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REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 I: Phonetics: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1: A. appeared B. agreed C. coughed D. loved 2: A. average B. indicate C. application D. grade 3: A. arrive B. appear C. apologize D. absent 4: A. steps B. tourists C. symbols D. banks 5: A. rejects B. loves C. travels D. remembers 6: A. seat B. heat C. sheep D. ship 7: A. kites B. believes C. appears D. decides 8: A. moaned B. presented C. viewed D. robbed 9: A. honest B. vehicles. C. home D. honour 10: A. prepared B. signed C. jumped D. moved ANSWER KEY: C A D C A 10 D A B C C Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 1: A. certificate B. necessary C. economy D. geography 2: A. wildlife B. reserve C. bamboo D. mankind 3: A. romantic B. vacancy C. influence D. interview 4: A. device B. confide C. decide D. service 5: A. happy B. mountain C. attack D. passage 6: A. computer B. calendar C. dinosaur D. history 7: A. catastrophe B. academic C. significant D. enthusiast 8: A. propose B. precede C. punish D. allow 9 : A. struggle B. survive C. enlarge D. occur 10: A. company B. atmosphere C. customer D. employment ANSWER KEY: B A A D C 10 A B C A D II. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 1. Is your father willing to _ a hand with cleaning the house? A. work B. give C. join D. take 2. – What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! _ A. Thank you very much. I am afraid C. Thank you for your compliment B. You are telling a lie D. I don’t like your saying 3. In Vietnam, at Tet holidays we often cook some _ dishes, such as spring rolls, sticky rice cakes, and so on A. special B. specially C. speciality D. specialistic 4. I always try to help _ household chores when I have free time A. in B. with C. at D. of 5. 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. sharing C. taking D. caring 6. Lan is my close friend. We usually _ our thoughts and our feelings with each other A. share B. divide C. give D. send 7. She has been very _ during my illness A. supporting B. support C. supportive D. supported 8. My mother takes the responsibility running the household A. for B. in C. with D. to 9. I love joining my father _ mending things around the house A. with / for B. Ø / with C. with / in D. Ø / in 10. It is parents’ duty and responsibility to _ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home A. shake B. hold C. join D. give 11. My friend often shows her whenever I have troubles A. sympathy B. sympathize C. sympathetic D. sympathetically 12. In Vietnam, two, three or even four generations live _ one roof A. in B. over C. with D. under 13. My close friend is often concerned all problems that I mention A. over B. with C. in D. on 14. The boy learns hard in his to be the top in every exam, which will leave a good impression on his girlfriend A. try B. attempt C. way D. wish 15. A (n) child means a child who behaves badly and saddens his parents A. active B. hard – working C. obedient D. mischievous 16. Can you explain why some people can work better when they are _ pressure? A. in B. on C. under D. at 17. With what my parents prepare for me in terms of education, I am about my future A. confide B. confident C. confidence D. confidential 18. The new alarming device is to make sure that you always feel safe and in the building A. secure B. security C. secured D. securing 19. It has been a habit for families here to wait for the ring at 7 p.m. every day to _ the garbage A. take in B. take off C. take up D. take out 20. Babies have no other way of attracting their parents’ than crying and shouting A. attention B. attentive C. attend D. attentively REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 21. 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 22.Many young people have objected to marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and the groom A. sacrificed B. romantic C. contractual D. agreed 23.The leaf hat is used like an umbrella _ people from the sun or the rain A. to protect B. protect C. protecting D. protected 24.The Vietnamese hat is made _ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves A. of B. from C. with D. in 25.Do you agree that a happy marriage should be based _ love? A. in B. on C. at D. of 26.In Vietnam in the past, love was supposed _ marriage, not precede it A. to follow B. follow C. to following D. following 27.Are there any _ between Vietnamese and American culture? A. differences B. different C. differently D. differential 28.Families in Vietnam maintain strong ties and provide each other _ assistance and support as needed A. on B. of C. with D. in 29. Body language is potent form of communication A. verbal B. non verbal C. tongue D. oral 30. The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always in response to questions A. attention B. attentive C. attentively D. attentiveness 31. People sometimes _ not only through words but also through body language A. say B. communicate C. exchange D. talk 32. Can you either verbal or nonverbal forms of communication when you want to speak to someone? A. do B. make C. use D. take 33.Nodding the head can mean that a person is _ the conversation A. tired of B. bored with C. interested in D. disappointed with 34. Sometimes when you move out of home or to a new city or town, it can be difficult to meet new people and _ A. to socialize B. socialize C. socialized D. socializing 35. GCSE are often a requirement for taking A levels, a common type of university _ requirement A. entrance B. enclose C. attendance D. assessment 36.The government encourages all of the students in all parts of the country _ the compulsory education A. to finish B. finish C. finishing D. finished 37. Primary education must support children basic understandings of the nature, society and human beings A. in B. of C. by D. with 38.There is no school fee for primary education _ books and meals (if students want to have lunch at their school) A. beside B. except C. unless D. not 39.High school education _ three years, from the tenth to the twelfth forms. (Students are from fifteen to seventeen years old) REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 A. lasts B. takes C. prolongs D. has 40. Certain courses at this college are compulsory. Others are A. choices B. optional C. selective D. voluntary 41. A letter of _ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation 42. Being welldress and punctual can help you create a good _ on your interviewer A. impression B. pressure C. effectiveness D. concentration 43. The student has to _ for a place at the university while doing the A level A. send B. get C. take D. apply 44. Can you tell me about the _ process to tertiary study in Vietnam? A. applies B. applying C. application D. apply 45. Some days of rest may help you to _ the pressure of work A. reduce B. lower C. create D. increase 46. For high school education, final exam is compulsory _ a certificate to enter the universities or colleges A. get B. to get C. getting D. got 47. It is almost _ for young people leaving school today to get a job A. possible B. impossible C. possibly D. impossibly 48. You should ask him about your choice because he often made the right _ A. decides B. decision C. decisive D. deciding 49. We have decided to interview only ten _ for the job A. appliances B. applicants C. applicable D. applications 50. Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A. politeness B. attention C. experience D. impression 51. In Vietnamese school, English, literature and mathematics are three subjects, which are compulsory in many important national examinations A. core B. part C. centre D. middle 52. He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the _ of the company A. requirements B. requiring C. require D. required 53. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company A. reference B. photograph C. curriculum vitae D. recommendation 54. The entrance _ to universities in Vietnam always takes place in July A. way B. road C. examination D. path 55. The _ education lasts four years from the sixth form to the ninth form A. primary B. compulsory C. upper secondary D. lower secondary 56. The successful _ must be hardworking, responsible and honest A. applicant B. application C. apply D. applicable 57. They didn’t pay _ to how many hours you worked, but how you really worked A. attend B. attentive C. attention D. attentively 58. The government has succeeded in reducing the level of _ to only 7% A. employment B. unemployed C. unemployment D. employer 59. Can you tell me some information that _to the job? A. indicates B. expresses C. interests D. relates 60. He was offered the job thanks to his performance during his job interview A. impress B. impression C. impressive D. impressively 61. Nam has lived with his grandparents since he _ a little boy so he is quite obedient A. is B. was C. has been D. had been 62. How _ you and each member of your family share the household chores? REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 A. are B. is C. do D. does 63. What do you attempt _ after junior high school? A. to do B. do C. doing D. did 64. In my family, the interest we share closely _ watching films on TV A. is B. are C. was D. were 65. In my family, my father is the person I always talk to before _ an important decision A. make B. makes C. making D. made 66. During the school year, my mother doesn't allow me _ to bed late A. to go B. go C. going D. went 67. I _ allowed to use my father's motorbike A. were not B. is not C. am not D. being not 68. Do you feel safe _ your close friend your secrets? A. to tell B. tell C. telling D. told 69. My brother never _ me use his laptop A. allows B. lets C. gives D. permits 70. Jack, _ I played tennis yesterday, was much fitter than me A. with whom B. with who C. whom D. who 71. _ you were working hard for your exams last week, I was sitting on a plane bound for London A. As B. When C. While D. Despite 72. Peter told me that he _ for the capital the following week A. leaves B. left C. was leaving D. is leaving 73. We didn't use to get up late when we _ in the countryside A. live B. lived C. are living D. were living 74. _ Tom Cruise’s last movie? – Yes, I _ it three days ago A. Have you ever seen / saw C. Did you ever see / have seen B. Had you ever seen / had seen D. Did you ever see / saw 75. I a terrible accident while I on the beach A. see / am walking C. saw / was walking B. was seeing / walked D. was seeing / was walking 76. In England, the academic year is divided into three terms. Each term _ by a one week break A. separates B. separated C. is separated D. is separating 77. Unfortunately, the gold hunter and his dogs _ could not manage to find the way out of the snowy storm never returned. A. which B. who C. whom D. that 78. He would understand it if you _ it to him more slowly A. explained B. would explain C. were explaining D. explains 79. English as a second language in my country in the future A. will use B. is used C. uses D. will be used 80. If you _ 5 minutes late, you won't be able to get into the examination room A. will be B. were C. are D. would be 81. The state school system for by the state A. is payed B. is paying C. is paid D. pays 82. Do you get on well with the girl shares the room with you? A. whose B. who C. which D. that 83. I _ you a letter if I had known your address A. would have sent B. would send C. will send D. sent REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 84. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where it for administration, broadcasting and education A. is used B. uses C. was used D. is using 85. If you fail the GCSE examination, you not be allowed to take the entrance examination to the university A. will B. would C. did D. are 86. Mangosteens, are my favourite fruit, are very expensive in Vietnam A. which B. what C. that D. Ø 87.The wedding, to only members of the family were invited, took place last Saturday A. which B. that C. who D. whom 88.Sunday is the day I don’t have to get up early A. that B. where C. which D. when 89.He would get mark 10 if he _ again the paper. He made one mistake in it A. read B. is reading C. reads D. will read 90.He _ her an opportunity to work in his office if she had had English proficiency A. would have given B. would have gave C. would give D. gives 91.He got good marks at his exams because all the lessons _ carefully by him A. are revised B. had revised C. had been revised D. were revised 92.Nowadays, young people are free to choose their mates and they are encouraged at least at the age of 23 A. marrying B. marry C. to marry D. married 93. The fishermen and their boats _ were off the coast three days ago have just been reported to be missing A. which B. that C. who D. whom 94. When I woke up and looked outside, the landscape had changed. The ground had been lightly _ with a dusting of snow during the night A. covering B. cover C. covers D. covered 95. Birds make nests in trees _ they can hide their young in the leaves and branches A. which B. where C. that D. in where 96. If I it was a formal party, I _ jeans and a jumper A. knew – wouldn’t have worn C. had known – wouldn’t wear B. knew – wouldn’t wear D. had known – wouldn’t have worn 97. Tom’s company will almost certainly fire him _ he improves his attitude A. unless B. or C. if D. if not 98. They _ time and money doing such a thing A. were advised not to waste C. were advising not to waste B. advised not to be wasted D. were advised not wasting 99. I’ll show you the trees which A. were grown by John yesterday in the backyard C. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John B. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday D. were grown by John in the backyard yesterday 100. Did they say they me again ? A. will telephone B. had telephoned C. would telephone D. telephoned ANSWER KEY: REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 B 21 B 41 D 61 B 81 C REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C A B A A C A C C A D B B D C B A D A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 C A B C A A C B B B C C B A A D B A B 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 A D C A B B B B C A A C C D A C C D C 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 C A A C A C A B A C C B A C C D A B C 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 B A A A A A D A A C C B D B D A A B C III. Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct 1. She is very lazy, she almost never help her mother with the household chores A B C D 2. Her father told her take the dog for a walk after breakfast A B C D 3. What would happen if the temperature is warmer? A B C D 4. When it was first establish in 1973, it consisted of only two hectares of land. A B C D 5. It's difficult for me decide whether I should accept the job or not A B C D 6. If he fails the final exam, he wouldn't be able to graduate A B C D 7. You would be welcome to join in our staff if you changed your mind A B C D 8. If you left the milk out of the fridge in this weather, it will go off A B C D 9. Music plays an importance part in our life A B C D 10. I am in grade 12 and I am below a lot of study pressure A B C D 11. My close friend's responsibility is cook the meals for the whole family A B C D 12. Are there any differences among Vietnamese and American cultures? A B C D 13. Does the groom and the bride exchange their wedding rings on the wedding day? A B C D REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 14. Everything would have been all right if you did not make such a mistake A B C D 15. To live healthily we should do exercises regularly and stop smoke A B C D 16. He works at Heathrow Airport, that is one of the biggest airports in the world A B C D 17. Da Lat, where is located on High Land, is famous for mild climate A B C D 18. Almost Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide on their wives A B C D 19. If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them? A B C D 20. If they offered you the job, will you accept it? A B C D ANSWER KEY: B C A B B 10 C B A C D 11 12 13 14 15 C C A C D 16 17 18 19 20 C B C D B IV. Choose one option that best rewrites the sentence given 1. "I'll tell you about this tomorrow, Mary," said Tom A. Tom said to Mary that he will tell her about that the following day B. Tom told Mary that I would tell you about that the day after C. Tom told Mary that he would tell her about that the following day D. Tom told me that he would tell Mary about that the day after 2. "I saw her in the park two hours ago,” said he A. He said I had seen her in the park two hours before. B. He said he saw her in the park two hours before C. He said he had seen her in the park two hours before. D. He said I saw her in the park two hours before 3. "I'm leaving here for Da Lat next week " said Mrs Lan A. Mrs Lan said she was leaving there for Da Lat the following week B. Mrs Lan said to me she was leaving there for Da Lat next week C. Mrs Lan tells she is leaving here for Da Lat the following week D. Mrs Lan told me that I was leaving there for Da Lat the week after 4. “ I haven’t received your post since last month, Jane”. The boss said A. The boss said that Jane hadn’t received his post since the previous month B. The boss said Jane that he hadn’t received her post since the previous month C. The boss said to Jane that he hadn’t received her post since the previous month D. The boss said Jane that he hadn’t received his post since the previous month 5.Charlie said, "Tom had an accident last week but he wasn't injured" A. He said Tom had an accident the week before but he wasn't injured B. He said Tom had had an accident the previous week but he wasn't injured REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 C. He said Tom had had a accident the previous week but he hadn't been injured D. He said Tom had an accident the following week but he hadn't been injured 6."If you passed you test, I would buy you a car", he said A. He said that if I passed my test, he would buy you a car B. He said that if I had passed my test, he would have bought me a car C. He said that if I had passed my test, he would have bought a car D. He said that if I passed my test, he would buy a car 7."Don't put your feet on the chair", my mother said A. My mother said to me not to put your feet on the chair B. My mother told me not to put my feet on the chair C. My mother told me I did not put my feet on the chair D. My mother told me that I should put my feet on the chair 8.Tony said, "I have never been to London. I think I shall go there next year" A. Tony said he has never been to London and he thinks he would go there the following year B. Tony said he had never been to London and he thought he would go there the following year C. Tony said he had never been to London and he thinks he will go there the following year D. Tony said he would have never been to London and he thought he would go there the following year 9.Barbara said, "I saw them at my parents' house last year" A. Barbara said I had seen them at my parents' house last year B. Barbara said she saw them at her parents' house the previous year C. Barbara said she had seen them at her parents' house the previous year D. Barbara said they had seen her at her parents' house the previous year 10.Peter said to them, "Don't leave the room until I come back" A. Peter told them not to leave the room until he came back B. Peter told them not to leave the room until he comes back C. Peter told them not to leave the room until they came back D. Peter told them not to leave the room until they come back 11."Take my luggage to Room 145", he said to the porter A. He told the porter take his luggage to Room 145 B. He said the porter to take his luggage to Room 145 C. He told the porter to take his luggage to Room 145 D. He said to the porter to take his luggage to Room 145 12.He said to me, "Ring me up tomorrow" A. He told me to ring him up the following day B. He told me ring him up the following day C. He said me to ring him up the following day D. He told me to ring me up the following day 13. I don’t know her phone number, so I can't cal1 her yet A.If I didn’t know her phone number, I couldn’t phone her B. If I know her phone number, I’ll phone her C. If I had known her phone number, I would have called her D. If I knew her phone number, I'd call her. 14. If he wrote to her, she would be happy A. She isn't happy because he doesn't write to her B. When he wrote to her, she wasn't happy C. She's happy because he has written to her D. He didn't write to her, so she wasn't happy 10 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 C. Sweets were given to her by each child in the room. D. Sweets were given to each child in the room by her 25. Mr. Pike is repairing the refrigerator at the moment A. The refrigerator is being repaired at the moment by Mr. Pike. B. The refrigerator is repaired by Mr. Pike at the moment C. The refrigerator is being repaired by Mr. Pike at the moment D. The refrigerator is be repaired at the moment by Mr. Pike. 26. Nobody has cleaned the room for two months. A. The room for two month hasn’t been cleaned B. The room has been cleaned by nobody for two months C. The room hasn’t been cleaned for two months D. The room hasn’t been cleaned by somebody for 2 months 27. I didn't realized that somebody was recording our conversation. A. I didn't realized that our conversation was recorded. B. I didn't realized that our conversation was being recorded by someone. C. Our conversation wasn't realized to be recorded. D. I didn't realized that our conversation was being recorded. 28. The man is talking to my father. Last week he spent fifteen minutes measuring our kitchen A. The man who is talking with my father spent fifteen minutes measuring our kitchen B. The man whom is talking with my father spent fifteen minutes measuring our kitchen C. The man is talking with my father who spent fifteen minutes measuring our kitchen D. The man is talking with my father that spent fifteen minutes measuring our kitchen 29. This girl is very beautiful. I saw her at school yesterday A. This girl which I saw at school yesterday is very beautiful B. This girl whom I saw at school yesterday is very beautiful C. This girl is very beautiful whom I saw at school yesterday D. This girl whom I saw her at school yesterday is very beautiful 30. Nha Trang is very crowed in summer. It is a famous beach in Vietnam A. Nha Trang which is very crowed in summer is a famous beach in Vietnam B. Nha Trang, where is a famous beach inVietnam, is very crowded in summer C. Nha Trang is a famous beach in Vietnam, which is very crowded in summer D. Nha Trang, which is a famous beach in Vietnam, is very crowded in summer 31. Marie Curie was born in Poland. She was a famous scientist A. Marie Curie, whom was born in Poland, was a famous scientist B. Marie Curie, that was born in Poland, was a famous scientist C. Marie Curie was born in Poland, who was a famous scientist D. Marie Curie, who was born in Poland, was a famous scientist 32. We stayed at the Asia Hotel . Dr Thanh recommended it to us A. We stayed at the Asia Hotel, where Dr Thanh recommended to us B. We stayed at the Asia Hotel, which Dr Thanh recommended to us C. Dr Thanh recommended the Asia Hotel, which we stayed, to us D. Dr Thanh recommended the Asia Hotel, where we stayed at, to us 33. Few people realized the importance of his role in the company A. Not many people realized that he played an important part in the company B. Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the company C. Many people realized his important role in the company D. He was realized as an important role in the company by a few people 34.The boy was so lazy that he couldn't stay up late to learn his lessons 12 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 A. The boy was lazy enough not to stay up late to learn his lessons B. The boy was too lazy to stay up late to learn his lessons C. The boy was lazy enough but he stayed up late to learn his lessons D. The boy was lazy enough to stay up late to learn his lessons 35.My father is tired of seeing any violent films A. My father hasn't seen a violent film B. My father has enjoyed all the violent films he has ever seen C. My father is worried about missing the next violent film D. My father never wants to see another violent film 36.John wishes he had remembered to send Mary a Christmas card A. John regrets not to send Mary a Christmas card B. John regrets forgetting not to send Mary a Christmas card C. John regrets not remembering sending Mary a Christmas card D. John regrets forgetting to send Mary a Christmas card 37. Her test result disappointed her parents A. Her parents were disappointed with her test results B. Her test results were disappointed C. Her parents were disappointed at her test results D. Her test results was disappointing 38. He didn’t have to retake the exam although he got bad results A. Despite of getting bad results, he didn’t have to retake the exam B. In spite of the bad results of his, he didn’t have to retake the exam C. Despite his bad results, he didn’t have to retake the exam D. In spite getting bad results, he didn’t have to retake the exam 39. The pupils failed the exam because they were very lazy A. The pupils failed the exam because of their laziness B. The pupils failed the exam, so they were very lazy C. Because the pupils failed the exam, they were very lazy D. Because of failing the exam, the pupils were very lazy 40. Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad A. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad B. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party C. He felt sad not to be able to attend her birthday party D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad ANSWER KEY: 10 C C A A C B B B C A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C A D A A A B B A C 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 C C B D A C D A B D 13 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D B A B D C A C A D REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 1: In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house. A. assists me by B. asks me to help with C. pleases me by D. serves me with 2: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot in his mouth. A. speaking indirectly B. making a mistake C. doing things in the wrong order D. saying embarrassing things 3: There have been significant changes in women’s lives since the women’s liberation movement. A. cultural B. economic C. political D. important 4: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance. A. be optimistic B. be confident C. be smart D. be pessimistic 5: This woman has dedicated her whole life to helping others. A. determined B. brought C. helped D. devoted 6: I wonder what brought about the change in my attitude. Money? No! Promotion? No! A. delivered B. gave C. caused D. provided 7: The author denied that his new book advocated violence A. supported B. celebrated C. determined D. announced 8: The government has authorized the army to sell its surplus weapons A. verify B. neglect C. empowered D. questioned 9: Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home A. take hands B. work together C. shake hands D. join in 10: Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other A. enthusiasm B. attraction C. moved D. interest 11: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt A. earn money B. save money C. sit still D. economize 12: We now can find a wide range of readycooked food in supermarkets A. variety B. classification C. small number D. popularity ANSWER KEY: 10 11 12 A D D A D C A C B B B A 14 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 1: My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing tall A. objected B. supported C. denied D. refused 2: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original 3: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization. A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable 4:"I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry." A. homeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful 5: It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets A. essential B. important C. necessary D. optional 6: She has always been honest with me, and I respect her for that A. look through B. look forward to C. look up to D. look down on 7: She has a romantic idea of what it's like to be a struggling young artist A. playful B. passionate C. practical D. silent 8: These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions A. escape B. expire C. recover D. withstand 9: I didn't think his comments were very inappropriate at the time. A. correct B. exact C. suitable D. right 10: Since the sound of the bang and the bullet leaving the gun occur simultaneously, it is too late to duck when you hear the shot A. separately B. step by step C. concurrently D. all at once 11: The machine has been out of order since last month A. under repair B. functioning well C. sold out D. refusing orders 12: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A. guilty B. clever C. romantic D. innovative ANSWER KEY: 10 11 12 B A A D D D C B C A B A 15 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 1: Janet is making a phone call to Susan asking her to go to the cinema Janet: “ Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Susan: “ .” A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. You are welcome C. That would be great D. I feel very boring 2: John and Laura are discussing about public transportation John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura:. “ ”. A. Yes, it's an absurd idea B. There's no doubt about it C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that's very surprising 3: John is talking to Mark. John would like to ask Mark to help him post the letter. John: “Would you mind posting this letter for me on the way to the shopping mall?” Mark: “ ” A. No problem. Give it to me before I go. B. Yes. I post it for you C. Never mind. You don’t have to do it now D. It is very kind of you to say so. 4: Mary is talking to Susan before Susan goes to France Mary: “Remember to phone me when you arrive at the airport.” Susan: “ _.” A. I remember B. I don’t C. I will D. I do 5: Tam lent Trang a CD. After watching the CD, Trang gave it back to Tam. Trang: “I like the CD you gave me. You have very good taste in music.” Tam: “ .” A. I’m glad to see you again B. I’m glad you like it C. I’m delighted to see you D. It’s nice to see you 6: Hoa and Nam are talking about the next English examination Nam is going to take. Hoa: “It’s very hopeful. I’m sure that you’ll pass the next English examination.” Nam: “ ” A. Why do you say your discouraging words? B. I’m very grateful for your inviting C. Why don’t you say your charming words? D. Thank you for your encouraging words 7: John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passerby the way to the postoffice. John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?” Passerby: “ ” A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there. C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here. 8: Mary is talking to her professor in his office Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” Professor: “ ” A. I like it that you understand. B. Try your best, Mary C. You can borrow books from the library. D. You mean the podcasts from other students? 9: Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” Lora: “ _” A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you? 16 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. D. Thanks, my mum bought it. 10: Lora and Jane are asking about their first jobs Lora: “ How did you feel when you first started work?“ Jane: “ _.” A. Not at all B. I don’t think so C. A bit nervous D. Thanks for asking me ANSWER KEY: 10 C B A C B D B C C C VII: Reading: Sample 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A. B. C. or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Education can be (31) of as the transmission of the values and accumulated knowledge of a society In this sense, it is equivalent to what social scientists term socialization or enculturation. Children – (32) conceived among New Guinea tribes people, the Renaissance Florentines, or the middle classes of Manhattan – are born without culture. Education is designed to guide them in learning a culture, moulding their behaviour in the ways of adulthood, and directing them toward their eventual role in society. In the most (33) cultures, there is often little formal learning, little of what one would ordinarily call school or classes or teachers; instead, frequently, the entire environment and all activities are viewed as school and classes, and many or all adults as teachers. As societies (34) more complex, however, the quantity of knowledge to be passed on from one generation to the next becomes more than any one person can know; and hence there must evolve more(35) _ and efficient means of cultural transmission. The outcome is formal education – the school and the specialist called the teacher ( Adapted from Encyclopedia Britannica “Education” by: James Bowen, R. Murray Thomas https://www.britannica.com) 1: A. considered B. regarded C. thought D. seen 2: A. who B. when C. whether D. if 3: A. primary B. crude C. simple D. primitive 4: A. go B. develop C. grow D. turn 5: A. selectively B. selective C. selection D. select 17 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 ANSWER KEY: C A D C B Sample 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 1/ Last Monday morning, the students in Mr. Morrison’s science classes were excited. They were having their annual science fair. All of the students had worked hard to come up with something for the event, and they were ready to display the results of their work. There were more than 100 displays in the school gym. Some of the displays were large and impressive creations made by the students while others showed the outcomes of experiments that students had conducted in laboratories. The judges walked around and looked carefully at all of the exhibits. They took notes on all of them. Then, they spoke with several teachers before making their final decisions “May I have your attention, please,” said Mr. Morrison. “To begin with, I’d like to thank the students for the great work they did this year. This is clearly the best science fair we’ve ever had.” The students all cheered after hearing Mr Morrison make that remark.“The judges have selected the winners of the science fair. First, I’d like to announce the thirdplace winner. I know she had a lot of fun doing her experiment in the lab. And the judges loved her work. So let’s congratulate Sarah Rafael for the research that she did on bacteria.” Everyone in the audience clapped as Sarah went to the front to receive her prize “The secondplace winner,” said Mr. Morrison, “made a unique contribution to the science fair. He designed and programmed his own computer game, which I know many of you had fun with. Let’s congratulate Tim Simpson, the secondplace winner.”After Tim received his prize, Mr. Morrison spoke one more time. “And now it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The firstplace winner’s work was breathtaking. In fact, I’ve never seen a better robot made by anyone. So let’s congratulate Molly Smith. She’s this year’s winner of the science fair.” (Source:” Perfect TOEFL Junior” – Practice Tests Book 3) 1: What would be the best title for the story? A. Molly Smith’s Science Project B. Let’s See Who Won the Science Fair C. Mr. Morrison’s Students D. The School Science Fair 2: The word “outcomes” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to A. appearances B. outlines C. expectations D. results 18 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 3: The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to A. the judges B. the exhibits C. the notes D. several teachers 4: What did Sarah Rafael do for the science fair? A. she created a computer game B. She experimented with bacteria. C. She built her own robot D. She wrote a computer program 5: What can be inferred from the story about Tim Simpson? A. His science project is something people can play B. He believes he should have come in first place C. He worked with Mr. Morrison to do his project D. His parents assisted him in doing his project. ANSWER KEY: D D A B A 2/ By adopting a few simple techniques, parents who read to their children can substantially increase their children’s language development It is surprising, but true. How parents talk to their children makes a big difference in the children’s language development. If a parent encourages the child to actively respond to what the parent is reading, the child’s language skills increase A study was done with two to threeyearold children and their parents. Half of the thirty children participated in the experimental study; the other half acted as the control group. In the experimental group, the parents were given a twohour training session in which they were taught to ask openended questions rather than yes/no questions. For example, the parent should ask, “What is the doggie doing? Rather than, “Is the doggie running away?” Experimental parents were also instructed in how to expand on their children’s answers, how to suggest alternative possibilities, and how to praise correct answers At the beginning of the study, the children did not differ on measures of language development, but the end of one month the children in the experimental group tested 5.5 months ahead of the control group on a test of verbal expression and vocabulary. Nine months later, the children in the experimental group still showed an advance of 6 months over the children in the control group (Source: ARCO TOEFL) 1: The word “It” in the first paragraph refers to . A. Parents increasing children’s language development B. reading techniques being simple C. Parents reading to children D. children’s language development 2: Which of the following can be inferred from this passage? A. Children who talk a lot are more intelligent B. Parents who listen to their children can teach them more C. Active children should read more D. Verbal ability can easily be increased 3: The word “participated” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? 19 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 A. took palace B. took part 4: How many children were there in the study? C. took park D. took place A. 2 or 3 B. 15 C. 30 D. 60 5: What conclusion is best supported by this passage? A. Parents should be trained to read to their children B. The more children read, the more intelligent they become C. Children’s language skills increase when they are required to respond actively D. Children who read actively act six months older ANSWER KEY: A D B C C 3/ Application for admission to the Graduate School at this university must be made on forms provided by the Director of Admissions. An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of the Graduate School. Both the application and the transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the registration date, and must be accompanied by a nonrefundable tendollar check or money order to cover the cost of processing the application Students who have already admitted to the graduate School but were not enrolled during the previous semester should reapply for admission using a special short form available in the office of the Graduate School It is not necessary for students who have previously been denied admission to resubmit transcripts; however, new application forms must accompany all requests for reconsideration. Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes to enroll. Students whose applications are received after the deadline may be considered for admission as nondegree students, and may enroll for six credits hours. Non degree status must be changed prior to the completion of the first semester of study however An undergraduate student of this university who has senior status and is within ten credit hours of completing all requirements for graduation may register for graduate work with the recommendation of the chairperson of the department and the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School (Source: The Pearson Guide to English for CDS entrance examination) 1: The author’s main purpose is to show _ A. how to apply to the Graduate School B. how to obtain senior status C. how to register for graduate coursework D. how to make application for graduation 2: Which of the following documents must be on file thirty days before the registration day? A. Two copies of recommendations from former professors B. A written approval of the Dean of the Graduate School C. One set of transcripts and an English proficiency score D. Two copies of undergraduate courses and grades, an application form, and an application fee 3: The phrase “in advance of” is closest in meaning to: A. into B. on either side of C. after the end of D. prior to 20 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 4: The author makes all of the following observations about nondegree students EXCEPT A. they may be admitted after the deadline B. they may enroll for six credits hours C. they must change their status during the first semester D. they need not submit transcripts 5: The word “status” could best be replaced by which of the following? A. information B. classification C. payment D. agreement ANSWER KEY: A D D D B 4/ It is commonly believed that school is where people go to get an education. Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school. The difference between schooling and education implied by this remark is important Education is much more openended and allinclusive than schooling. Education knows no limits. It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in the kitchen or on a tractor. It includes both the formal learning that takes place in school and the whole universe of informal learning. The agent (doer) of education can vary from respected grandparents to the people arguing about politics on the radio, from a child to a famous scientist Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises. A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions. People receive education from infancy on. Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term; it is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be a necessary part of one's entire life Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at about the same time, take the assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, do homework, take exams, and so on. The pieces of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of governments, have been limited by the subjects being taught. For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their society or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with. There are clear and undoubted conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling (Source: www.set_edu.com) 1: Which of the following would the writer support? A. Without formal education, people won't be able to read and write B. Going to school is only part of how people become educated C. Schooling is of no use because students do similar things everyday D. Our education system needs to be changed as soon as possible 2: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Education and schooling are quite different experience B. The more years students go to school, the better their education is 21 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 C. Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework D. The best schools teach a variety of subjects 3: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to A. workings of governments B. newest film makers C. political problems D. high school students 4: The word "allinclusive" in the passage mostly means A. including everything or everyone B. going in many directions C. involving many school subjects D. allowing no exceptions 5: This passage is mainly aimed at A. telling the difference between the meanings of two related words "schooling" and "education" B. telling a story about excellent teachers C. listing and discussing several educational problems D. giving examples of different schools ANSWER KEY: B A D A A VIII Rewrite: Reported speech: 1.”If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this car” àHe advised 2.”Yes,all right, I’ll share the food with you, Dave.” àAnn agreed 3.”Sue,can you remember to buy some bread?” àPaul reminded 4.”Are you going to Ho Chi Minh City next week?” Tom asked me àTom asked 5.”Have you finished your homework?” Mom asked àMom asked if 6.She said to me: ”I can’t do it by myself” àShe told me that 7.”Who has written this note?” the boss asked the secretary àThe boss asked 8.”I have just received a postcard from my sister,” my friend said to me àMy friend told me 9.”This story happened long ago” he said àHe said 10. “Don’t try to open it now,” she said to us She told Relative Clause: 1.The man didn’t come back again. I shouted at him 22 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 à…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. The television never worked again. I dropped it. à…………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. The machine was broken. I hired it. à……………………………………………………………… 4. The clothes were beautiful. She bought some clothes. à…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. The wall fell down after three weeks. They built the wall à…………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. The policeman wasn’t very helpful. I asked him. à…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. I didn’t really like the car. We bought it. à………………………………………………………… 8. I lost the money. I borrowed it from John. à……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. She is the most intelligent woman. I’ve ever met this woman. à……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 .This doctor is famous. You visited him yesterday à …………………………………………………………………………………………… If Clause: 1. If don’t have time, I won’t visit my grandmother => Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2. It rains all day so he does not enjoy his visit => If …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat anything => If …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. We don't go by air because we do not have enough money => If …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. If he studied harder, he would pass the examination => Were ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6. The examiner read the passage very quickly so the candidates didn't understand => If …………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. If you had not called him, he would not have come => Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8. If we listen carefully, we won’t make this mistake =>Should ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9. You washed it in boiling water so it shrank => Had ………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. She missed the train because she was late => If …………………………………………………………………………………………… Passive Voice: People believe that the wanted man is living in New York It 2. They declared that she won the competition She 3. She is taking care of the baby girl …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 4. Children should treat old men with respect ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Somebody has taken my briefcase ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. She had finished her report by soon ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. The doctor ordered him to take a long rest ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. People speak English all over the world ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. They can’t make tea with cold water ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. They will hold the meeting before the May Day ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ANSWER KEY: Reported speech: 1.”If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this car” àHe advised me not to buy that car 2.”Yes,all right, I’ll share the food with you, Dave.” àAnn agreed to share the food with Dave 3.”Sue,can you remember to buy some bread?” àPaul reminded Sue to buy some bread 4.”Are you going to Ho Chi Minh City next week?” Tom asked me àTom asked .me if I was going to HCMC the following week 5.”Have you finished your homework?” Mom asked àMom asked if I had finished my homework 6.She said to me: ”I can’t do it by myself” àShe told me that .she couldn’t do it by herself 7.”Who has written this note?” the boss asked the secretary àThe boss asked who had written that note 8.”I have just received a postcard from my sister,” my friend said to me àMy friend told me that she/he had just received a postcard from her/his sister 9.”This story happened long ago” he said àHe said that story had happened long before 24 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 10. “Don’t try to open it now,” she said to us She told us not to try to open it then Relative Clause: 1.The man didn’t come back again. I shouted at him à……The man whom I shouted at didn’t come back again 2. The television never worked again. I dropped it. à……The television which I dropped never worked again 3. The machine was broken. I hired it. à……The machine which I hired was broken 4. The clothes were beautiful. She bought some clothes. à……The clothes which she bought were beautiful.…… 5. The wall fell down after three weeks. They built the wall à………The wall which they built fell down after three weeks.………………… 6. The policeman wasn’t very helpful. I asked him. à………The policeman whom I asked wasn’t very helpful…… 7. I didn’t really like the car. We bought it. à………I didn’t really like the car which we bought………… 8. I lost the money. I borrowed it from John. à………I lost the money which I borrowed from John…………………… 9. She is the most intelligent woman. I’ve ever met this woman. à……… She is the most intelligent woman whom I’ve ever met………… 10 .This doctor is famous. You visited him yesterday à ………This doctor, whom you visited yesterday, is famous…………… If Clause: 1. If don’t have time, I won’t visit my grandmother => Unless ……I have time, I won’t visit my grandmother ………………………… 2. It rains all day so he does not enjoy his visit => If …it didn’t rain all day, he would enjoy his visit…………………… 3. I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat anything => If ……I had been hungry, I would have eaten something………………… 4. We don't go by air because we do not have enough money => If ……we had enough money, we would go by air………………………………… 25 REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE 12 5. If he studied harder, he would pass the examination => Were ……he to study harder, he would pass the examination …… 6. The examiner read the passage very quickly so the candidates didn't understand => If ……the examiner hadn’t read the passage very quickly, the candidates could have understood 7. If you had not called him, he would not have come => Unless …you had called him, he would not have come ……… 8. If we listen carefully, we won’t make this mistake =>Should …we listen carefully, we won’t make this mistake ……………………… 9. You washed it in boiling water so it shrank => Had …you not washed it in boiling water, it wouldn’t have shrank…………………… 10. She missed the train because she was late => If ……hadn’t been late, she wouldn’t have missed the train… Passive Voice: People believe that the wanted man is living in New York It is believed that the wanted man is living in New York 2. They declared that she won the competition She was declared to have won the competition 3. She is taking care of the baby girl ……The baby girl is being taken care of…………… 4. Children should treat old men with respect ……Old men should be treated with respect by children………………… 5. Somebody has taken my briefcase ……My briefcase has been taken ……………… 6. She had finished her report by soon ………Her report had been finished by soon………………… 7. The doctor ordered him to take a long rest ………He was ordered to take a long rest by the doctor…………… 8. People speak English all over the world ………English is spoken all over the world………… 9. They can’t make tea with cold water ………Tea can’t be made with cold water…………………………… 10. They will hold the meeting before the May Day ………The meeting will be held before May Day………… 26 ... 81 C REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – GRADE? ?12 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C A B A A C A C C A D B B D C B A D A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 C A B C A A C B... D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad ANSWER KEY: 10 C C A A C B B B C A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C A D A A A B B A C 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 C C B D A C D A B D 13 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D B... A B C D ANSWER KEY: B C A B B 10 C B A C D 11 12 13 14 15 C C A C D 16 17 18 19 20 C B C D B IV. Choose one option that best rewrites the sentence given 1. "I'll tell you about this tomorrow, Mary," said Tom