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TEST OF ENGLISH – No.1 Time allowed: 45 minutes Name: .Class: 12a Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _quickly A solve B solution C solved D to solve In Vietnam, two or more _ may live in a home A generations B generous C generation D generators You will have to work hard if you want to _ A success B successful C succeed D successfully Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A encounter B happen C arrive D clean Most adjectives can be used to a noun A precede B advance C occur D stand You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report A on / for B in / about C at / with D to / through They agree that it is unwise to confide _ their wives A at B in C for D with Although my father is very busy, he tries _much time taking care of his children A to spend B spending C to get up D getting up 10 Working for 12 hours a day her very tired A made B makes C make D making 11 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s pictures? A show / change B to show / to change C showing / change D show / to change 12 I really like your shirt It’s so stylish! A Really? Do you want to buy it? B Really? That’s non-sense C Thanks Yours is awful D Thanks Yours is also very cool 13 Thank you for letting me use the telephone A Congratulation! B You’re welcome C Thank you, too D Perhaps 14 “ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings 15.In the 19th century, it two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon A took B had taken C had taken D was taking 16 By this time next summer, you _ your studies A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 17.It is not easy to our beauty when we get older and older A gain B collect C develop D maintain 18.Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C special dishes D household chores 19.She said that she hadn't visited the UK _ A now B ago C before D then 20.London is home to people of many _ cultures A diversification B diversity C diversify D diverse 21.Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A mature B posture C body D picture 22.To Americans, it is _ to ask someone about age, marriage and salary a polite b impolite c politely d impoliteness Choose the underlined part in each sentences that needs correcting 23.They had eaten everything by the time I had arrived at the party A B C D 24.Francesca said that she will see him the following year A B C D 25.He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 26.A shifts B works C groups D hands 27.A stopped B laughed C married D passed Choose one word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others 28 A attract B discuss C suppose D instance 29 A follow B arrive C easy D finish 30 A confide B taken C collect D between Read the following passage and choose the correct word(s) for each of the blanks We can (31) other people in many different ways We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas Animals have ways of (32) information, too Bees dance and tell other bees where to find food Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear Whales sing songs Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love But this is nothing (33) to what people can We have language – about 6,000 languages, in fact We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies And we have a sense of past and future, not just present Radio, film, and television (34) _a huge influence on society in the last hundred years And now we have the Internet, which is infinite But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly But there is (35) information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t Modern media is changing our world every minute of every day 31 A talk to B talk with C communicate to D communicate with 32 A changing B transferring C exchanging D giving 33 A compare B comparing C is compared D compared 34 A have B have had C are having D had 35 A so much B such much C so many D too much Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose Shaking hands originated in medieval times In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them This was the beginning of the handshake The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses 36 At first the purpose of shaking hands was A to show a good relationship with each other B to show that there were no weapons in hands C to show that both parties were ready for a fight D a gesture of good will 37.To show that one has no intention to fight, A shaking hands has been practiced all over the world B the oriental people kiss each other’s hand C people laid aside their weapons D there have been various ways depending on different cultures 38 According to the passage,the practice of shaking hands A was used to extend greetings B used to be popular, but now it is out of date C is replaced by other customs in some countries D is considered not to be very polite 39.The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by A waited for B visited C attacked D happened to meet 40 Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ? A It happened for the first time very long times ago B It is a gesture of good will C It is very popular all over the world D It is one of the social customs TEST OF ENGLISH – No.1 Time allowed: 45 minutes Name: .Class: 12a Read the following passage and choose the correct word(s) for each of the blanks We can (1) other people in many different ways We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas Animals have ways of (2) information, too Bees dance and tell other bees where to find food Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear Whales sing songs Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love But this is nothing (3) to what people can We have language – about 6,000 languages, in fact We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies And we have a sense of past and future, not just present Radio, film, and television (4) _a huge influence on society in the last hundred years And now we have the Internet, which is infinite But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly But there is (5) information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t Modern media is changing our world every minute of every day A communicate with B talk with C communicate to D talk to A changing B exchanging C transferring D giving A compareB compared C is compared D comparing A have B have had C are having D had A such much B so much C so many D too much Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 6.A shifts B works C groups D hands 7.A stopped B laughed C married D passed Choose the underlined part in each sentences that needs correcting 8.They had eaten everything by the time I had arrived at the party A B C D 9.Francesca said that she will see him the following year A B C D 10.He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 11 You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay 12 She said that she hadn't visited the UK _ A now B ago C before D then 13 To Americans, it is _ to ask someone about age, marriage and salary a polite b impolite c politely d impoliteness 14 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A encounter B happen C arrive D clean 15 Most adjectives can be used to a noun A precede B advance C occur D stand 16 Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _quickly A solve B solution C solved D to solve 17 Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report A on / for B in / about C at / with D to / through 18 London is home to people of many _ cultures A diversification B diversity C diversify D diverse 19 Although my father is very busy, he tries _much time taking care of his children A to spend B spending C to get up D getting up 20 You will have to work hard if you want to _ A success B successful C succeed D successfully 21 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s pictures? A show / change B to show / to change C showing / change D show / to change 22 I really like your shirt It’s so stylish! A Really? Do you want to buy it? B Really? That’s non-sense C Thanks Yours is awful D Thanks Yours is also very cool 23 Thank you for letting me use the telephone A Congratulation! B You’re welcome C Thank you, too D Perhaps 24 They agree that it is unwise to confide _ their wives A at B in C for D with 25.In the 19th century, it two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon A took B had taken C had taken D was taking 26 By this time next summer, you _ your studies A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 27.It is not easy to our beauty when we get older and older A gain B collect C develop D maintain 28.Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C special dishes D household chores 29 “ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings 30 Working for 12 hours a day her very tired A made B makes C make D making 31.Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A mature B posture C body D picture 32 In Vietnam, two or more _ may live in a home A generations B generous C generation D generators Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose Shaking hands originated in medieval times In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them This was the beginning of the handshake The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses 33 At first the purpose of shaking hands was A to show a good relationship with each other B a gesture of good will C to show that both parties were ready for a fight D to show that there were no weapons in hands 34.To show that one has no intention to fight, A the oriental people kiss each other’s hand B shaking hands has been practiced all over the world C.there have been various ways depending on different cultures D people laid aside their weapons 35 According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands A is replaced by other customs in some countries B is considered not to be very polite C was used to extend greetings D used to be popular, but now it is out of date 36.The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by A waited for B visited C attacked D happened to meet 37 Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ? A.It is very popular all over the world B It happened for the first time very long times ago C.It is one of the social customs D It is a gesture of good will Choose one word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others 38 A attract B discuss C suppose D instance 39 A follow B arrive C easy D finish 40 A confide B taken C collect D between TEST OF ENGLISH – No.1 Time allowed: 45 minutes Name: .Class: 12a PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose Shaking hands originated in medieval times In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them This was the beginning of the handshake The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses At first the purpose of shaking hands was A to show a good relationship with each other B to show that there were no weapons in hands C to show that both parties were ready for a fight D a gesture of good will 2.To show that one has no intention to fight, A shaking hands has been practiced all over the world B the oriental people kiss each other’s hand C people laid aside their weapons D there have been various ways depending on different cultures According to the passage,the practice of shaking hands A was used to extend greetings B used to be popular, but now it is out of date C is replaced by other customs in some countries D is considered not to be very polite 4.The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by A waited for B visited C attacked D happened to meet Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ? A It happened for the first time very long times ago B It is a gesture of good will C It is very popular all over the world D It is one of the social customs Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 6.A shifts B works C groups D hands 7.A stopped B laughed C married D passed Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences London is home to people of many _ cultures A diversification B diversity C diversify D diverse She said that she hadn't visited the UK _ A now B ago C before D then 10 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s pictures? A show / change B to show / to change C showing / change D show / to change 11 You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay 12 Most adjectives can be used to a noun A precede B advance C occur D stand 13 Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _quickly A solve B solution C solved D to solve 14 To Americans, it is _ to ask someone about age, marriage and salary a polite b impolite c politely d impoliteness 15 Thank you for letting me use the telephone A Congratulation! B You’re welcome C Thank you, too D Perhaps 16 Although my father is very busy, he tries _much time taking care of his children A to spend B spending C to get up D getting up 17 You will have to work hard if you want to _ A success B successful C succeed D successfully 18 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A encounter B happen C arrive D clean 19 I really like your shirt It’s so stylish! A Really? Do you want to buy it? B Really? That’s non-sense C Thanks Yours is awful D Thanks Yours is also very cool 20 Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report A on / for B in / about C at / with D to / through 21 They agree that it is unwise to confide _ their wives A at B in C for D with th 22.In the 19 century, it two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon A took B had taken C had taken D was taking 23 By this time next summer, you _ your studies A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 24 Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A mature B posture C body D picture 25.Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C special dishes D household chores 26 It is not easy to our beauty when we get older and older A gain B collect C develop D maintain 27 Working for 12 hours a day her very tired A made B makes C make D making 28 “ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings 29 In Vietnam, two or more _ may live in a home A generations B generous C generation D generators Read the following passage and choose the correct word(s) for each of the blanks We can (30) other people in many different ways We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas Animals have ways of (31) information, too Bees dance and tell other bees where to find food Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear Whales sing songs Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love But this is nothing (32) to what people can We have language – about 6,000 languages, in fact We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies And we have a sense of past and future, not just present Radio, film, and television (33) _a huge influence on society in the last hundred years And now we have the Internet, which is infinite But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly But there is (34) information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t Modern media is changing our world every minute of every day 30 A communicate with B talk with C communicate to D talk to 31 A changing B exchanging C transferring D giving 32 A compare B compared C is compared D comparing 33 A have B have had C are having D had 34 A such much B so much C so many D too much Choose one word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others 35 A attract B discuss C suppose D instance 36 A follow B arrive C easy D finish 37 A confide B taken C collect D between Choose the underlined part in each sentences that needs correcting 38.They had eaten everything by the time I had arrived at the party A B C D 39.Francesca said that she will see him the following year A B C D 40.He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D TEST OF ENGLISH – No.1 Time allowed: 60 minutes Name: Class: 12a PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _quickly A solve B solution C solved D to solve In Vietnam, two or more _ may live in a home A generations B generous C generation D generators You will have to work hard if you want to _ A success B successful C succeed D successfully Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A encounter B happen C arrive D clean Most adjectives can be used to a noun A precede B advance C occur D stand You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report A on / for B in / about C at / with D to / through They agree that it is unwise to confide _ their wives A at B in C for D with Although my father is very busy, he tries _much time taking care of his children A to spend B spending C to get up D getting up 10 Working for 12 hours a day her very tired A made B makes C make D making 11 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s pictures? A show / change B to show / to change C showing / change D show / to change 12 I really like your shirt It’s so stylish! A Really? Do you want to buy it? B Really? That’s non-sense C Thanks Yours is awful D Thanks Yours is also very cool 13 Thank you for letting me use the telephone A Congratulation! B You’re welcome C Thank you, too D Perhaps 14 “ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings th 15.In the 19 century, it two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon A took B had taken C had taken D was taking 16 By this time next summer, you _ your studies A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 17.It is not easy to our beauty when we get older and older A gain B collect C develop D maintain 18.Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C special dishes D household chores 19.She said that she hadn't visited the UK _ A now B ago C before D then 20.London is home to people of many _ cultures A diversification B diversity C diversify D diverse 21.Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A mature B posture C body D picture 22.To Americans, it is _ to ask someone about age, marriage and salary a polite b impolite c politely d impoliteness Choose the underlined part in each sentences that needs correcting 23.They had eaten everything by the time I had arrived at the party A B C D 24.Francesca said that she will see him the following year A B C D 25.He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 26.A shifts B works C groups D hands 27.A stopped B laughed C married D passed Choose one word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others 28 A attract B discuss C suppose D instance 29 A follow B arrive C easy D finish 30 A confide B taken C collect D between Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks We can (31) other people in many different ways We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas Animals have ways of (32) information, too Bees dance and tell other bees where to find food Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear Whales sing songs Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love But this is nothing (33) to what people can We have language – about 6,000 languages, in fact We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies And we have a sense of past and future, not just present Radio, film, and television (34) _a huge influence on society in the last hundred years And now we have the Internet, which is infinite But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly But there is (35) information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t Modern media is changing our world every minute of every day 31 A talk to B talk with C communicate to D communicate with 32 A changing B transferring C exchanging D giving 33 A compare B comparing C is compared D compared 34 A have B have had C are having D had 35 A so much B such much C so many D too much Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose Shaking hands originated in medieval times In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them This was the beginning of the handshake The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses 36 At first the purpose of shaking hands was A to show a good relationship with each other B to show that there were no weapons in hands C to show that both parties were ready for a fight D a gesture of good will 37.To show that one has no intention to fight, A shaking hands has been practiced all over the world B the oriental people kiss each other’s hand C people laid aside their weapons D there have been various ways depending on different cultures 38 According to the passage,the practice of shaking hands A was used to extend greetings B used to be popular, but now it is out of date C is replaced by other customs in some countries D is considered not to be very polite 39.The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by A waited for B visited C attacked D happened to meet 40 Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ? A It happened for the first time very long times ago B It is a gesture of good will C It is very popular all over the world D It is one of the social customs PART B: WRITING Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning I haven't been to London since I left my college I last ……………………………………………………………………… 2.’’ Don’t forget to turn off the lights before going out”, he said He reminded me…………………………………………………………… “Shall we go out for dinner tonight?”, said Lan Lan suggested……………………………………………………………… "If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy Tom advised……………………………………………………………… 5.I have not seen this film before This is the…………………………………………………………………… In about 80 – 100 words, write a paragragh describing some differences between Vietnamese and American cultures ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… TEST OF ENGLISH – No.1 Time allowed: 60 minutes Name: Class: 12a PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks We can (1) other people in many different ways We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas Animals have ways of (2) information, too Bees dance and tell other bees where to find food Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear Whales sing songs Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love But this is nothing (3) to what people can We have language – about 6,000 languages, in fact We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies And we have a sense of past and future, not just present Radio, film, and television (4) _a huge influence on society in the last hundred years And now we have the Internet, which is infinite But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly But there is (5) information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t Modern media is changing our world every minute of every day A communicate with B talk with C communicate to D talk to A changing B exchanging C transferring D giving A compareB compared C is compared D comparing A have B have had C are having D had A such much B so much C so many D too much Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 6.A shifts B works C groups D hands 7.A stopped B laughed C married D passed Choose the underlined part in each sentences that needs correcting 8.They had eaten everything by the time I had arrived at the party A B C D 9.Francesca said that she will see him the following year A B C D 10.He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 11 You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay 12 She said that she hadn't visited the UK _ A now B ago C before D then 13 To Americans, it is _ to ask someone about age, marriage and salary a polite b impolite c politely d impoliteness 14 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A encounter B happen C arrive D clean 15 Most adjectives can be used to a noun A precede B advance C occur D stand 16 Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _quickly A solve B solution C solved D to solve 17 Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report A on / for B in / about C at / with D to / through 18 London is home to people of many _ cultures A diversification B diversity C diversify D diverse 19 Although my father is very busy, he tries _much time taking care of his children A to spend B spending C to get up D getting up 20 You will have to work hard if you want to _ A success B successful C succeed D successfully 21 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s pictures? A show / change B to show / to change C showing / change D show / to change 22 I really like your shirt It’s so stylish! A Really? Do you want to buy it? B Really? That’s non-sense C Thanks Yours is awful D Thanks Yours is also very cool 23 Thank you for letting me use the telephone A Congratulation! B You’re welcome C Thank you, too D Perhaps 24 They agree that it is unwise to confide _ their wives A at B in C for D with th 25.In the 19 century, it two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon A took B had taken C had taken D was taking 26 By this time next summer, you _ your studies A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 27.It is not easy to our beauty when we get older and older A gain B collect C develop D maintain 28.Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C special dishes D household chores 29 “ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings 30 Working for 12 hours a day her very tired A made B makes C make D making 31.Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A mature B posture C body D picture 32 In Vietnam, two or more _ may live in a home A generations B generous C generation D generators Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose Shaking hands originated in medieval times In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them This was the beginning of the handshake The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses 33 At first the purpose of shaking hands was A to show a good relationship with each other B a gesture of good will C to show that both parties were ready for a fight D to show that there were no weapons in hands 34.To show that one has no intention to fight, A the oriental people kiss each other’s hand B shaking hands has been practiced all over the world C.there have been various ways depending on different cultures D people laid aside their weapons 35 According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands A is replaced by other customs in some countries B is considered not to be very polite C was used to extend greetings D used to be popular, but now it is out of date 36.The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by A waited for B visited C attacked D happened to meet 37 Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ? A.It is very popular all over the world B It happened for the first time very long times ago C.It is one of the social customs D It is a gesture of good will Choose one word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others 38 A attract B discuss C suppose D instance 39 A follow B arrive C easy D finish 40 A confide B taken C collect D between PART B: WRITING Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning I haven't been to London since I left my college I last ……………………………………………………………………… 2.’’ Don’t forget to turn off the lights before going out”, he said He reminded me…………………………………………………………… “Where did you go last weekend?”, said Lan Lan asked ……………………………………………………………… "If I were you, I wouldn’t tell her that news," Tom said to Daisy Tom advised……………………………………………………………… He started working for that company in 2010 He has…………………………………………………………………… In about 80 – 100 words, write a paragragh describing some differences between Vietnamese and American cultures ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… TEST OF ENGLISH – No.1 Time allowed: 60 minutes Name: Class: 12a PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose Shaking hands originated in medieval times In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them This was the beginning of the handshake The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses At first the purpose of shaking hands was A to show a good relationship with each other B to show that there were no weapons in hands C to show that both parties were ready for a fight D a gesture of good will 2.To show that one has no intention to fight, A shaking hands has been practiced all over the world B the oriental people kiss each other’s hand C people laid aside their weapons D there have been various ways depending on different cultures According to the passage,the practice of shaking hands A was used to extend greetings B used to be popular, but now it is out of date C is replaced by other customs in some countries D is considered not to be very polite 4.The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by A waited for B visited C attacked D happened to meet Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ? A It happened for the first time very long times ago B It is a gesture of good will C It is very popular all over the world D It is one of the social customs Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 6.A shifts B works C groups D hands 7.A stopped B laughed C married D passed Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences London is home to people of many _ cultures A diversification B diversity C diversify D diverse She said that she hadn't visited the UK _ A now B ago C before D then 10 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s pictures? A show / change B to show / to change C showing / change D show / to change 11 You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay 12 Most adjectives can be used to a noun A precede B advance C occur D stand 13 Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _quickly A solve B solution C solved D to solve 14 To Americans, it is _ to ask someone about age, marriage and salary a polite b impolite c politely d impoliteness 15 Thank you for letting me use the telephone A Congratulation! B You’re welcome C Thank you, too D Perhaps 16 Although my father is very busy, he tries _much time taking care of his children A to spend B spending C to get up D getting up 17 You will have to work hard if you want to _ A success B successful C succeed D successfully 18 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A encounter B happen C arrive D clean 19 I really like your shirt It’s so stylish! A Really? Do you want to buy it? B Really? That’s non-sense C Thanks Yours is awful D Thanks Yours is also very cool 20 Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report A on / for B in / about C at / with D to / through 21 They agree that it is unwise to confide _ their wives A at B in C for D with 22.In the 19th century, it two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon A took B had taken C had taken D was taking 23 By this time next summer, you _ your studies A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 24 Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A mature B posture C body D picture 25.Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital A solution B night shift C special dishes D household chores 26 It is not easy to our beauty when we get older and older A gain B collect C develop D maintain 27 Working for 12 hours a day her very tired A made B makes C make D making 28 “ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings 29 In Vietnam, two or more _ may live in a home A generations B generous C generation D generators Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks We can (30) other people in many different ways We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas Animals have ways of (31) information, too Bees dance and tell other bees where to find food Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear Whales sing songs Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love But this is nothing (32) to what people can We have language – about 6,000 languages, in fact We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies And we have a sense of past and future, not just present Radio, film, and television (33) _a huge influence on society in the last hundred years And now we have the Internet, which is infinite But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly But there is (34) information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t Modern media is changing our world every minute of every day 30 A communicate with B talk with C communicate to D talk to 31 A changing B exchanging C transferring D giving 32 A compare B compared C is compared D comparing 33 A have B have had C are having D had 34 A such much B so much C so many D too much Choose one word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others 35 A attract B discuss C suppose D instance 36 A follow B arrive C easy D finish 37 A confide B taken C collect D between Choose the underlined part in each sentences that needs correcting 38.They had eaten everything by the time I had arrived at the party A B C D 39.Francesca said that she will see him the following year A B C D 40.He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D PART B: WRITING Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning He last visited his parents two months ago He hasn’t ……………………………………………………………………… 2.’’ I didn’t steal your coat”, he said He denied………………………………………………………… “Where did you go last weekend?”, said Lan Lan asked ……………………………………………………………… "If I were you, I wouldn’t tell her that news," Tom said to Daisy Tom advised……………………………………………………………… He started working for that company in 2010 He has…………………………………………………………………… In about 80 – 100 words, write a paragragh describing some differences between Vietnamese and American cultures ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ... children A to spend B spending C to get up D getting up 10 Working for 12 hours a day her very tired A made B makes C make D making 11 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s... him the following year A B C D 10 .He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 11 You should _ more attention... now B ago C before D then 10 Can someone me how into film from the camera’s pictures? 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