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Class: 12 Written Test (45 minutes)
I Pronunciation:(1 point)
A Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words
B Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words
II Reading: (1,5 point) Choose the word or phrase among a, b ,c or d that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
In the home a dad is very important He is the (6) who provides us with money to feed and (7) ourselves He can decorate your bedroom, mend your radio, make (8) for your pets, repair a puncture in your bicycle tyre and help you with math homework A dad can be very useful for taking you in the car and from parties, music and dancing lessons
A dad is a person whom you ask for pocket money He is the one who complains about the time you spend talking on the phone, as he has to pay for the bills Dad is
someone who will support you in an (9) , if he believes you to be right He is someone reads your school (10) and treats if it is good A dad likes to come into a nice happy home evening, and settle back in his chair with a newspaper He likes to recall National Service days
III Listening (1 point) Listen to the passage and write the missing words.
The telephone, as you know a (11) instrument, but it may cause (12) you and your parents- arguments that could be easily avoided if you would sit down, talk it over, and agree to a few ( 13)
The most (14) problem, of course, is what everyone considers a reasonable length of time for a call The exact duration must be work out with your parents, but ten minutes should be an
(15) maximum That certainly long enough to say almost anything in five different
ways,
IV Reading: Choose the item among a, b, c or d that best answers the question about the passage.
The United States has been criticized for it treatment of it elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the “selfishness”
of the younger generation but the closer look shows that many of the elderly prefer to maintain thir 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 surrounding 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 toward their lives than similar elderly people without these
companions
16 Many elderly Americans live
a without satisfaction b by themselves c a lonely life d a simple life
17 What do 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 selfish
18 Many of the elderly Americans want to
a keep living in their well-known place and conditions
b remain with their grandchildren in their houses
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d live with their friend in their hometown
19 The author advises the young people to
a keep close ties the elderly of their own
b let the elderly of their familiar live by themselves
c respect the wishes of their elderly parents
d permit their elderly relatives to raise some pets
20 The author s thought is that ’
a the elderly who care for some pets live longer
b the social practice in the USA make the elderly live alone
c the elderly people should have better attitudes toward their lives
d it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives
V Writing:
21 He has never driven a car before.
a This is the first time he has driven car b This is the first time he had driven car
c This was the first time he has drive car d This is the first time he has drove car
22 They always refused to allow me to bring friends home.
a They usually let me bring friends home b They never let me bring friends home
c They usually let me to bring friends home D They let me bringing friends home
23 My parents hope that I will be like them.
a My parents would like me to like them b My parents would like me like them
c My parents would like me to be like them d My parents would like me be like them
24 I ll come to see you next week Tom said to you.“ ’ ”
a Jane promised come to see me the next week
b Jane promised coming to see me the next week
c Jane promise to come to see me the next week
d Jane promised to come to see me the next week
25 I m their marketing manager her father said.” ’ ”
a Her father said that he is their manager b Her father said that he was their manager
c Her father said that I was their manager d Her father said that he will be their manager
VI Vocabulary and Grammar:
Choose the best answers by circling a, b, c, or d
26 They live in a very family, so they are very happy
a close- knit b not very close- knit c crowded d suitable
27 It is generally believed that “Men build the house and women it home”
28 Her sons are enjoy playing tricks and annoying people
29 In my family, only my father works
a do the household chores b earns money c works in the office d mends things
30 My aunt is a wildlife photographer She in London for many years
a have been living b will live c has been living d lives
31 I would be grateful If you to my boss
32 He thousands of pictures since the last few years
33 I like shopping I go to the supermarket next Sunday
a be going to b am going to c was going to d to be going to
34 We a big meal together at the famous Hotel
35 ., who introduces the groom, the bride, the parents of two families
a Ancestor b Alter c Master of Ceremony d Wedding ceremony
36 The leaf hat is one the typical features of the Vietnamese culture
37 The leaf hat is used to protect people from
a the other people b the stranger c the sun and the rain d the wind and the clouds
38 The of the hat is from 45 to 50 cm
39 How many live in a home of America? There are two
40 It is not to ask questions about age, marriage and in come
Trang 3Class: 12 Written Test (45 minutes)
I Reading: (1,5 point) Choose the word or phrase among a, b, c or d that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
In the home a dad is very important He is the (1) who provides us with money to feed and (2) ourselves He can decorate your bedroom, mend your radio, make (3) for your pets, repair a puncture in your bicycle tyre and help you with math homework A dad can be very useful for taking you in the car and from parties, music and dancing lessons
A dad is a person whom you ask for pocket money He is the one who complains about the time you spend talking on the phone, as he has to pay for the bills Dad is someone who will support you in an (4) , if he believes you to be right He is someone reads your school (5) and treats if it is good A dad likes to come into a nice happy home evening, and settle back in his chair with a newspaper
He likes to recall National Service days
4 a talk b discussion c disagreement d argument
II Listening (1 point) Listen to the passage and write the missing words.
The telephone, as you know a(6) instrument, but it may cause (7) you and your parents- arguments that could be easily avoided if you would sit down, talk it over, and agree to a few ( 8)
The most (9) problem, of course, is what everyone considers a reasonable length of time for a call The exact duration must be work out with your parents, but ten minutes should be an (10) maximum That certainly long enough to say almost anything in five different ways
III Reading: Choose the item among a, b, c or d that best answers the question about the
passage.
The United States has been criticized for it treatment of it elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the selfishness”
of the younger generation but the 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 surrounding 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 toward their lives than similar elderly people without these
companions
11 Many elderly Americans live
a by themselves b a lonely life c a simple life d without satisfaction
12 What do 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 young people are selfish
d The government concerns hardly about the elderly people
13 Many of the elderly Americans want to
a remain with their grandchildren in their houses
b remote their sons ’or daughters’ homes
c keep living in their well-known place and conditions
Trang 4d live with their friend in their hometown.
14 The author advises the young people to
a let the elderly of their familiar live by themselves
b keep close ties the elderly of their own
c respect the wishes of their elderly parents
d permit their elderly relatives to raise some pets
15 The author s thought is that .’
a it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives
b the elderly who care for some pets live longer
c the social practice in the USA make the elderly live alone
d the elderly people should have better attitudes toward their lives
IV Vocabulary and Grammar:
Choose the best answer by circling a, b, c, or d
16 They live in a very family, so they are very happy
a close- knit b not very close- knit c crowded d suitable
17 It is generally believed that “Men build the house and women it home”
18 I like shopping I go to the supermarket next Sunday
a be going to b am going to c was going to d to be going to
19 We a big meal together at the famous Hotel
20 Her sons are enjoy playing tricks and annoying people.
21 In my family, only my father works,
a do the household chores b earns money c works in the office d mends things
22 My aunt is a wildlife photographer She in London for many years
a have been living b will live c has been living d lives
23 I would be grateful If you to my boss
a could talk b can talk c can’t talk d couldn’t talk
24 He thousands of pictures since the last few years
25 ., who introduces the groom, the bride, the parents of two families
a Ancestor b Alter c Master of Ceremony d Wedding ceremony
26 The leaf hat is one the typical features of the Vietnamese culture
27 The leaf hat is used to protect people from
a the other people b the stranger c the sun and the rain d the wind and the clouds
28 The of the hat is from 45 to 50 cm
29 How many live in a home of America? There are two
30 It is not to ask questions about age, marriage and in come
V Pronunciation:(1 point)
A Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words.
B Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words
VI Writing:
36 He has never driven a car before.
a This is the first time he has driven car b This is the first time he had driven car
c This was the first time he has drive car d This is the first time he has drove car
37 They always refused to allow me to bring friends home.
a They usually let me bring friends home b They never let me bring friends home
c They usually let me to bring friends home d They let me bringing friends home
38 My parents hope that I will be like them.
a My parents would like me to like them b My parents would like me like them
c My parents would like me to be like them d My parents would like me be like them
39 I ll come to see you next week Tom said to you.“ ’ ”
a Jane promised come to see me the next week
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c Jane promise to come to see me the next week
d Jane promised to come to see me the next week
40 I m their marketing manager her father said.” ’ ”
a Her father said that he is their manager
b Her father said that he was their manager
c Her father said that I was their manager
d Her father said that he will be their manager
Name: Written Test
Class: 12 < 45 minutes>
I Listening (1 point) Listen to the passage and write the missing words.
The telephone, as you know a (1) instrument, but it may cause (2) you and your parents- arguments that could be easily avoided if you would sit down, talk it over, and agree to a few ( 3)
The most (4) problem, of course, is what everyone considers a reasonable length of time for a call The exact duration must be work out with your parents, but ten minutes should be an
(5) maximum.That certainly long enough to say almost anything in five different ways
II Reading: Choose the item among a, b, c or d that best answers the question about the passage.
The Unite States has been criticized for it treatment of it elderly citizens Although in many other countries the elderly usually live with their children’s family, many older Americans live alone, without the companionship of their children This situation is sometimes blamed on the “selfishness”
of the younger generation but the 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 surrounding 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 toward their lives than similar elderly people without these
companions
6 Many elderly Americans live
a without satisfaction b by themselves c a lonely life d a simple life
7 What do 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 selfish
8 Many of the elderly Americans want to
a keep living in their well-known place and conditions
b remain with their grandchildren in their houses
c remote their sons’ or daughters’ homes
d live with their friend in their hometown
9 The author advises the young people to
a keep close ties the elderly of their own
b let the elderly of their familiar live by themselves
c respect the wishes of their elderly parents
d permit their elderly relatives to raise some pets
10 The author s thought is that ’
a the elderly who care for some pets live longer
b the social practice in the USA make the elderly live alone
c the elderly people should have better attitudes toward their lives
d it is a social tradition that the elderly Americans enjoy the self-directing lives
III Writing:
Trang 611 He has never driven a car before.
a This is the first time he has driven car b This is the first time he had driven car
c This was the first time he has drive car d This is the first time he has drove car
12 They always refused to allow me to bring friends home.
a They usually let me bring friends home b They never let me bring friends home
c They usually let me to bring friends home d They let me bringing friends home
13 My parents hope that I will be like them.
a My parents would like me to like them b My parents would like me like them
c My parents would like me to be like them d My parents would like me be like them
14 I ll come to see you next week Tom said to you.“ ’ ”
a Jane promised come to see me the next week
b Jane promised coming to see me the next week
c Jane promise to come to see me the next week
d Jane promised to come to see me the next week
15 I m their marketing manager her father said.” ’ ”
a Her father said that he is their manager
b Her father said that he was their manager
c Her father said that I was their manager
d Her father said that he will be their manager
IV Pronunciation:(1 point)
A Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
B Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
V.Vocabulary and Grammar:
Choose the best answer by circling a, b, c, or d
21 I would be grateful If you to my boss
a could talk b can talk c can’t talk d couldn’t talk
22 He thousands of pictures since the last few years
23 I like shopping I go to the supermarket next Sunday
a be going to b am going to c was going to d to be going to
24 We a big meal together at the famous Hotel
25 ., who introduces the groom, the bride, the parents of two families
a Ancestor b Alter c Master of Ceremony d Wedding ceremony
26 The leaf hat is one the typical features of the Vietnamese culture
27 The leaf hat is used to protect people from
a the other people b strange c the sun and the rain d wind and clouds
28 The of the hat is from 45 to 50 cm
29 How many live in a home of America? There are two
30 It is not to ask questions about age, marriage and in come
31 They live in a very family, so they are very happy
a close- knit b not very close- knit c crowded d suitable
32 It is generally believed that “Men build the house and women it home”
33 Her sons are enjoy playing tricks and annoying people.
34 In my family, all the members work
a do the household chores b earn money c work in the office d mend things
35 My aunt is a wildlife photographer She in London for many years
a have been living b will live c has been living d lives
VI Reading: (1,5 point) Choose the word or phrase among a, b, c or d that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
In the home a dad is very important He is the (36 who provides us with money to feed and (37) ourselves He can decorate your bedroom, mend your radio, make (38) for your pets,
Trang 7repair a puncture in your bicycle tyre and help you with math homework A dad can be very useful for taking you in the car and from parties, music and dancing lessons
A dad is a person whom you ask for pocket money He is the one who complains about the time you spend talking on the phone, as he has to pay for the bills Dad is someone who will support you in an (39) , if he believes you to be right He is someone reads your school (40) and treats if it is good A dad likes to come into a nice happy home evening, and settle back in his chair with a newspaper
He likes to recall National Service days
39 a argument b discussion c disagreement d talk
Key:
I.Pronunciation: 1-c 2-c 3-a 4-d 5-b
II 6-c 7-a 8-d 9-d 10-a
III Listening (1 point) Listen to the passage and write the missing words.
The telephone, as you know a(11)marvellous instrument, but it may cause (12) arguments
you and your parents- arguments that could be easily avoided if you would sit down, talk it over,
and agree to a few ( 13) regulations
The most (14) obvious problem, of course, is what everyone considers a rasonable length of
time for a call The exact duration must be work out with your parents, but ten minutes should
be an (15) absolute maximum That certainly long enough to say almost anything in five
different ways
IV 16-b 17—d 18- a 19- c 20-d
V 21 –a 22 – b 23-c 24 – d 25-b
VI 26- a 27- b 28- c 29-b 30- c 31-a 32-d 33- b 34-c 35-c 36-d 37c 38-a 39- c 40- c
Key:
I.Pronunciation: 1-c 2-c 3-a 4-d 5-b
II 6-c 7-a 8-d 9-d 10-a
III Listening (1 point) Listen to the passage and write the missing words.
The telephone, as you know a(11)marvellous instrument, but it may cause (12) arguments
you and your parents- arguments that could be easily avoided if you would sit down, talk it over,
and agree to a few ( 13) regulations
The most (14) obvious problem, of course, is what everyone considers a rasonable length of
time for a call The exact duration must be work out with your parents, but ten minutes should
be an (15) absolute maximum That certainly long enough to say almost anything in five
different ways
IV 16-b 17—d 18- a 19- c 20-d
W 21 –a 22 – b 23-c 24 – d 25-b
VI 26- a 27- b 28- c 29-b 30- c 31-a 32-d 33- b 34-c 35-c 36-d 37c 38-a 39- c 40- c
Key:
Trang 8I.Pronunciation: 1-c 2-c 3-a 4-d 5-b
II 6-c 7-a 8-d 9-d 10-a
III Listening (1 point) Listen to the passage and write the missing words.
The telephone, as you know a(11)marvellous instrument, but it may cause (12) arguments
you and your parents- arguments that could be easily avoided if you would sit down, talk it over,
and agree to a few ( 13) regulations
The most (14) obvious problem, of course, is what everyone considers a rasonable length of
time for a call The exact duration must be work out with your parents, but ten minutes should
be an (15) absolute maximum That certainly long enough to say almost anything in five
different ways
IV 16-b 17—d 18- a 19- c 20-d
X 21 –a 22 – b 23-c 24 – d 25-b
VI 26- a 27- b 28- c 29-b 30- c 31-a 32-d 33- b 34-c 35-c 36-d 37c 38-a 39- c 40- c