great Pyramid was believed to be built in a period of more than 10 years by the Egyptian.
40. “How long have you been interested in jazz?” Nick asked me.

A. Nick asked me how long I had been interested in jazz.
B. Nick asked me how long have I been interested in jazz.
C. Nick asked me how long I have been interested in jazz.
D. Nick asked me how long had I been interested in jazz.

Read the passage carefully and then choose the correct answers

This is a story that Charlie Chaplin liked to tell about himself. It happened after the great actor had
become internationally famous. A theatre announced that a competition would be held to see who
could act like Charlie Chaplin. Those taking part in it had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and

act one of the roles in a Chaplin's film.

When Charlie Chaplin heard about the competition, he decided to take part in the competition
himself. Naturally, he kept his plan a secret from everybody. When the results of the competition were
announced, Charlie said: "I didn't win the first prize. But after thinking about it, I decided that it would 
be best to laugh".

41. People who took part in the competition had to _____________________ .

A. imitate Chaplin's walking, dressing and acting B. be a great actor

C. sing a song D. keep it a secret from other people

42. When learning the news he decided_______________________ .

A. to be angry B. not to take part in such a competition

C. to keep it a secret D. to laugh

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A. he learnt that his new film was a success
B. he was very surprised and angry

C. he learnt that he had won the first prize

D. he learnt that somebody else had won the first prize
44. This is a story which _____________________.

A. was told by Charlie's friends B. was announced at the competition

C. Charlie was fond of telling D. happened when Charlie was not a great actor

45. Charlie didn't _____________________ .

A. like the competition B. tell anybody about his plan
C. take part in the competition D. allow this competition to be held
Read the text and choose the best word to fill in the blank.

In the western customs (46) ________ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod
of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business
cards are often (47) ________ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also,
it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (48) _________ hands.
The Chinese are (49) ________ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small
children. When a person is applauded in this practice, it is the custom for that person to return the
applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye contact and staring is uncommon
in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (50) _________, in smaller
communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares.

46. A. shaking B. grasping C. hugging D. taking

47. A. changed B. transferred C. converted D. exchanged

48. A. double B. pair C. both D. couple

49. A. enthusiastic B. enthusiasm C. enthusiast D. enthusiastically

50. A. Moreover B. However C. Whatever D. Furthermore

……… END ………
ANSWER KEYS

1 B 6 A 11 B 16 B 21 D 26 C 31 B 36 D 41 A 46 A

2 D 7 C 12 B 17 C 22 A 27 C 32 C 37 B 42 D 47 D

3 C 8 B 13 A 18 C 23 B 28 B 33 B 38 B 43 D 48 C

4 B 9 D 14 B 19 B 24 D 29 B 34 C 39 C 44 C 49 A

5 C 10 A 15 B 20 A 25 C 30 A 35 C 40 A 45 B 50 B

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Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the following passage:

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difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good _______(3) everything.
You may need to improve yourself and so ________(4) courses in that field could turn a weakness into
strength.

1/. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened

2/. A. position B. location C. spot D. room

3/. A. upon B. in C. at D. for

4/. A. meeting B. taking C. choosing D. interviewing

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions (from 5 to 9):

These following tips may help you make a good impression on your job interviewer during the
interview:

- Before entering enquire by saying, “May I come in sir/madam?”

- If the door was closed before you entered, make sure you shut the door behind you softly.
- Look at the interviewer and confidently say 'Good day sir/madam'.

- If the interviewer wants to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first maintaining eye contact and a
smile.

- Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewer is standing, wait for them to sit down first before you
take your seat.

- An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humor and immediately set
rapport with the interviewer.

- The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in whatever you say.
This enthusiasm comes across in the energetic way you put forward your ideas.

- You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview.

- A little humor or wit thrown in the discussion occasionally enables the interviewer to look at the
pleasant side of your personality.

- You must maintain eye contact with the interviewer. This shows your self-confidence and honesty.
Many interviewees, while answering questions, tend to look away. This conveys you are concealing
your own anxiety, fear and lack of confidence. Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. As
the circumstances in an interview are different, the value of eye contact is tremendous in making a
personal impact.

- Interviewers appreciate a natural persoJ1.rather than an actor. It is best for you to talk in natural
manner because then you appear genuine.

5/. The writer attitude is _______.

A. optimistic B. pessimistic C. advisory D. informative

6/. According to the writer, _______.

A. shaking hands is a must in a job interview B. you should slam the door after entering the
room

C. you needn't ask for a permission to enter the room D. eye contact is necessary in a job interview
7/. The writer advises that _______.

A. permission to sit down is unnecessary

B. you should not take your seat before the interview sits down
C. you should shake the interview's hand as firmly as possible
D. you should conceal your enthusiasm

8/. Which is not advised in a job interview?

A. a lack of confident B. a cheerful disposition C. a sense of humor D honesty
9/. During your job interview, you should communicate _______ with the interview.

A. naturally B. dramatically C. anxiously D. dishonestly

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently form the rest:

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11/. A. rose B. lose C. close D. chose
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has different stress from the rest:

12/. A. express B. effort C. office D. comment

13/. A. economic B. experience C. entertainment D. introduction

14/. A. history B. depression C. invention D. completely

Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best complete the following sentences:
15/. He has just come back from London, ________is the capital of England.

A. that B. which C. where D. in which

16/. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.

A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly

17/. Ms Young, to _______ many of her students are writing, is living happily and peacefully in Canada.

A. who B. whom C. that D. whose

18/. After a few decades of the economic reforms, Vietnam has increased the living ………..of people.

A. surfaces B. standards C. levels D. backgrounds

19/. In five more minutes, they_______for three hours on the phone.

A. are talking B. have talked C. will have been talking D. will talk

20/. Nam: What do you think about his story?

Tan: ____________, it’s not true.

A. In my opinion B. I think C. According to me D. I don’t think
21/. If she _______ the train last night, she _________ here now.

A. took / were B. were taking / is

C. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be
22/. _______ speaking, I do not really like my present job.

A. Honest B. Honestly C. Honesty D. Dishonest

23/. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.

A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D.

recommendation

24/. _______ if he comes late?

A. What you would do B. What would you do

C. What will you do D. What you will do

25/. Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work.

A. reduce B. lower C. chop D. increase

26/. A _______ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or
training.

A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. grade

27/. John: What a nice watch you are wearing, Mary!
Mary: ___________________

A. Thank you. I hope you like it. B. I don’t think it’s nice

C. No, I don’t think so D. Oh, that’s right

28/. He is very worried _______ his new job because he is not quite prepared _______ working.

A. on / over B. to / off C. about / for D. in / at

29/. Mai: Can you lend me some money, Lan?
Lan: __________________

A. I don’t have any money B. Certainly. Here you are. C. No, I can’t D. Yes, I can
30/. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.

A. am / will take B. was / have taken

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31/. When I _______ up this morning, my roommate _______ already.

A. am waking / leaves B. wake / has left

C. woke / had left D. was waking / left

32/. I think we ___________ from her soon.

A. hear B. will hear C. have heard D. will have

heard

33/. Robert wanted to know if I would leave the _______ Friday.

A. following B. ago C. previous D. before

34/. He is the man _______ car was stolen last week.

A. whom B. that C. which D. whose

35/. It is of great ______ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview.

A. importance B. important C. importantly D. unimportant

36/. _____ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.

A. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone
C. John Robbins, to who I spoke by telephone D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by
telephone

37/. She is the eldest in her house, so she has to look _________her brother when her parents go out.

A. for B. at C. up D. after

38/. A taxi crashed into __________ tree. _________driver was badly injured.

A. a / a B. a / the C. the / a D. the / the

39/. The economic renovation in Vietnam _______________in December, 1986 by the Vietnamese
Communist Party.

A. initiated B. was initiating C. was initiated D. had initiated
Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each of the following questions:

40/. “What did you do last weekend, Tim?” Alice asked.
A. Alice asked Tim what did he do last weekend.

B. Alice asked Tim what he had done last weekend.

C. Alice asked Tim what he had done the previous weekend.
D. Alice asked Tim what had he done the previous weekend.

41/. People say that Vietnamese students are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
A. Vietnamese students are said not to be well-prepared for their future jobs.
B. Vietnamese students are said to be not well-prepared for their future jobs.
C. Vietnamese students say not to be well-prepared for their future jobs.
D. Vietnamese students say to be not well-prepared for their future jobs.
42/. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.

A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.

B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. ,
C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.
D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.

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44/. Because he came to class late, the teacher punished him.

A. The teacher punished him if he came to class late.

B. The teacher would punish him if he came to class late

C. The teacher would not punish him if he did not come to class late.

D. The teacher would not have punished him if he had not come to class late.

45/. We / believe / country / gain / greater achievements of the economic reforms / the near future.
A. We believe that our country gain greater achievements of the economic reforms in the near future.
B. We believe that our country will gain greater achievements of the economic reforms in the near future.
C. We believe our country to gain greater achievements of the economic reforms in the near future.
D. We believe our country to gain greater achievements of the economic reforms for the near future.
46/. Qualifications and experience / two elements / help us / get good jobs easily.

A. Qualifications and experience are two elements help us get good jobs easily.
B. Qualifications and experience are two elements helping us get good jobs easily.
C. Qualifications and experience are two elements which helps us get good jobs easily.
D. Qualifications and experience are two elements helped us get good jobs easily.
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correction.
47/. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.

A B C D

48/. More school have been built recently to make it convenient for children to go to school.
A B C D

49/. My sister works for a foreign company in Ho Chi Minh City, where is one of the biggest cities in
Vietnam.

A B C D
50/. Since they study in the same primary school, they have known each other

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ANSWER KEY

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the following passage:

What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help
you identify your _______ (1). An employer will consider seriously for a _______(2) when you can show
them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes, it is
difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good _______(3) everything.
You may need to improve yourself and so ________(4) courses in that field could turn a weakness into
strength.

1/. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened

2/. A. position B. location C. spot D. room

3/. A. upon B. in C. at D. for

4/. A. meeting B. taking C. choosing D. interviewing

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each of the questions (from
5 to 9):

These following tips may help you make a good impression on your job interviewer during the
interview:

- Before entering enquire by saying, “May I come in sir/madam?”

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- If the interviewer wants to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first maintaining eye contact and a
smile.

- Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewer is standing, wait for them to sit down first before you
take your seat.

- An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humor and immediately set
rapport with the interviewer.

- The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in whatever you say.
This enthusiasm comes across in the energetic way you put forward your ideas.

- You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview.

- A little humor or wit thrown in the discussion occasionally enables the interviewer to look at the
pleasant side of your personality.

- Interviewers appreciate a natural persoJ1.rather than an actor. It is best for you to talk in natural
manner because then you appear genuine.

5/. The writer attitude is _______.

A. optimistic B. pessimistic C. advisory D. informative

6/. According to the writer, _______.

A. shaking hands is a must in a job interview B. you should slam the door after entering the
room

C. you needn't ask for a permission to enter the room D. eye contact is necessary in a job interview
7/. The writer advises that _______.

A. permission to sit down is unnecessary

B. you should not take your seat before the interview sits down
C. you should shake the interview's hand as firmly as possible
D. you should conceal your enthusiasm

8/. Which is not advised in a job interview?

A. a lack of confident B. a cheerful disposition C. a sense of humor D honesty
9/. During your job interview, you should communicate _______ with the interview.

A. naturally B. dramatically C. anxiously D. dishonestly

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently form the rest:

10/. A. advises B. raises C. devises D. goes

11/. A. rose B. lose C. close D. chose

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has different stress from the rest:

12/. A. express B. effort C. office D. comment

13/. A. economic B. experience C. entertainment D. introduction

14/. A. history B. depression C. invention D. completely

Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences:
15/. He has just come back from London, ________is the capital of England.

A. that B. which C. where D. in which

16/. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.

A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly

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A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
18/. After a few decades of the economic reforms, Vietnam has increased the living ………..of people.

A. surfaces B. standards C. levels D. backgrounds

19/. In five more minutes, they_______for three hours on the phone.

A. are talking B. have talked C. will have been talking D. will talk
20/. Nam: What do you think about his story?

Tan: ____________, it’s not true.

A. In my opinion B. I think C. According to me D. I don’t think

21/. If she _______ the train last night, she _________ here now.

A. took / were B. were taking / is

C. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be
22/. _______ speaking, I do not really like my present job.

A. Honest B. Honestly C. Honesty D. Dishonest

23/. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.

A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D.

recommendation

24/. _______ if he comes late?

A. What you would do B. What would you do

C. What will you do D. What you will do

25/. Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work.

A. reduce B. lower C. chop D. increase

26/. A _______ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or
training.

A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. grade

27/. John: What a nice watch you are wearing, Mary!
Mary: ___________________

A. Thank you. I hope you like it. B. I don’t think it’s nice

C. No, I don’t think so D. Oh, that’s right

28/. He is very worried _______ his new job because he is not quite prepared _______ working.

A. on / over B. to / off C. about / for D. in / at

29/. Mai: Can you lend me some money, Lan?
Lan: __________________

A. I don’t have any money B. Certainly. Here you are. C. No, I can’t D. Yes, I can
30/. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.

A. am / will take B. was / have taken

C. had been / will have taken D. were / would take
31/. When I _______ up this morning, my roommate _______ already.

A. am waking / leaves B. wake / has left

C. woke / had left D. was waking / left

32/. I think we ___________ from her soon.

A. hear B. will hear C. have heard D. will have

heard

33/. Robert wanted to know if I would leave the _______ Friday.

A. following B. ago C. previous D. before

34/. He is the man _______ car was stolen last week.

A. whom B. that C. which D. whose

35/. It is of great ______ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview.

A. importance B. important C. importantly D. unimportant

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A. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone
C. John Robbins, to who I spoke by telephone D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by
telephone

37/. She is the eldest in her house, so she has to look _________her brother when her parents go out.

A. for B. at C. up D. after

38/. A taxi crashed into __________ tree. _________driver was badly injured.

A. a / a B. a / the C. the / a D. the / the

39/. The economic renovation in Vietnam _______________in December, 1986 by the Vietnamese
Communist Party.

A. initiated B. was initiating C. was initiated D. had initiated
Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each of the following questions:

40/. “What did you do last weekend, Tim?” Alice asked.
A. Alice asked Tim what did he do last weekend.

B. Alice asked Tim what he had done last weekend.

C. Alice asked Tim what he had done the previous weekend.
D. Alice asked Tim what had he done the previous weekend.

A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.

B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. ,
C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.
D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.

43/. If it does not rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
A. Unless it rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
B. Unless it does rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
C. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will water the garden.
D. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will not water the garden.
44/. Because he came to class late, the teacher punished him.
A. The teacher punished him if he came to class late.

B. The teacher would punish him if he came to class late

C. The teacher would not punish him if he did not come to class late.

D. The teacher would not have punished him if he had not come to class late.

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D. Qualifications and experience are two elements helped us get good jobs easily.
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correction.
47/. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.

A B C D

48/. More school have been built recently to make it convenient for children to go to school.
A B C D

49/. My sister works for a foreign company in Ho Chi Minh City, where is one of the biggest cities in
Vietnam.

A B C D
50/. Since they study in the same primary school, they have known each other

A B C D

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I

NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

1. A. gold B. board C. cold D. coat

2. A. mechanic B. chemistry C. childcare D. schooling

3. A. takes B. begins C. follows D. divides

4. A. designed B. advised C. practised D. arrived
5. A. marriage B. age C. manage D. carriage

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences
6. The missing boy,...parents have been so worried, has just been found

A. whose B. which C. whom D. his

7. Over the past few years the cost of living...considerably

A. has risen B. is rising C. was rising D. was risen
8. In Vietnam, the...year usually starts at the beginning of September.

A. academic B. secondary C. primary D. term
9. He won’t return home...midnight.

A. when B. for C. while D. until

10. Mr. Grumble: “ Late again, Kate !” Kate: “...”

A. Thank you , Sir B. No, thanks C. I’m terribly sorry, Sir D. Yes. I will
11. Their old house ...soon

A. will sell B. will have sold C. will be selling. D. will have to be sold
12. I would have got into lots of trouble if ...

A. you had helped me B. you would have helped me
C. you hadn’t helped me D. you wouldn’t help me
13. He refused to get the job...

A. although the salary being good B. despite of the good salary
C. in spite of the good salary D. in spite being the good salary
14. Bob: “When did you get this job?” Jill “...”

A.Yes, I did B. I work in a fashion shop

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A. shake B. nod C. wave D. attract
16. Tan: “Could you tell me where the post office is?” Pat: “...”

A. Go down this street. Turn second right B. Yes, thank you for your help
C. Well, the post office open almost all day D. No, I won’t go to the post office
17. “ Have you been on holiday lately?” “ I last...a holiday three years ago”

A. have had B. had had C. had D. was having

18. I’ll meet you on Sunday...I phone to say I can’t come

A. if B. because C. unless D. when

19. They drank from the stream ...they knew it was polluted

A. even though B. because C. otherwise D. unless
20. Don’t leave the home until I...you .

A. told B. will tell C. would tell D. tell

21. “ John, would you like some more coffee?” James: “...”

A. Yes. I do. B. No, thanks. C. No, please. D. No, I don’t like.
22. “What did Harry say?” “...”

A. He apologized for keeping me waiting
B. He said he is sorry for keeping me waiting
C. He told me to be sorry for keeping me waiting
D. He advised me for not keeping me waiting
23. I knew I was late,...I ran all the way

A. but B. so C. because D. so that

24. By the time he arrived, dinner...ready on the table

A. is B. has been C. had been D. would be

25. ...I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.

A. Where B. Because C. Even though D. While

26. I wish I ... him, but I don’t.

A. will like B. would like C. like D. liked

27. They didn’t bring the map so they got lost. If they...lost, they...earlier.
A. don’t get / will arrive B. didn’t get / would arrive

C. hadn’t got / would have arrived D. had got / would have arrived.
28. Mr Tam is believed...seventy hours a week

A. teaching B. to teach C. to teaching D. that teaching
29. Sarah asked the mechanic...

A. If would he take long to repair her car. B. Whether would it take long to repair her car
C. If did it take long to repair her car D. whether it would take him long to repair her car.
30. I wouldn’t have to take this course...

A. if I can speak better English B. if my English were better

C. unless my English is better D. unless I didn’t speak English better
31.The man ………… answered the phone told me you were away

A. whom B. who C. what D. which

32. By the end of this month, I ...at this school for three years

A. will study B. will have been studying

C. have been studying D. will be studying

33. Lan “ Sorry, but I can’t join you today. Can we make it another time?” Tam: “...”
A. No, I didn’t B. Sure! When? C. Yes. It can D. No, I’m not
34. Mr Park,...I was telling you about, is waiting in the hall.

A. who B. whom C. that D. whose

35. How would you like to come and...the Teacher’s Day with us?

A. bring B. spend C. make D. pass

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36. Sheep have been domesticated for over 5,000 years ago
A B C D

37. I just want to know what did you tell the police about the accident
A B C D

38. The school year in England is dividing into three terms.
A B C D

39. Although Joe is very mischievous , but his mother still loves him a lot
A B C D
40. A large number of road accidents is caused by careless driving
A B C D

Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage
Many people love boats. Going out on the water (41)...a warm summer day is a lot of fun.
(42)... ,different people like different kinds of boats. Two of the most popular kinds of boat are
sailboats and speedboats. Sailboats use the (43)...to give them power. They only have small engines.

In contrast, speedboats have large engines and go very fast. Furthermore, speedboats are usually not as
(44)...as sailboats. Speedboat are small so that they can go fast. Sailboats, on the other hand, are big
so that they are more comfortable. ( 45)..., sailboats can travel into the ocean, but this would be
very dangerous in a speedboat. You can only use speedboats on rivers or lakes.

41. A. at B. on C. in D. while

42. A. However B. Although C. Because D. Unless

43. A. water B. speed C. weather D. wind

44. A. small B. fast C. warm D. big

45. B. Unfortunately B. At first C. In addition D. Except for
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D

Diwali is a main Hindu festival. It is known as the “Festival of Lights”. It makes the victory of good
over evil. In other words, lights are symbols of victory of brightness over darkness. People in India turn on
lamps in every house and watch firecrackers in the night sky. These lights are a way showing honor to the
gods of India for giving the people health, knowledge, riches and peace.

On the day of Diwali, children get up at 3:00 a.m and take a bath. They dress up in festival clothes,
light up the candles and share sweets. There is competition among the children to light the first firecracker
and to make the loudest noise. Soon, the whole sky is bright. Children seem to have the most fun during
this festival.

46. What does the passage mainly discuss ?
A. Unity among the people in India
B. A way that children in India have fun
C. How a festival in India is celebrated

D. The meaning of lamplighting and firecrackers in India.

47. The world honor in the first paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to

A. pride B. respect C. satisfaction D. understanding
48. All of the following are true of the festival EXCEPT

A. giving thanks to Gods
B. lighting up candles
C. exploding firecrackers

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D. to give evidence that Diwali is celebrated at night
50. Why does the author mention children in paragraph 2?
A. To focus that Diwali is a noisy festival

B. To indicate that children enjoy the holiday of Diwali a lot
C. To explain that the Diwali is a time for competition
D. To indicate that the holiday is dangerous for children

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

B C A C B A A A D C D C C D B A C C A D

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

B A B C D D C B D B B B B B B D C C B B

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

B A D D C C B D C B

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề

I. PRONUNCIATION

* Which word is stressed differently?

1) a. economy b. economics c. technologically d. institution
2) a. survive b. succeed c. forgive d. promise

3) a. university b. international c. agricultural d. philosophy

4) a. contaminate b. apprentice c. interesting d.
convenient

* Which word is pronounced differently?

5) a. achieved b. advanced c. required d. replied
6) a. explanation b. experience c. existence d. exciting
7) a. company b. condition c. confide d. conform
8) a. disaster b. crisis c. basic d. handsome

II. READING

*Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks:

Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. They say that (9) ______ the
Internet and other new technologies, (10) _______ no longer any need for school buildings, formal
class, or teachers. Perhaps this will be true one day, but this is hard to (11) _________ a world
without schools. In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools
better, not (12) _______them. We should invent a new kind of school that is (13) ________to
libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even companies.

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10) a. there are b. they are c. it is d. there is

11) a. know b. realize c. imagine d. consider
12) a. to eliminate b. eliminative c. eliminator d.elimination
13) a. limited b. linked c. contributed d. addressed
* Read the passage and choose the best answers:

Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad.
First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a
foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student’s grades. It can be very
expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an
emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.

However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a
new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which
can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be

beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience
not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university

where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to
the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available

knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
14) _______________ to study abroad.

a. There are only disadvantages.
b. There are only advantages.

c. There are both advantages and disadvantages.

d. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
15) When studying abroad, a student ____________

a. is homesick and feel lonely

b. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
c. cannot go home immediately in emergency.

d. All are correct.

16) When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________
a. has no advantage.

b. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.

c. has no effects

d. causes some troubles

17) At a foreign university, a student ___________
a. can learn a foreign language.

b. cannot learn a foreign language
c. has to learn his mother tongue
d. doesn’t have to learn a language

18) At a foreign university, a student may ___________
a. meet his neighbor

b. travel a lot

c. meet a leading expert in his field

d. All are correct

III. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR – STRUCTURE
* Choose the underlined part that is incorrect

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a. A. to / in / out b. of / of / off c. in / to / in d. of / of / away.
20) She will never try _______ that again. It was such a nasty experience.

a. A. to do b. to be done c. doing d. do

21) Many people think Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of
adventure.

In Passive Voice, this sentence should read:

a. A. the American love of adventure is thought to be represented by Jack London’s

life and writings.

b. B. it is thought that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American
love of adventure

c. C. Jack London is thought to represent the American love of adventure by Jack
London’s life and writing

d. It is thought that Jack London represents the American love of adventure by life and
writings.

22) Let’s go to the airport to see her _______

a. A. through b. back c. off d. to

23) Those ________ to go with me, please raise your hand.

a. A. wanting b. who wants c. who want d. a & c are correct

24) Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow? – Sure. By then I ___ my exam.

a. A. will finish b. finished c. will have finished d. have finished
25) “Would you like to stay for dinner?” she asked me.

a. she asked me if I liked to stay for dinner.
b. c. she was very kind to offer me the dinner.
c. she offered me a dinner.

d. d. she invited me to stay for dinner.
26) “Whose car did you borrow last night?”

a. I said to him whose car did he borrow last night.
b. I told him whose car had he borrowed the night before.
c. I ordered him whose car he had borrowed the night before.

d. I asked him whose car he had borrowed the night before.

27) _______ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system.
a. The Earth is b. the Earth being

b. c. that the Earth is d. being the Earth

28) At present Mary _______ her clothes. She __________ the clothes on Sunday.
a. is washing / often washes c. has washed / is often washing
b. was washing / has often washed d. washes / often washed

29) They ________ good preparations before they _______ their final examination yesterday.
a. made / had taken c. have made / take

b. had made / took d. will have made / have taken
30) Let’s put off that meeting to next Monday.

a. postpone b. arrange c. start d. decide
31) Which underlined part is wrong?

Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practised enough.

a b c d

32)Which underlined part is wrong?

I don’t mind a little inconvenient but this is impossible.

a b c d

33)if / I / have / money / I / buy / a new suit

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b.If I have enough money, I will buy a new suit.

b. If I have enough money, I would buy a new suit.
c. If I had enough money, I bought a new suit.
34)“Do you enjoy living in the city?” asked the man.

a. The man asked if I enjoy living in the city.

b. The man wanted to know if I enjoy living in the city.
c. The man said whether I enjoy living in the city.

d. The man wanted to know whether I enjoyed living in the city.

35)German people always say Please when putting a plate in front of a guest _____ English
people in that case would say Hope you enjoy it.

a. despite b. when c. while d. though
36)what / foreign / languages / taught / are / in / schools / your / country?

a. What foreign languages are taught in schools in your country?

b. What are foreign languages taught in schools in your country?
c. What languages foreign are taught in schools in your country?

d. What foreign languages are taught in your country in schools?
37)They had a really good chance of winning the national …………

a. competitor b. competition c. compete d. competitive
38)Lan is very sick now since she hasn’t got used …….. the cold weather ……..the U.S.

a. to / in b. with / on c. to / at d. with / in
39)Many women …….. the countryside have to suffer ……..domestic violence as they are not

aware of their rights.

a. at / from b. to / at c. from / with d. in / from

40)I like to …….. shopping in the city.

a. doing b. do c. making d. make

41)…….. garden looks like a mess. Why don’t you cut …….. grass?

a. a /a b. a / the c. the / the d. x / x
42)…….. friend of mine gave me …….. conical hat as a souvenir.

a. the / the b. a / the c. the / a d. a /a

43)Even though I kept apologizing, ……..……..……..

a. my friend forgives me b. my friend forgave me

c. my friend does not forgive me d. my friend did not forgive me

44)Tom was still keen on his goal …….. the fact that it was very hard to achieve.
a. because b. although c. despite d. in spite
45)He ……….. for Canada two years ago and I ………….. him since then.

a. left / did not see b. has left / have not seen
c. left / do not see d. left / have not seen

46)The bedroom needs …………. now.

a. decorate b. decorated c. decorating d. to decorate
47)It is very kind of you ………… me a hand.

a. to give b. given c. giving d. give

48)The villagers in this commune continue to take part in many …………. ceremonies.
a. traditional b. traditionally c. untraditional d. traditions

49)“Oh, no. Did I do that? I’m sorry.” – “………”

a. Oh, that’s alright. It can happen to anyone.

b. Did i? I’m sorry.
c. I’m worried about that.
d. No, of course not.

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a. What does your house cost?

b. I like your house. It has nice view.

c. I don’t know how to get to your house.

d. Who designed this beautiful house?

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề

I. PRONUNCIATION

* Which word is stressed differently?

51) a. economy b. economics c. technologically d. institution
52) a. survive b. succeed c. forgive d. promise
53) a. university b. international c. agricultural d. philosophy
54) a. contaminate b. apprentice c. interesting d.

convenient

* Which word is pronounced differently?

55) a. achieved b. advanced c. required d. replied
56) a. explanation b. experience c. existence d. exciting
57) a. company b. condition c. confide d. conform
58) a. disaster b. crisis c. basic d. handsome

II. READING

*Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks:

Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. They say that (6) ______ the
Internet and other new technologies, (7) _______ no longer any need for school buildings, formal
class, or teachers. Perhaps this will be true one day, but this is hard to (8) _________ a world
without schools. In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools
better, not (9) _______them. We should invent a new kind of school that is (10) ________to
libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even companies.

59) a. despite b. because of c. thought d. because
60) a. there are b. they are c. it is d. there is
61) a. know b. realize c. imagine d. consider
62) a. to eliminate b. eliminative c. eliminator d. elimination
63) a. limited b. linked c. contributed d. addressed
* Read the passage and choose the best answers:

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where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to
the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available

knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
64) _______________ to study abroad.

a. There are only disadvantages.
b. There are only advantages.

c. There are both advantages and disadvantages.

d. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
65) When studying abroad, a student ____________

a. is homesick and feel lonely

b. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
c. cannot go home immediately in emergency.

d. All are correct.

66) When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that _________________
a. has no advantage.

b. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.

c. has no effects

d. causes some troubles

67) At a foreign university, a student ___________
a. can learn a foreign language.

b. cannot learn a foreign language
c. has to learn his mother tongue
d. doesn’t have to learn a language

68) At a foreign university, a student may ___________
a. meet his neighbor

b. travel a lot

c. meet a leading expert in his field

d. All are correct

III. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR – STRUCTURE
* Choose the underlined part that is incorrect

69) Because ______ a lack ______ interest, tomorrow program has been called _____.
a. A. to / in / out b. of / of / off c. in / to / in d. of / of / away.
70) She will never try _______ that again. It was such a nasty experience.

a. A. to do b. to be done c. doing d. do

71) Many people think Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of
adventure.

In Passive Voice, this sentence should read:

a. A. the American love of adventure is thought to be represented by Jack London’s
life and writings.

b. B. it is thought that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American
love of adventure

c. C. Jack London is thought to represent the American love of adventure by Jack
London’s life and writing

d. It is thought that Jack London represents the American love of adventure by life and
writings.

72) Let’s go to the airport to see her _______

a. A. through b. back c. off d. to

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a. A. wanting b. who wants c. who want d. a & c are correct

74) Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow? – Sure. By then I ___ my exam.

a. A. will finish b. finished c. will have finished d. have finished
75) “Would you like to stay for dinner?” she asked me.

a. she asked me if I liked to stay for dinner.
b. c. she was very kind to offer me the dinner.
c. she offered me a dinner.

d. d. she invited me to stay for dinner.
76) “Whose car did you borrow last night?”

a. I said to him whose car did he borrow last night.
b. I told him whose car had he borrowed the night before.
c. I ordered him whose car he had borrowed the night before.

d. I asked him whose car he had borrowed the night before.

77) _______ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system.
a. The Earth is b. the Earth being

b. c. that the Earth is d. being the Earth

78) At present Mary _______ her clothes. She __________ the clothes on Sunday.
a. is washing / often washes c. has washed / is often washing
b. was washing / has often washed d. washes / often washed

79) They ________ good preparations before they _______ their final examination yesterday.
a. made / had taken c. have made / take

b. had made / took d. will have made / have taken
80) Let’s put off that meeting to next Monday.

a. postpone b. arrange c. start d. decide
81) Which underlined part is wrong?

Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practised enough.

a b c d

82)Which underlined part is wrong?

I don’t mind a little inconvenient but this is impossible.

a b c d

83)if / I / have / money / I / buy / a new suit

d. If I had enough money, I will buy a new suit.
e. If I have enough money, I will buy a new suit.
f. If I have enough money, I would buy a new suit.
g. If I had enough money, I bought a new suit.
84)“Do you enjoy living in the city?” asked the man.

e. The man asked if I enjoy living in the city.

f. The man wanted to know if I enjoy living in the city.
g. The man said whether I enjoy living in the city.

h. The man wanted to know whether I enjoyed living in the city.

85)German people always say Please when putting a plate in front of a guest _____ English
people in that case would say Hope you enjoy it.

a. despite b. when c. while d. though

86)what / foreign / languages / taught / are / in / schools / your / country?
e. What foreign languages are taught in schools in your country?
f. What are foreign languages taught in schools in your country?
g. What languages foreign are taught in schools in your country?
h. What foreign languages are taught in your country in schools?
87)They had a really good chance of winning the national …………

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88)Lan is very sick now since she hasn’t got used …….. the cold weather ……..the U.S.
a. to / in b. with / on c. to / at d. with / in
89)Many women …….. the countryside have to suffer ……..domestic violence as they are not

aware of their rights.

a. at / from b. to / at c. from / with d. in / from
90)I like to …….. shopping in the city.

a. doing b. do c. making d. make

91)…….. garden looks like a mess. Why don’t you cut …….. grass?

a. a /a b. a / the c. the / the d. x / x
92)…….. friend of mine gave me …….. conical hat as a souvenir.

a. the / the b. a / the c. the / a d. a /a
93)Even though I kept apologizing, ……..……..……..

a. my friend forgives me b. my friend forgave me

c. my friend does not forgive me d. my friend did not forgive me
94)Tom was still keen on his goal …….. the fact that it was very hard to achieve.

a. because b. although c. despite d. in spite
95)He ……….. for Canada two years ago and I ………….. him since then.

a. left / did not see b. has left / have not seen
c. left / do not see d. left / have not seen
96)The bedroom needs …………. now.

a. decorate b. decorated c. decorating d. to decorate
97)It is very kind of you ………… me a hand.

a. to give b. given c. giving d. give

98)The villagers in this commune continue to take part in many …………. ceremonies.
a. traditional b. traditionally c. untraditional d. traditions

99)“Oh, no. Did I do that? I’m sorry.” – “………”
a. Oh, that’s alright. It can happen to anyone.
b. Did I? I’m sorry.

c. I’m worried about that.
d. No, of course not.

100) “……….” – “Oh, thanks. I’m glad you like it.”
a. What does your house cost?

b. I like your house. It’s has nice view.
c. I don’t know how to get to your house.
d. Who designed this beautiful house?

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề
I. Phonetics:

Câu 1. Which of the following underlined sounds is pronounced differently from the rest?
A. doctors B. waiters C. pilots D. farmers
Câu 2. Which of the following underlined sounds is pronounced differently from the rest?

A. call B. last C. talk D. ball

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A. produced B. manufactured C. experienced D. advertised
Câu 4. Which of the following words is stressed differently from the rest?

A. academic B. compulsory C. admitted D. economy
Câu 5. Which of the following words is stressed on the first syllable?

A. minority B. intervention C.substantial D. candidate
Câu 6. Which of the following words is stressed on the second syllable?

A. application B. government C. inflation D. dominate
II. Vocabulary and Grammar:

Câu 7. Choose the underlined part in the following sentences that needs correcting.

You should concentrate to what the interviewer is asking you to answer his questions.
A B C D
Câu 8. Which of the underlined part is not correct?

Don’t forget to dress neatly and formal when you are called for an interview.
A B C D

Câu 9. Choose the underlined part in the following sentences that needs correcting.
English is said to be spoke at the conference next August.

A B C D
Câu 10. Which of the underlined part needs correcting?

There are a lot of people in your office who wants to talk to you.
A B C D

Câu 11. My bicycle,……… last night, has just been found.

A. stole B. steal C. was stolen D. stolen
Câu 12. Two new markets ……… by the local builders.

A. is being built B. are going to be built C. are going to being built D. is building
Câu 13. We ……… dinner when they ……….

A. just finished/ had come B. had just finished/ came
C. was just finishing/ come D. has just finished/ came
Câu 14. Unless he ……….. here, he wouldn’t have got anything to eat.

A. hadn’t been B. had been C. has been D. hasn’t been
Câu 15. Some days of rest may help to ……….. the pressure of work.

A. increase B. chop C. produce D. reduce
Câu 16. When my father lived in Russia, he ……… cold weather there.

A. was used to B. used to C. get used to D. was used
with

Câu 17. If you had told me earlier, I ……….. it to you.

A. would give B. will give C. would have given D. would given
Câu 18. The referee said, “Don’t run out of the line while the match is going on!”

A. The referee asked the football players not run out of the line while the match is going on.
B. The referee asked the football players to run out of the line while the match was going on.
C. The referee asked the football players not to run out of the line while the match was going
on.

D. The referee asked the football players run out of the line while the match went on.
Câu 19. She ... the piano since she was ten.

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A. that B. which C. where D. Both A and B are
correct

Câu 21. ……….. leaves last should turn off the lights.

A. Whoever B. Which C. Whom D. Whose
Câu 22. The adjective of the noun ‘enthusiasm’ is ……….

A. enthusiastically B. enthusiastical C. enthuses D. enthusiastic

Câu 23. In England, schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition fees are
………..

A. state schools B. universities C. independent schools D. colleges
Câu 24. Unless he ……… them immediately, he won't get any information.

A. phones B. will phone C. won't phone D. doesn't
phone

Câu 25. If she ……….here now, she ……… me.

A. had been / would have helped B. was / would help
C. were / would help D. is / will help

Câu 26. The Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall……….reforms in 1980
A. economical B. economic C. economy D. economics

Câu 27. It’s said that Nam, a notorious criminal, was captured by the police last night.
 Nam, a notorious criminal, is………by the police last night.

A. said to capture B. said to have captured
C. said to be captured D. said to have been captured
Câu 28. Active: “Nobody can answer this question.”

 Passive:………..
A. This question can be anwer.

B. This question can be anwered.
C. This question can’t be anwer.
D. This question can’t be anwered.

Câu 29. The doctor advised him to give up ………..

A. drinking B. to drink C. drunk D. being drunk
Câu 30. The opposite of ‘compulsory’ is ………..

A. force B. optional C. unforced D. chosen
Câu 31. In Vietnam, an academic year consists ………. two terms.

A. on B. in C. with D. of

Câu 32. I've just spoken to Sally, ... sends you her love.

A. whom B. that C. which D. who

Câu 33. Unless you ……… hard, you ………. the exam.

A. try / will pass B. tried / would pass C. try / won’t pass D. tried / won’t pass
Câu 34. It took my father two days ……….. the table.

A. to make B. making C. to be made D. is being made
Câu 35. The man : ‘I don’t like to live in big cities while I am away from home.’

 The man said ………....

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A. heavy B. being heavy C. heavily D. much heavy
Câu37. You may jot down your qualifications and experience.

A. mention B. find out C. note down D. type
Câu 38. We spent a lot of time ………. this building.

A. to design B. designing C. be designed D. to have designed
Câu 39. My brother didn’t attend university, so he didn’t have qualification to do the job.

A. If my brother attended university, he would have qualification to do the job.

B. If my brother had attended university, he wouldn’t have had qualification to do the job.
C. If my brother had attended university, he would have had qualification to do the job.
D. If my brother hadn’t attended university, he wouldn’t have had qualification to do the job.
Câu 40. Tan: ‘When did they built the market?’

Hung: ‘………’
A. Yes. They had built it in 1950.

B. The market was built in 1950.
C. They build the market in 1950.
D. It was built until 1950.

III. Reading:

A. Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete.

I began my teaching career nearly ten years ago. I(41)………six years teaching in a
remote village (42)………the villagers were very poor and the living standard was low.
Sometimes I was very disappointed (43)………bad living condition and low pay. I was
really homesick. However, at that time, with my youth enthusiasm, I tried my best to devote
(44)...………….to the noblest career, that was teaching. I loved my poor little students. They were
living in shortage but they could not suffer from empty mind. I am proud (45)…………myself to
be a teacher, a hard working “boatman” “taking my students to the “destination of knowledge”
41 A. sent B. spent C. began D. started

42 A. when B. which C. there D. where
43 A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. though
44 A. my career B. my time C. my duty D. myself

45. A. with B. on C. in D. of

B. Read the passage and do the exercise below:

Students working for their first degree at a university are called undergraduates. When they
take their degree we say that they graduate, and then they are called graduates. If they continue
studying at university after they have graduated, they are called post graduates.

Full-time university students spend all their time studying. They have no other employment.
Their course usually lasts for three or four years. Medical students have to follow a course lasting
for six or seven years. Then they graduate as doctors. In Britain, full-time university students have
three terms of about ten weeks in each year. During these terms they go to lectures or they study

by themselves. Many students become members of academic societies and sports clubs and take
part in their activities. Between the university terms they have vacations (or holiday period). Their
vacations are long, but of course they can use them to study at home.

46. Students studying for their first degree at a university are called ………

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47. What do you call students who have taken their degree of university?

A. graduates B. undergraduates C. post graduates D. full-time university students
48. ……… are graduated students continuing their study.

A. graduates B. undergraduates C. post graduates D. full-time university students
49. According to the text, which of the statements is correct?

A. Full-time students can find part time jobs if they want to.

B. Students have to study for five or six years if they want to be a doctor.

C. British full-time university students have about ten weeks for studying every year.
D. Many students can join in academic societies and sports clubs while they are studying.
50. In Britain, full-time university students ……….

A. have ten weeks for studying in each year.
B. have vacations of ten weeks in each year.

C. have three ten week terms for studying every year.

D. have three terms with three vacations of ten weeks in each year.

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MA TRẬN BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I

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Nội dung kiểm tra Các mức độ nhận thức Tổng
Nhận biết Thông hiểu Vận dụng

câu điểm câu điểm câu điểm câu điểm

Phonetics 5 1 5 1

Voc 2 0,4 4 0,8 6 1,2

Language usage 5 1,6 14 2,8 1 0,2 20 4,0

Writing 3 0,6 2 0,4 4 0,8 9 1,8

Reading 10 2,0 10 2,0

Tổng 15 3,0 30 6,0 5 1,0 50 10

I. Phần nhận biết: 15 câu

- 5 câu phonetics (3 câu trọng âm, 1 câu “s” cuối từ, 1 câu “ed” cuối từ)
- 2 câu từ vựng

- 5 câu chức năng giao tiếp

- 3 câu tìm lỗi sai (Relative claues, Pasive voice, Conditional sentences)
II. Phần thông hiểu: 30 câu

- 1 bài đọc chọn từ điền vào chỗ trống: 5 câu

- 1 bài đọc chọn câu trả lời phù hợp cho từng câu hỏi: 5 câu
- 4 câu từ vựng

- 6 câu chọn thì động từ
- 2 câu reported speech
- 2 câu passive

- 2 câu conditional sentences
- 1 câu relative clauses
- 1 câu preposition

- 2 câu tìm lỗi sai (Tense, reported speech)

III. Phần áp dụng: 5 câu

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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest : 
1. A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security
2. A. believe B. marriage C. response D. maintain
3. A. experience B. technology C. environment D. optimistic

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

4. A. concerned B. raised C. developed D. maintained

5. A. though B. encourage C. enough D. country

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or 
has a close meaning to the original one.

6. John cannot make a ________ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house
and a car.

A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively

7. Yesterday, she borrowed many books ________ the library.

A. from B. of C. off D. with

8. If I had known you would come, I ________ for you.

A. will wait B. would wait C. would have waited D. would not have waited
9. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.

A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt

10. The woman asked ________ get lunch at school.

A. can the children B. whether the children could
C. if the children can D. could the children

11. Dien Bien Phu is the place ________ our army won a resounding victory in 1954.

A. where B. what C. that D. which

12. If you want to be successful in a job interview, ________ prepare carefully for it.
A. you shall B. you will C. you should D. you would

13. All planes ________ before the departure.

A. will check B. will have checked C. will be checked D. will been checked
14. AIDS is a(n) ________ disease.

A. danger B. endangered C. endanger D. dangerous

15. Nowadays, businessmen usually use telephones to ________ with their counterparts.
A. communicating B. communicative C. communicate D. communication

16. While I _______ along the road, I saw a friend of mine.

A. have cycled B. was cycling C. had cycled D. cycled
17. By the end of this year, Tom ________ English for three years .

A. will be studying B. has studied C. will have studied D. has been studying
18. “Congratulation! You did great.” – “________ “ .

A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. It’s my pleasure

C. You’re welcome D. That’s OK

19. I could tell he was surprised from the _______ on his face.

A. expression B. appearance C. image D. view

20. Tom: “How are you today, Jane?” – Jane: “_______ “.

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21. John: “Merry Christmas.” – Mary: “_______ “

A. The same to you B. Good. I like it

C. Happy to you. D. I want it.

22. ‘What a lovely house you have!” - “_______ “.

A. I think so. B. Of course. C. Thank you. D. You’re welcome.

23. More discussion ________ before we can make a decision.

A. needed B. need C. is need D. is needed

24. ________ this work ________ before you went to Moscow?

A. Will / have been done B. Has / been done
C. Will / be done D. Had / been done

25. Britney Spears is famous ________ her beautiful face and sweet voice.

A. by B. for C. with D. about

26. So far, there ________ a hundred people taking part in the race.

A. are B. has been C. have been D. is

27. I advised her ________ anything about it to her friends.

A. not saying B. not to say C. saying D. not say

28. When I entered the room, they ________ to greet me.

A. stood B. stood up C. stand up D. are standing

29. “Would you like to have dinner with me?” – “________”.

A. I’m very happy B. Yes, so do I . C. Yes, it is. D. Yes, I’d love to
30. Yesterday, he ________ to go to the cinema with you.

A. promises B. promised C. promise D. promising

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting:
31. The manager sent to his new strike, whose scored a brilliant goal.

A B C D
32. Hamlet was wrote by William Shakespeare.

A B C D

33. If we had a big house, we can invite our friends to stay.
A B C D

34. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.
A B C D

35. My mother asked me how many classes were there in my school.

A B C D
Choose the best sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

36. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.
B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.

D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.
37. That’s factory is producing more and more pollution.

A. Pollution is being produced more and more by that factory .
B. More and more pollution is produced by that factory.

C. More and more pollution are being produced by that factory.
D. More and more pollution is being produced by that factory.
38. “How long have you been learning English?” the examiner asked.

A. The examiner asked me how long I have been learning English.
B. The examiner asked me how long I had learnt English.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence to each of the 
following sets of words

39. formal school system / Vietnam / consist / two levels / education

A. The formal school of system in Vietnam consists two levels of education.
B. The formal school in system in Vietnam consist two levels of education.
C. The formal school system in Vietnam consists of two levels of education.
D. The formal school system in Vietnam consists of two levels at education.
40. academic year / Vietnam / run / September / May

A. The academic year in Vietnam runs for September to May.

B. The academic year in Vietnam runs from the September to the May.
C. The academic year in Vietnam runs from September and May.
D. The academic year in Vietnam runs from September to May.
 Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The computer age is producing an army of robots — machines that are directed by electronic

brains and which replace human labor in industrial operations. Many are artificial arms which replace
human labor in industrial operations. Many are artificial arms which reach into areas man enters only at
his peril, such as the inside of a nuclear reactor.

Already in 2000 there were 90,000 such robots working in industrial plants throughout the world.
The big change over to robots, however, is likely to come only when their costs go down while workers’
wages continue to rises.

41. Sentence 1 indicates that robots are used mainly _______

A. to fight wars. B. to operate computers.

C. to direct electronic brains. D. to take the place of human workers.
42. An observer today is most likely to see robots in operation in ______

A. military battles B. business offices C. modem factories D. scientific laboratories
43. The shape of many robots already in use is some what similar to that of a human ______

A. brain B. hand C. arm D. foot

44. The passage makes clear that a very valuable use of many robots is to _______
A. act as a teacher to human beings.

B. replace the human brain in producing computers.
C. aid doctors in medical operations.

D. do tasks extremely dangerous for human to do.

45. Which of the following statements about the last sentence in the passage is certainly true?
A. The cost of the avenge robot is higher than that of a human worker.

B. The cost of a human worker is higher than that of the average robot.
C. Robots are becoming more and more expensive.

D. Robots are becoming cheaper all the time.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

In many modern countries, people think about a family as a mother , a father and their children .
But this is not (46)____ only kind of the family group . In some parts of the world, a family group has
many other members. This kind of large family is called an “(47)______ family” or a “joint family”
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother’s or the father’s side of the family. It
is made up of grandparents , parents ,brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins . They live together in a
large house or in huts (48)_____ close together .

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lived at his parents’ house. (49)____ daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt
very loyal (50)___ their parents. Younger members of the joint family always took care of the old ones.

46. A. a B. the C. no article D. an

47. A. open B. extended C. intensive D. big
48. A. building B. built C. which built D. be built
49. A. unmarried B. married C. marrying D. being married
50. A. on B. of C. with D. to

ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I (Tham khảo)
Mơn: Tiếng Anh 12

Năm học 2009 – 2010

1B 11A 21A 31B 41D

2B 12B 22C 32B 42A

3D 13C 23C 33B 43C

4B 14D 24D 34D 44B

5A 15C 25B 35C 45D

6B 16B 26C 36D 46B

7A 17C 27B 37D 47B

8C 18A 28B 38D 48B

9A 19A 29D 39C 49B

10B 20C 30B 40D 50D

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề

Which is stressed differently?

1. a. eliminate b. optimistic c. economy d. technology

2. a. confide b. verbal c. signal d. college

Which is pronounced differently?

3. a. biologist b. traditional c. particular d. attractive
4. a. originated b. eliminated c. needed d. encouraged

5. a. watching b. kitchen c. machine d. which

Choose the best answer.

6. Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”
Helen: “………….”.

a. It’s up to you b. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s

c. You can say that again d. You, too

7. You have to work……….. for the coming exam.

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8. She said she ……….. that film years before.

a. saw b. has seen c. had seen d. would see

9. Had he learned the lesson well, he ……… more confident now.

a. would feel b. would have felt c. will feel d. will have felt
10. A new bridge over the river ……….at present.

a. constructed b. is constructed c. is constructing d. is being constructed
11. If you inherited a million pounds, what………….with the money?

a. do you do b. will you do c. would you do d. are you going to do
12. Jane………….. law for four years now at Harvard.

a. has been studying b. is studying c. studies d. studied
13. She takes the responsibility...running the household.

A. of b. at c. for d. in
14. Do you remember Mr. Nam, ... taught us history?

A. whom b. who c. that d. b and c are correct

15. One of the most important measures to be taken to promote the development of a country is to constantly carry
out ... reforms.

A. economy b. economical c. economically d. economic

16. During the crisis, many companies will be wiped ... and millions of jobs will be lost.

a. out b. off c. down d. away

17. She was offered the job thanks to her...performance during her job interview.
a. impressively b. impressive c. impression d. impress

18. ...having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Tim wasn’t offered the job.

a. While b. In spite of c. Despite of d. Although

19. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the ...

a. responsibility b. happiness c. household chores d. employment
20. ………….. he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

a. Despite b. In spite c. Although d. In spite of
21. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied ………… a job

a. in b. of c. upon d. for

22. Tom: “What’s the matter with you?” - Jack: “ …………..”

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A B C D
24. We …………. touch since we …………..school three years ago.

a. have lost / left b. have lost / leave c. lost / have left d. were losing / had left
25. ...should try to make good impression on interviewers.

a. Apply b. Applicants c. Applying d. Applied

26. Does Dr. Brown mind to be called at home if his patients need his help?
A B C D

27. John; “ Mary Christmas.” _ Mary; “ ………….”

a. The same to you b. Good. I like it c. Happy to you d. I want it
28. If we don't save water, we will have no fresh waters to use.

A B C D

29. I met my old school friend when I ……… in the street.

a. am walking b. was walking c. had worked d. walking
30. I’m not allowed ……….. my dad’s car.

a. to drive b. drive c. driving d. driven

Choose the sentence that is closet in meaning to the given sentence.
31. "I have found a new flat," said Ann.

a. Ann told to me that she had found a new flat. b. Ann said me that she had found a new flat.
c. Ann said to me that she had found a new flat. d. Ann said that she has found a new flat.
32. Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime.

a. When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door.
b. I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door.
c. I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door.
d. I had lunch when someone knocked on the door.

33. No one has cleaned the floor.

a. The floor hasn't been cleaned. b. The floor has been cleaned.
c. The floor hasn't been clean. d. The floor hasn't cleaned.
34. He didn't hurry so he missed the plane.

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b. If he had hurried, he might catch the plane.
c. If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane.
d. He didn't miss the plane because he hurried.
35. I started working here in 2000

a. I have worked here since 2000. b. I have started working here since 2000.
c. I have started work here since 2000. d. I haven't worked here since 2000.

35. I have just been called _______ a job interview. I am so nervous.

a. for b. in c. over d. with

36. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.

a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression

37. The lady...son went on a picnic with us last weekend is a teacher at our school.

a. who b. whom c. whose d. that

38. I didn't get the job...which I applied.

A . in b. on c. at d. for

39. You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by ………..it a lot.

a. training b. practising c. exercising d. doing

40. Many people believe that we can look forward to the day when even our houshold jobs like cleaning and
decorating ……….. by computer-control robots.

a. will be done b. would be done c. are being done d. will be doing

Read the passage and then fill in each blank with the best completion

If you want to _____(41)____ your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to do is
to take regular breaks even if they are only for a few minutes. During revision time, you _____(42)_____ take
some time off to go for a walk or play your favorite sport. It is a mistake to take up all physical activities.
Exercise can help you to relax. You should ____(43)_____ at least twenty minutes doing something different
every day. Parents don’t like it when their teenage children spend hours on the phone, but, in fact,
____(44)____ to a friend is very good for you; parents think that children are ____(45)____ time and money;
but research says talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this will make the time you spend studying
more effective.

41. a. write b. go c. do d. make

42. a. shall b. have c. should d. will

43. a. waste b. spend c. relax d. use

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45. a. losing b. wasting c. spending d. missing

Reading: Read the following passage and choose the answer for each question

In 1986 Vietnam launched a political and economic innovation campaign (Doi Moi) that
introduced reforms intended to facilitate the transition from a centralized economy to a "socialist-oriented
market economy." Doi Moi combined government planning with free-market incentives. The program
abolished agricultural collectives, removed price controls on agricultural goods, and enabled farmers to sell
their goods in the marketplace. It encouraged the establishment of private businesses and foreign investment,
including foreign-owned enterprises.

By the late 1990s, .the success of the business and agricultural reforms ushered in under Doi Moi
was evident. More than 30,000 private businesses had been created, and the economy was growing at an annual
rate of more than 7 percent. From the early 1990s to 2005, poverty declined from about 50 percent to 29 percent
of the population. However, progress varied geographically, with most prosperity concentrated in urban areas,

particularly in and around Ho Chi Minh City. In general, rural areas also made progress, as rural housel olds
living in poverty declined from 66 percent of the total in 1993to 36 percent in 2002. By contrast, concentrations
of poverty remained in certain rural areas, particularly the northwest, north-central coast, and central highlands.
Government control of the economy and a nonconvertible currency have protected Vietnam from what could
have been a more severe impact resulting from the East Asian financial crisis in 1997.

46.The Vietnamese Doi Moi campaign _______.

A. has not interfered with politics B. has focused on centralized economy.
C. is not in favour of socialism D. came into being in 1986

47. From the content of the text, the readers can learn that _______.
A. Vietnam used to have agricultural collectives

B. there used to be many foreign-owned enterprises before 1986 in Vietnam

C. before 1986, the Vietnamese government did not control prices on agricultural goods
D. The Vietnamese Doi Moi campaign has not allowed foreign-owned enterprises
48. Which rate has decreased?

A. Poverty B. Population C. Economy D. Business

49. The development in Vietnam _______.

A. has been equal in every part of the country
B. has focused only on agriculture

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50. According to the last paragraph, _______.

A. the Vietnamese government did nothing to overcome the East Asian financial crisis in 1997.

B. The Vietnamese economy was not affected b~ the East Asian financial crisis in 1997.
C. the Vietnamese government found it difficult to control the financial crisis.

D. the Vietnamese government could not protect the economy from the East Asian financial crisis in
1997.

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