TRƯỜNG THPT CHU VĂN AN KỲ THI HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015 MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12 CƠ BẢN

Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội Truờng THPT Chu Văn An ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’ ĐỀ I – PHONETICS Choose one word whose stress pattern is different A information B necessary A diagnostic B preparation A never B follow A fiction B office A camera B computer C scientific C technology C pilot C machine C vegetable D automatic D transportation D reply D expert D everything II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A - Choose the best answer …… yet? A Have the letters been typed B Have the letters typed C Have been the letters typed D Had the letters typed It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer A about B for C on D at His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard A a B an C X D the To my ……, I was not offered the job A joy B happiness C disappointment D dream 10 The trees …… A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B were grown in the backyard by John yesterday C were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D in the back were grown yesterday by John 11 The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell A is invented B is inventing C invented D was invented 12 In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education A to be generally known B is generally known C generally known D is generally knowing 13 Bicycles …… in the driveway A must not be left B must not be leaving C must not leave D must not have left 14 …… information you need is in this book Read it carefully A X B An C A D The 15 Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they not feel happy at school A pressure B concentration C recommendation D interview 16 English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for administration, broadcasting and education A used B being used C is used D it is used 17 He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview A impress B impression C impressive D impressively 18 Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed A profession B work C career D job 19 …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis A Unemployed B Employ C Unemployment D Employment 20 Reagan …… an actor years ago A is said to be B was said being C was said have been D is said to have been 21 Good preparations …… your job interview is a must A in B with C for D upon 22 She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist A site B position C work D location 23 She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she has not found any job yet A Article B Vacant C Space D Spot 24 Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer A impression B employment C effectiveness D pressure 25 Doctors have to assume …… for human life A responsibles B responsibly C responsibility D responsible 26 It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time A is saying/has been taken B says/is taken C is said/takes D was said/was taken 27 All bottles …… before transportation A was frozen B frozen C are froze D were frozen 28 Lots of houses …… by the earthquake A are destroying B destroyed C were destroying D were destroyed 29 Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend A is going to be performed B will be performing C will have performed D has been performed 30 I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends A to be asking B to be asked C being asking D of asking B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one 31 If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf A I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf B I am too tall to reach the top shelf C I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall D In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf 32 If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam A I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam B I had studied hard enough and I pass the final exam C I studied too hard to pass the final exam D I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam 33 John speaks Chinese fluently because he used to live in China for ten years A Suppose John has lived in China for ten years, he can speak Chinese fluently B Provided that John lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently C Unless John had lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently D John could not speak Chinese fluently if he had not lived in China for ten years 34 Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking A I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to B Peter promised to stop smoking C Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to D Peter advised me to stop smoking 35 I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary A They did not increase my salary so I quit the job B I will only agree to these conditions if they give me more money C They give me more money or I will only agree to these conditions D Unless they give me more money, I will only agree to these conditions III – READING A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers The history of the bicycle goes back more than 200 years In 1791, Count de Sivrac (36) …… onlookers in a park as he showed off his two-wheel invention, a machine called the ‘celerifere’ It was basically an (37) …… version of a children's toy which had been in use for many years Sivrac's ‘celerifere’ had a wooden frame, made in the (38) …… of a horse, which was mounted on a wheel at either end To ride it, you sat on a small seat, just like a modern bicycle, use and pushed (39) …… against the ground with your legs - there were no pedals It was impossible to steer a ‘celerifere’ and it had no brakes, but despite these problems the invention very much (40) …… to the fashionable young men of Paris Soon they were (41) …… races up and down the streets Minor injuries were common as riders attempted a final burst of (42) …… Controlling the machine was difficult as the only way to change (43) …… was to pull up the front of the ‘celerifere’ and turn it round while the front wheel was (44) …… in the air "Celerifere' were not popular for long, however, as the (45) …… of no springs, no steering and rough roads made riding them very uncomfortable Even so, the wooden `celerifere' was the origin of the modern bicycle 36 A delighted 37 A increased 38 A resemblance 39 A fast 40 A attracted 41 A going 42 A velocity (tốc lực) 43 A direction 44 A cycling 45 A mixture B cheered B enormous B shape B deeply B appealed B getting B energy B route B circling B link C appreciated C extended C body C heavily C took C holding C pace C heading C winding C combination D overjoyed D enlarged D appearance D hard D called D making D speed D way D spinning D union B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question Preparation is a key to successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makes perfect It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge Make a great impression The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job Your application or résumé has already exhibited that you are qualified Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10 – 15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contract; and ask questions After the interview, follow up with a thank – you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring decision is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you not hear back from the employer within the specified time 46 The pronoun it refers to …… A the job B the interview C the interviewer D the preparation 47 What does the writer advise you to practice? A Asking and answering questions related to the job B Making products that the company produces C Proving services that the company serves D Meeting some customers and competitors 48 Which should not be shown during your interview? A Punctuallity B A firm hand shaking C Being properly – dressed D Weaknesses 49 You can show your qualifications in the …… A dressing style and punctuality B competing with the competitors C résumé and letter of application D eye contract with the interview 50 Which is not included in the writer’s advice? A You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview B You should make the best impression in the interview C You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview D You should telephone the interview for any information after the interview Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội Truờng THPT Chu Văn An ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’ ĐỀ I – PHONETICS Choose one word whose stress pattern is different A accountant B discover A moment B receive A marathon B advertise conclusion A advance B blackboard A demonstrate B beautify C messenger C nuisance C industry D unlucky D anthem D C protect C successful D reduce D comfortable II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A - Choose the best answer The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell A is invented B is inventing C invented D was invented His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard A a B the C X D an Lots of houses …… by the earthquake A were destroying B are destroying C destroyed D were destroyed The trees …… A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B were grown in the backyard by John yesterday C were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D in the back were grown yesterday by John 10 Bicycles …… in the driveway A must not leave B must not be left C must not have left D must not be leaving 11 In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education A to be generally known B is generally known C generally known D is generally knowing 12 To my ……, I was not offered the job A dream B joy C disappointment D happiness 13 English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for administration, broadcasting and education A is used B being used C used D it is used 14 Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer A impression B effectiveness C employment D pressure 15 Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they not feel happy at school A concentration B recommendation C pressure D interview 16 …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis A Unemployment B Unemployed C Employ D Employment 17 Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed A profession B work C career D job 18 All bottles …… before transportation A frozen B was frozen C were frozen D are froze 19 …… information you need is in this book Read it carefully A A B X C An D The 20 Good preparations …… your job interview is a must A in B with C for D upon 21 It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer A about B on C at D for 22 Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend A is going to be performed B will be performing C will have performed D has been performed 23 Doctors have to assume …… for human life A responsibility B responsibly C responsibles D responsible 24 She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she has not found any job yet A Space B Article C Vacant D Spot 25 …… yet? A Have the letters been typed B Have been the letters typed C Have the letters typed D Had the letters typed 26 Reagan …… an actor years ago A is said to be B was said being C was said have been D is said to have been 27 It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time A says/is taken B is saying/has been taken C was said/was taken D is said/takes 28 She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist A location B site C position D work 29 I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends A of asking B to be asked C being asking D to be asking 30 He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview A impression B impressive C impress D impressively B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one 31 I'm sure you'll have a great time even though I won't be there A Even though without me, you'll have a great time, I'm sure B Without my being there but I'm sure you'll have a great time C Despite without my being there, I'm sure you'll have a great time D Having a great time though I won't be there, I'm sure 32 We've been invited to their wedding anniversary, so we decided to go A To be invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go B Having been invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go C We decided to go to their wedding anniversary despite not having been invited D Having been invited to their wedding anniversary and we decided to go 33 The concert wasn't as good as we had expected A The concert wasn't so good as we had seen B We expected the concert to be worse C We thought the concert would be much better D The concert was thought to be as good 34 "Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?" she asked A She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip B She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip C She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip D She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip 35 The sooner you stop drinking, the better you'll feel A When you stop drinking, you'll begin to feel better B As soon as you feel better, stop drinking C You've stopped drinking so you feel better D If you stop to drink sooner, you'll feel better III – READING A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers Quite apart from the economic similarity between present-day automation and the mechanization which has been proceeding for centuries, it must also be stressed that even in the United States automation is by no means the only factor (36) …… people from existing jobs The increasing number of unneeded workers in (37) …… years has been the result of much more simple and old-fashioned influences: farm labourers have been (38) …… out of work by bigger tractors, miners by the cheapness of oil, and railway men by better roads It is quite wrong, therefore, to think of automation as some new monster whose arrival (39) …… the existence of employment in the same way that the arrival of myxomatosis threatened the existence of the rabbit Automation is one (40) …… of technological' change, which itself is only one of the several changes (changes in tastes, changes in social patterns, changes in organization) which (41) …… in certain jobs disappearing and certain skills ceasing to, be required.- And even in America, which has a level of technology and output per (42) …… much in (43) …… of Britain's, there is no (44) …… that the (45) …… of change is actually speeding up Nevertheless changes in the amount of labour needed to produce a certain output are proceeding fairly rapidly in America – and in other countries – and my proceed more rapidly in future: Indeed it is one of the main objects of economic policy 36 A displacing B ridding C extracting D dismissing 37 A recent B later C passed D elapsed 38 A set B fixed C put D dismissed 39 A shadows B evades C intimidates D threatens 40 A, face B point C aspect D angle 41 A result B reside C end D terminate 42 A human B head C unit D piece 43 A advance B foreground C precedence D prevalence 44 A signal B evidence C demonstration D incidence 45 A step B rush C pace D leap B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question In recent years many countries of the world have been with the problem of how to make their workers more productive Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied, but more various jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety certainly makes the workers' life more enjoyable, it does not actually make him work harder As far as increasing productivity is concerned, then variety is not an important factor Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to his job in his own way is important, and there is no doubt that this is true The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modem factory with its complicated machinery which, must be used very little that can be done to create it Another very important consideration is how each worker contributes to the product he is making In most factories the worker sees only one part of the product Some car factories are now experimenting with having many small production lines rather than one large one, so that each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line, it would seem that not only is degree of the worker contribution an important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can something about To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly think this is important But perhaps they want more money only because the work they is boring Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working hours Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting, they will neither want more money, nor will shorter working hours be so important to them, 46 Which of the following is the best way to make workers work harder according to the author? A Increasing their pay B Giving them more spare time C Making the work itself meaningful D Replacing large production lines with small ones 47 The reason why a worker cannot have freedom in doing the job in his own way is that …… A the machinery, is so complex that it should be fixed B the production lines are too large in modern factories C the bosses can create very little freedom of choices for workers D the machines must be operated strictly according to instructions and rules 48 For a worker on an assembly line in a car factory, the job is not enjoyable because …… A he can only make a part of a car B he does not know what he is doing C his life in spare time is more interesting D the importance of his job is not clear to him 49 In the article, the word "productivity" means …… A the activity of producing something B the production volume in a time, unit C the plan and the method of production D both the quantity and quality of a product 50 The best title for this passage, may be …… A Problems of Modern Workers B Making Jobs More Interesting C Pushing Workers to Produce More D How to Improve Labor Productivity Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội Truờng THPT Chu Văn An ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’ ĐỀ I – PHONETICS Choose one word whose stress pattern is different A information B necessary A diagnostic B preparation A never B follow A fiction B office A camera B computer C scientific C technology C pilot C machine C vegetable D automatic D transportation D reply D expert D everything II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A - Choose the best answer …… yet? A Have the letters been typed B Have the letters typed C Have been the letters typed D Had the letters typed It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer A about B for C on D at His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard A a B an C X D the To my ……, I was not offered the job A joy B happiness C disappointment D dream 10 The trees …… A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B were grown in the backyard by John yesterday C were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D in the back were grown yesterday by John 11 The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell A is invented B is inventing C invented D was invented 12 In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education A to be generally known B is generally known C generally known D is generally knowing 13 Bicycles …… in the driveway A must not be left B must not be leaving C must not leave D must not have left 14 …… information you need is in this book Read it carefully A X B An C A D The 15 Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they not feel happy at school A pressure B concentration C recommendation D interview 16 English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for administration, broadcasting and education A used B being used C is used D it is used 17 He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview A impress B impression C impressive D impressively 18 Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed A profession B work C career D job 19 …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis A Unemployed B Employ C Unemployment D Employment 20 Reagan …… an actor years ago A is said to be B was said being C was said have been D is said to have been 21 Good preparations …… your job interview is a must A in B with C for D upon 22 She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist A site B position C work D location 23 She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she has not found any job yet A Article B Vacant C Space D Spot 24 Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer A impression B employment C effectiveness D pressure 25 Doctors have to assume …… for human life A responsibles B responsibly C responsibility D responsible 26 It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time A is saying/has been taken B says/is taken C is said/takes D was said/was taken 27 All bottles …… before transportation A was frozen B frozen C are froze D were frozen 28 Lots of houses …… by the earthquake A are destroying B destroyed C were destroying D were destroyed 29 Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend A is going to be performed B will be performing C will have performed D has been performed 30 I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends A to be asking B to be asked C being asking D of asking B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one 31 If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf A I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf B I am too tall to reach the top shelf C I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall D In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf 32 If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam A I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam B I had studied hard enough and I pass the final exam C I studied too hard to pass the final exam D I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam 33 John speaks Chinese fluently because he used to live in China for ten years A Suppose John has lived in China for ten years, he can speak Chinese fluently B Provided that John lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently C Unless John had lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently D John could not speak Chinese fluently if he had not lived in China for ten years 34 Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking A I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to B Peter promised to stop smoking C Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to D Peter advised me to stop smoking 35 I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary A They did not increase my salary so I quit the job B I will only agree to these conditions if they give me more money C They give me more money or I will only agree to these conditions D Unless they give me more money, I will only agree to these conditions III – READING A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers The history of the bicycle goes back more than 200 years In 1791, Count de Sivrac (36) …… onlookers in a park as he showed off his two-wheel invention, a machine called the ‘celerifere’ It was basically an (37) …… version of a children's toy which had been in use for many years Sivrac's ‘celerifere’ had a wooden frame, made in the (38) …… of a horse, which was mounted on a wheel at either end To ride it, you sat on a small seat, just like a modern bicycle, use and pushed (39) …… against the ground with your legs - there were no pedals It was impossible to steer a ‘celerifere’ and it had no brakes, but despite these problems the invention very much (40) …… to the fashionable young men of Paris Soon they were (41) …… races up and down the streets Minor injuries were common as riders attempted a final burst of (42) …… Controlling the machine was difficult as the only way to change (43) …… was to pull up the front of the ‘celerifere’ and turn it round while the front wheel was (44) …… in the air "Celerifere' were not popular for long, however, as the (45) …… of no springs, no steering and rough roads made riding them very uncomfortable Even so, the wooden `celerifere' was the origin of the modern bicycle 36 A delighted 37 A increased 38 A resemblance 39 A fast 40 A attracted 41 A going 42 A velocity (tốc lực) 43 A direction 44 A cycling 45 A mixture B cheered B enormous B shape B deeply B appealed B getting B energy B route B circling B link C appreciated C extended C body C heavily C took C holding C pace C heading C winding C combination D overjoyed D enlarged D appearance D hard D called D making D speed D way D spinning D union B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question Preparation is a key to successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makes perfect It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge Make a great impression The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job Your application or résumé has already exhibited that you are qualified Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10 – 15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contract; and ask questions After the interview, follow up with a thank – you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring decision is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you not hear back from the employer within the specified time 46 The pronoun it refers to …… A the job B the interview C the interviewer D the preparation 47 What does the writer advise you to practice? A Asking and answering questions related to the job B Making products that the company produces C Proving services that the company serves D Meeting some customers and competitors 48 Which should not be shown during your interview? A Punctuallity B A firm hand shaking C Being properly – dressed D Weaknesses 49 You can show your qualifications in the …… A dressing style and punctuality B competing with the competitors C résumé and letter of application D eye contract with the interview 50 Which is not included in the writer’s advice? A You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview B You should make the best impression in the interview C You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview D You should telephone the interview for any information after the interview Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội Truờng THPT Chu Văn An ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’ ĐỀ I – PHONETICS Choose one word whose stress pattern is different A accountant B discover A moment B receive A marathon B advertise conclusion A advance B blackboard A demonstrate B beautify C messenger C nuisance C industry D unlucky D anthem D C protect C successful D reduce D comfortable II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A - Choose the best answer The telephone …… by Alexander Graham Bell A is invented B is inventing C invented D was invented His dream of becoming …… doctor became true after seven years of learning hard A a B the C X D an Lots of houses …… by the earthquake A were destroying B are destroying C destroyed D were destroyed The trees …… A were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B were grown in the backyard by John yesterday C were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D in the back were grown yesterday by John 10 Bicycles …… in the driveway A must not leave B must not be left C must not have left D must not be leaving 11 In the US the first stage of compulsory education …… as elementary education A to be generally known B is generally known C generally known D is generally knowing 12 To my ……, I was not offered the job A dream B joy C disappointment D happiness 13 English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where …… for administration, broadcasting and education A is used B being used C used D it is used 14 Being well–dress and punctual can help you create a good …… on your interviewer A impression B effectiveness C employment D pressure 15 Many children are under such a high …… of learning that they not feel happy at school A concentration B recommendation C pressure D interview 16 …… is increasing, which results from economic crisis A Unemployment B Unemployed C Employ D Employment 17 Many people will be out of …… if the factory is closed A profession B work C career D job 18 All bottles …… before transportation A frozen B was frozen C were frozen D are froze 19 …… information you need is in this book Read it carefully A A B X C An D The 20 Good preparations …… your job interview is a must A in B with C for D upon 21 It is of great importance to create a good impression …… interviewer A about B on C at D for 22 Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony …… next weekend A is going to be performed B will be performing C will have performed D has been performed 23 Doctors have to assume …… for human life A responsibility B responsibly C responsibles D responsible 24 She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations …… columns every day, but up to now she has not found any job yet A Space B Article C Vacant D Spot 25 …… yet? A Have the letters been typed B Have been the letters typed C Have the letters typed typed D Had the letters 26 Reagan …… an actor years ago A is said to be B was said being C was said have been D is said to have been 27 It …… that learning a foreign language …… a lot of time A says/is taken B is saying/has been taken C was said/was taken D is said/takes 28 She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a …… of a receptionist A location B site C position D work 29 I hate …… personal questions by newly – acquainted friends A of asking B to be asked C being asking D to be asking 30 He was offered the job thanks to his …… performance during his job interview A impression B impressive C impress D impressively B - Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one 31 I'm sure you'll have a great time even though I won't be there A Even though without me, you'll have a great time, I'm sure B Without my being there but I'm sure you'll have a great time C Despite without my being there, I'm sure you'll have a great time D Having a great time though I won't be there, I'm sure 32 We've been invited to their wedding anniversary, so we decided to go A To be invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go B Having been invited to their wedding anniversary, we decided to go C We decided to go to their wedding anniversary despite not having been invited D Having been invited to their wedding anniversary and we decided to go 33 The concert wasn't as good as we had expected A The concert wasn't so good as we had seen B We expected the concert to be worse C We thought the concert would be much better D The concert was thought to be as good 34 "Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?" she asked A She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip B She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip C She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip D She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip 35 The sooner you stop drinking, the better you'll feel A When you stop drinking, you'll begin to feel better B As soon as you feel better, stop drinking C You've stopped drinking so you feel better D If you stop to drink sooner, you'll feel better III – READING A – Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers Quite apart from the economic similarity between present-day automation and the mechanization which has been proceeding for centuries, it must also be stressed that even in the United States automation is by no means the only factor (36) …… people from existing jobs The increasing number of unneeded workers in (37) …… years has been the result of much more simple and old-fashioned influences: farm labourers have been (38) …… out of work by bigger tractors, miners by the cheapness of oil, and railway men by better roads It is quite wrong, therefore, to think of automation as some new monster whose arrival (39) …… the existence of employment in the same way that the arrival of myxomatosis threatened the existence of the rabbit Automation is one (40) …… of technological' change, which itself is only one of the several changes (changes in tastes, changes in social patterns, changes in organization) which (41) …… in certain jobs disappearing and certain skills ceasing to, be required.- And even in America, which has a level of technology and output per (42) …… much in (43) …… of Britain's, there is no (44) …… that the (45) …… of change is actually speeding up Nevertheless changes in the amount of labour needed to produce a certain output are proceeding fairly rapidly in America – and in other countries – and my proceed more rapidly in future: Indeed it is one of the main objects of economic policy 36 A displacing B ridding C extracting D dismissing 37 A recent B later C passed D elapsed 38 A set B fixed C put D dismissed 39 A shadows B evades C intimidates D threatens 40 A, face B point C aspect D angle 41 A result B reside C end D terminate 42 A human B head C unit D piece 43 A advance B foreground C precedence D prevalence 44 A signal B evidence C demonstration D incidence 45 A step B rush C pace D leap B – Read the passage carefully then choose one best answer to each question In recent years many countries of the world have been with the problem of how to make their workers more productive Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied, but more various jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety certainly makes the workers' life more enjoyable, it does not actually make him work harder As far as increasing productivity is concerned, then variety is not an important factor Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to his job in his own way is important, and there is no doubt that this is true The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modem factory with its complicated machinery which, must be used very little that can be done to create it Another very important consideration is how each worker contributes to the product he is making In most factories the worker sees only one part of the product Some car factories are now experimenting with having many small production lines rather than one large one, so that each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line, it would seem that not only is degree of the worker contribution an important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can something about To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly think this is important But perhaps they want more money only because the work they is boring Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working hours Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting, they will neither want more money, nor will shorter working hours be so important to them, 46 Which of the following is the best way to make workers work harder according to the author? A Increasing their pay B Giving them more spare time C Making the work itself meaningful D Replacing large production lines with small ones 47 The reason why a worker cannot have freedom in doing the job in his own way is that …… A the machinery, is so complex that it should be fixed B the production lines are too large in modern factories C the bosses can create very little freedom of choices for workers D the machines must be operated strictly according to instructions and rules 48 For a worker on an assembly line in a car factory, the job is not enjoyable because …… A he can only make a part of a car B he does not know what he is doing C his life in spare time is more interesting D the importance of his job is not clear to him 49 In the article, the word "productivity" means …… A the activity of producing something B the production volume in a time, unit C the plan and the method of production D both the quantity and quality of a product 50 The best title for this passage, may be …… A Problems of Modern Workers B Making Jobs More Interesting C Pushing Workers to Produce More D How to Improve Labor Productivity Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Truờng THPT Chu Văn An Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’ ANSWER KEY ĐỀ 1 B 11 D 21 C 31 A 41 C C 12 B 22 B 32 A 42 D D 13 A 23 B 33 D 43 A C 14 D 24 A 34 D 44 A B 15 A 25 C 35 B 45 D A 16 D 26 C 36 A 46 D C 17 C 27 D 37 D 47 A A 18 B 28 D 38 C 48 D C 19 C 29 A 39 C 49 C 10 B 20 D 30 B 40 A 50 A A 17 B 27 D 37 A 47 D D 18 C 28 C 38 C 48 D B 19 D 29 B 39 D 49 B 10 B 20 C 30 B 40 C 50 C ĐỀ C 11 B 21 B 31 B 41 A B 12 C 22 A 32 B 42 B D 13 D 23 A 33 C 43 A B 14 A 24 C 34 B 44 B C 15 C 25 A 35 A 45 C D 16 A 26 D 36 A 46 C ENGLISH TERM TEST I (2014 - 2015) – 12 Basic ANSWER SHEET 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A                          B                          C                          D                          26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 A                          GOOD LUCK TO YOU! B                          C                          D                          Sở GD – ĐT Hà nội Truờng THPT Chu Văn An THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Thời gian làm bài: 60’ Chữ ký giám thị Name: Class: ……………………………………………………………………….………………… ……………… Test number / code: ……………………………… (Chú ý: Học sinh bắt buộc phải ghi mã đề) ... Sở GD – ĐT Hà n? ?i Truờng THPT Chu Văn An ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Th? ?i gian làm b? ?i: 60’ ĐỀ I – PHONETICS Choose one word whose stress pattern is different... Sở GD – ĐT Hà n? ?i Truờng THPT Chu Văn An ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 (Cơ bản) Th? ?i gian làm b? ?i: 60’ ĐỀ I – PHONETICS Choose one word whose stress pattern is different... Making Jobs More Interesting C Pushing Workers to Produce More D How to Improve Labor Productivity Sở GD – ĐT Hà n? ?i Truờng THPT Chu Văn An ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ I - Năm học 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12