ENGLISH 12 HỌC KỲ I KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ BÀI SỐ 1 Thời gian 45 phút Name Marks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following.
ENGLISH 12 HỌC KỲ I - KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 45 phút Name Marks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 01 Whistling or clapping hands to get a person’s attention is considered rude A polite B impolite C discourteous D embarrassing 02 Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives A believe in B reveal news to C hide feelings D keep secrets from Choose the word with the different stress pattern 03 A apology B disappointment C conversation D economic 04 A household B approve C applause D complaint Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below it 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 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 Lee 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 Wren, 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 05 According to the author’s opinion, A Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children B Parents should be supportive of their children C It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want D All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything 06 It is one of parents’ mistakes if A they want their child to be a musician B They make their child try to achieve too much C They help their child to win music competitions D They don’t care for their child’s education much 07 Michael is lucky because A His father is a musician in an orchestra B His family is rich enough to have a car C His parents help him in a sensible way D He is free to anything that he likes 08 The main idea of the passage is A how parennts should make a child a musician B what aim of a child can be much earlier to reach C what differences there are between two kinds of parents D how parents should bring up a child 09 Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that A He is afraid that he may disappoint them B He often wants to kill himself someday C He has to his best to everything D He has made greater progress in music Choose the best answer to complete the passage Many people think that they can (10) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that culture .(11) this is not necessarily true Often the (12) we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can just be dangerous because they concentrate on culture differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they contain is untrue In a survey recently carried out in Britain, people were asked to (13) a list of anything that they thought was (14) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper 10 A learn B understand C master D be aware 11 A But B While C Whereas D However 12 A more B farther C longer D less 13 A put on B take C make D have 14 A typical B aware C featured D important Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 15 I hadn't expected James to apologize but I had hoped A that he call me B him to call me C that he would call me D him calling me 16 The teacher praises good when the children follow directions A mistake B custom C behaviour D decision 17 Seat belts were introduced so that traffic accidents be reduced A must B should C would D will 18 His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program A begins B begin C will begin D is beginning 19 Would you please write on the test books? A not B not to C don't D to not I 20 Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without .identity A incorrect B right C true D proper 21 I'd .the operation unless it is absolutely necessary A rather not have B rather not to have C rather not having D not rather had 22 Her husband had lived at home before they were married and so A he had B he did C had he D did he 23 Does your new secretary .shorthand? A know how take B know how to take C know to take D know how taking 24 I went in to work for an hour even though I .it was a holiday A knew B know C have known D will know 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 25 Can you lend me a hand to move this table? A ask to marry me B love me C give me money D help me 26 We should pay attention to the teacher’s explaining A notice B watch and listen to C take note of D look at Choose the best answer to complete the sentences in italics 27 They spent their honeymoon in Paris A where they have met two years before B the place they met two years ago C where they met two years ago D where they had met two years before 28 He wanted to know A whether I am going to the cinema B that I has gone to the cinema C if I am going to the cinema D if I was going to the cinema 29 The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people A together for a whole week B to get together since a whole week C to be together for a whole week D be together since a whole week 30 When A lice had done the shopping A she had picked her children from school B she has picked her children from school C she picked her children up from school D she picks her children up from school 31 If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, A you should say so B could you say so C you can it D you will say it Choose the sentence which means the same as the first one 32 The Vietnamese use first names in both formal and informal situations A In both formal and informal situations the Vietnamese use first names B Both formal and informal names are used in Vietnamese situations C In both formal and informal situations, first names are used by the Vietnamese D The Vietnamese use first names in neither formal nor informal situations 33 The teacher asked "Who speaks English in this class?" A The teacher asked who speaks English in that class B The teacher wants to know who spoke English in that class C The teacher wanted to know who can speak English in this class D The teacher wanted to know who spoke English in that class 34 Most Americans use first names quickly when addressing their new acquaintance A When talking to their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly B When talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly C When they talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly D Most Americans use first names quickly when they addressing with their new acquaintance 35 You must not stand too close to people in Britain A People in Britain are not allowed to stand too close to you B Don't stand too close to people when you are in Britain C Standing too close to people in Britain is not allowed D Stand too close to people in Britain is not a must 36 "Has Caron talked to Kevin?” my friend asked me A My friend asked me if Caron had talked to Kevin B My friend asked me that Caron had talked to Kevin C My friend asked me if Caron talked to Kevin D My friend asked me whether Caron has talked to Kevin Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part 37.A rough B house C doubt D sound 38.A daughter B taught C caught D laughter Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 39 He (A) tried (B) phoning you (C) many times but he couldn't (D) get through 40 We can (A) rise our hand (B) slightly to (C) show that we (D) need assistance The End ENGLISH 12 HỌC KỲ I - KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 45 phút Name Marks Choose the word with the different stress pattern 01.A conversation B apology C disappointment D economic 02.A applause B approve C complaint D household Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part 03.A doubt B house C rough D sound 04.A daughter B laughter C caught D taught Choose the sentence which means the same as the first one 05 The teacher asked "Who speaks English in this class?" A The teacher wanted to know who can speak English in this class B The teacher wanted to know who spoke English in that class C The teacher asked who speaks English in that class D The teacher wants to know who spoke English in that class 06 "Has Caron talked to Kevin?” my friend asked me A My friend asked me if Caron had talked to Kevin B My friend asked me whether Caron has talked to Kevin C My friend asked me that Caron had talked to Kevin D My friend asked me if Caron talked to Kevin 07 Most Americans use first names quickly when addressing their new acquaintance A When talking to their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly B When they talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly C When talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly D Most Americans use first names quickly when they addressing with their new acquaintance 08 The Vietnamese use first names in both formal and informal situations A In both formal and informal situations, first names are used by the Vietnamese B The Vietnamese use first names in neither formal nor informal situations C In both formal and informal situations the Vietnamese use first names D Both formal and informal names are used in Vietnamese situations 09 You must not stand too close to people in Britain A Stand too close to people in Britain is not a must B Don't stand too close to people when you are in Britain C Standing too close to people in Britain is not allowed D People in Britain are not allowed to stand too close to you Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below it 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 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 Lee 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 Wren, 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 10 It is one of parents’ mistakes if A they want their child to be a musician B They help their child to win music competitions C They don’t care for their child’s education much D They make their child try to achieve too much 11 Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that A He has to his best to everything B He has made greater progress in music C He is afraid that he may disappoint them D He often wants to kill himself someday 12 Michael is lucky because A His family is rich enough to have a car B He is free to anything that he likes C His father is a musician in an orchestra D His parents help him in a sensible way 13 The main idea of the passage is A what aim of a child can be much earlier to reach B how parennts should make a child a musician C what differences there are between two kinds of parents D how parents should bring up a child 14 According to the author’s opinion, A Parents should be supportive of their children B It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want C Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children D All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 15 Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without .identity A true B proper C right D incorrect 16 I'd .the operation unless it is absolutely necessary A rather not having B rather not to have C not rather had D rather not have 17 His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program A begins B will begin C begin D is beginning 18 The teacher praises good when the children follow directions A mistake B behaviour C custom D decision 19 Seat belts were introduced so that traffic accidents be reduced A should B will C would D must 20 Does your new secretary .shorthand? A know how take B know how taking C know to take D know how to take 21 Would you please write on the test books? A don't B not to C to not I D not 22 Her husband had lived at home before they were married and so A did he B he did C he had D had he 23 I hadn't expected James to apologize but I had hoped A that he would call me B that he call me C him calling me D him to call me 24 I went in to work for an hour even though I .it was a holiday A will know B know C knew D have known Choose the best answer to complete the passage Many people think that they can (25) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that culture .(26) this is not necessarily true Often the (27) we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can just be dangerous because they concentrate on culture differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they contain is untrue In a survey recently carried out'in Britain, people were asked to (28) a list of anything that they thought was (29) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper 25 A learn B be aware C understand D master 26 A But B However C Whereas D While 27 A less B more C farther D longer 28 A have B put on C make D take 29 A typical B aware C important D featured Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 30 ~ Whistling or clapping hands to get a person’s attention is considered rude A polite B polite C embarrassing D discourteous 31 ~ Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives A believe in B keep secrets from C reveal news to D hide feelings 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 32 Can you lend me a hand to move this table? A ask to marry me B love me C help me D give me money 33 We should pay attention to the teacher’s explaining A take note of B watch and listen to C look at D notice Choose the best answer to complete the sentences in italics 34 When A lice had done the shopping A she has picked her children from school B she picked her children up from school C she had picked her children from school D she picks her children up from school 35 They spent their honeymoon in Paris A the place they met two years ago B where they had met two years before C where they met two years ago D where they have met two years before 36 If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, A you should say so B could you say so C you can it D you will say it 37 He wanted to know A that I has gone to the cinema B if I was going to the cinema C if I am going to the cinema D whether I am going to the cinema 38 The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people A together for a whole week B to get together since a whole week C to be together for a whole week D be together since a whole week Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 39 We can (A) rise our hand (B) slightly to (C) show that we (D) need assistance 40 He (A) tried (B) phoning you (C) many times but he couldn't (D) get through The End ENGLISH 12 HỌC KỲ I - KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 45 phút Name Marks Choose the sentence which means the same as the first one 01 "Has Caron talked to Kevin?” my friend asked me A My friend asked me if Caron had talked to Kevin B My friend asked me if Caron talked to Kevin C My friend asked me whether Caron has talked to Kevin D My friend asked me that Caron had talked to Kevin 02 Most Americans use first names quickly when addressing their new acquaintance A When talking to their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly B Most Americans use first names quickly when they addressing with their new acquaintance C When talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly D When they talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly 03 The teacher asked "Who speaks English in this class?" A The teacher wanted to know who can speak English in this class B The teacher wanted to know who spoke English in that class C The teacher wants to know who spoke English in that class D The teacher asked who speaks English in that class 04 The Vietnamese use first names in both formal and informal situations A The Vietnamese use first names in neither formal nor informal situations B In both formal and informal situations, first names are used by the Vietnamese C Both formal and informal names are used in Vietnamese situations D In both formal and informal situations the Vietnamese use first names 05 You must not stand too close to people in Britain A Standing too close to people in Britain is not allowed B Don't stand too close to people when you are in Britain C Stand too close to people in Britain is not a must D People in Britain are not allowed to stand too close to you Choose the word with the different stress pattern 06.A complaint B household C approve D applause 07.A conversation B apology C disappointment D economic 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 08 Can you lend me a hand to move this table? A give me money B love me C help me D ask to marry me 09 We should pay attention to the teacher’s explaining A watch and listen to B look at C take note of D notice Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below it 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 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 Lee 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 Wren, 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 10 According to the author’s opinion, A Parents should be supportive of their children B Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children C All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything D It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want 11 It is one of parents’ mistakes if A They help their child to win music competitions B They make their child try to achieve too much C They don’t care for their child’s education much D they want their child to be a musician 12 Michael is lucky because A His parents help him in a sensible way B His father is a musician in an orchestra C His family is rich enough to have a car D He is free to anything that he likes 13 Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that A He is afraid that he may disappoint them B He has to his best to everything C He has made greater progress in music D He often wants to kill himself someday 14 The main idea of the passage is A how parents should bring up a child B what aim of a child can be much earlier to reach C what differences there are between two kinds of parents D how parennts should make a child a musician Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 15 Seat belts were introduced so that traffic accidents be reduced A should B must C will D would 16 Her husband had lived at home before they were married and so A he had B he did C did he D had he 17 Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without .identity A incorrect B true C proper D right 18 His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program A is beginning B begins C will begin D begin 19 Does your new secretary .shorthand? A know how taking B know how take C know how to take D know to take 20 Would you please write on the test books? A to not I B not C not to D don't 21 The teacher praises good when the children follow directions A custom B decision C mistake D behaviour 22 I'd .the operation unless it is absolutely necessary A not rather had B rather not have C rather not to have D rather not having 23 I went in to work for an hour even though I .it was a holiday A knew B know C have known D will know 24 I hadn't expected James to apologize but I had hoped A him to call me B that he would call me C him calling me D that he call me Choose the best answer to complete the passage Many people think that they can (25) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that culture .(26) this is not necessarily true Often the (27) we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can just be dangerous because they concentrate on culture differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they contain is untrue In a survey recently carried out in Britain, people were asked to (28) a list of anything that they thought was (29) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper 25.A be aware B learn C master D understand 26.A But B Whereas C However D While 27.A more B longer C less D farther 28.A put on B make C have D take 29.A featured B important C typical D aware Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part 30.A sound B house C doubt D rough 31.A daughter B laughter C caught D taught Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 32 ~ Whistling or clapping hands to get a person’s attention is considered rude A polite B polite C discourteous D embarrassing 33 ~ Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives A keep secrets from B believe in C reveal news to D hide feelings Choose the best answer to complete the sentences in italics 34 When A lice had done the shopping A she has picked her children from school B she picked her children up from school C she had picked her children from school D she picks her children up from school 35 The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people A together for a whole week B to get together since a whole week C to be together for a whole week D be together since a whole week 36 If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, A you should say so B could you say so C you can it D you will say it 37 He wanted to know A that I has gone to the cinema B if I am going to the cinema C if I was going to the cinema D whether I am going to the cinema 38 They spent their honeymoon in Paris A the place they met two years ago B where they have met two years before C where they met two years ago D where they had met two years before Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 39 We can (A) rise our hand (B) slightly to (C) show that we (D) need assistance 40 He (A) tried (B) phoning you (C) many times but he couldn't (D) get through The End ENGLISH 12 HỌC KỲ I - KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 45 phút Name Marks Choose the best answer to complete the passage Many people think that they can (1) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that culture .(2) this is not necessarily true Often the (3) we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can just be dangerous because they concentrate on culture differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they contain is untrue In a survey recently carried out'in Britain, people were asked to (4) a list of anything that they thought was (5) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper 01.A master B be aware C learn D understand 02.A But B While C Whereas D However 03.A longer B more C less D farther 04.A have B make C take D put on 05.A important B aware C featured D typical Choose the best answer to complete the sentences in italics 06 They spent their honeymoon in Paris A where they had met two years before B the place they met two years ago C where they met two years ago D where they have met two years before 07 If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, A could you say so B you will say it C you should say so D you can it 08 When A lice had done the shopping A she had picked her children from school B she picks her children up from school C she has picked her children from school D she picked her children up from school 09 The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people A together for a whole week B be together since a whole week C to be together for a whole week D to get together since a whole week 10 He wanted to know A whether I am going to the cinema B if I am going to the cinema C that I has gone to the cinema D if I was going to the cinema Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 11 ~ Whistling or clapping hands to get a person’s attention is considered rude A polite B polite C discourteous D embarrassing 12 ~ Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives A keep secrets from B reveal news to C believe in D hide feelings 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 13 We should pay attention to the teacher’s explaining A take note of B notice C watch and listen to D look at 14 Can you lend me a hand to move this table? A love me B help me C give me money D ask to marry me Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 15 Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without .identity A incorrect B right C proper D true 16 Her husband had lived at home before they were married and so A had he B did he C he had D he did 17 Would you please write on the test books? A not B not to C don't D to not I 18 The teacher praises good when the children follow directions A custom B mistake C decision D behaviour 19 I'd .the operation unless it is absolutely necessary A rather not having B rather not have C not rather had D rather not to have 20 I went in to work for an hour even though I .it was a holiday A knew B will know C have known D know 21 Does your new secretary .shorthand? A know how take B know how to take C know to take D know how taking 22 Seat belts were introduced so that traffic accidents be reduced A will B must C should D would 23 His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program A is beginning B begin C begins D will begin 24 I hadn't expected James to apologize but I had hoped A that he call me B him calling me C that he would call me D him to call me Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part 25.A rough B sound C doubt D house 26.A daughter B caught C laughter D taught Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below it 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 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 Lee 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 Wren, 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 27 The main idea of the passage is A what aim of a child can be much earlier to reach B how parents should bring up a child C what differences there are between two kinds of parents D how parennts should make a child a musician 28 Michael is lucky because A His family is rich enough to have a car B His father is a musician in an orchestra C His parents help him in a sensible way D He is free to anything that he likes 29 Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that A He often wants to kill himself someday B He has made greater progress in music C He has to his best to everything D He is afraid that he may disappointthem 30 It is one of parents’mistakes if A they want their child to be a musician B They don’t care for their child’s education much C They help their child to win music competitions D They make their child try to achieve too much 31 According to the author’s opinion, A It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want B All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything C Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children D Parents should be supportive of theirchildren Choose the sentence which means the same as the first one 32 The teacher asked "Who speaks English in this class?" A The teacher asked who speaks English in that class B The teacher wanted to know who can speak English in this class C The teacher wants to know who spoke English in that class D The teacher wanted to know who spoke English in that class 33 The Vietnamese use first names in both formal and informal situations A Both formal and informal names are used in Vietnamese situations B In both formal and informal situations, first names are used by the Vietnamese C The Vietnamese use first names in neither formal nor informal situations D In both formal and informal situations the Vietnamese use first names 34 "Has Caron talked to Kevin?” my friend asked me A My friend asked me that Caron had talked to Kevin B My friend asked me whether Caron has talked to Kevin C My friend asked me if Caron had talked to Kevin D My friend asked me if Caron talked to Kevin 35 Most Americans use first names quickly when addressing their new acquaintance A When they talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly B When talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly C Most Americans use first names quickly when they addressing with their new acquaintance D When talking to their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly 36 You must not stand too close to people in Britain A Standing too close to people in Britain is not allowed B People in Britain are not allowed to stand too close to you C Stand too close to people in Britain is not a must D Don't stand too close to people when you are in Britain Choose the word with the different stress pattern 37.A conversation B apology C disappointment D economic 38.A approve B household C complaint D applause Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 39 We can (A) rise our hand (B) slightly to (C) show that we (D) need assistance 40 He (A) tried (B) phoning you (C) many times but he couldn't (D) get through The End ENGLISH 12 HỌC KỲ I - KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 45 phút Name Marks Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 01 He (A) tried (B) phoning you (C) many times but he couldn't (D) get through 02 We can (A) rise our hand (B) slightly to (C) show that we (D) need assistance Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below it 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 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 Lee 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 Wren, 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 03 Michael is lucky because A His parents help him in a sensible way B His father is a musician in an orchestra C He is free to anything that he likes D His family is rich enough to have a car 04 Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that A He is afraid that he may disappointthem B He has to his best to everything C He often wants to kill himself someday D He has made greater progress in music 05 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 aim of a child can be much earlier to reach D what differences there are between two kinds of parents 06 It is one of parents’mistakes if A They make their child try to achieve too much B They help their child to win music competitions C They don’t care for their child’s education much D they want their child to be a musician 07 According to the author’s opinion, A All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything B It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want C Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children D Parents should be supportive of theirchildren Choose the word with the different stress pattern 08.A household B applause C approve D complaint 09.A disappointment B apology C conversation D economic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 10 ~ Whistling or clapping hands to get a person’s attention is considered rude A embarrassing B polite C discourteous D polite 11 ~ Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives A hide feelings B reveal news to C believe in D keep secrets from Choose the sentence which means the same as the first one 12 "Has Caron talked to Kevin?” my friend asked me A My friend asked me whether Caron has talked to Kevin B My friend asked me if Caron talked to Kevin C My friend asked me that Caron had talked to Kevin D My friend asked me if Caron had talked to Kevin 13 The teacher asked "Who speaks English in this class?" A The teacher asked who speaks English in that class B The teacher wanted to know who spoke English in that class C The teacher wants to know who spoke English in that class D The teacher wanted to know who can speak English in this class 14 The Vietnamese use first names in both formal and informal situations A In both formal and informal situations, first names are used by the Vietnamese B The Vietnamese use first names in neither formal nor informal situations C In both formal and informal situations the Vietnamese use first names D Both formal and informal names are used in Vietnamese situations 15 Most Americans use first names quickly when addressing their new acquaintance A When talking to their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly B When talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly C Most Americans use first names quickly when they addressing with their new acquaintance D When they talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly 16 You must not stand too close to people in Britain A People in Britain are not allowed to stand too close to you B Standing too close to people in Britain is not allowed C Don't stand too close to people when you are in Britain D Stand too close to people in Britain is not a must Choose the best answer to complete the passage Many people think that they can (17) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that culture .(18) this is not necessarily true Often the (19) we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can just be dangerous because they concentrate on culture differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they contain is untrue In a survey recently carried out'in Britain, people were asked to (20) a list of anything that they thought was (21) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper 17.A understand B master C be aware D learn 18.A But B While C However D Whereas 19.A more B less C farther D longer 20.A have B take C put on D make 21.A typical B aware C featured D important 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 22 Can you lend me a hand to move this table? A love me B give me money C help me D ask to marry me 23 We should pay attention to the teacher’s explaining A look at B watch and listen to C take note of D notice Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 24 Seat belts were introduced so that traffic accidents be reduced A will B should C must D would 25 I'd .the operation unless it is absolutely necessary A not rather had B rather not to have C rather not having D rather not have 26 I went in to work for an hour even though I .it was a holiday A will know B knew C know D have known 27 Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without .identity A proper B right C true D incorrect 28 Does your new secretary .shorthand? A know how to take B know how taking C know how take D know to take 29 His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program A begin B begins C will begin D is beginning 30 Her husband had lived at home before they were married and so A he did B had he C he had D did he 31 The teacher praises good when the children follow directions A decision B mistake C behaviour D custom 32 Would you please write on the test books? A don't B to not I C not D not to 33 I hadn't expected James to apologize but I had hoped A him to call me B that he call me C that he would call me D him calling me Choose the best answer to complete the sentences in italics 34 They spent their honeymoon in Paris A where they have met two years before B the place they met two years ago C where they met two years ago D where they had met two years before 35 The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people A to be together for a whole week B together for a whole week C to get together since a whole week D be together since a whole week 36 If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, A could you say so B you should say so C you will say it D you can it 37 When A lice had done the shopping A she picks her children up from school B she had picked her children from school C she has picked her children from school D she picked her children up from school 38 He wanted to know A if I am going to the cinema B that I has gone to the cinema C if I was going to the cinema D whether I am going to the cinema Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part 39.A house B sound C rough D doubt 40.A laughter B caught C daughter D taught The End ENGLISH 12 HỌC KỲ I - KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ - BÀI SỐ Thời gian: 45 phút Name Marks 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 01 Can you lend me a hand to move this table? A give me money B love me C ask to marry me D help me 02 We should pay attention to the teacher’s explaining A notice B watch and listen to C take note of D look at Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 03 He (A) tried (B) phoning you (C) many times but he couldn't (D) get through 04 We can (A) rise our hand (B) slightly to (C) show that we (D) need assistance Choose the best answer to complete the sentences in italics 05 He wanted to know A if I am going to the cinema B whether I am going to the cinema C that I has gone to the cinema D if I was going to the cinema 06 If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, A you should say so B you can it C could you say so D you will say it 07 When A lice had done the shopping A she has picked her children from school B she picks her children up from school C she picked her children up from school D she had picked her children from school 08 They spent their honeymoon in Paris A the place they met two years ago B where they met two years ago C where they have met two years before D where they had met two years before 09 The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people A to be together for a whole week B to get together since a whole week C together for a whole week D be together since a whole week Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below it 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 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 Lee 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 Wren, 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 10 According to the author’s opinion, A It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want B Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children C Parents should be supportive of theirchildren D All sensible parents can train their children to success in everything 11 Michael is lucky because A He is free to anything that he likes B His father is a musician in an orchestra C His parents help him in a sensible way D His family is rich enough to have a car 12 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 aim of a child can be much earlier to reach D what differences there are between two kinds of parents 13 Winton’s parents set so high a standard for him that A He has to his best to everything B He has made greater progress in music C He is afraid that he may disappointthem D He often wants to kill himself someday 14 It is one of parents’mistakes if A They don’t care for their child’s education much B They make their child try to achieve too much C They help their child to win music competitions D they want their child to be a musician Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 15 I hadn't expected James to apologize but I had hoped A that he call me B that he would call me C him to call me D him calling me 16 His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program A begin B begins C will begin D is beginning 17 Does your new secretary .shorthand? A know to take B know how take C know how taking D know how to take 18 I went in to work for an hour even though I .it was a holiday A have known B knew C will know D know 19 Seat belts were introduced so that traffic accidents be reduced A must B should C will D would 20 Would you please write on the test books? A don't B to not I C not D not to 21 Her husband had lived at home before they were married and so A had he B he did C he had D did he 22 Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without .identity A true B incorrect C proper D right 23 The teacher praises good when the children follow directions A mistake B decision C behaviour D custom 24 I'd .the operation unless it is absolutely necessary A rather not have B not rather had C rather not to have D rather not having Choose the best answer to complete the passage Many people think that they can (25) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that culture .(26) this is not necessarily true Often the (27) we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can just be dangerous because they concentrate on culture differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they contain is untrue In a survey recently carried out'in Britain, people were asked to (28) a list of anything that they thought was (29) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper 25.A be aware B understand C learn D master 26.A However B Whereas C While D But 27.A more B less C farther D longer 28.A put on B have C make D take 29.A typical B aware C featured D important Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 30 ~ Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives A keep secrets from B believe in C hide feelings D reveal news to 31 ~ Whistling or clapping hands to get a person’s attention is considered rude A discourteous B polite C polite D embarrassing Choose the sentence which means the same as the first one 32 "Has Caron talked to Kevin?” my friend asked me A My friend asked me whether Caron has talked to Kevin B My friend asked me that Caron had talked to Kevin C My friend asked me if Caron talked to Kevin D My friend asked me if Caron had talked to Kevin 33 The teacher asked "Who speaks English in this class?" A The teacher wanted to know who can speak English in this class B The teacher wanted to know who spoke English in that class C The teacher asked who speaks English in that class D The teacher wants to know who spoke English in that class 34 The Vietnamese use first names in both formal and informal situations A The Vietnamese use first names in neither formal nor informal situations B In both formal and informal situations, first names are used by the Vietnamese C In both formal and informal situations the Vietnamese use first names D Both formal and informal names are used in Vietnamese situations 35 Most Americans use first names quickly when addressing their new acquaintance A Most Americans use first names quickly when they addressing with their new acquaintance B When talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly C When they talking their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly D When talking to their new acquaintance, most Americans use first names quickly 36 You must not stand too close to people in Britain A Stand too close to people in Britain is not a must B People in Britain are not allowed to stand too close to you C Standing too close to people in Britain is not allowed D Don't stand too close to people when you are in Britain Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part 37.A house B doubt C sound D rough 38.A daughter B caught C taught D laughter Choose the word with the different stress pattern 39.A disappointment B apology C conversation D economic 40.A complaint B household C approve D applause The End