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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>TRƯỜNG THPT TỔ ANH VĂN. KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 BÀI KIỂM TRA SỐ 1 - MÔN ANH VĂN 12 ~ ĐỀ 472 Thời Gian: 60 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề Name.................................................12.... Mark(s). Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 1: He spoke confidently. That impressed me. A. He spoke confidently, which impressed me. B. All are correct. C. The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke. D. The confident way in which he spoke impressed me. Question 2: He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it. A. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing. B. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it. C. He likes the dress Huong is wearing. D. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 3: .......to Jim myself, I cannot really tell you why he would say terrible things. A. Not to have spoken B. Because of not speaking C. Not to be speaking D. Not having spoken Question 4: Is it necessary that I.......here tomorrow? A. be B. am being C. were D. would be Question 5: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I....... . A. will have finished B. shall finish C. have finished D. will finish Question 6: Let’s have this letter......by express mail. A. send B. sent C. being sent D. sends Question 7: I walked away as calmly as I could......., they would have thought I was a thief. A. If so B. Or else C. In case D. Owing to Question 8: It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing.......has ever happened to me. A. why B. what C. which D. that Question 9: When we got home, dinner...... , so we had a drink first. A. was prepared B. was preparing C. had been prepared D. was being prepared Question 10: In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be......before the deadline, often in April. A. issued B. filed C. submitted D. signed Question 11: 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. was C. will be D. might be Question 12: Everyone can join the club......age and sex. A. in case of B. in place of C. not mention D. regardless of Question 13: It’s usually difficult.......a place to park in the city centre. A. to find B. find C. to finding D. finding Question 14: The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ......double the original estimate. A. mostly B. the most C. most all D. almost Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 15: A: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” ~ B: “....... ” A. I would love to. Thank you. B. I found the job so demanding. C. Because I know you would make a fuss about it. D. Because I am so bored with it. Question 16: A: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” ~ B: “ ..... ” A. That was very sweet of you. B. I am grateful to that. C. Well, that’s out of question. D. Your apology is accepted. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 17: In big cities, animals should be kept under control. A. out of dispute B. out of order C. out of discipline D. out of hand Question 18: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. A. changeable B. constant C. objective D. ignorant Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 19: A. couple B. should C. young D. rough Question 20: A. called B. prepared C. expressed D. employed.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 21: A. entertain B. decorate C. influence D. celebrate Question 22: A. appear B. oblige C. orbit D. oppose Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 23: There are two parallel school systems in England. The first is the state school system, that is free to all students, paid for by the state. A. There are B. paid for C. that D. to Question 24: We did a quick count of the children on the bus and there were no missing. A. did B. quick count C. on the bus D. no missing Question 25: Higher general education and training generally took place in a university or college. A. generally B. took place C. university D. general Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 26: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. unnecessary B. vital C. urgent D. unavoidable Question 27: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year. A. dry B. cooking C. very hot D. cooked Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 28: As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain. A. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain. B. It started to rain when arriving at the beach. C. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain. D. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain. Question 29: We needn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. A. It is not possible for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. B. It is not necessary for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. C. There is a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry. D. You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. Question 30: Contrary to popular belief, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. A. Because popular belief is contrary, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. B. In spite of what people may think, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. C. Popular belief is contrary but she didn’t have much success in her marriage. D. Popular belief is contrary to him as she didn’t have much success in her marriage. Question 31: No one has ever seen the old man again since then. A. The old man has not been seen again by anyone since then. B. The old man was not seen by anyone since then. C. The old man has never been seen again since then. D. The old man has never seen anyone since then. Question 32: I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you,” said Minh. A. Minh advised Lan not to apply for that job. B. Minh recommended Lan not apply for that job. C. Minh felt sorry because Lan applied for that job. D. Minh apologized to Lan for applying for that job. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the ...(33)... between the human and the machine. All body ... (34)... will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human ...(35)... with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves, ...(36)... we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to ftansfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as ...(37)... as we want. Question 33: A. appearance B. variety C. change D. difference Question 34: A. region B. place C. parts D. role Question 35: A. liver B. brain C. skull D. limb Question 36: A. such B. but C. so D. as Question 37: A. far B. much C. long D. soon Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to requừe its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events. It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth nothing that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressioins. Question 38: The author mentions all of the following as requừements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT........ A. a number of linguists B. new situations C. interaction among diverse groups D. a new generation Question 39: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Standard speech B. Idiomatic phrases C. Dictionary usage D. Different types of vocabulary Question 40: The word “them” refers to...... . A. slang phrases B. words C. the majority D. memories Question 41: The word “appropriate” is closest in meaning to....... A. old B. important C. correct D. large Question 42: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A. The first sentences of paragraph 2 B. The last sentences of paragraph 3 C. The last sentences of paragraph 2 D. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage? A. It can be used in formal or informal settings B. It is limited to written language C. It is constantly changing D. It is only understood by the upper classes Question 44: How is slang defined by the author? A. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. B. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers. C. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage. D. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> TRƯỜNG THPT TỔ ANH VĂN. KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 BÀI KIỂM TRA SỐ 1 - MÔN ANH VĂN 12 ~ ĐỀ 585 Thời Gian: 60 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề Name.................................................12.... Mark(s). Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 1: We did a quick count of the children on the bus and there were no missing. A. did B. quick count C. on the bus D. no missing Question 2: Higher general education and training generally took place in a university or college. A. generally B. took place C. university D. general Question 3: There are two parallel school systems in England. The first is the state school system, that is free to all students, paid for by the state. A. There are B. to C. paid for D. that Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 4: A. orbit B. oppose C. appear D. oblige Question 5: A. entertain B. influence C. decorate D. celebrate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 6: .......to Jim myself, I cannot really tell you why he would say terrible things. A. Not to be speaking B. Not to have spoken C. Because of not speaking D. Not having spoken Question 7: The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ......double the original estimate. A. the most B. almost C. mostly D. most all Question 8: Everyone can join the club......age and sex. A. regardless of B. in place of C. in case of D. not mention Question 9: It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing.......has ever happened to me. A. what B. which C. why D. that Question 10: I walked away as calmly as I could......., they would have thought I was a thief. A. Or else B. Owing to C. If so D. In case Question 11: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I....... . A. will have finished B. shall finish C. have finished D. will finish Question 12: Is it necessary that I.......here tomorrow? A. am being B. be C. would be D. were Question 13: In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be......before the deadline, often in April. A. submitted B. issued C. filed D. signed Question 14: When we got home, dinner...... , so we had a drink first. A. was preparing B. was being prepared C. had been prepared D. was prepared Question 15: Let’s have this letter......by express mail. A. being sent B. sent C. sends D. send Question 16: 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 Question 17: It’s usually difficult.......a place to park in the city centre. A. finding B. find C. to find D. to finding Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 18: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. A. objective B. changeable C. constant D. ignorant Question 19: In big cities, animals should be kept under control. A. out of hand B. out of order C. out of dispute D. out of discipline Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year. A. dry B. cooked C. cooking D. very hot Question 21: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. vital B. unavoidable C. urgent D. unnecessary Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the ...(22)... between the human and the machine. All body ... (23)... will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human ...(24)... with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves, ...(25)... we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> ftansfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as ...(26)... as we want. Question 22: A. appearance B. change C. difference D. variety Question 23: A. region B. role C. place D. parts Question 24: A. limb B. brain C. skull D. liver Question 25: A. as B. such C. so D. but Question 26: A. far B. long C. soon D. much Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 27: A. couple B. young C. should D. rough Question 28: A. employed B. prepared C.expressed D. called Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 29: He spoke confidently. That impressed me. A. The confident way in which he spoke impressed me. B. He spoke confidently, which impressed me. C. The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke. D. All are correct. Question 30: He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it. A. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it. B. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing. C. He likes the dress Huong is wearing. D. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 31: As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain. A. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain. B. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain. C. It started to rain when arriving at the beach. D. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain. Question 32: Contrary to popular belief, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. A. Because popular belief is contrary, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. B. Popular belief is contrary but she didn’t have much success in her marriage. C. In spite of what people may think, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. D. Popular belief is contrary to him as she didn’t have much success in her marriage. Question 33: I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you,” said Minh. A. Minh felt sorry because Lan applied for that job. B. Minh apologized to Lan for applying for that job. C. Minh advised Lan not to apply for that job. D. Minh recommended Lan not apply for that job. Question 34: No one has ever seen the old man again since then. A. The old man has not been seen again by anyone since then. B. The old man was not seen by anyone since then. C. The old man has never been seen again since then. D. The old man has never seen anyone since then. Question 35: We needn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. A. There is a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry. B. You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. C. It is not necessary for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. D. It is not possible for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 36: A: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” ~ B: “....... ” A. Because I know you would make a fuss about it. B. I found the job so demanding. C. Because I am so bored with it. D. I would love to. Thank you. Question 37: A: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” ~ B: “ ..... ” A. That was very sweet of you. B. I am grateful to that. C. Well, that’s out of question. D. Your apology is accepted. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each o f the questions. Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described. Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to requừe its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events. It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth nothing that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressioins. Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage? A. It is limited to written language B. It is constantly changing C. It is only understood by the upper classes D. It can be used in formal or informal settings X Question 39: The word “appropriate” is closest in meaning to....... A. large B. correct C. old D. important Question 40: The word “them” refers to...... . A. slang phrases B. the majority C. memories D. words Question 41: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 B. The last sentences of paragraph 3 C. The last sentences of paragraph 2 D. The first sentences of paragraph 2 Question 42: The author mentions all of the following as requừements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT........ A. a number of linguists B. a new generation C. interaction among diverse groups D. new situations Question 43: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Idiomatic phrases B. Dictionary usage C. Standard speech D. Different types of vocabulary Question 44: How is slang defined by the author? A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage. B. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers. C. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. D. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> TRƯỜNG THPT TỔ ANH VĂN. KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 BÀI KIỂM TRA SỐ 1 - MÔN ANH VĂN 12 ~ ĐỀ 595 Thời Gian: 60 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề Name.................................................12.... Mark(s). Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 1: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year. A. dry B. cooking C. cooked D. very hot Question 2: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. vital B. urgent C. unnecessary D. unavoidable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 3: We did a quick count of the children on the bus and there were no missing. A. did B. quick count C. on the bus D. no missing Question 4: There are two parallel school systems in England. The first is the state school system, that is free to all students, paid for by the state. A. There are B. paid for C. that D. to Question 5: Higher general education and training generally took place in a university or college. A. university B. generally C. took place D. general Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 6: A: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” ~ B: “ ..... ” A. That was very sweet of you. B. I am grateful to that. C. Well, that’s out of question. D. Your apology is accepted. Question 7: A: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” ~ B: “....... ” A. I found the job so demanding. B. Because I know you would make a fuss about it. C. Because I am so bored with it. D. I would love to. Thank you. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 8: A. employed B. called C. expressed D. prepared Question 9: A. should B. young C. couple D. rough Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the ...(10)... between the human and the machine. All body ... (11)... will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human ...(12)... with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves, ...(13)... we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to ftansfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as ...(14)... as we want. Question 10: A. variety B. difference C. appearance D. change Question 11: A. role B. region C. place D. parts Question 12: A. skull B. brain C. limb D. liver Question 13: A. such B. as C. so D. but Question 14: A. far B. long C. soon D. much Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described. Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to requừe its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth nothing that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressioins. Question 15: The word “them” refers to...... . A. memories B. slang phrases C. words D. the majority Question 16: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A. The last sentences of paragraph 2 B. The first sentences of paragraph 2 C. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 D. The last sentences of paragraph 3 Question 17: The author mentions all of the following as requừements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT........ A. a new generation B. new situations C. a number of linguists D. interaction among diverse groups Question 18: How is slang defined by the author? A. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. B. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage. C. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers. D. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage. Question 19: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Standard speech B. Different types of vocabulary C. Dictionary usage D. Idiomatic phrases Question 20: The word “appropriate” is closest in meaning to....... A. large B. important C. correct D. old Question 21: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage? A. It can be used in formal or informal settings B. It is only understood by the upper classes C. It is constantly changing D. It is limited to written language Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. A. changeable B. constant C. objective D. ignorant Question 23: In big cities, animals should be kept under control. A. out of dispute B. out of order C. out of discipline D. out of hand X Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 24: He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it. A. He likes the dress Huong is wearing. B. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing. C. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it. D. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it. Question 25: He spoke confidently. That impressed me. A. All are correct. B. The confident way in which he spoke impressed me. C. The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke. D. He spoke confidently, which impressed me. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 26: It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing.......has ever happened to me. A. what B. which C. that D. why Question 27: .......to Jim myself, I cannot really tell you why he would say terrible things. A. Not to be speaking B. Because of not speaking C. Not having spoken D. Not to have spoken Question 28: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I....... . A. have finished B. shall finish C. will have finished D. will finish Question 29: The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ......double the original estimate. A. mostly B. almost C. most all D. the most Question 30: The world......a better place if we had known a hundred years ago what we know about the earth’s environment. A. might be B. should be C. was D. will be Question 31: Is it necessary that I.......here tomorrow? A. be B. were C. am being D. would be Question 32: I walked away as calmly as I could......., they would have thought I was a thief. A. In case B. Or else C. If so D. Owing to Question 33: Everyone can join the club......age and sex. A. in place of B. in case of C. regardless of D. not mention Question 34: Let’s have this letter......by express mail. A. sends B. being sent C. sent D. send.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> Question 35: 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 Question 36: It’s usually difficult.......a place to park in the city centre. A. find B. finding C. to finding D. to find Question 37: When we got home, dinner...... , so we had a drink first. A. was being prepared B. had been prepared C. was preparing D. was prepared Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 38: A. decorate B. celebrate C. influence D. entertain Question 39: A. appear B. oblige C. oppose D. orbit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 40: I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you,” said Minh. A. Minh apologized to Lan for applying for that job. B. Minh recommended Lan not apply for that job. C. Minh felt sorry because Lan applied for that job. D. Minh advised Lan not to apply for that job. Question 41: As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain. A. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain. B. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain. C. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain. D. It started to rain when arriving at the beach. Question 42: Contrary to popular belief, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. A. Because popular belief is contrary, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. B. Popular belief is contrary but she didn’t have much success in her marriage. C. In spite of what people may think, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. D. Popular belief is contrary to him as she didn’t have much success in her marriage. Question 43: We needn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. A. It is not possible for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. B. It is not necessary for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. C. You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. D. There is a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry. Question 44: No one has ever seen the old man again since then. A. The old man has not been seen again by anyone since then. B. The old man has never been seen again since then. C. The old man was not seen by anyone since then. D. The old man has never seen anyone since then.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> TRƯỜNG THPT TỔ ANH VĂN. KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 BÀI KIỂM TRA SỐ 1 - MÔN ANH VĂN 12 ~ ĐỀ 748 Thời Gian: 60 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề Name.................................................12.... Mark(s). Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 1: He spoke confidently. That impressed me. A. The confident way in which he spoke impressed me. B. All are correct. C. The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke. D. He spoke confidently, which impressed me. Question 2: He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it. A. He likes the dress Huong is wearing. B. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it. C. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it. D. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 3: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. A. changeable B. constant C. objective D. ignorant Question 4: In big cities, animals should be kept under control. A. out of order B. out of hand C. out of dispute D. out of discipline Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5: We did a quick count of the children on the bus and there were no missing. A. did B. quick count C. on the bus D. no missing Question 6: There are two parallel school systems in England. The first is the state school system, that is free to all students, paid for by the state. A. to B. There are C. that D. paid for Question 7: Higher general education and training generally took place in a university or college. A. general B. generally C. took place D. university Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I....... . A. shall finish B. have finished C. will finish D. will have finished Question 9: Is it necessary that I.......here tomorrow? A. were B. am being C. be D. would be Question 10: I walked away as calmly as I could......., they would have thought I was a thief. A. Owing to B. Or else C. If so D. In case Question 11: The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ......double the original estimate. A. mostly B. the most C. most all D. almost Question 12: .......to Jim myself, I cannot really tell you why he would say terrible things. A. Not having spoken B. Because of not speaking C. Not to be speaking D. Not to have spoken Question 13: Let’s have this letter......by express mail. A. sends B. being sent C. send D. sent Question 14: The world......a better place if we had known a hundred years ago what we know about the earth’s environment. A. was B. will be C. might be D. should be Question 15: In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be......before the deadline, often in April. A. issued B. filed C. signed D. submitted Question 16: When we got home, dinner...... , so we had a drink first. A. was prepared B. was being prepared C. was preparing D. had been prepared Question 17: Everyone can join the club......age and sex. A. not mention B. regardless of C. in case of D. in place of Question 18: It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing.......has ever happened to me. A. which B. why C. that D. what Question 19: It’s usually difficult.......a place to park in the city centre. A. finding B. to find C. to finding D. find Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 20: Contrary to popular belief, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. A. Popular belief is contrary to him as she didn’t have much success in her marriage. B. In spite of what people may think, she didn’t have much success in her marriage..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(11)</span> C. Because popular belief is contrary, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. D. Popular belief is contrary but she didn’t have much success in her marriage. Question 21: No one has ever seen the old man again since then. A. The old man has never seen anyone since then. B. The old man has never been seen again since then. C. The old man was not seen by anyone since then. D. The old man has not been seen again by anyone since then. Question 22: We needn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. A. It is not possible for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. B. There is a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry. C. It is not necessary for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. D. You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. Question 23: I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you,” said Minh. A. Minh recommended Lan not apply for that job. B. Minh apologized to Lan for applying for that job. C. Minh advised Lan not to apply for that job. D. Minh felt sorry because Lan applied for that job. Question 24: As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain. A. It started to rain when arriving at the beach. B. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain. C. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain. D. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 25: A: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” ~ B: “ ..... ” A. I am grateful to that. B. That was very sweet of you. C. Well, that’s out of question. D. Your apology is accepted. Question 26: A: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” ~ B: “....... ” A. Because I know you would make a fuss about it. B. I would love to. Thank you. C. Because I am so bored with it. D. I found the job so demanding. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the ...(27)... between the human and the machine. All body ... (28)... will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human ...(29)... with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves, ...(30)... we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to ftansfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as ...(31)... as we want. Question 27: A. change B. difference C. variety D. appearance Question 28: A. role B. region C. place D. parts Question 29: A. skull B. liver C. limb D. brain Question 30: A. as B. such C. so D. but Question 31: A. long B. far C. much D. soon Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 32: A. influence B. entertain C. decorate D. celebrate Question 33: A. oppose B. oblige C. appear D. orbit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 34: A. couple B. young C. should D. rough Question 35: A. called B. employed C. expressed D. prepared Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 36: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year. A. very hot B. dry C. cooking D. cooked Question 37: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. urgent B. unnecessary C. vital D. unavoidable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described. Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(12)</span> speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to requừe its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events. It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth nothing that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressioins. Question 38: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Standard speech B. Idiomatic phrases C. Dictionary usage D. Different types of vocabulary Question 39: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A. The last sentences of paragraph 3 B. The last sentences of paragraph 2 C. The first sentences of paragraph 2 D. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 Question 40: The word “appropriate” is closest in meaning to....... A. correct B. important C. large D. old Question 41: The word “them” refers to...... . A. slang phrases B. the majority C. memories D. words Question 42: The author mentions all of the following as requừements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT........ A. a number of linguists B. a new generation C. new situations D. interaction among diverse groups Question 43: How is slang defined by the author? A. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. B. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage. C. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers. D. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage. Question 44: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage? A. It is constantly changing B. It can be used in formal or informal settings C. It is limited to written language D. It is only understood by the upper classes. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(13)</span> TRƯỜNG THPT TỔ ANH VĂN. KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 BÀI KIỂM TRA SỐ 1 - MÔN ANH VĂN 12 ~ ĐỀ 435 Thời Gian: 60 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề Name.................................................12.... Mark(s). Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 1: No one has ever seen the old man again since then. A. The old man has not been seen again by anyone since then. B. The old man was not seen by anyone since then. C. The old man has never seen anyone since then. D. The old man has never been seen again since then. Question 2: Contrary to popular belief, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. A. Because popular belief is contrary, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. B. Popular belief is contrary but she didn’t have much success in her marriage. C. In spite of what people may think, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. D. Popular belief is contrary to him as she didn’t have much success in her marriage. Question 3: We needn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. A. It is not necessary for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. B. There is a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry. C. It is not possible for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. D. You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. Question 4: As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain. A. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain. B. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain. C. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain. D. It started to rain when arriving at the beach. Question 5: I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you,” said Minh. A. Minh felt sorry because Lan applied for that job. B. Minh apologized to Lan for applying for that job. C. Minh recommended Lan not apply for that job. D. Minh advised Lan not to apply for that job. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 6: There are two parallel school systems in England. The first is the state school system, that is free to all students, paid for by the state. A. to B. that C. paid for D. There are Question 7: Higher general education and training generally took place in a university or college. A. general B. took place C. generally D. university Question 8: We did a quick count of the children on the bus and there were no missing. A. did B. quick count C. on the bus D. no missing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 9: In big cities, animals should be kept under control. A. out of order B. out of dispute C. out of hand D. out of discipline Question 10: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. A. ignorant B. constant C. objective D. changeable Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 11: .......to Jim myself, I cannot really tell you why he would say terrible things. A. Not to be speaking B. Because of not speaking C. Not having spoken D. Not to have spoken Question 12: I walked away as calmly as I could......., they would have thought I was a thief. A. Or else B. Owing to C. In case D. If so Question 13: Is it necessary that I.......here tomorrow? A. am being B. were C. would be D. be Question 14: Everyone can join the club......age and sex. A. in place of B. in case of C. not mention D. regardless of Question 15: In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be......before the deadline, often in April. A. issued B. submitted C. filed D. signed Question 16: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I....... . A. will have finished B. will finish C. shall finish D. have finished.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(14)</span> Question 17: The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ......double the original estimate. A. mostly B. the most C. almost D. most all Question 18: When we got home, dinner...... , so we had a drink first. A. was being prepared B. was prepared C. was preparing D. had been prepared Question 19: It’s usually difficult.......a place to park in the city centre. A. to find B. finding C. find D. to finding Question 20: 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. was C. will be D. might be Question 21: It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing.......has ever happened to me. A. that B. why C. what D. which Question 22: Let’s have this letter......by express mail. A. send B. sends C. sent D. being sent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 23: A. expressed B. employed C. prepared D. called Question 24: A. should B. couple C. young D. rough Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described. Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to requừe its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events. It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth nothing that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressioins. Question 25: The word “them” refers to...... . A. memories B. the majority C. words D. slang phrases Question 26: The word “appropriate” is closest in meaning to....... A. old B. large C. important D. correct Question 27: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Idiomatic phrases B. Dictionary usage C. Standard speech D. Different types of vocabulary Question 28: The author mentions all of the following as requừements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT........ A. new situations B. interaction among diverse groups C. a new generation D. a number of linguists Question 29: How is slang defined by the author? A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage. B. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. C. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage. D. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers. Question 30: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A. The last sentences of paragraph 3 B. The last sentences of paragraph 2 C. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 D. The first sentences of paragraph 2 Question 31: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage? A. It is limited to written language B. It is constantly changing C. It can be used in formal or informal settings D. It is only understood by the upper classes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(15)</span> Question 32: A: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” ~ B: “....... ” A. I found the job so demanding. B. Because I am so bored with it. C. Because I know you would make a fuss about it. D. I would love to. Thank you. Question 33: A: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” ~ B: “ ..... ” A. That was very sweet of you. B. I am grateful to that. C. Well, that’s out of question. D. Your apology is accepted. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 34: He spoke confidently. That impressed me. A. All are correct. B. The confident way in which he spoke impressed me. C. He spoke confidently, which impressed me. D. The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke. Question 35: He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it. A. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it. B. He likes the dress Huong is wearing. C. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing. D. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the ...(36)... between the human and the machine. All body ... (37)... will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human ...(38)... with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves, ...(39)... we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to ftansfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as ...(40)... as we want. Question 36: A. variety B. change C. appearance D. difference Question 37: A. region B. role C. parts D. place Question 38: A. skull B. brain C. limb D. liver Question 39: A. as B. such C. but D. so Question 40: A. far B. much C. soon D. long Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 41: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. vital B. unavoidable C. unnecessary D. urgent Question 42: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year. A. very hot B. cooked C. cooking D. dry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 43: A. oblige B. oppose C. appear D. orbit Question 44: A. entertain B. celebrate C. influence D. decorate. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(16)</span> TRƯỜNG THPT TỔ ANH VĂN. KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - NĂM HỌC 2016-2017 BÀI KIỂM TRA SỐ 1 - MÔN ANH VĂN 12 ~ ĐỀ 244 Thời Gian: 60 phút - không kể thời gian giao đề Name.................................................12 A.... Mark(s). Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 1: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year. A. very hot B. dry C. cooked D. cooking Question 2: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one. A. vital B. unnecessary C. unavoidable D. urgent Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 3: The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. A. objective B. changeable C. ignorant D. constant Question 4: In big cities, animals should be kept under control. A. out of hand B. out of discipline C. out of dispute D. out of order Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 5: A: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” ~ B: “....... ” A. I found the job so demanding. B. Because I know you would make a fuss about it. C. I would love to. Thank you. D. Because I am so bored with it. Question 6: A: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” ~ B: “ ..... ” A. Well, that’s out of question. B. That was very sweet of you. C. I am grateful to that. D. Your apology is accepted. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 7: No one has ever seen the old man again since then. A. The old man has never been seen again since then. B. The old man has never seen anyone since then. C. The old man has not been seen again by anyone since then. D. The old man was not seen by anyone since then. Question 8: As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain. A. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain. B. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain. C. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain. D. It started to rain when arriving at the beach. Question 9: I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you,” said Minh. A. Minh felt sorry because Lan applied for that job. B. Minh recommended Lan not apply for that job. C. Minh apologized to Lan for applying for that job. D. Minh advised Lan not to apply for that job. Question 10: We needn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. A. It is not possible for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. B. You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. C. It is not necessary for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours. D. There is a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry. Question 11: Contrary to popular belief, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. A. Because popular belief is contrary, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. B. Popular belief is contrary to him as she didn’t have much success in her marriage. C. In spite of what people may think, she didn’t have much success in her marriage. D. Popular belief is contrary but she didn’t have much success in her marriage. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 12: A. should B. young C. couple D. rough Question 13: A. expressed B. employed C. prepared D. called Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each o f the questions. Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described. Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(17)</span> in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to requừe its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events. It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth nothing that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressioins. Question 14: How is slang defined by the author? A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage. B. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers. C. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. D. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage. Question 15: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Different types of vocabulary B. Idiomatic phrases C. Standard speech D. Dictionary usage Question 16: The author mentions all of the following as requừements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT........ A. a number of linguists B. interaction among diverse groups C. new situations D. a new generation Question 17: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A. The last sentences of paragraph 3 B. The last sentences of paragraph 2 C. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 D. The first sentences of paragraph 2 Question 18: The word “them” refers to...... . A. slang phrases B. words C. memories D. the majority Question 19: The word “appropriate” is closest in meaning to....... A. large B. correct C. old D. important Question 20: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage? A. It can be used in formal or informal settings B. It is constantly changing C. It is limited to written language D. It is only understood by the upper classes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 21: A. entertain B. decorate C. celebrate D. influence Question 22: A. oppose B. oblige C. orbit D. appear VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 23: Higher general education and training generally took place in a university or college. A. took place B. general C. generally D. university Question 24: We did a quick count of the children on the bus and there were no missing. A. did B. no missing C. quick count D. on the bus Question 25: There are two parallel school systems in England. The first is the state school system, that is free to all students, paid for by the state. A. to B. that C. paid for D. There are Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 26: He spoke confidently. That impressed me. 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. Question 27: He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it. A. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it. B. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it. C. He likes the dress Huong is wearing. D. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(18)</span> Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the ...(28)... between the human and the machine. All body ... (29)... will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human ...(30)... with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves, ...(31)... we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to ftansfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as ...(32)... as we want. Question 28: A. variety B. change C. appearance D. difference Question 29: A. region B. role C. place D. parts Question 30: A. liver B. skull C. limb D. brain Question 31: A. so B. such C. but D. as Question 32: A. far B. long C. much D. soon Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 33: .......to Jim myself, I cannot really tell you why he would say terrible things. A. Because of not speaking B. Not having spoken C. Not to have spoken D. Not to be speaking Question 34: The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ......double the original estimate. A. mostly B. almost C. most all D. the most Question 35: I walked away as calmly as I could. ......., they would have thought I was a thief. A. Or else B. Owing to C. In case D. If so Question 36: It’s usually difficult.......a place to park in the city centre. A. finding B. find C. to find D. to finding Question 37: 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. will be D. was Question 38: Let’s have this letter......by express mail. A. sends B. being sent C. send D. sent Question 39: In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be......before the deadline, often in April. A. submitted B. signed C. filed D. issued Question 40: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I....... . A. will finish B. will have finished C. shall finish D. have finished Question 41: Is it necessary that I.......here tomorrow? A. am being B. be C. were D. would be Question 42: Everyone can join the club......age and sex. A. in case of B. in place of C. regardless of D. not mention Question 43: It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing.......has ever happened to me. A. what B. which C. that D. why Question 44: When we got home, dinner...... , so we had a drink first. A. was prepared B. was being prepared C. was preparing D. had been prepared. The End.

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