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(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỒNG THÁP _ ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I Năm học: 2012-2013 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 12 – chương trình chuẩn Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) Họ và tên thí sinh: _ Số báo danh: _ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: If we had known your new address, we to see you A came B would come C would have come D will come Question 2: The person _ prepared this report has a real talent for writing A which B who C whose D she Question 3: You should pay more to what your teacher explains A expression B intention C attraction D attention Question 4: Unless we can find new sources of energy, our life will certainly A be affected B affect C be affecting D affected Question 5:I could never be a good stockbroker because I’m not good making decisions quickly A at B in C of D on Question 6: Will you take responsibility _ arranging the food? A for B from C about D in Question 7: While girls lack of _ boys often overestimate their abilities A confidence B confident C confidently D confide Question 8: An economic _ is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty A improvement B depression C development D mission Question 9: I better now if you hadn’t talked to me about the problem last night A would have felt B would be feel C would have feeling D would feel Question 10: It’s _ in Vietnam to eat “Banh chung” on Tet holidays A customary B usual C traditional D familiar Question 11:The number of _ for the new position has reached ninety A application B applicants C apply D appliance Question 12: I can’t remember if I saw that film on television or at cinema A an B a C the D no article Question 13: The electricity failed while she the dinner A cooked B was cooking C has cooked D had been cooking Question 14: The A-level course _of three or four subjects either in Arts or Sciences A consists B contains C includes D composes th Question 15: Gold in California in the 19 century A was discovered B has been discovered C was discovering D discovered Question 16: John was the youngest boy A admitting to the club B that admitted to the club C to be admitted to the club D who admitted to the club Question 17: A: You're a great dancer I wish I could half as well as you B: I'm an awful dancer! A You're too kind B That's a nice compliment! C You've got to be kidding! D Oh, thank you very much Question 18: Women are still struggling for true _ with men A sameness B balance C equality D similarity (2) Question 19: We _ touch since we left school three years ago A lost B had lost C have lost D were lost Question 20: To Americans, it is impolite to ask someone about age, and salary A marry B married C marrying D marriage Question 21: She said she _ A was very tired last night B was very tired the night before C had been very tired the night before D had been very tired last night Question 22: Peter: “ ” - Tam: “There’s no doubt about it.” A What is a happy marriage should based on love like? B What you think a happy marriage should based on love? C Do you think a happy marriage should based on love? D I don’t think of a happy marriage should based on love Question 23: Cindy: “I think both men and women have to support the family” – John: “ _” A I couldn’t agree more B Don't say that C You're welcome D Never mind Question 24: John asked me _ interested in any kind of sports A if I were B if were I C if was I D if I was Question 25: As soon as the supplies _ , they will be distributed to the starving people A arrives B will arrive C arrive D arrived Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 26: They have changed the date of the meeting A The date of the meeting has been changed B The date of the meeting has been changing C The meeting has been changed the date D The date of the meeting has changed Question 27:The last time I went to the museum was a year ago A I have not gone to the museum for a year B A year ago, I often went to the museum C My going to the museum lasted a year D At last I went to the museum after a year Question 28: We are talking about the girl who used to be a Miss World A The girl about whom we are talking used to be a Miss World B We hardly know a girl who used to be a Miss World C The girl who used to be a Miss World said that she knew you D We know the girl who used to be a Miss World Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 29: The mother asked her son _ A where he has been B where he had been C where has he been D where had he been Question 30: , you aren't allowed to go sailing on this lake A Although be able to swim B Unless you can swim C If you weren’t able to swim D Despite of your swimming 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 from 31 to 35 Preparation is a key to a successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel (3) You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makes perfect It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge Make a great impression The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you not hear back from the employer within the specified time Question 31:The pronoun it refers to A the job b the interview C the interviewer D the preparation Question 32:What does the writer advise you to practice? A Asking and answering questions related to the job B Making products that the company produces C Providing services that the company serves D Meeting some customers and competitors Question 33:Which should not be shown during your interview? A Punctuality B A firm hand shaking C Being properly-dressed D Weaknesses Question 34: You can show your qualifications in the _ A dressing style and punctuality B competing with the competitors C resume and letter of application D eye contact with the interview Question 35:Which is not included in the writer's advice? A You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview B You 'should make the best impression in the interview C You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview, D You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 36: A neighbors Question 37: A oxygen Question 38: A choose B friends B supply B child C relatives C healthy C change D photographs D slowly D chemistry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 39: A prefer Question 40: A applicant B offer C answer B advantage C achievement D aspect D aggressive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part needs correction Question 41: I usually talk to the man who’s ideas are very interesting and creative (4) A B C D Question 42: Marie learnt to read and write in the age of four A B C D Question 43: Did you say that you will have a lot of things to the following week? A B C D Question 44: The wedding day was careful chosen by the parents of the groom A B C D Question 45: The teacher suggested having an discussion on the topic A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blank from 46 to 50 In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (46) you in the UK and USA when you first meet people They work in a very organized way and prefer to one thing at a time They don't like· interruptions or (47) changes of schedule Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (48) speaker If you give a presentation, you should focus (49) facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (50) a person asks you to Question 46:A while B as if C such as D as Question 47:A sudden B suddenly C abruptly D promptly Question 48:A other B others C another D the other Question 49:A on B to C at D in Question 50:A if only B as C unless D since THE END ANSWER KEYS 1.C B D 11 B 12 C 13 B 21 C 22 C 23 A 31 B 32 A 33 D 41 B 42 C 43 B (5) A A A A B D 10.C 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 A A C C C C D 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 D C A A A B B 34 C 35 A 36 D 37 B 38 D 39 A 40 A 44 B 45 C 46 D 47 A 48 D 49 A 50 C (6)