Tham khảo 18 đề kiểm tra học kỳ 1 môn Tiếng Anh 12 (2010-2011) dành cho các em học sinh đang chuẩn bị cho kỳ kiểm tra học kỳ, với 18 đề kiểm tra này các em sẽ được làm quen với cấu trúc đề thi và củng cố lại kiến thức căn bản nhất.
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 01 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề I.Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others : A any B daddy C cat D chat A called B passed C talked D washed A come B roll C comb D grow II Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words : A company B official C Australia D encounter A although B bracket C knowledge D neighbor A athletics B hopelessness C resident D tolerance III Which is wrong ? I often listen music when I have free time A B C D We spent a week to preparing for our concert A B C D The phone rung while I was washing the dishes A B C D 10 The more I live with him, the most I love him A B C D III Choose the best answer : 11.This room since the last time I was born A.has been painted B was painted C painted D has painted 12 What you -if you a billionaire ? A would… / were B will…do / are C would…have done / had been D.do…do / are 13 Have you seen the Titanic yet ? _ No, I haven’t I it next Saturday A am going to see B will see C.would see D see 14 After - dinner, I often watch TV A eating B eat C eaten D ate 15 Tom said that he his motorbike A had lost B lost C.has lost D lose 16 Do you believe - God ? A in B of C about D at 17 Air and water are necessary - us A for B of C with D to 18 The beautiful woman has a busy - life A social B socialize C society D socializing 19 English has become the main language of -A communication B communicate C communicant D communicative 20 Do you think doing the household chores is the of the women only ? A responsibility B responsible C responsibly D responsive 21 He did some odd jobs at home A disappointedly B disappointment C disappointed D disappoint 22 “I have bought you a toy Happy birthday to you!” -“………………… ” A.What a lovely toy! Thanks B Have a nice day! C The same to you! D What a pity! 23 “ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” - “……………………… ” A Thanks, Peter B.You’re welcome C Not at all D It’s nice 24 When students finish the secondary education, they have to take a / an………called GCSE A examination B check C interview D test 25 I spoke very slowly he didn’t understand English very well A because B so that C to D so 26 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A pay attention to B express interest in C be interested in D be related to 27 “ I’m going away tomorrow , mother.” _ Leo told his mother that……………… away the………………… A he was going / following day C.I was going / day after B I’m going / day after D he’s going / following day 28 “ It was nice of you to give me the present Thank you” Ben said to Mary _Ben thanked Mary……… the present A for giving him C of giving him B it had been nice of her to give him D that she had been nice to give him 29 Shakespeare wrote “ Romeo and Juliet” in 1605 A.“ Romeo and Juliet” was written by Shakespeare in1605 B.“ Romeo and Juliet” were written by Shakespeare in1605 C.“ Romeo and Juliet” was written in 1605 by Shakespeare D.“ Romeo and Juliet” were written in 1605 by Shakespeare 30 The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages _ The villages………… by the hurricane A have been totally destroyed C have totally been destroyed B has been totally destroyed D has totally been destroyed 31 If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam _ Unless you……… much harder, you……… The exam A work / won’t pass B don’t work / will pass C don’t work / won’t pass D work / will pass 32 My sister is often sick because she doesn’t physical exercise A If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick B If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick C If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick D If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would sick 33 The river from…… we get our water- supply is nearly empty A which B that C where D whose 34.My father wants to speak to you You met him yesterday _ My father………….you met yesterday , wants to speak to you A , whom B , who C whom D that 35 Choose the correct sentence A Although he is poor, he is honest C Despite he is poor, he is honest B Although he is poor, but he is honest D In spite of he is poor, he is honest 36.He only accepted the job…… the high salary A because of B because C though D in spite of 37.Did you read…… novel I lent you……… last week? A the- X B a – X C X – on D X- in 38 …… rich should help…… poor and……… disabled A the – the – the B a – a – a C X – X – X D the – the – X 39 Find the incorrect sentence A The man spoke to John is my brother C The man who spoke to John is my brother B The man who is speaking to John is my brother D The man speaking to John is my brother 40 He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel…… by Ernest Hemingway A written B writing C which written D that wrote IV Read the passage below and choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) to each question : The habits of those who constantly play video games are very important to people working in video-game industry If video games are going to one of the most attractive features of future interactive systems, it is essential for producers to know what types of games to make, how best to present such games on interactive video, and how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination for people Above all, it is vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games Until recently, the chief market for video games has been boys aged eight to fifteen The fascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group Video games appeal to some deep instinct in boys who find it impossible to tear themselves from them Schoolwork is ignored, health is damaged and even eating habits are affected Girls of the same age, however, are entirely different, demonstrating far greater freedom from the hold of video games Quite simply, they can take video games in their strike, being able to play them when they want and then leave them alone 41 Producers of video games are keen on ………………………… A finding the best ways of continuing to attract people B developing computer techniques in making such games C learning about drug to which people are addicted D designing ways 42 The people who are most attracted to video games are …………… A boys from eight to fifteen years old B young adult women C girls between eight and fifteen D supermarket assistants 43 ………………… have different attitude towards playing video games A Boys and girls from eight to fifteen B Adult men and women C Girls and boys above eight D Girls and boys below eight 44 The addiction to video games can be so powerful that it can ………………… A destroy people’s instincts B make people relaxing C separate boys from girls D make people physically ill 45 Compared with boys of the same age, girls are ………………………… A less affected by video games B more addicted to video games C more concentrated on video games D more intelligent than boys V Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage : Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating It consists of far more than just (46) _noises To talk or to (47) _by other people, we have to master a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sound that (48) _for a particular object or idea Communication (49) impossible if everyone (50) up their own language 46 A making B make C to make D makes 47 A be understood understandable 48 A stand standing 49 A is 50 A made make B understand C understanding D be B to stand C stands D B will be B makes C would be C make D was D will ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 02 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề Which underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others? A prepared B called C expressed D employed A should B young C couple D rough A possible B company C job D responsible Which word has the different stress from that of the others? A experience B concentrate C enthusiasm D certificate A interview B interviewee C interviewer D industry Which underlined part needs correcting?’ Higher general education and training generally took place In a university or college.’ A B C D In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be before the deadline, often in April A Issued B signed C filed D submitted Points will be added to the Entrance Examination scores for those who hold an excellent high school _ A Certificate B diploma C qualification D degree The world a better place if we had known a hundred years ago what we know about the earth’s environment A Should be B might be C was D will be 10 If the lecturer last night Dr Mason, I would have listened carefully A Were B would be C was D had been 11 I _Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other A Won’t bring C wouldn’t have brought B Didn’t bring D hadn’t brought 12 Remember to bring with you your school certificate and letters of from your teachers or your previous employers when you come to the interview A Assignment C invitation B Recommendation D advertisement 13 It wasn’t an awful experience It was the worst thing _has ever happened to me A Which B that C what D why 14 The party we went to last night was not very enjoyable A Which B when C where D what 15 At the end of this month, scientists at the institute will conduct their AIDS research, the results of _will be published within months A Which B whom C that D it 16 He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel by Ernest Hemingway A Written B writing C which wrote D that written 17 Lien passed the oral test , pleased her parents A That B which C what D it 18 This present will be given to can answer the last question A Whomever B whoever C whom D who 19 He often gives me a lot of advice, most of _are very useful A Them B whom C that D which 20 Which underlined part needs correcting?’ There are two parallel school systems A in England The first is the state school system, that is free to all students, paid for by the state’ B C D 21 These new laws have laid legal grounds for inefficient co-operatives A Dissolving B analyzing C dividing D disarming 22 With the strong of our party and Government to DoiMoi, we believe that we will build a better life for our people A Promise B commitment C investment D reaffirm 23 _it is in the spring now, the flowers outside aren’t blooming A While B Although C Whereas D However 24 I didn’t understand a word, I kept smiling A Whereas B However C Even though D Nevertheless 25 I like spending my holidays in the mountains, my wife prefers the seaside A Though B whereas C despite D in spite of 26 he wasn’t feeling very well, Alex was determined to take part in the racing A Despite the fact that C Despite the fact it B Despite D In spite of 27 When we got home, dinner , so we had a drink first A Was preparing C had been prepared B Was being prepared D was prepared 28 Since 1980, scientists in the world a lot of things to fight AIDS A Have done C are doing B Did D had done 29 Linda her identity card again This is the second time this _ A Lost/ happened C has lost/ has happened B Has lost/ happened D lost/ has happened 30 I started working here in 2000 A I have started working here since 2000 B I haven’t worked here since 2000 C I have started working here since 2000 D I have worked here since 2000 31 The hotel _we stayed wasn’t very clean A Where B why C which D when 32 It’s usually difficult a place to park in the city center A Finding B to find C find D to finding 33 It took me a long time to _wearing glasses A Get used to B use to C used to D use 34 Let’s have this letter by express mail A Sends B send C being sent D sent 35 ‘ Can I help you?’ _’ _’ A No, thanks I’m just looking C No, I’m seeing B Yes, I’m watching D Yes, I’m thinking 36 –Will they get married? _Yes, definitely _their differences A However B despite C owing to D although 37 Let’s go to the station to see her A Through B back C off D to 38 He spoke confidently and that impressed me A The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke B He spoke confidently, which impressed me C The confident way in which he spoke impressed me D All are correct 39 I can’t recall that old movie, but maybe I did many years ago A To see B to have seen C having been seen D having seen 40 Henry will pass his exams _any means He has studied well A By B on C with D in Cloze test When you first apply for a job, you (41) not succeed in getting it It’s always a good (42) _to ask them to explain to you what prevented from beating the other candidates Don’t complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you (43) _what you can better next time Perhaps the interviewer disapproved of or disagreed with something you said Perhaps they just glanced at your application and saw something that made it easy to choose between you and another candidate Don’t regard it as a failure, but recognize it as a chance to learn more (44) _you don’t worry too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you’ll (45) find the chance you’ve been waiting for Then, your family and friends will be able to congratulate you on your success! 41 A might B would C won’t D must 42 A means B opinion C idea D method 43 A about B of C over D in 44 A As far as B By far C So far D As long as 45 A in the end B lastly C at last D eventually Reading comprehension Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage or post secondary education, is the noncompulsory educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school Tertiary education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training Colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary institutions Tertiary education generally results in the receipt of certificates, diplomas, or academic degrees Higher education includes teaching, research and social services activities of universities, and within the realm of teaching, it includes both the undergraduate level and the graduate level Higher education in that country generally involves work towards a degree-level or foundation degree qualification It is therefore very important to national economies, both as a significant industry in its own right, and as a source of trained and educated personnel for the rest of the economy 46 What is ‘tertiary education’? A Primary education C higher education B Secondary education D children education 47 Where can we find tertiary education? A Colleges and high schools C universities and institutes B Colleges and universities D high schools and universities 48 The word ‘degree’ in paragraph refers to A A unit for measuring angles B A unit for measuring temperature C The qualification D A level in a scale of how serious something is 49 How many kinds does higher education have? A One B two C three D four 50 _is important to national economies A Qualification B foundation C schooling D higher education ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 03 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề I PHONETICS Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest: A hospital B inflation C policy Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest: A government B consumer C domestic Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest: A priority B industry C subsidy Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced rest: A choice B chemist C each Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced rest: A applicant B identity C indicate D constantly D production D qualify differently from the D achieve differently from the D chemistry II VOCABULARY- GRAMMAR- STRUCTURE: Choose the best answer: If I feel too excited to sleep, I reading one of our reports A will try B try C would try D would have tried If he well on the training course last year, he offered the promotion now A had done / would be B had done / would have done C did / would be D did / will be What time would we get there the subway? A we took B if we took C unless we take D provided that we take He took me to the college A he used to study B in that he used to study C where he used to study D which he used to study 10 school is very important for country to develop A The / a B / a C The/ D / 11 He has been learning hard to prepare the coming final exam A for B with C on D over 12 the end of the course, the students have to take an exam on four basic skills of the target language A In B At C On D To 13 They are university professors who specialize the history of the Russian empire A on B to C in D about 14 Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based the British education system A on B to C in D about 15 Tell me the day you want to leave A which B in which C that D when THE END C B B A D ĐÁP ÁN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C B C B C D B B B D A C C A B 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 A D A A C B C D A B A D C A B C C B C B 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 B D B D D B A C D C ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 016 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest : A biologist B generally C responsible A believe B marriage C response A experience B technology C environment D security D maintain D optimistic Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A concerned A though B raised B encourage C developed C enough D maintained D country Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one 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 Yesterday, she borrowed many books the library A from B of C off D with If I had known you would come, I for you A will wait B would wait C would have waited D would not have waited Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking A help B prepared C be busy D attempt 10 The woman asked get lunch at school A can the children B whether the children could C if the children can D could the children 11 Dien Bien Phu is the place our army won a resounding victory in 1954 A where B what C that D which 12 If you want to be successful in a job interview, prepare carefully for it A you shall B you will C you should D you would 13 All planes before the departure A will check B will have checked C will be checked D will been checked 14 AIDS is a(n) disease A danger B endangered C endanger D dangerous 15 Nowadays, businessmen usually use telephones to with their counterparts A communicating B communicative C communicate D communication 16 While I _ along the road, I saw a friend of mine A have cycled B was cycling C had cycled D cycled 17 By the end of this year, Tom English for three years A will be studying B has studied C will have studied studying 18 “Congratulation! You did great.” – “ “ A It’s nice of you to say so B It’s my pleasure C You’re welcome D That’s OK 19 I could tell he was surprised from the _ on his face A expression B appearance C image 20 Tom: “How are you today, Jane?” – Jane: “ _ “ A I’m 20 B Good, I like it C Fine, thanks you 21 John: “Merry Christmas.” – Mary: “ _ “ A The same to you B Good I like it C Happy to you D I want it 22 ‘What a lovely house you have!” - “ _ “ A I think so B Of course C Thank you welcome 23 More discussion before we can make a decision A needed B need C is need 24 this work before you went to Moscow? A Will / have been done B Has / been done C Will / be done D Had / been done 25 Britney Spears is famous her beautiful face and sweet voice A by B for C with 26 So far, there a hundred people taking part in the race A are B has been C have been 27 I advised her anything about it to her friends A not saying B not to say C saying 28 When I entered the room, they to greet me A stood B stood up C stand up 29 “Would you like to have dinner with me?” – “ ” A I’m very happy B Yes, so I C Yes, it is to 30 Yesterday, he to go to the cinema with you A promises B promised C promise D has been D view D No, thank D You’re D is needed D about D is D not say D are standing D Yes, I’d love D promising Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting: 31 The manager sent to his new strike, whose scored a brilliant goal A B C D 32 Hamlet was wrote by William Shakespeare A B C D 33 If we had a big house, we can invite our friends to stay A B C D 34 After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book A B C D 35 My mother asked me how many classes were there in my school A B C D Choose the best sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one 36 He was very tired but he kept on working A Despite he was very tired, he kept on working B In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working C Though his tiredness, he kept on working D Although he was very tired, he kept on working 37 That’s factory is producing more and more pollution A Pollution is being produced more and more by that factory B More and more pollution is produced by that factory C More and more pollution are being produced by that factory D More and more pollution is being produced by that factory 38 “How long have you been learning English?” the examiner asked A The examiner asked me how long I have been learning English B The examiner asked me how long I had learnt English C The examiner asked her how long she has been learning English D The examiner asked how long I had been learning English Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence to each of the following sets of words 39 formal school system / Vietnam / consist / two levels / education A The formal school of system in Vietnam consists two levels of education B The formal school in system in Vietnam consist two levels of education C The formal school system in Vietnam consists of two levels of education D The formal school system in Vietnam consists of two levels at education 40 academic year / Vietnam / run / September / May A The academic year in Vietnam runs for September to May B The academic year in Vietnam runs from the September to the May C The academic year in Vietnam runs from September and May D The academic year in Vietnam runs from September to May Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer The computer age is producing an army of robots — machines that are directed by electronic brains and which replace human labor in industrial operations Many are artificial arms which replace human labor in industrial operations Many are artificial arms which reach into areas man enters only at his peril, such as the inside of a nuclear reactor Already in 2000 there were 90,000 such robots working in industrial plants throughout the world The big change over to robots, however, is likely to come only when their costs go down while workers’ wages continue to rises 41 Sentence indicates that robots are used mainly _ A to fight wars B to operate computers C to direct electronic brains D to take the place of human workers 42 An observer today is most likely to see robots in operation in A military battles B business offices C modem factories D scientific laboratories 43 The shape of many robots already in use is some what similar to that of a human A brain B hand C arm D foot 44 The passage makes clear that a very valuable use of many robots is to _ A act as a teacher to human beings B replace the human brain in producing computers C aid doctors in medical operations D tasks extremely dangerous for human to 45 Which of the following statements about the last sentence in the passage is certainly true? A The cost of the avenge robot is higher than that of a human worker B The cost of a human worker is higher than that of the average robot C Robots are becoming more and more expensive D Robots are becoming cheaper all the time Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase In many modern countries, people think about a family as a mother , a father and their children But this is not (46) only kind of the family group In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members This kind of large family is called an “(47) family” or a “joint family” The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother’s or the father’s side of the family It is made up of grandparents , parents ,brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins They live together in a large house or in huts (48) _ close together Early people probably lived in joint families They had to be part of a large group in order to survive The members of the group help each other hunt They work together to protect themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies In China, people lived in joint families When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents’ house (49) daughters remained at home until they married Chinese children felt very loyal (50) _ their parents Younger members of the joint family always took care of the old ones 46 A a B the C no article D an 47 A open B extended C intensive D big 48 A building B built C which built D be built 49 A unmarried B married C marrying D being married 50 A on B of C with D to ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I (Tham khảo) Mơn: Tiếng Anh 12 Năm học 2009 – 2010 1B 2B 3D 4B 5A 6B 11A 12B 13C 14D 15C 16B 21A 22C 23C 24D 25B 26C 31B 32B 33B 34D 35C 36D 41D 42A 43C 44B 45D 46B 7A 8C 9A 10B 17C 18A 19A 20C 27B 28B 29D 30B 37D 38D 39C 40D 47B 48B 49B 50D ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 017 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề Which is stressed differently? a eliminate b optimistic c economy d technology a confide b verbal c signal d college Which is pronounced differently? a biologist b traditional c particular d attractive a originated b eliminated c needed d encouraged a watching b kitchen c machine d which Choose the best answer Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!” Helen: “………….” a It’s up to you b Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s c You can say that again d You, too You have to work…………… for the coming exam a hardly b more hardly c hard d more hard c had seen d would see She said she …………… that film years before a saw b has seen Had he learned the lesson well, he …………… more confident now a would feel b would have felt c will feel d will have felt 10 A new bridge over the river …………….at present a constructed b is constructed c is constructing d is being constructed 11 If you inherited a million pounds, what………….with the money? a you b will you c would you d are you going to 12 Jane………… law for four years now at Harvard a has been studying b is studying c studies d studied 13 She takes the responsibility running the household A of b at c for d in 14 Do you remember Mr Nam, taught us history? A whom b who c that d b and c are correct 15 One of the most important measures to be taken to promote the development of a country is to constantly carry out reforms A economy b economical c economically d economic 16 During the crisis, many companies will be wiped and millions of jobs will be lost a out b off c down d away 17 She was offered the job thanks to her .performance during her job interview a impressively b impressive c impression d impress 18 having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Tim wasn’t offered the job a While b In spite of c Despite of d Although 19 My husband and I both go out to work so we share the a responsibility b happiness c household chores d employment 20 ………… he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car a Despite b In spite c Although d In spite of 21 You are old enough I think it is high time you applied ………… a job a in b of c upon d for 22 Tom: “What’s the matter with you?” - Jack: “ ………… ” a “The same to you” b “Are you free?” c “I’ve got a headache” d “I’m fine, thanks” 23 Although I try hard to play the guitar, but I don't seem to improve A B C D 24 We ………… touch since we ………… school three years ago a have lost / left b have lost / leave c lost / have left d were losing / had left 25 .should try to make good impression on interviewers a Apply b Applicants c Applying d Applied 26 Does Dr Brown mind to be called at home if his patients need his help? A B C D 27 John; “ Mary Christmas.” _ Mary; “ ………….” a The same to you b Good I like it c Happy to you d I want it 28 If we don't save water, we will have no fresh waters to use A B C D 29 I met my old school friend when I …………… in the street a am walking b was walking 30 I’m not allowed …………… my dad’s car c had worked d walking a to drive b drive c driving d driven Choose the sentence that is closet in meaning to the given sentence 31 "I have found a new flat," said Ann a Ann told to me that she had found a new flat b Ann said me that she had found a new flat c Ann said to me that she had found a new flat d Ann said that she has found a new flat 32 Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime a When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door b I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door c I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door d I had lunch when someone knocked on the door 33 No one has cleaned the floor a The floor hasn't been cleaned b The floor has been cleaned c The floor hasn't been clean d The floor hasn't cleaned 34 He didn't hurry so he missed the plane a If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane b If he had hurried, he might catch the plane c If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane d He didn't miss the plane because he hurried 35 I started working here in 2000 a I have worked here since 2000 b I have started working here since 2000 c I have started work here since 2000 d I haven't worked here since 2000 35 I have just been called _ a job interview I am so nervous a for b in c over d with 36 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job a politeness b experience c attention d impression 37 The lady son went on a picnic with us last weekend is a teacher at our school a who b whom c whose d that c at d for 38 I didn't get the job which I applied A in b on 39 You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by ……………… it a lot a training b practising c exercising d doing 40 Many people believe that we can look forward to the day when even our houshold jobs like cleaning and decorating ……………… by computer-control robots a will be done b would be done c are being done d will be doing Read the passage and then fill in each blank with the best completion If you want to _(41) your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to is to take regular breaks even if they are only for a few minutes During revision time, you _(42) _ take some time off to go for a walk or play your favorite sport It is a mistake to take up all physical activities Exercise can help you to relax You should (43) _ at least twenty minutes doing something different every day Parents don’t like it when their teenage children spend hours on the phone, but, in fact, (44) to a friend is very good for you; parents think that children are (45) time and money; but research says talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this will make the time you spend studying more effective 41 a write b go c d make 42 a shall b have c should d will 43 a waste b spend c relax d use 44 a communicating b saying c chatting d telling 45 a losing b wasting c spending d missing Reading: Read the following passage and choose the answer for each question In 1986 Vietnam launched a political and economic innovation campaign (Doi Moi) that introduced reforms intended to facilitate the transition from a centralized economy to a "socialist-oriented market economy." Doi Moi combined government planning with free-market incentives The program abolished agricultural collectives, removed price controls on agricultural goods, and enabled farmers to sell their goods in the marketplace It encouraged the establishment of private businesses and foreign investment, including foreign-owned enterprises By the late 1990s, the success of the business and agricultural reforms ushered in under Doi Moi was evident More than 30,000 private businesses had been created, and the economy was growing at an annual rate of more than percent From the early 1990s to 2005, poverty declined from about 50 percent to 29 percent of the population However, progress varied geographically, with most prosperity concentrated in urban areas, particularly in and around Ho Chi Minh City In general, rural areas also made progress, as rural housel olds living in poverty declined from 66 percent of the total in 1993to 36 percent in 2002 By contrast, concentrations of poverty remained in certain rural areas, particularly the northwest, north-central coast, and central highlands Government control of the economy and a nonconvertible currency have protected Vietnam from what could have been a more severe impact resulting from the East Asian financial crisis in 1997 46.The Vietnamese Doi Moi campaign _ A has not interfered with politics B has focused on centralized economy C is not in favour of socialism D came into being in 1986 47 From the content of the text, the readers can learn that _ A Vietnam used to have agricultural collectives B there used to be many foreign-owned enterprises before 1986 in Vietnam C before 1986, the Vietnamese government did not control prices on agricultural goods D The Vietnamese Doi Moi campaign has not allowed foreign-owned enterprises 48 Which rate has decreased? A Poverty B Population C Economy D Business 49 The development in Vietnam _ A has been equal in every part of the country B has focused only on agriculture C is more prosperous in big cities than that in the countryside D is more prosperous in the countryside than that in big cities 50 According to the last paragraph, _ A the Vietnamese government did nothing to overcome the East Asian financial crisis in 1997 B The Vietnamese economy was not affected b~ the East Asian financial crisis in 1997 C the Vietnamese government found it difficult to control the financial crisis D the Vietnamese government could not protect the economy from the East Asian financial crisis in 1997 ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I Năm học: 2010-2011 Mơn: Tiếng Anh lớp 12 (CHƯƠNG TRÌNH CHUẨN) Thời gian: 45 phút I Choose the best word to complete the following sentences of as directed (3pts) A lot of Indian men agree that it is unwise to (agree/tell/confide/express) in their wives In his attempt to pass the job interview, he’s under a lot of study ……………… (chances/pressure/wish/time) Thanks to their parents’s help, they found the (decision/condition/solution) We can buy (home/house/household/home-make) My teacher told me that he (visit/visited/has visited/would visited) Eugenie Clark has a lot of (know/knowledge/knowable/know) The bookshop (has closed/had closed/close/was closing) by the time we got there last night If he (improved/had improved/improves/has improved) his it skills, he’d easily get a job During the wars, women filled (experience/vacancies/keenness/change) in the labor force 10 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: (days/photographs/trees/persons) 11 Choose the word which has different stress pattern from the other: (garbage/ support/ project/ message) 12 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: (mountain/ house/ couple/ counterpart) II Supply the correct form of the word or the verb in parentheses to complete the sentences (2pts) Peter often refuses to what his teacher tells him He (obey) We are recruiting sales manager with for European market (responsible) , he lived in San Francisco, but then he went to China (Origin) Rubber 2,500 year ago by the Mayan people of Central America (use) III Reading: Read the passage and answer the questions: (2pts) Where you go to become a stunt actor? Jackie Chan went to the China Drama Academy in Hong Kong Every day from 5a.m to midnight, he and his classmates studied singing, acrobatics, gymnastics, and martial arts They started at a young are and lived at the school Jackie Chan lived at the school for ten years The student at the China Drama Academy were very strong and very well-trained The students were required to wear red trousers at school, so they were called Red Trousers There are other training centers, such as the Seoul Action in Korea, where you don’t have to enroll at such a young age At this school, you can learn everything from basic gymnastics and martial arts to stunt driving in six months The courses are very difficult both mentally and physically Application to the Seoul Action school must be between 19 and 27 years old, at least 170 centimeters tall, and must look good in films The teacher at the Seoul Action school work in Korean films and know all about martial arts as well as Hollywood-style car chases and crashes a How long was Jackie Chan a student at the China Drama Academy? b How are the courses in the Seoul Action School? c What requirements for becoming a student at the Seoul Action School are mentioned in the passage? d What were the students at the China Drama Academy called? Why? Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word (1pts) Higher Education (a)………….degree courses, postgraduate programs and MBAs This is the term used to describe the education and (b)…………… that takes place at university, colleges and institutes offering (c)……………… at degree level and higher The UK has over ninety universities and more than fifty higher education colleges offering a wide range of courses, most of (d) ……………….lead to degrees or equivalent qualifications, postgraduate qualifications or MBAs IV Writing: Write a new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the word(s) given (2pts) I only knew because I heard the news on the radio (If…………………… ) Electric power will drive cars in the future (Cars………………………… ) “I’ll see you when I have free time here, Tom” said Margaret (Margaret told……………………… ) I like Brenda She’s the kind of person I like (Brenda…………………… ) ANSWER: I confide pressure solution household visited knowledge had closed improved vacancies 10 photographs 11 support 12 couple II disobedient responsibility originally was ued III a 10 years b The courses are very difficult both mentally and physically c between 19 and 27 years old, at least 170 centimeters tall, look good in films d The students at the China Drama Academy were called Red Trousers Because they were required to wear red trousers at school a includes b training c study/studies d which IV If I hadn’t heard the news on the radio, I couldn’t have known Cars will be driven by electric power in the future Margaret told Tom that she would see him when she had free time there Brenda is the kind of person I like ... 50 a avoid b suggest c enjoy d mind ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 05 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề ĐỀ ĐỀ NGHỊ I Mark the letter A, B, C, or... foundation C schooling D higher education ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 03 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề I PHONETICS Choose the word that is stressed... 43 C 44 B 45 D 46 C 47 A 48 D 49 C 50 B ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2010-2011 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – ĐỀ 04 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề Choose the word which is stressed differently