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(1)Da Phuc High school Student’s code ……………… The 1st term test – Grade 12 Mark: School year: 2015 -2016 Time allowance: 45’ Number: A1201 I Phonetics: * Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (0.5p): A kissed B helped C forced D raised A hear B clear C bear D ear *Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others: (0.5p) A independent B equivalent C university D entertainment A generally B biologist C responsible D security II Vocabulary and grammar: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1,5 p) By this time next year I (save)…………………………………… $250 I wasn’t tired last night If I (be)………………………… tired, I’d have gone home earlier A strike (call)……………………………… by the factory workers soon He (live)…………………………… in London for two years and then went to Edinburgh When I last saw her she (hurry)……………… ………………… along the road to the station Jane didn't want any dinner She already (eat)……………………… ……………… B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) He was offered the job thanks to his (impress)…………… ….performance during his job interview He was the only (apply)………………………… that was offered the job Whenever you are explained about something, try to show your (enthusiast)…………………… He was looking at his parents (obey)………………………, waiting for recommendations C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): I had learned English when I was at high school A If only B Provided C Unless D If Secondary school in Pakistan begins from grade and …………… for four years A prepare B spends C requires D lasts He is the man car was stolen last week A whom B which C whose D that In England, schooling is compulsory ………… all children from the age of to 16 A with B to C over D for Peter is trying his best to study in hope that he will ………… fame and fortune in the near future A lose B achieve C run D move He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the …………… of the company A requirements B applicants C information D education III Writing: A Find out one mistake in each sentence: (1 p): The ring I lost last week found by a farmer who was digging a hole in the street out the house A B C D Did you say that you will have a lot of things to the following week? A B C D I think your origin plan is the best one A B C D The story telling by my grandfather was very interesting A B C D B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: (1, p): I didn’t know where they were, so I can’t take you there now (Conditional sentences) -> Had I ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 'Why didn't you tell me about that yesterday, Peter?' Jane asked.(asked) -> Jane asked…………………………………………………………… …….…………………… (2) Lots of people believe he is the best of the contest -> He is ……………………………………………………………………….………………… … IV Reading: A Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p) : At last it is here: tomorrow is the exam day There is no more homework to do, you have done lots of revision and you have had plenty of useful practice with past papers You have finished the (1)……… So what should you now? Probably the least advisable course of (2)……………would be to carry on studying late into the night, trying desperately to learn things you should have learned long ago and waking in the morning with an awful headache A far better idea is to practice, (3)………a singer or a musician does, what you already know In order not to feel (4)……… the next day, go to bed early and get up at your usual time You may be a little bit nervous but that is probably just a (5)…………of your determination to well in the exam A class B lesson C course D lecture A action B activity C act D acting A like B similar C as D alike A sleep B sleepy C asleep D sleeping A signal B warning C gesture D sign B Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): Many people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that country However, this is not necessarily true Often, the longer we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people’s culture can even be dangerous because they concentrate on cultural differences and exaggerate national character, and sometimes a lot of information they contain is untrue In a study recently carried out in Britain, people were asked to make a list of anything that they thought was typical of Britain and would interest a foreign visitor there Most mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, English castles, and fish chips wrapped in newspaper Although all of these characters can be found in British culture, they not show the real interests of ordinary British people: (they are, in fact, simply stereotype- that is, general character which people wrongly think are typical) What is surprising is that they were suggested by British people themselves as representing their culture If people have such a wrong impression of their own culture, how much false would their impression of their culture be! If we stay a long time in a foreign country, A we will usually realize that we know very little about its culture B we will sometimes forget about culture of our own country C we can often learn a lot about the culture of the foreign country D we can seldom find out anything at all about its culture It is hard to learn about a country’s cultural from books because such books A concentrate on the dangers of the foreign culture B exaggerate national character C take no notice of culture different D contain little information about culture When asked about their own culture, many British people A gave incorrect answers B were surprised by the question asked C argued they know little about British culture D said they themselves were not typical of British people It can be inferred from the last paragraph that it’s easy to A give exact information about your own country B describe stereotypes of your country C know a lot about your own country’s culture D know the culture of other countries Which of the following is true? A It’s easy to assimilate the culture of a foreign country B Visitors to a country are soon assimilated into it culture C British people understand their own culture more than other culture D The culture of a foreign culture can not be learned by reading books The end (3) Da Phuc High school Student’s code ……………… The 1st term test – Grade 12 Mark: School year: 2015 -2016 Time allowance: 45’ Number: A1202 I Phonetics: * Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (0.5p): A wished B devoted C suggested D provided A scratches B faces C crashes D likes *Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others: (0.5p) A communicate B interesting C impatient D apologize A possible B suitable C university D secondary II Grammar and vocabulary: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1, p) When I arrived she (have)……………… lunch She (apologize)…….………… for starting without me By the time we got to the party, everything (eat)………………………………… He (speak)…………………… for an hour now I expect he'll soon finish How much money you (save)……………………………… for your vacation so far? Had he been there, he (give) …………………………… you a hand B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) Each person must be (response) ………………….……………… for his own actions He was looking at his parents (obey)…………………… …., waiting for recommendations Facial (express)…………… …………………… show one's feelings when he is communicating My parents will have celebrated 30 years of (marry)……………….……… … by next week C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): The purpose of secondary education is to give students common knowledge to………… for either higher education or vocational education A require B ask C demand D prepare I admired him for being so confident _ his age A at B for C in D on Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _ A try B doing C attempt D aim Fee-paying schools are often called "independent schools", "private schools" or “ _ schools" A college B public C primary D secondary I saw a lot of new people at the party, ……………… seemed familiar A some of that B some of who C whom D some of whom In New Zealand, students………… secondary school at the ages from about 13 to 18 A attend B C assess D take III Writing: A Find out the mistake in the following sentences: (1 p) The doctor strongly advised her take a few days’ rest (4) A B C D In Vietnam, two, three or even four generations living under one roof A B C D This is the house in that we often stay in summer A B C D In my opinion, a most beautiful place in Vietnam is Dalat A B C D B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: ( 1, p) They saw this boy go out after 11 p.m > This boy………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Stop talking or you won't understand the lesson.( unless) >…………………………………………………………………………………………… …….………… 'Where did you find the car?' he asked his son -> He wanted……………………………………………………………………………………… … IV Reading: A Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p) : Susan was very nervous about her interview For at least three weeks before it she was ……(1)… about it She really wanted the job but she knew that a lot of people wanted to that too She had been told that there were a great many applicants for it, so she prepared herself She made notes of what she might be asked and of what she wanted to ask When the day came, she arrived half an hour early There were six other people waiting to be interviewed They all looked ……(2)… more confident than her She began to feel even more nervous One by one the others were called Each of them came out looking ……(3)……… Susan was the last one to be called into the interview room She had decided by then that she had nothing to lose The three interviewers were all very serious and they didn’t seem to be interested in her She forgot all the answers she had prepared and said the first things that came ……(4)… her head Afterwards she was sure she wouldn’t get the job, but two days later she got a letter telling her she had been chosen ……(5)…… she had been the only one who acted naturally A worried B bored C thought D amused A many B much C a lot of D mostly A satisfying B satisfactory C satisfaction D satisfied A with B for C into D over A because B although C so that D unless B Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): 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 (5) 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 Another surprising result of the research on the elderly in the United States has been the very positive influence which pets have been found to have on the elderly people that they live with It has been shown that elderly people who care for small pets, such as cats or dogs live longer, are healthier, and have better attitudes towards their lives than similar elderly people without these companions Many elderly Americans live ………………… A without satisfaction B by themselves C a lonely life D a simple life 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 the elderly of their own C The government concerns hardly about the elderly people D The young people are too selfish Many of the elderly Americans want to …………………… A keep living in their well-known places and conditions B remain with their grandchildren in their houses C remove to their sons' or daughters’ homes D live with their friends in their hometown The author advises the young people to ………………… A keep close ties the elderly of their own B Jet the elderly of their families live by themselves C respect the wishes of their elderly parents D permit their elderly relatives to raise some pets The author's main thought is that ……………………… A the elderly who care for some pets live longer B it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives C the social practice in the USA makes the elderly live alone D the elderly people should have better attitudes towards their lives The end Da Phuc High school Student’s code ……………… The 1st term test – Grade 12 School year: 2015 -2016 Time allowance: 45’ Number: A1203 Mark: (6) I Reading: A Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): Many people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that country However, this is not necessarily true Often, the longer we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people’s culture can even be dangerous because they concentrate on cultural differences and exaggerate national character, and sometimes a lot of information they contain is untrue In a study recently carried out in Britain, people were asked to make a list of anything that they thought was typical of Britain and would interest a foreign visitor there Most mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, English castles, and fish chips wrapped in newspaper Although all of these characters can be found in British culture, they not show the real interests of ordinary British people: (they are, in fact, simply stereotype- that is, general character which people wrongly think are typical) What is surprising is that they were suggested by British people themselves as representing their culture If people have such a wrong impression of their own culture, how much false would their impression of their culture be! If we stay a long time in a foreign country, A we will sometimes forget about culture of our own country B we can often learn a lot about the culture of the foreign country C we will usually realize that we know very little about its culture D we can seldom find out anything at all about its culture It is hard to learn about a country’s cultural from books because such books A concentrate on the dangers of the foreign culture B exaggerate national character C take no notice of culture different D contain little information about culture When asked about their own culture, many British people A gave incorrect answers B were surprised by the question asked C argued they know little about British culture D said they themselves were not typical of British people It can be inferred from the last paragraph that it’s easy to A know a lot about your own country’s culture B know the culture of other countries C give exact information about your own country D describe stereotypes of your country Which of the following is true? A The culture of a foreign culture can not be learned by reading books B It’s easy to assimilate the culture of a foreign country C Visitors to a country are soon assimilated into it culture D British people understand their own culture more than other culture B Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p) : At last it is here: tomorrow is the exam day There is no more homework to do, you have done lots of revision and you have had plenty of useful practice with past papers You have finished the (1)……… So what should you now? Probably the least advisable course of (2)……………would be to carry on studying late into the night, trying desperately to learn things you should have learned long ago and waking in the morning with an awful headache A far better idea is to practice, (3)………a singer or a musician does, what you already know In order not to feel (4)……… the next day, go to bed early and get up at your usual time You may be a little bit nervous but that is probably just a (5)…………of your determination to well in the exam A course B class C lesson D lecture A act B action C activity D acting A like B similar C as D alike A sleep B asleep C sleeping D sleepy A signal B sign C warning D gesture II Phonetics: *Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others: (0.5p) A generally B biologist C responsible D security A independent B equivalent C university D entertainment * Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (0.5p): A hear B clear C bear D ear (7) A kissed B helped C forced D raised III Vocabulary and grammar: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1, p) Jane didn't want any dinner She already (eat)……………………… ……………… He (live)…………………………… in London for two years and then went to Edinburgh I wasn’t tired last night If I (be)………………………… tired, I’d have gone home earlier By this time next year I (save)…………………………………… $250 A strike (call)……………………………… by the factory workers soon When I last saw her she (hurry)……………… ………………… along the road to the station B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) He was looking at his parents (obey)………………………, waiting for recommendations He was the only (apply)………………………… that was offered the job He was offered the job thanks to his (impress)…………… ….performance during his job interview Whenever you are explained about something, try to show your (enthusiast)…………………… C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): In England, schooling is compulsory ………… all children from the age of to 16 A with B to C over D for He is the man car was stolen last week A whom B which C whose D that Peter is trying his best to study in hope that he will ………… fame and fortune in the near future A lose B achieve C run D move Secondary school in Pakistan begins from grade and …………… for four years A prepare B spends C requires D lasts He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the …………… of the company A requirements B applicants C information D education I had learned English when I was at high school A If only B Provided C Unless D If IV Writing: A Find out one mistake in each sentence: (1 p): Did you say that you will have a lot of things to the following week? A B C D I think your origin plan is the best one A B C D The story telling by my grandfather was very interesting A B C D The ring I lost last week found by a farmer who was digging a hole in the street out the house A B C D B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: (1, p): 'Why didn't you tell me about that yesterday, Peter?' Jane asked.(asked) -> Jane asked…………………………………………………………… …….…………………… Lots of people believe he is the best of the contest -> He is ……………………………………………………………………….………………… … I didn’t know where they were, so I can’t take you there now (Conditional sentences) -> Had I ……………………………………………………………………………………………… The end Da Phuc High school Student’s code ……………… The 1st term test – Grade 12 School year: 2015 -2016 Time allowance: 45’ Number: A1204 Mark: (8) I Reading: A Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): 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 Another surprising result of the research on the elderly in the United States has been the very positive influence which pets have been found to have on the elderly people that they live with It has been shown that elderly people who care for small pets, such as cats or dogs live longer, are healthier, and have better attitudes towards their lives than similar elderly people without these companions Many elderly Americans live ………………… A without satisfaction B by themselves C a lonely life D a simple life 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 the elderly of their own C The government concerns hardly about the elderly people D The young people are too selfish Many of the elderly Americans want to …………………… A keep living in their well-known places and conditions B remain with their grandchildren in their houses C remove to their sons' or daughters’ homes D live with their friends in their hometown The author advises the young people to ………………… A keep close ties the elderly of their own B Jet the elderly of their families live by themselves C respect the wishes of their elderly parents D permit their elderly relatives to raise some pets The author's main thought is that ……………………… A the elderly who care for some pets live longer B it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives C the social practice in the USA makes the elderly live alone D the elderly people should have better attitudes towards their lives B Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p) : Susan was very nervous about her interview For at least three weeks before it she was ……(1)… about it She really wanted the job but she knew that a lot of people wanted to that too She had been told that there were a great many applicants for it, so she prepared herself She made notes of what she might be asked and of what she wanted to ask When the day came, she arrived half an hour early There were six other people waiting to be interviewed They all looked …………(2)… more confident than her She began to feel even more nervous One by one the others were called Each of them came (9) out looking ……(3) … Susan was the last one to be called into the interview room She had decided by then that she had nothing to lose The three interviewers were all very serious and they didn’t seem to be interested in her She forgot all the answers she had prepared and said the first things that came …………(4).…….her head Afterwards she was sure she wouldn’t get the job, but two days later she got a letter telling her she had been chosen …(5)… she had been the only one who acted naturally A worried B bored C thought D amused A many B mostly C much D a lot of A satisfying B satisfied C satisfactory D satisfaction A with B for C over D into A although B so that C because D unless II Phonetics: *Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others: (0.5p) A possible B suitable C university D secondary A communicate B interesting C impatient D apologize * Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (0.5p): A scratches B faces C crashes D likes A wished B devoted C suggested D provided III Grammar and vocabulary: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1, p) Had he been there, he (give) …………………………… you a hand He (speak)…………………… for an hour now I expect he'll soon finish When I arrived she (have)……………… lunch She (apologize)…….………… for starting without me By the time we got to the party, everything (eat)………………………………… How much money you (save)……………………………… for your vacation so far? B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) He was looking at his parents (obey)…………………… …., waiting for recommendations My parents will have celebrated 30 years of (marry)……………….……… … by next week Each person must be (response) ………………….……………… for his own actions Facial (express)…………… …………………… show one's feelings when he is communicating C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): In New Zealand, students………… secondary school at the ages from about 13 to 18 A attend B C assess D take Fee-paying schools are often called "independent schools", "private schools" or “ _ schools" A college B public C primary D secondary I admired him for being so confident _ his age A at B for C in D on Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _ (10) A try B doing C attempt D aim I saw a lot of new people at the party, ……………… seemed familiar A some of that B some of who C whom D some of whom The purpose of secondary education is to give students common knowledge to………… for either higher education or vocational education A require B ask C demand D prepare IV Writing: A Find out the mistake in the following sentences: (1 p) In my opinion, a most beautiful place in Vietnam is Dalat A B C D This is the house in that we often stay in summer A B C D In Vietnam, two, three or even four generations living under one roof A B C D The doctor strongly advised her take a few days’ rest A B C D B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: (1, p) 'Where did you find the car?' he asked his son -> He wanted……………………………………………………………………………………… …… They saw this boy go out after 11 p.m > This boy………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Stop talking or you won't understand the lesson.( unless) >…………………………………………………………………………………………… …….………… The end KEYS TO THE FIRST TERM TEST-GRADE 12 School year: 2015-2016 NUMBER: A1201 I Phonetics: (1p) D raised C bear B equivalent A generally II Vocabulary and grammar: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1,5 p) will have saved had been will be called lived was hurrying had already eaten B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) impressive applicant enthusiasm obediently C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): (11) A If only D lasts C whose D for B achieve A requirements III Writing: A Find out one mistake in each sentence: (1 p): B B B B B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: (1, p): > Had I known where they were, I could take you there now > Jane asked Peter why he hadn’t told her about that the day before > He is believed to be the best of the contest IV Reading: (2,5p) A Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p) : C course A action C as B sleepy D sign B Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): A we will usually realize that we know very little about its culture B exaggerate national character A gave incorrect answers B describe stereotypes of your country D The culture of a foreign culture can not be learned by reading books NUMBER: A1202 I Phonetics: (1p) A wished D likes B interesting C university II Grammar and vocabulary: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1, p) was having; apologized had been eaten has been speaking have you saved would have given B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) responsible obediently expressions 4.marriage C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): D prepare A at C attempt B public D some of whom A attend III Writing: A Find out the mistake in the following sentences: (1 p) C C B B B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: ( 1, p) >This boy was seen to go out after 11p.m > Unless you stop talking, you won’t understand the lesson > He wanted to know where his son had found the car IV Reading: (2,5p) A Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p): A worried B much D satisfied C into A because B Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): B by themselves D The young people are too selfish A keep living in their well-known places and conditions C respect the wishes of their elderly parents B it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives NUMBER: A1203 I Reading: A Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): C we will usually realize that we know very little about its culture B exaggerate national character A gave incorrect answers D describe stereotypes of your country A The culture of a foreign culture can not be learned by reading books B Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p) : A course B action C as D sleepy B sign II Phonetics: (1p) A generally B equivalent C bear D raised III Vocabulary and grammar: (12) A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1, p) had already eaten lived had been will have saved will be called was hurrying B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) obediently applicant impressive enthusiasm C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): D for C whose B achieve D lasts A requirements A If only IV Writing: A Find out one mistake in each sentence: (1 p): B B B B B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: (1, p): > Jane asked Peter why he hadn’t told her about that the day before > He is believed to be the best of the contest > Had I known where they were, I could take you there now NUMBER: A1204 I Reading: A Choose the best option to answer the question (1,25p): B by themselves D The young people are too selfish A keep living in their well-known places and conditions C respect the wishes of their elderly parents B it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives B Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank (1, 25 p) : A worried C much B satisfied D into C because II Phonetics: (1p) C university B interesting D likes A wished III Grammar and vocabulary: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1, p) would have given has been speaking was having; apologized had been eaten have you saved B Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets: (1 p) obediently 2.marriage responsible expressions C Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: (1,5p): A attend B public A at C attempt D some of whom D prepare IV Writing: A Find out the mistake in the following sentences: (1 p) B B C C B Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions: (1, p) > He wanted to know where his son had found the car >This boy was seen to go out after 11p.m > Unless you stop talking, you won’t understand the lesson (13)