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(1)Sở giáo dục - đào tạo Thái Bình The first forty - five - minute test of English 12
Trờng THPT Bắc Đông Quan Number 121
Full name: Class: Question I: Phonetics
1 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A tricks B counterparts C mouths D confides
2 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words: A romantic B partnership C appearance D determine Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A blessed B photographed C failed D tracked Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A elephant B attention C consider D appropriate
5 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A signal B assist C suppose D abrupt
Question II: Grammar and vocabulary: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence Ann has just moved into her new house and tonight she is giving a …………party
A new house B new home C house - warming D warming - house My children are very …… They often what I tell them to
A obedient B close - knit C supportive D mischievous Sorry, I can t stop now I ’ …… to an important meeting
A go B have gone C am going D will go
9 I in the room right now.…
A have been being B am being C am D was being
10 In my family, my mother is always the first one ……… in the morning
A gets up B to get up C getting up D who get up
11 Why didn t you talk to your parents before ’ … such an important decision?
A making B taking C giving D putting
12 I can t get Tessa on the phone I ’ …… all afternnon
A am trying B try C will have tried D have been trying 13 The bank told me last week there was no money in my account I … it all
A have spent B spent C had spent D had been spending
14 Physical …… sometimes blinds us
A attaction B attractiveness C attractive D attractively 15 Laura depends …… her husband for everything
A on B for C with D in
16 A taxi collided with his car ten minutes ago, but the police … yet
A hasn t come’ B hadn t come ’ C haven t come’ D didn t come’
17 A survey was made to determine the students attitudes towards love and marriage.’
A decide B find out C suppose D agree
18 We were asked not to disturb the baby because he ……
A slept B sleeping C is sleeping D was sleeping
19 While Steve was washing his car, he …… some dents in the doors
A was discovering B had discovered C discovered D discovers 20 She s old enough now to be attracted boys.’ …
A with B for C at D to
21 UN leaders are working hard to find a peaceful to the conflict.…
A solution B decision C way d method
22 I ll wait here until she ’ ……
A will return B returns C is returning D will have returned 23 By the time I go to bed tonight, I my work for the day.…
A will finish B have finished C will have finished D will be finishing 24 …… Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, is the first manlike animal
A It is generally believed that
C Believed generally is B Generally believed it isD That it is generally believed 25 How big is your family? - ………
A We are seven B It s people’ C There are of us D We have people 26 A conical leaf hat can protect people …… sun or rain
A of B from C with D in
27 The guests give newly wedded couples envelopes …… money
A contain B to contain C containing D contained 28 It isn t raining hard You needn t take along a raincoat ’ ’ …………
A A hat is OK B A hat will good C A hat is nice D A hat will
29 + Pitt: You really have a nice dress I ve never seen such a perfect thing on you - Sue “ ’ ” “………… ” A Haven t you?’ B I am so happy C Really? D Thanks That s a nice compliment.’
30 Ten years …… a long time to wait
A are B is C be D have
Question III: Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 31 He knew that he will be able to pass the exam
A B C D 34 I asked her that she had seen that film before A B C D 32.The most simple way to apologise is to say I m“ ’
sorry.”
A B C D
35.“Not to forget to post the letter for me, Ba”
said
A B C D 33 He asked me what did I the previous morning
(2)37 I last saw Ba years ago
A I haven t seen Ba for years ago B I haven t seen Ba for years.’ ’
C I have seen Ba for years D I haven t seen Ba years ago.’
38 I was at home last night, he said.“ ”
A He told me that he had been at home the previous night B He said I was at home last night
C He said that he has been at home last night D He said that he was at home the night before 39 I ll never play computer games again, the boy said.“ ’ ”
A.The boy said he ll never play computer games again B.The boy said I d never play computer games again.’ ’
C The boy promised to play computer games again D The boy promised not to play computer games again 40 I m sorry I broke my promise, Lan said.“ ’ ”
A Lan said she was sorry she had broken her promise B Lan apologized she broke her promise C Lan apologized for having broken her promise D Lan apologized for breaking my promise
Question V: Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each space.
Throughout the world there are different (…41) for people to greet each other In much of the world, a handshake is the (…42) form of welcoming and greeting someone In many countries around the Mediterranean sea, a (…43) kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family It can be a very big surprise (…44) you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting custom is followed People may bow, grab another s arm or even slap the other’
person on the back In some places, people just smile, look at the other s face and say ( 45).’ …
41 A means B ways C methods D techniques
42 A different B unique C common D same
43 A light B super C fast D heavy
44 A unless B or C otherwise D if
45 A everything B nothing C anything D something
Question VI: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
The United States has been criticized for its treatment of its elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children s family, many older Americans live alone, without the close’
companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the selfishness of the younger“ ”
generation but a closer look shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain their independent lives Research on the situation of the elderly in America has shown that while grandparents are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren, they prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with This suggests that children should permit their parents to live alone if they wish to, and should encourage them to maintain close ties to the rest of the family
46 There are …… living alone in America than in other countries.
A fewer elderly people B more elderly people C as many elderly people D less elderly people 47 What some people see as the cause of this situation? - ………
A The society of the USA treats its elderly people as troubles B The young people usually trouble their elderly of their own
C The government concerns hardly about the elderly people D The young people are too selfish 48 Many of the elderly Americans want to ………
A lead their independent lives B live at their sons or daughters homes.’ ’
C live with their friends in their hometown D All are correct 49 American grandparents ………
A don t like to be visited by their children and grandchildren ’
B are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren
C prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with D both B and C 50 The writer advises the young people ……
A not to let the elderly of their families live alone B to let the elderly of their families live alone C to respect the wishes of their elderly parents D not to maintain close ties to the rest of the family
-The
end -Sở giáo dục - đào tạo Thái Bình The first forty - five - minute test of English 12
Trêng THPT Bắc Đông Quan Number 122
Full name: Class: Question I: Choose the underlined part which needs correcting
1 He asked me what did I the previous morning
A B C D In Vietnam, or generations live in one roof A B C D 2.The most simple way to apologise is to say I m sorry.“ ’ ”
A B C D A B C D“Not to forget to post the letter for me, Ba said.” He knew that he will be able to pass the exam
A B C D I asked her that she had seen that film before A B C D
Question II: Which of the following expresses the same ideas? I m sorry I broke my promise, Lan said.“ ’ ”
A Lan said she was sorry she had broken her promise B Lan apologized she broke her promise C Lan apologized for breaking my promise D Lan apologized for having broken her promise I ll never play computer games again, the boy said.“ ’ ”
A The boy said he ll never play computer games again B.The boy said I d never play computer games again.’ ’
C The boy promised not to play computer games again D The boy promised to play computer games again I was at home last night, he said.“ ”
A He said I was at home last night B He told me that he had been at home the previous night C He said that he has been at home last night D He said that he was at home the night before 10 I last saw Ba years ago
A I haven t seen Ba for years B I haven t seen Ba for years ago ’ ’
C I have seen Ba for years D I haven t seen Ba years ago.’ Question III: Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each space.
(3)Mediterranean sea, a (…13) kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family It can be a very big surprise (…14) you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting custom is followed People may bow, grab another s arm or even slap the other’
person on the back In some places, people just smile, look at the other s face and say ( 1’ … 5).
11 A means B methods C ways D techniques
12 A different B unique C same D common
13 A super B light C fast D heavy
14 A if B or C otherwise D unless
15 A everything B anything C nothing D something
Question IV: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
The United States has been criticized for its treatment of its elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the close companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the “selfishness” of the younger generation but a closer look shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain their independent lives Research on the situation of the elderly in America has shown that while grandparents are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren, they prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with This suggests that children should permit their parents to live alone if they wish to, and should encourage them to maintain close ties to the rest of the family.
16 The writer advises the young people ……
A not to let the elderly of their families live alone B to let the elderly of their families live alone C not to maintain close ties to the rest of the family D to respect the wishes of their elderly parents 17 American grandparents ………
A don t like to be visited by their children and grandchildren ’
B prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with
C are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren D both B and C 18 Many of the elderly Americans want to ………
A live at their sons or daughters homes B lead their independent lives ’ ’
C live with their friends in their hometown D All are correct 19 What some people see as the cause of this situation? - ………
A The society of the USA treats its elderly people as troubles B The young people usually trouble their elderly of their own
C The young people are too selfish D The government concerns hardly about the elderly people 20 There are …… living alone in America than in other countries
A more elderly people B fewer elderly people C as many elderly people D less elderly people Question V: Phonetics
21 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A suppose B assist C signal D abrupt
22 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A attention B elephant C consider D appropriate
23 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A blessed B failed C photographed D tracked 24 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A romantic B determine C appearance D partnership
25 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A confides B counterparts C mouths D tricks Question VI: Grammar and vocabulary: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence 26 I in the room right now.…
A have been being B am being C was being D am 27 Sorry, I can t stop now I ’ …… to an important meeting
A am going B have gone C go D will go
28 My children are very …… They often what I tell them to
A close - knit B mischievous C supportive D obedient 29 Ann has just moved into her new house and tonight she is giving a …………party
A new house B house - warming C new home D warming - house 30 + Pitt: You really have a nice dress I ve never seen such a perfect thing on you - Sue “ ’ ” “………… ”
A Haven t you?’ B I am so happy C Really? D Thanks That s a nice compliment.’
31 It isn t raining hard You needn t take along a raincoat ’ ’ …………
A A hat is OK B A hat will C A hat is nice D A hat will good 32 The guests give newly wedded couples envelopes …… money
A contain B to contain C contained D containing
33 How big is your family? - ………
A We are seven B There are of us C It s people’ D We have people 34 A conical leaf hat can protect people …… sun or rain
A of B with C from D in
35 …… Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, is the first manlike animal A That it is generally believed
C Believed generally is B Generally believed it isD It is generally believed that 36 By the time I go to bed tonight, I my work for the day.…
A will have finished B have finished C will finish D will be finishing 37 I ll wait here until she ’ ……
A will return B will have returned C is returning D returns 38 UN leaders are working hard to find a peaceful to the conflict.…
(4)39 She s old enough now to be attracted boys.’ …
A with B for C to D at
40 While Steve was washing his car, he …… some dents in the doors
A was discovering B had discovered C discovers D discovered 41 We were asked not to disturb the baby because he ……
A slept B sleeping C was sleeping D is sleeping
42 A survey was made to determine the students attitudes towards love and marriage.’
A find out B decide C suppose D agree
43 A taxi collided with his car ten minutes ago, but the police … yet
A hasn t come’ B haven t come’ C hadn t come’ D didn t come’
44 Laura depends …… her husband for everything
A with B for C on D in
45 Physical …… sometimes blinds us
A attaction B attractively C attractive D attractiveness 46 The bank told me last week there was no money in my account I … it all
A had spent B spent C have spent D had been spending
47 I can t get Tessa on the phone I ’ …… all afternnon
A am trying B try C have been trying D will have tried 48 Why didn t you talk to your parents before ’ … such an important decision?
A taking B making C giving D putting
49 In my family, my mother is always the first one ……… in the morning
A gets up B getting up C to get up D who get up
50 Ten years …… a long time to wait
A are B have C be D is
-The
end -Sở giáo dục - đào tạo Thái Bình The first forty - five - minute test of English 12
Trờng THPT Bắc Đông Quan Number 123
Full name: Class: Question I: Grammar and vocabulary: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
1 I in the room right now.…
A have been being B am being C am D was being
2 Sorry, I can t stop now I ’ …… to an important meeting
A go B have gone C am going D will go
3 My children are very …… They often what I tell them to
A obedient B close - knit C supportive D mischievous Ann has just moved into her new house and tonight she is giving a …………party
A new house B new home C house - warming D warming - house I can t get Tessa on the phone I ’ …… all afternnon
A am trying B try C will have tried D have been trying Why didn t you talk to your parents before ’ … such an important decision?
A making B taking C giving D putting
7 In my family, my mother is always the first one ……… in the morning
A gets up B to get up C getting up D who get up
8 While Steve was washing his car, he …… some dents in the doors
A was discovering B had discovered C discovered D discovers We were asked not to disturb the baby because he ……
A slept B sleeping C is sleeping D was sleeping
10 A survey was made to determine the students attitudes towards love and marriage.’
A decide B find out C suppose D agree
11 A taxi collided with his car ten minutes ago, but the police … yet
A hasn t come’ B hadn t come ’ C haven t come’ D didn t come’
12 Laura depends …… her husband for everything
A on B for C with D in
13 Physical …… sometimes blinds us
A attaction B attractiveness C attractive D attractively 14 The bank told me last week there was no money in my account I … it all
A have spent B spent C had spent D had been spending
15 Ten years …… a long time to wait
A are B is C be D have
16 + Pitt: You really have a nice dress I ve never seen such a perfect thing on you - Sue “ ’ ” “………… ” A Haven t you?’ B I am so happy C Really? D Thanks That s a nice compliment.’
17 It isn t raining hard You needn t take along a raincoat ’ ’ …………
A A hat is OK B A hat will good C A hat is nice D A hat will 18 The guests give newly wedded couples envelopes …… money
A contain B to contain C containing D contained 19 How big is your family? - ………
A We are seven B It s people’ C There are of us D We have people 20 A conical leaf hat can protect people …… sun or rain
A of B from C with D in
21 …… Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, is the first manlike animal A It is generally believed that
C Believed generally is B Generally believed it isD That it is generally believed 22 By the time I go to bed tonight, I my work for the day.…
A will finish B have finished C will have finished D will be finishing 22 I ll wait here until she ’ ……
(5)24 UN leaders are working hard to find a peaceful to the conflict.…
A solution B decision C way d method
25 She s old enough now to be attracted boys.’ …
A with B for C at D to
Question II: Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each space.
Throughout the world there are different (…26) for people to greet each other In much of the world, a handshake is the (…27) form of welcoming and greeting someone In many countries around the Mediterranean sea, a (…28) kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family It can be a very big surprise (…29) you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting custom is followed People may bow, grab another s arm or even slap the other’
person on the back In some places, people just smile, look at the other s face and say ( 30’ … ).
26 A means B methods C ways D techniques
27 A different B unique C same D common
28 A super B light C fast D heavy
29 A if B or C otherwise D unless
30 A everything B anything C nothing D something
Question III: Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 31.The most simple way to apologise is to say I m“ ’
sorry.”
A B C D
34.“Not to forget to post the letter for me, Ba”
said
A B C D 32 He knew that he will be able to pass the exam
A B C D 35 I asked her that she had seen that film before A B C D 33 He asked me what did I the previous morning
A B C D 36 In Vietnam, or generations live in one roof A B C D Question IV: Which of the following expresses the same ideas?
37 I was at home last night, he said.“ ”
A He told me that he had been at home the previous night B He said I was at home last night
C He said that he has been at home last night D He said that he was at home the night before 38 I last saw Ba years ago
A I haven t seen Ba for years ago B I haven t seen Ba for years.’ ’
C I have seen Ba for years D I haven t seen Ba years ago.’
39 I m sorry I broke my promise, Lan said.“ ’ ”
A Lan said she was sorry she had broken her promise B Lan apologized she broke her promise C Lan apologized for having broken her promise D Lan apologized for breaking my promise 40 I ll never play computer games again, the boy said.“ ’ ”
A.The boy said he ll never play computer games again B.The boy said I d never play computer games again.’ ’
C The boy promised to play computer games again D The boy promised not to play computer games again
Question V: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
The United States has been criticized for its treatment of its elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the close companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the “selfishness” of the younger generation but a closer look shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain their independent lives Research on the situation of the elderly in America has shown that while grandparents are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren, they prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with This suggests that children should permit their parents to live alone if they wish to, and should encourage them to maintain close ties to the rest of the family.
41 Many of the elderly Americans want to ………
A lead their independent lives B live at their sons or daughters homes.’ ’
C live with their friends in their hometown D All are correct 42 What some people see as the cause of this situation? - ………
A The society of the USA treats its elderly people as troubles B The young people usually trouble their elderly of their own
C The government concerns hardly about the elderly people D The young people are too selfish 43 There are …… living alone in America than in other countries
A fewer elderly people B more elderly people C as many elderly people D less elderly people 44 The writer advises the young people ……
A not to let the elderly of their families live alone B to let the elderly of their families live alone C to respect the wishes of their elderly parents D not to maintain close ties to the rest of the family 45 American grandparents ………
A don t like to be visited by their children and grandchildren ’
B are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren
C prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with D both B and C QuestionVI: Phonetics
46 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A blessed B photographed C failed D tracked 47 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A romantic B partnership C appearance D determine 48 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A tricks B counterparts C mouths D confides
49 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A signal B assist C suppose D abrupt
50 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
(6)-The
end -Sở giáo dục - đào tạo Thái Bình The first forty - five - minute test of English 12
Trờng THPT Bắc Đông Quan Number 124
Full name: Class:
Question I: Which of the following expresses the same ideas? I m sorry I broke my promise, Lan said.“ ’ ”
A Lan said she was sorry she had broken her promise B Lan apologized she broke her promise C Lan apologized for breaking my promise D Lan apologized for having broken her promise I ll never play computer games again, the boy said.“ ’ ”
A The boy said he ll never play computer games again B.The boy said I d never play computer games again.’ ’
C The boy promised not to play computer games again D The boy promised to play computer games again I was at home last night, he said.“ ”
A He said I was at home last night B He told me that he had been at home the previous night C He said that he has been at home last night D He said that he was at home the night before I last saw Ba years ago
A I haven t seen Ba for years B I haven t seen Ba for years ago ’ ’
C I have seen Ba for years D I haven t seen Ba years ago.’
Question II: Choose the underlined part which needs correcting He asked me what did I the previous morning
A B C D In Vietnam, or generations live in one roof A B C D 6.The most simple way to apologise is to say I m sorry.“ ’ ”
A B C D 9.said.“Not to forget to post the letter for me, Ba” A B C D
7 He knew that he will be able to pass the exam
A B C D 10 I asked her that she had seen that film before A B C D
Question III: Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each space.
Throughout the world there are different (…11) for people to greet each other In much of the world, a handshake is the (…12) form of welcoming and greeting someone In many countries around the Mediterranean sea, a (…13) kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family It can be a very big surprise (…14) you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting custom is followed People may bow, grab another s arm or even slap the other’
person on the back In some places, people just smile, look at the other s face and say (’ …15).
11 A means B methods C ways D techniques
12 A different B unique C same D common
13 A super B light C fast D heavy
14 A if B or C otherwise D unless
15 A everything B anything C nothing D something
Question IV: Phonetics
16 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A suppose B assist C signal D abrupt
17 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A attention B elephant C consider D appropriate
18 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A blessed B failed C photographed D tracked 19 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A romantic B determine C appearance D partnership
20 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A confides B counterparts C mouths D tricks Question V: Grammar and vocabulary: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence 21 I in the room right now.…
A have been being B am being C was being D am 22 Sorry, I can t stop now I ’ …… to an important meeting
A am going B have gone C go D will go
23 My children are very …… They often what I tell them to
A close - knit B mischievous C supportive D obedient 24 Ann has just moved into her new house and tonight she is giving a …………party
A new house B house - warming C new home D warming - house 25 While Steve was washing his car, he …… some dents in the doors
A was discovering B had discovered C discovers D discovered 26 We were asked not to disturb the baby because he ……
A slept B sleeping C was sleeping D is sleeping
27 A survey was made to determine the students attitudes towards love and marriage.’
A find out B decide C suppose D agree
28 A taxi collided with his car ten minutes ago, but the police … yet
A hasn t come’ B haven t come’ C hadn t come’ D didn t come’
29 Laura depends …… her husband for everything
A with B for C on D in
30 Physical …… sometimes blinds us
A attaction B attractively C attractive D attractiveness 31 The bank told me last week there was no money in my account I … it all
A had spent B spent C have spent D had been spending
32 I can t get Tessa on the phone I ’ …… all afternnon
A am trying B try C have been trying D will have tried 33 Why didn t you talk to your parents before ’ … such an important decision?
(7)34 In my family, my mother is always the first one ……… in the morning
A gets up B getting up C to get up D who get up
35 …… Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, is the first manlike animal A That it is generally believed
C Believed generally is B Generally believed it isD It is generally believed that 36 By the time I go to bed tonight, I my work for the day.…
A will have finished B have finished C will finish D will be finishing 37 I ll wait here until she ’ ……
A will return B will have returned C is returning D returns 38 UN leaders are working hard to find a peaceful to the conflict.…
A decision B solution C way d method
39 She s old enough now to be attracted boys.’ …
A with B for C to D at
40 Ten years …… a long time to wait
A are B have C be D is
41 + Pitt: You really have a nice dress I ve never seen such a perfect thing on you - Sue “ ’ ” “………… ” A Haven t you?’ B I am so happy C Really? D Thanks That s a nice compliment.’
42 It isn t raining hard You needn t take along a raincoat ’ ’ …………
A A hat is OK B A hat will C A hat is nice D A hat will good 43 The guests give newly wedded couples envelopes …… money
A contain B to contain C contained D containing
44 How big is your family? - ………
A We are seven B There are of us C It s people’ D We have people 45 A conical leaf hat can protect people …… sun or rain
A of B with C from D in
Question VI: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
The United States has been criticized for its treatment of its elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the close companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the “selfishness” of the younger generation but a closer look shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain their independent lives Research on the situation of the elderly in America has shown that while grandparents are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren, they prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with This suggests that children should permit their parents to live alone if they wish to, and should encourage them to maintain close ties to the rest of the family.
46 What some people see as the cause of this situation? - ……… A The society of the USA treats its elderly people as troubles B The young people usually trouble their elderly of their own
C The young people are too selfish D The government concerns hardly about the elderly people 47 There are …… living alone in America than in other countries
A more elderly people B fewer elderly people C as many elderly people D less elderly people 48 The writer advises the young people ……
A not to let the elderly of their families live alone B to let the elderly of their families live alone C not to maintain close ties to the rest of the family D to respect the wishes of their elderly parents 49 American grandparents ………
A don t like to be visited by their children and grandchildren ’
B prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with
C are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren D both B and C 50 Many of the elderly Americans want to ………
A live at their sons or daughters homes B lead their independent lives ’ ’
C live with their friends in their hometown D All are correct
-The
end -Sở giáo dục - đào tạo Thái Bình The first forty - five - minute test of English 12
Trờng THPT Bắc Đông Quan Number 125
Full name: Class:
Question I: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
The United States has been criticized for its treatment of its elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the close companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the “selfishness” of the younger generation but a closer look shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain their independent lives Research on the situation of the elderly in America has shown that while grandparents are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren, they prefer to continue living in the surroundings that they are familiar with This suggests that children should permit their parents to live alone if they wish to, and should encourage them to maintain close ties to the rest of the family.
1 There are …… living alone in America than in other countries
A fewer elderly people B more elderly people C as many elderly people D less elderly people American grandparents ………
A don t like to be visited by their children and grandchildren ’
B are delighted to be visited periodically by their children and grandchildren
(8)A lead their independent lives B live at their sons or daughters homes.’ ’
C live with their friends in their hometown D All are correct What some people see as the cause of this situation? - ………
A The society of the USA treats its elderly people as troubles B The young people usually trouble their elderly of their own
C The government concerns hardly about the elderly people D The young people are too selfish The writer advises the young people ……
A not to let the elderly of their families live alone B to let the elderly of their families live alone C to respect the wishes of their elderly parents D not to maintain close ties to the rest of the family Question II: Grammar and vocabulary: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
6 I in the room right now.…
A have been being B am being C am D was being
7 Sorry, I can t stop now I ’ …… to an important meeting
A go B have gone C am going D will go
8 My children are very …… They often what I tell them to
A obedient B close - knit C supportive D mischievous Ann has just moved into her new house and tonight she is giving a …………party
A new house B new home C house - warming D warming - house 10 Laura depends …… her husband for everything
A on B for C with D in
11 Physical …… sometimes blinds us
A attaction B attractiveness C attractive D attractively 12 The bank told me last week there was no money in my account I … it all
A have spent B spent C had spent D had been spending
13 I can t get Tessa on the phone I ’ …… all afternnon
A am trying B try C will have tried D have been trying 14 Why didn t you talk to your parents before ’ … such an important decision?
A making B taking C giving D putting
15 In my family, my mother is always the first one ……… in the morning
A gets up B to get up C getting up D who get up
16 I ll wait here until she ’ ……
A will return B returns C is returning D will have returned 17 UN leaders are working hard to find a peaceful to the conflict.…
A solution B decision C way d method
18 She s old enough now to be attracted boys.’ …
A with B for C at D to
19 Ten years …… a long time to wait
A are B is C be D have
20 + Pitt: You really have a nice dress I ve never seen such a perfect thing on you - Sue “ ’ ” “………… ” A Haven t you?’ B I am so happy C Really? D Thanks That s a nice compliment.’
21 It isn t raining hard You needn t take along a raincoat ’ ’ …………
A A hat is OK B A hat will good C A hat is nice D A hat will 22 The guests give newly wedded couples envelopes …… money
A contain B to contain C containing D contained 23 How big is your family? - ………
A We are seven B It s people’ C There are of us D We have people 24 A conical leaf hat can protect people …… sun or rain
A of B from C with D in
25 …… Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, is the first manlike animal A It is generally believed that
C Believed generally is B Generally believed it isD That it is generally believed 26 By the time I go to bed tonight, I my work for the day.…
A will finish B have finished C will have finished D will be finishing 27 While Steve was washing his car, he …… some dents in the doors
A was discovering B had discovered C discovered D discovers 28 We were asked not to disturb the baby because he ……
A slept B sleeping C is sleeping D was sleeping
29 A survey was made to determine the students attitudes towards love and marriage.’
A decide B find out C suppose D agree
30 A taxi collided with his car ten minutes ago, but the police … yet
A hasn t come’ B hadn t come ’ C haven t come’ D didn t come’
Question III: Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 31 He knew that he will be able to pass the exam
A B C D 34 I asked her that she had seen that film before A B C D 32 He asked me what did I the previous morning
A B C D 35 In Vietnam, or generations live in one roof A B C D 33.The most simple way to apologise is to say I m“ ’
sorry.”
A B C D
36.“Not to forget to post the letter for me, Ba”
said
A B C D Question IV: Which of the following expresses the same ideas?
37 I last saw Ba years ago
A I haven t seen Ba for years ago B I haven t seen Ba for years.’ ’
C I have seen Ba for years D I haven t seen Ba years ago.’
38 I ll never play computer games again, the boy said.“ ’ ”
A.The boy said he ll never play computer games again B.The boy said I d never play computer games again.’ ’
(9)A Lan said she was sorry she had broken her promise B Lan apologized she broke her promise C Lan apologized for having broken her promise D Lan apologized for breaking my promise 40 I was at home last night, he said.“ ”
A He told me that he had been at home the previous night B He said I was at home last night
C He said that he has been at home last night D He said that he was at home the night before Question V: Phonetics
41 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A tricks B counterparts C mouths D confides
42 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A elephant B attention C consider D appropriate
43 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
A blessed B photographed C failed D tracked 44 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words:
A signal B assist C suppose D abrupt
45 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words: A romantic B partnership C appearance D determine
Question VI: Read the passage and decide which answer best fits each space.
Throughout the world there are different (…46) for people to greet each other In much of the world, a handshake is the (…47) form of welcoming and greeting someone In many countries around the Mediterranean sea, a (…48) kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family It can be a very big surprise (…49) you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting custom is followed People may bow, grab another s arm or even slap the other’
person on the back In some places, people just smile, look at the other s face and say ( 50’ … ).
46 A means B ways C methods D techniques
47 A different B unique C common D same
48 A light B super C fast D heavy
49 A unless B or C otherwise D if
50 A everything B nothing C anything D something