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introduction Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to eac

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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề

Mã đề thi 132

Pick out the word which has different stress pattern from that of the rest.

Question 2: A economic B experience C entertainment D introduction

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 6 to 30:

Question 6:

Question 7: “Why do you get up at 4:00A.M.?”

_”Because it’s the only time without being interrupted”

A when I can study my lessons B when I can study my lessons at

C when I can study my lessons then D at when I can study my lessons.

Question 8: GCSE is a passport for most of the Vietnamese students to get a higher education

In this sentence GCSE stands for:

A Gas Source Control Equipment B General Certificate of Secondary Education

C Graduate School in Chemical Engineering D General Support Center Europe

Question 9: Phil: ‘That necklace looks really good on you’

Barbara: -

A Rubbish Yours is more expensive than mine Thanks anyway.

B Thank you very much I’ve always been beautiful.

C Thanks You’ve made me really happy.

D Oh, you can say that again Everybody says so.

Question 10: The world’s first electronic computer by the University of Pennsylvania in 1946.

Question 11: “When ?” _”In 1928”

A was penicillin discovered B did penicillin discover.

C did penicillin discovered D penicillin was discovered

Question 12: John was repairing the car Steve was tidying the garage.

Question 13: In British school curriculum, such subjects as English, Maths and science are core subjects,

which are compulsory in the national examinations

The word ‘core’ here means:

A the most interesting B the most important C optional D the most difficult

Question 14: Mum: you go to bed now, you will get tired in the morning.

Sarah: I know, Mum I'm going

He bought a newspaper and looked through the job column

Question 15: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of and your résumés to the company to

express your interest in the job

Question 16: Customer: I’m trying to find a Christmas present for my wife.

Assistant:

A Yes, sir What exactly are you looking for?

B Your wife? Is she beautiful?

C Of course, how old are you?

D Certainly, sir How much money does she have?

Question 17: “Who can apply for the scholarship?”

“Anyone scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship.”

A who has a B has a C who’s a D whose.

Question 18: Linda: Hello, Jim Have you seen Mum?

Jim: Yes She to the shops She'll be back soon

Question 19: Luis :

Nam: When they are 6 years old

A When do you go to school?

B When do the children in Vietnam go to primary school?

C How old were your children when they went to school?

D How long does secondary school last?

Question 20: - 'There was a power cut last night.'

- 'I know I some paperwork when lights went out

Question 21: Before Doi Moi our country a lot of difficulties

Question 22: Sarah asked the mechanic

A if would he take long to repair her car.

B whether would it take long to repair her car

C if did it take long to repair her car

D whether it would take him long to repair her car.

Question 23: Tim: Mum seems very busy at the moment.

Dad: If I you, I to help her

A was/ would have helped B had been/ would have helped

Question 24: -How long James?

- ' Since we were children.'

Question 25: 'The restaurant was packed last night.'

'Yes Luckily, I a table in advance'

Question 26: Ana: Some people say ‘A happy marriage should be based on love.’ What do you think?

Ben:

A I don’t agree In some countries a man and a woman may hold hands and kiss each other in public.

B I think love is something that cannot be bought.

C For me, early marriage should be avoided

D That’s true How can you live with someone that you don’t love for the rest of your life?

Question 27: Would you like some more beer, Barbara?

A Oh, no thanks No more for me I’m driving tonight.

B Oh, come on just a small one Still early, hah?

C No, don’t make me mad That’s enough for you.

Question 28: If I had known your address, I you a postcard.

A will send B was going to send C would send D would have sent

Question 29: In Vietnam, the year usually starts at the beginning of September.

Question 30: By the end of this month, I at this school for three years

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 31: 'Shall we go bowling this evening?'

A Mark invited that we will go bowling that evening

B Mark asked that we went bowling this evening.

C Mark suggested going bowling that evening.

D Going bowling was what Mark would do this evening.

Question 32: They think the owner of the house is abroad.

A The owner of the house is thought to be abroad.

B The owner of the house was thought to be abroad.

C The owner of the house thinks to be abroad.

D The owner is thought to be abroad of the house.

Question 33: We / believe / gain / greater achievements / build / good/ life / people.

A We believe that we gain greater achievements and build a best life for our people.

B We believe that we have gained greater achievements and build a better life for our people.

C We believe that we will gain greater achievements and build a better life for our people.

D We believed that we will gain greater achievements and build a good life for our people.

Question 34: 'Yes, I read your letter."

A Claire admitted reading my letter.

B Claire said that she wanted to read my letter.

C Reading my letter is what Claire would like to do.

D Claire told me that she would like to read my letter.

Question 35: The / important thing / international students/ make / full use/ the tutor/ lecturer.

A The most important thing for the international students is to make full use of the tutor and lecturer.

B The important thing that the international students make full use of the tutor and lecturer.

C The most important thing for the international students makes full use of the tutor and lecturer.

D The important thing for the international students is that made full use of the tutor and lecturer

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question 36: Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.

A B C D

Question 37: You should find out as many as possible about the job that you would like to apply

A B

for so that you will have some ideas about what you will do

C D

Question 38: One of the most important measure to be taken to promote the development of a

A B C

country is to constantly carry out economics reforms

D

Question 39: The man and his three dogs which went past my house yesterday afternoon made such a

A B C D terrible noise that nobody could take a nap

Question 40: You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and do a real effort to

A B C

answer all the questions the interviewer asks

D

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 41 to 45

Tet is the abbreviation of Tet Nguyen Dan which means the first morning of the first day of the new

period Each year is symbolized by a cycle of twelve animals: Rat, Buffalo, Tiger, Cat, Dragon, Snake,

Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig Tet is a huge celebration lasting three days Families save

money, store food, and plan far in advance for Tet They buy new clothes, paint and clean their homes, cook three days worth of food, pay off all debts and make amends to rid themselves of all bad feelings Tet is a time for visits from family and friends The first visitor, first foot, to a home is very important

If the first visitor is rich, prestigious, or happy then the family will have good fortune that year The first day of Tet is reserved for visiting family and relatives On the first morning of Tet, adults congratulate children on becoming a year older by presenting them with red envelopes that contain "Lucky Money," or

li xi The second day is set aside for special guests and close friends to visit, and the third day is for

teachers and business associates to make a visit Negative talk, and arguments are taboo Visitors end their visit with a farewell wish for the family such as, "I wish that money would flow into your house like water, and out like a turtle."

Food plays a major role in the Tet celebration The first day a feast of boiled male virgin chicken, sticky rice, a special soup made with clear vermicelli and bamboo shoots, boiled pork, and 3 or 5 duck eggs is offered to ancestors who have returned to their homes A traditional food is Earth cake, a square cake made with rice beans and pork When a watermelon is cut they believe that the redder the watermelon the more luck for the family

Question 41: One of the traditions which children like most is

A visit their teachers B receiving Li xi or lucky money from adults

C painting and cleaning homes D eating watermelon

Question 42: According to the reading, .of the New Year is for visiting teachers or business

associates

A the second day B the third day C the first three days D the first day

Question 43: According to the New Year custom the first visitor to a home on the first day of New Year

is very important because

A the first visitor is rich, prestigious.

B visitors end their visit with a farewell wish.

C he or she will have good fortune that year.

D the family fortune may be influenced by the visitor.

Question 44: Which of the following do you think is the best title for the passage?

A Tet – time of family reunion B How the Vietnamese people celebrate Tet.

C Tet and the Vietnamese foods D The longest holiday in Vietnam.

Question 45: Which of the following wishes would be best to be made for your grandparents?

A “On the occasion of the New Year I wish that money would flow into your house like water, and

out like a turtle!”

B “On the occasion of the New Year I wish you a merry Christmas!”

C “On the occasion of the New Year I wish you would have a lot of children, money and good lucks”

D “On the occasion of the New Year I wish you good health and longevity!”

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 blanks from 46 to 50

Applying to an American college or university You should study the websites of schools that interest you You can find information about how and when to apply, how much it will (46) and whether any financial aid is (47) And you can probably e-mail the admissions office with any questions

Wherever you apply, you should start the application process (48) two years before you want to begin your studies Completing the applications and any required admissions tests will take time Non-native English speakers will most likely have to (49) one of the two major tests One is the Test of English as a Foreign Language, (50) the TOEFL The other is the International English Language Testing System, or IELTS

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