CHU VAN AN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR 2013- 2014 Vocabulary: Pronunciation: Grammar: - REVIEW FOR THE 1ST TERM – GRADE 12 everyday activities ways of socializing education system future jobs the endings “ s” and “ ed” stress in two- syllable, three- syllable and more than three- syllable words tenses reported speech passive voice conditional sentences relative clauses EXERCISES I Choose the underlined words or phrases that need correcting: (A)My mother knows(B)how (C)for prepare (D)Chinese food It (A)takes 90 minutes (B)for going (C)to Hanoi (D)by plane John (A)had (B)his car (C)to repair (D)yesterday (A)It is three months (B)since he (C)works (D)in this company (A)If I (B)had asked you, (C)you (D)wouldn’t accepted This is (A)the house in (B)that we often (C)stay (D)in summer She is the(A) most beautiful woman (B)whose I (C)have ever (D)met We (A)will be (B)late (C)if we (D)not hurry (A)Don’t forget (B)locking the door (C)before (D)going to bed 10 (A)The police (B)made the robbers (C)telling (D)the true 11 Please (A)tell us the reason (B)when he (C)left without (D)saying goodbye 12 The novel was (A)such interesting (B)that I had (C)read it (D)all night 13 (A)When he (B)goes to(C) see them last night, they (D)were playing cards 14 (A)Before (B)went abroad, he (C)had finished his English course at the (D)English–speaking Centre 15 Did you say(A)that you (B)will have a lot of things (C)to the (D)following week? 16 The artist (A)whom picture we (B)saw yesterday (C)is also a concert (D)pianist 17 (A)Many folk (B)songs have been (C)wrote about farmers and (D)country life 18 She must (A)retyping the report (B)before she (C)hands it in (D)to the director 19 (A)Unless you (B)work harder, you (C)will sacked because of your (D)laziness 20 Mai (A)told her child (B)not make (C)noise when she (D)was working II Multiple choice: He has been learning hard to prepare _ the coming final exam a for b with c on d over _ the end of the course, the students have to take an exam on four basic skills of the target language a In b At c On d For The purpose of secondary education is to give students common knowledge to for either higher education or vocational education a require b prepare c ask d demand _ school is very important for _ country to develop a The / a b The / Ø c Ø / Ø d Ø / a What time would we get there _ the subway? a we took b if we take c unless we take d provided that we took If it _ an hour ago, we would have stayed inside a rains b rained c had rained d were raining If I feel too excited to sleep, I _ reading one of our reports a will try b try c would try d would have tried _ he gets here soon, we will have to start the meeting without him a Unless b If only c Even if d If He took me to the university _ a he used to study b in that he used to study c where he used to study d which he used to study 10 GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year-old students a specialized b fulfilled c required d applied 11 Secondary education is the _ of education following primary school a stage b step c level d standard 12 I admired him for being so confident _ his age a for b at c In d on 13 He is the man car was stolen last week a whom b that c which d whose 14 They have just found the couple and their car _ were swept away during the heavy storm last week a that b which c whose d when 15 It was the worst winter _ anyone could remember a when b which c where d that 16 I would like to know the reason _ he decided to quit the job a why b which c that d when 17 Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital a solution b night shift c household chores d special dishes 18 We enjoy _ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard a spending b caring c taking d doing 19 It is parents' duty and responsibility to _ hands to tae care of their children and give them a happy home a shake b hold c join d take 20 He is a _ boy He is often kind and helpful to every classmate a frank b lovely c obedient d caring 21 Doctors are supposed to responsibility for human life a b take c rush d join 22 _ sure that you follow the instructions carefully a Believe b Try c Do d Make 23 Sometimes Mr Pike has to work very late _ night to some important experiments a in b at c for d on 24 Peter was _ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me a in b on c with d over 25 It _ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children a commonly says that b commonly to be said that c is commonly said that d is commonly saying 26 London is home to people of many _ cultures a diverse b diversity c diversify d diversification 27 John cannot make a _ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car a decide b decision c decisive d decisively 28 My mother used to be a woman of great _, but now she gets old and looks pale a beauty b beautiful c beautifully d beautify 29 My father phoned me to say that he would come _ home late a a b an c the d Ø 30 Body language is a potent form of _ communication a verbal b non-verbal c tongue d oral 31 Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _ your hand." a Rise b Lift c Raise d Heighten 32 Pay more attention _ picture and you can find out who is the robber a to b for c at d on 33 She looked _ me, smiling happily and confidently a on b over c forward d at 34 - 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 35 She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _ of a receptionist or tourist guide a location b position c site d word 36 To my _, I was not offered the job a happiness b dream c joy d disappointment 37 Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _ on your interviewer a impression b pressure c employment d effectiveness 38 Many people will be out of _ if the factory is closed a work b career c profession d job 39 Before _ for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the employer a deciding b applying c requiring d demanding 40 No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen _ a expected b unexpected c expectedly d unexpectedly 41 Someone who is _ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular a powerful b optimistic c stagnant d pessimistic 42 She intended to quit her job to stay _ home and look _ her sick mother a in / at b at / after c for / over d up / on 43 He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared _ working a on / over b to / off c about / for d in / at 44 Instead _ petrol, cars will only run solar energy and electricity a of / on b for / by c in / over d from/ upon 45 What will the relationship between computing and _ bring us over the next 15 years? a science b scientific c scientifically d scientist 46 Someone who is _ thinks that bad things are going to happen a optimistic b pessimistic c threatened d hopeful 47 I told Mom we would be _ home in _ hour or so a the / Ø b a / the c Ø / an d the / a 48 What are your plans for _ future? a a b an c the 49 .Laura: “ What a lovely house you have “ Mary: “ ” a Of course not, It’s not costly b Thank you Hope you will drop in c I think so 50 “ Peter : “ Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening ?” Mary: “ _” a I don’t agree I’m afraid b You’re welcome c That would be great d Ø d No problem d I feel very bored III Verb Tenses: By this time next year I (save) Ј250 By the time we get to the party everything (eat) Ann usually does the shopping, but I (do) it today as she isn't well He (watch) TV when the phone rang Very unwillingly he (turn) down the sound and (go) to answer it When I arrived she (have lunch She apologized for starting without me but said that she always (have) lunch at 12.30 He (live) in London for two years and then (go) to Edinburgh You (wear) _ your hair long when you were at school? ~ Yes, my mother (insist) on it She (say) that she'd phone me this morning, but it is now 12.30 and she (not phone) yet He (speak) for an hour now I expect he'll soon be finished 10 A lot of the work ( do) now 11 You (put) your book on my desk last night? 12 Tom (just, promote) to area manager of East Asia 13 How much money you ( save) for your vacation so far? 14 My brother ( give) me tickets to the concert yesterday 15 He always says hello if he(see) me 16 I wouldn’t have been so upset if Judy (write) to me earlier 17 What (you/say) if I offered you a job? 18 If the weather gets better, we (go) camping 19 If John(know) there were a test yesterday, he(study) 20 By the time I arrived, the football match (already / start) 21 He said he (call) me the following day 22 I wish he (visit) me yesterday, but he didn’t 23 17 I think your garden needs (weed) 24 20 The man who (rescue) had been in the sea for ten hours 25 29 The house (repair) by the builders now 26 The children enjoy (allow) to stay up late when there is something special on TV 27 Something ( must do) to save our environment now 28 The children are ( make) (work) hard 29 When we came , the film ( show) for 20 minutes 30 Bill said he (forget) _ to buy a dictionary IV Writing: * Rewrite sentences using the words provided The last time I went to the museum was a year ago I This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party → I have I have not met her for three years → I last _ → The last time _ He has also been collecting stamps for five years → He also started _ He learned to drive when he was eighteen → He has I’ve never eaten roasted chicken before → This is _ Those firemen arrived too late, so the house was burned completely → By the time How long is it since they bought the house? → When During my dinner, the phone rang → While I _ 10 I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university → After 11 After writing the letter, he went to the post office -> After he _ 12 She has not had a swim for five years so far ->The last _ 13 He wrote four best sellers before he was twenty -> By the age _ 14 This is the first time I’ve ever eaten this kind kind of food ->I have never _ 15 I haven’t heard from them for ages It’s ages _ 16 The rain began to fall during my walk in the country ->While I 17 John has not had his hair cut for over six months ->It is 18 We stepped outside the front door ,and it began to rain>No sooner 19 When you phone me, it was my lunch time.->When you phoned me, I 20 I started working for the company three years ago and now I’m still working here -> I’ve * Rewrite sentences in form of reported speech Nam said “I am told to be at school before ’clock” Thu said “All the students will have a meeting next week” _ Phong said “My parents are very proud of my good marks” _ The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully” Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend” “Where does your father work?” The teacher asked me _ “How many people are there in your family?” She asked Lan Tam’s friend asked him “How long will you stay in England?” _ “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom _ 10 The teacher said to Lien “What‘s your hobby?” _ 11 My son said to us “Watch TV!” _ 12 My daughter said to us “Don’t laugh!” _ 13 My mother said to kids “Stop fighting!” _ 14 The teacher said to the children “Don’t make noise in class!:” _ 15 He told “Come at o’clock!” _ 16 The doctor said to me, “You should lose weight.” The doctor advised me _ 17 Mary said, “Let’s go to a movie.” Mary suggested _ 18 “I didn’t break the windows”, Bill said Bill denied 19 “You told a lie, Tom”, she said She accused Tom 20 “I can’t go to your birthday party next Saturday, Jack”, said Mary Mary apologized for 21 “I won’t help you with your homework Never ! ” Jane said to me Jane refused _ 22 Joe said, “Please come to my party.” Joe invited _ 23 Mr Gray said, “Don’t play in the street.” Mr Gray warned 24 “Would you like to come on a picnic with us? They invited _ 25 “Please don’t tell anybody what happened.” He asked _ 26 “If you don’t give me a pay rise I’ll resign.” She threatened _ 27 “I’ll finish the work by the end of this week.” John promised 28 “You ought to take a break, Andrew.” She advised _ 29 “Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.” They reminded _ 30 “I must want take the exam” Peter said Peter insisted _ * Rewrite sentences in to passive form The police have searched all the houses in the street Every Rich families often send their children to private school Children of _ A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the 1600s Most of _ Everyone expects that Manchester United will win the Champion League Manchester United People think that the government is planning to build a new international airport The government Lots of people believe he is the best of the contest He is The children are discussing noisily about the next English contest The next They have to repair the engine of the car – >The engine Their parents don’t allow them to go out in the evening They _ 10 The teacher always welcomes new students → New students _ * Rewrite sentences using conditional sentences I don’t have enough money so can’t go on a long holiday this year → If He didn’t have a lot of fun because he wasn’t here → If _ City life isn’t enjoyable because everything is very expensive → If You’ll ask the teacher He’ll explain the lesson to you → If If it doesn't rain, they will go for a picnic → Unless _ They speak French to her, not English, so her English doesn’t improve ->If they _ You didn’t tell me we had run out of bread, so I didn’t buy any ->If you He gave me a lift to the station and I didn’t miss the train ->If he I didn’t have an umbrella with me and so I got wet – >If I _ 10 You press this button to stop the machine ->If you _ * Rewrite sentences using relative pronouns Mary has just bought a new cell phone Her father is a phone maker My new cell phone has become a necessary part of life I only bought it a month ago My roommate has never been on the Internet She is afraid of computers A lot of people suffer from techno stress Those people work in my office Some people dream of a job They can the job without technology _ My stereo doesn’t work today It worked yesterday _ The man is a computer expert You were talking to him _ The girl living next door to me is getting married next year → The girl that Mr Brown looks very sad His team has lost the game → Mr Brown, 10 The problem has been discussed in class We are very interested in it → The computer V Fill the gap in each sentence with the correct form of the words: To attract someone’s , we can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication Some people think it is to ask someone’s age It’s OK to use language if you’re speaking to a friend The first thing you have to is to fill in this form An academic year is into two term, the first term and the second one Children take an exam to get their after finish their secondary system There are two levels of in England: Primary and Secondary ATTEND POLITE VERB APPLY DIVISION CERTIFICATE EDUCATE We haven’t been able to find a house that meets our Please tell me about your first of your University life 10 After you get the entrance examination result, you will get a letter of from the University 11 Entering WTO is one of the most matter of our country 12 Preparing for an interview can be very 13 Never keep silent or avoid answering the questions of the 14 Whenever you are explained about something , try to show your 15 She shows her to learn economics REQUIRE IMPRESS ACCEPT CHALLENGE STRESS INTERVIEW ENTHUSIAST KEEN VI Phonetics: * Pronunciation: A sees A tombs A books A trays A gives A devoted A explained A remembered A kissed 10 A confused * Stress: a tomorrow a communicate a carpet a nervous a education a intensive a hospital a family a biologist 10 a possible B B B B B B B B B B sports lamps floors bays phones suggested mended called helped faced C C C C C C C C C C pools brakes combs says switches provided involved dismissed forced cried D D D D D D D D D D trains invites drums days dives wished arrived received showed defined b b b b b b b b b b facial impatient visit polite secondary requirement mischievous whenever generally university c c c c c c c c c c recently interesting summer verbal generally usually special obedient responsible secondary d confidence d apologize d include d body d specialize d assessment d supportive d solution d security d suitable VII Reading: * Cloze- test: There are many reasons (1) _ taking regular time with our family is important: It creates a place to listen, teach, learn, and (2) _ ourselves freely and safely It provides (3) _ to discuss family joys, issues, and problems Family members can practice skills in a non-threatening atmosphere Families are a (4) _ part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend (5) _ time together to get our feelings (6) _ belongings, our values, support and understanding It helps keep family members together and feel safe in today's world where pressure can lead to family disintegration a that b why c when d which a think b show c express d say a opportunities b conditions c situations d circumstances a attractive b real c deep d basic a a b an c the d no article a in b of c on d for Nonverbal communication, or "body language", is communication by facial expressions, head or eyes movements, hand signals, and body postures It can be just as important to understand -(1) words are Misunderstandings- often amusing -(2) -sometimes serious- can arise between people from different cultures if they misinterpret nonverbal signals For example, take the differences in meaning of a gesture (3) - is very common in the United States: a circle made with the thumb and index finger To an American, it means that everything -(4) - OK To Japanese, it means that you are talking -(5) - money In France, it means that something is worthless Meanwhile in Greece, it is an obscene gesture Therefore, an American could unknowingly offend a Greek by using that particular hand signal A more B less C as D than A although B but C unless D in order to A who B where C why D that A were B was C is D are A around B about C among D ahead All members of the family have accepted the daily tasks of housekeeping These duties are not intended as a punishment They are (1) to the happiness and well-being of the family (2) family member has agreed to cheerfully contribute to the welfare of the family by working together as a team to get these chores (3) .quickly every day We have a separate checklist for each day of the week Each list is slightly different Each person will have a number assigned to him for the day He will complete all corresponding items (4) the checklist, starting at the top, and complete them in sequence We will cheerfully work together on each room (5) .the checklist for that room is done, then move on to the next room Any disputes over the completion of a chore will be settled by Mom or Dad A needed B contrary C important D close A A A A Each made from until B B B B all solved by as soon as C C C C Some done on after D D D D No left in by the time * Reading comprehension: Parents send their children to school to prepare for the time when they grow up Children learn their native language so that they will be able to communicate fluently with other people around them Moreover, they can preserve the valuable culture and literature of their country They learn foreign languages in order to benefit from other countries’ heritage The more foreign languages they learn, the more benefit they get Children also learn mathematics to calculate, geography to know about nature, and history to know about human beings and historical events Nearly everything they study at school has some practical uses in their life Parents send their children to school to…………………… A learn English B play better C make them grow up D prepare for their future Why children have to learn their native language? A To know about nature B To learn foreign languages C To communicate fluently with other people around them D To benefit from foreign countries’ heritage According to the passage, children learn history to know about…………… A the mankind B people and history events C events of the history D practical uses in life How many school subjects are mentioned in the passage? A Six B Four C Seven D Five Most of the things children learn at school……………… A are useless B are not necessary C have some practical uses D have no use We can communicate not only through words but also through body language Body language includes our posture, facial expressions and gestures Because body language is so important , you’ll want to know what yours is saying and how to interpreted other people’s too Here are some examples of body language and its meaning If your postures is slumped and your head is down, this could mean that you are sad or you lack confidence and friendliness A smile is a sign of friendliness and interest But people sometimes smile just to be polite to get another clue from people’s faces Friendliness and interest are expressed when a person’s eyes meet yours and then look away and meet yours again A person’s eyes meet yours and then look away is expressing a challenge A person who doesn’t look at you is expressing lack of interest or is shy Hand gestures can mean a person is interested in conversation We can communicate _ A only through words B only through body language C both through words and through body language D only through posture When you want to express the state of being sad or lacking confidence A your posture is slumped B your posture is slumped and your head is down C your posture is down D your posture is straight If you want to show your friendliness and interest _ A you nod your head B your posture is slumped C You just smile D your eyes meet a person’s When you feel shy or lack of interest _ A you look at a person B you don’t look at a person C your eyes focuses on a person’s D you smile at a person When you want to talk to a person _ A you shake hands with him or her B you ignore him or her C you look away D your posture is down 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 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 200 thousand students succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are 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 University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very A interesting B stressful C free D easy The word those refers to A exam subjects B young people C universities D examinations In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about percent A B 10 C 20 D 50 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 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 is planning to increase the number of non-public universities D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities ... of universities These non-public universities are currently training 11 9,464 students, or 11 .7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public... _ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car a decide b decision c decisive d decisively 28 My mother used to be a woman of great _, but now she gets old and... is now 12 .30 and she (not phone) yet He (speak) for an hour now I expect he'll soon be finished 10 A lot of the work ( do) now 11 You (put) your book on my desk last