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(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO _ ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I Năm học: 2012-2013 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 12 – chương trình chuẩn Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) I Pick out the word whose underlined is pronounced differently from that of the other words: A machine A reply A talked A sometimes B change B safely B passed B gestures C children C quickly C called C interests D lunch D yearly D washed D examples II Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A information A communicate A example A interviewer B necessary B impatient B consider B preparation C scientific C interesting C several C economics D automatic D apologize D attention D education III 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 Many children are under such a high of learning that they not feel happy at school A recommendation B interview C pressure D concentration A new satellite has just been launched into the earth′s orbit to take some necessary photographs A communicate B communication C communicative D communicatively Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A posture B mature C picture You give a party in your new house to celebrate moving into it A housekeeping B house guest C housecoming Secondary education is the of education following primary school A stage B step C level D body D housewarming D standard 6.The purpose of secondary education is to give students common knowledge to for either higher education or vocational education A require B prepare C ask D demand You should more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay Peter is so _ that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful A optimistic B disappointed C pessimistic D keen We needed some more money for the _ work and Peter promised to help us A prepare B preparation C preparatory D prepared 10 Do you think doing the household chores is the of the women only? A responsibly B responsible C responsibility D responsive 11 She intended to quit her job to stay _ home and look _ her sick mother A in / at B at / after C for / over D up / on 12 He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared _ working A on / over B to / off C about / for D in / at 13 Instead _ petrol, cars will only run solar energy and electricity A of / on B for / by C in / over D from/ upon 14 After he his English course, he went to England to continue his study A finish B finishes C finished D had finished 15 In the past, people _ to the beach more often A have gone B used to go C were going D had gone 16 I _ a terrible accident while I _ on the beach A see / am walking B saw / was walking C was seeing / walked D have seen / were walking 17 We _ touch since we _ school three years ago A lost / have left B have lost / leave C have lost / left D were losing / had left 18 Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A had lost B lost 19 By this time next summer, you _ your studies C has lost D lose (2) A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 20 I think that everything ready for the project procedure by the end of next month A will have been B has been C had been D is 21 He asked me how I earned my living A He wanted to know what my job was B He wanted to know how I lived C He wanted to know how I enjoyed my life D He wanted to know how much I got for a salary 22 "If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy A Tom wanted to take a break with Daisy B Tom advised Daisy to take a break C Tom suggested not taking a break D Tom wanted to take a break, and so did Daisy 23 The mother told her son _ so impolitely A not behave B not to behave C not behaving 24 Mary said that her teacher _ to London _ A will go / tomorrow B went / tomorrow C would go / the next day D had gone / the next day 25 This room since I was born A has been painted B was painted C painted 26 The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages - The villages by the hurricane A have been totally destroyed D did not behave D has painted C have totally been destroyed B has been totally destroyed D has totally been destroyed 27 More than ten victims _ missing in the storm last week A are reported to be B are reported to have been C are reporting to have been D are reporting to be 28 These students _ so much that they feel very tired and bored A are made to study B are made study C are making to study D are made to be studied 29 “They are playing soccer now.” The passive voice is: A Soccer is played now B Soccer is being played now C Soccer are being played now D Soccer is be played now 30 “No parking” It means: A There is no park here B You can’t go to the park here C You are not allowed to park your car here D There’s not enough space for parking here 31 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 32 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 33 It rains so we can’t go out for a walk A If it rains, I could go out for a walk B If it didn’t rain, I could go out for a walk C If it not rain, I could go out for a walk D If it rains, I can go out for a walk 34 My sister is often sick because she doesn’t physical exercise A If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick B If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick C If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick D If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would sick 35 The river from we get our water- supply is nearly empty A whose B that C where D which 36 The Eiffel Tower design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure (3) A which B that C whose D of which 37 That book / very thick / belong / younger sister A That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister B That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister C That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister D That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister 38 If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off A If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off B If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off C If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off D If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off 39 most British universities/ academic year/ divide/ three terms// A At most British universities the academic year is divided into three terms B The academic year of most British universities divides into three terms C In most British universities the academic year is divided up to three terms D Most British universities divide the academic year up to three terms 40 “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! 41 - You look great in this new dress - A With pleasure B Not at all C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it 42 Katy: “ Should we use solar energy to protect the environment?” A No, thanks B You don’t think so, you? C Yes, I’ll go D That’s a good idea -Janet : “ .” IV Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase The interview is one of the most important parts in the job search process When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (1) _ in yourself The interview gives both of you the opportunity to exchange enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation You should spend the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer′s needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a (2) _ Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a more serious meeting when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose Your goal is to show the employer that you have the (3) _, background, and ability to the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization The interview is also your (4) _ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (5) _ for you Most employers not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone Personality, (6) , enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills count heavily in the selection process A interest B interesting C interested D interestingly A condition B location C satisfaction D position A skills B aspects C appearances D weaknesses A fates B feasts C lucks D opportunities A fit B right C accurate D exact A confide B confidence C confident D confidently V Read the passage and choose the best answers: University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes, professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007 University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _ (4) A interesting B stressful C free D easy The word those refers to _ A exam subjects B young people C universities D examinations In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent A B 10 C 20 D 50 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination B Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination C Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects D There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose According to the passage, _ A the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year B the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities C the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction In 2030, how we will provide for the food, land, and energy needs of a global population of over billion? A B C D Many people are afraid that in the future there will be no space leaving for human beings and they express the A B C idea of robots replacing human beings D Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good A B C D 4.We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family A B C D She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview A B C D If I had known you were ill last week, we would come to see you A B C D (5) KEY FOR THE FIRST TERM (2012-2013) I Pick out the word whose underlined is pronounced differently from that of the other words: A machine A reply A talked A sometimes B change B safely B passed B gestures C children C quickly C called C interests D lunch D yearly D washed D examples II Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A information A communicate A example A interviewer B necessary B impatient B consider B preparation C scientific C interesting C several C economics D automatic D apologize D attention D education III 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 Many children are under such a high of learning that they not feel happy at school A recommendation B interview C pressure D concentration A new satellite has just been launched into the earth′s orbit to take some necessary photographs A communicate B communication C communicative D communicatively Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures A posture B mature C picture You give a party in your new house to celebrate moving into it A housekeeping B house guest C housecoming Secondary education is the of education following primary school A stage B step C level D body D housewarming D standard 6.The purpose of secondary education is to give students common knowledge to for either higher education or vocational education A require B prepare C ask D demand You should more attention to what your teacher explains A make B get C set D pay Peter is so _ that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful A optimistic B disappointed C pessimistic D keen We needed some more money for the _ work and Peter promised to help us A prepare B preparation C preparatory D prepared 10 Do you think doing the household chores is the of the women only? A responsibly B responsible C responsibility D responsive 11 She intended to quit her job to stay _ home and look _ her sick mother A in / at B at / after C for / over D up / on 12 He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared _ working A on / over B to / off C about / for D in / at 13 Instead _ petrol, cars will only run solar energy and electricity A of / on B for / by C in / over D from/ upon 14 After he his English course, he went to England to continue his study A finish B finishes C finished D had finished 15 In the past, people _ to the beach more often A have gone B used to go C were going D had gone 16 I _ a terrible accident while I _ on the beach A see / am walking B saw / was walking C was seeing / walked D have seen / were walking 17 We _ touch since we _ school three years ago A lost / have left B have lost / leave C have lost / left D were losing / had left 18 Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A had lost B lost C has lost D lose 19 By this time next summer, you _ your studies A completes B will complete C are completing D will have completed 20 I think that everything ready for the project procedure by the end of next month A will have been B has been 21 He asked me how I earned my living A He wanted to know what my job was B He wanted to know how I lived C had been D is (6) C He wanted to know how I enjoyed my life D He wanted to know how much I got for a salary 22 "If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy A Tom wanted to take a break with Daisy B Tom advised Daisy to take a break C Tom suggested not taking a break D Tom wanted to take a break, and so did Daisy 23 The mother told her son _ so impolitely A not behave B not to behave C not behaving 24 Mary said that her teacher _ to London _ A will go / tomorrow B went / tomorrow C would go / the next day D had gone / the next day 25 This room since I was born A has been painted B was painted 26 The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages - The villages by the hurricane A have been totally destroyed D did not behave C painted D has painted C have totally been destroyed B has been totally destroyed D has totally been destroyed 27 More than ten victims _ missing in the storm last week A are reported to be B are reported to have been C are reporting to have been D are reporting to be 28 These students _ so much that they feel very tired and bored A are made to study B are made study C are making to study D are made to be studied 29 “They are playing soccer now.” The passive voice is: A Soccer is played now B Soccer is being played now C Soccer are being played now D Soccer is be played now 30 “No parking” It means: A There is no park here B You can’t go to the park here C You are not allowed to park your car here D There’s not enough space for parking here 31 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 32 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 33 It rains so we can’t go out for a walk A If it rains, I could go out for a walk B If it didn’t rain, I could go out for a walk C If it not rain, I could go out for a walk D If it rains, I can go out for a walk 34 My sister is often sick because she doesn’t physical exercise A If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick B If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick C If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick D If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would sick 35 The river from we get our water- supply is nearly empty A whose B that C where D which 36 The Eiffel Tower design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure A which B that C whose D of which 37 That book / very thick / belong / younger sister A That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister B That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister C That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister D That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister (7) 38 If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off A If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off B If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off C If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off D If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off 39 most British universities/ academic year/ divide/ three terms// A At most British universities the academic year is divided into three terms B The academic year of most British universities divides into three terms C In most British universities the academic year is divided up to three terms D Most British universities divide the academic year up to three terms 40 “I have bought you a toy Happy birthday to you!” –“ ” A What a lovely toy! Thanks C The same to you! 41 - You look great in this new dress A With pleasure C I am glad you like it B Have a nice day! D What a pity! - B Not at all D Do not say anything about it 42 Katy: “ Should we use solar energy to protect the environment?” A No, thanks B You don’t think so, you? C Yes, I’ll go D That’s a good idea -Janet : “ .” IV Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase The interview is one of the most important parts in the job search process When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (1) _ in yourself The interview gives both of you the opportunity to exchange enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation You should spend the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer′s needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a (2) _ Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a more serious meeting when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose Your goal is to show the employer that you have the (3) _, background, and ability to the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization The interview is also your (4) _ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (5) _ for you Most employers not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone Personality, (6) , enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills count heavily in the selection process A interest B interesting C interested D interestingly A condition B location C satisfaction D position A skills B aspects C appearances D weaknesses A fates B feasts C lucks D opportunities A fit B right C accurate D exact A confide B confidence C confident D confidently V Read the passage and choose the best answers: University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes, professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007 University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _ A interesting B stressful C free D easy The word those refers to _ A exam subjects B young people C universities D examinations In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent A B 10 C 20 D 50 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? (8) A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination B Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination C Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects D There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose According to the passage, _ A the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year B the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities C the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction In 2030, how we will provide for the food, land, and energy needs of a global population of over billion? A B (will be provided) C D Many people are afraid that in the future there will be no space leaving for human beings and they express the A B C (left) idea of robots replacing human beings D Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good (to take) A B C D 4.We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family (hard) A B C D She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview (nervously) A B C D If I had known you were ill last week, we would come to see you (would have come) A B C D (9)