My parents don't put pressure on me to make … about what to study at university 2.. People of the same … easily live and work with one another.. People sometimes … whether you can learn
Trang 1Revision for the 1st term examination of English 12
a Topics (Relating to reading and vocabulary)
1 Home life
2 Cultural Diversity
3 Ways of Socializing
4 Education System
5 Higher Education System
6 Future Jobs
7 Economic Reforms
8 Life in the future
B Grammar Focus
1 Tense Revision
2 Passive Voice
3 Reported Speech
4 Conditional Sentences
5 Relative Clauses
6 Although, Though, Even though, Despite,
In spite of
7 Prepositions
8 Articles
c Exercises
Part 1: Phonetics
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1 A parents B brothers C weekends D feelings
2 A chores B dishes C houses D coaches
4 A family B father C market D party
6 A wrapped B served C phoned D rained
7 A arrested B decided C walked D started
8 A attract B attach C allow D alter
9 A success B number C justice D rubbish
10 A honour B trophy C model D sorrow
11 A method B father C feather D weather
12 A chemistry B children C schooling D character
13 A weather B measure C treatment D pleasure
14 A deadline B leaflet C headphone D meadow
15 A local B social C boring D total
16 A lecture B tutor C item D notice
17 A applicant B category C vacancy D candidate
18 A résumé B pressure C computer D reduce
19 A expands B dissolves C exports D reforms
20 A achievement B change C chemist D children
21 A islander B inflation C investment D industry
22 A fatal B cancer C space D case
23 A further B secure C hurt D burden
24 A eradicated B provided C influenced D expected
II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest in each group
1 A wonderful B mischievous C responsible D interesting
2 A supportive B confident C excited D expensive
3 A relationship B obedience C kilometer D information
4 A problem B attempt C picture D dinner
Trang 25 A decision B photograph C holiday D interest
6 A culture B banquet C spirit D police
7 A marriage B equal C value D belief
8 A majority B attractiveness C generation D ceremony
9 A ambulance B elephant C envelope D expression
10 A conical B symbolic C careful D different
11 A assistance B attention C example D compliment
12 A expression B compliment C counterpart D argument
13 A beautiful B terrific C wonderful D marvelous
14 A appropriate B acceptable C reasonable D impossible
15 A miraculous B secondary C immediate D compulsory
16 A independent B academic C compulsory D unexpected
17 A education B curriculum C technology D activity
18 A government B chemistry C nursery D intention
19 A pressure B entrance C result D subject
20 A interview B agency C addition D customer
21 A useful B difficult C impressive D dangerous
22 A company B condition C computer D arrangement
23 A finance B lawyer C service D order
24 A admit B offer C employ D reduce
25 A diploma B ambition C applicant D appointment
26 A interview B manager C vacancy D employer
27 A category B accountancy C certificate D curriculum
28 A A adopt B enjoy C measure D expand
29 A illegal B substantial C domestic D positive
30 A inflation B handicraft C enterprise D subsidy
31 A competitive B economic C equivalent D industrial
32 A incredible B pessimistic C unexpected D optimistic
33 A terrorist B computer C history D astronaut
34 A confident B eternal C dangerous D healthier
35 A technology B development C corporation D expectancy
Part II Grammar and Vocabulary
These are incomplete sentences Circle A, B, C or D as your best choice to complete each sentence or exchange
1 My parents don't put pressure on me to make … about what to study at university
2 My mother works … secretary for a big company
3 She is always under … and it is affecting her health
4 My sister and I always … our respect for our grandparents and our parents
A show B express C give D have
5 My mother is very busy at work and she usually doesn't come home … very late at night
Trang 36 We are a very … family All of us have very close relationship with one another
7 Every member in my family is very … of one another so we don't have to worry a lot when problems come out
8 The household chores daughters often share with their parents is …
9 My Dad is always willing to give a hand … cleaning the house
10 … most men, my father can cook very well
11 Who can suggest a good … to this problem?
12 Children need a … environment in their families
13 My … in the family is helping my younger brother with his study
14 Our grandparents and parents often give us good … on important matter
15 They allow us to … on our choice of the elective subjects in school and our hobbies
16 The house looks so nice Its owner must have a … nature
17 The … of the moon to the earth causes tide
18 After ten years of … they got divorced
19 Women are still struggling for true … with men
20 It's … in Vietnam to eat "banh chung" on Tet holidays
21 It's a … to start the wedding ceremony in front of the altar
22 Guests often give the newly … couples envelopes containing money
23 The … leaf hat is very popular in the middle of Vietnam
24 We have little … in those who write for this newspaper
25 I offered to help her on her next wedding day but she … it
A denied B rejected C refused D dismissed
26 People of the same … easily live and work with one another
27 Physical… sometimes blinds us
28 Is that a good mother who only cares about her … ?
Trang 4A beautiful B beautify C beauty D beautification
29 Could you tell me how long Mary and John … married ?
30 Since I came here, I … a lot of acquaintances
31 Each society has its own beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviours, and … habits
32 Some people are often … at the differences that exist between their own culture and the culture in the other country
33 People sometimes … whether you can learn how body language works
34 Understanding and appreciating cultural differences can help people avoid …
35 Cultural differences can make people feel … , Frightened or even insecure
36 "I have never seen such a perfect thing on you.”- “…”
37 “…”- “Thank you I'm glad you like it"
A Congratulations! You have a beautiful motorbike.B The motorbike is beautiful
38 We shouldn't … or clap our hands to get the person's attention in restaurants
39 Body language is known as non-verbal …
40 Speaking is not a … of non-verbal communication
41 Cultural differences are also known … "cultural shock"!
42 "You shouldn't shout in restaurants"- He … me not to shout in restaurant
43 "I am sorry for being late." - She … for being late
44 The British are generally less willing to talk about … matters except to close friends
45 In the United States people are afraid of being too …
A friendly B solemn C serious D formal
46 The … year in Vietnam runs from September to June and is divided into 2 terms
47 A national exam … for all twelfth grade students at the beginning of June
48 Children at the age of 11 start moving to …
49 We don't accept students who are under 5 …
Trang 5A years old B of age C years D aged
50 Children receive its early … at home so parents should buy some … magazines to put them in the bookcase
51 Maths, English and history are his … subjects
52 “ … is the primary education?" - “5 years”
53 Schooling is … for all English children from the age of 5 to 16
54 Children start … 1 when they are 6 years old
55 Each term is … by one-week break called half term
56 The national curriculum is usually … by the government
57 “ … do you participate in extracurricular activities?” - “Never.”
A What B How long C How much D How often
58 Maths, Vietnamese literature, English are the … subjects in national exams
59 Schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition … are public schools
60 Do students in Vietnam have to follow a local or … curriculum?
61 These students are wondering what university they should … for
61 Instead of saying the General Certificate of Secondary Education we call the GCSE …
62 The first thing you have to do is to … this form and send it to the company as soon as possible
63 You won't be able to get into the … room if you don't show your ID card
64 Universities send letters of … to successful candidates by post
65 I am writing to ask if you might have a … in your marketing department for a salesperson
66 Applications for the new post will be … until the 15th of this month
67 Applicants who are recent graduates are requested to submit two letters of … from their university professors
68 The new employee is a person of high sense of …
69 I ought to apply for this position I definitely have the …
70 Have you interviewed the applicant … resume we discussed yesterday?
Trang 6A who B whom C whose D which
71 You are quite suitable for the position … this company is advertising
72 Mr Nguyen, with … I am working, is an ambitious man
73 "Could you recommend me a shop … I can buy a reliable laptop?"
74 December is the time of the year … the weather in Dalat is the coldest
75 The guide … is going to accompany those tourists can speak three foreign languages fluently
76 Phan is always the first person in the office … our manager's request
77 They are discussing about the pie chart … the unemployment rate in the city
78 Many goods … in China are now not very saleable in Vietnam
78 Since Doi Moi, Vietnam has undergone … changes
79 For the sake of a developed economy in Vietnam, it is high time that government … be eliminated
80 There has been a price increase in nearly every sector and the government is trying to control …
81 Our Party and Government continues to reaffirm their strong … to ”Doi Moi” policy
82 Since Doi Moi, inefficient co-operatives have been …
83 Drug-taking should … as it kills many people, especially young ones
84 Parents should … their children from smoking as it is bad for their health
85 We should be aware … the dangers of drug-taking
86 … she had a poor memory, Grandma told nice fairy tales to her grandchildren
87 … of the careful planning, the workshop was not a failure
88 … rising fuel prices this month, the level of consumption remains the same
89 Since Vietnam … WTO, many sectors have been opened to foreign investors
90 Women are supposed to have a higher … than men
91 She's very … She always sees things through rose-colored spectacles
Trang 792 Illiteracy has almost been … in many provinces in Vietnam
93 Various animal species are … because people have destroyed their habitat
94 Who is responsible … all the tragic events in Iraq?
95 I've got … appointment this afternoon I've got to go to … dentist
96 We went to … movies' last night and saw The Rebel starring Ngo Thanh Van It's … good film indeed
97 By the end of the 21st century, Vietnam … surpassed Thailand in many fields
98 We are wondering what life … like in the 2050's
99 Parents often object … their children's playing computer games
100 Thanks to electronic communications, many people can work or teleconference … home
Part 3: Writing
Ex 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
1 He first met her 3 years ago. It's …
2 The last time he went to a wedding party was 1 month ago. He hasn't …
3 How long have you been studying this project? When…
4 He came in and found his son watching TV. When he …
5 She finished work and then went home After she …
6 Steve started working for this company five years ago. > Steve has……
7 Nancy hasn’t come here since 1999 The last time…
8 During my dinner, the phone rang While……
9 David left the party before we arrived there When……
10 I have never stayed in such an expensive hotel before. > This is………
Ex 2: Change these sentences from the direct into indirect speech
1 "I have seen it before and I don't want to see it again.” Tony said
2 "Mary will assist you, Mark,” Jay said
3 "We'd better start doing work now as we have to hand it in next week" she said
4 “If you finish your work early, I'll tell you a story," the teacher said to them
5 The gardener told her, "You can pick as many flowers as you like from this bed only"
6 My father often advised me, "Don't put off your work until tomorrow if you can do it today.”
7 “Remember to leave the window open when you are using a gas stove”, my mother said to me
8 “Are you thirsty? Shall we go somewhere for a drink?”, John said
9 “All right That’s true I was the man who scratched the car.”, she said
10 “You had better slow down There’s a speed limit there”, he said to me
Ex 3; Change the sentences into the passive voice
1 They told me to be at the meeting at 6.30 but I was late I was …
2 They didn't let us talk to each other during exam We …
Trang 83 Will I go to England to improve my pronunciation? Will my …
4 Nobody is allowed to use this telephone without permission This telephone …
5 Its thought that the accident was caused by human error People …
6 Temperature is measured by a thermometer A thermometer is …
7 They are going to revise the curriculum The curriculum …
8 In Stratford -on Avon we saw Shakespeare's birthplace We saw the house …
9 People think that he is talented He is thought …
10 How long will they build that bridge? How long…
.Ex 4: Rewrite these sentences and try to keep the same meaning of the original sentences
1 The man told me the information about this college so I applied for it If the man …
2 He doesn't work hard so they will dismiss him. > Unless …
3 You didn't send the application on time They didn't call you for the interview. >If …
4 Stop smoking or you will die. > Unless…
5 The room is cold They leave the door open. > If…
6 She didn’t know you were in hospital, so she didn’t visit you →If…
7 We only came by bus because there were no taxis →If…
8 She is very shy; that’s why she doesn’t enjoy parties →If…
9 He doesn’t take exercise; that’s why he is so unhealthy →If…
10 I haven’t the right changes so we can’t get tickets from the machine →If…
Ex 5: Combine these pair of sentences using a relative pronoun/ adverb.(Use reduced relative clause is possible)
1 We listened to a speech last night It was informative
2 Here is a photo The photo shows my house
3 They are the shops I got these from them
4 A woman spoke to me She was very helpful
5 Jack knows a man The man’s name is William Blueheart Duckbill , Jr
6 I have not decided the day I’ll go to London on that day
7 You didn’t tell us the reason We have to cut down our daily expense for that reason
8 The reason hasn’t been told yet The president will come to that city for that reason
9 They are the children Their team won the match
10 My father bought a motorbike The motorbike costs two thousand dollars
Ex 6: Rewrite the following sentences
1 Although he got up early, he was late for the first train. In spite
2 Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer. Despite
3 Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London In spite
5 Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city. Though
6 In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie. Although
7 They worked very hard in spite of their old age. Although
8 Although he is sick, he goes to school. In spite of
9 In spite of their good game, the team lost Despite the fact that
10 Although he had a big lunch, he had a three-course meal in the evening. > In spite
Ex7: Fill each gap in the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets
1 We're…………about our chances of success (optimist)
2 Try not to be…………if you do not get the job (disappoint)
Trang 93 Preparing for the job interview can be………… (stress)
4 He has nothing to do at the moment He has been for-a year (employ)
5 It's very unlikely for a ……… to succeed in life (PESSIMISM)
6 The ………… threatened to attack the underground station in the city center (TERRORISM)
7 The first thing you have to do is to fill in this………….form, (apply)
8 All the audiences are………….to show their tickets, (requirement)
9 Many people apply for one job when there is a advertised (vacant)
10 He is one of the twenty ……… for the manager’s position ( APPLY)
Part 4: Reading Comprehension
A Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank of the reading
Ex 1: All the WTO members have joined the organization as a result of negotiation and therefore (1) means
a balance of rights and
obligations The process of becoming a WTO member is unique to each (2) country, and the terms of accession are dependent upon the country's stage of economic (3) and current trade regime The process (4) about five years, on average, but it can take some countries almost a(n) (5) The (6) accession negotiation was that of Kyrgyzstan, lasting 2 years and 10 months The (7) was that of China, lasting 15 years and 5 months Russia, having first applied to join GATT in 1993, is (8) in negotiations for membership
1 A partnership B membership C friendship D relationship
2 A applicant B one C selected D independent
3 A reforms B crisis C formation D development
4 A spends B occupies C takes D uses
5 A decade B century C era D generation
6 A earliest B last C longest D shortest
7 A earliest B last C longest D shortest
Ex 2: LEARNING BODY LANGUAGE Throughout history people have always communicated with one
another, not only by speech but also by movements of the hands and body It is, however, only (26) the last
few years that these aspects of communication have
been studied at all widely This type of communication is known as body language or non-verbal communication
People sometimes wonder (27) you can learn how body language works It is of course possible to read books on the subject but you also need to (28) time observing people's movements A railway station is a particular good place for such observation, as here people can be seen openly expressing eagerness, sorrow, delight, impatience and many other human emotions by means of movement
If you turn down the sound on your television set and try to understand (29) is happening simply by watching (30) picture you will learn even more about communication (31) words By turning the sound back
up every five (32) or so, it is possible to check how accurate your (33) is
Having studied the art of body language you will have a definite (34) at a boring party You will be able to sit on your own for the whole evening and thoroughly enjoy yourself by both watching (35) interpreting the body language of all the other people there
Trang 103 A spend B give C kill D lose
7 A minutes B hours C months D years
8 A understanding B meaning C expression D movement
9 A disadvantage B advantage C benefit D favour
Ex 3: Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answers
What is life like for today's students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students about their lives
Sarah James is a second year biology student “Money is a big problem”, said Sarah “I can eat quite cheaply at the university, but I spend quite a lot on transport I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as I like to wear things that are in fashion.”
Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagree “I don't spend anything on clothes,” he said, “unless you count climbing boots I'm very keen on climbing, and you do need special equipment, some of which is very expensive Luckily, my parents gave me money for my birthday in November Not much of my money goes on transport, because I have a bicycle.”
Diana Bell is a first year fashion student “I make on my own clothes This should save me money, but in fact, the materials are very expensive I don't know how I would manage if I didn't sell some of the dresses and hats I make to the other students Everything is expensive,” she said “That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter.”
Jack is a science student in his final year “What do I spend my money on? Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books.”
1 This is from …
A a student's notebook B a letter to a friend C a magazine article D an advertisement
2 The aim of the writer is to …
A show how students live B give advice to students
C explain that students work hard D complain about students' way of life
3 The students' main problem is …
A deciding what to wear B living on the money they receive
C finding enough time to study D cooking their own food
4 Colin is different from Sarah because …
A he has generous parents who help him B he doesn't need to study very hard
C he is not a second year student D his clothes and transport cost less
5 Which of the following is true for Diana?
A I haven't bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when I start work
B I'm going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday
C I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven't any money
D A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her, so I will have enough money after all
Good luck to you!