English written test for grade 12 tern 1 Time :45 minutes I Phonetics(1) • Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently 1. A. tombs B. lamps C. brakes D. invites 2. A character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical • Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from others. 1. A. expression B. example C. friendliness D. superior 2. A. employment B. remember C. concentrate D. position II. Vocabulary and grammar (4) A. Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket. 1. By this time next year I (save) Ј250……………………… 2. When I arrived she (have) lunch. She apologized for starting without me but said that she always (lunch) at 12.30………………………………. 3. He (lose) his job last month and since then he (be) out of work. ~…………. 4. My brother( give) tickets to the concert last night…………………………. B. Give the correct form of the word in the bracket. 1. We haven’t been able to find a house that meets our …………( require). 2. Please tell me about your first ………… ( impress) of your University life. 3. To attract someone’s (attend)…………., we can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication 4. Some people think it is (polite)…………… to ask someone’s age. 5. Preparing for an interview can be very ………… (stress). 6. We can raise our hand slightly to show that we need ( assist)………………………………. C. Choose the best answer to complete the blank. 1. They are university professors who ______ in the history of the Russian empire. A. special B. specially C. specialize D. specialization 2. ____ I had learned English when I was at high school. A. If B. Provided C. Unless D. If only 3. “ Sorry, I am late.” – ___ . We haven’t started yet.” A. Don’t worry B. Thank you C. You are welcome D. Why 4. A: May I borrow your pen for a minute, please? – B: __ . A. Yes, certainly B. Yes, thank you C. No, thanks D. No, of course III. Reading. (2) A Read the passage and choose one correct answer to fill each blank In the western customs (1 ) _____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (2) _____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (3) _____ hands. The Chinese are enthusiastic applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (4) _____ and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (5) _____, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. Generally speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid touching or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, Apologies are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners. 1. a. taking b. shaking c. grasping d. hugging 2. a. exchanged b. changed c. transferred d. converted 3. a. pair b. couple c. double d. both 4. a. contact b. look c. stare d. watch 5. a. Moreover b. Furthermore c. However d. Whatever B. read the passage then choose the best answer to complete the sentences University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students. High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics. In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses. According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007. 1. University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very _______. a. interesting b. stressful c. free d. easy 2. The word those refers to _______. a. exam subjects b. young people c. universities d. examinations 3. In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about __ percent. a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 50 4. Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? a. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination. b. Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination. c. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects. d. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose. 5. According to the passage, _______. a. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year. b. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities c. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities. d. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities. I V. writing (2.5 A. Each sentence has one mistake. Find and circle it. 1. Dirty air is harmful for our health. A B C D 2. The problems of pollution are too difficult for us to solving. A B C D 3. My brother didn’t wear that uniform since he left school. A B C D 4. Up to now , he made more progress than any other student. A B C D B. Rewrite the following sentences 1. 'I gave you my textbook last week. I insist,' Tom said.(insisted) Tom insisted ……………………………………………………………. 2. Lots of people believe he is the best of the contest. He is ……………………………………………… 3 . My stereo doesn’t work today. It worked yesterday.( combine sentences using a relative pronoun) ………………………………. . English written test for grade 12 tern 1 Time :45 minutes I Phonetics (1) • Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently 1. A. tombs B. lamps C. brakes D. invites 2 universities, accounting for 11 % of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are currently training 11 9,464 students, or 11 .7% of the total number of students. The government. Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts; 18 0 minutes for