1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO NAM ĐỊNH TRƯỜNG THPT TRỰC NINH B ĐỀ THI CHẤT LƯỢNG 8 TUẦN HK I Môn thi: ENGLISH 12_ Năm học 2010-2011 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút Mã đề 209 Câu 1: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party. A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable. B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before. C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable. D. I had the first enjoyable wedding party. Câu 2: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A. verbal B. enter C. confide D. social Câu 3: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence _______ Tom Cruise's last movie? Yes, I _______ it three days ago A. Did you ever see / have seen B. Had you ever seen / would see C. Will you ever see / saw D. Have you ever seen / saw Câu 4: Choose the answer that needs correcting I am studying here since I was at the age of ten. A. am studying B. at the age C. here D. was Câu 5: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence Gestures such as waving and handshaking are ________ forms of communication. A .direct B . regular C . verbal D . non-verbal Câu 6: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence Many young people have objected to _______ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom. A. shared B. contractual C. agreed D. sacrificed Câu 7: Choose the answer that needs correcting She asked me where I had worked last year A. I B. asked C. had worked D. last year Câu 8: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence Please don’t make so much noise. We ____________an important matter. A. have discussed B. discussed C. are discussing D. discuss Câu 9: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one Lan suggested going out for dinner. . A. Lan said, "Must we go out for dinner?" B. Lan said, "Do you want to go out for dinner?" C. Lan said, "Why don't we go out for dinner?" D. Lan said, "Will you go out for dinner?" Câu 10: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence “I left my umbrella here last night”, said Jane A. Jane asked me to leave the umbrella there the previous day. B. Jane said me that she had left her umbrella there the previous night. C. Jane told me she had left her umbrella there the night before. D. I told Jane I had left my umbrella there the night before. Câu 11: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one “If I were you, Tom, I wouldn’t meet Jane again.” Said Anna A. Anna advised Tom to meet Jane again. B. Anna offered Tom not to meet Jane again. C. Anna invited Tom to meet Jane again. D. Anna advised Tom not to meet Jane again. Câu 12: Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A. weekends B. sports C. offers D. skills Câu 13: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one I haven’t visited her for six months. A. It’s six months I last visited her. B. The last time I visited her was six months ago. C. It’s six months since I have visited her D. The last time I visited her six months ago. Câu 14: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence Where is Jimmy? - He is ____ work. He is busy ____ his monthly report. A. on / for B. at / with C. to / through D. in / about Câu 15: Choose the answer that needs correcting When Tom arrived at the party, Paul has already gone home. A. arrived B. at C. has already gone D. home Câu 16: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence Some people are concerned with physical ___________ when choosing a wife or husband. A. attractive B. attraction C. attractiveness D. attractively Câu 17: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance. A. bill B. menu C. help D. food Câu 18: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence “What a lovely hat you have” – “Thanks. …………….” A. I don’t care B. that’s OK C. certainly D. I’m glad you like it 2 Câu 19: Choose the answer that needs correcting Small children are often told that it is rude to point to other people. A. rude B. often told C. to D. other Câu 20: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A. walking B. happy C. borrow D. support Câu 21: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence She asked me …… my holidays …… . A. where I spent / the previous year B. where did I spend / last year C. where I had spent / the previous year D. where I spent / last year Câu 22: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence Yesterday, I _______ for work late because I _______ to set my alarm. A. had left / forgot B. left / had forgot C. had been leaving / would forget D. was leaving / was forgetting Câu 23: Choose the answer that needs correcting The policeman accused the thief for stealing the bike. A. the B. accused C. for D. stealing Câu 24: Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A. played B. enjoyed C. changed D. watched Câu 25: Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A. chance B. chores C. machine D. choose Câu 26: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence I feel very tired. I ________ in the garden for two hours. A. have been working B. had been working C. have worked D. worked Câu 27: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence Tan apologized …….the teacher …….rude to him the day before. A. x / for being B. to / for being C. to / for to be D. for / for being Câu 28: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _______ of teachers. A. supporter B. supporting C. support D. supportive Câu 29: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence They______________ their homework before they went swimming. A. did B. were doing C. have done D. had done Câu 30: Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence _ You are a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you. _ ……………………… I am an awful dancer. A. That’s a nice compliment! B. You’ve got to be kidding! C. Oh, thank you very much D. You are too kind. Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each question, from 31 to 35 Smoking is not as common in American as in many other countries. Generally, Americans smoke less than Europeans and much less than Asians. It is a practice that is becoming less and less socially acceptable. Smoking is prohibited in many places. It is not allowed in any public buildings, on any public transportation (including airplane flights within the United State), in shops, in movies theaters, schools, and office buildings. The general rule is if you are indoors, then you probably are not allowed to smoke. The exceptions are bars, nightclubs, and some restaurants. If a restaurant does allow smoking, it will only be in an area that is designated for smokers. If you are with someone, even outdoors, it is courteous to ask if they mind before you start smoking. The legal smoking age in America is 18. If you are buying cigarettes (or another tobacco product) and you look young, the store clerk is required by law to ask you for proof of legal age. You should be prepared to provide identification. Câu 31: The main idea of the passage is _______ A. Smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable. B. Smoking is good for your health C. Smoking is becoming more and more socially acceptable D. Smoking is allowed everywhere Câu 32: The legal smoking age in America is _______ A. 1 7 B. 16 C. 15 D. 18 Câu 33: It is _______to ask before you start smoking. A. unkind B. rude C. polite D. impolite Câu 34: You are NOT allowed to smoke in: A. nightclubs B. some restaurants C. bars D. public buildings Câu 35: The people in __________ are NOT mentioned in the passage: A. Africa B. Asia C. America D. Europe Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each of the blanks, from 36 to 40 OTHER CULTURES What is culture? Culture …. (36)… the way of living of a particular group of people. People from different cultures grow up with different customs, beliefs and values. For example, if you travel from one country …. (37)… another, you probably find the people do something very ……(38) to the ways you are familiar with in your culture. Culture is usually run from parents to children for many … (39)…, so people sometimes believe that their culture is the only correct way to live. Do you think everyone in the world should do things as you do them in your culture or have you open-minded about other customs? Many people believe that …… (40) about other cultures can be educational and rewarding. Câu 36: A. means B. meaning C. mean D. to mean Câu 37: A. off B. to C. about D. for Câu 38: A. differently B. indifferent C. difference D. different Câu 39: A. couples B. generations C. partners D. families Câu 40: A. learning B. to learn C. learn D. learns . 1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO NAM ĐỊNH TRƯỜNG THPT TRỰC NINH B ĐỀ THI CHẤT LƯỢNG 8 TUẦN HK I Môn thi: ENGLISH 12_ Năm học 201 0-2 011 Th i gian làm b i: 45 phút Mã đề 209 Câu 1: Choose. socially acceptable. Smoking is prohibited in many places. It is not allowed in any public buildings, on any public transportation (including airplane flights within the United State), in shops,. the original one I haven’t visited her for six months. A. It’s six months I last visited her. B. The last time I visited her was six months ago. C. It’s six months since I have visited her